1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 180; "Lorett Woody Collins"; article; submitted by Loretta Woody
Collins, 8046N-175E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
2. Noble Co, IN; Marriage License #'66 003115; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Larry W. Collins; age 26; born in IN; divorced; one previous marriage; factory worker; Protestant; living
at Box 109, Rome City, IN; married on 27 Jul 1966 in Kendallville, IN; Loretta G. Hicks; age 30; born
in WV; divorced; one previous marriage; factory worker and housewife; Protestant; living at RR#1,
Rom City, IN.
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Darcus Annie Woody" article, page 257.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 380; WV Archives Web Site.
Clyde Hicks; age 22; born and living in Caretta, WV; single; married on 2 Aug 1951 in Welch, WV;
Loretta Woody; age 21; born in Six, WV; single; living in Bradshaw, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 180; "Loretta Woody Collins"; article; submitted by Loretta Woody
Collins, 8046N-175E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
4. Noble Co, IN; Marriage License #'66 003115; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Larry W. Collins; age 26; born in IN; divorced; one previous marriage; factory worker; Protestant; living
at Box 109, Rome City, IN; married on 27 Jul 1966 in Kendallville, IN; Loretta G. Hicks; age 30; born
in WV; divorced; one previous marriage; factory worker and housewife; Protestant; living at RR#1,
Rom City, IN.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Harrison Woody, Miner"; Article;
Page 265; submitted by Loretts G. Collins, Daughter, 8046 N. 175 E, Wawaka, IN 46794.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 046162; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ray Junior Rife; age 26; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; painter; living at
Bradshaw, WV; son of Joda and Amanda Jane (Wimmer) Rife; married on 9 dec 1967 in Grundy, VA;
Loretta Faye Kennedy; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage;
unemployed; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Randolph and Ruth Ann (McCoy) Kennedy.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #73.
Listed as Loretta F. Kennedy; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Randolph Kennedy.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 046162; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ray Junior Rife; age 26; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; painter; living at
Bradshaw, WV; son of Joda and Amanda Jane (Wimmer) Rife; married on 9 dec 1967 in Grundy, VA;
Loretta Faye Kennedy; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage;
unemployed; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Randolph and Ruth Ann (McCoy) Kennedy.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-030927; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Claude Edward Church; age 24; born 11 Jun 1956 in VA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 29 Nov 1979; 6th grade education; living at General Delivery, Pilgrims Knob,
Buchanan Co, VA; son of Jarvey and Gladys Marie (Keen) Church; married on 10 Jul 1980 at
Grundy, VA; Loretta Faye Kennedy; age 32; born 27 Jul 1947 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd
marriage; first marriage ended 20 Apr 1978; 12th grade education; living at Box 807, Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of Randolph and Ruth Ann (McCoy) Kennedy.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Loretta Faye Church, 71, of Oozley Branch Road, Bradshaw, WV, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at her residence."Loretta was born July 27, 1947 in Oozley near Bradshaw, WV a daughter of the late Randolph and Ruth McCoy Kennedy. Loretta was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and her two fur babies, Molly and Treasure. She loved to play Bingo and enjoyed music.
"In addition to her parents, Randolph and Ruth Kennedy, Loretta was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Frank and Rosa Sandy who raised her as their own and whom she called Mom and Dad. Loretta is also preceded by one sister, Lady Hicks; two brothers, James and William Kennedy; one sister-in-law, Linda Jones Kennedy; one nephew, Randy; and one niece, Tabitha. Survivors include her husband of 38years, Claude Church of the home; one son, Donnie Church and wife Lisa of Tazewell, VA; two brothers, Donald Kennedy and wife Frances of Oozley and Coburn Kennedy and wife Billy of Nashville, TN; three sisters, Kathy Jewell and husband Connie of Oozley, Bonnie Vance and husband Ricky of Pineville, WV, and Arlene Davis and husband Raymond of Nashville, TN; two close cousins whom she considered to be sisters, Pauline Vance of Welch, and Shan Vance of Nashville, TN; a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved as her own, and numerous cousins.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 17, 2018, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Roger Pete Woods officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Woods Cemetery at Oozley. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Sunday evening, September 16, 2018 after 6 p.m. at the Jesus Church of Bartley where an evening service will be held at y p.m. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com ..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 135; WV Archives Web Site.
Ernest Arnold; age 26; born in Henry Co, VA; single; Black; miner; living at Worth, WV; son of Harden
and Jennie; married on 19 Apr 1922 in Welch, WV; Dallie Clemons; age 18; born in Guilford Co, NC;
single; Black; daughter of William and Lillian.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Rolfe; E. D. 24-54; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page
1032A; Image 31 of 46; Household #278.
Listed as Ernest Arnold; age 46; born in VA; married; Negro; 2nd grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; coal loader in mine; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 135; WV Archives Web Site.
Ernest Arnold; age 26; born in Henry Co, VA; single; Black; miner; living at Worth, WV; son of Harden
and Jennie; married on 19 Apr 1922 in Welch, WV; Dallie Clemons; age 18; born in Guilford Co, NC;
single; Black; daughter of William and Lillian.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Rolfe; E. D. 24-54; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page
1032A; Image 31 of 46; Household #278.
Listed as Dallie Arnold; age 34; born in NC; married; Negro; 3 yrs HS education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Earnest L. Arnold.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 300; WV Archives Web Site.
Jerry Lee Hicks, age 18; born 28 Feb 1949 in Jolo, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Box
222, Iaeger, WV; son of Walter and Effie (Keene) Hicks; married on 8 Apr 1967 in Iaeger, WV;
Elizabeth Horne; age 18; born 11 Dec 1948 in Rockridge, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Box 68, Paynesville, WV; daughter of John H. and Georgia (Muncy) Horne.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jerry L and Elizabeth Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Elizabeth
Hicks, PO Box 333, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 300; WV Archives Web Site.
