1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Hope Vernatter Dotson, 41, of Iaeger, WV went to join her mother and loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday,
April 5, 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA after an unexpected illness. She was born
February 14, 1976 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Freda Vernatter. Hope was a lifelong resident of
McDowell County. She was married to Ricky Dean Dotson for almost 25 years and always referred to him as
the love of her life. She was one of a kind with a heart as big as the moon. She spoke her mind with love and
was always honest and loyal. Hope was as real as it got in a world so hard. She will also be remembered for
her strong WV McDowell county accent that she was proud of. In addition to her mother she is preceded in
death by a very special aunt Juanita Vernatter; Uncle Howard and wife Faye Vernatter; grandparents
Aurthur and Ruby Vernatter; father-in-law Sammy K. Dotson; and special friend Selena Justice. In addition
to her husband survivors include their three children Michael Lee Vernatter and fiancé Tracy Roberts of
Premier; Austin Dean Dotson and fiancé Julie Wade that she also helped raise of Iaeger and the light of her
life a daughter Makiesha Ruby Lagaye Dotson of the home; a special sister whom she helped raise and called
her own Dawn Grace Vernatter and fiancé Randell Robinette of Iaeger; sisters Connie (Harold) Robinette
and Elaine (Jerry) Daugherty all of Iaeger and Michelle Mills of Panther; she was blessed with two
grandsons Connor Vernatter of Premier and Colton Robinette of Iaeger; her special grandbaby girl Gabriella
Rebekah Dotson of Iaeger; nieces Savannah Robinette, Charity and Natasha Blankenship and Kirstin Dotson
all of Iaeger, Wendy Mullins Jade and Madison Mills both of Panther; special family Robert, Linda Sue and
Amber Adams; special cousin Bradley Vernatter of Bull Creek; nephews Casey Vernatter of Bull Creek and
Logan Roberts of Iaeger; mother-in-law Martha Dotson; grandparents-in-law Danny and Barbara "Grappy
and Granny" Sherwindt of ME; her beloved little dog Trixie that was her baby; sisters-in-law Delphia
(Eddie) Roberts and Julie Dotson all of Iaeger; brother-in-law Sammy (Annette) Dotson of Iaeger; and a
host of other loving family and friends.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 10, 2017 at
the Panther Missionary Baptist Church, Panther, WV with Rev. John Hunt and Pastor Lawyer Bailey, Jr.
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Vernatter Cemetery, Bull Creek, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 229; WV Archives Web Site.
James D. Dorton; age 21; born in Wise Co, VA; single; lumber grader; living at Sandy Huff, WV;
son of Jim and Anna; married on 19 Jan 1925 at Sandy Huff, WV; Thelma May Parsons; age 21;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Pearl.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 229; WV Archives Web Site.
James D. Dorton; age 21; born in Wise Co, VA; single; lumber grader; living at Sandy Huff, WV;
son of Jim and Anna; married on 19 Jan 1925 at Sandy Huff, WV; Thelma May Parsons; age 21;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Pearl.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 218A, Family #81.
Listed as Lewis R. Farley, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, Joseph W. Farley.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 4/5/6 Feb 1920, Page 195A, Family #106.
Listed as Roosevelt Farley, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Joseph W. Farley.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 67; WV Archives Web Site.
Roosevelt Farley; age 26; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of
Joe Wesley and Sarah M. Farley; married on 9 Jun 1935 at Pineville, WV; Lizzy Buchanan;
age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of F.K. and Adeline
Buchanan.
Elizabeth Etta "Lizzy" Buchanan
1.1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 157A; Family #18/18.
Listed as Lizzy Buckhannon; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Felix Ken Buchanan.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 67; WV Archives Web Site.
Roosevelt Farley; age 26; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of
Joe Wesley and Sarah M. Farley; married on 9 Jun 1935 at Pineville, WV; Lizzy Buchanan;
age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of F.K. and Adeline
Buchanan.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 483; WV Archives Web Site.
Ralph Vernon Marcum; age 20; born 6 Dec 1945 in Kopperston, WV; single; living at Oceana,
WV; son of Seaman and Bertha (Shannon) Marcum; married on 21 Aug 1966 at Jesse, WV;
Lana Lou Shadrick; age 17; born 9 May 1949 at Jesse, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; daughter
of Leroy and Opal (Browning) Shadrick.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 483; WV Archives Web Site.
