1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Earl Douglas Coleman, 51, died after a long battle with cancer on January 13th, 2023 in his home in Belgium, Wisconsin. He was attended by his wife, daughters, and grandson during his last days on this earth."Earl was born in Welch, West Virginia on September 4th, 1971 to Douglas and Josie (Estep) Coleman. He grew up in Ison-Branch, and enjoyed showing horses as a child and teen with his brothers and father. Summer of 1991, he met his soulmate, Mary (Hurley) Coleman, and they were married in 1994. Together they had two daughters, and built a wonderful life together.
"An avid car enthusiast, Earl loved his 2007 Ford Mustang. He prided himself on having an extremely clean car, and was actively planning many modifications. He was a devoted family man. Earl loved spending time with both of his daughters and grandson. He spent as much time as possible by the lake fishing, and loved to go as a family.
"Earl is survived by his wife, Mary (Hurley) Coleman of 31 years; daughters, Latoshia Coleman (Andy) and Lacey Coleman (Leo); grandson, Braylon Lockhart; two children he considered his own, Star Egerer, and Daltan Wagner; brother, Kenneth (Reda) Justice; sister, Madeline Justice; nieces, Maggie, Angela, Terri-Lynn, and Megan; nephews, Steven, Joe, Justin, Todd, Nathan, Charles, Anthony, Shane, and Shawn; and fourteen great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Josie and Doug Coleman; brothers, George (Bubby) Coleman, Allen Justice, and Carl Justice; sister, Bettie Justice, and nephew, Cody Hurley.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Elder David Lester, Elder Roy Lester, and Elder Fred Bailey officiating at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church in Panther, WV. Burial will follow in the Estep Cemetery in Greenbrier Hollow near Panther, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday evening January 20, 2023 after 6 o’clock at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church in Panther, WV. Evening services will be conducted at 7 o’clock with Reverend Willie Coleman.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuenralhomes.com"
1. Fairfax Co, VA; Marriage License #70 027250; Ancestry.com Website.
Raymond Ashton Everett, Jr; age 19; born 24 Mar 1951 in Washington, DC; single; this is his 1st
marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living at 11925 Waples Mill Rd, Oakton, VA; son of Raymond Ashton
and Viola Gertrude (Hoiton) Everett; married on 25 Jul 1970 in Vienna, VA; Patricia Gay Bowles; age
20; born 24 Jan 1950 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 2842 Pine
Spring Rd, Falls Church, VA; daughter of Cyrus L. and Maxine (Lambert) Bowles.
1. Fairfax Co, VA; Marriage License #70 027250; Ancestry.com Website.
Raymond Ashton Everett, Jr; age 19; born 24 Mar 1951 in Washington, DC; single; this is his 1st
marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living at 11925 Waples Mill Rd, Oakton, VA; son of Raymond Ashton
and Viola Gertrude (Hoiton) Everett; married on 25 Jul 1970 in Vienna, VA; Patricia Gay Bowles; age
20; born 24 Jan 1950 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 2842 Pine
Spring Rd, Falls Church, VA; daughter of Cyrus L. and Maxine (Lambert) Bowles.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Frank H. and Tilda Lorraine
Edgell Rushbrook"; Article; Page 234; submitted by Tilda Edgell Rushbrook, PO Box 795, Welch,
WV 24801.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 15; WV Archives Web Site.
John Albert Rushbrook; age 21; born 11 Nov 1942 at Mohegan, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Box 226, Hemphill, WV; son of Hobert Augustus and Ellen Elizabeth (Yarber) Rushbrook;
married on 4 Feb 1964 in Welch, WV; Minnie Jean Denton; age 18; born 27 Aug 1945 in Welch, WV;
divorced; one previous marriage; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Claude Earl and Ida Isabelle
(Stumbo) Denton.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page126; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Cedarwall; age 21; born in Chicago; IL; single; living at 5233 N. Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL;
married on 12 Dec 1960 in Welch, WV; Minnie Jean Dotson; age 17; born and living in Welch, WV;
single; with consent of Claude and Ida Denton, parents of Minnie Jean Denton.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 15; WV Archives Web Site.
John Albert Rushbrook; age 21; born 11 Nov 1942 at Mohegan, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Box 226, Hemphill, WV; son of Hobert Augustus and Ellen Elizabeth (Yarber) Rushbrook;
married on 4 Feb 1964 in Welch, WV; Minnie Jean Denton; age 18; born 27 Aug 1945 in Welch, WV;
divorced; one previous marriage; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Claude Earl and Ida Isabelle
(Stumbo) Denton.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 214; WV Archives Website.
Oscar M. Beeman; age 32; born and living in Welch, WV; single; married on 16 Jan 1947 in Welch,
WV; Dora Hurley; age 21; born and living in Welch, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 214; WV Archives Website.
Oscar M. Beeman; age 32; born and living in Welch, WV; single; married on 16 Jan 1947 in Welch,
WV; Dora Hurley; age 21; born and living in Welch, WV; single.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1917); Page 103; Line #30; WV Archives Website.
Anglo Marin; age 30; born in Italy; divorced; living in Bluefield, WV; married on 2 Apr 1917 at
Princeton, WV; Ledio Ruscio; age 21; born in WV; widow; living at Ingleside, WV.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by D; 1 Mar 2018.
" Homer Bittle Barnett
Birth 17 May 1902
Austinville, Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Death 22 Jan 1989 (aged 86)
Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 187695216 "Additional Information Posted:
"1st wife: Adarth Spears. After she died he married Beatrice Honaker Vandyke. Informant: Beatrice H. Barnett. He was a retired coal miner at Island Creek."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; ""Berlin Vincent and Helen M. Spears"; Article, Page 243; submitted by Alice
Addair, PO Box 82, Avondale, WV 24811.
Married first (_______) Barnett; second, Lawrence Davidson.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lewis Preston Lowe
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1931
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 29 Dec 1952
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Jessie Lowe
Mother: Ethel Virginia Keith
Spouse: Laverne Payne
Certificate Number: 1952037795"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Laverne Payne
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1935
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 29 Dec 1952
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Verner Payne
Mother: Emma Breeding
Spouse: Lewis Preston Lowe
Certificate Number: 1952037795"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 284; WV Archives Website.
Paul Austin; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; student, Black; living at Berwind, WV; son of
Pompa and Frances; married on 8 Feb 1930 in Welch, WV; Beatrice Ramsey; age 22; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; Black; living at Warriormine, WV; daughter of Walter and Martha.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 437; WV Archives Website.
Paul A. Austin; age 34; born in Pageton, WV; divorced; Colored; living at Berwind, WV; married on 20
Aug 1944 at Beckley, WV; Ruby Coleman; age 33; born in Berwind, WV; divorced; Colored; living at
Excelsior, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 437; WV Archives Website.
Paul A. Austin; age 34; born in Pageton, WV; divorced; Colored; living at Berwind, WV; married on 20
Aug 1944 at Beckley, WV; Ruby Coleman; age 33; born in Berwind, WV; divorced; Colored; living at
Excelsior, WV.