Harold Ruthford/Rutherford Jeffries Sr.1,2,3

M, b. March 17, 1924, d. October 28, 1976
     Harold Ruthford/Rutherford Jeffries Sr. was buried at French Cemetery, Davis Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 234-20-7300.1 He married Bernice C. Burdette, daughter of Romie Marcus Burdette and Nellie Vada Murray.4 Harold Ruthford/Rutherford Jeffries Sr. and Bernice C. Burdette were divorced.4 Harold Ruthford/Rutherford Jeffries Sr. was born on March 17, 1924 at Sattes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3,1 He died on October 28, 1976 at age 52.2

Family

Bernice C. Burdette b. December 21, 1923, d. February 2, 1968
Divorce*He and Bernice C. Burdette were divorced.4 
Marriage* Harold Ruthford/Rutherford Jeffries Sr. married Bernice C. Burdette, daughter of Romie Marcus Burdette and Nellie Vada Murray.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S2239] French Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=31134376&CRid=78423&df=all&
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Winter-Jeffrey marriage record.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Bernice Catherine Winter obituary in the Feb 3, 1968 edition.

Harold Ruthford Jeffries Jr.1,2

M, b. May 21, 1943, d. September 26, 2002
FatherHarold Ruthford/Rutherford Jeffries Sr.1 b. March 17, 1924, d. October 28, 1976
MotherBernice C. Burdette1 b. December 21, 1923, d. February 2, 1968
     Harold Ruthford Jeffries Jr. was buried at Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House, Putnam Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 235-64-4531.4 He was born on May 21, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 He married Virginia Ethel Bailey on July 10, 1963 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 Harold Ruthford Jeffries Jr. died on September 26, 2002 at Florida at age 59.4,5

Family

Virginia Ethel Bailey
Marriage*He married Virginia Ethel Bailey on July 10, 1963 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Bernice Catherine Winter obituary in the Feb 3, 1968 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jeffries-Bailey marriage record.
  3. [S7676] Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Putnam Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Donald George Smith1,2

M, b. June 18, 1915, d. February 11, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 233-24-8060.3 Donald George Smith was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4 He married Juanita Helen Burdette, daughter of Romie Marcus Burdette and Nellie Vada Murray.1 Donald George Smith was born on June 18, 1915 at Saint Marys, Pleasants Co., West Virginia.4,2,3 He died on February 11, 1983 at West Virginia at age 67.4,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 71, District 20-81, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Peddler5

Family

Juanita Helen Burdette b. February 4, 1921, d. September 17, 2017
Marriage*Donald George Smith married Juanita Helen Burdette, daughter of Romie Marcus Burdette and Nellie Vada Murray.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Juanita Helen Burdette Smith obituary in the Sep 19, 2017 edition.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4499] Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Kanawha Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Donald Rexford Smith obituary in the Dec 8, 2011 edition.

Donald Rexford Smith1,2

M, b. March 18, 1939, d. December 6, 2011
FatherDonald George Smith1,3,2 b. June 18, 1915, d. February 11, 1983
MotherJuanita Helen Burdette1,3,2 b. February 4, 1921, d. September 17, 2017
     His Social Security Number was 233-60-5037.4 Donald Rexford Smith married Kasey Unknown.2 Donald Rexford Smith was born on March 18, 1939 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,2 He died on December 6, 2011 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72.4,2 He Donald Rexford "Buddy" Smith, 72, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at CAMC General Division, Charleston after a long illness. He was born March 18, 1939 in Charleston, the son of the late Donald G. Smith and, survived by mother, Juanita H. Smith. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Kasey C. Smith, of Sanford, N.C; sister, Marlene Skeens and special brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" Skeens; brothers, G. Mike Smith and wife, Bea, and the Rev. John Smith and wife, Margurite; several nieces and nephews; and special neighbors and friends, Delbert and Brenda Morris, Ricky Burdette and Tommy Baker. Buddy was a Christian and attended Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church before his illness. He lived most of his adult life in North Carolina, working as a mechanical engineer, lawyer and small businessman. A private family service will be held at a later date. Special thanks to CAMC General Division, 7 South staff for their compassion and excellent care. on December 8, 2011.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 71, District 20-81, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3

Family

Kasey Unknown
Marriage*Donald Rexford Smith married Kasey Unknown.2 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Juanita Helen Burdette Smith obituary in the Sep 19, 2017 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Donald Rexford Smith obituary in the Dec 8, 2011 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Edward Walker Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 25, 1936, d. February 12, 2007
FatherHerman McKinley Walker1,2,6,5 b. April 7, 1901, d. September 26, 1954
MotherRushia Eulalia "Rushie" Burdette1,2,6,5 b. April 17, 1903, d. October, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 200-70-12660.2 William Edward Walker Sr. was buried at Royal Oak Memorial Gardens, Brookville, Montgomery Co., Ohio.5 He was born on February 25, 1936 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 He married Etta M. Buckland on September 6, 1953 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.4,5 William Edward Walker Sr. died on February 12, 2007 at Arcanum, Darke Co., Ohio, at age 70.2,3,5 He WALKER, William Edward Sr. (Bill) age 70 of Arcanum and formerly of Trotwood, OH died at home on February 12, 2007 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Born February 25, 1936 to Herman and Rushia Walker of Charleston, West Virginia. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 53 years Etta M. Walker (Buckland) whom he adored; their four children. Deborah Kay Walker of Grove City, OH, Catherine Ann Griffith (Tony N.) of Greenville, OH, Teena Gail Sells (Jack R.) of Englewood, OH, William Edward Walker II. (E. Elaine) of Greenville, OH; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and many other close relatives and friends. He and his wife attended Greenville Missionary Church. The funeral will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at the Greenville Missionary Church with Rev. Gary Oser officiating, followed by burial at Royal Oak Memorial Gardens in Brookville. on February 17, 2007.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 30, District 20-120, Union, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Family

Etta M. Buckland
Marriage*William Edward Walker Sr. married Etta M. Buckland on September 6, 1953 at Bancroft, Putnam Co., West Virginia.4,5 
Children
  • Deborah Kay Walker5
  • Catherine Ann Walker5
  • Teena Gail Walker5
  • William Edward Walker II5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Walker-Buckland marriage record.
  5. [S1749] Dayton Daily News, From the William Edward Walker, Sr. obituary in the Feb 17, 2007 edition.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Herman M. Walker obituary in the Sep 27, 1954 edition.

