1. "Wyoming County Heritage, Wyoming County, WV"; 1995; Wyoming Co Genealoical Society; Pineville,
WV; "Geraldine Blankenship Najjar" Article; Pages 148 & 149; submitted by Geraldine B. Najjar.
1. "Wyoming County Heritage, Wyoming County, WV"; 1995; Wyoming Co Genealoical Society; Pineville,
WV; "Geraldine Blankenship Najjar" Article; Pages 148 & 149; submitted by Geraldine B. Najjar.
1. "Wyoming County Heritage, Wyoming County, WV"; 1995; Wyoming Co Genealoical Society; Pineville,
WV; "Geraldine Blankenship Najjar" Article; Pages 148 & 149; submitted by Geraldine B. Najjar.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251B;
Image 33 of 35; Family #338/342.
Listed as Homer Steele; age 2 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Anse Steele.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 195B;
Image 46 of 56; Family #374/386.
Listed as Homer Steele; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Anse Steele.
3. McDowell Co, WV: Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 79; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Steele; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; P.W.A. Worker; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Ance and Kentucky; married on 3 Jan 1937 at Hanover, WV; Gladys Cline; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; daughter of Adam and Mindy.
4. McDowell Co, WV: Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 88; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Steele; age 37; born at Iaeger, WV; widowed; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 12 Dec 1953 at
Iaeger, WV; Hazel Marie Hunt; age 22; born at Mohawk, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 9 Jan 2009.
" Homer Steele
Birth 1916
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1990 (aged 73–74)
USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32783815"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Anderson "Anse" Steele, Sr. (Deceased) & Kentucky Steele (Deceased)."Brother of Anderson Steele Jr. (Deceased) & Gladys Kentucky Steele (1933-1933).
"Married to Gladys Cline-Steele (1920-1953) on January 6, 1937 in Itmann, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1937, Page 79, Application Date: January 3, 1937).
"Father of Herman Steele (Died in infancy), Gerald Roger "Sam" Steele (1940-1986), Lewis Steele (Deceased), Margie Ann Steele-Baugh (1944-2003), Daisy Jane Steele-Toler (1949-2011), Hazel Steele-Altizer, & Harold Steele.
"Also married to Hazel "Marie" Hunt-Steele (1931-2013) on December 12, 1953 in Iaeger, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1953, Page 88, Application Date: December 7, 1953).
"Father of Phyllis Steele-Acord & Bonnie Steele-Berry. "·
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 190A;
Family #370.
Listed as Gladys Cline; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Adam Cline.
2. McDowell Co, WV: Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 79; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Steele; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; P.W.A. Worker; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Ance and Kentucky; married on 3 Jan 1937 at Hanover, WV; Gladys Cline; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; daughter of Adam and Mindy.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251B; Image 33 of 35;
Family #338/342.
Listed as Anse Steele; age 38; born in WV; married; coal company laborer; head of household.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 195B; Image 46 of 56;
Family #374/386.
Listed as Anse Steele; age 50; born in WV; married at 17; farmer; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251B; Image 33 of 35;
Family #338/342.
Listed as Kentucky Steele; age 30; born in KY; married; in household of husband, Anse Steele.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 195B; Image 46 of 56;
Family #374/386.
Listed as Tucky Steele; age 36; born in WV (sic, KY); married at 17; in household of husband, Anse Steele.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251B; Image 33 of 35;
Family #338/342.
Listed as Foster Steele; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Anse Steele.
1. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 501; WV Archives Web Site.
Gerald Roger Steele; age 22; born at Baileysville, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Homer and
Gladys Steele; married on 24 Nov 1962 at Baileysville, WV; Jean Lester; age 21; born at Iaeger, WV;
single; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of W.B. and Ardith Lester.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage, Wyoming County, WV"; 1995; Wyoming Co Genealoical Society; Pineville,
WV; "Kenneth and Brenda Steele Barnett" Article; Page 79; submitted by Brenda Barnett.
1. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 501; WV Archives Web Site.
Gerald Roger Steele; age 22; born at Baileysville, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Homer and
Gladys Steele; married on 24 Nov 1962 at Baileysville, WV; Jean Lester; age 21; born at Iaeger, WV;
single; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of W.B. and Ardith Lester.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage, Wyoming County, WV"; 1995; Wyoming Co Genealoical Society; Pineville,
WV; "Kenneth and Brenda Steele Barnett" Article; Page 79; submitted by Brenda Barnett.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251B;
Image 33 of 35; Family #338/342.
Listed as Homer Steele; age 2 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Anse Steele.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 195B;
Image 46 of 56; Family #374/386.
Listed as Homer Steele; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Anse Steele.
3. McDowell Co, WV: Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 79; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Steele; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; P.W.A. Worker; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Ance and Kentucky; married on 3 Jan 1937 at Hanover, WV; Gladys Cline; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; daughter of Adam and Mindy.
4. McDowell Co, WV: Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 88; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Steele; age 37; born at Iaeger, WV; widowed; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 12 Dec 1953 at
Iaeger, WV; Hazel Marie Hunt; age 22; born at Mohawk, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 9 Jan 2009.
" Homer Steele
Birth 1916
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1990 (aged 73–74)
USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32783815"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Anderson "Anse" Steele, Sr. (Deceased) & Kentucky Steele (Deceased)."Brother of Anderson Steele Jr. (Deceased) & Gladys Kentucky Steele (1933-1933).
"Married to Gladys Cline-Steele (1920-1953) on January 6, 1937 in Itmann, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1937, Page 79, Application Date: January 3, 1937).
