1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James M McCracken [James McCracken]
Birth Date: 5 May 1951
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 732-7005
Address: PO Box 106
Residence: Rock View, WV
Postal Code: 24880-0106
Second Residence Date: 1984
Second Phone Number: 732-7005
Second Address: POB 0x
Second Residence: Rock View, WV
Second Postal Code: 24880"
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"James "Bimbo" Merton McCracken 69, of Pineville went home to be with his Lord on Monday February 8. 2021 following a long illness."Born March 5, 1951 in Pineville he was the son of the late James R. and Nocle Beverley McCracken.
"Bimbo was a retired coal miner with over 34 years of service. He was a member and also a Deacon, at the Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church, in Sabine. Bimbo love to hunt, fish, and just being outside. He spent several years coaching Pineville Little League, and Pee - Wee Football, he also umpired numerous little league games, and umpired in Little League games around the state.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three Brothers: Everette McCracken, Denver McCracken, and Duke McCracken.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 51 years Novella Smith McCracken, he was the best dad to his two children: Clarisa (Woody) Scarbro and Dallas (Kasey) McCracken both of Beckley. His pride and joy was his grandchildren: Olivia and Samuel McCracken, Hayden Tincher, and Gavin Lambert, his sister-in-law, Peggy McCracken, and a host of countless friends and extended family.
"In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Lung Association. "
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Novella G McCracken [Novella McCracken]
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1951
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 732-7005
Address: PO Box 106
Residence: Rock View, WV
Postal Code: 24880-0106
Second Residence Date: 1987
Second Phone Number: 732-7005
Second Address: 1 B106
Second Residence: Rockview, WV
Second Postal Code: 24880"
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 124; WV Archives Web Site.
Alvin Lucas; age 24; born 20 Mar 1924 at Lester, WV; living at Slab Fork, WV; son of Lacy and Katie
Lucas; married on 27 Jul 1948 at Beckley, WV; Myrtle Lawson; age 17; born 27 Jul 1948 at Slab
Fork, WV; living at Hoychkiss, WV; daughter of Daniel and Cressie; with consent of Daniel and
Cressie Lee Lawson.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kimberly Faw-Daniel Boone Chapter DAR; 24 Dec 2013.
" Alvin E. Lucas
Birth 20 Mar 1924
West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Jan 2006 (aged 81)
Slab Fork, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Alvin E. Lucas, 81, of Slab Fork, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006."Born March 20, 1924, he was the son of the late Lace and Katie Shelton Lucas.
"Alvin was a good artist and wood craftsman, and he was an avid outdoorsman; he loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Lucas was retired from Slab Fork Coal Co. with 40 years service. He was a member of UMWA Local 6108 and a member of Max-well Hill Baptist Church.
"Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Lucas; a son, Douglas Lucas; and a daughter, Darlene Lucas Olson.
"Those left to cherish his loving memory include a son, Roy Lucas and wife, Sandra, of Sophia; a daughter, Kathy Lucas of Slab Fork; 10 grandchildren, Roy Lucas II, Alvin Keith Lucas, Michael Paul Lipford, Keri R. Lipford, Jamie Olson, Jonathan Olson, Jeannie Olson, Douglas Scott Lucas and Chad Lucas; and four great-grandchildren.
"Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, with Rev. Thomas Anderson officiating.
"Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley."
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 124; WV Archives Web Site.
Alvin Lucas; age 24; born 20 Mar 1924 at Lester, WV; living at Slab Fork, WV; son of Lacy and Katie
Lucas; married on 27 Jul 1948 at Beckley, WV; Myrtle Lawson; age 17; born 27 Jul 1948 at Slab Fork,
WV; living at Hoychkiss, WV; daughter of Daniel and Cressie; with consent of Daniel and Cressie Lee
Lawson.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Remembrance; 14 Mar 2019.
" Myrtle Louise Lawson Lucas
Birth 27 Feb 1931
Slab Fork, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 Aug 2003 (aged 72)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Daniel and Cressie Farley Lucas,"Preceded in death by a daughter Anita Darlene Olsen,
Survivors husband Alvin Lucas,
Sons Roy, Alvin D., daughter Kathy"Obituary
Beckley Register Herald,
Beckley, West Virginia
Sun, Aug 31, 2003 – Page 7"
1, Fredericksburg, VA; Marriage License #69 006403; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Everett L. Williams; age 49; born 15 Aug 1919 in GA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 730 SW St. Clair Ave, Portland, OR; son of George Robert and Bessie (Briley)
Williams; married on 7 Mar 1960 in Fredericksburg, VA; Lora T. Braswell; age 51; born 1 Jan 1918;
in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 1400 Kenmore Ave,
Fredericksburg, VA; daughter of Joseph and Susan (Martin) Thompson.
