1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Garland Earl Ketron
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 25
Birth Date: abt 1921
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 9 Feb 1946
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Henry H Ketron
Mother: Martha Carico
Spouse: Betty Alley "
Additional Information: Born in Toms Creek, VA
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site,
" Garland Earl Ketron
Birth 14 Jan 1921
Herald, Wise County, Virginia, USA
Death 25 Nov 2003 (aged 82)
Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Greenhills Memory Gardens
Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia"
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken 29 Apr 1930; Page 22A; Image 2
of 79; Family #17/17.
Listed as Bettie F. Alley; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, John K. Alley.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Betty Alley
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1926
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 9 Feb 1946
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Kelley Alley
Mother: Rosie Osborne
Spouse: Garland Earl Ketron "
3. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Betty Frances Ketron
Maiden Name: Alley
Birth Date: 28 Mar 1925
Birth Place: Russell County, Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 20 Jun 2011
Death Place: Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
Cemetery: Greenhills Memory Gardens
Burial or Cremation Place: Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
Father: John Kelly Alley
Mother: Rosie Elizabeth Alley
Spouse: Garland Earl Ketron
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
Obit Posted:
"Betty Frances Ketron, age 86 of Richlands, VA passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011 at a local Richlands hospital following a lengthy illness."She was born in Russell County, VA and was the daughter of the late John Kelly and Rosie Elizabeth Ausbourne Alley. Betty was a full time homemaker, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, doing crosswords and quilting. She was of the Holiness belief and was a lifetime resident of the local area. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Garland Earl Ketron and her sister, Helen Roberts.
"Those who remain to carry on her spirit are:
"Her daughter, Linda Glover of Richlands, VA"Her sons:
Lester Ketron and wife Betty of Richlands, VA
Larry Ketron of Key West, FL
Robert Ketron and wife Sheila of Richlands, VA"She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
"Funeral services for Betty Ketron will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, VA with the Rev. Oscar Woodall officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, VA. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, VA.
"Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, VA is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. "
1. 1910 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Sulphur Springs District; taken on 9 May 1910; Page 226A; Image
33 of 35; Family #283/283.
Listed as John W. Alley; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, David M. Alley.
2. 1920 Census, Wythe Co, VA; Laed Mine district; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 87B; Image 4 of 36;
Family #29/30.
Listed as John W. Alley; age 18; born in VA; single; laborer in mines; in household of father,
David M. Alley.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 308; WV Archives Web Site.
John Alley; age 23; born in Wythe Co, VA; single; electrician; living at Keystone, WV; son of
Dave and Angie; married on 7 oct 1923 at Keystone, WV; Lula Smith; age 16; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; single; Black (sic?); daughter of J.S. and Birdie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 308; WV Archives Web Site.
John Alley; age 23; born in Wythe Co, VA; single; electrician; living at Keystone, WV; son of
Dave and Angie; married on 7 oct 1923 at Keystone, WV; Lula Smith; age 16; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; single; Black (sic?); daughter of J.S. and Birdie.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Phyllis Ann Young Valley, 70, of Oceana, WV passed away on Monday November 26, 2018 in Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 17, 1948 in Pineville, WV a daughter of the late Otto Young and Ruth Blankenship Young Oliver. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Donald Everett "Donnie" Valley; and a son-in-law Erby Lester. Survivors include three daughters Rhonda (Marvin) Cole of Lillydale, Donna Lester of Oceana and Melissa (Daren) Bullard of Vale, NC; five grandchildren Autumn (Jerred) Lusk, Kaitlyn Lester, Chase Bullard, Connor Bullard and Nevaeh Cole; two great grandchildren Caden Lusk and Peyton Lester; a sister Betty Jo (Douglas) Prichard of Oceana; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Modfreak; 10 Jun 2011.
" Jasper Lee Thompson, Sr
Birth 9 Mar 1900
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 12 May 1951 (aged 51)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Hensley Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
1. 1900 Census, Jackson Co, OH, Jefferson District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 112A, Family #41.
Listed as Florina I. Nierman, age 3 mons, born in OH in Feb 1900, in household of grandfather, W.H.
Kelly, with parents.
2. 1910 Census, Fayette Co, WV; Falls District; Longacre; taken on 6 Jun 1910; Page 67B;
Family #771/775.
Listed as Florine Nearman; age 10; born in OH; in household of father, Ozark Nierman.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1918); Page 179; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell Winn; age 21; born in Henry Co, VA; single; miner; living at Big Sandy, WV; son of _____
and Mrs. J. R. Porter; married on 25 Sep 1918 at Hensley, WV; Flora Nierman; age 19; born in
McDowell Co, WV single; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Ozark and _____.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Human; 21 Feb 2012.
