James Arthur Mills1,2,3,4

M, b. July 31, 1929, d. July 24, 2004
FatherLee Thomas Mills1,5 b. April 9, 1903, d. February 21, 1987
MotherDelilah Earls1,2,5 b. December 2, 1909, d. May 24, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 407-36-7656.6 James Arthur Mills James Mills, age 74, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born July 31, 1929, in Knox County, Kentucky to the late Lee and Delilah Mills. He was retired from General Motors having worked there for 30 years, and he was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Michigan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Phyllis Ludwig and Gladys Tippett. James is survived by his wife, Gladys Hemphill Mills; one son, James Allen Mills of Corbin; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Rice of London, Kentucky; 3 brothers, Tom and Charlie Mills of Gray, Kentucky, and Lee Otis Mills of Corbin; 1 sister, Madeline Smith of Corbin; and 4 grandchildren. The funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 11:00 A.M. at the Vankirk-Grisell funeral Home in Corbin. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, Corbin. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Monday at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home.5 He was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Corbin, Knox Co., Kentucky.3,5 He married Gladys Powell.5 James Arthur Mills was born on July 31, 1929 at Knox Co., Kentucky.2,6,5,3,4 He died on July 24, 2004 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 74.6,5,3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 82, District 3, Heidrick, Knox Co., Kentucky1

Family

Gladys Powell b. May 4, 1932, d. May 25, 2007
Marriage*James Arthur Mills married Gladys Powell.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  3. [S7493] Pine Hill Cemetery, Knox Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S7481] Times-Tribune, The, From the James Mills obituary in the Jul 26, 2004 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S7494] Bowling Funeral Home, online www.bowlingfuneralhome.com, From the James A. Mills, Jr. obituary.

Jesse "Jess" Powell1,2,3

M, b. January 17, 1907, d. December 16, 1970
     Jesse "Jess" Powell was buried at Payne-Martin-Mooneyham Cemetery, Hinkle, Knox Co., Kentucky.2,3 He was born on January 17, 1907 at Barbourville, Knox Co., Kentucky.3 He married Alta Mills, daughter of Perry Mills and Nancy Allen, on April 7, 1929 at Knox Co., Kentucky.4,3 Jesse "Jess" Powell died on December 16, 1970 at New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana, at age 63.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 81, District 3, Heidrick, Knox Co., Kentucky1
1940Dwelling 232, District 61-3, Magisterial District 1, Knox Co., Kentucky5

Occupation

1940Coal miner5

Family

Alta Mills b. June 18, 1910, d. September 10, 1972
Marriage*Jesse "Jess" Powell married Alta Mills, daughter of Perry Mills and Nancy Allen, on April 7, 1929 at Knox Co., Kentucky.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7488] Payne-Martin-Mooneyham Cemetery, Knox Co., KY, online unknown url.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Alta Powell obituary.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.

Nora Lee Powell1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 1, 1930, d. December 25, 1996
FatherJesse "Jess" Powell1,7,4,5 b. January 17, 1907, d. December 16, 1970
MotherAlta Mills1,2,3,7,4,5 b. June 18, 1910, d. September 10, 1972
     Her married name was Mills.5 Her Social Security Number was 404-36-2352.5 Her married name was Williams.2 Nora Lee Powell was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon, Harrison Co., Indiana.4,8 She and Unknown Williams were divorced.6 Nora Lee Powell married Unknown Williams.2 Nora Lee Powell married Unknown Mills.5 Nora Lee Powell was born on March 1, 1930 at Barbourville, Knox Co., Kentucky.3,4,5 As of April 6, 1978,her married name was Roberts.6 She married Calvin W. Roberts on April 6, 1978 at Corydon, Harrison Co., Indiana.6 Nora Lee Powell died on December 25, 1996 at New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana, at age 66.4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 81, District 3, Heidrick, Knox Co., Kentucky1
1940Dwelling 232, District 61-3, Magisterial District 1, Knox Co., Kentucky7

Family 1

Unknown Williams
Divorce*Nora Lee Powell and Unknown Williams were divorced.6 
Marriage* Nora Lee Powell married Unknown Williams.2 

Family 2

Unknown Mills
Marriage*Nora Lee Powell married Unknown Mills.5 
Child
  • Chester Mills4

Family 3

Calvin W. Roberts b. April 4, 1928, d. September 14, 1981
Marriage*Nora Lee Powell married Calvin W. Roberts on April 6, 1978 at Corydon, Harrison Co., Indiana.6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Alta Powell obituary.
  3. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5668] Indiana Archives and Records Administratio, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S7497] Cedar Hill Cemetery, Harrison Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com/.

