1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 239; WV Archives Website.
Billy H. Bailey; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married om 27 Jan 1947 at
Welch, WV; Naoma Lilly; age 18; born in Mabscott, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; with consent of
Mattie Lilly, mother of Naoma Lilly.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 239; WV Archives Website.
Billy H. Bailey; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married om 27 Jan 1947 at
Welch, WV; Naoma Lilly; age 18; born in Mabscott, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; with consent of
Mattie Lilly, mother of Naoma Lilly.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 247; WV Archives Website.
James David Gentry; age 23; born in Mountain City, TN; divorced; living at War, WV; married on
2 Oct 1945 in Welch, WV; Eunice Louise Plemmons; age 24; born in GA; single; living at War, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 247; WV Archives Website.
James David Gentry; age 23; born in Mountain City, TN; divorced; living at War, WV; married on
2 Oct 1945 in Welch, WV; Eunice Louise Plemmons; age 24; born in GA; single; living at War, WV.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Drema Lee Akers 64 of Bradshaw, West Virginia died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Born November 19, 1957 in Welch, West Virginia to Clarence and Virginia Shelton Brooks. Drema married the love of her life on March 3, 1973. Drema was a homemaker and took pride in her home. To her, her world revolved around her husband, kids and grandkids. Drema is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Virginia Brooks; father in law, Harold Akers; sister, Patricia McClanahan and special sister in laws, Diana Chaffins and Ruby Keene. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, William Akers and “her little bit” of the home; son, Shawn and wife Tonya Akers of Hiddenite, North Carolina; daughter, Kristy and husband Brian Bailey of Austinville, Virginia; daughter, Angie Akers of Princeton, West Virginia; grandkids: Nathan, Alissa and William Akers of NC, Tanner and Dylan Bailey of Austinville, VA, Kaitlin Baker of Princeton, WV, Timothy and Raylin Blankenship of Princeton, WV; a special niece Marlena Stimson of Jolo, WV; mother in law, Julia Akers of Summerton, South Carolina; sister, Alma and John Wheeler of Iaeger, West Virginia; sisters: Elsie (Tim) Cowen, Loretta (Flint) Duncan, Verdie (Henry) Shaffer, Lana (Larry) Lambert, Brenda Hagerman, Carol (Brian) Stimson; Brothers: Jerry (Julie) Akers, Johnnie (Josie) Akers and Doug (Rene) Akers as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM – Noon at Old Country Church in Raysal, West Virginia with Pastor John Wheeler and Pastor Johnny Akers officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Virginia. Pallbearers will be grandsons and Kyle Akers. Friends may visit with the family at Old Country Church on Wednesday evening after 5:00 PM. Fanning Funeral Home of Welch will be serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Homer Raymond Bailey
Race: White
Age: 26
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 9 Jan 1919
Birth Place: Panther, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Litwar, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 2 Jul 1945
Registration Place: Litwar, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Height: 5 7
Weight: 142
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Susie Dale
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Homer Raymond Bailey 26 Self (Head)
Susie Dale Mother"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 195; WV Archives Website.
Homer Bailey; age 25; born in Panther, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; was issued a license to
marry on 28 Jul 1947 in McDowell Co, WV; Romain Lester; age 21; born in Isaban, WV; single; living
at Iaeger, WV; no return by a minister.
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert Creek; E.D. 30-21; taken on 27 Apr 1940;
Page 418A; Image 33 of 62; Household #278.
Listed as Romaine Lester; age 14; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Alonzo M. Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 195; WV Archives Website.
Homer Bailey; age 25; born in Panther, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; was issued a license to
marry on 28 Jul 1947 in McDowell Co, WV; Romain Lester; age 21; born in Isaban, WV; single; living
at Iaeger, WV; no return by a minister.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 117; WV Archives Website.
James Paul McKinney; age 21; born 31 Jan 1920 in Stephenson, WV; single; living in Stephenson,
WV; son of Robert and Daisy McKinney; married on 1 Jul 1950 at Mullens, WV; Elizabeth Marie
McVey; age 24; born 20 Nov 1925 in Lafferty, OH; living at Amigo, WV; daughter of dewey and
Rebecca McVey.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 117; WV Archives Website.
James Paul McKinney; age 21; born 31 Jan 1920 in Stephenson, WV; single; living in Stephenson,
WV; son of Robert and Daisy McKinney; married on 1 Jul 1950 at Mullens, WV; Elizabeth Marie
McVey; age 24; born 20 Nov 1925 in Lafferty, OH; living at Amigo, WV; daughter of dewey and
Rebecca McVey.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 286; WV Archives Website.
Robert McCoy Cook; age 21; born in Gilliam, WV; single; living at General Delivery, Worth, WV;
married on 30 Jul 1961 at Powhatan, WV; Nancy Katherine Honaker; age 19; born in Welch, WV;
single; living at Elkhorn, WV; with consent of Samuel and Martha Honaker; parents of Nancy
Katherine Honaker.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 286; WV Archives Website.
Robert McCoy Cook; age 21; born in Gilliam, WV; single; living at General Delivery, Worth, WV;
married on 30 Jul 1961 at Powhatan, WV; Nancy Katherine Honaker; age 19; born in Welch, WV;
single; living at Elkhorn, WV; with consent of Samuel and Martha Honaker; parents of Nancy
Katherine Honaker.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken 23 Apr 1940; Page 351B;
Household #55.
Listed as Halsie L. Rogers; age 11; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in
Coalwood, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Everett J. Rogers, Sr.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 291; WV Archives Website.
Halsey Laurence Rogers; age 27; born in Gary, WV; single; living at Shenandoah, VA; married on
25 Jan 1957 at War, WV; Margaret Estelle Bishop; age 23; born in Brim?, VA; single; living at Caretta,
WV.
1. 1940 Census, Stokes Co, NC; Big Creek District; taken 10 Apr 1940; Page 40B; Household #69.
Listed as Margaret Bishop; age 6; born in VA; lived in Stokes Co, NC on 1 Apr 1935;1st grade
education; in household of father, Jesse F. Bishop.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Caretta; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #25.
Listed as Margaret Bishop; age 16; born in VA; single; in household of father, Jesse F. Bishop.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 291; WV Archives Website.
Halsey Laurence Rogers; age 27; born in Gary, WV; single; living at Shenandoah, VA; married on
25 Jan 1957 at War, WV; Margaret Estelle Bishop; age 23; born in Brim?, VA; single; living at Caretta,
WV.