1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 482; WV Archives Web Site.
Harold Edward Herron; age 21; born in Lynch, KY; single; living at Jolo, WV; married on 24 Dec
1945 at Jolo, WV; Bertha Estall Stewart; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single living at Jolo, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Harold Edward Herron, 92 of Jolo WV passed peacefully Friday February 24, 2017 surrounded by family and close friends at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol Tn. He was born in Lynch Ky. October 29, 1924, the son of Bill and Grace (Rivers) Herron. He came to Bradshaw WV in 1937 at 13 years old and lived in the area the remainder of his life. He began working as a young man in the coal mines in Caretta WV until he voluntarily joined the US Army in 1943. Harold served in the 120th AAA Battery D 3rd Army under the direction of General Patton. He was involved in the Normandy Invasion Battle of the Bulge, as well as 3 other major battles. He was awarded 5 battle stars during his time and he was honorably discharged December 1945."Harold returned to WV where he married his sweetheart Bertha Stewart December 24, 1945. He returned to work in the coal mines until his retirement and he was a UMWA member for more than 70 years. Harold and Bertha were blessed with 4 loving sons, 2 were born to them, and 2 were entrusted to them as very young children and were thought of no less than their own sons. The couple was married for 52 years and his family was his greatest joy.
"Harold was a long time member and Post Commander of the American Legion Post 175 Bradshaw as well as the VFW. He was a lifetime member of the DAV. He was proud to serve with such honorable men and women over the years. He was also a faithful member of the Flatwoods Church of Christ and he loved his church family.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Stanley and Barbara Herron of High Point NC, Larry and Sally Herron of Bristol Tn, Tommy and Angela Adkins of Hollister Fl., and Robert Adkins and fiancé Andrea of Winston Salem, NC. His grandchildren Eddie (Gail) Herron, Dwayne Herron, Sarah (Jeff) Johnson, Jessica (Brian) Garner, Mary Adkins, Justin Hardin, and TJ Adkins. Great Grandchildren Nicholas and Katie Herron, TJ Elswick, Brody and Lyla Garner, and baby Johnson on the way. He had many nieces and nephews who were very special to him, his long time friends and neighbors RC and Peggy Cole of Jolo, and also the Stacy family who he loved as his own.
"In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Bertha Herron, 2 brothers Clarence Herron and Bill Herron Jr., and one daughter in law Christye Adkins.
"Harold enjoyed being outdoors, working in his yard, and spending time with his family and friends and he was always up for a friendly game of rummy.
"Funeral services will be held Tuesday Feb.28, 2017 at 1:00pm at the Flatwoods Church of Christ on Compton Mtn with evangelist Hobert Kennedy officiating. Military service and burial will follow at the Noah Stewart Cemetery Compton Mtn. ..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 482; WV Archives Web Site.
Harold Edward Herron; age 21; born in Lynch, KY; single; living at Jolo, WV; married on 24 Dec
1945 at Jolo, WV; Bertha Estall Stewart; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single living at Jolo, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Clifford Edsel Miller; 16 Aug 2012.
"Bertha Estelle Stewart Herron
Birth 14 Feb 1924
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 15 Mar 1997 (aged 73)
USA
Burial
Noah Stewart Cemetery
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 41; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Edward Breeden; age 28; born 1 May 1935 at Avondale, WV; no previous marriage;
son of John and Sarah (Brown) Breeden; married on 27 Mar 1964 at Baileysville, WV; Gladys
Morgan Chapman; age 38; born 3 Nov 1925 at Davy, WV; divorced; two previous marriages;
living at Bradshaw. WV; daughter of Wirt and Carrie (Lambert) Morgan.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 11; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy lester; age 19; born and living in Baileysville, WV; single; son of W.M. and Elsie Lester;
married on 30 Jan 1945 at the residence of Wirt Morgan; Gladys Morgan; age 19; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Wirt and Carrie Morgan.
2. Fairfax Co, VA; Marriage License #26666; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clyde Kirtley Chapman; age 20; born in Glecoe, KY; divorced; one previous marriage; contractor;
living at 3401 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA; son of Walter and Grace (Gayle) Chapman;
married on 1 Sep 1961 in Fairfax Co, VA; Gladys A. Morgan; age 36; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
divorced; one previous marriage; living at Tower Inn Motel, Richmond Highway, Fairfax Co, VA;
daughter of Wirt and Carrie L. (Lambert) Morgan.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 41; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Edward Breeden; age 28; born 1 May 1935 at Avondale, WV; no previous marriage;
son of John and Sarah (Brown) Breeden; married on 27 Mar 1964 at Baileysville, WV; Gladys
Morgan Chapman; age 38; born 3 Nov 1925 at Davy, WV; divorced; two previous marriages;
living at Bradshaw. WV; daughter of Wirt and Carrie (Lambert) Morgan.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gladys Athalene Morgan
[Gladys Lester]
[Gladys Breeden]
SSN: 233405825
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Nov 1925
Birth Place: Marine McDow, West Virginia
[Davy McDowel??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 12 Feb 1993
Father: Wirt Morgan
Mother: Carrie Lambert
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Aug 1943: Name listed as GLADYS ATHALENE MORGAN; Jul 1960: Name listed as GLADYS LESTER; 14 Dec 1988: Name listed as GLADYS ATHALENE BREEDEN; 06 Mar 1993: Name listed as GLADYS BREEDEN; : Name listed as GLADYS MORGAN LESTER"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Morgan Cemetery, Fanrock, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by Patty Greene;
