1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gene Arnold Bailey, 71, of Hinton Road (Speedway) near Athens, WV, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013, in the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV."Gene was born May 14, 1942 in Bull Creek, WV, a son of Zink Bailey and the late Myrtle M. Bailey. He had been a resident of Athens, WV, since 2001 and was affiliated with the Church of God Faith. Gene was formerly of Bull Creek and was a former employee of Massey Coal Company at Premier, WV. He also was a coal truck driver in McDowell County for many years.
"In addition to his mother, Myrtle M. Bailey he was preceded in death by one sister, Glenda G. Bailey and one nephew, Nicholas Akers.
"Survivors include his wife Barbara A. Bailey of the home; his father, Zink Bailey of North Welch, WV, formerly of Bullcreek; three sons, Gene A. Bailey, Jr. of Pinehurst, NC, Christopher M. Bailey and daughter-in-law, Penny B. Bailey of Cleveland, NC; Matthew R. Bailey and daughter-in-law, Tiffany L. Bailey of Bullcreek, WV; the joy of his life, his seven grandchildren, Gene A. Bailey III, Christian P. Bailey, Jameson S. Bailey, and Ethan D. Bailey all of Raford, NC, Isabella K. Bailey, Julianna P. Bailey, and Kristilyn F. Bailey all of Bullcreek, WV; three sisters, Madeline Cline, and Freda Birchfield both of Mohawk, WV and Wilma Prevento of North Welch, WV; five nieces, Andrea Tye and Candace Lester of Mohawk, Kimberly Blankenship of Kernersville, NC, Stephanie Young of Airport Rd. Bluefield, WV, and Ashley Dotson of Bluefield, WV; six nephews, Rockie Bailey and Conner Bailey both of Bullcreek, WV, Harold Cline, Jr. of War, Derrick Cline and Danny Dale Cline both of Princeton, and Stephen Birchfield of Shrewsbury PA; and two special friends and buddies, Rev. Johnny Gray and Rev. Thomas Atkinson."Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 2, 2013, at 1 o’clock, with Reverend Stanley Metz, Reverend Thomas Atkinson and Reverend Thomas Fife officiating at the Church of God in Isaban, WV. Burial will follow in the Coleman Cemetery at Bullcreek near Mohawk, WV. ..."
1. US Public Records Index, Vol #2; Ancestry.com
Glenda G. Bailey; born 31 Jan 1947; living at HC 60, Box 70, Mohawk, WV 24862.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 21/22/23 Jan 1920, Page 210B, Family #110.
Listed as Cloyd O. Browning, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Riley W. Browning.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 170A, Family #107.
Listed as Cloid Browning, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Riley W. Browning.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 49; WV Archives Web Site.
Okey Merville Browning; age 25; born 7 Jul 1941 at Hanover, WV; divorced; living at General
Delivery, Hanover, WV; son of Cloyd and Rebecca (Lester) Browning; married on 2 Apr 1966 at
North Spring, WV; Norma Jean Hurley Cline; age 27; born 21 Jan 1939 at Argo, KY; widow; living
at Box 519, Mohawk, WV; daughter of Willie and Elsie (Cline) Hurley.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Okey M. Browning, 72, of Bull Creek, near Mohawk, WV, passed away early Friday morning, August 23, 2013, in Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, WV, following a brief illness.
