1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'73 002258; WV Archives Website via LDS Website.
Clarence Lipscomb; age 66; born 22 Apr 1906 in WV; married; husband of Helen Keyser; truck driver;
SS #232-12-8594; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Robert and Ethel (Pauley) Lipscomb; died 27 Jan 1973
in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to bronchogenic carcinoma, right side; buried 30 Jan 1973 in
Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 24 dec 2013.
Clarence Richard Lipscomb; born 22 Apr 1906; died 27 Jan 1973; buried here; no grave marker
photo shown; marriage license and marriage registry posted.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 424; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence R. Lipscomb; age 47; born in Fayette Co, WV; divorced; living at 5528 McCorkel Ave, SE,
Charleston, WV; married on 12 Sep 1953 in the Methodist Church at Iaeger, WV; Helen Virginia
Keyser; age 34; born in Williamson, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 5 Aug 2015.
Helen Virginia Keyser Lipscomb; born 21 Aug 1919 in Williamson, WV; died 1 Aug 2015 in Salisbury, Rowan
Co, NC; buried here; double Lipscomb headstone photo shown with no data; "TOGETHER FOREVER"; personal
photo and marriage license posted.
"Helen Virginia Keyser-Lipscomb, 95, of Salisbury, NC, formerly of Iaeger, WV, passed away, Saturday, August 1, 2015 in Salisbury.Helen was born August 21, 1919 in Williamson, WV, a daughter of the late John Lee Keyser (1882-1956) and Maggie Wilcox-Keyser (1887-1973). She graduated from Iaeger High School in 1937 where she served as the class secretary her Junior and Senior years.
Helen was employed by McDowell Gas and Oil Company for 45 years. She attended Iaeger United Methodist Church for over 85 years and served as treasurer of the church for 25 years. She was also a member of the Iaeger Rebekah Lodge where she served as Noble Grand.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Richard Lipscomb (1906-1973) whom she married on September 12, 1953 in Iaeger, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1953, Page 424, Application Date: August 22, 1953); four brothers, Charles Edward Keyser (1910-1940), Burke "Winford" Keyser (1912-1984), James "Jimmy" Eugene Keyser (1928-1984), and Carl Keyser (Deceased) and wife Wilma Keyser (Deceased); three sisters, Mary Keyser-Greer (Deceased), Henrietta Keyser-Jessee (Deceased), and Margaret Lee Keyser-Hill (1916-2005); and three nephews, Roger Keyser (Deceased), Carl Lee Keyser (Deceased), and Timmy Keyser (Deceased).
Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Ricky and Kimberly Jessee, her care givers for the past three years, with whom she made her home of Salisbury, NC, Kelsey Jessee of Salisbury, NC, Joy Jessee of Salisbury, NC, Hanmi Jessee and husband Chris of Granite Quarry NC, Scott Jessee and wife Heather of Salisbury, NC, Stephen Keyser and wife Margie of Whiteville, NC, Kristin Keyser and Shannon Keyser both of Anawalt, WV, and Marielle Messick and husband Bryan, of Gary, WV, Edward Hill and wife Sherry of Houston, TX, and Jane Hill Kromer and husband Scott of San Diageo, CA; and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 7, 2015 at 1 o'clock, with Reverend David Rudolph officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV.
Family links:
Parents:
John Lee Keyser (1882 - 1956)
Maggie Wilcox Keyser (1887 - 1973)
Spouse:
Clarence Richard Lipscomb (1906 - 1973)
Siblings:
Charles Edward Keyser (1910 - 1940)*
Burke Winfred Keyser (1912 - 1984)*
Margaret Keyser Hill (1916 - 2006)*
Helen Virginia Keyser Lipscomb (1919 - 2015)
James Eugene Keyser (1928 - 1984)*
*Calculated relationship..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949)' Page 388; WV Archives Web Site,
Henry Lewis Wooten; age 24; born in Hensley, WV; single; living at Big Sandy, WV; married on 19 Jul
1949 at Big Sandy, WV; Agnes Cantrell; age 16; born in Asco, WV; single; living at Hensley, WV; with
consent of Lucy Parks, mother of Agnes Cantrell.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District, Davy; E.D. 24-35; taken on 13 Apr 1940;
Page 701B; Image 18 of 57; Household #145.
Listed as Agnes Cantrell; age 6; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in Asco,
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of mother, Lucy Mullins Cantrell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949)' Page 388; WV Archives Web Site,
Henry Lewis Wooten; age 24; born in Hensley, WV; single; living at Big Sandy, WV; married on 19 Jul
1949 at Big Sandy, WV; Agnes Cantrell; age 16; born in Asco, WV; single; living at Hensley, WV; with
consent of Lucy Parks, mother of Agnes Cantrell.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 54; WV Archives Web Site.
William Keyes; age 25; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; Black; laborer; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of
James and Mattie; married on 28 Oct 1914 at Marytown, WV; Bessie Vannoy; age 19; born in Wilkes Co,
NC; single; Black; daughter of ______ and Emma.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Brnch; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 248A;
Image 4 of 26; Family #409/413.
