1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 366; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Cleary; age 36; born in Wilkes Co, NC; widowed; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 19 Apr
1945 in Wilcoe, WV; Sarah Allen (sic, Ellen) Hicks; age 22; born in Big Creek, WV; single; living at
Wilcoe, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by wvguy; 6 Apr 2019.
" Sarah Ellen Hicks Cleary
Birth 19 Apr 1924
Big Creek, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Oct 2008 (aged 84)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 198134008"Additional Information Posted:
"Sarah Ellen Cleary, age 84, of Route 1, Box 416A, Bluefield, W.Va., formerly of Kimball, W. Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center after a long illness."Born April 19, 1924 in Big Creek, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Harless Hicks and Maggie Ann Holbrook Hicks. She was affiliated with the Church of God faith, was a homemaker, and a resident of McDowell County most of her life.
"Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Henry Cleary; one son, James Edward Cleary; one daughter, Lola Mae Slusher; also , several brothers and sisters.
"Survivors include: Five daughters, Sarah Benach and husband Henry of Ringo, Georgia, Patricia Ann Mitchem and husband Ralph of Bluewell, W.Va., Texie Church of Bluewell, W.Va., Millie Smallwood and husband Milton of Kimball, W.Va., Lois Epperly and husband Clay of Landgraff, W.Va.; one son, Charles Edward Cleary and wife Darlene of Brushfork, W.Va.; one sister, Judy Tilley of Tazewell, Va.; 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be held Saturday (Oct. 25, 2008) at 12:00 noon at the Widener Funeral Home Chapel, Kimball, W.Va. with the Rev. Henry Benach officiating. Burial will follow at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, W.Va.
"Friends may call Friday night from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Widener Funeral Home, Kimball.
"Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Bolen, Clay Epperly Jr., Christopher Muncy, Johnny Muncy, Alan Collins, and Gregory Collins.
"Arrangements by Widener Funeral Home, Kimball, W.Va."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 27 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 54;
Dwelling #399.
Listed as Wesley Collins; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Noah Collins.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Wesley Collins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 28
Birth Date: 20 Mar 1941
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 13 May 1969
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Noah Collins
Mother: Lizzie Blankenship
Spouse: Janice Yvonne Mullins
Certificate Number: 1969017124"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Wesley Collins, 81, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at his residence."Wesley was born March 20, 1941 in Lex, WV a son of the late Noah and Elizabeth Blankenship Collins.
"In addition to his parents Wesley was preceded in death by three brothers, Aldie, Halsey and Bea Collins; and three sisters, Madeline Vanover Collins, Louise England Collins and Okie Owens Collins.
"Survivors include five children, Jeff Cole of Bluefield, WV, Drema Fowler of Bluefield, WV, Wesley Collins Jr. of Columbus, OH, Brian Collins of Columbus, OH, and Linda Gale Collins of Princeton, WV.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased his body has been cremated and there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Gloria Ann Powell
Residence Date 01 May 1998
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 12 Jun 1943
Address Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Address Date 01 May 1998
2nd Address Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1993-05 Dec 2008
Record Number 304454697"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gloria Powell, 79, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at her residence."Gloria was born June 12, 1943 in Lex, WV a daughter of the late William “Bill” and Mary Kennedy Stanley. Gloria was a light in the life of everyone who knew her. She loved her family dearly and was always the sweetest woman you could meet. She was a precious soul and was loved dearly by her family. Now she’s resting with her sweet daughter Darlene.
"In addition to her parents Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Church Powell; three sisters, Carol Jean Stanley Collins, Lil Mae Stanley Powell, and Janette Stanley Beck; one daughter, Darlene Cole Hatfield; and an infant son, Baby Boy Cole.
"Survivors include her daughter, Drema Fowler of Bluefield; son, Jeff Cole of Bluefield; three granddaughters, Tiffany Smith and husband Mike of North Carolina, Tosha Fowler of Bluefield, Tawnya Hatfield of Virginia; grandson, Joshua Fowler and wife Amanda of Princeton, WV; great grandchildren, Christian and Brayden Smith, Laikin Steele, Kylee Fowler, Ashlyn Fowler, Ethan Fowler, Andrew Hickman Jr. (DJ); and stepchildren, Hobert Powell, Wayne Powell, Justine Powell, Marlene Mullins and Delphine Daugherty all of Iaeger.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Melissa Taylor officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will follow in the A.C. Powell Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by David Adkins; 22 Feb 2023.
