1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken 8 May 1940;
Page 1234B; Image 106 of 132; Household #829.
Listed as Mathew J. Owens; age 4; born WV; in household of father, Mathew Owens.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Matthew Owens, Jr; age 19; born at Warriormine, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV;
married on 23 Jun 1956 at Iaeger, WV; Oakie Collins; age 17; born and living at Iaeger,
WV; with consent of Matthew and Stella Owens, parents of Matthew Owens, Jr. and
Lizzie Collins, father deceased, parents of Oakie Collins.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mathew Owens Jr. 82, of Lindside, WV formerly of Iaeger, WV passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019, in the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, VA."Mathew was born November 23, 1936 in Honaker, VA a son of the late Mathew and Stella Kennedy Owens. He was a retired coal miner and liked the outdoors and going to parks. He enjoyed to ginseng and coon hunt and loved bluegrass music.
"In addition to his parents Mathew was preceded in death by his wife Okie Collins Owens; three sons, Jimmy, Tim and Walter Owens; five brothers, Lawrence, Charles, Sylvester, Duckie, and Sonny Owens; and two sisters, Lulee Rambo and Frances Shelton.
"Survivors include three daughters, Sandy Edwards and husband Curtis of Iaeger, WV, Tammy Owens and Monty Combs of Rhonda, NC, and Karen Coleman and husband Dewayne of Denton, NC; one son, Shane Owens of Lindside, WV; nine grandchildren, Tiffany Kiser, Candrasha Edwards, Anthony Coleman, Kayla Coleman, Denise Coleman, Dewayne Coleman, Little Jim Owens, TJ Owens, and Natasha Kennedy; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda Steele and Cleo Courtney; and four brothers, Kyle, Alger, Butch and Douglas Owens.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 11 o’clock with Reverend Denny May officiating at the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield, WV. Burial will follow in the High Knob Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV.
"Serving as pallbearers will be Nick Steele, Heath Steele, Little Wayne Coleman, TJ Owens, Chris Chafin and Thomas Kiser.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield, WV Tuesday evening, September 3, 2019 after 5 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Matthew Owens, Jr; age 19; born at Warriormine, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV;
married on 23 Jun 1956 at Iaeger, WV; Oakie Collins; age 17; born and living at Iaeger,
WV; with consent of Matthew and Stella Owens, parents of Matthew Owens, Jr. and
Lizzie Collins, father deceased, parents of Oakie Collins.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donald Jimmy Owens Sr., 57, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2105, in Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV, following a long illness."Donald was born February 27, 1958, in Iaeger, WV, a son of Matthew Owens, Jr., and the late Oakie Collins Owens. He was a coal miner, and enjoyed football, playing cards, hunting, fishing, and Nas Car.
"In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Tim and Walter Owens.
"Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Earnestine "Tina" Robinette Owens of the home; his father, Matthew Owens, Jr. of Lindside, WV; one son, Donald Jimmy Owens, Jr. and wife Shannon of Wilmore, WV; two grandchildren, Brenton Owens and AnaBella Owens both of Wilmore, WV; three sisters, Sandy Edwards and husband Curtis of Johnnycake near Iaeger, WV, Tammy Owens and Monty Combs of North Wilkesboro, NC, and Karen Coleman and husband Dwayne of Denton, NC; one brother, Shane Owens of Lindside, WV; several nieces and nephews and a host of additional family and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 5, 2015, at 1 o'clock at the Mile Branch Community Church at Mile Branch, WV, with Reverend Johnnie Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the High Knob Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV...."
1. 1900 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; Bonham's Voting Precinct; taken on 27 Jun 1900;
Page 40B; Image 28 of 29; Family #256/259.
Listed as Harley Mahaffey; age 4; born in NC in Mar 1896; in household of father, Hiram F.
Mahaffey.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 28 Apr 1910; Page 166A;
Image 1 of 19; Family #98/98.
Listed as Holley M. Mahaffey; age 15; born in NC; in household of father, H. France Mahaffey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #699; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harley M. Mahaffey; age 22; born 16 Mar 1895 in Wilkesboro, NC; living in Premier, WV; miner;
employed by Premier Poca Coll, Co, Premier, WV; single; medium height and build; blue eyes
and light hair.
4. Wilkes Co, NC; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1919); Page__; NC Marriage records, 1741-2011;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harley M. Mahaffey; age 24; living at Deegans, WV; married on 3 Sep 1919 at Knotville, NC;
Maggie Carpenter; age 19; living in N. Wilkesboro #2, NC
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill, WV; taken on 16 Jan 1920;
Page 267B; Image 15 of 30; Family #135/135.
