1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 34; WV Archives Website.
Edward McCoy Burks; age 24; born in Northfork, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; married on 6 Aug
1960 in Marianna, WV; Juanitta Rotenberry; age 18; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; with
consent of Esther Rotenberry, mother of Juanita Rotemberry, father deceased.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 34; WV Archives Website.
Edward McCoy Burks; age 24; born in Northfork, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; married on 6 Aug
1960 in Marianna, WV; Juanitta Rotenberry; age 18; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; with
consent of Esther Rotenberry, mother of Juanita Rotemberry, father deceased.
1. North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
General Index to Marriages; Page 14; Recorded in Book 9; Page 173.
"Name: Roger Clark Riffe
Gender: Male
Race: White
Spouse: Belinda Sue Barnes
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Marriage Date: 1971
Marriage County: Pasquotank
Marriage State: North Carolina"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Riffe Roger Clark
Also Known As Roger C Riffe
2nd Also Known As Name Roger E Riffe
3rd Also Known As Name Roger S Riffe
Residence Date 20 Jun 2008
Residence Place Hardy, Virginia, United States
Birth Date 17 Jan 1950
Address Hardy, Virginia 24101
Address Date 20 Jun 2008
2nd Address Hardy, Virginia 24101
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1995-25 Mar 2008
3rd Address Hardy, Virginia 24101
3rd Address Date 01 Jun 1988-31 Dec 1996
Possible Relatives Abigai Thompson, Belinda S Basham, Brent Richard Clarke, Charles Arthur Clark, Delmar M Clark, Donna Marie Clarke, John Ira Clark, Karen D Clark, Katharine T Huffclark, Leander Riffe
Record Number 168751358"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roger C. Riffe
Last Residence:
24101 Hardy, Bedford, Virginia
BORN: 17 Jan 1950
Died: 25 Dec 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1966)"
4. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roger Clark Riffe
Death Date: 25 Dec 2007
Death Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 10 Dec 2013.
Roger C. Riffe; born 17 Jan 1950; died 25 Dec 2007; buried here; headston photo shown with person
photo; "BELOVED FATHER".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 111; WV Archives Website.
Lewis L. Mandakunis born 8 Oct 1916 at Kyle, WV; single; living at Eckman, WV; son of Gus and
Mary; married on 7 Mar 1939 at McDowell, WV; Pauline Sneed; born 18 Mar 1917 in Matoka, WV;
single; living in Eckman, WV; daughter of Isaac and Frances.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 111; WV Archives Website.
Lewis L. Mandakunis born 8 Oct 1916 at Kyle, WV; single; living at Eckman, WV; son of Gus and
Mary; married on 7 Mar 1939 at McDowell, WV; Pauline Sneed; born 18 Mar 1917 in Matoka, WV;
single; living in Eckman, WV; daughter of Isaac and Frances.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 306; WV Archives Web Site.
John T. Estep; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; livingat Bradshaw, WV; son of R.H.
and ____; married on 5 Feb 1910 at Bradshaw, WV; Pricy E. Hicks; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Jacob Christian.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Debroah Estep Cooper; 19 Oct 2018.
" John Thomas Estep
Birth 1881
Death 24 Dec 1955 (aged 73–74)
Burial
Estep Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"John was the son of King Hiram Estep and Sarah Jane(Cordal) Estep. His siblings were Mahala, Betha, WIlliam, Rebeckey. Dacy,Nancy, Issac, Sampson, and Benjamin. He married Pricey Ellis Hicks and they had ten children. Henry and Savannah died in early childhood. His children were Johnny, Belle, Bertha, Elva, William, Homer, Walter and Minnie. John was a farmer."
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Johnny J. Estep"; Article; Page 142; submitted by Johnny L. Estep, Box
21, Bartley, WV 24813.
Pricy Ellis Christian aka Hicks
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 306; WV Archives Web Site.
John T. Estep; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; livingat Bradshaw, WV; son of R.H.
and ____; married on 5 Feb 1910 at Bradshaw, WV; Pricy E. Hicks; age 16; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Jacob Christian.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 27 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 38;
Dwelling #243.
Listed as Pricie Estep; age 52; born in WV; seperated; farmer; head of houseold.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Debroah Estep Cooper; 19 Oct 2018.
" Pricey Ellis Hicks Estep
Birth 1898
Death 27 May 1965 (aged 66–67)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Estep Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Pricey was the granddaughter of Harrison and Lilly Hicks.
She married her to John Thomas Estep at a young age. Birth date on census varies. She and John had 10 children. Henry and Savannah died in early childhood. Her children were Johnny, Belle, Bertha, Elva, William, Homer, Walter and Minnie. She was a farmer, wife and mother."
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Johnny J. Estep"; Article; Page 142; submitted by Johnny L. Estep, Box
21, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 27 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 38;
Dwelling #243.
Listed as Willie Estep; age 20; born in WV; never married; farmer helper; in household of mother,
Pricy E. Estep.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 27 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 38;
Dwelling #243.
Listed as Homer Estep; age 17; born in WV; never married; farmer helper; in household of mother,
Pricy E. Estep.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 27 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 38;
Dwelling #243.
