1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Wellington Rawling Myers
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1922
Marriage Registration Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Jun 1942
Marriage Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Father: Clarence Lee Myers
Mother: Inez Studley
Spouse: Olga Althania Lawson
Certificate Number: 1942017159"
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 15 Apr 1930; Page 240A;
Image 19 of 35; Family #153/153.
Listed as Olga A. Lawson; age 5 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, Elisha C.
Lawson.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Olga Althania Lawson
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1925
Marriage Registration Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Jun 1942
Marriage Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Father: Elisha Lawson
Mother: Bertha McGhee
Spouse: Wellington Rawling Myers
Certificate Number: 1942017159"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Johnnie Cantley
Also Known As Rebecca Gail Cantley
2nd Also Known As Name Johnny Ray Cantley
Event Date 01 Jun 2004-01 Nov 2005
Event Place Mullens, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 17 Sep 1936
Address Mullens, West Virginia 25882
Address Date 01 Jun 2004-01 Nov 2005
2nd Address Mullens, West Virginia 25882
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-31 Dec 1996
3rd Address Mullens, West Virginia 25882
3rd Address Date 01 Jun 1992-13 Nov 2000
Affiliate Identifier 173322975"
2. "The Register-Herald"; Beckley, WV; Saturday, 26 Mar 2011; Newspaper OBit.
"TRALEE — Johnny Ray Cantley, 74, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness."Born September 17, 1936 in Boone County, he was the son of the late Charles and Fannie (Browning) Cantley.
"Johnny was a retired coal miner of 30 years and a member of UMWA. He loved hunting, fishing, family gatherings and West Virginia Mountaineers.
"In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by an infant son, Mickey Allen; four brothers, Romey, Gene, Cleve, and Buford Cantley; and one sister, Reba Lamb.
Johnny was a loving husband and a devoted father."Those left to cherish his memory include a loving and dedicated wife of 40 years, Darlene Goode Cantley, whom he loved unconditionally; sons, Ray Cantley and his wife, Tonya of Matheny, Charles "Cookie" Cantley and his wife, Kem of Florida, Leonard Cantley of Itmann, Brian Cantley of Florida, and Jeremy Cantley of Florida; daughters, Karen Reed and companion, Roger Boothe, of North Carolina, Danessa Hardee and husband, Jerry, of Mullens, Gail Robinson and husband, Levi. of Florida, Christa Cantley and her companion, Sean Strickland. of Mullens, Lisa Smith of Tennessee, and Etta Lynn Carbone of Indiana; a legacy of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; and a twin sister, Gracie Cantley of St. Albans.
"Services will be at noon today at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with his grandson, Tracy Cantley, officiating. Burial will follow in the Goode Cemetery, Bud Mt...."
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 23 Oct 2017.
" Johnny Ray Cantley
Birth 17 Sep 1936
Boone County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Mar 2011 (aged 74)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Goode Cemetery
Long Branch, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Johnny Ray Cantley, 74, of Tralee passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011 in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born September 17, 1936 in Boone County. he was the son of the late Charles Cantley (1902-Deceased) and Anna "Fannie" Browning-Cantley (1902-1936)."Johnny was a retired coal miner of 30 years and member of UMWA. He loved hunting, fishing, family gatherings, and the West Virginia Mountaineers. Johnny was a loving husband and a devoted father.
"In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by an infant son, Mickey Allen Cantley (Deceased); four brothers, Romey Cantley (Deceased), Gene Cantley (Deceased), Cleve Benny Cantley (1930-Deceased), and Buford Cantley (Deceased); and one sister, Reba Cantley-Lamb (Deceased).
"Those left to cherish his memory include a loving and dedicated wife of 40 years, Elizabeth "Darlene" Goode-Cantley (1953-2017), whom he loved unconditionally; sons, Ray Cantley and his wife Tonya Cantley of Matheny, Charles “Cookie” Cantley and his wife Kem Cantley of FL, Leonard Cantley of Itmann, Brian Cantley of FL, and Jeremy Cantley of FL; daughters, Karen Cantley-Reed and companion Roger Boothe of NC, Danessa Cantley-Hardee and husband Jerry Hardee of Mullens, Gail Cantley-Robinson and her husband Levi Robinson of FL, Christa Cantley and her companion Sean Strickland, of Mullens, Lisa Cantley-Smith of TN, and Etta Lynn Cantley-Carbone of IN; a legacy of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and a twin sister, Gracie Cantley of St. Albans.
"Services will be 12:00 Noon Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with his grandson Tracy Cantley officiating. Burial will follow in the Goode Cemetery, Bud Mountain."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 23 Oct 2017.
