1. 1910 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 155B;
Family #169/171.
Listed as Henry Wise; age 21; born in VA; married less than a year; farmer; in household of parents,
John W. and Eliza Wise, with wife, Rebecca.
2. 1920 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork District; taken 5-7 Jan 1920; Page 264A;
Family #29/29.
Listed as Henry S. Wise; age 31; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
3. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Henry Stuart Wise
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 65
Birth Date: abt 1889
Death Date: 8 Sep 1954
Death Place: Holston, Washington, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 10 Sep 1954
Father: John Wise
Mother: Liza Fields
Spouse: Mira V Grace
Certificate Number: 1954021046"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by billwise; 25 Dec 2019.
" Henry Stuart Wise
Birth 23 Oct 1889
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Death 8 Sep 1954 (aged 64)
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Counts Cemetery
Brumley Gap, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 205693420"
1. 1910 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 155B;
Family #169/171.
Listed as Rebecca Wise; age 16; born in VA; married less than a year; farmer; in household of
in-law parents, James W. and Eliza Wise, with husband, Henry Wise.
2. 1920 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork District; taken 5-7 Jan 1920; Page 264A;Family #29/29.
Listed as Rebecca J. Wise; age 27; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Henry S. Wise.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by billwise; 25 Dec 2019.
" Rebecca Jane Gilley Wise
Birth 15 Jun 1893
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Death 15 Mar 1929 (aged 35)
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Counts Cemetery
Brumley Gap, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 205693473"
1. 1920 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork District; taken 5-7 Jan 1920; Page 264A; Family #29/29.
Listed as Holly L. Wise; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, Henry S. Wise.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Utah State Historical Society; 1 Feb 2000; maintained by
Alton and Loudonia.
" Holly Lesley Wise
Birth 8 Dec 1910
Virginia, USA
Death 14 Nov 1960 (aged 49)
Burial
Murray City Cemetery
Murray, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Plot 11 027 3
Memorial ID 58238"
(Photo Posted)
1. 1920 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork District; taken 5-7 Jan 1920; Page 264A; Family #29/29.
Listed as Velma L. Wise; age 4 yrs, 11 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Henry S. Wise.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by larry eanes; 16 Jan 2014.
" Leona Wise Hudgins
Birth 20 Jan 1915
Death 5 Apr 2005 (aged 90)
Burial
Mountain View Cemetery
Danville, Danville City, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 123541175"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donna Margaret Laverne Cline 39, of Mohawk, WV, passed away, Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV."Donna was born July 19, 1978 in Welch, WV, a daughter of Alfred and Juanita Hughes Morgan. She was a graduate of Iaeger High School, worked as a cashier and cook, and was affiliated with the Pentecostal Holiness Faith.
"Donna was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Morris and Mary Robinette Morgan; her maternal grandparents, General and Maggie Clemons Hughes; two special uncles, Meredith Collins and Phillip Morgan; and a special aunt, Verna Faye Rowe.
"Survivors include her parents Alfred and Juanita Morgan of Iaeger, WV; two sons, Tyler Walker and wife Emmilea of Statesville, NC and Andrew Walker of Iaeger, WV, and his girlfriend, Annabelle Carbaugh of Welch, WV; ex husband and father of her children, Jamie Walker of Oceana, WV; her companion of eight years, Noah Hardin of Mohawk, WV; Noah's daughters and grandchildren, Davin "DD" Ball and husband Chris and their children, Brylea Rose Ball and Chris Ball Jr. all of Beckley, WV, and Tonya Carter and husband, Randy and their daughter McKenzie Carter all of Goodyear, AZ; three brothers, David Morgan and wife Jamie of Yukon, WV, Mark Key and wife Debbie of Iaeger, WV, Dwight Key and wife Terri Lynn of Bradshaw, WV; one sister, Lachelle Bryan and husband Robert of Aberdeen, MS; a very special aunt, Vicki Sangare of Thomasville, NC three special uncles, Darrell and Jerry Hughes both of Roundlake Beach IL, and Richard Morgan of Iaeger, WV, a special cousin Missy Long of Mannington, WV; and a host of additional aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom she loved dearly.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 12 o’clock with Reverend Don Morgan officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Day Cemetery in Vance Hollow at Johnnycake near Iaeger, WV. ..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 493; WV Archives Web Site.
