1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Leonard Fortner, 76, of Brenton, WV earned his wings and went on to be with the Lord on Monday
December 17, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born on March 11, 1942 in Rock
House, WV a son of the late Wonnie B. and Ilene Booth Fortner. James is a member of the Christ Cathedral
Church and also a member of the UMWA for 29 years. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by
four brothers Paul, Connie, Gene and Charles Fortner. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years Penny
Lynn Lawrence Fortner; his little dog Brownie; a sister Pamela Sue Stark of Nashville, TN; two brothers
Jerry (Carol) Fortner of Brenton and Joe Fortner of Summers County; two brothers-in-law Marty Lawrence
and Roger (Delores) Lawrence; two sisters-in-law Sheena (Fred) Hunt and Jeretta (Cecil) Morgan; special
niece Angel Hunt Rowe; special friend Danny Webb; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1PM on Friday December 21st in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV with Pastor Russell King and Rev. Chris Riffe officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8PM on Thursday December
20th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Marty Lawrence, Cecil Morgan, Joe Fortner, Brad Toler, Nick
Fortner, Ryan Rowe, Anthony Morgan and Kevin Morgan. Honorary Pallbearers Fred Hunt and Danny
Webb. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "
2. "Wyoming County Proud"; Facebook posting; Penny Fortner.
"My husband James Fortner worked there (Robinson Phillips Coal Co, Marianna, WV) from 1966 until they shut down in the late 1980’s, my Dad also worked there that long also, Thomas Lawrence. Would love to have one of those hats for them, they both have passed away."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Trace Fork Road; taken on 8 Apr 1930;
Page 203A; Image 5 of 44; Family #26/27.
Listed as Irving Roberts; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Mose Roberts.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-029628; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ervin Roberts; age 58; born 11 May 1921 in WV; this was his second marriage; first marriage ended
22 Jun 1979; 3rd grade education; living at Box 491, Davy, WV; son of Mose and Tilda (Stacy)
Roberts; married on 9 Jul 1979 in Richlands, VA; Deloris Faye Vance; age 32; born 25 May 1947 in
WV; this was her first marriage; 7th grade education; living at Box 491, Davy, WV; daughter of
Alexander and Helen Louise (Mitchell) Vance.
3. FindAGrave.com; submitted by Modfreak; 5 Mar 2017.
" Ervin Roberts
Birth 11 May 1921
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 7 Nov 1993 (aged 72)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Thompson Cemetery
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 177005667"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-029628; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ervin Roberts; age 58; born 11 May 1921 in WV; this was his second marriage; first marriage ended
22 Jun 1979; 3rd grade education; living at Box 491, Davy, WV; son of Mose and Tilda (Stacy)
Roberts; married on 9 Jul 1979 in Richlands, VA; Deloris Faye Vance; age 32; born 25 May 1947 in
WV; this was her first marriage; 7th grade education; living at Box 491, Davy, WV; daughter of
Alexander and Helen Louise (Mitchell) Vance.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Deloise Faye Roberts, 69, of Marytown passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at her home.
"Born May 25, 1947 in Bradshaw she was the daughter of the late Alexander Vance and Helen Mitchell Vance. She was a homemaker, and devoted to her family.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Roberts; and two brothers, Alexander Vance Jr. and Roger Vance.
"She is survived by one son, Frank Roberts of Mohegan; three daughters, Melissa Musick and husband Johnny of Caldwell, WV, Rebecca Roberts and husband Howard of Twin Branch, and Leeanne Roberts and husband Jacky of Marytown; two stepsons, Tracy Roberts of Pineville and Troy Roberts of Big Jenny; four stepdaughters, Pauline Vance of Welch, Janalee Vance of Tennessee, Judy Vance and husband William and Peggy Kessler and husband Edwin all of Pineville; four brothers, Eddie Vance and wife Barbara, Arnold Vance and wife Judy, Ricky Vance and wife Bonnie and Wayne Vance and wife Barbara all of Pineville; one sister, Phyllis Chapman of Pineville; and a host of grandchildren and one great grandchild.
