1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68 045272; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Wayne Edward Steele; age 20; born 8 Oct 1948, WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade
education; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Charlie and Cintha (Matney) Steele; married on 2 Nov 1968
in Grundy, VA; Dorothy Lee Robinette; age 18; born 28 Jul 1950 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
6th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Wheeler and Virgie (Lester) Robinette.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68 045272; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Wayne Edward Steele; age 20; born 8 Oct 1948, WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade
education; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Charlie and Cintha (Matney) Steele; married on 2 Nov 1968
in Grundy, VA; Dorothy Lee Robinette; age 18; born 28 Jul 1950 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
6th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Wheeler and Virgie (Lester) Robinette.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #66 018154; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jummy William Robinette; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; coal miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Wheeler and Virgie (Lester) Robinette; married on 4 Jun 1966 in Buchanan Co, VA; Frieda Faye
Turner; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; unemployed; living in Iaeger, WV; daughter of Clyde and
Kathleen (Thomas) Turner.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jimmy William Robinette
Marriage Date: 16 Jun 1994
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Linda Kay Harmon "
3. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jimmy W Robinette
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1943
Address: PO Box 531, Iaeger, WV, 24844-0531"
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jimmy William Robinette, Sr., 75, of Sandy Huff near Iaeger, WV passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA."Jimmy was born June 16, 1943 in Iaeger, WV, a son of the late Wheeler and Virgie Lester Robinette. He was a coal miner and loved the outdoors and four wheeling.
"In addition to his parents Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Hall Robinette; his former wife and mother of his children, Frieda Turner Robinette; one daughter, Cynthia Lynn Walker; grandchild; one great grandchild; two sisters, June Robinette and Joan Daughtery; and two brothers, Jerry and Sampy Robinette..
"Survivors include two children, Jimmy “Billy” Robinette Jr. and wife Serena of Sandy Huff and Angie Hart and husband Ralph of Iaeger, WV; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; three brothers, David Robinette, and Harold Robinette and wife Connie all of Iaeger, WV and Donnie Robinette and wife Donna of Madison, NC; six sisters, Rose Mary Robinette of Iaeger, WV, Barbara Davis and husband Gary of Meadowview, VA, Dorothy Steele and husband Wayne of Peterstown, VA, Shirley Daughtery and husband Randell of Hanover, WV, Jackie Bishop also of Hanover and Virgie Robinette of Princeton, WV; two special friends, Clyde Turner and Junior Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, April 9, 2019, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 11 o’clock with Reverend Donnie Robinette officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers...."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #66 018154; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jummy William Robinette; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; coal miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Wheeler and Virgie (Lester) Robinette; married on 4 Jun 1966 in Buchanan Co, VA; Frieda Faye
Turner; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; unemployed; living in Iaeger, WV; daughter of Clyde and
Kathleen (Thomas) Turner.
2. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frieda Faye Robinette, 65, of Iaeger, WV, went to her eternal home Tuesday, November 19, 2013, in the Golden Harvest Long Term Care Unit at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, WV.
"Frieda was born in Iaeger, WV, August 27, 1948 a daughter of Clyde Turner and the late Kathleen Thomas Turner. She was a homemaker and loved to study the word of God. She was an avid follower of the Shepherd's Chapel.
"In addition to her mother, Kathleen, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" Walker, one brother, Darrell Edward Turner, a great grandchild, Andrew Jayden Hart, and a nephew, Milton B. Edwards..
"Survivors include her father, Clyde R. Turner of Sandy Huff; one son, Billy Robinette and wife Serena of Sandy Huff; one daughter, Laura Angela Hart and husband Ralph of Panther; one sister, Joyce Edwards and husband Milton of Sandy Huff; companion in life, Bernard "Peanut" Edwards of the home; ten grandchildren, Joshua Tyler Walker of the home, Wesley Robinette of Bluefield, WV, Tiffany Roberts of Norfolk, VA, Dillon Robinette of Sandy Huff, Anthony Hart of Isaban, Ashley Hart of War, Tasha Haywood of Premier, Kayla Hutchens of Bluefield, WV, Megan Carmichael and Brittany Carmichael of South Port, NC; and four great grandchildren, Lilly Hutchens and Ciera Hutchens, Blake Haywood, and T.J. Hart, and numerous nieces and nephews, and a special sister-in-law Christine Turner of Sandy Huff.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 23, 2013, at 12 o’clock at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Lester Cemetery on State Line Ridge near Paynesville, WV. .."