William Clarence Crockett; age 27; born in Yukon, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; married on
15 Jan 1949 at Welch, WV; Dora Ellen Hunt; age 21; born and living at Panther, WV; single;.
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 Dora Ellen Hunt; age 10; born in WV; single; 3rd grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Julius Hunt.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 493; WV Archives Web Site.
William Clarence Crockett; age 27; born in Yukon, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; married on
15 Jan 1949 at Welch, WV; Dora Ellen Hunt; age 21; born and living at Panther, WV; single;.
3. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dora Ellen Hunt Crockett
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 43
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1929
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Dec 1972
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Julius Hunt
Mother: Louria Justice
Spouse: Homer C Wise"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Gathering Roots; 29 Dec 2021.
" Dora Ellen Hunt Wise
Birth 15 Dec 1929
Death 28 Dec 2021 (aged 92)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 235385274"Additional Information Posted:
"Dora Ellen Wise, 92, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her home."Born on December 15, 1929 in Panther, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Laurie Justice Hunt. She had been a resident of Mercer County for 47 years and was of the Baptist faith.
"She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer C. Wise and 2 sons, Alvin and Kevin.
"Survivors include his son, Larry (Debbie) Wise of Princeton, WV; daughters, Wilma Sue (Doug) Bailey of Wytheville, VA, Judy L. Miller of Bluefield, WV, Nancy D. Anderson of Glenwood, WV, Leah B. Meier of New Mexico and Kimberly B. Wise of Statesville, NC; 13 grandchildren, 17 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell"
1. 1920 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork District; taken 5-7 Jan 1920; Page 264A; Family #29/29.
Listed as Homer C. Wise; age 1 yr, 4 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Henry S. Wise.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Homer C Wise
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 54
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1918
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Dec 1972
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Henry Stuart Wise
Mother: Rebecca Jean Gilley
Spouse: Dora Ellen Hunt Crockett"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by US Veterans Affairs Office; 25 Feb 2000; maintained by
Sharon.
" Homer C Wise
Birth 27 Aug 1918
Death 19 May 1988 (aged 69)
Burial
West Virginia National Cemetery
Pruntytown, Taylor County, West Virginia, USA
Plot 2, 0, 683
Military PFC, US ARMY
Memorial ID 1338944"
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 Dora Ellen Hunt; age 10; born in WV; single; 3rd grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Julius Hunt.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 493; WV Archives Web Site.
William Clarence Crockett; age 27; born in Yukon, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; married on
15 Jan 1949 at Welch, WV; Dora Ellen Hunt; age 21; born and living at Panther, WV; single;.
3. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dora Ellen Hunt Crockett
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 43
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1929
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Dec 1972
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Julius Hunt
Mother: Louria Justice
Spouse: Homer C Wise"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Gathering Roots; 29 Dec 2021.
" Dora Ellen Hunt Wise
Birth 15 Dec 1929
Death 28 Dec 2021 (aged 92)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 235385274"Additional Information Posted:
"Dora Ellen Wise, 92, of Princeton, WV, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her home."Born on December 15, 1929 in Panther, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Laurie Justice Hunt. She had been a resident of Mercer County for 47 years and was of the Baptist faith.
"She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer C. Wise and 2 sons, Alvin and Kevin.
"Survivors include his son, Larry (Debbie) Wise of Princeton, WV; daughters, Wilma Sue (Doug) Bailey of Wytheville, VA, Judy L. Miller of Bluefield, WV, Nancy D. Anderson of Glenwood, WV, Leah B. Meier of New Mexico and Kimberly B. Wise of Statesville, NC; 13 grandchildren, 17 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell"
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"