1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Monday Evening; 9 Mar 2020; Newspaper Article.
" In Memory Of
Danny Ray
Kennedy Sr.
"Timе We Had
You make us happy when we’re sad.
We think of you when times are bad.
You were there when we needed a
hand.
Wouldn’t turn loose until you knew
we could stand.
I miss the gentle sound of your
voice.
And how you guided me to make the
right choice.
You make us happy when we’re sad.
We think of you when times are bad.
I stare at pictures to see your smile.
I miss our talks its been a while.
I remember you letting me chew
your Redman,
While you ate beans from the can.
You make us happy when we’re sad.
We think of you when times are bad.
I miss hearing you pick a tune.
l wish you didn’t have to go so soon.
I miss all the good times we had.
I miss my Popaw, I miss my Grand
Dad.
Written by grandson,
Jeremy Ray Addair
Danny, now you have our daughter,
Dannet, with you, missing and loving
you always.
Happy Birthday #75 years.
Your wife, Irene
Children Debbie, Tommy, Edward
Yvonne, Kenneth, Danny Jr. "
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by In Rememberance; 26 Feb 2019.
" Danny Ray Kennedy Sr.
Birth 8 Feb 1945
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Apr 2014 (aged 69)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Riffe Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 197141652"Additional Information Posted:
"Danny Ray Kennedy SR, age 69, of Caretta WV, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Welch Community Hospital. Born Febuary 28, 1945, in Jolo WV, he was the son of the late Bertha Jane Kennedy and Edward Burbage Kennedy. In addition to his parents, he was Preceded in death by four brothers; Huburt Kennedy, Earl Kennedy, Richard Kennedy, Roger Kennedy. Two sisters; Fanny Kennedy, and Opal Kennedy-Cook. One granddaughter; Felicia Nicole Perkins and one step-grandson; Marcus Marshall. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years; Sandra "Irene" Kennedy of Caretta, WV. Three daughters; Debbie Kennedy-Hicks and husband Jimmy Hicks of Caretta WV, Dannet Kennedy-Perkins and husband Carlo Perkins of Berwind WV, Yvonne Kennedy-Rutherford and husband Dave Rutherford of Warriormines, WV. Four sons; Tommy Kennedy and fiancé
Sherri Pope of North Carolina, Edward Kennedy and companion Lisa Wingo of Caretta WV, Kenneth Kennedy of Caretta WV, Danny Kennedy Jr. and companion Heather Adams of Virginia. Eleven grandchildren; Natasha Addair-Crigger and husband Roy Crigger of Virginia, Josiah Addair of Caretta WV, Jeremy Addair of North Carolina, Bethanna Perkins of Berwind WV, Michelle Perkins and companion Josh Owens of Yukon WV, Heather Kennedy-Hill and husband Eric Hill of North Carolina, Cherylene Kennedy-Hill and husband Bobby Hill of North Carolina, Aaron Rutherford of War WV, Hannah Rutherford of War WV, and a special granddaughter Haley Kennedy of the home. He was also survived by 14 great grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Also survived by a special nephew Randy Kennedy; who was like a son.three brothers, Charley Kennedy of Bartley, Frank Kennedy and wife Edith of North Carolina, and Billy Joe Kennedy and wife Bonnie of Jolo WV. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 14, 2014 at 1 P.M. from the Jesus Church in Bartley with Roger Woods, Randy Campbell, and Dean Kennedy, officiating. Burial will follow at Riffe Family Cemetery on Atwell Mtn. Friends may call Monday, April 14, 2014 at the Jesus Church at Bartley, from 12 Noon to 1 P.M. Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons. Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Kennedy family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #2353; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Leon Tulis Addair; age 21; born in Avondale, WV; single; living in Richlands, VA; son of William Hayes
and Orpha Bell (Deskins) Addair; married on 11 Jan 1960 in Tazewell, VA; Mary Alice Bishop; age 16;
single; living in Richlands, VA; daughter of Willard Howard and Beula Mae (Tabor) Bishop.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #2353; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Leon Tulis Addair; age 21; born in Avondale, WV; single; living in Richlands, VA; son of William Hayes
and Orpha Bell (Deskins) Addair; married on 11 Jan 1960 in Tazewell, VA; Mary Alice Bishop; age 16;
single; living in Richlands, VA; daughter of Willard Howard and Beula Mae (Tabor) Bishop.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #61 12311; WV Archives Website.