" Flora N. Winn
Birth 27 Feb 1900
Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Death 8 Oct 1980 (aged 80)
Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Glady Creek Cemetery
Marion County, West Virginia, USA "
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 323; WV Archives Web Site.
Otto Young; age 22; born in Lawrence Co, KY; single; living in Oceana, WV; son of Arlie and Bessie
Young; married on 8 Mar 1944 at Oceana, WV; Ruth Blankenship; age 22; born and living in
Oceana, WV; daughter of Lon and Zona Blankenship.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 19 Apr 1930, Page 198A, Family #220.
Listed as Ruth Blankenship, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Alonzo Blankenship.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 323; WV Archives Web Site.
Otto Young; age 22; born in Lawrence Co, KY; single; living in Oceana, WV; son of Arlie and Bessie
Young; married on 8 Mar 1944 at Oceana, WV; Ruth Blankenship; age 22; born and living in
Oceana, WV; daughter of Lon and Zona Blankenship.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Warrior(mines) Precinct; taken on 19 Jan 1920;
Page 64B; Family #377.
Listed as Elbert G. Harman; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Sampson Harman.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 293; WV Archives Web Site.
Elbert Harman; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Warriormine, WV; son of
Samp and Minnie; married on 15 Aug 1934 at Welch, WV; Opal Carter; age 21; born in Pike Co, KY;
single; living at Warriormine, WV; daughter of M.P. and Lizzie.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elbert George Harman
Race: White
Age: 28
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Garland McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 3 Oct 1912
Residence Place: Warriormine, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Jean Pocahontas Coal Co
Weight: 135
Complexion: Sallow
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 5
Next of Kin: Samp Harman
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Elbert George Harman Self (Head)
Samp Harman Father"
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Elbert Harman; born on 10 Oct 1912; died in Jun 1970; last residence, English, McDowell Co, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 293; WV Archives Web Site.
Elbert Harman; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Warriormine, WV; son of
Samp and Minnie; married on 15 Aug 1934 at Welch, WV; Opal Carter; age 21; born in Pike Co, KY;
single; living at Warriormine, WV; daughter of M.P. and Lizzie.
1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Harvey District; taken 16 Jun 1900; Page 167B; Family #313/333.
Listed as Floyd Fletcher; age 5; born in Nov 1894 in KY; in household of father, John Fletcher.
2. 1910 Census; Martin Co, KY; Emily Precinct; taken 25 Apr 1910; Page 54A; Family #80/81.
Listed as Floyd Fletcher; age 15; born in KY; single; in household of father, John Fletcher, Sr.
3. Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Floyd Fletcher
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Birth Date: abt 1894
Marriage Date: 23 Oct 1916
Marriage Place: Martin, Kentucky, USA
Father: John Fletcher
Mother: Linda Fletcher
Spouse: Mattie Lowe
Film Number: 000838136"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Floyd Fletcher
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Nov 1894
Birth Place: Laura, Kentucky
Father:
John H Fletcher
Mother:
Melinda Jude
SSN: 233140530
Notes: May 1937: Name listed as JAMES FLOYD FLETCHER"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by B. Walls; 9 Jul 2013.
" James Floyd Fletcher
Birth 30 Nov 1894
Martin County, Kentucky, USA
Death 21 Jan 1967 (aged 72)
Burial
Justice Cemetery
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
1. 1900 Census, Jackson Co, OH, Jefferson District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 112A, Family #41.
Listed as Florina I. Nierman, age 3 mons, born in OH in Feb 1900, in household of grandfather, W.H.
Kelly, with parents.
2. 1910 Census, Fayette Co, WV; Falls District; Longacre; taken on 6 Jun 1910; Page 67B;
Family #771/775.
Listed as Florine Nearman; age 10; born in OH; in household of father, Ozark Nierman.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1918); Page 179; WV Archives Web Site.
Russell Winn; age 21; born in Henry Co, VA; single; miner; living at Big Sandy, WV; son of _____
and Mrs. J. R. Porter; married on 25 Sep 1918 at Hensley, WV; Flora Nierman; age 19; born in
McDowell Co, WV single; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Ozark and _____.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Human; 21 Feb 2012.
" Flora N. Winn
Birth 27 Feb 1900
Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Death 8 Oct 1980 (aged 80)
Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Glady Creek Cemetery
Marion County, West Virginia, USA "