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; "Holly Martin and Mary Belle
Dawson Smith"; Article; Page 239; submitted by Janette Davis, Rt 1, Box 300F, Mad Hghts, VA
24572.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Estel Smith
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1930
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Jun 1951
Marriage Place: Clintwood, Virginia, USA
Father: Hollie Smith
Mother: Mary Bell Dawson
Spouse: Dorothy Marie Steele
Certificate Number: 1951016291"
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clayton and Larlene Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Geneva Steele;
HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Disrtict; E.D. 24-59; taken on 18 Apr 1940; Page
1158B; Image 20 of 64; Household #164.
Listed as Dorothy Steel; age 8; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1940; in household of father, Lewis Steele.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Dorothy Marie Steele
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1930
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Jun 1951
Marriage Place: Clintwood, Virginia, USA
Father: Lewis Steele
Mother: Florence Taylor
Spouse: Estel Smith
Certificate Number: 1951016291"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Dorothy Marie Steele [Dorothy Marie Smith] [Dorothy Smith]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 May 1932
Birth Place: Panther McDo, West Virginia
Death Date: 13 Jun 2001
Father:
Lewis Steele
Mother:
Florence Taylor
SSN: 236462642
Notes: May 1948: Name listed as DOROTHY MARIE STEELE;
Aug 1962: Name listed as DOROTHY MARIE SMITH;
16 Jun 2001: Name listed as DOROTHY M SMITH"
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clayton and Larlene Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Geneva Steele;
HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clayton and Larlene Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Geneva Steele;
HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clayton and Larlene Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Geneva Steele;
HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clayton and Larlene Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Geneva Steele;
HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clayton and Larlene Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Geneva Steele;
HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958): Page 371; WV Archives Website.
Vivian Edward McCoy; age 26; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 26 Jul 1958 at
Panther, WV; Fannie Osborne; age 18; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of Dennis
and Dorothy Osborne, parents of Fannie Ocborne.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Vivian Edward McCoy [Vivian E McCoy]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 17 Jun 1932
Birth Place Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
Death Date 16 Dec 2006
Father Oscar A McCoy
Mother Elizabeth Muncy
SSN 235522254
Notes Jun 1950: Name listed as VIVIAN EDWARD MCCOY;
16 Jun 2000: Name listed as VIVIAN E MCCOY"
1. West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Fannie Lou Osborne
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 25 Sep 1939
Birth Place Quinnimont, Fayette, West Virginia
Birth County Fayette
Father Dennis Osborne
Mother Dorothy Hurt
FHL Film Number 584757
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958): Page 371; WV Archives Website.
Vivian Edward McCoy; age 26; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 26 Jul 1958 at
Panther, WV; Fannie Osborne; age 18; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of Dennis
and Dorothy Osborne, parents of Fannie Ocborne.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Melvin Herbert Thorn
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1949
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 11 Mar 1968
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: Herbert Harlow Thorn
Mother: Laura Mary Smith
Spouse: Kathy Faye Collinsworth
Certificate Number: 1968008457"
2. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Melvin “Butch” Thorn, 73, of Beckley, WV (formerly Mullens, WV) went to his eternal home September 10, 2021, in the Beckley VA Medical Center after a long illness."Born March 31, 1948, in Mullens, WV, Butch was the son of the late Herbert Thorn and Laura Mary Thorn. He is preceded in death by his brother, Leslie Thorn and sisters Charlotte Epling and Freda Fitzgerald.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Kathy Thorn; son Keith Thorn and his wife Sara; daughter Karen Dickens and her husband Shannon and grandson Dylan Dickens all of Beckley; three brothers Danny and wife Joyce of Blacksburg, VA, Frank “Hogie” and wife Cindy of Hampton, VA, and Terry and wife Karen of Mullens, WV, several nieces and nephews.
"Butch made his home in Mullens, WV for 70 years before moving to Beckley in 2018. He attended Faith Community Church in Beckley. Butch retired from the Wyoming County Board of Education, Maintenance Department. He was well known for making his deer jerky, banana peppers and pickles, which he shared with everyone.
