McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Shirley Edmond Auvil

1. 1940 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Indian Creek Township; Cedar Bluff; E.D. 93-16; taken on
17 May 1940; Page 374B; Image 16 of 24; Household #124.
Listed as Shirley Auville; age 8; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Joseph H. Auvil.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #38918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Shirley Edmond Auville; age 25; born in Iaeger, WV; single; assistant manager of junk yard;
living at Iaeger, WV; son of Joe H. and Brookie (Lester) Auville; married on 27 Dec 1956 in
Lebanon, VA; Janice Artie Lockhart; age 22; born and living at Ieager, WV; single; daughter
of Tom and Lou (Collins) Lockhart.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #11359; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Shirley Auville; age 31; born in Iaeger, WV; widowed; scrap iron (dealer); living in Iaeger, WV;
son of JosH. and Brookie (Stevenson) Auville; married on 31 Mar 1964 in Lebanon, VA; Anita
Long; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; bookkeeper; living in Iaeger, WV; daughter of Herman
and Ethel (Rutherford) Long.
4. United States Public Records, 1970-2009' LDS Web Site.
"Name Shirley Renee Auville
Also Known As Shirley E Auville
2nd Also Known As Name Shirley Audville
Residence Date 01 Apr 1995-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 17 Dec 1931
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 513 PO Box
Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Address Date 01 Apr 1995-01 Jan 2009..."
5. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Shirley Edmond Auville Shirley Edmond Auville, age 88, of Iaeger, West Virginia passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the home of his daughter Connie Wood.

"Shirley was born December 17, 1931 in Iaeger, West Virginia, a son of the late Joe and Brookie Stephenson Auville. Shirley was the owner and operator of Iaeger Junk Yard and the N & S Diner in Iaeger.

"In addition to his parents, Shirley was preceded in death by his first wife Janice Artie Lockhart Auville, second wife Anita Auville, Daughter, Shirley Renee Sprouse and one brother, Verner Auville.

"Survivors include one daughter, Connie Wood of Oakwood, VA; one son, Jeff Auville of Iaeger; one grandson, Josh Fuller and wife Samantha of Tazewll, VA; one granddaughter, Sheynne Sprouse of Clintwood, VA; step Granddaughter, Brooklyn Perkins of Tazewell, VA; great grandson, the apple of his eye, Jackson Fuller of Tazewell, VA; brother, John J. Auville of Daniels, WV; Furr Baby, OL’ Pup; special caregivers, Donna Hyatt and Allison McClanahan and her Family. Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Monday, July 15, 2019 from 10 a.m. till the time of service at 12 noon.

"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 15, 2019 at 12 noon with Reverend Don Morgan officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Legacy Hospice...."
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; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.


Anita Yuvonnne Long

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #11359; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Shirley Auville; age 31; born in Iaeger, WV; widowed; scrap iron (dealer); living in Iaeger, WV;
son of JosH. and Brookie (Stevenson) Auville; married on 31 Mar 1964 in Lebanon, VA; Anita
Long; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; bookkeeper; living in Iaeger, WV; daughter of Herman
and Ethel (Rutherford) Long.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Anita Yuvonne Auville, age 69, of Iaeger, WV, went to
be with the Lord on Wednesday March 20, 2013 after
a long illness.

"Anita was born July 12, 1943, in Iaeger WV, a
daughter of Herman L. Long and the late Ethel
Rutherford Long. She was an owner/operator of
Anita's Boutique, N&S Café and the Iaeger Junk Yard.

"In addition to her mother she was preceded in death
by three brothers, Doug, Luther Alvis and Edward
Kinder Long.

"Survivors include her husband of 48 years Shirley
Auville of the home; two daughters Renee Sprouse of
the home, Connie Wood and Husband Troy of
Oakwood, VA; one son Jeffery Auville and wife Gayle
of Iaeger, WV; one granddaughter Sheynne Sprouse
of Lewisburg, WV; one grandson Josh Fuller of
Tazewell, VA; four sisters, Virginia Garland of
Huntsville, AL, Linda Rice of Roderfield, WV, Regina
Bailey and husband Ronnie of Roderfield, WV,
Patricia Sizemore and Husband Charles of Bluefield,
WV; three special nieces Susie Pennington and
Marcia Towry both of Huntsville, AL, Theresa Woods
of Bluefield, WV; one special caretaker and friend
Sherry Goins of Avondale, WV; and sister-in-law Karol
Long.

