1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Janice Justine Mounts, 65, of Hanover, WV, passed away Friday, February 6th, 2015, with her family.
"Justine was born April 4, 1949, in Hanover, WV, a daughter of the late Mildred Cline of Isaban, WV and Glen Cline of Hanover, she was a successful business owner, loving mother and grandmother, wonderful gardener, and renowned artist. She was a juried member of the Allied Artist of WV, a member of West Virginia Watercolor Society, and an active member of the Greenbrier Artist and the Beckley Art Group. Her works have been exhibited throughout WV in galleries in Charleston, Princeton, Wheeling, Clarksburg and Beckley among others.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her nephew, Allen Crouse from Brenton, WV; parents, Mildred Cline and husband Glen Cline of Hanover, in-laws, Elva Mounts and husband Grant Mounts of Iaeger, WV.
"Survivors include her loving husband for 48 years, Grant Mounts Jr of Hanover; daughter Heather Mounts and husband Greg Ferrara from Cary, NC; two sisters, Mary Russell and husband Barry Illman of Charleston, WV, Karen Hall and husband Bill Hall from Beckley, WV; sister-in-law Bonnie Stanley and Ron Kennedy of Iaeger, WV; brother-in-law Teddy Mounts and wife Nancy Mounts of Hanover, WV; three nephews, David French and wife Patricia French of Mocksville, NC, Billy Hall of Mocksville, NC, Teddy Grant Mounts and wife Lavenna Mounts of Hanover, WV; four nieces, Theda Milam and David Milam of Roderfield, WV, Sabrina Hickman of Roderfield, WV, Jamie Riffe and husband Kirk Riffe of Ikes Fork, WV, Kierstern Stanley-Coleman and husband Frankie Colemen of Princeton, WV ; two granddaughters Haven Ferrara and Alena Ferrara from Cary, NC. Special friends include Jerry Helmandollar and wife Pam Helmandollar from Beckley, WV, Teresa Brown and husband Rocky Brown of Beckley, WV, Ashleigh Beckner and husband Heath Beckner of Welch, WV, Bradley Milam of Welch, WV, Kent Bishop and Beulah Bailey of Hanover, WV, Lizzie Justice and Joe Lester of Hanover, Lois Morgan of Oceana, WV, Sharon Robinson and husband Jim Robinson of Charleston, WV plus many, many more."Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at 12 noon, with Speaker Arble Morgan and Brother Randall Dority officiating at Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Cline Cemetery in Hanover, WV..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
Grant Mounts; age 21; born in Grundy, VA; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 13 Nov 1941
at Iaeger, WV; Elva Lockhart; age 21; born and living at Panther, WV; single.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Short Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57; taken on 11 Apr
1940; Page 1093B; Image 22 of 74; Household #180.
Listed as Elva Lockhart; age 16; born in WV; 7th grade education; not attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John W. Lockhart.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
Grant Mounts; age 21; born in Grundy, VA; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 13 Nov 1941
at Iaeger, WV; Elva Lockhart; age 21; born and living at Panther, WV; single.
James Arthur aka Phillips Phelps
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken on 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 34; Dwelling #270.
Listed as James A. Phelps; age 38, born in IN; never married (sic, divorced): timber man in coal
mine; head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 409; WV Archives Website.
James A. Phelps; age 41; born in Cambridge, OH; divorced; living at Davy, WV; married on 9 Dec
1952 at Gary, WV; Mattie B. Slavey; age 42; born in Kimberly, TN; single (sic, previous spouse);
living at Davy, WV.
1. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bertha Phillips, 91 of War, West Virginia died Friday, June 23, 2023, at her home."Bertha was born May 31, 1932, the daughter of the late John W. Blakely and Virginia Hicks Blakely.
"In addition to her parents Bertha was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Phillips; sons, James V. Phillips, and Paul E. Phillips; daughters, Jean Mitchell, and Josephine Estep; granddaughters, Bernice, and Beth Phillips.
"Those remaining to cherish Bertha’s memory include her daughter: Dreama Cooper and husband Ernie of Cucumber, West Virginia. Bertha also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, friends, and family.
