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 John Patton Fanning; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James P. Fanning.
2. US Public records index, 1953-1993, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John P Fanning
Birth Date: 14 Aug 1933
Phone Number: ..."
"...Address: PO Box 126, Iaeger, WV, 24844-0126 (1993)
[PO Box 68, Iaeger, WV, 24844-0068]
[RR N POB 68us, Iaeger, WV, 24844] "
3. "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
4. Fannng Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Former State Senator John Pat Fanning, 89, of Iaeger, West Virginia, died on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Charleston, West Virgina."John Pat Fanning was born August 14, 1934 in Iaeger, West Virginia, son of the late James P. and Gertrude (Neal) Fanning. He attended Davis and Elkins College and Cincinnati College of Embalming. John Pat followed in his father’s footsteps and worked as a mortician and funeral director for the family business.
"John Pat began his political career when he was elected mayor of the Town of Iaeger from 1962 to 1966. He was then appointed to the West Virginia State Senate in 1968, to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Glenn Hatcher. John Pat’s district covered McDowell and Wyoming Counties and portions of Wayne County. He was subsequently elected as Senator for a remarkable eight terms from 1968 to 1980, 1984 to 1988, and 1997 to 2012. Upon his retirement in 2012, the Senate passed a resolution honoring John Pat for serving over thirty years in the legislature.
"John Pat was often described as a “statesman” by friends and peers. He was a man of honor, compassion, and commitment to public service. Although a humble man by nature, John Pat was a formidable advocate for what he fondly called “the Independent State of McDowell,” and always sought to improve the lives of his constituents there and his district as a whole. He was renowned for his keen knowledge of finances and parliamentary rules, as well as his ability to ease tensions with his sharp wit and common-sense approach to handling problems.
"In addition to his distinguished career in the legislature, John Pat Fanning operated the Iaeger branch of Fanning Funeral Homes where he touched the lives of so very many people grieving the loss of loved ones with compassionate and tenderhearted support.
"John Pat proudly served as Director of Pioneer Bank for many years where he served as Chairman of the Board from 2005 to 2018. He was also a Mason for over fifty years and a Shriner. There was nothing John Pat wouldn’t do to help a friend, neighbor or stranger in need.
"While serving as a Senator and in his personal time, John Pat enjoyed traveling with his loving wife of thirty-nine years, Kathryn Killen Fanning, who passed away suddenly in 2016. One of their many common interests was playing golf and he always joked that he “rarely won a round against her!”
"In January 2018, John Pat developed pneumonia and other health issues. In June 2018, he moved from Iaeger to an assisted living home in Charleston, West Virgnia. He quickly became called “Poppa” or “Pops” by staff who enjoyed his sense of humor and caring disposition. In his later years, John Pat still retained his sharp mind. But he also loved to watch Westerns, preferably starring John Wayne, and every episode of Mash on repeat.
"Sadly, John Pat became acutely ill in October 2023, was hospitalized for two months, then moved to a rehabilitation facility. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 7, 2024.
"John Pat Fanning is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Kathryn, and six siblings: Juanita, Bob, Ranny, Shirley, Judy, and Tom.
"He is survived by Brenda Wells (daughter) and her husband James Wells; Deborah Tankersley (daughter) and her husband Tom Tankersley; John William Fanning (son) and his wife, Kim Auman Fanning; Stacy Killen (daughter) and her husband, Stephen Hodge. He is also survived by four grandchildren - Daniel Wells, Valerie Bennsky, Cole Tankersley, and Kaleigh Fanning; one great grandchild, Lucas; and multiple nieces and nephews.
"A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, West Virginia with Pastor Randall Dority officiating. Friends may call on the family from 11:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, West Virginia.
"A memorial service will also be held on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 11:00 am at Christ Church, United Methodist, Charleston, West Virginia. The Reverends Jay Parkins and Randall Flanagan officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and following the service in the fellowship hall of the church.
"In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to a charity of your choice in John Pat’s memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Kathryn K Fanning
Residence Date 25 Feb 2004-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place South Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 10 Dec 1935
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 1007 Dell Way
Address Continued South Charleston, West Virginia 25309
Address Date 25 Feb 2004-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address 156 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-31 Dec 1996
3rd Address 126 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
3rd Address Date 30 Nov 1990-29 Oct 2007
Possible Relatives John Patton Fanning..."
