1. Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909; Ancestry.com Web Site; Certificate #D-350224.
Roby Morefield; born 4 Jun 1883 in Mountain City, Johnson Co, TN; parents, William and Becky
(Vaughn) Morefield; issued 5 Mar 1949.
2. Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950; LDS Web Site.
"Name Roby Morefield
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 24 Apr 1904
Event Place , Johnson, Tennessee, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Lura Arnold
Spouse's Gender Female"
3. McDowell co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2637; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robey Morefield; age 39; born 4 Jun 1879; coal miner; living at Iaeger, WV; employed by Iaeger
Poca coal Co, Iaeger, WV; nearest relative, Mrs. Lura Morefield, wife; Iaeger, WV; medium height
and build; gray eyes and Black hair.
4.1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Ritter; Avondale; Dry Fork Road; taken on
9 Mar 1920; Page 245B; Image 21 of 35; Family # 222/226.
Listed as Roby Morefield; age 30; born in TN; married; coal miner; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'65 008685; WV Archives Web Site.
Roby Morefield; age 81; born 8 Jun 1883 in TN; married; retired; miner; living at Sandy Huff, WV; son
of William Morefield and unknown mother; died 1 Jun 1965 at Sandy Huff, WV; due to cardiac failure
with arteriosclerotic heart disease; buried 5 Jun 1965 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV;
informant, Clara Morefield, Iaeger, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 27 Jun 2014.
Roby Morefield; born 4 Jun 1884; died 3 Jun 1965; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
wife, Letha Morefield; "SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS"
(Dates differ from death certificate)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4621; WV Archives Web Site.
Letha Morefield; age 72; born in Nov 1882 in Panther, WV; married; housewife; living at Sandy Huff,
WV; daughter of Thomas Lester and unlisted mother; died 23 Mar 1965 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV;
due to cerebral thrombosis with cerebral arteriosclerosis and pulmonary embolism; buried 25 Mar
1956 at Roderfield, WV; infromation from hospital records and husband.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 27 Jun 2014.
Letha Morefield; born 20 Oct 1882; died 23 Mar 1956; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband, Roby Morefield; "SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930;
Page 257B; Image 34 of 51; Family #289/293.
Listed as Hugh Walls; age 13; born in WV; boarder; in household of George and Betty Crigger.
2. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charles Hughes Walls
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Avondale, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1917
Residence: Avondale, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Occupation: Bradshaw Coal Company
Weight: 155
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Lull Walls
Relationship to Draftee: Mother
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Charles Hughes Walls Self (Head)
Lull Walls Mother"
3. U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charles H Walls
Birth Year: 1917
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia
Enlistment Date: 22 Aug 1942
Enlistment State: West Virginia
Enlistment City: Huntington
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled miners, and mining-machine operators
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
Height: 69
Weight: 136"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 96; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles H. Walls; age 29; both in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; married on 1 Jul 1946
at Iaeger, WV; Mary Short; age 28; born in Lex, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV.
5. "World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945" McDowell Co, WV; Page 430; Ancestry.com web
Site.
Charles H. Walls; born 14 Jun 1917; PFC US Army; entered service 22 Aug 1942; served at Camps
Crowder, MO; McCain, MS; Polk, LA; Reynolds, PA; Boston, MA; England; France; Belgium;
Holland; Luxembourg; Germany; Camp San Luis Obispo, CA; five Bronze Stars; Good Conduct
Medal; Victory Medal, America; EAME; attended Avondale school; Protestant; son of M/M C.G.
Walls, Avondale, WV; husband of Mr. Mary Short Walls, Avondale, WV.
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hughes Walls
SSN: 233-24-3299
Last Residence:
24811 Avondale, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 14 Jun 1917
Died: Apr 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
7. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hughes Walls
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1917
Death Date: 29 Apr 1986
SSN: 233243299
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 5 Sep 1942
Release Date 1: 26 Oct 1945"
8. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Apr 2014.
Hughes C. Walls; born in 1917; died in 1986; buried here; triple headstone photo shown with wife,
Mary E. Walls and son, Thruman T. Walls; "DAD"; grave marker photo also shown; "PFC US ARMY"
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Charles Hughes Walls, Miner";
Article; page 259; submitted by Arthur D. Short, 109 Summers St, Welch, WV 24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 96; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles H. Walls; age 29; both in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; married on 1 Jul 1946
at Iaeger, WV; Mary Short; age 28; born in Lex, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV.
2. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 12 Apr 2014.
Mary E. Walls; born in 1916; died in 2006; buried here; triple headstone photo shown with husband,
Charles H. Walls and son Thurman T. Walls; "MOM".
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Charles Hughes Walls, Miner";
Article; page 259; submitted by Arthur D. Short, 109 Summers St, Welch, WV 24801.
1. U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thurman Tracy Walls
Birth Date: 1 Dec 1947
Death Date: 22 Apr 1968
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home City: Avondale
Home State: West Virginia
Religion: Other Religions (Hindu, Bhai, etc.)
Marital Status: Single (Spouse Not Listed) (Single)
SSN/Service #: 51713848
Citizen Status: U.S.
Death Date: 22 Apr 1968
Processed Date: Apr 1968
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed
Casualty Reason: Gunshot or Small Arms Fire
Casualty Air: Ground Casualty
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service Branch: Department of the Army
Component: Selective Service
Military Grade: Corporal
Pay Grade: Private First Class (U.S. Army) or Airman First Class (U.S. Air Force) or Lance Corporal (U.S. Marine Corps) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: A,C,D,F,H,S,Or T; Second Column: A; Third And Fourth Columns: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard)
Province: Military Region 3 - Long An
Length of Service : 00
Service Occupation: Light Weapons Infantry (ARMY)
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File"
2. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Apr 2014.
Corp. Thurman T. Walls; born 1 Dec 1947 in WV; died 22 Apr 1968 in Long An, Vietnam; buried here;
triple headstone photo shown with parents, Charles H. and Mary E. (Short) Walls; "SON"; grave marker
photo also shown; "WEST VIRGINIA * CPL * TRP D * 5 CAV * 9 INF DIV * VIETNAM * BSM (Bronze Star
Medal) * PH (Purple Heart)".
3. "The Vietnam Veterans Memorial"; Washington, DC.
"THURMAN TRACY WALLS"CPL - E4 - Army - Selective Service
9th Infantry Division"Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Feb 10, 1968
Casualty was on Apr 22, 1968
In LONG AN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered
"Panel 51E - Line 34"Tributes
manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. "He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother”. Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless You for your Sacrifice!!!Dec 1, 2007
Garnet Jenkins
Grand Junction Co.
~In Remembrance of a Fallen Hero~In Tribute to Cpl Thurman Tracy Walls, with So Much Gratitude for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest well and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I am the sister of such a young hero, who also made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam 1967...
...NOW ARISES FROM HALLOWED GROUND A DELICATE CLOUD OF BUGLE NOTES THAT SOFTLY SAY, GO TO SLEEP....COMRADES TRUE, BORN ANEW, PEACE TO YOU. YOUR SOULS SHALL BE WHERE THE HEROES ARE AND YOUR MEMORIES SHINE LIKE THE MORNING STAR....SLUMBER WELL, WHERE THE SHELLS SCREAMED AND FELL....THE DANGER HAS PASSED, AND NOW AT LAST, GO TO SLEEP.... By ~ Sgt Joyce Kilmer, 165th US Infantry (formerly 69th NYNG) KIA Ourcq, France~July 30, 1918
~TO THE EVERLASTING GLORY OF THE INFANTRY~
Dec 1, 2007
~Another Grateful American~
~Thank you for your Bravery!~
~Cpl Walls, I never had the honor of knowing you, but thank you for your courage and serving your country! You are not forgotten! G-D Bless you!
Aug 28, 2007
ANONYMOUS AND GRATEFUL
SO YOUNG! SO BRAVE! HOW CAN IT BE THAT SOMEONE SO YOUNG CAN GIVE THEIR LIFE FOR FREEDOM AND SO FEW ACKNOWLEDGE HIS SACRIFICE. SOME OF US CARE. THANK YOU SEEMS SO INADEQUATE BUT IT'S ALL I HAVE.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
In Honored Rememberance
To a Fallen Hero
Honoring your memory on this date for the Ultimate Sacrifice you made on April 22nd 1968. Thurman, your dedication, courage and service to our nation will always be remembered.
