1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Daisey; 7 Aug 2015.
" Raymond C. Malone
Birth 1906
USA
Death 1984 (aged 77–78)
USA
Burial
Mountain Valley Memorial Park
Big Rock, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA "
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Daisey; 7 Aug 2015.
" Beulah S. Malone
Birth 1908
USA
Death 1975 (aged 66–67)
USA
Burial
Mountain Valley Memorial Park
Big Rock, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA "
1. 1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Wolfe; E.D. 28-53; taken 23 May 1940; Page 890B;
Image 30 of 50; Household #299.
Listed as O. Lee Johnson; age 43; born in NC; married; 2nd grade education; lived in Mercer Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Wolfe; E.D. 28-53; taken 23 May 1940; Page 890B;
Image 30 of 50; Household #299.
Listed as Eugenia Johnson; age 38; born in VA; married; 6th grade education; lived in Mercer Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Otha L. Johnson.
1.1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Wolfe; E.D. 28-53; taken 23 May 1940; Page 890B;
Image 30 of 50; Household #299.
Listed as Eula Mae Johnson; age 21; born in NC; single; 4yrs HS; education; lived in Mercer Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Otha L. Johnson.
1.1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Wolfe; E.D. 28-53; taken 23 May 1940; Page 890B;
Image 30 of 50; Household #299.
Listed as Lucille Johnson; age 13; born in WV; single; 6th grade education; attending school;
lived in Mercer Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Otha L. Johnson.
1.1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Wolfe; E.D. 28-53; taken 23 May 1940; Page 890B;
Image 30 of 50; Household #299.
Listed as Carl Johnson; age 11; born in OH; single; 3rd grade education; attending school;
lived in Mercer Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Otha L. Johnson.
1.1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Wolfe; E.D. 28-53; taken 23 May 1940; Page 890B;
Image 30 of 50; Household #299.
Listed as Margaret Johnson; age 7; born in WV; single; 1st grade education; attending school;
lived in Mercer Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Otha L. Johnson.
1.1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Wolfe; E.D. 28-53; taken 23 May 1940; Page 890B;
Image 30 of 50; Household #299.
Listed as Shirley Johnson; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Otha L. Johnson.
1. 1940 Census Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; E.D. 30-20; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 384A; Image 9 of
44; Household #69.
Listed as Freeland Gibson; age 25; born in WV; married; no education; lived in Mingo Co, WV on 1
Apr 1935; new worker; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Wharncliffe; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 112A; Image
5 of 29; Family #49/50.
Listed as Ruth Cantrell; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, George Cantrell.
2. 1940 Census Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; E.D. 30-20; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 384A; Image 9 of
44; Household #69.
Listed as Ruth Gibson; age 21; born in WV; married; 1st grade education; lived in Mingo Co, WV on 1
Apr 1935; in household of husband, Freeland Gibson.
1. 1940 Census Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; E.D. 30-20; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 384A; Image 9 of
44; Household #69.
Listed as Polly Erma Gibson; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Freeland Gibson.
1. 1940 Census Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; E.D. 30-20; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 384A; Image 9 of
44; Household #69.
Listed as Willie Gibson; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Freeland Gibson.
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willis Justus
Birth Date: 12 Sep 1939
Phone Number: 938-3021
Address: PO Box 198, Panther, WV, 24872-0198 (1987)"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Willis Justus, 79, of Panther, WV, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018, in Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV.'Willis was born September 12, 1939 in Hurley, VA, a son of the late Hillard and Nora Justus and was a retired coal miner.
"In addition to his parents Willis was preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal Davis; one sister, Edna Rasnake; and one brother, Johnny Justus, good friends, Joe Berry Blankenship and Danny Mills.
"Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mildred Ann Justus of the home; one daughter, Judy Reid and husband Gary of Springfield, MO; one son Johnny Ray Justus of Panther, WV; three grandchildren, Dyamond Stacy and husband Brandon of Bradshaw, WV, Jason Bailey and wife Brittany of Springfield, MO and Dwayne Bailey and wife Cynthia of Panther, WV; three sisters, Ruth Rasnake, Nargia Riffe and husband Odell, and Nora Lester all of Panther, WV; four brothers, Buster Justus and wife Teresa and Conley Justus all of Panther, WV, Stewart Justus and wife Geneva of Guesses Fork, VA, and Estil Justus and wife Susan of Welch, WV; and a good friend, Odell Riffe of Panther, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 14, 2018, at 12 noon with Elder Fred Bailey, Elder Lacy Justice, Elder Zeb Justice, Elder Roy Lester and Elder Arthur Short officiating at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Greenbrier near Panther, WV. Burial will follow in the Hillard Justus Cemetery at Guesses Fork near Hurley, VA...."
1. Fannng Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Psted Obit.
"Mildred Ann Justus, 76, of Panther, WV, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at"Tug Valley ARH Regional Hospital in South Williamson, KY.
"Mildred was born November 6, 1948 a daughter of the late Clarence and Cosby Lester Cline.
"In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Justus; one daughter, Crystral Davis; a son, John Boy Justus; granddaughter, Tara Nichole Justus.; two brothers, Jimmy and Luther Cline.
