1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 285; WV Archives Web Site.
James Edward Hairston; age 24; born and living in Vivian, WV; single; Colored; married on 19 Jan
1957 in Kimball, WV; Helen marie Aikens; age 24; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; Colored.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 285; WV Archives Web Site.
James Edward Hairston; age 24; born and living in Vivian, WV; single; Colored; married on 19 Jan
1957 in Kimball, WV; Helen marie Aikens; age 24; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; Colored.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Helen Marie Aikens
[Helen Marie Hairston]
[Helen Hairston]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 17 Dec 1932
Birth Place: Kimball Mcdo, West Virginia
[Kimball, West Virginia]
Death Date: 8 Jul 1999
Father: Robert Aikens
Mother: Martha B Moyer
SSN: 236520636
Notes: Oct 1951: Name listed as HELEN MARIE AIKENS;
Jul 1962: Name listed as HELEN MARIE HAIRSTON;
31 Jul 1999: Name listed as HELEN M HAIRSTON"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 168-169; "Mabel Belcher" article; submitted by Geneva Steele; HC
61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sarah Jane Edwards Matney, 34, of Panther, WV, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020, at her residence."Sarah was born January 8, 1986, in Welch, WV, a daughter of Robert Edwards and the late Mary Mullins. Sarah was a very special, loving, kind and sweet woman. She loved her children, her family and friends. She enjoyed reading her Bible and Stephen King books. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
"In addition to her mother, Sarah was preceded in death by her sister, Crystal Mullins; grandmother, Barbara Jenks, grandfathers, Allen Edwards and Thomas Jenks Sr.; uncle, Andy Jenks; and five aunts, Serena Robinette, Barbara Steele, Patrica Jenks, Judy Justice and Hazel Reynolds.
"Survivors include her husband Tony L. Matney of the home; four sons, Austin Matney of the home, Richard Dunford Jr., Greg Dunford, and Christopher Dunford all of Princeton; her father, Robert Edwards of Iaeger; one brother, Randall Edwards and wife Kimberly of Baltimore, MD; two sisters, Drema and wife Lisa Allen of Kimball and Robin Edwards of Iaeger; grandmother, Clara Stanley of Iaeger; uncles and aunts, Bernard Edwards and wife Roberta of Iaeger, Van Edwards and Rosie of Bluestone, Thomas Jenks and wife Deniece of Pea Patch, VA, Donald Jenks and wife Martha of Big Sandy, Jan Blankenship and husband Timmy of Jolo, Darlene Culbertson and husband Tommy of Mayberry, father and mother-in-law, Roger and Annette Matney of Iaeger; three brothers-in-law, Roger M. Matney and Ryan Matney both of Iaeger, and Steven Matney of Princeton, two nieces Krysta Edwards of Avondale and Nicole Hunt of Welch; one nephew, Branden Edwards of Baltimore, MD; and numerous cousins and friends. In honoring the wishes of the deceased, her body has been cremated.
"Memorial services will be conducted Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 7 o’clock with Reverend Sandy Bryant officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, February 6, 2020 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Marie Mullins, 52 of Iaeger, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at her residence after a brief illness. Mary was born April 14, 1965 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Tommy Jenks and Barbara Ellen Christen. Mary attended the Horse Creek Church of God, she was a homemaker, she was a loving mother and companion and loved her family, friends and singing and dancing. She never met a stranger that she didn't make smile, she loved her companion Robert Edwards more than anything and loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Larry D. Mullins; Daughter, Crystal Gayle Mullins; sister, Patricia Jenks; brother, Andy Jenks.Survivors include Three Daughters, Robin Edwards of the home, Sarah Jane Matney and husband Tony of Greenbrier Mountain, WV, Dreama Allen and wife Lisa Allen of Welch, WV; one son, Randall Lee Edwards of Charleston, WV; Lifetime companion, Robert Edwards of the home; two sisters, Jan Jenks and husband Herbie of Panther, WV, Barbara Steele of Panther, WV;two brothers, Donald Jenks and wife Martha of Big Sandy, WV and Thomas Jenks and wife Denise of Peapatch, VA six grandchildren. In Following Mary’s wishes, she will be cremated...."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken on 24 Mar 1920; Page 251A;
Image 32 of 35; Family #318/322.
