1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 427; WV Archives Website.
Raymond Lewis Bishop; age 18; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 1 Jun
1957 in Wilcoe, WV; Alma Lee Finley; age 19; born and living in Wilcoe, WV; with cosent of Paris and
Roxie Bishop, parents of Raymond lewis Bishop; and Fred and Ruth Finley, parents of Alma Lee
Finley.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Raymond L. Bishop 83 of Lincolnton NC Formally of Pineville WV"Pastor of the Rock View Pentecostal Tabernacle for 45 years
"Worked in the coal mines for years before retiring to become a full time pastor.
"Enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, going to flea markets, and traveling. His love for the word of God was his passion. He loved going to church and preaching the gospel.
"Proceeded in death by his Mother and Father Paris and Roxie Bishop
"His loving wife for 55 Years, Alma Bishop {Finley}
"A son Charles Bishop, Step son- David Dunigan
"Three sisters. Sylvia Potter, Francis Dixon, and Phyllis Bishop
"Two brothers, James Bishop and Charles Bishop
"Those left to morn his death,"His loving wife of 10 years Shelby Bishop {Jeffers} of Lincolnton NC.
"A son, Daniel Bishop of Lenoir NC
"A daughter Diane Jackson of Rock View WV
"A step son Billy Dunigan and his wife Marie of Lincolnton NC
"One brother Roger Bishop and his wife Jenny of Huntington WV
"17 grandchildren
"Joshua Bishop and his companion Jenn of Lenoir NC
"Dustin Bishop of Lenoir NC
"Chad Jackson and his wife Candance of Warner Robbins Ga.
"Chelsey Cantrell and her husband Aaron of Pineville WV
"Charles Jr Bishop and his Wife Ashley of Nitro WV
"Kimberly Isaacs of New Martinsville WV
"Amanda Burton and her husband John of Point Pleasant WV
"Bobbie Bishop of Point Pleasant WV
"Heather Combs and her husband Chester of Mullens WV
"Linda Fay Adkins and her companion Corey of Paden City WV
"Sandra Suttles and her husband John of Point Pleasant WV
"Randy Bishop of Point Pleasant WV
"Brandy Bishop of Point Pleasant WV
"Weldon Greagrey of TX
"Jacqueline Sellers of NY
"Crystal Caldwell and her husband Johnny of Lincolnton NC
"Johnathan Dunigan of Lincolnton NC
"David Jr Dunigan and wife Myra of Thomasville NC
"James Dunigan of NC
"37- great grand children
"So many nieces, Nephews and friends who loved him dearly
"Officiating JC Finley, Chad Jackson, Jason Perdue"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 427; WV Archives Website.
Raymond Lewis Bishop; age 18; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 1 Jun
1957 in Wilcoe, WV; Alma Lee Finley; age 19; born and living in Wilcoe, WV; with cosent of Paris and
Roxie Bishop, parents of Raymond lewis Bishop; and Fred and Ruth Finley, parents of Alma Lee
Finley.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Wilma Darlene Wiles
Gender: Female
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Oct 1990
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: James Coy Myers
Certificate Number: 1990055828"
1. 1950 Census, Hardin Co, OH; Alger; taken 3 May 1950; Sheet Number 27; Dwelling #286.
Listed as Bonnie D. Wadkins; age 5; born in OH; in household of father, Ralph Wadkins.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Karen Ratliff,55 , of Premier WV, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at her residence. Born December 2, 1964, in Welch WV, she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Melda Justice Ratliff.She was a loving mother.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, two sisters, Patricia Ann Mullins, and Millie Jean Ratliff.Those left to cherish her memory include, one son, Brian Ratliff (Kiona), her fiancée Harold Fred Mullins, four nieces and nephews, whom she helped raise, Kaelyn, Rayanna, Ian, and Emalee Ratliff; she loved them as her own, one sister Sandra Coleman, five brothers, Jerry (Melinda) Ratliff, Keith (Geri) Ratliff, Dana (Tina) Ratliff, and Jason Ratliff, a host of Nieces and Nephews, Family, and Friends. She will be sadly missed.Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 12 noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with Pastor Randall Dority officiating; burial will follow at the Ratliff Family Cemetery in Shabby Run. Family and Friends will serve as Pallbearers. Friends may call Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 11 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Ratliff Family."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frank Gonzalez Jr. “Paco”, 75, of Roderfield, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 7, 2020. Frank was born on June 15, 1945 in Welch a son of the late Frank Gonzalez Sr. and the late Antonia Renka White. He was a retired coal miner and a proud member of the UMWA. Frank was a proud veteran of the Navy Seabees. He was also a member of the Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger. He loved his garden and ginsenging."In addition to his parents Frank was preceded in death by his first wife of 41 years and the mother of his children, Dorothy Davis Gonzalez and a son Marcus.
"Survivors include his wife of six years, Joyce Gonzalez of the home; daughter, Maria Whited and husband Nick of Bluefield, WV; daughter-in-law, Jeanie Shirley Lockhart and husband Mark of Wytheville, VA; grandson, Zac Gonzalez and fianceé, Abby Hurst of Wytheville, VA; stepdaughter, Belinda Mullins and husband Michael of Pineville, WV; step daughter, Cindy Bailey of Panther, WV; sister, Ramona Gonzalez of Bluefield, WV; special mother-in-law, Freda “Maw” Matney; and special brother-in-law, Gary Davis and wife Debbie of Roderfield; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, friends and church family.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 13, 2020 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Russell King and elder Roger Walker officiating at the Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW Post #1144. Family and friend will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Zac Gonzalez. Friends may visit with the family Sunday, July 12, 2020 after 6 p.m.at the Christ Cathedral Church.
"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"