"It was her wish to be cremated and there will be no visitation or service held...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Franklin R Hunt
Also Known As Frankie R Hunt
Event Date 15 Oct 2005-01 Jan 2009
Event Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Apr 1961
Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
Address Date 15 Oct 2005-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Date 01 Nov 1999
3rd Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1993
Possible Relatives Franlkin Hunt, Katarina Lynn Hunt, Katrina L Hunt, Ledfort Hunt, Shelley A Hunt, Thomas Estel Hunt, Thomas Hunt
Affiliate Identifier 304459427"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Katrina Lynn Hunt
Also Known As Katarina Lynn Hunt
Event Date 25 Feb 2004-25 Mar 2008
Event Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 01 Nov 1968
Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
Address Date 25 Feb 2004-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Date 31 Dec 1996
3rd Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1993
Possible Relatives Franklin R Hunt, Ledfort Hunt, Shelley A Hunt, Thomas Estel Hunt
Affiliate Identifier 304459866"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Hubert Hunt, 62, of Mohawk, WV, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 16, 2018 at his residence, following a short illness."Hubert was born May 26, 1956 in Iaeger, WV, a son of the late Estil and Thelma Messer Hunt. He was a retired coal miner and member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church at Premier, WV. Hubert was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He leaves behind a host of family and friends to mourn his passing.
"In addition to his parents Hubert was preceded in death by his in-laws Raymond and Lillian Hurley; four sisters-in-law, Donna Hunt, Eva Hunt, Sue Trent and Tronda Alexander.
"Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Gloria Hurley Hunt of the home; son, Jeremy (Benita) Hunt and two grandchildren, Jaxon and Braxton all of Isaban, WV; siblings, Gay (Teddy) Johnson, Shafter Hunt and Beatrice (Terry) Justus all of Athens, WV; Charles (Kathy) Hunt, Payne (Shelly) Hunt and Franky (Katrina) Hunt all of Mohawk, WV; his twin brother, Hobert (Nikki) Hunt of Oceana, WV, Charlotte (Eddie) Litton of Owings, MD and Sherry Hunt of Morgantown, WV; numerous nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Edward Coleman who he loved to go trout fishing with.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 21, 2018, at 11 o’clock with Reverend Randall Dority officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends. ..."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Gloria L Hunt
Event Date 20 Oct 2006-29 Oct 2007
Event Place Isaban, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 28 Dec 1960
Address Isaban, West Virginia 24846
Address Date 20 Oct 2006-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address Isaban, West Virginia 24846
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 1998
3rd Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
3rd Address Date 31 Dec 1996-01 Jan 2009
4th Address Isaban, West Virginia 24846
4th Address Date 01 Jan 1986
Possible Relatives Herbert Hunt, Hobert A Hunt, Hubert Hunt
Affiliate Identifier 171321617"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Herbert Hunt
Also Known As Hubert Hunt
Event Date 01 Jul 2000-15 Nov 2007
Event Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 26 May 1956
Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
Address Date 01 Jul 2000-15 Nov 2007
2nd Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Date 01 May 1996
3rd Address Isaban, West Virginia 24846
3rd Address Date 01 May 1987-01 Jun 2002
Possible Relatives Gloria L Hunt, Hobert A Hunt, Hubert Hunt
Affiliate Identifier 171321599"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'67 000649; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Leo J. Signaigo; age 79; born 13 Sep 1887 in Memphis, TN; married; mining businessman; served
in WW I; living at Welch, WV; son of Augustine J. and Emma (Baccigalupo) Signaigo; died 7 Jan 1967
in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to inter and subtrochanteric fracture of left femur with broncho
pneumonia; buried 10 Jan 1967 in Monte Vista Memorial Cemetery, Ceres, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 16 Jul 1900, Page 269B, Family #542.
Listed as Mollie Trent, age 7, born in WV in Feb 1893, in household of father, Lorenzo D. Trent.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 80A, Family #19.
Listed as Mollie Trent, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Lorenzo D. Trent.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 344; WV Archives Web Site.
Leo James Signaigo; age 32; born in Shelby Co, TN; living at Iaeger, WV; single; concrete engineer;
son of A. J. and Emma; married on 24 Apr 1920 in Bluefield, WV; Mollie Ellen Trent; age 25; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of L.D. and Natalie.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Ledford Payne Hunt
Event Date 01 Apr 2002
Event Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 03 Nov 1953
Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1996
Affiliate Identifier 557254568"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Shelley A Hunt
Event Date 01 Jul 2000
Event Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 10 Apr 1958
Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
Affiliate Identifier 557251425"
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 2 Jan 2023; On-Line Edition.
