1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name James Herman Lester
Also Known As Helen J Lester
Residence Date 01 May 2004-05 Dec 2008
Residence Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 17 Dec 1935
Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
Address Date 01 May 2004-05 Dec 2008
2nd Address Charleston, West Virginia 25313
2nd Address Date 31 Dec 1996-01 Jan 2004
3rd Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1984-25 Mar 2008
Possible Relatives Joann A Lester
Record Number 171347910"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"James H. “Jimmy” Lester, known by Grandpa or Uncle Jimmy by both friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2018 at Heritage Hall, Grundy Virginia.
Jimmy was born December 17, 1935, a son of the late James Everett Lester and Cosby Hurley Lester. He graduated from Iaeger High School in 1954. He was in the US Army 1958-1960, he served as a military police officer in Alberqui, New Mexico. Jimmy owned/operated A&L grocery store in Panther, WV, as well as serving 40+ years as an underground coal miner, working many different positions. He married his soul mate Helen Joann Lester November 3, 1956; they shared 58 wonderful years together. Jimmy enjoyed playing solitaire, reading his bible and spending time with his family, especially his grand and great grandchildren. Any one that met him loved him and all the stories he would tell. He will truly be missed.
In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death my the great love of his life, Helen Joann Lester; his brother Luther Lester; sisters Tonnie Lockhart, Winona Vaugh, and Lucille Adams; and granddaughter Addyson Joy Doss.
Jimmy is survived by his daughters, Jill Lester of Panther, WV, and Joy Lester of Raleigh, NC; a son, Aaron James "Jimbob" and Carla Lester of Charleston, WV; and a niece Jaynee Huffman of Princeton,WV. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Ashley (Long) and Jack Wright, Kyla (Cline) and Rodney Baker, Allyson (Long) and Kevin Doss, Karissa (Cline) and Eric Hamilton, Aaron James Lester II, Corrin Elizabeth Lester and Bobbi Sue (Addair) and Scott Greer; great nieces Melissa Huffman and Jimmy Meachum, and Amanda Huffman and Chad Ellison; eleven great-grandchildren, Jaxson and Channing Wright, Trenton, Kaiden, KynLeigh, and Tyson Baker, Landon & Elly Doss and Kalli and Weston Hamilton and Chase Greer; and nephews David Ellison and Caelum Meachum. Additional survivors are one brother David Lester of Mudfork, WV.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church Saturday February 3, 2018 at 12 o’clock with Elder Kermit Lester, Elder Fred Bailey, Elder Arthur Short, Elder Austin Sammons, and Elder Richard Staton officiating. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV, where military rites will be conducted by the VFW Post 1144. Serving as pallbearers will be his nephews & grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Shortt, Richard Addair, Greg Cline, & Leonard Smith...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Jo Ann Lester
Also Known As Name Jo A Lester
2nd Also Known As Name Joann A Lester
3rd Also Known As Name Helen J Lester
Residence Date 15 Nov 2007-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 12 Nov 1937
Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
2nd Address Charleston, West Virginia 25313
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1995-13 Nov 2000
3rd Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
3rd Address Date 01 Apr 1993-25 Mar 2008
Possible Relatives Aaron J Lester, Andrea Lester, James Herman Lester
Record Number 558284051"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Green; 21 Apr 2014.
Helen JoAnn "JoAnn" Bryant Lester; born 12 Nov 1937; died 17 Apr 2014; buried here; no grave
marker photo shown; personal photo and obit posted.
3. " Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Sundy; 20 Apr 2014; Newspaper Obit.
"PANTHER — Helen JoAnn Lester, know to most as "Grandma", 76, of Panther, WV, passed away peacefully April 17, 2014 at her home.
JoAnn was born November 12, 1937, a daughter of the late Elder Wayne and Elsie Bryant. She graduated from Iaeger High School in 1954 and attended Marshall University, obtaining a Teacher Certificate. She taught at Trap Fork and Panther Schools. She married her soul mate James H. "Jimmy" Lester November 3, 1956; they shared 58 wonderful years together; they truly showed the world what love and forever means.
