1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Cecil Gibson
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1926
Birth Place: Wharncliffe, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Whitewood Township, Kingsbury, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 15 Jun 1944
Registration Place: Oldham, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Criss Lumber Company
Height: 5 5
Weight: 140
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Walter Gibson
Household Members Age Relationship
Cecil Gibson 18 Self (Head)
Walter Gibson Father"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 485; WV Archives Web Site.
Cecil Gibson; age 21; born in Warrencliff (sic, Wharncliffe), WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married
on 29 Nov 1947 in Welch, WV; Bessie Kennedy; age 19; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living in Welch,
WV; with consent of Ellen Meay Kennedy, mother of Bessie Kennedy.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Roger D. Gibson"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Angela Gibson-
Lockhart, Box 293, Avondale, WV 24811.
4. Mingo Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 005301; WV Archives Website.
Cecil Gibson; age 32 yrs, 5 mons, 10 days; born 6 Sep 1926 at Wharncliffe, WV; married coal miner
for Kimberling Collieries Co; living at Baisden, WV; son of Walter and Lovis (Cline) Gibson; died 16
Apr 1959; due to slate fall in mine at Gilbert, WV, crushed head; buried 19 Apr 1959 in Chapman
Cemetery, Baisden, WV; informant, Bessie Gibson, wife, Baisden, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Roger D. Gibson"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Angela Gibson-Lockhart,
Box 293, Avondale, WV 24811.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 485; WV Archives Web Site.
Cecil Gibson; age 21; born in Warrencliff (sic, Wharncliffe), WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married
on 29 Nov 1947 in Welch, WV; Bessie Kennedy; age 19; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living in Welch,
WV; with consent of Ellen Meay, Kennedy, mother of Bessie Kennedy.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Roger D. Gibson"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Angela Gibson-Lockhart,
Box 293, Avondale, WV 24811.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Roger D. Gibson"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Angela Gibson-Lockhart,
Box 293, Avondale, WV 24811.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Roger D. Gibson"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Angela Gibson-Lockhart,
Box 293, Avondale, WV 24811.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Roger D. Gibson"; Article; Page 150; submitted by Angela Gibson-Lockhart,
Box 293, Avondale, WV 24811.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 135; WV Archives Web Site.
Ezra Lester; age 20; born and living at Ikes Fork, WV; single; son of Maston and Lula Lester; married
on 11 Feb 1956 in Baileysville, WV; Audrey Warrix; age 19; born in War Eagle, WV; single; living in
Ikes Fork, WV; daughter of Alex and Margaret Warrix.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 135; WV Archives Web Site.
Ezra Lester; age 20; born and living at Ikes Fork, WV; single; son of Maston and Lula Lester; married
on 11 Feb 1956 in Baileysville, WV; Audrey Warrix; age 19; born in War Eagle, WV; single; living in
Ikes Fork, WV; daughter of Alex and Margaret Warrix.
1. United States Public Records, 1970—2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Donnie Carl Lane
Event Date: 1 Oct 1995
Event Place: Hanover, Wyoming, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 7 Feb 1952
Last Place of Hanover, West Virginia
Residence: 24839Second Previous Hanover, West Virginia
Residence Place: 248392nd Address Date: 01 Jul 1993-05 Dec 2008"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dorothy Diane Shepherd Lane, 62, of Steeles, WV, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 after an extended illness."Mrs. Lane was born December 30, 1957 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Freelen and Jo Ann Walker Shepherd. She worked at Iaeger Family Clinic in Iaeger before her illness and was of the Christian faith.
"In addition to her parents Diane was preceded in death by one sister Debbie Lynn Shepherd; grandparents, Joe and Della Lester Walker and Frank Shepherd; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.
"Survivors include her husband Donnie C. Lane of Steeles, WV; three sons, Donnie Bruce Lane, Jeffery Carl Lane and Danny Lawrence Lane all of Steeles, WV; three uncles, Roy Shepherd of Jacksonville, FL, Lawrence Walker and wife Patsy and Bobby Walker and wife Leona all of Steeles, WV; two aunts, Patsy Woolum and Virgie Walker both of Steeles, WV. “Nana” had five precious babies, Brianna Woolum, Logan Neace, Cierra and Zachery Holcomb and Makenna Richardson and too many cousins to mention, whom she loved dearly; a precious and dear friend and family member, Dale and Christine Lester of Steeles, WV; and her fur baby Max.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Dennis Lester, Reverend Allen Sprouse and Reverend Gary Walker officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Pad’s’ Fork Community Cemetery at Steeles, WV. Johnathan Walls, Kyle Goodson, Chad Browning, Terry Murphy, Michael James Holcomb and Teddy Bear Lester will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Allen Sprouse. Friends may visit with the family Saturday evening, January 11, 2020 at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, where services will be held 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. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Belva Ethelene Roberts, 87, of Brenton, WV, may have never worn a crown on this earth or had a wealth of earthly treasure. Her jewels weren't that of diamonds or precious gems, but something far more precious, her family. On January 5, 2020, Ethelene stepped onto streets of gold and earned the crown far greater than what could have been received on earth, the crown of life."Born May 15, 1932 to Margaret & Alex Warrix in Iaegar, WV, she was one of 12 siblings growing up in a coal camp. She enjoyed a simple life, but what she called a “good life”. She would spend her days making playhouses and using rocks and sticks for furniture. The playhouse floor was dirt, but she would always keep it swept clean anyway. From a small child, taking care of her “home”, the years passed and she met Luther J. Roberts. On January 21, 1950, she began to take care of her real home as a proud new bride. The home was full of love and began to grow as they welcomed three beautiful daughters to their family, Marcella, Delilah, and Lisa.
