1. Fanning Funeral Home; iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Marvin Stinson Sr. was born in Coon Branch, near Iaeger, WV on December 12, 1943. He passed on June 4, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY."Marvin was proceeded in death by his wife, Eloise Roberts Stinson of 55 years; parents Harmon and Thelma Stinson; three brothers, Holcie Stinson, Holmer Stinson, and Frank Stinson; and one daughter-in-law, Suzanne Stinson.
"Surviving are two brothers, Danny Stinson and his wife Lillie Stinson, of Grapevine, WV, and Junior Stinson and his wife Ellen Stinson, of Bradshaw, WV; one sister, Arbutus Matney of Coon Branch, WV; four daughters, Deborah Stinson of Avondale, Carolene Foley and her husband Pete Foley, of Princeton, WV, Angela Wiles of Gary, WV and Lucille Wade and her husband Ritchie Wade of Peterstown, WV; one son, Marvin Stinson Jr. and his wife Betty Stinson of Avondale, WV. Also surviving are six grandkids that he loved dearly, Brandon Stinson of Grundy, VA, Bradley Stinson of Bartley, WV, Matthew Wiles of Grapevine, WV, Vondon Wiles of Avondale, WV, Kaitlyn Wood residing in North Carolina, and Megan Lavake of Montcalm, WV; and two wonderful great grandkids, Jackson Wood and Kyleigh Lavake.
"Marvin was a retired coal miner, and once worked as a forest ranger at Panther State Forest. Marvin was a family man who loved his family dearly. His hobbies included playing music, hunting, and enjoying the outdoors and he loved his dog Tinker, but the most important thing to remember is that his favorite thing to do was go to Church and worship God. He regularly attended Garland Church of the Living God.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Pastor Kenny Green and Reverend Roger Pete Woods officiating at the Garland Church of the Living God at Garland, WV. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Saturday evening June 10, 2023 after 6 p.m. at the Garland church of the Living God; evening services will be conducted at 7 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuenralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Eloise Stinson, 73, of Avondale, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, in CAMC General in Charleston, WV."Eloise was born November 13, 1946 in Garland, WV, a daughter of the late Lacey and Jennie Bell Brewster Roberts. She was a home maker; an amazing wife and loving mother who loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was of the Pentecostal Faith and attended the Garland Church of the Loving God. Her favorite color was pink; she enjoyed listening to gospel music; her favorite songs were Pass Me Not and Amazing Grace.
"In addition to her parents Eloise was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Addair, Linda Auville and Christine Roberts. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Marvin Stinson Sr. of the home; five children, Angela Wiles and husband George of Carlos, Marvin Stinson Jr. and wife Suzanne of Garland, Caroline Foley and husband Pete of Bluefield, Deborah Stinson of the home; and Lucille Wade and husband Richie of Peterstown; four siblings, Alvin Roberts and wife Testia of Bartley, Bernard Roberts and wife Lillie of Garland, Charlotte Church and husband Jeffrey of Garland and Louise Collins of Kentucky; six grandchildren, Kaitlyn Wood and husband Nick, Megan Lavake and husband Austin, Bradley Stinson, Brandon Stinson, Vondon Wiles, and Matthew Wiles; two great grandchildren, Jackson Wood and Kyleigh Lavake; and nine nieces and nephews, Ray Toney, Melissa Ann, Charles Toney, Jeffrey Church Jr., Jamie Church, Gail Dalton, Lou Lou Collins, Dustin Roberts and Latasha Roberts.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 11 o’clock with Reverend Kenny Green and Reverend Jamie Green officiating at the Garland Church of the Living God at Garland, WV.
"Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Marvin Stinson Jr., Brandon Stinson, Pete Foley, Austin Lavoke, Ray Toney and Claude Payne.