JoAnn "Grandma" enjoyed gardening, she loved yellow roses, Facebook, spoiling her grand and great grand children, shopping, church, and "collecting". Anyone that met her fell in love with her warm personality; she was generous to everyone and treated them as family. She will truly be missed by so many.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by great granddaughter, Addyson Joy Doss, sister, Eunice Dotson and brother, Sebert Bryant.
JoAnn is survived by her husband, Jimmy Lester of Panther, WV; daughters, Jill Lester of Panther, WV, and Joy Lester (Long) of Bluefield, VA; a son, Aaron James "Jimbob" and Carla Lester of Charleston, WV; and a niece Jaynee Huffman of Hutchinson Island, FL. She is also survived by seven grand children, Ashley (Long) and Jack Wright, Kyla (Cline) and Rodney Baker, Allyson (Long) and Kevin Doss, Karissa (Cline) and Charles Rocchi, Aaron James Lester II, Corrin Elizabeth Lester and Bobbi Sue Addair and Scott Greer; her great nieces Melissa Huffman and George Ide, and Amanda Huffman and Chad Ellison; six great-grandchildren, Jaxson and Channing Wright, Trenton and Kaiden Baker, Landon Doss and Kalli Brooke Rocchi; and nephew David Ellison. Additional survivors are three sisters and one brother Ruth Allen Moore of MI, Louise Hall and husband Ray of Dahlgrenn, VA, Evelyn Anderson and husband Glen of Panther, WV, and JH Bryant and wife Georgia of Hurley, VA; and many special friends including Venus Cline and Carol Lockhart who assisted with her home going.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 1 o'clock with Elder Kermit Lester, Elder Fred Bailey, Elder Arthur Short, Elder Austin Sammons, Elder Richard Staten, and Elder Bernice Lester officiating. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Joey Morgan, Charlie Bryant, Shay Bryant, Kendall, Jordan and Jansen Morgan, Leonard Smith and Greg Cline. Honorary pallbearers are Rodney Baker, Charles (Punky) Rocchi, Jack Wright, Kevin Doss, AJ Lester, Richard Addair, and Rick Addair."
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jas. W. Farrell
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Date: 1861
Birth Place: Giles Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 18 May 1887
Marriage Place: Giles Co., Virginia
Father: Michael Farrell
Mother: L. J. Farrell
Spouse: Nannie J. Warner
FHL Film Number: 31740"
2, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James William Ferrell
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 61
Birth Date: 10 Feb 1861
Death Date: 4 Mar 1922
Death Place: Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 8 Apr 1922
Father: Mikail Ferrell
Mother: Lou Burton
Certificate Number: 1922005780"
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nannie J. Warner
Gender: Female
Marital status: Single
Race: White
Age: 27
Birth Date: 1860
Birth Place: Bland Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 18 May 1887
Marriage Place: Giles Co., Virginia
Father: Wm. T. Warner
Mother: Cath. Warner
Spouse: Jas. W. Farrell
FHL Film Number: 31740"
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
George Miller; age 25; born in Mercer Co, WV; living in Raleigh Co, WV; married on 10
Dec 1912; Mrs. Pearl Alderman; age 23; born in Giles Co, VA; living in Raleigh Co, WV.
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Pearl Alderman
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: 1891
Birth Place: Giles Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 28 Jul 1907
Marriage Place: Giles Co., Virginia
Father: Geo. W. Alderman
Mother: C. Alderman
Spouse: Elmer Ferrell
FHL Film Number: 31740
Reference ID: Line 17"
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
George Miller; age 25; born in Mercer Co, WV; living in Raleigh Co, WV; married on 10
Dec 1912; Mrs. Pearl Alderman; age 23; born in Giles Co, VA; living in Raleigh Co, WV.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Crumpler; taken on 12 Jan 1920; Page 195B;
Family #149/116.
Listed as Andrew R. Bishop; age 4 yrs, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James R. Bishop.
2. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; East River District; Princeton, taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 73A;
Family #300/317.
