1. 1950 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken 2 May 1950; Sheet Number 14;
Dwelling #92.
Listed as Roland Vance; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Matthew Bennett Vance.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by I Rememberance; 10 Apr 2019.
"Rev Roland Vance
Birth 1 Oct 1933
Steeles, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Oct 1982 (aged 49)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Lester Family Cemetery
Steeles, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 198248769"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Bennett and Lucille Lester Vance
Survivors include his wife Geneva Riffe Vance, sons Gary, Teddy, Larry, and Kevin"Daughters Sandra Lester, Melissa Cline and Tammy Vance
"Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph,
Bluefield, West Virginia
Wed, Oct 27, 1982 – Page 4"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by I Rememberance; 10 Apr 2019.
" Geneva Riffe Vance
Birth 5 Mar 1935
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Oct 1986 (aged 51)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Lester Family Cemetery
Steeles, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 198248928"Additional Information Posted:
"Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph,
Bluefield, West Virginia
Tue, Oct 28, 1986 – Page 4"
1. Browning, Justice, Parker Tree; Posted by blpobraves; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Clifford Lester
1917–1997
Birth 5 NOVEMBER 1917 • Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 31 OCTOBER 1997 • North Spring, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 28 Feb 2014.
" Clifford Lester
Birth 5 Nov 1917
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 31 Oct 1997 (aged 79)
North Spring, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
North Spring Community Cemetery
North Spring, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 27 May 2015.
" Pearl Lester Lester
Birth 21 Aug 1929
West Virginia, USA
Death 21 May 2015 (aged 85)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
North Spring Community Cemetery
North Spring, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"On May 21, 2015, Pearl "slipped the surly bonds of earth" to "touch the face of God." All this was made possible through her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Pearl served God for well over fifty years and now she rests safely in His arms."Pearl was born August 21, 1929 , a daughter of the late David and Nancy Vance Lester.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Lester; son, Tom; her father and mother-in-law, I. K. and Sis Cline Lester. Pearl was the last surviving member of her immediate family which included her sisters; Gusty, Edie, Pricie, Becky, and Imogene; and her brothers, Will, Luster, Matthew, Amos, Virgil and Elmer.
"Those left to carry sweet fond memories of Pearl include her daughter, Alicia; son Larry; grandchildren, Petey, Cliff, Angela, and Jon; great grandchildren, Drew, Colt, Carson, and Liv; her son-in-law, Henry; granddaughters-in-law, Debra and Tara; grandson-in-law, Charlie; nieces and nephews, Maxine, Ardie, Everett, Squeaky, Joe, Judy, Angie, Allison, Tammy, Daniel, Karen, Rodney, Barbara, Ora, Glenna, Ruth, Jerry, Linda, Loriane, Dennis, Donna, Debbie, David, Nancy, Herman, Jeffery, Tina, and Darren; numerous grand nieces and grand nephews; her church families and numerous good friends.
"Some knew Pearl as mother or ma, mom maw, Aunt Pearl, or Sister Pearl, but many knew her as friend; for she was a friend to all. Pearl will be best remembered for her kindness, her love, and her compassion; but especially her cooking and Sunday dinners. As we all shall someday, Pearl now belongs to the ages.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 12 noon with Reverend Clyde Endicott, Reverend Dennis Lester, and Reverend Homer Blankenship officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the North Spring Cemetery at North Spring, WV...."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 28 Feb 2014.
"Clifford Tom Lester
Birth 28 Jan 1952
USA
Death 2 Aug 1973 (aged 21)
USA
Burial
North Spring Community Cemetery
North Spring, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA "
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #19809; Ancestry.com Website.
Vernie Allen; age 20; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage living at PO address
in Paynesville, WV; son of Daniel and Susan (Addair) Allen; married on 19 Dec 1936 at Stacy, VA;
Ollie Mullins; age 16; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; living at PO address
in Paynesville, WV; daughter of James and Millie (Mullins) Mullins,
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vernie Allen, 98, formerly of Raysal, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in Heritage Hall at Grundy, VA, following a long illness."Vernie was born December 26, 1916, in Blackey, VA, a son of the late Daniel and Susie Addair Allen. He was a retired coal miner, a member of the UWMA and affiliated with the Atwell Church of God.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ollie Mullins Allen, two sons, Hillard and Willard Allen, two grandchildren, Jeffery Allen and Lisa Justice, and eight brothers and sisters.