"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March
23, 2013 at 11 A.M. with Reverend Don Morgan
Officiating at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in
Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial
Park in Bluewell, WV...."
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; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.


Harry Edgar Jarrett

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 350; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Edgar Jarrett; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; clerk; living at Caretta, WV; son of
F.T. and Zelda Mae; married on 7 Jul 1935 at Davy, WV; Mildred Kathleen Logan; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Charlie and Mammie.


Mildred Kathleen Logan

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 350; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Edgar Jarrett; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; clerk; living at Caretta, WV; son of
F.T. and Zelda Mae; married on 7 Jul 1935 at Davy, WV; Mildred Kathleen Logan; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Charlie and Mammie.


Charles O. Davis Jr

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #17658; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles O. Davis, Jr; age 30; born at Roderfield, WV; divorced; account; one previous marriage;
living at Iaeger, WV; son of Charles O. and ida (Vermillion) Davis, Sr; married on 5 Jun 1959 in
Lebanon, VA; Myrtle Landers; age 31; born in Raleigh, NC; divorced; one previous marriage;
secretary; living in Cleveland, OH; daughter of Luke and Ethel (Wright) Landers.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charles O. Davis, Jr., 83, of Iaeger, WV, passed away
Monday, March 18, 2013, in Bluefield Regional
Medical Center in Bluefield, WV, following a long
illness.

"Charles, "C.O." was born January 5, 1930, in
Roderfield, WV, a son of the late Charles O. Davis,
Sr. and Ida Davis. He served as Director of Pioneer
Community Bank from 1983 until 1998. He also
served as president of Pioneer Community Bank from
1992 until 2000; presently he was serving as Director
Emeritus.

"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by
his first wife, Shellie Jarrett.

"Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Myrtle L. Davis
of Brentwood, TN; one daughter, Marta MacCallum
and husband Dan of South Port, NC; one son,
Charles O. Davis, III and wife Jane of Apex, NC; four
grandchildren Logan, Jessica, Katie, and Charlie, one
great grandchild Griffin, one brother, Gurney Davis
and wife Ann of Hickory, NC, one sister, Wilma Wisler
and husband Dick of Scottsdale, AZ.

"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, at 12 noon,
with Reverend Don Morgan officiating at the Chapel of
Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will
follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Clay Pool Hill,
VA..."


Shelly Jarrett

1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 006958; WV Archives Web Site.
Shelly Davis; age 27; born 16 Oct 1932 at Big Sandy, WV; divorced; living at Welch, WV; daughter
of Harry and Kathleen (Logan) Jarrett; died 23 Apr 1960 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; from
barbiturate poisoning, suicidal; buried 26 Apr 1960 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluefield (sic, Bluewell),
WV.


Charles O. Davis Jr

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #17658; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles O. Davis, Jr; age 30; born at Roderfield, WV; divorced; account; one previous marriage;
living at Iaeger, WV; son of Charles O. and ida (Vermillion) Davis, Sr; married on 5 Jun 1959 in
Lebanon, VA; Myrtle Landers; age 31; born in Raleigh, NC; divorced; one previous marriage;
secretary; living in Cleveland, OH; daughter of Luke and Ethel (Wright) Landers.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charles O. Davis, Jr., 83, of Iaeger, WV, passed away
Monday, March 18, 2013, in Bluefield Regional
Medical Center in Bluefield, WV, following a long
illness.

"Charles, "C.O." was born January 5, 1930, in
Roderfield, WV, a son of the late Charles O. Davis,
Sr. and Ida Davis. He served as Director of Pioneer
Community Bank from 1983 until 1998. He also
served as president of Pioneer Community Bank from
1992 until 2000; presently he was serving as Director
Emeritus.