Listed as Andrew R. Bishop; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, James R. Bishop.
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #24333; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Andrew Roscoe Bishop; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroad worker; living in
Princeton, WV; son of James Roscoe and Lucy Loretta (Bailey) Bishop; married on 23 Oct
1937 in Pearisburg, VA; Lois May Miller; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living in
Princeton, WV; daughter of George and Pearl (Alderman) Miller.
4. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Andrew Roscoe Bishop
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 25
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Crumpler, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1915
Residence Place: Princeton, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Occupation: Kyle McCormick
Weight: 165
Complexion: Sallow
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Black
Height: 6
Next of Kin: Lois Mae Bishop
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Andrew Roscoe Bishop Self (Head)
Lois Mae Bishop Wife"
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Andrew Roscoe Bishop
[Andrew R Bishop]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1915
Birth Place: Crumpler Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 2 Dec 1992
Father: James R Bishop
Mother: Lucy L Bailey
SSN: 719188247
Notes: Oct 1937: Name listed as ANDREW ROSCOE BISHOP;
10 Dec 1992: Name listed as ANDREW R BISHOP"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Andrew R. Bishop
SSN: 719-18-8247
Last Residence:
33838 Dundee, Polk, Florida, USA
BORN: 16 Apr 1915
Died: 2 Dec 1992
State (Year) SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through) (1951-1963)"
7. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Andrew R Bishop
Race: White
Age at Death: 77
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1915
Death Date: 2 Dec 1992
Death Place: Polk, Florida, United States"
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #24333; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Andrew Roscoe Bishop; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroad worker; living in
Princeton, WV; son of James Roscoe and Lucy Loretta (Bailey) Bishop; married on 23 Oct
1937 in Pearisburg, VA; Lois May Miller; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living in
Princeton, WV; daughter of George and Pearl (Alderman) Miller.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 26/27 Jan 1920; Page 223B;
Family #122.
Listed as Howard Bishop; age 3 yrs, 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Alfred J. Bishop.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 183B; Family #158.
Listed as Hopward Bishop; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Alfred J. Bishop.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #35428; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Howard bishop; age 46; born in Hanover, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; living at Hanover,
WV; son of Alfred and Judy (Blankenship) Bishop; married on 10 Nov 1962 in Lebanon, VA;
Irene Auville Shannon; maiden name Auville; age 39; born in Iaeger, WV; widow, marrie twice
before; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of S.H. and Nancy (Kennedy) Auville.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 450; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph W. Johnson; age 27; born in Marytown, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on
23 Dec 1943 at Welch, WV; Irene Lucille Auville; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single;
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #35428; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Howard bishop; age 46; born in Hanover, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; living at Hanover,
WV; son of Alfred and Judy (Blankenship) Bishop; married on 10 Nov 1962 in Lebanon, VA;
Irene Auville Shannon; maiden name Auville; age 39; born in Iaeger, WV; widow, marrie twice
before; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of S.H. and Nancy (Kennedy) Auville.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Irene Lucille Auville
[Irene Bishop]
[Irene Shannon]
[Irene Lucille Anville]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Apr 1922
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: May 1980
Father: Simeon H Anville
Mother: Nancy J Kennedy
SSN: 236220019
Notes: Oct 1940: Name listed as IRENE LUCILLE AUVILLE;
11 Aug 1975: Name listed as IRENE BISHOP; :
Name listed as IRENE LUCILLE SHANNON"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ruth Rebecca Bishop
[Ruth R Bishop]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 Feb 1902
Birth Place: McDowell, Virginia
[McDowell|]
Death Date: 27 Jul 1998
Claim Date: 30 Jan 1967
Father: Samuel H Bishop
Mother: Gertrude E Williams
SSN: 224036135
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 04 Feb 1983: Name listed as RUTH REBECCA BISHOP;
24 Jan 1967: Name listed as RUTH R BISHOP"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ruth R. Bishop
SSN: 224-03-6135
Last Residence:
24402 Staunton, Staunton City, Virginia, USA
BORN: 10 Feb 1902
Died: 27 Jul 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 450; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph W. Johnson; age 27; born in Marytown, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on
23 Dec 1943 at Welch, WV; Irene Lucille Auville; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single;
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #35428; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Howard bishop; age 46; born in Hanover, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; living at Hanover,
WV; son of Alfred and Judy (Blankenship) Bishop; married on 10 Nov 1962 in Lebanon, VA;
Irene Auville Shannon; maiden name Auville; age 39; born in Iaeger, WV; widow, marrie twice
before; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of S.H. and Nancy (Kennedy) Auville.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Irene Lucille Auville
[Irene Bishop]
[Irene Shannon]
[Irene Lucille Anville]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Apr 1922
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: May 1980
Father: Simeon H Anville
Mother: Nancy J Kennedy
SSN: 236220019
Notes: Oct 1940: Name listed as IRENE LUCILLE AUVILLE;
11 Aug 1975: Name listed as IRENE BISHOP; :
Name listed as IRENE LUCILLE SHANNON"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 9/10/12 Jan 1920;
Page 214B; Family #12/12.