"Survivors include one daughter, Wilma Snow of Springfield, MO; one son, Swanson Allen of Calabash, NC; one brother, Brooks Allen of Oregon; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 25, 2015, at 12 noon with Reverend Hobert Kennedy and Reverend Charles Rose officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery on Bradshaw Mountain near Paynesville, WV..."
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene 27 May 2015.
" Vernie Allen
Birth 26 Dec 1916
Blackey, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 20 May 2015 (aged 98)
Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial 147050910 "
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Birth Certificate; #53774; Ancestry.com Website.
Ollie Mullins; born 21 Dec 1919 in Grundy, VA; father,James Mullis; age 36; born in Buchanan Co,
farmer; living at Paynesville, WV; mother, Millie Mullins; age 25; born in Buchanan Co, VA; housewife;
living at Paynesville, WV; they were married; birthcertificate filed 21 Dec 1919.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #19809; Ancestry.com Website.
Vernie Allen; age 20; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage living at PO address
in Paynesville, WV; son of Daniel and Susan (Addair) Allen; married on 19 Dec 1936 at Stacy, VA;
Ollie Mullins; age 16; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; living at PO address
in Paynesville, WV; daughter of James and Millie (Mullins) Mullins,
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene 31 Jul 2018.
" Ollie Allen
Birth 1919
Death unknown
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191842196"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Vernie Allen (1916-2015).Mother of Hillard Allen (1937-2018), Willard Allen (1942-1999), Wilma Allen-Snow, and Swanson Allen.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willard Allen
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 29 Jul 1942
Birth Place: Jolo McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 1 May 1999
Father: Vernie Allen
Mother: Ollie Mullins
SSN: 232962473
Notes: 14 May 1972: Name listed as WILLARD ALLEN"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willard Allen
SSN: 232-96-2473
Last Residence:
24879 Raysal, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 29 Jul 1942
Died: 1 May 1999
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1973)"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 31 Jul 2018.
" Willard Allen
Birth 29 Jul 1942
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 May 1999 (aged 56)
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191842726"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Vernie Allen (1916-2015) and Ollie Mullins-Allen (1919-Deceased)."Brother of Hillard Allen (1937-1998), Wilma Allen-Snow and Swanson Allen."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 346; WV Archives Web Site.
Earl H. Reynolds; age 21; born in Slagle, WV; single; living at Sarah Ann, WV; son of Henry and
Jessie (Ruble) Reynolds; married on 2 Jul 1949 at Stuart, WV; Betty Jane Spriggs; age 23; born
in Elbert, WV; single; living at Sarah Ann, WV; daughter of George? B. and Margaret? (Spiva) Spriggs.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Earl "George" Reynolds, 86, of Elbert WV, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2015 at his home in Elbert.
Born January 1, 1929 in Slagle WV, he was the son of the late Henry and Jessie Ruble Reynolds. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1948, after serving his country, he moved to McDowell County in 1950 where he worked for U.S. Steel over the next forty years. He was a member of U.M.W.A. 9534 local. George enjoyed fishing, Camping, and riding his four wheeler.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jane Spriggs Reynolds, and two brothers, Bill and Harry Reynolds.
"He is survived by, his companion Lillie Adkins of Elbert WV, "the son he never had" Hobert Adkins and wife Jennifer of Raysal WV, his little buddies David, Daniel, and Jacob Adkins, Ryan and Bryan Endicott, all of Raysal WV; his dear friends, Rufus Morgan of Bramwell, Mike Hatfield of Roanoke VA, and Sam Jones of Bedford VA, Billie Reed and George Vasalaros.
"Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at 1:00 P.M. at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton WV..."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 346; WV Archives Web Site.
