1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 374; WV Archives Web Site.
Ed Harmon Lester; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Bud, WV; son of Tice and Pearl Lester;
married on 15 Sep 1934 at Bud, WV; Lillian Whitt; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Bud, WV;
daughter of Basil and Rebecca Whitt.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 374; WV Archives Web Site.
Ed Harmon Lester; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Bud, WV; son of Tice and Pearl Lester;
married on 15 Sep 1934 at Bud, WV; Lillian Whitt; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Bud, WV;
daughter of Basil and Rebecca Whitt.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Mildred P. Fields
Also Known As: Mildred P. Ward
Event Date: 15 Nov 2007
Event Place: Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1918
Address: Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date: 15 Nov 2007
2nd Address: Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date: 01 Jul 1994
3rd Address: Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date: 01 Dec 1984 -28 Nov 2005
Possible Relatives: J.E. Ward
Affiliate Identifier: 171285926"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mildred “Nan” Fields Ward, 101, went to her new home in Heaven Friday, August 14, 2020."Mildred was born December 12, 1918 in Berwind, WV, a daughter of the late Josiah and Laura Marrs Robinson. Mildred worked as a cashier and was an employee of the McDowell County Board of Education where she worked as a cook and later an aide. She retired from the school system as an aide and then for several years proudly babysit over 25 children. Mildred was the last surviving member of her original family.
"In addition to his parents, Josiah and Laura Robinson, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Clyde Fields; second husband, Joe Ward; daughter Janie Fields; granddaughter, Jennifer Fields; granddaughter-in-law, Shelia Rice, son-in-law, Harvey Rice; brother, Raymond Robinsons; and sisters, Thelma Givens and Bernice Rose.
"Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis Rice, with whom she made her home; son Michael Fields and wife Tammy; grandsons, Alan Rice and fiancée Linda, and Stephen Fields and wife Angela; great grandsons, Jacob Rice and wife Hayley, Shane Fields and Zachary Fields; and great granddaughter, Michaela Mathena.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Randall Dority and Pastor Ernie Williams officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens on the Bluefiled/Tazewell Road in Bluefield, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be her son, Michael Fields, grandsons, Alan Rice and Stephen Fields, great grandson, Jacob Rice, friends, Mike Dority and Frank Nash. Honorary pallbearers will be great grandsons, Shane Fields, and Zachary Fields, nephew, Frank Givens, special friends Jimmy Crouse, Butch Bivens and Leonard Shirley.
"Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. 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 with no more than 25 people in attendance.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 3/4 Mar 1920; Page 71A; Image 688 of
1088; Family #154/155.
Listed as Clyde Fields; age 10 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Charles Fields.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 249B;
Image 1021 of 1057; Family #150/155.
Listed as Clyde Fields; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, Charles Fields.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken on 18 Apr 1940;
Page 1203B; Image 44 of 132; Household #336.
Listed as Clyde Fields; age 21; born in VA; single; 4 yrs HS grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; sales man in general store; in household of father, Charles Fields.
4. World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clyde Fields
Gender : Male
Rank: Private First Class
Age: 24
Birth Date: 18 Apr 1919
Birth Place : McDowell, West Virginia
School: Iaeger schools
Enlistment Date: 17 Apr 1944
Enlistment Place: Parris Island, South Carolina
Branch of Service: US Marine Corps
Theater of War : Pacific; Okinawa; Tientstin, China
Type of Medal: one Battle Star.
Father: Charles Fields
Mother: Fields
Spouse: Mildred Robinson Fields "
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clyde Fields
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 18 Apr 1919
Death Date: Feb 1971
Claim Date: 16 Jul 1970
SSN: 234207606"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Mildred P. Fields
Also Known As: Mildred P. Ward
Event Date: 15 Nov 2007
Event Place: Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1918
Address: Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date: 15 Nov 2007
2nd Address: Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date: 01 Jul 1994
3rd Address: Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date: 01 Dec 1984 -28 Nov 2005
Possible Relatives: J.E. Ward
Affiliate Identifier: 171285926"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mildred “Nan” Fields Ward, 101, went to her new home in Heaven Friday, August 14, 2020."Mildred was born December 12, 1918 in Berwind, WV, a daughter of the late Josiah and Laura Marrs Robinson. Mildred worked as a cashier and was an employee of the McDowell County Board of Education where she worked as a cook and later an aide. She retired from the school system as an aide and then for several years proudly babysit over 25 children. Mildred was the last surviving member of her original family.
