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; "Thomas Stinson" Article; Page
246; submitted by Sylvia Puckett, Box 121, Raysal, WV 24879 and Belvia Boling, Pound, VA.
2. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken 7 Jun 1900; Page 232B; Image 2 of 45;
Family #12/12.
Listed as Jesse Lee Stinson; age 4; born in Apr 1896 in WV; single; in household of mother, Sarah J.
Stinson.
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; "Thomas Stinson" Article; Page
246; submitted by Sylvia Puckett, Box 121, Raysal, WV 24879 and Belvia Boling, Pound, VA.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 152B, Family #132.
Listed as Sidney Cook, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Phillip H.K. Cook.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 139; WV Archives Website.
Sidney Ellis Cook; age 25; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son of Kern and Elizabeth Cook;
married on 16 Aug 1952 at Keyrock, WV; Nannie Elizabeth Farley; age 17; born and living in Pineville,
WV; single; daughter of Edgar Farley and Hazel (Vance) Farley Taylor.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries; http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Sidney E. Cook; born on 28 Feb 1927; died on 19 Feb 1981; "CPL US Army, Korea"; buried in
Keyrock Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Loretta Brown; 5 Dec 2005.
"Sidney E. Cook
Birth 28 Feb 1927
Death 19 Feb 1981 (aged 53)
Burial Keyrock Cemetery
Keyrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 12607045"Additional Information Posted:
"CPL US Army : Korea"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 15 Aug 2016.
" Iris Glea Johnson Morgan
Birth 20 Mar 1938
Death 9 Mar 2004 (aged 65)
Burial
Morgan Cemetery
Fanrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 168456616 "Additional Information Posted:
"Father: Samuel D Johnson
Mother: Ida M Stewart
First Spouse: Sidney Ellis Cook"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 253B; Image 2 of
43; Family #18/18.
Listed as Everret Birchfield; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Moses Birchfield.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 292; WV Archives Web Site.
Everett Birchfield; age 29; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; married on 5 Oct 1941 in Panther,
WV; Ethel Allen; age 18; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; with consent of Louise Allen; mother
of Ethel Allen.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Eric Plumley; 8 Mar 2016.
" Everett Birchfield
Birth 3 Mar 1913
Longpole, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Apr 1985 (aged 72)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Allen Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 159052919"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Bull Creek; E.D. 24-58;
taken on 22 Jul 1940; Page 1132B; Image 26 of 60; Household #186.
Listed as Ethel Allen; age 17; born in WV; single; 1 yr HS education; not attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father Andy H. Allen.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 292; WV Archives Web Site.
Everett Birchfield; age 29; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; married on 5 Oct 1941 in Panther,
WV; Ethel Allen; age 18; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; with consent of Louise Allen; mother
of Ethel Allen.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ethel Birchfield, 95, of Mohawk, WV passed away Friday, September 27, 2019, in Mohawk." Ethel was born December 5, 1923, in Isaban, WV a daughter of the late Hobert and Louise Sloan Allen. Ethel was a self-sufficient and strong-willed person; she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed gardening, canning, and her flower garden. Ethel was a devout Christian and a member of the Isaban Church of God.
"In addition to her parents Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Birchfield; two sons, Charles and Thomas Birchfield and three brothers, Emzy, Sidney, and Harry Allen.
"Survivors include one son, Stephen Birchfield and wife Freda of Mohawk, WV; one daughter, Carol Jones of Greenville, NC; eight grandchildren, Stephanie Young of Bluefield, WV, Stephen Birchfield, Jr. of Mohawk, WV, Thomas Birchfield II of Kansas, Michelle Yates of Kansas, Charles Birchfield Jr. of Washington, Shawna Sexton of Bluefield, WV, Christopher Jones of North Carolina and James Jones also of North Carolina; numerous great grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Raper of Michigan; a special caregiver, Eva Birchfield of Mohawk, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 1 o’clock with Pastor Thomas Fife officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Allen Cemetery at Mohawk, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday morning October 2, 2019 from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 70A;
Family #78.
Listed as William H. Puckett, age 4, born in WV, in household of grandfather, Malachi Puckett, with
parents.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 24-27 Jan 1920; Page
220A; Family #104.
Listed as Harve Puckett; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, James B. Puckett.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 265A;
Family #425.
Listed as Harve Pucket; age 22; born in WV; boarder; mine truck driver; in household of John
Waldron.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Raysal; taken 4 May 1940; Page 1228 A; Household #729
Listed as Harve Puckett; age 33; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; in household of father-in-law, John H, Waldron, with wife and children.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'58 016454; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Puckett; age 52; born 19 Apr 1906 in Bradshaw, WV; married; coal miner; living at Jolo, WV;
son of Blaine and Adeline (Rose) Puckett; died 28 Oct 1958 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
coronart atherosclerosis with congestive failure; buried 30 Oct 1958 in Waldron Cemetery, Raysal,
WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by roten cooper; 23 Nov 2014.
" William Harvey “Harve” Puckett
Birth 19 Apr 1906
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 Oct 1958 (aged 52)
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Waldron Puckett Mitchell Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 139142582"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, War, taken on 27 May 1910,
Page 182B, Family #186.
Listed as Fanny Underwood, age 1 yr, 2 months, born in WV, in household of
father, William Underwood.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Warrior (mines) Precinct; taken on 27 Jan 1920;
Page 66B; Family #403.
Listed as Fannie Underwood, age 8, born in WV, in household of husband, William Underwood.
