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.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945; Mingo Co, WV; Page 924; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Troy Mahon; Sgt, US Armu; born 8 Nov 1921; entered service 12 Aug 1943; served at Camp Hood, TX
and Europe; awared Purple Heart with cluster; attended Hinch schools; Church of God; son of M/M
Jay Mahon, Hinch, WV; husband of Mrs Beatrice Chapin Mahon, New Town, WV.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Beatrice Chafin Mahon
[Beatrice Mahon]
[Beatrice Chafin Chafin]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1922
Birth Place: McDowell Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 12 Mar 2004
Father: Clint Chafin
Mother: Marie Blackburn
SSN: 235823457
Notes: Apr 1967: Name listed as BEATRICE CHAFIN MAHON;
17 Mar 2004: Name listed as BEATRICE MAHON"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Beatrice Mahon
SSN: 235-82-3457
Last Residence:
25682 Meador, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Born: 28 Feb 1921
Last Benefit: 25682, Meador, Mingo, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: 12 Mar 2004
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1966)"