1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 146; WV Archives Website.
Ranal Morgan; age 21; born and Living in Simon, WV; single; son of Azzie and Martha Morgan;
married on 31 Jul 1961 in Simon, WV; Eva Woolum; age 19; born in KY; single; living in Simon, WV;
daughter of Arthur and Ola Woolum.
2. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ranal Morgan
Gender: Male
Spouse's Name: Eva Woolum
Spouse Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1961
Marriage Place: Wyoming, West Virginia, United States"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ranal Morgan [Morgan Ranal] [Morgan Randall] [Randal Morgan]
Birth Date: Sep 1941
Residence Date: 1987-2020
Address: Po Box 4
Residence: New Richmond, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24867"
4. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ranal Morgan, 80 of New Richmond gained his wings on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a long illness."Born September 2, 1941, in Long Branch (Simon) WV to the late Azzie and Martha Morgan.
Ranal loved being outdoors, he loved to go fishing but most of all he loved gardening. He would be in
the garden from sunrise to dark. He was a lifelong Christian and follower of Jesus Christ. Anyone that
knew Mr. Morgan knew he loved and cherished his family. Ranal raised 8 kids and enjoyed every minute he had with them and his grandkids. He did everything he needed to make sure his family was provided for."Ranal was preceded in death by his beloved parents Azzie and Martha Morgan; his brothers: William
Morgan, June Morgan, Roger Morgan, Rodney Morgan and Ronald Morgan and his wife Opal; his sister: Maylee Maynard: hisgranddaughters: Laken Morgan and Suzanna Morgan and also a great grandchild Titus Morgan."Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 39 years Debbie Morgan of New Richmond, his 8
children Mary (Fred) Feathers of Bluefield, Cyndle Sansom of New Richmond, Eva Morgan of New
Richmond, Cody Morgan of Kentucky, Shasta (Nick) Hatfield of Pineville, Anita (David) Moul of Pineville, Jimmy Morgan of Kegley, Vincent (Deanna) Morgan of South Carolina also two step kids he helped raise Joey Haynes of Lake Bottom and Eddie Haynes of Ohio. His Grandchildren who he loved dearly: Carynn Sansom, Logan Stacy, Bentley Powell, Paisley Morgan, Nick Hatfield, Hunter Hatfield, Alley Milam, Tommy Milam, Autumn Moul, Eric Johnson, Randy Hall, Destiny Feathers, Jennifer Dempsey, Tasha Morgan, Bethany Peterson, Autumn Bailey and several great grandchildren. He also leaves behind two sisters Helen Cline of Sun hill, Minnie Elkins of North Carolina and two brothers Jackie Morgan and his wife Mildred of Cedar Creek and Tommy Morgan of Long Branch, and a sister-in-law Emma Morgan. He also leaves behind a host of family and friends."Services will be on Monday August 22, 2022 at 1pm in the chapel of Evans-Calfee Funeral service, with Roy Johnson officiating. Friends may call from Noon until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Jackson Cemetery, Pineville.
"Pallbearers include Cody Morgan, Tommy Milam, Nick Hatfield, Fred Feathers, Jason Angell, and Keven Shrewsberry."
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website
"Name: Debbie L Morgan
Birth Date: Jan 1963
Residence Date: 1992-2020
Address: Po Box 4
Residence: New Richmond, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24867
Second Address: 542 New Richmond Bottom Rd
Second Residence: New Richmond, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24867"
1. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV; Monday 7 Dec 1970; Page 5; Newspapers.com Web Site.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 20; Dwelling #140.
Listed as Richard W. McGan; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Ralph W. McGann.
3. Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield; Monday; 7 Dec 1970; Page 5; Newspapers.com Website.
"Thornhill Betrothal Announced
"Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Thornhill of Cliffmont Avenue, Bluefield, announce the engagement of their . daughter, Margared Alice, to Richard Wayne McGan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. McGan of Davy.
"Miss Thornhill is a graduate of Bluefield's Beaver High School and will receive a B.A. degree from West Virginia University, Morgantown, in December.
"Mr. McGan is a graduate of Welch High School, Marshall University, Huntington, and will be graduated from the School of Medicine, West Virginia University, in May 1971.
"A December wedding is being planned."
1. Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield; Monday; 7 Dec 1970; Page 5; Newspapers.com Website.
"Thornhill Betrothal Announced
"Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Thornhill of Cliffmont Avenue, Bluefield, announce the engagement of their . daughter, Margared Alice, to Richard Wayne McGan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. McGan of Davy.
"Miss Thornhill is a graduate of Bluefield's Beaver High School and will receive a B.A. degree from West Virginia University, Morgantown, in December.
"Mr. McGan is a graduate of Welch High School, Marshall University, Huntington, and will be graduated from the School of Medicine, West Virginia University, in May 1971.
"A December wedding is being planned."
