1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 395; WV Archives Web Site.
Creed E. Salyers, Jr; age 32; born in Wilcoe, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on
6 May 1955 in Bradshaw, WV; Zelpha Allen; age 22; born in Paynesville, WV; single; living at
Bradshaw, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 395; WV Archives Web Site.
Creed E. Salyers, Jr; age 32; born in Wilcoe, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on
6 May 1955 in Bradshaw, WV; Zelpha Allen; age 22; born in Paynesville, WV; single; living at
Bradshaw, WV.
2.Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Zelpha R Salyers
[Zelpha Revil Chaney]
[Zelpha Chaney]
[Zelpha R Hagerman]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Feb 1933
Birth Place: Paynesville, West Virginia
[Dayneville M??]
Death Date: 9 Aug 1996
Father: Scott Hagerman
Mother: Alice Blankenship
SSN: 236748267
Notes: Mar 1964: Name listed as ZELPHA R SALYERS;
03 Sep 1976: Name listed as ZELPHA REVIL CHANEY;
10 Sep 1996: Name listed as ZELPHA R CHANEY"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #41347; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hager Gene Gibson; age 26; born in Floyd Co, KY; divorced; one previous marriage; coal miner
living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Dave and Hester (Bowman) Gibson; married on 5 Dec 1964 in
Buchanan Co, VA; Loraine Foster; maiden name, Melton; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; one previous marriage; housework; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Robert and Edith
(Bellew) Melton.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 24 Mar 2015.
Lorraine "Cletis" Melton Gibson; born 27 May 1934 in Davy, WV; died 18 Mar 2015; buried here; personal
photo shown; no grave marker photo shown; Obit shown.
"Lorraine "Cletis" Gibson, 80, of War WV, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Welch Community Hospital."Born March 27, 1934, in Davy WV, she was the daughter of the late Robert Melton (Deceased), and Edith Melton-McCoy-Barril (Deceased). She was a homemaker.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, one son, Russell "Joe" Foster (Deceased), one granddaughter, Angela Senter (Deceased), and one sister, Patricia McCoy-Underwood (1937-2002), and stepfather, Joseph Barril (Deceased).
"Those left to cherish her memories are, her husband, Hager Gene Gibson of the home; one son, Raymond Winslow and wife Georgia of War WV; three daughters, Donna Shrader and husband Roy Jr of War WV, Kathy Salyers and husband Doyle of Jolo WV, Dianne Gibson of the home; seven grandchildren, Melissa Frymire, Tony Baker, Tonya Lowery, Adam Salyers, David Salyers, Jessie Salyers, and Gabriel Shrader; nineteen Great Grandchildren, she also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, family and good friends.
"Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 23, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Calvary Baptist Church in War WV, with Pastor Charlie Rowe and Pastor Melvin Muncy officiating. Burial will follow at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield WV...".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'69 007468; WV Archives Web Site.
Hester Dickerson; age 56; born 7 Oct 1912 in KY; widow; housewife.
1. Floyd Co, KY; Death Certificate #16801; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank Gibson; age 6 yr, 1 mon, 6 days; born 10 Nov 1931 in Floyd Co, KY; school child student; living
at Estill, KY; son of Dave and Hester (Hicks) Gibson; died 16 Dec 1937 at Lackey, KY; due to cerebral
spinal meningitis; buried 17 Dec 1937 in Estill Burying Ground; informant Mrs. Dave Gibson, Estill, KY.
1. Floyd Co, KY; Death Certificate #16802; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lillie Gibson; age 5 yr, 0 mon, 3 days; born 5 Jun 1933 in Floyd Co, KY; infant; living at Lackey, KY;
daughter of Dave and Hester (Hicks) Gibson; died 16 Dec 1937 at Lackey, KY; due to intestial
obstructions; buried 9 Jun 1938 in Estill Cemetery; informant Mrs. Dave Gibson, Estill, KY.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 193B,
Family #15.
Listed as Sylvia Adair, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, K. Solomon Adair.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 98; WV Archives Web Site.
