1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1947); Page 473; WV Archives Website.
Warren Harding Brown; age 26; born in New York, NY; single; Colored; living at Anawalt, WV; was
issued a license to marry on 21 Nov 1947 in McDowell Co, WV; Alma Ruth Kelley; age 19; born in
Caretta, WV; divorced; Colored; living at Anawalt, WV; no return by a minster.
2. Miller Funeral Home, N. Wilkesboro, NC; Posted Obit.
"Warren H. Brown, a World War II veteran, whose longevity and lifetime of Christian service inspired generations of family and friends, died on Dec. 10. He was 103. Warren proudly served his country in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. He was drafted into the Army just after Pearl Harbor and served with the 445th Signal Corps, spending time in Burma and North Africa. He rose to the rank of staff sergeant. After being honorably discharged, he secured a job with the U.S. Steel Company, where he later worked in security."In December 1950, Warren married his beautiful bride, Arlene Grimes. The family later moved to West Virginia. Warren attended school in Gary District High School, where he graduated at the age of 16.
"After years of dedicated service, he retired and moved with his wife to her childhood home in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Though retired, Warren continued to stay busy, painting houses, fixing appliances and tending his garden. But nothing kept him busier than his service to his church, where he taught Sunday school for decades and handled the church’s finances.
"Warren H. Brown, who was named after Warren Harding, the 29th President of the United States, was born Nov. 11, 1921, in New York City's Harlem Hospital, the second of nine children raised by James Robert Brown and his wife Katherine. His birthday fittingly fell on Veteran’s Day.
"Warren was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene, who died in 2016.
"Warren is survived by his last living sibling, Rosalyn Aikens Keith, of Hillside N.J., his sister-in-law, Consuela Brown, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and admirers.
"Funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. James Ferguson officiating. Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church from 11:00 until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted. The family requests no food. Miller Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1947); Page 473; WV Archives Website.
Warren Harding Brown; age 26; born in New York, NY; single; Colored; living at Anawalt, WV; was
issued a license to marry on 21 Nov 1947 in McDowell Co, WV; Alma Ruth Kelley; age 19; born in
Caretta, WV; divorced; Colored; living at Anawalt, WV; no return by a minster.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1947); Page 79; WV Archives Website.
Louis Junior Brown; age 23; born in Beckley, WV; single; Colored; living in Welch, WV; married on
14 Jun 1947 at Bottom Creek, WV; Evelyn Edna Vaden; age 21; born and living at Ashland, WV;
single; Colored;
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1947); Page 79; WV Archives Website.
Louis Junior Brown; age 23; born in Beckley, WV; single; Colored; living in Welch, WV; married on
14 Jun 1947 at Bottom Creek, WV; Evelyn Edna Vaden; age 21; born and living at Ashland, WV;
single; Colored;
1. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Newbern District; taken on 4 May 1910; Page 102A; Image 27 of 35;
Family #235/236.
Listed as Fred Brown; age 12; born in VA; Black; in household of father, Lee Brown.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1922); Page 6; WV Archives Website.
Fred Brown; age 22; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; Black; miner; living at Eckman, WV; son of Lee
and Julia; married on 20 Feb 1922 in Welch, WV; Mary Beverly; age 21; born in Alleghany Co, VA;
single; Black; daughter of Richard and Ethel.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1947); Page 460; WV Archives Website.
Fred Brown; age 51; born in Pulaski Co, VA; divorced; Colored; living at Jenkinjones, WV; married on
13 May 1947 in Jenkinjones, WV; Alice Wilson; age 37; born at Tom's Creek, VA; widow, Colored;
living at Jenkinjones, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1922); Page 6; WV Archives Website.
Fred Brown; age 22; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; Black; miner; living at Eckman, WV; son of Lee
and Julia; married on 20 Feb 1922 in Welch, WV; Mary Beverly; age 21; born in Alleghany Co, VA;
single; Black; daughter of Richard and Ethel.
1. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Newbern District; taken on 4 May 1910; Page 102A; Image 27 of 35;
Family #235/236.
Listed as Fred Brown; age 12; born in VA; Black; in household of father, Lee Brown.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1922); Page 6; WV Archives Website.
Fred Brown; age 22; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; Black; miner; living at Eckman, WV; son of Lee
and Julia; married on 20 Feb 1922 in Welch, WV; Mary Beverly; age 21; born in Alleghany Co, VA;
single; Black; daughter of Richard and Ethel.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1947); Page 460; WV Archives Website.
Fred Brown; age 51; born in Pulaski Co, VA; divorced; Colored; living at Jenkinjones, WV; married on
13 May 1947 in Jenkinjones, WV; Alice Wilson; age 37; born at Tom's Creek, VA; widow, Colored;
living at Jenkinjones, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1947); Page 460; WV Archives Website.
Fred Brown; age 51; born in Pulaski Co, VA; divorced; Colored; living at Jenkinjones, WV; married on
13 May 1947 in Jenkinjones, WV; Alice Wilson; age 37; born at Tom's Creek, VA; widow, Colored;
living at Jenkinjones, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1947); Page 221; WV Archives Website.
Lewis Edward Browne, Jr; age __; born and living in Richmond, VA; single; Colored; married on 7 Aug
1947 in Gary, WV; Mary Jane Plummer; age 18; born and living in Gary, WV; single; Colored; with
consent of J.E. Plummer, father of Mary Jane Plummer,
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1947); Page 221; WV Archives Website.
Lewis Edward Browne, Jr; age __; born and living in Richmond, VA; single; Colored; married on 7 Aug
1947 in Gary, WV; Mary Jane Plummer; age 18; born and living in Gary, WV; single; Colored; with
consent of J.E. Plummer, father of Mary Jane Plummer,
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1947); Page 252; WV Archives Website.
Russell Taylor Broyles; age 23; born in Warren Co, KY; single; living at Caretta, WV; married on
2 Feb 1947 at War, WV; Glenna Dean Cole; age 22; born in Logan, WV; single; living at War, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1947); Page 252; WV Archives Website.
Russell Taylor Broyles; age 23; born in Warren Co, KY; single; living at Caretta, WV; married on
2 Feb 1947 at War, WV; Glenna Dean Cole; age 22; born in Logan, WV; single; living at War, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 461; WV Archives Website.
John Wallace Bruner; age 27; born in Bascom, FL; single; living at Auburndale, FL; married on
10 May 1947 at Caretta, WV; Margaret Helen Torok; age 21; born and living in Caretta, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 461; WV Archives Website.
John Wallace Bruner; age 27; born in Bascom, FL; single; living at Auburndale, FL; married on
10 May 1947 at Caretta, WV; Margaret Helen Torok; age 21; born and living in Caretta, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 127; WV Archives Website.
David A. Buchanan, Jr; age 21; born in Coeburn, VA; single; living at Warriormine, WV; married on
30 Jun 1947 at War, WV; Shirley Mae Ward; age 21; born at Canebrake, WV; single; living at
Warriormine, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 127; WV Archives Website.
David A. Buchanan, Jr; age 21; born in Coeburn, VA; single; living at Warriormine, WV; married on
30 Jun 1947 at War, WV; Shirley Mae Ward; age 21; born at Canebrake, WV; single; living at
Warriormine, WV.