1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 302; WV Archives Web Site.
Carl Kirk; age 24; born in Martin Co, KY; single; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of J. H. and
Victoria; married on 29 Jul 1933 at Roderfield, WV; Elda M. Endicott; age 21; born in Martin Co, KY;
living at Twin Branch, WV; daughter of E.Z. and Sarah.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Carl L Kirk
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 31
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 25 Oct 1908
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Residence Place: Whitman, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Whitman, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Island Creek Coal Co
Weight: 135
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Elda Mae Kirk
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Carl L Kirk Self (Head)
Elda Mae Kirk Wife"
1. Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Name: Eldia Endicott
Date of Birth: 3 Jun 1912
Birth Place: Martin, Kentucky, USA
Mother's name: Sarah Dilen
Volume Number: 77
Certificate Number: 30453
Volume Year: 1912"
2. 1920 Census, Martin Co, KY; Lick Branch District; taken 29 Jan 1920; Page 181A; Image 13 of 16;
Family #107/107.
Listed as Eldie Endicott; age 7; born in KY; in household of father, Ezekiel Endicott.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 302; WV Archives Web Site.
Carl Kirk; age 24; born in Martin Co, KY; single; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of J. H. and
Victoria; married on 29 Jul 1933 at Roderfield, WV; Elda M. Endicott; age 21; born in Martin Co, KY;
living at Twin Branch, WV; daughter of E.Z. and Sarah.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 313; WV Archives Web Site.
Gary Marvin Bailey; age 21; born in Isaban, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; married on 24 Nov
1959 at Horse Creek, WV; Leona Bailey; age 25; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single;
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Gary M. Bailey
Also Known As: Jerry M. Bailey
Event Date: 30 Dec 2000
Event Place: Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 29 Aug 1940..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Longpole Creek; E.D.24-57; taken on
6 Apr 1940; Page1087B; Image 10 of 74; Household #89.
Listed as Leona Bailey; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Beecher G. Bailey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 313; WV Archives Web Site.
Gary Marvin Bailey; age 21; born in Isaban, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; married on 24 Nov
1959 at Horse Creek, WV; Leona Bailey; age 25; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single.
3. Fanning Funeral home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Leona Bailey, our sweet precious angel, 86, of Lower Long Pole, WV gained her wings on December 27, 2020."Leona was born in Welch, WV, September 1, 1934 a daughter of the late Beechie and Gracie Bailey. She was a sweet and gentle soul who loved her family dearly and is also loved dearly by her family. She will be missed beyond measure by her husband and children.
"In addition to her parents, Beechie and Gracie, she was preceded in death by brothers, Bernice and Andy Bailey and sister, Shelby Bailey, and an infant baby brother.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 61 years, Gary (Brother) Bailey; one son, Gary Bailey Jr and wife Debbie of Princeton, WV; six daughters, Sandra (Joe) Lester of Princeton, Tresa (James) Wade of Pounding Mill, VA, Christina Newberry and companion Greg Kennedy of Iaeger, WV, Drema (Jeff) Lester, Diana (Darin) Miller, and Heather (Snook) Lester all of Panther, WV; three brothers, Larry (Retha) Bailey, Leonard Bailey, and French Bailey; one sister Etta Rowe; ten grandchildren, Melody Lester, Joey Lester, Jason Bailey, Jodie Bailey, Shawn (Heather) Wade, Samantha (CJ) Whitt, Robby Newberry, Stephanie (Shannon) McIntyre, Nikki Miller and Colten Lester; and six great grandchildren, Chasen Lester and his baby sister who is on the way, Scarlett who Maw would have loved to meet, Luke Wade, Landon and Kyleigh Bailey and Trenton McIntyre.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. with officiating Reverend Homer Blankenship officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will in the Bailey Cemetery on Lower Long Pole near Panther, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 12 noon until the time of services at 1;30 p.m.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced with no more than 25 people in attendance.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #20743; Ancestry.com Website.
Luther Maston Bailey; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; laborer; living
at Panther, WV; son of Okey Woodrow and Catherine (Bailey) Bailey; married on 2 Jul 1963 in
Grundy, VA; Iona Bailey; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Panther, WV; daughter of Wyatt and Myrtle (Atkins) Bailey.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Lexie Bailey
Also Known As: Iona Bailey
2nd Also Known As Name: Luther Maston Bailey
3rd Also Known As Name: Luther D. Bailey
Event Date: 01 Jan 2009
Event Place: Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 22 Sep 1944..."