"Survivors include her daughter, Judy Reid and husband Gary of Springfield, MO; granddaughter, Dyamond (Brandon) Stacy; grandsons, Lester “Punkin” Bailey, and Jason Bailey; and six great grandchildren.
"Friends may visit with the family after 6 p.m. Wednesday evening, January 1, 2025 at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Greenbrier near Panther, WV. Evening services will be held at 7 o'clock.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 12 o’clock with Elder Fred Bailey, Elder Danny Hurley, Elder Roy Lester, Elder Danny McCoy, and Brother Odell Riffe officiating at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Greenbrier near Panther, WV. Burial will follow in the Hillard Justus Cemetery at Guesses Fork near Hurley, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 007583; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Max Ronald Malone; age 35; born 5 May 1935 in KY; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 61, Harman, VA; son of Raymond C. and Beaulah Jane (Smith) Malone;
married on 6 Mar 1971 at Harman, VA; Betty June Hall; maiden name Honaker; age 36; born 27
Aug 1934 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 182, Harman,
VA; daughter of Vernie Pete and Mary Beth (Marrs) Honaker.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #__8978; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Sherrill Hall; age 26; born in Burke Co, NC; single; no previous marriage; painter; living at
2701 Kensington Ave, Richmond, VA; son of Fred Cameron and Mattie Louise (Burnette) Hall;
married on 6 Apr 1954 in Buchanan Co, VA; Betty June Honaker; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; no previous marriage; clerk for Southern Bank and Trust Co, living in Harman, Buchanan Co,
VA; daughter of Vernie P. and Mary (Marrs) Honaker.
2. Richmond, VA; Divorce Decree #2493; 2 May 1962; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Betty June Honaker Hall; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; key punch operator; living in Richmond,
VA; was granted a divorce from Joseph Sherrill Hall; age 34; born in Burke Co, NC; living in
Richmond, VA on 2 May 1962 for deseration; married took place on 6 Apr 1954 in Grundy, VA; three
minor children; seperated 4 Apr 1961.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 007583; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Max Ronald Malone; age 35; born 5 May 1935 in KY; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 61, Harman, VA; son of Raymond C. and Beaulah Jane (Smith) Malone;
married on 6 Mar 1971 at Harman, VA; Betty June Hall; maiden name Honaker; age 36; born 27
Aug 1934 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 182, Harman,
VA; daughter of Vernie Pete and Mary Beth (Marrs) Honaker.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Betty June Honaker
[Betty Honaker Hall]
[Betty Malone]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1934
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
[War, West Virginia]
Death Date: Dec 1977
Father: Vernie P Honaker
Mother: Mary B Marrs
SSN: 227408594
Notes: Mar 1952: Name listed as BETTY JUNE HONAKER;
Dec 1963: Name listed as BETTY HONAKER HALL;
Feb 1973: Name listed as BETTY H MALONE;
04 Jan 1988: Name listed as BETTY MALONE"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Daisey; 9 Aug 2015.
" Betty Honaker Malone
Birth 27 Jul 1934
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Dec 1977 (aged 43)
USA
Burial
Mountain Valley Memorial Park
Big Rock, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"She married, first, Joseph Sherrill Hall, son of Fred Cameron Hall and Louise Barnett (sic, Mattie Louise Burnette), 1954. Divorced 1961. Born 16 Aug 1925. Died 6 Aug 1990. Buried in Florida. She married, second, Max Randall (sic, Ronald) Malone. Born 5 May 1935."Honaker Family Assn., 2018"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #__8978; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Sherrill Hall; age 26; born in Burke Co, NC; single; no previous marriage; painter; living at
2701 Kensington Ave, Richmond, VA; son of Fred Cameron and Mattie Louise (Burnette) Hall;
married on 6 Apr 1954 in Buchanan Co, VA; Betty June Honaker; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; no previous marriage; clerk for Southern Bank and Trust Co, living in Harman, Buchanan Co,
VA; daughter of Vernie P. and Mary (Marrs) Honaker.
2. Richmond, VA; Divorce Decree #2493; 2 May 1962; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Betty June Honaker Hall; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; key punch operator; living in Richmond,
VA; was granted a divorce from Joseph Sherrill Hall; age 34; born in Burke Co, NC; living in
Richmond, VA on 2 May 1962 for deseration; married took place on 6 Apr 1954 in Grundy, VA; three
minor children; seperated 4 Apr 1961.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #__8978; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Sherrill Hall; age 26; born in Burke Co, NC; single; no previous marriage; painter; living at
2701 Kensington Ave, Richmond, VA; son of Fred Cameron and Mattie Louise (Burnette) Hall;
married on 6 Apr 1954 in Buchanan Co, VA; Betty June Honaker; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; no previous marriage; clerk for Southern Bank and Trust Co, living in Harman, Buchanan Co,
VA; daughter of Vernie P. and Mary (Marrs) Honaker.
