1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 8 Sep 2015.
"Vernice Alma “Bug” Fraley Jr.
Birth 19 Oct 1952
West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Sep 2015 (aged 62)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 152042157"Additional Information Posted:
"On September 1, 2015, after a long battle with cancer God decided that Vernice "Bug" Fraley, Jr.'s battle was over and made him one of his angels."He lived your life for your family and friends and will be sadly missed.
"Born on October 19, 1952, God blessed us with your presence for 62 years and we will forever be grateful. Being a coal miner for nineteen years an avid hunter, fisherman, and woodworker you never met a stranger.
"He was preceded in death by his parents Vernice Alma Fraley Sr. (1910-1989) and Ruth M. Burns-Murphy-Fraley (1908-1979); a daughter, Deborah Lynn Fraley (1972-1992); two brothers, Cecil Murphy (Deceased) and Charles Murphy (1930-1991); and three sisters, Betty Fraley-Bailey (Deceased), Helen Fraley-Bailey (Deceased), and Kathleen Fraley-Addair (Deceased).
"Surviving the loss are a loving wife of 43 years, Deborah J. Bailey-Fraley; a son Steven Wayne Fraley and companion, Jacqueline Roberts of Welch, WV; a daughter Wendy R. Fraley and companion Jason Matney of Statesville, NC; two grandsons, Dillon and Braxton of Statesville, NC; two sisters, Barbara and husband Darrell of Hurricane, WV; Sherry and husband Russell New of Isaban, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 4, 2015, at 12 noon with Reverend Raymond Rowe officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV."
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Deborah June Fraley [Debbie Fraley]
Birth Date: Jun 1954
Residence Date: 2001-2017
Address: Hc 64 Box 572
Residence: Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24844
Second Residence Date: 2018-2019
Second Address: 136 Mustang Dr
Second Residence: Statesville, North Carolina, USA
Second Postal Code: 28677
Third Residence Date: 2017
Third Address: 6415 Coal Heritage Rd
Third Residence: Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24844
Fourth Residence Date: 1985-2001
Fourth Address: Po Box 572
Fourth Residence: Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24844
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; newspaper Obit; 12 Feb 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Carl Thomas Bailey, 68, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his residence."Carl was born in Iaeger December 21, 1951 as son of the late Bruce and Violet Crouse Bailey. He was a coal miner; before becoming disabled he was an awesome hunter and fisherman.
"In addition to his parents Carl was preceded in death by one sister, Brenda Bailey.
"Survivors include his wife Sue Bailey of the home; two daughters, Alex (Jeff) Solarz of Richboro, PA and Carla Roberts of Iaeger; three grandsons, Max Solarz of New York, Benjamin Solarz of Richboro, PA, and Chris Jorda of Morgantown, WV; one granddaughter, Cami Bailey of Iaeger; two great grandsons, Easton Kennedy and Bryson Collins both of Iaeger; two brothers, Jeff (Connie) Bailey of Gary and James (Roberta) Bailey of Iaeger; two sisters, Debbie Farley of Statesville, NC and Dorothy Lambert of Montrose, MI; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his wife’s family, Samuel (Bobby) Maxwell and family of Tennessee, Stanley Maxwell and family of Florida, David Maxwell and family of South Carolina, Tina Maxwell and family of Panther, Linda Maxwell Jones of Iaeger; brother-in-law, Asa Meadows of Honaker, VA; and special friends Skyler Edwards of Iaeger and Steven Maxwell of Tennessee.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 1 o’clock with Elder Fred Bailey officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Friends may call at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger from 11 till time of services at 1.
Burial will be at 1 o’clock Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Woodlawn Memorial Park at Bluewell, WV.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers."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 with no more than 25 people in attendance.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 5 Feb 1920; Page 227B;
Family #245/247.
Listed as General Lester; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, John Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 58; WV Archives Web Site.
G.L. Lester; age 32; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of
John W. and Marinda; married on 17 May 1937 at Welch, WV; Nervie Mullins; age 33;
born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at lex, WV; daughter of Burbridge and Lyndia.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 58; WV Archives Web Site.
G.L. Lester; age 32; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of
John W. and Marinda; married on 17 May 1937 at Welch, WV; Nervie Mullins; age 33;
born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at lex, WV; daughter of Burbridge and Lyndia.
1. Summers Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1927); Page 19; Line #149; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard Bishop; age 22; born in and living in Summers Co, WV; single; married on 17 Nov 1927
in Summers Co, WV; Thelma Spade; age 19; born and living in Summers Co, WV; single.
1. Summers Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1927); Page 19; Line #149; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard Bishop; age 22; born in and living in Summers Co, WV; single; married on 17 Nov 1927
in Summers Co, WV; Thelma Spade; age 19; born and living in Summers Co, WV; single.