1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 235A; Image 25
of 35; Family #208/209.
Listed as Oscar Roberts; age 12; born in WV; in houshold of father, Alvis Roberts.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 15 Apr 1940; Page 1158B;
Image 14 of 64; Household #107.
Listed as Oscar Roberts; age 23; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
trackman in coal mine; head of household.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Oscar Roberts
Gender: Male
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Panther, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1916
Residence: Litwar, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Occupation: Little War Creek Coal Company
Weight: 162
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Lola Roberts
Relationship to Draftee: Wife
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Oscar Roberts Self (Head)
Lola Roberts Wife"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 190; WV Archives Web Site.
Oscar Roberts; age 42; born at Panther WV; divorced; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 3 Jul 1959 at
Ikes Fork, WV; Laura Jean Jones Mullins; age 37; born in Wilcoe, WV; widow; living at Iaeger, WV
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roberts cemetery at Cub Creek, Krollitz, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Modfreak; 25 Aug 2015.
Oscar Roberts; born in 1916; died 3 Nov 1991 in Welch, WV; buried here; no garve marker photo
shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
Williie A. Mullins; age 34; born in Whitewood, VA; divorced; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 2 Nov 1946
at Ieager, WV; Laura Jean Jones; age 25; born and living at Wilcoe, WV
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 190; WV Archives Web Site.
Oscar Roberts; age 42; born at panther WV; divorced; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 3 Jul 1959 at
Ikes Fork, WV; Laura Jean Jones Mullins; age 37; born in Wilcoe, WV; widow; living at Iaeger, WV
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Laura Jean Roberts, 91, of Iaeger, WV, ended her
earthly journey Thursday, October 18, 2012, at Welch
Community Hospital in Welch, WV.
"Laura was born August 3, 1921, in Wilcoe, WV. She
was a daughter of the late Sam and Bertha Rose
Jones. She was a homemaker and attended the
Johnnycake Church of the Living God near Iaeger,
WV.
"In addition to her parent she was preceded in death
by her first husband, Willie Mullins and her second
husband, Oscar Roberts; one sister, Bertie Sweeney;
and three brothers, Alan, Jessie, and Carl Jones.
Survivors include one daughter, Wanda Morgan of
Ikes Fork, WV; two grandsons, Ricky Roberts and
Johnny Roberts and wife Sherry all of Culpeper, VA; a
great granddaughter, Natosha Roberts of Pineville,
WV; a great grandson, Landon Obricant of Culpeper,
VA; and six step children, Fredia Berholtz and
husband Bob and their sons, Robbie and D.J. of
Princeton, WV, Shelia Lester and husband Jackie and
family of Iaeger, WV, Patsy Powell and husband
Danny and family of Princeton, Shirley Cline and
husband Garland, and family of Athens, WV, Leroy
Roberts and wife Linda and family of Iaeger, WV, and
Shelby Justice and husband Leon and family of
Romeoville, IL.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October
22, 2012, at 1 o'clock, with Reverend Clinton Jackson
and Reverend Don Morgan officiating at the Chapel of
Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will
follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield,
WV..."
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 5 Dec 2013.
Laura J. Roberts; born 3 Aug 1921; died 18 Oct 2012; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with daughter, Wanda L. Roberts; "OUR FATHER WHICH ART IN HEAVEN".
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
" Bernard Lee Gibson, 65,of Iaeger , WV, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, WV.
"Bernard was born September 20, 1950, a son of the late Shirley and Josephine Leona Smith Gibson. He formerly worked at the Dairy Bar in Iaeger, the Industrial News in Iaeger, Jimmy's Supermarket in Roderfield, and was a Security Guard for Pinkerton.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Shirley Gibson, Jr., Lawrence "Hoot" Gibson, and Howard Gibson; a sister-in-law, Shirley Osborne Gibson, a nephew John Gibson and his first wife and mother of his child, Theodosia Edwards Gibson.
"Survivors include his wife, Erma Gibson of the home; one daughter, Heather Waddell and husband Jarrod of Kernersville, NC; one granddaughter, Hannah Waddell of Kernersville, NC; two sisters, Drema Gibson of Golden Harvest in Welch, WV, and Darlene Vance an husband James of Sandy Huff; three brothers, James Gibson and wife Marlene of Huff Creek, Jack Gibson and wife Chea of Union, WV, and Don Gibson and wife Annie of Galax, VA; a sister-in-law, Shelby Gibson of Sandy Huff; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 11 o'clock with Reverend Gary Walker and Reverend Teddy Vance officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV...."