"Honoring Bertha’s wishes there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Paul Phillips, age 56, of War WV, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield WV, following a long illness. Born July 19, 1958, in Iaeger WV, he was the son of Bertha Blakely and the Late James Phillips.
"His memory will be cherished by his loving wife of 35 years, Joy Phillips. In addition to his father, he was
"Preceded in death by one sister, "Sissy" Jean Mitchell.
"Survivors include his wife, Joy Phillips, two sons, Travis Ray Phillips and wife Alexis of Springville, VA, and Tivis Paul Phillips of Blacksburg VA,his mother, Bertha Phillips of War WV, one brother, James (Dobin) Phillips and wife Irene Phillips of War WV, two sisters, Dreama Cooper and husband Ernie of Cucumber WV, and Josephine (Jo) Estep and husband Jack of Yukon. Three grandkids that were his life, Ember Belle, Ashton Gauge, and Aiden Chase Phillips of Springville VA, also a very special friend and caregiver Ronnie Morgan, and a host of nieces and nephews that he loved very much. His final wishes were that his body be cremated and a memorial service to be held a t a later date..."
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 75B; Family #48/48.
Listed as George R. Balden; age 12; born in VA in Nov 1887; in household of father, John W.
Baldwin.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 149; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley Balden; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Peeryville, WV; son of
John and _____; married on 14 Jun 1907 in Panther, WV; Martha Collins; age 17; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Doc and Sallie.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 280; WV Archives Web Site.
G.R. Baldwin; age 44; born in Tazewell Co, VA; divorced; miner; living at War, WV; son of John and
Mary; married on 17 May 1935; at War; Media Hicks; age 43; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widow;
daughter of Bill and Angeline.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #5988; WV Archives Web Site.
George Riley Baldwin; age 54 yrs, 4 mons, 16 days; born 11 Dec 1889 in Buchanan Co, VA; married;
husband of Meda Pick?B; retired; living at Warriormine, WV; son of John and Mary (Christian)
Baldwin; died 27 Apr 1944 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; from maligant; glomeruler
nephritis; buried 30 Apr 1944 in Cove Cemetery, Cove, WV; informant, Mrs. G.R. Baldwin,
Warriormine.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 280; WV Archives Web Site.
G.R. Baldwin; age 44; born in Tazewell Co, VA; divorced; miner; living at War, WV; son of John and
Mary; married on 17 May 1935; at War; Media Hicks; age 43; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widow;
daughter of Bill and Angeline.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 75B; Family #48/48.
Listed as George R. Balden; age 12; born in VA in Nov 1887; in household of father, John W.
Baldwin.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 149; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley Balden; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Peeryville, WV; son of
John and _____; married on 14 Jun 1907 in Panther, WV; Martha Collins; age 17; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Doc and Sallie.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 280; WV Archives Web Site.
G.R. Baldwin; age 44; born in Tazewell Co, VA; divorced; miner; living at War, WV; son of John and
Mary; married on 17 May 1935; at War; Media Hicks; age 43; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widow;
daughter of Bill and Angeline.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #5988; WV Archives Web Site.
George Riley Baldwin; age 54 yrs, 4 mons, 16 days; born 11 Dec 1889 in Buchanan Co, VA; married;
husband of Meda Pick?B; retired; living at Warriormine, WV; son of John and Mary (Christian)
Baldwin; died 27 Apr 1944 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; from maligant; glomeruler
nephritis; buried 30 Apr 1944 in Cove Cemetery, Cove, WV; informant, Mrs. G.R. Baldwin,
Warriormine.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 149; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley Balden; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Peeryville, WV; son of
John and _____; married on 14 Jun 1907 in Panther, WV; Martha Collins; age 17; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Doc and Sallie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #20; WV Archives Web Site.
Martha Baldwin; age 30; born in WV; married; housewife; died 22 Sep 1919 in Welch No. 1 Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to spleno-med leukemia, (No other information given)
1. 1850 Census, Grayson Co, VA, taken on 30 Sep 1850, Page 210A, Family #710.
Listed as John Baldwin, age 4, born in VA, in household of father, John K. Baldwin.
2. 1860 Census, Wilkes Co, NC, Wilkesboro PO, taken on 7 Aug 1860, Page 38B, Family #541.
