1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #77 009640; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jeffry Don Mitchem; age 19; born 27 May 1957 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade
education; living at Box 635, Kimball, WV; son of Jim Gus and Gladys Adeline (Graham) Mitchem;
married on 21 Mar 1966 in the Main Street Methodist Church, Tazewell, VA; Drema Joyce
Thopmson; maiden name Potter; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 5th grade education; living at
General Delivery, Welch, WV; daughter of Alvery and Rainey (Charles) Potter.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Drema J. Brown 70 of Welch passed away Wednesday October 14, 2020. Born April 7, 1950 in Twin Branch, she was the daughter of the late Alvery and Rainey Charles Potter.'Drema was a homemaker, of the pentacostal faith, and a devoted mother, and grandmother.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Woody Potter, her four brothers Don, Doug, Sonny, and Julius Potter, three sisters: Shirley Simpson, Caroline Parker, and Clara Johnson. Three Grandsons: John Tinney Jr. Johnathon Potter, and Bryan Thompson. 2 Grand Daughters: Amanda Worthington, Madison Tessner, One son in law Eddie Tinney, 2 brothers in law: Saul Simpson Jr. and Terry McCoy.
"Those left to cherish her memory include Four Daughters: Dianne Tinney and her Companion Bobby Murray, Alice Tinney and her husband John, Kathy Mills and her husband James, and Mildred Brooks and her companion Harold Ray, One son Kevin and Erica Tessner, 2 special grand daughters Shiann Brooks and her companion Ryan Burnoski, and Angel Tinney and her companion DeShawn Harriston, 11 grandchildren whom were her pride and joy, Albert Potter, Adam and Bethany Tinney, Randy Worthington, Michael Worthington, Molly and Austin Davis, Emily Gullet, Andrew and Taylor Tessner. 10 great grandchildren, 1 brother Ricky Potter, 1 sister that she raised as a daughter Juanita McCoy and a host of extended family and many friends.
"Services will be Wednesday October 21, 2020 at 1pm at the First Church of God in Davy. Burial will follow in Ieager Memorial Park in Roderfield. Friends can gather with the family from noon until service time Wednesday at the church. "
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #69.
Listed as Jackson W. Farley, age 8, in household of father, John H. Farley.
2. "Reference Book of Wyoming Co History", Bowman, page 433.
J. Ward Farley was son of John Harrison Farley.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 29 Apr 1910, Page 222A, Family #145.
Listed as Jackson W. Farley, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, John H. Farley.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 6; WV Archives Web Site.
Jackson Ward Farley; age 21; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Harriaon and Emaline;
married on 13 jan 1912; Annie L, Blankenship; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of James and Nannie E.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 326; WV Archives Web Site.
Colonel Jackson Farley; age 70; born at Rockview, WV; widowed; living at Superior, WV; Roderfield,
WV PO; married on 18 Feb 1956 at Roderfield, WV; Minnie Davis; age 64; born in Wythe Co, VA;
widow; living at Roderfield, WV.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 006928; WV Archives Web Site.
Colonal Jackson Farley; age 77 yrs, 2 mons, 18 days; born 18 Feb 1885 in Wyoming Co, WV;
married; retired miner; living at Roderfield, WV; son of unknown parents; died 9 May 1962 in at his
home in Roderfield, WV; due to arterioscleroic heart disease; buried 11 May 1962 in Belcher Mtn,
Cemetery, Welch, WV; informant, Mrs. Minnie Farley, Roderfield, WV.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Gathering Roots; 17 Dec 2011.
" Colonel Jackson Farley
Birth 18 Feb 1885
Death 9 May 1962 (aged 77)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Old Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 15/16 Jun 1900, Page 232A, Family #108.
Listed as Annie L. Blankenship, age 7 , born in WV in Oct 1892, in household of mother, Nancy E.
(________) Blankenship.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 16 Apr 1910; Page 214B; Family #17/17.
Listed as Anna L. Blankenship; age 17; born in WV; in household of mother, Nancy (____)
Blankenship.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 6; WV Archives Web Site.
