1. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930;
Page 257B; Image 34 of 51; Family #285/289.
Listed as Dewey Patterson; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, William M. Patterson.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #12528; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dewey George Patterson; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marrige;
coal miner; living at bradshaw, WV; son of William and Mary (Mullins) Patterson; married on
22 may 1943 at Grundy, VA; Jessie May Mullins; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
no previous marriage; housework; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of John Marion and
Elizabeth (Perkins) Mullins.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #82.
Listed as Dewey Patterson; age 26; born in WV; married; coal cutting machine operator in coal
mine; head of household.
4. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dewey George Patterson
Death Date: 20 Jan 1998
Death Place: Galax, Virginia, USA"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dewey G. Patterson
SSN: 235-30-9191
Last Residence:
24333 Galax, Galax City, Virginia, USA
BORN: 7 Mar 1924
Died: 20 Jan 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #12528; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dewey George Patterson; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marrige;
coal miner; living at bradshaw, WV; son of William and Mary (Mullins) Patterson; married on
22 may 1943 at Grundy, VA; Jessie May Mullins; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
no previous marriage; housework; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of John Marion and
Elizabeth (Perkins) Mullins.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #82.
Listed as Jessie Mae Patterson; age 26; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Dewey
Patterson.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #82.
Listed as Charley E. Patterson; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Dewey Patterson.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 201; WV Archives Web Site.
D. W. Patterson; age 24; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; store clerk; living at Premier, WV;
son of Benjamin and Lillian; married on 7 Nov 1921 at Welch, WV; Lura Jones; age 21; born
in Montgomery Co, VA; single; daughter of _____ and Clara.
1.1910 Census, Montgomery Co, VA; Alleghany District; taken on 23 Apr 1910; Page 7A; Image 13 of
40; Family #120/120.
Listed as Lura Jones; age 8; born in VA; in household of step-father, Kyle E. Walters.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 201; WV Archives Web Site.
D. W. patterson; age 24; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; store clerk; living at Premier, WV;
son of Benjamin and Lillian; married on 7 Nov 1921 at Welch, WV; Lura Jones; age 21; born
in Montgomery Co, VA; single; daughter of _____ and Clara.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 97; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Guy; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Vanwood, WV; married on 7 Jul 1927 at
Pineville, WV; Lura Jones, age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Vanwood, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 305; WV Archives Web Site.
Fleming Stump; age 21; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; timberman; living at Roderfield, WV;
son of J. B. and Virginia; married on 17 Sep 1929 at Asco, WV; Lura Guy; age 25; born in
McDowell Co, WV; widow; daughter of Kyle and Clara.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; B. Walls; 3 Dec 2014.
" Lura E. Jones
Birth 14 Aug 1902
Maybeury, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1974 (aged 71–72)
Burial
Iaeger Memorial Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Lura was the second of three daughters born to Stephen J. Jones and Clara Florence Whitworth."She married D W Patterson on 07 November 1921 at Welch, McDowell County.
Her second marriage was to Sam Guy on 07 July 1927 at Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia.
Her third was to Fleming Stump on 17 September 1929 at Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #653; WV Archives Web Site.
Gertrude Patterson; age 18 yrs, 2 mons, 3 days; born 9 Nov 1922 at Premier, WV; single; school girl;
living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of Dennie, born in Rocky Mt, VA, and Lura (Jones), born at
Maybuery, WV; died 12 Jan 1941 at Roderfield, WV; due to pulmonary TB; buried 14 Jan 1941 in
Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Lura Jones, Roderfield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 16 Dec 2013.
Gertrude Patterson; born in 1923; died in 1941; buried here; grave marker photo shown; "WE MISS YOU
MORE EACH DAY".
1.1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 266A;
Image 13 of 30; Family #123/123.
Listed as Earl Patrick; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, William F. Patrick.
2.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco Road; taken on 19 Apr 1930; Page 80A;
Image 31 of 47; Family #271/280.
Listed as Earl R. Patrick; age 23; born in WV; absent; laborer in coal mine; in household of father,
William F. Patrick.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 360; WV Archives Web Site.
Earl Patrick; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of Frank and
Gertrude; married on 18 Aug 1933 at Asco, WV; Amanda E. Laxton; age 21; born in McDowell Co,
WV; daughter of Manley and _______.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co,WV; Davy; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #38.