"Shelley Ann Hunt, 64, of Mohawk, WV, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at her home in Mohawk."Shelley was born April 10, 1958, a daughter of Alice Morgan and the late Jimmie Morgan. Shelley was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was a wonderful wife, a loving mother and a special grandmother. She leaves behind a host of family and friends.
"Shelley was preceded in death by her father, Jimmie Morgan.
"Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Ledford Payne Hunt of Mohawk, WV; two daughters, Jessica (Keith) Layne of Hanover, WV, and Michelle (Donald) Christian of Gilbert, WV; one son, McCain (Lora) Hunt of Mohawk, WV; six grandchildren who she loved and adored, Zachary Layne, Zoey Layne, Chloe Christian, Lauren Hunt, MaLeah Hunt and Lukas Hunt; her mother, Alice Morgan of Hanover, WV; two brothers, Jimmy Morgan and Jamie Morgan both of Hanover, WV; and one sister, Sharon Cline of Oceana, WV. Her smile and kind heart will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known and loved her.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 30, 2022 at 12 noon with Reverend Carl Fuller and Reverend David Blankenship officiating at the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in Panther, WV. Burial will follow in the Hunt Cemetery at Mohawk, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, December 29, 2022 after 6 p.m. at the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in Panther, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #74-022420; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Linwood Hunt; age 23; born 10 May 1951 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 hrs HS
education; living at Mohawk, WV; son of Thomas Estil and Thelma (Messer) Hunt; married on 29
Jun 1974 in Grundy, VA; Kathy Sue Cline; age 17; born 23 Mar 1957 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of George and Naomi (Cline) Cline.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Charles Lenwood Hunt
Event Date 01 Jun 2002
Event Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 10 May 1951
Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
Address Date 01 Jun 2002
2nd Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Date 13 Nov 2000
3rd Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
3rd Address Date 01 Apr 1995-13 Jul 2001
Possible Relatives Chad Obryan Hunt, Kathy Sue Hunt
Affiliate Identifier 304459862"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Elder Charles L. Hunt, 68, of Mohawk, WV, gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his other home in Falls Mills, VA, following a long illness. He was born May 10, 1951, to the late Estil and Thelma Hunt of Mohawk, WV."Charles was a disabled coal miner and a member of the Bee Branch Old Regular Baptist Church at Stacy, VA. He was a graduate of Iaeger High School. He was a wonderful husband and father. He was so proud of his sons and one of his greatest joys was being a grandfather.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Jay Cline and his brother Hubert Hunt. Also preceding him in death were his brother-in-law, Allen Petrunger and sisters-in-law, Donna Hunt and Eva Hunt.
"Survivors include the love of his life, Kathy Cline Hunt of 45 years and two sons, Ryan Hunt and his wife Bobby and their daughters, Morgan and Riley of Lerona, WV and Chad Hunt and his wife Crystal and their son Caleb of Falls Mills, VA.
"Survivors also include his siblings Gay (Teddy) Johnson, Shafter Hunt, Beatrice (Terry) Justus all of Athens, WV, Payne (Shelly) Hunt, Frankie (Katrina) Hunt and sister-in-law Gloria Hunt all of Mohawk WV, Hobert (Nicki) Hunt of Oceana, WV, Charlotte (Eddie) Litton of North Carolina, and Sherry Hunt of Morgantown, WV and special mother-in-law, Naomi Cline of Mohawk, WV, sisters-in-law, Diana Petrunger and Angela(Kerry)Thornsbury both of Princeton, WV and sister -in-law Shelba (Michael) Dotson of Falls Mills, Va. Charles is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Michael Dotson, Ricky Lester, Kerry Thornsbury, Terry Justus, Shafter Hunt, Terry Dale Cline and Frankie Hunt. Honorary pallbearers will be his sons, Ryan and Chad Hunt.
" Funeral services will be conducted at the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 11 AM. Visitation will be Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15 at 6 p.m. Service will be held each night at 7 p.m.