Friday, March 25, 2005
Dexter Reynolds
Fellow Graduate/Friend
Panther, WV24872 USA
A Friend Never Forgotten
Thurman was a great friend who will never be forgotten. He gave his life for his country. He fought for what he believed in and will be remembered forever by all who knew him.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Mark Brewer
surfhigh@earthlink.net
*** GRATEFUL AMERICAN ***
Huntington Beach, California USA
LEST WE FORGET
http://www.3-5cav-Blackknights.org/casualties.htmOn this date, 38 years ago, Cpl. Thurman Tracy Walls died serving his country in Vietnam. Thurman was a member of D Troop, 3rd Squadron, 5th Cavalry. The 3/5 Cav were known as the Black Knights and his Troop was known as Lighthorse. They were an Air Cavalry unit, meaning they fought and conducted operations primarily from helicopters. They are a proud unit with a proud history. Thurman's tour of duty was only a little over 2 months. For more info about D Troop, 3/5 Cav, there are a few websites. Here they are:
http://www.lighthorseaircav.com/a-lighthorse-home.html
http://www.geocities.com/pentagon/7063/
http://members.aol.com/d3rd5thdoughboys
http://www.gruntonline.com/TheWar/dtroop3_5.htm
For info about the 3/5 Cav go to www.3-5cav-Blackknights.org. My cousin, too, was a member of the 3/5 Cav, C Troop. He was KIA New Year's Eve, December 31, 1967, about 4 months before Thurman. He had only been in country 20 days. This info is provided FYI, for those who didn't know - LEST WE FORGET. It is also provided to keep Thurman's memory alive for those who didn't know him LEST WE FORGET. Thurman knew war, now may he know peace eternally. I am sincerely, forever grateful for his service.
Saturday, April 22, 2006
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Charles Hughes Walls, Miner";
Article; page 259; submitted by Arthur D. Short, 109 Summers St, Welch, WV 24801.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1934); Page 57; Line #32; WV Archives Web Site.
Willis E. Powell; age 22; born in WV; single; living in Matoaka, WV; married on 6 Oct 1934 in
Princeton, WV; Helen E. Dorsick; age 21; born in VA; single; living in Bramwell, WV.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willis Edward Powell
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1912
Birth Place: Freeman, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 26 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: U S Coal And Coke Co
Weight: 150
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Helen Drosick Powell
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Willis Edward Powell Self (Head)
Helen Drosick Powell Wife"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Constable_Cascaden; 11 Nov 2015.
"
Willis Edward Powell
Birth 14 Jun 1912
Death 20 Nov 1968 (aged 56)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 154881482"Additional Information Posted:
"h/o Helen E Drosick
s/o Edward M Powell and Ethel Martin"Willis died at 56. He was a mine Foreman."
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1934); Page 57; Line #32; WV Archives Web Site.
Willis E. Powell; age 22; born in WV; single; living in Matoaka, WV; married on 6 Oct 1934 in
Princeton, WV; Helen E. Dorsick; age 21; born in VA; single; living in Bramwell, WV.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Helen Elizabeth Powell
[Helen E Powell]
[Helen Elizabeth Drasick]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Jul 1914
Birth Place: Pocahontas T, Virginia
Death Date: 3 Sep 2000
Father: John Drasick
Mother: Anna Mezo
SSN: 235861476
Notes: Dec 1968: Name listed as HELEN ELIZABETH POWELL;
08 Sep 2000: Name listed as HELEN E POWELL"
1. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 15 Apr 1930; Page 207B; Family #96/97.
Listed as Hazel Depriest; age 2 yrs. 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, James F. DePriest.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Nacals; E.D. 24-60; taken 2 Apr 1940; Page
1102A; Household #3.
Listed as Hazel M. DePriest; age 11; born in WV; single; 1st grade education; not attending school;
lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James F. Depriest.
1. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 15 Apr 1930; Page 207B; Family #96/97.
Listed as Hazel Depriest; age 2 yrs. 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, James F. DePriest.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Nacals; E.D. 24-60; taken 2 Apr 1940; Page
1102A; Household #3.