Listed as Earl R. Patrick; age 43; born in WV; married; unable to work; head of household.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 15 Jun 2014.
Earl R. Patrick; born in 1907; died in 1975; buried here; double grave marker photo shown with wife,
Amanda E. Laxton Patrick.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, Davy, taken on 12 Jan 1920,
Page 244A, Family #335.
Listed as Manda Laxton; age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Thomas M. Laxton.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 360; WV Archives Web Site.
Earl Patrick; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of Frank and
Gertrude; married on 18 Aug 1933 at Asco, WV; Amanda E. Laxton; age 21; born in McDowell Co,
WV; daughter of Manley and _______. 3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co,WV; Davy; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #38.
Listed as Amanda E. Patrick; age 34; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Earl R. Patrick.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 15 Jun 2014.
Amanda Patrick; born in 1915; died in 1996; buried here; double grave marker photo shown with
husband, Earl R. Patrick.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co,WV; Davy; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #38.
Listed as Delores G. Patrick; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Earl R. Patrick.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co,WV; Davy; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #38.
Listed as Evelyn F. Patrick; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Earl R. Patrick.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co,WV; Davy; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #38.
Listed as Shirley J. Patrick; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Earl R. Patrick.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co,WV; Davy; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #38.
Listed as Earl R. Patrick, Jr; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Earl R. Patrick.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co,WV; Davy; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #38.
Listed as Thomas F. Patrick; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Earl R. Patrick.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co,WV; Davy; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #38.
Listed as Eulan V. Patrick; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Earl R. Patrick.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co,WV; Davy; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #38.
Listed as Norman H. Patrick; born JUl 1949 in WV; in household of father, Earl R. Patrick.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 014166; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Norman Harvey Patrick; age 23; born 23 Jul 1949 in WV; single; never married; SS# 234-76-3583;
living at Davy, WV; son of Earl R. and Amanda (Laxton) Patrick, Sr; died 26 Jul 1972 at Davy, WV;
due to acute coronary thrombosis; buried 28 Jul 1972 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Sep 2014.
Norman Harvey Patrick; born 23 Jul 1949; died 26 Jul 1972; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA * SP4 * USAR * VIETNAM".
1. Russell Co, WV; Marriage License #30423; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Howard Parsons; age 24; born at Iaeger, WV; single; living at Caretta, WV; son of John and
Blanche (Newberry) Parsons; married on 12 Sep 1963 in Lebanon, VA; Cecelia Ann Breeden; age 21;
born in Cucumber, WV; divorced; one previous marrage; living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Johnnie
and Georgia (Hampton) Breeden.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
":Cecelia Ann Breeden
[Cecelia Ann Shortridge]
[Cecelia Parsons]
[Cecelia Smith]
SSN: 224546867
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Aug 1942
Birth Place: Cucumber Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: Sep 1982
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jun 1958: Name listed as CECELIA ANN BREEDEN; Jun 1960: Name listed as CECELIA ANN
SHORTRIDGE; Jul 1965: Name listed as CECELIA ANN PARSONS; Oct 1968: Name listed as CECELIA ANN
SMITH; 31 Dec 1987: Name listed as CECELIA SMITH
3. North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Cecelia Ann Smith
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Social Security Number: 224546867
Age: 40
Date of Birth: 23 Aug 1942
Residence County: Rowan
Residence State: North Carolina
Date of Death: 25 Sep 1982
Death City: Salisbury
Death County: Rowan
Death State: North Carolina
Institution: General Hospital
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial in state
Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1979-82
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 242; WV Archives Web Site.
Ruel Crouse; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living at iaeger, WV; son of
Andrew and Betsy; married on 29 Apr 1935 in McDowell Co, WV; Helen Parsons; age 21;
born in Buchanan co, VA; single; daughter of John and Pearl.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 19 Apr 1930; Page 191A;
Image 37 of 56; Family #391/392.
Listed as Helen Parsons; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, John Parsons.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 242; WV Archives Web Site.
Ruel Crouse; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living at iaeger, WV; son of
Andrew and Betsy; married on 29 Apr 1935 in McDowell Co, WV; Helen Parsons; age 21;
born in Buchanan co, VA; single; daughter of John and Pearl.
