1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Brooks T. Roberts, 67, of Princeton, WV, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV.
"Brooks was born May 11, 1949, in Avondale, WV, a son of the late Trevor and Laura Daughtery Roberts.He was United States Army Veteran, a disabled coal miner and of the Holiness Faith.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Laverne Roberts; and one brother, Ellis Roberts.
"Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Josephine Roberts of the home; three daughters, Melissa Atkins of Lexington, NC, April Roberts of Princeton, WV, and Jessica Roberts of Bluefield, WV; two sons, William Roberts and Brooks Roberts both of Lexington, NC; three stepsons, Lonnie and Kevin Roberts both of Avondale, WV, and Ricky Roberts of Mooresville, NC; one step daughter, Carrie Roberts of Avondale, WV; three brothers, Aaron Roberts of Avondale, WV, Leslie Roberts of Sandborn, IN and Tommy Roberts of Sullivan, IN; four sisters, Ocie Helton of Beckley, WV, Kathleen Dawson of Mullens, WV, Avon Roberts of Beckley, WV, and Linda Jones of Avondale, WV; eighteen grandchildren, Justin Bowles, Candice "Punkin" Meadows, Brandon Carr, Willie B. Roberts, Michael Garrison, Kelsey Roberts, Harley Roberts, Ryan Roberts, Dalton Roberts, Hannah Roberts, Amanda Roberts, Payton Jones, Lil-Man Owens, Ray Ray Owens, Taylor Adkins, Oma Owens, Michael Rocchi, and Hayden Jones; and two great grandchildren, Harper Meadows and Boone Roberts.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 1 o'clock with Reverend Danny Bowles, Reverend Doug Steel and Speaker Brooks Roberts officiating at the Independent Church of God at Avondale, WV. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale, WV.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #1309; Ancestry.com Website.
Lonnie Willard Roberts; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; miner;
living at Avondale, WV; son of Lawrence Harve and Barbara Ellen (Mullins) Roberts; married on 7
Jan 1963 in Grundy, VA; Josephine Baker; age 16; born in Pike Co, KY; housework; single; no
previous marriage;; living at Beartown, WV; daughter of Clayton Andrew and Carrie (Murphy) Baker.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Josephine Roberts, 74, of Avondale, WV passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, VA."Josephine was born October 26, 1946 in Grundy, VA a daughter of the late Clayton and Carrie Murphy Baker. She was a loving person and loved everyone she met. Josephine enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and sisters.
"In addition to her parents Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Brooks Roberts, one son, Kevin Roberts and four sisters, Carline Baker, Corrine Baker, Ruby Baker and Juanita Stacy.
"Survivors include one daughter, Carrie Roberts of the home; two sons, Lonnie Roberts Jr. of Mooresville, NC and Ricky Roberts and wife Cindy also of Mooresville; six grandchildren, Candace Meadows and husband Andy, Hannah Roberts, Payton Roberts, Ryan Roberts, Dalton Roberts and Justin Bowles; one great grandchild, Harper Meadows; five sisters, Ruthie Stinson of Troutman, NC, Pauline Wooton of Indianapolis, IN, Brenda Duke also of Indianapolis, Lois Baker of Jacksonville, FL; Margaret Baker of Troutman, NC; and one brother, Paul Baker of Jacksonville, FL.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Danny Bowels officiating at the Independent Church of God at Ritter, WV. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Independent Church of God at Ritter from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charles Arnold Jeffers
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1931
Marriage Registration Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Feb 1954
Marriage Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Father: Albert Mathew Jeffers
Mother: Ruth Stewart
Spouse: Gracie Marie Hunt
Certificate Number: 1954004333"
1. 1940 Census, Giles Co, VA; Narrows; E.D. 36-3; taken 2 May 1940; page 35A; Image 33 of 42;
Household #314.
Listed as Grace Marie Hunt; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Henry F. Hunt.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gracie Marie Hunt
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Feb 1954
Marriage Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Father: Henry Franklin Hunt
Mother: Stella Porter
Spouse: Charles Arnold Jeffers
Certificate Number: 1954004333"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 242B; Ihage
56 of 59; Family #62.
Listed as Henry F. Hunt. Jr; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Henry F. Hunt.
2. 1940 Census, Giles Co, VA; Narrows; E.D. 36-3; taken 2 May 1940; page 35A; Image 33 of 42;
Household #314.
Listed as Henry F. Hunt, Jr; age 11; born in WV; lived in Welch, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of
father, Henry F. Hunt.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Henry Franklin Hunt
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1929
Marriage Registration Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 9 Jan 1950
Marriage Place: Franklin, Virginia, USA
Father: Henry Franklin Hunt
Mother: Stella Porter
Spouse: Iris Rae Craddock
Certificate Number: 1950001696"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Henry Franklin Hunt [Henry F Hunt]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Mar 1929
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 17 Mar 2002
Father:
Henry F Hunt
Mother:
Stella M Porter
SSN: 229243999
Notes: Sep 1942: Name listed as HENRY FRANKLIN HUNT;
02 Apr 2002: Name listed as HENRY F HUNT"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Iris Rae Craddock
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1929
Marriage Registration Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 9 Jan 1950
Marriage Place: Franklin, Virginia, USA
Father: Onismus Craddock
Mother: Tillie Spruill
Spouse: Henry Franklin Hunt
Certificate Number: 1950001696"
1.1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 13 Jun 1900; Page 128A;
Image 17 of 52; Family #154/161.
