1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 52B;
Image 40 of 64; Household #326.
Listed as Comer Cummings; age 42; born in TN; married; 4th grade education; Negro; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 52B;
Image 40 of 64; Household #326.
Listed as Gertrude Cummings; age 35; born in TN; married; Negro; 1 yr HS education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Comer Cummings.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 52B;
Image 40 of 64; Household #326.
Listed as Carr Cummings; age 19; born in TN; single; Negro; 8th grade education; new worker;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Comer Cummings.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 52B;
Image 40 of 64; Household #326.
Listed as Earling Cummings; age 17; born in TN; single; Negro; 3 yrs HS education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Comer Cummings.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 52B;
Image 40 of 64; Household #326.
Listed as James Cummings; age 18; born in TN; single; Negro; 8th grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Comer Cummings.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 52B;
Image 40 of 64; Household #326.
Listed as Inzetta Cummings; age 15; born in TN; single; Negro; 8th grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Comer Cummings.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 52B;
Image 40 of 64; Household #326.
Listed as L. Bernice Cummings; age 13; born in TN; single; Negro; 6th grade education; attending
school; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Comer Cummings.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16711; WV Archives Web Site.
Lema Bernice Cummings; age 29 yrs, 8 mons; born 9 Mar 1926 in Sparta, TN; never married;
Negro; domestic; living at Gary, WV; daughter of Comer and Gertrude (Turner) Cummings; died 8
Nov 1955 in Gary, WV; due to bronchial asthma; buried 13 Nov 1955 in Oak Grove (Cemetery,
Bluewell, WV); informant, Comer Cummings.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by B. Walls; 13 Apr 2017.
" Bernice Cummings
Birth unknown
Death 13 Nov 1955
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Plot H 165
Memorial ID 178375412"Additional Information Posted:
"Buried November 13, 1955.
Information from hand written record book for Oak Grove Cemetery."
1. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; Hurrican; taken 9 Mar 1920; Page 45B; Image 40
of 71; Famil #335/336.
Listed as James Thomas, Sr; age 64; born in VA; widowed; in household of son, McCowen J.
Thomas.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kirk Douglas Rife, 57, of Ikes Fork and recently of Iaeger, WV, was carried home by the angels April 25, 2024 at Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, WV."Kirk was brought into this world by his biological mother, Susan Mcvey of Maryland, and was a special gift to his adoptive parents, Ralph and Priscilla Riffe of Ikes Fork.
"In addition to his parents, Kirk was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, James E. Stanley and Bonnie Stanley; his maternal grandparents, Adam and Gracie Damron and paternal grandparents, George and Hannah Riffe.
"Kirk is survived by his wife of almost 33 years, Jamie Lynn Stanley Riffe; their children, son, James Kirk Riffe and wife Lora of Ikes Fork; daughter, Holly Brooke Riffe of Iaeger; two granddaughters whom he loved and cherished dearly, Kayleigh Grace Riffe and Harper Lynn Riffe both of Ikes Fork; and his beloved pet Chihuahua, which he loved as his own daughter, Missy.
"Kirk was a graduate of Baileysville High School and began his retail career at the early age of 19 as a manager of Rite-Aid in Bradshaw. He then managed several retail stores, with the last being Magic Mart in Oceana. Changing career paths led him to work for Ameribank before he became certified as a real estate appraiser. Kirk formed his own appraisal company, “Mountaineer Appraisals”; he built his appraisal career until he was diagnosed with C.I.D.P. in 2013 which rendered him disabled and led to his retirement. Even though Kirk had constant chronic pain, he never complained or let his disability stop him from taking care of his family; especially spending time with his two granddaughters. Harper and Kayleigh were very much adored by their “Pop-Pop”.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2 o’clock, with Reverend James Cline officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Following services Kirk will be laid to rest in Paris-Lester Cemetery at Ikes Fork. The Wyoming County Sherrif’s Department will escort his funeral procession. Serving as pallbearers will be his son, James Kirk Riffe, special friends, Randy Brooks, James Cline, Tommy Lester, Chris Davis and Chad Riffe.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 1 o’clock until time of services at 2 o’clock.
"In honor of Kirk’s memory, donations may be made to, St. Jude Children’s Hospital of Memphis, TN, which he supported for many years.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 75; WV Archives Web Site.
Hardie Eugene Dotson; age 21; born in _____; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 4 Aug 1956
at Iaeger, WV; Lona Frances Collins; age 17; born and living in Litwar, WV; with consent of Lee and
Beulah Collins; parents of Lona Frances Collins.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Heardie Eugene Dotson, 82, of Bristol, TN, formerly of Iaeger, WV, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018, in the Christian Care Center in Blountville, TN."Heardie was born October 23, 1936 in Mohawk, WV, a son of the late Troy and Claudia Hunt Dotson. He was a member of the Pads Fork Freewill Baptist Church and enjoyed golfing, Harley Davidson motorcycles and most of all he loved his family.
"In addition to his parents Heardie was preceded in death by his wife, Lona Frances “Cricket” Dotson; one son, Jimmy Dotson; and two sisters Dora Hatfield and Patsy Lester.
"Survivors include one daughter, Carol McMillan and husband Stacy of Bristol, TN; one son, Jeffery Dotson of Big Sandy, WV; and four brothers, Luther and Melvin Dotson both of Mohawk, WV, Russell Dotson of Kentucky and Glen Dotson of Athens, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 4, 2019, at 11 o’clock with Reverend Dennis Lester, Reverend Ronnie Lester and Reverend Arble Morgan officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Stacy McMillan, Leo Steele, Michael Dotson, Tracy Dotson, Terry Chapman, and Zachary Chapman.
Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, January 3, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV...."
Lona Frances "Cricket" Collins
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 75; WV Archives Web Site.
Hardie Eugene Dotson; age 21; born in _____; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 4 Aug 1956 at
Iaeger, WV; Lona Frances Collins; age 17; born and living in Litwar, WV; with consent of Lee and Beulah Collins;
parents of Lona Frances Collins.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lona Frances "Cricket" Dotson, 78, of Iaeger, WV, died Friday, April 21, 2017, in Iaeger, from injuries received in an automobile accident."Cricket was born April 17, 1939, in Litwar, WV, a daughter of the late Lee and Beulah Williams Collins. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pads Fork Freewill Baptist Church at Steeles, WV.
"In addition to her parents Cricket was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Dotson.
"Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Heardie Dotson of the home; one daughter, Carol Sue McMillan and husband Stacy of Bristol, TN; one son, Jeffery Dotson of Big Sandy, WV; and one brother, James Oliver Collins of Indianapolis, IN.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 27, 2017, at 11 o'clock with Reverend Jackie Grimmett, Reverend Arble Morgan and Reverend Dennis Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV...."
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 26 Apr 2017.
Lona Frances "Cricket" Collins Dotson; born 17 Apr 1939; died 21 Apr 2017; buried here; no grave marker
photo shown; obit, personal photo and marriage license posted.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.