1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 424; WV Archives Web Site.
Benson McKinley Gobel; age 23; born at Panther, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on
3 Jul 1954 at Litwar, WV; Rose Mary Lambert; age 18; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with
consent of Bertha nd John Lambert, parents of Rose Mary Lambert.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Hull; E.D. 24-57; taken on 16 Apr 1940;
Page 1121B; Image 36 of 74; Household #305.
Listed as Rosemary Lambert; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, John Lambert.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 424; WV Archives Web Site.
Benson McKinley Gobel; age 23; born at Panther, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on
3 Jul 1954 at Litwar, WV; Rose Mary Lambert; age 18; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with
consent of Bertha nd John Lambert, parents of Rose Mary Lambert.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Danny Ray Gobel, 55, of Ballard, WV passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his home after a long
battle with cancer. He was born on June 22, 1961 in Welch, WV a son of the late Benson McKinley and
Rosemary Lambert Gobel, Sr. Danny was of the Baptist Faith and a mechanic. He enjoyed time with his
family and watching preaching. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his maternal
grandparents John and Bertha Lambert; paternal grandparents John and Lillie Gobel; a brother Robin
Gobel; and a son Aaron Hunt. Survivors include his companion Sylvia Gibson of Beckley; a sister Diane
Gobel of Pineville; four brothers Benson, Jr. and Shelia Gobel of Bozoo, Glen and Lisa Gobel of Matheny,
Billy and Jessica Gobel of Cabin Creek and Jimmy and Stephanie Gobel of Man; a granddaughter Lakayan
Hunt; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes
he will be cremated. ..."
1. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit; 6 Feb 2023; On-Line Edition.
"Lillie Diane Goble, 56, of Pineville, WV, went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on July 17, 1966 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Benson and Rosemary Lambert Goble. She loved talking about Jesus, encouraging and praying for others. She loved learning more and more about Jesus and listening to several different preachers."In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her grandparents John and Lillie Goble and John and Bertha Lambert, a brother Robin and Danny Goble, and a nephew Aaron Hunt.
"Survivors include four brothers Benson (Shelia) Goble of Bozoo, Glen (Lisa) Goble of Matheny, Billy (Jessica) Goble of Cabin Creek and Jimmy (Stephanie) Goble of Man, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 452; WV Archives Web Site.
James Garfield Brennan; age 23; born 27 Jul 1946 at War Eagle, WV; single; living at 1262 E. 79th,
Cleveland, OH; son of James and Mamie (Price) Brennan; married on 23 Aug 1949 at Greenbrier-Panther, WV;
Brenda Lou Lockhart; age 21; born 15 Mar 1948 at Panther, WV; single; living at 1262 E. 79th, Cleveland, OH;
daughter of ________ and Hazel Lockhart.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 452; WV Archives Web Site.
James Garfield Brennan; age 23; born 27 Jul 1946 at War Eagle, WV; single; living at 1262 E. 79th,
Cleveland, OH; son of James and Mamie (Price) Brennan; married on 23 Aug 1949 at Greenbrier-
Panther, WV; Brenda Lou Lockhart; age 21; born 15 Mar 1948 at Panther, WV; single; living at
1262 E. 79th, Cleveland, OH; daughter of ________ and Hazel Lockhart.
1. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Page 167; Line #34; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Shrewsbury; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; miner; living at Cunard, WV; son of
Sherman and Agnes; married on 2 Jun 1931 at Fayetteville, WV; Rosia Kelly; age 18; born in
Fayette Co, WV; single; living at Cunard, WV; daughter of Lonnie and Gussie.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV; submitted by
Valerie Neal; 15 May 2014.
Sherman D. Shrewsbury; born 2 Feb 1909; died 3 Nov 1985; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown; "US ARMY WORLD WAR II".
1. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Page 167; Line #34; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Shrewsbury; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; miner; living at Cunard, WV; son of
Sherman and Agnes; married on 2 Jun 1931 at Fayetteville, WV; Rosia Kelly; age 18; born in
Fayette Co, WV; single; living at Cunard, WV; daughter of Lonnie and Gussie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8364; WV Archives Web Site.