Ralph Vernon Marcum; age 20; born 6 Dec 1945 in Kopperston, WV; single; living at Oceana,
WV; son of Seaman and Bertha (Shannon) Marcum; married on 21 Aug 1966 at Jesse, WV;
Lana Lou Shadrick; age 17; born 9 May 1949 at Jesse, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; daughter
of Leroy and Opal (Browning) Shadrick.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lucas Eric Marcum, 37, of Oceana , WV passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Raleigh General
Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on October 16, 1979 in Beckley, WV a son of Lana Shadrick Marcum of
Kopper City Bottom and the late Ralph Vernon Marcum. Lucas is a graduate of Oceana High School. He is
preceded in death by his father. In addition to his mother survivors include a daughter Aleah Marcum of
Crouches Farm; a sister Claudia and Wesley Sammons and their children Peyton and Allie Redden of
Lindside; a brother Ralphie Marcum and his son Steven Marcum of Kopper City Bottom; and a host of other
loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 424; WV Archives Web Site.
Benson McKinley Gobel; age 23; born at Panther, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on
3 Jul 1954 at Litwar, WV; Rose Mary Lambert; age 18; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with
consent of Bertha nd John Lambert, parents of Rose Mary Lambert.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Hull; E.D. 24-57; taken on 16 Apr 1940;
Page 1121B; Image 36 of 74; Household #305.
Listed as Rosemary Lambert; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, John Lambert.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 424; WV Archives Web Site.
Benson McKinley Gobel; age 23; born at Panther, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on
3 Jul 1954 at Litwar, WV; Rose Mary Lambert; age 18; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with
consent of Bertha nd John Lambert, parents of Rose Mary Lambert.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Danny Ray Gobel, 55, of Ballard, WV passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his home after a long
battle with cancer. He was born on June 22, 1961 in Welch, WV a son of the late Benson McKinley and
Rosemary Lambert Gobel, Sr. Danny was of the Baptist Faith and a mechanic. He enjoyed time with his
family and watching preaching. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his maternal
grandparents John and Bertha Lambert; paternal grandparents John and Lillie Gobel; a brother Robin
Gobel; and a son Aaron Hunt. Survivors include his companion Sylvia Gibson of Beckley; a sister Diane
Gobel of Pineville; four brothers Benson, Jr. and Shelia Gobel of Bozoo, Glen and Lisa Gobel of Matheny,
Billy and Jessica Gobel of Cabin Creek and Jimmy and Stephanie Gobel of Man; a granddaughter Lakayan
Hunt; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes
he will be cremated. ..."
1. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit; 6 Feb 2023; On-Line Edition.
"Lillie Diane Goble, 56, of Pineville, WV, went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on July 17, 1966 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Benson and Rosemary Lambert Goble. She loved talking about Jesus, encouraging and praying for others. She loved learning more and more about Jesus and listening to several different preachers."In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her grandparents John and Lillie Goble and John and Bertha Lambert, a brother Robin and Danny Goble, and a nephew Aaron Hunt.
"Survivors include four brothers Benson (Shelia) Goble of Bozoo, Glen (Lisa) Goble of Matheny, Billy (Jessica) Goble of Cabin Creek and Jimmy (Stephanie) Goble of Man, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 452; WV Archives Web Site.
James Garfield Brennan; age 23; born 27 Jul 1946 at War Eagle, WV; single; living at 1262 E. 79th,
Cleveland, OH; son of James and Mamie (Price) Brennan; married on 23 Aug 1949 at Greenbrier-Panther, WV;
Brenda Lou Lockhart; age 21; born 15 Mar 1948 at Panther, WV; single; living at 1262 E. 79th, Cleveland, OH;
daughter of ________ and Hazel Lockhart.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 452; WV Archives Web Site.
James Garfield Brennan; age 23; born 27 Jul 1946 at War Eagle, WV; single; living at 1262 E. 79th,
Cleveland, OH; son of James and Mamie (Price) Brennan; married on 23 Aug 1949 at Greenbrier-
Panther, WV; Brenda Lou Lockhart; age 21; born 15 Mar 1948 at Panther, WV; single; living at
1262 E. 79th, Cleveland, OH; daughter of ________ and Hazel Lockhart.
1. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Page 167; Line #34; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Shrewsbury; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; miner; living at Cunard, WV; son of
Sherman and Agnes; married on 2 Jun 1931 at Fayetteville, WV; Rosia Kelly; age 18; born in
Fayette Co, WV; single; living at Cunard, WV; daughter of Lonnie and Gussie.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV; submitted by
Valerie Neal; 15 May 2014.