Jackson Ward Farley; age 21; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Harriaon and Emaline;
married on 13 jan 1912; Annie L, Blankenship; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of James and Nannie E.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 491; WV Archives Web Site.
Milford Olando Johnson; age 20; born 4 Aug 1947 in Wilcoe, WV; single; Negro; no previous
marriage; living at Box 772, Wilcoe, WV; son of James Frank and Lucy (Baker) Johnson; married on
20 Dec 1967 at Wilcoe, WV; Shirley Temple Jones; age 21; born 27 May 1946 in Snow Hill, NC;
single; Negro; no previous marriage; living at Box 772, Wilcoe, WV; daughter of Henry and Hannah
(Lewis) Jones.
2. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Milford O. Johnson age 72, a long time resident of Wilcoe, WV, who departed this life on Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, WV. He was born August 4, 1947 in Wilcoe and the son of the late James "Frank" and Lucy (Baker) Johnson. After graduating from Gary District High School, he began working in the Housekeeping Department at Welch (Emergency) Community Hospital, later was employed and retired after many years, from U.S. Steel No. 50 mines in Pineville, WV. Affectionately known as "Paw-Paw," he loved his family and grand-kids and spending time with each of them was his joy. His most favorite pastimes were spent playing cards, gambling, watching the westerns and hanging out at the (Kwik Serv) Lil General Store. He was a loyal friend and admired by many. Milford was preceded in death by his parents and the "true love of his life," and the mother of his children, Shirley Johnson White; one son, George Johnson; two brothers, Buddy Johnson and Kenny (Mildred) Johnson and one sister, Shelby "Jean" (Lonzo) Simmons. Milford is survived by and leaves a life time of cherished memories to his sons: Randy Johnson of Wilcoe, WV and Reginald Johnson of Abbs Valley, VA; grandchildren: Chakara Johnson of Morgantown, WV, Amiyah Johnson and De'Jah Huff both of Wilcoe, WV, Thomas "TJ" Bell and Trace Bell both of Thorpe, WV, Reginald "Lil Reggie" Johnson, Matthias Johnson, Michael and Dakotta Mason and Dymin Gray all of Abbs Valley, VA; one great-granddaughter, Indi J. Suggs of Morgantown, WV; one sister-in-law, Margaret Johnson of Kyle, WV; several nephews, nieces and cousins, which includes; a special cousin, Robert Wade of Gary, WV; also four very special women in his life: Brandi Collins, Lafayta Ely, Eva Johnson and Velda Johnson. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Wilcoe, WV, with Pastor David Cooper officiating. (Due to Covid-19, proper precautions and social distancing will be observed) Information submitted by Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, WV. "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 491; WV Archives Web Site.
Milford Olando Johnson; age 20; born 4 Aug 1947 in Wilcoe, WV; single; Negro; no previous
marriage; living at Box 772, Wilcoe, WV; son of James Frank and Lucy (Baker) Johnson; married on
20 Dec 1967 at Wilcoe, WV; Shirley Temple Jones; age 21; born 27 May 1946 in Snow Hill, NC;
single; Negro; no previous marriage; living at Box 772, Wilcoe, WV; daughter of Henry and Hannah
(Lewis) Jones.
1, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #88.
Listed as Huckle Jones; age 54; born in KY; married; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
1, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #88.
Listed as Joan Jones; age 42; born in KY; married; in household of husband, Huckle Jones.
1. U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Walter Bethel
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1942
Death Date: 22 Jul 1966
Age: 24
Home City: Mc Dowell
Home State: West Virginia
SSN/Service #: 52508601
Death Date: 22 Jul 1966
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Tour Start Date: 3 Nov 1965
Service Branch: Department of the Army
Component: Regular (RA, USN, USAF, USMC, USCG)
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Military Grade: Staff Sergeant
Pay Grade: Specialist Sixth Class (U.S. Army) or Staff Sergeant (U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps) or Technical Sergeant (U.S. Air Force) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: Any Entry; Second Column: Any Entry; Third Column: 1; Fourth Column: Blank (U.S. Navy
Company: Hqs
Province: 99
Decoration: Not Available
CN: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Occupation: Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman (ARMY)
Data Source: Coffelt Database"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by rw2009; 22 Jul 2015; maintained by Tony.