Listed as Graydon Riffe; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Riffe.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 128; WV Archives Web Site.
Gradon Riffe; born 5 Jun 1915 (sic) at Iaeger, WV; living at Iager, WV; son of Laura and Harve;
married on 1 May 1938 in Iaeger, WV; Nora Roberts; born 20 Apr 1920 in Panther, WV; living at
Iaeger, WV; daughter of Daniel and Vicie.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #32446; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Graden Riffe; age 47; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; (sic, divorced); unemployed; living at Yards, VA;
son of Harve and Laura (Gibson) Riffe; married on 24 Aug 1959 at Tazewell, VA; Callie Maude Gibson;
age 47; born in Wyoming Co, VA; single; laubdrt presser; living at Yards, VA; daughter of Arvie and
Cosby (Riffe) Gibson.
4. Mercer Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1964); Page 145; Line 8; WV Archives Web Site.
Graden Riffe; age 51; born 6 Jun 1913 in McDowell Co, WV; married; retired salesman; son of
William Harvey and Laura Zetta Riffe; died 1 Dec 1964 at Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV from unknown
cause; buried 4 Dec 1964 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; informant, Mrs. Gradon Riffe.
5. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate # '64; 017868; LDS Web Site.
Graden Riffe; age 51 yrs, 5 mons, 25 days; born 6 Jun 1913 in McDowell Co, WV; retired salesman;
married; living at 6205 Fort Vieway, Baltimore, MD; died 1 Dec 1964 DOA at Bluefield Sanitarium
Hospital, Bluefield, WV; buried 4 Dec 1964 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant,
Mrs Graden Riffe, Baltimore, MD.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Virginia Gall; 24 Mar 2007; headstone photo added by B. Walls.
Graden Rife; born 6 Jun 1913; died 1 Dec 1964; buried here; headstone photo shown; "Note: s/o William
Harvey & Laura Zettie Gibson Riffe"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 23 Apr 1930, page 197A,
Family #403.
Listed as Callie Gibson, age 18, born in WV, son, in household of father, Arvid Gibson.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-57; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1117B; Image 70 of 74; Household #593.
Listed as Callie Gibson; age 25; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Arvid Gibson.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #32446; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Graden Riffe; age 47; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; (sic, divorced); unemployed; living at Yards, VA;
son of Harve and Laura (Gibson) Riffe; married on 24 Aug 1959 at Tazewell, VA; Callie Maude Gibson;
age 47; born in Wyoming Co, VA; single; laubdrt presser; living at Yards, VA; daughter of Arvie and
Cosby (Riffe) Gibson.
1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Woodrow Padgett Jr., a life long resident of Coalwood, West Virginia who departed this life in the comforts of his home on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was affectionately known as Brother or Woody to his Family and friends was born in Six, West Virginia on April 19, 1944 into the loving parentage of Helen and Woodrow Padgett Sr. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Upon his completion of duty, he began working at Olga Coal Company in Coalwood. Woodrow was of the Baptist Faith. He loved the Lord, his Family and his friends. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. He was known for his humor and willingness to help others who were in need. Also, he was the "official greeter" at the Coalwood Country Corner. In addition to his parents, Helen and Woodrow Sr., he was preceded in death by three of his siblings: Evelyn Niles, Henry Padgett and Penni Klinestiver. Woodrow leaves to mourn his passing and to celebrate his life, six devoted siblings: Priscilla Simpkins of South Carolina, Wilma Alston of Charleston, West Virginia, Robert (Vickie) Padgett Sr., of Memphis, Tennessee, Reginald Padgett of Worcester, Massachusetts, Janice Pack-McClure of St. Albans, West Virginia and Ronald (Priscilla) Padgett of Princeton, West Virginia; several generations of nephews, nieces and cousins and a host of friends. Service for Woodrow Padgett Jr., will be held at 7:00 P.M., on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Coalwood United Methodist Church with the Reverend Mark McKinney officiating. Visitation will begin at 6:00 P.M. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, West Virginia. "