"Friends may visit with the family Saturday evening, February 15, 2020 after 6 p.m. at the Garland Church of the Living God at Garland, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Leonard Ferrell; age 23; born 14 Nov 1941 in Welch, WV; single; living at Box 182, Kimball,
WV; son of Harvey Leon and Mabel (Sites) Ferrell; married on 5 Aug 1965 in Welch, WV; Gloria Jean
Call; age 20; born 2 Sep 1944 in McDowell, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV; daughter of Ray and
Mary Ethel (Pauley) Call; with consent of Ray and Mary Ethel Call, parents of Gloria Jean Call.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #71 045881; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ronald Leonard Ferrell; age 29; born 14 Nov 1941 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage (sic, he was
married before); 2 yrs HS education; living at Box 297, Barboursville, WV; son of Harvy Lean and
Mabel A. (Sites) Ferrell; married on 13 nov 1971 in Pembroke, VA; Judy Ann Murphy; age 23; born
27 Apr 1948 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 3383 Rt 60 East,
Barboursville, WV; daughter of Otis and Myrtle (Gregory) Murphy.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Rose; 23 Jul 2011.
" Ronald Leonard Ferrell
Birth 14 Nov 1941
Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Jul 2011 (aged 69)
Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
White Chapel Memorial Gardens
Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Leonard Ferrell; age 23; born 14 Nov 1941 in Welch, WV; single; living at Box 182, Kimball,
WV; son of Harvey Leon and Mabel (Sites) Ferrell; married on 5 Aug 1965 in Welch, WV; Gloria Jean
Call; age 20; born 2 Sep 1944 in McDowell, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV; daughter of Ray and
Mary Ethel (Pauley) Call; with consent of Ray and Mary Ethel Call, parents of Gloria Jean Call.e.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 316; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawson Church; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; framer; living at Dan, WV; son of Wiley
and Victoria; married on 6 Jun 1923 at Dan, WV; Allie M. Horn; age 22; born in Buchanan Co, VA;
single; daughter of B.N. and Sarah.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by polly Fry Hagerman; 14 May 2012.
" Lawson Riley Church
Birth 17 Jun 1902
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Oct 1988 (aged 86)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Wiley Mullins Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia"
1. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999', Vol II, "Benjamin Newton Horn" article, page 172.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 316; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawson Church; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; framer; living at Dan, WV; son of Wiley
and Victoria; married on 6 Jun 1923 at Dan, WV; Allie M. Horn; age 22; born in Buchanan Co, VA;
single; daughter of B.N. and Sarah.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 14 May 2012.
" Allie Mae Horn Church
Birth 21 Jan 1901
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Oct 1982 (aged 81)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Wiley Mullins Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Father: Benjamin Newton HORN b: 4 Mar 1872 in Buchanan County, Virginia
Mother: Sarah Ann BAKER b: 9 Dec 1876 in Buchanan County, Virginia"Marriage 1 Lawson Riley CHURCH b: 17 Jun 1902
"Married: 6 Jun 1923 in McDowell County, West Virginia "
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by polly Fry Hagerman; 14 May 2012.
" James Wiley Church
Birth 9 Jan 1944
Death 30 Nov 1982 (aged 38)
Burial
Wiley Mullins Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 8 Mar 1920; Page 245A;
Image 20 of 35; Family #208/212.
Listed as Lacy Roberts; age 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Riley Roberts.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 260A;
Image 39 of 51; Family #336/340.
Listed as Lacy Roberts; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Riley Roberts.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lacy Ford Roberts
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Jun 1919
Birth Place: Mile Branch, West Virginia, USA
Residence: Avondale, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Occupation: None
Weight: 150
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Riley Roberts
Relationship: Father
Household Members:
Name
Lacy Ford Roberts"
4. U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lacy F Roberts
Birth Year: 1919
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia
Enlistment Date: 20 Jan 1942
Enlistment State: Kentucky
Enlistment City: Fort Thomas Newport
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 151"
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
Lacy Ford Roberts; age 27; born and living at Avondale, WV; divorced; married on 26 Jun 1945
at Iaeger, WV; Jennie Belle Brewster; age 16; born in Barboursville, WV; single; living at Avondale,
WV; with consent of Mattie Brewster Hogston, mother of Jenny Belle Brewster.
Virginia Belle "Jennie" Brewster
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
Lacy Ford Roberts; age 27; born and living at Avondale, WV; divorced; married on 26 Jun 1945
at Iaeger, WV; Jennie Belle Brewster; age 16; born in Barboursville, WV; single; living at Avondale,
WV; with consent of Mattie Brewster Hogston, mother of Jenny Belle Brewster.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Christine Arlene Roberts, 56, of Princeton, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at her residence."Christine was born May 2, 1961 in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of the late Lacy and Jenny Bell Brewster Roberts. She was a homemaker and of the Holiness Faith.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Auville and Mary E Addair.
