1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 143; WV Archives Website.
Sherman Eldridge; age 22; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; miner; living at Vivian, WV; son of Wade and
Jennie; married on 16 Jun 1930 at Welch, WV; Pearl Farley; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of William and Loudemia.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 143; WV Archives Website.
Sherman Eldridge; age 22; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; miner; living at Vivian, WV; son of Wade and
Jennie; married on 16 Jun 1930 at Welch, WV; Pearl Farley; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of William and Loudemia.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Russell Keith Roberson Jr., 42, of Grapevine, WV, answered his last alarm call to duty on June 20, 2020. After rescuing a local person from his burning home, Russ became ill and passed away during the early morning hours of June 21, 2020 enroute to Welch Community Hospital."Russ was born June 2, 1978 a son of Russell Keith Roberson and Patsy Ann Bryant Steele. He enjoyed working outdoors, cutting weeds and mowing. Russ was an outstanding member of his community and had been a member of the Iaeger Volunteer Fire Department for 15 years.
"Russ was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Chief Andy Bryant and Agnes Bryant and his paternal grandparents, Russell and Elsie Roberson.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Russell Keith Roberson, Sr. of Avondale; his mother, Patsy Steele and husband Quincy of Horsecreek; his companion, Lois Ann Charley and her son, Kenneth Charley of the home; one brother, Patrick Roberson and wife Brittany of Bluewell; two sisters, Judy Roberson and Ronnie Hall of Long Pole, and Sue Edwards and Denis Pennington of Trinity, NC; seven nieces and nephews, Netosha, Timothy, Sara, Keisha, Shaelyn, Levi, and Dalton; one great nephew, Eli; special friends that he considered as his second parents, Kenny and Delores Charley of Grapevine; his sidekick and special friend, Robert Blankenship of Iaeger; and numerous friends and extended family.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 26, 2020 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Raymond Rowe and Reverend Freddie Dawson officiating at the Iaeger Elementary School in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Blevins Cemetery at Vance Hollow near Iaeger. Patrick Roberson, Timothy Edwards, and members of the Iaeger Volunteer Fire Department will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday, June 25, 2020 after 6 o’clock at the Iaeger Elementary School in Iaeger.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Monday Evening; 22 Jun 2020; Page 8; Newspaper Obit.
" TOMMY D. TRENT (CLYDE)
"Tommy D. Trent, (Clyde), 43 of
Upland, WV, passed away Wednes-
day, June 17, 2020 at his residence.
Born October 15, 1976 he was the
son of Gwen Trent and the late Dar-
rell Trent.
"Clyde was a friendly outgoing
person who loved helping people
and hanging out with his friends. He
touched the lives of many and will
be sadly missed.
"Survivors include: his mother,
Gwen Trent (Tim Lowe) of Hanover,
WV. One daughter, Emily Trent. One
brother, Keithen Trent. One sister,
Jenny Alger (Shannon Alger). Two
nieces , Chelsea Lockhan (Andrew
Frazier) and Kayla Alger. Nephews;
Parker Lockhart, Jordan and Aiden
Trent. Aunt Nancy and uncle Leo
Chamber who was very dear to his
heart. Special friends and like a 2nd
family; Ike and Edna Ellis. Brett
Ellis, Kenny Swans on, Greg Gam—
mand, Shirley and Ronald Mitchem,
J J., and Bill Culbertson.
"Honoring the wishes of Tommy
Trent, cremation occurred upon his
passing. A Memorial Service was
held Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his
residence beginning at 2: PM with
Rev. Walter West officiating.
"Assisting the Trent family is Wid—
ener Funeral Home. Northfork, WV."
1. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Darrell E. Trent
Social Security Number: 236-86-5095
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1953
Issue Year: 1968
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24846, Isaban, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Last Benefit: 24861, Maybeury, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 26 Oct 2006"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Darrell Edward Trent [Darrell E Trent]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1953
Birth Place: Isaban Mingo, West Virginia
Death Date: 26 Oct 2006
SSN: 236865095
Notes: Jan 1969: Name listed as DARRELL EDWARD TRENT;
08 Nov 2006: Name listed as DARRELL E TRENT"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Shelina New; 30 Oct 2006.
" Darrell E Trent
Birth 14 Jun 1953
West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Oct 2006 (aged 53)
USA
Burial
Trent
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 16380196"