1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Roy Daniel Vanover
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 36
Birth Date: abt 1928
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 1 Feb 1964
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Creed Vanover
Mother: Maggie Powell
Spouse: Phyllis Nadine Beckner
Certificate Number: 1964004149"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Roy Daniel Vanover
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: 31 Oct 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Dec 1968
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Roy Daniel Vanover
Mother: Clarice Kennedy
Spouse: Linda Mae Mitchem
Certificate Number: 1968049677"
3. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roy Daniel Vanover Jr. (Junebug) age 68 of Iaeger went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 25, 2017 following a short illness. Roy was born October 31, 1948 in Iaeger, WV, a son of the late Roy Daniel Vanover Sr. and Clarice Kennedy Kiser. Roy served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Army and he was also in the Vietnam War. He was a former coal truck driver and mechanic. He loved to work on old cars and he loved nature. Roy was preceded in death by his father, Roy Daniel Vanover Sr., his mother, Clarice Kennedy Kiser and one infant sister. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving, caring, devoted wife of 49 years, Linda M. Mitchem Vanover of the home; his one and only child, Misty (Marty) Lawrence of Hanover; grandchildren, Maranda (John) Chafin of Iaeger and Malissa Lawrence of Hanover (who were his whole life); one sister, Sharon (Freddie) Peakes of Princeton; two brothers, Dennis (Elizabeth Gay) Vanover of Iaeger and Henry J. Kiser (Jaybird) of Wolfe; very special aunt, Jeanette K. Vanover of Florida; his step father, Charles (Charlie) Kiser of Wolfe; and a host of nieces and nephews. We know Roy (my daddy) is with his Lord and it’s very comforting for us. My daddy was very special; he was not only my best friend but also a wonderful husband, poppie, brother, uncle and a wonderful friend to many others. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 6 p.m. with Reverend Russell King and Reverend Martin West officiating at the Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the church from 5 p.m. until the time of services. ..."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Phyllis Nadine Beckner
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 1 Feb 1964
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Stanford Horton Beckner
Mother: Mae Keaton
Spouse: Roy Daniel Vanover
Certificate Number: 1964004149"
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #88-067887; Ancestry.com Website.
William Edward Fox; age 42; born 3 Sep 1946 in VA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 2 Sep 1988; 7th grade education; living at 305 Hinkle St, Thomasville, NC; son of William
Augustus and Lene Mae (Riley) Fox; married on 14 Dec 1988 in Lebanon, VA; Phyllis Nadine Vanover;
maiden name, Beckner; age 41; 10 May 1947 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; last marriage
ended 7 Dec 1987; 12th grade education; living at PO Box 322, Eckman, WV; daughter of Stanford
Horton and Mea (Keaton) Beckner.
1. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home; Tazewell, VA; Posted Obit.
"Robert Leslie Sparks, age 68 of Squire, WV died Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home. He was born May 27, 1951 in Bishop, VA and was a son of the late William Fieldon Sparks and Mildred Pauline Millsap Sparks. Mr. Sparks was a retired coal miner, having worked for several local mines; he retired from Amonate Coal and was a member of the UMWA LOCAL 2322. Mr. Sparks was a member of the Bluefield Moose Lodge and enjoyed watching Western Movies and fishing. He had a big heart and was always ready to help anyone in need. Mr. Sparks loved his family and will be missed by all who knew him."In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Fowler Sparks; two brothers, Willie Sparks and Tim “Fizz” Sparks; one sister, Linda McGuire.
"Those who survive to share his memory includes five children, Leslie Sparks Cheatham and husband, Rodney of Appomattox, VA, Beverly Anne Sparks of North Carolina, Angelia Christine Sparks, James “Jim-Bob” Sparks and Haleigh Elizabeth Sparks, both of Squire, WV; one sister, Patricia Casey and husband, Randy of Tazewell, VA; two brothers, Ernest Sparks and wife, Susan of Squire, WV and David Leon Sparks of Miami, FL; grandchildren, Robin Saul and husband, John and Ashlee Nix and husband, Tyler, both of Hopewell, WV and Eric Cheatham of Appomattox, VA ; great-grandchild, Nicole Nix of Hopewell, WV; several family members and many friends also survive.
"Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Bluefield, VA with Pastor Wade Quesenberry officiating. Burial will follow. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. COVID-19 Precautions are strongly recommended.
"The family will be meeting at Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA one hour prior to the Graveside Service and will receive family members and friends. Those wishing to travel in the procession with the family are asked to meet at the funeral home by 2:30 p.m.
"In addition to floral tributes, the family request that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 or to the American Cancer Society – South Atlantic Division, Inc. Attn: Memorial Gifts: 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
"Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA is serving the family of Mr. Sparks and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "H.C. (Curnie) and Daisy Smith
Puckett"; Article; Page 226; submitted by Charlotte Harman Puckett, Rt 4, Box 89, North Tazewel, VA
24630.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "H.C. (Curnie) and Daisy Smith
Puckett"; Article; Page 226; submitted by Charlotte Harman Puckett, Rt 4, Box 89, North Tazewel, VA
24630.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jack Allen Lusk
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 41
Birth Date: 10 Aug 1931
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 30 Dec 1972
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: Ralph Lusk
Mother: Hazel O Dell
Spouse: Erma Virginia Bishop
Certificate Number: 1972054124"
2. Evans Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jack Allen Lusk 86, of Pineville passed away Wednesday March 28, 2018 in Raleigh General Hospital following many years of declining health."Born August 10, 1931 in Lamar, he was the son of the late Ralph Sr and Hazel O’Dell Lusk.
"Jack was a veteran of the United States Army serving as a combat engineer during the Korean conflict. After returning home, he went to work for the N&W railroad, where he retired after 42 years of service. In his time at home, he loved working in his garden, and sharing his produce with family, friends and neighbors. He also loved taking care of his farm animals.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Virginia E. Lusk, his step-son Roger Mullins, 2 brothers: Ralph “Junior” Lusk, and Robert “Bob” Lusk, One sister Laura Dunford.
"Those left to cherish his memory include Five children, Sylvia Marable of Lugoff SC, Kenneth Lusk and his wife Nancy of Wyoming, Janet Lusk of Princeton, Liz Lusk of Matoaka and Bryon Lusk of Lugoff SC; two grandchildren that he raised as his own, granddaughter Robin Mullins Lambert and her husband Phillip of Saulsville, and grandson Bryon “BJ” Mullins of Pineville. Five step-children Phyllis Murray and her husband Ernie of Cherrytree Pa, James Mullins and his wife Liz of Princeton, Bonnie Cook of Georgia, Clyde Mullins and wife Cheryl of Jackson MO, and Tammy Mullins Ward and her husband Tim of Beckley. Four Grandchildren: Shawn Lusk and wife Tina, Ashleigh Lusk, Tommy Marable who is currently serving his country in Afghanistan, and Timmy Marable who is serving at Fort Bragg NC. Step Grandchildren: Derrick Mullins, Mary Ann Lapierre and husband Ben, Robert Murray and wife Susan, Heather Murray, Nathan Lambert, Kaitlan Lambert, Tabetha Tipton and her husband Jamie, Rachel McConnell, Gary Adams, Allen Adams, Alvin Cook, Brandee Mullins, Aaron Haga, Melissa Haga, Josh Haga and Johnny Ward. 23 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends.
"Services celebrating the life of Jack Lusk will be held Saturday March 31, 2018 at 1:00pm in the chapel of Evans-Calfee Funeral Service, Pineville. Following the service he will be laid to rest at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Military honors will be given by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard...."
1. 1930 Census, Pike Co, KY; District 6; taken 6 May 1930; Page 163B; Family #810/820.
Listed as Virginia Bishop; age 3 months; born in KY; in household of father, William Bishop.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Erma Virginia Bishop
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 42
Birth Date: 13 Jan 1930
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 30 Dec 1972
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: William Gordon Bishop
Mother: Amanda Mary Thorps
Spouse: Jack Allen Lusk
Certificate Number: 1972054124"
1. Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #70 002324; Ancestry.com Website.
