1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 213; WV Archives Website.
Booker T. Carrington; age 34; born in Worth, WV; single; Colored; living at Keystone, WUV; married
on 9 Aug 1947 at Keystone, WV; Rosalie Anderson; age 25; born in Worth, WV; single; Colored; living
at Eckman, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 213; WV Archives Website.
Booker T. Carrington; age 34; born in Worth, WV; single; Colored; living at Keystone, WUV; married
on 9 Aug 1947 at Keystone, WV; Rosalie Anderson; age 25; born in Worth, WV; single; Colored; living
at Eckman, WV.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Brenda Kay Morgan Bradford passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born November 17, 1945 in Welch, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Wade Morgan and Margaret Jane Short Morgan. Brenda was a graduate of Baileysville High School. She enjoyed helping her dad in the family store in Brenton, West Virginia, at an early age where she learned to cook for anyone that stopped in. She always had a servants heart and cared for others. She opened her home to everyone and when you sat down at her table to eat, she always had a story to tell. She was the life of the party and had a way of bringing people together and making others feel special. Her motto was “If you don’t eat, it ain’t my fault.” She showed the love of God by loving on others at every opportunity she had. Spending time with her family and supporting each of them in their pursuits was a priority in her life. You could find her in the stands whistling and waving her handkerchief, as she called “The Dank”, at any sporting event or dirt track race, cheering on her children and grandchildren. As a teenager, she loved playing basketball, but the love of sports didn’t end there. She was an avid fan of Pat Summit and The Lady Vols and Caitlin Clark. It was common to find her watching her favorite football team, the Kansas City Chiefs, or listening to Wyoming County high school sports. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her siblings. Betty Jo Day, Billy Morgan, and Shirley Ann Morgan and son-in-law William Goode. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 56 years, Roy Bradford of Saulsville son, Todd Bradford and wife Samantha of Saulsville daughter, Amy Goode of Beckley grandchildren, Allyssa Jones and Cameron of Saulsville, Shania Meadows and husband Chris of Mabscott, Ethan Bradford of Mullens, Hannah Goode of Beckley, Abigail Goode of Beckley great grandson, Grayson Hoskins of Beckley brother, Bob Morgan of Pineville brother-in-law, Robert Day of Grandview many nieces and nephews and lifelong friends, Wanda and Harold Chinsolo of Abs Valley, Virginia.The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Hospice of Southern West Virginia for the loving care they provided to Brenda the last several months of her life. She truly enjoyed her visits with each of them as they all meant something special to her. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM Tuesday, May 28 at Christian Fellowship Worship Center, on Twin Falls Road, Pineville, WV with Pastor Bill Goode officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. The family will receive friends at 11:30 Tuesday prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Todd Bradford, Ethan Bradford, Keith Rose, Chris Meadows, Cameron Jones, and Sean Hoskins. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 12; WV Archives Website.
Jimmy R. Carter; age 39; born in Columbus, OH; divorced; living at Keystone, WV; married on 15 Dec
1947 at Northfork, WV; Irene M. Davidson; age 25; born in Coaldale, WV; single; living at Elkhorn, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 12; WV Archives Website.
Jimmy R. Carter; age 39; born in Columbus, OH; divorced; living at Keystone, WV; married on 15 Dec
1947 at Northfork, WV; Irene M. Davidson; age 25; born in Coaldale, WV; single; living at Elkhorn, WV.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Roderfield; E.D. 24-37; taken on 22/23
Apr 1940; Page 755A; Image 24 of 35; Household #172.
Listed as Edward Hampton; age 6; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of grandfather, Henry V. Akers, with parents.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Roderfield; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet
Number 51A; Dwelling #359.
