1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Earnest Edwards; born ______; living at June Street, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Earnest Edwards
Titles and Terms (Original) JR
Also Known As Ernest Edwards
2nd Also Known As Name Earnest J Edwards
3rd Also Known As Name Earnest Jr Edwards
Residence Date 01 Nov 1991-01 Jul 2005
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date Feb 1924
Address 889 PO Box
Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Address Date 01 Nov 1991-01 Jul 2005..."
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Earnest Edwards; born 7 Feb 1924; last residence, WV; died 22 Apr 2001; card issued
in WV.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 194B; Image 8 of 25;
Family #64/68.
Listed as Okie Sesco; age 2, born in WV; in household of father, Dock Cisco.
2. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; O'Keef; E.D. 30-14; taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page 283A
Image 29 of 124; Household #230.
Listed as Okey Cisco; age 11; born in WV; 4th grade education;attending school; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Dock Cisco
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Okie Edwards; born ______; living at June Street, Iaeger, WV 24844.
4. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Okie Edwards
Titles and Terms (Original) JR
Also Known As Okie C Edwards
Residence Date 01 Aug 1993-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 01 Sep 1957
Address 889 PO Box
Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Address Date 01 Aug 1993-29 Oct 2007..."
5. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 24 Sep 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"Okie Cisco Edwards,78, of Sandy Huff near Iaeger, died Thursday, Sep 21, 2006 at Bluefield
Regional Medical Center, Bluefied. Arrangements by Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger."
6. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Okie Edwards; born 7 Jun 1928; died 21 Sep 2006; last residence, Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV;
card issued in WV in 1971.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Vernon R. Edwards; born 4 Mar 1965; living at June Street, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Tarzan G. Edwards; born 15 Nov 1967; living at June Street, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. US Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Taezan Gene Edwards; born 15 Nov 1967 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV; died 12 Sep 2006.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Dec 2013.
Tarzan G. Edwards; born 15 Nov 1967; died 12 Sep 2006; buried here; headstone photo shown; "SON".
1. Fanning Furneral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Harry Arnold Edwards, 63, of Mohawk, WV, passed away suddenly at his residence Thursday, September 26, 2013. Harry had lived there for over 40 years.
"Harry was born May 6, 1950, in Matewan, WV, a son to the late Earnest “JR” and Okie Cisco Edwards. Harry was a retired coal miner, and will be greatly missed by all those who loved him.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Edwards; one son, Jimmy Edwards; one sister, Theodosia Gibson; and one brother, Tarzan Edwards.
"Survivors include four brothers, Milton Edwards and wife Joyce, Freelon Edwards and wife Rachel, Roger Edwards and wife Abigail all of Sandy Huff, WV; Bobby Edwards and wife Carolyn of Mile Branch; five sisters, Elizabeth Rowe of Big Sandy, Myrtle King and husband Bobby of Sandy Huff, Debra Key and husband George of Crumpler, WV, Shirley Kennedy and husband Wayne of Paynesville, WV, and Armeda King and husband Earl “Pete” King of Horse Creek, near Panther, WV; daughter-in-law, Mary Edwards of Chapmanville, WV; two granddaughters, McKaylee and Heather Edwards, also of Chapmanville, WV; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday October 3, 2013 at 12 Noon, with Reverend Wayne Kennedy and Reverend John Wheeler officiating at The Horse Creek Church of the Living God at Horse Creek. Burial will follow in the Sullivan Cemetery at Mohawk, WV..."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Ape 1930; Page 200A; Image
55 of 56; Family #463/469.
Listed as Sanford Lambert; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John Lambert.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Hull; E.D. 24-57; taken on 16 Apr 1940;
Page 1121B; Image 36 of 74; Household #305.
Listed as Sanford Lambert; age 10; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John Lambert.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 252; WV Archives Web Site.
Sanford Lambert; age 21; born and living at Litwar, WV; single; married on 2 Oct 1948 at Iaeger,
WV; Reginia Dutton; age 16; born at Bypro, Floyd Co, KY; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with
consent of Goldie Dutton, mother of Regina.
4. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sandfrod G. Lambert; born 23 Apr 1929; living at HC 60, Box 153, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. 1940 Census, Johnson Co, KY; District 6; E.D. 58-12; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 307B;
Image 30 of 42; Household #244.
Listed as Regina Dutton; age 6; born in KY; no education; not attending school; lived in
Wheelwright, Floyd Co, KY on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Elias Dutton.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 252; WV Archives Web Site.
Sanford Lambert; age 21; born and living at Litwar, WV; single; married on 2 Oct 1948 at Iaeger,
WV; Reginia Dutton; age 16; born at Bypro, Floyd Co, KY; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with
consent of Goldie Dutton, mother of Regina.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Regina Lambert; born 22 Jun 1934; living at HC 60, Box 153, Iaeger, WV 24844.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Regnia Lambert, 79, of Iaeger, WV, passed away, Tuesday, September 24, 2013, in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA, following a short illness.