"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by
his first wife, Shellie Jarrett.

"Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Myrtle L. Davis
of Brentwood, TN; one daughter, Marta MacCallum
and husband Dan of South Port, NC; one son,
Charles O. Davis, III and wife Jane of Apex, NC; four
grandchildren Logan, Jessica, Katie, and Charlie, one
great grandchild Griffin, one brother, Gurney Davis
and wife Ann of Hickory, NC, one sister, Wilma Wisler
and husband Dick of Scottsdale, AZ.

"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, at 12 noon,
with Reverend Don Morgan officiating at the Chapel of
Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will
follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Clay Pool Hill,
VA..."


Myrtle Landers

1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 64A; Family #166/166.
Listed as Myrtle Landers; age 1 yr, 10 mons; born in VA; in household of grandfather, William G. Rife.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #17658; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles O. Davis, Jr; age 30; born at Roderfield, WV; divorced; account; one previous marriage;
living at Iaeger, WV; son of Charles O. and ida (Vermillion) Davis, Sr; married on 5 Jun 1959 in
Lebanon, VA; Myrtle Landers; age 31; born in Raleigh, NC; divorced; one previous marriage;
secretary; living in Cleveland, OH; daughter of Luke and Ethel (Wright, sic, Riffe) Landers.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Myrtle L. Davis, 87, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016, at the Grandstrand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC.
" Myrtle was born May 12, 1928, in Marshall, NC, a daughter of the late Luke and Ethel Mae Rife Landers. She was a former accountant. Her interests included sewing, needle work, reading, travelling, and entertainment venues.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Charles O. Davis, Jr.; one sister, Vernie Lester; and two brothers, Corman and Robert.
"Survivors include four sisters, Helen Landers of North Ridgesville, OH, Vivian Watkins and husband Scott and Marie Landers all of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Jean Moore and husband Marvin of North Ridgesville, OH; three brothers, Norman Landers and wife Doris, David Landers and wife Ester all of Lima, OH, and Brown Landers and wife Nina of Columbia Station, OH; one step son, Charles O. Davis, III and wife Jane of Apex, NC; a step daughter, Marta MacCallum and husband Dan of South Port, NC; two sisters-in-law, Betty Landers of Bay Village, OH; and Delores Landers of Ohio; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
" Graveside services will be conducted Friday afternoon, March 18, 2016, at 1 o'clock with Reverend Don Morgan officiating at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, VA...."


Lonnie J. Lester

1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 14/15 Jan 1920; Page 265B; Image 26
of 43; Family #265/269.
Listed as Loney Lester; age 17; born in WV; single; in household of father, James R. Lester.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Lick Branch of Mud Fork;
E.D. 24-58; taken on 5 Jul 1940; Page 1127B; Image 16 of 60; Household #122.
Listed as Lonnie Lester; age 37; born in WV; married; 1st grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; laborer on W.P.A. road project; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1968); Page __; Sandy River District; WV Archives
Web Site.
Lonnie J. Lester; age 66; born 27 Dec 1901 in WV; married; miner; SS #234-12-2228; living at
Iaeger, WV; son of Riley and Lottie (Collins) Lester; died 14 May 1968 at Iaeger, WV; from
C.V.A. (cardio vascular accident); buried 17 May 1968 in Justice Cemetery, Panther, WV;
informant, Mary Leste, Panther, WV.


Samantha Justice

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Lick Branch of Mud Fork;
E.D. 24-58; taken on 5 Jul 1940; Page 1127B; Image 16 of 60; Household #122.
Listed as Samantha Lester; age 35; born in VA; married; no education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Lonnie J. Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 006059; WV Archives Website.
Samantha Lester; age 68; born in Dec 1904 in VA; widow; housewife; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter
of Jake and Frances (Coleman) Justice; died 2 Apr 1972 in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV;
due to intestinal blockage cause unknown; buried 5 Apr 1972 in Justus Cemetery, Panther, WV.