Lee Arthur Mills1,2

M, b. December 22, 1924, d. 1926
FatherPerry Mills1 b. September 3, 1874, d. February 21, 1934
MotherNancy Allen1 b. January 30, 1887, d. October 2, 1970
     Lee Arthur Mills was buried at Jones-Hurst Cemetery, Cannon, Knox Co., Kentucky.2 He was born on December 22, 1924 at Knox Co., Kentucky.1 He died in 1926 at Knox Co., Kentucky.2

Citations

  1. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  2. [S7477] Jones-Hurst Cemetery, Konx Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com/.

Hugh T. Powell1,2,3

M, b. February 15, 1932, d. June 4, 1974
FatherJesse "Jess" Powell1,4 b. January 17, 1907, d. December 16, 1970
MotherAlta Mills1,2,4 b. June 18, 1910, d. September 10, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 402-40-3641.5 Hugh T. Powell was born on February 15, 1932 at Knox Co., Kentucky.2,5,3 He died on June 4, 1974 at Michigan at age 42.5,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 232, District 61-3, Magisterial District 1, Knox Co., Kentucky4

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Alta Powell obituary.
  2. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  3. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Cecil Powell1,2,3

M, b. May 6, 1934, d. May 16, 2010
FatherJesse "Jess" Powell1,4,3 b. January 17, 1907, d. December 16, 1970
MotherAlta Mills1,2,4,3 b. June 18, 1910, d. September 10, 1972
     Cecil Powell was buried at Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana.3 He was born on May 6, 1934 at Barbourville, Knox Co., Kentucky.2,5,3 He died on May 16, 2010 at New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana, at age 76.5,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 232, District 61-3, Magisterial District 1, Knox Co., Kentucky4

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Alta Powell obituary.
  2. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Edgar "Willie" "Will" Chadwell1,2

M, b. June 9, 1911, d. August 21, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 405-05-5798.3 William Edgar "Willie" "Will" Chadwell married Mossie Mills, daughter of Perry Mills and Nancy Allen; From the Eugene Chadwell death certificate.4,5 William Edgar "Willie" "Will" Chadwell was born on June 9, 1911 at Kentucky.1,3 He died on August 21, 1993 at Knox Co., Kentucky, at age 82; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 15, 1993.2,3

Family

Mossie Mills b. February 7, 1915, d. November 19, 1997
Marriage*He married Mossie Mills, daughter of Perry Mills and Nancy Allen; From the Eugene Chadwell death certificate.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  2. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  5. [S7500] Knox Funeral Home, online www.knoxfuneralhome.com/, From the Jerry Ray Chadwell obituary.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charles Daniel Mills1,2

M, b. August 7, 1931, d. March 24, 2013
FatherLee Thomas Mills1,2,3,4,5 b. April 9, 1903, d. February 21, 1987
MotherDelilah Earls1,2,3,4,5 b. December 2, 1909, d. May 24, 1950
     Charles Daniel Mills was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Corbin, Knox Co., Kentucky.6 He married Dessie Pansy Fox.3 Charles Daniel Mills was born on August 7, 1931 at Knox Co., Kentucky; His obituary has a birth date of Mar 11, 1931.1,3 He died on March 24, 2013 at Corbin, Whitley Co., Kentucky, at age 81.3 He Mr. Charles Mills, age 81, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at his home. Charles entered into this life on Aug. 11, 1931, the son of Lee and Delilah Earls Thomas, both of whom preceded him in death. He worked as a mechanic and was united in marriage to Dessie Mills, and they shared a wonderful life together. Charles bravely served his country during the Korean War in the United States Marine Corps, rising to the rank of Lance Corporal and earning a Purple Heart. He will be remembered for his love of the University of Kentucky Wildcats and his grandchildren. Charles will be lovingly remembered by his son: Michael Mills, of Corbin; four grandchildren: Suzanna Mills, Cassandra Powers, Michael K. Mills and Joseph Mills; five great-grandchildren: V. Ragan Mason, Michael D. Mills, Gabbie Powers, Jayden Smith and Dakota Conley Mills; his brother: Tom Mills, of Corbin; and a host of friends and neighbors. He is preceded in death by his wife: Dessie Mills; three siblings; and his parents: Lee and Delilah Earls Thomas. A memorial service for Mr. Charles Mills will be conducted on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Corbin Funeral Home. on March 27, 2013.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 219, District 48-42, Magisterial District 6, Knox Co., Kentucky2

