1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Charles K Steele
Event Date 01 Jan 1998
Event Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 01 Dec 1952
Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
Affiliate Identifier 787415134"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Betty Jean Steele, 65 of Mohawk, West Virginia passed from this life on Friday, August 12, 2022.
Born November 03, 1956, Betty Jean was the daughter of the late William and Belle Kerns Browning.
Betty Jean was of the Pentecostal faith, enjoyed spending time with her family, loved working with her flowers and cooking. Betty Jean was the proud Owner and Operator of Betty’s Diner where she was surrounded by an abundance of friends whom she loved dearly."In addition to her parents, Betty Jean was preceded in passing by her late husband, Charles Kenny Steele; son, Kenneth Ray Steele; great grandchildren: Trenton and Reese Steele; as well as her sisters: Ruby Adkins, Grace Keene, Hazel McBride, Ella Mae Sexton and Deborah Browning; brothers: Frank, Johnny, Mack and Elsworth Browning.
"Those remaining to cherish her life and memories include: daughter, Tonya Riffe Caudle and husband, Christopher of Hamptonville, North Carolina; granddaughter, Britteny Cleary and husband, Alex of Hamptonville; grandsons: Brett Riffe of Lindside, West Virginia and Charles Todd and Anthony Ray Steele of Panther, West Virginia; great-grandchildren: Isabella and Jaxon Cleary of Hamptonville, Aaliyah and Hunter Steele of Iaeger, West Virginia; sisters: Mary Estep and husband, David of Panther and Wanda Steele of the home in Mohawk; brothers: Jessie Browning and wife, Brenda of Lerona, West Virginia and Jimmy Browning and wife, Mary of War, West Virginia; special nieces and nephews: Eric and Tiffany Estep – parents of Lila and EJ Estep and Heather Renee Steele (Frankie Cline) – parents of Selena and Cynthia (CJ) Phillips; as well as her precious caregivers: Patricia Kelley, Tamara Combs, Beth Bush and Amy Perdue.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 11 a.m., with Elder Fred Bailey and Chaplain C.T. Lilly officiating from the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Pallbearers will be Family and Friends. Burial will follow at the McCoy Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, West Virginia. Friends may call at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home, Monday, August 15, 2022, from 6 till 9 p.m.
"The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice and their staff who were a tremendous help during this time.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 29 Jan 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Melissa Ray Workman, 47 of Carswell Hollow, Kimball, WV went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Born February 1, 1973 in Bluefield, WV., she was the daughter of the late Danny Ray Patrick Sr. and Ruby Pack."Melissa was a very unique and special person. Her outgoing personality took charge when she entered a room. You knew she was there. She was a kindhearted person who always greeted you with a hug or kiss on the cheek. A few of her favorite past times were watching Law and Order, Chicago P.D. and dancing. She always took time to watch wrestling with her husband. Melissa also had a love for animals having three dogs and two cats. She touched the hearts of many and will be sadly missed yet, her loving ways should bring a smile to all that knew her.
"Survivors include: Husband, Billy Joe Workman of the home who always thought of Melissa as the great love of his life and best friend. Mother-in-law, Vicki Smith. Brothers-in-law, Clarence David Workman and Steve Workman. Father-in law Hurley H. Workman. Sisters; Ann Cochran, Tammy England and Angie Patrick. Sister-in-laws, Lishia Workman, Sherri Workman, and Sherri Ann Walker. Nieces; Savannah Gilbert and Madison Johnson. Brothers; Randy England, Danny Patrick, and Earnest England. Nephews; Jordan Workman, Jacob Patrick, James Patrick , John Patrick, and numerous extended family and friends.
"In honoring the wishes of Melissa Ray “Patrick” Workman, cremation occurred upon her passing. A Graveside Memorial Service for her Inurnment will be announced at a later date.
"Assisting the Workman Family is Widener Funeral Home Northfork, WV."
1. McDowell Co,WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 408; WV Archives Website.
Milford Stewart; age 23; born in Vivian, WV; single; Colored; living at Box 719, Kimball, WV; married
on 18 May 1957 at Kimball, WV; Vivian Eloise Slade; age 18; born in Carswell, WV; single; Colored;
living at Kimball, WV; with consent of William and Virgie Slade, parents of Vivian Eloise Slade.
1. McDowell Co,WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 408; WV Archives Website.
Milford Stewart; age 23; born in Vivian, WV; single; Colored; living at Box 719, Kimball, WV; married
on 18 May 1957 at Kimball, WV; Vivian Eloise Slade; age 18; born in Carswell, WV; single; Colored;
living at Kimball, WV; with consent of William and Virgie Slade, parents of Vivian Eloise Slade.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Billy Ray Robertson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 21 Jul 1955
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 27 Nov 1976
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: Billy Ray Robertson
Mother: Gloria Jean Cook
Spouse: Cornelia Gwenn Cook
Certificate Number: 1976050134"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Billy Ray Robertson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 31 Jul 1955
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Sep 1977
Marriage Place: Pearisburg Giles, Virginia, USA
Father: Billy Ray Robertson
Mother: Gloria Jean Cook
Spouse: Melinda Ann Vance
Certificate Number: 1977041896"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Melinda Ann Vance
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 21 Mar 1955
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Sep 1977
Marriage Place: Pearisburg Giles, Virginia, USA
Father: Riley Ord Vance
Mother: Joyce Ann Allen
Spouse: Billy Ray Robertson
Certificate Number: 1977041896"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 202; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer M. Webb, Jr; age 18; born in Meade, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Elmer and
Mattie Webb; married on 24 Oct 1945 at Baileysville, WV; Anna Joy Spebce; age 17; born in Betsy
Lane, KY; single; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Arnold and Clarie May Spence.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Reverend Elmer McKennith Webb, Jr, 94, of Ballard, formerly of Brenton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 31, 2021."Elmer was born March 6, 1927, to the late Elmer and Mattie Webb.
