1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 190; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Bailey; age 25; born and living at Panther, WV; single; married on 14 Nov 1955 at
Panther, WV; Barbara Ellen Justice; age 22 born and living at Panther, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert Edison Bailey, Sr., 88, of Panther, WV went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his residence."Robert was born December 17, 1930 in Panther, WV, a son of the late Gid and Molly Matney Bailey. He was a retired coal miner and logger; he was a member of the UMWA and affiliated with the Old Regular Baptist Faith.
"In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ellen Bailey; three sisters, Maggie Justice, Alice Short and Pauline Wolford; and four brothers, Ed, Elzie, Earl and Vernie Bailey.
"Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Rheuark and husband Howard of Hampton, VA and Adaline Cline and husband Gorman of Panther, WV; two sons, Robert Bailey Jr. and Harold Bailey both of Panther, WV; five grandchildren, Dwayne Bailey of Panther, WV, Barbara Jenkins of Hampton, VA, Jason Cline of Welch, WV, Abigail Justice of Charleston, WV and Robert Cline (Boo Boo) of Panther, WV; four great grandchildren, Shantelle Bailey, Dakota Bailey, Gabrielle Justice and Madison Grace Justice; two great-great grandchildren, Tristan and Aryah Black; two sisters, Dorothy Cline and husband Sherman of Louisville, KY, and Anna Rae Lester of Beckley, WV; and three special caregivers, whom the family thanks greatly, Loretta Lester, Lora Blankenship and Melissa Lafferty. Friends may visit with the family Monday evening, July 22, 2019 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 11 o’clock with Elder Fred Bailey officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Noah Stacy Cemetery at Panther, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 190; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Bailey; age 25; born and living at Panther, WV; single; married on 14 Nov 1955 at
Panther, WV; Barbara Ellen Justice; age 22 born and living at Panther, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Barbara Ellen Bailey, 79, of Panther, WV, went to be
with the Lord October 15, 2012, at her residence
following a long illness.
'Barbara was born October 3, 1933, in Panther WV, a
daughter of the late Floyd and Lydia Justice. She was
a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church at
Panther, She took great pride in providing a
wonderful home for her family whom she truly loved
and enjoyed.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death
by one sister Ruthie Blankenship and two brothers,
Freddie and Franklin Justice.
"Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years,
Robert Bailey Sr. of the home; two daughters, Sharon
Rheuark and husband Howard of Hampton, VA, and
Adaline Cline and husband Gorman of Panther; two
sons, Robert Bailey Jr. and partner Amanda Cline and
Harold Bailey and partner Angie Dotson all of
Panther, WV; five grandchildren, Dwayne Bailey of
Panther, WV, Barbara Jenkins of Hampton, VA, Jason
Cline of Welch, WV, Abigail Justice of Charleston,
WV, and Robert Cline (Boo-Boo) of Panther, WV; four
great grandchildren, Shantelle Bailey, Dakota Bailey,
Gabrielle Justice, and Madison Grace Justice; five
sisters, Ruby Justice, Marie England, Sue Moulder,
Irene Bennett, and Gaye Dawson, one brother,
Marshall Justice; and two special caregivers, Tonya
Lester and Debbie Justice.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday,
October 17, 2012, at 11 o'clock, with Elder Zeb
Justice, Elder Arthur Short, Eder John R. Justice,
Elder Dallas Dotson, and Elder Fred Bailey officiating
at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at
Panther, WV. Burial will follow in Noah Stacy
Cemetery at Panther, WV..."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia Paulette Stevens, 68, of Bunker Hill, WV formerly of Matheny, WV entered into her eternal
home on Monday, December 14, 2020, in the company of family at Winchester Medical Center in
Winchester, VA. She was born on March 4, 1952 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Jesse and Mildred
Sullivan Stewart. Patricia was a member of the Matheny Church of God, a Majorette in the Oceana
Indians marching band, and a graduate of Oceana High School. She enjoyed sewing and making
Halloween costumes for her grandchildren, the fall season, and watching the changing of the leaves,
she is well known for her caretaking of the Coon Branch creek banks with her weedeater, enjoying Uno
and other card games with her brothers and sisters, and was an avid fan of anything her kids and
grandkids were involved in, supporting them from the stands in activities including cheerleading, girl
and boy scouts, baseball, basketball, and football. She was loved dearly by her family and friends. In
addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of seventeen years Terry Wayne
Stevens; a grandson Terry Wayne Kilgore; and her cherished sister Yvonne Graham. She is survived by
her daughter Christina Kilgore and husband David of Wise, VA; her son Andrew Stevens and wife Nicole
of Bunker Hill, WV; three sisters Diana Pennington, Sharon Milam, and Connie Dunford; two brothers
Timothy Stewart and Mark Stewart; six grandchildren that she cherished until her last day, David Allen
Kilgore, Michael Kilgore, Jenna Kilgore, Jessica Reynolds, Dylan Stevens, and Emily Stevens; and a host
of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Monday December 21, 2020
in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jerry Graham officiating. She
will be laid to rest in Dunford Family Cemetery, Jumping Branch, WV. Family is welcoming friends to
gather from 11 am until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and
friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 18 Dec 2020; On-Line Version.