"In addition to his parents, Josiah and Laura Robinson, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Clyde Fields; second husband, Joe Ward; daughter Janie Fields; granddaughter, Jennifer Fields; granddaughter-in-law, Shelia Rice, son-in-law, Harvey Rice; brother, Raymond Robinsons; and sisters, Thelma Givens and Bernice Rose.
"Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis Rice, with whom she made her home; son Michael Fields and wife Tammy; grandsons, Alan Rice and fiancée Linda, and Stephen Fields and wife Angela; great grandsons, Jacob Rice and wife Hayley, Shane Fields and Zachary Fields; and great granddaughter, Michaela Mathena.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Randall Dority and Pastor Ernie Williams officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens on the Bluefiled/Tazewell Road in Bluefield, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be her son, Michael Fields, grandsons, Alan Rice and Stephen Fields, great grandson, Jacob Rice, friends, Mike Dority and Frank Nash. Honorary pallbearers will be great grandsons, Shane Fields, and Zachary Fields, nephew, Frank Givens, special friends Jimmy Crouse, Butch Bivens and Leonard Shirley.
"Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. 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 with no more than 25 people in attendance.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. "Thurman Mullins Family Tree 2012"; posted by TMullinsBomar; Ancestry.com Website.
"Mary Jane Fields
1952–1988
Birth JAN 03, 1952 • Welch, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Death FEB 02, 1988 • New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA"Additional Information Posted:
Died in traffic accident.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Lois Darlene Hagerman
Event Date 01 May 2000-15 Nov 2007
Event Place Jolo, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 1944
Address Jolo, West Virginia 24850
Address Date 01 May 2000-15 Nov 2007
2nd Address Jolo, West Virginia 24850
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1997
Affiliate Identifier 340459350"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lois Darlene Hagerman, 67, of Jolo, WV, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, surrounded by her loving family in the Pikeville Medical Center; Pikeville, KY."Lois was born July 5, 1952 in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of the late Pershing and Margaret Coleman Hagerman. She was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed reading her bible. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
"In addition to her parents Lois was preceded in death by one sister, Mary (Tootie) Chandley; brother and sister-in-law, Jr. and Linda Hagerman; brother, Danny Hobert Hagerman; and three brothers-in-law, Doil Cooper, Johnny Addair and Danny Keene; a special friend whom she thought of as a daughter, Rayetta Hagerman.
"Survivors include one daughter, Brandy Baker and husband Bradley of the home; one son, Patrick Hagerman of the home; nine grandchildren, B.J. and Destiny Vance of Cosby, TN, Brandon and Makenzi Vance of Jolo, Ethan Hicks of Jolo, Riley Burton of Jolo, Karlee Baker of Hanover, Hannah Graham of Jolo, and Parker Wimmer of Jolo; one great grandchild, Bryce Vance of Jolo; five sisters, Sue Laxton and husband Lewis of Jolo, Patsy Addair of Bluff City, TN, Wanda Cooper of Martinsville, VA, Doris Keene of Statesville, NC and Crystal Church and husband Michael of Cosby, TN; three brothers, Mack Hagerman and wife Carol of Scarboro, WV, Randall Hagerman and wife Jennifer of Jolo and Doug Hagerman and wife Kathleen of Trinity, NC; sister-in-law, Debra Mullins of Paynesville, WV; two uncles, Pat Coleman of Ohio and Leonard Adams of English, WV; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who loved her dearly; and her pastor, Roger Pete Woods.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Roger Pete Woods and Reverend Charles Rose and officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV.