"SSGT James Walter Bethel
Birth 25 Mar 1942
McDowell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Jul 1966 (aged 24)
Vietnam
Burial
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 149640699"Additional Information Posted:
"SSgt Bethel #52508601
MOS: 11C4P Indirect Fire Infantryman (Airborne Qual.)"In memory of James, the son of James Rufus and Ellen Beaver Bethel and the husband of Idella.
"SSgt Bethel began his Vietnam tour on Nov 3, 1965 and was assigned to Advisor Team 37, Headquarters, MACV Advisors, MACV.
"He was killed when he encountered a booby-trapped mortar round while on patrol."
1. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Idella V. Redd-Bethel [Idella V. Redd]
Gender: Female
Death Age: 75
Birth Date: 14 Feb 1942
Birth Place: Powhatan, WV
Residence Place: Kyle, WV
Death Date: 9 Sep 2017
Death Place: Winston-Salem, NC
Burial Place: Rt. 20, Littlesburg Road
Father: John Robert Redd
Mother: Lula Mae Redd
Spouse: James Walter SFC Bethel
Child: Andrea Monica Bethel Billy Joe Bethel
Siblings:
John Redd
Regina Cabbell
Odessa Morgan
Annie Wagstaff
Cora Davis
Mayme Woody
Catherine Johnson
Betty Jean Redd
Charles Redd
Thomas Redd"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 106; WV Archives Website.
Nathan Douglas Osborne; age 21; born 21 Apr 1943 in Wyoming Co, WV; no previous marriage;
living at Woodbridge, VA; son of Raymond and Allie Osborne; married on 19 Mar 1965 at New
Richmond, WV; Myra Lee Aliff; age 22; born 28 Sep 1945 in Wyoming Co, WV; no previous marriage;
living in Woodbridge, VA; daughter of Edward S. and Louise (Fortner) Aliff.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 106; WV Archives Website.
Nathan Douglas Osborne; age 21; born 21 Apr 1943 in Wyoming Co, WV; no previous marriage;
living at Woodbridge, VA; son of Raymond and Allie Osborne; married on 19 Mar 1965 at New
Richmond, WV; Myra Lee Aliff; age 22; born 28 Sep 1945 in Wyoming Co, WV; no previous marriage;
living in Woodbridge, VA; daughter of Edward S. and Louise (Fortner) Aliff.
2. King George Co, VA; Marriage License #84-053465; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Danny Murrel Samples; age 28; born 17 Jan 1956 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at General Delivery, King George, King George Co, VA; son of Riley Murrel and Anna
June (Birley) Samples; married on 6 oct 1984 at Colonial Beach, VA; Myra Lee Crum; maiden name
Aliff; age 38; born 28 Sep 1945 in WV; divorced; this her 3rd marriage; last marriage ended in Jan
1981; 12th grade education; living at General Delivery, King George, VA; daughter of Edward Lee
and Louise (Fortner) Aliff.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 106; WV Archives Website.
Nathan Douglas Osborne; age 21; born 21 Apr 1943 in Wyoming Co, WV; no previous marriage;
living at Woodbridge, VA; son of Raymond and Allie Osborne; married on 19 Mar 1965 at New
Richmond, WV; Myra Lee Aliff; age 22; born 28 Sep 1945 in Wyoming Co, WV; no previous marriage;
living in Woodbridge, VA; daughter of Edward S. and Louise (Fortner) Aliff.
2. King George Co, VA; Marriage License #84-053465; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Danny Murrel Samples; age 28; born 17 Jan 1956 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at General Delivery, King George, King George Co, VA; son of Riley Murrel and Anna
June (Birley) Samples; married on 6 oct 1984 at Colonial Beach, VA; Myra Lee Crum; maiden name
Aliff; age 38; born 28 Sep 1945 in WV; divorced; this her 3rd marriage; last marriage ended in Jan
1981; 12th grade education; living at General Delivery, King George, VA; daughter of Edward Lee
and Louise (Fortner) Aliff.