3. FindAgrave.com Web Site; submitted by Sheryl C.; 15 Jul 2015.
" Frieda Fay Turner Robinette
Birth 27 Aug 1948
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Nov 2013 (aged 65)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Lester Cemetery (Stateline Ridge # 1)
McDowell County, West Virginia"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #69 011525l Ancestry.com Web Site.
Donald Franklin Lester; age 19; born 30 Sep 1949 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Frances Cleveland and Imogene (Mullins) Lester; married on
12 Apr 1969 in Grundy, VA; Lola Joan Robinette; age 16; born 5 May 1952 in WV; single; this is her
1st marriage; 7th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Wheeler and Virgie Stella
(Lester) Robinette.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75-033351; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dean Holland Hall; age 34; born 17 Jul 1941 in NC; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS
education; living at Iaeger, WV; son of James Franklin and Mary Syrena (Haley) Hall; married on
20 Aug 1975 in Buchanan Co, VA; Lola Joan Lester; maiden name Robinette; born 5 May 1954 in
WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Wheeler
and Virgie Stella (Lester) Robinette.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lola Joan Daugherty, 61, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015, at her residence.
"Lola was born May 5, 1954, in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of the late Wheeler and Stella Virgie Lester Robinette."In addition to her parents Lola was preceded in death by one son, Brian Lester, one granddaughter, Lily Dawn Hall, one sister, Elizabeth "Junie" Robinette, and two brothers, Joe and Sampy Robinette.
"Survivors include one daughter, Marsha Ferreira and husband Jose of Charlotte, NC; one son, Dean Holland Hall of Martinsville VA; four granddaughters, Destyne Cresong and Bella Ferreira both of Charlotte, NC, Holly Joe Hall of Madison, VA, and Jocelyn Hall of Statesville, NC; four grandsons, Tyler Cresong of Glen Fork, WV, Jerico Cresong of Glen Fork, WV, Brian Jacob Hall and Blake Lester both of Madison, VA; six sisters, Barbara Davis and husband Gary of Meadowview, VA, Shirley Daugherty and husband Randall of Hanover, WV, Jacky Bishop and companion Michael Addair also of Hanover, WV, Lovie Robinette of Princeton, WV, Dorothy Steele and husband Wayne of Union, WV, and Rosie Robinette of Iaeger, WV; four brothers, Dave Robinette of Iaeger, WV, Donnie Robinette and wife Donna of Stoneville, NC, Harold "Cotton" Robinette and wife Connie of Iaeger, WV, and Jimmy Robinette and wife Linda also of Iaeger, WV; and special friends, Danny and Jennifer Ynacay of Iaeger, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 15, 2105, at 1 o'clock with Reverend Jonathon Cresong officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Emily Green Cemetery at Pads Fork near Steeles, WV. ..."
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 81B; Family #58.
Listed as Harvey Collins; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Anderson N. Collins.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 233B; Image 21 of
33; Family #177/178.
Listed as Harve Collins; age 26; born in WV; widowed; married at 19; car dumper at coal tipple; in
household of mother, Arminda Lester Collins, with two children.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1924); Page 216; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Collins; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Litwar, WV; son of A.N. and
Arminda; married on 12 Feb 1924 in Litwar, WV; Flora Bailey; age 21; born in Martin Co, KY; single;
parents both deceased; informatiom provided by Bob Tayor, guardian of Flora Bailey.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1934); Page 269; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Collins; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Litwar, WV; son of A.N.
and Arminda; married on 7 Aug 1934 at Panther, WV; Stella Mae Roberts; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Lewis and Eliza.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1934); Page 269; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Collins; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Litwar, WV; son of A.N. and
Arminda; married on 7 Aug 1934 at Panther, WV; Stella Mae Roberts; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; living at panther, WV; daughter of Lewis and Eliza.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 81B; Family #58.
Listed as Harvey Collins; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Anderson N. Collins.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 233B; Image 21 of
33; Family #177/178.
