1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Chester Blevins
Residence Date 15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Chapmanville, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 27 Jan 1934
Address 106 Stone Branch Btm
Address Continued Chapmanville, West Virginia 25508
Possible Relatives Hazel I Blevins..."
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted obit.
"Chester Blevins,86, of Champmanville, WV, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at the Hillcrest Health Care Center in Danville, WV."Chester was born January 27, 1934 in Avondale, WV, a son of the late Columbus and Synthia Jones Blevins.
"In addition to his parents Chester was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Imogene Ward Blevins;
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Richard Belcher officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Burial will follow the Jewell/White Cemetery on White Mountain near Jewell Ridge, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may visit with the family Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, from 11 a.m. until the 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. There can be no more than 25 people in the gathering. 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 #__(1951); Page 389; WV Archives Web Site.
Lewis Payne; age 19; born and living at Avondale, WV; single; married on 7 Aug 1951 at Payne's
Home; Imogene Ward; age 18; born at Whitewood, VA; single; living at Avondale, WV; with consent of
Ida Payne, mother of Lewis Payne, father deceased; and Hanna Ward; mother of Imogene Ward;
father deceased.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2006; LDS Web Site.
"Name H Blevins
Also Known As Hazel I Blevins
Residence Date 28 Feb 2006-15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Chapmanville, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 1937...""...Address 106 Stone Branch Btm
Address Continued Chapmanville, West Virginia 25508
Address Date 28 Feb 2006-15 Nov 2007
2nd Address 5 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Chapmanville, West Virginia 25508
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1993-20 Oct 2006
3rd Address 105 Stone Branch Rd
3rd Address Continued Chapmanville, West Virginia 25508
3rd Address Date 22 Oct 1986-29 Oct 2007
Possible Relatives Chester L Blevins, Chester Blevins..."
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Hazel Imogean Blevins, 78, of Chapmanville, WV, passed away January 18, 2016, in the Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division, In Charleston, WV, following a long illness.
"Hazel was born August, 5, 1937, a daughter of the late John and Hannah Mullins Ward, in Grundy, VA. She was a former cabinet maker and also a home maker.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Chester Blevins of the home; 5 daughters, ELlen Bryant of Lexington, KY, Rhonda Lockhart of McCarr,KY, Kathy Newton of Marion, OH, Joyce Moore of Taylorsville, WV and Ivy Blevins of Hickory, NC; 1 son, Sidney Blevins of Killeen, TX; 1 sister, Joann Belcher of Peterstown, WV; 2 brothers, Bernard Ward of Norwood, OH and Ronald G. Ward of Sevierville, TN; 14 grandchildren and several great and great-great children.
"In Addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Judy Payne; 3 brothers, Arthur Ward, twins Eugene and Donald Ward; 1 son, Johnny Eugene Payne; 2 grandsons, Rick Hammond and Lewis Payne; 1 grand daughter, Michelle Lockhart.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday January 20, 2016 at 12 noon, at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, With Reverend Richard Belcher Officiating. Burial will follow in the White-Jewell Cemetery on White Mountain near Jewell Ridge, VA..."
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "John Harvey Ward, Miner";
Article; Page 259; submitted by Arthur C. Ward, Box 94, Bladensburg, OH 43005.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Hannah Mullins Ward"; Article; Page 255; submitted by Arthur C. Ward; Box 94,
Bladensburg, OH 43005.
1. Wyoming Co, Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 184; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
William Carl Vanover; age 22; born and living at Hanover, WV; single; son of William and Mildren Vanover;
married on 17 Aug 1963 at North Spring, WV; Stella Mae Simpson; age 21; born at Gilbert, WV; single;
daughter of Nathan and Virginia Simpson.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
" William Carl "Slop" Vanover, 74, of Hanover, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his home."He was born August 12, 1941, in Hanover, WV, a son of the late William "Bill" and Meldren Davis Vanover. Slop was a coal truck driver for the majority of his life. He was the former owner of R&C Trucking and Uniloy Trucking where he only owned Mack Trucks.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Chris "Bunch" Vanover and Oscar "Pooch" Vanover and two sisters, Hazel Toler and Opal Toler.