Listed as Henry L. Hunt; age 10 mons; born in Jul 1899 in WV; in household of father, Tobias F.
Hunt.
2.1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 21 Apr 1910; Page 108B;
Image 20 of 46; Family #154/175.
Listed as Henry Hunt; age 10; born in WV; in household of mother, Polly Crockett Hunt.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #5022; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.co, Website.
Henry Franklin Hunt; age 18; born 19 Jul 1899; living in Welch, WV; chaffeuer for W.J. McClaren;
nearest relative, Polly Hunt, Welch, WV; medium height and build; brown eyes and brown hair.
4.1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 10 Jan 1920; Page 111B;
Image 8 of 65; Family #55/73.
Listed as Henry Hunt; age 19; born in WV; single; laborer for plumbing co; in household of mother,
Polly Crockett Hunt.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 242B;
Image 56 of 59; Family #62.
Listed as Henry F. Hunt; age 29; born in WV; married at 25; deputy sheriff; head of household.
6. U.S., Select Military Registers, 1862-1985; WV; Page 1380; Inactive National Guard; Ancestry.com
Website.
Henry F. Hunt, Capt; born in WV 19 Jul 1900; NGUS Infantry, Captain; 6 May 1934; O260130...
6. 1940 Census, Giles Co, VA; Narrows; E.D. 36-3; taken 2 May 1940; Page 35A; Image 33 of 42;
Household #314.
Listed as Henry F. Hunt; age 39; born in WV; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived in Welch, WV on
1 Apr 1935; plumber; head of household.
7. Giles Co, VA; WW II Draft Registration Card #T 129; undated; Ancestry.com Wesite.
Henry Franklin Hunt; age 41; born 19 Jul 1900 in Welch, WV; living in Narrows, VA; employed by
Hercules Powder Co, Radford, VA; person who will always know address; Mrs. Stella M. Hunt;
5' 8" tall; 160 lbs; brown eyes; Black hair; light complexion.
8. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Henry F Hunt
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 19 Jul 1900
Death Date: 15 Dec 1986
SSN: 232147444
Enlistment Branch: NAVY
Enlistment Date: 27 Oct 1950
Discharge Date: 3 Jul 1953
Enlistment Date 1: 26 May 1954
Discharge Date 1: 15 May 1962
Page number: 1 "
9. Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Henry F Hunt
Race: White
Age at Death: 86
Birth Date: 19 Jul 1900
Death Date: 15 Dec 1986
Death Place: Duval, Florida, United States"
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Janice Lee; 16 Jan 2014.
" Henry Franklin Hunt Sr.
Birth 19 Jul 1900
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Dec 1986 (aged 86)
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA
Burial
Jacksonville Memory Gardens
Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, USA
Memorial ID 123552404"Additional Information Posted:
Portriat photo of Henry Franklin Hunt in Navy uniform shown
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 242B; Ihage
56 of 59; Family #62.
Listed as Stella M. Hunt; age 24; born in VA; married at 20; in household of husband, Henry F. Hunt.
2. 1940 Census, Giles Co, VA; Narrows; E.D. 36-3; taken 2 May 1940; page 35A; Image 33 of 42;
Household #314.
Listed as Stella M.Hunt; age 34; born in VA; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived in Welch, WV on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Henry F. Hunt.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Janice Lee; 16 Jan 2014.
" Stella Maude Porter Hunt
Birth 27 Jan 1907
Virginia, USA
Death 17 Dec 2005 (aged 98)
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA
Burial
Jacksonville Memory Gardens
Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, USA
Memorial ID 123552508"
1. U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Robert Lee Hunt
Gender: M (Male)
Birth Date: 10 May 1927
Birth Place: Carroll County, Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 23 Jun 1929
Death Place: Carroll County, Virginia, United States of America
Cemetery: Liberty Hill Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Father: Henry Franklin Hunt
Mother: Stella Maude Hunt"
1. 1940 Census, Giles Co, VA; Narrows; E.D. 36-3; taken 2 May 1940; page 35A; Image 33 of 42;
Household #314.
Listed as Elizabeth A. Hunt; age 7; born in WV; lived in Welch, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of
father, Henry F. Hunt.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #88-068143; Ancestry.com Website.
Howard Franklin Workman; age 37; born 5 Mar 1951 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 20 Sep 1980; 10th grade education; living at Box 2, Wolfpen. WV; son of Howard
Hurley and Betty Jean (Day) Workman; married on 4 Dec 1988 in Tazewell, VA; Mary Sue Smith;
maiden name Shumate; age 35; born 16 Jun 1953 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 5 Mar 1980; 11 th grade eucation; living at Box 2, Wolfpen, WV; daughter of Luther
Andrew and Irene Frances (Harman) Shumate.