1. Elkhart Co, IN; Marriage Records; License #007916; Ancestry.com website.
William Lee Reed; age 54; born in Goshen, IN; divorced; two previous marriages; last marriage
ended in 1989; 11th grade education; mill operator; living at 522 River Ave, Goshen, IN; son of David
Charles and Aline Louise (Laughlin) Reed; married on 17 Mar 2004 in Syracuse, IN; Venitsi Ann
Bolen; age 51; born in Iaeger, WV; divorced; three previous marriage; last marriage ended in 2004;
12th grade education; fast food worker; living at same address; daughter of Gethie and Kathryn Rose
Ann (Pierce) Bolen.
2, U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Venetsi A Reed [Bolen Venetsi] [Venatsi Johnson] [Venetsi Bolen Johnson] [Venetsi A Church] [Venetsi A Jhonson]
Birth Date: Sep 1952
Residence Date: 2006-2020
Address: 610 River Ave
Residence: Goshen, Indiana, USA
Postal Code: 46528
Second Residence Date: 2000-2006
Second Address: 3112 Hartridge St
Second Residence: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Second Postal Code: 32254
Third Residence Date: 2002-2006
Third Address: 1258 Peacefield Dr
Third Residence: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Third Postal Code: 32205
Fourth Residence Date: 1996-2003
Fourth Address: 19 Debra Ln
Fourth Residence: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 23702"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 329; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Eugene King; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Box 507, Iaeger, WV; married on
16 Mar 1957 in Welch, WV; Jacqueline Gail Bare; age 19; born and living at Panther, WV; single; with
consent of George V, and Stella Bare, parents of Jacqueline Bare.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ronald Eugene King, age 83 of Marion, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born in Iaeger, WV, on June 18, 1935, and he was the only child of Henry Stuart and Nina Mabel (nee Lefler) King. He married Jacqueline Bare on March 16, 1957 in Welch, WV.Ron graduated with honors from Iaeger High School in May 1953. He attended Marshall University. He worked for Iaeger Supply Company and Southern Wholesale Furniture in Iaeger. He returned to complete his B.S. degree in Business Salesmanship at Concord University in May of 1964. Ron accepted a position with Goodyear Service Stores and moved his family to Columbus, Ohio, in 1964. They followed his Goodyear employment from Columbus to St. Mary’s and then to Lima, Ohio. After moving to Marion, Ron worked for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad. At the closing of the Erie, he began work for Conrail in Columbus. After his retirement from Conrail, Ron worked as a Probation Officer for the Marion County Courts for eight years. He retired in 2000.In addition to his wife, Ron is survived by two children: Rhonda Jeane (Keith) Johnson of Webster, FL, and Jeffrey Stuart (Denise) King of LaRue, OH; five grandchildren: Joy Battle (Neil) Cruz of Albertville, AL, Hope (David) Bridwell of Wren, GA, Faith Johnson of Pensacola, FL, Kristin (Jay) Cowell of Bucyrus, OH, and Austin King of Marion, OH; and five great-grandchildren: Sophie and Joshua Battle, Rylee Hoffer, and Analise and Everly Bridwell. Ron was aware that he would have two more great-grandchildren in July and November of this year.Ron loved to travel and went on many trips with his wife. He enjoyed bowling and was on the Erie Bowling League for many years. He was a past member of the IOOF and the Lion’s Club.Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home. Services will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Roselawn Cemetery in Princeton, WV. on Tuesday June 18. 2019 at 11am...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 329; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Eugene King; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Box 507, Iaeger, WV; married on
16 Mar 1957 in Welch, WV; Jacqueline Gail Bare; age 19; born and living at Panther, WV; single; with
consent of George V, and Stella Bare, parents of Jacqueline Bare.
1. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Walthan Earl Jones
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Coaldan, Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1923
Residence Place: Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Occupation: Southern Coal Co
Weight: 143
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: R C Jones
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Walthan Earl Jones "
2. "World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945"; McDowell Co, WV; Page 721; Ancestry.com
Web Site.
Walthan Earl "Buck" Jones; born 25 Aug 1923; CM 3rd Class; US Navy; entered service 9 Oct 1942;
served at Norfolk, VA and South Pacific; attended Iaeger HS; Methodist; son of M/M R.C. Jones,
Roderfield, WV.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Nunber 6; Dwelling #51.
Listed as Waltham E. Jones; age 26; born in WV; married; deputy sheriff; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'64 017727; WV Archives Web Site.
Walthem Earl Jones; age 41; born 25 Aug 1923; married; deputy sheriff; served in WW II; living at
Bradshaw, WV; son of Ruben and Bertha (Sizemore) Jones; died 5 Dec 1964 at Bradshaw, WV;
due to coronary thrombosis with chronic cardio-vascular disease; buried 8 Dec 1964 in Iaeger
Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Virginia Jones, Bradshaw, WV.
5.. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 3 Dec 2013.