"Those left to cherish his memory are the love of his life, his wife of 52 years, Stella Simpson Vanover; his son and daughter-in-law, Richard "Rick" and Tara Vanover; granddaughters, Veronica Vanover-Riley, whom he loving referred to as "That Girl", and Taylor Grimmett whom he always called "Mouthy"; a grandson, Tanner Grimmett whom he always called "That Boy"; a great granddaughter, Kennah Riley who was the sunshine of his life, whom he referred to as "That Baby"; brothers, Tommy (Ruby) Vanover and Lonzo (Delena) Vanover; a very special mother-in-law, Virginia Simpson; a special niece, Shelia Dobbins; a special friend Wilma Vance; and a host of very special family and friends."Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 2 o'clock with Brother Ron Felts and Brother Timer May officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Davis Cemetery at Hanover, WV..."
1. Wyoming Co, Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 184; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
William Carl Vanover; age 22; born and living at Hanover, WV; single; son of William and Mildren
Vanover; married on 17 Aug 1963 at North Spring, WV; Stella Mae Simpson; age 21; born at Gilbert,
WV; single; daughter of Nathan and Virginia Simpson.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Stella Mae Vanover was born June 26, 1943 a daughter of the late Nathan and Virginia Simpson in Justice, WV. Stella went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2024 from Trinity Nursing Home; where she succumbed to many lingering health issues."Sella was preceded in death by her loving husband Carl Vanover in 2016; her parents as well as her brothers, Harry, Tommy Joe and Roger.
"Left to cherish her memories are her son, Rick and his wife, Tara Vanover of Hanover, WV; the lights of her life-her grandchildren, Veronica Riley and fiancé David Tilley of High Point, NC, Taylor Grimmett and her partner Tristan Evans of Huntington, WV and Tanner Grimmett and his wife Kathleen of Farragut, TN; the sunshine of her life - her great grandchildren, Kennah Riley, Willow-Jayne Tilley, Salem Evans, and anxiously awaiting Cali Evans; and her loving cat, Stormi who brought her so much joy and comfort; a special brother, David Simpson of Justice, WV; with whom she enjoyed many visits and phone conversations; a special sister-in-law, Delena Vanover of Hanover, WV who helped in countless ways over the last several years; her brother, Arnold and wife
"Toni Simpson of Justice, WV and sister, Dimple Arrant of Blairsville, GA; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
"Stella enjoyed telling stories from her working days at Topps in Michigan, State Farm in Gilbert, and Gilbert Imported Hardwoods, and the friends she made there. Stella loved murder mysteries and watching the NBA. In her later years, she was a homemaker who enjoyed working with her many flowers. She could always be found sitting on the porch enjoying a smoke and a diet coke.
"We would like to extend a special thank you to Trinity Nursing Home of Logan, WV. The staff there went above and beyond to make her stay there not only comfortable but also enjoyable. She considered the staff there not just her caregivers but also her extended family.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 29, 2024 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Dennis Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Davis Cemetery in Hanover, WV. Pallbearers that will carry her to her final resting place are Tanner Grimmett, David Tilley, Tristan Evans, Mathew Dotson, Jake Nagy and Micah Hawks. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Carter, Nick Cline, Shawn Cline and John Vanover.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Friday, November 29, 2024 from 11 o’clock until the time of service at 1 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Gearhart Cemetery, Reesedale, Montgomery Co, VA; submitted by
RG3; 5 Aug 2014; maintained by Jim Gearhart.
Coy Harvey Gearhart; born 15 Apr 1906; died 9 Jun 1976; buried here; double headstone photo
shown with first wife, Florence Smith Gearhart.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 93A;
Family #87/87.
Listed as Gertrude England; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, William T. England.
