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     Denver Lee McKinney was buried at Mitchell McKinney Cemetery, Basin, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.² He was born on November 8, 1946 at Basin, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Linda Lou Skeens, daughter of Howard Lee Skeens and Helen Alice Thomas, on June 5, 1970 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Denver Lee McKinney died on April 15, 2020 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.² He MATOAKA – Denver Lee McKinney, 73 of Matoaka went to be with his Lord and was welcomed into the loving arms of his daughter, Angie, on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Born November 8, 1946 in Basin he was the son of the late Hollie McKinney and Lucy Jane Mills McKinney. Denver was a 1966 graduate of Mullens High School and Pineville Vo Tech Center. He loved the Lord and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Princeton. He was a certified welder and heavy equipment operator and retired from Eastern Associated Coal Company of Herndon. He was member of UMWA and Monroe County Coon Hunters Association. He is now riding his favorite horse, Stardust, and hunting his favorite dogs, White Eye and Lucky, in the mountains of Heaven. He loved all of his family dearly and will be missed by everyone who knew him. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Lynne McKinney; brothers, Alvin, Alfred and Calvin McKinney; sister, Loraine Mills and daughter-in-law, Teresa Gearhart McKinney; nephew, Joseph Paul Mills, Jr. Survivors include the love of his life and wife of 50 years, Linda Skeens McKinney; son, Ronnie McKinney of Lashmeet; former daughter-in-law, Sandra Powell McKinney of Lashmeet; seven grandchildren, Steven McKinney of Knoxville, TN, Dustin McKinney and fiancé Tara Gaydon of Matoaka, Haylee McKinney and Sierra Cook of Matoaka, Kayla Powell of Lashmeet, Ronnie McKinney, Jr. of Lashmeet and Holly McKinney of Princeton; great grandchildren, Kirra McKinney of Princeton the light of his life, and all the other special great grandchildren, Zachary, Addison and Marcus Fortner all of Lashmeet and their father, Seth Fortner; Taylor and Cameron Jones of Tulsa, OK and a baby boy due in June; sister-in-law Judy McKinney of Hickory, NC; nieces and nephews, Teresa Felger, Alvin McKinney, Jr., Cindy Monk, Sandy Mills, Richard McKinney, Laura McKinney, Melissa Gay and Tony Walker; special friends, Tasha Boswell, Ray Skeens, Ronnie Lusk, Cliff Edwards and Frankie Mills; his special fur babies, cat Twinkie and horse, Spook. Keep riding into the sunset we will be watching you until we meet again. A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 19. 2020 at the Mitchell-McKinney Cemetery at Peaks Ridge with Rev. Ronald Booher officiating. on April 17, 2020.²

     Her Social Security Number was 235-29-2872.³ Angela Lynne McKinney was buried at Mitchell McKinney Cemetery, Basin, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.² Her married name was Cook.³ She married Unknown Cook.³ Angela Lynne McKinney was born on October 24, 1976 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She died on January 19, 2012 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 35.^2,3 She MATOAKA - Angela Lynne McKinney, 35, of Matoaka, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Born October 24, 1976 in Princeton, she was the daughter of Denver and Linda McKinney of Matoaka. Angie loved her children and her family dearly. She had a true heart of gold and a smile that would light the world. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Howard and Helen Skeens and Lucy McKinney. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Denver and Linda McKinney; and her four children, Steven McKinney and fiancé Tasha Boswell of Princeton, Dustin McKinney, Haylee McKinney and Sierra Cook, all of Matoaka; one granddaughter, Kirra McKinney; one brother, Ronnie McKinney and wife Sandra of Lashmeet and their children, Kayla Powell McKinney of Tulsa, Okla., Holly McKinney and Ronnie McKinney Jr. of Lashmeet; a special aunt who loved Angie very much, Judy McKinney of Hickory, N.C; and lifelong friends, Sally Lewis of Green Valley and Amy Stillwell of Matoaka. Interment will follow at Mitchell McKinney Cemetery in Basin. Pallbearers will be Glen Vestal Jr., Jake McKinney, Earl Shrader Jr., Tony Walker, Shannon Hurst and Bradley Bradshaw. on January 25, 2012.²