Listed as John K. Baldwin, age 14, born in NC, in household of father, John K. Baldwin.
3. 1870 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Walnut Grove Township; taken on 21 Jul 1870; Page 424A; Image
13 of 26; Family #91/91.
Listed as John K. Baldwin; age 24; born in NC; cooper; head of household.
4. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Piney Creek Township; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 294B;
Image 2 of 20; Family #14.
Listed as J. K. Baldwin; age 36; born in NC; married; farm laborer; head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Walnut Grove Township; taken on 21 Jul 1870; Page 424A; Image
13 of 26; Family #91/91.
Listed as Nancy Baldwin; age 26; born in NC; keeping house; in household of husband, John K. Baldwin.
2. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Piney Creek Township; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 294B;
Image 2 of 20; Family #14.
Listed as Nancy Baldwin; age 34; born in NC; married; keeping house; in household of husband, John
K. Baldwin.
1. 1870 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Walnut Grove Township; taken on 21 Jul 1870; Page 424A; Image
13 of 26; Family #91/91.
Listed as Aaron Baldwin; age 5; born in NC; in household of father, John K. Baldwin.
2. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Piney Creek Township; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 294B;
Image 2 of 20; Family #14.
Listed as Aaron Baldwin; age 15; born in NC; farm laborer; in household of father, John K. Baldwin.
1. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Piney Creek Township; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 294B;
Image 2 of 20; Family #14.
Listed as Delpha Jane Baldwin; age 12; born in NC; in household of father, John K. Baldwin.
1. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Piney Creek Township; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 294B;
Image 2 of 20; Family #14.
Listed as Janey Baldwin; age 6; born in NC; in household of father, John K. Baldwin.
1. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Piney Creek Township; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 294B;
Image 2 of 20; Family #14.
Listed as Martha K. Baldwin; age 4; born in NC; in household of father, John K. Baldwin.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 90A;
Image 6 of 64; Family #55/59.
Listed as Erastus Dugger (sic, Baldwin); age 14; born in Apr 1886 in VA; in household of
step-father, John D. Dugger.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 260A;
Image 44 of 58; Family #265/265.
Listed as Erastus Dugger (sic, Baldwin); age 15; born in VA; coal miner; in household of step-father,
John D. Dugger.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 289; WV Archives Web Site.
Rastes Baldwin; age 23; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Welch, WV; son of Blair and
Nellie; married on 27 Jun 1908 at Welch, WV; Alice Cline; age 24; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single;
daughter of Floyd and Maggie.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 50; WV Archives Web Site.
Erastus Baldwin; age 23; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; miner; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of
Blair and Nellie; married on 25 Jan at Jed, WV; Martha Butler; age 18; born in Letcher Co, KY; widow;
daughter of H.K. and Sarah.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 3/4 Feb 1920; Page 171A; Image
11 of 13; Family #464/496.
Listed as R. Guy Baldwin; age 33; born in VA; married; coal miner; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 10B; Image 20 of
26; Family #177/188.
Listed as Guy R. Baldwin; age 43; born in VA; married at 23; farmer; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #442; 27 Apr 1942; LDS Web Site.
Guy Rastus Baldwin; age 55; born 23 Apr 1886 in Tazewell Co, VA; living at Havaco, WV; employed
by New River & Pocahontas Cons. Coal Co, Havaco, WV; person who will always know address, Martha
Baldwin, Havaco, WV; 5' 7 1/2" tall; 146 lbs; gray eyes and gray hair; ruddy complexion.
8. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Guy Baldwin; born 23 Apr 1886; died in Dec 1966; last residence WV; SS# 232-18-8434; card issued in
NC or WV.
9. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1966); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
Guy Erastus Baldwin; age 80; retired miner; married; died 12 Dec 1966 at Beckley, WV; from pulmonary tuberculosis.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 30 Nov 2013.
G.R. Baldwin; born in 1885 (sic, 1886); died in 1966; headstone photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 289; WV Archives Web Site.
Rastes Baldwin; age 23; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Welch, WV; son of Blair and
Nellie; married on 27 Jun 1908 at Welch, WV; Alice Cline; age 24; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single;
daughter of Floyd and Maggie.