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site.; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 31 Dec 2015.
Bernard Lee Gibson; born 20 Sep 1950; died 29 Dec 2015; buried here;no grave marker photo shown; personal
photo and obituary posted.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Sie; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 14 Jun 2014.
Theodosia H. Gibson; born 13 Sep 1958; died 20 Jan 1978; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"SHE WAS THE SUNSHINE OF OUR HOME."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
" Bernard Lee Gibson, 65,of Iaeger , WV, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, WV.
"Bernard was born September 20, 1950, a son of the late Shirley and Josephine Leona Smith Gibson. He formerly worked at the Dairy Bar in Iaeger, the Industrial News in Iaeger, Jimmy's Supermarket in Roderfield, and was a Security Guard for Pinkerton.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Shirley Gibson, Jr., Lawrence "Hoot" Gibson, and Howard Gibson; a sister-in-law, Shirley Osborne Gibson, a nephew John Gibson and his first wife and mother of his child, Theodosia Edwards Gibson.
"Survivors include his wife, Erma Gibson of the home; one daughter, Heather Waddell and husband Jarrod of Kernersville, NC; one granddaughter, Hannah Waddell of Kernersville, NC; two sisters, Drema Gibson of Golden Harvest in Welch, WV, and Darlene Vance an husband James of Sandy Huff; three brothers, James Gibson and wife Marlene of Huff Creek, Jack Gibson and wife Chea of Union, WV, and Don Gibson and wife Annie of Galax, VA; a sister-in-law, Shelby Gibson of Sandy Huff; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 11 o'clock with Reverend Gary Walker and Reverend Teddy Vance officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV...."
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site.; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 31 Dec 2015.
Bernard Lee Gibson; born 20 Sep 1950; died 29 Dec 2015; buried here;no grave marker photo shown; personal
photo and obituary posted.
1. US Public Records; 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name James Arnold Vance
Residence Date 01 Jul 1998
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 01 Sep 1947...""...Address Hurcne Rd/Clendenin
Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Address Date 01 Jul 1998
2nd Address 474 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-13 Nov 2000
3rd Address 761 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
3rd Address Date 01 Apr 1993-05 Dec 2008..."
1. US Public Records; 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Darlene Vance
Residence Date 01 Apr 1998
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 Jul 1946...""...Address Hurcne Rd/Clendenin
Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Address Date 01 Apr 1998
2nd Address 761 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-57; taken on 2 May 1940; Page 1118A;
Image 71 of 74; Household #594.
Listed as Donald R. Gibson; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Shirley W. Gibson.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Donald R Gibson
Residence Date 20 Oct 2006-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Galax, Virginia, United States
Birth Date 08 May 1939...""...Address 125 Traders Ln
Address Continued Galax, Virginia 24333
Address Date 20 Oct 2006-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address 110 Greenville Rd
2nd Address Continued Galax, Virginia 24333
2nd Address Date 01 Mar 1998-20 Oct 2006
3rd Address 451 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
3rd Address Date 01 Feb 1984-13 Nov 2000
Possible Relatives Annie E Gibson, Donna S Gibson, Earling Ervin Gibson, Faye I Gibson, John F Gibson, Rickey Dwayne Gibson, Shirley R Gibson, Tessa Lorain Gibson, Valerie M Gibson, Virgie K Gibson, William N Gibson..."
1. US Public Records; LDS Web Site.
"Name Annie E Gibson
Residence Date 01 Feb 2003-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Galax, Virginia, United States
Birth Date 01 Sep 1945...""...Address 125 Traders Ln
Address Continued Galax, Virginia 24333
Address Date 01 Feb 2003-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address 110 Greenville Rd
2nd Address Continued Galax, Virginia 24333
2nd Address Date 01 Mar 1998-20 Oct 2006
3rd Address 132 Oldtown Rd
3rd Address Continued Galax, Virginia 24333
3rd Address Date 01 May 1993-01 Nov 1997
Possible Relatives Donald R Gibson, Donna S Gibson, Earling Ervin Gibson, Faye I Gibson, John F Gibson, Rickey Dwayne Gibson, Shirley R Gibson, Tessa Lorain Gibson, Valerie M Gibson, Virgie K Gibson, William N Gibson..."