"Survivors include three sisters, Eloise Stinson and husband Gene of Avondale, WV, Louise Collins of Beartown, WV, and Charlotte Church and husband Jeffery of Garland, WV; two brothers Bernard Roberts and wife Lillie of Garland, WV, and Alvin Roberts and wife Testie of Bartley, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, June 4, 2017, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Kenny Green and Reverend Jamie Green officiating at the Garland Church of the Living God in Garland, WV. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV...".
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Henry Matthews
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Age: 26
Birth Date: 3 Apr 1954
Marriage Registration Place: Pulaski, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Dec 1980
Marriage Place: Radford, Virginia, USA
Father: Connie Matthews
Mother: Rhubna Nance
Spouse: Shirley Jean Arnold "
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #69 027494; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Richard Alexander Smith; age 26; born in VA; Negro; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 3 yrs HS
education; living at 215 Second Street, Pulaski, VA; son of Robert Lee and Agnes Mae (Miller)
Smith, Sr; married on 12 Jul 1969 in Pearisburg, VA; Shirley Jean Hopkins; maiden name Arnold;
age 26; born in WV; Negro; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; living at General Delivery, Princeton,
WV; daughter of Thomas and Wilma Inez (Bullock) Arnold.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Shirley Jean Arnold
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 35
Birth Date: 1 Jun 1945
Marriage Registration Place: Pulaski, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Dec 1980
Marriage Place: Radford, Virginia, USA
Father: Thomas Arnold
Mother: Wilma Inez Bullock
Spouse: William Henry Matthews "
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Leanna Marie Cameron, 39, of Oceana, WV passed into a new life on Tuesday March 26, 2019 at Pikeville
Medical Center, Pikeville, KY. She was the daughter of the late Truman Lee and Marietta Faye Fritz
Cameron. Leanna had a spark for life like no other, she never met a stranger and deeply loved everyone she
knew. She craved for and is now in the loving arms of her parents. In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by her infant son Colten Reese. Those left to morn her passing are her partner of 20
years Matthew Combs; two sons Tyler Lee Cameron and Braxton Combs; and a host of uncles, aunts,
nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Sunday March 31st in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Johnny Maynard officiating. She will be
laid to rest in the Emily Green Cemetery, Pad Fork, WV...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 473; WV Archives Web Site.
Wannie Lee Brown; age 22; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of Cush and Mae Brown;
married on 26 Jun 1955 at Cyclone, WV; Madeline Jackie Caldwell; age 17; born at Dunlow, WV;
single; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Watler Thomas and Virgie Ann Caldwell.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 227; WV Archives Web Site.
W.D. Shreve; age 44; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; miner; living at Krolitz, WV; son of
John and Elizabeth; married on 21 Aug 1925 at Avondale, WV; Sarah Smith; age 44; born
in McDowell Co, WV; widow; daughter of Crockett and Jeanette.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-318; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter David Shreve; age 58; born 25 Oct 1883 in Tazewell Co, VA; merchant; self employed;
living at Avondale, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Sarah Shreve, wife, Avondale,
WV; 6'1" tall; 140 lbs; gray eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Sandy River District; Page 472; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter David Shreve; age 59; born in Tazewell Co, VA; married; retired merchant; son of John and
Lizzie (_______) Shreve; died 8 Nov 1942 due to kidney disease.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 26 Feb 2014.
Walter David Shreve; born in 1883; died in 1942; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 238; WV Archives Web Site.
Avery Smith; age 21; born in Scott Co, VA; single; laborer; living at Panther, WV; son of Frank and
Maggie; married on 5 May 1903 at Trap Fork School House, Panther, WV; Sarah Bailey; age 22;
born in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Crockett and Jeanette.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 759.
Sandy River Township, page 016.
Listed as Sarah Bailey, age 3, in household of father, Crockett Bailey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 006990; WV Archives Web Site.
Sarah Shreve; age 83; born 5 Jul 1876 in WV; widow; housekeeper; living in Iaeger, WV; daughter
of Crockett and Jeanette Bailey; died 2 May 1960 at Iaeger, WV; due to senility; buried 4 May 1960
in Whitt Cemetery, Panther, WV; informant, Susie Dale, Iaeger, WV.