1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Tammie Marie Stevens, 38, of Avondale, WV, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020."Tammie was born September 30, 1981 in Bluefield, WV, a daughter of Sharon Mullins and the late Arthur Walter Sprouse. Tammy liked animals and loved her dog, Bella.
"In addition to her father, Arthur Walter Sprouse, Tammie was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny Ray Sprouse and Peter Sprouse.
"Survivors include her husband Corey Stevens of Oklahoma; her mother, Sharon Mullins of Grapevine, WV; step father, John Woolum also of Grapevine; six sisters, Celena Phillips of Welch, WV, Sabrina Ferguson and husband Arnold Walker of Litwar, WV, Linda Lambert and Sandra Sprouse both of Tennessee, Mary Dameron of Ikes Fork, WV; and Debbie Cline of Princeton, WV; two brothers, Randy Joe Sprouse and wife Cammy of Tennessee and Arthur James Sprouse of Bolt Mountain , WV; grandmother, Margie Szauz of Ohio; aunt, Donna Paris and husband Doug of Coalwood, WV; nephews and nieces, James Phillips and wife Amanda of Coalwood, WV, Makayla Walker of Litwar, WV, Steven Ferguson of Grapevine, and Joseph Ford of Iaeger; great nephew, Aiden Phillips of Coalwood, WV; and special friend and sister-in-law, Heather McKenzie of Oklahoma.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday evening, July 17, 2020 after 6 p.m. at the Old Pathway Church on Johnnycake Mountain near Iaeger. Evening services will be held at 7 p.m.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 11 o’clock with Reverend James Cline officiating at the Old Pathway Church on Johnnycake Mountain near Iaeger.
"Following these services her body will be cremated.
"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. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Ronnie Lee Cooper
Residence Date 01 Sep 2000
Residence Place English, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 21 Sep 1960
Address English, West Virginia 24892
Address Date 01 Sep 2000
2nd Address English, West Virginia 24892
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1999-01 Oct 1999
Possible Relatives Patricia Lynn Cooper
Record Number 369536596"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Patricia Lynn Cooper
Residence Date 01 Jul 1999
Residence Place English, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 10 Mar 1967
Address English, West Virginia 24892
Possible Relatives Ronnie Lee Cooper
Record Number 557225505"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #77 035254; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Woody Alfred Wood; age 20; born 23 Feb 1957 in WV; single; this was his fist marriage; 7th grade education; loving at Box 30, Bartley, WV; son of Arnold James and Geraldine (Spears) Wood; married on 29 Aug 1977 at Grundy, VA; Rosetta Victoria Kennedy; age 18; born 28 Feb 1959 in WV; single; this was her first marriage' 8th grade education
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #84-031967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Woody Alfred Wood, Sr; age 27; born 23 Feb 1957 in WV; divorced; this was his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 19 Apr 1983; 7th grade education; living at Box 30, bartley, WV; son of James Arnold
and Geraldine (Spears) Wood. married on 20 jul 1984 in Grundy, VA; Rosetta Victoria Wood, maiden
name Kennedy; age 25; born 23 Feb 1959 in WV; divorced; this was her second marriage; first
marriage ended 19 Apr 1963; 9th grade education; living at Box 297, English, WV; daughter of Roy
and Carolyn Josephine (Blakeley) Kennedy.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-039068; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Randall Lee Pack; age 19; born 28 Nov 1961 in OH; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade education;
living at Rt 1, Box 21B; Cool Ridge, Raleigh Co, WV; son of Norman Kenneth and Mintie Joan
(Harvey) Pack; married on 3 Aug 1981 in Pembroke, VA; Amy Hatfield; age 17; born 24 Mar 1964 in
WV; this her 1st marriage; 10th grade education; living at Rt 1, Box 21B, Cool Ridge, WV; daughter
of Randall Lee and Christine Joyce (Hodge) Hatfield.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-039068; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Randall Lee Pack; age 19; born 28 Nov 1961 in OH; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade education;
living at Rt 1, Box 21B; Cool Ridge, Raleigh Co, WV; son of Norman Kenneth and Mintie Joan
