1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sandra Sue Riggs Daniels
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Date: 21 Mar 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 Sep 1971
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Winifred Riggs
Mother: Katherine Rose Walker
Spouse: Herman Teddie Clark Riffe
Certificate Number: 1971036773"
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sandra (Sandy) Sue Riffe, 74, of Hensley, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 9, 2022 from her residence. Born March 21, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Winford Riggs and Catherine Walker Riggs."She was the head cook for SAFE, where she touched so many people’s lives with her love, kindness and compassion. Before SAFE, she owned and operated Ted’s Diner and the Robin Hood Drive Inn. She was a faithful member of the Big Jenny Freewill Baptist Church in Big Jenny. She was the true definition of kindness to all the young and old.
"In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by one sister, Judy McCoy; brothers, Dale Riggs, Walter Jay Riggs and Ronnie Riggs; one son, Timothy Daniels.
"Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Teddy (Tater) Riffe, 74, of Hensley; three daughters, Brooke Danielle Bishop and husband Michael of Davy, Cathy Bailey and husband Michael of Hensley, and Terri Lynn Freeman of Denton, NC. Sandy was cherished by 12 grandchildren, a few of which included her best friend and side kick Ashley Robinette, Summer Bailey, Holly Johnson, Brittany and Brandy Freeman, Lora Bailey and Meagan McCoy. Sandy was cherished by 17 great grandchildren, a few of which include Baleigh and Danika Robinette, Mason Bishop, Isaiah and Calvin Franklin, Cooper Johnson, and Brantley Green; her sisters Winifred Napier and husband Bill Napier, Cathy Riffe and husband Don Riffe, Era Alley and brother, Donnie Riggs as well a one special niece whom she thought of as a daughter, Donna McCoy Hale, and many other nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 13. 2022 at 1:00 PM from the Roderfield Pentecostal Holiness Church in Roderfield with Reverend Merv White and Reverend Dennis Lester, officiating. Burial will follow in the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield.
"Friends may call at the church Thursday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, masks are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Riffe family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.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; "Fred Meadows, Miner"; Article;
Page 202; submitted by Gladys Meadows, 332 Larkwood Dr, Lexington, KY 40509.
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; "Fred Meadows, Miner"; Article;
Page 202; submitted by Gladys Meadows, 332 Larkwood Dr, Lexington, KY 40509.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 20 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 14;
Dwelling #97.
Listed as Josephine Meadows, age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Fred Meadows.
Luther James "Jimmy" Hampton Jr
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Roderfield; E.D. 24-37; taken on 22/23
Apr 1940; Page 755A; Image 24 of 35; Household #172.
Listed as James Hampton; age 8; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of grandfather, Henry V. Akers, with parents.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Roderfield; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet
Number 51A; Dwelling #359.
Listed as Luther Hampton. Jr; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Luther J. Hampton.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 266; WV Archives Website.
Luther James Hampton, Jr; age 23; born and living in Roderfield, WV; single; married on 10 Feb 1952
in Iaeger, WV; Emma Alice Butler; age 21; born in Thacker, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
1.1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 266; WV Archives Website.
Luther James Hampton, Jr; age 23; born and living in Roderfield, WV; single; married on 10 Feb
1952 in Iaeger, WV; Emma Alice Butler; age 21; born in Thacker, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Emma A. Butler Hampton of Roderfield, WV passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 18, 2021. After a short but brave and courageous battle, her soul now rests with God as her body waits the second coming of Christ."Born October 12, 1931 in Thacker, WV, she was the loving and caring daughter of the late Samuel and Maxie Butler of Iaeger, WV.
"In 1952, she married and is survived by her spouse, Luther J. (Jimmy) Hampton, Jr. For nearly 70 years, both Emma and Jimmy claimed the other as the love of their life, soulmates, best friends, dancing partners, business associates, travel companions, and so much more. Independent in their personal interests and favorite hobbies, they always stood united as one in their faith in Jesus, family, community and every life decision. Played on WELC for years as the theme song of their business was "Never Ending Song of Love for You" which best describes the happy, joyful and memorable days they spent enjoying life's simplest pleasures like a cup of coffee, a blooming rose, a walk in fallen leaves or a dance at suppertime when they were alone in the kitchen.
