1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iarger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Billy Joe Jackson (Popaw), passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 in Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV."Bill was born January 26, 1942 in Whitewood, VA a son of the late Ingrahm and Patsy Davis Jackson. Bill had a heart of gold; he was a loving and caring person and was always there when you needed him. Bill enjoyed going to church and spending time with his family; he enjoyed being outdoors and gardening.
"In addition to his parents, Ingrahm and Patsy Davis Jackson, Bill was preceded in death by one sister, Hattie Blackburn.
"Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Lena Frances Blankenship Jackson of the home; one son, Billy Franklin and wife Stephanie Jackson (Guardian Angel) of Browning Fork, WV; one daughter, Judy Jackson Hatfield and husband Buck(poacher) of Ben Creek; and an adopted daughter, Stella Dawn Rowe and husband Randy of Long Pole; grandsons, Cory (Brandi) Hatfield, Dalton Jackson, Jeremy Vanover, Christopher Compton and fiancée Christa Simpson, B.J. Compton, Cody, and Tyler Hatfield; granddaughter, April Jackson; great grandsons, Waylon Hatfield, Austin Vanover, Dominic and Brenton Jackson ,Jordan and Ashton Simpson, CJ Compton, and Brandon Rowe; great granddaughters, Delilah Compton and Carlie Hatfield; a close nephew, Jessie Ray Blankenship; two sisters, Glenna Keaton and Shirley Matthews and husband Steve.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Ronald Lester and Reverend Doug Blankenship officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Carter Cemetery at Zacks Branch near Panther.
"Serving as pallbearers will be Christopher Compton, BJ Compton, Cory Hatfield, Dalton Jackson, Frankie Jackson, Jamie Blankenship and Jessie Ray Blankenship. Honorary pallbearers will be Rusty Mullins, Brandon Blankenship, Stevie Blankenship and Todd Adams.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening April 13, 2021 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"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. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.comm Website.
"Name: Lena Frances Jackson
Birth Date: Jun 1946
Residence Date: 2000-2020
Address: Po Box 252
Residence: Panther, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24872
Second Residence Date: 1990-2000
Second Address: Rr 3 58
Second Residence: Panther, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24872
Third Residence Date: 1990-2000
Third Address: Rr 3 Box 58
Third Residence: Panther, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24872
Fourth Residence Date: 1983-1998
Fourth Address: Po Box 58
Fourth Residence: Panther, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24872 "
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"