1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
David Gadwell; 16 Jul 2014; personal photo added by Patty Greene.
James Allen Turpin, Jr; born 14 Dec 1926 at Premier, WV; died 14 Jul 2014 in Beckley, WV; "...veteran
of US Army, 1st Cavalry Division, and was retired coal miner".
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pauline Turpin, 84, of Trace Fork, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and her loving
husband James Allan Turpin, Jr. of 67 years on April 6, 2016. She was born on March 17, 1932 in McDowell County a daughter of the late Hobert and Virginia Kenny. Pauline was a member of the Briar Creek
Tabernacle. In addition to her parents and husband she is preceded in death by a daughter Francis
Cornwell; a son-in-law Giles Cornwell; a sister Margaret Hosko; three grandchildren Tonya Turpin, Lisa
Turpin and Ronald Hatfield, Jr.; and two great grandchildren Drema Walls and Jacob Fritz. Those left to
cherish her memory are a son James E. (Drema) Turpin; three daughters Diana (Philip) Ritchie, Jacquetta
(Kent) Vance and Rebecca (Ronald) Hatfield; a sister Willie Letner; grandchildren Kenny Vance, Amy (Chad)
Sizemore, Ronnie Hatfield, Stephanie (Zach) Vance, Carol Dwyer, Allan (Nikki) Cornwell, Polly Turpin,
Edward Turpin and Michael Turpin; great grandchildren Halen Sizemore, Caroline Sizemore, Brian Vance,
Kailee Vance, Zoie Vance, Eli Vance, Ethan Vance, Courtney Dwyer, Zack Dwyer, Casey Dwyer, Emily Dwyer,
Lea Kennedy, Katie Walls and Emily Fritz; a great great grandchild Kinze Reynolds; two expected
grandsons; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Tuesday,
April 12, 2016 at the Briar Creek Tabernacle with Rev. Earnest Francis officiating. She will be laid to rest in
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV...."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Robert Dale Rotenberry
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1946
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 Jun 1966
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Okey Rotenberry
Mother: Anis Burks
Spouse: Castena Helen Riffe
Certificate Number: 1966020485"
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Robert D Rotenberry
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1946
Residence Date: 1993
Address: 202 College Ave
Residence: Princeton, WV
Postal Code: 24740-2515 "
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Castena Helen Riffe
[Castena Helen Rife]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 Jun 1966
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Roland C Rife
Mother: Margaret E Dewise
Spouse: Robert Dale Rotenberry
Certificate Number: 1966020485"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Castena "Cat" Helen Rotenberry passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13th, 2022, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley West Virginia."She was born in Thorpe, West Virginia to the late Roland and Margaret Dewese Riffe. She was preceded in death by her late brother Roger Riffe. She is survived by her son, Robert "Bobby" Rotenberry, Jr. of Premier West Virginia; daughter, Jennifer L. White; son in law, Shannon E. White and grandson, Shannon "Cameron" White of Speedway, West Virginia.
"Castena graduated from Gary High School and had many jobs throughout the years. She retired a few years ago from The 52 Market in Iaeger, West Virginia. She attended church faithfully at Premier Pentecostal Church and loved spending time outdoors with her family and friends.
"She loved life and was thankful for every day. She always said, "One Day at a Time".
"Those who were fortunate enough to know her, Loved her. She touched many lives through this journey - always smiling, saying "Thank you" and "Love You". She will be so dearly missed.
"Funeral Services will be held at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel at 12:00 PM – Noon on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, and officiated by Pastor Randall Dority. Visitation will be held prior to Wednesday’s service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Committal will follow at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be Cat’s family and friends.
"In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bowers Hospice House of Beckley, West Virginia.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch, West Virginia is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Frazier Talmadge Boyd
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 16 May 1913
Birth Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1913053870
Father: Robt Crawford Boyd
Mother: Lilly Josephine Boyd"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 369; WV Archives Website.
Fraizer Boyd; age 22; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Crawford and
Lillie; married on 17 Jun 1935 in Welch, WV; Marie Hearne; age 22; born in Buchanan Co, VA;
single; living at War, WV; daughter of Bill and Susie.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; WW II Draft Card #1285; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
Frazier Boyd; age 27; born 16 May 1913 in Davenport, VA; living at Eccles, Raleigh Co, WV;
employed by Shockley Creek Coal Co, Eccles, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Marie
Catherine Boyd, wife; 5'8" tall; 155 lbs; dark gray eyes; dark brown hair; light complexion.
