1. Wood Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 482; WV Archives Website.
Clinton Woodrow Lester; age 23; born 18 Sep 1941 at Steeles, WV; no previous marriage; living at
3705 6th Ave, Parkersburg, WV; son of Woodrow L. and Lois (England) Lester; married on 2 Oct1964
in the Church of Christ Church, Lubeck, WV; Sharon Ann Dowler; age 18; born 10 Aug 1946 in Wood
Co, WV; no previous marriage; living at Rt #4, Parkersburg, WV; daughter of Donald C. and Juanita
(White) Dowler; with consent of Donald C. Dowler and Mrs. Snow Dowler.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Woodrow Clinton Lester [Clinton Woodrow Lester] [Clinton Lester]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Sep 1941
Birth Place: Hanover Wyo, West Virginia
Death Date: 18 Aug 1995
Father:
Lorenzo W Lester
Mother:
Lois N England
SSN: 234640760
Signature on SSN Card: Clinton Lester
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Sep 1957: Name listed as WOODROW CLINTON LESTER;
15 Nov 1991: Name listed as CLINTON WOODROW LESTER;
26 Aug 1995: Name listed as CLINTON W LESTER"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Crystal; 4 Mar 2012.
" Clinton “Jr.” Lester
Birth 18 Sep 1941
Death 18 Aug 1995 (aged 53)
Burial
Wadesville Cemetery
Wadeville, Wood County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 86251297"
1. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Nathan Lee Lester, 22, of Pineville passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 following a ATV accident."Born February 5, 1993 in Raleigh County the son of Clinton Lee Lester, Jr. and Tina Martin
"He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Louise Edwards and several aunts and uncles.
"Nathan was of the Pentecostal faith. Enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing his guitars, basketball and being with his family.
"Survivors include his father, Clinton Lee Lester, Jr. and wife, Linda of Moundsville; his mother, Tina Martin and husband David of Roane County; a son, Chase Alexander Lester of Mullens; grandparents, Clinton Lee and Nancy Lester of Pineville and John R. Edwards of Turkey Creek; two brothers, Samuel James Lester of Spencer and Clinton Lee Lester, III of Moundsville; a sister, Adrianna Martin of Spencer; step-brothers, Matthew Kinser of Moundsville; step-sister, Misty Clay of Turkey Creek,his fiancé, Caitllyn Gilland of Skin Fork and step-brothers and step-sister, Brandon, Clayton and Nikki Martin of Roane County.
"A service of remembrance will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Brenton Church of God with the Pastor Lee Fischer officiating...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 8; WV Archives Web Site.
E.T. Sigmon; age 27; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; miner; living at Kimball, WV; son of J.B. and Ellen;
married on 15 Jun 1932 at Welch, WV; Lettie Snow; age 21; born in Surry Co, NC; single; living at Kimball,
WV; daughter of Tom and Mattie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 8; WV Archives Web Site.
E.T. Sigmon; age 27; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; miner; living at Kimball, WV; son of J.B. and Ellen;
married on 15 Jun 1932 at Welch, WV; Lettie Snow; age 21; born in Surry Co, NC; single; living at Kimball,
WV; daughter of Tom and Mattie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 18; WV Archives Web Site.
James Kenneth Sigmon; age 19; born 19 Oct 1946 at Kimball, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; son of Everett
and Lettie (Snow) Sign=mon; married on 4 Feb 1966 at Hemphill, WV; Brenda Joyce Mullins; age 19; born 8 Jan
1947 at Welch, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Roby and Dulcey (O'Quinn-Dell); with consent of
Everett and Lettie Sigmon, parents of James Kenneth Sigmon, and Roby and Mae Mullins, parents of Brenda
Joyce Mullins.
2. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ken Sigmon, 68, beloved husband, father and “pawpaw” went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 17, 2015."Born in Carswell, WV on October 19, 1946, he was a son of the late Everett Talton Sigmon and Lettie Mae Snow Sigmon.
"Ken was a US Army Veteran having served one tour of duty in Vietnam. He retired after 40 years of service with Appalachian Power Company and was a member of the Pineville First United Methodist Church.
"He loved bowling with his longtime friend, Sherman Taylor, playing cards with his best friends, Sharon and P.H. Calfee and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Ken loved his church and church family.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Anderson and brothers-in-law, Charles “Pete” Anderson and Earl P. Doss.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 49 years, Brenda Sigmon; two daughters, Lisa Duty and her husband, Scott of Princeton; and Lori Salmons and her husband, Robert of Crab Orchard; granddaughter, Paige Blankenship and two grandsons, Cody Blankenship and Sean Salmons. He is also survived by two brothers: Everett T. Sigmon, Jr. and wife Connie of Carswell and Leland Sigmon and wife, Betty of Roanoke; two sisters, Jean Doss of Carswell and Carol Wilson of Colonial Heights, VA and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
"A celebration of Ken’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Pineville First United Methodist Church with Pastor Sheri Kernik and Rev. Melissa White officiating.
"Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 18; WV Archives Web Site.
James Kenneth Sigmon; age 19; born 19 Oct 1946 at Kimball, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; son of Everett
and Lettie (Snow) Sign=mon; married on 4 Feb 1966 at Hemphill, WV; Brenda Joyce Mullins; age 19; born 8 Jan
1947 at Welch, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Roby and Dulcey (O'Quinn-Dell); with consent of
Everett and Lettie Sigmon, parents of James Kenneth Sigmon, and Roby and Mae Mullins, parents of Brenda
Joyce Mullins.
1. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert L (Bob) Sims, Sr., 72, of Pineville, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015."Born August 31, 1942 in Morgantown, WV he was the son of the late Abner and the late Marie Smith Sims of Morgantown.
"Bob enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, working and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
"He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Sarah D Sims, two brothers, Carl Sims and Abner Sims, Jr. and two sisters, Ermma Jean Cole and Rose Ann Henry.
"Survivors include two sons, Bobby Sims and his wife, Regina of Pineville and Johnny Sims and his wife, Debbie of Pineville; five daughters: Rosie Sims of Pineville, Joyce Lusk of Pineville, Connie Mullins of Pineville, Crystal Sims of Morgantown and Chrissy Murry and her husband, George of Morgantown; two brothers, Earl Sims and his wife, Penny of Morgantown and Jimmy Sims and his wife, Irene also of Morgantown; one sister, Joann Watkins and her husband, Steve of Springfield; his companion, Janie Combs of Matheny ; eighteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be 1pm, Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel with the Pastor Keith Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny...."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 162B;
Family #12/13.
Listed as Hubert Rice; age 10; born in TN; in household of father, Sidney Rice.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; E.D. 24-56; taken on 5 Apr 1940;
Page 1073A; Image 9 of 28; Household #72.
Listed as Hubert Rice; age 17; born in TN; single; 1 yr HS education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; theater operator; in household of father, Sidney S. Rice.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
Hubert Lee Rice; age 23 (sic, 27); born in Bonaire, NC (sic, TN); single; living at Iaeger, WV;
was issued a license to marry on 18 Jun 1947 in McDowell Co, WV; Ann Murphy; age 16; born and
living at Glen Alum, WV; single; with consent of Mrs. Sally Murphy, mother of Ann Murphy; no return
by minister.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Dec 2013.
Hubert Lee Rice; born 22 Mar 1921; died 8 Aug 1992; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"CPL * US MARINE CORPS * WORLD WAR II".
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joseph Henry Morgan"; Article;
Page 207; submitted by A. Rice, 72 Summers St, Welch, WV 24801.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
Hubert Lee Rice; age 23 (sic, 27); born in Bonaire, NC (sic, TN); single; living at Iaeger, WV;
was issued a license to marry on 18 Jun 1947 in McDowell Co, WV; Ann Murphy; age 16; born and
living at Glen Alum, WV; single; with consent of Mrs. Sally Murphy, mother of Ann Murphy; no return
by minister.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 162B;
Family #12/13.
Listed as Sidney Rice, Jr; age 5; born in TN; in household of father, Sidney Rice.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; E.D. 24-56; taken on 5 Apr 1940;
Page 1073A; Image 9 of 28; Household #72.
Listed as Junior Rice; age 14; born in TN; single; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Sidney S. Rice.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 348; WV Archives Web Site.
Sidney Stanton Rice; age 28; norn in Eastland, TN; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 18 Jul
1953 at Welch, WV; Clois Virginia Taylor; age 19; born at Montcalm, WV; single; living at Welch, WV;
with consent of Clarence C. and Martha H. Taylor, parents of Clois Virginia Taylor.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Apr 2014.
Sidney Stanton Rice; born 10 Jul 1925; died 14 Dec 1966; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"REST IN PEACE".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 348; WV Archives Web Site.
Sidney Stanton Rice; age 28; norn in Eastland, TN; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 18 Jul
1953 at Welch, WV; Clois Virginia Taylor; age 19; born at Montcalm, WV; single; living at Welch, WV;
with consent of Clarence C. and Martha H. Taylor, parents of Clois Virginia Taylor.