Listed as Harley M. Mahaffey; age 24; born in NC; married; coal miner; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 225A;
Image 65 of 75; Family #578/595.
Listed as Harley Mahaffey; age 35; born in NC; married at 26; coal loader in coal mine; head of
household.
6. 1940 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Rock Creek District; E.D. 97-24; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 409B;
Image 20 of 28; Household #118.
Listed as H.M. Mahaffey; age 45; born in NC; married; lived in Wilkes Co, NC on 1 Apr 1935; no
listed occupation; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1626; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harley Monroe Mahaffey; age 47; born 16 Mar 1895 in North Wilkesboro, NC; living at Premier, WV;
employed by Premier Pocahontas Colleries Co, premier, WV; person who will always know addres,
Maggie May Mahaffey, Premier, WV; 5'7 1/2"; 135 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
8. Social security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harley Mahaffey; born 16 mar 1895; died in Dec 1975; last residence, premier, WV; SS#235-09-5645;
card issued in WV before 1951.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Mar 2014.
Harley M. Mahaffey; born 16 mar 1895; died 12 Dec 1975; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife, Maggie Mae Carpenter Mahaffey.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill, WV; taken on 16 Jan 1920;
Page 267B; Image 15 of 30; Family #135/135.
Listed as Maggie Mahaffey; age 19; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Harley M.
Mahaffey.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 225A;
Image 65 of 75; Family #578/595.
Listed as Maggie Mahaffey; age 28; born in VA; married at 18; in household of husband, Harley
M. Mahaffey.
3. 1940 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Rock Creek District; E.D. 97-24; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 409B;
Image 20 of 28; Household #118.
Listed as Maggie M. Mahaffey; age 39; born in NC; married; lived in Wilkes Co, NC on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, Harley M. Mahaffey.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Mar 2014.
Maggie M. Carpenter Mahaffey; born 17 Jul 1901; died 14 Aug 1976; buried here; double headstone
photo shown with husband, Harley M. Mahaffey.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 225A;
Image 65 of 75; Family #578/595.
Listed as Paul Mahaffey; age 9; born in WV in household of father, Harley M. Mahaffey.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 225A;
Image 65 of 75; Family #578/595.
Listed as J.P. Mahaffey; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Harley M. Mahaffey.
2. 1940 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Rock Creek District; E.D. 97-24; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 409B;
Image 20 of 28; Household #118.
Listed as J.P. Mahaffey; age 16; born in NC; single; lived in Wilkes Co, NC on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, Harley M. Mahaffey.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 225A;
Image 65 of 75; Family #578/595.
Listed as Emogne Mahaffey; age 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Harley M. Mahaffey.
2. 1940 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Rock Creek District; E.D. 97-24; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 409B;
Image 20 of 28; Household #118.
Listed as Emogene Mahaffey; age 10; born in NC; single; lived in Wilkes Co, NC on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, Harley M. Mahaffey.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 225A;
Image 65 of 75; Family #578/595.
Listed as Noah L. Mahaffey; age 8; born in WV in household of father, Harley M. Mahaffey.
2. 1940 Census, Wilkes Co, NC; Rock Creek District; E.D. 97-24; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 409B;
Image 20 of 28; Household #118.
Listed as Noah Lee Mahaffey; age 18; born in NC; single; lived in Wilkes Co, NC on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, Harley M. Mahaffey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 75; WV Archives Web Site.
Noah Lee Mahaffey; age 27; born at Mohegan, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on
19 Nov 1949 at Welch, WV; Beulah Madge Hawks; age 21; born and living at Hemphill, WV;
single.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Noah Lee Mahaffey, 93, of Welch WV, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV.
"Born on February 21, 1922 near Welch WV, he was the son of the late Harley and Maggie Carpenter Mahaffey.
He was a proud Navy Veteran, having served in World War II, he worked as a mechanic at Mabe Cartwright Motors in Welch. He retired in 1984 after working for U.S. Steel in Gary WV for many years. He loved old cars and was an avid N.A.S.C.A.R. fan. He enjoyed wood working and was an accomplished gardener. He was devoted to his Family and Friends.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, three brothers, Paul Mahaffey, J.P. Mahaffey, and Clifford Mahaffey, and one sister, Emogene Underwood.