Darick Ray Addair; age 29 days; born 5 Jul 1961 in WV; son of Leon and Mary (Bishop) Addair;
living at Beartown, WV; died 4 Aug 1961 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to congestive heart
failure; buried 5 Aug 1961 in Short Ridge Cemetery, Acvondale, WV (sic, Garland, WV); informant,
Leon Addair, Beartown, WV.
2. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Rob Minteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
" Darric Ray Addair
Birth 19 Jul 1961(sic 5 Jul 1961)
Death 4 Aug 1961 (aged 16 days)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102938959"
1. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #6574; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Earl Walker; age 34; born in Wilkes Co, NC; divorced; filling station operator; living in Bluefield, WV;
son of M.S. and Dora (Rhodes) Walker; married on 6 Mar 1936 in Bluefield, VA; Patsy Dugger; age
23; born in Lester, WV; single; living in Northfork, WV; daughter of J.N. and Rachel (Sparks) Dugger.
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 50A; Image 27 of 56;
Family #242/252.
Listed as Patsy Dugger; age 17; born in WV; single; in household of father, Jasper N. Dugger.
2. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #6574; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Earl Walker; age 34; born in Wilkes Co, NC; divorced; filling station operator; living in Bluefield, WV;
son of M.S. and Dora (Rhodes) Walker; married on 6 Mar 1936 in Bluefield, VA; Patsy Dugger; age
23; born in Lester, WV; single; living in Northfork, WV; daughter of J.N. and Rachel (Sparks) Dugger.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 323; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Ellis, age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Gilliams, WV; son of Robert L.
and Laura; married on 22 Aug 1936 in Eckman, WV; Ella Dugger; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; living at Worth, WV; daughter of Jasper N. and Rachel.
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 50A; Image 27 of 56;
Family #242/252.
Listed as Ella Dugger; age 11; born in WV; single; in household of father, Jasper N. Dugger.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 323; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Ellis, age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Gilliams, WV; son of Robert L.
and Laura; married on 22 Aug 1936 in Eckman, WV; Ella Dugger; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; living at Worth, WV; daughter of Jasper N. and Rachel.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 412; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Lee Sorah; age 18; born 26 Sep 1946 in Superior, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at Box 817, Kimball, WV; son of Albert Estel and Margaret (Evans) Sorah; married on 21 Aug 1965
at Welch, WV; Wanda Jean Lambert; age 18; born 23 Sep 1946 in Welch, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Rt 1, Box 56, Welch, WV; daughter of Everett and Goldie (Sizemore) Lambert; with
consent of Albert and Margaret Sorah, parents of Ronald Lee Sorah, and Everett and Goldie Lambert,
parents of Wanda Jean Lambert.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ronald L Sorah Sr [Ron L Sorahnov Sr]
Birth Date: Sep 1946
Residence Date: 2013-2020
Address: 501 Chicken Farm Rd
Residence: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24701
Second Residence Date: 2001-2019
Second Address: Rr 1 Box 163e
Second Residence: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24701
Third Residence Date: 1997-2009
Third Address: Rr 2 Box 312
Third Residence: Charleston, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 25314
Fourth Residence Date: 1999-2003
Fourth Address: 506 Riverside Dr W
Fourth Residence: Madison, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 25130"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 412; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Lee Sorah; age 18; born 26 Sep 1946 in Superior, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at Box 817, Kimball, WV; son of Albert Estel and Margaret (Evans) Sorah; married on 21 Aug 1965
at Welch, WV; Wanda Jean Lambert; age 18; born 23 Sep 1946 in Welch, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Rt 1, Box 56, Welch, WV; daughter of Everett and Goldie (Sizemore) Lambert; with
consent of Albert and Margaret Sorah, parents of Ronald Lee Sorah, and Everett and Goldie Lambert,
parents of Wanda Jean Lambert.