1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Tabitha Mullins Steele" article, page 246.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Dostrict, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 231A, Family #124.
Listed as Ruth Steel, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, William R. Steele.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Tabitha Mullins Steele" article, page 246.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Lewis and Emily Francis Steele Brant " article,
Page 173; submitted by Helen Bant Gardner and Sylvester Brant, Box 780, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1952); Page 113; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Brant, Jr; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 22 Jul 1952 at Iaeger, WV; Alma
Mae Hurley; born at War Eagle, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1952); Page 113; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Brant, Jr; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 22 Jul 1952 at Iaeger, WV; Alma
Mae Hurley; born at War Eagle, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1945); Page 444; WV Archives Web Site.
Ernest lee Gardner; age 22; born at Rock, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 2 Jun 1945
at Iaeger, WV; Helen Inez Brant; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Lewis and Emily Francis Steele Brant " article,
Page 173; submitted by Helen Bant Gardner and Sylvester Brant, Box 780, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1945); Page 444; WV Archives Web Site.
Ernest lee Gardner; age 22; born at Rock, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 2 Jun 1945
at Iaeger, WV; Helen Inez Brant; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Helen Brant Gardner, 90 years young, went to be with her Lord on September 10, 2020. She was looking forward to seeing many of her loved ones again. Among them are her very beloved husband of 56 years Reverend Ernest Gardner, her parents Lewis Brant, Sr and Emma Frances Steele Brant, her brothers Herschel, Junior, and Sylvester, and sisters-in-law Anita and Alma. She is survived by her daughter Susan, son-in-law Neal Kennedy, daughter Michel, son-in-law David Patterson, sister Patsy Blankenship, and many precious nieces and nephews. Helen was a member of Summit Missionary Baptist Church of Paynesville where she served approximately 34 years as pastor’s wife, and she had attended Calvary Baptist Church of Iaeger for several years. She had also been a teacher in her early married life. Helen loved people, and people adored her. One of her delights was to visit with her students from those early teaching years. It was always amazing how many of them kept in touch with her. She was a very compassionate and giving woman. Visitation will be at Iaeger Fanning Funeral Home Saturday, October 17 at 1 o’clock to 3 o’clock with a brief celebration of remembrance immediately following. Since we do NOT want anyone to come to harm, we will be observing wearing masks and social distancing, and anyone who is vulnerable is encouraged to join us in spirit. Helen strongly desired to be of help to people, so even to the end, she had purpose in that she donated her body to medical education. Since there will be no burial, the family are asking that, in lieu of flowers or a recognition of love, donations be made to a local church. Helen had polio as a child and could not run and dance like others, so the ladies are invited to wear their favorite party/dancing shoes in celebration of Helen’s perfect body leaping and dancing with joy in Heaven!"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1951); Page 180; WV Archives Web Site.
Ben H. Brant; age 22; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 10 May 1951 at Iaeger, WV;
Phyllis Kissinger; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single.
2. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Lewis and Emily Francis Steele Brant " article,
Page 173; submitted by Helen Bant Gardner and Sylvester Brant, Box 780, Iaeger, WV 24844.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '57 014853; WV Archives Web Site.
Ben Hershel Brant; age 25; born on 27 Jan 1932 at Iaeger, WV; married; operator in coal mine; living
at Iaeger, WV; son of Lewis and Francis (Steele) Brant; died on 15 Oct 1957 in Stevens Clinic, Welch,
McDowell Co, WV fromac acute anterior myrocardial infarction; buried on 17 Oct 1957 in Iaeger
Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Earnest Gardner, Iaeger, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 7 Apr 2014.
Ben Hershel Brant; born 27 Jan 1932; died 15 Oct 1957; family headtone and grave marker photos
shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1951); Page 180; WV Archives Web Site.
Ben H. Brant; age 22; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 10 May 1951 at Iaeger, WV;
Phyllis Kissinger; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Phyllis Kissinger Brant, 91, of Bluefield, WV, formerly of Iaeger passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 in the Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bluefield, WV."Phyllis was born May 12, 1932, in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of the late Harve and Carly Christine Kissinger. Phyllis was a homemaker and a member of the Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger.
"In addition to her parents Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Brant; two sons, Willie and Harvey Brant; six brothers, Tom, Bill, Grover, Ermile, Charlie and her twin brother, Phillip Kissinger; and two sisters, Juanita Swann and Bea Toddish.
"Survivors include one grandson, Hershel Ray Brant of North Carolina and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 19, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Pastor Russell King officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday, May 19, 2023 from 12 noon until the time of services at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 015397; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Lacy Brant; age 5; born 30 Jul 1955 in WV; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Hershel and Phyllis
(Kissinger) Brant; died 8 Nov 1960 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; from injuried of being struck by and
automobile on public highway; buried 10 Nov 1960 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV;
informant, Phyllis Keaton, Iaeger.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 7 Apr 2014.