"Ronnie Craighead, 67, of Powhatan, WV passed away at Bower’s Hospice House on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born on July 13, 1953 in Powhatan, WV to the late Hosea Craighead and Avis Smith."Ronnie was the youngest of six siblings. He was a graduate of Northfork High School and a star basketball player. He served in the Army and spent a great number of years employed at DSCC as a Supervisor in Columbus,OH before returning back home to Powhatan, West Virginia. Ronnie was a true sports fan who loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, Boston Celtics, and Ohio State. He was a free spirit who enjoyed music, traveling on the highway, good conversation, laughter and telling stories as only he could. Ronnie had an incredible sense of humor and loved spending time with his family and friends. He always had some kind of saying or joke for any situation. He was always ready and willing to hit the highway at a moment\’s notice as long as you had gas money! He enjoyed the big city life but would always say that he was a country boy at heart. Ronnie lived his life on his own terms until the very end. His personality will be missed by all who knew him.
"He is survived by his five children; Justin Craighead, Keria Craighead (Lyna Brooks), Michael Craighead, Raquel Johnson,and Ronnie M. Craighead.
"Grandchildren; Kianna Robinson, Mikala Norton, Jade Craighead, Kaseem Norton, Deaire Craighead, Savion Craighead, Savon Craighead, Sirron Craighead, and Damai Craighead.
"Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents; grandmother: Blanche Wade, sisters: Betty “Peggy” Pleasant and Irma “Freda” Mathews.
"Ronnie leaves to cherish in his memory two brothers; Charles Smith and Larry Craighead, and sister; Marva Ann (David) Ransome along with a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and special friends.
"A Memorial Service celebrating Ronnie’s life will be determined at a later date.
"Words of comfort may be offered to his family at www.meltonmortuary.com Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center have the honor of serving the family."
1. Bland Co, VA; Marriage License #74-022256; Ancestry.com Website.
Herman Lee West; age 31; born 18 Jan 1943 in Coal Mountain, WV; single; this his 1st marriage;
1 yr HS education; living at Simon, WV; son of Clarence and Jinny West; married on 21 Jun 1974 in
Bland, VA; Judy Gail Cline; age 20; born 22 Dec 1953 in Pineville, WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
3 yrs HS education; living at Simon, WV; daughter of Bert and Etheline (Hatfield) Cline.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kim Hunt; 1 Sep 2014.
" Herman L. West
Birth 18 Jan 1943
Death 27 Dec 2012 (aged 69)
Burial
Hot Coal Cemetery
Sophia, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 135261343 "
1. Bland Co, VA; Marriage License #74-022256; Ancestry.com Website.
Herman Lee West; age 31; born 18 Jan 1943 in Coal Mountain, WV; single; this his 1st marriage;
1 yr HS education; living at Simon, WV; son of Clarence and Jinny West; married on 21 Jun 1974 in
Bland, VA; Judy Gail Cline; age 20; born 22 Dec 1953 in Pineville, WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
3 yrs HS education; living at Simon, WV; daughter of Bert and Etheline (Hatfield) Cline.