1. Roanoke, VA; Marriage License #87-061751; Ancestry.com Website.
Danny Ray Deskins; age 22; born 4 Apr 1965 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 11th grade education;
living at 4315 Old Spanish Trail, Apt 10, Roanoke, VA; son of Raymond Ellis and Betty Jean
(Dawson) Deskins; married on 4 Dec 1987 at Salem, VA; Carol Lea Lynch; age 18; born 11 Apr 1969
in VA; this is her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at 114 Cherry Hill Rd, Roanoke, VA;
daughter of James Edward and Barbara Jean (Tolley) Lynch.
2. Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home; Grundy, VA; Posted Obit.
"Danny Ray Deskins, 55 years of age of Raysal, WV, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at his home. Born April 4, 1965 in Welch, WV, he was the son of Betty Jean Mullins of Atwell, WV and the late Raymond Ellis Deskins."Danny was an avid collector of memorabilia and fan of NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt. He had worked over twenty years for Winchester Amusement where he had traveled all over the United States and Puerto Rico. He enjoyed spending time and laughing with his family and friends, always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell and was of the Pentecostal faith. A loving son, father, companion, uncle and friend. He will be missed and loved always.
"In addition to his father Raymond Ellis Deskins, he was preceded in death by his sister Bonnie Lauderback.
"Survivors in addition to his mother Betty Jean Mullins of Atwell, WV, include his children Jamie Carol Deskins of Roanoke, VA, Christopher Scaggs and wife Christina of Salem, VA and D. J. Deskins of Vinton, VA; special family friend Elsie Deskins of Atwell, WV and Marlene Lane; sisters Ida Proffitt and husband William of Vansant, VA, Faye Stevenson and husband Darrell of Sevierville, TN, Cora Claudine Deskins of Bluewell, WV, Hazel Jenkins and husband Harry of Spartanburg, SC.
"He is also survived by six grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
"Funeral service for Danny Ray Deskins will be held at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV, Friday, June 19, 2020 at 12:00 noon with Reverends Charles Rose, William Proffitt, Lacy Griffith and Rick Garlic officiating. Burial will follow in the Deskins Cemetery on Atwell Mountain in Atwell, WV.
"Active pallbearers will be his family and friends.
"The family will receive friends at the Family Worship Center, Thursday, June 18th after 6:00 p.m. with evening service to be held at 7:00 p.m.
"Online condolences may be sent to www.shortridgeramey.com.
"The family of Danny Ray Deskins have entrusted the care of their loved one to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home of Grundy, VA."
1. Roanoke, VA; Marriage License #87-061751; Ancestry.com Website.
Danny Ray Deskins; age 22; born 4 Apr 1965 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 11th grade education;
living at 4315 Old Spanish Trail, Apt 10, Roanoke, VA; son of Raymond Ellis and Betty Jean
(Dawson) Deskins; married on 4 Dec 1987 at Salem, VA; Carol Lea Lynch; age 18; born 11 Apr 1969
in VA; this is her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at 114 Cherry Hill Rd, Roanoke, VA;
daughter of James Edward and Barbara Jean (Tolley) Lynch.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Grethel Mae Howard Keaton
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 29 Oct 1953
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Sep 1975
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: John Wesley Howard
Mother: Ruth Stevens
Spouse: Bobby Joe Kennedy
Certificate Number: 1975038740"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 83; WV Archives Website.
Earl Cox; age 26; born in Spring Hill, WV; single; living at Kopperston, WV; son of Arnet and Elsie
Cox; married on 28 May 1949 at Harcher, WV; Bonnie Elkins; age 20; born and living in Ocena, WV;
single; daughter of Luther and Allie Elkins.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 192B, Family #111.
Listed as Bonnie Elkins, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, Luther Elkins.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 29 Apr 1940; Page 230?B;
Image 28 of 97; Household #191.
Listed as Bonnie Elkins; age 11; born in WV; single; 4th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Luther L. Elkins.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 83; WV Archives Website.
Earl Cox; age 26; born in Spring Hill, WV; single; living at Kopperston, WV; son of Arnet and Elsie
Cox; married on 28 May 1949 at Harcher, WV; Bonnie Elkins; age 20; born and living in Ocena, WV;
single; daughter of Luther and Allie Elkins.
4. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; 26 Aug 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Bonnie Jean Elkins Cox, 92, of Lillydale, WV entered into eternal life on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at her residence following a long illness. She was born on November 10, 1928 in Lynco, WV a daughter of the late Luther L. and Alverta Toler Elkins. Bonnie is a lifelong resident of Wyoming County, a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She loved her flowers and working in the garden. Bonnie was the last member of her immediate family."In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Stewart Cox brothers James Kenner, Ulvert O. and Rev. Roy N. Elkins sisters Hallie Ocheletree and Athleen Miller and a grandson Jason Daniel Simpson.
"Survivors include four sons Steven Earl (Ruby) Cox of Lynco, Danny Joe Cox of Lillydale, Luther “Corky” (Lisa) Cox of Clear Fork, and Tracy Leroy Cox of Lillydale two daughters Sherry Irene Bradford of Summerville, SC, and Peggy Sue Carter of Clear Fork five grandchildren Stephanie Lynn (James) Tilley of Oceana, Steven Earl Cox, II of Lynco, Adam Shane (Angela) Bradford of Crouch’s Farm, Nathan Bradford of Orlando, FL, and Zachary Shane Cox of Clear Fork six great grandchildren Jade Lynn Cox, Steven Earl Cox, III, Natalie Renee Bradford, Lindsay Danielle (Dalton) Toler, Heaven Wilson, and Isabella Wilson two step great grandchildren Chris Gravley, and Jon Gravley a great great grandchild Alaina Jo Toler a step great great grandchild Tanner Gravley and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
"Graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm on Thursday, August 26th at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV with Rev. William Cook officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1935); Page __; Line #10; WV Archives Website.
Columbus Hensley; age 27; born in WV; single; farmer; living at Whilwind, WV; son of Dave and Mint
(Collins) Hensley; married on 6 Apr 1935 at Whirlwind, WV; Lulie Preast; age 37; born in WV; widow;
living at Whirlwind, WV; daughter of Willie and Martha (Tomblin) Adams.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 188; WV Archives Website.
Robert Eugene Bishop; age 22; born and living in Bud, WV; single; son of Ray B. and Bertha Bishop;
married on 27 Nov 1957 at Mullens, WV; Evelyn Ann Wingo; age 19; born and living in Mullens, WV;
single; daughter of Pedigrew G. and Mildred Wingo.
1. 1950 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Mullens; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #90.
Listed as Evelyn Ann Wingo; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Pedigrew G. Wingo.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 188; WV Archives Website.
Robert Eugene Bishop; age 22; born and living in Bud, WV; single; son of Ray B. and Bertha Bishop;
married on 27 Nov 1957 at Mullens, WV; Evelyn Ann Wingo; age 19; born and living in Mullens, WV;
single; daughter of Pedigrew G. and Mildred Wingo.
1. FindAGave.com Website; submitted by kenneth bowen; 17 Apr 2013; maintained by Emily Midkiff.
"Jeffrey Bishop
Birth 1981
Death 1986 (aged 4–5)
Burial Rock House Cemetery
Carswell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 108659951"