Listed as Harve Collins; age 26; born in WV; widowed; married at 19; car dumper at coal tipple; in
household of mother, Arminda Lester Collins, with two children.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1924); Page 216; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Collins; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Litwar, WV; son of A.N. and
Arminda; married on 12 Feb 1924 in Litwar, WV; Flora Bailey; age 21; born in Martin Co, KY; single;
parents both deceased; informatiom provided by Bob Tayor, guardian of Flora Bailey.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1934); Page 269; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Collins; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Litwar, WV; son of A.N.
and Arminda; married on 7 Aug 1934 at Panther, WV; Stella Mae Roberts; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Lewis and Eliza.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1924); Page 216; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey Collins; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Litwar, WV; son of A.N. and
Arminda; married on 12 Feb 1924 in Litwar, WV; Flora Bailey; age 21; born in Martin Co, KY; single;
parents both deceased; informatiom provided by Bob Tayor, guardian of Flora Bailey.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 352; WV Archives Web Site.
Jerry Wilson Collins; age 20; born at Welch, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 24 Aug 1963 at Iaeger, WV;
Opal Sylvia Powell; age 18; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of Stella Justice, mother of Jerry
Wilson Collins; father deceased; and Lewis and Lillie Powell; parents of Opal Sylvia Powell.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jerry Wilson Collins, 72, of Coon Branch near Iaeger, WV, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his loving family; he left to join his "Sweetie" Opal who passed away May 26, 2015."Jerry was born January 31, 1943, in Panther, WV, a son of the late James Harvey and Stella Mae Roberts Collins. At the time of his birth Jerry weighed only about 1 1/2 lb. He was a disabled coal miner and an avid knife collector. He enjoyed squirrel hunting and loved spending time with his friends and family. Jerry never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step father, Ray Justice; his wife Opal Collins (his Sweetie); three brothers, Herman Collins, Ralph Justice and Ed Collins, and two sisters, Magaline Holden and Vickie Justice Bailey.
"Survivors include one daughter, Teresa Auville and husband Speedy of Coon Branch; three grandchildren, Alisha Mullins and husband Danny Ray of Coon Branch, Melvin Wilson Mullins (his namesake) of Wytheville, VA, and David Mullins of Horse Creek; four step grandchildren, Selena Blevins and husband Randall of Avondale, WV, Renae Cooper and husband Anthony of Paynesville, WV, Charlie Auville and wife Leann of Rockridge, WV, and Hannah Addair of Logan, WV; two brothers, Bernard Collins of Taylorsville, NC and Jackie Collins and wife Sandra of Horse Creek; and one sister Louise Butler of Cleveland, OH; eleven great- grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, and numerous friends; especially his life-long friend, Ralph Bailey with whom he grew up and enjoyed spending time with.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 10, 2015, at 12 noon with Reverend Herman Day and Reverend David Viars officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Powell Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV. ..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 352; WV Archives Web Site.
Jerry Wilson Collins; age 20; born at Welch, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 24 Aug 1963 at Iaeger, WV;
Opal Sylvia Powell; age 18; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of Stella Justice, mother of Jerry
Wilson Collins; father deceased; and Lewis and Lillie Powell; parents of Opal Sylvia Powell.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 89B; Image 21
of 31; Family #183/185.
Listed as Lewey Powell; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel Powell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 254; WV Archives Web Site.
Louie Powell; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Garland, WV; son of Daniel
and Lizzie; married on 16 Feb 1928 in Welch, WV; Myrtle Steele; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Lee and Edith.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Lewis Powell
Gender: Male
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Lex, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 4 May 1905
Residence Place: Lex, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Occupation: Norfolk Western Railway
Weight: 165
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Lilly Powell
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Lewis Powell Self (Head)
Lilly Powell Wife"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James L. Powell
SSN: 719-07-7873
BORN: 4 May 1905
Died: 28 Apr 1992
State (Year) SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through) (Before 1951)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 007634; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Lillie R. Powell; age age 51; boen 31 Jul 1920 in WV; married; wife of Lewis Powell; housewife;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter Of Albert and Octavia (Blevins) Reed; died 12 May 1972 in Stevens
Clinic, Welch, WV; due to congestive heart failure; buried 15 May 1972 in Powell Cemetery, Coon
Branch Mountain, Iaeger, WV.