"Survivors include, his wife of sixty-five years, Madge Mahaffey, three daughters, Carol DeLancey and husband Dee of Huntington, WV, Susan Busby of Mooresville, N.C., and Kristi Shell and husband Michael of Rome, GA, seven grandchildren, Ian DeLancey, Sean DeLancey, Monica McClellan, Billy Busby, Christopher Busby, Chelsie Cochran, and Haley Smith, three great grandchildren, Macie Cochran, Aubrey McClellan, and Gaige McClellan.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 1 P.M. , at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV, burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton WV, where Military Graveside Rights will be conducted by V.F.W. Post 1144 Iaeger WV. Pallbearers will be Grandsons and Nephews, Friends may call Thursday, September 3, 2015 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M., at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV.
On May 11, 2013 Noah flew to Washington D.C. with fellow veterans, these heroes visited their memorials free of charge. This trip was made possible by the Honor Flight Network and Noah considered it an experience of a lifetime; therefore, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Always Free Honor Flight P.O. Box 931 Princeton WV, 24740...."
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene;
3 Sep 2015.
Noah Lee Mahaffey; born 21 Feb 1922; died 31 Aug 2015; buried here; personal photo shown; marriage license and
obit shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 75; WV Archives Web Site.
Noah Lee Mahaffey; age 27; born at Mohegan, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on
19 Nov 1949 at Welch, WV; Beulah Madge Hawks; age 21; born and living at Hemphill, WV;
single.
1 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 225A;
Image 65 of 75; Family #578/595.
Listed as Leroy Carpenter; age 18; born in NC; single; coal loader in coal mine; in household
of brother-in-law, Harley M. Mahaffey.
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Stephen O Birchfield
Also Known As Steven O Birchfield
2nd Also Known As Name Stephanie F Birchfield
3rd Also Known As Name Stephen F Birchfield
Residence Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 21 Jul 1944...""...Address HC 60 Box
Address Continued Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
Address Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address 60 HC 60 Box
2nd Address Continued Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Date 01 Mar 2000
3rd Address Bluewell Manor Apts
3rd Address Continued Bluefield, West Virginia 24701
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1999
4th Address 47 PO Box
4th Address Continued Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
4th Address Date 01 Dec 1992-01 Sep 1999
Possible Relatives Freda Mae Birchfield, Stephanie Birchfield..."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Freda Mae Birchfield
Residence Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 19 Apr 1946...""...Address HC 60 Box
Address Continued Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
Address Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address 47 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1992
3rd Address 47 HC 60 Box
3rd Address Continued Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1992-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Stephanie Birchfield, Stephanie F Birchfield..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-36; taken on 18 Apr 1940;
Page 726A; Image 11 of 48; Household #95.
Listed as Darrell Prevento; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew Prevento.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Darrell Lee
Also Known As Darrell L Prevento
Residence Date 01 Feb 2002
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 Jan 1939...""...Address Leona
Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 01 Feb 2002
2nd Address 503 Virginia Ave
2nd Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 1999
3rd Address 1708 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date 31 Dec 1996
4th Address 212 Hobart St
4th Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
4th Address Date 01 Mar 1993-01 Dec 1999
Possible Relatives Bonnie L Prevento, Kimberly A Prevento, Wilma L Prevento..."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Wilma L Prevento
Residence Date 01 Jun 1997-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 13 Aug 1954...""...Address 522 PO Box
Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 01 Jun 1997-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address 1780 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 May 1994-01 Jul 2000
3rd Address 212 Hobart St
3rd Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date 01 Oct 1993-13 Nov 2000
Possible Relatives Bonnie L Prevento, Darrell L Prevento, Kimberly A Prevento..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1923); Page 128; WV Archives Web Site.
Emery Grubb; age 21; born in Lawrence Co, KY; single; mail carrier; living at Mohawk, WV;
son of Jed and Myrtle; married on 17 Mar 1923 at Panther, WV; Stella Bailey; age 18; born
in Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of Theo and Nancy J.; information by Theo Bailey, father.
2. FindAGrave.com; Franklin Cemetery, Branchland, Lincoln Co, WV; submitted by Emery; 22 Aug 2009.
Emery Grubb; born 1 oct 1901 in Louisa, Lawrence Co, KY; died 25 Jul 1985 in Ashland, Boyd Co, KY;
buried here; double heastone photo shown with wife Stella Mae Baily Grubb; personal photo shown.
"Husband of Stella (Bailey)Grubb. Father of Carl, Earl, Pearl, and Paul Grubb. Also father of Elsie Kelley, Dorothy Wilson and Myrtie(Duncie) Adkins.
