1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robbi Michelle Renko, 26, of High Point, NC, formerly of Welch, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2021 in High Point, NC. Born February 8, 1995 in Guilford County, High Point, she was the daughter of Fred Raymond Renko and Patricia Ann Fanning Renko of Welch.
"She worked as a Phlebotomist for Immunotek Bio Center in High Point. She was educated in McDowell County schools; a graduate of Mount View High School and Valley College in Princeton and she was of the Presbyterian faith. Robbi was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed."She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Bob and Betty Fanning and her paternal grandparents, Frank and Shirley Renko; and her uncle Robert P. Fanning.
"In addition to her parents; those left to cherish her memories are her son, Josiah “JoJo” Reginald Hairston of Welch; one sister, Holly Tanner and husband David of Mocksville, NC; aunts, Vergie Hammond of Welch and Mary Fanning of Morgantown; uncle, Tracy Renko and wife Annette of Salisbury, NC; nephews, David “DJ” and Jakob Tanner of Mocksville, NC, cousins, Mason and Kyle Fanning of Morgantown, niece, Tori Tanner of Mocksville, NC, cousin, Helen Fanning of Morgantown; her boyfriend Carleus “Quan” Commander of High Point, NC; other cousins close to Robbi are David Hammond and husband Shannon of Welch, Raychelle Orell and husband Greer, of Lexington, NC, Jonathan “Pal” Burchett of Welch, Thomas “TJ” and Alex Yates of Salisbury, NC.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM from the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with Reverend David Dash, officiating. Following the services, the body will be cremated.
"Friends may call at the Douglas Mortuary from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM Thursday. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to one’s favorite charity.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Renko family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 50; WV Archives Website.
Sam Otis Horn; age 21; born 19 Sep 1937 in Whitewood, VA; single; living in Iaeger, WV; married on
22 Jan 1959 at Litwar, WV; Phyllis Ann Yates; age 17; born in Yukon, WV; single; living in Iaeger, WV;
with consent of Ruby Kathleen Henderson, parents divorced; mother has custody of Phyllis Ann Yates.
1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website
"Name: Eldon Gerald Rose
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 26 Mar 1922
Birth Place: Northfork, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Purity Baking Co
Height: 5 11
Weight: 170
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Audrey Rose
Household Members Age Relationship
Eldon Gerald Rose 20 Self (Head)
Audrey Rose Wife"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Pass It On; 6 Sep 2012.
" Eldon G. Rose
Birth 26 Mar 1922
Death 29 Apr 1967 (aged 45)
Burial
Oaklawn Cemetery
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA
Memorial ID 96614839"
1. U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gerald Bruce Rose
Birth Date: 15 Nov 1942
Death Date: 22 Feb 1965
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home City: Huntington
Home State: West Virginia
Religion: Baptist - Other Groups
Marital status: Married (Spouse Listed) (Married)
SSN/Service #: 15629244
Citizen Status: U.S.
Death Date: 22 Feb 1965
Processed Date: Feb 1965
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed
Casualty Reason: Multi-Fragment Wounds
Casualty Air: Ground Casualty
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service Branch: Department of the Army
Component: Regular (RA, USN, USAF, USMC, USCG)
Military Grade: Specialist Fifth Class
Pay Grade: Specialist Fifth Class (U.S. Army) or Sergeant (U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps) or Staff Sergeant (U.S. Air Force) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: Any Entry; Second Column: Any Entry; Third Column: 2; Fourth Column: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coa
Province: 99
Length of Service : 04
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by 13 Jun 2021; Garrett.
"SP5 Gerald Bruce Rose
Birth 15 Nov 1943
Death 23 Feb 1965 (aged 21)
Kon Tum, Vietnam
Memorial Site*
National Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA* A structure erected in honor of someone whose remains lie elsewhere.
Plot Panel 1E, Line 94
Memorial ID 228442120"
3. U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gerald Bruce Rose
Death Age: 21
Birth Date: 15 Nov 1943
Death Date: 22 Feb 1965
Interment Date: 4 Mar 1965
Interment Place: Virginia, USA
Cemetery Address: C/O Director Arlington, VA 22211
Cemetery: Arlington National Cemetery
Plot: Section 37 Site 3435
Notes: Sp 5 Usa"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Earl Nash [E Nash James]
Birth Date: Sep 1948
Residence Date: 2007-2020
Address: 159 Silver St
Residence: Poca, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 25159
Second Residence Date: 2017
Second Address: 251 Evergreen Cir
Second Residence: Poca, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 25159
Third Residence Date: 1992-2011
Third Address: 2323 Washington Ave
Third Residence: Saint Albans, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 25177
Fourth Residence Date: 1997-2007
Fourth Address: 199 Skyline Dr 199
Fourth Residence: Scott Depot, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 25560"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gaynell D Nash [Dawson Nash Gaynell] [Gaye V Estep] [Gaynell Dawson] [Gaynell Dawson Nash] [Laura Dawson Nash]
Birth Date: Jul 1955
Residence Date: 1994-2016
Address: 159 Silver St
Residence: Poca, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 25159
Second Residence Date: 1993-2012
Second Address: 199 Skyline Dr 199
Second Residence: Scott Depot, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 25560
Third Residence Date: 1992-1997
Third Address: 2323 Washington Ave
Third Residence: Saint Albans, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 25177
Fourth Residence Date: 1988-1993
Fourth Address: 2806 Lincoln Ave
Fourth Residence: Saint Albans, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 25177 "
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Victoria Gaye Edwards 48, of Spencer, WV, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022.
Victoria was born in Madison, WV, November 22, 1973 a daughter of Laura Dawson Nash.
Victoria was preceded in death by her grandparents, Everett and Victoria Dawson and Carl and Lucy Estep."Survivors include her husband, Joe Hubbard of the home; her mother Laura Nash and husband James of Poca, WV; her former husband and father of her children, Mike Edwards of Belle, WV; four children, Lee Edwards, Sierra Edwards and Tristan of California, Jacob Edwards, Destinee Edwards and Austin all of Alum Creek, WV; two grandchildren, Leah Grace and Ava Nicole; a half-brother, Tommy Estep and Sara of Comfort, WV; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Kevin Calhoun officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Caleb Smith Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
Friends visit with the family Thursday morning, July 21, 2022, from 11 o’clock until the time of services at noon."Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com