(Typed in red ink at top of card- "5/1/41 Virginia State Pen.; 1 May 1942 and under address 1-6-41
Edwight, W. Va.")
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frazier Boyd
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 May 1913
Birth Place: Davenport, Virginia
Death Date: Sep 1990
Father:
Crawford Boyd
Mother:
Lilly Boyd
SSN: 225059991
Notes: Aug 1937: Name listed as FRAZIER BOYD"
Kathleen Marie aka Hearn Vance
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 369; WV Archives Website.
Fraizer Boyd; age 22; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living at War, WV; son of Crawford and
Lillie; married on 17 Jun 1935 in Welch, WV; Marie Hearne; age 22; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single;
living at War, WV; daughter of Bill and Susie.
1. Nicholson Funeral Home; Statesville, NC; Posted Obit.
"Mr. Thomas Eugene Potter, 70, of Statesville, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2011 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Mr. Potter was born December 2, 1940 in Fanrock, W.V. and was the son of the late Thomas Potter and Mamie Clyburn Potter. He was married to Virginia L. Dalton Potter, who survives of the home. Mr. Potter was a retired coal miner in WV and was later employed with Wiseway Trucking. In addition to his wife, Mr. Potter is also survived by one son, Kevin Potter and wife Sissy of Statesville along with two daughters, Kimberly Kingsley of Welch, WV and Regina Seabolt of Roderfield, WV. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Kriston Potter of Twin Branch, WV, Brandon Potter and Hannah Potter, both of Statesville, Heather Green and Husband Daniel of Twin Branch, WV., Mamie Kingsley of Twin Branch, WV., April Kingsley of Davy, WV., Renae Seabolt of Davy, WV and Sheena Seabolt of Big Sandy, WV. Mr. Potter is also survived by two sisters, Peggy Hearl and Barbara Potter, both of Twin Branch, WV. He is further survived by five great-grandchildren, four step children, nine step grandchildren, and six step great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Potter will be conducted 12:00 pm Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Ayers officiating. The family will visit with friends from 11:00 until 12:00 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com/obituaries Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Thomas Potter."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Dawnette Thompson; 23 Oct 2019.
'Thomas Eugene Potter
Birth 2 Dec 1940
Fanrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Jul 2011 (aged 70)
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Oakwood Cemetery
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 204082602"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by donbraffitt; 17 Jul 2015.
" William Calvin McCreary
Birth 24 Oct 1867
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Death 26 Oct 1946 (aged 79)
Mechanic Valley, Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Burial
Union Cemetery
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 149400519"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by donbraffitt; 17 Jul 2015.
" Sarah Jane Johnson McCreary
Birth 23 Mar 1872
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Death 12 Jan 1939 (aged 66)
Mechanic Valley, Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Burial
Union Cemetery
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 149400566"
1. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bookie H Puckett
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 71
Birth Date: abt 1922
Death Date: 26 Feb 1993
Death Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Mh
Certificate Number: 1993009837"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bookie Hanah Puckett [Bookie H Puckett] [Bookie Hanah Short]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1920
Birth Place: Lex McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 26 Feb 1993
Father:
Thomas J Short
Mother:
Martha Kennedy
SSN: 234961200
Notes: 26 Sep 1972: Name listed as BOOKIE HANAH PUCKETT;
24 Mar 1993: Name listed as BOOKIE H PUCKETT"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 26 Apr 1930; Page 119A; Image 60 of
62; Family #575/597.
Listed as Eliue Mullins; age 19; born in WV; single; timber cutter; in household of father, Isaac F.
Mullins
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 280; WV Archives Website.
Elvie Mullens; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; miner; living at Superior, WV; son of Isaac F and
Nannie; married on 18 Apr 1936 at Welch, WV; Rose Fraizer; age 28; born in VA; single; living at
Superior, WV; daughter of Posie and Ida Fraizer.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 280; WV Archives Website.
Elvie Mullens; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; miner; living at Superior, WV; son of Isaac F and
Nannie; married on 18 Apr 1936 at Welch, WV; Rose Fraizer; age 28; born in VA; single; living at
Superior, WV; daughter of Posie and Ida Fraizer.