1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 20; WV Archives Web Site.
Dorsel Steele; age 21; born at Hanover, WV; single; living at Steeles, WV; married on 8 Aug 1957 at
Iaeger, WV; Bonnie Ruth Rowe; age 16; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of Albert
and Nora Rowe, parents of Bonnie Ruth Rowe.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 20; WV Archives Web Site.
Dorsel Steele; age 21; born at Hanover, WV; single; living at Steeles, WV; married on 8 Aug 1957 at
Iaeger, WV; Bonnie Ruth Rowe; age 16; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of Albert
and Nora Rowe, parents of Bonnie Ruth Rowe.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bonnie Ruth Steele,74, of Hinton, WV, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.
"Ms. Steele was born February 16, 1941, in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of the late Albert and Nora Pertee Rowe. She was a homemaker.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Dorsel Gilbert Steele; three children, Deborah Lynn Steele, Lonnie Steele and Mary Louise Snyder; and one brothers, Charles Rowe.
"Survivors include one son, Randall Steele of Steeles, WV; four daughters, Teresa Steele of Hinton, WV, Alice Plumley of Coal City, WV, Ruby Steele of Hinton, WV, and Sandra Sue Steele of Durham, NC; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia Steele of Troy , VA, and Nona Rowe of Virginia; and three brothers, Bud Rowe of Tennessee, Tommy Rowe of Louisa, VA, and Johnny Rowe oaf Athens, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 1, 2015, at one o'clock with Reverend Dennis Lester and Reverend Gary Walker officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Steeles Community Cemetery at Trap Hollow near Steeles, WV...."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ray Edward Roberts, 69, of Meadowview, VA, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA.
"Ray was born November 27, 1945, in Gilbert, WV, a son of the late Luther and Corda Walker Roberts. He was a retired custodian from the Washington County School Systems. He loved camping and fishing with his family and friends.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Zella Calliham and Della Roberts; four brothers, Verner, Creed, Leroy, and Delbert Roberts; and his father and mother- in-law, Lantie and Velva Riffe Cline.
"Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Carnell Cline Roberts; two sons, Robert Roberts of Linwood, NC, and William Roberts and wife Goldie also of Linwood, NC; one sister, Stella Lester and husband Tommy of Bristol, TN; one brother, Charles Roberts of Marion, VA; sister-in-law, Christine Cline Roberts of Summerset, KY; and a brother-in-law, Larry Cline of Eagle Rock, VA.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at 11 o'clock with Reverend Carl Cline and Reverend James Cline officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Roberts Cemetery at Ikes Fork, WV...."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene, 2 Nov 2015.
" Ray Edward Roberts
Birth 27 Nov 1945
Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Oct 2015 (aged 69)
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Roberts Family Cemetery
Ikes Fork, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 154532687"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV' Posted Obit.
"Carnell Truby Roberts age 70 of Meadowview, VA passed away on Wednesday March 15, 2017, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, NC.Carnell was born in Ikes Fork, WV, February 14, 1947 to the late Lantie and Velva Cline Roberts. She retired from retail sales. She enjoyed camping, gardening, sewing, the beach and spending time with family and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ray E. Roberts and one brother Bennett Cline. Sister in laws, Zella Calliham and Della Roberts; Brother in Laws, Verner, Creed, Leroy, Delbert Roberts. Mother and Father in Law Luther and Corda Roberts. Those left to cherish her memory are two sons, Robert Roberts of Memphis Tennessee, William Roberts and wife Goldie of Lexington, NC; one sister, Christine Cline Roberts of Summerset, KY; one brother Larry Cline of Linwood, NC; sister in law, Stella Lester and husband Tommy of Bristol, TN, Brother in law Charles Roberts of Marion, VA; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 1 P.M. with Reverend James Cline Officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Roberts Cemetery in Ikes Fork, WV...."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert Wayne Roberts 54, of Memphis, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Memphis. Robert was born January 9, 1967 in Park Ridge, IL, a son of the late Ray Edward and Carnell Trudy Cline Roberts. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends fishing and riding motorcycles."In addition to his parent, Ray and Carnell Roberts, Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
"Robert is survived by his brother William Roberts and wife Goldia of Lexington, NC
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 1o’clock with Reverend James Cline officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will in the Roberts Cemetery at Ikes Fork, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fannin Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 12 noon until time of services.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"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 #__(1957); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site
Rutherford Elzea; age 80; born in Columbus, IN; widowed; living at Iaeger, WV; married
on 16 Dec 1957 at Roderfield, WV; Mary Belle Kennedy; age 65; born in Iaeger, WV; widow;
living at Avondale, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'63 000618; WV Archives Web Site.
Elzea Rutherford; age 85; born in Nov 1877 in IN; married; coal miner; living at Iaeger, WV;
SS# 236-09-3709; son of August and Jane (Sweet) Elzea; died 14 Jan 1963 in Grace Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to arteriosolerotic heat disease with chronic myocardial failure and pneumonconiosis;
buried 16 Jan 1963 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 016547; WV Archives Web Site.