"Father of Herman Steele (Died in infancy), Gerald Roger "Sam" Steele (1940-1986), Lewis Steele (Deceased), Margie Ann Steele-Baugh (1944-2003), Daisy Jane Steele-Toler (1949-2011), Hazel Steele-Altizer, & Harold Steele.
"Also married to Hazel "Marie" Hunt-Steele (1931-2013) on December 12, 1953 in Iaeger, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1953, Page 88, Application Date: December 7, 1953).
"Father of Phyllis Steele-Acord & Bonnie Steele-Berry. "·
1. McDowell Co, WV: Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 88; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Steele; age 37; born at Iaeger, WV; widowed; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 12 Dec 1953 at
Iaeger, WV; Hazel Marie Hunt; age 22; born at Mohawk, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
William Bertie"Birty" Lester Rev
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 251A; Family #18.
Listed as Bertie Lester; age 8; born in WV; in household of step-father, Amos Lester.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 222A; Family #100.
Listed as William B. Lester; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Amos Lester.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 223; WV Archives Website.
Birtie Lester; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover, WV; son of Theresa Lester;
married on 21 Oct 1920 in Wyoming Co, WV; Pearl Hatfield; age 16; born in Mingo Co, WV; living in
Hanover, WV; daughter of Toby and Mindie Hatfield.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Brenda Hatfield; 27 Apr 2012.
" Ricky Clinton Lester
Birth 27 Jan 1962
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 Jun 2009 (aged 47)
Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Lester Little Loop Cemetery
Hanover, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 89219154 "Additional Information Posted:
"Ricky Clinton Lester, 46 of Hanover, departed this life on Saturday, June 27th, 2009, at Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan."Born at Welch on January 27, 1962, he was the son of the late William Bertie and Ardith Browning Lester.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by seven sisters and four brothers.
"Ricky was a loving brother, uncle, and friend. He was a disabled general laborer.
"Those left to love and cherish the memory of Ricky are: his brothers and sisters: Franklin Lester, Jimmy (Rosie) Lester, Willis (Penny) Lester, Roger (Sharon) Lester, Curtis Lester, Dale (Lynn) Lester, Michael Lombardi, Charlene Lombardi, Lucille (Jimmy) Collins, Donna (David) Thompson, Lynn (Michael) Justice, Shawn Hatfield, and several nieces, nephews, and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends called at the Hanover House of Faith at Joe Point, Hanover, on Monday, June 29th from 6 to 10 pm with a service at 7:00 pm.
"A celebration of his life was held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 30th, at the Hanover House of Faith with the Rev. Ronnie Lester and the Rev. Jackie Lester officiating.
"Burial followed in the Lester Family Cemetery at Joe Point, Hanover.
'He was carried to his final resting place by: Mark Lester, Brandon, David S., and David B. Thompson, Mike Justice, and Adam Barnett."
1. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 501; WV Archives Web Site.
Gerald Roger Steele; age 22; born at Baileysville, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Homer and
Gladys Steele; married on 24 Nov 1962 at Baileysville, WV; Jean Lester; age 21; born at Iaeger, WV;
single; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of W.B. and Ardith Lester.
2. "Wyoming County Heritage, Wyoming County, WV"; 1995; Wyoming Co Genealoical Society; Pineville,
WV; "Kenneth and Brenda Steele Barnett" Article; Page 79; submitted by Brenda Barnett.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Margaret Belcher Steele, 75, of Clear Fork, WV, received her healing on Thursday September 3, 2020 at Raleigh
General Hospital, Beckley, WV following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 25,
1945 in Clear Fork, WV, a daughter of the late Virgil and Ruie Cook Belcher. In addition to her parents she was
preceded in death by her loving husband of ten years Gerald "Sam" Steele; two sisters Marie Rakes and Freda
Steele; three brothers Donald, Virgil Jr., and Ronald Belcher; a son-in-law Kenneth Barnett; and a great grandson
Anrek Shey Mullins. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Survivors include her daughter Sandra
(Brian) Milam of Clear Fork; step daughters Linda (Mark) Davis and Ann (David) Edens of North Carolina, Brenda
Barnett of Baileysville and Patty (Michael) Mullins of North Carolina; a sister Carol (James) Maynor; four
brothers Kenneth, Danny, James (Jenny) Belcher, and Anthony 'Ray" Belcher, who she raised as her own, all of
Clear Fork; a special granddaughter Mia Grace, seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one great great
grandchild; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held
at 1pm on Tuesday September 8, 2020 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Seth
Cline and Rev. Jerry McCoy officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends
may gather with the family from 11:00 am until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be
family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. 1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Montcalm; E.D. 28-54; taken 6 Apr 1940; Page 900A;
Image 9 of 48; Household #69.
Listed as Ronnie E. Otey; age 1; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Jackson E. Bailey.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ronald Ernest Otey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1938
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Aug 1958
Marriage Place: Bluefield, Virginia, USA
Father: Clifton N Otey
Mother: Aimer Bailey
Spouse: Betty Jo Smith
Certificate Number: 1958024659"
3. Florida, U.S., Divorce Index, 1927-2001; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ronald E Otey
Gender: Male
Spouse's Name: Betty
Divorce Date: 7 Sep 1972
Divorce Place: Brevard, Florida, USA
Certificate Number: 034420"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Betty Jo Smith
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1939
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Aug 1958
Marriage Place: Bluefield, Virginia, USA
Father: Joseph Wesley Smith
Mother: Oretha Elizabeth Marrs
Spouse: Ronald Ernest Otey
Certificate Number: 1958024659"
2. Florida, U.S., Divorce Index, 1927-2001; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Betty
Gender: Female
Spouse's Name: Ronald E Otey
Divorce Date: 7 Sep 1972
Divorce Place: Brevard, Florida, USA
Certificate Number: 034420"