Listed as Hazel M. DePriest; age 11; born in WV; single; 1st grade education; not attending school;
lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James F. Depriest.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "John Cephas Warrix, Miner";
Article; Page 260; submitted by Peggy Baker, 2150, W. Meyer, L #2304, Oak Creek, WI 53154,
"...long time companion, Norma Greer met in 1965."
2. Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1997; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Louis Dean Warrix
Estimated Birth Year: 1946
Age: 50
Gender: M (Male)
Spouse: Norma Jean Greer
Spouse's Estimated Birth Year: 1947
Spouse's Age: 49
Spouse's Gender: F (Female)
Marriage Date: 29 Jul 1996
Marriage County: Milwaukee
Certificate Number: 018133
Microfilm Roll Number: 29"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "John Cephas Warrix, Miner";
Article; Page 260; submitted by Peggy Baker, 2150, W. Meyer, L #2304, Oak Creek, WI 53154,
"...long time companion, Norma Greer met in 1965."
2. Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Index, 1973-1997; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Louis Dean Warrix
Estimated Birth Year: 1946
Age: 50
Gender: M (Male)
Spouse: Norma Jean Greer
Spouse's Estimated Birth Year: 1947
Spouse's Age: 49
Spouse's Gender: F (Female)
Marriage Date: 29 Jul 1996
Marriage County: Milwaukee
Certificate Number: 018133
Microfilm Roll Number: 29"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 347; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Lee Walker; age 21; born at Baileysville, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son of
Leander and Katherine Walker; married on 14 May 1962 at Simon, WV; Patricia Ann Harper;
age 18; born in Earling, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; daughter of Buster and Nora Harper.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 347; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Lee Walker; age 21; born at Baileysville, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son of
Leander and Katherine Walker; married on 14 May 1962 at Simon, WV; Patricia Ann Harper;
age 18; born in Earling, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; daughter of Buster and Nora Harper.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jesse Lee Walker, Jr., 49, of Oceana, WV passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his home. He was born
on September 10, 1967 in Mullens, WV a son of the late Jesse and Patricia Harper Walker, Sr. In addition
to his parents he is preceded in death by an infant sister Glora Ann Walker; a nephew Charles Anthony
Lusk, Jr.; a niece Cassandra Walls; and brother-in-law Charles Anthony Lusk, Sr. Survivors include five
sisters Dora Lusk of Hanover, Lenora Ellis of Oceana, Melissa Terry of Asheboro, NC, Georgette Baxter of
Brenton and Misty (David) Godfrey and husband of Baileysville; a brother Kenneth Walker of Brenton;
three nieces Crystal Thomas of Mullens, Amanda White of Brenton and Leslie Walker of Oceana; seven
nephews Chadrick Walker of Mullens, Andrew Lusk of Herndon, Jeremy Ellis of Pineville, Jessie Richmond
of Asheboro, NC, Joshua Richmond of Asheboro, NC, Jeremiah Walker of Princeton and Justin Blackburn
of Huntington; five great nieces; twelve great nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday, May 5, 2017 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Barry Brooks officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny, WV. ..."
1. Stafford Family Funeral Hone; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kenneth Eugene Walker, 47, of Prince, formerly of Brenton, WV passed away on Saturday June 16, 2018 at
Beckley ARH. He was born on May 5, 1971 a son of the late Jesse Lee and Patricia Ann Harper Walker. In
addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Jesse Lee Walker, Jr.; and infant sister Glora
Ann Walker; a nephew Charles Anthony Lusk, Jr.; a niece Cassandra Walls; and a brother-in-law Charles
Anthony Lusk. Survivors include a son Justin Blackburn of Huntington; five sisters Dora Lusk of Hanover,
Lenora Ellis of Oceana, Melissa Terry of Asheboro, NC, Georgette Baxter of Brenton and Misty (David)
Godfrey of Baileysville; two nieces Crystal Thomas of Mullens, and Amanda White of Brenton; five
nephews Chadrick Walker of Mullens, Andrew Lusk of Herndon, Jeremy Ellis of Pineville, Jessie Richmond
of Asheboro, NC and Jeremiah Walker of Princeton; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 7PM on Saturday June 23rd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV with Rev. Barry Brooks officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 5PM until time of services
on Saturday June 23rd at the funeral home. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the
services. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."