1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"April Dawn Stacy, 41, of Stephenson, WV passed away on February 19, 2021 at her home. She was born on
June 4, 1979 in Beckley, WV a daughter of the late James Stacy and Debbie Runyon. In addition to her
parents she is preceded in death by a brother James "Bubby" Stacy; and a sister Lisa Hildbran. Survivors
include two daughters Kayla Stacy and Hailey Stacy both of Corrine; a sister Tanya (Daniel) Blankenship of
Corrine; four grandchildren Annabell, Corbin, Brandon and Braeleigh; and a host of other loving family and
friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. The family is being served by Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ruby Joann Pruett, 68, or Raysal, WV, passed away Saturday evening, February 5, 2022 at her residence."Ruby was born in Welch October 19, 1953 a daughter of the late Reverend Harless Rose and Mary Matney Rose. Ruby was a lifetime resident of Atwell. She was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother and sister.
"In addition to her parents Ruby was preceded in death by one sister, Edna Sweeney and three brothers, Larry, David, and Earl Rose; and a nephew, whom she loved as a brother, Johnny Blevins.
"Survivors include one son, Steven Pruett of Atwell; one grandson, whom she loved dearly, Kyle Pruett of the home; two sisters, Betty Sweeney and Sarah Price both of Atwell; three brothers, Alvie Bud Rose of Raysal, Bob Rose and wife Marie of Raysal, and Ernest Rose and wife Joan of Atwell; and a host of nieces, nephews, and additional family.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Roger Hale Sr., Reverend Roger Hale Jr. and Reverend Jimmy Justus officiating at the Atwell Mountain United Church of God on Atwell Mountain near Atwell. Burial will in the Deskins Cemetery on Atwell Mountain near Atwell. WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, February 8, 2022 after 6 p.m. at the Atwell Mountain United Church of God on Atwell Mountain near Atwell.
"Covid guidelines to be followed by all attending are, the wearing of a face mask 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"
1. Mercer Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #949; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Henry Hanks; age 27; born in 1890 in VA; living at Freeman, WV; laborer for Buckeye C. & C Co;
at Freeman, WV; single; no dependents; medium height and build; brown eyes and brown hair.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1923); Page 66; Line #31; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Hanks; age 35; born in VA; single; living at Goodwill, WV; married on 3 Apr 1923 at Montcalm,
WV; Lola Fowler; age 22; born in VA; single; living at Goodwill, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4673; WV Archives Website.
Henry Hanks; age 57; born in Carroll Co, VA; married; watchman; SS# 235-05-4498; living at Big
Four, WV; son of Fielding and Tilda (Williams) Hanks; died due to drowning in Elkhorn Creek near
Superior, WV; "fell in creek"; buried 26 Apr 1958 in Big Jenny Cemetery; informant, Bernard Hanks.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Martha Fontaine Byrum; 7 Apr 2012.
" Henry Anderson Hanks
Birth 14 Oct 1896
Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Death 24 Apr 1958 (aged 61)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 88172630"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Alexander Feilding Hanks & Matilda Williams Hanks""Inscription
" WEST VIRGINIA
PVT
CO M 4 PIONEER INF
WORLD WAR I "
1. 1910 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Sulphur Springs District; taken on 2/3 May 1910; Page 220B; Image
22 of 35; Family #197/197.
Listed as Lola F. Fowler; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, James H. Fowler.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Goodwill; taken on 13/14 Jan 1920; Page 181A; Image
17 of 20; Family #159/160.
Listed as Lola Fowler; age 18; born in VA; single; in household of father, James H. Fowler.
3. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1923); Page 66; Line #31; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Hanks; age 35; born in VA; single; living at Goodwill, WV; married on 3 Apr 1923 at Montcalm, WV;
Lola Fowler; age 22; born in VA; single; living at Goodwill, WV.
4. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 245B; Image 54 of 66;
Family #530/550.
Listed as Lola Hanks; age 28; born in VA; married at 22 in household of father, James H. Fowler,
with one child.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 003912; WV Archives Web Site.
Lola Fallo (sic, Fowler) Hank (s); age 58; born 31 Aug 1901 in VA; widow; living at Roderfiled, WV; daughter of unknown
parents; died 15 Feb 1960 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute broncho-pneumonia;
buried 17 Feb 1960 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Everette Hanks, Roderfield.
6. FindAGrave.comWeb Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Walter Pack Family; 14 Jul 2013.
Lolla Fallo (sic. Fowler) Hank (s); born 31 Aug 1901; died 15 Feb 1960; buried here; no grave marker photo shown
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 448; WV Archives Web Site.
