1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Monday 27 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"BASIN- Okley Graham, 84, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, at Raleigh Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center in Daniels, after a long illness.
"Born Sept. 15, 1920, in Wyoming County, and was the son of the late Rev. Philip and Della
McKinney Graham.
"Mr. Graham was a retired coal miner, and was a member of the UMWA. He was a veteran of World
War II, having served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. While in service he received the American Theater
Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the Asiatic-
Pacific Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, and the Good Conduct Medal.
"In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Zilpha Graham.
"Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Opal Graham; a son, Danny Graham and his wife, Lela of Crab
Orchard; a daughter, Janie Hansford and her husband, Morris of Coal City; a grandson, Bryan Graham
of Beckley; a granddaughter, Ann Vance and her husband, Aaron of Bolt; a great-grandson, Austin
Vance of Bolt; two step granddaughters, Phyllis Hansford of Crab Orchard, and Penny Cook of
Dameron; three step great-grandchildren, David, Dakota, and Brittany Cook of Dameron. Also
surviving are two brothers, Philip Graham and Oley Graham; two sisters, Ruth Payne McKinney and
Edith Lee.
"Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel in Mullens, with the Rev.
Roger Tolliver officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley...."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood Road; taken on 7 May 1930; Page
78B; Family #33.
Listed as Byrd Brewster; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Dimmon Brewster.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Byrd Brewster
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: abt 1918
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 10 Feb 1940
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Demon Brewster
Mother: Bell Mitchell
Spouse: Marie Hicks
Certificate Number: 1940007139"
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; E.D. 24-17; taken 15 May 1940; Page 338B;
Image 58 of 64; Household #481.
Listed as Burd Brewster; age 21; born in WV; single; 4th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; farm laborer; in household of father, Demon Brewster.
4. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Byrd William Brewster
Race: White
Age: 22
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 4 Oct 1918
Birth Place: Six, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Six, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Six, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: None
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Demon Brewster
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Byrd William Brewster Self (Head)
Demon Brewster Father"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William M. Cundiff" Article; Page 129;
submitted by Margaret E. Zimmerman. 650 N. Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH 43219.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3162; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Cundiff; age 29; born 17 Mar 1888 in Roanoke, VA; living at Eckman, WV; entry boss for coal
mine at Eckman, WV; married; dependent wife; medium height; stout build; brown eyes and brown
hair.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #685; WV Archives Web Site.
William Cundiff; age 44 yrs, 10 mons; born 17 Mar 1896 in unknown place; martial status unknown;
SS# 234-14-0436; living at Mohegan, WV; son of unknown parents; died 17 Jan 1941 in Welch
Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to chronic myocarditis with insufficiency; buried 23 Jan 1941
in Mohegan, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William M. Cundiff" Article; Page 129;
submitted by Margaret E. Zimmerman. 650 N. Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH 43219.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William M. Cundiff" Article; Page 129;
submitted by Margaret E. Zimmerman. 650 N. Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH 43219.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "William M. Cundiff" Article; Page 129;
submitted by Margaret E. Zimmerman. 650 N. Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH 43219.