Dora Lester

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Lick Branch of Mud Fork;
E.D. 24-58; taken on 5 Jul 1940; Page 1127B; Image 16 of 60; Household #122.
Listed as Dora Lester; age 13; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lonnie J. Lester.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestrty.com Website.
"Name Dora Lester
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 5 Sep 1925
Birth Place Hurley Buckh, Virginia
Death Date 22 Apr 1999
Father Lonie Lester
Mother Samantha Justice
SSN 232887840
Notes Apr 1969: Name listed as DORA LESTER"


Lora Lester

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Lick Branch of Mud Fork;
E.D. 24-58; taken on 5 Jul 1940; Page 1127B; Image 16 of 60; Household #122.
Listed as Lora Lester; age 11; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lonnie J. Lester.


Frances Lester

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Lick Branch of Mud Fork;
E.D. 24-58; taken on 5 Jul 1940; Page 1127B; Image 16 of 60; Household #122.
Listed as Frances Lester; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lonnie J. Lester.


Ralph Lester

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Lick Branch of Mud Fork;
E.D. 24-58; taken on 5 Jul 1940; Page 1127B; Image 16 of 60; Household #122.
Listed as Ralph Lester; age 7; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lonnie J. Lester.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"With the help of our Gracious Heavenly Father, I will
try to write the obituary of our loving father, Ralph
Lester, 79, of Steeles, WV, who passed away
Monday, March 18, 2013, in Welch Community
Hospital , Welch, WV, following a long illness with
heart and lung problems.

"Ralph was born July 9, 1933 at Panther, WV, a son of
the late Lonnie and Samantha Justice Lester. He was
a retired coal miner and a member of the Jesus
Church of Bartley, Bartley, WV.

"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by
his first wife, Dorothy Roberts Lester, step daughter,
Doris Ann Woods Steele, four sisters, Dora Lester,
Lora Lester, Lottie Lester, and Mary Lester, one
brother, Riley Lester.

"Survivors include his wife of four years, Molly Lester
of the home; three sons, Hershell Lester and wife
Nancy, Andy Lester and wife Melissa and Hank Lester
and wife Michelle all of Steeles, WV; two daughters,
Linda Lester of Justice, WV, and Brenda Reed and
husband Ronald of Hanover, WV; step son, Donald
Lee Woods and wife Yvonne of Bradshaw, WV, three
step daughters, Diana Cooper and husband Perry of
Jewell Ridge, VA, Bonnie Woods of Steeles, WV, and
Wanda Lynn Meade of Grundy, VA; eleven
grandchildren, Rebecca Lester and husband Cory,
Teddy Reed and wife Amanda, Kevin Lester and wife
Anna, Denise Morgan and husband Shell, Matthew
Lester, Tiffanie Lester, Jeremy Bare and wife Renee,
Justin Bare and wife Savanna, Sabrina Bare, Toby
Dillon and Keith Dillon; ten great grandchildren, Gena
Lester, Kelsee Lester, Chelsa and Zachary Morgan,
Brentley Lester, Katelyn, Kaylee and Kendra Bare,
Nataya and Makaya Bare.

"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March
21, 2012, at 1 o' clock, with Reverend Doug
Blankenship and Reverend Roger ?Pete? Woods
officiating at the Jesus Church at Bartley, WV. Burial
will follow in the Noah Justice Cemetery on Mud Fork
near Panther, WV..."


Ralph Lester

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; Lick Branch of Mud Fork;
E.D. 24-58; taken on 5 Jul 1940; Page 1127B; Image 16 of 60; Household #122.
Listed as Ralph Lester; age 7; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lonnie J. Lester.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"With the help of our Gracious Heavenly Father, I will
try to write the obituary of our loving father, Ralph
Lester, 79, of Steeles, WV, who passed away
Monday, March 18, 2013, in Welch Community
Hospital , Welch, WV, following a long illness with
heart and lung problems.

"Ralph was born July 9, 1933 at Panther, WV, a son of
the late Lonnie and Samantha Justice Lester. He was
a retired coal miner and a member of the Jesus
Church of Bartley, Bartley, WV.

"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by
his first wife, Dorothy Roberts Lester, step daughter,
Doris Ann Woods Steele, four sisters, Dora Lester,
Lora Lester, Lottie Lester, and Mary Lester, one
brother, Riley Lester.

