1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ivan was born September 9, 1944 in Avondale, WV, a son of the late William and Bessie Ellen Pennington Crigger. He was a coal miner. He loved animals, enjoyed being outdoors and gardening."In addition to his parents Ivan was preceded in death by two sisters, Maggie and Frances Crigger; one brother, Jimmy Crigger and a sister-in-law, Renee (Tootsie) Crigger.
"Survivors include his wife Peggy Priscilla Crigger of Bradshaw, WV; two sons, Ivan Crigger Jr and Tammy Caviness of Snow Camp, NC and Paul Crigger of Piney Flats, TN; four daughters, Tammy Jewell and Dwight (Ikey) of Lex, WV, Melissa McGuire and Randall of Newton, NC, Michele Laird and Graham of Galax, VA and Bessie Poletti and Christopher of Hillsville, VA; grandchildren, Kayla, Ashlee and Destinee Crigger, Josh and Meggan Hagerman, Talisha Jewell and Aaron Turski, Grantlen and Stacey Crigger, Courtney and Garrett McGuire, Grayden, Porter, and Peyton Laird, Tanner Poletti and Anita Carronza, Braxton Poletti, Shane, Eric and Christopher Poletti; great grandchildren, Jerry and Logan Joyce, Oakley and Trent Poletti, and Avery Hagerman; one sister, Carol Owens; two brothers, Cecil (Pete) Crigger and Billy Crigger; his special companion, Spot; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Coy Baker, Reverend Dillard Atwell and Reverend Pete Woods officiating at the Jesus Church at Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Wood Cemetery at Oozley Hollow near Bradshaw, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Monday evening, September 30, 2019 at the Jesus Church at Bartley, WV.
"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; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Melba Jean McCormick Deutsch"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Dr.
Thomas Hatcher, PO Box 185, War, WV 24892.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Harold Bowman, 55, of Berwind Lake Road, War passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his home.
"Born December 26, 1960 in Jacksonville, MS, he was the son of the late Melba Jean McCormick Deutsch and Frank James Bowman. James worked in the Army reserves before moving to North Carolina where he was a diesel mechanic. He moved back home to War and retired as Berwind Lake Groundskeeper.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mona McCormick.
"Those left to cherish his memory are two sisters, Lori Wray and husband Larry of McClure, PA, and Donna Ramsey and husband Mike of War; his uncles and aunts, Lennye and Gail McCormick of Gibsonville, NC, and Phyllis Krahel and husband John of Beavertown, PA; nieces and nephews, Buddy and Amanda Beavers of Lenoir City, TN, James Beavers and Jesse Beavers both of War, Megan Beavers of Yukon, Phaedre Wray and husband Eric of Olympia, WA, Billy Wray of Lewistown, PA, James Wray of Bellefonte, PA, MacKenzie Ramsey and wife Victoria of War, and John Ramsey and wife Kassandra of Gary He left behind many young great nieces and nephews, and many special friends, including Peggy Burnett of TN, and Ruby Gilbert of Caretta.
"The family will hold a memorial service to honor his life on Sunday, May 22, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in War with the Rev. Spencer Oxford officiating...."
1. New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Juan Grueso Ramor
Arrival Date: 10 Dec 1920
Birth Date: abt 1894
Birth Location: Spain
Birth Location Other: azuaga
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Ethnicity/ Nationality: Spanish
Port of Departure: Vigo
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Mongolia..."
2. WV Naturalization Records, 1814-1991; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Grueso
Age: 47
Birth Date: 1894
Birth Place: Azuaga Badajoz, Spain
Naturalization Date: 1941
Naturalization Place: McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Source Reference: Declarations of Intention, Petitions, 1941, v. 5..."
5' 5" tall; brown eyes; gray hair; 135 lbs; fair complexion.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 141; WV Archives Web Site.
