1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Tracy Altizer Grigg
Residence Date 01 Mar 2003-01 Jan 2005
Residence Place Gastonia, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 07 Apr 1978
Address Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
Record Number 929921653"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Tracy Grigg
Residence Date 23 May 2005
Residence Place Paynesville, West Virginia, United States
Address Paynesville, West Virginia 24873
Record Number 1086155365"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; taken 10 Jul 1940;
Page 1130B; Household #161.
Listed as Dolly May Lester; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew J. Lester.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dolly Mae Calder, 78, formerly of Bull Creek passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 in McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Gary.
"Born May 24, 1938 in Bull Creek she was the daughter of the late Andrew Lester and Amy Stacy Lester. She was of the Baptist faith.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Calder; a son, Mickey Black; a sister, Madge Lester Gilbert; and a brother, Paul Lester.
"She is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
"Graveside service will be conducted Thursday, July 28 at 11 a.m. at the Jim LesterCemetery, Bull Creek with the Reverend Kermit Lester officiating. Burial will follow the service...."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; Hill above Station; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 7A;
Image 13 of 28; Family #129/137.
Listed as Zeffrea Jeffries; age 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Nick Jeffries.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Zeffree Jeffries Mahone, 87, of War went to her heavenly homecoming on Monday, September 18, 2017 at her home where she lived with her daughter, Chrissy Stepp.
"Born January 25, 1930 in War she was the daughter of the late Nick and Frances Jeffries. She graduated from Big Creek High School in 1948, and then married Grover S. Mahone. She was the owner of Zeffree’s Beauty Shop in War for many years before moving the shop to her home, where she eventually retired.
"She was a member of the War Women’s Club, and the Tug Twirlers Square Dance Club in Welch. She attended and was a life time member of Calvary Baptist Church in War. She enjoyed painting, drawing and playing cards. She loved to dance and sing. When she became ill she said she wanted everyone to be happy when she goes, because she was going to a “Better Place”.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Grover S. Mahone; a brother Regis Jeffries; three sister, Tenia Pennington, Frances “Panky” Jeffries Boardman, and Christine J. “Crippy” Brewster.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her two children, Grover C. Mahone and Marsha, and Christine “Chrissy” Mahone Stepp of War; five grandchildren, Shirley, Kristen, Alivia, Ayla and Hunter; two great grandsons, Brayden and Kason; three great granddaughters Leah, Kaylee and Adalynn; several nieces and nephews of Florida; and special friends, Kevin Fuller, Duke Hardy, Tommy Perkins, Jean Wallace, Debbie King, Pauline Luke and Helen Shrader.
"Mrs. Mahone’s wish was to be cremated, and the family has honored that wish.
"A memorial service to honor her life will be held Friday, September 22 at 7 p.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church in War with the Rev. Gary Pennington officiating..."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Larry Wayne Stowers
Residence Date 01 Jun 1993
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Address Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
Address Date 01 Jun 1993
Record Number 171319086"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Larry Wayne Stowers
[Larry W Stowers]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Aug 1956
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
[Iaeger, West Virginia]
Death Date: 23 Apr 1996
SSN: 234945251
Notes: Jul 1972: Name listed as LARRY WAYNE STOWERS; 09 May 1996: Name listed as LARRY W STOWERS"
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 40
Given Name Larry
Middle Name W
Surname Stowers
Birth Date 11 Aug 1956
State West Virginia
Last Place of Residence West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24844
Event Date 23 Apr 1996"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls, 11 Dec 2013.
Larry Wayne Stowers; born 11 Aug 1956; died 23 Apr 1996; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"IN LOVING MEMORY".
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Debbie L Stowers
Birth Date: 13 Dec 1959
Address: PO Box 382, Avondale, WV, 24811-0382 (1993)
[710 Elkhorn Twrs, Welch, WV, 24801 (1993)]
[General Delivery, Avondale, WV, 24811-9999] "
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Debbie Lynn Lester
[Debbie Lynn Lusk]
[Debbie Stowers]
[Debbie Manual]
[Debbie Manuel]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Dec 1959
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
[Welch, West Virginia]
Death Date: 4 Apr 2004
SSN: 235020504
Notes: 04 Apr 1974: Name listed as DEBBIE LYNN LESTER; 15 Jul 1977: Name listed as DEBBIE LYNN LUSK; 04 Apr 1991: Name listed as DEBBIE LYNN STOWERS; 18 Oct 2000: Name listed as DEBBIE LYNN MANUAL; 21 Apr 2004: Name listed as DEBBIE MANUEL"
3. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2017: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Debbie Lynn Manuel
Gender: Female
Death Age: 44
Birth Date: 1960
Death Date: 4 Apr 2004
Obituary Date: 9 Apr 2004
Newspaper Title: Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Newspaper Place: Bluefield, West Virginia, USA:"
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1911); Page 47; Line #20; WV Archives Website.
John M. Stowers; age 25; born in Bland Co, WV; single; living in Bluefield, WV; married on 25 Oct
1911 in Mercer Co, WV; Jennie B. Walters; age 23; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widow,; living in
Bluefield, WV.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1911); Page 47; Line #20; WV Archives Website.
John M. Stowers; age 25; born in Bland Co, WV; single; living in Bluefield, WV; married on 25 Oct
1911 in Mercer Co, WV; Jennie B. Walters; age 23; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widow,; living in
Bluefield, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 115; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Armonstrong Jefferies; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; Colored; living at Yukon, WV;
married on 28 Jun 1947 at Newhall, WV; Johnanna Barron; age 18; born in Uiontown, AL;
single; Colored; living at Newhall, WV; with consent of Tilsie Barron, mother of Johnanna Barron.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 115; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Armonstrong Jefferies; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; Colored; living at Yukon, WV;
married on 28 Jun 1947 at Newhall, WV; Johnanna Barron; age 18; born in Uiontown, AL;
single; Colored; living at Newhall, WV; with consent of Tilsie Barron, mother of Johnanna Barron.