1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Lafferty, 76, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley."Born April 10, 1946 in Glen Rogers, WV, he was the son of the late Willard Lafferty and Gladys Bailey Lafferty.
"James was an avid gardener, enjoyed being outdoors, and spending time with his family. He never met a stranger.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings: Ed, Frank, Belle, Mae and Jean.
"He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Maxine Lafferty; son, Curtis Blankenship and wife Latasha of Ravencliff; daughters, Debbie Forrest and husband Michael of Ravencliff and Cathy Rollins and husband Randall of Glen Rogers; grandchildren, Brittany and Dakota; two great-grandchildren, Dusty and Jordan; a brother, Willis Lafferty; and a sister, Pansy Blankenship."
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Maxine Blankenship Lafferty [Maxine Blankenship Lafferty] [Maxine Lasserty]
Birth Date: Jun 1949
Residence Date: 1984-2020
Address: Po Box 74
Residence: Glen Rogers, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 25848
Second Address: Glen Rogers
Second Residence: Glen Rogers, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 25848 "
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Services; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Maxine Blankenship Lafferty, 75, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley."Born June 14, 1949, in Glen Rogers, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Blankenship and Inez Elswick Blankenship.
"Following her retirement from the Glen Rogers Public Service District, Maxine spent many hours tending to her garden and taking care of the flowers she enjoyed growing; however, her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Lafferty and twelve siblings.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Debbie Forrest and husband Michael and Cathy Rollins and husband Randall; a grandson, she raised as her son, Curtis Blankenship and companion Selena Hodges; two grandchildren, Brittney Forrest and Dakota Forrest; two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Dusty; two sisters, Pat Armstrong and Marlene Toler; a host of nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
"In respecting Maxine’s wishes, she will be cremated, and no services will be held."
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bettina Ineene Premo, age 40, of Carswell Hollow in Kimball, WV, went to be with Our Lord, Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 17, 1982 at Welch, WV, she was the daughter of Dewey Wilson Premo Jr. and Lina Mae Premo of Carswell."She was a life long member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Welch where she taught Sunday School and was also on the Board. She was a 2000 Honors graduate of Mount View High School where she was president of the Art Honor Society. She was and exceptional daughter, sister and aunt. She helped raise all her nieces and nephews. She worked at the Welch Bantam Market for 4 years and her friends knew her as “Peachy”. Before that she worked at The Hope Chest in Welch for many years. She also was the Madam President of The Council of Southern Mountains for a brief time.
She had the most beautiful smile and loved to share it with the world. She was talented and put her all in everything that she did. She loved God with all her heart and told us she’d see us in heaven."She is preceded in death by an older sister, Mary Premo of Narrows, VA.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Carmella and Darrell Williams of Davy, Angela and Larry Maynard of Davy, Doreen Riffe and fiancé David Wagner of Welch and her pride and joy, four nieces and seven nephews and a great nephew, Little Mikey and her best friend “Wifey” Ashley Buddenburg."A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In honoring Miss Premo’s wishes her body will be cremated.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 372; WV Archives Website.
Henry Cecil Mullins; age 22; born im Panther, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 13 Apr
1957 at Union City, WV; Mildred Ann Justice; age 26; born in Isaban, WV; single; living at iaeger, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 372; WV Archives Website.
Henry Cecil Mullins; age 22; born im Panther, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 13 Apr
1957 at Union City, WV; Mildred Ann Justice; age 26; born in Isaban, WV; single; living at iaeger, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bull Creek Road, taken on 17 Apr 1930, Page
209B, Family #132.
Listed as Gladys Bailey, age 1yr, 9 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Noah Bailey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 25; WV Archives Website.
James Messer; age 18; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; married on 23 Jan 1944 in Panther,
WV; Gladys Bailey; age 18; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; with consent of Oma Messer,
mother of James Messer and Bessie Bailey, mother of Gladys Bailey.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 19 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 55; Dwelling #325.
Listed as Gladys Messer; age 23; born in WV; married; in household of husband, James W. Messer.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gladys Powers
Social Security Number: 232-34-0422
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1928
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia
Last Residence: 48180, Taylor, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Death Date: 15 Sep 1998"
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gladys Powers [Gladys Marie Messer] [Gladys Bailey]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1928
Birth Place: Mohawk McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Sep 1998
Father: Noah Bailey
Mother: Bessie Mounts
SSN: 232340422
Notes: Nov 1960: Name listed as GLADYS POWERS;
Oct : Name listed as GLADYS MARIE MESSER "