1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 208; WV Archives Web Site.
Carter Phillips; age 22; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; railroad worker; living at Pageton, WV;
son of Jess and Laura Phillips; married on 19 Nov 1934 at Welch, WV; Abberta Clark; age 21;
born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; living at Gary, WV; daughter of George and Virginia Clark.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 208; WV Archives Web Site.
Carter Phillips; age 22; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; railroad worker; living at Pageton, WV;
son of Jess and Laura Phillips; married on 19 Nov 1934 at Welch, WV; Abberta Clark; age 21;
born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; living at Gary, WV; daughter of George and Virginia Clark.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 425; WV Archives Web Site.
George T. Day; age 39; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; divorced; married on 26 Apr 1952
at Welch, WV; Alberta Phillips; age 29; born at Capels, WV (Sic, Pulaski Co, VA); divorced; living
at Welch, WV.
1. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia D. “Patty” Payne, 64, of the Welch/Pineville Road, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013, following a short illness.
"Patty was born September 10, 1949 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late George T. Day Sr. and Alberta Phillips Day. She was employed by the McDowell County Board of Education for several years and was a member of the Premier Pentecostal Holiness Church of Premier, WV, where she served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Anthony Wayne “Tony” Allen.
"Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Darrell Payne of the home; one step daughter, Christy Carter of Stopover, KY; two grandchildren, Josh and Makayla Carter of Asheboro, NC; one brother, George T. “Todd” Day Jr. and wife Diane of Phoenix, AZ; one sister, Susie Lauman and husbnd Joe of Bristol, VA; a half sister, Joyce Bridges and husband Hal of Tullahoma, TN; two aunts; one uncle; several nieces and nephews; and a host of additional family and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at 1 o’clock, with Pastor Randall Dority and Reverend Glenn Blankenship officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Bug Hurley Hollow near Jolo, WV..."
1. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George Wimmer; born 26 Aug 1896; died in Nov 1985; last residence, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV;
SS#231-12-8287; card issued in VA before 1951.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Wimmer Payne"; Article; Page 222; submitted by Geneva Steel; HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lora Adna Wimmer
[Lora A Wimmer]
[Lora Adna Keen]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 May 1909
Birth Place: Marvin Bucha, Virginia
Death Date: 15 Dec 1982
Father: Dave Keen
Mother: Sarah M Horn
SSN: 229136804
Death Certificate Number: 039238
Type of Claim: Evidence other than birth record submitted; U.S. citizen or alien allowed to work.
Notes: 01 Sep 1977: Name listed as LORA ADNA WIMMER;
22 May 1998: Name listed as LORA A WIMMER"
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Wimmer Payne"; Article; Page 222; submitted by Geneva Steel; HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
Calvin Franklin "Franky" Sparks
1. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Calvin F. Sparks; born 23 Aug 1950; living at PO Box 267, Jolo, WV 24850 in 1993.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Calvin Franklin “Frankie” Sparks, 70, of Jolo, WV, surrounded by his family, went to be with the Lord April 16, 2021 at his home."Frankie was born August 23, 1950 in Welch, WV a son of the late Verner and Elizabeth Rippeth Sparks. Frankie was a retired coal miner, truck driver and mechanic. He loved working on cars and talking to his friends and telling tales. Frankie was of the Christian Faith. I
"n addition to his parents, Verner and Elizabeth Sparks, Frankie was preceded in death by his loving wife, Brenda Sue Sparks.
"Survivors include one daughter, Melissa “Missy” Green and husband David of Jolo, WV; one son, Marcus Sparks and wife Devin of Roderfield, WV, three grandchildren Brittany Green and fiancé, Evan Patrick of Jolo, WV, Abigail Rosenkrans of Roderfield, WV, and Savannah Roberts of Nashville, TN; three great grandchildren, Amara, McKenna and Madison Patrick of Jolo, WV; one brother, Jackie Sparks and wife Patsy of Paynesville, WV; one sister, Nancy Ann Shirley and husband Leonard of Iaeger; a host of nieces and nephews; a special friend, Gregory Mitchell; and his beloved furbaby, MaeMae.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Homer Blankenship officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery at Wolf Pen near Jolo, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
" Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Brenda S. Sparks; born 19 Oct 1952; living at PO Box 267, Jolo, WV 24850 in 1993.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Brenda (Sue) Sparks, 60, of Jolo, WV, passed away at her home Tuesday, September 17, 2013."Sue was born October 19, 1952, in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Pinkie Mitchell Day. She was a Christian, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her time was spent taking care of others; always putting them first and never thinking of herself. She opened her home and heart to so many; especially kids, always sharing her delicious food with all who came to her home. She was a friend to many, always extending her hand and heart. She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by all who knew her.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ethel Day and Rita Day Adams.