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kathryn "Katsie" Fanning, of Hilton Head, SC, formerly of Iaeger and South Charleston, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. Kathryn was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Addie Shouldis Belcher. She graduated from DuPont High School and attended community college in Michigan. She worked as a secretary for the U.S. Air Force in Washington, D.C. and San Antonio, TX. She also worked as a secretary for the WV Department of Education and as an administrative assistant for the WV State Senate. Kathryn was a member of Christ Church United Methodist in Charleston, WV. She enjoyed playing golf and became a pastel painter/artist in her retirement. Survivors include her husband, former WV State Senator John Pat Fanning of Iaeger, WV, her daughter, Stacy Killen Hodge and husband Steve of Silver Spring, MD, cousins Donna Belcher and husband Ira of Hurricane, WV, Delores Birkhead of Accoceek, MD, and her beloved pet and constant companion, Bailey. A memorial service will be conducted Monday, March 21, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Christ Church United Methodist at 1221 Quarrier Street in Charleston, WV, with Reverend Jay Parkins and Reverend Randall Flanagan officiating. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., March, 22, 2016, at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, with Reverend Ford Price officiating. Friends may call on the family from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV. ..."
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 Thomas Wesley Fanning; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, James P. Fanning.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 51; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Wesley Fanning; age 23; born at Iaeger, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 23
Jun 1962 at Calvary Baptict Church, Iaeger, WV; Ruby Delias Rash; age 25; born and living at
Iaeger, WV; single.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thomas "Tom" Wesley Fanning, 77, of Iaeger, West Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 30th, 2016 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley while surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on December 8, 1938 in Iaeger, and was the youngest son of James "Pat" and Gertrude Fanning. He was preceded in death by his parents, and several brothers and sisters--Juanita, Shirley, Ranny, and Bob. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Ruby Rash Fanning, and his son and daughter-in-law, Mark Wesley & Crystal Horn Fanning. He is survived by his brother, John Pat Fanning, of Iaeger, and his sister, Judith Bailey of Antioch, California, by devoted grandchildren, Jonathan Fanning & Courtney Prater of Iaeger, and Beth Fanning Taylor & Harley Taylor of Charleston, West Virginia. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and members of the Rash family. Tom graduated from Iaeger High School, and attended the National Business College in Roanoke, Virginia, and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked at Fanning Funeral Home and U.S. Steel for a number of years, and retired from the McDowell County Board of Education as the Director of Maintenance. Tom loved the town of Iaeger, and spent most of his free time volunteering with many civic organizations. When he wasn't volunteering, he was an ace crossword solver, card shark, and storyteller. He was a member and trustee of the Iaeger United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Iaeger Breakfast Club, and enjoyed many meals with his special friend Oliver "Dob" Addair and a host of many other friends every morning. He was a devoted fan and follower of the Iaeger Cubs and the first Parade Marshall for the Iaeger High School Homecoming Parade. His dedication and skill as the "Eye in the Sky" filmmaker for the Cubs helped lead the team to its first undefeated football season. He started the "Little League" football organization in Iaeger. He was a former member and Fireman of the Year of the Iaeger Volunteer Fire Department. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016 at 11:00am at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel, Iaeger, WV with Reverend Don Morgan and Reverend Randall Dority officiating. Burial will follow at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield, WV, were military graveside rites will be conducted by the VFW Post #1144..."
4. "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. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 51; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Wesley Fanning; age 23; born at Iaeger, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 23
Jun 1962 at Calvary Baptict Church, Iaeger, WV; Ruby Delias Rash; age 25; born and living at
Iaeger, WV; single.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Mary Dunford; 28 Jan 2014.
Ruby Delias Rash Fanning; born 23 Dec 1936; died 12 Mar 2013 at Iaeger, WV; buried here; no grave
marker photo shown.
James Randolph "Randy" Fanning
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 209A; Image 12 of 13;
Family #115/120.
Listed as Randolph Fanning; age 6 mons; 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;
Page1079A; Image 21 of 28; Household #194.
Listed as James Randolph Fanning; age 10; born in WV; 5th 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 #__(1949); Page 193; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randolph Fanning; age 19; born at Vulcan, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 17
Apr1949 at Iaeger, WV; Mary Ellen Cyphers; age 25; born at North Holsten, VA; divorced; living at
Welch, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randolph Fanning; age 24; born at Vulcan, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 23
Nov 1953 Methodist Parsonage, Iaeger, WV; Mary Ellen Whitehead Cyphers; age 29; born at North
Holsten, VA; divorced; living at Welch, WV.
