1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Michael L. Parsons, 37, of Cyclone, WV was taken tragically from this earth to soon at his home on
Thursday, July 28, 2016. He was born on June 14, 1979 in Beckley, WV a son of Janet Riffe Parsons and
William "PeeWee" and Debbie Parsons all of Oceana. Mike loved coaching baseball and fishing. He served
on the Oceana Little League B.O.D, previously served as a volunteer firefighter for Oceana and Cyclone, EMT
and truck driver during his short life here on Earth. His heart was always full of love for everyone. He is
preceded in death by his stepfather Charles Maynard; maternal grandparents Bishop J.L. and Addie Paynter
Riffe and paternal grandparents Virgil and Rita Parsons. In addition to his parents those left to cherish his
memories are a son Michael "Blake" Parsons; a brother Shawn and Becky Parsons of Saulsville; a sister
Carla and Ryan King of Oceana; Blakes's adoptive parents Jenings and Dianna Talbert of Oceana; a niece
Haeleigh Parsons; three nephews Nathan Parsons, Malachi and Mycha King; and a host of other loving
family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the Joseph
Baptist Church, Lynco, WV
1. 1900 Census, Russell Co, VA; Swords Creek District; taken 6 Jun 1900; Page 144A; Image 11 of 42;
Family #94/94.
Listed as Henry Miller, Jr; age 38; born in Apr 1862 in VA; married 11 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Russell Co, VA; Swords Creek District; taken 6 Jun 1900; Page 144A; Image 11 of 42;
Family #94/94.
Listed as Mariah Miller; age 34; born in Mar 1866 in VA; married 11 yrs; two children, both living; in
household of husband, Henry Miller, Jr.
1. 1900 Census, Russell Co, VA; Swords Creek District; taken 6 Jun 1900; Page 144A; Image 11 of 42;
Family #94/94.
Listed as Walker J. Miller; age 4; born in Aug 1895 in VA; in household of father, Henry Miller, Jr.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 20; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Sidney Bailey; age 24; born in Logan, WV; single; living at Box 218, Iaeger, WV; son of
A.S. and Mildred (Organ) Bailey; married on 5 Feb 1966 at Iaeger, WV; Kattie Ann Peaks; age 18;
born 22 Apr 1947 at Superior, WV; single; living at Box 387, Iarger, WV; daughter of Eugene and
Lilly Mae (Lowe) Peaks; with consent of Eugene and Lilly Mae Peaks, parents of Katie Ann Peaks.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Granville Kennedy
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1946
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Aug 1968
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: William Kennedy
Mother: Goldie Payne
Spouse: Fredia Kay Pruitt
Certificate Number: 1968031747"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Granville Kennedy
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Bartley, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 09 Oct 1946
Address Bartley, West Virginia 24813
Address Date 01 Jan 1998-13 Jul 2001
2nd Address Bartley, West Virginia 24813
2nd Address Date 01 May 1993-05 Dec 2008
3rd Address Bartley, West Virginia 24813
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1987-29 Oct 2007
Record Number 171297804"
3. Douglas Morturary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Granville Kennedy, 74, of Thorpe, WV, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at his home. Born October 9, 1946 in Jolo, WV, he was the son of the late William H. Kennedy and Goldie Mae Payne Kennedy."Granville was a retired coalminer of 40 years and loved the outdoors.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Theodore Kennedy and Teddy Kennedy; and one sister, Emma Jean Kennedy.
"Those left to cherish his memories are his children, Crystal Allen and husband Tony, Shelia Kennedy, Steven Kennedy and wife Jennifer all of Bartley, Eric Kennedy of Bluefield, WV, Tiffany Perkins and husband Michael of Bluefield, WV; his companion of 18 years, Katie Persiani of Thorpe, nine brothers, Verner, Swanson, Donald, David, JD, Columbus, Fred, Joe C. and Anderson Kennedy; three sisters, Gladys Mullins, Judy Kennedy and Tammy Stacy; nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
"Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated.
"A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM from the Jesus Church in Bartley with Reverend Roger Woods, officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 7 PM at the church.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Kennedy family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Fredia Kay Pruitt
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1951
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Aug 1968
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: William Riley Pruitt
Mother: Winonia Hagerman
Spouse: Granville Kennedy
Certificate Number: 1968031747"
1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Sunday 3 Jul 2005, newspaper Obit.
"RAVENCLIFF - Beulah J. Tolliver, 72, passed away Friday, July 1, 2005, at her residence following a
long illness. "Born Nov. 18, 1932, in Wyoming County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie L. Lafferty and
Margaret A. Belcher. "Mrs. Tolliver was a loving mother and grandmother. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Farley; a daughter, Sandra
Frazier; a sister, Marie Blankenship; and two brothers, Tressie Lafferty and Ross Lafferty. "Survivors include three sons, Timmy Farley of Ravencliff, Steve Farley of Hurricane and Greg Farley
of Virginia; two daughters, Pam Blankenship of Ravencliff and Joyce Tilley of Sabine; a sister,
Lessie Hash of Glen Fork; a brother, Roy Lafferty of Ravencliff; a special granddaughter, Sandra
Whitewing of Oceana; 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. "Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Rev. Darrell
Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Beulah Jene Lafferty [Beulah Jene Farley] [Beulah Tolliver]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Nov 1932
Birth Place: Ravencliff W, West Virginia [Wyoming CO, West Virginia]
Death Date: 1 Jul 2005
Father:
Jesse Lafferty
Mother:
Marget Belcher
SSN: 232527582
Notes: Oct 1950: Name listed as BEULAH JENE LAFFERTY;
Jun 1960: Name listed as BEULAH JENE FARLEY;
29 Jul 1991: Name listed as BEULAH J TOLLIVER;
22 Aug 1994: Name listed as BEULAH JENE TOLLIVER "
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Kelly Craig; 7 Apr 2013.
" Beulah J. Lafferty Tolliver
Birth 18 Nov 1932
West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Jul 2005 (aged 72)
Sabine, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Pine Grove Cemetery
Ravencliff, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 107956131"Additional Information Posted:
"RAVENCLIFF - Beulah J. Tolliver, 72, passed away Friday, July 1, 2005, at her residence following a long illness.
"Born Nov. 18, 1932, in Wyoming County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie L. Lafferty and Margaret A. Belcher.
"Mrs. Tolliver was a loving mother and grandmother.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Farley; a daughter, Sandra Frazier; a sister, Marie Blankenship; and two brothers, Tressie Lafferty and Ross Lafferty.
"Survivors include three sons, Timmy Farley of Ravencliff, Steve Farley of Hurricane and Greg Farley of Virginia; two daughters, Pam Blankenship of Ravencliff and Joyce Tilley of Sabine; a sister, Lessie Hash of Glen Fork; a brother, Roy Lafferty of Ravencliff; a special granddaughter, Sandra Whitewing of Oceana; 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
"Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Rev. Darrell Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff."The Register Herald, Beckley, WV, Sunday 3 Jul 2005, newspaper obituary"