Listed as Virgie M. Bishop; age 2 yrs, 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Stephen E. Bishop.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1936); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Auville; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; truck driver; living at Iaeger, WV; son of S.H.
and Nancie; married on 23 Dec 1936 at Welch, WV; Virgie Bishop; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Steve and Carrie.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Divorce Degree #259; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Plaintiff, Arthur Auvill; age 35; living at Oakwood, VA; defendant, Virgie Auvill; age __; living at______;
date of marriage, 1936 at Welch, WV; marriage duration 14 yrs; 3 minor children; cause, adultery;
husband granted divorce, no alimony; dated 12 Jan 1950.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virgie Mae Auville
[Virgie B Murphy]
[Virgie Mae Bishop]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Jan 1917
Birth Place: Newhall Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 28 Aug 2001
Father: Stephen E Bishop
Mother: Carrie M Bishop
SSN: 228423520
Death Certificate Number: FITCH DENNEY FH
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Signature on SSN Card: Virgie Bis Auville
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Jun 1950: Name listed as VIRGIE MAE AUVILLE;
Jul 1969: Name listed as VIRGIE B MURPHY"
5. Dearborn Co, IN; Death Certificate #030417; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Virgie B. Murphy age 84; born 30 Jan 1917 in Newhall, WV; widow; living at 36 Valley Drive, Lawrenceburg, IN;
12 th grade education; retired teacher; daughter of Stephen E. and Carrie (Walls) Bishop; died 28 Aug 2001;
in Shady Nook Health Center, Lawrenceburg, WV; metabolic acidosis, renal failure, diabetes mellitius; buried
30 Aug 2001 in Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Huddy, KY; informant, Linda Pitcock, Lawrenceburg, IN;
daughter.
1. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Newton Harman
Race: White
Age: 24
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 23 Aug 1916
Residence Place: Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Occupation: Self
Weight: 195
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 6
Next of Kin: John Newton Harman
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Newton Harman Self (Head)
John Newton Harman Father"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 212; WV Archives Website.
John Newton Harman, III; age 36; born and living in Welch, WV; single; married on 16 May 1953 in
Caretta, WV; Leta Mae Dotson; age 27; born and living in Caretta, WV; single.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Newton Harman
[J N Harman III]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Aug 1916
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 22 Oct 1996
Father: John N Harman
Mother: Ethel A Steger
SSN: 236289150
Notes: Apr 1941: Name listed as JOHN NEWTON HARMAN;
30 Oct 1996: Name listed as J N HARMAN III"
4. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Newton Harman III
Birth Date: 23 Aug 1916
Birth Place: Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 22 Oct 1996
Death Place: Ohio, United States of America
Cemetery: Maplewood Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 212; WV Archives Website.
John Newton Harman, III; age 36; born and living in Welch, WV; single; married on 16 May 1953 in
Caretta, WV; Leta Mae Dotson; age 27; born and living in Caretta, WV; single.