1. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #13620; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Kenebrew; age 30 yrs, 2 mons, 7 days; born 1 Sep 1916 in AL; married; Colored; husband of Lois
Kenebrew, age 32; miner for Lake Superior Col Co; living at McComas, WV; served in WW II; son of
Earnest and Susie (Dawson) Kenebrew; died 8 Nov 1946 at McComas, WV; due to cerebral hemorrhage;
buried 11 Nov 1946 at Roderfield, WV; informant,, Earnest Kenebrew, McComas, WV.
2. US Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Kenebrew; born 1 Sep 1916; died 8 Nov 1946; enlicted 23 Nov 1943; discharged 16 Nov 1945;
Serial # 35 777 428; Christian; State, Ohio (marked thru W.Va written in); Private; 3246th Quartermaster
Service Co; buried in cemetery at Roderfield, WV; ship to Charles Williams, Jr, Box 106, Hemphill, WV to
Welch RR Station; signed by Lois Virginia Kenebrew, 8 Jul 1947, PO Box 106, Hemphill, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 30 Dec 2013.
Charles Kenebrew; born 1 Sep 1916; died 9 Nov 1946; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"OHIO * PVT QM CORPS * WORLD WAR II".
1. Wythe Co, VA; Marriage License #24553; Virginia Marrage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web
Site.
Charles Garland Bailey; age 48; born in Grayson Co, VA; divorced, one previous marriage; Colored;
N&W cook; living at Wytheville, VA; son of John Wesley and Annie Elizabeth (Robinson) Bailey;
married on 20 Aug 1955 at Wytheville, VA; Lois Virginia Williams; age 42; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; domestic; Colored; one previous marriage; living at Hemphill, WV; daughter of Charlie and
America (Waller) Williams.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Cremated; submitted by Grace Michele; 10 Jan 2017.
Memorial 175164585; Obit Posted
"Geraldine Hacker, 76, of Tornado formerly of Sutton, passed away January 7, 2017, at the Dunbar Center.She was born April 15, 1940 to the late Dewey Mullins and Gracie Burton. Also preceding her in death is her second husband Woodrow ‘Sonny’ Hacker.
Geraldine was a retired nurse at Braxton County Hospital and was Pentecostal by faith.
She is survived by her first husband Rev. Tom Propst, sons Tom Propst (Deloves) of Petersburg, WV, John Propst of Tornado, WV, Earl Propst of Charleston, WV, James Propst (Libby) of Canton, Ohio, Richard Propst of Cedar Grove, WV, sisters Peggy Knopp of Orlando, FL, Bernice Hall of Akron, Ohio, and Virginia Worley of Pontiac, MI, grandchildren Erica Strickland, and great grandchildren James Strickland Jr. and Lily Strickland.
Upon her request her body is to be cremated and there will be services at a later date.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1955); Page 123; WV Archives Web Site.
Pete Mullins; age 25; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at 364 South Edith St, Detroit, MI;
married on 29 Sep 1955 at Twin Branch, WV; Glenna Marie French; age 20; born in Davy,
WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; wirh consent of Cecil and Ethel French, parents of
Glenna Marie French.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co, OH; submitted by
Grace Michele; 10 Jan 2017.
Pete Mullins; born 28 Jan 1930 in McDowell Co, WV; died 3 oct 2016 in FL; buried here;
no grave marker photo shown;
"US MARINE CORPS (Korea)
Married to Glenna French.
Retired from Railroad.
Daughter Sharon Mullins"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1955); Page 123; WV Archives Web Site.
Pete Mullins; age 25; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at 364 South Edith St, Detroit, MI;
married on 29 Sep 1955 at Twin Branch, WV; Glenna Marie French; age 20; born in Davy,
WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; wirh consent of Cecil and Ethel French, parents of
Glenna Marie French.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co, OH; submitted by
Grace Michele; 23 Nov 2008.
Glenna M. French Mullins; born 17 Nov 1934; died 16 Jun 2005; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
obit posted;
"Glenna M. Mullins, 70, passed away June 16, 2005, after a long illness."Born in Asco, W. Va, she lived in Akron most of her life. She was employed as an executive secretary for Babcock and Wilcox for 30 years, and was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple, where she faithfully sang in the choir for 45 years.