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Fanning
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1929
Death Date: 20 Dec 1999
SSN: 232427876
Branch 1: M (USMC)
Enlistment Date 1: 12 Jun 1946
Release Date 1: 31 Oct 1971"
6. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Randolph Fanning
[James R Fanning]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1928
Birth Place: Vulcan Mingo, West Virginia
Death Date: 20 Dec 1999
Father: James P Fanning
Mother: Gertrude E Neal
SSN: 232427876
Notes: Jun 1945: Name listed as JAMES RANDOLPH FANNING;
04 Jan 2000: Name listed as JAMES R FANNING"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
" James Randolph “Ranny” Fanning
Birth 11 Oct 1929
USA
Death 20 Dec 1999 (aged 70)
New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia"
Additional Information Posted.
"M GY SGT US MARINE CORPS VIETNAM"
8. "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. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 193; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randolph Fanning; age 19; born at Vulcan, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 17 Apr
1949 at Iaeger, WV; Mary Ellen Cyphers; age 25; born at North Holsten, VA; divorced; living at Welch,
WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randolph Fanning; age 24; born at Vulcan, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 23 Nov
1953 Methodist Parsonage, Iaeger, WV; Mary Ellen Whitehead Cyphers; age 29; born at North
Holsten, VA; divorced; living at Welch, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
" Mary Ellen Whitehead Fanning
Birth 11 Feb 1924
North Holston, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Death 8 Sep 1990 (aged 66)
Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 193; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randolph Fanning; age 19; born at Vulcan, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 17 Apr
1949 at Iaeger, WV; Mary Ellen Cyphers; age 25; born at North Holsten, VA; divorced; living at Welch,
WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randolph Fanning; age 24; born at Vulcan, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 23 Nov
1953 Methodist Parsonage, Iaeger, WV; Mary Ellen Whitehead Cyphers; age 29; born at North
Holsten, VA; divorced; living at Welch, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
" Mary Ellen Whitehead Fanning
Birth 11 Feb 1924
North Holston, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Death 8 Sep 1990 (aged 66)
Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia"
James Randolph "Randy" Fanning
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 209A; Image 12 of 13;
Family #115/120.
Listed as Randolph Fanning; age 6 mons; 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;
Page1079A; Image 21 of 28; Household #194.
Listed as James Randolph Fanning; age 10; born in WV; 5th 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 #__(1949); Page 193; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randolph Fanning; age 19; born at Vulcan, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 17
Apr1949 at Iaeger, WV; Mary Ellen Cyphers; age 25; born at North Holsten, VA; divorced; living at
Welch, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randolph Fanning; age 24; born at Vulcan, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 23
Nov 1953 Methodist Parsonage, Iaeger, WV; Mary Ellen Whitehead Cyphers; age 29; born at North
Holsten, VA; divorced; living at Welch, WV.
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Fanning
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1929
Death Date: 20 Dec 1999
SSN: 232427876
Branch 1: M (USMC)
Enlistment Date 1: 12 Jun 1946
Release Date 1: 31 Oct 1971"
6. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Randolph Fanning
[James R Fanning]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1928
Birth Place: Vulcan Mingo, West Virginia
Death Date: 20 Dec 1999
Father: James P Fanning
Mother: Gertrude E Neal
SSN: 232427876
Notes: Jun 1945: Name listed as JAMES RANDOLPH FANNING;
04 Jan 2000: Name listed as JAMES R FANNING"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
" James Randolph “Ranny” Fanning
Birth 11 Oct 1929
USA
Death 20 Dec 1999 (aged 70)
New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia"
Additional Information Posted.
"M GY SGT US MARINE CORPS VIETNAM"
8. "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. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 193; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randolph Fanning; age 19; born at Vulcan, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 17 Apr
1949 at Iaeger, WV; Mary Ellen Cyphers; age 25; born at North Holsten, VA; divorced; living at Welch,
WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
James Randolph Fanning; age 24; born at Vulcan, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 23 Nov
1953 Methodist Parsonage, Iaeger, WV; Mary Ellen Whitehead Cyphers; age 29; born at North
Holsten, VA; divorced; living at Welch, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site.
" Mary Ellen Whitehead Fanning
Birth 11 Feb 1924
North Holston, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Death 8 Sep 1990 (aged 66)
Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia"
1. 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.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 82; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard D. Sly, Jr; age 32; born and living in Welch, WV; divorced; married on 12 Oct 1960 at Welch,
WV; Nancy Rebecca Brown; age 29; born in Princeton, WV; divorced; living at Welch, WV.