John Grueso; born 15 Nov 1894 in Spain; living at Raysal, WV; son of Joe and Pauline;
married on 12 May 1938 at Welch, WV; Emma Brown; born 5 Feb 1908 in Willock, PA;
living at Raysal, WV; daughter of William and Mary.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken 30 Apr 1940; Page 1221A;
Image 79 of 132; Household #623.
Listed as John Grueso; age 45; born in Spain; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
loader in coal mine; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1956); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
John Grueso; age 61; born in Nov 1894 in Spain; retired miner; maried; SS# 235-05-4286; living at
Raysal, WV; son of unknown parents; died 24 Sep 1956 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV after 65 day stay;
due to extensive pulmonary fibrosis with billous emphysema second; buried 27 Sep 1956 in Roderfield.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Jul 2014.
John R. Grueso; born in 1894; died in 1956; buried her; headstone photo shown; "OUR LOVED ONE
WHO SHALL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 141; WV Archives Web Site.
John Grueso; born 15 Nov 1894 in Spain; living at Raysal, WV; son of Joe and Pauline;
married on 12 May 1938 at Welch, WV; Emma Brown; born 5 Feb 1908 in Willock, PA;
living at Raysal, WV; daughter of William and Mary.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal; E.D. 24-60; taken 30 Apr 1940; Page 1221A;
Image 79 of 132; Household #623.
Listed as Emma Grueso; age 33; born in PA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, John R. Grueso.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-046821; Ancestry.com Website.
Eugene Blanlenship; age 45; born 18 May 1929 in KY; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 5th grade
education; living at Box 174, Panther, WV; son of Harve and Lonie (Hurley) Blankenship; married on
19 Oct 1974 in Grundy, VA; Maggie Dotson; maiden name Hunt; age 25; born 31 May 1949 in Iaeger,
WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 6th grade education; living at General Delivery, Mohawk, WV;
daughter of Lacy Lee and Dora (Dotson) Hunt.
2.. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clifford E. Blankenship
Social Security Number: 407-30-9750
Birth Date: 18 May 1929
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: Kentucky
Last Residence: 24872, Panther, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 31 Jan 2002"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-046821; Ancestry.com Website.
Eugene Blanlenship; age 45; born 18 May 1929 in KY; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 5th grade
education; living at Box 174, Panther, WV; son of Harve and Lonie (Hurley) Blankenship; married on
19 Oct 1974 in Grundy, VA; Maggie Dotson; maiden name Hunt; age 25; born 31 May 1949 in Iaeger,
WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 6th grade education; living at General Delivery, Mohawk, WV;
daughter of Lacy Lee and Dora (Dotson) Hunt.
1. U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Richard Brown
Gender: Male
Residence Years: 1999-2001
Address: Cumberland Rd
Residence Place: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24701
Phone Number: 304-323-2506
Spouse: Teresa Brown"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Richard Eugene Brown
Birth Date: Nov 1969
Residence Date: 2018-2020
Address: 6020 Kaley Dr
Residence: Winter Haven, Florida, USA
Postal Code: 33880
Second Residence Date: 2009-2013
Second Address: 545 Day Ave SW
Second Residence: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24016
Third Residence Date: 1988-2009
Third Address: 1106 James St
Third Residence: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24701
Fourth Residence Date: 2006-2009
Fourth Address: 13267 Moody Rd
Fourth Residence: North Prince George, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 23860"
1. Martinsville, VA; Marriage License #84-003332; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mark Travis Coleman; age 18; born 15 Jun 1965 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Rt2, Box 220, Ridgeway, Henry Co, VA; son of Vin David and Nancy Jane
(Barnes) Coleman; married on 4 Feb 1984 in Henry Co, VA; Teresa Marie Smith; age 19; born 5 Mar
1964 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at 925 Banks Rd, Martinsville, VA;
daughter of Taylor Clay and Judith Ann (Tabor) Smith.