"Okey was born July 7, 1941 in Hanover, WV, a son of the late Cloyd “Buster” and Rebecca “Becky” Lester Browning. He was a member of the Ikes Fork Freewill Baptist Church. He was an avid gun collector and trader and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed reminiscing about old friends from his youth especially Buford Lester and Jimmy Godfrey
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Rebecca Lynn, and an infant brother, Danny Jo.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 47 years, Norma Jean Hurley Browning of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Benny “Trish” Justus of Hurley, VA, and Mrs. Chuck "Glenda" Blankenship of Long Branch, WV; three stepsons, Gorman Cline and wife Adaline of Panther, WV, Garley Cline and wife Debbie of Bull Creek, and Keith Cline and wife Drema also of Bull Creek; one special step daughter, Mrs. Junebug “Lisa” Bailey also of Bull Creek; two brothers, Ora Browning and wife Debbie and Jerry Dale Browning and wife Myrna; four sisters, Glenna Dunigan and husband Ron, Ruth Rife and husband Teddy, Linda Cook and husband Robert and Lorraine Lusk all of Hanover, WV; eleven grandchildren, Genell, Josh, Jason, Abigail, Lora, Monica, Ashley, Billie, Becky Jo, Kasie, and Tyler; eleven, great grandchildren, Kaylee, Kaden, Lauren, MaLeah, Gabrielle, Madison, Kalib, Carlee, Corey, Brooklyn, and Kolton whom he loved spending his precious time with. He is also survived by a step granddaughter Angel, and step grandchildren, Hailey, McKenzie, Madison, Hayden, Hannah and Isaac.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 26, 2013, at 1 o’clock, with Pastor Homer Blankenship and Reverend Clyde Endicott officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV; singers will be Emma Jean Blankenship and Larkin and Ramona Mullins. Burial will follow in the family Cemetery on Bull Creek near Mohawk, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 157; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Leonard Cline; age 23; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; married on 22 Oct 1955 at
Mohawk, WV; Norma Jean Hurley; age 17; born at Argo, KY; single; living at Mohawk, WV; with
consent of Willie and Elsie Hurley, parents of Norma Jean Hurley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 49; WV Archives Web Site.
Okey Merville Browning; age 25; born 7 Jul 1941 at Hanover, WV; divorced; living at General
Delivery, Hanover, WV; son of Cloyd and Rebecca (Lester) Browning; married on 2 Apr 1966 at
North Spring, WV; Norma Jean Hurley Cline; age 27; born 21 Jan 1939 at Argo, KY; widow; living
at Box 519, Mohawk, WV; daughter of Willie and Elsie (Cline) Hurley.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 157; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Leonard Cline; age 23; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; married on 22 Oct 1955 at
Mohawk, WV; Norma Jean Hurley; age 17; born at Argo, KY; single; living at Mohawk, WV; with
consent of Willie and Elsie Hurley, parents of Norma Jean Hurley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'64 005342; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank L. Cline; age 31; born 31 May 1932 in WV; married; miner; SS #220-40-6765; living at
Mohawk, WV; son of Leck and Lilly (Lester) Cline; died 13 Apr 1964 at Panther, WV; due to
electrocution in mine; buried 19 Apr 1964 in Family Cemetery, Mohawk, WV; informant, Nora Cline,
Mohawk, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Dona; 28 May 2015.
" Frank L Cline
Birth 31 May 1932
West Virginia, USA
Death 13 Apr 1964 (aged 31)
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cline Family Cemetery
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Leck Cline and Lilly Lester Cline. He was a miner and served in WW II. He died from a accidental electrocution."
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 178 and 179; "Leck Cline" article; submitted by Cecil Cline, 3249
Benica Ct, Naples, FL 34109.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 157; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Leonard Cline; age 23; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; married on 22 Oct 1955 at
Mohawk, WV; Norma Jean Hurley; age 17; born at Argo, KY; single; living at Mohawk, WV; with
consent of Willie and Elsie Hurley, parents of Norma Jean Hurley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 49; WV Archives Web Site.
Okey Merville Browning; age 25; born 7 Jul 1941 at Hanover, WV; divorced; living at General
Delivery, Hanover, WV; son of Cloyd and Rebecca (Lester) Browning; married on 2 Apr 1966 at
North Spring, WV; Norma Jean Hurley Cline; age 27; born 21 Jan 1939 at Argo, KY; widow; living
at Box 519, Mohawk, WV; daughter of Willie and Elsie (Cline) Hurley.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 33; WV Archives Web Site.
William D. Wimmer; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Jolo, WV; son of John and
Minder (sp?); married on 20 Jul 1935 at Bradshaw, WV; Sindia Blevins; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Robert and Mary.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Avondale; E.D. 24-60; taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page 1191B;
Image 20 of 132; Household #151.