Gertrude Elzea; age 80; born 20 Aug 1877 in Parks, VA (could this be Parks Mill, Abingdon, VA?)
married; housewife; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Mark and Kathryn (Price) Mabe; died 27 Oct
1957 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to large ulcer, lower abdomem, probably perforation of
colon, diverticulitis; buried 30 Oct 1957 in Iaeger Memoral, Roderfield, WV; informant, Rutherford
Elzea, Iaeger, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site
Rutherford Elzea; age 80; born in Columbus, IN; widowed; living at Iaeger, WV; married
on 16 Dec 1957 at Roderfield, WV; Mary Belle Kennedy; age 65; born in Iaeger, WV; widow;
living at Avondale, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'63 000618; WV Archives Web Site.
Elzea Rutherford; age 85; born in Nov 1877 in IN; married; coal miner; living at Iaeger, WV;
SS# 236-09-3709; son of August and Jane (Sweet) Elzea; died 14 Jan 1963 in Grace Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to arteriosolerotic heat disease with chronic myocardial failure and pneumonconiosis;
buried 16 Jan 1963 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Jul 1900; Page 257B; Image 38
of 65; Family #320/320.
Listed as Mary B. Vance; age 8; born in WV in Sep 1892; in household of father, James Vance.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 80B; Image 4
of 31; Family #43/44.
Listed as Mary B. Vance; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, James Vance.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
E.H. Kennedy; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroader; son of Ranse and ______;
married on 12 Dec 1911 at Iaeger, WV; Mary Belle Vance; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of James and Jane.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 258B;
Image 36 of 51; Family #312/317.
Listed as Bell Kennedy; age 34; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, Edward H. Kennedy.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site.
Rutherford Elzea; age 80; born in Columbus, IN; widowed; living at Iaeger, WV; married
on 16 Dec 1957 at Roderfield, WV; Mary Belle Kennedy; age 65; born in Iaeger, WV; widow;
living at Avondale, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
E.H. Kennedy; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroader; son of Ranse and ______;
married on 12 Dec 1911 at Iaeger, WV; Mary Belle Vance; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of James and Jane.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 258B;
Image 36 of 51; Family #312/317.
Listed as Ed Kennedy; age 45; born in WV; married at 27; section head for railroad; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Jul 1900; Page 257B; Image 38
of 65; Family #320/320.
Listed as Mary B. Vance; age 8; born in WV in Sep 1892; in household of father, James Vance.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 18 Apr 1910; Page 80B; Image 4
of 31; Family #43/44.
Listed as Mary B. Vance; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, James Vance.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
E.H. Kennedy; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroader; son of Ranse and ______;
married on 12 Dec 1911 at Iaeger, WV; Mary Belle Vance; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of James and Jane.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 258B;
Image 36 of 51; Family #312/317.
Listed as Bell Kennedy; age 34; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, Edward H. Kennedy.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 153; WV Archives Web Site.
Rutherford Elzea; age 80; born in Columbus, IN; widowed; living at Iaeger, WV; married
on 16 Dec 1957 at Roderfield, WV; Mary Belle Kennedy; age 65; born in Iaeger, WV; widow;
living at Avondale, WV.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District; Hampton Roads; taken on 2 Jan 1920;
Page 211A; Family #3/3.
Listed as Elmer England, age 6, born in WV; in household of father, Lewis England.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 61A;
Family #438/456.
Listed as Elmer England; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis England.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 18; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer England; born 18 Mar 1912 at Hensley, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Louis and Dicie;
was issued license to marry on 25 Jan 1938 in McDowell Co, WV; no return by a minister; Lucille
Howard; born 25 Mar 1916; born in Cabel Co, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Gladys and Henry.
4.McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 000791; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Elmer England; age 58; born 12 Mar ___ in WV; married; miner; SS# 235-18-3373; husband of Lucille
Howard; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Lewis and Dicey (Riffe) England; died 18 Jan 1972 in Doctors
Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to hypertensive Vascular disease with myocarfailure with advanced
chronic obstructive pulmonary emphysema; buried 20 Jan 1972 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery,
Roderfield, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co,WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Dec 2013.
Elmer D. England; born 18 Mar 1912; died 18 Jan 1972; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"WE SAY GOODBYE, BUT NOT FOREVER".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 18; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer England; born 18 Mar 1912 at Hensley, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Louis and Dicie;
was issued license to marry on 25 Jan 1938 in McDowell Co, WV; no return by a minister; Lucille
Howard; born 25 Mar 1916; born in Cabel Co, WV; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Gladys and
Henry.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lucille Howard England, 95, formerly of Sandy Huff, WV, and a resident of Golden Harvest Long Term Care, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 ."Lucille was born March 25, 1923, in Cabell County, WV, a daughter of the late Henry and Gladys Whittke Howard. Lucille was married to the late Elmer "Dolph" England and was a lifelong resident of Sandy Huff. She had been a member of the Sandy Huff Jesus Church since her youth.
"In addition to her parents and husband Lucille was preceded in death by two daughters, Faye England and Georgia Bailey; four granddaughters, Tammy, and Marchell, and infant twins Mariam and Mary; three sisters, Alberta, Dorothy, and Waneda; and three brothers, Martin, Waldon and Elmer.