" Elizabeth Darlene “Darlene” Goode Cantley
Birth 18 Jun 1953
Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 17 Oct 2017 (aged 64)
Florahome, Putnam County, Florida, USA
Burial
Goode Cemetery
Long Branch, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Elizabeth Darlene Goode-Cantley, 64, of Florahome, FL. Formerly of Tralee, WV. Passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in a Gainesville, FL. Hospital following a long illness."Born June 18, 1953 at Wyoming General Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Levi Goode (1917-1982) and Hattie Rebecca Thomas-Goode (1925-1997).
"In addition to her parents, Darlene is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Ray Cantley (1936-2011) whom she married in 1971; sisters, Harriet Rebecca Goode-Maine (Deceased), Wanda "Sue" Goode-Lester (1944-2003), Brenda Lou Goode (1949-1951), Anita Lynn Goode (1962-1963), and Phyllis Gail Goode-Green (1966-2006); brothers, Albert Goode (Deceased), Roger Goode (Deceased), and Leonard Franklin "Frankie" Goode (1945-2014); and a nephew, Michael Lynn Goode (1966-1968).
"Darlene was a thoughtful, caring person always putting others before herself. She was a loving mother and known as Nonnie to many. She enjoyed cooking, yard sales and the dwarf Grumpy.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Ray Cantley of FL, Charles “Cookie” Cantley of Rhodell, Leonard Cantley & wife Miracle Cantley of Beckley, Brian Cantley of Mullens, & Jeremy Cantley of Beckley; her daughters, Karen Cantley-Boothe and husband Roger Boothe of AZ, Danessa Cantley-Hardee and husband Jerry Hardee of Mullens, Christa Cantley-Strickland and husband Sean Strickland of Mullens, and Gail Cantley-Robinson and husband Levi Robinson of FL; a legacy of grandchildren & great grandchildren.
"She is also survived by her sister, Sharon Goode-Dixon and husband Simon Dixon of FL; her brothers, James "Jimmy" Goode and wife Barbara of Hinton and Dallas “Tink” Goode and wife Mildred Goode of Hinton; cherished friends, Doris Hughes, Ginger & Dink Darnell & a host of longtime friends.
"Services will be 12:00 noon Monday, October 23, 2017 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Shawn Goode officiating. Burial will follow in the Goode Cemetery, Bud Mountain."
1. 1920 Census, Greene Co, AL; Precinct No 3, Tisabee; taken 10/12 Jan 1920; Page 60B; Image 9 of
33; Family #92/92.
Listed as Mat Johnson; age 49; born in AL; married; Black; cotton farmer; head of household.
2. Greene Co, AL; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 449; LDS Web Site via Ancestry.com Web
Site.
Matt Johnson age 52; married on 5 May 1927 at residence of Sarah Hubbard; Miss Sarah Hubbard;
age 59 (sic?); signed by Hugh Johnson.
3. 1930 Census, Greene Co, AL; Precinct No 3, Tisabee; taken 25 Apr 1930; Page 70A; Image 9 of 36;
Family #87/87.
Listed as Matt Johnson; age 56; born in AL; married at 26; Negro; farmer; head of household.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Matt Johnson
Gender: Male
Birth Date: Dec 1871
Birth Place: Green Co, Alabama
Death Date: 28 Oct 1956
Claim Date: 14 Jul 1965
Father: Matt Johnson
Mother: Betty Johnson
SSN: 117407692
Notes: 13 Jul 1965: Name listed as MATT JOHNSON"
1. 1920 Census, Greene Co, AL; Precinct No 3, Tisabee; taken 10/12 Jan 1920; Page 60B; Image 9 of
33; Family #92/92.
Listed as Mattie Johnson; age 7; born in AL; Black; in household of father, Matt Johnson.
1. 1920 Census, Greene Co, AL; Precinct No 3, Tisabee; taken 10/12 Jan 1920; Page 60B; Image 9 of
33; Family #92/92.
Listed as Evans Johnson; age 5; born in AL; Black; in household of father, Matt Johnson.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Allen Curtis Whitt, 66, of War, WV, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born February 22, 1954 in Welch he was the son of the late Sidney Harold Whitt and Bessie Irene Baird Whitt."Allen was a former coal miner.
