1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Walter Lee Poff
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 1904
Birth Place: Kimball, W.VA.
Marriage Date: 14 Apr 1926
Marriage Place: Norfolk, Virginia
Father: Wm. Poff
Mother: Rhodey Poff
Spouse: Rena Esther Story
FHL Film Number: 2048495
Reference ID: 1926 p4 ln121"
2. Norfolk, VA Marriage License #7632; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter Lee Poff; age 40; born in Kimball, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; chauffeur; living at
Grandy Sanitorium, Norfolk, VA; son of William A. and Rhoda (Wirt) Poff; married on 9 Apr 1944 in
Norfolk, VA; Sarah Rawls, maiden name Basnight; age 35; born in Columbia, NC; divorced; one
previous marriage; living at 108 McNeal Ave, Norfolk, VA; daughter of Jim W. and Nellie (Sutton)
Basnight.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Walter Lee Poff
[Walter L Poff]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Jun 1903
Birth Place: Kimball, West Virginia
[Kimbale, West Virginia]
Death Date: 2 Oct 1989
Claim Date: 3 Apr 1968
Father: William A Poff
Mother: Rodah J Wirt
SSN: 226220754
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 11 Jul 1986: Name listed as WALTER LEE POFF;
01 Apr 1968: Name listed as WALTER L POFF"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Walter L. Poff
SSN: 226-22-0754
Last Residence:
23502 Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Born: 27 Jun 1903
Died: 2 Oct 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Deborah Jernigan; 29 Jan 2008.
" Walter Lee Poff
Birth 27 Jun 1903
West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Oct 1989 (aged 86)
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Rosewood Memorial Park
Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City, Virginia, USA "
1. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elbert Rawls
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 40
Birth Date: abt 1901
Marriage Date: 23 Apr 1926
Divorce Date: 8 Mar 1941
Divorce Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Spouse:
Sarah Basright Rawls
Certificate Number: 1941000676
Number of Children: 3"
2. Norfolk, VA Marriage License #7632; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter Lee Poff; age 40; born in Kimball, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; chauffeur; living at
Grandy Sanitorium, Norfolk, VA; son of William A. and Rhoda (Wirt) Poff; married on 9 Apr 1944 in
Norfolk, VA; Sarah Rawls, maiden name Basnight; age 35; born in Columbia, NC; divorced; one
previous marriage; living at 108 McNeal Ave, Norfolk, VA; daughter of Jim W. and Nellie (Sutton)
Basnight.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Deborah Jernigan; 29 Jan 2008.
" Sarah Basnight Poff
Birth 5 Sep 1908
North Carolina, USA
Death 11 Oct 1996 (aged 88)
Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Rosewood Memorial Park
Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City, Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Obit: published Sunday, October 13, 1996"Virginia Beach - Sarah Basnight Poff, 88, of the 2000 block of Christopher Farms Drive, died October 11, 1996, in her residence.
"Ms. Poff was a member of Fox Hall/Cornerstone Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was also a member of the South Norfolk Women of the Moose Chapter #947.
"Ms Poff was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Poff, and her daughter, Shirley Cope. She is survived by her son, Albert Rawls Jr., two daughters, Doris Tarkington of Suffolk and Esther Forehand of Chesapeake, 17 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
"The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 pm today in Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel. A church service will be conducted at Cornerstone Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Monday by the Rev. Fred Braswell. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park...."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 14 May 2014.
" Ray Shelby Roach
Birth 31 Dec 1920
West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Aug 2003 (aged 82)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 129801358 "Additional Information Posted:
"PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
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1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Okey Jean Steele, 74, of Ikes Fork, WV, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV."Okey was born September 17, 1947 in Steeles, WV a son of the late Robert E. and Mary Etta Steele.
"In addition to his parents Okey was preceded in death by brothers, Roy and Harold Steele.
"Survivors include his wife, Bertha Jean Steele of the home; son, Edward Steele of Gilbert; brother, James Steele of Steeles; sisters, Anna Hatfield of Steeles and Barbara Coleman of Iaeger; and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 23, 2022 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Dennis Lester and Reverend Gary Walker officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Steeles Cemetery at Steeles, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday morning from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
James William "Willie" Browning
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 16/17 Mar 1920; Page 194A;
Family #362/366.
Listed as Willie Browning; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, George F. Browning.
2. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 24 April 2010; Page 24B;
Family #294/311.
Listed as Willie Browning; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, George Browning.
1. West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ruby Kenada
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 20 Jul 1930
Birth Place: Guyan, Wyoming, West Virginia
Birth County: Wyoming
Father: James Kenada
Mother: Delphia Blankenship
FHL Film Number: 597575"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 112A;
Family #471/482.
Listed as Glen Johnston; age 13; born in WV; in household of grandfather, George O. Johnston.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 475; WV Archives Web Site.
Glen Okie Johnston; age 28; born in Roderfield, WV; widowed; living at Welch, WV; married on
16 Jun 1945 at Welch, WV; Thelma Stone; age 27; born and living at Davy, WV; divorced.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 232; WV Archives Web Site.
Glenn Okey Johnston; age 43; born in Roderfield, WV; divorced; living at Tralee, WV; son of Caless
Lee and Paerl Johnston; married on 31 dec 1959 at Mullens, WV; Elaine Gertrude Lafferty; age 26;
born in Logan Co, WV; divorced; living at Corinne, WV; daughter of Luther and Virginia Albright.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #'69 008316; WV Archives Web Site.