1. Russell Co, WV; Marriage License #30423; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Howard Parsons; age 24; born at Iaeger, WV; single; living at Caretta, WV; son of John and
Blanche (Newberry) Parsons; married on 12 Sep 1963 in Lebanon, VA; Cecelia Ann Breeden; age 21;
born in Cucumber, WV; divorced; one previous marrage; living at Caretta, WV; daughter of Johnnie
and Georgia (Hampton) Breeden.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #29350; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Johnnie Curtis Breeding; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Jolo, WV;
son of Isom and Rebecca (Wimmer) Breeding; married on 28 Nov 1941 at Grundy, VA; Georgia
Hampton; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Raysal, WV; daughter of McKinley
and Sidney (Coleman) Hamption.
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 John T. Parker; age 37; born in NC; married; coal miner; head of household.
2. 1939 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 169A;
Image 15 of 22; Family #140/144.
Listed as John Parker; age 49; born in NC; married at 29; foreman for coal compnay; head of
household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1936); Page 168; Line #4; WV Archives Web Site.
John Parker; age 54 yrs; 11 mons, 0 days; born 10 Jun 1881 in NC; married; foreman for coal
company; married; son of Thomas J. and Alice (Graybeal) Parker; both born in NC; died 4 Apr
1936 at Ieager, WV; due to drowning; body found in river 7 Dec 1936; buried 7 Dec 1936 at
Roderfield, WV; informant, Mrs. John Parker.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 16 Dec 2013.
John Thomas Parker; born 2 Feb 1882; died 3 Apr 1936; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
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 Ida M. Parker; age 29; born in VA; married; in household of husband, 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 Ida M. Parker; age 39; born in VA; married at 20; in household of husband, John T. Parker.
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 Doris L. Parker; age 8; 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 Lucille Parker; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, John T. Parker.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV; submitted by
mom2mine; 28 Apr 2014.
Doris Lucille Parker Alexander; born 7 Jan 1912 at Twin Branch, WV; died 3 Jan 2007 in WV;
buried here; no grave marker photo shown; personal photo and obit posted.
"Doris Lucille Parker Alexander, 94, of Oak Hill, WV departed her earthly home on Wednesday, January 03, 2007 and entered her heavenly home."Born January 07, 1912 at Twin Branch, McDowell County, WV she was the daughter of the late John T. and May Strickler Parker.
"Lucille was a 1931 graduate of the Sandy RIver District High School (Iaeger). She attended Concord College and obtained a Standard Normal Teaching Certificate. Before marrying and moving to Fayette County she taught school in McDowell County.
"She was most of all a loving mother to her children, but she worked as a store clerk and a hospital worker.
"Mrs. Alexander was a member of the Summerlee Presbyterian Church where she was active in many capacities of the church. In 2000, she was awarded an Honorary Life Membership in the Presbyterian Women.
"Gardening, sewing, quiliting and reading where what she loved to do. She made many quilts for her children and grandchildren.
"She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ernest Alexander on Feb 4, 1967; a son, James Thomas Alexander in 1997; her brother, J.W. Parker and sisters, Edna Turner, Gladys Thomas and Alice Haynes.
"Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. John (Lelia) Grimes of Knoxville, TN, Mrs. Robert (Edna) Wriston of Flat Rock, MI, Mrs. Robert (Sadie) Brash of Hilltop, WV and Ms. Alice Hambrick of Oak Hill, WV; a special son whom she helped raise, Joseph Krawchison of Copper Hill, VA; one sister, Virginia Calfee of Tampa, FL and a sister-in-law, Irene Parker of Welch, WV.
"Also surviving are grandchildren, Kathy Smith, Scott Greene, Mike Grimes, Lisa Elswick, Amber Wriston, Eddie Hambrick, James Thomas Alexander, David Alexander and Lisa Arcos; great grandchildren, Julie Davis, Meredith and Madelyn Grimes, Justin Hambrick, Dylan and Kella Elswick, Chole and Corbin Greene and Shelby Alexander and one great-great grandson, Elliott Alexander Davis.
"Visitation will be held at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill on Friday, January 5, 2006, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
"Services will be on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill with Rev. Richard Hill and Rev. Jerry Bush officiating. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill WV. ..."
