1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name Raymond Drexel Brown
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place Kopperston, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 19 Dec 1945
Address Kopperston, West Virginia 24854
Address Date 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address Kopperston, West Virginia 24854
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1996
3rd Address Kopperston, West Virginia 24854
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1993-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Brown Hilda Brown, Helena Mae Brown, Kenneth Dwaine Brown
Record Number 171332755"
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Helena Mae Toler Brown, 72, of Kopperston, WV lost her courageous battle with lung cancer on Saturday
August 11, 2018 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on October 21, 1945 in Wyoming
County, WV a daughter of the late Lonnie and Pearl Osborne Toler. Helena was a retired hairdresser and
used to play softball where she was the pitcher. She loved her family, cats and flowers. She was a 1964
graduate of Oceana High School and a member of Bible Baptist Church where she loved to sing, play her
guitar and taught the Beginners and Primary class as a teacher / aide. In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by her husband and love of her life of 46 years Raymond D. Brown; infant son; a sister;
and five brothers. Those left to cherish her memory are her two daughters Lora Brown of Kopperston and
Carol (Lannie) Hoosier of Lynco; a step grandson Lannie (Alicia Vanover) Hoosier, Jr. of Troutville, VA; two
brothers Carnell (Beth) Toler of Daniels and Raynell (Rita) Toler of Oak Hill; a sister-in-law Lula Belle Toler
of Kopperston; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on
Thursday August 16th at the Bible Baptist Church, Kopperston, WV with Rev. Earl Brewer and Rev. David
Johnson officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. ..."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Arnosky
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Jan 1923
Birth Place: Gary, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Jan 2000
Father: Frank Arnosky
Mother: Mary Dernaji
SSN: 380123447
Notes: Dec 1939: Name listed as FRANK ARNOSKY"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Arnosky
SSN: 380-12-3447
Last Residence:
48146 Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
BORN: 19 Jan 1923
Died: 15 Jan 2000
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Amy 19 Mar 2011.
" Frank Arnosky
Birth 19 Jan 1923
Death 15 Jan 2000 (aged 76)
Burial
Fort Custer National Cemetery
Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Amy 19 Mar 2011.
" Lilly Irene Arnosky
Birth 8 Mar 1933
Death 2 Feb 2003 (aged 69)
Burial
Fort Custer National Cemetery
Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jeffrey Allen Arnold
[Jeffrey A Arnold]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Jul 1952
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 20 Jan 2007
SSN: 233828077
Notes: Nov 1966: Name listed as JEFFREY ALLEN ARNOLD;
24 Jan 2007: Name listed as JEFFREY A ARNOLD"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Marigrace Clonts Furby; 27 Jan 2007.
" Jeffrey Allen Arnold
Birth 22 Jul 1952
Death 20 Jan 2007 (aged 54)
Burial
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Jeffrey Allen Arnold, 54, of Parkersburg died Jan. 20, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital."Jeff was born in Welch, W.Va., on July 22, 1952, son of Margaret Ann Mulkey Arnold of Ravenswood and the late Malcolm (Mack) Clinton Arnold. He was raised in Ravenswood, W.Va., and graduated from Ravenswood High School in 1970.
"Jeff was passionate about his WVU Mountaineers, his Harley Davidson and boating with friends along the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers. He was proud to celebrate Parkersburg Financial Center's 30th anniversary of being in business this year. The firm started as an accounting firm with Jeff fresh out of college preparing tax returns from home. The firm has now grown to be one of the largest, most successful accounting and investment advisory firms in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
"Jeff believed strongly in giving back to the community and was proud to serve his community over the years. Jeff served on the Board of Directors as treasurer for the Parkersburg Art Center and served as a Board of Director Liaison for the March of Dimes. Jeff was an active member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley, a Mason and a member of the Parkersburg Masonic Lodge, the Rotary Club of Parkersburg, the WVU Alumni Association and he was past president of The West Virginia Accounting Association. Jeff was invited by the Mayor of Parkersburg to join the committee to re-write the Parkersburg City Charter, which he proudly accepted.
"Jeff loved his wife dearly and was extremely proud of his children and stepchildren.