"Regnia was born June 22, 1934, in Whitehouse, KY, a daughter of the late Elias and Golden Price Dutton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sandy Huff Jesus Church at Sandy Huff near Iaeger, WV.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
"Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Sanford G. Lambert of the home; two daughters, Sanette Collins and husband Clinton E. of Bluefield, WV, and Amy Stumbo and husband Johnny of Iaeger, WV; two sons, Douglas W. Lambert and wife Betty of Bland, VA, and Granville J. Lambert and wife Mary of Iaeger, WV; eight grandchildren, Nicole Walters of Blacksburg, VA, Clinton M. Collins of Bristol, VA, Douglas R. Lambert and Lavada Lambert both of Tazewell, VA, Joshua Lambert, Chelsey Lambert, and Amber Blankenship all of Iaeger, WV, and Megan Rowe of Paynesville, WV; eight great grandchildren, Trae Walters of Blacksburg, VA, Charles Vanover, Rodney Lambert, Joshua Craig Lambert, Kaiden Lambert, Talan Blankenship, Brianna “B-Jade” Blankenship, and Ethen Blankenship all of Iaeger, WV; and a special friend Ruth Bishop of Ikes Fork, WV."Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 12 noon with Reverend Elzie Blankenship and Reverend Ricky Ferrell officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park at Bluewell, WV. ..."
1. 1940 Census, Johnson Co, KY; District 6; E.D. 58-12; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 307B;
Image 30 of 42; Household #244.
Listed as Elias Dutton; age 45; born in KY; married; 1st grade education; lived in Wheelwright,
Floyd Co, KY on 1 Apr 1935; new worker; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, Johnson Co, KY; District 6; E.D. 58-12; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 307B;
Image 30 of 42; Household #244.
Listed as Goldie Dutton; age 41; born in KY; married; 8th grade education; lived in Wheelwright,
Floyd Co, KY on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Elias Dutton.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 184; WV Archives Web Site.
George Charles; born 6 Jun 1914 at Pikeville, KY; living at Litwar; son of Frank and Mary; married
on 26 May 1939 at Litwar, WV; Nellie Lambert; born 13 Jul 1821 at Litwar, WV; living at Litwar,
WV; daughter of John and Bertrha.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Ape 1930; Page 200A; Image
55 of 56; Family #463/469.
Listed as Nella Lambert; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, John Lambert.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 184; WV Archives Web Site.
George Charles; born 6 Jun 1914 at Pikeville, KY; living at Litwar; son of Frank and Mary; married
on 26 May 1939 at Litwar, WV; Nellie Lambert; born 13 Jul 1821 at Litwar, WV; living at Litwar,
WV; daughter of John and Bertrha.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 29 Ape 1930; Page 200A; Image
55 of 56; Family #463/469.
Listed as Junior Lambert; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, John Lambert.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Hull; E.D. 24-57; taken on 16 Apr 1940;
Page 1121B; Image 36 of 74; Household #305.
Listed as John Lambert, Jr; age 14; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John Lambert.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 428; WV Archives Web Site.
John Lambert, Jr; age 23; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 5 Nov 1947 at
Steeles, WV; Letta Geraldine Lester; age 18; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; with consent
of Belle Lester, mother of Letta Geraldine Lester.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 428; WV Archives Web Site.
John Lambert, Jr; age 23; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 5 Nov 1947 at
Steeles, WV; Letta Geraldine Lester; age 18; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; with consent
of Belle Lester, mother of Letta Geraldine Lester.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Virginia Jenny Finley; 10 Oct 2007.
" Ellen Finley
Birth 1873
Whitetop, Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death 12 Apr 1942 (aged 68–69)
Wilcoe, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Sarkas Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Ellen Findley (Finley) was born about 1873 she died at the age of 68 in 1942. She was the daughter John A and Mahaley Blevins-Finley. Info taken from death certificate #6466. She is the sister of William Riley Finley."Although her death certificate lists her as a widow, family members said that is not true. According to my father and Aunt she was never married."
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 12 Jun 1900, Page 249B,
Family #92.
Listed as Franklin V. Christian, age 5, born in WV in Jun 1894, in household of father, Preston
Christian.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3052; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank Christian; age 23; born 6 Jun 1894 in Wyoming Co, WV; timberman; living at Pageton, WV;
employed by J.H. Hash, Pageton, WV; single; dependent mother and one sister; medium height
and build; Black eyes and Black hair.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 100; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank V. Christian; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Pageton; son of
P.B. and Jamima; married on 29 Aug 1918 at Pageton, WV; Namoa Parsons; age 21; born in
Hicks Co (sic, Wilkes Co?) NC; single; daughter of J.A. and ___.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Claren; E.D. 24-36; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 736B; Image 32 of 48; Household #270.