Chris Allen; age 22; born in KY; single; living at Avondale, WV; married on 3 Jul 1943 at
Avondale, WV; Sylvia Addair; age 18; born and living at Avondale, WV; single; with consent
of Carrie Addair, mother of Sylvia Addair.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sylvia Naomi Addair
[Sylvia Naomi Kissinger]
[Sylvia Addair]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 Nov 1924
Birth Place: Avondale Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 20 Feb 1999
Father: King S Addair
Mother: Carrie Workman
SSN: 235369016
Notes: Feb 1943: Name listed as SYLVIA NAOMI ADDAIR; :
Name listed as SYLVIA NAOMI KISSINGER;
23 Feb 1999: Name listed as SYLVIA N ADDAIR"
4. North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sylvia Naomi Kissinger
[Sylvia Naomi Addair]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital Status: Widowed
Social Security Number: 235369016
Father's Last Name: Addair
Age: 74 Years
Date of Birth: 10 Nov 1924
Residence City: Other
Residence County: Alexander
Residence State: North Carolina
Residence Zip Code: 28636
Education: 11th grade
Date of Death: 20 Feb 1999
Death City: Hickory
Death County: Catawba
Death State: North Carolina
Institution: Hospital Inpatient
Hospital Name: FRYE REGIONAL MED CENTER
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial out-of-state
Recorded Date: 9 Mar 1999
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistic"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donna Jean Foster Shrader, 56, of War, WV, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, WV. Born, October 27, 1961 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of Hagar and the late Lorraine Melton Gibson of War, WV.In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by one brother, Russell Joe Foster, one niece, Angela Senters. Survivors include, her husband, Roy Shrader Jr, one daughter, Melissa Frymire and husband Todd of Martinsville VA, two sons, Tony Baker of Abingdon, VA, and Gabe Shrader of the home, three stepsons, Roy Shrader III, Aaron Shrader, and Jody Shrader, all of Charlotte, N.C., one brother, Raymond Winslow and wife Georgia, of War, WV, two sisters, Kathy Salyer and husband Doyle of Bradshaw, WV, Dianne Gibson of War, WV; two grandchildren, Brandon and Hannah Frymire of Martinsville, VA, and lots of Nieces and Nephews.Funeral Services will be Conducted Wednesday, February, 28, 2018 at 11 A.M. from the Calvary Baptist Church in War, WV, with Pastor Spencer Oxford officiating, burial will follow at the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV. ..."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #32511; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hager Gene Gibson; age 20; born in Pike Co, KY; single; laborer; living at Jolo, WV; son of
Dave and Hester (Hicks) Gibson; married on 8 Nov 1958 in Buchanan Co, VA; Lola Susie
Goff; age 25; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; housework; living at Whitewood, VA; daughter
of George and Lydia (Horn) Goff.
2. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hagar Gene Gibson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 32
Birth Date: 1938
Marriage Date: 8 Nov 1958
Divorce Date: 10 Jun 1971
Divorce Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Lola Susie Goff
Certificate Number: 1971005805
Number of Children: 0"
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #41347; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hager Gene Gibson; age 26; born in Floyd Co, KY; divorced; one previous marriage; coal miner
living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Dave and Hester (Bowman) Gibson; married on 5 Dec 1964 in
Buchanan Co, VA; Loraine Foster; maiden name, Melton; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; one previous marriage; housework; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Robert and Edith
(Bellew) Melton.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Hager Gene Gibson, 81, of War, WV, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his residence in War following a long illness."Hager was born May 10, 1938, in Floyd County KY, a son of the late Dave and Hester Hicks Gibson. He was a coal miner.
" In addition to his parents, Hager was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Gibson; one daughter, Donna Jean Shrader, one son, Russell Joe Foster; one granddaughter, Angela Renee Winslow Senter, and one sister, Edna Lambert.
"Survivors include one son, Raymond Winslow and wife Georgia Ann of War; two daughters, Kathy Salyers and husband and Doyle of Bradshaw and Diane Gibson of the home; son-in-law, Roy Shrader of War; grandchildren, Tony Baker, Melissa Frymire and husband Todd, Tonya Lowery and husband Floyd, Gabe Shrader and Charlie Jackson Winslow; numerous great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews and a special friend, Chris Fraiser.
"Graveside services will be conducted Monday, March 30, 2020 at 2 o’clock with Reverend Charles Rose officiating at the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield with burial to follow. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #32511; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hager Gene Gibson; age 20; born in Pike Co, KY; single; laborer; living at Jolo, WV; son of
Dave and Hester (Hicks) Gibson; married on 8 Nov 1958 in Buchanan Co, VA; Lola Susie
Goff; age 25; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; housework; living at Whitewood, VA; daughter
of George and Lydia (Horn) Goff.
2. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lola Susie Goff
Gender: Female
Race: White
Divorce Age: 38
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1933
Marriage Date: 8 Nov 1958
Divorce Date: 10 Jun 1971
Divorce Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Hagar Gene Gibson
Certificate Number: 1971005805
Number of Children: 0"
1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", MCHS, 1995, Vol I, "John H. Addair" article, page 89.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Dry Fork Road, taken on 15 Apr 1930,
Page 261A, Family #258.
Listed as Catherine Addair, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, John H. Adair.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Katherine Addair
[Kathern Varady]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Jun 1923
Birth Place: English Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 27 Feb 2001
Father: John Addair
Mother: Nannie Smith
SSN: 235349749
Notes: Jul 1942: Name listed as KATHERINE ADDAIR;
Sep 1964: Name listed as KATHERN VARADY"