Rosie Shrewsbury; age 40; born 30 May 1914 in Burnwell, WV; married; living at Lynco, WV;
daughter of Lon and Gussie (Bradbury) Kelley; died 1 Jun 1954 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV;
due to cerebral hemorrhage; buried 4 Jun 1954 in Cook Cemetery; informant, Thomas Massey.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Cook Cemetery, Lynco, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by Valerie Neal;
1 Mar 2014.
Rosie Kelley Shrewsbury; born 24 (sic, 30) May 1915; died 1 Jun 1954; buried here; no grave marker
photo shown; death certificate photo shwn; "Note: Grave marked with flowers and tied to a tree. There is
a grave right next to hers with no name or date information, also marked with flowers tied to a tree."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 031736; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lensay Byrge Adams; age 49; born 18 Nov 1921 in WV; divorced; this was his second marriage;
7th grade education; living at Box 55, Freeman, Mercer Co, WV; son of Arthur Clark and Lydia
(Bailey) Adams; married on 16 Aug 1971 at Grundy, Buchanan Co, VA; Grace Cline; age 30; born
WV; divorced; this was her second marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at 1416 Franklin Street,
Bluefield, WV; daughter of William and Belle (Kerns) Browning.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 051130; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Riley Keen; age 37; born 6 Apr 1941 in WV; divorced; this is his second marriage; first marriage
ended 22 Feb 1975; 12th grade education; living at Rt #1, Box 14B, Iaeger, WV; son of Willie and Floria
Melissia (Hurley) Keen; married on 9 Nov 1978 at Grundy, VA; Grace Adams, maiden name Browning;
age 38; born 22 Aug 1940 in WV; divorced' this is her third marriage; last marriage ended 4 Apr 1975;
living at Rt #1, Box 14B, Iaeger, WV; daughter of William and Belle (Kerns) Browning.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Allen Family Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co, WV; submitted by
Jana; 24 Nov 2011.
Grace K. Keen; born 22 Aug 1940; died in 1999; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Terry Lee Adams, 48, of Short Pole, WV passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at CAMC General Hospital,
Charleston, WV. He was born on October 24, 1968 in Bluefield, WV a son of the late Leansy and Ruby Adkins
Adams. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Cathy Ann Browning. Survivors include
his wife of 13 years Wanda Lorene Lester Adams; children Rico (Kelli) Adams, TJ Adams, Billy Adams,
Savannah Adams and Sara Lester; brothers Junior Browning of Vansant, VA, Nick (Sue) Adams of Brenton
and Bucky (Pat) Adkins of Stewart, VA; sisters Linda (Teddy) Meadows of Splendor Valley, Tina Lester of
Long Pole, Sherry (Felix) Steele of Short Pole and Myrtle (Eddy) Bailey of Long Pole; grandchildren Addison,
Nevaeh, Kyra and Gabriella; a special niece Heather Odom; special nephew Joey Lester; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the Jeremiah
House of Faith, Hanover, WV with Rev. Lena Jackson officiating. He will be laid to rest in Bailey Cemetery,
Long Pole, WV..."
2, FindAGrave.com Web Site; Bailey Cemetery, Panther, McDowell Cop, WV; submitted by
Pattie Greene; 22 May 2017.
Terry Lee Adams; born 24 Oct 1968; died 14 May 2017; buried here; no grave marker photo shown;
obit and personal photo posted.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 171; WV Archives Web Site.
Callie Carper; age 30; born and living at Oceana, WV; single; son of Frank and Dixie Dalton;
married on 14 Aug 1937 at Pineville, WV; Margie Marie Graham; age 22; born in ________; single;
living in Oceana, WV; daughter of Alexander and Alice Graham.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 193B, Family #130.
Listed as Margie Graham, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Alexander Graham.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 171; WV Archives Web Site.