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Teresa Marie Smith
Gender: Female
Race: White
Divorce Age: 23
Birth Date: 5 Mar 1964
Marriage Date: 4 Feb 1984
Divorce Date: 14 Dec 1987
Divorce Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse:
Mark Travis Coleman
Certificate Number: 1987024633
Number of Children: 0
3. Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #88-002241; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Michael Keith Morris; age 21; born 21 Mar 1966 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade
education; living at Rt 4, Box 143, Martinsville, VA; son of Ralph Edward and Betsy (Whitt) Morris
married on 8 Jan 1988 in Henry Co, VA; Teresa Marie Coleman, maiden name Smith; age 23; born
5 Mar 1964 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 19 Dec 1987; 12th grade
education; living at Rt 4, Box 143, Martinsville, VA; daughter of Taylor Clay and Judith (Tabor) Smith.
4. U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Teresa Brown
Gender: Female
Residence Years: 1999-2001
Address: Cumberland Rd
Residence Place: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24701
Phone Number: 304-323-2506
Spouse: Richard Brown"
1. 1850 Census, Wyoming Co, VA, taken and 3 Aug 1850, Page 206B, Family #35.
Listed as Richard Smith, age 7, born in VA, in household of father,
Abraham Smith.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Abraham Smith.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1867); Page 1; Line #11; WV Archives Website.
Richard Smith; age 25; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Abraham
and Amy; married on 19 Apr 1867 in Wyoming Co, WV; Mary Ann Baily (sic, Bailey); age 20; born in
Logan Co, WV; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Green and Mahaly.
4. "1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV", Annotated by James E. Richardson, 1992, Page 119.
5. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 304B; Image 25 of 29;
Family #225/229.
Listed as Richard Smith; age 57; born Jan 1843 in WV; widowed; farmer; head of household.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1867); Page 1; Line #11; WV Archives Website.
Richard Smith; age 25; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Abraham
and Amy; married on 19 Apr 1867 in Wyoming Co, WV; Mary Ann Baily (sic, Bailey); age 20; born in
Logan Co, WV; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Green and Mahaly.
1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 304B; Image 25 of 29;
Family #225/229.
Listed as Acy Smith; age 24; born Mar 1876 in WV; single; farm laborer; in household of father,
Richard Smith.
1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 304B; Image 25 of 29;
Family #225/229.
Listed as Martha E. Smith; age 19; born Oct 1880 in WV; single; in household of father, Richard Smith.
1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 304B; Image 25 of 29;
Family #225/229.
Listed as Wiley Smith; age 13; born Jul 1886 in WV; single; farm laborer; in household of father,
Richard Smith.
1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 304B; Image 25 of 29;
Family #225/229.
Listed as Malinda Smith; age 12; born 1888 in WV; in household of father, Richard Smith.
1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 304B; Image 25 of 29;
Family #225/229.
Listed as Owen Smith; age 7; born Jun 1892 in WV; in household of father, Richard Smith.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 38.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 38.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 38.
1. Franklin Co, VA; Marriage License #75-028405; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sampy Robinette; age 22; born 30 Oct 1952 in WVl single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Rt 2, Bassett, VA; son of Wheler and Vergie (Lester) Robinette; married on 10 Jul
1975 in Franklin Co, VA; Annie Marie Foster; age 18; born 12 Jan 1957 in VA; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 8th grade education; living at Rt 3, Ferrum, Franklin Co, VA; daughter of Brosie Lee and
Jewell (Sigmon) Foster.
1. Franklin Co, VA; Marriage License #75-028405; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sampy Robinette; age 22; born 30 Oct 1952 in WVl single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Rt 2, Bassett, VA; son of Wheler and Vergie (Lester) Robinette; married on 10 Jul
1975 in Franklin Co, VA; Annie Marie Foster; age 18; born 12 Jan 1957 in VA; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 8th grade education; living at Rt 3, Ferrum, Franklin Co, VA; daughter of Brosie Lee and
Jewell (Sigmon) Foster.