"Elders called are Phillip Estep, Arthur Short, Stanley Stacy, Larry Gibson, Kermit Lester, Fred Bailey, Danny Hurley, Ivan Blankenship and Hobert Hamilton
"Burial will follow in the Bob Cline Family Cemetery at Mohawk, WV.
"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 #74-022420; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Linwood Hunt; age 23; born 10 May 1951 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 hrs HS
education; living at Mohawk, WV; son of Thomas Estil and Thelma (Messer) Hunt; married on 29
Jun 1974 in Grundy, VA; Kathy Sue Cline; age 17; born 23 Mar 1957 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 3 yrs HS education; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of George and Naomi (Cline) Cline.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Kathy Sue Hunt
Event Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
Event Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 23 Mar 1957
Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
Address Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 2002
3rd Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1996
Possible Relatives Chad Obryan Hunt, Charles Lenwood Hunt
Affiliate Identifier 304459999"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 034076; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edgar Terry Justice age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; lineman for
General Telephone Co; living at Panther, WV; married on 30 Sep 1967 in Buchanan Co, VA; Beatrice
Hunt; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; unemployed; living in
Mohawk, WV; daughter of Thomas Estil and Thelma (Messer) Hunt.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Terry Edgar Justus
Also Known As Edgar T Justus
Event Date 01 Feb 2007-01 Jan 2009
Event Place Athens, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 05 Sep 1948
Address Athens, West Virginia 24712
Address Date 01 Feb 2007-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Lerona, West Virginia 25971
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1995-15 Nov 2007
3rd Address Lerona, West Virginia 25971
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1984-01 Mar 2000
Possible Relatives Beatrice O Justus, Edgar T Justus, Kevin Terry Justus, Or Beatrice Justus
Affiliate Identifier 173404972"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 034076; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edgar Terry Justice age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; lineman for
General Telephone Co; living at Panther, WV; married on 30 Sep 1967 in Buchanan Co, VA; Beatrice
Hunt; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; unemployed; living in
Mohawk, WV; daughter of Thomas Estil and Thelma (Messer) Hunt.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Beatrice O Justus
Event Date 22 Feb 2007-01 Jan 2009
Event Place Athens, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 17 Sep 1949
Address Athens, West Virginia 24712
Address Date 22 Feb 2007-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Lerona, West Virginia 25971
2nd Address Date 01 Feb 1996
3rd Address Lerona, West Virginia 25971
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1984
Possible Relatives Edgar T Justus, Edgar Terry Justus, Kevin Terry Justus, Or Beatrice Justus, Terry Edgar Justus
Affiliate Identifier 173404976"
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas Lawson Menefee
Race: Black
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 5 Jul 1917
Birth Place: Rocky Mount, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Rocky Mount, Franklin Co, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Rocky Mount, Franklin Co, Virginia, USA
Employer: J D Bassett Furniture Company
Weight: 194
Complexion: Black
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Height: 6 3
Next of Kin: Shields Amos Menefee
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Thomas Lawson Menefee Self (Head)
Shields Amos Menefee Father"
2. Franklin Co, VA; Marriage License #2082; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Lawson Menefee; age 24; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; Colored; miner; no previous
marriage; living in Rocky Mount, VA; son of Shields and Linnie (Hobson, sic, Hopkins) Menefee;
married on 10 Jan 1942 in Rocky Mount, VA; Louri Belle Mack; age 27; born in Franklin Co, VA;
single; Colored; no previous marriage; living at Sontag, VA; daughter of Walter Mack and Ella James.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Thomas Menefee
[Thomas L Menefee]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 5 Jul 1917
Birth Place: Rocky Mount, Virginia
Death Date: 18 Jun 1988
Father: Shield A Menefee
Mother: Linnie Hopkins
SSN: 231074417
Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as THOMAS MENEFEE;
07 Jul 1988: Name listed as THOMAS L MENEFEE"
1. Franklin Co, VA; Marriage License #2082; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Lawson Menefee; age 24; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; Colored; miner; no previous
marriage; living in Rocky Mount, VA; son of Shields and Linnie (Hobson, sic, Hopkins) Menefee;
married on 10 Jan 1942 in Rocky Mount, VA; Louri Belle Mack; age 27; born in Franklin Co, VA;
single; Colored; no previous marriage; living at Sontag, VA; daughter of Walter Mack and Ella James.