1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 228; WV Archives Web Site.
Herman Edward McNeely; age 22; born in Wilcoe, WV; single; living in Roderfield, WV; married on
5 Sep 1950 in Roderfield, WV; Gladys Blankenship; age 19; born in Blackey, VA; single; living in
Roderfield, WV; with consent of Carrie Blankenship, mother of Gladys Blankenship.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Brenda Kay McNeely, 69, of Welch, WV, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation in Gary, WV."Brenda was born December 8, 1952, in Panther, WV a daughter of the late William and Rebecca Justice Scarberry. Brenda was a home maker, loved being a momma and a granny, and was of the Pentecostal Faith.
"In addition to her parents Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Herman McNelly, Sr; one sister, Betty Sellards; two brothers, Samuel and Wade Scarberry; one stepson, Randy McNeely; one stepdaughter, Lorretta Justice; and one sister-in-law, Debbie Scarberry.
"Survivors include one daughter, Tina Grose and fiancee, Sennica Lindsey of Premier; adopted son, Dennis McNeely of Roderfield, WV; eight step children, Herman McNeely Jr. and wife Brenda of Iaeger, Ralph McNeely and wife Brenda of Twin Branch, Jeff McNelly and wife Melinda of Roderfield, Marie Ferrell of North Carolina, Barbara O’Conner of Twin Branch, Kathy Christian and husband Darrell of Welch/Pineville Road, Drema Scarberry of Twin Branch, and Phyllis Horn and husband Kenneth of Roderfield; a sister-in-law, Alma McNeely of Twin Branch; two grandchildren, Frankie Hughes and Santana Hughes; seven great grandchildren, Damion McNeely, Breonna McNeely, Shannon McNeely, Mikaylee McNeely, Annakaye Lindsey, Oliva Lindsey and Anthony Hughes; a host of step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; one sister, Margaret Justice and husband Everett of Panther, and on brother, William Scarberry of Twin Branch.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 11 o’clock, with Reverend J.B. Robinette and Reverend Brenda Blankenship officiating at the Helping Hands Hemphill Holiness Church in Hemphill; Bonnie Salyers will offer songs of comfort. Burial will follow in the Shortridge Cemetery at Garland. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends visit with the family after 6 o’clock Friday evening, September 9, 2002 at the Helping Hands Hemphill Holiness Church in Hemphill.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ida Lucille Atwood Graham
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1929
Marriage Registration Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 May 1952
Marriage Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Father: Ira Atwood
Mother: Katherine Williams
Spouse: Jerry Clifford Blevins
Certificate Number: 1952011363"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Edward Eugene (Buddy Boy) Bailey, passed away, Sunday January 23, 2022 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY."He was born in Iaeger, WV, March 25, 1950, a son of the late Edward and Lexie Hunt Bailey. He was a disabled coal miner and coal truck driver. He enjoyed old cars and trucks especially 67 Chevelle’s. He also enjoyed gun and knife shows.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lee and Roy Hunt, and Gid and Mollie Bailey; several aunts and uncles, and a special friend, Whitten Osborne and Michael Hunt.
Survivors include his companion of 14 years, Bonnie Lester of Mohawk, WV; a sister, Betty Lou Cline and husband Richard of Panther, WV; extended family, Selene Hunt and husband Terry, Ginger Riley and husband Timmy, Hannah Hunt, Brianna Hunt and Cheyenne Riley and Anthony Cline; special friends, Mack Lee Birchfield, Michael Bailey, Mark Bailey, Lawrence Walker, Mickie Lovins, Earl Stacy and Allan Hunt and wife Sherry."Funeral services will be Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 12 o’clock with Elders Fred Bailey, Dallas Dotson, Arthur Short and Gary Estep officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Burial will follow in the Ida Coleman Cemetery at Isom Branch near Mohawk, WV. Mark Bailey, Mack Lee Birchfield, Charlie Dotson and Anthony Cline will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers Butch Lockhart, Herbie Blankenship, Allan Hunt and the ICU staff of Welch Community Hospital.
