1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 345; WV Archives Web Site.
Grover Anderson Smith; age 23; born and living in Hemphill, WV; single; marred on 10 Apr 1955 in
Welch, WV; Margaret Eleanor Dalton; age 17; born and living in Welch, WV; single; with consent of
Violet Elizabeth Dalton, mother of Margaret Eleanor Dalton.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Grover A. Smith, 87, passed away, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his residence. Born January 29, 1932 in Welch WV, he was the son of the late Fitzhugh and Mary Hearl Smith.
He was a graduate of Welch High School. He received a diploma from Coyne Electrical School in Chicago IL. Grover was a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served our country in the Korean War.
Grover married Margaret Dalton of Welch in 1955 and together they raised four children. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1990. Grover was a proud Member of the U.S. Marine Corp League. He was a board member of Hemphill United Methodist Church. He loved to bowl, watch N.A.S.C.A.R races and spend time with his family and friends. He was known for his dry witt and his kind and compassionate spirit. He will be missed terribly!
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Hugh, one sister Arbutus, and one daughter Glenda.
Survivors include, his wife, Margaret, one son Darrell, two daughters Darlene and Wanda, brothers, Kenneth and Glenn, grandchildren, Sarah, Jason, John, Kameron, and Rachel, five great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 3 P.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV, with Pastor Scott Long and Reverend. Olen Butcher-Winfrey officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell WV; where Military Grave Side Rights will be conducted by V.F.W. Post 1144 Iaeger WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 345; WV Archives Web Site.
Grover Anderson Smith; age 23; born and living in Hemphill, WV; single; marred on 10 Apr 1955 in
Welch, WV; Margaret Eleanor Dalton; age 17; born and living in Welch, WV; single; with consent of
Violet Elizabeth Dalton, mother of Margaret Eleanor Dalton.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 232; Family #159.
Listed as Albert Bright; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Alva L. Bright,
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 397; WV Archives Web Site.
Albright Bright; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Albrite
and Bertha; married on 10 Sep 1936 at Welch, WV; Christine Beckner; age 18; born in Roanoke, VA;
single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Lonza and Emma.
1. 1920 Census, Franklin Co, VA; Maggodee District; taken on 23/26 Feb 1920; Page 163B; Family #158.
Listed as Tula C. Beckner; age 9 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Alonzo C. Beckner.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 397; WV Archives Web Site.
Albright Bright; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Albrite
and Bertha; married on 10 Sep 1936 at Welch, WV; Christine Beckner; age 18; born in Roanoke, VA;
single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Lonza and Emma.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Kevin Eugene Davis
[Kevin E Davis]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Oct 1970
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
[Welch, West Virginia]
Death Date: 4 Aug 2005
SSN: 235063884
Type of Claim: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 04 Dec 1975: Name listed as KEVIN EUGENE DAVIS;
25 Aug 2005: Name listed as KEVIN E DAVIS"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Kevin E. Davis
Last Residence:
24870 Oceana, Wyoming, West Virginia
Born: 23 Oct 1970
Last Benefit: 24839, Hanover, Wyoming, West Virginia
Died: 4 Aug 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1975)"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Bonnie Fortney - Wichita, Kansas; 13 Sep 2005.
" Kevin Eugene Davis
Birth 23 Oct 1970
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Aug 2005 (aged 34)
Oceana, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Coal Mountain Community Cemetery
Coal Mountain, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Kevin died at the age of 34 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Cyclone, West Virginia. Kevin is the son of Regina Davis-Rhodes and Mike Rhodes. Kevin graduated Baileysville High School in 1989, he enjoyed all sports. He is survived by: his parents, one daughter, Shawna Davis of Hanover, West Virginia, and one brother, Brandon Rhodes of Brenton, West Virginia."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #82-014290; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Michael Rhodes; age 32; born 2 Sep 1949 in WV; this is his first marriage; 1 yr college
education; living at Box 57 Brenton, WV; son of Charlie Wilson and Blonnie Jeanette (Short) Rhodes;
married on 2 Apr 1982 in Giles Co, VA; Regenia Gale Davis; age 32; born 7 Dec 1949 in WV;
divorced; this is her second marriage; first marriage ended in 1971; 12th grade education; living at
General Delivery, Coal Mountain, WV; daughter of Eugene and Corrine (Kennedy0 Davis.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Joseph Michael Rhodes
Residence Date 01 Jan 1996
Residence Place Brenton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Sep 1949
Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
Address Date 01 Jan 1996
2nd Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1985-29 Oct 2007
Record Number 171299585"
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #82-014290; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Michael Rhodes; age 32; born 2 Sep 1949 in WV; this is his first marriage; 1 yr college
education; living at Box 57 Brenton, WV; son of Charlie Wilson and Blonnie Jeanette (Short) Rhodes;
married on 2 Apr 1982 in Giles Co, VA; Regenia Gale Davis; age 32; born 7 Dec 1949 in WV;
divorced; this is her second marriage; first marriage ended in 1971; 12th grade education; living at
General Delivery, Coal Mountain, WV; daughter of Eugene and Corrine (Kennedy0 Davis.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Regina Rhodes
Birth Date: 7 Dec 1949
Address: PO Box 105, Brenton, WV, 24818-0105 (1995)"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-046331; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Newton McKinley Keene; age 19; born 27 Sep 1960 in WV; this is his first marriage; 10th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Wawaka, Noble Co, IN; son of James Everett and Thelma
(Vance) Keene; married on 1 Oct 1979 in Grundy, VA; Patricia Ann Ellis; age 18; born 13 Sep 1961 in
WV; this is her first marriage; 7th grade education; living at General Delivery, Baisden, Mingo Co, WV;
daughter of Earl and Geraldine (Lester) Ellis.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-046331; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Newton McKinley Keene; age 19; born 27 Sep 1960 in WV; this is his first marriage; 10th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Wawaka, Noble Co, IN; son of James Everett and Thelma
(Vance) Keene; married on 1 Oct 1979 in Grundy, VA; Patricia Ann Ellis; age 18; born 13 Sep 1961 in
WV; this is her first marriage; 7th grade education; living at General Delivery, Baisden, Mingo Co, WV;
daughter of Earl and Geraldine (Lester) Ellis.