1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Nacols (sp?); E.D. 24-60; taken 2 Apr 1940;
Page 1102A; Household #7.
Listed as Geneva Kerns; age 16; born in WV; 4th grade education; not attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Thomas L. Kerns.
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Geneva Vice
Residence: Clermont
Spouse's Name: Gilbert Vice
Spouse's Residence: Clermont
Marriage Duration (Years): 05
Number of Minor Children: 0
Grounds for Divorce: Gross Neglect of Duty
To Whom Decree Granted: Wife
County of Decree: Clermont
Decree Date: 25 Oct 1963
Cerificate Number: 17606
Volume Number: 1361"
1.1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Tipple; E.D. 55-12' taken on 2 Apr 1940; Page
302A; Image 3 of 82; Household #21.
Listed as Roy Lafferty; age 13; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lacy D. Lafferty.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 005259; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Roy M. Laferty; age 44; born 20 Apr 1927 in WV; married; husband of Laura M. Adkins; grocery
merchant; living at Ravencliff, WV; son of Lacey D. and Agnes (Trump) Laferty; died 10 Feb 1972 at
Ravencliff; due to acute dilation of the heart; caused by exposure to cold; fell in snow at home;
buried 13 Feb 1972 in Laferty Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV; informant, Laura Laferty, Ravencliff, WV.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Laura Marie Adkins Lafferty Tolliver 91, of Ravencliff went home to be with the Lord on Monday January 7, 2019."Born March 8, 1927 in Terry, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Estie Martin Adkins.
"Laura was a longtime member of the Ravencliff Church of God of Prophecy. She owned and operated Laura's Grocery in Ravencliff. She worked and operated her store until she had reached the age of 85.
"In additon to her parents she was preceded in death by her 1st husband Roy M. Lafferty Sr. Her 2nd husband Posey Tolliver, her daughter Mary Evans, and 2 sisters and 1 brother she was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her Four sons Roy Lafferty Jr and his wife Lora of Ravencliff, David Lafferty and his wife Rebecca L. of Huntsville Al, Timmy Lafferty and his wife Rebecca R. of Ravencliff, and Troy Lafferty of West Palm Beach Florida. 14 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind a host of step children, nieces, nephews, and many friends."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Florence May Knowles, 72, of Gary, WV passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Born in Corning, NY on October 14, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Van Rice & Rose Ann Cratsley.Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her Son Randy Knowles; Daughter in Law Amber Knowles; Granddaughter Amy Roseanna Knowles; Brother Edward Cratsley; as well as her Sister Thelma Cratsley.Florence loved cooking, actively pursued Arts & Crafts and also enjoyed watching television.She is survived by her Husband Keith Knowles Sr.; Sons: Jeremy Knowles, Roger Knowles & Keith Knowles Jr.; Daughter Susan Knowles; Cousins: Francis Knowles, Paul Haase & Heather Butler; Daughter in Laws: Kasey Hartley & Heather Knowles, as well as Twenty Grandchildren.The body has been cremated and services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com. Fanning Funeral Homes of Welch / War is serving the Knowles family."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #78 042551; Ancestry.com Website.
Timothy Paul Lafferty; age 18; born 6 Sep 1960 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at Box 38, Ravencliff, WV; son of Roy Milton and Laura Marie (Atkins) Lafferty; married on 12
Sep 1978 at Rich Creek, VA; Rebecca Renee Redden; age 18; born 9 Sep 1960 in WV; this is her
1st marriage; 12 th grade education; living at Box 135, Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Fred Coral and
Janice Louise (Williams) Redden.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #78 042551; Ancestry.com Website.
Timothy Paul Lafferty; age 18; born 6 Sep 1960 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at Box 38, Ravencliff, WV; son of Roy Milton and Laura Marie (Atkins) Lafferty; married on 12
Sep 1978 at Rich Creek, VA; Rebecca Renee Redden; age 18; born 9 Sep 1960 in WV; this is her
1st marriage; 12 th grade education; living at Box 135, Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Fred Coral and
Janice Louise (Williams) Redden.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 102; WV Archives Website.
Luther King; age 24; born in Wyco, WV; single; living at Itmann, WV; son of Lacy Payton King and
Emma King Flynn; married on 4 Mar 1943 at Itmann, WV; Verna Mae Johnson; age 16; born in
Princeton, WV; single; living at Itmann, WV; daughter of Robert E. Lee and Louise Foby Johnson.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 102; WV Archives Website.
Luther King; age 24; born in Wyco, WV; single; living at Itmann, WV; son of Lacy Payton King and
Emma King Flynn; married on 4 Mar 1943 at Itmann, WV; Verna Mae Johnson; age 16; born in
Princeton, WV; single; living at Itmann, WV; daughter of Robert E. Lee and Louise Foby Johnson.