"Burial will follow in the Goodman Cemetery at Buckeye Hollow near Jolo, at WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening, May 13, 2020 after 6 p.m. at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley where evening services will be conducted 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"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 416; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Ray Cleveland; age 19; born 14 Dec 1949 in Bluefield, WV; single; living at Rt #2, Box 164,
Bluefield, WV; son of Orbue and Hazel Irene (McCoy) Cleveland; married on 5 Jul 1969 in
Baileysville, WV; Elda Kay Dishman; age 20; born 21 Dec 1948 in Berwind, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Box 161, Berwind, WV; daughter of Frank Handy and Roberta (Crockett) Dishman;
with consent of Hazel Cleveland, mother of Donald Ray Cleveland, father deceased; and Roberta C.
and Frank H. Dishman, parents of Elda Kaye Dishman.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 416; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Ray Cleveland; age 19; born 14 Dec 1949 in Bluefield, WV; single; living at Rt #2, Box 164,
Bluefield, WV; son of Orbue and Hazel Irene (McCoy) Cleveland; married on 5 Jul 1969 in
Baileysville, WV; Elda Kay Dishman; age 20; born 21 Dec 1948 in Berwind, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Box 161, Berwind, WV; daughter of Frank Handy and Roberta (Crockett) Dishman;
with consent of Hazel Cleveland, mother of Donald Ray Cleveland, father deceased; and Roberta C.
and Frank H. Dishman, parents of Elda Kaye Dishman.
Monroe Lafayette "Roe" Holsclaw
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; Pocahontas Coal Property; taken
on 3 Feb 1920; Page 262A; Image 5 of 30; Family #41/40.
Listed as Fate Holsclaw; age 29; born in NC; married; tippleman in coal mine; head of household.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 205A; Image 25 of
75; Family #214/229.
Listed as Fale Holsclaw; age 34; born in NC; married at 21; tippleman for coal mine; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; Orkney Hollow; E.D. 24-39; taken on
20 May 1940; Page 774A; Image 18 of 31; Household #135.
Listed as Fayette Holsclaw; age 48; born in NC; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
4. Mercer Co, WV Death Certificate #10276; WV Archives Web Site.
Roe Fayette Holsclaw; age 64; born 12 Sep 1889 in NC; married; school custodian; lving at Lashmeet, WV;
son of unknown parents; died 7 Aug 1953 in Princeton Memorial Hospital, Princeton, WV; due to myocardial
insufficency and silicosis; buried 9 Aug 1953 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant Artie
Holsclaw.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 26 Feb 2014.
R. F. Holsclaw; born 12 Sep 1889; died 7 Aug 1953; buried here; heastone photo shown.
1. 1910 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Laurel Fork District; taken on 15 May 1910; Page 81A; Image 39 of 44;
Family #378/378.
Listed as Artie Bowman; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, Samuel F. Bowman.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; Pocahontas Coal Property; taken
on 3 Feb 1920; Page 262A; Image 5 of 30; Family #41/40.
Listed as Artie Holsclaw; age 21; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Roe F. Holsclaw.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 205A; Image 25 of
75; Family #214/229.
Listed as Ardea Holsclaw; age 31; born in VA; married at 15; in household of husband, Roe F. Holsclaw.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; Orkney Hollow; E.D. 24-39; taken on
20 May 1940; Page 774A; Image 18 of 31; Household #135.
Listed as Artie Holsclaw; age 40; born in VA; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Fayette Holsclaw.
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Artie Holsclaw; born 12 Mar 1896; died in May 1980; last residence, Iaeger, WV; SS# 305-70-9674;
card issued in IN in 1973.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 26 Feb 2014.
Artie Mae Holsclaw; born 12 Mar 1897; died 12 Mar 1980; buried here; grave marker photo shown; "MOTHER".
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; Pocahontas Coal Property; taken
on 3 Feb 1920; Page 262A; Image 5 of 30; Family #41/40.
Listed as Herbert Holsclaw; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, Roe F. Holsclaw.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 205A; Image 25 of
75; Family #214/229.
Listed as Hurbert Holsclaw; age 16; born in VA; in household of father, Roe F. Holsclaw.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7805; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Lee Holsclaw; age 28 yrs, 0 mons, 6 days; born 22 May 1914 at Marion, VA; married; husband of
Maggie Holsclaw, age 28; brakeman in coal mine; SS# 233-16-2579; living at Hemphill, WV; son of R.F.
and Artie (Bowman) Holsclaw; died 27 May 1942 at Raysal, WV; due to crushed chest and skull, caught by
motor in mine; buried 31 May 1942 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Mrs. Maggie Holsclaw,
Hemphill, WV.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; Pocahontas Coal Property; taken
on 3 Feb 1920; Page 262A; Image 5 of 30; Family #41/40.