Jerry Lee Hicks, age 18; born 28 Feb 1949 in Jolo, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Box
222, Iaeger, WV; son of Walter and Effie (Keene) Hicks; married on 8 Apr 1967 in Iaeger, WV;
Elizabeth Horne; age 18; born 11 Dec 1948 in Rockridge, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Box 68, Paynesville, WV; daughter of John H. and Georgia (Muncy) Horne.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jerry L and Elizabeth Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Elizabeth
Hicks, PO Box 333, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jerry L and Elizabeth Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Elizabeth
Hicks, PO Box 333, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 175A, Family #12/12.
Listed as French Cline; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew C. Cline.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1955); Page 243; WV Archives Website.
French Cline; age 34; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 15 Jan 1955 in Litwar, WV;
Grace Joan Lambert; age 17; born in War, WV; single; living in Iaeger, WV; with consent of John and
Bertha Lambert, parents of Grace Joan Lambert.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
French Cline; born on 26 Jun 1921; died on 2 Mar 1979; "Sargent, US Army, WW II; buried in
Thornsbury Cemetery. North Spring, Wyoming Co, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 7 Feb 2014.
" French Cline
Birth 26 Jul 1921
West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Mar 1979 (aged 57)
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cline Cemetery
North Spring, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 124783053"Inscription: Sgt US Army WW II
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Hull; E.D. 24-57; taken on 16 Apr 1940;
Page 1121B; Image 36 of 74; Household #305.
Listed as Ann Lambert; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, John Lambert.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1955); Page 243; WV Archives Website.
French Cline; age 34; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 15 Jan 1955 in Litwar, WV;
Grace Joan Lambert; age 17; born in War, WV; single; living in Iaeger, WV; with consent of John and
Bertha Lambert, parents of Grace Joan Lambert.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Phil Holden; 2 Jul 2003.
" Clinton Stacy
Birth 14 Jan 1854
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 9 May 1939 (aged 85)
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Wolford Cemetery
Wolford, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 7645711"Additional Information Posted:
"He was age 85, son of Preston M. & Peggy Delilah Yates Stacy.
He married on Apr 18 1876 Harriett Stacy 1858-1920, daughter of Shadrick & Julia Ann Smith Stacy.
They had 9 Known Children: Cosby Stacy Rowe, Miles Ellis, Arrenda J. Stacy McClanahan, Arminda Jane Stacy Hurley, Lydia Stacy Blankenship, John Henry, Lucy Ann Stacy Matney, Ocie Myrtle Stacy Wolford, & Bertha Mary Stacy Lockhart."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Phil Holden; 3 Jul 2003.
" Harriett Stacy
Birth Oct 1858
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 30 Apr 1920 (aged 61)
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Wolford Cemetery
Wolford, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 7652339 "Additional Information Posted:
"She was age 61, the Daughter of Shadrick & Julia Ann Smith Stacy. She was married to Clinton Stacy,1854-1938, son of Preston M & Margaret "Peggy" Delilah Yates Stacy.
Dates found at gravesite tombstone by Phil Holden, June 22, 2003. this tombstone is broken, with no names, but it is beside Clinton Stacy, her husband..It is believed to be Harrett's resting place.. More Investigating is needed.
They had 9 Known Children: Cosby Stacy Rowe, Miles Ellis, Arrenda J. Stacy McClanahan, Arminda Jane Stacy Hurley, Lydia Stacy Blankenship, John Henry, Lucy Ann Stacy Matney, Ocie Myrtle Stacy Wolford, & Bertha Mary Stacy Lockhart."
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Robby D Whited
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1952
Residence Date: 1996
Address: PO Box 273
Residence: Ikes Fork, WV
Postal Code: 24845-0273 "
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Debra F Whited [Debbie F Whited] [Debby F Whited] [Debra P Whited]
Birth Date: Mar 1956
Residence Date: 2014-2020
Address: 7522 Interstate Hwy
Residence: Ikes Fork, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24845
Second Residence Date: 1995-2015
Second Address: Rr 52 Box 273
Second Residence: Ikes Fork, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24845
Third Residence Date: 2005-2006
Third Address: Ikes Frk
Third Residence: Ikes Fork, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24845
Fourth Residence Date: 1984-2011
Fourth Address: Po Box 41
Fourth Residence: Ikes Fork, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24845"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Debra Fay (Debby) Cline Whited, 64, of Ikes Fork, WV, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 in the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY of a sudden illness."Debby was born March 10, 1956 in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of Grace JoAnn Cline and the late French Cline. She was a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother.
"In addition to her father, French Cline, Debby was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Bertha Trent Lambert and Andy and Martha Cline.
"Survivors include her mother, Grace JoAnn Cline of Ikes Fork; one son, Robby Whited of Ikes Fork; one daughter, Angie Whited and Danny Sheltz also of Ikes Fork; three grandchildren, Cortney Ann Short, and Cailey Dawn and Caitlin Grace Whited all of Ikes Fork; one brother Randy Cline of Ikes Fork; one sister, Brenda and John Garland of Rocky Gap, VA; and numerous aunts, uncle, nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 12 o’clock with Reverend James Cline and Reverend Johnny Brant officiating at the residence of Debby Whited, 7524 Interstate Hwy, Ikes Fork, WV. Burial will be in the Debby (MeMe) Cemetery at Ikes Fork, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening January 19, 2021 after 6 p.m. at the Old Pathway Church on Johnnycake Mountain near 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"