1. 1900 Census, Halifax Co, VA; Black Walnut District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 227A; Image
9 of 32; Family #73/78.
Listed as Sergest Tucker; age 10; born in Jan 1890 in VA;; day laborer; Black; in household
of father, Silas H. Tucker.
2. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 36; WV Archives Web Site.
Suggest Tucker; age 27; born in Halifax, VA; single; mner; Black; living at Panther, WV; son of
S.H. and Francis Tucker; married on 16 May 1918 at Williamson, WV; Lafayette Bolling; age 30;
born in Botetourt Co, VA; single; Black; living at Panther, WV; daughter of ____________.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #12743; WV Archives Web Site.
Suggest Silas Tucker; age 66; born 12 Jan 1887 (sic 1890) in Cluster Springs, VA; married;
miner; Colored; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Silas and Francis (Mitchell) Tucker; die 10 Oct 1953 at
Iaeger, WV; due to myocarditis; buried 15 Oct 1953 in Iaeger memorial, informant, Mrs. Lafayette
Tucker.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 29 Dec 2103.
Suggest S. Tucker; born 12 jan 1887; died 10 oct 1953; buried here; headstone photo shown; "AT REST'.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 36; WV Archives Web Site.
Suggest Tucker; age 27; born in Halifax, VA; single; mner; Black; living at Panther, WV; son of
S.H. and Francis Tucker; married on 16 May 1918 at Williamson, WV; Lafayette Bolling; age 30;
born in Botetourt Co, VA; single; Black; living at Panther, WV; daughter of ____________.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 285; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy Leon Walker; age 21; born 21 Jan 1944 in Hanover, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV;
son of McKinley and Amelia (Baily) Walker; married on 23 Feb 1965 at North Spring, WV;
Dorothy Marie Lester; age 23; born 4 Apr 1941 at Iaeger, WV; single; living at Box 55, Iaeger,
WV; daughter of Lity and Pearlie (Lester) Lester.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Billy Leon Walker 77, of Hanover, WV departed this life on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Richmond, WV."Billy was born January 21, 1945 in Hanover, WV a son of the late McKinley and Armedia Bailey Lester. He was a disabled coal miner and of the Pentecostal Faith; he had been sick for almost two years.
In addition to his parents Billy was preceded in death by six brothers, Charley, Johnny, Frank, Glen, Bubby (Howard) and Curtis; three sisters, Nancy Lowe, Ruby Conley and Madge Walker; and a step grandson Dewayne Stafford."Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Lester Walker of the home; two sons, Billy Walker Jr of Hanover and Jeffrey Walker of Steeles, one granddaughter, Billie Jean Patrick of Brenton, WV one grandson McKinley Walker of Steles and one great grandchild, Briston Patrick of Brenton; one step granddaughter, Shianna Goodman of Hanover, WV; a sister, Ella Dameron of Ikes Fork; a very special friend, Linda (Sissy Bug) Browning of Hanover, his nurse Pam Harvey of Hanover; and numerous cousins, nephews, uncles, aunts and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 1 o’clock with Brother Gary Brwoning and Brother Dennis Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Joe Point Cemetery at Hanover.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening, March 30, 2022 from 6 to 9 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 285; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy Leon Walker; age 21; born 21 Jan 1944 in Hanover, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV;
son of McKinley and Amelia (Baily) Walker; married on 23 Feb 1965 at North Spring, WV;
Dorothy Marie Lester; age 23; born 4 Apr 1941 at Iaeger, WV; single; living at Box 55, Iaeger,
WV; daughter of Lity and Pearlie (Lester) Lester.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dorothy Marie Lester Walker, 81, of Hanover, WV, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 4, 2023."Dorothy was born April 4, 1942 a daughter of Lity and Pearlie Lester. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
"In addition to her parents Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Billy Walker; three brothers, Bil, B.O., and Dorty; four sisters, Patsy McMann, Addie Keaton, Lorene Kennedy and Agnes Alma Lester; two half-sister, Ruby Trent and Tazzie Lamar and one step grandchild, Dewayne Stafford.
"Survivors include two sons, Jeff and Kim Walker and Leon and Bernice Walker; one brother Denver and Virginia Lester; one sister, Becky Lester; two grandchildren, Billie Jean Patrick and McKinley Walker; one step grandchild, Shianna Cook; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Linda “Sissy Bug” Browning.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 1o’clock with Reverend Dennis Lester and Reverend Gary Browning officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Lester Cemetery at Joe Point near Hanover, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 12 noon until time of services at 1 o’clock.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
Guy Turmer; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Coalwood, WV;
son of Sherman and Cora; married on 15 Feb 1936 at Welch, WV; Edna Parker; age
20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; Daughter of John and Mary.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Twin Branch; taken on 15 Jan 1920;
Page 250A; Image 8 of 27; Family #439/442.
Listed as Edna M. Parker; age 3 yrs, 11 mons; born in WV in household of father, John T. Parker.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 169A;
Image 15 of 22; Family #140/144.
Listed as Edna M. Parker; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, John T. Parker.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
Guy Turmer; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Coalwood, WV;
son of Sherman and Cora; married on 15 Feb 1936 at Welch, WV; Edna Parker; age
20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; Daughter of John and Mary.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 17 Dec 2013.
Edna Parker Turne; born 27 Jan 1916; died 16 Feb 1980; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 184; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Turner; age 41; born in Perry Co, AL; single; coal miner; Colored; living at Williamson,
WV; son of Alex and Isabelle Turner; married on 20 Mar 1924 at Williamson, WV; Mamie
Lee; age 30; born in Rockingham Co, NC; single; Colored; living at Williamson, WV;
daughter of __________.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 184; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Turner; age 41; born in Perry Co, AL; single; coal miner; Colored; living at Williamson,
WV; son of Alex and Isabelle Turner; married on 20 Mar 1924 at Williamson, WV; Mamie
Lee; age 30; born in Rockingham Co, NC; single; Colored; living at Williamson, WV;
daughter of __________.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 178B;
Image 12 of 56; Family #118/118.
