1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #30.
Listed as Haskell D. Jenks, Jr; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Haskell D. Jenks.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Haskell David Jenks, Jr; age 19; born on 1 May 1947 at Premier, WV; single; living at Premier, WV;
son of Haskell David and Elizabeth (Facello) Jenks; married on 3 Sep 1966 at the Methodist Church
in Roderfield, WV; Vickie Lynn Falvo; age 18; born on 7 Nov 1947 at Stephenson, WV; single; living at
Roderfield, WV; daughter of Rex and Nawawsa (Meadows) Falvo; with consent of Mrs. Elizabeth
Jemks & Haskell D. Jenks, parents of Haskell D. Jenks and Rex Falvo & Nawawsa Falvo, parents of
Vickie Lynn Falvo.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 378; WV Archives Website.
Haskell David Jenks, Jr; age 22; born 2 May 1947 in Premier, WV; divorced; living at Box 6, Premier,
WV; son of Haskell David and Elizabeth (Facello) Jenks; married on 7 Jun 1969 in Premier, WV;
Frances Kay Counts; age 18; born 30 May 1951 in Havaco, WV; single; living at 392, Virginia Ave,
Welch, WV; daughter of Paul Reece and Elizabeth (Tote) Counts.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Haskell David Jenks, Jr; age 19; born on 1 May 1947 at Premier, WV; single; living at Premier, WV;
son of Haskell David and Elizabeth (Facello) Jenks; married on 3 Sep 1966 at the Methodist Church
in Roderfield, WV; Vickie Lynn Falvo; age 18; born on 7 Nov 1947 at Stephenson, WV; single; living at
Roderfield, WV; daughter of Rex and Nawawsa (Meadows) Falvo; with consent of Mrs. Elizabeth
Jemks & Haskell D. Jenks, parents of Haskell D. Jenks and Rex Falvo & Nawawsa Falvo, parents of
Vickie Lynn Falvo.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 15 Apr 1930, Page 207B,
Family #259.
Listed as Haskel Jenks, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Charles Jenks.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #30.
Listed as Haskell Jenks; age 34; born in WV; married; pump man in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #30.
Listed as Elizabeth Jenks; age 26; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Haskel D. Jenks.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1922); Page 51; WV Archives Web Site.
James Patton Fanning; age 21; born in VA; living at Montcalm, WV; married on 6 May 1922 at
Montcalm, WV; Gertrude Ethel Neal; age 20; born in WV; living at Rock, WV.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 209A; Image 12 of 13;
Family #115/120.
Listed as J.P. Fanning; age 29; born in VA; married at 21; railroad agent; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; E.D, 24-56; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page1079A; Image 21 of 28; Household #194.
Listed as John P. Fanning; age 39; born in VA; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; undertaker in private practice; head of household.
4. Social Security death index, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Fanning
SSN: 233-58-9014
Last Residence:
24844 Iaeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 27 Feb 1901
Last Benefit: 24844, Iaeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: Jul 1980
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1954)"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
James Pat Fanning; born in 1901; died in 1980; buried here; headstone and grave marker photos
shown.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Fanning Family"; Article; Page 145; submitted by Robert Fanning,
PO Box 1008, Welch, WV 24801.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1922); Page 51; WV Archives Web Site.
James Patton Fanning; age 21; born in VA; living at Montcalm, WV; married on 6 May 1922 at
Montcalm, WV; Gertrude Ethel Neal; age 20; born in WV; living at Rock, WV.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 209A; Image 12 of 13;
Family #115/120.
Listed as Gertrude Fanning; age 28; born in WV; married at 20; in household of husband, James P.
Fanning.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; E.D, 24-56; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page
1079A; Image 21 of 28; Household #194.
Listed as Gertrude Fanning; age 38; born in WV; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, James P. Fanning.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
Getrude E. Fanning; born in 1902; died in 1973; buried here; headstone and grave marker photos
shown.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Fanning Family"; Article; Page 145; submitted by Robert Fanning,
PO Box 1008, Welch, WV 24801.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; E.D, 24-56; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page1079A; Image 21 of 28; Household #194.
