1. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Obit Posted
"Alfred Ray Martin
Posted: Monday, October 17, 2011 6:04 pm
Bluefield Daily Telegraph"Alfred Ray Martin, 84, of Rutherfordton, N.C., and formerly from Bluefield, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 in Rutherfordton.
He was born in Bluefield and was a son of the late Robert Martin and Rachel Combs Martin.
Mr. Martin served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired after 33 years with NASA Space Center in Greenbelt, Md. He was a member of the Electricians Union Representatives with NASA."In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Lee Akers Martin; daughters, Roberta Volant and Deana Sipe. He was also preceded in death by brothers,
Everet Martin, Virgil Martin; and sisters, Myrtle Reiman
Catherine Derr."He is survived by sons, Danny Martin and wife (Rita), Albrightsville, Pa., Barry Martin and wife (Janet), Boonesboro, Md., Terry Martin, Rutherfordton, N.C.;
daughter, Deborah (Smith, Tommy) Martin, Mulberry, Fla.;
16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren."Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, Va. with the Reverend Steve Aker officiating.
Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Graveside military services will be conducted by the Bluefield Virginia VFW Memorial Post 9696 and the Pocahontas American Legion #14.
Friends may visit with the family today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Dudley Memorial Mortuary of Bluefield, Va. is serving the Alfred Ray Martin family."
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch, WV; E.D. 24-29; taken on
12 Apr 1940; Page 578B; Image 20 of 93; Household #189.
Listed as Raymond Akers, Jr; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Raymond H. Akers.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 388; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Harless Akers, Jr; age 18; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Bluefield, WV; married
on 7 Aug 1953 in Iaeger, WV; Ellen Jane Sutphin; age 18; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living
in Iaeger, WV; with consent of Raymond H. and Jeanne (Porter) Akers, parents of Raymond
Harless Akers, Jr; and Orville D. and Mrs. Orville Sutphin, parents of Ellen Jane Sutphin.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 388; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Harless Akers, Jr; age 18; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Bluefield, WV; married
on 7 Aug 1953 in Iaeger, WV; Ellen Jane Sutphin; age 18; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living
in Iaeger, WV; with consent of Raymond H. and Jeanne (Porter) Akers, parents of Raymond
Harless Akers, Jr; and Orville D. and Mrs. Orville Sutphin, parents of Ellen Jane Sutphin.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 147; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Akers; age 21; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; plasterer; living at Point Pleasant, WV;
son of William and N.C.; married on 23 Dec 1924 at Welch, WV; Thelma Fizer; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Shadrie and ______.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 61; WV Archives Web Site.
R.H. Akers; age 26; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; salesman; living at Landgraff, WV; son of
William and N.C.; married on 20 Sep 1933 at Iaeger, WV; Jeanne Porter; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Landgraff, WV; daughter of Dan and Leona.
3.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch, WV; E.D. 24-29; taken on
12 Apr 1940; Page 578B; Image 20 of 93; Household #189.
Listed as Raynond Akers; age 32; born in VA; married; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; truck driver for state roads; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 61; WV Archives Web Site.
R.H. Akers; age 26; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; salesman; living at Landgraff, WV; son of
William and N.C.; married on 20 Sep 1933 at Iaeger, WV; Jeanne Porter; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Landgraff, WV; daughter of Dan and Leona.
2.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch, WV; E.D. 24-29; taken on
12 Apr 1940; Page 578B; Image 20 of 93; Household #189.
Listed as Alice Jeane Akers; age 23; born in WV; married; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Raymond H. Akers.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alice Jeanne Akers
[Alice J Akers]
[Alice Jeanne Porter]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Apr 1917
Birth Place: Iaeger Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: Mar 1996
Father: Danial R Porter
Mother: Leona M Foley
SSN: 235280245
Notes: Apr 1940: Name listed as ALICE JEANNE AKERS;
13 Mar 1996: Name listed as ALICE J AKERS"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alice J. Akers
SSN: 235-28-0245
Last Residence:
24701 Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 2 Apr 1917
Last Benefit: 24701, Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: Mar 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alice Jeanne Akers
Maiden Name: Porter
Birth Date: 2 Apr 1917
Death Date: 10 Mar 1996
Cemetery: Maple Hill Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Spouse: Raymon H. Akers
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch, WV; E.D. 24-29; taken on
12 Apr 1940; Page 578B; Image 20 of 93; Household #189.
Listed as Alice Jeanne Akers; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Raymond H. Akers.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 326; WV Archives Web Site.
Dan Porter; age 28; born in Wilkes Co, NC; single; brakeman; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
John and Laura; married on 25 Dec 1915 at Iaeger, WV; Leona Foley; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of ________ and Mrs. J.R. Vaughn.