"Friends may visit with the family Saturday evening, January 29, 2022 from 6-9 p.m.at the Chapel of
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Evening services will be held at 7 p.m.
"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.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Emerald Dallas Bishop
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 44
Birth Date: 2 Dec 1938
Marriage Date: 18 Dec 1962
Divorce Date: 9 May 1983
Divorce Place: Virginia, USA
Spouse: Raymonde Morand
Certificate Number: 1983008137
Number of Children: 1"(Additioanl Information Provided: Raymonde was French; they married in France; total of 3 children, 1
under 18)
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Emerald Dallas Bishop
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 45
Birth Date: 2 Dec 1938
Marriage Registration Place: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 27 Jun 1984
Marriage Place: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Father: Cecil Bishop
Mother: Pearl Marie Fairbanks
Spouse: Treva Annette Strickland Bradshaw
Certificate Number: 1984022866"
1. Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jackson Lee Riley
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date: 4 May 1935
Birth Place: Nelsonville, Ohio
Marriage Date: 25 Aug 1956
Marriage Place: Indiana, United States
Residence Place: Columbus, Ohio
Father:
Delbert B Riley
Mother:
Marie Smith
Spouse:
Vesta Lydia Cline
Officiator: Edna Russell
Page: 342"
1. Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Vesta Lydia Cline
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date: 10 May 1938
Birth Place: Panther, West Virginia
Marriage Date: 25 Aug 1956
Marriage Place: Indiana, United States
Residence Place: Columbus, Ohio
Father:
Harrison Cline
Mother:
Pearl Cook
Spouse:
Jackson Lee Riley
Officiator: Edna Russell
Page: 342"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 194; WV Archives Website.
Richard Bentley Beheler; age 23; born in living in Isaban, WV; single; married on 25 Aug 1961 in
Baisden, WV; Vesta Lydia Riley; age 22; born in Panther, WV; divorced; living at Isaban, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 317; WV Archives Website.
Sam Mikels; age 29; born in Washington Co, VA; widwed; miner; living at Pageton, WV; son of A.C.
and Sofa Mikles; married on 16 Sep 1924 at Leckie, WV; Mollie Lee Smith; age 21; born in Johnson
Co, TN; single; daughter of Frank and Lizzie.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1906); Page 394; WV Archives Website.
Charlie Powell; age 21; born in Pennsylvania Co, VA; single; miner; living in Mingo Co, WV; son of
J.R. and Nannie; married on 30 dec 1906 at Thacker, WV; Mary J. Rice; age 17; born in Wayne Co,
WV; single; daughter of E.E. and Sallie J.
1. Wayne Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1890); Page 172; Line #213; WV Archives Website.
Mary J. Rice; born 20 Jan 1890; daughter of Elijah and Sarah J. Rice; Elijah was farmer.
2. 1900 Census, Carter Co, KY; 7th District; taken on 16/18 Jun 1900; Page 194B; Family #483/489.
Listed as Mary Rice; age 9; born in Jan 1891 in KY; in household of father, Elijah E. Rice.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1906); Page 394; WV Archives Website.
Charlie Powell; age 21; born in Pennsylvania Co, VA; single; miner; living in Mingo Co, WV; son of
J.R. and Nannie; married on 30 dec 1906 at Thacker, WV; Mary J. Rice; age 17; born in Wayne Co,
WV; single; daughter of E.E. and Sallie J.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken _____; Page 212B; Family #39/39.
Listed as Herbert Powell; age 2; born in VA; in household of grandfather, Elijah E. Rice.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Philip Wayne Firebaugh
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1943
Marriage Registration Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 Jul 1964
Marriage Place: Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Father: Hubert Clemens Firebaugh
Mother: Mabel Earps
Spouse: Karen Anita England
Certificate Number: 1964021253"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 51;
Dwelling #336.
Listed as Karen A. England; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Arthur England.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Karen Anita England
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1945
Marriage Registration Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 Jul 1964
Marriage Place: Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Father: Arthur Jay England
Mother: Margaret Triplett
Spouse: Philip Wayne Firebaugh
Certificate Number: 1964021253"