1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jill Evelyn Vance Hodges 63, of Pineville passed away Monday December 9, 2019."Born April 21, 1956 in Pineville, she was the daughter of the late Troy Anderson and Ruby Barnette Vance.
"Jill was a devoted wife and mother, she loved watching Hall mark movies, listening to music, going on picnic's, and spending time with her family.
"Jill is survived by her husband Kenny Hodges, her two son's Russell Hodges and his wife Robbie, Shane Hodges and his wife Madison, Her 4 grandchildren: Chandra, Landen, Bristol, and Austin, and one on the way that is due in June. Her brothers and sisters: Lewis Barnette, Roger Vance, Ernest Vance, Jack Vance, Johnny Vance, Alice Miller, and Debra Vance, and a host of nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
"Services will be 1pm Thursday December 12, 2019 in the chapel of Evans-Calfee Funeral Service, with Rev. Butch Acord officiating. Burial will follow in the Harmen Cemetery, Baileysville.
"Friends may gather with the family from 11am until service time Thursday at the funeral home.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Bearl and Margie Asbury" article, page 159.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Wimmer Payne"; Article; Page 222; submitted by Geneva Steel; HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #66 023377; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Swanson Asbury; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; coal miner;
living at Jolo, WV; son of Bearl and Margie Juanita (Hawks) Asbury; married on 30 Jul 1966 in
Grundy, Buchanan Co, VA; Freda Wimmer; age 20; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous
marriage; unemployed; living at Whitewood, VA; daughter of George Washington and Edna Laura
(Keene) Wimmer.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Hubert Swanson Asbury, 83, of Paynesville, WV, passed away suddenly on May 11, 2023, at 1:30 pm at the home of his daughter, Keila Steele."Born April 12, 1940, in Jolo, WV, he was the son of the late Bearl and Margie Asbury. He attended Iaeger High School, after which he moved to Pennsylvania, where he worked for eight years before being drafted into the US Army. He was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska and survived the devastating earthquake on Good Friday, in 1964. He said, "I thought the world was coming to an end."
"After service, he returned to his hometown, where he worked in coal mining and for a gas company until retirement. He loved restoring old cars, working puzzles of all kinds, building model cars and family gatherings. He liked trains and one of his favorite outings was riding the train in Cass, WV.
"In addition to his parents Swanson was preceded in death by his loving wife, Freda Wimmer Asbury; and his brother, Leon.
"He is survived by his son, Leon Asbury of Denton, NC; his daughters, Keila Steele and husband, Keith, of Union Hall, VA; Renetta Tussey and husband, Jeff, of Salem, VA; three grandsons, Keith and Ethan Steele and Daniel Asbury; one granddaughter, Madison Tussey; and one great granddaughter, Autumn Steele; two sisters, Venecia Clifford of Prospect, ME; and Deloris Smith of Roanoke, VA.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Freewill Baptist Church, Raysal, WV with Pastor Herman Day officiating. Burial will follow at Tom Sparks Cemetery, Paynesville, WV. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the VFW Post 1144 Iaeger, West Virginia.
"Friends may call on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Freewill Baptist Church, Raysal, WV at 6:00 PM. Visiting for family will be at 5 PM.
"Please join family and friends after the services for refreshments at Swanson's home.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Frye Hagerman; 8 Jun 2023.
" Hubert Swanson Asbury
Birth 12 Apr 1940
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 May 2023 (aged 83)
Union Hall, Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 255150083"Additional Information Posted:
"Father: Bearl Asbury
Mother: Margie Juanita HawksMarriage 1 Freda Georgia Wimmer"
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Bearl and Margie Asbury" article, page 159.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Wimmer Payne"; Article; Page 222; submitted by Geneva Steel; HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #66 023377; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Swanson Asbury; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; coal miner;
living at Jolo, WV; son of Bearl and Margie Juanita (Hawks) Asbury; married on 30 Jul 1966 in
Grundy, Buchanan Co, VA; Freda Wimmer; age 20; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous
marriage; unemployed; living at Whitewood, VA; daughter of George Washington and Edna Laura
(Keene) Wimmer.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 6 Mar 2017.
" Freda Georgia Wimmer Asbury
Birth 4 Jan 1946
Whitewood, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 2 Mar 2017 (aged 71)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 177041024 "Additional Information Posted:
"Freda Georgia Asbury, 71, of Atwell, WV, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV, following a short illness. She was a homemaker, and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother."Freda was born on January 4, 1946, in Whitewood, VA to the late George Washington Wimmer (1896-1985) and Lora Adna Keene-Wimmer (1909-1982). In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant sister, Sarah L. Wimmer (Deceased); one sister, Hazel Leaborn Wimmer-Payne (1933-2013); and one brother, Robert L. "Rob" Wimmer (Deceased).
"Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Swanson Asbury of the home; two daughters, Keila Asbury-Steele & husband Keith Steele of Union Hall, VA and Renetta Asbury-Tussey & husband Jeff Tussey of Salem, VA; one son, David Leon Asbury of Denton, NC; four grandchildren, Keith Steele, Ethan Steele, Daniel Asbury, and Madison Tussey; one great grandchild, Autumn Steele; two brothers, Grat Wimmer of Jewell Ridge, VA; Luther J. "Junior" Wimmer of Seiverville, TN; eight sisters, Goldie Wimmer-Roberts of Williamsburg, VA, Millie Wimmer-Gates of Princeton, WV, Corby Wimmer-Mosley of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Pat Wimmer-Sheets of Princeton, WV, Nancy Wimmer-Payne of Paynesville, WV, Mary Wimmer-Barrett of Cedar Bluff, VA, Lois Wimmer-Sheets of Princeton, WV, and Gertie Wimmer-Haire of Sturgis, KY; mother-in-law, Margie Asbury of Paynesville, WV; two sisters-in-law, Deloris Smith of Roanoke, VA, Venecia Clifford of Stockton, ME; and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at 12:00 with Reverend Herman Day and Reverend Darrell Long officiating at the Raysal Freewill Baptist Church in Raysal, WV. Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery on Bradshaw Mountain at Rockridge near Paynesville, WV.".
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #88-011311; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Leslie Click; age 64; born 18 Jun 1923 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 1st marriage ended
23 May 1985; 3rd grade education; living at Box 35, South Milford, Largange Co, IN; son of Harve
and Rosana (Hicks) Click; married on 23 Mar 1988 in Tazewell, VA; Hattie Arlene Stevenson,
maiden name Nunley; age 55; born 9 Oct 1932 in WV; widowed; this is her 2nd marriage; 1st
marriage ended 22 Nov 1986; 9th grade education; living at Box 36; Newhall, WV; daughter of Ezra
Linkous and Nellie Jane (Bowman) Nunley.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Harve and Roseanna Click Family"; article; Page 120; submitted by Mary Ann
Prater Justice; PO Box 458, War, WV 24892.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 370; WV Archives Web Site.
Lige Click; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Harve and
Rosania; married on 22 Oct 1936 in Welch, WV; May Cardwell; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of John and Maude.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lige Click
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 31
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 24 Dec 1908
Birth Place: Garyett Knott, Kentucky, USA
Residence Place: Caretta, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Caretta, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Belcher Lumber Co
Weight: 146
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Mae Click
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Lige Click Self (Head)
Mae Click Wife"
4. Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elige Click
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 72
Marital status: Widowed
Birth Date: 24 Dec 1908
Birth Place: Kentucky
Death Date: 20 Jul 1980
Death Place: Kendallville, Noble, Indiana, USA
Father: Harve Click
Mother: Rosanna Click
Spouse: Deceased Click "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 370; WV Archives Web Site.
Lige Click; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Harve and
Rosania; married on 22 Oct 1936 in Welch, WV; May Cardwell; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of John and Maude.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 356; WV Archives Web Site.
W.S. Chambers; age 50; born in Canada; divorced; living at Glen Rogers, WV; son of Jack and Lizzie
Chambers; married on 1 May 1944 in Pineville, WV; Faye Tabor; age 22; born and living in Glen
Rogers, WV; single; daughter of Robert Lee and Nancy Jane Tabor.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 235A; Family #166/163.
Listed as Fay Tabor; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Lee R. Tabor.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 356; WV Archives Web Site.
W.S. Chambers; age 50; born in Canada; divorced; living at Glen Rogers, WV; son of Jack and Lizzie
Chambers; married on 1 May 1944 in Pineville, WV; Faye Tabor; age 22; born and living in Glen
Rogers, WV; single; daughter of Robert Lee and Nancy Jane Tabor.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Summer Dawn Bishop
Residence Date 13 Jul 2001-01 Jun 2002
Residence Place Avondale, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 13 Aug 1981
Address 344 PO Box
Address Continued Avondale, West Virginia 24811
Address Date 13 Jul 2001-01 Jun 2002..."