(Harvey) Pack; married on 3 Aug 1981 in Pembroke, VA; Amy Hatfield; age 17; born 24 Mar 1964 in
WV; this her 1st marriage; 10th grade education; living at Rt 1, Box 21B, Cool Ridge, WV; daughter
of Randall Lee and Christine Joyce (Hodge) Hatfield.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Amy Hatfield Kibbey, 55, of Welch, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 29, 2019 following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born in Williamson, WV on March 24, 1964 and was the daughter of the late Randall Hatfield, Sr. and Christine Hodge Hatfield of Welch, WV. Amy graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s degree and earned her master’s degree from Radford University in speech pathology. She served as a speech pathologist for McDowell County Schools and McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of the Methodist Church with membership at the First United Methodist Church in Welch, WV. She radiated positivity throughout her illness and never stopped putting others before herself. She dearly loved her grandchildren, nieces and nephews and the color purple. She is survived by her daughter, Erica Lucas and husband, Joshua Watts of Daniels, WV; mother, Christine Hodge Hatfield of Welch; sister, Carolyn H. Falin and husband, David Falin of Welch; sister, Millie Williams and husband, Paul of Clemmons, NC; brother, Randall Lee Hatfield, Jr. and wife, Rachel of Kensington, CT. Two grandchildren: Joshua Jr. and Hunter Watts. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Amy’s life will be held Friday, November 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Welch, WV with Rev. Olen Butcher-Winfree officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, Welch from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 416, Welch, WV 24801 or the McDowell County Commission on Aging, 725 Stewart Street, Welch, WV 24801. Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Hatfield family."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #70 023407; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Quinton E. Johnston; age 50; born 13 May 1920 at Mullins, WV; single; this was his first marriage;
8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV; son of Ervin and Bertha
(Lafferty) Johnston; married on 11 Jun 1970 in the Presbyterian Manse, Lebanon, Russell Co, VA;
Helen L. Noyes; age 46; born 25 Feb 1924 in AR; divorced; this was her third marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of James W. and Addie (Brown) McDonald.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Johnston Family Cemetery, Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
James Brady; 23 Aug 2010.
Quinton E. Johnston, Sr.; born 13 May 1920; died 1 Aug 1996; buried here; no grave marker photo shown;
"Birth: May 13, 1920
Death: Aug. 1, 1996
Family links:
Spouse:
Helen E McDonald Johnston (1924 - 2003)*
Children:
Deliah Belle Johnston Smith (1953 - 2003)*
Chad Lee Johnston (1955 - 1985)*
Mary Frances Lorraine Johnston Smith (1960 - 2016)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Johnston Family Cemetery
Brenton
Wyoming County
West Virginia, USA
Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?]
Created by: James Brady
Record added: Aug 23, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 57508293..."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #70 023407; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Quinton E. Johnston; age 50; born 13 May 1920 at Mullins, WV; single; this was his first marriage;
8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV; son of Ervin and Bertha
(Lafferty) Johnston; married on 11 Jun 1970 in the Presbyterian Manse, Lebanon, Russell Co, VA;
Helen L. Noyes; age 46; born 25 Feb 1924 in AR; divorced; this was her third marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of James W. and Addie (Brown) McDonald.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Johnston Family Cemetery, Brenton, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
James Brady; 23 Aug 2010.
Helen E. McDonald Johnston; born in 1924; died in 2003; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown;
"Birth: 1924
Death: 2003
Family links:
Spouse:
Quinton E Johnston (1920 - 1996)
Children:
Deliah Belle Johnston Smith (1953 - 2003)*
Chad Lee Johnston (1955 - 1985)*
Mary Frances Lorraine Johnston Smith (1960 - 2016)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Johnston Family Cemetery
Brenton
Wyoming County
West Virginia, USA
Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?]