Listed as Robert Anthony Fanning; age 8; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James P. Fanning.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 415; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Anthony Fanning; age 24; born at Vulcan, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 28 May
1955 at Iaeger, WV; Betty Jean Young; age 22; born at Hemphill, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.
3. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 30 May 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"WELCH — Robert A. "Bob" Fanning, age 79, of Welch, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Welch Community Hospital. He was the son of the late James P. and Gertrude Neal Fanning of Iaeger. "Bob was President of Fanning Funeral Home, Inc. He was born May 21, 1931 in Vulcan, W.Va. He graduated from Iaeger High School in 1948. He attended National Business College in Roanoke, Va. for two years. "June 1952, he was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was overseas fourteen months with the medical corp, one hundred seventy sixth field artillery battalion. "May 28, 1955, he married Betty Jean Young of Welch; they were to celebrate 55 years of marriage on May 28, 2010. "August 1955, he graduated Cum Laude from Cincinnati College of Embalming. He was President of Pi Sigma Eta and received his degree in mortuary arts and science. "January 1956, he was licensed by the state as funeral director and embalmer and became manager of Fanning Funeral Home in Welch. "Bob was a member of the Key Club and was Chairman of the McDowell Heart Fund and The March of Dimes in 1957. He was a former member of the Advisor Council of the West Virginia Department of Employment Security and the Chamber of Commerce. He was a Past Vice President of the Welch Jaycees, and was a former member of Iaeger Lodge 148 A.F. & A.M. "Bob was member of the American Legion Post 8, the 40&8, the Masons McDowell Lodge 112, the Welch Shrine Club, all of Welch, and the Mighty Welch Lions Club, having been President in 1965. Bob also started the Mr. Valentines Pageant at the Welch Lions 17 years ago, which became an annual affair. He was voted Mr. Valentine in 2000. Being a member of the Lions Club for over 50 years, Bob has been presented many awards; two special ones were the Melvin Jones Fellow Award and the Leonard Jarrett Award by Lions International. He also has a few golf trophies from Lions Club Golf Tournaments. "Bob was a comedian at times, he emceed many functions. He loved people and he dearly loved his family and he was a true WVU Fan. Bob was a member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors for the MCNB Bank of Welch. "Bob was an active member of The First Presbyterian Church in Welch, where he has served as a deacon and elder, and was a former President of the Men's Club of the church. "He was preceded in death by in addition to his parents; one sister, Juanita Fanning Smith; one brother, James Randolph "Ranny" Fanning; a nephew, Mark Fanning and wife Crystal; and his stepmother, Carolyn Stacy Fanning. "Survivors include his wife of 55 years Betty Jean Young Fanning; one son, Robert Patton Fanning and wife Mary Cornelia of Morgantown, W.Va.; one daughter, Patricia Fanning Renko and husband Fred R. Renko of Welch; and his special Pug Dog "Baby." "Other survivors include two sisters, Shirley M. Lambert of Roderfield and Judith Fanning Bailey of Antioch, Calif.; two brothers, Senator John Pat Fanning and wife Kathryn and Thomas W. Fanning and wife Ruby, all of Iaeger; and caretaker Bonnie Lester of Hemphill. He has five surviving grandchildren who he was so proud of and loved very much. They are Mason Cornelius Fanning, Kyle Alexander Fanning and Helen Rebecca Fanning, all of Morgantown, Robbi Michelle Renko of the home and stepgranddaughter, Holly Renko Tanner of Asheboro, N.C. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren and a numerous amount of special nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Frances Ann Bivens of Iaeger and special great-nieces, Dr. Amy Leigh Bivens of Brisbane, Calif. and Myra Ann Quesinberry of Pulaski, Va. "Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, with Pastor Diane Hall and the Reverend Chuck Hammond officiating. Burial will following in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield with military graveside rites conducted by V.F.W. Post 1144 of Iaeger and American Legion Post 175 of Bradshaw..."
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 3 Dec 2013.