1. 1870 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Walnut Grove Township; taken on 21 Jul 1870; Page 424A; Image
13 of 26; Family #91/91.
Listed as Mary E. Baldwin; age 2 mons; born in NC; in household of father, John K. Baldwin.
2. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Piney Creek Township; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 294B;
Image 2 of 20; Family #14.
Listed as Mary E. Baldwin; age 10; born in NC; in household of father, John K. Baldwin.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 90A;
Image 6 of 64; Family #55/59.
Listed as Mary Dugger; age 26; born in May 1874 in NC; married 8 yrs; 1 child; i living; in household of
husband, John D. Dugger.
4. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 260A;
Image 44 of 58; Family #265/265.
Listed as Mary Dugger; age 38; born in NC; married 16 yrs (sic, 18 yrs); 1 child; i living; in household of
husband, John D. Dugger.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 3/4 Feb 1920; Page 171;
Image 11 of 13; Family #465/497.
Listed as Mary E. Dugger; age 48; born in NC; married; in household of husband, John D. Dugger.
6. US City Directories; 1930; Welch, WV; Page 110; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mary E. Vance, widow of Gordon (Vance); living at 439 McDowell St., Welch, WV in 1930.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #13324; WV Archives Web Site.
Mary Elizabeth Vance; age 67 yrs, 3 mons, 26 days; retired housekeeper; widow of Gordon Vance;
daughter of John K. and Nancy (Phelps) Baldwin; died 27 Aug 1939 on Main Street, Keystone, WV; from
myocarditis with colitis and infirmities of old age; buried 30 Aug 1939 in Toms Mtn Cemetery, Welch, WV;
information by, G.R. Baldwin, Havaco, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 90A;
Image 6 of 64; Family #55/59.
Listed as Jno D. Dugger; age 36; born in 1863 in TN; married 8 yrs; farmer; head of household.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 260A;
Image 44 of 58; Family #265/265.
Listed as John D. Dugger; age 44; botn in TN; married once for 16 yrs (sic, 18 yrs); lumber
merchant, head of household.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 3/4 Feb 1920; Page 171;
Image 11 of 13; Family #465/497.
Listed as John D. Dugger; age 53; born in TN; married; laborer for coal company; head of household.
1. 1870 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Walnut Grove Township; taken on 21 Jul 1870; Page 424A; Image
13 of 26; Family #91/91.
Listed as Mary E. Baldwin; age 2 mons; born in NC; in household of father, John K. Baldwin.
2. 1880 Census, Alleghany Co, NC; Piney Creek Township; taken on 8 Jun 1880; Page 294B;
Image 2 of 20; Family #14.
Listed as Mary E. Baldwin; age 10; born in NC; in household of father, John K. Baldwin.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 90A;
Image 6 of 64; Family #55/59.
Listed as Mary Dugger; age 26; born in May 1874 in NC; married 8 yrs; 1 child; i living; in household of
husband, John D. Dugger.
4. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 260A;
Image 44 of 58; Family #265/265.
Listed as Mary Dugger; age 38; born in NC; married 16 yrs (sic, 18 yrs); 1 child; i living; in household of
husband, John D. Dugger.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 3/4 Feb 1920; Page 171;
Image 11 of 13; Family #465/497.
Listed as Mary E. Dugger; age 48; born in NC; married; in household of husband, John D. Dugger.
6. US City Directories; 1930; Welch, WV; Page 110; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mary E. Vance, widow of Gordon (Vance); living at 439 McDowell St., Welch, WV in 1930.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #13324; WV Archives Web Site.
Mary Elizabeth Vance; age 67 yrs, 3 mons, 26 days; retired housekeeper; widow of Gordon Vance;
daughter of John K. and Nancy (Phelps) Baldwin; died 27 Aug 1939 on Main Street, Keystone, WV; from
myocarditis with colitis and infirmities of old age; buried 30 Aug 1939 in Toms Mtn Cemetery, Welch, WV;
information by, G.R. Baldwin, Havaco, WV.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 3/4 Feb 1920; Page 171;
Image 11 of 13; Family #465/497.
Listed as Mary J. Dugger; age 6; born in WV; in household of adoptive father, John D. Dugger.