1. 1900 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 27 Jun 2009; Page 240A; Famiyl #701/712.
Listed as Leona Foley; age 1; born in WV in Apr 1899;; in household of father; R.L. Foley.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 84B;
Family #119/119.
Listed as Leona Foley; age 11; born in WV; in household of step-father, James R. Vaughn.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 326; WV Archives Web Site.
Dan Porter; age 28; born in Wilkes Co, NC; single; brakeman; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
John and Laura; married on 25 Dec 1915 at Iaeger, WV; Leona Foley; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of ________ and Mrs. J.R. Vaughn.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Roy C Farris
Residence Date 01 Aug 2004
Residence Place Princeton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 09 May 1913
Address Princeton, West Virginia 24740
2nd Address Princeton, West Virginia 24740
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 1999
3rd Address Princeton, West Virginia 24740
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1995-01 Aug 2002
Possible Relatives Virginia L Farris
Record Number 557107915"
2. United States Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 76
Given Name Roy
Middle Name C
Surname Farris
Birth Date 09 May 1913
State West Virginia
Last Place of Residence Mercer, West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24740
Event Date 24 May 1989"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; McDowell Precinct; taken on 3 Feb 1920;
Page 180B; Image 31 of 45; Family #313/326.
Listed as Virginia Acres; age 3 yrs, 0 mons; born in WV in household of grandfather, James
R. Hancock.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virginia L Farris
Birth Date: 7 May 1916
Address: 300 Kirkwood Ave, Princeton, WV, 24740-4254"
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Virginia L Farris
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998
Residence Place Princeton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 07 May 1916
Address Princeton, West Virginia 24740
Address Date 01 Jan 1998
2nd Address Princeton, West Virginia 24740
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 1992-20 Oct 2006
Possible Relatives Roy C Farris
Record Number 171232640"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virginia Lee Aker
[Virginia Lee Farris]
[Virginia Farris]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 May 1916
Birth Place: Eckman McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 28 Apr 2005
Father: Brook H Aker
Mother: Grace D Hancock
SSN: 234386559
Notes: Apr 1943: Name listed as VIRGINIA LEE AKER;
Sep 1948: Name listed as VIRGINIA LEE FARRIS;
10 May 2005: Name listed as VIRGINIA L FARRIS"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931). Page 54; WV Archives Web Site.
B.H. Aker; age 45; born in Wythe Co, VA; widowed; store manage; living in McDowell Co, WV;
married on 26 Dec 1931 at Ashland; Ethel Mae Eans; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of William J. (sic, L.) Eans.
2. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Brooke Hicks Aker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 69
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1886
Death Date: 11 Mar 1956
Death Place: Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 14 Mar 1956
Father: William David Aker
Mother: Bettie Salling
Spouse: Ethel Eanes Aker"
1. Mercer Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1916), Page __; WV Archives Web Site.
Grace Aker; age 19; died 8 Jun 1916 in Radford, WV; due to acute pneumonia; housekeeper;
reported bu B.H. Aker.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Donald H Peters
Residence Date 01 Oct 1998
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 09 Nov 1951
Address Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Record Number 557245110"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Bonnie V Peters
Titles and Terms (Original) II
Also Known As Bonita V Peters
2nd Also Known As Name Bonita Valice
3rd Also Known As Name Bonita Valice Peters
Residence Date 25 Feb 2004-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Piney Flats, Tennessee, United States
Birth Date 04 Jan 1953
Address Piney Flats, Tennessee 37686
Address Date 25 Feb 2004-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Raven, Virginia 24639
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 1996-01 Apr 2003
3rd Address Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
3rd Address Date 01 Mar 1992-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives Bonita V Peters, Donald Henderson Peters, Elbert Peters, Jennifer Dawn Proost
Record Number 304377966"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Howard Barton Akers
[Howard B Akers]
[Howard Akers]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Oct 1916
Birth Place: Twin Branch, West Virginia
[Twin Branch|]
Death Date: 30 Jun 1974
Claim Date: 3 Aug 1974
Father: Frank B Akers
Mother: Clara C Cochran
SSN: 719014299
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 12 Sep 1983: Name listed as HOWARD BARTON AKERS;
15 Jul 1974: Name listed as HOWARD B AKERS;
05 Jan 1988: Name listed as HOWARD AKERS"
2. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Howard Burton Akers
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 57
Birth Date: 29 Oct 1916
Death Date: 30 Jun 1974
Death Place: Rural, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 3 Jul 1974
Father: Frank James Akers
Mother: Clara Cochran"