3. Mercer Co, WV; Death Registry; Vpl #__(1966); Page 41; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard Dewey Sly, Jr; age 37; born 24 Apr 1928 at Welch, WV; married; employed by Howard,
Inc.; SS#224-36-7682; son of Howard D. and Alma Donahoe) Sly, Sr; died 14 Mar 1966 in the
Bluefield Sanitarium Hospital, Bluefield, WV; from respiratory failure due to a cerebral contusion
from fall, striking head on floor; buried 17 Mar 1966 in Woodlawn, Bluefield (sic, Bluewell), WV;
informant, Mrs. Howard Sly, Jr.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Nancy Sly" Article; Page 238;
submitted by Nancy Sly, Welch, WV 24801.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 30 Apr 2018.
" Howard Dewey Sly Jr.
Birth 24 Apr 1928
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 17 Mar 1966 (aged 37)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 189314589"
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. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 198; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Farmer; age 24; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Blarlow?; son of John and
Mary; married on 14 Aug 1920 at Welch, WV; Effie Graham; age 19; born in Mercer Co, WV; single;
daughter of I.M. and Eliza.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Anawalt-Pocahontas Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930;
Page 161B; Image 24 of 36; Family #227/240.
Listed as Charlie Farmer; age 33; born in VA; married at 25; coal miner; head of household.
3. Mercer Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card # U-1237; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Robert Farmer; age 47; born on 24 Oct 1895 in Tazewell Co, VA; living at RFD 1, Box 272;
Princeton, WV; employed by J.W. Bogle, RFD 1, Princeton, WV as farmer; person who will always
know address, J.W. Bogle, RFD 1, Princeton, WV; 6' 1" tall; 175 lbs; blue eyes; blonde hair; light
complexion; scar on right knee.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1963); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Farmer; age 69; birth date and place unknown; retired; son of unknown parents; divorced;
living at Northfork, WV; veteran of WW I; died on 22 Jul 1963 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV from lobar
pneumonia; buried on 26 Jul 1963 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, J.H.
Murry, MD.
5. Social Security death Index; LDS Web Site.
Charles Farmer; age 68; born on 24 Oct 1895; died in Jul 1963; ss # 229-12-4490; card issued in VA.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 11 Jun 2010
Charlie Farmer; born in 1894; died 22 Jul 1963; buried here; no grave marker photo Shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 198; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Farmer; age 24; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Blarlow?; son of John and
Mary; married on 14 Aug 1920 at Welch, WV; Effie Graham; age 19; born in Mercer Co, WV; single;
daughter of I.M. and Eliza.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Anawalt-Pocahontas Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930;
Page 161B; Image 24 of 36; Family #227/240.
Listed as Effie Farmer; age 29; born in VA; married at 19; in household of husband, Charles R.
Farmer.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Effie Farmer; born on 9 Apr 1942; died in Jul 1986; last residence, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co,
VA; SS # 234-18-3944; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Anawalt-Pocahontas Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930;
Page 161B; Image 24 of 36; Family #227/240.
Listed as Cathleen Farmer; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Charles R. Farmer.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Anawalt-Pocahontas Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930;
Page 161B; Image 24 of 36; Family #227/240.
Listed as Lorine Farmer; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Charles R. Farmer.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Anawalt-Pocahontas Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930;
Page 161B; Image 24 of 36; Family #227/240.
Listed as Fredrick Farmer; age 5 yrs, 0 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Charles R. Farmer.
2. Deleware Death Records, 1855-1955; LDS Web Site.
Fredrick J. Farmer; died on 16 feb 1946 at Wilmington manor, New Castle Co, DL; parents, Charles
and Effie Farmer.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Anawalt-Pocahontas Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930;
Page 161B; Image 24 of 36; Family #227/240.
Listed as Miller Farmer; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Charles R. Farmer.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 73; WV Archives Web Site.
Lee Roy Bench; born 14 May 1916 in Hampton, TN; single; living at Keystone, WV; son of Fielding
and Della; married on 28 Jan 1939 at Welch, WV; Allie Mae Poff; born 7 Jan 1917 in Michigan Co
(could not locate this place), TN; single; parents unknown, reared in an orphanage.
2. Deleware Marriage Records, 1913-1954; LDS Web Site.
Lee Roy Herbert Bench; age 27; son of Fielden and Delia (Monk) Bench; married on 5 Aug 1944
at Smyrna. Kent Co, DL Pauline Lettie Farmer; age 21; daughter of Charlie and Effie Farmer.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Anawalt-Pocahontas Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930;
Page 161B; Image 24 of 36; Family #227/240.
Listed as Pauline Farmer; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Charles R. Farmer.