Created by: James Brady
Record added: Aug 23, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 57508260"
1. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Frank Sherden
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 25 Dec 1907
Marriage Place: Campbell, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Florence Waldson "
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Frank Sheridan
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1882
Birth Place: Bumble Ousle, Kentucky
Father:
Alfred Sheridan
Mother:
Sarah Vaughn
SSN: 236266413
Notes: Aug 1940: Name listed as FRANK SHERIDAN "
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sandy Cline (Littlejohn); 4 Oct 2013.
" Frank W. Sheridan
Birth 9 Feb 1882
Death 13 Feb 1953 (aged 71)
Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Beech Grove Cemetery
Eleanor, Putnam County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 118181448"Additional Information Posted:
"Husband of Florence N. Sheridan
Son of Alfred Sheridan and Sarah Vaughn"Passed away at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, WV"
1. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Florence Waldson
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 25 Dec 1907
Marriage Place: Campbell, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Frank Sherden"
2. "Selected Heirs from Will Book #11", Tazewell Co, VA GenWeb Site.
Page 113. Mathew A. Waldron, Will dated 22 Sep 1924.
Lists children: C.B., age 57; S.E., age 53; Fannie B., age 49; Ella H.
Payne, age 48; George A., age 46; Nannie V. Yost, age 44; and grandchildren
(children of deceased son John F. Waldron) George, age 31; Florence, age 27;
James, age 25, and Ella B., age 22.
3. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Florence Sheridan
[Florence Waldron]
Birth Date: abt 1894
Death Date: 1 Aug 1972
Death Place: Kanawha, West Virginia
Death Age: 78
Gender: Female
Father Name: John Waldron
Mother Name: Mary Jarvis
FHL Film Number: 2114529"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sandy Cline (Littlejohn); 4 Oct 2013.
" Florence N. Sheridan
Birth 28 Jan 1894
Death 1 Aug 1972 (aged 78)
Burial
Beech Grove Cemetery
Eleanor, Putnam County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 118181485"Additional Information Posted:
"Wife of Frank W. Sheridan"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 10 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 19 Dwelling #142.
Listed as William Ball, III; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, William Ball, Jr..
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"William Ross Ball III, known to his loved ones as Billy, peacefully passed away on Wednesday January 24, 2024, at the age of 81 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV. Born on August 18, 1942, in Glen Alum, WV the son of William Ball SR and Clarcey Smith Ball. Billy was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend."Billy was a retired strip miner who dedicated his time and efforts to his profession throughout his career. He cherished spending time with his family, playing his guitar, and singing.
"In addition to his parents Billy was preceded in death by his brothers: Gene Ball, James "Buddy" Ball, and Roger Ball.
"Billy is survived by his beloved wife, Sue Ellen; his children: Billy Ball and wife Becky, Brady Ball and wife Angie, Gary Vanover, Sandra Justice and husband Phillip, and Jeanine Waldon. He will also be deeply missed by his cherished grandchildren: Nathan Ball and wife Maggie, Caitlyn Trent and husband Christian, Kendall Ball and Fiancé Brooke, Madison Ball, Zoey Ball, Michelle Beck and husband Ryan, Amanda Jo Roberts, Sonya Jones and husband Brandon, BJ Waldon, Rebecca Vanover and companion Joe Edwards, as well as his great-grandchildren: Bennett Hardy, Emree Hardy, Jensen Hardy, Paislee Trent, Ashtyn Trent, Brycelynn Beck, Rylan Beck, Kyler Rodgers, Xavier Jones, and Elijah.
"In honoring Billy's wishes his body was cremated and at this time there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, WV is assisting the Ball Family.
