1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDSeb Site.
"Name Vanessa D Hatfield
Event Date 01 Oct 1998
Event Place Hanover, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 04 Jun 1954
Address Hanover, West Virginia 24839
Address Date 01 Oct 1998
2nd Address Hanover, West Virginia 24839
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-13 Nov 2000
3rd Address Hanover, West Virginia 24839
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1990-01 Jan 1998
Affiliate Identifier 171315927"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vanessa Dale Hatfield, 65, of Hanover, WV, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 in the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY."Vanessa was born June 4, 1954 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Benson F. and Agnes Collins Perry. She was a homemaker and a Christian; she worked at Godfrey’s Corner for over 20 years. Vanessa loved to camp and fish; loved her family, family gatherings, and spending time with Charles; quilting and playing Bingo.
" In addition to her parents Vanessa was preceded in death by one child and two sisters, Donna Bartrum and Melda Perry.
"Survivors include the love of her life, Charles (TM) Steele of Hanover, WV; five sisters, Zelma Walls of Hanover, Drema Godfrey and Don Hatfield of Hanover, Treva Hatfield and James R. Dean of Gilbert, Melissa Goins and Jerry of Hanover, and Crystal Mounts and husband Dewayne of Gilbert; two brothers, James Perry of Beckley and Mack Perry of Ikes Fork; two step daughters, Gloria Harper of Shady Spring and Angela Neace of Pineville; a host of grandchildren; a special aunt and uncle Doug and Ann Bledsoe; aunt, Barbara Lowe of North Carolina; beloved friends, Sheila and Gary St. Clair; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, June 11, 2019 after 6 p.m. at the Hanover House of Faith in Hanover, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 2 o’clock with Pastor Benny Ray Harper officiating at the Hanover House of Faith in Hanover, WV. Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at Sharon Heights near Gilbert. Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry Goins Jr., Dewayne Mounts, Don Hatfield, James Perry, Mack Perry Jr., Anthony Walker, Billy Godfrey and Shawn Neace...."
1. Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Thorp
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 3 Jul 1887
Marriage Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
Spouse: Mary R B Estep
Film Number: 000839498"
1. Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mary R B Estep
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 3 Jul 1887
Marriage Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
Spouse: John Thorp
Film Number: 000839498"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-052683; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jackie Lee Lester; age 16; born 9 Jun 1964 in WV; this is his first marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Capels, WV; son of Jack Lee and Patsy Carroll (Collins) Kidd; married on 26 Nov 1980 in
Grundy, VA; Drema Lee Lester; age 17; born 31 Oct 1963 in WV; this is her first marriage; 9th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Davy, WV; daughter of Garland Lee and Nancy Lee (Blair)
Lester.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-052683; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jackie Lee Lester; age 16; born 9 Jun 1964 in WV; this is his first marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Capels, WV; son of Jack Lee and Patsy Carroll (Collins) Kidd; married on 26 Nov 1980 in
Grundy, VA; Drema Lee Lester; age 17; born 31 Oct 1963 in WV; this is her first marriage; 9th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Davy, WV; daughter of Garland Lee and Nancy Lee (Blair)
Lester.
1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 173; WV Archives Web Site.
John Alexander Finley; age 19; born and living at Wilcoe, WV; single; married on 11 Dec 1954 at
Skygusty, WV; Alma Jean Lester; age 18; born and living in Wilcoe, WV; single; with consent of Arlie
Finley, father of John Alexander Finley, mother insane; and Fred and Mae Lester, parents of Alma
Jean Lester
1. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 173; WV Archives Web Site.
John Alexander Finley; age 19; born and living at Wilcoe, WV; single; married on 11 Dec 1954 at
Skygusty, WV; Alma Jean Lester; age 18; born and living in Wilcoe, WV; single; with consent of Arlie
Finley, father of John Alexander Finley, mother insane; and Fred and Mae Lester, parents of Alma
Jean Lester
1. Craven-Shires Funeral Home; Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV.
"Johnny Ray Finley, age 62, of Mourning Dove Road, Bluefield, WV departed to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, May 6,2020 at Charleston Area Medical Center."Born on January 27, 1958 in Welch, he was the son of the late John Alexander and Alma Jean Finley. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and 4-wheeling. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. ln addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Deana "Dinky" Kidwell; brother, Robert "P-nut" Finley and sister, Darlita Lynn Stroupe.
"Survivors include: Brother - Randall "Pedro" Finley and wife, Angela. Nephews - Scotty Chinsolo and wife, Amy; Joseph Alexander Finley; Rodney Mullin; Jeremy Mullin; and Clark Edward Kidwell ll. Nieces - Brandi Stroupe and Erica Lynn Kidwell. A host of great-nieces and nephews. And a very special friend, Tina Jones.
"ln keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated with a service held at a later date.
"Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Finley family."