1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Ronald Steele
Also Known As Ronnie Lee Steele
Residence Date 01 Oct 2000-05 Dec 2008
Residence Place Peterstown, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 19 Feb 1947
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 05 Dec 2008
Address 127 RR 1 # 127
Address Continued Peterstown, West Virginia 24963
Address Date 01 Oct 2000-05 Dec 2008
2nd Address RR 80
2nd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1994-01 May 1995
3rd Address RR 3
3rd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
3rd Address Date 01 Feb 1989-31 Dec 1996
Possible Relatives Desiree J Steele, Phyllis A Steele, Randy J Steele..."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Phyllis Ann Steele, 70, of Peterstown, WV passed away peacefully on June 23, 2019 in Lewisburg, WV.
Phyllis was born on September 25, 1948 in Panther, WV a daughter of the late Bob and Maggie Cline.
Throughout her wonderful life she met Ronnie L. Steele, her husband and one true love of 53 years,
together they lived of the Jesus faith and raised five children. Mrs. Steele enjoyed attending church with
her husband and pastor Mr. Steele, son Danny Steele, and family. Cooking huge meals for her family and
always giving out seconds, and playing along with her grandkids. Phyllis was loved by many including,
sister in-laws, brother in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by three sisters Jean Sawin, Doris Pierce and Florine Cline. Survivors include her husband Ronnie L. Steele; five children Ronald Steele, Donald Steele, Danny Steele, Lisa (Larry) Murphy and Randy Steele; five grandchildren Heather Steele, Alyssa Paige Murphy, Randy Jay Steele, Jr., Kalee Steele and Averi Steele; two great grandchildren Selena Phillips and Cynthia “CJ” Phillips; a sister Mable Hilts; two brothers Bobby Cline and Billy Cline; and a host of other loving family and friends. You’ll always be our“Mawmaw” and Pawpaws “Wife”. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Wednesday June 26th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Butch White and Rev. Doug Steele
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV...."
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Claude Sherman Adams
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1922
Birth Place: Grayson, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Grant, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1942
Employer: Frank Warner
Weight: 160
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Leona Adams
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Claude Sherman Adams Self (Head)
Leona Adams Mother"
2. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #2084; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Claude Adams; age 21; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; living at Grant, Grayson Co, VA; son of
Colonel and Leona (Rutherford) Adams; married on 22 Jan 1940 in Independence, VA; Clyde
Sexton; age 21; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; living in Grant, VA; daughter of J.G. and Phronia
(Sullivan) Sexton.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Claud Sherman Adams
[Claude Adams]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1921
Birth Place: Grant Grayso, Virginia
Death Date: 26 Feb 2003
Father: Colonel E Adams
Mother: Leona Rutherford
SSN: 231147674
Notes: Feb 1940: Name listed as CLAUD SHERMAN ADAMS;
05 Mar 2003: Name listed as CLAUDE ADAMS"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Claude Adams
SSN: 231-14-7674
Last Residence:
24815 Berwind, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born: 26 Feb 1922
Died: 26 Feb 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #2084; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Claude Adams; age 21; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; living at Grant, Grayson Co, VA; son of Colonel
and Leona (Rutherford) Adams; married on 22 Jan 1940 in Independence, VA; Clyde Sexton; age 21;
born in Grayson Co, VA; single; living in Grant, VA; daughter of J.G. and Phronia (Sullivan) Sexton.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 124; WV Archives Website.
Manuel Horeluk; age 25; born in Keystone, WV; single; living at Worth, WV; married on 12 Nov 1954
in Welch, WV; Mildred Realene Colazzo; age 21; born at Homecreek, VA; single; living at Mohawk,
WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 124; WV Archives Website.
Manuel Horeluk; age 25; born in Keystone, WV; single; living at Worth, WV; married on 12 Nov 1954
in Welch, WV; Mildred Realene Colazzo; age 21; born at Homecreek, VA; single; living at Mohawk,
WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mildred Realene Horeluk went to be with the Lord and all of her loved one’s on Sunday, October 2, 2022."To cherish her memories, she leaves behind one son, Manuel Horeluk, Jr. of Welch, West Virginia; one sister, Erma Jean Cline of Bluefield, West Virginia; a very special cousin, Timmy Knuckles of Kimball, West Virginia and an additional very special friend, Robert Forte of Northfork, West Virginia whom she took to as an additional son; a host of nieces and nephews; Betty and Herman Stacey of Kimball; three favorite nieces: Mildred Louise Johnson of Bluefield, Debbie Rose of Bluefield and Charolette Castle of Florida.
"Mildred graduated and went on to work at Grace Hospital where she worked for sixteen years and was head of Third Old Wing Men’s Ward; additionally, Mildred founded The Kimball Visitors and Veterans Center of Kimball which operated from 2006 until 2020.
"Mildred will be sadly missed as she had ways of touching people’s hearts, loved reading her Bible and talking to people about The Lord - and would do anything for anyone to help them out in a time of need.