Listed as Hurley Holsclaw; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Roe F. Holsclaw.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 205A; Image 25 of
75; Family #214/229.
Listed as Harley Holsclaw; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, Roe F. Holsclaw.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; Orkney Hollow; E.D. 24-39; taken on
20 May 1940; Page 774A; Image 18 of 31; Household #135.
Listed as Hurlie Holsclaw; age 23; born in VA; 6th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
coal miner; in household of father, Fayette Holsclaw.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 205A; Image 25 of
75; Family #214/229.
Listed as Lee A. Holsclaw; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Roe F. Holsclaw.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; Orkney Hollow; E.D. 24-39; taken on
20 May 1940; Page 774A; Image 18 of 31; Household #135.
Listed as Leatta Holsclaw; age 18; born in WV; single; 5th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, Fayette Holsclaw.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; Orkney Hollow; E.D. 24-39; taken on
20 May 1940; Page 774A; Image 18 of 31; Household #135.
Listed as Oley Holsclaw; age 9; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Fayette Holsclaw.
2. Marshall Co, WV; Death Certificate #'64 006931; WV Archives Web Site.
Oley Holsclaw; age 33 yrs, 5 mons, 7 days; born 29 Nov 1930 at Mohegan, WV; never married;
lived at Mohegan, WV; in prison 8 yrs, 4 mons; son of unknown father and Artie Mae Holsclaw;
died 6 May 1964 in the WV State Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV; due to hanging; self destruction
by use of bedsheet about light fixturein cell; body removed 6 Mat 1964 to Iaeger Cemetery, Iaeger,
WV; informant, Warden Otto Bowles, WV Penitentiary.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 26 Feb 2014.
Oley Holsclaw; born 29 Nov 1930; died 6 May 1964; buried here; headstone photo shown; "AT REST".
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; Orkney Hollow; E.D. 24-39; taken on
20 May 1940; Page 774A; Image 18 of 31; Household #135.
Listed as Acey Holsclaw; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Fayette Holsclaw.
1. Virginia Funeral Home; Grundy, VA; Posted Obit.
"Harold Dean Vance, age 73 of Hurley, Virginia passed away on Wednesday,
February 7, 2018 at his home."Born April 22, 1944 at Paynesville West Virginia, he was the son of
the late Stewart and Vicey Lester Vance. He was a retired coal miner
and veteran having served in the U S Marines."In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife,
Laura ‘Wee Wee” Vance, two brothers, William “Bill” Vance and
Olen Vance, three Sisters, Jean Kennedy, Mattie Christian, and
Emma Dora Williams."SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
His Wife – Judy Vance of Hurley, Virginia
Three Sons
Clifford “Chip” Vance and wife Susan Vance of Castlewood, Virginia
David Vance of Hurley, Virginia
James Amon of St. Louis, Missouri
One Daughter
Robin Amon of St. Louis, Missouri
Two grandsons
Jacob Vance of Castlewood, Virginia
David Vance II of Hurley, Virginia
Two Granddaughters
Allison Moore of Hurley, Virginia
Tiffany Horn of Hurley, Virginia
Three Great Granddaughters and one Great Grandson
Two Sisters
Linda Matney and Dessie Ashby both of Hurley, Virginia"Funeral services for Harold Dean Vance will be held on Monday, February 12, 2018, 11:00 AM at the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel at Grundy, Virginia, with Ezra Davis, Jr. and Jack Cantrell officiating, with burial to follow in the Charlie Davis Cemetery on Hoover Camp Road at Hurley, Virginia...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 292; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Oxford; age 23; born in TN; single; clerk; living at War, WV; son of James and Bertha; married
on 23 Dec 1934 in War; Hazel Phillips; age 18; born in Washington Co, VA; single; living at War, WV;
daughter of Harve and Minnie.