"A Celebration of Life will be 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens with Pastor Jason Lowe officiating.
"Friends may call one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.
"In honoring Butch’s wishes, the family requests a casual dress.
"In keeping with his wishes, cremation will follow.
"While masks are not required, you might consider wearing one before entering the building, and social distancing as we all attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19.
"In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Faith Community Church PO Box 773, Beckley WV 25801 or online at www.fccwv.org/give.
"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com
"The family of Butch Thorn is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Kathy Faye Collinsworth
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1951
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 11 Mar 1968
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: David Sherman Collinsworth
Mother: Donalee Deloris Broyles
Spouse: Melvin Herbert Thorn
Certificate Number: 1968008457"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Helen Powell 74, of Fayetteville, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in the Bower’s Hospice House in Beckley, WV."Helen was born February 17, 1950 in Iaeger, WV a daughter of the late Dennis and Dorothy Hunt Osborne, Sr. Helen was a homemaker; a loving wife, mother and grandmother; and of the Holiness Faith.
"In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by one daughter, Sheila Rice; three brothers, Willie, Whitten and Randell; and two sisters, Linda Gay and Lily Mae “Ruby”.
"Survivors include her husband, Clarence Powell of Fayetteville, WV; three step-daughters, Denise (Kent) Ledbetter, Misty (Donny) Wright, and Dana Powell and one step-son, Shane (Mandy) Powell all of Tennessee; one grandson, Jacob Rice of Fayetteville; three great grandchildren; several step grandchildren; several step-great grandchildren; two brothers, Lawrence and William; and three sisters, Fannie, Alafare, and Sadie.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 13, 2024 at 12 o’clock, with Reverend Wayne Kennedy officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens on Bluefield/Tazewell Road in Bluefield, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Monday, May 13, 2024 from 10 o’clock until the time of services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 369; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Eugene Henry; age 20; born 21 Sep 1948 in Algoma, WV; single; Negro; living at Algoma,
WV; son of Washington Thomas and Margaret (Robertson) Henry; married on 4 Jun 1969 in
Northfork, WV; Leslie Ann White; age 20; born 20 Apr 1949 in Northfork, WV; single; Negro; living at
Box 503, Northfork, WV; daughter of William and Maggie (Taylor) White.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 369; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Eugene Henry; age 20; born 21 Sep 1948 in Algoma, WV; single; Negro; living at Algoma,
WV; son of Washington Thomas and Margaret (Robertson) Henry; married on 4 Jun 1969 in
Northfork, WV; Leslie Ann White; age 20; born 20 Apr 1949 in Northfork, WV; single; Negro; living at
Box 503, Northfork, WV; daughter of William and Maggie (Taylor) White.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 431; WV Archives Website.
Kenneth Allen Wiggins; age 22; born 21 Dec 1946 in Keystone, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Box 582, Keystone, WV; son of James A. and Stella (Thompson) Wiggins; married on 27
Jul 1969 at Keystone, WV; Bobbie Lou Phillips; age 19; born 3 Jan 1950 in Welch, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Box 451, Keystone, WV; daughter of Robert C. and Shirley (Estep)
Phillips.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 431; WV Archives Website.
Kenneth Allen Wiggins; age 22; born 21 Dec 1946 in Keystone, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Box 582, Keystone, WV; son of James A. and Stella (Thompson) Wiggins; married on 27
Jul 1969 at Keystone, WV; Bobbie Lou Phillips; age 19; born 3 Jan 1950 in Welch, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Box 451, Keystone, WV; daughter of Robert C. and Shirley (Estep)
Phillips.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sue Lapp; 11 Oct 2016.
" Oval Deskins
Birth 23 Jul 1917
Kimper, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Death 29 Aug 1976 (aged 59)
Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Coeburn Point Cemetery
Huddy, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Memorial ID 171154024"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sue Lapp; 11 Oct 2016.
" Easter York Deskins
Birth 17 Feb 1919
Death 1 Jul 1974 (aged 55)
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Coeburn Point Cemetery
Huddy, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Memorial ID 171154112"