1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 15 Oct 2012.
" Harry Clifford “Cliff” Harman Jr.
Birth 6 Aug 1931
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Apr 1984 (aged 52)
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Shady Grove Cemetery
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 98930545"Additional Information Posted:
"AREA MEN'S BODIES RECOVERED FROM PLANE WRECKAGE
By Pat Cecil-Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Writer"The bodies of two southwest Virginia businessmen who were aboard a Cessna 182T, when it crashed on Clinch Mountain near Abingdon, Va., Friday morning were pulled from the wreckage Sunday, according to a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.
"The Cessna 182T, piloted by Robert (Buster) Elswick of Richlands, Va., crashed about 10 miles northeast of Abingdon shortly after takeoff from the Richlands Memorial Airport Friday morning at about 9:30 a.m.
"According to officials, Elswick and one passenger identified as Harry C. Harman, Jr., also of the Richlands area, were killed on impact.
"FAA officials said the aircraft was found with the aid of Rescue Coordination Center workers from Scott Air Force Base in Illinois and the Civil Air Patrol early Sunday. A cause for the crash has not been determined Sunday night.
""It will probably be a while before the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) comes up with a cause", one FAA source told this newspaper.
"Preliminary reports indicated the plane may have been caught in a downdraft. " A downdraft might have stuck him right into the mountain," one official speculated. He said the area was plagued by severe turbulence and head winds Friday.
"Friends notified FAA officials at Mercer County Airport Friday at about 1:30 p.m. that the plane had not arrived in Chattanooga, Tn. as planned.
"Elswick, sources previously said, had failed to file a flight plan which indicated his intended route of travel.
"After a search was started, family members reportedly told FAA workers that they were not worried because it was possible the pilot had been delayed or changed his planned route. A short time later, however, the search was resumed.
"Elswick a Tazewell County coal operator, was expected to meet another coal operator In Chattanooga, according to a FAA spokesman.
"The Virginia State Police and the NTSB are investigating the mishap.
"Funeral service for Harman, who was born August 6, 1931 in Skygusty and was the sone of Harry and Willie Hill Harman of Skygusty, were incomplete at Fanning Funeral Home, Welch.
"Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Harman; two daughters, Mrs. Kyle (Carlene) Workman of Bluefield, Va. and Mrs. Richard (Connie) Shumate of Tuscaloosa, Al.; one son, Harry Harman III, of Bluefield, and one sister, Mrs. Garland (Lois) Wolfe of Skygusty.
"Harry Clifford Harman Jr., 52, of Tannersville, Va. died Sunday, April 8, 1984.
"Born August 6, 1931, he was a son of Harry Clifford and Willie Hill Harman.
"Today April 11, 1984 at 2 p.m. at the Clay Memorial Missionary Church at Skygusty with Rev. Ray Amos and Rev. Jackie Johnson officiating.
"Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery at Skygusty.
"Published in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 235; WV Archives Web Site.
Albert Garland Wolfe; age 21; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living in Rocky Gap, VA; married on 14
Sep1943 at Welch, WV; Lois Faye Wright; age 21; born at Eckles (sic, Eccles), WV; single; living at
Skygusty, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 16 Oct 2012.
" Lois E (sic, F.). Harman Wolfe (Headstone photo clearly shows F. as middle initial)
Birth 29 Jan 1927
Death 22 Nov 1993 (aged 66)
Burial
Shady Grove Cemetery
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 99028978"Additional Information Posted:
"SKYGUSTY—Lois Harman Wolfe, 66, of Skygusty, died Monday, November 22, 1993 in a Princeton hospital."Born January 29 1927 in Eccles, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Willie Hill Harman.
"She had been a resident of Skygusty most of her life and was a member of the Southern Baptist Chapel at Black Wolf and the Retired Postmasters Association.
"She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Harman, Jr. and Carl Harman.
"Survivors: husband, Albert Garland Wolfe; daughter, Mrs. Gary (Jean) Blevins of Skygusty; grandchildren, Gary Blevins, Jr. and Stephanie Blevins; a one great-granddaughter.
"The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ at Skygusty with the Rev. Carl Lambert officiating.
"Burial will be at the Shady Grove Cemetery at Skygusty.
"Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch and one hourprior to the service at the church.
"Published in the Bluefield Daily Telegaph"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 379; WV Archives Website.
Virgil Lee Thompson; age 28; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; one previous marriage; living at Rt 1,
Ferrum, VA; son of James Lloyd and Ruth (Cannaday) Thompson; married on 21 Jun 1969 in
Elbert, WV; Brenda Mae Queen; age 21; born 19 Jan 1948 in Welch, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Gary, WV; daughter of Robert and Shirley Virginia (Stone) Queen.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 379; WV Archives Website.