2. U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Alice Margaret Thornhill
Estimated Age: Abt 20
Birth Year: abt 1949
Yearbook Date: 1969
School: West Virginia University
School Location: Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
Yearbook Title: Monticola"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Adam Gene Blankenship, 24, of War, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his residence, following a long illness. Born November 14, 1995 in Welch, he was the son of Jessica Leeanna Payne and Adam Gene Blankenship. He was raised by his grandparents, Betty Katherine Bowman and Cecil Bowman of War."He was an Honor Graduate from River View High School. He loved Jesus and was a member of the Lighthouse Community Church in War.
"In addition to his parents and grandparents he is survived by two brothers, Michael and Isaiah Friend both of Pennington, NC; two sisters, Christina and Nevaeh Friend both of Pennington, NC; grandmother, Rosalee Adams of Raven, VA; one aunt, Yvonne Browning of Pineville; two great aunts, Beatrix Christian of Eckman and a special great aunt, Amy Collison of Coalwood who thought of him as a brother.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Lighthouse Church in War at 1:00 PM with Reverends Ricky Muncy, Delena Muncy and Mary Payne, officiating. Burial will follow in the War Cove Community Cemetery in War Cove.
"Friends may call at the church Tuesday morning from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Pallbearers will be family and friends."The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Blankenship family. Online condolences may be made to the family at douglasmortuary.com"
1. New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Paul Keith
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 11 Nov 1961
Marriage Place: Clarendon, New York, USA
Spouse: Thelma Carter
Certificate Number: 49495
Records Sharing Certificate Number:
Name
Paul Keith
Thelma Carter "
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Paul Keith
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 12 Sep 1934
Death Date: 19 Sep 1987
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 232461951
Branch 1: M
Enlistment Date 1: 22 Sep 1955
Release Date 1: 21 Sep 1959"
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Death Certificate #87-036051; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Paul Everett Keith; age 53; born 12 Sep 1934 in WV; married; husband of Thelma Carter; living at
Box 113, Berwind, WV; son of Everett and Jessie (Holley) Keith; died 19 Sep 1987 in Tazewell
Community Hospital, Tazewell, VA; due to cardio-respiratory arrest; massive myocardial infarction;
with disbetes mellitus; buried in Hartwell Cemetery, Hartwell, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 116; WV Archives Web Site.
Franklin Wilson Flanagan age 28; born in Superior, WV; single; living at 32 -1/2 McDowell St, Welch,
WV; married on 5 dec 1960 in Welch, WV; Thelma June Carter; age 16; born and living in
Roderfield, WV; single; with consent of William Floyd Carter, father of Thelma June Carter.
2. New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Paul Keith
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 11 Nov 1961
Marriage Place: Clarendon, New York, USA
Spouse: Thelma Carter
Certificate Number: 49495
Records Sharing Certificate Number:
Name
Paul Keith
Thelma Carter "
3, Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thelma June Crockett, 75, of Berwind, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at her residence. Born May 7, 1944 in Welch she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Carter and Fern Carter of Welch.
Thelma was a homemaker and member of the Assembly of God in Berwind. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her two husbands, Paul Keith Sr. and Robert Crockett; and two daughters, Susan Bolen and Paula Huffman."Those left to cherish her memories are one son, Paul Keith, Jr. of Berwind; two daughters,
Teresa Ritchie and husband James of Statesville, NC and Melissa Bailey of Berwind; two brothers, David Carter and wife Donna of Welch and Henry Carter and wife Sue of Petersburg, WV; two sisters, Faye Zambounis of Iredell, NC and Sandra Horn of Indiana; ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren."Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated and a Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Crockett family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at douglasmortuary.com"
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Delayed Birth Certificate #6841; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Vaughn Cowan Keel; born 1 Jan 1910 in Dickenson Co, VA; seventh child of William J.
and Louisa (Kelley) Keel; William J Keel; age 54 at Vaughn's birth; farmer; born in Dickenson Co,
VA; married Loisa Kelley; age 33 at birth of Vaughn; born in Dickenson Co, VA; attested by
Edna Willis, Richlands, VA; an older sister of Vaugh Cowan Keel; issued 22 Jul 1955.
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vaughn C. Keel
SSN: 236-10-6278
Last Residence:
24892 War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 1 Jan 1910
Died: 24 Jul 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'64 012973; WV Archives Web Site.
Zelda Emiline Keel; age 52; born 7 May 1912 in Clintwood, VA; married; living at War, WV;
daughter of John and Mirtie (Mullins) Crabtree; died 21 Sep 1964 in Welch Emergency Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to carcinoma metastasis, intestin;pelvic,liver and peritorneal; buried 24 Sep 1964
in family Cemetery, Clintwood, VA; informant, Vaughn Keel, War, WV.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 11 Jun 2013; maintained by Find a Grave.
" Roscoe Edward Hale
Birth 28 Dec 1896
Death 8 Oct 1961 (aged 64)
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 112158494"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 11 Jun 2013; maintained by Find a Grave.
