1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8; Dwelling #68.
Listed as Perry Christian; age 60; born in VA; married; shot foreman in coal mine; head of household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'56 010278; WV Archives Web Site.
Perry Christian; age 66; born 9 Nov 1889 in Tazewell Co, VA; married; miner for Island Creek Coal Co;
SS#234-14-1852; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Jackson and Vicie (Asbury) Christian; died 6 Aug 1956
in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; from chronic cholelithiasis and cholecystitis; buried 8 Aug 1956 at
Blackie, VA; informant, Mary Christian.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Terry; 23 Jun 2020.
"Albert Perry Christian
Birth 9 Nov 1889
Virginia, USA
Death 6 Aug 1956 (aged 66)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Harlan Blankenship Cemetery
Wolford, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 211751169"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8; Dwelling #68.
Listed as Mary Christian; age 55; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Perry Christian.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #68.
Listed as Berlin Christian; age 26; born in VA; never married; truck driver for coal mine. in household
of father Perry A. Christian.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #30.
Listed as Jerryv A. Jenks; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Haskel D. Jenks.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 186; WV Archives Web Site.
Jerry Allen Jenks; age 22; born 21 Mar 1944 at Welch, WV; single; living at 104 Douglas St,
Princeton, WV; son of Haskell David and Elizabeth (Facello) Jenks; married on 1 Oct 1966 at
Roderfield, WV; Tamsey Jane Farmer; age 19; born 30 Jun 1947 at Welch, WV; single; living at Box
38, Premier, WV; daughter of Thomas Jones and Addie Beatrice (Blevins) Farmer; with consent of
Mrs. Thomas Farmer; mother; father is deceased, of Tamsey Jane Farmer.
3. Fanning Funeral Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jerry Allen Jenks Sr, 71, of Premier WV, died Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Lewisgale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg VA, Born March 21, 1944 in Premier WV, he was the son of the late Haskell David and Elizabeth Facello Jenks.
"He was a resident of McDowell County for the greater part of his life. He was a major supporter of veteran's causes and a member of the American Legion Post 8.
"He was preceded in death by his parents.
"Survivors include his wife Tamsey Jenks of the home, two sons, Jerry Allen Jenks Jr and wife Libby of Jonesville N.C. and Nelson Lee Jenks and wife Katie of Highpoint N.C., four Grandsons and one Granddaughter, one brother, Sonny Jenks and wife Frances of Columbia S.C.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, May 25, 2015 at 12 Noon, from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV, with the Reverend H.Gene Casstevens officiating; burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton WV...."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 13; Dwelling #93.
Listed as Tamsey Farmer; age 2; born in WV; in household of father Thomas J. Farmer.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 186; WV Archives Web Site.
Jerry Allen Jenks; age 22; born 21 Mar 1944 at Welch, WV; single; living at 104 Douglas St, Princeton,
WV; son of Haskell David and Elizabeth (Facello) Jenks; married on 1 Oct 1966 at Roderfield, WV;
Tamsey Jane Farmer; age 19; born 30 Jun 1947 at Welch, WV; single; living at Box 38, Premier, WV;
daughter of Thomas Jones and Addie Beatrice (Blevins) Farmer; with consent of Mrs. Thomas
Farmer; mother; father is deceased, of Tamsey Jane Farmer.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 398; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Farmer; age 22; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; miner; living in Maybeury, WV; son of
Marshall and Jane; married on 23 Jun 1913 at Maybeury, WV; Deluda Hill; age 19; born in
Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of J.T. and Mary E.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 202B;
Image 409 of 1097; Family #172/183.
Listed as Thomas Farmers; age 38; born in VA; married at 22; repairman in coal mine; head
of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 139; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Farmer; age 40; born in Smyth Co, VA; widowed; miner; living at Capels, WV; son of
Marshall and Jane; married on 27 Jun 1934 at Capels, WV; Evelyn Johnson; age in McDowell Co,
WV; divorced; living at Anawalt, WV; daughter of Bob and Jemie.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 13; Dwelling #93.
Listed as Thomas Farmer; age 58; born in VA; married; electrician for coal mine;head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1965); Browns Creek District; Page__; WV Archives
Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Thomas Jones Farmer; age 74; born 30 May 1891 in Chilhowie, VA; married; retired miner; living at
Premier, WV; SS#232-16-5630; son of Morris (sic? Marshall?) and Jamsey (sic? Tamsey?) Jane
(Mays) Farmer; died 4 Nov 1965 in the Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to acute pulmonary edema
with cardiogenic shock; buried 7 Nov 1965 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Mrs.
Hattie Farmer, Premier, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Rodewrfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted
by B. Walls; 22 Dec 2014.
Thomas J. Farmer; born 31 May 1891; died 4 Nov 1965; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 13; Dwelling #93.
Listed as Beatrice Farmer; age 40; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Thomas J.
Farmer.
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website. "Name Beatrice Farmer
Social Security Number 236-28-7937
Birth Date 2 Jul 1910
Issue year Before 1951
Issue State West Virginia
Last Residence 24878, Premier, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date Feb 1974"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 297; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Lester; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Long Pole, WV; son of
Charles and Elizabeth; married on 8 Sep 1907 on Trap Fork of Panther Creek, McDowell Co, WV;
Sallie Bailey; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Harrison and Lovis.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WWII Draft Registration Card #U-362; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edward Lester; age 48; born 15 Jun 1883 in Mohawk, WV; unemployed; living at Mohawk, WV;
person who will always know address, Sally Bailey, Mohawk, WV; 5'7" tall; 160 lbs; brown eyes;
brown hair; sallow complexion.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 260A, Family #367.