Listed as William D. Wimmer; age 30; born in WV; married; 9th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
timberman in saw mill; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Mar 1920; Page 247B; Image 25 of 35;
Family #249/253.
Listed as Cindy Blevins; age 3 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Robert B. Blevins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 33; WV Archives Web Site.
William D. Wimmer; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Jolo, WV; son of John and
Minder (sp?); married on 20 Jul 1935 at Bradshaw, WV; Sindia Blevins; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Robert and Mary.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Avondale; E.D. 24-60; taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page 1191B;
Image 20 of 132; Household #151.
Listed as Cindy Wimmer; age 23; born in WV; married; 9th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, William D. Wimmer.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 547; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Howard Ball; age 38; born in Lawrence Co, KY; divorced; living at man, WV; son of Oliver and Minnie (Wells) Ball;
married on 29 Feb 1964 at Man, WV; Mary Ellen Wimmer; age 16; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Mann;
daughter of John (sic, William D.) and Cindy Wimmer.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 547; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Howard Ball; age 38; born in Lawrence Co, KY; divorced; living at man, WV; son of Oliver and Minnie (Wells) Ball;
married on 29 Feb 1964 at Man, WV; Mary Ellen Wimmer; age 16; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Mann;
daughter of John (sic, William D.) and Cindy Wimmer.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Ellen Ball Roberts, 64, of Avondale, WV, passed away Saturday August 3, 2013 at her residence following a short illness.
"Mary was born June 29, 1949 in Avondale, WV, a daughter of the late Bill and Luesinda Blevins Wimmer. She was of the Pentecostal Faith serving a Living God. She formally worked as a EMT, the sewing factory in Bradshaw, WV and was a domestic housekeeper.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ball; one son, Howard Ball Jr.; and one brother Roger Wimmer.
"Those left to cherish her memory are 2 daughters, Mary Justus and husband Terry of Avondale, WV, Geneva Noah and husband Jeffery of Thomasville, NC; 1 son, Rocky Ball of Avondale; 1 grandaughter, Mary Latisha Stanley of Avondale; 3 grandsons, Jeremy Motes of Thomasville, NC, Cody Adam Ball of the home, Daniel Lee Justus of Avondale; 2 great granddaughters, Lelia Luann Ball of Stringtown, near Bradshaw, WV, Hannah Motes of Thomasville, NC; 1 great grandson, Shawn Motes of Thomasville, NC; 1 sister, Tootie Wimmer of Greenville,TN; and one brother, Albert Wimmer of Abingdon, VA; and her best friend and caregiver Debbie Stinson of Garland, WV.
" In honoring Mary’s wishes she will be cremated...."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 547; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Howard Ball; age 38; born in Lawrence Co, KY; divorced; living at man, WV; son of Oliver and Minnie (Wells) Ball;
married on 29 Feb 1964 at Man, WV; Mary Ellen Wimmer; age 16; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Mann;
daughter of John (sic, William D.) and Cindy Wimmer.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Ellen Ball Roberts, 64, of Avondale, WV, passed away Saturday August 3, 2013 at her residence following a short illness.
"Mary was born June 29, 1949 in Avondale, WV, a daughter of the late Bill and Luesinda Blevins Wimmer. She was of the Pentecostal Faith serving a Living God. She formally worked as a EMT, the sewing factory in Bradshaw, WV and was a domestic housekeeper.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ball; one son, Howard Ball Jr.; and one brother Roger Wimmer.
"Those left to cherish her memory are 2 daughters, Mary Justus and husband Terry of Avondale, WV, Geneva Noah and husband Jeffery of Thomasville, NC; 1 son, Rocky Ball of Avondale; 1 grandaughter, Mary Latisha Stanley of Avondale; 3 grandsons, Jeremy Motes of Thomasville, NC, Cody Adam Ball of the home, Daniel Lee Justus of Avondale; 2 great granddaughters, Lelia Luann Ball of Stringtown, near Bradshaw, WV, Hannah Motes of Thomasville, NC; 1 great grandson, Shawn Motes of Thomasville, NC; 1 sister, Tootie Wimmer of Greenville,TN; and one brother, Albert Wimmer of Abingdon, VA; and her best friend and caregiver Debbie Stinson of Garland, WV.
