1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
121; "Alonzo Coburn, Miner" article; submitted by Freda Giron, Wsetminister, MD.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
121; "Alonzo Coburn, Miner" article; submitted by Freda Giron, Wsetminister, MD.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 176A;
Family #68.
Listed as Troy Cline; age 2 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of husabnd, Adam Cline.
2. Social Security death Index; LDS Web Site.
Troy Cline; born on 21 Sep 1927; died in Dec 1980; last residence, Panther, McDowell Co, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Hobart Lockhart" article, pages 192 and 193; submitted by Anna Ruth Short, Welch, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 204A; Family #32/33.
Listed as Ellen Kennedy; age 2 yrs, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Kennedy.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sherry Lavon Cline age 64 of Panther WV, gained her angel wings on Oct. 8th, 2021, following a short illness. Sherry was born August 22, 1957, in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Patricia Phillips Absure Abram and Carl Thomas Absure. She was a loving and devoted “Mommy” and Nana, sister, aunt, and friend. Sherry was dedicated to her job as a retail manager at Hatfield’s Enterprise Inc for over 14 years and had worked in retail nearly all her life. She enjoyed her kids and taking care of her grandkids, riding her side by side, weekends at Bluestone, and cooking Sunday dinners. In addition to her parents and paternal and maternal grandparents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Cynthia Katrina Cline and ex-husband the late John David Cline. Survivors include her children, a daughter, Carla (Jim) Lester of Charleston, WV, two sons Jason (Cassie) Cline of Bull Creek, WV, and Chad (Kristina) Cline of Panther, WV. Her pride and joys five grandkids, AJ and Corrin Lester, and Hunter, Zackary and Brantley Cline; a sister Donna (Larry) Lockhart of Panther, WV; one brother, Johnny Absure of Tazewell, VA, her step-Dad, Jim Abram of Bosevain, VA; a special co-worker and friend Fay Hatfield, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends are left to cherish her memory. Sherry met many people through the years and made a lasting impact on everyone. She was the epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman. “In life, we loved you dearly in death we loved you still. In our hearts you hold a place no one else will ever fill”. Funeral service will be conducted Thursday Oct 14, 2021, at 1:00pm with pastors Raymond Rowe, John Wheeler, and Elder Fred Bailey officiating at the Panther Missionary Church at Panther, WV. Burial will follow in the Cline Cemetery at Short pole, WV. Sherry will be carried to her finally resting place by Bradley, Brandon, Adam, and Adyn Lockhart, Christopher Absure, Victor and Daniel Cline, David Wayne Wright, Kevin Lester, Bobby Ratliff, Josh Morgan, Coty Cline, Cody Green, Dewey Coleman, Doug Hatfield, and Dougie Hatfield. Honorary Pall bearers are Jason and Chad Cline, Jim Lester, AJ and Corrin Lester, Hunter, Zack, and Brantley Cline. Friends and family can visit the family nightly Tuesday and Wednesday Oct 12th, 2021, and Oct 13th, 2021, at 6:00pm services starting at 7:00pm at Panther Missionary Church Panther, WV. Due to Covid the family is asking that appropriate safety precaution be observed. Masks are not required, but if you feel the need to wear one, please do. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV is assisting the family."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 224; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Abshire; age 21; born and living at Panther, WV; single; married on 8 Dec 1956 at Iaeger,
WV; Patricia Phillips; age 18; born at Iaeger, WV; living at Panther, WV; with consent of Carl and
Zelphia Phillips, parents of Patrica Phillips.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Carl Thomas Absure
[Carl Absure]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Mar 1933
Birth Place: Panther Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: Feb 1986
Father: Harold Absure
Mother: Edith Lowe
SSN: 233489168
Signature on SSN Card: Thomas Absure
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Apr 1949: Name listed as CARL THOMAS ABSURE; 15 Nov 1988:
Name listed as CARL ABSURE"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Carl Absure
SSN: 233-48-9168
BORN: 13 Mar 1935
Last Benefit: 24872, Panther, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: Feb 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
4. kellysquest.net/obituaries; published by Henry Kelly.
"ABSURE, CARL T. - 5 Mar 1986 - Funeral service was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1, for Carl T. Absure, 50, of Panther, who died Wednesday, Feb 26 in Stevens Clinic Hospital after a long illness."Elders Sidney Collins and Lacy Justice officiated from the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial followed in Short Pole Community Cemetery near Panther.
"Born March 13, 1935 in Short Pole, Mr. Absure was a son of Paul Rose of Panther and the late Edith Rose. He was a retired coal miner and carpenter.
"Additional survivors include his wife, Patricia Phillips Absure of the home; three daughters, Cynthia Katrina Absure of the home, Mrs. John (Sherry) Cline and Mrs. Larry (Donna) Lockhart, both of Panther; one son, Donnie Ray Absure of Panther; two sisters, Mrs. James (June) Messenger of Richwood, and Ginger Rose of Panther; and four grandchildren."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 224; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Abshire; age 21; born and living at Panther, WV; single; married on 8 Dec 1956 at Iaeger,
WV; Patricia Phillips; age 18; born at Iaeger, WV; living at Panther, WV; with consent of Carl and
Zelphia Phillips, parents of Patrica Phillips.
3. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the Faith."Patricia Pearl Abram, 79, of Boissevain, Virginia, departed this life on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from the Bluefield Regional Medical Center following a long illness.
"She was a former custodian for the McDowell County Board of Education, and attended Boissevain Pentecostal Holiness Church. Before her illness Patricia along with her husband, Reverend James Abram, ministered to the patients at various area nursing homes, ministering and singing praises to the Lord.
