1. North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000; LDS Web Site.
"...Name Ralph Thomas Kilby Jr.
Event Type Birth
Event Date 10 Jan 1955
Event Place Cabarrus, North Carolina
Father's Name Ralph Thomas Kilby..."
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Jr Ralph T Kilby
Residence Date 01 Oct 1999
Residence Place Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States
Phone Number (704) 938-6661
Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Oct 1999
Address 2202 Brantley Rd
Address Continued Kannapolis, North Carolina 28083
Possible Relatives Kaitlyn Kilby, Ralph Thomas Kilby Jr, Tammy S Kilby"
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. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
Robert James Cummings; born 10 Nov 1942; living in Gary, WV.
2. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert J. "Fats" Cummings age 77, a life long resident of Gary, WV, who departed this life on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in CAMC General Division in Charleston, WV, following a lengthy illness. Robert was born November 10, 1942 in Gary, and the son of the late Bernice Cummings. He completed his education and worked at U.S. Steel coalmines for 17 years before becoming an ambulance driver with the McDowell Ambulance Authority in Welch, WV. Until failing health, he was a member of Miracle Mt. Carmel Church of God in Kimball, WV. He was an avid fisherman, who enjoyed hunting and watching the Westerns. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by one brother, John Cummings and a great-niece, Melah Abbington. Robert "Fats," leaves a lifetime of loving memories to his wife of 44 years, Yvonne "Juanita" Cummings; their children: Veronica M. Cummings, Tara R. Cummings and Trinity J. Cummings all of Gary; his nephew, whom he raised and regarded as his son, Dwayne (Penny) Rash Sr. of Columbus, OH; his four grandchildren: Rhianna, Cheylan, Omarion and Xzavier; his three siblings: Alfred H. Cummings of Kentucky, Margaret (Melvin) Carr of Charlotte, NC and Regina Simmons of Bluefield, VA; several generations of nephews, nieces and cousins; his brothers and sisters-in-law; two goddaughters, Kishon Vineyard and Crystal Weaver both of Gary and two special friends, the Reverend J. T. (Rita) Horton of VA and Ronald (Priscilla) Dalton of Gary. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, February 14, 2020 at New Hope Fellowship Church in Thorpe, WV, with Pastor Anthony Blair, presiding, Ruling Elder Anthony J. Bell, Minister Karen Holliday and the Reverend J.T. Horton officiating and the Reverend George Masterson eulogist. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., ,Mr. Cummings family and friends will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch. (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com)."