1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Bert Blizzard, Miner"; Article; Pages 103-104; submitted by Wilberta Mosser, 1113 Kingston
Rd, Perry, GA 31069.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Bert Blizzard, Miner"; Article; Pages 103-104; submitted by Wilberta Mosser, 1113 Kingston
Rd, Perry, GA 31069.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Lewis Lacy
Titles and Terms (Original) JR
Also Known As Lewis Lacy
2nd Also Known As Name Lewis R Lacy
Residence Date 01 Jun 1996
Residence Place Roderfield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 18 Nov 1904
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 29 Oct 2007
Address X Bo 502
Address Continued Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
Address Date 01 Jun 1996
2nd Address 187 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1984-29 Oct 2007
Possible Relatives Bertha Mae Lacy, Catherine T Lacy, Eugene Thomas Lacy, Gwendoyln L Lacy"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lewis Lacy
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 18 Nov 1909
Birth Place: Farmville Cu, Virginia
Death Date: 15 Jul 1993
Father: Clarence Lacy
Mother: Annis Geary
SSN: 719077520
Notes: Apr 1937: Name listed as LEWIS LACY"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lewis Lacy
SSN: 719-07-7520
BORN: 18 Nov 1909
Died: 15 Jul 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through) (Before 1951)"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Dec 2013.
Lewis Lacy; born in 1906 (differs from Ref #1) died in 1993; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife, Bertha Mae. "GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN".
(There is no death date for her. She may not be buried here)
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 15 Main Line of N&W Railroad;
taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 254A; Image 15 0f 21; Family #125/152.
Listed as Bertha Tucker; age 14; born in WV; Negro; in household of mother, Belle Phar Tucker.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
Rufus Mitchell; age 25; born in Jefferson Co, AL; single; Black; miner; living at Hemphill, WV;
son of Robert and Samonthia; married on 29 Sep 1934 at Welch, WV; Bertha Tucker; age 19;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; Black; daughter of ____ and Belle.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; E.D. 24-36; taken on 27 Apr
1940; Page 738B; Image 36 of 48; Household #302.
Listed as Bertha Mitchell; age 24; born in WV; married; Negro; 4 yrs HS education; lived at Hemphill,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; seamstress on WPA project; in household of brother (half-brother), Robert Ross.
4. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Bertha Mae Lacy
Residence Date 01 Jun 1996
Residence Place Roderfield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 04 Jul 1915
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 29 Oct 2007
Address X Bo (sic, Box) 502
Address Continued Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
Address Date 01 Jun 1996
2nd Address 187 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1990-29 Oct 2007
Possible Relatives Catherine T Lacy, Eugene Thomas Lacy, Gwendoyln L Lacy, Lewis Lacy Sr..."
5. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2015' Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bertha Mae Tucker Ross Mitchell Lacy
Gender: Female
Age at Death: 99
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1915
Birth Place: Hemphill, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence (at time of death): Roderfield, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 10 Nov 2014
Obituary Date: 13 Nov 2014
Spouse: Pamela
Parents: Mr Willie Tucker
Children: Delores and Willie Belle; Gloria M. Stewart of Gary, WV, Genoa L. Sosa of New York City, NY, Glen Jean Tee of Welch, WV, Gwendolyn Lacy of..."
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Dec 2013.
Lewis Lacy; born in 1906 (differs from Ref #1) died in 1993; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife, Bertha Mae. "GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN".
(There is no death date for her. She may not be buried here)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4875; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Belle Lacy; age 4 yrs, 5 mons, 3 days; born 17 Sep 1947 at Hensley, WV; Negro;
daughter of Lewis and Bertha (Mitchell) Lacy; died 14 Feb 1952 at Hensley, WV; due to
an accidental drowning; wading river in back of house; buried 29 Mar 1952 in Iaeger
Memorial; informant, Lewis Lacy.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Unknown.
Willie Belle Lacy; born 17 Sep 1947; died 14 Feb 1952; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry. com Web Site.
"Name: Gwendoyln L Lacy
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1954
Phone Number:..."
"...Address: PO Box 187, Roderfield, WV, 24881-0187 (1993)
[RR 52 POB 187, Roderfield, WV, 24881 (1993)] "
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry. com Web Site.
"Name: Eugene T Lacy
Birth Date: 17 Dec 1955
Address: PO Box 187, Roderfield, WV, 24881-0187 (1993)
[RR 52 POB 187, Roderfield, WV, 24881 (1989)] "
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry. com Web Site.
"Name: Catherine T Lacy
Birth Date: 29 Jul 1959
Address: PO Box 187, Roderfield, WV, 24881-0187 (1986)"
1. "The Baltimore Sun"; Baltimore, MD; Monday; 5 May 2008; Page B5; Newspapers.com Website.
"Clagg Sr., Kendell L.
"Suddenly on May 2, 2008, KENDELL LEE CLAGG SR., beloved husband of Kathleen Walsh Clagg,
son of Cecil Vernon and Della Dalton Clagg, father of Kendell Lee Clagg, JR., Grace Elizabeth Fogle,
Amy Marie McVicker, Bridget Ann Curtair and Patrick R. Walsh-Higgs. Grandfather of Emily, Kaitlun,
Eric, Joshua, Koby, Faith, Maryellen, Hope, Erin, Veronica and Charles. Brother of Theresa Henson,
Patricia Rodgers, Peggy Shipley, Joyce Collins and Jackie Clagg.