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Luther Maston Bailey,76, of Panther, WV, went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 11, 2021, at his residence."Luther was born September 22, 1944, in Panther, WV, a son of the late Okey and Kathleen Bailey. He was a retired coal miner and of the Freewill Baptist faith. Luther was a great husband, father, and grandfather.
"In addition to his parents Luther was preceded in death by two brothers, Hansel Farley and Bobby Bailey; an infant sister, Janice Bailey and a special relative, Zach Hatfield.
"Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Iona Bailey of the home; three daughters, Lana Grainger (Jimmy) of Thomasville, NC, Tina Hunt (John) of Panther, WV, and Anna Martin (Steve) of Lexington, NC; seven grandchildren, Nicole Phillips, Jessica James, Michael Salyers, Tommy Hunt, Burt Hunt, William Hunt, and Mikayla Martin; great grandchildren, Ciera McClanahan, Paris McClanahan, Brooklin McClanahan, Quinten Tuttle, Davian Watson, Alexander Salyers, Oliver Salyers Scott Salyers, Jonathan Hunt, Jacob Hunt, Madelyn Hunt, Alivia Hunt and Colton Hunt; one great-great granddaughter, Adalynn Claire; two sisters, Linda Trent of Iaeger, WV and Irene Blankenship of South Portsmouth, KY; and two brothers, Gary (Brother) and Terry Bailey both of Panther, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 17, 2021 1 at o’clock with Reverend Homer Blankenship officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Bailey Cemetery on Lower Long Pole near Panther, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may visit with the family Saturday evening January 16, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced with no more than 25 people in attendance.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #20743; Ancestry.com Website.
Luther Maston Bailey; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; laborer; living
at Panther, WV; son of Okey Woodrow and Catherine (Bailey) Bailey; married on 2 Jul 1963 in
Grundy, VA; Iona Bailey; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Panther, WV; daughter of Wyatt and Myrtle (Atkins) Bailey.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Record; Vol #__(1956); Page 38; WV Archives Web Site.
Bobby Dennis Bailey; age 21; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; married on 6 Jul
1956 in Panther, WV; Mable Smith; age 23; born in Trip, KY (could not place this community); single;
living in Mohawk, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bobby Dennis Bailey, 82, of Panther, WV, passed away early Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his residence."Bobby was born August 3, 1936 in Long Pole, WV a son of the late Okey and Kathleen (Kitty) Bailey. He was a retired coal miner and a longtime mechanic.
"In addition to his parents Bobby was preceded in death by his wife Mable Bailey and one son, Michael Bailey.
"Survivors include his longtime companion, Glesnor Nagle; two sons, Dennis (Denny) Bailey and wife Ruth Ann of Gilbert Creek, WV; and Dexter (Bobo) Bailey and wife Angela of Long Pole, WV; four daughters, Donna Manuel and husband Ralph of Varney, WV, Beverly Lawson and Craig of Princeton, WV, Sharon Lawhun and husband Jeff of Long Pole WV, and Barbara Cline of Panther, WV; four grandchildren, Misty Bailey Bowen of Panther, WV, Amy Lawson Mullins and husband Joshua of Morgantown, WV, Amanda Marie Bailey of Long Pole, WV, and Alyssa Haywood and husband Cody of Bradshaw, WV; six great grandchildren, Elizabeth Brooke Bowen, Joseph Douglas Bowen, Matthew Mullins, Cassidy Danielle Bowen, Zachery Hatfield, and Michael Mullins; one great-great grandson, Dustin Michael Booth; four brothers, Gary (Brother) Bailey and Leona, Luther Bailey and Iona, Terry Bailey and Lois all of Long Pole, WV, and Hansel Farley and Jettie of Kentucky; and two sisters, Linda Trent of Long Pole, WV and Irene (Baby Doll) Blankenship and Ted of Kentucky.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 1 o’clock with Reverend John Hunt officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Bailey Cemetery on Lower Long Pole near Panther, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening, July 24, 2019 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Record; Vol #__(1956); Page 38; WV Archives Web Site.
Bobby Dennis Bailey; age 21; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; married on 6 Jul
1956 in Panther, WV; Mable Smith; age 23; born in Trip, KY (could not place this community); single;
living in Mohawk, WV.