"Emma, not only lived her life devoted to Jimmy, she dedicated her entire being to her two children. From their cradle to her last day, she committed her love, words, actions, thoughts, and prayers to her two surviving children Kathy Hampton Daniels of New Albany, OH and James Michael (Mike) Hampton of Douglasville, GA. She gave her children wings and the tools to soar; she was never possessive but always readily available with loving arms, tender kisses, listening ears, comfort food, non-judgmental solutions to problems, wise discernment, and the time to pray for her children. She welcomed Kathy's late husband Joe and Mike's lovely wife BJ into her family as her own and kept them as close to her heart as she did Kathy and Mike.
"A few of Emma's last words speaks volumes to her real treasures in life as she said, "I love the children." The children were her shining stars, her reasons for staying young at heart, for continuing to sing and dance, to be their examples of "what Jesus would do." She loved unconditionally with no strings attached; she wanted the children to have the best life could offer but also the reward of eternal life in Christ. Those grandchildren and spouses along with the great grandchildren included grandson Matthew Daniels(Jennifer) of Metamora, OH and their six children, Joe, Maria, James, Luke, John and Samuel, Emma's father's namesake.
Granddaughter Kaitlin Daniels Nourse (Lucas) of Louisville, KY and their three children, Emma's namesake, Emma Joyce , Elliana Louise, Knox and coming soon baby number four.
Grandsons Jarrod Michael Hampton of Douglasville, GA.
Joshua Fulson and Tristan Beymer of Hudson CO.
William Fulson (Breanne) of Winston, GA and their two children Loudon and Liam.
All the grands and greats called, visited, and loved their Nana faithfully. With an abundance of energy, bright smiles, and deepest affection, Kaitlin spent days helping and attending to her Nana's every need."One of seven children, Emma pledged her loyalty and friendship to her siblings and their spouses. Left to cherish her memory is sister Mabel and husband Phil Bailey of Elkview, WV, brother-in-law Jack Hall of Welch, WV and sister-in-law Emma Lou Butler of Bluefield, VA.
Jimmy's brothers and sisters-in-law became her extended family. Edward and Colleen Hampton of Hagerstown, MD, David and Sandy Hampton of Newport News, VA and Jenny Hampton of Roderfield, WV."Proceeding her in death were sisters Louise, Betty(Joe) Subrick, Katherine (Joe) Pierce and brothers Sammy Butler and Frankie Butler. Brother-in-law Donald Hampton.
"Surviving nieces, nephews and spouses are many: Danny(Ann) Butler, Robbie Butler, Vicki Throckmorton, Patty Shermat, Joey (Lisa) Pierce, Mary Katherine Hampton, Donnie(Maryann)Hampton, Fran Hampton, Cheri(Gene) Farmer, Debbie(Chris)Sadler, Cindy(Bobby) Thurber, Denise(Rich)Barnes, Brian (Vickie)Hampton. Late nephews: Jimmy Fields, Billy Butler, Timmy Butler.
"Many great nieces and great nephews are left to cherish her memory.
"Forever a first-class lady who epitomized grace and dignity, Emma lived a very full life sharing love with many friends, customers and acquaintances. She faithfully prayed for many and gave generously and unselfishly. Emma befriended numerous people in her life and witnessed to a multitude of souls in her gentle way. She was a light, and she wanted the world to know that Jesus was real and her Savior.
"Always active, she started as a child building the heating fires in her coal camp church, following Girl Scout promises, singing solos for church and community. She passed as the oldest founding member of Calvary Baptist Church and the oldest member of the choir. She taught Sunday School for years, sang for her church and community events and supported local schools; she was charitable to individuals and many causes.
"She was Co-Owner of Jimmy's Super Market, Jimmy's Hardware, Jimmy's Furniture and Appliances. She was known as a kind employer and one of the hardest workers in the business.
"Emma was a member of Eastern Stars, a Rebecca, a Lady Shriner, and a member of the Calvin Hayes Circle. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a strong advocate for the military. She graduated from Iaeger High School, where she was a majorette and captain of the Girls' Basketball team long before there was organized sports for women. She was always a forward thinker and often quoted, "Age is only a state of mind." She maintained lifelong friendships from childhood and was always adding to that list. She had an insatiable desire to help others and pay forward her blessings.
"Many thanks to the doctors, nurses, caregivers, family, friends and prayer warriors for loving Emma into heaven.
"In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Iaeger, WV and Shriner's Hospital for Children.
"Visitation and services to be held at Calvary Baptist Church, Iaeger, WV. Visitation to be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2021 with funeral at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Bluewell, WV. Douglas Mortuary to manage services."
