1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; E.D. 24-15; taken on 17 Apr 1940;
Page 273A; Image 13 of 75; Household #116.
Listed as Arwood Hawkins; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, Joseph Hawkins.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Vernon Miller; 29 Nov 2016.
" Shirley Marlene Bandy Johnson
Birth 1935
War, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Nov 2016 (aged 80–81)
Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Shirley Marlene Bandy Johnson, 81, of 628 Penland Rd., Laurens, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC."Born in War, WV, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Lillian Gilbert Bandy. A retired nurse, she was a member of Community Baptist Church in Clinton.
"She is survived by: Husband, Jack Lee Johnson; her children, Sharon Saunders and husband Larry of Lincolnton, NC, Rita Pauley and husband Edward of Laurens, and Judith Wadsworth and husband Chuck of Laurens; sisters, Betty Evans of VA and Louise Fuller of Laurens; 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild.
"In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by: sons, Michael and Terry Johnson; brothers, Jimmy and Jimmy Lee; sisters, Pauline, Phyllis, Susie, Bonnie, and Josephine.
"Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at The Kennedy Mortuary Chapel, conducted by Rev. Chris Sullivan with burial in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, VA on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 1pm.
"The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The Kennedy Mortuary immediately following the chapel service...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 465; WV Archives Web Site.
Johnny Willard Kibbey; age 22; born and living at English, WV; single; married on 24 Mar 1962 at
Yukon, WV; Lana Bonita Hale; age 19; born in Swords Creek, VA; single; living at Bartley, WV; with
consent of William E. and Iris Hale, parents of Lana Bonita Hale.
2. Fanning Funeral Home Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Johnny Kibbey, 78, of Welch WV, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his residence. Born February 8, 1940, in English WV he was the son of the late John West and Bertha Viars Kibbey.
He was called into the ministry in 1957 at age of 17. He pastored Church of God in Christ (Trinity Assembly) at Bartley, English and Yukon Churches; He pastored in other Denominational Churches, the Church of the Living God at Yukon; PH Church at War, WV; and PH Church at Coalwood, WV; Church of God at Iaeger, WV and Hartwell, WV
His Evangelism Outreaches were in: Virginia, (Tidewater Area, Greenville, and Salem); West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana, and Maryland."He helped to bring the early work of the two churches into a Conference of Ministers, of the Trinity Assembly Conference. He founded the Trinity Christian Academy. He organized and founded the Word of Life Ministry – Outreaches in McDowell County, providing ministry through TV Evangelism, Radio Evangelism;
"He was a past member of Big Creek District Ministerial Association; the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America; In corporation with the PFNA, helped organize the County-wide Evangelistic Outreach Events, The Crusade for Christ—for several years.
His Evangelism Assignments were In Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Maryland; in tents, churches, storefront buildings, homes, schools, and brush arbors. Brother Kibbey participated in Civic Events, Social Events, Church Events, and Sports Events, and represented the ministry always with grace, humility and passion. Helped plant churches wherever revival was held, and enlargement of borders was an opportunity. He had gifts in songwriting and music: Two music recording projects; wrote many song lyrics with music. They were his joyful expressions to those who loved his preaching and teaching."Johnny Kibbey, was a pioneer in the Gospel, was like a modern-day Joshua in his leadership to the churches in bringing the church body forward into the things of God, teaching hearts and hands to war spiritual battles and win and move toward possession of the promised inheritances in God as a Church Body and as individuals. He was extremely fruitful in this assignment. Members and students who sat under this ministry have gone into all professions, doctors, lawyers, and ministers, and all those professions involved under these exemplary service gifts—i.e., teachers, nurses, media, business, government, arts, education and religion. Well done, Reverend Kibbey.
"Revelation 14:13
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write, ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on!” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “so they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow with them.”
Johnny Kibbey is at rest! His prophetic Words would be, “Get ready! Be about the Father’s Business – calling sinners to repentance.” His signature song was “Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down.”
With those who have gone before him, he leaves us with this message:"Jesus Comforts His Disciples
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
John 14:1-3 NIV"A special thanks to Amedisys Hospice of Bluefield for their kind and professional services.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, one son in law, Curtis Brown, one daughter, Lisa Renee Kibbey, three brothers, Franklin, Donald, and Larry Kibbey, one sister Vicki Murphy.
