1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Anthony Edgar Lester
Residence Date 13 Dec 2007-09 Jan 2008
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 Oct 1975
Address Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Address Date 13 Dec 2007-09 Jan 2008
2nd Address Statesville, North Carolina 28677
2nd Address Date 30 Dec 2000-15 Nov 2007
3rd Address Statesville, North Carolina 28677
3rd Address Date 01 Oct 1997-01 Jun 2001
Possible Relatives Edgar Lester, Elizabeth Ann Lester, Tammy Lynn Lester
Record Number 342297842"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Anthony Edger Lester, 42, of Charleston, WV, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018, in Statesville, NC, following a long illness." Anthony was born October 11, 1975, in Welch, WV, a son of Edger and Elizabeth Stacy Lester. He was a machine operator and truck driver for B&J Trucking. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was of the Baptist Faith. He had a passion for riding his street bike.
"Anthony was preceded in death by his grandparents, Homer and Macie Lester and Dan Stacy.
"Survivors include his wife Lisa Mullins Lester of the home; his parents, Edger and Elizabeth Lester of Statesville, NC; three children, Nathan Lester of Statesville, NC, Kimberly Lynch and husband Nicholas of Cleveland, NC; and Kaitlin Mullins of Charleston, WV; grandchild, Madison Lynch;grandmother, Belva Gracie Stacy of Groundhog; a sister, Amanda Lawson of Statesville, NC; niece, Brooklynn Lawson; nephew, Kyler Lawson; and special friend, Randy McCoy. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 12 o’clock with Brother Jerry Stacy officiating at the Followers of Christ Church in Paynesville, WV. Burial will follow in the Edger Lester Cemetery on Estep Ridge at Paynesville, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Nicholas Lynch, Randy McCoy, Ethan Stacy, Kyler Lawson, Ronnie Stacy, Gary Stacy, Danny Stacy, Daniel Stacy, Leonard Cooper, Ricky Daugherty, Dereck Price and Jessie Estep..
" Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, April 24, 2018 after 5 p.m. at the Followers of Christ Church in Paynesville, WV; where an evening service will be held at 7 p.m. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 25 Apr 2018.
" Anthony Edger Lester
Birth 11 Oct 1975
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Apr 2018 (aged 42)
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Edger Lester Cemetery on Estep Ridge
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Homer and Macie Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Barbara Hawks
Lester, Box 251, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 3 May 1910, Page 90A, Family #196.
Listed as David L. Carter, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Charles S. Carter.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1930); Page 33; Line #14; WV Archives Web Site.
David Carter; age 25, born in WV; single; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of Charley and Clara (Roe)
Carter; married on 26 Nov 1930 in Logan, WV; Birdie Delp; age 23; born in KY; widow; living at Man,
WV; daighter of Bill and Mary (Roberts) Delp.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: David Lawrence Carter
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 35
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 20 Jan 1905
Birth Place: Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 165
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Berdie Carter
Household Members:
Name Relationship
David Lawrence Carter Self (Head)
Berdie Carter Wife"
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Charlie and Clara Carter"; article; Page 116; submitted by Geneva Dawson
Steele, HC 61; Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 355; WV Archives Web Site.
Drew Bailey; age 36; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living in Krollitz, WV; son of Andrew
and Mary; married on 20 Mar 1926 in Lex, WV; Birdie Delp; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of William and Mary.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 19 Apr 1930; Page 239B; Image 32 of
33; Family #266/270.
Listed as Birdie Delph; age 21; born in WV; widow; married at 18; in household of father, William
Delp.
3. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1930); Page 33; Line #14; WV Archives Web Site.
David Carter; age 25, born in WV; single; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of Charley and Clara (Roe)
Carter; married on 26 Nov 1930 in Logan, WV; Birdie Delp; age 23; born in KY; widow; living at Man,
WV; daighter of Bill and Mary (Roberts) Delp.
1. 1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; Hearn Addition to Princeton; E.D. 28-34; taken
19 Apr 1940; Page 523B; Image 28 of 84; Household #227.
Listed as Bidie B. Whittaker; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Jodie A, Whittaker.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Orval Hodges; 5 Dec 2016.
