1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Marie Mullins, 52 of Iaeger, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at her residence after a brief illness. Mary was born April 14, 1965 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Tommy Jenks and Barbara Ellen Christen. Mary attended the Horse Creek Church of God, she was a homemaker, she was a loving mother and companion and loved her family, friends and singing and dancing. She never met a stranger that she didn't make smile, she loved her companion Robert Edwards more than anything and loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Larry D. Mullins; Daughter, Crystal Gayle Mullins; sister, Patricia Jenks; brother, Andy Jenks.Survivors include Three Daughters, Robin Edwards of the home, Sarah Jane Matney and husband Tony of Greenbrier Mountain, WV, Dreama Allen and wife Lisa Allen of Welch, WV; one son, Randall Lee Edwards of Charleston, WV; Lifetime companion, Robert Edwards of the home; two sisters, Jan Jenks and husband Herbie of Panther, WV, Barbara Steele of Panther, WV;two brothers, Donald Jenks and wife Martha of Big Sandy, WV and Thomas Jenks and wife Denise of Peapatch, VA six grandchildren. In Following Mary’s wishes, she will be cremated...."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251A;
Image 32 of 35; Family #318/322.
Listed as Graydon Riffe; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Riffe.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 128; WV Archives Web Site.
Gradon Riffe; born 5 Jun 1915 (sic) at Iaeger, WV; living at Iager, WV; son of Laura and Harve;
married on 1 May 1938 in Iaeger, WV; Nora Roberts; born 20 Apr 1920 in Panther, WV; living at
Iaeger, WV; daughter of Daniel and Vicie.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #32446; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Graden Riffe; age 47; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; (sic, divorced); unemployed; living at Yards, VA;
son of Harve and Laura (Gibson) Riffe; married on 24 Aug 1959 at Tazewell, VA; Callie Maude Gibson;
age 47; born in Wyoming Co, VA; single; laubdrt presser; living at Yards, VA; daughter of Arvie and
Cosby (Riffe) Gibson.
4. Mercer Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1964); Page 145; Line 8; WV Archives Web Site.
Graden Riffe; age 51; born 6 Jun 1913 in McDowell Co, WV; married; retired salesman; son of
William Harvey and Laura Zetta Riffe; died 1 Dec 1964 at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV from unknown
cause; buried 4 Dec 1964 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; informant, Mrs. Gradon Riffe.
5. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate # '64; 017868; LDS Web Site.
Graden Riffe; age 51 yrs, 5 mons, 25 days; born 6 Jun 1913 in McDowell Co, WV; retired salesman;
married; living at 6205 Fort Vieway, Baltimore, MD; died 1 Dec 1964 DOA at Bluefield Sanitarium
Hospital, Bluefield, WV; buried 4 Dec 1964 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant,
Mrs Graden Riffe, Baltimore, MD.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Virginia Gall; 24 Mar 2007; headstone photo added by B. Walls.
Graden Rife; born 6 Jun 1913; died 1 Dec 1964; buried here; headstone photo shown; "Note: s/o William
Harvey & Laura Zettie Gibson Riffe"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 23 Apr 1930, page 197A,
Family #403.
Listed as Callie Gibson, age 18, born in WV, son, in household of father, Arvid Gibson.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-57; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1117B; Image 70 of 74; Household #593.
Listed as Callie Gibson; age 25; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Arvid Gibson.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #32446; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Graden Riffe; age 47; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; (sic, divorced); unemployed; living at Yards, VA;
son of Harve and Laura (Gibson) Riffe; married on 24 Aug 1959 at Tazewell, VA; Callie Maude Gibson;
age 47; born in Wyoming Co, VA; single; laubdrt presser; living at Yards, VA; daughter of Arvie and
Cosby (Riffe) Gibson.
1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Woodrow Padgett Jr., a life long resident of Coalwood, West Virginia who departed this life in the comforts of his home on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was affectionately known as Brother or Woody to his Family and friends was born in Six, West Virginia on April 19, 1944 into the loving parentage of Helen and Woodrow Padgett Sr. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Upon his completion of duty, he began working at Olga Coal Company in Coalwood. Woodrow was of the Baptist Faith. He loved the Lord, his Family and his friends. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. He was known for his humor and willingness to help others who were in need. Also, he was the "official greeter" at the Coalwood Country Corner. In addition to his parents, Helen and Woodrow Sr., he was preceded in death by three of his siblings: Evelyn Niles, Henry Padgett and Penni Klinestiver. Woodrow leaves to mourn his passing and to celebrate his life, six devoted siblings: Priscilla Simpkins of South Carolina, Wilma Alston of Charleston, West Virginia, Robert (Vickie) Padgett Sr., of Memphis, Tennessee, Reginald Padgett of Worcester, Massachusetts, Janice Pack-McClure of St. Albans, West Virginia and Ronald (Priscilla) Padgett of Princeton, West Virginia; several generations of nephews, nieces and cousins and a host of friends. Service for Woodrow Padgett Jr., will be held at 7:00 P.M., on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Coalwood United Methodist Church with the Reverend Mark McKinney officiating. Visitation will begin at 6:00 P.M. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, West Virginia. "
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; E.D. 24-39; taken 14 May 1940;
Page 771B; Image 13 of 31; Household #97.
Listed as Ramona Shoemaker; age 9; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John F. Shoemaker.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ramona Lee Shoemaker
[Romona Lee Beavers]
[Romona Mayhugh]
[Ramona Mayhugh]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Aug 1931
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
[Hemphill, West Virginia]
Death Date: 15 May 2003
Father: John Shoemaker
Mother: Lora Roland
SSN: 234465032
Notes: Sep 1947: Name listed as RAMONA LEE SHOEMAKER;
Feb 1953: Name listed as ROMONA LEE BEAVERS;
12 Apr 1979: Name listed as ROMONA L MAYHUGH;
11 Jan 1980: Name listed as ROMONA LEE MAYHUGH;
17 May 2003: Name listed as RAMONA MAYHUGH"