Harvey Lacy "Buzzy" Brant; born 30 Jul 1955; died 8 Nov 1960; family headtone and grave marker photos
shown.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Lewis and Emily Francis Steele Brant " article,
Page 173; submitted by Helen Bant Gardner and Sylvester Brant, Box 780, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1951); Page 329; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray S. Brant; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 7 Jul 1951 at Davy, WV;
Nita Umbarger; age 21; born at Vivian, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1953); Page 40; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Sylvester Brant; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; divorced; married on 5 Nov 1953 at
Union City, WV; Anita Louise Wirt; age 21; born at Eckman, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
4. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 23 Sep 2012; Newspaper Obit.
"IAEGER — Ray Sylvester Brant, 78 of Iaeger, W.Va., went home to be with His Lord, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. He was the son of the late Lewis and Francis Brant."He was a retired coal mine owner/operator as well as a business owner. He spent his life loving and caring for his family and his church, Calvary Baptist Church of which he was an active member.
"Those who went before him in addition to his parents, were two brothers, two nephews, and his daughter, Mary Brant Yeskey.
"Left behind to cherish his memory and to look forward to being with him again includes his loving wife of 58 years, Anita Brant; son, Johnny Brant; daughters, Cheryl Mitchem and Kathy McCoy; a special son-in-law, Michael Mitchem and daughter-in-law, Noveline Brant; precious grandchildren, Christy and husband Aaron Blankenship, Michael Mitchem, Elizabeth Yeskey, Steven Ray Brant, Bobby and wife B.J. Mitchem, Christopher McCoy and Matracia McCoy and one great-grandchild, Emily Lynn Mitchem, as well as a host of nieces and nephews; two sisters, Helen Gardner and Patsy Blankenship; and two special friends, Don Stacy and Keith Auville.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, at 11 o’clock, with the Reverend Daniel Dean officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, W.Va. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, W.Va..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1953); Page 40; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Sylvester Brant; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; divorced; married on 5 Nov 1953 at Union
City, WV; Anita Louise Wirt; age 21; born at Eckman, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Anita Louise (Wirt) Brant, 81, of Iaeger, WV, joined her Loving Savior and departed family in her Heavenly Home on August 22, 2018." Anita was born May 31, 1937, in Eckman, WV, a daughter of the late John Leslie and Glennis Marie Collins Wirt. She was a devoted wife, mother and Mums (grandmother); spending her time faithfully serving the Lord and her family. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Iaeger where she served as Treasurer of the Baptist Women’s Ministry and a faithful loving member of the Old Pathway Church. She was a prayer warrior for all those in need.
" In addition to her parents, Antia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ray Sylvester Brant and one daughter, Mary Yeskey.
"Antia leaves behind the broken hearts of her children, Johnny Brant and wife Noveline, Cheryl Mitchem and husband Michael and Kathy Belcher and husband David. She leaves behind seven favorite grandchildren, Christy Blankenship and husband Aaron, Michael Mitchem and wife Kristen, Elizabeth Yeskey Scott and husband Clint, Steven Ray Brant, Bobby Mitchem and wife B.J., Christopher McCoy and wife Kelsey, and Matrtacia McCoy Lawrentz and husband Tyler; six cherished great grandchildren, Emily Lynn Mitchem, Katie Anne Mitchem, Carol Marie Mitchem, Harper Kate McCoy, John Michael (Jack) Scott and Ella Rayne Scott; and one sister, Freida Wirt of Stone Mt. Ga, and one brother, Richard Wirt of Ohio.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 26, 2018, at 12 o’clock with Reverend James Cline and Reverend Daniel Dean officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons...."
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Lewis and Emily Francis Steele Brant " article,
Page 173; submitted by Helen Bant Gardner and Sylvester Brant, Box 780, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Lewis and Emily Francis Steele Brant " article,
Page 173; submitted by Helen Bant Gardner and Sylvester Brant, Box 780, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1902); Page 261; WV Archives Web Site.
Jacob Brant; age 31; born in Germany; single; logger; living at Panther, WV; son of Benjamin and
Josie; married on 27 Feb 1902 at Panther, WV; Mary Collins; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Dock and Sarah.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Jake Brant"; Article; Pages 105 and 106; submitted by Crystal Brant, Iaeger, WV 24844.
Murdered by Noah Collins while Noah was stealing a sheep from Jake.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1902); Page 261; WV Archives Web Site.
Jacob Brant; age 31; born in Germany; single; logger; living at Panther, WV; son of Benjamin and
Josie; married on 27 Feb 1902 at Panther, WV; Mary Collins; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Dock and Sarah.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Jake Brant"; Article; Pages 105 and 106; submitted by Crystal Brant, Iaeger, WV 24844.