1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage license #75-001410; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Raleigh Moten Addair; age 33; born 9 Jan 1941 in WV; widowed; this was his 2nd marriage;
3 yrs HS education; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of William Hayes and Orpha Beele (Deskins)
Addair; married on 6 Jan 1975 in Grundy, VA; Patricia Sue Smith; age 17; born 2 Dec 1957 in
WV; single; this was her 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter
of Cecil Basil and Dorothy Jean (Hicks) Smith.
2. US Public Records; 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
Raleigh M. Addair; born 9 Jan 1941; living at PO Box 83, Raysal, WV; on 21 Jul 2001; possible
relatives, Sue and Patricia Sue Addair.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Raleigh M. Addair, 74, died peacefully July 28, 2015."Funeral Services celebrating his life will be 6:00 PM Thursday July 30, 2015 at Kernersville Full Gospel Mission Church, 815 Salisbury Street, Kernersville, NC officiated by Pastor Garland Glascoe.
"Raleigh was born January 9, 1941 in Garland, West Virginia to the late Orpha Deskins and William Hayes Addair. He was also predeceased by his son Melvin Howard Addair; daughter Charlotte Louise Addair Reed; brothers Kyle, Herman, Charlie, Bernard, Edgar and Ervin Addair; sisters Lona Van Dyke and Oma Sparks.
"Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years Patricia Sue Smith Addair; daughters Sonja and husband Kevin Kissinger, Valerie and husband Billy Lester, Kim and husband Dale Shortridge, Rhonda and husband Jamie Burchette; sons Doug and wife Evelyn Addair, Billy Addair and fiancée Loretta Brewer Inness, Brian and wife Pat Addair, Stevie and wife Buffy Addair; son-in-law Jamie Reed; brother-in-law Ricky and wife Ruby Hicks; sister Janet Adams; brothers Eugene and Leon Addair; grandchildren Zachary Reed, Tony and Sarah Clevenger, Hannah Addair, Amberly Shortridge; great-grandchild Slaydon, Gage and Braxton Smith and numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Raleigh was especially proud of his grandchildren Christian Addair , of the US Marine Corps and Kenny Smith of the US Army. He is also survived by his special Pastor Garland Glascoe and wife, "guardian angel" Brenda.
"Funeral services will also be held in Bartley, West Virginia at Jesus Church of Bartley at 12 PM Sunday, August 2, 2015, with Rev. Roger "Pete" Woods and Rev. Coy Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Woods Family Cemetery on Rockridge, near Bradshaw, West Virginia...."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage license #75-001410; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Raleigh Moten Addair; age 33; born 9 Jan 1941 in WV; widowed; this was his 2nd marriage;
3 yrs HS education; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of William Hayes and Orpha Beele (Deskins)
Addair; married on 6 Jan 1975 in Grundy, VA; Patricia Sue Smith; age 17; born 2 Dec 1957 in
WV; single; this was her 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter
of Cecil Basil and Dorothy Jean (Hicks) Smith.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Cecil Nelson Smith"; Article; Page 241; submitted by Tina and Latasha Smith,
Box 74, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
" Charlotte Louise Reed, 48, of Winston Salem, NC, formerly of McDowell County, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015, at her residence."Charlotte was born September 24, 1966, in Welch, WV, a daughter of Raleigh and Patricia Sue Smith Addair. Charlotte was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith and was a minister. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, and niece. Also, she worked in the nursing field for 30 years.
"She was preceded in death by her biological mother, Eva Sue Addair and one brother, Melvin Addair. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, James "Jamie" Reed of the home, one son, Zachery Reed of the home; her parents, Raleigh and Patricia Sue Addair of Winston Salem, NC; four sisters, Rhonda Burchette and husband Jamie of Winston Salem, NC, Kimberly Shortridge and husband Dale of Peterstown, WV, Valerie Lester and husband Billy of Richlands, VA, and Sonja Kissinger and husband Kevin of Indiana; four brothers, Doug Addair and wife Evelyn of Garland, WV, William "Billy" Addair of Jonesville, NC, Brian Addair and wife Patricia of Kernersville, NC, and Steven Addair and wife Buffy of Winston Salem, NC; of Bradshaw, WV; and a host of nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at 12 noon with Reverend Roger Pete Woods and Reverend Martin West officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Woods Cemetery at Oozley near Bradshaw, WV..."
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; War Eagle; taken 6 Feb 1920; Page 186A; Image 13
of 14; Family #121/121.
Listed as Burly Estep; age 2 yrs 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William James Estep.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Greenbrier Road; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page
212B; Image 23 of 42; Family #183/184.
Listed as Burrell Estep; age 12; born in WV; in household of step-father, Mike Reed, with mother.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 31; WV Archives Web Site.