Family links:
Spouses:
Stella Mae Bailey Grubb (1903 - 1980)
Edith K. Sammons Byrd (1910 - 1989)*
Children:
Carl Grubb (1924 - 2006)*
Earl Grubb (1925 - 1976)*
Pearl Grubb (1926 - 1993)*
Elsie Lee Grubb Kelly (1928 - 1997)..."
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 103A,
Family #161.
Listed as Stella Bailey, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Theodore Bailey.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Mohawk, taken on 15 Jan 1920, Page 266B,
Family #284.
Listed as Stella Bailey, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Theodore Bailey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1923); Page 128; WV Archives Web Site.
Emery Grubb; age 21; born in Lawrence Co, KY; single; mail carrier; living at Mohawk, WV;
son of Jed and Myrtle; married on 17 Mar 1923 at Panther, WV; Stella Bailey; age 18; born
in Mingo Co, WV; single; daughter of Theo and Nancy J.; information by Theo Bailey, father.
4. FindAGrave.com; Franklin Cemetery, Branchland, Lincoln Co, WV; submitted by Emery; 22 Aug 2009.
Stella Mae Bailey Grubb; born 13 Apr 1903 in McDowell (sic, Mingo) Co, WV; died 18 Oct 1980 in
Huntington, Cabell Co, WV; buried here; double headstone photo shown with husband, Emery Grubb;
personal photo shown.
"Wife of Emery. Mother of Carl, Earl, Pearl and Paul Grubb. Also mother to Elsie Kelley, Dorothy Wilson and Myrtie(Duncie) Adkins.
Family links:
Spouse:
Emery Grubb (1901 - 1985)*
Children:
Carl Grubb (1924 - 2006)*
Earl Grubb (1925 - 1976)*
Pearl Grubb (1926 - 1993)*
Elsie Lee Grubb Kelly (1928 - 1997)..."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Certificate #34094; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lawyer Bailey, Jr; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; machine operator; living at
4505 North Clifton Street, Chicago, IL; son of Lawyer and Dacy (Blankenship) Bailey; married
on 6 Oct 1962 at Grundy, Buchanan Co, VA; Glenda Kay Bailey; age 16; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of Zink and MyrtleMarie (Workman) Bailey.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Lawyer Jr Bailey
Also Known As L Bailey
2nd Also Known As Name Lawyer R Bailey
3rd Also Known As Name Lawyer W Bailey
Residence Date 01 May 2000-01 Apr 2002
Residence Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 18 May 1944...""...Address 70 HC 60
Address Continued Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
Address Date 01 May 2000-01 Apr 2002
2nd Address 70 HC 60 Box
2nd Address Continued Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Date 01 Apr 1996-26 Oct 2005
3rd Address 447 RR 3 POB
3rd Address Continued Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1984
Possible Relatives Candall M Bailey, Glenda G Bailey, Rockie Darren Bailey, Tammy L Church..."
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lawyer Bailey Jr., 80, of Bull Creek, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, September 15, 2024."His life was a testimony for the miraculous and awe-inspiring power of God, taking a young man from Long Branch and transforming him into a faithful man of God.
"Lawyer was born on May 18, 1944 in Blackey, VA. He married the love of his life in 1962 before setting off to Chicago, IL, where he worked as a supervisor at Ada Metals and became a proud parent to his son. After several years, the mountains of West Virginia called him home so Lawyer returned and became involved with the coal mining industry. He owned and operated several mines in the area, while also running the Bailey Grocery Store on Bull Creek. During this time, he also became a proud parent to his daughter. Lawyer attended Iaeger High School then furthered his education at Liberty University where he earned an A.S. in Theology.
"After retiring Lawyer spent his time with his family, as his granddaughters and great granddaughters were treasures in his eyes. You could find him on Bull Creek walking every day, trying to get the most amount of steps in and enjoying fellowship with his community. Lawyer loved reminiscing on the days of old, sure to tell a funny story about his many adventures growing up with a childhood comparable to that of Tom Sawyer.
"Lawyer loved staying in Morgantown, WV and attending his granddaughter’s college Bible study group. He made many friends there, with everybody adopting him as their own Poppy. Every person who met Lawyer could not help but to love him, an endearing trait that will dearly be missed.