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 Sadie V. Parker; age 9 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 Sadie V. Parker; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, John T. Parker.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, Brandon, Hillsborough Co, FL; submitted by
Iriss Hill; 16 Mar 2011.
Virginia "Jenny" Parker Calfee; born 6 Apr 1919 in Iaeger, WV; died 13 Mar 2011 in Tampa, FL; buried
here; no grave marker photo shown; personal picture and obit posted.
"Virginia Parker Calfee Virginia (Jennie) Parker Calfee, 91, of Tampa, Florida, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, March 13, 2011. Her husband of 56 years, Carlton Crawford Calfee, precedes her in death. Born to Mae Strickler and John Thomas Parker in Twin Branch, near Iaeger, West Virginia, April 6, 1919, Jennie was a devoted sister to one brother, Bill Parker, and four sisters: Lucille Alexander, Peg Turner, Gladys Thomas and Alice Haynes, who all precede her in death. Jennie Parker grew up in West Virginia's coal mining country (home to the famed Hatfields and McCoys) during the Great Depression and vigorously applied herself to her studies while caring for her younger siblings. She claimed the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior through the teachings of the Methodist Church and embraced her proud heritage as a Daughter of the American Revolution. Upon graduating from high school, she was admitted to nursing school where she graduated with honors. She trained and worked the surgical unit at St. Luke's Hospital in Bluefield, West Virginia. While there, she met and married Crawford Calfee August 15, 1941. At the onset of World War II just four months later, Crawford joined the Army Air Corp as a pilot. Their journey took them to Memphis, where Crawford flew maintenance test flights and shared company with Clark Gable for a short period of time. The couple was transferred to Miami. As Crawford flew transport missions, Jennie worked the emergency room and surgical...
Virginia Parker Calfee"Virginia (Jennie) Parker Calfee, 91, of Tampa, Florida, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, March 13, 2011. Her husband of 56 years, Carlton Crawford Calfee, precedes her in death.
"Born to Mae Strickler and John Thomas Parker in Twin Branch, near Iaeger, West Virginia, April 6, 1919, Jennie was a devoted sister to one brother, Bill Parker, and four sisters: Lucille Alexander, Peg Turner, Gladys Thomas and Alice Haynes, who all precede her in death.
"Jennie Parker grew up in West Virginia's coal mining country (home to the famed Hatfields and McCoys) during the Great Depression and vigorously applied herself to her studies while caring for her younger siblings. She claimed the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior through the teachings of the Methodist Church and embraced her proud heritage as a Daughter of the American Revolution. Upon graduating from high school, she was admitted to nursing school where she graduated with honors. She trained and worked the surgical unit at St. Luke's Hospital in Bluefield, West Virginia.
"While there, she met and married Crawford Calfee August 15, 1941. At the onset of World War II just four months later, Crawford joined the Army Air Corp as a pilot. Their journey took them to Memphis, where Crawford flew maintenance test flights and shared company with Clark Gable for a short period of time.
"The couple was transferred to Miami. As Crawford flew transport missions, Jennie worked the emergency room and surgical suite for Jackson Memorial Hospital Administration. She soon found her way to the Red Cross as a volunteer nurse so she could fly with Crawford. She cared for wounded war fighters during the long North Atlantic flights between Miami and Great Britain.
"At war's end, Crawford (honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant) and Jennie settled in Bridgeport, West Virginia, and soon welcomed daughter Harriet and sons, Carlton and John. Just after relocating to Tampa in 1957, the couple's 21st move, daughter Amy was born. Together, with the help of a mentor, they founded Hydraulic Machinery Incorporated until 1995.
"In the early 70s, the couple moved to Valrico, Florida where they raised horses and cattle. They were active members of First United Methodist Church of Brandon, Buckhorn Country Club, the Egypt Temple Shrine and the Order of the Eastern Star.
"For all who knew her, Jennie wore her vivacious personality everywhere and was a friend to all. At 5'3", she called herself "The Little General" and pursued life from that point of view. She sought to find solutions for those in need or in trouble – if she couldn't help, she found someone who could. To friends of her children and children of her friends, employees and neighbors, she was known as "Mom" or "Momma C" and she in turn treated them as her adopted children.