1, Fredericksburg, VA; Marriage License #69 006403; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Everett L. Williams; age 49; born 15 Aug 1919 in GA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 730 SW St. Clair Ave, Portland, OR; son of George Robert and Bessie (Briley)
Williams; married on 7 Mar 1960 in Fredericksburg, VA; Lora T. Braswell; age 51; born 1 Jan 1918;
in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 1400 Kenmore Ave,
Fredericksburg, VA; daughter of Joseph and Susan (Martin) Thompson.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Margaret Thompson Braswell
[Lora Thompson Braswell]
[Lora Williams]
[Margaret Thompson Thompson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Jan 1916
Birth Place: Eckman McDow, West Virginia
[Eckman, West Virginia]
Death Date: 20 Feb 2001
Father: Joseph J Thompson
Mother: Susan N Martin
SSN: 238286540
Notes: Sep 1940: Name listed as MARGARET THOMPSON BRASWELL;
Oct 1966: Name listed as LORA THOMPSON BRASWELL;
Jul 1969: Name listed as LORA THOMPSON WILLIAMS;
27 Feb 2001: Name listed as LORA T WILLIAMS"
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; "Delmar Steele, Miner"; Article;
Page 243; submitted by Alma Sue Riffe, Premier, WV 24876.
2. Bedford Co, VA; Marriage License #85-046760; Ancestry.com Website.
William Edward Steele; age 18; born 14 Nov 1966 in MD; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade
education; living at R 1, Box 195, Goodview, Bedford Co, VA; son of Delmar and Clara Agnes (Felts)
Steele; married on 20 Sep 1985 in Roanoke, VA; Wanda Lynn Morris; age 21; born 22 May 1964 in
VA; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Rt 1, Box 197; Goodview, VA; daughter of
Calvin Lewis and Lillie Marie (Wheeler) Morris.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Michael and Katrina Steele" Article; Page 245; submitted by Mike and Katrina
Steel, 35 Berwind Lane, Welch, WV 24801.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Dwaine and Lisa Steele Workman"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Lisa Steele
Workman, Rt3, Box 202-E, Vinton, VA 24179.
1. Bedford Co, VA; Marriage License #85-046760; Ancestry.com Website.
William Edward Steele; age 18; born 14 Nov 1966 in MD; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade
education; living at R 1, Box 195, Goodview, Bedford Co, VA; son of Delmar and Clara Agnes (Felts)
Steele; married on 20 Sep 1985 in Roanoke, VA; Wanda Lynn Morris; age 21; born 22 May 1964 in
VA; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Rt 1, Box 197; Goodview, VA; daughter of
Calvin Lewis and Lillie Marie (Wheeler) Morris.
1. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: George Emzy Allen
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Birth Date: abt 1957
Birth Place: West Virginia
Marriage Date: 6 Jun 1986
Marriage Place: La Moille, Hancock, Indiana, USA
Marriage Registration Date: 1986
Description: Adams-Jasper
Reference Number 1: Bx1444
Reference Number 2: Tr8545
Spouse: Nina Joy Brooking
Box Number: 3h
Volume Number: NA
Certificate Number: 86016111"
1. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Nina Joy Brooking
Gender: Female
Age: 27
Birth Date: abt 1959
Birth Place: Indiana
Marriage Date: 6 Jun 1986
Marriage Place: La Moille, Hancock, Indiana, USA
Marriage Registration Date: 1986
Description: Adams-Jasper
Reference Number 1: Bx1444
Reference Number 2: Tr8545
Spouse: George Emzy Allen
Box Number: 3h
Volume Number: NA
Certificate Number: 86016111"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 191; WV Archives Web Site.
Ed Casey; age 21; born in Wilkes Co, NC; single; farmer; living at Wilcoe, WV; son of ____ and Grace;
married on 27 May 1933 at Wilcoe, WV; Lilly Jane Proffitt; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow;
living at Wilcoe, WV; daughter of Charles and ______.
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Three Forks Road; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page
244A; Image 7 of 51; Family #55/56.
Listed as Lilly J. Rose; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Charles W. Rose.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 264; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Proffitt; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; timberman; living at Wilcoe, WV; son of
Ples and Lula; married on 25 Aug 1931 at Wilcoe, WV; Lilly Jane Rose; age 17; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Charles and Cornelius.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 191; WV Archives Web Site.
Ed Casey; age 21; born in Wilkes Co, NC; single; farmer; living at Wilcoe, WV; son of ____ and Grace;
married on 27 May 1933 at Wilcoe, WV; Lilly Jane Proffitt; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow;
living at Wilcoe, WV; daughter of Charles and ______.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'61 007976; WV Archives Web Site.