"Raising their family in church, teaching them to love and serve the Lord, she began laying the foundation for the heritage that would be passed on from generation to generation. As the years passed and she became older and more frail in age, the Spirit of God within her only grew stronger. The many prayers that she would lay in bed and pray as she called out each one of her children and grandchildren's name is still being echoed throughout eternity.
"She enjoyed doing many things with her family. Any special occasion, you could always count on her being there, from birthdays, weddings, ballgames, and pageants... she was always there letting her family know how proud of them she was and how much she loved them. She enjoyed sharing her love of traveling with her family and shared special memories taking them on trips. When at home, she could be found sitting in her rocking chair crocheting baby blankets for her family, and anyone who entered Mamaw's house never left hungry. All of these things, we all will treasure, but her prayers is what will continue to hold us together.
"Ethelene has now joined others who preceded her to their eternal home including her parents, Margaret & Alex Warrix; sisters, Marie Bishop, Vivian Lester, Audrey Lester, and Truby Whitt; brothers, John Warrix, Douglas Warrix, Gary Warrix, and Ronnie Warrix; grandson Tony and wife Rochelle Cameron; a Great Grandchild Angel Baby; and a Great-Great Grandchild Angel Baby Bragg.
"Her precious family left to carry on her legacy is daughters, Marcella (Travis) Lester, Delilah (Eddie) Cameron, and Melissa “Lisa” (Rodney) England; grandchildren, Cindy Boninsegna, James (Latoya) Lester, Michele (Jeff) Daniels, Amanda (Tim) Criner, and Gabriel (Crystina) England; Great Grandchildren, Zachary Butcher, Haley Butcher, Kendyl Ramseur, Courtney (Noah) Searls, Trevor (Racquel) Daniels, Isaac Daniels, Makayla (Marvin) Bragg, Elijah Cameron, Noah Cameron, LaBryant Nichols, Gaebriel White, Kaylee Criner, Braelyn Criner, Rylan Criner, Isaiah England, and Christian England; Great-Great Grandchildren Isabella Rochelle Nichols, and Ariah Nichols; sister, Hulda Oyler; and brothers, Bobby (Evelyn) Warrix, and Jerry Warrix.
"Friends and Family will celebrate her home at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 10, at Brenton Church of God with the Rev. Rodney England, Rev. Tommy Knotts, and Rev. Frederick Fischer officiating. Burial will follow at Paris Lester Cemetery in Ikes Fork.
"Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 PM Thursday, January 9 at Brenton Church of God, Brenton, WV."The Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is in charge of the arrangements."
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #62.
Listed as Maston Lester, age 2, in household of father, Floyd Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 219; WV Archives Web Site.
Mastan Lester; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; coal miner; living in Iaeger, WV; son of
Floyd and Hannah; married on 20 Apr 1918 in Iaeger, WV; Lula Damron; age 20; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Maston and Dicy.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 219; WV Archives Web Site.
Mastan Lester; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; coal miner; living in Iaeger, WV; son of
Floyd and Hannah; married on 20 Apr 1918 in Iaeger, WV; Lula Damron; age 20; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Maston and Dicy.
1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch WV; Posted Obit.
"Bishop Clarence E. Moore was born on April 24, 1930 into the loving parentage of Clarence Uriah Moore and Daisy L. Thompson Moore. He was born and raised in Gary, WV, was a graduate of Gary District High School and took college courses at both Bluefield State and WV State Colleges. Bishop Moore began his ministry at Apostolic Temple in Gary, WV 68 years ago. He faithfully served as Pastor of the Greater Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church in Bluefield, WV for 67 years, until his peaceful departure from this earth on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. During the span of his ministry, he simultaneously pastored the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ in Johnson City, TN and The Bride of Christ Church in Rand, WV for short periods. At age 18, Bishop Moore began working for U.S.Steel at the Gary #2 coal mine, and he continued there for 21 years. In 1969, he retired from U. S. Steel and devoted himself full-time to the ministry and pastorate. As a minister, Moore served the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World as Bishop of its Virginia State Council for 25 years, retiring in July 2019. Prior to this, he served the parent organization for six years as Chairman of International Missions and as Assistant General Treasurer. He earlier served as Youth President and as a District Elder in the PAW's WV & East Tennessee District. The Bishop received the "Presider's Award" from PAW Presiding Bishop Charles Ellis in 2014 and the PAW Wayfarers "Legacy" Award in 2016. He previously had received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from the Berean Bible School in Akron, OH. Moore was preceded in death by his parents; and his devoted wife, Dora B. Wilson Moore; one daughter, Myra Lucretia; two sisters, Geneva Bailey and (infant) Lucy Omega Moore; a step-brother, Theodore and sister, Gaynell. Bishop Moore was well-known throughout the world, but best by his children: Clarresa Morton of Stephens City, VA, Samuel R. (Renna) Moore of Huntington, WV, Timothy J. Moore of Bluefield, Donna Moore of Tazewell, VA and Kesha D. Moore of Bluefield; five grandchildren: Leland, Jakki, Michaela, Harrison, and Morgan; three great-grands: Laikin, Kinsley, and Alexis. He leaves his sole surviving sister, Ann Abbington of Stone Mountain, GA and a sister-in-law, Ninna Rodgers of East Orange, NJ; step-brothers: Henry, Dallas (Yvonne), Lorenzo (Deborah), and Ralph; several generations of nephews, nieces and cousins; his church and extended families and a host of others who loved and respected him. Bishop Moore's Homegoing Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Greater Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church 104 Park Street in Bluefield, WV. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. On Friday, January 10, 2020, his Celebration of Life Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. Pallbearers: Marlon Brown, Milton Byard, Dominic Martin, Harrison Moore, Leland Moore, Bernard Murphy and Anthony Rodgers. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch. (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com)"