Robert A. "Bob" Fanning; born 21 May 1931; died 25 May 2010; buried here; double headstone
photo shown with wife, Betty Jean Young Fanning. (No death date for Betty Jean)
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Fanning Family"; Article; Page 145; submitted by Robert Fanning,
PO Box 1008, Welch, WV 24801.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Mason H. Young, Miner" Article;
Page 265; submitted by Betty Jean Fanning, Welch, WV 24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 415; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Anthony Fanning; age 24; born at Vulcan, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 28 May
1955 at Iaeger, WV; Betty Jean Young; age 22; born at Hemphill, WV; single; living at Welch, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Betty Jean Fanning, of Welch, WV, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019. She was 87 years old. Born October 7, 1932 in Hemphill, WV, she was the daughter of the late Mason H. and Helen Lineberry Young. She was a graduate of the Class of 1950, Welch High School, where she was a cheerleader in her Senior High Years, was elected May Queen in 1950, and was voted most popular in her graduating class. She was employed by G.C. Murphy, Co. in Welch during her school years. Upon graduation from High School, she was employed as clerk-typist for U.S. Steel at Munson, WV (Gary 14) for nine months, wrote Society News for Munson in 1950 and 1951 for Welch Daily News, and was a cashier for the telephone company in Welch. She completed three years of Nursing School at Pulaski Hospital School of Nursing, in Pulaski, VA. Upon graduation from Nursing School in September 1954, she was employed by Stevens Clinical Hospital in Welch, WV, became a Registered Nurse in December 1954, and retired from there after several years.Betty Jean married the “Love of her Life”, Robert A. “Bob” Fanning on May 28, 1955, and would have been married 55 years, three days after his death on May 25, 2010. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Welch, where she served as an Elder and Missions Chairperson, and served on the Memorial Committee. She also was a member of Presbyterian women (being a past President) and was a member of the Church Choir. She loved her Church and Church Family.Betty Jean loved people and helped anyone she could. She gave to and worked for many charitable causes, including Heart, Cancer, Lung, Alzheimer’s, and Arthritis. She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary in Welch, Bramwell Chapter No. 158, Order of Eastern Star, Life Member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and named a Donor of the Year in 2012 by Hospitalized Veterans.She loved her family dearly, and her pet “Pug” dog which was a gift from her to her husband Bob in 2009, named “Baby”. She enjoyed playing bridge which her bridge club girls.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert A. “Bob” Fanning, a sister Patricia “Patsy” Blankenship Hudson, and a nephew Richard “Rick” Blankenship.Survivors include her son Robert Patton Fanning and wife Mary Friel Fanning of Morgantown, daughter Patricia Fanning Renko and husband Fred of Welch, five grandchildren, Mason Cornelius Fanning, Kyle Alexander Fanning, and Helen Rebecca Fanning, Robbi Michelle Renko, and step-granddaughter Holly Renko Tanner and four great-grandchildren, Josiah P. Harrison, D.J., Jacob, and Tori Tanner. In addition, she is survived by one sister, Judith Ferguson Rackley (David) and one brother, Robert E. Young, Sr. (Doris), both of Chesterfield, VA, sister-in-law Judith Fanning Bailey and brother-in-law John Pat Fanning, nieces Frances Ann Sly Bivens, Brenda Fanning Wells, Deborah ..."
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Mason H. Young, Miner" Article;
Page 265; submitted by Betty Jean Fanning, Welch, WV 24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 118; WV Archives Web Site.
Deloss Morris Smith; age 23; born and living at Gelena, IL; single; married on 14 Aug 1948 at Iaeger,
WV; Juanita Benton Fanning; age 25; born at Rock, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 209A; Image 12 of 13;
Family #115/120.
Listed as Juanita Fanning; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, James P. Fanning.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 118; WV Archives Web Site.
Deloss Morris Smith; age 23; born and living at Gelena, IL; single; married on 14 Aug 1948 at Iaeger,
WV; Juanita Benton Fanning; age 25; born at Rock, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; E.D, 24-56; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page
1079A; Image 21 of 28; Household #194.
Listed as Juanita Fanning; age 17; born in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James P. Fanning.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 24 Feb 2014.
Juanita Fanning Smith; born in 1923; died in 1987; buried here; grave marker shown.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Fanning Family"; Article; Page 145; submitted by Robert Fanning,
PO Box 1008, Welch, WV 24801.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1922); Page 51; WV Archives Web Site.