"Gloria Ann Stanley Powell
Birth 12 Jun 1943
Lex, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Feb 2023 (aged 79)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Powell Cemetery
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 249742712"
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #68 039119; Ancestry.com Website.
Michael Lee Slusher; age 18; born 3 Sep 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS
education; living at Box 155, Havaco, WV; son of Lee and Georgia Mae (Dillard) Slusher; married on
7 Sep 1968 in Tazewell, VA; Lola Mae Cleary; age 18; born 19 Aug 1950 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Havaco, WV; daughter of Charlie Henry
and Sarah Ellen (Hicks) Cleary.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #68 039119; Ancestry.com Website.
Michael Lee Slusher; age 18; born 3 Sep 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS
education; living at Box 155, Havaco, WV; son of Lee and Georgia Mae (Dillard) Slusher; married on
7 Sep 1968 in Tazewell, VA; Lola Mae Cleary; age 18; born 19 Aug 1950 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Havaco, WV; daughter of Charlie Henry
and Sarah Ellen (Hicks) Cleary.
2. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lola M. Slusher
Gender: Female
Death Age: 54
Birth Date: 19 Aug 1950
Birth Place: Welch
Residence Place: Gary
Death Date: 5 Jan 2005
Death Place: Gary ( Venus Road
Burial Date: 11 Jan 2005
Burial Place: Princeton
Obituary Date: 11 Jan 2005
Obituary Place: Upland, San Bernardino, California, USA
Spouse:
Michael Lee Slusher
Child:
Casey Collins
Michael Lee Slusher
Tyler Collins
Stacey Lynn Collins
Teresa Slusher
Siblings:
Charles Cleary
Lois Epperly
Millie Smallwood
Sarah Bennett
Texie Church
Ann Mitchem"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lola Mae Slusher [Lola M Slusher]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Aug 1950
Birth Place: Wilcoe Welch, West Virginia
Death Date: 5 Jan 2005
SSN: 235885006
Notes: Jul 1969: Name listed as LOLA MAE SLUSHER;
15 Jan 2005: Name listed as LOLA M SLUSHER"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 27 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 54;
Dwelling #399.
Listed as Aldie Collins; age 19; born in WV; never married; farm laborer; in household of father,
Noah Collins.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Aldie Collins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 32
Birth Date: abt 1930
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 24 Sep 1962
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Noah Collins
Mother: Lizzie Blankenship
Spouse: Carol Jean Stanley
Certificate Number: 1962029121"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Robin Gentry; 8 Aug 2017; maintained by Terry Collins.
" Aldie Collins
Birth 2 Jul 1930
Rockridge, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Jun 1964 (aged 33)
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Bailey Cemetery
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 182189601"Additional Information Posted:
"Aldie Collins
West Virginia Deaths
Name Aldie Collins
Event Date 06 Jun 1964
Event Place Roderfield, McDowell, West Virginia
Gender Male
Age (Expanded) 33 years
Birth Date 02 Jul 1930
Birthplace West Virginia
Marital Status Married
Father's Name Noah Collins
Mother's Name Lizzie Blankenship
Occupation Miner
Residence Place Roderfield, McDowell, West Virginia
Cemetery Family
Burial Date 09 Jun 1964
Affiliate Repository Type County Records"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carol Jean Stanley
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1946
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 24 Sep 1962
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: William Stanley
Mother: Mary Kennedy
Spouse: Aldie Collins
Certificate Number: 1962029121"
2. Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carol Jean Waddle [Carol Jean Stanley]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 48
Birth Date: 26 Apr 1947
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 13 Dec 1995
Death Hospital: Other/Residence
Death Place: Ironton, Lawrence, USA
Inquest Hospital: Home
Registrar's Certificate Number: 099142
Father: Stanley
Mother: Kennedy
Inquest Questions: Time of Death: 09:00 AM
Education: 8
Military service: No
Industry: Nursing and personal care facilities
Occupation: Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Thomas Carl Harman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 40