2. E-mail; 12 Jan 2016; Jim Gearhart.
"...I’ve been researching to find anyone in the Herndon, WV area that may be related and to find out a little about my mother’s family. I want to say your research has been a tremendous help with putting my ties to the England family of Wyoming Co., WV together. I’m the eldest son of Coy Harvey and Gertrude Geneva “England” Gearheart. They were married July 7th, 1945 in Salem, VA. My mother was born April 16th, 1920 and was the eldest daughter of William T. and Minnie E. England of Herndon, WV. My mother passed away November 18th, 1958 in Roanoke, VA a month after giving birth to my younger brother David. She is buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Salem Va...."
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, Roanoke Co, VA; submitted by
James (Jim) Gearhart; 25 Dec 2012.
Gertrude Geneva "Gert" England Gearhart; born 16 Apr 1920 in Herndon, WV; died 18 Nov 1958 in Roanoke
Co, VA; buried here; grave marker and person photos shown.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Gearhart Cemetery, Reesedale, Montgomery Co, VA; submitted by
RG3; 5 Aug 2014; maintained by Jim Gearhart.
Coy Harvey Gearhart; born 15 Apr 1906; died 9 Jun 1976; buried here; double headstone photo
shown with first wife, Florence Smith Gearhart.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Gearhart Cemetery, Reesedale, Montgomery Co, VA; submitted by
RG3; 5 Aug 2014.
Florence Smith Gearhart; born 19 Jun 1910; died 8 Jan 1936; buried here; double headstone photo
shown with husband, Coy Harvey Gearhart.
1. US Public Records Index, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Kenneth L Trent
Residence Date 30 Dec 2000
Residence Place Princeton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 25 Dec 1946...""...Address 103 Guard Dr
Address Continued Princeton, West Virginia 24740
Address Date 30 Dec 2000
2nd Address 22C PO Box
2nd Address Continued Princeton, West Virginia 24740
2nd Address Date 31 Dec 1996
3rd Address 32 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Isaban, West Virginia 24846
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1984-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives Connie Sue Trent, Hazel Louise Trent, Sue Trent..."
2. Social Security Death Index, LDS Web Site.
"Age 55
Given Name Kenneth
Middle Name L
Surname Trent
Birth Date 25 Dec 1946
State West Virginia
Last Place of Residence Mercer, West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24740
Event Date 06 Apr 2001..."
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Abcestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Kenneth Lee Trent
[Kenneth L Trent]
SSN: 234763404
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Dec 1946
Birth Place: Isaban Mingo, West Virginia
Death Date: 6 Apr 2001
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jul 1964: Name listed as KENNETH LEE TRENT; 12 Apr 2001: Name listed as KENNETH L TRENT..."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Connie Sue Trent, 67, of Isaban, WV, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016, in the Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division, in Charleston, WV.
"Connie was born October 13, 1948, in War Eagle, WV, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian Cline Hurley. She was a homemaker and a member of the Isaban Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Trent.
"Survivors include two daughters, Angie Coleman and husband Edward of Isaban, WV, and Melissa Trent of the home; three sisters, Gloria Hunt and husband Hubert of Mohawk, WV, Patricia Thompson of Bassett, VA, and Thronda Alexander of Aberdeen, MD, two brothers, Ross Hurley of Isaban, WV, and Raymond Hurley and wife Drema of Fort Gaye; three granddaughters, Bella and Miley Trent both of the home and Katie Coleman of Isaban, WV; two grandsons, Jason and Joshua Coleman both of Isaban, WV; two special nephews, Jeremy (Bentia) Hunt and Hassell P. Robinette; great nephew, Jaxon Brice Hunt and a special niece Chole Trent; a nephew, James (Jake) and Amy Bailey; and a special friend Bessie Mounts.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 1o'clock with Reverend Gary Justice officiating at the Isaban Church of God at Isaban, WV. Burial will follow in the Brushy Fork Cemetery at Isaban, WV..."