" In honoring Mary’s wishes she will be cremated...."
Marcus Rodriquez "Mark" Acosta Sr
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 332; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web
Site. Marcus Acosta; age 21; born in TX; single; living at Omar, WV; son of Tom and Jesse (Rogers)
Acosta; married on 27 Dec 1938 at Logan, WV; Athleen Asbury; age 18; born in WV; single; living at
Omar, WV; daughter of John and Liddie (Stanley) Asbury.
2. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District: Omar; E.D. 23-30; taken on 30 Apr 1940; Page 594B;
Image 16 of 40; Household #128.
Listed as Mark Acosta; age 23; born in TX; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
3. Davidson Co, NC; Marriage Index; Vol #__(1973); Page 1; LDS Web Site.
Marcus Rodriquez Acosta; age 57; living in Lexington, NC; married on 14 Jun 1973 in Lexington,
NC; Mary Ellen Coleman Ortiz; age 44; living in Lexington, NC.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marcus R. Acosta; born 10 Feb 1916; died 13 Dec 1995; last residence, Panther, McDowell Co, WV;
SS #236-09-3961; card issued in WV before 1961.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
Marcus R. Acosta; born 10 Feb 1916; died 13 Dec 1995; buried here; gravestone shown.
6. kellysquest.net/obituaries; published by Henry Kelly.
"ACOSTA, MARCUS - Funeral service was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec 16, 1995 for Marcus (Mack) Rodriguez Acosta, 79, of Short Pole, near Panther, who died Wednesday, Dec 13, 1995 at Princeton Community Hospital."Elders Sidney Allen Collins, Austine Salmons, Hurshell Hurley and Danny Hurley officiated at Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger. Burial followed at the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield.
"Born February 10, 1916 at Franklin, TX, he was a son of the late Thomas and Jessie Rodriguez Acosta. He was a retired coal miner.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Etheleen Asbury Acosta; one son, Marcus R. Acosta, Jr.; two brothers, Phillip and John Acosta; one sister, Julie Belmars; one grandson and one great-granddaughter.
"Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee Coleman Acosta; tow daughters, Philistine Acosta Helmandollar of Mohawk; and Jessie Acosta Johnson of Gastonia, NC; three sons Charles Ray Acosta of Orchard Branch, near Iaeger, Allen Mack Acosta of Johnson City, TN, and Manual Rodriguez Acosta of the home; one step-son, Robert Ortiz of Las Vegas, NE; one brother, Adolph Acosta of Detroit, MI; one sister, Mrs. Joseph (Lupe) Mata of Devine, TX; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren."
1. Davidson Co, NC; Marriage Index; Vol #__(1973); Page 1; LDS Web Site.
Marcus Rodriquez Acosta; age 57; living in Lexington, NC; married on 14 Jun 1973 in Lexington, NC; Mary Ellen
Coleman Ortiz; age 44; living in Lexington, NC.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV' Posted Obit.
"Mary Lee Acosta, 85, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA.
"Mary was born June 13, 1928 in Wheeler, MI a daughter of the late Clinton and Jessie Sleesman Coleman. Mary was a homemaker and attended the assembly church of Kempsville, VA and was the last surviving member of her original family.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Marcus R. Acosta Sr. and one son Marcus R. Acosta Jr. 1 sister, 1 brother and one granddaughter.
"Survivors include 1 daughter, Philistine Helmendollar of Princeton, WV; 4 sons, Robert Ortiz and wife Patty of Las Vegas, NV, Charles Acosta and wife Tina of Chesapeake, VA, of whom she made her home with, Allen Woodrow Acosta and wife Norma of North Wilkesboro, NC, Manuel Acosta of Short Pole, WV; 15 grandchildren, 32 great grand children and 1 great-great grandchild.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday August 9, 2013 at 12 noon at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Iaeger, WV, with Reverend Francis Jackson and Reverend John Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield, WV..."
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
Mary Lee Acosta; born 13 Jun 1928; died in 2013; buried here; gravestone shown.