James Patton Fanning; age 21; born in VA; living at Montcalm, WV; married on 6 May 1922 at
Montcalm, WV; Gertrude Ethel Neal; age 20; born in WV; living at Rock, WV.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 209A; Image 12 of 13;
Family #115/120.
Listed as J.P. Fanning; age 29; born in VA; married at 21; railroad agent; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; E.D, 24-56; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page1079A; Image 21 of 28; Household #194.
Listed as John P. Fanning; age 39; born in VA; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; undertaker in private practice; head of household.
4. Social Security death index, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Fanning
SSN: 233-58-9014
Last Residence:
24844 Iaeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 27 Feb 1901
Last Benefit: 24844, Iaeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: Jul 1980
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1954)"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
James Pat Fanning; born in 1901; died in 1980; buried here; headstone and grave marker photos
shown.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Fanning Family"; Article; Page 145; submitted by Robert Fanning,
PO Box 1008, Welch, WV 24801.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #78 017838; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert Herbert Lambert; age 35; born 6 Sep 1942 in WV; divorced; first marriage ended 24 Mar 1977;
living at Box 513, Welch, WV; 12th grade education son of Herbert and Addie (Harless) Lambert;
married on 4 May 1978 at Pearisburg, Giles Co, WV; Dianna Lynn Roberts; age 22; born 17 Nov 1955
in WV; divorced; first marriage ended 3 Jan 1972; living at Box 513, Welch, WV; daughter of Earl and
Merlene (Bailey) Cline.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Herbert Lambert
[Robert H Lambert]
SSN: 234640877
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Sep 1942
Birth Place: Panther Mcdo, West Virginia
[Panther, West Virginia]
Death Date: 4 Oct 1996
Death Certificate Number: 6532253
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Sep 1957: Name listed as ROBERT HERBERT LAMBERT; 26 Jan 1984: Name listed as ROBERT H LAMBERT"
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 209A; Image 12 of 13;
Family #115/120.
Listed as Shirley Fanning; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, James P. Fanning.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; E.D, 24-56; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page 1079A; Image 21 of 28; Household #194.
Listed as Shirley Fanning; age 12; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James P. Fanning.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 168; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard D. Sly, Jr; age 20; born and living at Welch, WV; single; married on 27 Feb 1948 at Iaeger,
WV; Shirley maxine Fanning; age 20; born at Vulcan, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Shirley M. Fanning Lambert, age 85, of Iaeger-Roderfield Road, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born March 2, 1928 in Vulcan, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late J.P. and Gertrude E. Neal Fanning.
Shirley was the second born of seven children: Juanita, Shirley, Ranny, Bob, John Pat, Judy and Tom. She was a graduate of Iaeger High School, Class of 1946 being very active in keeping the Class Reunions together. She was a staunch supporter of Iaeger High School. A member of the Iaeger United Methodist Church, was serving on the Board of Trustees and Chairperson of the Margaret Harmon Circle. Also, Shirley was the first and only female Mayor of Iaeger and served on the Board of Directors for Commission on Aging. She was the former owner of Shirl’s Flowers & Gifts in Iaeger.
Immediate survivors include: one daughter: Frances (Dee Dee) and husband, Howard Bivens of Iaeger-Roderfield Road; one son: Jim and wife, Terri Sly of Welch. Two granddaughters: Amy L. Bivens and husband Mark Melin of San Bruno, CA and Myra Sly of Salem, VA.
Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with the Reverend Don Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield WV..."
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Orval Hodges; 22 Nov 2013.
Shirley M. Fanning Lambert; born 2 Mar 1928; died 21 Nov 2013; buried here; no grave marker
photo show; personal photo and obit posted.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Fanning Family"; Article; Page 145; submitted by Robert Fanning,
PO Box 1008, Welch, WV 24801
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; E.D, 24-56; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page
1079A; Image 21 of 28; Household #194.
Listed as Jubouth Ann Patton Fanning; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, James P. Fanning.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Fanning Family"; Article; Page 145; submitted by Robert Fanning,
PO Box 1008, Welch, WV 24801