Burl Estep; born 25 Jul 1916 in KY; living at Panther, WV; son of Bill and Polly; married on 12 Feb
1938 at Panther, WV; Bessie Justice; born 10 Sep 1918 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Panther, WV;
daughter of Willie and Josie.
5. FindAGrave.Com Web Site; Burl Estep Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Linda Blankensip;
8 Jan 2016.
Burl Estep; born 25 Jul 1917 in Mohawk, WV; died 15 oct 1992 in Princeton, WV; buried here; no
grave marker photo shown;
"Proceded in death by Parents: Bill Estep & Polly Blankenship Wife: Bessie Estep Kids: Patsy, Willie, Boone, George , Kirk Estep. Survived By: Edgar & Mildred Estep, Lawrence & Pearl Estep, Josie Estep Justice & Doug Coleman, Betty Lena Estep & Earl Dotson, Brookie Estep Hunt, Ethel Lee Estep & Darrell Blankenship, Marlene Estep & Jimmy ( Timmy) Bailey and daughter in law Mrs. Kirk JoAnn Estep
Family links:
Spouse:
Bessie Justice Estep (1920 - 1989)
Children:
Ethel Lee Estep Blankenship (1954 - 2009)*..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 31; WV Archives Web Site.
Burl Estep; born 25 Jul 1916 in KY; living at Panther, WV; son of Bill and Polly; married on 12 Feb 1938
at Panther, WV; Bessie Justice; born 10 Sep 1918 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Panther, WV; daughter
of Willie and Josie.
2. FindAGrave.Com Web Site; Burl Estep Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Linda Blankensip;
8 Jan 2016.
Bessie Justice Estep; born 26 Aug 1920 in VA; died 3 Jan 1989; buried here; no grave marker photo shown;
"Proceded in death by Her Parents : Josie Lester & Willie Justice
Husband: Burl Estep
sons: Willie, Boone and George Estep ( infants)
daughter: Patsy Estep (infant)
survived by sons: Edgar & Mildred Estep, Lawrence & Peal Estep,Kirk & JoAnn Estep, Josie Estep Justice & Doug Coleman, Betty Lena Estep & Earl Dotson , Brookie Estep Hunt , Ethel Lee Estep & Darrell Blankenship, Marlene Estep & Jimmy ( Timmy) Bailey.
Family links:
Spouse:
Burl Estep (1917 - 1992)*
Children:
Ethel Lee Estep Blankenship (1954 - 2009)*..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16103; WV Archives Website.
Patsy Mae Estep; born 19 Aug 1949 in Welch, WV; daughter of Burl and Bessie (Justice) Estep;
of Panther, WV; died 19 Aug 1949 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to premature seperation of
placenta; mother hemorrhaged prior to birth of child; buried 20 Aug 1949 at Panther, WV; informant,
Burl Estep.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lawrence was born November 15, 1947 in Hurley, VA, a son of the late Burl and Bessie Justice Estep. He was a proud disabled coal miner and a member of the Little Dove Old Regular Baptist Church for twenty years. He enjoyed watching westerns, riding horses and coon hunting. He loved spending time with his family and friends and going to church."In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Kirk, George and Boone Estep; four sisters, Ethel Blankenship, Brookie Hunt, Patsy Estep, and Josie Coleman; and his mother-in-law, Adia Lester.
"Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Pearl Lester Estep of the home; one son Jeffery Estep and wife Loretta of Coon Branch; an honorary son, Michael Gerwald of Panther; three daughters, Crystal Mullins and companion Larry Dotson of Panther, Amy Bailey and husband Cavon of Bull Creek, and Leann Edwards and husband Richard of Panther; one brother Edgar Estep and wife Mildred of Panther; two sisters, Lena Dotson of Gary, and Marlene Bailey and husband Timmy of Panther; one brother-in-law, Darrell Blankenship of Panther; seven granddaughters, Becky Riley and husband Ross of Oozley, April Estep and Katlyn Estep both of Coon Branch, Ashley Mullins of Panther, Emily Bailey of Bull Creek, Alexis Edwards and Hannah Edwards both of Panther; two grandsons, Travis Estep and Dawson Mullins both of Panther; and three great grandchildren, Aaliyah McCoy, Karlie McCoy and Ember Riley all of Oozley; special honorary grandchildren Devin Estep, Amber Estep Hatfield, Denise and Kayla Justice, Megan Bailey, Nicky Bailey and Jonathan ( John Boy) Bailey, and Justin Allison; a special nephew/son, Gary Estep and wife Dawnetta of Panther; a special brother-in-law/son, Eddie Lester of Mooresville, NC; aspecial sister-in-law, Susie Stacy of Panther; and numerous additional nieces, nephews and other family members and friends that he loved dearly.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 26, 2015, at 1 o'clock with Elder David Lester, Elder Danny Hurley, Elder George Thomason, Elder Roy Lester, Elder Fred Bailey, and Elder Danny C. Justus officiating at the Little Dove Old Regular Baptist Church at Guesses Fork near Hurley, VA. Burial will follow in the Morgue Matney Cemetery on the right fork of Guesses Fork near Hurley, VA...."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Peggy Bourne, 60, of Davy WV, died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield WV, Born April 1, 1955, in Iaeger WV, she was the daughter of the late Kyle Jackson, and Mildred Walters Carter. She was a resident of McDowell County all her life, she was employed by Stevens Correctional Center in Welch, and she was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith.