1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charlie Frank Christian
Race: White
Age: 25
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1915
Birth Place: Roderfield McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Roderfield, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Roderfield, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Height: 5 8
Weight: 135
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Edith West
Household Members Age Relationship
Charlie Frank Christian 25 Self (Head)
Edith West Mother"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 247; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Christian; age 28; born and living in Roderfield, WV; widowed; married on 18 Sep 1943 in
Roderfield, WV; Erma Bowman; age 21; born and living in Roderfield, single.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #68.
Listed as Charlie Christian; age 35; born in WV; married; machine man in coal mine; head of
household.
4. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #20245; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charlie Christian; age 45; born in Roderfield, WV; divorced; two previous marriages; miner; living at
Roderfield, WV; son of Frank and Edith (Clark) Christian; married on 30 Jul 1960 in Lebanon, VA;
Lettie Wright; maiden name Green; age 47; born in Keystone, WV, widow; two previous marriages;
living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of William and Sarah (Lester) Green.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Liz Ohnstead; 30 Nov 2010.
" Charlie Frank Christian
Birth 27 Mar 1915
West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Feb 1992 (aged 76)
Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Addison Christian Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 62382697"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Charles Frank & Edith A Clark Christian
Married: Harriett Erma Bowman & Lettie Wright Green"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley, Claren Hollow; E.D. 24-36;
taken on 29 Apr 1940; Page 740A; Image 39 of 48; Household #322.
Listed as Lettie Wright; age 28; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived at Welch, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, James Wright.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #20245; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charlie Christian; age 45; born in Roderfield, WV; divorced; two previous marriages; miner; living at
Roderfield, WV; son of Frank and Edith (Clark) Christian; married on 30 Jul 1960 in Lebanon, VA;
Lettie Wright; maiden name Green; age 47; born in Keystone, WV, widow; two previous marriages;
living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of William and Sarah (Lester) Green.
1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charlie Frank Christian
Race: White
Age: 25
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1915
Birth Place: Roderfield McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Roderfield, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Roderfield, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Height: 5 8
Weight: 135
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Edith West
Household Members Age Relationship
Charlie Frank Christian 25 Self (Head)
Edith West Mother"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 247; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Christian; age 28; born and living in Roderfield, WV; widowed; married on 18 Sep 1943 in
Roderfield, WV; Erma Bowman; age 21; born and living in Roderfield, single.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #68.
Listed as Charlie Christian; age 35; born in WV; married; machine man in coal mine; head of
household.
4. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #20245; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charlie Christian; age 45; born in Roderfield, WV; divorced; two previous marriages; miner; living at
Roderfield, WV; son of Frank and Edith (Clark) Christian; married on 30 Jul 1960 in Lebanon, VA;
Lettie Wright; maiden name Green; age 47; born in Keystone, WV, widow; two previous marriages;
living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of William and Sarah (Lester) Green.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Liz Ohnstead; 30 Nov 2010.
" Charlie Frank Christian
Birth 27 Mar 1915
West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Feb 1992 (aged 76)
Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Addison Christian Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 62382697"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Charles Frank & Edith A Clark Christian
Married: Harriett Erma Bowman & Lettie Wright Green"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 247; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Christian; age 28; born and living in Roderfield, WV; widowed; married on 18 Sep 1943 in
Roderfield, WV; Erma Bowman; age 21; born and living in Roderfield, single.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #68.
Listed as Harriet Christian; age 28; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Charles F.
Christian..
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #9705; Ancestry.com Website.
Garland Fredrick Hunt; age 36; born in Tazewell Co, VA; divorced; on previous marriage; truck driver;
living at Shortts Gap, VA; son of Cavie and Verlie (Copley) Hunt; married on 15 Apr 1961 in Tazewell
Co, VA; Harriett Erma Bowman Christian; maiden name, Bowman; age 38; born at Henphill, WV;
divorced; one previous marriage; living at Shortts Gap, VA; daughter of Milton Taylor and Vida (Trent)
Bowman.
4. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Harriet Erma Bowman Christian
Gender: Female
Race: White
Divorce Age: 45
Birth Date: Apr
[abt 1924]
Marriage Date: 15 Apr 1961
Divorce Date: 27 Feb 1969
Divorce Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Garland F Hunt
Certificate Number: 1969001579
Number of Children: 0"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Liz Olmstead; 30 Nov 2010.
" Harriet E. Christian
Birth 17 Apr 1922
Death 7 May 1998 (aged 76)
Burial
Addison Christian Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 62382774"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #68.
Listed as Caroline Christian; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Charles F. Christian.