"Survivors include her husband Frankie Sparks of the home; a daughter, Melissa “Missy” Sparks Green and husband David of Jolo, WV; a son Marcus Sparks and wife Sandi of Marytown, WV; a granddaughter, Brittany Green of Jolo, WV; a step granddaughter Brittany Brady of Welch, WV; two step great grandchildren, Caitlyn and C.J. of Welch; two brothers, Chris Day and wife Penny, and Tommy Day and wife Yvonne all of Jolo, WV; two sisters, Darlene Payne and Betty Lou Day Both of Paynesville, WV; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of nieces and nephews."Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 20, 2013, at 12 o’clock, with Pastor Charlie Rose, Reverend Homer Blankenship, and Reverend Doug Blankenship officiating at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery at Wolfpen Hollow near Jolo, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 26; WV Archives Web Site.
Steve Webb; age 24; born at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Caretta, WV; married on 30 Jan
1953 in Jolo, WV; Lila Belle Mullins; age 17; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single; with
consent of Mack Mullins, father of Lula Belle Mullins.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 26; WV Archives Web Site.
Steve Webb; age 24; born at Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Caretta, WV; married on 30 Jan
1953 in Jolo, WV; Lila Belle Mullins; age 17; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single; with
consent of Mack Mullins, father of Lula Belle Mullins.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; iager, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lula Belle Webb, 77, of Lindside, WV, formerly of Raysal, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015, in the Springfield Nursing Home in Lindside, WV.
"Lula was born March 23, 1936, a daughter of the late Mack and May Brewster Mullins. She was a homemaker anda longtime resident of Raysal, WV.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Steve Webb; three daughters, Kitty Addair, Lisa Webb and Chantel Webb; two sons, Ray and Jimmy Webb; two grandsons, Danny Ray Webb, and Brian Addair,; and three brothers Ira, Mackie, and Fred Mullins."Survivors include three daughters, Debbie Baker and husband Michael of Lindside, WV, Ella Mae Webb and Pam Webb both of Bartley, WV; a special granddaughter, whom she raised, Chrissy Webb of Bartley, WV; several additional grandchildren and great grandchildren; and one brother, Shelby Mullins and wife Shirley of Jolo, WV; three sisters, Mona Jean Kennedy of Three Forks near Jolo, WV, Nancy Lester and husband Billy also of Three Forks,and Sylvia Vogal of Florida.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 24, 2014, at one o'clock, at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at Buckeye near Jolo, WV..."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #69 037277; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Johnnie Addair; age 22; born 26 Apr 1947 in WV; single; 8th grade education; living at Box 47; Jolo,
WV; son of Arber McKinley and Dora Mae (Jewell) Addair; married on 13 Sep 1969 at Grundy, VA;
Kathleen Webb; age 16; born 5 Dec 1952 in WV; single; 7th grade education; living at Bartley, WV;
daughter of Steve and Lula Belle (Mullins) Webb.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Johnnie S. Addair; born 26 Apr 1947; living at PO Box 216, Raysal, WV 24811 in 1996.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #69 037277; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Johnnie Addair; age 22; born 26 Apr 1947 in WV; single; 8th grade education; living at Box 47; Jolo,
WV; son of Arber McKinley and Dora Mae (Jewell) Addair; married on 13 Sep 1969 at Grundy, VA;
Kathleen Webb; age 16; born 5 Dec 1952 in WV; single; 7th grade education; living at Bartley, WV;
daughter of Steve and Lula Belle (Mullins) Webb.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kathleen Addair; born 5 Dec 1952; living at PO Box 216, Raysal, WV 24811 in 1993.
3. Fanning Furneral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kathleen “Kitty” Addair, 60, of Raysal, WV, went to be with the Lord September 9, 2013.