3. Alexandria, VA; Death Certificate #73-017045; Ancestry.com Website.
Fannie Puckett; age 64; born 9 Feb 1909 in War, WV; widow of Harve Puckett; housewife; living at
409 E. Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA; daughter of Billy and Laura (Day) Underwood; died 21 Jun 1973
in Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, VA; due to rheumatic heart disease; informant, Mr. Walter
Brewster.
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carrell (sic, Calvin) S. Foley
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1890
Birth Place: Patrick
Marriage Date: 01 Jan 1911
Marriage Place: Patrick, Virginia
Father:
Jas. Foley
Mother:
Bettie
Spouse:
Flora E. Thomas
FHL Film Number: 33351
Reference ID: 3-286"
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Flora E. Thomas
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Age: 19
Birth Date: 1892
Birth Place: Patrick
Marriage Date: 01 Jan 1911
Marriage Place: Patrick, Virginia
Father:
J. M. Thomas
Mother:
Satira
Spouse:
Carrell S. Foley
FHL Film Number: 33351
Reference ID: 3-286"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1912); Page 59; WV Archives Website.
______Foley; male; born 8 Mar 1912 in Coalwood, WV; parents Calvin and Flora.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft registration Card #W-174; 7 Jun 1943; Ancestry.com Website.
Edward Eugene Smith; age 18; born 7 Jun 1925 at Canebrake, WV; living at Lex, WV; person who
will always know address, Mr. Henry Smith, Lex, WV; father; 5'8" tall' 140 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair;
ruddy complexion.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Eugene Smith; age 23; born at Canebrake, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married
on 27 Aug 1948 at Roderfield, WV; Maphis Collins; age 21; born at Mohawk, WV; single; living
at Iaeger, WV.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Edward Eugene Smith [Edward E Smith]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Jun 1925
Birth Place: Panebrake Mc, West Virginia
Death Date: 31 Aug 1999
Father:
Henry Smith
Mother:
Syntha A Wright
SSN: 235347698
Notes: Apr 1942: Name listed as EDWARD EUGENE SMITH;
10 Sep 1999: Name listed as EDWARD E SMITH"
4. "Johnson City Press"; Johnson City, TN; Thursday; 2 Sep 1999; Page 2; Newspapers.com Website.
"ELIZABETHTON — Edward E “Gene” Smith 74 153 South-gate Drive died Tuesday Aug 31 1999 at his residence following a lengthy illness Mr Smith was a Canebreak WVa native and a son of the late John Henry and Cynthia Wright Smith He was a member of Hunter United Methodist Church Mr Smith retired as a supervisor from Ford Motor Co Brook-park Ohio He was a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge No 238 F&AM Mr Smith was preceded in death by seven brothers and five sisters Survivors include his wife Mrs Alma Jean Price Smith one son Michael Smith Euclid Ohio two daughters Cynthia Katrina Blankenship and Jeannie Lynn Blankenship both of Georgia one sister Ruth VanDyke Garden Creek Va three grandchildren one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews Tetrick (542-2232)"
5. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Edward E. Smith
Gender: Male
Death Age: 74
Birth Date: abt 1925
Residence Place: Canebreak, W. VA.
Death Date: 31 Aug 1999
Death Place: 153 Southgate Drive, Elizabethton
Spouse: Alma Jean Price Smith
Child:
Cynthia Katrina Blankenship
Jeannie Lynn Blankenship
Michael Smith
Siblings: Ruth VanDyke"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Herman Teddie Clark Riffe
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Date: 13 Apr 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 Sep 1971
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Herbert Edgar Riffe
Mother: Ettie Lester
Spouse: Sandra Sue Riggs Daniels
Certificate Number: 1971036773
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sandra Sue Riggs Daniels
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Date: 21 Mar 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 Sep 1971
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Winifred Riggs
Mother: Katherine Rose Walker
Spouse: Herman Teddie Clark Riffe
Certificate Number: 1971036773"
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sandra (Sandy) Sue Riffe, 74, of Hensley, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 9, 2022 from her residence. Born March 21, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Winford Riggs and Catherine Walker Riggs."She was the head cook for SAFE, where she touched so many people’s lives with her love, kindness and compassion. Before SAFE, she owned and operated Ted’s Diner and the Robin Hood Drive Inn. She was a faithful member of the Big Jenny Freewill Baptist Church in Big Jenny. She was the true definition of kindness to all the young and old.
"In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by one sister, Judy McCoy; brothers, Dale Riggs, Walter Jay Riggs and Ronnie Riggs; one son, Timothy Daniels.
"Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Teddy (Tater) Riffe, 74, of Hensley; three daughters, Brooke Danielle Bishop and husband Michael of Davy, Cathy Bailey and husband Michael of Hensley, and Terri Lynn Freeman of Denton, NC. Sandy was cherished by 12 grandchildren, a few of which included her best friend and side kick Ashley Robinette, Summer Bailey, Holly Johnson, Brittany and Brandy Freeman, Lora Bailey and Meagan McCoy. Sandy was cherished by 17 great grandchildren, a few of which include Baleigh and Danika Robinette, Mason Bishop, Isaiah and Calvin Franklin, Cooper Johnson, and Brantley Green; her sisters Winifred Napier and husband Bill Napier, Cathy Riffe and husband Don Riffe, Era Alley and brother, Donnie Riggs as well a one special niece whom she thought of as a daughter, Donna McCoy Hale, and many other nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 13. 2022 at 1:00 PM from the Roderfield Pentecostal Holiness Church in Roderfield with Reverend Merv White and Reverend Dennis Lester, officiating. Burial will follow in the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield.
"Friends may call at the church Thursday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, masks are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Riffe family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"