Family

Dessie Pansy Fox b. May 16, 1937, d. August 21, 2008
Marriage*Charles Daniel Mills married Dessie Pansy Fox.3 
Child
  • Michael W. Mills3

Citations

  1. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7481] Times-Tribune, The, From the Charles Mills obituary in the Mar 27, 2013 edition.
  4. [S7490] News Journal, The, From the Madeline Tyree Smith obituary in the Mar 6, 2013 edition.
  5. [S7481] Times-Tribune, The, From the James Mills obituary in the Jul 26, 2004 edition.
  6. [S7489] Calvary Cemetery, Knox Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com/.

Thomas Wayne Mills1

M, b. March 1, 1949, d. May 28, 1968
FatherLee Otis Mills1 b. July 5, 1926, d. June 30, 2007
     Thomas Wayne Mills was buried at Resthaven Cemetery, Keith, Harlan Co., Kentucky.1 He was born on March 1, 1949 at Loyall, Harlan Co., Kentucky.1 He died on May 28, 1968 at Quang Nam, Vietnam, at age 19.1

Citations

  1. [S7459] Resthaven Cemetery, Harlan Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com/.

Dessie Pansy Fox1

F, b. May 16, 1937, d. August 21, 2008
     Dessie Pansy Fox was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Corbin, Knox Co., Kentucky.1 Her married name was Mills.2 She married Charles Daniel Mills, son of Lee Thomas Mills and Delilah Earls.2 Dessie Pansy Fox was born on May 16, 1937 at Whitley Co., Kentucky.1 She died on August 21, 2008 at Whitley Co., Kentucky, at age 71.1

Family

Charles Daniel Mills b. August 7, 1931, d. March 24, 2013
Marriage*She married Charles Daniel Mills, son of Lee Thomas Mills and Delilah Earls.2 
Child
  • Michael W. Mills2,3

Citations

  1. [S7489] Calvary Cemetery, Knox Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com/.
  2. [S7481] Times-Tribune, The, From the Charles Mills obituary in the Mar 27, 2013 edition.
  3. [S1323] Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999.

Fred Allen Tyree1,2,3,4

M, b. January 27, 1918, d. July 3, 1976
     Fred Allen Tyree was buried at Dorthae/Martin Cemetery, North Corbin, Laurel Co., Kentucky.3 He married Madeline Mills, daughter of Lee Thomas Mills and Delilah Earls.1,4 Fred Allen Tyree was born on January 27, 1918.3 He died on July 3, 1976 at Laurel Co., Kentucky, at age 58.2,3

Family

Madeline Mills b. May 5, 1928, d. February 28, 2013
Marriage*He married Madeline Mills, daughter of Lee Thomas Mills and Delilah Earls.1,4 
Children
  • Lee Allen Tyree1,4
  • David S. Tyree1,4
  • Jerry W. Tyree+1,4 b. February 19, 1953, d. July 25, 2016
  • Karen R. Tyree1,4
  • Deborah "Debbie" "Debra" Tyree1,4

Citations

  1. [S7490] News Journal, The, From the Madeline Tyree Smith obituary in the Mar 6, 2013 edition.
  2. [S4266] Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1955, online https://familysearch.org
  3. [S7492] Dorthae/Martin Cemetery, Laurel Co., KY, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S7481] Times-Tribune, The, From the Jerry W. Tyree obituary in the Jul 25, 2016 edition.