1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'73013839; WV Archives Web Site.
Theodore R. Spencer; age 65; born 4 Jul 1908 in PA; married; husband of Mabel Worthington; mine foreman;
SS# 236-09-4640; living at Hemphill, WV; son of Grant and Lydia (Fore) Spencer; died 11 Sep 1973; DOA Welch
Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute C.V. A.buried 14 Sep 1973 in Roselawn Cemetery, Princeton, WV.
1. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Robert E. Gilley; born 29 Jun 1925; died 8 Mar 2006; last residence Beford Co, VA (Smith Mt Lake);
card issued in WV.
1. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"On Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, surrounded by her friends and family, Ann Dolores Spencer Gilley went home to Glory."Born on December 2, 1931, Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She graduated from Welch High School in 1948 and married the love of her life, Robert E. Gilley.
"Ann and Bob raised their family in Pineville in the Bowman’s Bottom community. The friendships that were forged resulted in extended families. When Bob retired they moved to their favorite vacation spot, Smith Mt. Lake, VA. She loved to fish, cruise the lake, play pinochle and entertain friends and family. She was a member of Moneta Southern Baptist Church.
"Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert E. Gilley. Her parents: Mable and Theodore Spencer of Hemphill, WV; two brothers, Charles Spencer of Hemphill and John Spencer of Salem, VA and a brother-in-law, Gail Robinson of Coalwood, WV
"Ann is survived by two sisters: Minnie Robinson of Princeton, WV and Janet Hardison and husband, Charles of Moneta, VA. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law: Edie Spencer of Salem, VA and Betty Spencer of Washington, PA.
"Ann and Bob had three children: Becky Rose and husband, Raymond of Pineville, Pam Cook and husband, Mervin of Pineville and Robert Gilley and wife, Cathy of Kenbridge, VA
"The had eight precious grandchildren: Michael Ann Dulcie, Ashley Lusk, Rob Gilley, Amanda Miller, Jennifer Gilley, Andrew Cook, Tyler Moore and Tom Moore. Ann also was proud to say she had five great-grandchildren: Alec Lusk, Alexandria Miller, Connor Miller, Katie Dulcie and Lincoln Lusk.
"Ann had many nieces and nephews: Amy Kidd, John Spencer, Mike Spencer, Chuck Hardison, Jonathan Hardison, Molly Rutherford, Teresa Gleason, Charles Spencer, Gordon Spencer, James Spencer, Keith Robinson and Lisa Wilson.
"Visitation will be held at the Southern Baptist Church in Pineville on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 11 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dewight Stafford, Pastor Sheri Kernik and Brother Steve Acord officiating.
"Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton..."
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.