1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"John Dwayne Jenkins, 48, of Welch passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 in Welch Community Hospital.
"Born May 19, 1967 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late John Jenkins and Dixie Honaker Jenkins. He was a former roofer.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Beverly Hope Jenkins of the home; four sons, Brian Cornell of the home, Johnathan Michael Jenkins of Panther, and John Edward Jenkins and Christopher John Jenkins both of Beckley; a daughter, Brittany Cornell of the home; and three sister, Veressa Smith and Diana King both of Webster, and Tina Massey of Charleston.
"It was John’s request that he be cremated.
"A memorial service to honor his life will be held at a later date..."
1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thomas Lee Day, 54, of Newhall passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Golden Harvest Long Term, Welch.
"Born August 16, 1961 in Fort Jackson, SC he was the son of the late Thomas Clinton Day and Cora Sue Hicks Day. Tom loved to hunt and fish, and was a well known gunsmith. He attended the Word Assembly of God in War, and was baptized in the church.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Leah Marrs Day of the home; two sons, Timothy Day of Bishop, VA, and Clinton Day of Berwind; a granddaughter, Trystin Day of Berwind; two brothers, Greg Day of Berwind and Wade Day of NC; two sisters, Debbie Dempsey of NC, and Lori Justice of Tazewell, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
"It was his wish to be cremated, with no services, and his family has honored his wish.
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 146A; Image 35 of
60; Family #205/307.
Listed as Orban Roberts; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel Roberts.
2. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Knox District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 143A; Image 9 of 40;
Family #77/81.
Listed as Orbin Roberts; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel Roberts.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 014187; WV Archives Website.
James O. Roberts; age 56; born 3 Mar 1916 in WV; married; husband of Marie England; miner;
SS# 234-20-4404; living at Hanover, WV; son of Daniel and Vicie (Blankenship) Roberts; died 9 Sep
1972 in Steven Clinic, Welch, WV; due to acute coronary thrombosis with arteriosclerosis heart
disease and coronary insufficiency; buried 12 Sep 1972; Justice Cemetery, Justice, Mingo Co, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted y Brenda Hatfield; 24 Feb 2017.
" Orven Roberts
Birth unknown
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Sep 1972
Hanover, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Justice Cemetery
Justice, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 176673483 · View Source"
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 184A;
Family #156/167.
Listed as Meril England; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Wilson England.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #36922; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas C. Day; age 31; born in Yukon, WV; single; in US Army; living at Fort Jackson, SC;
son of Jack and Evelyn (Rose) Day; married on 2 Dec 1960 in Lebanon, VA; Cora Sue Hicks;
age 20; born in Caretta, WV; single; living in Lebanon, VA; daughter of Ballard and Vicie (Baker)
Hicks.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas Day
[Thomas C Day]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Sep 1929
Birth Place: McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Jun 2002
Father: Jack Day
Mother: Evelyn Rose
SSN: 233449192
Notes: Jun 1946: Name listed as THOMAS DAY; 06 Jul 2002: Name listed as THOMAS C DAY"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas Day
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 5 Sep 1929
Death Date: 25 Jun 2002
Cause of Death: Natural
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 7 Jun 1949
Release Date 1: 31 Aug 1970"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas C. Day
SSN: 233-44-9192
Last Residence:
24963 Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 2 Sep 1929
Died: 25 Jun 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #36922; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas C. Day; age 31; born in Yukon, WV; single; in US Army; living at Fort Jackson, SC;
son of Jack and Evelyn (Rose) Day; married on 2 Dec 1960 in Lebanon, VA; Cora Sue Hicks;
age 20; born in Caretta, WV; single; living in Lebanon, VA; daughter of Ballard and Vicie (Baker)
Hicks.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dolly Rebecca Kennedy, 72, of, Horsecreek near Iaeger, WV, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017, in Bluefield Regional Medical Center following a long illness."Dolly was born October 3, 1945, in Huff Creek, WV, a daughter of the late Lacy Woodrow and Elizabeth Williamson Deskins. She was a homemaker who loved and lived for her family and enjoyed being a fantastic cook. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Mansford Kennedy, a brother, Chuck Deskins and a niece Tammy Ward.
"Survivors include two daughters, Dana Kennedy Bailey of Christiansburg, VA; and Marsha Kennedy Millheim and husband Eric of Mason, OH; one son Greg Kennedy of Horse Creek, WV; five grandchildren, Amber Bailey Glosh and husband Kevin of Christiansburg, VA, Justin Bailey of Christiansburg, VA, Stephen and Ethan Millheim both of Mason, OH, and Caleb Kennedy of Horse Creek, WV; one great grandchild, Kinley Ratcliffe and Levi Glosh both of Christiansburg, VA; one brother John Deskins and Ernestine Blankenship of Huff Creek, WV; special sister-in-law, Alice Deskins Jones of Huff Creek, WV; special friends, Andy McCoy and wife Trish and Pete King and wife Armedia all of Horse Creek, WV; and a host of nieces, nephews, and additional family and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 16, 2017, at 11 o’clock with Reverend Rusty Mullins and Elder Fred Bailey officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Andy Kennedy Cemetery at Horse Creek near Iaeger..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 65; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Asbury; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miller; living at Welch, WV; son of
Noah and Rebecca; married on 26 Sep 1936 at Newhall, WV; Daisy Scott; age 17; born in WV
(sic, NC); single; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Henry and Agnes.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 65; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Asbury; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miller; living at Welch, WV; son of
Noah and Rebecca; married on 26 Sep 1936 at Newhall, WV; Daisy Scott; age 17; born in WV
(sic, NC); single; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Henry and Agnes.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Hartwell Cemetery, Canebrake, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Terry Lindsay; 15 Mar 2014.
Daisy Lee Scott Sizemore; born 22 Jul 1922 in Surry Co, NC; died 24 Mar 2002 in McDowell Co,
WV; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1.1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken 7/8 Jan 1920; Page 218A; Image 5 of 17;
Family #37/37.
Listed as Lacy W. Deskins; age 2 yrs, 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William R.
Deskins.