Listed as William Keys; age 31; born in VA; maried; Black; coal miner; head of household.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 5 Jan 1930; Page 42A;
Image 13 of 57; Family #119/129.
Listed as William > Keys; age 46; born in VA; married at 20; Black; janitor in coal company office; head
of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #17727; WV Archives Web Site.
William Edward Keys; age 63; born 20 May 1887 in Henry Co, VA; married; Negro; living at Davy, WV;
son of J.F. and Mattie Keys; died 5 Dec 1950 at Davy, WV; due to coronary occlusion caused by
arterioosclerosis and hyertension; buried 28 Dec 1950 in Iaeger, Memorial Cemetery; informant,
Garfield, Keys.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls. 20 Dec 2013.
William E. Keys; born 20 May 1889 (sic, 1887); died 25 (sic, 5) Dec 1950; buried here; headstone
photo shown; "IN LOVING MEMORMY".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 54; WV Archives Web Site.
William Keyes; age 25; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; Black; laborer; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of
James and Mattie; married on 28 Oct 1914 at Marytown, WV; Bessie Vannoy; age 19; born in Wilkes Co,
NC; single; Black; daughter of ______ and Emma.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Brnch; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 248A;
Image 4 of 26; Family #409/413.
Listed as Bessie Keys; age 25; born in NC; maried; Black; in household of husband, William E. Keys.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 5 Jan 1930; Page 42A;
Image 13 of 57; Family #119/129.
Listed as Bessie M. Keys; age 33; born in NC married at 17; Black; in household of husband, William E. Keys.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls. 25 Dec 2013.
Bessie M. Keys; born 15 Apr 1894; died 16 Dec 1975; buried here; headstone photo shown; "MAMMA WE LOVE
YOU".
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Brnch; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 248A;
Image 4 of 26; Family #409/413.
Listed as Garfield E. Keys; age 4; born in WV; Black; in household of father, William E. Keys.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls. 25 Dec 2013.
Garfield E. Keys; born 23 Sep 1918; died 5 Dec 1969; buried here; headstone photo shown; "WEST VIRGINIA *
CPL * 3545 QM TRUCK CO * WORLD WAR II".
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Brnch; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 248A;
Image 4 of 26; Family #409/413.
Listed as Harvey Keys; age 1; born in WV; Black; in household of father, William E. Keys.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 5 Jan 1930; Page 42A;
Image 13 of 57; Family #119/129.
Listed as Harvey S. Keys; age 15; born in WV; Black; in household of father, William E. Keys.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 5 Jan 1930; Page 42A;
Image 13 of 57; Family #119/129.
Listed as Edward G. Keys; age 11; born in WV; Black; in household of father, William E. Keys.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 5 Jan 1930; Page 42A;
Image 13 of 57; Family #119/129.
Listed as William M. Keys; age 7; born in WV; Black; in household of father, William E. Keys.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 5 Jan 1930; Page 42A;
Image 13 of 57; Family #119/129.
Listed as Harry L. Keys; age 2 yrs, 3 mons; born in WV; Black; in household of father, William E. Keys.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1922); Page 384; Line #7; WV Archive Web Site.
Fred Wollum; age 26; born in Lawrence Co, OH; single; miner; living at Shegon, WV; son of
Wells and Rhoda (Rankin) Woolum; married on 23 Dec 1922 at Logan, WV; Lula Ferrell, age
24; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Shegons, WV; daughter of Hubert and Maude
(Bias) Ferrell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'69 007464; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Fred Woolum; age 74; born 19 Apr 1895 in OH; married; husband of Rosa Portigo; retired miner;
SS#233-07-6504; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of William and Rhoda (Rankin) Woolum, both born
in OH; died 9 May 1969 in Doctor's Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to CVA; ASHD; dibetes mellitus;
buried 11 May 1969 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Apr 2014.
Fred Wollum; born 21 Apr 1895; died 9 May 1969; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1922); Page 384; Line #7; WV Archive Web Site.
Fred Wollum; age 26; born in Lawrence Co, OH; single; miner; living at Shegon, WV; son of
Wells and Rhoda (Rankin) Woolum; married on 23 Dec 1922 at Logan, WV; Lula Ferrell, age
24; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Shegons, WV; daughter of Hubert and Maude
(Bias) Ferrell.
1. Marion Co, WV; Death Certificate #'61 12337; WV Archives Web Site.
Audrey Ruth Woolum; age 28; born in 1933 in WV; never married; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter
of Fred and Lula (Ferrell) Woolum; died 29 Aug 1961 in Emergency Hospital, Fairmont, Marion Co,WV;
due to subarachnoid hemorrhage[ spontaneous; buried 31 Aug 1961 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield,
WV; informant, Fred Woolum, Bradshaw.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Apr 2014.