Listed as Walter Estep; age 10; born in WV; in household of mother, Pricy E. Estep.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 21 Apr 1930, page 284A, Family #251.
Listed as Duene A. Shumate, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Virgil A. Shumate.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 50; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewane Shumate; age 20; born and living in Saulsville, WV; son of Virgil and Amanda Shumate;
married on 23 May 1952 in Ravencliff, WV; June Sanders; age 19; born and living in Glen Fork, WV;
single; daughter of Lawrence and Nola Sanders.
3. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Friday 21 Jan 2005, Newspaper Obit for Dewane Shumate.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 50; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewane Shumate; age 20; born and living in Saulsville, WV; son of Virgil and Amanda Shumate;
married on 23 May 1952 in Ravencliff, WV; June Sanders; age 19; born and living in Glen Fork, WV;
single; daughter of Lawrence and Nola Sanders.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Keith Shumate, 59, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, following a long illness."Born September 6, 1957 in Pineville, WV, he was the son of the late Dewane Shumate and Lydia Sanders Shumate.
"Keith retired from mining after working at Harris No. 1 for thirty-four years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and dogs. He was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
"In addition to his loving wife, Debra Shumate, Keith is survived by his son, Dr. Derrick Shumate and wife, Dr. Annaliese Shumate of Mequon, WI; siblings, Michael Shumate and wife, Jan of McGraws, Victor Shumate and wife, Kay of Lawrenceville, GA, and Karen Maynor and husband, Joel of China Grove, NC; grandchildren, Luke Alan Shumate and a granddaughter due in August; two special nieces whom he considered to be granddaughters, Sarah and Olivia Maynor; a nephew, Chris Shumate and wife, Angela and their children, Gabriel and Ella June; and special friends, Jack Smith and Mike Francis, whom he loved like brothers.
"Mike Francis, Jack Smith, Kevin Acord, Scott Sanders, Van Biggs and Jeff Biggs will serve as pallbearers.
"The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of Raleigh Center for all the love and care. They are also very grateful for the caring staff of Bowers Hospice House."
(Funeral service 1 Apr 2017,; no burial information.)
1. 1910 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 137A; Image 21 of 36;
Family #182/182.
Listed as Harrison Porter; age 35; born in WV; married once for 16 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1910 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 137A; Image 21 of 36;
Family #182/182.
Listed as Martha J. Porter; age 31; born in WV; married once for 16 yrs; 6 children; all living; in
household of husband, Harrison Porter.
2. 1920 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 159B; Image 26 of 40;
Family #239/240.
Listed as Martha J. Porter; age 38; born in WV; widow; in household of father-in-law, Steward Porter.
1. 1910 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 137A; Image 21 of 36;
Family #182/182.
Listed as Lee Porter; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Harrison Porter.
2. 1920 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 159B; Image 26 of 40;
Family #239/240.
Listed as Lee Porter; age 22; born in WV; single; in household of grandfather, Steward Porter, with
mother.
1. 1910 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 137A; Image 21 of 36;
Family #182/182.
Listed as Nancy Porter; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Harrison Porter.
2. 1920 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 159B; Image 26 of 40;
Family #239/240.
Listed as Haney Porter; age 20; born in WV; single; in household of grandfather, Steward Porter, with
mother.
1. 1910 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 137A; Image 21 of 36;
Family #182/182.
Listed as Allecr (sp?) Porter; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Harrison Porter.
2. 1920 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 159B; Image 26 of 40;
Family #239/240.
Listed as Olive Porter; age 17; born in WV; single; in household of grandfather, Steward Porter, with
mother.
1. 1910 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 137A; Image 21 of 36;
Family #182/182.
Listed as Lona Porter; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Harrison Porter.
2. 1920 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 159B; Image 26 of 40;
Family #239/240.
Listed as Lona Porter; age 13; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Steward Porter, with mother.
1. 1920 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 159B; Image 26 of 40;
Family #239/240.
Listed as Kiah Porter; age 7; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Steward Porter, with mother.
1. 1920 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Lincoln District; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 159B; Image 26 of 40;
Family #239/240.
Listed as Pricie Porter; age 5; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Steward Porter, with mother.
1. 1930 United States Federal Census; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sadie Armistead
Birth Year: abt 1899
Gender: Female
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: State Route no 8
Dwelling Number: 320
Family Number: 361
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 4
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); page 124; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Bane; age 36; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; Black; miner; living at McDowell, WV;
married on 23 Aug 1935 at Northfork, WV; Sadie Armstead; age 34; born in Franklin Co, VA;
widow; Black; living at McDowell, WV; daughter of Ben and Mary Hagwood.
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; "Todd McCoy Miller" Article;
Page 205; submitted by Venellia Miller Perry, Rt 1, Box 508, Bluefield, WV 24701.
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; "Todd McCoy Miller" Article;
Page 205; submitted by Venellia Miller Perry, Rt 1, Box 508, Bluefield, WV 24701.
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; "Todd McCoy Miller" Article;
Page 205; submitted by Venellia Miller Perry, Rt 1, Box 508, Bluefield, WV 24701.