Glen Okey Johnston; age 52; born 24 Jan 1917 in WV; married; husband of Elaine Albright; coal miner;
living at Corinne, WV; son of Carlos and Pearl (McMillon) Johnston; died 22 Apr 1969 at Corinne, WV;
due to myocardial infarction with emboli; arterio-sclerosis of coronary artery; claudation of both legs,
and pneumonocosis; buried 25 Apr 1969 in Iaeger Memorial Park, Roderfield, WV; informant, Elaine
Johnston.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
Glen Okey Johnston; born 24 Jan 1917; died 22 Apr 1969; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 232; WV Archives Web Site.
Glenn Okey Johnston; age 43; born in Roderfield, WV; divorced; living at Tralee, WV; son of Caless
Lee and Paerl Johnston; married on 31 dec 1959 at Mullens, WV; Elaine Gertrude Lafferty; age 26;
born in Logan Co, WV; divorced; living at Corinne, WV; daughter of Luther and Virginia Albright.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1466; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kelly Mullins; age 19; born 5 Jun 1899; living in Pineville, WV; farming for father, John Mullins,
Pineville, WV; nearest relative, John Mullins, Pineville, WV; short with stout build; blue eyes and
light hair.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken 13-15 Jan 1920; Page 198A; Image 5 of 16;
Family #41/41.
Listed as Kelly Mullens; age 19; born in WV; married; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 162; WV Archives Web Site.
Kelly Mullins; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son of ________; married
on 18 Feb 1922 at Moccasin, WV; Rosa Walker; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Trent,
WV; daughter of ________.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 228B;
Image 71 of 75; Family #28/29.
Listed as Kelly Mullins; age 29; born in WV; married at 20; tippleman in coal mine; head of
household.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-35; Page 697B; Image
11 of 57; Household #96.
Listed as Kelly Mullens; age 39; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
6. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Name: Kelley Mullins
Race: White
Age: 41
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 20 Jun 1900
Residence Place: Davy, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Davy, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 142
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Kelley Mullins
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Kelley Mullins Self (Head)"
7. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 16; Dwelling #113.
Listed as Kelly Mullins; age 48; born in WV; married; drill operator in coal mine; head of household
8. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 005835; WV Archives Web Site.
Kelly Mullins; age 60 yrs, 10 mons, 4 days; born 20 Jun 1901 in Pineville, WV; married; living at Davy,
WV; retired miner; son of John and Sallie (Green) Mullins; died 24 Apr 1962 in Pinecrest Sanitarium,
Beckley, WV; due to silico tuberculosis; buried 26 Apr 1962 in Roderfield Cemetery, Roderfield, WV;
informant, Mrs. Rosie Mullins, Davy, WV.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Larry E. Smith; 9 Mar 2017.
Kelly Woody Mullins, Sr; born 20 Jun 1901; died 24 Apr 1962; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown.
1.1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 26 Apr 1910;
Page 191B, Family #166.
Listed as Rosa Walker, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, William G. Walker.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 18 Jan 1920; Page 139B;
Family #84/87.
Listed as Rosa Walker; age 10 (sic); born in WV; in household of father, William G. Walker.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken 13-15 Jan 1920; Page 198A; Image 5 of 16;
Family #41/41.
Listed as Rosa Mullens, age 18; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Kelly Walker.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 162; WV Archives Web Site.
Kelly Mullins; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son of ________; married
on 18 Feb 1922 at Moccasin, WV; Rosa Walker; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Trent,
WV; daughter of ________.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 228B;
Image 71 of 75; Family #28/29.
Listed as Rosie Mullins; age 23; born in WV; married at 12(sic?); in household of husband, Kelly
Mullins.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-35; Page 697B; Image
11 of 57; Household #96.
Listed as Rosa Mullens; age 32; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Kelly Mullins.
7. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 16; Dwelling #113.
Listed as Rosie Mullins; age 43; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Kelly W. Mullins.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken 13-15 Jan 1920; Page 198A; Image 5 of 16;
Family #41/41.
Listed as Gracie Mullens, age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Kelly Walker.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gracie Mullens
[Gracie Mullins]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Nov 1918
Birth Place: Pineville WY, West Virginia
Death Date: 3 Oct 2003
Father: Kelly Mullens
Mother: Rose Mullens
SSN: 235280506
Notes: May 1940: Name listed as GRACIE MULLENS;
07 Nov 2003: Name listed as GRACIE MULLINS"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-35; Page 697B; Image
11 of 57; Household #96.
Listed as Franklin D. Mullens; age 6; born in WV; no education; not attending school;
lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Kelly Mullins.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 16; Dwelling #113.
Listed as Franklin Mullins; age 15; born in WV; in household of father,Kelly W. Mullins.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Franklin Delano Mullins
[Franklin D Mullins]
SSN: 232528614
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Oct 1934
Birth Place: Davy McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 24 Feb 1991
Father: Kelly Mullins
Mother: Rosie Walker
Death Certificate Number 2979
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Mar 1951: Name listed as FRANKLIN DELANO MULLINS; 22 May 1998: Name listed as FRANKLIN D MULLINS..."
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 28 Dec 2013.
Franklin D. Mullins; born 21 Oct 1934; died 24 Feb 1991; buried here; headstone photo shown; "SADLY MISSED BY
DAUGHTERS, BROTHERS AND SISTERS".
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 16; Dwelling #113.
Listed as Robert L. Mullins; age 7; born in WV; in household of father,Kelly W. Mullins.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 16; Dwelling #113.
Listed as Richard A, Mullins; age 6; born in WV; in household of father,Kelly W. Mullins.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 8 Apr
1940; Page 749A; Image 13 of 35; Household #96.
Listed as George Janney, Jr; age 22; born in WV; single; 7th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; in household of father, George Janney.