1. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Haskell I Eplin
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 16 Dec 1918
Residence Place: Branchland, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Weight: 150
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Everett Eplin
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Haskell I Eplin Self (Head)
Everett Eplin Father"
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Haskell "Jimmy" Eplin, 81, of Davin, WV went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2018 at Genesis Logan
Center following a long illness. He was born on July 25, 1936 in Branchland, WV to the late Haskel Eplin, Sr.
and Estylla Spears Eplin. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Sandra Johnson
"Tootie" Eplin; two sisters Betty Eplin and Linda McDaniels; and two brothers Paul and Greg. Jimmy loved
going to church and attended many churches but Cyclone Church of God was his home church. He also
enjoyed reading his bible, listening to preaching and gospel music. He was a member of the UMWA and
retired from the mining industry after 28 years. He was a United States Veteran having served as a Marine
in the Korean War. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Latha Lusk Eplin of five and half years, whom he
loved dearly; a son Timmy and Wife Shelia of Greenville; a brother Gary and wife Deanna of Davin; three
grandchildren Dustin and companion Tiffany and her daughter Alexis of Greenville, Sheena and husband
Jeremy Fekete of Accoville and Cody of Man; five great grandchildren Gage and Kimber Eplin, Kaden, Bella
and Easton Fekete; a step daughter Jennifer and husband Keith Workman of Cyclone; two step
grandchildren Cheltsie and husband Greg Prince and Josh Workman and companion Kaitlin Perry; two step
great grandchildren Keegan and Ali Prince; and a host of other loving family and friends. Jimmy will be
sadly missed by family , friends and those he went to church with. Funeral services will be held at 11AM on
Friday June 8th at the Cyclone Church of God with Rev. Emma White officiating. He will be laid to rest in
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9PM on Thursday June
7th at the church. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Haskell I Eplin
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 16 Dec 1918
Residence Place: Branchland, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Weight: 150
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Everett Eplin
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Haskell I Eplin Self (Head)
Everett Eplin Father"
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Haskell "Jimmy" Eplin, 81, of Davin, WV went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2018 at Genesis Logan
Center following a long illness. He was born on July 25, 1936 in Branchland, WV to the late Haskel Eplin, Sr.
and Estylla Spears Eplin. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Sandra Johnson
"Tootie" Eplin; two sisters Betty Eplin and Linda McDaniels; and two brothers Paul and Greg. Jimmy loved
going to church and attended many churches but Cyclone Church of God was his home church. He also
enjoyed reading his bible, listening to preaching and gospel music. He was a member of the UMWA and
retired from the mining industry after 28 years. He was a United States Veteran having served as a Marine
in the Korean War. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Latha Lusk Eplin of five and half years, whom he
loved dearly; a son Timmy and Wife Shelia of Greenville; a brother Gary and wife Deanna of Davin; three
grandchildren Dustin and companion Tiffany and her daughter Alexis of Greenville, Sheena and husband
Jeremy Fekete of Accoville and Cody of Man; five great grandchildren Gage and Kimber Eplin, Kaden, Bella
and Easton Fekete; a step daughter Jennifer and husband Keith Workman of Cyclone; two step
grandchildren Cheltsie and husband Greg Prince and Josh Workman and companion Kaitlin Perry; two step
great grandchildren Keegan and Ali Prince; and a host of other loving family and friends. Jimmy will be
sadly missed by family , friends and those he went to church with. Funeral services will be held at 11AM on
Friday June 8th at the Cyclone Church of God with Rev. Emma White officiating. He will be laid to rest in
Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9PM on Thursday June
7th at the church. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-013803; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Teddy Jay Kennedy; age 25; born 5 Sep 1959 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at Box 116, Bartley, WV; son of William and Goldie May (Payne) Kennedy; married on 24 Apr
1985 in Grundy, VA; Dicie Marie Christian; age 16; born 6 jan 1969 in WV; this is her 1st marriage;
10th grade education; living at Box 245, Raysal. WV; daughter of James Arthur and Mary Alice
(Bowman) Christian.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Ted J Kennedy
Also Known As Name Teddy J Kennedy
Residence Date 01 Dec 1999
Residence Place Bartley, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 05 Sep 1959
Address Bartley, West Virginia 24813
2nd Address Bartley, West Virginia 24813
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 1999-25 Feb 2004
3rd Address Bartley, West Virginia 24813
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1997
Record Number 557186426"
3. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Teddy Jay Kennedy, 58, of Raysal passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the home of his brother in Raysal.
