1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #16828; Ancestry.com Website.
Clyde Owens Kestner; age 33; born in Cleveland, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; miner; living
at War, WV; son of Scott and Leander (Gilbert) Kestner; married on 12 Jun 1954 in Lebanon, VA
Frances Irene Farmer; maiden name Whitt; age 29; born in North Tazewell, VA; divorced; one
previous marriage; living at War, WV; daughter of Glover and Elizabeth (Crouse) Whitt.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "John Joseph and Elizabeth Wargo Cassett"; article; Page 117; submitted by
Elizabeth Cassett Poletti, War, WV 24892.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #26682; Ancestry.com Website.
Charles Owen Farmer; age 24; born in Pulaski, VA; single; no previous marriage; service station
attendant; living at Caretta, WV; son of W.R. and Edna (Turner) Farmer; married on 11 Jul 1946 in
Tazewell, VA; Irene Whitt; age 22; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; living at
Cedar Bluff, VA; daughter of T.G. and Elizabeth (Crouse) Whitt.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #16828; Ancestry.com Website.
Clyde Owens Kestner; age 33; born in Cleveland, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; miner; living
at War, WV; son of Scott and Leander (Gilbert) Kestner; married on 12 Jun 1954 in Lebanon, VA
Frances Irene Farmer; maiden name Whitt; age 29; born in North Tazewell, VA; divorced; one
previous marriage; living at War, WV; daughter of Glover and Elizabeth (Crouse) Whitt.
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Earl B King
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 31
Birth Date: 22 Nov 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Mar 1979
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Earl B King
Mother: Norma Bennett
Spouse: Ruby Ellen Akers"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Earl B. (Pete) King “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Earl B. King (Pete), 73 of Horsecreek went to be with the Lord Friday November 19, 2021 at Welch Community Hospital. Pete was born on November 22, 1947 of the late Norma and Earl King and was the first born of 3 children. He was a retired over-the-road truck driver and was a member of the Horsecreek Church of the Living God. Pete always enjoyed spending time with his family and was always doing what he could to make everyone laugh. He has left a lot of good memories with those he leaves behind. Pete spent much of his recent years battling his health, but by God’s grace and the love for his family, he pushed through his battles with a smile on his face and Hope in his Heart. Along with his parents, Pete was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby E. King and one sister, Betty J. Coleman both formerly of Iaeger. Also preceded in death was his grandparents, 2 infant daughters and 2 infant grandsons. Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife Armeda of 32 years and three great grandsons of the home Caden, Brayden and Hayden Ball. Also left to cherish his memories are his 3 sons of which he loved very much Scotty King of Princeton WV, Kenny King of NC and Eugene King (Jackie) of Princeton WV. Pete also left behind 15 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He loved his sister and brother in laws very much also, but shared a special bond with his double sister in law, Myrtle King. Fulfilling Pete’s wishes, his remains will be cremated. A memorial service will be held Sunday November 28, 2021 at 2 pm at the Horsecreek Church of the Living God. Officiating will be Paul Caudill and John Wheeler."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 27 Jul 2007; maintained by Peggie Rocchio.
" James Minnick Hawthorne
Birth 24 Feb 1884
Tennessee, USA
Death 18 Jun 1940 (aged 56)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Maple Hill Cemetery
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 20657159"Additional Information Posted.
"Son of John Snodgrass Hawthorne and Josephine Virginia Minnick; husband of Janie Pierce Allen; father of Ted Vick Hawthorne (1912-1977), Blake Calvin Hawthorne (1913-1974), Elizabeth Anne Hawthorne Bartley (1915-1992), James Nickolas Hawthorne (1917-1972), Helen Louise Hawthorne Baker (1919-1996), William Dudley Hawthorne (1921-1990) and John Dewolfe Hawthorne (1923-1991). Reference children listed in the 1920 and 1930 United States Federal Census."James Minich Hawthorne
in the West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
Name: James Minich Hawthorne
Birth Date: abt 1884
Birth Place: Tennessee
Death Date: 18 Jun 1940
Death Place: McDOWELL COUNTY, West Virginia
Death Age: 56 years 3 months 24 days
Occupation: Carpenter
Race: White
Marital status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: John Hawthorne
Mother Name: Josephine Minich
Spouse Name: Janie Lucia Allen
FHL Film Number: 800213"James Minnick Hawthorne
in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: James Minnick Hawthorne
Birth Date: 24 Feb 1884
Birth Place: Surginsville, Tennessee
Death Date: 18 Jun 1940
Claim Date: 18 Jul 1940
SSN:
Notes: 10 Dec 1976: Name listed as JAMES MINNICK HAWTHORNE"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 27 Jul 2007; maintained by Peggie Rocchio.
" Janie Pierce Allen Hawthorne
Birth 8 Oct 1892
Virginia, USA
Death 10 Apr 1968 (aged 75)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Maple Hill Cemetery
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 20657177"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of William Allen and Nancy Cooley; wife of James Minnick Hawthorne; mother of Ted Vick Hawthorne (1912-1977), Blake Calvin Hawthorne (1913-1974), Elizabeth Anne Hawthorne Bartley (1915-1992), James Nickolas Hawthorne (1917-1972), Helen Louise Hawthorne Baker (1919-1996), William Dudley Hawthorne (1921-1990) and John Dewolfe Hawthorne (1923-1991). Reference children listed in the 1920 and 1930 United States Federal Census."Janie Pierce Hawthorne
in the West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
Name: Janie Pierce Hawthorne
[Janie Pierce Allen]
Birth Date: 8 Oct 1892
Birth Place: Virginia
Death Date: 10 Apr 1968
Death Place: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date: 12 Apr 1968
Burial Place: Bluefield, VA
Cemetery Name: Maple Hill Cem.
Death Age: 75
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital status: Widowed
Gender: Female
Residence: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name: William Allen
Mother Name: Nancy Cooley
FHL Film Number: 800216"
1. West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elizabeth Ann Hawthorne
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 1915
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Birth County: McDowell
FHL Film Number: 800217"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
'Name: Elizabeth Ann Hawthorne
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 1915
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Birth County: McDowell
FHL Film Number: 800217"
3. North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004"
"Name: Elizabeth Hawthorne Bartley [Elizabeth Hawthorne Hawthorne]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marital Status: Divorced
Age: 76
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1915
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Beaufort, West Virginia
Death Date: 1 Jun 1992
Death Place: Durham (P), Durham, North Carolina
Father's Last Name: Hawthorne
Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1988-92
Notes: Disposition: Burial out of state, Autopsy: No, Attendant: Medical Examiner, Hospital Status: Home"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 27 Jul 2007; maintained by Tricia Marvin.
" Elizabeth Hawthorne Bartley
Birth 3 Sep 1915
Death 1 Jun 1992 (aged 76)
Burial
Maple Hill Cemetery
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 20657190"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Keith Dewayne Blevins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Registration Place: Salem, Salem, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 1 Dec 1993
Marriage Place: Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Aimee Elizabeth Franklin
Certificate Number: 1993063975"
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Keith Dewayne Blevins
Divorce Date: 25 Nov 1998
Divorce Place: Breeden, Virginia, USA
Spouse:
Aimee Elizabeth Blevins"