"Those left to cherish his memories are his wife Mary Kiser Whitt of the home; son, Walker A. Whitt of Newton, NC; daughter, Brandy I. Whitt of Claremont, NC; son, Kristopher M. Whitt of Conover, NC; step-daughter, Carolyn M. Matney of Ocala, FL; one brother, Paul David Whitt and wife Cathy of War; four sisters, Connie Carr of War, Rachel Rabic of War, Lee Ellen Hawley of Portage, MI and Dana Kay Akers of Hillsville VA; and ten grandchildren.
"Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11 AM from the Advent Christian Church in War Cove with the Pastor Danny Cyphers officiating.
"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. Group size must be held to 25 people or less.
"Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Whitt family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-030927; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Claude Edward Church; age 24; born 11 Jun 1956 in VA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 29 Nov 1979; 6th grade education; living at General Delivery, Pilgrims Knob,
Buchanan Co, VA; son of Jarvey and Gladys Marie (Keen) Church; married on 10 Jul 1980 at
Grundy, VA; Loretta Faye Kennedy; age 32; born 27 Jul 1947 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd
marriage; first marriage ended 20 Apr 1978; 12th grade education; living at Box 807, Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of Randolph and Ruth Ann (McCoy) Kennedy.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #73.
Listed as Loretta F. Kennedy; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Randolph Kennedy.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 046162; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ray Junior Rife; age 26; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; painter; living at
Bradshaw, WV; son of Joda and Amanda Jane (Wimmer) Rife; married on 9 dec 1967 in Grundy, VA;
Loretta Faye Kennedy; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage;
unemployed; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Randolph and Ruth Ann (McCoy) Kennedy.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-030927; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Claude Edward Church; age 24; born 11 Jun 1956 in VA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 29 Nov 1979; 6th grade education; living at General Delivery, Pilgrims Knob,
Buchanan Co, VA; son of Jarvey and Gladys Marie (Keen) Church; married on 10 Jul 1980 at
Grundy, VA; Loretta Faye Kennedy; age 32; born 27 Jul 1947 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd
marriage; first marriage ended 20 Apr 1978; 12th grade education; living at Box 807, Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of Randolph and Ruth Ann (McCoy) Kennedy.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Loretta Faye Church, 71, of Oozley Branch Road, Bradshaw, WV, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at her residence."Loretta was born July 27, 1947 in Oozley near Bradshaw, WV a daughter of the late Randolph and Ruth McCoy Kennedy. Loretta was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and her two fur babies, Molly and Treasure. She loved to play Bingo and enjoyed music.
"In addition to her parents, Randolph and Ruth Kennedy, Loretta was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Frank and Rosa Sandy who raised her as their own and whom she called Mom and Dad. Loretta is also preceded by one sister, Lady Hicks; two brothers, James and William Kennedy; one sister-in-law, Linda Jones Kennedy; one nephew, Randy; and one niece, Tabitha. Survivors include her husband of 38years, Claude Church of the home; one son, Donnie Church and wife Lisa of Tazewell, VA; two brothers, Donald Kennedy and wife Frances of Oozley and Coburn Kennedy and wife Billy of Nashville, TN; three sisters, Kathy Jewell and husband Connie of Oozley, Bonnie Vance and husband Ricky of Pineville, WV, and Arlene Davis and husband Raymond of Nashville, TN; two close cousins whom she considered to be sisters, Pauline Vance of Welch, and Shan Vance of Nashville, TN; a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved as her own, and numerous cousins.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 17, 2018, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Roger Pete Woods officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Woods Cemetery at Oozley. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Sunday evening, September 16, 2018 after 6 p.m. at the Jesus Church of Bartley where an evening service will be held at y p.m. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com ..."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Marianna Godfrey, 80, of Man, WV, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, in Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV."Marianna was born February 16, 1941in Marianna, WV, a daughter of the late Maxwell and Olive Wilson Cline. She was a homemaker, a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed doing flower arrangements for funerals and weddings.
"In addition to her parents, Marianna was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth (Buck) Godfrey; sisters, Eleanor, Francis, Peggy, and Alice Musso; and brother, Douglas Cline.
"Survivors include her daughter, Tambra May and husband, Larry of Gilbert; two sons, Terry Godfrey and wife Kriss of Teays Valley, WV and Ray Godfrey and wife Belinda of Texas; grandchildren, Miranda Condee and husband Evan of Huntington, WV, Madison Godfrey of Texas and Chandler Godfrey of North Carolina; and caretakers, Paula and Chris.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 16, 2021, at 1o’clock with Reverend Jackie Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens at Matheny, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Friday July 16, 2021, 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. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mary Vickon
Gender: Female
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1853
Marriage Date: 5 Oct 1876
Marriage Place: Russell, Kentucky, USA
Spouse: John F Slavy
Film Number: 000594314"