Lawrence Earling "Hoot" Gibson
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-57; taken on 2 May 1940; Page
1118A; Image 71 of 74; Household #594.
Listed as Lawrence Gibson; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Shirley W. Gibson.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Earling Gibson; age 19; born at Mohegan, WV; single; married on 3 Apr 1956 at Iaeger,
WV; Shelby Jean England; age 17; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of Shirley
Willard and Leona Gibson, parents of Lawrence Earling Gibson; and Pearl Gibson, mother of Shelby
Jean England, father deceased.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Lawrence E. Gibson; age 70; born 8 Feb 1937; died 9 Mar 2007; last residence, McDowell Co, WV;
card issued in NC or WV.
4. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Sunday, 11 Mar 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"SANDY HUFF -- Lawrence (Hoot) Gibson, 70, of Sandy Huff near Iaeger, died Friday, March 9, 2007, at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va."Mr. Gibson was born Feb. 7, 1937 in Mohegan, a son of the late Shirley W. and Josephine Smith Gibson. He was a retired miner and a member of the UMWA Local No. 8783, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved to go to church and was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. He loved to hunt, work with wood, and ride 4-wheelers.
"In addition to his parents, one brother, Howard Gibson, preceded him in death.
"Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Shelby England Gibson of the home; one daughter, Sharon Lambert and husband Charlie of Sandy Huff; one granddaughter, Shellie Lambert of Appomattox, Va.; five brothers, Shirley W. Gibson Jr. of Sandy Huff, Don Gibson and wife Annie of Galax, Va., Bernard Gibson and wife Jeannie of Sandy Huff, Harold (Jack) Gibson and wife Vicky of Union, and James Gibson and wife Marlene of Steeles; two sisters, Darlene Vance and husband James of Sandy Huff, and Drema Gibson of Sandy Huff; two special brothers-in-law, Jay England and wife Beatrice of Sandy Huff, and Bobby England and wife Imogene of Steeles; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Gary Walker and the Reverend Dennis Lester officiating at the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton where military graveside rites will be conducted.
"Nephews and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening, March 13, 2007, from 6 to 9 p.m.
"Arrangements by Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Earling Gibson; age 19; born at Mohegan, WV; single; married on 3 Apr 1956 at Iaeger, WV;
Shelby Jean England; age 17; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of Shirley Willard and
Leona Gibson, parents of Lawrence Earling Gibson; and Pearl Gibson, mother of Shelby Jean England,
father deceased.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 99; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter E. Cook; age 27; born 27 Feb 1939 at Brenton, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; son of
Frank and Margaret (Collins) Cook; married on 27 Jan 1967 at Brenton, WV; Josephine Irene Reed;
age 16; born 6 Nov 1950 at Mullens, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Andy J. and Tiny
Josephine (Caudill) Reed.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 99; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter E. Cook; age 27; born 27 Feb 1939 at Brenton, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; son of
Frank and Margaret (Collins) Cook; married on 27 Jan 1967 at Brenton, WV; Josephine Irene Reed;
age 16; born 6 Nov 1950 at Mullens, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Andy J. and Tiny
Josephine (Caudill) Reed.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Johnny Clinton Dorton, 70, of Jolo, WV, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, WV.
"Johnny was born September 27, 1942, in Kingsport, TN, a son of the late Lester Clyde and Nila Margaret Bowen Dorton. He was a security officer and of the Baptist Faith.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Dean and two brothers, Lester Droton, Jr. and Jackie Lynn Dorton.
"Survivors include one daughter, Nila Rhoton and husband Jeff of Jonesville, VA; two grandchildren, John Wesley Rhoton and Kayla Rhoton both of Jonesville, VA; five brothers, Ronnie Dorton and wife Jean of Yuma, VA, David Dorton and wife Cindy of Gate City, VA, Frank Dorton of Richlands, VA, Richard Dorton of Kingsport, TN, and Bobby Dorton and wife Sheila also of Kingsport, TN; five sisters, Gail Huff and husband Jon of Fort Wayne, IN, Pat Hubble of Salem, VA, Helen McClellan of Wardensville, WV, Carol Sproles and husband David of Kingsport, TN, Betty Ketron and husband Joe of Kingsport, TN; and his soul mate Nettie Thornsbury of Jolo, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 20, 2012, at 1 o’clock, with Reverend Edgar Mullins officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Ball Cemetery in Oozley Hollow near Bradshaw, WV. ..."