"He was an ordained minister and loved singing, playing music and writing songs for the Lord. He loved life and loved it to the fullest. He loved his family and was full of laughter and stories of his life. Elmer served in World War II with the US Army and stationed in Germany. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Association where he retired after many years working as a fire boss. Elmer was a member of the VFW and American Legion.
"The family was privileged to have copies of the book “From the Shovel to the Sheer” where he wrote about his many mining experiences. He later retired as a Federal Mine Inspector. He attended Brenton Baptist Church for many years until the past two and a half years when he moved to his daughter and son-in-law’s in Ballard where he attended Ballard First Missionary Baptist Church.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna Joye Spence Webb; son, Kevin A. Webb; brothers, Robert Webb and Dennis Webb; sisters, Ethel Heath, Arbutus Hall Steel, and Leona Haggard.
"Those left to celebrate his life are his special friend, Magdoline Scalf; his daughter, Marsha Riffe and husband Dwayne; his son, Michael Webb and wife Gail; his sister, Toni Carr; brothers, Richard Webb and wife Pat, Forest “Uncle Frog” Webb and wife Joanna. His grandchildren, Brad Justice and wife Stacey, Missy Tiller and husband Rusty, Joseph Webb and wife Heather, Kenneth Webb, Heather Williams and husband Chris, Joseph Riffe and wife Kristen, Leanna Adams and husband Jeffery, Alyssa Webb and companion Jimmy Cline, Alex Webb and wife Destiny; forty great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
"He will be carried to his final resting place at Matheny Mausoleum by Brad Justice, Joseph Riffe, Rusty Tiller, Chris Williams, Jeffery Adams, and Kenneth Webb."
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 23A; Image
3 of 79; Family #21/21.
Listed as Anna J. Spence; age 1 yr, 10 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Arnold Spence.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Capels; E.D. 24/34; Page 684A; Image
19 of 36; Household #137.
Listed as Anna Joy Spence; age 11; born in KY; 4th grade education; not attending school; lived
in McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Arnold Spence.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 202; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer M. Webb, Jr; age 18; born in Meade, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Elmer and
Mattie Webb; married on 24 Oct 1945 at Baileysville, WV; Anna Joy Spebce; age 17; born in Betsy
Lane, KY; single; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Arnold and Clarie May Spence.
1. Monroe Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 352; WV Archives Web Site.
Emmitt Marvin Bowyer; age 23; born in Monroe Co, WV; living in Union, WV; married on 20 Nov 1943
in the Presbyterian Manse, Union, WV; Minnie Sue Linton; age 21; born in Monroe Co, WV; living
in Union, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Shelia Bowyer Kline; 1 Aug 2013.
" Emmett Marvin Bowyer
Birth 29 Feb 1920
Sinks Grove, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Dec 2011 (aged 91)
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Green Hill Cemetery
Union, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 114777139"
1. Monroe Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 352; WV Archives Web Site.
Emmitt Marvin Bowyer; age 23; born in Monroe Co, WV; living in Union, WV; married on 20 Nov 1943
in the Presbyterian Manse, Union, WV; Minnie Sue Linton; age 21; born in Monroe Co, WV; living
in Union, WV.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mrs. Minnie Susan Linton Bowyer, 97, of Pineville, departed this earth on July 25, 2020. She was born on November 14, 1922, in Dorr, WV, and was the last member of the late Asa and Ethel Tomlinson Linton family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bowyer was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Marvin Bowyer; her grandson, Lloyd Bowyer; and three daughters-in-law: Catherine Sarver Bowyer, Monica Brown Bowyer, and Pam Adams Bowyer. She was also preceded by her sisters, Ruth Linton, Edith “Dutch” McClung, Grace Wickline, and Sibyl Ball and brothers, Robert and Baby Linton. Mrs. Bowyer was valedictorian of the Union High School class of 1940, where she was also a member of the school’s first girls basketball team. She cherished regular reunions with her classmates and attended every one they had. She married the love of her life on November 20, 1943 and set up housekeeping in Union, later moving to Mabscott and ultimately settling in Pineville in 1952. Mrs. Bowyer was a dedicated and active member of the Pineville Presbyterian Church and a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Bowyer will be remembered fondly by her three sons, Gary Bowyer and his wife, Penny, of Bessemer City, NC; Grady Bowyer and his wife, Sharon, of St. Albans, WV; and David Bowyer and his wife, Belinda, of Ripley, WV; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-greatgrandchildren. The family would like to send special thanks to the staff of Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center in Charleston, WV and HospiceCare of WV, whose warmth and compassion have given us the strength for this end-of-life journey. The family will gather for a private service on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at noon at Groves-Mann Funeral Home in Union, WV with graveside rites at Green Hill Cemetery inUnion to follow. There will be a memorial service in Pineville at a later date, at which time the family will receive friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Pineville Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 493, Pineville, WV 24874. Arrangements have been entrusted to Calfee Funeral Home of Pineville, WV and Groves-Mann Funeral Home in Union, WV."
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 27 Jul 2020.
" Minnie Susan Linton Bowyer
Birth 14 Nov 1922
Dorr, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Death 25 Jul 2020 (aged 97)
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Green Hill Cemetery
Union, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 213845035"