1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as Bobby Baker; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Robert I. Baker.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Edgar Rice; 25 Aug 2021.
" Bobby Baker
Birth 17 Jun 1943
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Aug 2021 (aged 78)
Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial Deskins Cemetery
Atwell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 231201322"Additional Information Posted:
"Bobby Baker, 78 years of age, of Grundy, VA, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side after a short battle with cancer. Born June 17, 1943 in Raysal, WV, he was the son of the late Robert Baker and Maude Watson Baker."Bobby was a family man who loved his grandchildren. He loved to travel with his wife Patty and family and was especially fond of cruising. He loved the lord and reading his Bible, was of the Pentecostal faith, and attended Atwell United Church of God. He was a handyman and could fix about anything "A Jack of all trades".
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Ruby Hall; brothers Ed Baker, Cowan Baker, Harold Baker, and Daris Baker.
"Survivors include his loving wife of forty-one years Patty Sliger Baker of Grundy, VA; daughter Sherry Honaker and son-in-law Ricky Honaker of Grundy, VA; son David Baker and wife Ann of Lebanon, VA; sister Yvonne Hamilton of Lindside, WV; brothers Gerald Baker and wife Janie of Bluefield, WV, Michale Baker and wife Debbie of Lindside, WV;
"He is also survived by his grandchildren David Baker and wife Kristen of Kershaw, SC, Victoria Keene and Husband Jason of Grundy, VA, Brittani Kerns and husband Phil of Winchester, VA, Shelia Brown and husband Blake of Grundy, VA, Kayla Honaker of Grundy, VA, Adrianna Baker of Saratoga, WY; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
"Funeral service for Bobby Baker will be held at the Atwell United Church of God, Piney Ridge Road, Atwell, WV Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 12:00 noon with Brother David Barnett and Brother Roger Hale Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Deskins Cemetery, Piney Ridge Road, Atwell, WV.
"Active Pallbearers will be nephews and friends.
"The family will receive friends at the Atwell United Church of God, Piney Ridge Road, Atwell WV Friday, August 27, 2021 after 6:00 p.m.
"Online condolences may be sent to www.shortridgeramey.com.
"The family of Bobby Baker have entrusted the care of their loved one to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home of Grundy, VA."
1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as Gerald Baker; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Robert I. Baker.
1. US Public Record Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kenneth H. Hamilton; born 17 Jan 1949; living at RR B, Lindside, WV 24951 in 1994.
1. 1950 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8;
Dwelling #52.
Listed as Yvonne Baker; born in May 1949 in WV; in household of father, Robert I. Baker.
2. US Public Record Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Yvonne A. Hamilton; born 21 May 1949; living at RR B, Lindside, WV 24951 in 1994.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken 8 May 1940;
Page 1234B; Image 106 of 132; Household #829.
Listed as Columbus H. Owens; age 5; born WV; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, Mathew Owens.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 90; WV Archives Web Site.
Columbus Harrison Owens; age 19; born at Lex, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 14
Dec 1953 at Iaeger, WV; Carol Beatrice Crigger; age 16; born and living at Avondale, WV; with
consent of Mathew and Stella Owens, parents of Columbus Harrison Owens; and Willian and Bessie
Crigger, parents of Carol Beatrice Crigger.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'71 008834; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Columbus Owen; age 36; born 22 Jul 1934 in McDowell Co, WV; married; SS #233-54-7051; miner;
husband of Carol Crigger; living at Union City, WV; son of Matthew and Stella (Kennedy) Owens; died
30 May 1971 in Union City, WV; due to shotgun wound of chest; caught in burning apartment; buried
3 Jun 1971 in High Knob cemetery, Iaeger, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); page 90; WV Archives Web Site.
Columbus Harrison Owens; age 19; born at Lex, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 14
Dec 1953 at Iaeger, WV; Carol Beatrice Crigger; age 16; born and living at Avondale, WV; with
consent of Mathew and Stella Owens, parents of Columbus Harrison Owens; and Willian and Bessie
Crigger, parents of Carol Beatrice Crigger.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Beatrice Carol Owens, 84, of Lex, WV, went to her Heavenly home Friday, February 4, 2022.
Beatrice was born in Avondale, WV, August 27, 1937 a daughter of the late William ad Bessie Ellen Pennington Crigger. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and going to yard sales. She was a loving mother and grandmother."In addition to her parents, Beatrice was preceded in death by three daughters, Christine Owens, Shirley Stinson and Patsy Roberts.
"Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Crigger Auville and husband Kim and Susan Owens and Robbie Phillips all of Iaeger; three sons, James Owens, Randy Owens and Chris Owens all of Lex, WV; two brothers, Billy Crigger and wife Carolyn of Raysal and Pete Crigger of Bradshaw; grandchildren, Megan Auville of Iaeger, Jeremy Owens of Lex and Christopher Owens of Three Forks; and a niece Cricket Crigger.
"Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 12 noon with Reverend Danny Bowles and Reverend Freddie Dawson officiating at the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
William Gratten "Willie" Crigger
1. 1920 Census, Big Creek District; English; taken on 8/9 ____1920; Page 5A; Image 9 of 38;
Family #75/76.
Listed as William Crigger; age 9; born in WV; single; in household of father, James A. Crigger.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Gratten Crigger; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of C.G. and
Martha; married on 19 Jan 1929 in Avondale, WV; Ellen Pennington; age 19; born in Wise Co, VA;
single; daughter of G.W. and Mary Jane.(His parent's names don't match but all other citations do
match up)
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'68 007380; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Crigger; age 56; born in 1912 in WV; married; husband of Bessie Pennington; served in WW II;
miner; SS# 234-14-1883; living at Avondale, WV; son of James and Ella (Baldwin) Crigger; died 26
Apr 1968 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to bronchial pneumonia; buried 29 Apr 1968 in Reed
Cemetery, Avondale, WV.
1. Wise Co, VA; Birth Certificate #11629; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bessie Ellen Pennington; born 6 Mar 1913 in Gladeville District, Wise Co, VA; parents, George
Pennington; age 42; born in KY; laborer; and mother, Mary Pennington; age 27; born in NC;
housework; both living in Dorchester, VA; this was their 4th child; with ony 2 still living including this
birth; deivered by Rosanna Hunsucker, midwife
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Gratten Crigger; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of C.G. and
Martha; married on 19 Jan 1929 in Avondale, WV; Ellen Pennington; age 19; born in Wise Co, VA;
single; daughter of G.W. and Mary Jane.
1. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Shirley Stinson, 54, of Avondale, WV, passed away
Thursday evening, July 26, 2012 in Welch Community
Hospital, Welch, WV.
"Shirley was born April 10, 1958 a daughter of Carol
Beatrice Crigger Owens and the late Columbus
Harrison Owens. She was a homemaker and a loving
wife, mother, and grandmother.
"In addition to her father, Columbus Owens she was
preceded in death by one infant sister.
"Survivors include her husband of thirty six years,
Danny Stinson of the home; her mother, Carol B.
Crigger Owens of Lex, WV; one son, Danny Stinson,
Jr. of Avondale, WV; one daughter, Carol Lynn
Stinson of Gilbert, WV; two sisters, Patsy Roberts of
Coalwood, WV, Susan Owens and Lisa Fay Auvil
both of Iaeger, WV; three brothers, Randy Owens of
Lex, James Harrison (Buck) Owens also of Lex, and
Christopher (Chris) Owens of Iaeger; and three
grandchildren, Shannon Dwayne Stinson of Avondale,
WV, Marrisa Stinson and Abbie Gail Stinson both of
Bradshaw, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 31,
2012 at 12 o'clock with Reverend Danny Bowels
officiating at the Avondale Independent Church of
God in Avondale, WV. Burial will follow in the Mullins
Cemetery on Crane Ridge at Ritter Hollow near
Avondale, WV..."
1. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patsy L. Roberts, 60, of Coalwood, WV, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, in the Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV, following a long illness."Patsy was born August 21, 1955, in Welch, WV, a daughter of Carol Crigger Owens. She was a homemaker; enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cleaning, gardening and listening to music.
"Patsy was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Christian, one sister, Shirley Stinson, and her father-in-law, Clyde Roberts.
"Survivors include her husband, James Roberts of the home; her mother Carol Owens of Lex, WV; two sons, William "Eddie" Roberts and wife Delphia of Coalwood, WV, and James David Christian of Coalwood, WV; three brothers, Chris Owens of Iaeger WV, Randy Owens and Buck Owens both of Iaeger, WV; two sisters, Susie Owens and Lisa Faye Auville both of Iaeger, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 3, 2015, at 12 noon , with Reverend Joe Moore officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale, WV..."