1. Tazewell Co, VA; Death Certificate #25527; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Drosick; age 78 yrs, 9 mons, 24 days; born in Petre, Hungary; married; husband of Anna
Drosick; coal miner; living at Boissevain, VA; son of Joe and ____ Drosick; died 30 Nov 1944 in
Boissevain, VA; due to coronary emboli; buried 2 Dec 1944 in Woodlawn Cemetery; informant
Louis Drosick, Pocahontas, VA.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Death Certificate #19581; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Anne Mary Drosick; age 74; born 7 May 1876 in Hungary; widow; housewife; living at Boissevain,
VA; daughter of John Mezo and _____; died 5 Aug 1950 at Boissevain, VA; due to cerbral
hemorrhage; buried 8 Aug 1950 in Woodlaw, Bluefield (sic, Bluewell), WV; informant, Louie Drosick.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 291; WV Archives Website
Lacey Mullins; age 22; born in Capels, WV; single; living at Keystone, WV; marroied on 14 Feb 1947
at Welch, WV; Alice Vivian Miller; age 17; born in Saginaw, MI; single; living in Keystone, WV; with
consent of Mrs. Harry (Miller) Blevins, mother of Alice V. Miller.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 291; WV Archives Website
Lacey Mullins; age 22; born in Capels, WV; single; living at Keystone, WV; marroied on 14 Feb 1947
at Welch, WV; Alice Vivian Miller; age 17; born in Saginaw, MI; single; living in Keystone, WV; with
consent of Mrs. Harry (Miller) Blevins, mother of Alice V. Miller.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7880; Ancestry.com Website.
William James Combs, Jr.; age 24; born and living in Newhall, WV; single; construction worker; son
of Willaim James and Rosa Alice (Lewis) Combs; married on 14 Mar 1953 in Russell Co, VA; Sarah
Jean Holbrook; age 21; born in Caretta, WV; single; living in War, WV; daughter of Frank and Rosa
Mae (Woods) Holbrook.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 22 Jun 2013; maintained by PATRICIA RIFE.
" William James Combs
Birth 1 Jun 1928
Death 11 Jul 1958 (aged 30)
Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Burial Maplewood Cemetery
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 112745447"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7880; Ancestry.com Website.
William James Combs, Jr.; age 24; born and living in Newhall, WV; single; construction worker; son
of Willaim James and Rosa Alice (Lewis) Combs; married on 14 Mar 1953 in Russell Co, VA; Sarah
Jean Holbrook; age 21; born in Caretta, WV; single; living in War, WV; daughter of Frank and Rosa
Mae (Woods) Holbrook.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-063353; Ancestry.com Website.
John Wesley Wheeler age 20; born 21 Apr 1965 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 11th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Avondale, WV; son of Noah William and June Patricia
(Haywood) Wheeler; married on 17 Dec 1985 in Grundy, VA; Alma Lisa McClanahan; age 20; born
16 Aug 1965 in VA; this is her first marriage; 12th grade education; living at General Delivery,
Avondale, WV; daughter of Aubrey Eugene and Patricia Ann (Shelton) McClanahan.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-063353; Ancestry.com Website.
John Wesley Wheeler age 20; born 21 Apr 1965 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 11th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Avondale, WV; son of Noah William and June Patricia
(Haywood) Wheeler; married on 17 Dec 1985 in Grundy, VA; Alma Lisa McClanahan; age 20; born
16 Aug 1965 in VA; this is her first marriage; 12th grade education; living at General Delivery,
Avondale, WV; daughter of Aubrey Eugene and Patricia Ann (Shelton) McClanahan.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Alma Lisa McClanahan Wheeler left this life Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 and arrived in her Heavenly Home a twinkle of an eye later."Alma was born in Alexandria, VA August 16, 1965 a daughter of the late Aubrey and Patricia Shelton McClanahan. Alma was raised by her grandparents, Clarence and Virginia Brooks of Bartley, WV.
"Alma was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents; one sister Dreama Brooks Akers; and one brother, Patrick McClanahan.
"Alma is survived by her husband, John Wheeler of the home; her sons, Ryan (Pam) Wheeler of Cleveland, NC and Adam (Sharlotta) Wheeler of Richlands, VA; granddaughters, Kylie Wheeler and Emma Wheeler; her extra granddaughters, Miracle Sweeney and Angel Baker and all the other grandchildren she claimed through the years; two sisters, Tammy and Pam; one brother, Eric; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Alma loved The Lord Jesus Christ with all of her heart. Next to Him she loved people, never meeting a stranger and never forgetting a face. She always made you feel like you had known her all of your life.
"Alma helped her husband, John pastor for many, many years; currently pastoring the Old Country Church at Raysal, WV and the Horsecreek Church of the Living God in Horsecreek, WV. Alma he had a beautiful voice; she sang in the churches an helped in plays; her favorite things were greeting folks at the doors of the churches and always encouraging young people to follow The Lord.
"Jesus said no man lights a candle and hides it under a bushel, but he places it on the table so it would give light to the whole house, and that is what He did with our precious Alma. He lifted her up and let His light shine through her. When she would preach at the churches she always talked about the elder’s legacies. what a wonderful legacy she leaves behind.
"Alma’s family would like to thank the following: The staff at Dr. Tawadros office of Oncology; the infusion staff; the staff at Clinch Valley Medical; the staff of Clinch Valley Radiology, and the staff at Amedysis Home Health and Hospice, for loving and treating our Alma so well; her special nurse, Sharon Vandyke for being so, so kind to her; and the staff at Bradshaw Medical Clinic, especially Cheri Vance who was her doctor but beyond that one of her best friends. Alma had more best friends than anyone I know! Also, a special thank you is extended to Adam, our son, for being there and literally carrying the load for the last few weeks; and all of our family, friends, and loved ones for help, love and support and being a part of our lives .
"Friends may visit with the family Monday evening, February 17, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 12 o’clock with Reverend John Wheeler, Reverend Adam Wheeler, Reverend Danny Bowles and Reverend Roland Trent officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Wheeler Cemetery at Mile Branch near Avondale, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"