" Biddie Bell Bauguess Whittaker Thomas
Birth 22 May 1938
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Nov 2016 (aged 78)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Cremated, Ashes scattered
Memorial ID 173508175"Additional Information Posted:
"d/o Jodie A. & Virgie Meadows Whittaker
w/o 1st husband Wayne Thompson Bauguess
w/o 2nd Ralph Thomas"Biddie Bell Thomas
"May 22, 1938 - November 26, 2016
"Life Legacy
"Biddie Bell Whittaker Thomas, 78, of Princeton, WV, passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with Giant Cell Arteritis, a rare inflammatory vasculitis, which attacked the arteries of her heart and brain, on Saturday November 26, 2016 at Roanoke Memorial Medical Center with family by her side.
"Born May 22, 1938 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Virgie and Jodie Whittaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne Thompson Bauguess; one brother Joe Whittaker; five sisters Jean Webb, Barbara Whittaker, Sis Smith, Bonnie Varney and Hazel Jones.
"She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and best friend.
"Biddie was a small business entrepreneur starting and operating many successful businesses over her lifetime, including Thomas Ceramics, Thomas Roofing, Thomas Sanitation and Thomas Paving.
"She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years Ralph Thomas and will be lovingly remembered by her three sons: Charlie Bauguess and wife Sherry, Mark Thomas and companion John Collins, Scott Thomas and wife Christy; one daughter Tammy Thomas; five grandchildren Heather Ramirez and husband Fred, Chasen Thomas and wife Jackie and Christopher Thomas, Brittany and Brandon Moore; three great grandchildren, Dhestyn, Saeghyn and Glaecyn Ramirez; Rhonda Thomas mother of Heather and Chasen; three brothers, Bud, Jack and Frank Whittaker; two sisters, Debbie Fowler and Sandra Brinkley.
"In accordance with Biddie’s wishes, her body has been cremated and her remains will be scattered to the wind at some of her favorite locations in the world."
1. 1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; Hearn Addition to Princeton; E.D. 28-34; taken
19 Apr 1940; Page 523B; Image 28 of 84; Household #227.
Listed as Shirley E. Whittaker; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Jodie A, Whittaker.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Shirley Elizabeth Whittaker
[Shirley Elizabeth Smith]
[Shirley Smith]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Oct 1935
Birth Place: Princeton Meadows, West Virginia
[Princeton ME]
Death Date: 7 Jul 2002
Father: Jodie Whittaker
Mother: Virgie Meadows
SSN: 234508097
Notes: Apr 1952: Name listed as SHIRLEY ELIZABETH WHITTAKER;
Oct 1956: Name listed as SHIRLEY ELIZABETH SMITH;
17 Jul 2002: Name listed as SHIRLEY E SMITH"
1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gregory Douglas “Happy Days” Lambert, 56, of Premier, WV, departed this world on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Born June 11, 1964 he was the son of the late Howard James Lambert and Barbara Carol Vance Lambert.
He worked at Bluestone Coal Company and had worked as a truck driver for 37 years. Driving trucks was his passion. He was also a huge sports fan and loved the Miami Dolphins football team. He always had a smile on his face and knew exactly how to make someone laugh.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Brian Scott Lambert; his brother, Michael David Lambert; his sister, Melissa Lambert; brother-in-law, Benny Bowles and both maternal and paternal grandparents.
Left to cherish his memories are his sister, Tonya Allen; niece, Courtney Allen and special niece Leighton all of the home. His sister Anna Bowles and companion Charles Coffey (Little Buddy) of Premier; granddaughter, Sarah Lambert and his loving wife of 21 years, Tammy Reed of Princeton; special cousin, Joey Mullins of Princeton and many friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 11 AM from the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield with Reverend Danny Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow at the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield.
Friends may call at the church Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 6 to 9 PM. Services and Visitation will be held in accordance to Covid-19 Guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced. Group size must be limited to 25 people or less.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Lambert family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"