"Survivors include his wife of four years, Molly Lester
of the home; three sons, Hershell Lester and wife
Nancy, Andy Lester and wife Melissa and Hank Lester
and wife Michelle all of Steeles, WV; two daughters,
Linda Lester of Justice, WV, and Brenda Reed and
husband Ronald of Hanover, WV; step son, Donald
Lee Woods and wife Yvonne of Bradshaw, WV, three
step daughters, Diana Cooper and husband Perry of
Jewell Ridge, VA, Bonnie Woods of Steeles, WV, and
Wanda Lynn Meade of Grundy, VA; eleven
grandchildren, Rebecca Lester and husband Cory,
Teddy Reed and wife Amanda, Kevin Lester and wife
Anna, Denise Morgan and husband Shell, Matthew
Lester, Tiffanie Lester, Jeremy Bare and wife Renee,
Justin Bare and wife Savanna, Sabrina Bare, Toby
Dillon and Keith Dillon; ten great grandchildren, Gena
Lester, Kelsee Lester, Chelsa and Zachary Morgan,
Brentley Lester, Katelyn, Kaylee and Kendra Bare,
Nataya and Makaya Bare.

"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March
21, 2012, at 1 o' clock, with Reverend Doug
Blankenship and Reverend Roger ?Pete? Woods
officiating at the Jesus Church at Bartley, WV. Burial
will follow in the Noah Justice Cemetery on Mud Fork
near Panther, WV..."


Zamery Lester

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 23; WV Archives Web Site.
Zannery Lester; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
Ed and Sallie; married on 28 Jun 1932 at Panther, WV; Marie Bailey; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of Dennis and Mary.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Isaban; E.D.24-57; taken on 2 Apr 1940;
Page 1083B; Image 2 of 74; Household #22.
Listed as Zemery Lester; age 28; born in WV; married; 3rd grade education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.


Marie Bailey

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 23; WV Archives Web Site.
Zannery Lester; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
Ed and Sallie; married on 28 Jun 1932 at Panther, WV; Marie Bailey; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of Dennis and Mary.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Isaban; E.D.24-57; taken on 2 Apr 1940;
Page 1083B; Image 2 of 74; Household #22.
Listed as Marie Lester; age 24; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Zemery Lester.


Roy Lester

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Isaban; E.D.24-57; taken on 2 Apr 1940;
Page 1083B; Image 2 of 74; Household #22.
Listed as Roy Lester; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Zemery Lester.


Patricia Lester

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Isaban; E.D.24-57; taken on 2 Apr 1940;
Page 1083B; Image 2 of 74; Household #22.
Listed as Patricia Lester; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Zemery Lester.


Catherine C. Lester

1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Catherine C. Griffith, 64, of Yawkey, WV, died
Monday, March 18, 2013, in the Hubbard Hospice
House in Charleston, WV.

"Catherine was born April 28, 1946 in Mohawk, WV, a
daughter of the late Zamery and Marie Bailey Lester.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Horse
Creek Church of the Living God.

"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death
by her husband, Dale Griffith, four sisters, Delphine
Matney, Ruth Lester, Patricia Collins, and Rhonda
Bailey, and one brother, Jimmy Lester.

"Survivors include one son, Steve Cline and wife
Teresa of Panther, WV; one grandson, Kyle Cline of
Panther, WV, two step daughters, Beth Adkins of
Yawkey, WV, and Tina Griffith of Wyoming; one step
son, Chris Griffith of Yawkey, WV one sister, Mary
Cline of Panther, WV; one brother, Ray ?Buddy?
Lester of Mason, OH, 1 step grandson, Rodney
Adkins of Yawkey, WV; three step granddaughters,
Ashley Adkins, Christa Griffith, and Brittany Ray all of
Yawkey, WV.

"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 22,
2013, at 12 o'clock, with Reverend William Daughtery
officiating at the Horse Creek Church of the Living
God. Burial will follow in the Bailey Cemetery on
Lower Long Pole near Panther, WV..."