"Lawyer spent the majority of his life serving the Lord, spreading the Gospel as an evangelical pastor before settling, and retiring, at the Greenbrier Freewill Baptist Church. You would find him watching Charles Stanley (and Gunsmoke) every day, studying his Bible constantly. Lawyer had a passion for the Lord, seeking to grow closer to Him always.
"The greatest impact Lawyer had was not only showing others the love of Jesus, but spreading kindness, compassion, and generosity to both friends and strangers. If nothing else is gathered from his testimony, Lawyer would want every person reading this to come to know Jesus Christ. God in the flesh came to this Earth, lived a perfect life, died an innocent man, and rose on the third day so that every person may receive the gift of salvation and eternal life. His favorite verses were Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Many were blessed to hear the Gospel preached by Lawyer with countless souls being discipled and led to Christ. Hearing the deep knowledge and understanding Lawyer had for the Bible truly encompassed the biblical scholar and man of God he was.
"Lawyer is preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Glenda Bailey; his precious son, Rockie Bailey; his parents, Lawyer Bailey Sr and Dacy Bailey; his mother and father-in-law, Zink Bailey Sr and Myrtle Bailey; his brother-in-law, Gene Bailey Sr.; and his nephew Nicholas Akers.
"Those left to cherish his memories and keep his legacy include his daughter, Candace Lester and husband Stephen of Bull Creek; his two granddaughters, Sarah Lester and fiancé Jonathan Norris of Morgantown and Christina Crawford and husband Justin of Princeton; two great granddaughters, Caroline and Charlotte Crawford of Princeton; his siblings, A. Ray Bailey and wife Patsy of Iaeger, Carter Bailey of Richmond, VA and Sue Heatwole and husband Wayne of Stafford, VA; his in-laws, Madeline Cline of Bull Creek, Freda Birchfield and husband Steve of Bull Creek, Wilma Prevento and husband Darrell of Welch, Zink Bailey Jr of Princeton and Barbara Bailey of Princeton; special friends, Ronnie and Gaynell Cline of Bull Creek; a host of nieces, nephews, friends and his church family; lastly he leaves behind his special fur baby, Moe.
"Lawyer’s celebration of life will be conducted Friday, September 20, 2024 at 12 noon at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, with Reverend Larry Riffe, Reverend Daniel Dean and Elder Fred Bailey officiating. The family will receive visitors starting at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Bluewell, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Lawyer’s nephews and grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Lawyer’s cousins and family he grew up with.
"Flowers may be sent through Butterflies and Blossoms Flowers of Iaeger and Southern Sass Boutique of Gilbert.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Certificate #34094; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lawyer Bailey, Jr; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; machine operator; living at
4505 North Clifton Street, Chicago, IL; son of Lawyer and Dacy (Blankenship) Bailey; married
on 6 Oct 1962 at Grundy, Buchanan Co, VA; Glenda Kay Bailey; age 16; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of Zink and MyrtleMarie (Workman) Bailey.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Glenda G Bailey
Residence Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 31 Jan 1947...""...Address HC 60 Box
Address Continued Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
Address Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address 70 HC 60 Box
2nd Address Continued Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 1997-01 Jan 2009
3rd Address 447 RR 3 POB
3rd Address Continued Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1984
Possible Relatives Candall M Bailey, Lawyer W Bailey Jr, Rockie Darren Bailey, Tammy L Church..."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #9614; Ancestry.com Website.
Lawyer Bailey; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; farmer; living at
Wareagle, WV; son of Crow and Elizabeth (Blankenship) Bailey; married on 24 Apr 1943 at Grundy,
VA; Dacy Blankenship; age 17; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; housework;
living at Blackey, VA; daughter of Burb and Rebecca (Blankenship) Blankenship.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 201B;
Family #15/15.
Listed as Dicy Blankenship; age 4 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, General B.
Blankenship.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #9614; Ancestry.com Website.
Lawyer Bailey; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; farmer; living at
Wareagle, WV; son of Crow and Elizabeth (Blankenship) Bailey; married on 24 Apr 1943 at Grundy,
VA; Dacy Blankenship; age 17; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; housework;
living at Blackey, VA; daughter of Burb and Rebecca (Blankenship) Blankenship.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Dacy O Bailey [Dacy Bailey] [Dacy O Blankenship]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 2 Oct 1925
Birth Place Neariergar M, West Virginia
Death Date 14 May 2005
Father
Burb Blankenship
Mother
Rebecca Blankenship
SSN 236666397
Notes Nov 1959: Name listed as DACY O BAILEY;
19 May 2005: Name listed as DACY BAILEY"