"She loved extremely, lived passionately, gave generously and expected the best from herself and others. She was feisty, funny, artistic, resourceful, talented, creative and hard working – attributes she imparted on her children. When her children were young, Jennie danced in the Harmony Minstrels presented by the Bridgeport Lions Club and was active in the community. During her children's school years, she renewed her commitment to nursing as a Red Cross volunteer in its "Gray Lady Service" and served as school nurse in almost every school her children attended. This devotion to nursing inspired her niece and namesake, Rebeccah Virginia Thomas Getz of Troy, Virginia, to become a registered nurse.
"Not one for sports or social clubs, Jennie gravitated toward gardening, floral design, ceramics and china painting. No holiday was ever left undecorated and no one received a greater gift than a piece of her hand painted china imbued with the flower she had mastered – the "Forget-Me-Not."
"Always ready with an answer or an opinion, Jennie's sharp whit was both insightful and indelible. While she strove to live up to "never having to say you're sorry for something you never said," she was intolerant of braggarts and would ask rhetorically "if you know so much, why don't you have more to show for it?"
"In relationships, Jennie was known to hold a grudge when she felt she had been wronged and never shied away from debate or, under duress, the opportunity to throw a frying pan. Yet, when all was said and done, she gave herself over to the power of forgiveness and recognized "some people are just harder to love."
"When asked about the secret to her 56-year marriage, Jennie simply said: "The war began right after we were married and we lost so many people. Even in the worst of times, leaving is not an option when you've lived through the fear the world was going to end."
"A loving heart that gives a lot has proven you forget me not; your love is the important key that will preserve my memory." Daughter, sister, niece, aunt, nurse, mother, "Granny," great grandmother, volunteer, neighbor, friend and little general – we forget you not.
"Jennie is survived by her children Harriet Rose (Bob) of Jacksonville, FL; Carlton Calfee (Nancy) and John Calfee (Betty) of Tampa, FL; and Amy Calfee of Jacksonville; grandchildren Emily Rose, Amber Prida (Andres) Robert Rose, Jr. (Katherine), John Rose (Krista), Elizabeth Calfee, Claire Calfee, Jessica Schreiber and Carlee Calfee; great grandchildren Robert Rose, III, Ella Prida, Taylor Rose, Jack Rose, Madison Gainey and Cole Rose. ..."
1. 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 Gladys E. Parker; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, John T. Parker.
1. 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 Alice A. Parker; age 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John T. Parker.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
John Thomas Parker; age 23; born in Johnson Co, KY; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on
18 Oct 1957 at Litwar, WV; Nellie V. Kennedy; age 26; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 013452; WV Archives Web Site.
John Thomas Parker; age 32; born 11 Feb 1934 (sic, 1931); in Mingo, KY (sic, Johnson Co, KY); married;
living at Big Sandy, WV; son of Floyd and Zella (Daniels) Parker; died 17 Sep 1966 at Big Sandy,
WV; due to chrushing injuries when hit by train as he sat on rail; buried 20 Sep 1966 in Iaeger
Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Nellie K. Parker, Big Sandy, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 28 Feb 2012; headstone photo added by B. Walls.
John Thomas Parker; born 11 Feb 1931; died 17 Sep 1966; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA * SR * US NAVY".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
John Thomas Parker; age 23; born in Johnson Co, KY; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on
18 Oct 1957 at Litwar, WV; Nellie V. Kennedy; age 26; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 93; WV Archives Web Site.
Frances Lee Parker; age 20; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; married on
5 Aug 1948 at Bartley, WV; Pollyanna McFarlin; age 19; born in Matewan, WV; single; living
at Bartley, WV; with consent of Rachel Linkens, mother of Frances Lee Parker; and Cora
McFarlin, mother of Pollyanna McFarlin.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 28 Dec 2013.
F.L. Parker; born 15 Nov 1927; died 27 Feb 1990; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by B. Walls; 28 Dec 2013.
" Francis Lee Parker, Jr
Birth 15 Nov 1927
Death 27 Feb 1990 (aged 62)
Burial
Iaeger Memorial Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 93; WV Archives Web Site.
Frances Lee Parker; age 20; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; married on
5 Aug 1948 at Bartley, WV; Pollyanna McFarlin; age 19; born in Matewan, WV; single; living
at Bartley, WV; with consent of Rachel Linkens, mother of Frances Lee Parker; and Cora
McFarlin, mother of Pollyanna McFarlin.