"Survivors include one daughter, Annetta (Iaeger Jr.) Cline of Akron, OH; three sons, Jackie (Norma) England of Peterstown, WV, Don (Barbara) England of Johnny Cake and Steve (Betty) England of Sandy Huff; two sisters, Pauline England of Akron, OH and Edna Harlan of Elkins, WV; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren 10 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great granddaughter; and special friend and neighbor, Myrtle King.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at 11 o’clock with Reverend Rickey Ferrell officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield. Lucille will be buried beside of her daughters and carried to her final resting place by her grandsons, family and friends...."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Dec 2013.
Helen Faye England; born 11 Feb 1945; died 9 Aug 2000; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 12 Jan 1920; Page 218A;
Family #145/149.
Listed as Arthur J. England; age 3 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas England.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 58B;
Family #393/411.
Listed as Jay England; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas England.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 703;
Household #176.
Listed as Arthur J. England; age 23; born in WV; absent; single; 6th grade education; lived in rural
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Thomas England.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 50;
Dwelling #336.
Listed as Arthur England; age 34; born in WV; married; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
5. "The Greenville News"; Greenville, SC; Saturday; 3 May 1975; Page 12; Newspapers.com Website.
"Arthur England Arthur J. England, 58, of Rt. Lori Drive, Simpsonville, died Friday."Born in Hensley, McDow County, West Virginia, son of the late Thomas and Mary Jane Gibson England, he was a retired coal miner, a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Simpsonville and a veteran of World War II.
"Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Triplett England; a son, Michael Wayne England of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Darrell Urps of Simpsonville, Mrs. Wayne Firebaugh of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. William Del Sarto of Tempe, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Mann of Fanrock, W. Va., and Mrs. Thelma Green of Day, W. Va.; a brother, Elise England of Kimball, W. Va.; and five grandchildren.
"Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Cross Roads Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The body is at The Mackey Mortuary where the family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and will be placed in the church Sunday at 2 p.m.
"In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice."
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery, Greer, Greenville Co, SC;
submitted by Mark Lindahl; 7 Dec 2006.
Arthur J. England; born 31 Jul 1916; died 2 May 1975; buried here; grave maker photo shown;
double headstone photo shown with wife, Margaret Elizabeth Triplett Spearman; "CPL US ARMY
WORLD WAR II".
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 50;
Dwelling #336.
Listed as Margaret England; age 29; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Arthur England.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery, Greer, Greenville Co, SC;
submitted by Myra; 30 May 2013.
Margaret Elizabeth Triplett Spearman; born in 1920 in Goody, KY; died 27 May 2013 in Roanoke,
VA; buried here; double headstone photo shown with first husband, Arthur J. England; obit shown.
"...Margaret Elizabeth Triplett England Spearman, 92, of Simpsonville, loving wife of Curtis Spearman, died May 27, 2013, in Roanoke, VA."Born in Goody, KY, she was a daughter of the late Juney and Necy Triplett.
"Mrs. Spearman was a homemaker and a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Greer.
"In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Karen Firebaugh and her husband, Philip Wayne of Roanoke, VA, and Dreama England Del Sarto Slaney of Simpsonville; a son, Michael England of Simpsonville; one step-son, Reverend Richard Spearman and his wife, Nan of Beaufort, SC; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 12 step great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Mabel Hull, Gladys Testerman, Eleanor White, Brenda Booth, and Sue Towery.
"Margaret was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur J. England; a daughter, Deann Urps; a step-son, William C. Spearman; and six siblings.
"The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2013 and Friday, May 31, 2013 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church, with a funeral service following visitation at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.
"Burial will be in the church cemetery."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 50;
Dwelling #336.
Listed as Margaret England; age 29; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Arthur England.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery, Greer, Greenville Co, SC;
submitted by Myra; 30 May 2013.
Margaret Elizabeth Triplett Spearman; born in 1920 in Goody, KY; died 27 May 2013 in Roanoke,
VA; buried here; double headstone photo shown with first husband, Arthur J. England; obit shown.
"...Margaret Elizabeth Triplett England Spearman, 92, of Simpsonville, loving wife of Curtis Spearman, died May 27, 2013, in Roanoke, VA."Born in Goody, KY, she was a daughter of the late Juney and Necy Triplett.
"Mrs. Spearman was a homemaker and a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Greer.
"In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Karen Firebaugh and her husband, Philip Wayne of Roanoke, VA, and Dreama England Del Sarto Slaney of Simpsonville; a son, Michael England of Simpsonville; one step-son, Reverend Richard Spearman and his wife, Nan of Beaufort, SC; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 12 step great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Mabel Hull, Gladys Testerman, Eleanor White, Brenda Booth, and Sue Towery.
"Margaret was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur J. England; a daughter, Deann Urps; a step-son, William C. Spearman; and six siblings.
"The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2013 and Friday, May 31, 2013 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church, with a funeral service following visitation at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.
"Burial will be in the church cemetery."