Listed as Frank Christian; age 48; born in WV; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #"71 003840; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Franklin Verlin Christian; age 82; born 3 Jun 1888 in KY (sic, 6 Jun 1894 in Wyoming Co, WV);
retired miner; married; husband of Naomi Parsons; living at Hensley, WV; son of Preston and
_______Christian; died 6 Mar 1971 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; from aspiration pneumonia; due
to chronic brain syndrom with cerebral arteriosclerosis; buried 9 Mar 1971 in Mitchell Cemetery,
Hensley, WV; informant, George Christian, Hensley, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 100; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank V. Christian; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Pageton; son of
P.B. and Jamima; married on 29 Aug 1918 at Pageton, WV; Namoa Parsons; age 21; born in
Hicks Co (sic, Wilkes Co?) NC; single; daughter of J.A. and ___.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Claren; E.D. 24-36; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 736B; Image 32 of 48; Household #270.
Listed as Naomi Christian; age 39; born in NC; married; 7th grade education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Franklin V. Christian.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Naomi P. Christian; born 9 Sep 1900; died 12 Mar 1991; last residence, Pipestem, Summers Co,
WV; SS #232-96-7352; card issued in NC or WV in 1973.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Claren; E.D. 24-36; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 736B; Image 32 of 48; Household #270.
Listed as Henry Christian; age 15; born in WV; 1 yr HS education; not attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Franklin V. Christian.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Claren; E.D. 24-36; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 736B; Image 32 of 48; Household #270.
Listed as Dorothy Christian; age 7; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Franklin V. Christian.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Claren; E.D. 24-36; taken on 25 Apr
1940; Page 736B; Image 32 of 48; Household #270.
Listed as Bud Christian; age 18; born in WV; single; 1 yr HS education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; new worker; in household of father, Franklin V. Christian.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 196; WV Archives Web Site.
Bud W. Christian; age 24; born at Davy, WV; single; living at Hensley, WV; married on 12 Jan
1947 at Roderfield, WV; Maude Mary Lambert; age 21; born at Marytown, WV; single; living at
Big Sandy, WV.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bud Wirt Christian, age 91, of Big Sandy, WV, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013, at his residence. Born January 10, 1922, in Hensley, WV, he was the son of the late Frank and Naomi Parson Christian.
"He was a resident of Big Sandy the greater part of his life. He was a member of the Big Sandy Church of God, a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II and he was a (POW) Prisoner of War. He loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and he loved CB Radios.
"Preceded in death by in addition to his parents; his wife, Maude Mary Christian; four brothers, James, Henry, George and Virgil Christian; two sisters, Gladys Puckett and Dorothy Strattis.
"Survivors include one son, Mark Christian of the home; two daughters, Pam Ciampanella and husband Freddy of Big Sandy and Penny Martin and husband Tommy of Big Sandy; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
"Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 1 P.M. from the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield with Bishop Tim Akers, officiating. Burial will follow at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield..."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 218B; Image
of 75; Family #454/471.
Listed as Maude Lambert; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Oscar Lambert.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; E.D. 24-36; taken on 26 Apr
1940; Page 737B; Image 34 of 48; Household #283.
Listed as Maude Lambert; age 15; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Oscar Lambert.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 196; WV Archives Web Site.
Bud W. Christian; age 24; born at Davy, WV; single; living at Hensley, WV; married on 12 Jan
1947 at Roderfield, WV; Maude Mary Lambert; age 21; born at Marytown, WV; single; living at
Big Sandy, WV.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Maude M. Christian; born 30 Jun 1925; died 11 Jan 2003; last residence, Big Sandy, McDowell
Co, WV; SS#235-38-0768; card issued in WV before 1951.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Dec 2013.
Maude Mary Lambert Christian; born 30 Jun 1925; died 11 Jan 2003; buried here; headstone and
marriage license photos shown; "WHO CAN FIND A VIRTUOUS WOMAN? PROV. 31 10".
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Buddy Marcus "Mark" Christian, age 63, of Big Sandy, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014, at his residence. Born June 2, 1951, in Iaeger WV, he was the son of Bud and Maude Lambert Christian.He was a resident of Big Sandy most of his life; he retired from Cannelton Coal Company of Superior. He was a member of the local UMWA. He loved his family, and he loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents.
"Survivors include one son; Marcus Nierman and wife Leann of Premier WV; two sisters; Pam Ciampanella and husband Freddy of Big Sandy, and Penny Martin and husband Tommy of Big Sandy, and several nieces and nephews; two granddaughters, Haley and Heather Nierman of Premier WV; three nieces, Sherri Koger, Carmen Pruner and husband Jimmy, April Chapman and husband Will; one nephew, Bradley Ciampanella; great nieces, Mackensie and Taylor Chapman, and Sidney Pruner, great nephews, Chandler Koger, Levi Chapman, special aunt, Carol Christian, one cousin, Rita Pauley and daughter Sarah.
"Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 11 A.M. at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield WV with Bishop Tim Akers , officiating. ..."
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 16 Jun 2014.
Buddy Marcus "Mark" Christian; born 2 Jun 1951; died 13 Jun 2014; buried here; no grave marker photo shown;
personal photo shown.