20 Oct 2006; maintained by Valerie Neal.
Gladys Athalene Morgan Breeden; born 3 Nov 1925; died 12 Feb 1993 in Princeton, Mercer Co, WV; buried here;
no grave marker photo shown; "Spouses Billy Lester, Clyde Chapman, Charles Breeden".
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #32229; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Chester Willis Tabor; age 34; born in Davy, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; miner; living at
Bradshaw, WV; son of John H. and Alice (Bishop) Tabor; married on 15 oct 1959 at Lebanon, VA;
Ollie Jane Atwell; age 19; born and living at Avondale, WV; single; daughter of Jim and Clara
(Owens) Atwell.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name:
Chester Tabor
[Chester W Tabor]
Gender:Male
Birth Date:30 Apr 1925
Death Date:24 Mar 1991
Claim Date:22 Sep 1960
SSN:233407261
Death Certificate Number: 00000000000000000000004291"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name:Chester Tabor
Gender:Male
Birth Date:30 Apr 1925
Death Date:24 Mar 1991
Cause of Death:Natural
SSN:233407261
Branch 1:ARMY
Enlistment Date 1:22 Mar 1945
Release Date 1:8 May 1947
Branch 2:ARMY
Enlistment Date 2:3 Jul 1948
Release Date 2:26 Oct 1948"
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Roger and Patricia Judway
Tabor"; Article; Page 248; submitted by Thersa Tabor, PO Box 59, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #32229; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Chester Willis Tabor; age 34; born in Davy, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; miner; living at
Bradshaw, WV; son of John H. and Alice (Bishop) Tabor; married on 15 oct 1959 at Lebanon, VA;
Ollie Jane Atwell; age 19; born and living at Avondale, WV; single; daughter of Jim and Clara
(Owens) Atwell.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ollie Jane Tabor, 81, of Welch, WV, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022.
Ollie was born May 18, 1940 in Lex, WV, a daughter of the late James and Clara Owens Atwell. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her great grandson, Chandler Perkins. Ollie was also a member of the Coalwood Pentecostal Holiness Church."In addition to her parents Ollie was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Tabor; three children, Hulondia Brady, John Tabor and Rollins Tabor; and three sisters, Mary Adkins, Shirley Roberts, and Virginia Bishop; and one brother, James Atwell.
"Survivors include one brother, Johnny Atwell of Statesville, NC, a son-in-law, Brian Brady of the home; a daughter-in-law, Rebecca Tabor and four grandchildren, Meigon Tabor, John Tabor, Autumn Allen and Sarah Tabor; several great grandchildren, special great grandchild, Chandler Perkins; and three stepchildren Kathie Hearn, Roger Tabor and Brenda Foley.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 11, 2022 at 1 o’clock with Pastor Brenda Hall officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Shortridge Cemetery on Garland Mountain near Avondale, WV.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday morning, March 11, 2022 from 11o’clock until the time of services.