2. Richmond, VA; Divorce Decree #2493; 2 May 1962; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Betty June Honaker Hall; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; key punch operator; living in Richmond,
VA; was granted a divorce from Joseph Sherrill Hall; age 34; born in Burke Co, NC; living in
Richmond, VA on 2 May 1962 for deseration; married took place on 6 Apr 1954 in Grundy, VA; three
minor children; seperated 4 Apr 1961.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 007583; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Max Ronald Malone; age 35; born 5 May 1935 in KY; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 61, Harman, VA; son of Raymond C. and Beaulah Jane (Smith) Malone;
married on 6 Mar 1971 at Harman, VA; Betty June Hall; maiden name Honaker; age 36; born 27
Aug 1934 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 182, Harman,
VA; daughter of Vernie Pete and Mary Beth (Marrs) Honaker.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Betty June Honaker
[Betty Honaker Hall]
[Betty Malone]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1934
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
[War, West Virginia]
Death Date: Dec 1977
Father: Vernie P Honaker
Mother: Mary B Marrs
SSN: 227408594
Notes: Mar 1952: Name listed as BETTY JUNE HONAKER;
Dec 1963: Name listed as BETTY HONAKER HALL;
Feb 1973: Name listed as BETTY H MALONE;
04 Jan 1988: Name listed as BETTY MALONE"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Daisey; 9 Aug 2015.
" Betty Honaker Malone
Birth 27 Jul 1934
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Dec 1977 (aged 43)
USA
Burial
Mountain Valley Memorial Park
Big Rock, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"She married, first, Joseph Sherrill Hall, son of Fred Cameron Hall and Louise Barnett (sic, Mattie Louise Burnette), 1954. Divorced 1961. Born 16 Aug 1925. Died 6 Aug 1990. Buried in Florida. She married, second, Max Randall (sic, Ronald) Malone. Born 5 May 1935."Honaker Family Assn., 2018"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 228; WV Archives Website.
Everlett Lee Huf; age 24; born and living in Bluefield, WV; single; married on 24 May 1953 at
Switchback, WV; Ramona Jean Crigger; age 16; born and living in Switchback, WV; single; with
consent of M.D. Grigger, father of amona Jean Crigger.
2. North Carolina, U.S., Divorce Index, 1958-2004; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Everett Huff
Spouse Remona Huff
Marriage Date 24 May 1953
Marriage Place USA
Divorce Date 26 May 1989
Divorce Place Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place Cumberland, North Carolina, USA"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 228; WV Archives Website.
Everlett Lee Huf; age 24; born and living in Bluefield, WV; single; married on 24 May 1953 at
Switchback, WV; Ramona Jean Crigger; age 16; born and living in Switchback, WV; single; with
consent of M.D. Grigger, father of amona Jean Crigger.
2. North Carolina, U.S., Divorce Index, 1958-2004; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Remona Huff
Spouse Everett Huff
Marriage Date 24 May 1953
Marriage Place USA
Divorce Date 26 May 1989
Divorce Place Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place Cumberland, North Carolina, USA"
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 103; WV Archives Web Site.
Willey Christian; age 21; born in Greenbrier Co, WV; single; miner; living at War Eagle, WV; son of
Robert and Comfort Christian; married on 2 Jun 1910 in Gilbert, WV; Bertha Nelson; age 18; born in
Logan Co, WV; single; daughter of Pat and Nellie Nelson.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edward Jerome Christian
[Edward Christian]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Jul 1917
Birth Place: Panther, West Virginia
[Panther|]
Death Date: 3 Nov 1991
Claim Date: 9 Jul 1965
Father: Willis Christian
Mother: Bertha Cline
SSN: 232285645
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Signature on SSN Card: Edward Christian
Notes: 30 Sep 1991: Name listed as EDWARD JEROME CHRISTIAN;
09 Jul 1965: Name listed as EDWARD CHRISTIAN"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Daisey; 18 Jul 2015.
" Edward J. Christian
Birth 1917
USA
Death 1991 (aged 73–74)
USA
Burial
Mountain Valley Memorial Park
Big Rock, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA "
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Heaven Bound; 2 Jan 2015.
" Gracie Nell Carter Christian
Birth 1928
Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Death 1 Jan 2015 (aged 86–87)
Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Powell Valley Memorial Gardens
Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"ROGERSVILLE - Gracie Nell Christian, age 87, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at her residence following an extended illness."She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Christian; daughter, Louise Nichols; sons, Edward Lee Christian, Tommy Christian, Buster Christian and Johnny Christian;parents, Julius and Ada Mounts Carter; sisters, Lydia Gibson and Francis Miller; brothers, Manuel Carter, High Carter, Edward Carter, Columbus Carter Howard Carter and Ritz Carter.
"She is survived by her daughters, Maxine Adkins and husband, Gene of Circleville, OH, Phyllis Collins and husband, Troy of Middleburg, FL, Jeraldine Miller of Columbis, OH, Loretta Short of Knoxville; sons, Michael Christian and wife, Tina of Chesapeake, OH, Willis Christian and Herbert Christian, both of Rogersville; sister, Leona Allen of Rogersville; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
"Visitation hours will be 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 2, 2015 at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville.
"Funeral service will be conducted 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 2, 2015 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gary Baker officiating.
"Graveside service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Big Stone Gap, VA. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 A.M...."