Audrey Ruth Woolum; born in 1944; died in 1961; buried here; headstone photo shown; "DAUGHTER".
1. Claiborne Co, TN; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 492; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James R. Vance; age 21; living in Iaeger, WV; married on 27 Dec 1954 in Tazewell, TN;
Vivian Jean Carey; age 27; living in Middlesboro, KY; daughter of Dan and Hettie Carey,
living in Middlesboro,, KY.
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Vance
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1933
Death Date: 4 Jul 1978
SSN: 235520774
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 2: 29 Sep 1965
Release Date 2: 18 Sep 1969"
(May not be same person)
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by B. Walls; 7 Apr 2014.
James R. Vance; born in 1933; died in 1978; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife Vivian J. (Carey) Vance. She was born in 1927 with no death date. She may not
be buried here; "FATHER * MARRIED 27 DEC 1954".
1. Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vivian J Carey
Date of Birth: 9 Aug 1927
Birth Place: Bell, Kentucky, USA
Mother's name: Hettie Rogers
Volume Number: 069
Certificate Number: 34409
Volume Year: 1943"
2. Claiborne Co, TN; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 492; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James R. Vance; age 21; living in Iaeger, WV; married on 27 Dec 1954 in Tazewell, TN;
Vivian Jean Carey; age 27; living in Middlesboro, KY; daughter of Dan and Hettie Carey,
living in Middlesboro,, KY.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by B. Walls; 7 Apr 2014.
James R. Vance; born in 1933; died in 1978; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife Vivian J. (Carey) Vance. She was born in 1927 with no death date. She may not
be buried here; "MOTHER * MARRIED 27 DEC 1954".
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Birth Certificate #59416; Ancestry.com Website.
Cas Kelly; born 1 Sep 1917 in Buchanan Co, VA; son of Ben and Isabelle (Mullins) Kelly; both age 38;
both born in Dwight, VA; Ben was a farmer; Isabell, a housekeeper; 4 children born to this mother (sic).
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; taken 25 Mar 1920; Page 83B; Image 44 of 50; Family #__/414.
Listed as Kas Kelly; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Benjamin Kelly.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 146; WV Archives Web Site.
Cass Kelly; age 24; born in Grundy, VA; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 15
Dec 1944 at Roderfield, WV; Verna Mullins; age 16; born at Sandy Huff, WV; single;
living at Roderfield, WV; with consent of Pearlie Mullins; mother of Verna Mullins.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 146; WV Archives Web Site.
Cass Kelly; age 24; born in Grundy, VA; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 15
Dec 1944 at Roderfield, WV; Verna Mullins; age 16; born at Sandy Huff, WV; single;
living at Roderfield, WV; with consent of Pearlie Mullins; mother of Verna Mullins.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Johnny D Watson
Also Known As Johnny T D Watson
Residence Date 01 Aug 1993
Residence Place Gary, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 26 Nov 1950
Address Gary, West Virginia 24836
Address Date 01 Aug 1993
2nd Address Gary, West Virginia 24836
2nd Address Date 01 Feb 1993-29 Oct 2007
Record Number 171311883"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Sharon McKeever; 31 Aug 2012.
Dr. Johnny Twenty David "Little Boy" Watson; born 26 Nov 1950; died 30 Oct 1990; buried here;
double headstone photo shown with wife, Dorothy M. Watson.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #74-028685; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Rufus Thomas Marshall; age 36; born 12 May 1938 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Avondale, WV; son of Wiley and Eva (Osborne) Marshall; married on 22 Jul 1974
in Grundy, VA; Dorothy Mae Mullins; age 20; born 5 May 1954 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
8th grade education; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of unknown father and Mary Ruby Mullins.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy M Watson
Birth Date: 21 Aug 1954
Address: PO Box 428, Gary, WV, 24836-0428 (1993)"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Sharon McKeever; 31 Aug 2012.
Dr. Johnny Twenty David "Little Boy" Watson; born 26 Nov 1950; died 30 Oct 1990; buried here;
double headstone photo shown with wife, Dorothy M. Watson; born 21 Aug 1954; no death date.
(She may not be buried here)
1. Find a Grave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
Wanda Walls Moses; born 14 Jan 1935; died 24 Oct 1967; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Marsh Fork District; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 200A; Family #27/27.
Listed as Charles G. Walls; age 19; born in WV in Jun 1880; in household of father, James H. Walls.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 313; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Grover Walls; age 21; born and living in Raleigh Co, WV; married on 29 Aug 1901 at Matsville,
WV; Annie Bell McMillion; age 17; born and living in Raleigh Co, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Charles Hughes Walls, Miner";
Article; page 259; submitted by Arthur D. Short, 109 Summers St, Welch, WV 24801.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 313; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Grover Walls; age 21; born and living in Raleigh Co, WV; married on 29 Aug 1901 at Matsville,
WV; Annie Bell McMillion; age 17; born and living in Raleigh Co, WV.