Virgil Lee Thompson; age 28; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; one previous marriage; living at Rt 1,
Ferrum, VA; son of James Lloyd and Ruth (Cannaday) Thompson; married on 21 Jun 1969 in
Elbert, WV; Brenda Mae Queen; age 21; born 19 Jan 1948 in Welch, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Gary, WV; daughter of Robert and Shirley Virginia (Stone) Queen.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Rev. Eric Arden King, 54 of Iaeger, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5th 2019 after a long illness. Eric was born June 10, 1965 in Welch, West Virginia a son of Russell and Frances Haynes King. He was of the Apostolic Pentecostal faith and attended church at Christ Cathedral. Eric was a 1983 graduate of Iaeger High School. He then went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in biology from Concord University. He then pursued post-graduate education at Marshall University where he received a master’s degree in psychology. He had a special interest and certification in School Psychology as well. He was employed as a school psychologist in Cabell County, West Virginia, Mount Sterling, Kentucky and then, McDowell County, West Virginia until retirement. He was proud of his education and was a remarkably intelligent person. Although education was important to him, he was also most proud of his ordination as a minister with the United Pentecostal Church. He loved to read about historical events and to study his bible. He passed his love of learning to his son of whom he was most proud. Eric enjoyed directing choir and teaching Sunday School, fishing, reading, cooking, playing the organ and singing for the Lord. He had an uncanny ability to make people laugh and tell stories that you would never forget. Eric was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George and Lillian King as well as his maternal grandparents, Dave and Goldie Haynes. He was also preceded in death by several aunts and uncles. Those left to cherish the memories are his parents, Reverend Russell and Frances King of Iaeger. Also left to carry on his name and heritage was his pride and joy, his son, Elliott King of Mount Sterling, Kentucky. He has one sister, Theresa Tolliver of Iaeger. A nephew and his wife, Chris and Courtney Riffe of Iaeger. A niece, Chelsea Riffe of Iaeger. And one great-nephew, Grayson Riffe of Iaeger. He also has a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be Chris Riffe, Marty Lawrence, David Blankenship, Ryan King, Kevin Stanley, and Rick Addair. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, November 9th at 1pm at Christ Cathedral in Iaeger, West Virginia with services conducted by Pastor Joel Urshan and Bishop E. S. Harper. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, November 8th from 6pm to 9pm at the Christ Cathedral in Iaeger with service at 7pm. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, West Virginia on Sunday, November 10th, 2019. For those wishing to travel with the family to the cemetery, the funeral procession will be leaving Christ Cathedral at 10 a.m. Sunday morning. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, West Virginia is assisting the King family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 403; WV Archives Website.
Howard Wooldridge; age 55; born 10 May 1914 at Big Creek, WV; widowed; one previous marriage;
living at Anawalt, WV; son of Grat and Thresia (Maries, sic, Myers) Wooldridge; married on 11 Jul
1969 at Thorpe, WV; Gracie Blanche Barker Johnson; age 47; born 19 Feb 1922 in Pageton, WV;
widow; one previous marriage; living at Box 374, Anawalt, WV; daughter of Elzie and Myrtle (Sexton)
Barker.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Cleva Sehen; 14 Jul 2012.
" Wiley Crowder
Birth 2 Jul 1916
Death 1 Jan 1996 (aged 79)
USA
Burial
Mountain View Cemetery
Ridgeway, Henry County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 93598587"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Cleva Sehen; 14 Jul 2012.
" Cleva Belle Edwards Crowder
Birth 13 Aug 1927
Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Death 9 Jan 1998 (aged 70)
Burial
Mountain View Cemetery
Ridgeway, Henry County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 93598663"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 403; WV Archives Website.
Howard Wooldridge; age 55; born 10 May 1914 at Big Creek, WV; widowed; one previous marriage;
living at Anawalt, WV; son of Grat and Thresia (Maries, sic, Myers) Wooldridge; married on 11 Jul
1969 at Thorpe, WV; Gracie Blanche Barker Johnson; age 47; born 19 Feb 1922 in Pageton, WV;
widow; one previous marriage; living at Box 374, Anawalt, WV; daughter of Elzie and Myrtle (Sexton)
Barker.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 390; WV Archives Website.
Theodore John Valach; age 26; born 4 Jul 1942 in Pageton, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Box 206, Pageton, WV; son of John and Anna (Fodor) Valach; married on 21 Jun 1969
in Jenkinjones, WV; Patricia Ann Flanner; age 18; born 2 Dec 1950 in Bluefield, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Box 67, Jenkinjones, WV; daughter of Jesse Edward and Helen Inez
(O'Bryan) Flanner.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 390; WV Archives Website.
Theodore John Valach; age 26; born 4 Jul 1942 in Pageton, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Box 206, Pageton, WV; son of John and Anna (Fodor) Valach; married on 21 Jun 1969
in Jenkinjones, WV; Patricia Ann Flanner; age 18; born 2 Dec 1950 in Bluefield, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Box 67, Jenkinjones, WV; daughter of Jesse Edward and Helen Inez
(O'Bryan) Flanner.