1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 421; WV Archives Website.
Lonnie Edward Graham; age 22; born in Pageton, WV; single; living at McDowell, WV; married on
1 Jun 1957 at Northfork, WV; Delores Jean Tilley; age 16; born in Welch, WVl single; living at Gilliam,
WV; with consent of Garland Tilley, father of Delores Jean Tilley, parents divorced.
1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 421; WV Archives Website.
Lonnie Edward Graham; age 22; born in Pageton, WV; single; living at McDowell, WV; married on
1 Jun 1957 at Northfork, WV; Delores Jean Tilley; age 16; born in Welch, WVl single; living at Gilliam,
WV; with consent of Garland Tilley, father of Delores Jean Tilley, parents divorced.
1. Fanning Funeral home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Geneva Cooper, 68, of, Paynesville, WV, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA."Geneva was born December 17, 1949 in Atwell, WV, a daughter of the late James and Molly Blankenship Whitt. She was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. cooking, and sewing.
"In addition to her parents Geneva was preceded in death by one son, Keith Christian; one sister, Betty Belcher; one brother, Jimmy Cline; and a great granddaughter, Caroline Kelly.
"Survivors include four children, Kim Riffe and husband Gary of Princeton, WV, Melissa Shortridge and husband Richard of Abingdon, VA, Regina Keene and husband Samuel Jr. of War, WV, and Angela Blankenship and husband Mark of Vansant VA; eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three more on the way; three sisters, Carol Calomaio of Logan, WV, Lois Blankenship of Lex, WV and Sharon Whitt of Florida; one brother, Bill Cline of Bradshaw, WV; a special brother-in-law, David Belcher of Logan, WV; and a long term boyfriend, Larry Blankenship of Bradshaw, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 8, 2018, at 3 o’clock with Reverend Charles Rose officiating at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV, Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 2 p.m. until the time of services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the Cooper Family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 9 Apr 2018.
"Geneva Whitt Cooper
BIRTH 17 Dec 1949
Atwell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
DEATH 5 Apr 2018 (aged 68)
Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 188668120"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68 049665; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jesse Keene; age 22; born 29 Apr 1946 in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; living at Bradshaw, WV;
son of James Everett and Thelma (Vance) Keene; married on 20 Dec 1968 in Grundy, VA; Susan
Rose Hylton; age 19; born 20 Apr 1949 in KY; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Vernon
and Margarette (Singleton) Hylton.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jesse Kenne, 73, of Raysal, WV, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020, in CAMC Memorial in Charleston, WV."Jesse was born April 29, 1946, in Panther, WV, a son of the late Everett and Thelma Vance Keene. He drove an Ashland Oil truck for numerous years; was a United States Army veteran, and a member of the Raysal Fire Department.
"In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by his first wife, Susan Rose Hylton Keene, a son-in-law, James Hall and numerous siblings.
"Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Thelma Keene of the home; four sons, James Keene and wife Felicia of Denver, NC; Jessie Keene Jr. of Pikeville, KY, Thomas Poore of Raysal and Michael Poore and wife Lanette of Booneville, NC; two daughters, Ursula Workman and husband Robert of Patriot, OH and Jacqulynn Hall of Raysal, WV; eight grandchildren, Shannon Keene, Justin Keene, Amanda Hall, Faith Poore, Nathaniel Poore, Eric Keene, Susanna Workman and Jacob Poore; fours brothers, Bobby Keene of Wyoming County, WV, Ray Keene of Kendallville, IN, Jerry Keene of Ligonier, IN, and Newton Keene of Lexington, NC; two sisters, Pinkie Sanders of Indiana and Martha Perdue of Bartley, WV; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 14, 2020 at 11 o’clock with Reverend Jerry Stacy officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Following his service Last Call will be conducted by the Raysal Fire Department. Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery on Bradshaw Mountain at Rockridge near Paynesville, WV, where military graveside rites will be conducted by the VFW Post #1144. Serving as pallbearers will be Gene Kennedy, Scottie Perez Sr., William Kenderick, Shay Bryant, Bryan Endicott and Jacob Poore. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Compton, Doug Kendrick, Clifford Kenrick and Frankie Underwood.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, February 13, 2020 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
" Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Jul 2018.
"Jesse Keene Sr.
Birth 29 Apr 1946
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Feb 2020 (aged 73)
Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191681564"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Gloria Crigger Day"; Article; Page 138; submitted by Michele Grad Roberts, Box
14, Coalwood, WV 24824.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 52B;
Image 40 of 64; Household #326.
Listed as Comer Cummings; age 42; born in TN; married; 4th grade education; Negro; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 52B;
Image 40 of 64; Household #326.
Listed as Gertrude Cummings; age 35; born in TN; married; Negro; 1 yr HS education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Comer Cummings.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 52B;
Image 40 of 64; Household #326.
Listed as Carr Cummings; age 19; born in TN; single; Negro; 8th grade education; new worker;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Comer Cummings.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 52B;
Image 40 of 64; Household #326.
Listed as Earling Cummings; age 17; born in TN; single; Negro; 3 yrs HS education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Comer Cummings.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 52B;
Image 40 of 64; Household #326.
Listed as James Cummings; age 18; born in TN; single; Negro; 8th grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Comer Cummings.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 52B;
Image 40 of 64; Household #326.
Listed as Inzetta Cummings; age 15; born in TN; single; Negro; 8th grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Comer Cummings.