1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 24/27 Jan 1920; Page
220A; Family #107.
Listed as Emery Kennedy; age 1 yr, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Elijah L. Kennedy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 1May 1930; Page 221A;
Family #322.
Listed as Emery Kennedy; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Elijah Kennedy.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emory Lile Kennedy
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 2 Feb 1918
Residence Place: Rockridge, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Self
Weight: 160
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 8
Next of Kin: Elige Kennedy
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Emory Lile Kennedy Self (Head)
Elige Kennedy Father"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1945); Page 253; WV Archives Web Site.
Emory Kennedy; age 26; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Raysal, WV; married on 8 Oct 1945
in Welch, WV; Annie Mullins; age 29; born in Avondale, WV; widow; living at Raysal, WV.
5. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #29112; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Emory Kennedy; age 41; born in Bradshaw, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; miner; living at
Beartown, WV; son of Lige and Belle (Payne) Kennedy; married on 19 Sep 1962 in Lebanon, VA;
Millard Lois Woods; age 18; born in Rockridge, WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV; daughter of
Jessie A. and Osie (Brewster) Woods.
6. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #87- 039977; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Emory Lile Kennedy; age 68; born 2 Feb 1919 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last marriage
ended 29 Jun 1984; 12th grade education; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Lige and Belle (Payne)
Kennedy; married on 31 Aug 1987 in Grundy, VA; Naomi Cooper; age 33; born 13 Jun 1964 in WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; last marriage ended 1 Jun 1984; 10th grade education; living at
Box 12, English, WV; daughter of Noah and Oma Lee (Mullins) Cooper.
7. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emory L Kennedy
[Elmer L Kennedy]
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 2 Feb 1918
Birth Place: Bradshaw, West Virginia
[Bradshaw|]
Death Date: 29 Jan 1999
Claim Date: 19 Sep 1960
Father: Eligah Kennedy
Mother: Belle Kennedy
SSN: 233289532
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Evidence other than birth record submitted; U.S. citizen or alien allowed to work.
Signature on SSN Card: Elmer L Kennedy
Notes: 16 Mar 1999: Name listed as EMORY L KENNEDY;
16 Sep 1960: Name listed as ELMER L KENNEDY"
8. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emory Kennedy
Birth Date: 2 Feb 1918
Death Date: 29 Jan 1999
SSN: 233289532
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 12 Apr 1941
Release Date 1: 9 Jan 1945"
9. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emory L. Kennedy
SSN: 233-28-9532
Last Residence:
24832 English, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 2 Feb 1918
Last Benefit: 24832, English, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: 29 Jan 1999
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
10. U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Emory L Kennedy
Service Info.: CPL US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 2 Feb 1918
Death Date: 29 Jan 1999
Cemetery: Tom Sparks Cemetery
Cemetery Address: Bradshaw Mtn Bradshaw, WV 24817"
11. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 31 Jul 2018.
"Rev Emory Lile Kennedy
Birth 2 Feb 1918
Death 29 Jan 1999 (aged 80)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191837446"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Elijah L. Kennedy (1887-Deceased) and Lydia Belle Payne-Kennedy (1897-Deceased)."Brother of Auburn Kennedy (1912-Deceased), Ernest Kennedy (1916-Deceased), and Verna Marie Kennedy-Roberts (1920-2005).
"Married to Annie Mullins-Kennedy (1916-Deceased) on October 8, 1945 in Welch, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1945, Page 253, Application Date: October 2, 1945).
"Married to Naomi Cooper-Kennedy (B. 1954) on August 31, 1987.
"CPL, US Army, World War II Veteran
"Inscription Married 8/31/1987
CPL, US Army, WWII"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ryan Kennedy, 23, of Yukon, WV, gone home on December 18, 2023, in Huntington, WV. He was born on March 6, 2000, in Christiansburg, VA."Ryan was a loving son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Ryan had a passion for sports, fishing, and playing video games with his best friend Austin.
"Ryan is preceded by his grandparents Noah and Oma Cooper and his uncle Larry Cooper.
"Left to cherish his memory are his mom Naomi Cooper Kennedy of the home; a special grandmother, Mary Cooper of Coalwood, WV, a special uncle and aunt, Ronnie Cooper, and wife Patricia (Tee) of Yukon, WV. A special cousin, Oma (Cookie) Hale of Coalwood, WV, and a best friend, Alston Gilbert. Special cousin, James Crigger. biological mother, Tonya Hicks of Christiansburg, VA, and his grandmother, Gay Phillips of Christiansburg, VA. brothers, Brandon Reed and wife Christina, Randy Reed, and Austin Reed, all of Christiansburg, VA, sister, Destiny Buzzard and husband Caleb of Radford, VA. He had other many aunts and uncles who loved and adored him dearly, as well as many cousins.
"Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Little Country Church in War, West Virginia with Mary Boyd officiating. Friends may visit with the family Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 12 o’clock noon until the beginning of services at 2:00 PM. The burial will be held at Riffe Cemetery on Atwell Mountain in Atwell, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Kennedy family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, takn on 2 Apr 1930, Page 164A, Family #7.
Listed as Ramon Morgan, age 11 months, born in WV, in household of father, Lundy Morgan.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 76; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Morgan; age 22; born at Baileysville, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; son of Lunda and
Frankie Morgan; married on 21 Jun 1952 at Keyrock, WV; Corba Morgan; age 17; born and living at
Keyrock, WV; single; daughter of Bill and Susie Adkins.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Crystal Jane Morgan Coleman 59, of Mohawk, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2023 after an extended illness."Crystal was born May 22, 1964 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late Raymond and Corbie Adkins Morgan.
"In addition to her parents Crystal was preceded in death by her stepmother, Patricia (Patty) Bailey Morgan, and an infant brother, Randall Morgan.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 40 years, Richard Dean Coelman; three children, April (Andrew) Tilley, Richard Dwight (Nicole) Coleman and Brandon (Elisha) Coleman; eight grandchildren, Erick, Aaron, Brianna, Natasha, Ciara, Shae, Ariel and Lakelyn; four great grandchildren Addy, Waylon, Layton, and Mason; seven sisters, Belinda, Priscilla, Teresa, Kathy, Becky, Cindy and Diana; several special nieces and nephews, and a host of additional family and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 29, 2023 at 1 o’clock, with Pastor Daniel Dean and Reverend Joe Coleman officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Coleman Cemetery at Mud Fork near Panther, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, December 28, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV with evening services at 7 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License # 70 023426; Ancestry.com Website.
Larry Dale Bolen; age 19; born 8 Jun 1951 in War, WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr HS
education; living at War, WV; son of Arthur and Wady. K. (White) Bolen; married on 15 Jun 1970 in
Lebanon, VA; Judy Gale Banes; age 16; born in Grundy, VA; 29 Oct 1953; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at War, WV; daughter of George and Edith F. (Church) Barnes.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License # 74-042491; Ancestry.com Website.
Larry Dale Bolen; age 23; born 8 Jun 1951 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Raysal, WV; son of Arthur and Wadie Katherine (White) Bolen; married on 14 Sep
1974 in Lebanon, VA; Doris Jean Castle; age 17; born 28 Apr 1957 in KY; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living at Affutt, Johnson Co, KY; daughter of Patrick and Hazel (Blanton)
Castle.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License # 74-042491; Ancestry.com Website.
Larry Dale Bolen; age 23; born 8 Jun 1951 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Raysal, WV; son of Arthur and Wadie Katherine (White) Bolen; married on 14 Sep
1974 in Lebanon, VA; Doris Jean Castle; age 17; born 28 Apr 1957 in KY; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living at Affutt, Johnson Co, KY; daughter of Patrick and Hazel (Blanton)
Castle.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 313; WV Archives Website.
Arthur Bolden (sic, Bolen); age 24; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Newhall, WV; married on
23 Jun 1944 at War, WV; Wady K. White; age 22; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; living at War, WV.
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #75-001549; Ancestry.com Website.
Edman Slone; age 46; born 13 Apr 1928 in KY; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 6th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Paintsville, Johnson Co, KY; son of Alfred and Hemmy
(VanHoose) Sloan; married on 2 Jan 1975 in Clintwood, VA; Norma Faye Bolen; maiden name,
Cavins; born 1 May 1945 in KY; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at
General Delivery, Paintsville, Johnson Co, KY.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Arthur Leonard Bolen 55 of English, West Virginia passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his home. Arthur was born September 10, 1968, a son of the late Arthur Bolen and Norma Cavins."Arthur was a devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Arthur had a passion for working on cars, traveling, and spending quality time with his family and friends. Whether he was tinkering under the hood of a car or exploring new destinations, Arthur found joy in these activities that brought him closer to his loved ones.
" In addition to his parents, Arthur preceded in death by his brothers Larry Bolen and Randy Bolen, and sisters Janice Ann Sanders and Norma Jean Barnes
"Survivors include his sisters: Annie (Timmy) Jacobs of Galion, OH; Carolyn Gibson of Atwell, WV; Pearlie Greer of Gary, WV; Ellen Marie Gillespie of War, WV. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will cherish the memories they shared with him.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 4 o’clock, with Rev. Roger Pete Woods officiating at Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Friends may visit with the family from 2 o’clock to the time of service on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
"Cremation will take place after funeral services and inurnment will follow at a later date in Ohio.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the Bolen family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"