Ernest Ronald White1

M, b. July 9, 1921, d. December 22, 1999
     Ernest Ronald White married Garnet Edith Walker, daughter of Herman McKinley Walker and Rushia Eulalia "Rushie" Burdette.2 Ernest Ronald White was born on July 9, 1921 at Roane Co., West Virginia.1 He died on December 22, 1999 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 78.

Family

Garnet Edith Walker b. December 17, 1921, d. February 25, 1999
Marriage*He married Garnet Edith Walker, daughter of Herman McKinley Walker and Rushia Eulalia "Rushie" Burdette.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Herman M. Walker obituary in the Sep 27, 1954 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ronald Jerry White death certificate.
  4. [S10281] Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, online www.cookefuneralhome.com, From the Stephen L. White obituary.
  5. [S8212] Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, online www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com, From the Ernest Michael White obituary.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the White-Bowen marriage record.

Ronald Jerry White1,2

M, b. February 26, 1941, d. May 6, 1942
FatherErnest Ronald White1,3,2 b. July 9, 1921, d. December 22, 1999
MotherGarnet Edith Walker1,3,2 b. December 17, 1921, d. February 25, 1999
     Ronald Jerry White was buried at Reamer Hill Cemetery, Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on February 26, 1941 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 He died on May 6, 1942 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 1.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ronald Jerry White death certificate.
  2. [S8212] Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, online www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com, From the Ernest Michael White obituary.
  3. [S10281] Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, online www.cookefuneralhome.com, From the Stephen L. White obituary.

Stephen Lee White1,2,3

M, b. October 4, 1945, d. September 25, 2018
FatherErnest Ronald White1,3,4 b. July 9, 1921, d. December 22, 1999
MotherGarnet Edith Walker1,3,4 b. December 17, 1921, d. February 25, 1999
     Stephen Lee White was buried at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2,3 He Stephen L. “Steve” White, born October 4, 1945, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at home after a long battle with health issues. He is a Vietnam Veteran and a purple heart recipient, former football and wrestling coach at Nitro High School, and is a Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee. Steve was a graduate of WV State University, an avid WVU fan and a member of the Charleston Area WVU Fan Club and was a Baptist. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest “Ron” and Garnet “Edie” White and brothers Mike and Ronnie. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Carole Bowen White, daughter Danielle Hoptry and husband Jon, son Steve White, II and wife Dawn, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A celebration of Coach White’s life will be held at 12:30 PM Friday, September 28, 2018 at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002 20th St., Nitro with Rev. Dr. Lawrence Hoptry officiating. Burial will follow in Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, WV.3 He was born on October 4, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 He married Carole Ann Bowen on June 12, 1965 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 Stephen Lee White died on September 25, 2018 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 72.2,3

Family

Carole Ann Bowen
Marriage*He married Carole Ann Bowen on June 12, 1965 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Danielle White3,4
  • Stephen Lee White II3,4

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the White-Bowen marriage record.
  2. [S8160] Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Kanawha Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S10281] Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, online www.cookefuneralhome.com, From the Stephen L. White obituary.
  4. [S8212] Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, online www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com, From the Ernest Michael White obituary.

Ernest Michael "Mike" White1,2,3

M, b. January 13, 1951, d. February 11, 2017
FatherErnest Ronald White1,3 b. July 9, 1921, d. December 22, 1999
MotherGarnet Edith Walker1,3 b. December 17, 1921, d. February 25, 1999
     Ernest Michael "Mike" White Ernest Michael White, January 13, 1951 – February 11, 2017. Ernest Michael White, 66 years old, of Cross Lanes, WV, passed away Feb. 11th, 2017. Surviving are his wife Connie; daughter Melissa (Nate) Chapman of Cross Lanes and son Michael Johnston; brother Steve (Carole) White of Winfield; niece Danielle ( Jon) Hoptry and nephew Stephen and Dawn White. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren; 5 great nieces; 4 great nephews and many cousins. He was predeceased in death by his parents Ernest Ronald and Garnet Edith White and an older brother Ronald Jerry White. He was a graduate of WV State University and held a Master’s degree from WVU. He worked as a Rehab Counselor at WV State Rehab Center for over 20 years; also he was the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Appalachian Center for Independent Living, a member of CAMC Spinal Cord Support Group and a member of the Kanawha Valley WVU fan club.3 He was born on January 13, 1951.3 He married Connie R. Hodges on February 13, 1998 at Boyd Co., Kentucky.2 Ernest Michael "Mike" White died on February 11, 2017 at West Virginia at age 66.3

Family 1

Child
  • Melissa White3

Family 2

Connie R. Hodges
Marriage*He married Connie R. Hodges on February 13, 1998 at Boyd Co., Kentucky.2 

Citations

  1. [S10281] Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, online www.cookefuneralhome.com, From the Stephen L. White obituary.
  2. [S1722] Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Marriage Index, 1973-1999.
  3. [S8212] Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, online www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com, From the Ernest Michael White obituary.