1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 169; WV Archives Web Site.
Franklin Thomas Alger; age 24; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Box 751, Coalwood, WV;
married on 21 Nov 1962 at Coalwood, WV; Frances Jane Riffe; age 22; born at North Spring, WV;
single; living at Coalwood, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frank Thomas Alger, 78, of Coalwood, WV, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Welch Community Hospital, in Welch WV. Born, July 25, 1938, in Welch WV, he was the son of the late Harry and Ruby Edwards Alger. He was a resident of Coalwood all his life, he was a retired coalminer and he loved Jaw Jacking with his friends."In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Frances Alger, one son Jeffery Alger, two brothers, Hub and James Alger, one sister, Barbara Mitchell.
"Survivors include, two sons, Greg Alger of Coalwood, WV, Tommy Alger and wife Patricia of Coalwood, WV, two daughters, Jennifer McLamb and husband Gary of Bladenboro, N.C., Patricia Osborne and husband Kevin of Perryville, MO.
"Funeral Services will be conducted, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 12 Noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV; with Reverend Joe Moore officiating; burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 169; WV Archives Web Site.
Franklin Thomas Alger; age 24; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Box 751, Coalwood, WV;
married on 21 Nov 1962 at Coalwood, WV; Frances Jane Riffe; age 22; born at North Spring, WV;
single; living at Coalwood, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frances Jane Alger, 76, of Coalwood, WV, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center, in Bluefield, WV."Born May 15, 1940 in Cub creek, WV, she was the daughter of the late Hebert and Etta Lester Riffe. She was a resident of McDowell County the greater part of her life; she was a retired cook for the McDowell County Board of Education. She enjoyed raising money for St Jude Children's Research Hospital, and spending time with her grand babies.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, one son, Jeffery "bad Hair" Alger, one brother, Edgar Riffe."Survivors include, her husband, Frank Alger of the home, two sons, Greg Alger of Coalwood, WV, Tommy Alger and wife Patricia of Coalwood, WV, two daughters, Jennifer McLamb and husband Gary of Bladenboro, N.C., Patricia Osborne and husband Kevin of Perryville, MO., three sisters, Virgie Dicristafaro and husband Joe of Green Valley, WV, Ruth Lester and husband Doug of of Huff Creek, WV, Maxine Bellomy of Coalwood, WV, two brothers, Teddy Riffe and wife Sandy of Hensley, WV, Britten Riffe of Welch-Pineville Rd; eight Grandchildren, and nine Great Grandchildren.
"Funeral Services will be conducted, Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at 11 A.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV, with Reverend Dennis Lester officiating, burial will follow at Steeles Community Cemetery in Huff Creek, WV...."
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jeffery A Alger
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1966
Address: 311 Bane Ave, Princeton, WV, 24740-8839"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jeffery Allen Alger
[Jeffery A Alger]
SSN: 235194666
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1966
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia
Death Date: 26 May 1986
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Additional Information: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 29 Apr 1981: Name listed as JEFFERY ALLEN ALGER;
04 Feb 1997: Name listed as JEFFERY A. ALGER"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, Ancestry.com Web Site.
Name: Jeffery Alger
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1966
Death Date: 26 May 1986
SSN: 235194666
Enlistment Date 1: 3 Jan 1985
Release Date 1: 26 May 1986"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jeffery A. Alger
SSN: 235-19-4666
BORN: 10 Jan 1966
Died: 26 May 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1981)"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Gregory James Alger
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place Coalwood, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 20 Oct 1969
Address Coalwood, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address Coalwood, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 Apr 1995
3rd Address Coalwood, West Virginia 24824
3rd Address Date 01 Jul 1989-01 Apr 1995
Record Number 171304206"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 103; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Riffe; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at North Spring, WV; son of Fred and Lizzie Riffe;
married on 20 Apr 1937 at Hanover, WV; Ettie Lester; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover,
WV; daughter of P.H. and Alcie Lester.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 103; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Riffe; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at North Spring, WV; son of Fred and Lizzie Riffe;
married on 20 Apr 1937 at Hanover, WV; Ettie Lester; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover,
WV; daughter of P.H. and Alcie Lester.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 8 Jun 1900, Page 260A, Family #85.
Listed as Telie? Blankenship, age 11, born in Nov 1888 in WV, in household of father, Lewis
Blankenship.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1908); Page 53; WV Archives Web Site.
Pine Hill Lester; age 22; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Amos and Eddy Lester;
married on 30 Apr 1908 at residence of Lewis Blankenship; Alsey Blankenship; age 19; born
and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Lewis and Patsey Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 12 Jun 1900,
Page 261A, Family #102.
Listed as Fredrick C. Riffe, age 8, born in Sep 1891 in WV, in household of father, Hiram Riffe.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 257A;
Image 16 of 17; Family #239/142.
Listed as Fred Riffe; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, Hiram Riffe.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Riffe; age 22; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Hiram and Elizabeth; married on
28 Dec 1911 at the bride's house; Lizzie Green; age 17; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of M.A. and Mary A.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on 9 May 1910; Page 257A;
Family #127/130.
Listed as Lizie Green; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Marvin Green.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Riffe; age 22; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Hiram and Elizabeth; married on
28 Dec 1911 at the bride's house; Lizzie Green; age 17; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of M.A. and Mary A.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV' Posted Obit.
"William S. "Bill" Moore, 51, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away at his residence, on Thursday, March 16, 2017.
Born June 25, 1965 in Huntington, WV, he was the son of Charles "Butch" Moore and the late Martha Hurt Moore.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Welch; and active in its youth programs while in school. He was a honor graduate of Mount View High School, class of 1983. While in school, he was an active member of the tennis and wrestling teams. He was also a graduate of West Virginia University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. He was employed by the city of Welch as Director of Linkous Park pool and instructor in water safety. He also worked for the Department of Agriculture rural development program as an Administrative Management Associate in Morgantown, WV, and for Consulting Coal Services in Welch, WV, as a Sales Accountant- computer systems administrator. He was a proud member of the Welch Volunteer Fire Department, being there when it was first organized and in the first class; he was later promoted to Lieutenant and Trainer."In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by, his grandparents, John and Lois Hurt, and Herman and Lois Moore; one niece, Abby Bacho, and three uncles of which he always thought of highly, John Hurt, Howard Cloke and Larry Dalton..
"Survivors include, his father, Charles T. "Butch" Moore of Welch, WV, three sisters, Susan Vega, and husband David of Decatur, GA, Natalie Bacho and husband Stephen of Newman, GA, Meredith Mazon and husband Steven of Kissimmee, FL, nieces Rachael, Paige, and Miranda Vega, Hannah and Charlotte Bacho, and Vivy Mazon, Nephews, Andrew and Lucas Mazon, special aunts in his life, Rosie Hurt, and Lois Cloke of Huntington, WV, and Linda Dalton of Scott Depot, WV, and several cousins.
"Memorial Services will be conducted Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 1 P.M. from the First United Methodist Church in Welch, WV, with the most Reverend Olen Butcher-Winfree, officiating...."