Earl H. Reynolds; age 21; born in Slagle, WV; single; living at Sarah Ann, WV; son of Henry and
Jessie (Ruble) Reynolds; married on 2 Jul 1949 at Stuart, WV; Betty Jane Spriggs; age 23; born
in Elbert, WV; single; living at Sarah Ann, WV; daughter of George? B. and Margaret? (Spiva) Spriggs.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Margaret Mary Zippenfenig Gallimore, 90, of Glenwood Nursing Care passed away peacefully around noon, on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. She was born on December 16, 1924 in Vivian WV. She was the daughter of the late Francis Ignatz and Teresa Toth Zippenfenig. She graduated from Gary High School in 1942, and graduated Magna Cum Lade from Bluefield State College in 1967. She was a retired McDowell County school teacher, touching the lives of many through her dedication and love for teaching. "Zip" was married to Tom Gallimore for forty nine years, and they were lifelong residents of Iaeger. Tom passed in 2006 and "Zip" became a resident of Glenwood Park in 2008.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, an infant brother, one sister, Elizabeth, son in law, Benny Ciampanella, daughter in law, Barbie Gallimore, and son in law Frank Asbury.
"She is survived by her children, Frances Flippen and husband Roger, Janet "Tomi" Mead and husband David, Sandi Wikstrom and husband Jim, Dorothy Asbury, and Scott Gallimore, sister in law Kathy Stamper and a sister of the "heart" Marvalene Heath Swain Simon, grandchildren Josh, Allison, Punchy, Samantha, Tami, Tonia, and Chase; a number of Great and Great great Grandchildren; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, "adopted" kin, friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11 A.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, with Pastor Randall Dority officiating. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton WV...."
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Woodrow Shelton
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 7 Sep 1923
Birth Place: Newport, Tennessee, USA
Residence Place: Warrior, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Warrior, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: N R P C C And Co
Weight: 160
Complexion: Sallow
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 6 2
Next of Kin: Frank Munsey
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Woodrow Shelton Self (Head)"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 183; WV Archives Web Site.
Woodrow Shelton; age 19; born in TN; single; living at Lex, WV; married on 21 Nov 1942 at Lex, WV;
Tilda Jane Roberts; age 18; born at Panther, WV; single; living at Lex, WV; wth consent of Oma Rash,
mother of Tilda Jane Roberts.
3. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Saturday, 19 Jan 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"YUKON - Reverend Woodrow Shelton, 84, of Yukon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, from his residence, January 17, 2008 with his family by his side, after fighting a brief illness."Mr. Shelton was born September 7, 1923 in Cocke County, Tenn., a son of the late Monroe and Lillian Alexdriana Shelton. He was a retired coal miner and had been a minister of the word of God for 54 years. Also, he was the last surviving member of his original family.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Tilda Shelton; second wife, Opal Shelton; two daughters, Linda Gaye Shelton and Karen Alberta Atwell; a grandson, Carlos Muncy; a stepson, Richard Atwell; a brother, Ivan Shelton; and four sisters, Geneva Shelton, Ruby Hicks, Betty Loomus and Edith Shelton.
"Survivors include his wife, Rosetta Shelton of the home; seven daughters, Marie Hutchinson and husband Bill of English, Kathy Matney and companion John Charles of Tazewell, Va., Sylvia Sue Muncy and companion Ken Stower of Claremont, N.C., Faye Rose and husband Allen of Hickory, Shelia Melton and husband J.W. of Tazewell, Va., Brenda Shelton and companion Eric Thronsburg of War, Yolanda Spencer and husband Steven of North Carolina; five sons, James Fred Shelton of War, Roger Dale Shelton and wife Angela of Squire, Charlie Shelton and wife Charlotte of War, Woodrow Shelton Jr. and companion Donna Saunders of War, and Jaye Shelton and wife Tammy of Hickory, N.C.; granddaughter, Tammy Campbell whom he raised of Tazewell, Va.; five stepsons, Dillard Atwell and wife Barbara, Charles Atwell and wife Connie all of Bradshaw, David Atwell of Statesville, N.C., John Atwell and wife Geneva of Union, Joseph Atwell and wife Brenda of Iaeger, and four stepdaughters, Eunice Edgell and Jane Deskins of Bradshaw, Loretta Payne and husband Odell of Coeburn, Va., Kathryn Fultz and husband Randy of Statesville, N.C.; a son-in-law, Ora Atwell of Berwind; several nieces and nephews; 32 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and 130 step grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 21, 2008 at 11 o'clock with the Reverend Freddie Dobbs and the Reverend James Chatman officiating at the Church of the Living God at Three Forks near Jolo. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park at Bluewell. ,,,:
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 163B; 89/89.