"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.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com "
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Janis M. Christian Oliver"; Article; Page 221; submitted by Janis Christian; PO
Box 422, Collegedale, TN 37315.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"John W. and Mae Christian, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Marie Brownfield, Raysal, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Janis M. Christian Oliver"; Article; Page 221; submitted by Janis Christian; PO
Box 422, Collegedale, TN 37315.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Janice M Oliver
Also Known As Janis M Oliver
Residence Date 29 Oct 2007-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Ooltewah, Tennessee, United States
Birth Date 21 Oct 1941
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 5585 Tallant Rd
Address Continued Ooltewah, Tennessee 37363
Address Date 29 Oct 2007-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address 442 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Collegedale, Tennessee 37315
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993
3rd Address 422 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Collegedale, Tennessee 37315
3rd Address Date 01 Oct 1989-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Janis M Oliver, Robert Bruce Oliver, Sarah M Owalker, Sarah Oliver, Warren B Oliver..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Janis M. Christian Oliver"; Article; Page 221; submitted by Janis Christian; PO
Box 422, Collegedale, TN 37315.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Janis M. Christian Oliver"; Article; Page 221; submitted by Janis Christian; PO
Box 422, Collegedale, TN 37315.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Janis M. Christian Oliver"; Article; Page 221; submitted by Janis Christian; PO
Box 422, Collegedale, TN 37315.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Janis M. Christian Oliver"; Article; Page 221; submitted by Janis Christian; PO
Box 422, Collegedale, TN 37315.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #79-036967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Edward Prichard; agee 32; born 5 Jun 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 5 Oct 1976; 12th grade education; living at 396 1/2 Stewart St, Welch, WV; son of Roy
Edward and Nancy Frances (Cortelessi) Prichard; married on 3 Aug 1979 in Pembroke, VA; Delores
Ann Doan; maiden name Hamilton; born 15 Nov 1945 in WV; sivorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 15 May 1970; 12th grade education; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Hubert Baber
and Argie Dare (Clark) Hamilton.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-014340; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Edward Prichard; age 33; born 5 Jun 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 21 Nov 1980; 12th grade education; living at 396 1/2 Stewart St, Welch, WV; son of
Roy Edward and Nancy Frances (Cortellesi) Prichard; married on 24 Apr 1981 in Pearisburg, VA;
Delores Ann Prichard; maiden name Hamilton; age 35; born 15 Nov 1945 in WV; divorced; this is her
3rd marriage; last marriage ended 21 Nov 1980; 12th grade education; living at Box 28, Pineville, WV;
daughter of Hubert Baber and Argie Dare (Clark) Hamilton.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #79-036967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Edward Prichard; agee 32; born 5 Jun 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 5 Oct 1976; 12th grade education; living at 396 1/2 Stewart St, Welch, WV; son of Roy
Edward and Nancy Frances (Cortelessi) Prichard; married on 3 Aug 1979 in Pembroke, VA; Delores
Ann Doan; maiden name Hamilton; born 15 Nov 1945 in WV; sivorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 15 May 1970; 12th grade education; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Hubert Baber
and Argie Dare (Clark) Hamilton.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-014340; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Edward Prichard; age 33; born 5 Jun 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 21 Nov 1980; 12th grade education; living at 396 1/2 Stewart St, Welch, WV; son of
Roy Edward and Nancy Frances (Cortellesi) Prichard; married on 24 Apr 1981 in Pearisburg, VA;
Delores Ann Prichard; maiden name Hamilton; age 35; born 15 Nov 1945 in WV; divorced; this is her
3rd marriage; last marriage ended 21 Nov 1980; 12th grade education; living at Box 28, Pineville, WV;
daughter of Hubert Baber and Argie Dare (Clark) Hamilton.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #79-036967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Edward Prichard; agee 32; born 5 Jun 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 5 Oct 1976; 12th grade education; living at 396 1/2 Stewart St, Welch, WV; son of Roy
Edward and Nancy Frances (Cortelessi) Prichard; married on 3 Aug 1979 in Pembroke, VA; Delores
Ann Doan; maiden name Hamilton; born 15 Nov 1945 in WV; sivorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 15 May 1970; 12th grade education; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Hubert Baber
and Argie Dare (Clark) Hamilton.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-014340; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Edward Prichard; age 33; born 5 Jun 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 21 Nov 1980; 12th grade education; living at 396 1/2 Stewart St, Welch, WV; son of
Roy Edward and Nancy Frances (Cortellesi) Prichard; married on 24 Apr 1981 in Pearisburg, VA;
Delores Ann Prichard; maiden name Hamilton; age 35; born 15 Nov 1945 in WV; divorced; this is her
3rd marriage; last marriage ended 21 Nov 1980; 12th grade education; living at Box 28, Pineville, WV;
daughter of Hubert Baber and Argie Dare (Clark) Hamilton.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #79-036967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Edward Prichard; agee 32; born 5 Jun 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 5 Oct 1976; 12th grade education; living at 396 1/2 Stewart St, Welch, WV; son of Roy
Edward and Nancy Frances (Cortelessi) Prichard; married on 3 Aug 1979 in Pembroke, VA; Delores
Ann Doan; maiden name Hamilton; born 15 Nov 1945 in WV; sivorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 15 May 1970; 12th grade education; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Hubert Baber
and Argie Dare (Clark) Hamilton.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-014340; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Edward Prichard; age 33; born 5 Jun 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 21 Nov 1980; 12th grade education; living at 396 1/2 Stewart St, Welch, WV; son of
Roy Edward and Nancy Frances (Cortellesi) Prichard; married on 24 Apr 1981 in Pearisburg, VA;
Delores Ann Prichard; maiden name Hamilton; age 35; born 15 Nov 1945 in WV; divorced; this is her
3rd marriage; last marriage ended 21 Nov 1980; 12th grade education; living at Box 28, Pineville, WV;
daughter of Hubert Baber and Argie Dare (Clark) Hamilton.
1. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edna Maxine Hamilton
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1938
Birth Place: Bland, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1938022077"
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edna M White
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1938
Phone Number: 662-2923
Address: 3418 McFarlan Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45211-5814 (1993)"