1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kathy was born in Saltville, VA October 30, 1954 to William Theodore and Eileen Elizabeth Crabtree. She was raised in the small community of Superior Bottom in Welch, WV and was a 1972 graduate of Welch High School. She was employed by McDowell County Schools for 15+ years. She also spent many years living in NC but resided her last 2 years of her life back in her hometown."Kathy was preceded in death by her loving husband Stuart Harman and also her wonderful parents William Theodore and Eileen Elizabeth Crabtree.
"She was survived by her only Son Ryan Harman and wife Melanee of Roderfield, WV, her oldest daughter Sarah Harman-Mazzarella and husband Nick of Kernersville, NC, and her youngest daughter Amanda Harman-Lawson of Kernersville, NC.
"Kathy had 6 grandchildren whom she adored. She always enjoyed hearing about their sports, how well they did in school, and sharing many laughs with them. Emalee and David of Roderfield, WV and Derek, CJ, Alyssa, and Nicholas all of Kernersville, NC.
"Siblings Beverly (Victor) Kitts of Bluefield, VA, Brenda (Harold) Wright of Kimball, WV, and William Theodore Jr. "Jody" (Donna) Crabtree of Burke Mountain, WV.
"She also had many nieces and nephews who loved her and one very special Uncle Chris Edwards of London, England.
"Funeral services will be conducted at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday August 26th and friends may visit with the family from 11:00-12:00. Pastor Ralph Steele will officiate at Noon with the funeral procession following immediately afterwards at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV. Pallbearers will be Jody Crabtree, Derek Vance, CJ Bordeaux, David Harman, Brandon Kitts, Brian Wright, Elwin Thomas Jr., and Josh Lucas. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com. Fanning Funeral Home of Welch, West Virginia is serving the family."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 47; WV Archives Website.
Noah Adair; age 32; born in Wyoming Co, WV; divorced; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of William and
Elizabeth; married on 7 May 1925 at Kenova, WV; Loula Jordan; age 34; born in Augusta Co, VA;
single; daughter of William and Rebecca.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 47; WV Archives Website.
Noah Adair; age 32; born in Wyoming Co, WV; divorced; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of William and
Elizabeth; married on 7 May 1925 at Kenova, WV; Loula Jordan; age 34; born in Augusta Co, VA;
single; daughter of William and Rebecca.
1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken 15 Apr 1910; Page 141B; Image 2 of 46;
Family #9/9.
Listed as Forest R. Rose; age 1; born in VA; in household of father, William F. Rose.
2. 1920 Census, Tazrewll Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken 2/3 Jan 1920; Page 157B; Image 1 of 27;
Family #13/13.
Listed as Forest Richard Rose; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, William F. Rose.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 42; WV Archives Website.
Forest Rose; age 22; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Bluefield, VA; son of William F.
and Laura Rose; married on 28 Nov 1928 in Welch, WV; Stella Walker; age 18; born in Mercer Co,
WV; single; daughter of Guy and Kattie Cooper.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 63; WV Archives Website.
Forest Rose; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic, Tazewell Co, VA); single (sic); miner; living at
Keystone, WV; son of W.F. and Laura; married on 11 Nov 1935 at Welch, WV; Ruth Inscore; age 19;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV; daughter of Charles and Adaline.
5. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Forrest Richard Rose
Race: White
Age: 31
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1909
Birth Place: North Tazwell Tazwell, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: East Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 25 Oct 1940
Registration Place: East Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Economy Lumber Co
Height: 5 10
Weight: 158
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Ruth Rose
Household Members Age Relationship
Forrest Richard Rose 31 Self (Head)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 63; WV Archives Website.
Forest Rose; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic, Tazewell Co, VA); single (sic); miner; living at
Keystone, WV; son of W.F. and Laura; married on 11 Nov 1935 at Welch, WV; Ruth Inscore; age 19;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV; daughter of Charles and Adaline.
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Tivis Mullins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 30
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1939
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Oct 1969
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: John England Mullins
Mother: Rosa Payne
Spouse: Hilda Allen"
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hilda Allen
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1943
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Oct 1969
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Riley Allen
Mother: Mattie Francis Mullins
Spouse: Tivis Mullins"
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sandra Kay Akers
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: 20 Jan 1955
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Mar 1971
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Jack Clarence Akers
Mother: Cordie Virginia Presley
Spouse: Freddie Nelson Small"
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #75-005144; Ancestry.com Website.
William Hillard Garrettson; age 20; born 5 Apr 1954 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS
education; living at General Delivery, Stephenson, WV; son of Ivan Chester and Frances Margaret
(Daniels) Garrettson; married on 13 Feb 1975 at Rich Creek, VA; Rebecca Adams; age 16; born
13 Dec 1956 in WV; 3 yrs HS education; living at General Delivery, Stephenson, WV; daughter of
Oscar and Macie Opal (Graham) Adams.
2. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"William Hillard Garretson, 66, of Roane County, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at his residence."Born April 5, 1954, at Mullens, he was the son of the late Ivan Chester and Frances Margaret (Daniels) Garretson.
"William was a former coal miner and a Veteran from the U.S. Army. In his leisure he enjoyed hunting and being outdoors. William loved his grandchildren and his dog, Sunny.
"In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Kaye Walls.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Amanda Steele and her husband, David of Beckley; his son, William (J.R.) Garretson, Jr. and his wife, Leslie of Itmann; three grandchildren, Rowan, David, and Remington Steele; one sister, Drema Farley of Daniels; three brothers, Ivan Ray Garretson of Lerona, Charles Garretson of California, and Gene Daniels of North Carolina; special nephew, Tom Garretson; and special friends and family from Roane County.
"Services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Pastor Richard Midkiff officiating. Burial will follow in the Garretson Family Cemetery, Basin.
"Friends may call one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"For those wishing to attend the services, CDC guidelines will be followed, social distancing is required, and masks are mandatory.
"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #75-005144; Ancestry.com Website.
William Hillard Garrettson; age 20; born 5 Apr 1954 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS
education; living at General Delivery, Stephenson, WV; son of Ivan Chester and Frances Margaret
(Daniels) Garrettson; married on 13 Feb 1975 at Rich Creek, VA; Rebecca Adams; age 16; born
13 Dec 1956 in WV; 3 yrs HS education; living at General Delivery, Stephenson, WV; daughter of
Oscar and Macie Opal (Graham) Adams.