Birth Date: 22 Sep 1932
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 15 Mar 1973
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Hobert Harman
Mother: Maude Justice
Spouse: Shirley Carol Muncy
Certificate Number: 1973010693"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Tommy Harman [Thomas C Harman]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Sep 1932
Birth Place: Bartley McDo, West Virginia
Death Date: 26 Apr 2005
Father:
Hobert L Harman
Mother:
Maude E Justus
SSN: 225381852
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Apr 1949: Name listed as TOMMY HARMAN;
10 May 2005: Name listed as THOMAS C HARMAN"
3. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Thomas Carl Harman
Gender: Male
Death Age: 72
Birth Date: 22 Sep 1932
Birth Place: Bartley, WV
Residence Place: Bandy
Death Date: 26 Apr 2005
Death Place: Tazewell
Obituary Date: 6 May 2005
Obituary Place: Bartley, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Spouse:
Shirley Muncy Harman
Child:
Tommy Harman
Tammy Holmes"
4. U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Thomas Carl Harman
Death Age: 72
Birth Date: 22 Sep 1932
Death Date: 26 Apr 2005
Interment Place: Virginia, USA
Cemetery Address: Bandy, VA 24602
Cemetery: Harman Family Cemetery
Notes: Us Air Force Korea"
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Thomas Carl Harman
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 22 Sep 1932
Death Date: 26 Apr 2005
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 225381852
Enlistment Branch: AF
Enlistment Date: 31 May 1950
Discharge Date: 30 May 1954
Page number: 1"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Shirley Carol Muncy
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Date: 25 Dec 1946
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 15 Mar 1973
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Izear Muncy
Mother: Okie Altizer
Spouse: Thomas Carl Harman
Certificate Number: 1973010693"
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #913; Ancestry.com Website.
Bill Stanley; age 32; born 14 Jan 1910 at Beartown, WV; living at Lex, WV; employed by Grapevine
Coal Co, Grapevine, McDowell Co, WV; name of person who will always know address, Mr. Mary
Stanley; wife; Lex, WV; 5'7" tall; 149 lbs; brown eyes; Black hair; light complexion; scar on left leg.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 009451; WV Archives Website.
William Stanley; age 50; born 14 Feb 1909 (sic, 14 Jan 1910) in KY (sic, Beartown, WV); married;
SS#236-16-4567; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Bart and Julia (Coleman) Stanley; died 20 Mar 1959
in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to coronary thrombosis; buried 23 Mar 1959 in Rowe
Cemetery, Rockridge, WV; informant, Mary Stanley, Iaeger, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 4 Feb 2009.
" William “Bill” Stanley
Birth 14 Feb 1909
Kentucky, USA
Death 20 Mar 1959 (aged 50)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Rowe Cemetery
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 33553832"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of William Bartley "Bart" Stanley (1877-1919) & Julia Ann Coleman-Stanley-Asbury (1873-1940)."Brother of Melvina C. Stanley-Smith (1892-1973), Rosa Ellen Stanley-Trent (1897-1976), Charly Stanley (1898-Deceased), Clara Stanley (1900-Deceased), Lydia Bell Stanley-Asbury (1900-1943), Lizzie B. Stanley (1901-Deceased), David "Dave" Stanley (1902-1968), Burl "Burly" Charles Stanley (1904-1966), & Ona Stanley (1912-Deceased).
"Half brother of Pearl Stanley (1903-1906), Burl Stanley (1904-1966), James Walter Stanley (1905-1962), Robert Smith Stanley (1907-1976), George Franklin "Frank" Stanley (1909-1958), Goldie Stanley (1913-Deceased), & Ellis George Stanley (1917-1984).
"Bill Stanley died at age 50 from a coronary thrombosis (per WV Certificate of Death #59-009451 Dist #240 Serial #1333, McDowell County, WV, 1959)."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 375; WV Archives Website.
Samuel Overton; age 42; born in Sawyville, AL; divorced; Colored; livingat Welch, WV; married on
2 May 1957 at Kimball, WV; Ann Sundy; age 32; born in Ridersbille (sp?), AL; divorced; Colored;
living in Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 375; WV Archives Website.
Samuel Overton; age 42; born in Sawyville, AL; divorced; Colored; livingat Welch, WV; married on
2 May 1957 at Kimball, WV; Ann Sundy; age 32; born in Ridersbille (sp?), AL; divorced; Colored;
living in Welch, WV.