Walthem E. "Buck" Jones; born 25 Aug 1923; died 5 Dec 1964; buried here; double headstone
photo shown with wife, Virginia M. Jones; grave marker photo shown; "WEST VIRGINIA * CMG
USNR * WORLD WAR II"; "MARRIED JULY 1, 1946".
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virginia Elizabeth Messineo
[Virginia Messineo Jones]
[Virginia Jones]
[Virginia Elizabeth Messiner]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Mar 1926
Birth Place: McComas Murp, West Virginia
[McComas, West Virginia]
Death Date: 15 Apr 1992
Father: Mike Messiner
Mother: Rosie
SSN: 235309831
Notes: Apr 1942: Name listed as VIRGINIA ELIZABETH MESSINEO; May 1956: Name listed as VIRGINIA MESSINEO JONES; Jun 1964: Name listed as VIRGINIA ELIZABETH JONES; 03 Jun 1993: Name listed as VIRGINIA JONES"
2.. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 3 Dec 2013.
Virginia M. Jones; born in 1926; died in 1994; buried here; double headstone photo shown with husband,
Walthem Earl Jones; "MARRIED JULY 1, 1946".
1. 1870 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy Township, taken on 16 Jul 1870, page
189A, Family #39.
Listed as Alexander Rife, age 11, born in VA, in household of father,
Elijah Riffe.
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Contrary PO; taken on 19 Aug 1860; Page 811; Family #356/356.
Listed as Margaret Viars; age 4; born in VA; in household of father; John B. Viars.
2. 1970 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken on 5 Sep 1870; Page 180A; Family #97/92.
Listed as Margaret Viers; age 12; born in VA; in household of father; John B. Viars.
3. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken on 7 Jun 1880; Page 335A; Family #57/57.
Listed as Margaret Viars; age 25; born in VA; in household of father; John B. Viars.
4. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 14 Jun 1900; Page 245B; Image 14 of
68; Family #122/122.
Listed as Margaret G Roy (sic, Riffe); age 44; born in Sep 1855 in VA; widow; 5 children; all living;
farmer; head of household.
5. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Margaret Viars Riffe
[Margaret Viars Viars]
Birth Date: abt 1860
Death Date: 29 Jan 1932
Death Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Death Age: 72
Marital status: Married
Gender: Female
Father Name: John Viars
Mother Name: Anice
Spouse Name: Alec Riffe
FHL Film Number: 1953687"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 14 Jun 1900; Page 245B; Image 14 of
68; Family #122/122.
Listed as Elizabeth M. Roy (sic, Riffe); age 17; born in Sep 1882 in VA; single; in household of
mother Margaret G. Riffe.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 14 Jun 1900; Page 245B; Image 14 of
68; Family #122/122.
Listed as Linea Roy (sic, Riffe); age 16; born in Jun 1884 in VA; single; in household of
mother Margaret G. Riffe.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 14 Jun 1900; Page 245B; Image 14 of
68; Family #122/122.
Listed as Guss H. Roy (sic, Riffe); age 11; born in Mar 1889 in WV; single; in household of
mother Margaret G. Riffe.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3912; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Website.
Guss H. Riffe; age 27; born 3 Mar 1890 in Buchanan Co, VA; living at Lex, WV; single; farmer;
medium height with stout build; brown eyes and dark hair.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by RobMinteer; 2 Jan 2013.
" Guss H Riffe
Birth 3 Mar 1890
Death 29 Nov 1919 (aged 29)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102939017"Inscription:
WV PVT 38 Regt Coast Arty
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 14 Jun 1900; Page 245B; Image 14 of
68; Family #122/122.
Listed as William B. Roy (sic, Riffe); age 6; born in Oct 1893 in VA; single; in household of
mother Margaret G. Riffe.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #18204; WV Archives Web Site.
Jasper Lofton; age 65 yrs, 3 mons. 20 gays; born 1 Dec 1895 in MS; widowed; Negro; coal miner;
SS# 233-12-8305; living at Havaco, WV; son of Andrew Jackson and Sally Ann (______) Lofton;
died 20 Mar 1961 in Havaco, WV; due to coronary thrombosis; buried 27 Mar 1961 in Oak Grove
Cemetery, Bluewell, Mercer Co, WB; informant, Bettye Lofton, Havaco, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by B. Walls; 29 Jan 2018.
" Jasper Lofton
Birth 1 Dec 1895
Mississippi, USA
Death 20 Mar 1961 (aged 65)
Havaco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Plot G 274"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #17095; WV Archives Web Site.
Hallie Lofton; age 54; born 1 Mar 1902 in Marion, VA; married; Colored; domestic; living at Havaco,
WV; daughter of Charlie and Mary (Locks) Marks; died 22 Nov 1956 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV;
due to cerebrovasculos, accident thrombosis; previous stroke; hypertension; buried 26 Nov 1956
in Oak Grove Cemetery (Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV).
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by B. Walls; 5 Jan 2016.
"Hallie Lofton
Birth 4 Mar 1904
Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Death 23 Nov 1956 (aged 52)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Plot Section G"