1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Alfred Alan Morgan, 62, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY."Alfred was born January 25, 1958, in Welch, WV a son of the late Morris and Mary Robinette Morgan. He loved horses and going to horse shows. He also enjoyed coon hunting.
"In addition to his parents Alfred was preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Cline; three brothers, Eddie, Dennis, and Philip Morgan; one sister, Betty Lou Morgan; and a special friend, Edith Keene England.
"Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Juanita Hughes Morgan of the home; three sons, David Morgan and wife Jamie, Mark Key and wife Debbie, and Dwight Key and wife Lynn; one daughter Lachelle Bryan and husband Robert; two special grandchildren, Tyler and Andrew Walker; eleven additional grandchildren, Trenton and Jayden McGuire, Justin and Austin Key, Kayla Vance, LaDawna Mullins, Tonya Wright, Brian Blevins, Damien Morgan Austin Bowles and Eric Bryan; two great grandchildren, Bentlee Vance and Adrian Foley; two brothers, Richard and Ricky Morgan; two sisters, Vivian Morgan and Shelby DeCredico; brothers-in-law, Jerry and Darrell Hughes; sister-in-law, Vickie Singare; niece, Missy Long; great nephew, who called him Papaw, Joshua Collins; numerous additional nieces and nephews; and special friends, Don Blankenship, Linda Maxwell Jones, Teresa Blevins, and Kenneth Robinette.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July14, 2020 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Jimmy Justus officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Day Cemetery at Vance Hollow near Iaeger. Grandsons and Dean Hall will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Monday evening, July 13, 2020 from 6 to 9 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.
" Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
" Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Juanita Mae Morgan
Birth Date: 17 Jul 1952
Phone Number: 938-5741
Address: PO Box 762, Iaeger, WV , 24844-0762 (1993)"
1, McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 286; WV Archives Web Site.
Everett Hunt; age 25; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; sawmilling; living at Mohawk, WV;
son of Julius and Mary (sic,Laura Mae); married on 4 Oct 1935 at Panther, WV; Jane Justice;
age 23; born in KY; widow; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Henry and Alafair.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming; E.D. 24-58; taken on 10 Jul
1940; Page 1130B; Image 22 of 60; Household #162.
Listed as Thomas Estill Hunt; age 18; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; farmer; in household of father, Julius Hunt.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming; E.D. 24-58; taken on 10 Jul
1940; Page 1130B; Image 22 of 60; Household #162.
Listed as Thomas Estill Hunt; age 18; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; farmer; in household of father, Julius Hunt.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 213; WV Archives Web Site.
Estel Hunt; age 18; born in WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 28 Nov 1942 at
Panther, WV; Thelma Messer; age 16; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; with consent
of Oma Messer, mother of Thelma Messer and Louria Hunt, mother of Estel Hunt.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thomas Estil Hunt, 97, of Mohawk, WV, passed away Monday, March, 12, 2018, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV, following a long illness."Estil was born January 1, 1921 in Chattaroy, WV, a son of the late Julius and Laura Justice Hunt. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church. Estil was a loving husband, and a special father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather. He leaves behind a host of family and friends to mourn his passing.
"In addition to his parents, Estil was preceded in death by his loving wife, Thelma Hunt; two daughters-in-law, Donna Hunt and Eva Hunt; and his siblings, Louise Lester, Alma Cline, Kathleen Blankenship, William, James Alex, Russell, Ralph, Wayne, Ellis, Everett and Earl Hunt.
"Survivors include his children, Gay (Teddy) Johnson, Shafter Hunt and Beatrice (Terry) Justus all of Athens, WV; Charles (Kathy) Hunt, Payne (Shelly) Hunt, Hubert (Gloria) Hunt and Frankie (Katrina) Hunt all of Mohawk, WV; Hobert Hunt of Oceana, WV, Charlotte (Eddie) Litton of Owings, MD and Sherry Hunt of Morgantown, WV; one sister, Dora Wise of Princeton, WV, and many grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 1 o’clock with Elder Arthur Short, Elder Danny Hurley, Elder Phillip Estep, Elder Jackie Yates, Elder Zeb Justice and Elder Ivan Blankenship officiating at the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist church at Bull Creek near Mohawk, WV.. Burial will follow in the Fred Lester Cemetery on the right fork of Bull Creek near Mohawk, WV, where military graveside rites will be conducted by the VFW Post 1144. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends...".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 213; WV Archives Web Site.
Estel Hunt; age 18; born in WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 28 Nov 1942 at
Panther, WV; Thelma Messer; age 16; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; with consent
of Oma Messer, mother of Thelma Messer and Louria Hunt, mother of Estel Hunt.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 104; WV Archives Web Site.
Shafter messer; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV;
son of ________; married on 9 Aug 1923 at Panther, WV; Oma Ellen Lester; age 16; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of ______ and Merda.
2. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: General Shafter Messer
Race: White
Age: 42
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Hindman, Kentucky, USA
Birth Date: 6 Sep 1899
Residence Place: Mohawk, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Weight: 145
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Oma Ellen Messer
Household Members:
Name Relationship
General Shafter Messer Self (Head)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 104; WV Archives Web Site.
Shafter messer; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV;
son of ________; married on 9 Aug 1923 at Panther, WV; Oma Ellen Lester; age 16; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of ______ and Merda.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Marion Clida Messer
[Marion Clyda Cline]
[Parker Cline]
[Marion Cline]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Jan 1930
Birth Place: Mohawk McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 24 Apr 2001
Father: Shafter Messer
Mother: Oma E Lester
SSN: 234448753
Notes: Nov 1946: Name listed as MARION CLIDA MESSER;
May 1956: Name listed as MARION CLYDA CLINE; :
Name listed as PARKER CLINE;
11 May 2001: Name listed as MARION C CLINE"