1. Tennessee Birth and Christenings, 1828-1939; LDS Web Site.
Bessie Rice; born 25 Aug 1908 in White Co, TN; parents, Sidney and Dasey Rice.
2. 1910 Census, White Co, TN; District #14; Bon Air; taken on 16 Apr 1910; Page 167B; Family #59/59.
Listed as Bessie Rice; age 1 yr, 10 mons; born in TN; in household of father, Sidney Rice.
3. 1920 Census, White Co, TN; District #14; Bon Air; 104 Front Street; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 304A;
Family #24/26.
Listed as Bessie Rice; age 11; born in TN; in household of father, Sidney Rice.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 162B;
Family #12/13.
Listed as Bessie Rice; age 19; born in TN; in household of father, Sidney Rice.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; E.D. 24-56; taken on 5 Apr 1940;
Page 1073A; Image 9 of 28; Household #72.
Listed as Bessie Rice; age 29; born in TN; single; 5th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Sidney S. Rice.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submittec by
B. Walls; 11 Dec 2013.
Bessie Rice Davidson; born 25 Aug 1909; died 31 Mar 1980; buried here; heastone photo shown;
"REST IN PEACE".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 85; WV Archives Web Site.
Elisha Davidson; age 25; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV;
son of Robert and Victoria; married on 28 Sep 1909 at Lex, WV; Clara Roberts; age 19; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Isaac and Pheobe.
2. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elisha E. Davidson
Birth Date: 1 Jan 1886
Birth Place: Virginia
Death Date: 24 May 1967
Death Place: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date: 27 May 1967
Burial Place: Roderfield, W Virginia
Cemetery Name: Iaeger Mem.
Death Age: 81
Occupation: Minister
Race: White
Marital status: Married
Gender: Male
Residence: Beartown, McDowell, W. Virginia
Father Name: James Davidson
Mother Name: Victoria Hepstonstall
FHL Film Number: 800216"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submittec by
B. Walls; 2 Dec 2013.
Rev Elisha E. Davidson; born 1 Jan 1886; died 24 May 1967; buried here; double headstone photo
shown with wife, Clara Roberts Davidson; "FOREVER WITH THE LORD"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 248B, Family #172.
Listed as Clara Roberts, age 10, born in Oct 1889 in WV, in household of
father, Isaac Roberts.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 85; WV Archives Web Site.
Elisha Davidson; age 25; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV;
son of Robert and Victoria; married on 28 Sep 1909 at Lex, WV; Clara Roberts; age 19; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Isaac and Pheobe.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submittec by
B. Walls; 2 Dec 2013.
Clara Roberts Davidson; born 31 Oct 1890; died 15 Feb 1980; buried here; double headstone photo
shown with husband, Elisha Erastus Davidson;"FOREVER WITH THE LORD"
1. US Heastone Applications fo Military Veterans, 1925-1963; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Miles Davidson; born 22 Aug 1921; died 2 Dec 1942; WW II deceased; enlisted 4 Oct 1939
Private, WV; 701 T.D. Batallon; Serial # 6985336; Christian; buried in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery,
Roderfield, WV; ship to Elisha Erastus Davidson, Iaeger, WV; signed by Elisha Erastus Davidson,
Lex, WV; 13 Mar 1949.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submittec by
B. Walls; 2 Dec 2013.
Charles M. Davidson; born 22 Aug 1921; died 2 Dec 1942; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA PVT 701 TANK DESTROYER BN WORLD WAR II".
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by A; 23 Nov 2011; maintained by Darrell Edgell.
" Edward “Ed” Mounts
Birth 3 Dec 1892
Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Mar 1962 (aged 69)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Lone Oak Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 80912669"Additional Information Posted:
"m.27 JUL 1916 McDowell Co., WV to Janie Seeney/Swiney.
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"m.27 Dec 1921 McDowell Co., WV to Nancy Robinson
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"m. 18 May 1923, Atwell, McDowell Co., WV to Lilly Woods (marr lic 15 May 1923 Mingo Co., WV-his
listed place of birth on app)"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by A; 11 Aug 2012; maintained by Find A Grave.
"Lillie V Wood Mounts
Birth 16 Mar 1903
Death 16 Jul 2001 (aged 98)
Burial
Atwell Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 95155152"Additional Information Posted:
"Name: Lillie V. Mounts
State of Issue: West Virginia
Date of Birth: Friday March 13, 1903
Date of Death: Monday July 16, 2001
Est. Age at Death: 98 years, 4 months, 3 days
Confirmation: Proven"