Callie Carper; age 30; born and living at Oceana, WV; single; son of Frank and Dixie Dalton;
married on 14 Aug 1937 at Pineville, WV; Margie Marie Graham; age 22; born in ________; single;
living in Oceana, WV; daughter of Alexander and Alice Graham.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 323; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Harry Rose; age 28; born in Wilcoe, WV; single; living at havaco, WV; married on 6 Dec 1959
at Wilcoe, WV; Mary Ann Rakes; age 21; born and living at Hemphill, WV; single.
2. Smith Family Tree; posted by NBearson; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Raymond Harry Rose; born 23 Apr 1931 at Wilcoe, WV; died 20 jun 2003 at Wilcoe, WV; son of
unknown father and Mary Minerva Rose.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; E.D. 24-39; taken on 20 May 1940;
Page 774B; Image 19 of 31; Household #141.
Listed as Mary Ann Rakes; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Charles E. Rakes.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 323; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Harry Rose; age 28; born in Wilcoe, WV; single; living at havaco, WV; married on 6 Dec 1959
at Wilcoe, WV; Mary Ann Rakes; age 21; born and living at Hemphill, WV; single.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Mary Ann Rakes [Mary Ann Rose] [Mary Rose]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 2 Oct 1938
Birth Place Hemphill McD, West Virginia
Death Date 22 Aug 2003
Father Charley E Rakes
Mother Sarah Robert
SSN 232583597
Notes Feb 1954: Name listed as MARY ANN RAKES;
Jul 1971: Name listed as MARY ANN ROSE;
03 Sep 2003: Name listed as MARY A ROSE"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 298; WV Archives Web Site.
Bascum Leslie Morgan; age 20; born and living at Wilcoe, WV; single; married on 7 Nov 1959 at
Hemphill, WV; Priscilla Ellen Rakes; age 17; born and living at Hemphill, WV; single; with consent
of Ollie and Bascum Morgan; parents of Bascum leslie Morgan, and Sarah Rakes, mother of Priscilla
Ellen Rakes, father deceased.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 298; WV Archives Web Site.
Bascum Leslie Morgan; age 20; born and living at Wilcoe, WV; single; married on 7 Nov 1959 at
Hemphill, WV; Priscilla Ellen Rakes; age 17; born and living at Hemphill, WV; single; with consent
of Ollie and Bascum Morgan; parents of Bascum leslie Morgan, and Sarah Rakes, mother of Priscilla
Ellen Rakes, father deceased.
2. United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014; LDS Web Site.
"BLUEFIELD — Priscilla Ellen Morgan, age 71, of 264 Switchback Road, Bluefield, WV died on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center."Born on August 4, 1942 in McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Roberts Rakes. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She had lived in Bluefield since 1977 having moved from McDowell County.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bascum "Leslie" Morgan; 2 sisters; and a brother.
"Survivors: Sons: Wesley Morgan of Wytheville, VA, Joey Morgan of Princeton, WV. Daughters: Deborah Mills of Princeton, WV, Pamela Meadows of Princeton, WV. Brother: Ted Rakes of Welch, WV. Sister: Patricia Mullins of Welch, WV. 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren
"Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 2:30 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Ministers Mary Brickey and Randall Brickey officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell ..."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; Buckwood; E.D. 55-3; taken on
16 Apr 1940; Page 30B; Image 14 of 96; Household #103.
Listed as Ervin Rakes; age 10; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in Logan Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Ballard Rakes.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 134; WV Archives Web Site.
James Ervin Rakes; age 24; born at Lorado, WV; single; living at Havaco, WV; married on
2 Jan 1954 at Welch, WV; Alice Mae Clark; age 21; born in Jr. Poca, WV; single; living at
Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 134; WV Archives Web Site.
James Ervin Rakes; age 24; born at Lorado, WV; single; living at Havaco, WV; married on
2 Jan 1954 at Welch, WV; Alice Mae Clark; age 21; born in Jr. Poca, WV; single; living at
Welch, WV.