Sherman D. Shrewsbury; born 2 Feb 1909; died 3 Nov 1985; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown; "US ARMY WORLD WAR II".
1. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Page 167; Line #34; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Shrewsbury; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; miner; living at Cunard, WV; son of
Sherman and Agnes; married on 2 Jun 1931 at Fayetteville, WV; Rosia Kelly; age 18; born in
Fayette Co, WV; single; living at Cunard, WV; daughter of Lonnie and Gussie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8364; WV Archives Web Site.
Rosie Shrewsbury; age 40; born 30 May 1914 in Burnwell, WV; married; living at Lynco, WV;
daughter of Lon and Gussie (Bradbury) Kelley; died 1 Jun 1954 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV;
due to cerebral hemorrhage; buried 4 Jun 1954 in Cook Cemetery; informant, Thomas Massey.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Cook Cemetery, Lynco, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by Valerie Neal;
1 Mar 2014.
Rosie Kelley Shrewsbury; born 24 (sic, 30) May 1915; died 1 Jun 1954; buried here; no grave marker
photo shown; death certificate photo shwn; "Note: Grave marked with flowers and tied to a tree. There is
a grave right next to hers with no name or date information, also marked with flowers tied to a tree."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 031736; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lensay Byrge Adams; age 49; born 18 Nov 1921 in WV; divorced; this was his second marriage;
7th grade education; living at Box 55, Freeman, Mercer Co, WV; son of Arthur Clark and Lydia
(Bailey) Adams; married on 16 Aug 1971 at Grundy, Buchanan Co, VA; Grace Cline; age 30; born
WV; divorced; this was her second marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at 1416 Franklin Street,
Bluefield, WV; daughter of William and Belle (Kerns) Browning.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 051130; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Riley Keen; age 37; born 6 Apr 1941 in WV; divorced; this is his second marriage; first marriage
ended 22 Feb 1975; 12th grade education; living at Rt #1, Box 14B, Iaeger, WV; son of Willie and Floria
Melissia (Hurley) Keen; married on 9 Nov 1978 at Grundy, VA; Grace Adams, maiden name Browning;
age 38; born 22 Aug 1940 in WV; divorced' this is her third marriage; last marriage ended 4 Apr 1975;
living at Rt #1, Box 14B, Iaeger, WV; daughter of William and Belle (Kerns) Browning.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Allen Family Cemetery, Pipestem, Summers Co, WV; submitted by
Jana; 24 Nov 2011.
Grace K. Keen; born 22 Aug 1940; died in 1999; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Terry Lee Adams, 48, of Short Pole, WV passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at CAMC General Hospital,
Charleston, WV. He was born on October 24, 1968 in Bluefield, WV a son of the late Leansy and Ruby Adkins
Adams. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Cathy Ann Browning. Survivors include
his wife of 13 years Wanda Lorene Lester Adams; children Rico (Kelli) Adams, TJ Adams, Billy Adams,
Savannah Adams and Sara Lester; brothers Junior Browning of Vansant, VA, Nick (Sue) Adams of Brenton
and Bucky (Pat) Adkins of Stewart, VA; sisters Linda (Teddy) Meadows of Splendor Valley, Tina Lester of
Long Pole, Sherry (Felix) Steele of Short Pole and Myrtle (Eddy) Bailey of Long Pole; grandchildren Addison,
Nevaeh, Kyra and Gabriella; a special niece Heather Odom; special nephew Joey Lester; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the Jeremiah
House of Faith, Hanover, WV with Rev. Lena Jackson officiating. He will be laid to rest in Bailey Cemetery,
Long Pole, WV..."
2, FindAGrave.com Web Site; Bailey Cemetery, Panther, McDowell Cop, WV; submitted by
Pattie Greene; 22 May 2017.
Terry Lee Adams; born 24 Oct 1968; died 14 May 2017; buried here; no grave marker photo shown;
obit and personal photo posted.