"He was predeceased by his father, Malcolm C. Arnold of Ravenswood; brother, David C. Arnold of Kokomo, Ind.; maternal grandparents, Ralph and Rena Mulkey of Tazewell, Va.; and paternal grandparents, Henry and Grace Arnold of Capels, W.Va.
"In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Lois Lynn Arnold; daughters, Nicki Foggin and husband, David, and grandchildren, Bobby and Jacqui of Belleville, W.Va., Melissa Dailey and husband, Chad, and granddaughter, Reganne of Lubeck, and Kelli Beth Cross and husband, Rob, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; son, Jeffrey Scott Arnold and wife, Janet, of Parkersburg; stepchildren, Jane Wilson of Parkersburg, Jeff Wilson and wife, Jenny, of Roswell, N.M., and Jenny Wilson and boyfriend, Dan Beall, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; brothers, James (Jim) Wesley Arnold and partner, Mary Ann Mayo, of North Augusta, S.C., and Ralph Henry (Hank) Arnold and wife, Joni, and children, Tyler and Bethany, of Marietta; aunt, Ruth Ellen Ingraham and husband, Bob, of Raleigh, N.C.; and uncle, John Herbert Mulkey and wife, Freda, and their children of Bluefield, W.Va.
"Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St., south Parkersburg, with Pastor Ed Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. until time of services Thursday at the funeral home.
"The family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Parkersburg Art Center in honor of Jeff."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Claren, Hensly Hollow; E.D. 24-36; taken
on 29 Apr 1940; Page 740A; Image 39 of 48; Household #326.
Listed as James Arnold; age 19; born in WV; Negro; single; 8th grade education; lived
in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Thomas R. Arnold, Sr.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Arnold
Race: Black
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Gary McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 23 Jun 1919
Residence Place: Big Sandy, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: New River Pocahontas Coal Co
Weight: 160
Complexion: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Thomas Arnold
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Arnold Self (Head)
Thomas Arnold Father"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 236; WV Archives Web Site.
James R. Arnold; age 31; born in Gary, WV; single; Colored; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 12 Jun
1951 at Welch, WV; Camilla Loretta McCall; age 35; born in Winston-Salem, NC; single; Colored;
living at Gary, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 5; WV Archives Web Site.
James A. Arnold; age 48; born 23 Jun 1919 in Gary, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; Negro;
living at 279 Beech St, Welch, WV; son of Tom and Myrtle (Thomas) Arnold; married on 6 Jan 1968
in Welch, WV; Camilla Loretta Arnold; age 53; born 20 Jul 1914 in Statesville, NC; divorced; one
previous marriage; living at 279 beech St, Welch, WV; daughter of Robert and Ilar (Turner) McCall.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'68 008993; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
James Arnold; age 48; born 29 Jun 1919 in WV; married; husband of Carmilla Arnold; coal miner;
Negro; living at 279 Beech St, Welch, WV; son of Thomas and Myrtle (Thomas) Arnold; died 6 May
1968; DOA Grace Hospital; Doctors Memorial, Welch, WV; due to Acute Coronary thrombosis; buried
11 May 1968 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bluewell, WV; informant, Mr. Carmilla Arnold, Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 236; WV Archives Web Site.
James R. Arnold; age 31; born in Gary, WV; single; Colored; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 12 Jun
1951 at Welch, WV; Camilla Loretta McCall; age 35; born in Winston-Salem, NC; single; Colored;
living at Gary, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 5; WV Archives Web Site.
James A. Arnold; age 48; born 23 Jun 1919 in Gary, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; Negro;
living at 279 Beech St, Welch, WV; son of Tom and Myrtle (Thomas) Arnold; married on 6 Jan 1968
in Welch, WV; Camilla Loretta Arnold; age 53; born 20 Jul 1914 in Statesville, NC; divorced; one
previous marriage; living at 279 beech St, Welch, WV; daughter of Robert and Ilar (Turner) McCall.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; taken 15 Apr 1930; Page 60A;
Image 49 of 57; Family #418/436.
Listed as William E. Arnold; age 16; born in WV; single; in household of father, George J. Arnold.
2. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1935); Page 3; Line 17; WV Archives Web Site.