"In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by, her husband, Roger Bourne Sr, one brother, Louis C. Carter, one sister, Bell Barkey.
"Survivors include one son, Roger Lee Bourne II and wife Ashley of Pounding Mill VA, one daughter, Sabrina Vredingburg and husband Kenneth "Chief" of Davy WV, three sisters, Mary "Tookie" Jansen of Parkersburg WV, Dreama Surber and husband Darrell of Bluefield WV, and Kathy Kelly and husband Junior of Hunting Shirt WV, three brothers, Jacky Carter and wife Carla of Greensboro NC, Carl Carter"Tater" of Bluefield WV, and Benny Carter and wife Faye of Gary WV. Four grandchildren, Kamran Lee Bourne, Victoria Dean Bourne, Alyssa Cheyene Summer, and Marissa Alexis Marie Vredingburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 11 A.M. for Roger and Peggy Bourne, from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch. Friends may call Saturday April 25, 2015 from 10 A.M to 11 A.M. at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, per her request the body has been cremated..."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 2 Apr 1940; Page 301A; ED 55-12;
Household #2.
Listed as Charles Bailey; age 4; born in WV; no education; in household of father, Wilson
Bailey.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 440; WV Archives Web Site.
Carlos Bailey; age 23; born in Ravencliff, WV; single; living at McGraws, WV; son of Wilson and
Sylvia Bailey; married on 25 Oct 1958 at Sabine, WV; Dora Ann Greer; age 17; born at Saxton, WV;
single; living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Oren and Mamous Greer.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Carlos Bailey; born on 11 Jul 1935; died on 28 Aug 1993; living at Glen Fork, Wyoming Co, WV at
death.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 440; WV Archives Web Site.
Carlos Bailey; age 23; born in Ravencliff, WV; single; living at McGraws, WV; son of Wilson and
Sylvia Bailey; married on 25 Oct 1958 at Sabine, WV; Dora Ann Greer; age 17; born at Saxton, WV;
single; living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Oren and Mamous Greer.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dora Ann Greer Bailey, 78, of Ravencliff, WV gained her angel wings on February 1, 2020 at her home. She was
born on March 13, 1941 in Saxton, WV a daughter of the late Oren and Lorena Elswick Greer. Dora was a loving
mother and grandmother to all. and the last surviving member of her family. In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by her husband Carlos Pip Bailey; two daughters Betty and Teresa; four sons Carlos Jr., Mike,
Anthony and Frankie; six sisters Delores, Fredia, Viller, Wrene, Rose and Martha; two brothers Phillip and Billy.
Those left to cherish her are two daughters Tammy Sizemore of Ravencliff and Betsy Sizemore of Glen Rogers;
two sons Timmy (Donna) Bailey and Kevin (Cathy) all of Ravencliff; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday February 7th at the
Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Ravencliff, WV with Rev. Ernest Francis, III officiating. She will be laid to
rest in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of services
on Friday at the church. Pallbearers will be Terry Kevin, Matt, Scott, Jake, Greg, Chris and David. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Michael J. Bailey, 49, of Ravencliff, WV, lost his battle to cancer on April 28, 2015 in Ruby Memorial
Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born on January 23, 1966 a son of Dora Bailey of Ravencliff and the
late Carlos "Pip" Bailey. Mike enjoyed gardening, watching football and wrestling, talking on his CB and
taking care of his chickens. He also loved spending time with family and friends. In addition to his father
he is preceded in death by two sisters Betty Bailey and Tearsa Bailey; two brothers Frankie Bailey and
Anthony Bailey; both his maternal and paternal grandparents; and a niece Tabitha Bailey Gwyn.
Pallbearers will be family and friends. In addition to his mother those left to cherish his memory are two
sisters Tammy Sizemore and Betsy Sizemore and her husband Pete; three brothers Carlos Bailey and his
wife Diana and Timmy Bailey and his fiance Donna and Kevin "Boo" Bailey and his wife Cathy all of
Ravencliff; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. A celebration of
Mikes life will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 4, 2015 at the Pine Grove Church, Ravencliff, WV, with Rev.
Charlie Brown and Rev. Ernest Francis officiating. He will be laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery,
Ravencliff, WV..."