"Born September 5, 1959 in Jolo he was the son of the late William Kennedy and Goldie Mae Payne Kennedy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Angie Kennedy, and a brother and sister, Theodore Kennedy and Emma Jean Kennedy.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his son Matthew Kennedy of Bluefield; his daughter Kristie Kennedy of Bristol, TN; brothers, Swanson Kennedy of Raysal, Fred, Columbus and J.D. Kennedy all of Bartley, Verner and Joe Kennedy both of Yukon, Donald Kennedy of Princeton, David Kennedy of War, Anderson Kennedy of Johnny Cake, and Granville Kennedy of Thorpe; sisters, Judy Kennedy of English, Gladys Mullins of Princeton, and Tammy Mullins of War; his girl friend, MarlenaLane of Raysal; and four grandsons, Trey, C.J., Bryson and Preston.
"It was Teddy’s wish to be cremated, and his wish was honored. Interment of his cremains will be held at a later date...."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-013803; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Teddy Jay Kennedy; age 25; born 5 Sep 1959 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at Box 116, Bartley, WV; son of William and Goldie May (Payne) Kennedy; married on 24 Apr
1985 in Grundy, VA; Dicie Marie Christian; age 16; born 6 jan 1969 in WV; this is her 1st marriage;
10th grade education; living at Box 245, Raysal. WV; daughter of James Arthur and Mary Alice
(Bowman) Christian.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Angela Marie Kennedy, 28, of Statesville, NC, formerly of McDowell County, WV, died Monday, June 4, 2018, in Statesville, NC."Angela was born July 23, 1989, in Welch WV, a daughter of Teddy Kennedy and Marie Christian Kennedy.
"Angela was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, William and Goldie Payne Kennedy and her paternal grandparents Arthur and Alice Christian.
"Survivors include one son, Preston Gilmore and his father Charles Gilmore both of Statesville, NC; her mother, Marie Kennedy of Princeton, WV; her father, Teddy Kennedy of Atwell, WV; one brother, Matthew Kennedy of Bluefield, WV, sister and best friend, Kristie Kennedy of Bristol, TN; three nephews, Bryson McGuire, Courtney McGuire and Treyvon Kennedy; a special friend, Kathy Totten of Statesville, NC; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 9, 2018, at 11 o’clock with Reverend Melvin Muncy officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Dunford Cemetery at Bartley, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
" Friends may visit with the family Friday, June 8, 2018 from 6-9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the Kennedy Family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com "
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Mcbride
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Birth Date: 1894
Marriage Date: 3 Dec 1919
Marriage Place: Tazewell Co., Virginia
Father: S. C.
Mother: Mary
Spouse: Nannie R. Yost
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P 260 L 278"
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert And Claudette McBryde"; Article; Page 212; submitted by Claudette
Hughes McBryde, Box 435, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nannie R. Yost
Gender: Female
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1898
Marriage Date: 3 Dec 1919
Marriage Place: Tazewell Co., Virginia
Father: I. R.
Mother: Maggie
Spouse: George Mcbride
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P 260 L 278"
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert And Claudette McBryde"; Article; Page 212; submitted by Claudette
Hughes McBryde, Box 435, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert And Claudette McBryde"; Article; Page 212; submitted by Claudette
Hughes McBryde, Box 435, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert And Claudette McBryde"; Article; Page 212; submitted by Claudette
Hughes McBryde, Box 435, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert And Claudette McBryde"; Article; Page 212; submitted by Claudette
Hughes McBryde, Box 435, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
"...never married..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 429; WV Archives Web Site.
Rufus Pack; age 26; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; son of Columbus and
Sallie Jane (Stevens) Pack; married on 17 Jul 1953 at Pineville, WV; Freda Mae Belcher; age
16; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; daughter of Johnny and Ellen Jane (Ball)
Belcher.
2. Brian Johnson Tree; posted by Brian Johnson; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Rufus Pack
1926–1989
Birth 3 DECEMBER 1926 • Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America
Death 7 NOVEMBER 1989 • United States of America"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 429; WV Archives Web Site.
Rufus Pack; age 26; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; son of Columbus and
Sallie Jane (Stevens) Pack; married on 17 Jul 1953 at Pineville, WV; Freda Mae Belcher; age
16; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Simon, WV; daughter of Johnny and Ellen Jane (Ball)
Belcher.
2. Brian Johnson Tree; posted by Brian Johnson; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Fredia Mae Belcher
1937–2009
Birth 25 SEP 1937 • West Virginia
Death 14 NOV 2009"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 260; WV Archives Web Site.
Isaac Newman Pack; age 21; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on
27 Feb 1945 at Welch, WV; Ruth Cahill; age 18; born at Herndon, WV; single; living at Maitland,
WV; with consent of Rose Mullins, grandmother and guardian of Ruth Cahill.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 260; WV Archives Web Site.
Isaac Newman Pack; age 21; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on
27 Feb 1945 at Welch, WV; Ruth Cahill; age 18; born at Herndon, WV; single; living at Maitland,
WV; with consent of Rose Mullins, grandmother and guardian of Ruth Cahill.