"She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Ethel Mae French; brother, Robert French; and sister, Kathleen Berresford, and is survived by her loving family, husband, Pete; daughter, Sharon Mullins of Brentwood, Tenn.; brother, Douglas (Linda) French of Akron; sisters, Garnette (Freeman) Green of Calhoun, Ga., and Sue (Russ) Stanley of Green; also, many nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Scher messer Funeral Home, 1446 S. Main St., with Dr. Charles F. Billington and Rev. Dallas Billington officiating. Calling hours are Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Interment at Greenlawn Memo rial Park."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 4B; Image 8 of 26;
Family #76/87.
Listed as William Akeman; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Joshua S. Akeman.
2, 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; E.D. 24-4; taken on 2 May 1940; Page 69A;
Image 9 of 30; Household #68.
Listed as Bill Akemon; age 18; born in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; filling station attendent; in household of father, Joshua S. Akeman.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Forrest Akemon
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Havaco, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1921
Residence: Roderfield, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 7 Sep 1945
Occupation: Unemployed
Weight: 185
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 1
Next of Kin: J S Akemon
Household Members:
Name Relationship
William Forrest Akemon Self (Head)"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 457; WV Archives Web Site.
William Forest Akemon; age 28; born in Havaco, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married
on 17 Jun 1950 at Roderfield, WV; Lorene Vaughn; age 21; born in Harlan Co, KY; single;
living at Roderfield, WV.
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Akemon
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1921
Death Date: 9 Nov 1971
SSN: 236182219
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 6 Sep 1940
Release Date 1: 1 Sep 1945"
6. Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William F Akemon
Birth Date: 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
Death Date: 9 Nov 1971
Hospital of Death: Public - Other
Death Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 086571
Age at Death: 49
Certifier: Coroner
Autopsy: No Autopsy performed
Marital Status: Married
Census Tract: 1030"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co, OH;
submitted by GraveHunter; 17 May 2011.
William F. Akemon; born 28 Dec 1921; died 9 Nov 1971; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
"OHIO * PFC US ARMY * WORLD WAR II".
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on
23 Apr 1940; Page 794A; Image 27 of 36; Household #175.
Listed as Loraine Vaughn; age 10; born in KY; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James Vaughn.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 457; WV Archives Web Site.
William Forest Akemon; age 28; born in Havaco, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married
on 17 Jun 1950 at Roderfield, WV; Lorene Vaughn; age 21; born in Harlan Co, KY; single;
living at Roderfield, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co, OH;
submitted by Lulabell; 18 Sep 2007.
Lorene Akemon; born 1 Nov 1930; died 11 Jan 1994; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"On the other side of the stone of her mother Minnie Vaughn"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on
23 Apr 1940; Page 794A; Image 27 of 36; Household #175.
Listed as Jim Vaughn; age 40; born in TN; married; 2nd grade education; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; motorman in coal mine; head of household.
2. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Vaughn
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Birth Date: 4 Mar 1900
Residence: Roderfield, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Occupation: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 160
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Minnie Vaughn
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Vaughn Self (Head)"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'64 016089; WV Archives Web Site.
James Vaughn; age 64; born 3 Mar 1900 in Tracy City, TN; married; coal miner; SS#236-10-3788;
living at Roderfield, WV; son of Henry and Minnie (Worthington) Vaughn; died 7 Nov 1964 in Grace
Hospital, Welch, WV; due to advanced obstructive pulmonary emphysema & fibrosiswith chronic
bronchitis & pulmonary failure; buried 10 Nov 1964 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Vaughn
SSN: 236-10-3788
Last Residence:
West Virginia
BORN: 4 Mar 1900
Died: Nov 1964
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by B. Walls; 10 Mar 2014.
James Vaughn; born 3 Mar 1900; died 7 Nov 1964; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"Blessed are the merciful".
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on
23 Apr 1940; Page 794A; Image 27 of 36; Household #175.
Listed as Minnie Vaughn; age 30; born in TN; married; 4th grade education; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, James Vaughn.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Minnie Hoover Vaughn
[Minnie Vaughn]
[Minnie Hoover Hoover]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Apr 1910
Birth Place: Clairfield C, Tennessee
[Anthers, Tennessee]
Death Date: 19 Mar 2003
Father: Dave Hoover
Mother: Sarah Partin
SSN: 236580115
Notes: Mar 1955: Name listed as MINNIE HOOVER VAUGHN; 25 Jan 1996: Name listed as MINNIE VAUGHN"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co, OH;
submitted by Thomas W. Tankersley; 29 Aug 2005.