Listed as Mamy Turner; age 32; born in GA; married at 28; in household of husband, William Turner.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4895; WV Archives Web Site.
Mamie Lee Turner; age 45 yrs, 8 mons, 14 days; born 7 Jul 1899 in Patterson, GA; married; wife of
W. H. Turner; housewife; Colored; living at Elbert, WV; daughter of Jerry and Lucinda (Douglass)
Ashley; died 22 Mar 1944 at Elbert, WV; due to valvular heart disease, obesity; buried in cemetery
at Roderfield, WV; informant, W.H. Turner, Elbert, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jul 2014
Mamie Lee Turner; born in 1898; died in 1944; buried here; headstone photo shown; "MOTHER".(Note: Not sure of Reference #1 as it relates to References #2, 3 and 4. Data does not seem to fir)
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Virgie Mae Gibson
Residence Date 01 Feb 1995-20 Aug 2008
Residence Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 04 Jul 1958
Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
Address Date 01 Feb 1995-20 Aug 2008
Possible Relatives David E Gibson, Howard Gibson, Vergie Gibson
Record Number 304459520"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name David E Gibson
Also Known As Name Dave E Gibson
Residence Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 29 Sep 1931
Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 1995-01 Jan 2009
3rd Address Hurley, Virginia 24620
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1987-01 Dec 1993
Possible Relatives Howard Gibson, Vergie Gibson, Virgie Mae Gibson
Record Number 557265994"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Virgie Mae Gibson
Residence Date 01 Feb 1995-20 Aug 2008
Residence Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 04 Jul 1958
Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
Address Date 01 Feb 1995-20 Aug 2008
Possible Relatives David E Gibson, Howard Gibson, Vergie Gibson
Record Number 304459520"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #81-013227; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charlie Gibson; age 18; born 16 Aug 1962 in KY; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at Box 152, Hurley, VA; son of Dave Estelle and Darcus (Lester) Gibson; married on 10
Apr 1981 at Hurley, VA; Florene Bailey; age 16; born 21 Sep 1964 in WV; this is her 1st marriage;
living at Box 152, Hurley, VA; daughter of Robert and Patsy Dean (Lockhart) Bailey, Jr.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1' Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charlie Gibson
Birth Date: 16 Aug 1962
Address: PO Box 152, Hurley, VA, 24620-0152 (1992)
[POB 154b, Hurley, VA, 24620]
[PO Box 154, Hurley, VA, 24620-0154 (1994)]
[60 Hc 60 POB 154b, Hurley, VA, 24620 (1993)] "
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charlie Gibson, 55, of Hurley, VA, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his residence"Charlie was born August 16, 1962 in Pikeville, KY, a son of the late Dave and Dorcus Lester Gibson. He loved his grandbabies, was a coal miner, and a member of the Pine Grove Old Regular Baptist Church.
"In addition to his parents Charlie was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Gibson; two sisters, Belinda K. Young and Barbara Brinegar; three nephews, Kenneth and Shirl Brinegar and Joshua Gibson; and two nieces Brandy Young and Erin Miller.
"Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Florene Gibson of the home; one son, Jim Gibson and wife Ashley of Oceanside, CA; one daughter, Heather Gibson of the home; a granddaughter, Tiera Dawn Mullins of the home; a grandson Mason Charles Gibson of Oceanside, CA; five brothers, Larry Gibson and wife Jenny of Guesses Fork, VA, Jackie Gibson also of Guesses Fork, VA, Jeremy Gibson and wife Beverly of Conley Springs, NC, Will Gibson of Mohawk, WV, and Howard Gibson and wife Kassee of Bluefield, WV; three sisters, Lisa Dodson and husband Pete of Claremont, NC, Jeanette Brown and husband Ernest also of Claremont, NC, and Alice Kendrick and husband Kenny of Blountville, TN; step mother, Mae Gibson of Mohawk, WV; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 13, 2017, at 1 o’clock with Elders Danny Hurley, Danny McCoy, Zeb Justice, Steve Baker, Arthur Short, Phillip Estep and Fred Bailey officiating at the Pine Grove Old Regular Baptist Church on the old Guesses Fork Road near Hurley, VA. Burial will follow in the Harmon Lester Cemetery on the old Guesses Fork Road near Hurley, VA...."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #81-013227; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charlie Gibson; age 18; born 16 Aug 1962 in KY; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at Box 152, Hurley, VA; son of Dave Estelle and Darcus (Lester) Gibson; married on 10
Apr 1981 at Hurley, VA; Florene Bailey; age 16; born 21 Sep 1964 in WV; this is her 1st marriage;
living at Box 152, Hurley, VA; daughter of Robert and Patsy Dean (Lockhart) Bailey, Jr.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Florene Gibson
Address: PO Box 154, Hurley, VA, 24620-0154 (1994)"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Virgie Mae Gibson
Residence Date 01 Feb 1995-20 Aug 2008
Residence Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 04 Jul 1958
Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
Address Date 01 Feb 1995-20 Aug 2008
Possible Relatives David E Gibson, Howard Gibson, Vergie Gibson
Record Number 304459520"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name David E Gibson
Also Known As Name Dave E Gibson
Residence Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Mohawk, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 29 Sep 1931
Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Mohawk, West Virginia 24862
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 1995-01 Jan 2009
3rd Address Hurley, Virginia 24620
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1987-01 Dec 1993
Possible Relatives Howard Gibson, Vergie Gibson, Virgie Mae Gibson
Record Number 557265994"