Ernest Vanover; age 20; born 4 Mar 1949 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr HS education;
living at Iaeger, WV; son of Clarence and Mary (Blevins) Vanover; married on 28 Jan 1970 in Henry
Co, VA; Gwendolyn Sue Christian; age 22; born 23 Aug 1947 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Winfred and Mabel (Perky) Christian.
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ernest Vanover
Birth Date: Mar 1949 [Mar 1949]
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 589-5144
Address: RR 1 POB 517
Residence: Bluefield, WV
Postal Code: 24701
Second Residence Date: 1991
Second Phone Number: 589-5144
Second Address: 316 Hassam Dr
Second Residence:
Second Postal Code: 24740-7177
Third Phone Number: 589-5144
Third Address: General Delivery
Third Residence: Bluewell, WV
Third Postal Code: 24701-9999"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ernest Vanover
Birth Date: Mar 1949
Residence Date: 2016-2020
Address: 6919 Sandusky Blvd
Residence: Concord, North Carolina, USA
Postal Code: 28027
Second Residence Date: 2004-2017
Second Address: 746 Firelight CT SW
Second Residence:
Second Postal Code: 28027
Third Residence Date: 1997-2004
Third Address: 120 Meadowlane Loop
Third Residence: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24701
Fourth Residence Date: 1993-2004
Fourth Address: Rr 1 Box 517
Fourth Residence: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24701"
1. Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #70 002324; Ancestry.com Website.
Ernest Vanover; age 20; born 4 Mar 1949 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr HS education;
living at Iaeger, WV; son of Clarence and Mary (Blevins) Vanover; married on 28 Jan 1970 in Henry
Co, VA; Gwendolyn Sue Christian; age 22; born 23 Aug 1947 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Winfred and Mabel (Perky) Christian.
1. Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #70 002324; Ancestry.com Website.
Ernest Vanover; age 20; born 4 Mar 1949 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr HS education;
living at Iaeger, WV; son of Clarence and Mary (Blevins) Vanover; married on 28 Jan 1970 in Henry
Co, VA; Gwendolyn Sue Christian; age 22; born 23 Aug 1947 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Winfred and Mabel (Perky) Christian.
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ernest Vanover
Birth Date: Mar 1949 [Mar 1949]
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 589-5144
Address: RR 1 POB 517
Residence: Bluefield, WV
Postal Code: 24701
Second Residence Date: 1991
Second Phone Number: 589-5144
Second Address: 316 Hassam Dr
Second Residence:
Second Postal Code: 24740-7177
Third Phone Number: 589-5144
Third Address: General Delivery
Third Residence: Bluewell, WV
Third Postal Code: 24701-9999"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ernest Vanover
Birth Date: Mar 1949
Residence Date: 2016-2020
Address: 6919 Sandusky Blvd
Residence: Concord, North Carolina, USA
Postal Code: 28027
Second Residence Date: 2004-2017
Second Address: 746 Firelight CT SW
Second Residence:
Second Postal Code: 28027
Third Residence Date: 1997-2004
Third Address: 120 Meadowlane Loop
Third Residence: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24701
Fourth Residence Date: 1993-2004
Fourth Address: Rr 1 Box 517
Fourth Residence: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24701"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Connie Jeannell Vanover [Connie J Dale] [Connie J Fry]
Birth Date: Apr 1959
Residence Date: 2016-2020
Address: 6919 Sandusky Blvd
Residence: Concord, North Carolina, USA
Postal Code: 28027
Second Residence Date: 1995-2005
Second Address: 120 Meadowlane Loop
Second Residence: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24701
Third Residence Date: 2003
Third Address: 606 Balfour Rd
Third Residence: Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code: 27104
Fourth Residence Date: 1998-2001
Fourth Address: 270 Cedarbrook CT
Fourth Residence: Lewisville, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 27023"
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Connie Dale
Birth Date: 25 Apr 1959
Address: 378 Virginia Ave
Residence Place: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24801"