     Virginia May Skeens was buried at John Riley Shrewsbury Cemetery, Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 232-70-5331.⁵ Her married name was Shrewsbury.¹ She married Alvin Dale Shrewsbury.^1,4,6 Virginia May Skeens was born on May 23, 1942.^3,5 She died on November 17, 1984 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 42.^3,5,4 She Mrs. Alvin (Virginia) Shrewsbury, 42, of Basin, died Saturday in a Bluefield hospital after a long illness. Survivors husband; sons, Alvin Shrewsbury Jr. of Lashmeet, Jimmy Shrewsbury of Herndon, Kenneth Shrewsbury of Basin; stepsons, Michael Shrewsbury of Richmond, Va., Fred Shrewsbury of Norfolk, Va., Steve Shrewsbury of South Port, N.C., Bonnie Shrewsbury of Herndon; stepdaughters, Mrs. Teresa Taylor and Mrs Debbie Bailey of Bud; sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Poole of Glenwood Park, Mrs. Linda McKinney of Matoaka; 15 grandchildren. Burial at Riley Shrewsbury Cemetery near Herndon. on November 19, 1984.⁴

     Alvin Dale Shrewsbury was buried at John Riley Shrewsbury Cemetery, Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 236-52-2346.⁴ He married Virginia May Skeens, daughter of Howard Lee Skeens and Helen Alice Thomas.^5,6,3 Alvin Dale Shrewsbury was born on May 10, 1935 at Covell, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He died on September 11, 1997 at Camp Creek, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^2,4,3 He CAMP CREEK - Alvin Dale Shrewsbury, 62, of Camp Creek, formerly of Basin, Wyoming County, died Thursday, September 11, 1997 at his home. Born May 10, 1935 at Covel, he was a son of Julie Sink Shrewsbury of Covel and the late Nathan Elmett Shrewsbury. He was retired from Eastern Coal Association and a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local 9781. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mae Skeens Shrewsbury; infant son, Randall Shrewsbury, and granddaughter, Stephanie Shrewsbury. Survivors: seven sons, Michael Shrewsbury and wife, Bonita of Richmond, Va., Freddy Shrewsbury and wife, Donna of Norfolk, Va., Ronnie Shrewsbury and wife, Nancy of Herndon, Alvin Shrewsbury and wife, Teresia of Athens, Steven Shrewsbury of Southport, N.C., Jimmy Shrewsbury and wife, Darlene of Herndon and Kenny Shrewsbury and wife, Teresa of Covel; two daughters, Teresa Taylor and husband, Dean of Beckley and Debbie Bailey and husband, Roy of Herndon; two brothers, Nathan Roger Shrewsbury and wife, Bonnie of Herndon and David Shrewsbury and wife, Ella of Covel; four sisters, Lillian Bailey and husband, Pete of Beartown, Helen Shumate and husband, James of Basin, Shirley Bailey and husband, Robert of Herndon and Carolyn Goode of Alpoca; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at the John Riley Shrewsbury Cemetery on Arista Mountain near Matoaka. Pallbearers will be Jim Mills, Ronnie Hurt, Joel Brock, Barry Adams, Willy Stumbo and Ray Mills. Honorary pallbearers: Kenneth Vaughn, Ray Skeens and Robert Blankenship. on September 13, 1997.³

     Irvin Daniel Hines Irvin Daniel Hines, (Mr Dan, PaPa Dan, The Bus Man Dan) 66, of Westview Street in Narrows, departed this life Thursday evening, December 29, 2016 at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg, VA after a short illness. Born in Lindside, WV on February 27, 1950 he was a son of Irvin Ruble and Ethadean Thompson Hines of Lindside, WV. He was baptized and attended Bethel Chapel at Clendennin. Dan was known far and wide for his voice as an auctioneer when he ,with his wife, operated Colonial Auction Co. and Nationwide Moving Co. for over 40 years. He also was a hit with the children on his bus; for 14 years he drove a Giles County School Bus in Narrows. Dan’s greatest joy was gathering up his family and taking a camping trip up to Lake Sherwood in WV and romping with the children and his special dog Baby Girl. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, his devoted wife and business partner Brenda I. Hines; his son Jarod Hines of Christiansburg; his daughters and sons-in-law Donna McKinney Ralph and Bill of Narrows, Jennifer Patteson and Robby of Narrows (Wolf Creek); his brother and sister-in-law Michael and Ruth Ann Hines of Lindside, his sister and brother-in-law Robin and David Thomas of Memphis, TN; his grandchildren Zachary Patteson (Rachael), Tyler Evans (Hannah), Landon Patteson, Brady Patteson, Morgan Ralph, Liam Ralph; his great-grandchildren Colten Wade Patteson and Emalyn Evans, his brother-in-law and his son Gary and Austin Byrd; and his many special nieces and nephews.² He was born on February 27, 1950 at Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Sarena Gaye Poole, daughter of Willard Daniel Poole and Phyllis Marie Skeens, on March 5, 1985 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Irvin Daniel Hines died on December 29, 2016 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 66.²