"Born December 28, 1939, Patricia was the loving daughter of the late Carl Ray and ZelphiaBailey Phillips.
"In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Thomas Absure; a daughter, Cynthia Katrina Cline; a sister, Elizabeth Phillips and a brother, Luther Phillips.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, James “Jim” Abram of Boissevain, VA; a son, Johnny Ray Absure of Tazewell, VA; two daughters, Sherry Cline and Donna Lockhart and husband Larry of Panther, WV. Patricia is also survived by five grandsons, Bradley and Brandon Lockhart, Jason and Chad Cline and Christopher Absure; and two granddaughters, Carla Lester and Jordan Green. Also left to cherish her memory are her eleven great grandsons and three great granddaughters; two sister, Johnnie Lockhart Wolfe of Iaeger, WV and Tammy Lowrance of Pipestem, WV; brothers, David Phillips of Claremont, NC and Bill Phillips of Chapmansville, WV, along with a host of nieces and nephews.
"Services for Patricia P. Abram will be conducted on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 12:00 noonat the Roderfield Pentecostal Holiness Church in Roderfield with the Reverend Ronald W. Abram officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the services.
"Burial will follow at the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield, WV.
"Pallbearers will be grandchildren and great grandchildren in honor of their grandmother Patricia P. Abram.
"Douglas Mortuary in Welch, WV is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at douglasmortuary.com"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Donna Sue Abshire
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 20 Oct 1958
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 10 Jul 1981
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Carl Thomas Abshire
Mother: Patricia Pearl Phillips
Spouse: Larry Dow Lockhart
Certificate Number: 1981031542"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Johnny Ray Absure, 61, of Tazewell, VA, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at his residence after a long illness."Johnny was born June 24, 1960 in Welch, WV, a of son the late Carl Thomas and Patricia Phillips Absure Abram; he was a step-son to James (Jim) Abram of Boissevain, VA. Johnny was formerly employed as a CATV technician. Before his illness, Johnny loved to flea-market; he loved people and never met a stranger. Recently in this life, Johnny began to call upon the Lord. He knew where his help came from. He often said that once he was well again, he wanted to go to the Old Regular Baptist Church. He never made it to church due to his illness but he spoke quite often to the Lord asking for forgiveness for his deeds in this life and waited patiently upon the Lord for his healing.
"In addition to his parents Johnny was preceded in death by two sisters, Cynthia (Katrina) Cline and Sherry Cline.
"Survivors include his son, Christopher Ray (Shelia) Absure; two grandsons, Cole Thomas and Caleb Absure all of Hurricane, WV; a sister Donna (Larry) Lockhart of Panther, WV; nieces, Carla (Jim) Lester and their children A.J. and Corrin, Jordan (Cody) Green and their children Olivia, C.J. and Jerimiah; nephews, Jason (Cassie) Cline and their children Hunter, Zack, and Brantley, Chad (Kristina) Cline, Bradley(Mary) Lockhart and their children Adam and Adyn,, Brandon Lockhart and his children Abigale and Parker; and a good friend,.Leasa Sorrell of Tazewell, VA.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 12 o’clock Friday, May 6, 2022 with Elder Fred Bailey, Elder David Lester and Elder Danny Hurley officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday morning, May 6, 2022 from 11 o’clock until the of services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
2. 1920 Census, McCreary Co, KY; Trace Branch Precinct; taken on 16 Jan 1920; Page 92A;
Family #116/120.
Listed as Carl Phillips; age 2 yrs, 0 mons; born in TN; in household of father, Luther Phillips.
3. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Cline Precinct; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 148B;
Family #169/169.
Listed as Carl Phillips; age 12; born in TN; in household of father, Luther A. Phillips.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carl Phillips; born on 4 Dec 1918; died on 31 Jan 1995; card issued in IN before 1951.
5. "Peeling Family Tree"; submitted by William Peeling, Melton, DE; Ancestry.com Web Site.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 25 Apr 1930; Page 198B; Image 52
of 56; Family #423/442.
Listed as Zelpha Bailey; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Calloway Bailey.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Zelphia Phillips; born on 29 Apr 1922; died in Feb 1979; living at Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV at death.
4. "Peeling Family Tree"; submitted by William Peeling, Melton, DE; Ancestry.com Web Site.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 222B;
Family #533/550.
Listed as Paul Rose; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Charles Rose.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; E.D. 24-36; taken on 26 Apr 1940;
Page 737B; Image 34 of 48; Household #282.
Listed as Paul Rose; age 14; born in WV; 4th grade education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Charles P. Rose.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 258; WV Archives Website.
Paul Rose; age 18; born in Roderfield, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; married on 27 Feb 1945 at
Panther, WV; Edith Lowe; age 23; born and living at Panther, WV; single; with consent of Charlie
Rose, father of Paul Rose.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 258; WV Archives Website.
Paul Rose; age 18; born in Roderfield, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; married on 27 Feb 1945 at
Panther, WV; Edith Lowe; age 23; born and living at Panther, WV; single; with consent of Charlie
Rose, father of Paul Rose.
3. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate # '71 007189; WV Archives Website.
Edith Rose; age 52; born 25 Dec 1918 in WV; married; wife of Paul H. Rose; housewife; living at
Panther, WV; daughter of Marion and Ella (Snider) Lowe; died 26 Apr 1971 in Stevens Clinic, Welch,
WV; due to hypotension with intractable arcitis; buried 29 Apr 1971 in Cline Cemetery, Short Pole,
WV; informant, Paul Rose, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV; 1858-1995"; 1995; McDpwell Co, WV Historical Society"; Page
120; "Carla Cline" article; submitted by Caria Cline, Panther, WV.