1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Kelly M.; 2 May 2021.
" George "Butch" “Butch” Denton Sr.
Birth 31 Oct 1949
Superior, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 17 Dec 2006 (aged 57)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 226348414"Additional Information Posted.
"George "Butch" Denton Sr., 57, of Edmore Village, Welch, formerly of Big Four, died early Sunday morning, Dec. 17, 2006 at his residence after a short illness."Born Oct. 31, 1949 at Superior, he was the son of the late Homer Denton and Peggy Workman Denton. He was affiliated with the Pentecostal Holiness faith, was a disabled maintenance worker for Welch Gas Co-op, and Perry and Lee Plumbing. He was a resident of McDowell County most of his life and had resided in Welch for the past two months.
"Left to cherish his memories: His wife of 33 years, Audrey Privett Denton of the home; one son, George Denton Jr. of the home; one daughter, Jennifer Beane and husband Jacob of Star, N.C.; one granddaughter, Kelsey Beane of Star; two brothers, John Denton and wife Betty of Martinsville, Va., David Denton and wife Brenda of Big Four; three sisters, Myrtle Denton of Welch, Susie Denton of Welch, Shirley Cochran and husband James of Martinsville; George Denton Jr.'s girlfriend, Meagan Reed of Iaeger.
"Funeral services will be conducted today, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006 at noon at the Widener Funeral Home Chapel, Kimball with the Rev. Larry Buckland officiating. Burial will follow at the Elkhorn Church Cemetery on Belcher Mountain near Welch."
1. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Audrey Denton
Birth Date 20 Aug 1953
Address PO Box 160
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code 24801-0160"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jennifer Ann Beane, 39 of Elbert, West Virginia died Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, West Virginia."Jennifer was born October 11, 1983, the daughter of the late George Denton and Audrey Privette Denton. Jennifer loved travelling, especially going to Miracle Mountain and sightseeing. She had been a resident of McDowell County for the greater part of her life. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and aunt.
"In addition to her father, Jennifer was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Rosetta Saunders; paternal grandparents, Homer and Peggy Denton; and several aunts and uncles.
"Those remaining to cherish Jennifer’s memory include her mother: Audrey Denton of the home; daughter: Kelsey Jade of the home; Brother: George Denton Jr. and wife Megan of Bluefield, West Virginia; She also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
"Honoring Jennifer’s wishes, her body was cremated and there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 378; WV Archives Website.
Alvie Graham; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single miner; living at Powhatan, WV; son of
George and Liza; married on 16 May 1932 at Switchback, WV; Rosetta Privett; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Powhatan, WV; daughter of Lee and Lillie.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Powhatan; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 887A;
Household #80.
Listed as Alva Graham; age 31; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; mining laborer; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #3130; WV Archives Website.
Alvia J. Graham; age 42 yrs, 10 mons, 20 days; born 3 May 1908 in McDowell Co, WV; married;
machine operator in coal mine; living at Powhatan, WV; son of George and ____ Graham; died
23 Mar 1950 at Pageton, WV; due to cerebral hemmorrhage due to fractured skull; while operating
machine he was caught between machine and falling face; buried 26 Mar 1950 in Leckie Cemetery,.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 378; WV Archives Website.
Alvie Graham; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single miner; living at Powhatan, WV; son of
George and Liza; married on 16 May 1932 at Switchback, WV; Rosetta Privett; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Powhatan, WV; daughter of Lee and Lillie.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Powhatan; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 887A;
Household #80.
Listed as Rosetta Graham; age 26; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Alvia J. Graham.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #150.
Listed as Rosetta Graham; age 35; born in WV; widow; head of household.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Tonya Graham; 12 Oct 2010.
" Rosetta Privette Saunders
Birth 1 Sep 1914
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Aug 2008 (aged 93)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 60030306"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #150.
Listed as Jackie Graham; age 17; born in WV; single; new worker; in household of mother Rosetta
Fredrick Graham.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Powhatan; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 887A;
Household #80.
Listed as Franklin D. Graham; age 5; born in WV; no education; lived in same place on1 Apr 1935; in
household of father, Alvia J. Graham.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #150.
Listed as Franklin Graham; age 15; born in WV; in household of mother, Rosetta Fredrick Graham.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Powhatan; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 887A;
Household #80.
Listed as Charles L. Graham; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Alvia J. Graham.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #150.
Listed as Charles Graham; age 11; born in WV; in household of mother, Rosetta Fredrick Graham.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #150.
Listed as Peggy Graham; age 7; born in WV; in household of mother, Rosetta Fredrick Graham.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #150.
Listed as Norma Graham; age 5; born in WV; in household of mother, Rosetta Fredrick Graham.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #150.
Listed as Mary Lou Graham; age 2; born in WV; in household of mother, Rosetta Fredrick Graham.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Powhatan; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 887A;
Household #80.
Listed as Elizabeth Graham; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Alvia J. Graham.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #150.
Listed as Elizabeth Graham; age 13; born in WV; in household of mother, Rosetta Fredrick Graham.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Tonya Graham; 12 Oct 2010.
" Elizabeth Graham Woodard
Birth 15 Apr 1936
West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Mar 1974 (aged 37)
Virginia, USA
Burial Danville Memorial Gardens
Danville, Danville City, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 60042026"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 378; WV Archives Website.
Alvie Graham; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single miner; living at Powhatan, WV; son of
George and Liza; married on 16 May 1932 at Switchback, WV; Rosetta Privett; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Powhatan, WV; daughter of Lee and Lillie.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Powhatan; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 887A;
Household #80.
Listed as Rosetta Graham; age 26; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Alvia J. Graham.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #150.
Listed as Rosetta Graham; age 35; born in WV; widow; head of household.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Tonya Graham; 12 Oct 2010.
" Rosetta Privette Saunders
Birth 1 Sep 1914
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Aug 2008 (aged 93)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 60030306"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Powhatan; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 887A;
Household #80.
Listed as Polly Graham; age 26; born in WV; single; 4th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of brother, Alvia J. Graham, with two children.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Polly Ann Graham
[Polly A Bailey]
[Polly Bailey]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Sep 1912
Birth Place: Rolfe, West Virginia
Death Date: Nov 1979
Claim Date: 25 Apr 1967
Father: George Graham
Mother: Eliza Hollaway
SSN: 265666665
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Dec 1959: Name listed as POLLY ANN GRAHAM;
Apr 1961: Name listed as POLLY A BAILEY;
24 Apr 1967: Name listed as POLLY BAILEY"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Powhatan; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 887A;
Household #80.
Listed as Jean Graham; age 9; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of uncle, Alvia J. Graham, with mother.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Powhatan; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 887A;
Household #80.
Listed as James C. Graham; age 5; born in WV; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of
uncle, Alvia J. Graham, with mother.