Minnie Vaughn; born 30 Apr 1910; died 19 Mar 2003; buried here; headstone photo shown;
On the other side of the stone of her daughter Lorene Akeman.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on
23 Apr 1940; Page 794A; Image 27 of 36; Household #175.
Listed as Louie Vaughn; age 14; born in KY; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James Vaughn.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on
23 Apr 1940; Page 794A; Image 27 of 36; Household #175.
Listed as Paul Vaughn; age 12; born in KY; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James Vaughn.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on
23 Apr 1940; Page 794A; Image 27 of 36; Household #175.
Listed as Helen Vaughn; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, James Vaughn.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Junior Poca; E.D. 24-40; taken on
23 Apr 1940; Page 794A; Image 27 of 36; Household #175.
Listed as Margaret Joe Vaughn; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, James Vaughn.
1. US Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Jr Vance Jr
Birth Date: 3 May 1929
Death Date: 31 Mar 1968
Age: 38
Home City: Oak Grove
Home State: Kentucky
SSN/Service #: 15273216
Death Date: 31 Mar 1968
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Tour Start Date: 5 Feb 1968
Service Branch: Department of the Army
Component: Regular (RA, USN, USAF, USMC, USCG)
Rank: SFC
Military Grade: SFC
Pay Grade: Specialist Seventh Class (U.S. Army) or Sergeant First Class (U.S. Army) or Master Sergeant (U.S. Air Force) or Gunnery Sergeant (U.S. Marine Corps) or Platoon Sergeant (U.S. Army) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: Any Entry; Second Column: A
Company: Adv Tm # 96
Province: Military Region 4 - Phong Dinh
Decoration: Not Available
CN: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Occupation: Administrative Specialist (ARMY)
Data Source: Coffelt Database"
2. Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Vance
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 29
Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date: 3 May 1928
Birth Place: Jaeger, West Virginia
Marriage Licence Date: 31 Mar 1957
Marriage Licence Place: Indiana, United States
Residence Place: Jaeger, West Virginia
Father: William Vance
Mother: Bertha Lockhart
Spouse: Glenna Coleman
Page: 336
FHL Film Number: 002420094"
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #3468; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Vance, Jr; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; three previous marriages; member
of US Armed Forces; living at Iaeger, WV; son of William and Bertha (Lockhart) Vance; married on
27 Feb 1958 in Tookland, VA; Glenna Coleman; maiden name Glenna Browning; age 31; divorced;
one previous marriage; born in Mingo Co, WV; housework; living in Gilbert, WV; daughter of
Sherman and Edna (Blankenship) Browning
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by B. Walls; 7 Apr 2014.
William E. Vance, Jr.; born 3 May 1928; died 31 Mar 1968; buried herel grave marker photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA * SFC ADVISORY TEAM 96 * VIETNAM".
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 144A; Family #86.
Listed as Glenna Browning; age 3 yrs, ? mons; born in WV; in household of father, John S.
Browning.
2. Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Glenna Coleman
[Glenna Browning]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 30
Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date: 16 Feb 1927
Birth Place: Verner, West Virginia
Marriage Licence Date: 31 Mar 1957
Marriage Licence Place: Indiana, United States
Residence Place: Jaeger, West Virginia
Father: John Sherman Browning
Mother: Edna Blankenship
Spouse: William Vance
Page: 336
FHL Film Number: 002420094"
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #3468; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Vance, Jr; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; three previous marriages; member
of US Armed Forces; living at Iaeger, WV; son of William and Bertha (Lockhart) Vance; married on
27 Feb 1958 in Tookland, VA; Glenna Coleman; maiden name Glenna Browning; age 31; divorced;
one previous marriage; born in Mingo Co, WV; housework; living in Gilbert, WV; daughter of
Sherman and Edna (Blankenship) Browning.
4. Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Glenna B Vance
[Glenna B Browning]
Birth Date: 16 Feb 1927
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Residence Place: Columbus (Pt), Franklin, Ohio, United States
Residence Zip Code: 43227
Death Date: 7 Oct 2006
Death Time: 01:21 AM
Hospital of Death: Nursing Home
Death Place: Ohio, USA
Certificate: 79172
Age at Death: 79
Registrar's Certificate Number: 008163
Certifier: Physician
Referred to Coroner: Not Referred to Coroner
Autopsy: No Autopsy performed
Method of Disposition: Burial
Filing Date: 12 Oct 2006
Hospital Status: Other/Nursing home
Injury at Work: Unclassifiable
Father's Surname: Browning
Mother's Maiden Name: Blankenship
Marital Status: Widowed
Education: 2
Armed Forces Indicator: No
Industry of Decedent: Occupation Not Classifiable
Occupation of Decedent: Occupation Not Classifiable
Census Tract: 9999
Primary Registration District: 2501"
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundt District; taken on 15 Jun 1880; Page 358D; Family #125.
Listed as Hurley M. Coleman; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Joseph Coleman.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 241B; Family #48.
Listed as H,M. Coleman; age 21; born in VA in Mar 1879; boarder; in household of brother, Ira S.
Coleman.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 42A; Image
24 of 89; Family #66/69.
Listed as Dr. Herbert Coleman; age 50; born in VA; married at 21; medical physician; head of
household.
4. Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Herbert M Coleman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 68
Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1881
Birth Place: Virginia
Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1949
Marriage Place: Indiana, United States
Residence Place: St Matthews, Kentucky
Father: Joseph Coleman
Mother: Arminta Stacy
Spouse: Glenna Browning
Page: 459"
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'61 006477; WV Archives Website.
Herbert M. Coleman; age 83; born 12 Mar 1878 in VA; divorced; SS#232-28-5375; nedical doctor;
living at Iaeger, WV; son of _____and Arminda (Stacey) Coleman; died 27 Mar 1961 in Stevens
Clinic, Welch, WV; due to rupture intrinic cerebral vessel, left side; hypertension; buried 30 Mar 1961
in Woodmere Cemetery, Huntington, WV; informant, Bob Coleman, Iaeger, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ernie Wright; 9 Jan 2010; maintained by Find a Grave.
"Dr Herbert McClellan Coleman
Birth 12 Mar 1878
Hurley, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 27 Mar 1961 (aged 83)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodmere Memorial Park
Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 46476414"
1. 1910 Census, Cabell Co, WV; Guyandotte District; Huntington; taken 16 Apr 1910; Page #183A;
Image 7 of 27; Family #58/61.
Listed as Ruth M. Cooper; age 4; born in WV; in household of grandfather Charles H. Ryder, with
parents.
2. 1920 Census, Pike Co, KY; District 7; taken 16 Jan 1920; Page 178B; Image 8 of 14; Family #64/68.
Listed as Ruth Cooper; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Edward J. Cooper..
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 42A; Image
24 of 89; Family #66/69.
Listed as Ruth Coleman; age 24; born in WV; married at 20; in household of husband, Herbert M.
Coleman.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16747; WV Archives Website.
Ruth M. Coleman; age 26 yrs, 9 mons, 17 days; bor 28 jan 1906 in Glen Alum, WV; married; wife of
Dr. H.M. Coleman; housewife; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of E.J. and May (Ryder) Cooper; died
15 Nov 1932 at Welch, WV; due to "Patient took 4 potash bysulfide tablets with 7 1/2 grains each";
buried 17 nov 1932 in Huntington, WV; informant, Dr. H.M. Coleman, Iaeger, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 42A; Image
24 of 89; Family #66/69.
Listed as Donald Coleman; age 2 ys. 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Herbert M.
Coleman.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 42A; Image
24 of 89; Family #66/69.
Listed as James Coleman; age 1 ys. 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Herbert M.
Coleman.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 42A; Image
24 of 89; Family #66/69.
Listed as Robert Coleman; age less than 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Herbert M.
Coleman.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Robert Ira Coleman [Robert I Coleman]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1930
Birth Place: Carette McDo, West Virginia, USA [
]
Death Date: 15 Sep 1985
Father:
Herbert M Coleman
Mother:
Ruth Cooper
SSN: 402408691
Death Certificate Number: 00000000000000000
Notes: Nov 1949: Name listed as ROBERT IRA COLEMAN;
22 May 1998: Name listed as ROBERT I COLEMAN"