Survivors include, his wife Lana Kibbey, one daughter, Jennifer Brown, three sons, Jeffrey Kibbey (Amy), John Anthony Kibbey (Tanya Hodges), William Arthur Kibbey (Veronica), siblings, Eloise Whichard, Gloria Miller (David), Violet Walsh (Arlie), Delmer Kibbey (Sue), Leslie Kibbey (Gladys), six grandchildren, Ashley Boden, Brandon Brown, Matthew Brown, Hannah Kibbey, Isaac Kibbey, Zachary Kibbey, one great grandchild Mason Abram Brown."Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11 A.M. from the English Trinity Assembly in English WV with Pastors, Charlie Dean Barker, Douglas Cooper, and Keith Meade officiating, Entombment will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield VA. Friends and Family will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com
Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Kibbey Family."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 465; WV Archives Web Site.
Johnny Willard Kibbey; age 22; born and living at English, WV; single; married on 24 Mar 1962 at
Yukon, WV; Lana Bonita Hale; age 19; born in Swords Creek, VA; single; living at Bartley, WV; with
consent of William E. and Iris Hale, parents of Lana Bonita Hale.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Linda Bennett Nunley Burroughs; 8 Feb 2008.
" Reece Allen Marrs
Birth 3 Mar 1914
Death 29 Dec 1989 (aged 75)
Burial
Big Creek Cemetery
Brewsterdale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Aditional Information Posted:
"Reece was the son of Alexander Dawson Marrs and Sarah Lou Nunley Marrs. Sarah Lou Nunleys parents were Little Berry Nunley and Mary Emeline Moran Nunley.He married Annie Hester Nunley , who was the daughter of Daniel Witt Nunley and Nancy Ellie Marrs Nunley.
They were married Feb.1,1934 in Virginia.linda
added info:
Reece Allen Marrs was the great grandson of Henry W Marrs 1811-1881 and Nancey E Brooks 1813-1880 who were the great grandparents of Fredrick Marrs 1902-1971.
- J Tompkins
Added: Jun. 4, 2009"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 26/27 Jan 1920; Page 91A;
Family #41/41.
Listed as Anna H. Nunley; age 2 yrs, 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel W. Nunley.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 198B; Family #9/9.
Listed as Anna H. Nunnlly; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel W. Nunley.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Annie Hester Marrs
[Annie H Marrs]
[Annie Hester Nunley]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1917
Birth Place: Brewsterdale, West Virginia
Death Date: 20 Apr 1997
Father: Daniel W Nunley
Mother: Nancy E Marrs
SSN: 229640227
Notes: Sep 1963: Name listed as ANNIE HESTER MARRS;
13 May 1997: Name listed as ANNIE H MARRS"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Linda Bennett Nunley Burroughs; 8 Feb 2008.
" Annie Hester Nunley Marrs
Birth 18 Mar 1917
Death 20 Apr 1997 (aged 80)
Burial
Big Creek Cemetery
Brewsterdale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Aditional Information Posted:
"Annie Hester Nunley was born on March 18,1917 to Daniel Witt Nunley and Nancy Ellie Marrs Nunley. She died on April 20,1997.She was married Reece Allen Marrs. Reece Allen Marrs born March 3, 1914 to Alexander Dawson Marrs and Sarah Lou Nunley Marrs.He died on Dec.29,1989.They were married on Feb.1,1934 in Virginia."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #76-046654; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ronnie Asbury; age 22; born 1 Jul 1954 in Horsepen, VA; single; 2 yrs HS education; living in Sqiure,
McDowell Co, WV; son of Elbert and Leora (Graham) Asbury; married on 23 Oct 1976 in Lebanon,
VA; Loretta Charles; age 25; born 22 Oct 1951, in Tazewell Co, VA; single; 8th grade education;
living at Cucumber, McDowell Co, WV; daughter of General and Mandy (Hicks) Charles.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "The Berley Asbury Family" Article; Page 92; submitted by Crystal Asbury; PO Box 157,
Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #76-046654; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ronnie Asbury; age 22; born 1 Jul 1954 in Horsepen, VA; single; 2 yrs HS education; living in Sqiure,
McDowell Co, WV; son of Elbert and Leora (Graham) Asbury; married on 23 Oct 1976 in Lebanon,
VA; Loretta Charles; age 25; born 22 Oct 1951, in Tazewell Co, VA; single; 8th grade education;
living at Cucumber, McDowell Co, WV; daughter of General and Mandy (Hicks) Charles.