"Berta Dewitt Mason Hale
Birth 1893
Death 1979 (aged 85–86)
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 112158536"Additional Information Posted:
"Gravesite Details married Roscoe Edward Hale & William Thomas Palmer Wellman"
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Darft Registration Card #3592; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Website.
Wirt Robert Belcher; age 21; born in Keystone, WV; dental student at Central Univeristy, Louisville, KY;
single; dependent mother; medium heigh and build; grey eyes, Black hair.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1920); Page 15; Line #16; WV Archives Website.
Wirt R. Belcher; age 24; born in WV; single; living in Welch, WV; married on 18 Jan 1920 in Welch,
WV; Elizabeth Hughes; age 22; born in TN; single; living in Welch, WV.
3, Logan Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1506; 24 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
Wirt Robert belcher; age 46; born 24 Apr 1896 at Keystone, WV; living in Man, WV; self employed;
person who will always know address, Mrs. Elizabeth Belcher, Man, WV; 5' 11 1/2" tall; 156 lbs; blue
eyes; Black hair; light complexion.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1920); Page 15; Line #16; WV Archives Website.
Wirt R. Belcher; age 24; born in WV; single; living in Welch, WV; married on 18 Jan 1920 in Welch,
WV; Elizabeth Hughes; age 22; born in TN; single; living in Welch, WV.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ethel E Estep [Ethel E McLaughlin]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Apr 1916
Birth Place: Big Sandy Mc, West Virginia
Death Date: 28 Jan 2006
Father:
Welliam E McLaughlin
Mother:
Doshie M Herndon
SSN: 232866431
Notes: Apr 1968: Name listed as ETHEL E ESTEP"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Charles Mattes; 2 Aug 2011.
" Ethel E Estep
Birth 4 Apr 1916
Death 28 Jan 2006 (aged 89)
Burial Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74337636"Additional Information Posted:
"Ethel Eleanor Estep, 89, of Hartwell, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bluefield. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Independent Church of the Living God, Shop Hollow, Warriormine, where friends may call from 6-11 p.m. today. Burial will be in Hartwell Cemetery, Hartwell. The Douglas Funeral Home of War is in charge of arrangements."Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Bluefield, WV
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 449; WV Archives Website.
Herbert brunty, Jr; age 20; born in Glen Rogers, WV; single; living at 3114 N. Milwaukee Ave,
Chicago, IL; married on 7 Mar 1962 in Justice, WV; Ruby Lois Allen age 19; born in Newcomb, TN;
single; living at Welch, WV; with consent of Myrtle Brunty, mother of Herbert Brunty, Jr, father
deceased; and Millard and Essie Allen, parents of Ruby Lois Allen.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Diamond; 9 Feb 2017; maintained by Find a Grave.
" Herbert “Joe” Brunty Jr.
Birth 8 Jun 1943
Death 9 Dec 2017 (aged 74)
Burial
Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens
La Follette, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 185801827"Additional Information Posted:
"June 8, 1941 ~ December 9, 2017 (age 76)"Herbert “Joe” Brunty Jr, age 76, of LaFollette passed away on Saturday December 9, 2017. Joe was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church, he enjoyed farming and gardening.
"Preceded in death by parents Herbert Brunty, Sr., and Myrtle Morgan Brunty; brothers, Fred Brunty and Ray Brunty; sister, Audrey Belcher, sisters in law, Lenora McCullah and Garneda Anderson; brothers in law, Glen Allen, Charles Allen, and James H. Allen.
"Survived by wife of 55 years, Ruby L. Allen Brunty of LaFollette; sisters, Irene Blankenship of Beckley, WV, Millie Klopfer of Boyton Beach, Florida, Virgie Synder of Winston Salem, NC and Jean Myers of Nashville; brother in law, John E. Allen of Knoxville, several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
"The family would like to extend a special thank you to Tommy Long and Donna Lucas for their friendship and commitment shown to Joe and Ruby over the years.
"Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday December 11, 2017 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home, with funeral to follow at 7:00 with Rev. Jerome McCullah officiating.
"Family and friends will meet 10:15 AM Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Martin Wilson Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to Powell Valley Cemetery for 11:00 AM interment with military honors by the Campbell Co. Honor Guard.
"In lieu of flowers make donations to Kerbela Shriners or Wounded Warrior Project.
"Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home “Where families matter most”
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 449; WV Archives Website.
Herbert brunty, Jr; age 20; born in Glen Rogers, WV; single; living at 3114 N. Milwaukee Ave,
Chicago, IL; married on 7 Mar 1962 in Justice, WV; Ruby Lois Allen age 19; born in Newcomb, TN;
single; living at Welch, WV; with consent of Myrtle Brunty, mother of Herbert Brunty, Jr, father
deceased; and Millard and Essie Allen, parents of Ruby Lois Allen.