"Online condolences may be sent to www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Wise Co, VA; Marriage License #69 002846; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Darrell Blankenship; age 21; born 27 jul 1947 in VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr HS
education; living at Panther, WV; son of Buddy and Pauline (Stanley) Blankenship; married on 25
Jan 1969 in Wise Co, VA; Ethel Lee Estep; age 16; born 17 Feb 1952 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 7th grade education; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Burl and Bessie (Justice) Estep.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Darrell Blankenship, 68, of Panther, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at Saint Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV."Darrell was born July 27, 1948, in War Eagle, WV, a son of the late Buddy and Pauline Stanley Blankenship. He was an Assistant Pastor at Panther Missionary Baptist Church and a retired coal miner. Darrell enjoyed deer hunting and most of all he loved his family.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Lee Blankenship, one son, Darrell Blankenship, Jr.; three grandchildren, Kristie, Amanda, and Howard Blankenship, Jr.; one brother, Billy Blankenship; JoAnn and Kirk Estep, Lawrence Estep, Mildred Estep, Earl Dotson, Brookie Hunt, and Josie Coleman.
"Survivors include two sons, Brian Blankenship and wife Linda and Howard Blankenship and companion Tina all of Panther, WV; one daughter, Darlene Jarosz and husband Michael of Beckley, WV; seven grandchildren, Kayla Neal and husband James of Panther, Bradley Blankenship and wife Allison of Panther, B.J. Blankenship and wife Amber of Iaeger, Daniel Blankenship and Alexis Prater of Panther, WV, Dustin Goodman and Kristen Goodman both of Beckley, WV; 10 great grandchildren, Makenzie Neal, Cabela Neal, Hunter Neal, Talan Blankenship, Brianna Blankenship, Ethen Blankenship, Eli Blankenship, Bryson Blankenship, Addalynn Blankenship, and Amanda Blankenship, and one on the way; five step grandchildren, Audrey, Krystal and Dale Deaton and Joseph and Kathern Jarosz; three step great grandchildren, Paxton and Dawson Deaton and Ryley Blankenship; three sisters, Easter Estep of Beckley, Polly Walker of Welch, WV, Alice Ynacay of Panther; two brothers, Harold Blankenship of Panther and Robert Blankenship of Beckley; sisters-in-law, Betty (Lena) Dotson of Gary, Pearl Estep of Panther, Marlene and Timmy Bailey of Panther, and a brother-in-law Edgar Estep of Panther, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted, Sunday, February 19, 2017, at 1 o'clock with Reverend Hank Parker and Reverend John Hunt officiating at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church in Panther, WV. Burial will follow in the Estep Cemetery at Panther, WV...."
1. Wise Co, VA; Marriage License #69 002846; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Darrell Blankenship; age 21; born 27 jul 1947 in VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr HS
education; living at Panther, WV; son of Buddy and Pauline (Stanley) Blankenship; married on 25
Jan 1969 in Wise Co, VA; Ethel Lee Estep; age 16; born 17 Feb 1952 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 7th grade education; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Burl and Bessie (Justice) Estep.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Linda Blankenship; 8 Jan 2016.
" Ethel Lee Estep Blankenship
Birth 17 Feb 1954
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 23 Oct 2009 (aged 55)
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Burl Estep Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 156868711"Additional Information Posted:
"Proceded in death by : Parents Burl & Bessie Estep
infant son Darrell Blankenship Jr. infant grand kids: Amanda Renee & Kristie Dawn ( Twins) ,Howard Lee Blankenship Jr. brothers :Willie, George, Boone (infants), Kirk & JoAnn Estep and brother in law Earl Dotson
Sisters: Patsy ( infant), Josie Estep Justice Coleman.
Survived by : Husband Darrell Blankenship
Sons : Brian & Linda Blankenship , Howard Blankenship Daughter : Darlene Lynn Blankenship
Grandkids: Kayla & James Neal , Brian Jr (BJ) , Bradley ,Daniel Blankenship ,Dustin and Kristen Goodman
Brothers : Edgar & Mildred Estep ,Lawrence & Pearl Estep,
Sisters: Betty Lena Estep Dotson, Brookie Estep Hunt, Marlene Estep &Jimmy(Timmy) Bailey"