"Kathleen was born December 5, 1952, in Caretta, WV a daughter of Lula Bell Webb of Raysal, WV, and special father, the late Steve Webb. She was a life-long homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her children. She also loved serving God."Kathleen was preceded in death by her son, Brian “Keith” Addair, her special father, Steve Webb, her maternal grandmother and grandfather, May and Mack Mullins, a brother Jimmy Webb, two sisters, Lisa Webb and Chantel Webb, and a nephew Danny Ray Webb.
"Survivors include her husband, Johnnie Addair; three sons, Johnnie “Stephen” Addair of Raysal, McKinley “Heath” Addair of North Carolina, and Aaron Grayson Addair of Raysal; 8 grandchildren, Stephen Jon Addair of Bristol, VA, Emily Kate Addair of Indian Creek, WV, Donathon Blaine Addair of Peapatch, VA, Makendra Heaven Leigh Addair and , Makela Addair of North Carolina, Lexie Paige Addair of Princeton, WV, Shanna Summer Addair of Raysal, WV, and Brian Peyton Addair of Raysal, WV; her mother Lula Bell Webb of Raysal, WV; two brothers, Ray Webb of Bluefield, WV, and Johnny Webb of Newhall, WV; and four sisters, Debbie Baker and husband Michael of Monroe County, WV, Ella Mae Webb, Miranda Webb, and Pamela Webb all of Raysal, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 11 o’clock, with Reverend Tommy Addair officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at Buckeye near Jolo, WV. ..."
1. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ralph E. Hart; born 1 Sep 1959; living at PO Box 166, Iaeger, WV 24844 in 1994.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Laura A. Hart; born __________; living at PO Box 166, Iaeger, WV 24844 in 1992.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Andrew Jayden Hart, 4 month old son of Anthony Eugene and Athena Desiree Hart, of Isaban, WV, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013, in Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV.
"Andrew was born April 22, 2013, in Bluefield, WV.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Anthony Eugene and Athena Desiree Jewell Hart of the home; one brother, Tony Jordan Hart of the home; his grandparents, Ralph and Laura Hart of Panther, WV, Elbert and Willa Jewell of Jolo, WV, and Sue Sweeney of Panther; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 14, 2013, at 12 noon with Reverend Rufus “Buddy” Jewell officiating at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church at Panther, WV. Burial will follow in the Short Ridge Cemetery on Short Ridge near Garland, WV...."
1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Elbert Jewell; born 11 Feb 1957; living at PO Box 54, Jolo, WV on 25 Feb 2004.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Elbert Jewell, 65, of Jolo, WV, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022."Elbert was born February 11, 1957 in Horsecreek, WV a son of the late Sam and Thelma Rose Jewell. He was a former cotton mill floor manager at A and E. He loved reading his bible; enjoyed being outdoors, riding 4 wheelers, talking to people and he never met a stranger.
"In addition to his parents Elbert was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Farmer, one grandchild, Andrew Hart; four brothers, Thomas Lee, George Howard, Jesse James and John Henry Jewell; two sisters, Edith Marie Kennedy and Flossie Jewell; and one brother-in-law, Roger Griggs.
"Survivors include his wife, Willa Kestner Jewell of the home; four daughters, Shana Hinson and husband Shane of Gastonia, NC, Jennifer Jewell of Gastonia, NC, Athena Harmon and husband Shawn of Huntington, WV, and Tamara Payne of Hurricane, WV; two sons, Michael Jewell and wife Sarah of Gastonia, NC, and Justin Taylor and wife Andrena of Hazard, KY; 18 grandchildren, one great grandchild; one brother, Rufus Jewell and wife of Richlands, VA; one sister, Clementine Griggs also of Richlands, VA; two sisters-in-law, Mary Kestner of Charleston, WV and Jennifer Truman of Sweet Water, TN; one brother-in-law, John Kestner of Lexington, NC; and special friends, Josh Blankenship, Delmas Day and Rhonda and Troy Johnson all of Jolo, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 1 o’clock, with Reverend Roger Pete Woods officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Boyd Blankenship Cemetery at Paynesville, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Eddie Griggs, Josh Griggs, Josh Blankenship, Connie Jewell, Rufus “Sambo” Jewell, Chance Pruitt, Perry McJunkins and Brian Jewell.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening June 7, 2022, after 6 p.m. at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com "