Lilly Jane Keen; age 43; born 2 Jun 1917 in WV; married; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of Charlie W.
and Cornelious (Hicks) Rose; died 18 May 1917 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to coronary thrombosis;
buried 20 May 1961 in Rose Cemetery, Big Creek, WV; informant, Jesse Keen, Bradshaw, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; GlennRose-Reuben Hicks Cemetery; McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Shanda
Hicks Brewer; 16 Jul 2013.
Lilly Jane Rose Proffitt Casey Keen; born 2 Jun 1917; died 18 May 1961; buried here; no grave marker
photo shown; death cerificate posted.
"Daughter of Charile(Chas) and Cornelious Hicks Rose
"First Husband Albert Proffitt(married Aug 25, 1931 in McDowell Co WV)
Second Husband Ed Casey(married May 27,1933 in McDowell Co WV)
Not sure which Keen she married any help would be great.
"Family links:
Parents:
Charlie Wesley Rose (1895 - 1955)"
1. Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Keister A Steele
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1955
Residence County: Cuyahoga
Spouse's Name: Darlene R Kaufman
Spouse's Age: 16
Spouse's Birth Year: abt 1960
Spouse's Residence County: Cuyahoga
Marriage Date: 22 May 1976
Marriage License County: Cuyahoga
Certificate Number: 23115
Volume Number: 8560"
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Keister Steele
Birth Year: 1955
Times Married: 1
Residence: Out of State
Spouse's Name: Darlene Steele
Spouse's Birth Year: 1959
Spouse - Times Married: 1
Spouse's Residence: Parma, Cuyahoga
Marriage Duration (Years): 05
Number of Minor Children: 2
Grounds for Divorce: Gross Neglect of Duty
To Whom Decree Granted: Wife
County of Decree: Cuyahoga
Decree Date: 27 May 1981
Cerificate Number: 18543
Volume Number: 4571"
3. Newport News, VA; Marriage License #82-016633; Ancestry.com Website.
Keister Allen Steele; age 27; born 1 Feb 1955 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 22 May 1981; 12th grade education; living at 264th Ft, Eustis, VA; son of Boyd and
Lillian Mae (McCoy) Steele; married on 16 May 1982 at Newport News, VA; Lauretta Ann Holland;
age 19; born 29 Jan 1963 in IA; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at 264th Ft.
Eustis, VA; daughter of Edwin Lawrence and Gloria Kay (Vanwinkle) Holland.
4. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Keister Allen Steele [A Steele Keister] [S Keister]
Birth Date: Feb 1955
Residence Date: 1996-2014
Address: 1985 Willis St
Residence: Batesburg, South Carolina, USA
Postal Code: 29006
Second Residence Date: 2019
Second Address: 10 Post Oak Dr
Second Residence: Louisburg, North Carolina, USA
Second Postal Code: 27549
Third Residence Date: 2010-2013
Third Address: 33274 Westlake Dr
Third Residence: Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA
Third Postal Code: 48312
Fourth Residence Date: 1996-2012
Fourth Address: 28490 Mound Rd Apt 8e
Fourth Residence: Warren, Michigan, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 48092"
1. Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Keister A Steele
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1955
Residence County: Cuyahoga
Spouse's Name: Darlene R Kaufman
Spouse's Age: 16
Spouse's Birth Year: abt 1960
Spouse's Residence County: Cuyahoga
Marriage Date: 22 May 1976
Marriage License County: Cuyahoga
Certificate Number: 23115
Volume Number: 8560"
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Keister Steele
Birth Year: 1955
Times Married: 1
Residence: Out of State
Spouse's Name: Darlene Steele
Spouse's Birth Year: 1959
Spouse - Times Married: 1
Spouse's Residence: Parma, Cuyahoga
Marriage Duration (Years): 05
Number of Minor Children: 2
Grounds for Divorce: Gross Neglect of Duty
To Whom Decree Granted: Wife
County of Decree: Cuyahoga
Decree Date: 27 May 1981
Cerificate Number: 18543
Volume Number: 4571"
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher, Christine C. McGuire and Sandra Long; "The William East Family"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Angela East, Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Robert East
Gender: Male
Event Type: Birth
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1979
Birth County: Gaston
Parent1 Name: Wm Archie East
Parent2 Name: Illona Elizabeth Hamro
Roll Number: NCVR_B_C040_66005"
3. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William R East
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1979
Residence Date: 1995
Phone Number: 2972200
Address: PO Box 84
Residence: Newhall, WV
Postal Code: 24866-0084
Second Phone Number: 297-2200"