William Arnold; age 22; born in Big Sandy, WV; single; store manager; living at Beards Fork, WV; son
of George and Fannie; married on 16 Nov 1935 at Chelyan, WV; Wanda Harris; age 21; born in
Powelton, WV; single; living at Beards Fork, WV; daughter of George and Dorothy.
3. West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William E. Arnold
Death Date: 25 May 1973
Death Place: Fayette, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Father Name: George Arnold
Mother Name: Fannie Powell
Spouse Name: Wanda Harris
FHL Film Number: 2114639"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Heather Manley-Duncan; 5 Jul 2016.
" William E. Arnold
Birth 1913
Death 1973 (aged 59–60)
Burial
Montgomery Memorial Park
London, Kanawha County, West Virginia"
1. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1935); Page 3; Line 17; WV Archives Web Site.
William Arnold; age 22; born in Big Sandy, WV; single; store manager; living at Beards Fork, WV; son
of George and Fannie; married on 16 Nov 1935 at Chelyan, WV; Wanda Harris; age 21; born in
Powelton, WV; single; living at Beards Fork, WV; daughter of George and Dorothy.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Sandy Cline (Littlejohn); 9 Dec 2010.
" Wanda Arnold
Birth 1914
USA
Death 12 Jan 1998 (aged 83–84)
San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
Burial
Montgomery Memorial Park
London, Kanawha County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Wanda Suzanne Harris Arnold, 83, of Kimberly, Fayette County, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, at the home of her daughter, Nancy R. Repaire of San Diego, Calif., after a long illness."She was a lifelong resident of Kimberly and a member of Powellton United Methodist Church.
"Also Surviving: sons, Stephen M. Arnold of Ontario, Calif., William E. Arnold Jr. of St. Joseph, Mich.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
"Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Powellton United Methodist Church, Powellton, with the Rev. Joe Darlington officiating.
"Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at B.C. Hooper Funeral Home, Montgomery, and one hour prior to service at the church. "
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name William Arnold
Residence Date 01 Dec 1993
Residence Place Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States
Address Saint Joseph, Michigan 49085
Address Date 01 Dec 1993
2nd Address Buchanan, Michigan 49107
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1991
3rd Address Niles, Michigan 49120
3rd Address Date 01 Jul 1990
Possible Relatives Bernadette M Hofer Arnold, Jason Dale Arnold, Karen Sue Arnold
Record Number 179185105"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Edward Arnold Jr
[William E Arnold Jr Jr]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Sep 1944
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 10 Sep 2003
SSN: 232742171
Death Certificate Number: SCHOEDINGER FH DO-389
Notes: Jun 1963: Name listed as WILLIAM EDWARD ARNOLD JR;
19 Sep 2003: Name listed as WILLIAM E ARNOLD JR"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William E. Arnold Jr.
SSN: 232-74-2171
BORN: 17 Sep 1944
Died: 10 Sep 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1963)"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 242B; Family #33/34.
Listed as Charley Cooper; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Booker Cooper.
2. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; E.D. 14-1; taken 6 May 1940; Page 5A; Image 13
of 73; Household #67.
Listed as Charlie Cooper; age 13; born in VA; 2nd grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Booker B. Cooper.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 242B; Family #33/34.
Listed as Booker Cooper; age 24; born in VA; married at 20; farmer; head of household.
2. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; E.D. 14-1; taken 6 May 1940; Page 5A; Image 13
of 73; Household #67.
Listed as Booker Cooper; age 33; born in VA; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; sand driver for coal mine; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 242B; Family #33/34.
Listed as Pearl Cooper; age 22; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, Booker Cooper.
2. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; E.D. 14-1; taken 6 May 1940; Page 5A; Image 13
of 73; Household #67.
Listed as Pearl Cooper; age 31; born in VA; married; 7th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Booker B. Cooper.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 242B; Family #33/34.
Listed as MurrellCooper; age 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Booker Cooper.
2. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; E.D. 14-1; taken 6 May 1940; Page 5A; Image 13
of 73; Household #67.
Listed as Myrl Cooper; age 11; born in 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Booker B. Cooper.
1. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; E.D. 14-1; taken 6 May 1940; Page 5A; Image 13
of 73; Household #67.
Listed as Agnes Cooper; age 3; born in VA;; in household of father, Booker B. Cooper.