Listed as Rosetta Blair; age 8; born in VA; in household of grandparents, George W. and Sylvia Blair.
2. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Register; Book #____(1941); Page 486; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Atwell; age 34; born in VA; single; living at Avondale, WV; marriage license issued on 20
Dec 1941; no record of minister's return; Rosetta Blair; age 19; born in VA; living Avondale, WV;
widow.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV: Posted Obit.
"Rosetta Atwell Shelton, 93, of Yukon, WV, passed away early Monday, May 11, 2015, at her residence following a long illness."Rosetta was born April 6, 1922 in Grundy, VA, a daughter of the late John Henry and Elizabeth Catherine Stiltner Blair. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lex Community Church, Lex, WV. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening. She also loved people and enjoyed socializing.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Miles Herbert Atwell; her second husband, Reverend Woodrow Shelton; three sons, two which were infants and Richard Miles Atwell; one granddaughter, Rosie Marie Payne and an infant granddaughter, Elizabeth Katheryn Atwell; three sisters, three brothers, three daughters-in-law, Nina, Janice, and Connie Atwell.
"Survivors include four daughters, Eunice Faye Edgell of Beartown, WV, Sylvia Jane Deskins of Lex, WV, Loretta Payne and husband Odell of Coeburn, VA, Emily Kathryn Fultz of Statesville, NC; five sons, Reverend Dillard Ray Atwell and wife Barbara Sue of Lex, WV, Charles Elliott Atwell of Lex, WV, David Lee Atwell of Statesville, NC, John Henry Atwell and wife Geneva of Union, WV, and Joseph Blair Atwell and wife Brenda of Harmony, NC; one brother, Willard Blair and wife Carleen of Baltimore, MD; a sister, Mary Magalene Muncy of Peterstown, WV; 35 grandchildren, 76 great grandchildren, 53 great great grandchilden; and a special great grandson, Joshua Jerimiah "J.J." Deskins of Yukon, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 15, 2015, at 12 noon with Reverend Hubert Sweeney and Reverend Dillard Atwell, officiating at the Community Church of the Living God at Three Forks near Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV...."
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Lee District; Sprigg; taken on 14 Apr 1930; page 19B; Image
37 of 45; Family #354/377.
Listed as Scott L. Christian; age 2 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Samuel Christian.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 453; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Scotty Christian; age 24; born at McCarr, KY; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 10 Sep 1951 at
Roderfield, WV; Eleanor Sinett; age 21; born at Loretta; single; living at Mohawk, WV.
3. Ohio Death Records, 1840-2001; LDS Web Site.
Scott Christian; born 1 Jan 1927 ; married; occupation, construction; living at 783 Rhinehart St,
Columbus, OH; son of Samuel and Jane (Jones) Christian; died 24 Jun 1967 in Delaware Co,
OH; buried 4 Jul 1967 at Roderfield, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by;
B. Walls; 9 Mar 2014.
Scotty Christian; born 1 Jan 1927; died 24 Jun 1967; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
mother Nancy Jane Jone Christian Mitchell; "A TENDER MOTHER AND A FAITHFUL BROTHER";
grave marker photo also shown; "PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 453; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Scotty Christian; age 24; born at McCarr, KY; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 10 Sep 1951 at
Roderfield, WV; Eleanor Sinett; age 21; born at Loretta; single; living at Mohawk, WV.