2. "Princeton Times"; Princeton, WV - Monday, August 5, 2013; Posted Obit; Genelogy Bank Web Site.
"BALLARD — On Sunday, August 4, 2013, Polly Parker heard Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant. Enter into your rest.""Polly was born in Mingo County and lived her entire life in West Virginia. For many years she lived in Coalwood, but recently had made her home with her daughter, Connie, in Monroe County.
"She was preceded in death by her husband, F.L. Parker; grandson, Brendan Parker Lovelace, and son-in-law, Don Belcher.
"She leaves her "most wonderful family in the world" to continue her legacy of loving and serving others. They are: Dr. Karen Nicholson, Bronx, N.Y., Connie Belcher, Ballard, WV, Lu Parker, Princeton, WV, Billy Joe Parker and wife, Loyal, Taylorsville, NC, Jeanie Ogden, Princeton, WV, Suzie Oliver and husband, Page, Charleston, SC, Mickey Parker, Richmond, VA, and honorary daughter, Guylinda Bailey, Princeton, WV; grandchildren, Marsha Nicholson, Shannon Cox, Christopher Bell and fiancée, Christina England, Shane Bell, Michelle Belcher, Todd Belcher, Justin Parker and wife, Robin, and Adam Ogden; great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Hayleigh Cox, Dakota, Brysen and Brandon Bell, Austin, Ashlyn and Skyler Parker, Nathaniel Jolley, Trent and Trinity England; sister, Ina Box and husband, Virgil; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
"For many years, Polly was employed with the McDowell County Council of the Southern Mountains. Also she and her husband volunteered with the Big Creek Rescue Squad. Her home was always open to generations of children who considered her their second mom. Her positive attitude and sense of humor will continue to inspire those who were blessed to know her.
"A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Princeton Church of God on Oakvale Road, Princeton...."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 62A; Image 53
of 57; Family #457/475.
Listed as Jacob J. Runyons; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Jacob L. Runyon.
2. Carroll Co, VA; Marriage License #7147; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jake Runyon; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; carperter; living at Foster Falls, VA; son of
Jake and Lona (Neal) Runyon; married on 26 Apr 1941 in Hillsville, VA; Elsie Parker; age 29; born
in McDowell Co, WV (sic, Washington Co, VA); widow; living at Shorts Creek, VA; daughter of James H.
and Mary (Hale) Worley.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Dec 2013.
Jake Runyon, Jr; born 3 Feb 1917; died 16 Aug 1944; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
"OHIO * PVT 30 INF 3 DIV * WORLD WAR II".
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy-Pocahontas; taken on 19/20 Feb 1920;
Page 209B; Image 14 of 16; Family #299/299.
Listed as Elsie M. Worley; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Worley, Sr.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 77; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Parker; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Hemphill, WV; son of George
and Ida Parker; married on 14 Nov 1927 at Hemphill, WV; Elsie Worley; age 16; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of James and Mary Worley.
3. 1940 Census, Carroll Co, VA; Sulphur Springs; E.D. 18-22taken on 29 May 1940; Page 286B; Image
64 of 72; Household #557.
Listed as Elsie M. Parker; age 28; born in WV; widow; 8th grade education; lived in McDowell Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; head of household.
4. Carroll Co, VA; Marriage License #7147; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jake Runyon; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; carperter; living at Foster Falls, VA; son of
Jake and Lona (Neal) Runyon; married on 26 Apr 1941 in Hillsville, VA; Elsie Parker; age 29; born
in McDowell Co, WV (sic, Washington Co, VA); widow; living at Shorts Creek, VA; daughter of James H.
and Mary (Hale) Worley.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV submitted by
Laurie; 22 Mar 2009; grave marker photo added by B. Walls.
Elsie Worley Parker Runyon; born 23 Dec 1911; died 30 Jan 1990 in Hillsville, Carroll Co, VA;
buried here.
"Age 78"She was born in Washington County, Virginia to the late James H Worley and Mary Hale.
"She is survived by one daughter
Shirley P Southern, Austinville, VA"two sons:
George (Joe BIll) Parker, Hillsville, VA
Randell Rynon, Grand Rapids, MI"One sisster:
Evelyn McBrayer, Niagara Falls, NY..."