Listed as Sarah Bayley, age 7, born in Jun 1892, in WV, in household of father, Harrison Bailey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 297; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Lester; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Long Pole, WV; son of Charles
and Elizabeth; married on 8 Sep 1907 on Trap Fork of Panther Creek, McDowell Co, WV; Sallie Bailey;
age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Harrison and Lovis.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 157; WV Archives Web Site.
Lenuel Gilford Cline; age 22; born in Gilbert, WV; single; living at Isaban, WV; married on 9 Aug 1943
at Bradshaw, WV; Elsie Mae Lester; age 18; born in KY; single; living at Mohawk, WV; with consent of
Ed Lester, father of Elsie Mae Lester.
2. Cline Family Tree; posted by Brad Cline; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Elsie Mae Cline Davis Lester
1925–2015
Birth 5 SEP 1925 • West Virginia
Death 9 MAY 2015 • Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Elsie Mae Lester Davis, 89, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, WV."Elsie was born September 5, 1925, in Panther, WV, a daughter of the late Edward and Sally Bailey Lester. She was a beloved member of Christ Cathedral Church for 23 years. She loved to read her Bible and watch church programs. She also enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Davis, a daughter, Beulah Poe, and two great grandsons, Braydon Thomas Bazen, and John David Roberts.
"Survivors include one daughter, Shelby Stumbo of Peterstown, WV; three sons, Danny Cline of Beckley, WV, Ricky Lester and wife Chris of Iaeger, WV, and Eddie Lester of Iaeger, WV; nine grandchildren, Charles Roberts and wife Sheila, Michael Roberts and wife Jennifer, Lolita Follrod and husband Rod, Brenda Early, Tammie Bazen, Angel Whitt and husband Garrett, Hope Trent, Lisa Cline and Tara Lester; 17 great- grandchildren, LeeAnn Roberts, Brian Roberts, Heather Crawley, Michelle Beck, Amanda Roberts, Sonya Jones, Donna Roberts, Jacob Roberts, Courtney Follrod-Brown, Zachary Follrod, Ciara Early, Benjamin Early, Lexi Bazen, Makaeley Bazen, Makenzey Bazen, Peyton Whitt and Bryce Whitt; 10 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and her little dog, Baby.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 12 noon with Reverend Russell King and Reverend Martin West officiating at Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 375; WV Archives Web Site.
Plyant Mahone; born 20 Apr 1917 in Mingo Co, WV; living at Caretta, WV; son of Van and Polly;
married on 15 Oct 1938 at Yukon, WV; Beckie Underwood; born in 1917 in McDowell Co, WV;
living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Isaac and ?.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 375; WV Archives Web Site.
Plyant Mahone; born 20 Apr 1917 in Mingo Co, WV; living at Caretta, WV; son of Van and Polly;
married on 15 Oct 1938 at Yukon, WV; Beckie Underwood; born in 1917 in McDowell Co, WV;
living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Isaac and ?.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Paula June Maynard, 74, of Roderfield, WV, passed away Saturday November 30, 2024 at her residence. Born June 22, 1950 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Pliant Mahone and Rebecca Jane Underwood Mahone."She was a homemaker and she had attended Welch High School. Paula was also of the Pentecostal Faith.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Michael Morgan and Dewey Maynard; two brothers, Ralph Mahone and O’Dell Mahone; three sisters, Lola Lester, Alice Garlanger and Debra Smith.
"Those left to cherish her memories are one daughter, Nea Osborne of Roderfield; one brother, Jim Perkins of Bluefield, WV; two sisters, Patricia Addair and Brenda Vanover both of Iaeger; two grandchildren, Danielle Osborne and Dan Osborne; three great grandchildren, Carter, Paige, and Cole Osborne; and many nieces and nephews that she cared about dearly.
"Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated and there will be no visitation or services at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Odell Mahone, 75, of Davy WV, Born September 16, 1939, in McDowell County WV, he was the son of the late Pliant and Rebecca Underwood Mahone. He was a resident of McDowell county most of his life, he was a retired coal miner, where he worked as an electrician. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Doris; and one sister Debbie Smith. Survivors include, four sisters, Paula Maynard of Roderfield, Brenda Vanover of Welch WV, Thelma Davis of Hampstead, N.C., Patricia Addair of Iaeger WV, one brother, Ralph Mahone of Hinton WV, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 11, 2015 at 12 noon, from the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield WV, with Pastors Gene Ball, and Danny Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 392; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Kobierski; age 24; born in Poland; single; miner; living at Juvena, WV; son of John and Viola;
married on 29 Jul 1921 at Welch, WV; Katie Toler; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter
of Walter and Meda.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 392; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Kobierski; age 24; born in Poland; single; miner; living at Juvena, WV; son of John and Viola;
married on 29 Jul 1921 at Welch, WV; Katie Toler; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter
of Walter and Meda.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 004058; WV Archives Web Site.
Retha Koboski; age 34; born 13 Oct 1924 in WV; never married; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of
Charles and Katie (Toler) Koboski; died 19 Mar 1959 in the Pinecrest Sanitarium, Beckley, WV; after
a 2837 day stay (7.77 years); from far advanced pulmonary tuberculosis; buried 21 Mar 1959 in Waldron
Cemetery, Bartley, WV; informant, Mrs. Katie Koboski, Bartley, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 351; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Mullins; age 25; born at Avondale, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; married on 11 Apr 1944
at Caretta, WV; Yvonne Koboski; age 17; born and living at Bartley, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 351; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Mullins; age 25; born at Avondale, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; married on 11 Apr 1944
at Caretta, WV; Yvonne Koboski; age 17; born and living at Bartley, WV; single.