John Taylor; age 58; born in Pike Co, KY; widowed; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on 22 Dec 1952
at Lex, WV; Hazel L. Garlic; age 38; born in Coalwood, WV; widow; living at Bradshaw, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 250; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Garlie; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of W.D. and
Mazie; married on 15 Feb 1928 at Coalwood, WV; Hazel Spence; age 21; born in _____; single;
daughter of John and Mollie.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bartlett (sic, Bartley); taken on 1 May 1930;
Page 75A; Image 88 of 89; Family #2/2.
Listed as Hazel Spence (sic, Garlic); age 18; born in WV; married; in household of father, John
Spence, with husband and child.
3.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 72; Dwelling #104.
Listed as Mazie Garlic; age 37; born in WV; widow; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 448; WV Archives Web Site.
John Taylor; age 58; born in Pike Co, KY; widowed; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on 22 Dec 1952
at Lex, WV; Hazel L. Garlic; age 38; born in Coalwood, WV; widow; living at Bradshaw, WV.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79029676; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Quinten Demarco Stacy; age 24; born 15 Apr 1955 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade education;
living at Box 324, Big Rock, VA; son of Alonzo and Dorothy Evelymn (Workman) Stacy; married on
24 Jul 1979 in Buchanan Co, VA; Wanda Lee Nipper; age 32; born 16 Nov 1946 in VA; divorced; this
is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 9 Jul 1979; 7th grade education; living at Box 324, Big
Rock, VA; daughter of Robert James and Molly (Justus) Nipper.
1. 1950 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 14; Dwelling #77.
Listed as Wanda L. Nipper; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Robert J. Nipper.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #65-023408; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Edward Hackney; age 23; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; coal miner;
living at Maxie, VA; son of Otis and Maggie (Owens) Hackney; married on 21 Jul 1965 at Grundy, VA;
Wanda Lee Nipper; age 19; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; unemployed;
living at Gundy, VA; daughter of Robert and Molly (Justus) Nipper.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79 029676; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Quinten Demarco Stacy; age 24; born 15 Apr 1955 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade education;
living at Box 324, Big Rock, VA; son of Alonzo and Dorothy Evelymn (Workman) Stacy; married on
24 Jul 1979 in Buchanan Co, VA; Wanda Lee Nipper; age 32; born 16 Nov 1946 in VA; divorced; this
is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 9 Jul 1979; 7th grade education; living at Box 324, Big
Rock, VA; daughter of Robert James and Molly (Justus) Nipper.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charles Thomas Akers
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: 8 Apr 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 31 Dec 1968
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Jack C Akers
Mother: Cordie Presley
Spouse: Connie Gilley
Certificate Number: 1968051585"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charles Thomas Akers Sr [Charles T Akers Jr] [Charles T Akers Sr] [T Akers Charles Sr]
Birth Date: Apr 1948
Residence Date: 1985-2020
Address: Po Box 74
Residence: Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24874
Second Residence Date: 1985-2019
Second Address: 313 Orchard St
Second Residence: Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24874
Third Residence Date: 2010
Third Address: 74 P O 74 52 Bowl Aly
Third Residence: Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24874
Fourth Residence Date: 2010
Fourth Address: 74 P O 74 52 Bowling Aly
Fourth Residence: Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24874 "
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charles “Charlie” Thomas Akers Sr, 73, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley."Charlie was born April 8, 1948 in Elbert, WV to the late Jack C. Akers and Cordy V. Presley Akers.
"He was a retired coal miner and a member of UMWA. He was also a veteran, having served his country in the US Navy.
"Charlie was a longtime member of the Oceana Church of God.
"He was a devoted father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed talking to his friends, telling tall tales and especially enjoyed being with his family. He was an avid Dale Sr. fan and never missed a race.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Connie Sue Gilley Akers and his second wife, Shelia Hudgins Akers; a daughter, Tina Akers Cook; and a brother, Jack C. Akers.
"Charlie will be greatly missed by his three children, Charles “Chuck” Akers and wife, Ronya, Morgan Akers and McKinlea Akers; five grandchildren, Megan Crutchfield and husband, Dustin, Mollee Akers, Addison Akers, Noah Akers and Brianna Cook; numerous extended family members and countless friends."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Connie Gilley
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 12 Oct 1950
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 31 Dec 1968
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Walter Gilley
Mother: Laura Dollar
Spouse: Charles Thomas Akers
Certificate Number: 1968051585"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Connie Sue Akers [Connie S Akers]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Oct 1951
Birth Place: Bluefield ME(rcer), West Virginia
Death Date: 22 Jul 1995
SSN: 249089232
Notes: Sep 1971: Name listed as CONNIE SUE AKER
S; 29 Jul 1995: Name listed as CONNIE S AKERS"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 1 May 2014.
" Connie Akers
Birth 1951
Death 1995 (aged 43–44)
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 128982217"