Listed as Ralph E. Hampton; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Luther J. Hampton.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ralph Edward Hampton
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 24
Birth Date: abt 1934
Marriage Registration Place: Warwick, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 Jun 1958
Marriage Place: Warwick, Virginia, USA
Father: Luther James Hampton
Mother: Katherine Rose Akers
Spouse: Edith Coleen Quesinberry
Certificate Number: 1958014164"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Edith Coleen Quesinberry
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 27
Birth Date: abt 1931
Marriage Registration Place: Warwick, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 Jun 1958
Marriage Place: Warwick, Virginia, USA
Father: Marion Joseph Quesinberry
Mother: Lucille Gray
Spouse: Ralph Edward Hampton
Certificate Number: 1958014164"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Roderfield; E.D. 24-37; taken on 22/23
Apr 1940; Page 755A; Image 24 of 35; Household #172.
Listed as Donald Hampton; age 3; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Henry V. Akers, with
parents.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Roderfield; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet
Number 51A; Dwelling #359.
Listed as Donald D. Hampton; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Luther J. Hampton.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 59; WV Archives Website.
Donald Delano Hampton; age 24; born in Roderfield, WV; single; living at Box 954, Roderfiled, WV;
married on 10 Sep 1960 at Roderfield, WV; Virginia Ann Hammonds; age 19; born and living in
Bradshaw, WV; single; with consent of Curtis and Lois Hammonds, parents of Virgina Ann
Hammonds.
4. FindAGrave,com Website; submitted by Dave Crouse; 11 Nov 2017.
" Donald D. “Turk” Hampton
Birth unknown
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 May 1987
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 18513082"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8; Dwelling #64.
Listed as Virginia A. Hammonds; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Curtis Hammonds.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Lois Hammonds"; Article; Page 194; submitted by Retta Sue Hammonds
Swaim, Rt 1, Box 2094, Berryville, VA 22611.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 59; WV Archives Website.
Donald Delano Hampton; age 24; born in Roderfield, WV; single; living at Box 954, Roderfiled, WV;
married on 10 Sep 1960 at Roderfield, WV; Virginia Ann Hammonds; age 19; born and living in
Bradshaw, WV; single; with consent of Curtis and Lois Hammonds, parents of Virgina Ann
Hammonds.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 25; Archives Website.
Fred A. Carter; age 40; born in Bluefield, VA; divorced; living at Welch, WV; married on 1 Jun 1947
at Welch, WV; Reba Mance; age 37; born in Penbrook (sic, Penhook? or Pembroke?), VA; divorced;
living in Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 25; Archives Website.
Fred A. Carter; age 40; born in Bluefield, VA; divorced; living at Welch, WV; married on 1 Jun 1947
at Welch, WV; Reba Mance; age 37; born in Penbrook (sic, Penhook? or Pembroke?), VA; divorced;
living in Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 113; WV Archives Website.
Harold H. Carter; age 28; born in Oakman, AL; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 28 Jun 1947 in
Welch, WV; Geraldine J. Rutherford; age 28; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 113; WV Archives Website.
Harold H. Carter; age 28; born in Oakman, AL; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 28 Jun 1947 in
Welch, WV; Geraldine J. Rutherford; age 28; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 296; WV Archives Website.
John Carter; age 25; born in Birmongham, Al; single; Colored; living at Hartwell, WV; married on
5 Sep 1947 in Welch, WV; Luvene M. Tarter; age 17; born in Wilder, VA; single; Colored; living in
Hartwell, WV; with consent of Geraldine Tarter, mother of Luvene M. Tarter.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 296; WV Archives Website.
John Carter; age 25; born in Birmongham, Al; single; Colored; living at Hartwell, WV; married on
5 Sep 1947 in Welch, WV; Luvene M. Tarter; age 17; born in Wilder, VA; single; Colored; living in
Hartwell, WV; with consent of Geraldine Tarter, mother of Luvene M. Tarter.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 5; WV Archives Website.
William Cartwright; age 49; born in Pottstown, PA; divorced; living at Anawalt, WV; married on 26 May
1947 at Maybeury, WV; Pearl Simmons; age 38; born in Bland, VA; widow; living at Keystone, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 5; WV Archives Website.
William Cartwright; age 49; born in Pottstown, PA; divorced; living at Anawalt, WV; married on 26 May
1947 at Maybeury, WV; Pearl Simmons; age 38; born in Bland, VA; widow; living at Keystone, WV.