"A Prquiem Mas will be held at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, 2830 Hanover Pike, Manchester
on Thursday 10A.M. Internment in church cemetery. Friends may call at ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL
P.A.. MD 30 and Charmil Drive, Manchester on Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. If
desired donations to the Building Fund of St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, P.O. Box 448, Manchester,
MD 21102"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Kathleen D Cooper
Event Date 01 Jul 1998
Event Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 16 Apr 1948
Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 01 Jul 1998
2nd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 1993-05 Dec 2008
3rd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
3rd Address Date 01 Oct 1989
Affiliate Identifier 171342038"
1. BuchananCo, VA; Marriage License #70 007861; Ancestry.com Web Site.
King Phillip Estep; age 25; born 10 Apr 1944 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Box 123A, Estep Ridge, Jolo, WV; son of Harvey and Pearly (Estep) Estep;
married on 6 Mar 1970 in Grundy, VA; Joan Thornsbury; age 19; born 12 Jul 1950 in WV; single; this
is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 45, Jolo, WV; daughter of Alex and Louise (Rife)
Thornsbury.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Phillip Estep was born April 10, 1944 in Bradshaw WV. He went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2020 making his stay on earth 76 years and 11 days. Phillip was born to the late Harvey and Pearly Estep."Phillip married Joann Thornsbury Estep on March 6, 1970. To this union was born one daughter, Teresa Louise Estep of Jolo, WV and two sons, Phillip Benjamin Estep and wife Angel Hamilton Estep of Wharton, WV and Christopher Harvey Estep and late wife Melissa Aralds Estep of War, WV.
" Also surviving Phillip are four grandchildren, Joshua Aaron Estep and Madeline Grace Estep both of Wharton, WV, Phillip Thomas Estep of War, WV, and Lillian Renee Estep of Wharton, WV; and two grandchildren of his heart, Angel Marie Stacy and Matthew Earl Stacy both of Paynesville, WV. Phillip also leaves behind two brothers, Ricky Estep, and wife Nila and Gary Estep and wife Cathy Ann all of Jolo: four sisters, Brenda Wolford and husband Lee, Lois Estep, Cathy and Genny Estep all of Jolo, WV. Also, he leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
"Preceding him in death are two brothers, Aldie and Gene Autry; two sisters, Opal Sue, and Marty Delsie; and one special great nephew, Jacob Harvey Hagerman, who’s heart misses him no more. Phillip was baptized on November 8, 1971 by Elders Hassell Estep and Claude Conn at Slate Creek, VA. Phillip was a faithful member of the Old Regular Baptist for 48 years, 5 months and 11 days, with his membership at Old Samariah Church in Groundhog Hollow, WV. He served as clerk, assistant moderator, and moderator of different churches, and was the moderator of the Old Friendship Association for 8 years, 7 months and 25 days.
"Phillip joined the Army Branch of the US Military. He was a tank driver in the 69th Armor Division, 2nd Infantry at the rank of Spec.4. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 175.
"Phillip worked in the coal mines for 25 years for Island Creek Coal Company. He worked as a tipple mechanic but was also a certified electrician, a first-class mine foreman and a certified EMT. He was a member of Local Union 1509 until his death.
"Graveside services will be held Friday, April 24, 2020 at 1 o’clock at the Dave Estep Cemetery on Estep Ridge near Jolo, WV with burial to follow. Family, friends, and neighbors will serve as pallbearers.
"Due to the COVID 19 pandemic we will be following the CDC guidelines and ask that social distancing be observed.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. BuchananCo, VA; Marriage License #70 007861; Ancestry.com Web Site.
King Phillip Estep; age 25; born 10 Apr 1944 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS education;
living at Box 123A, Estep Ridge, Jolo, WV; son of Harvey and Pearly (Estep) Estep; married on 6 Mar
1970 in Grundy, VA; Joan Thornsbury; age 19; born 12 Jul 1950 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at Box 45, Jolo, WV; daughter of Alex and Louise (Rife) Thornsbury.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name D Reedy
Also Known As Danny Ray Reedy
Residence Date 01 Dec 2007
Residence Place Lindside, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 12 Jul 1950
Address Lindside, West Virginia 24951
Address Date 01 Dec 2007
2nd Address Davy, West Virginia 24828
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 2000
3rd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date 01 May 1993-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Betty Jo Reedy, Margie Louise Reedy, Roy R Reedy, Ray H Reedy
Record Number 171288111"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Betty Jo Reedy
Residence Date 16 Apr 2001-20 Aug 2008
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 29 Mar 1954
Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 16 Apr 2001-20 Aug 2008
2nd Address Davy, West Virginia 24828
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998
3rd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date 01 May 1993-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives D Reedy, Danny Ray Reedy
Record Number 171288113"
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Betty Jo Reedy, 64, of Welch, formerly of Davy, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 2, 2018 in CAMA Charleston due to lung complications. Mrs. Reedy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
"Born March 29, 1954 in Welch she was the daughter of the late Edward Lane and Beatrice Lester. She retired from Welch CommunityHospital where she was an accountant.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved daughter Lisa Lane; and two sisters, Lou Young and Lois Watts.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Danny Reedy; loving son Joey Reedy and wife Beverly Riffe Reedy; brother, Edward Lane Jr.; grandchildren, Derrick and Brandon Roberts, Jacob and Joseph Reedy, and one great grandchild Layla.
"Funeral service will be conducted Thursday, November 8 at 12 p.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with the Reverend Jerry Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell.
"Friends may call at the funeral home 1 hour prior to the service on Thursday.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"The Douglas Mortuary of Welch is serving the family."