"Graveside Service will be held Friday, October 7, 2022, at 1:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Brenda Hall at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Family respectfully requests that no flowers be sent at this time. Monetary donations to offset the costs of the funeral are greatly appreciated and may be sent to Mr. Manuel Horeluk, Jr., 30 Maple Terrace, Welch, West Virginia 24801.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #14573; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edgar Estep; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; laborer; living at
Panther, WV; son of Burl and Bessie (Justice) Estep; married on 26 Jun 1961 at Grundy, VA; Mildred
Jean Steele; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; housework; living at
Avondale, WV; daughter of Charlie and Betty (Muncy) Steele.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Edgar G Estep
Residence Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 12 Nov 1942
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address HC 63 Box
Address Continued Panther, West Virginia 24872
Address Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address HC 63
2nd Address Continued Panther, West Virginia 24872
2nd Address Date 30 Dec 2000-15 Nov 2001
3rd Address 206 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Panther, West Virginia 24872
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1984-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives David D Estep, Eric Estep, Mary L Estep, Mildred J Estep"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit,
"Edgar Estep, 77, of Panther, WV, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA."Edgar was born November 12, 1942, in Hurley, VA, a son of the late Burl and Bessie Justice Estep. He was a disabled coal miner, and of the Pentecostal Faith. He enjoyed going to church. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and having his family together.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Jean Estep; four sisters, Ethel Blankenship, Brookie Hunt, Patsy Estep, and Josie Coleman; and four brothers, Kirk, George, Boone, and Lawrence Estep.
"Survivors include four sons, David (Mary) Estep of Panther, Larry (Jennifer) Estep of Clover, SC; Timmy (Lisa) Estep of Ikes Fork, and Gary (Dawnetta) Estep of Panther; two sisters, Lena Dotson of Gary and Marlene (Timmy) Bailey of Panther; grandchildren, Eric, Tiffany, Chad, Kevin, Cameron, Stacy, Deziree, Seira, Devin, Aimie, Amber, Andrew, great grandchildren, Lila, EJ, Kylee, Jason, Lashae, Olivia, Owen, Brian, Briar Rose, and Kendrick.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 6, 2020 at 12 noon with Pastor Andrew Hatfield, Reverend Charlie Abraham and Assistant Pastor Chris Riffe officiating at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church at Panther. Burial will follow in the Estep Family Cemetery at Greenbrier near Panther. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, November 5, 2020 after 6 p.m. Evening service will be held at 7 p.m.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #14573; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edgar Estep; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; laborer; living at
Panther, WV; son of Burl and Bessie (Justice) Estep; married on 26 Jun 1961 at Grundy, VA; Mildred
Jean Steele; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; housework; living at
Avondale, WV; daughter of Charlie and Betty (Muncy) Steele.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mildred Jean Estep, 73, of Panther, WV, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, in the Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division, in Charleston, WV."Mildred was born March 20, 1943, in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of the late Charlie and Cynthia Matney Steele. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and loved going to church and serving Jesus.
" In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Kenny, Dean Richard, and Freddy Steele; and one sister, Barbara Cricket Rambo.
"Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Edgar Estep of the home; four sons, David (Mary) Estep of Panther, WV, Larry (Jennifer) Estep of South Carolina, Franklin Timmy (Lisa) Estep of Ikes Fork, WV, and Gary (Dawnetta) Estep of Panther, WV; one daughter, Kylee Estep of the home; grandchildren, Eric (Tiffany) Estep of Panther, WV, Chad Estep of Welch, WV, Kevin and Cameron Estep of Welch, WV, Stacie Estep of Panther, WV, Deziree Stinson of Pineville, WV, Devin (Aimie) Estep of Wilmore, WV, and Amber (Andrew) Hatfield of Hampton, WV; great grandchildren, Lila Estep of Panther, WV, EJ Estep of Panther, WV, Lashay Stinson of Pineville, WV, Jason Stinson of Pineville, WV; and soon to arrive, Olivia Grace Estep; five brothers, Ronnie (Phyllis) Steele of Peterstown, WV, Wayne (Dorothy) Steele of Peterstown, WV, Doug (Brenda) Steele of Pipestem, WV, Randall (Elizabeth) Steele of Pineville, WV, and Brian Steele of Mile Branch, WV; six sisters, Florence Bryant of Panther, WV, Eunice Stacy and husband Ralph of Oceana, WV, Brenda Browning and husband Jessie of Lerona, WV, Charlotte Justice and husband Carter of Lerona, WV, Patty Kennedy and husband Archie of Avondale, WV, Lynn Kennedy and husband Wendall of Avondale, WV; and a special niece, Debra Davis of Roderfield, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at one o’clock, with Reverend William Daugherty, Brother Roger Roberts and Reverend Butch White officiating at the Church of Zion at Ikes Fork, WV. Burial will follow in the Estep Family Cemetery at Greenbrier near Panther, WV...."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"John W. and Mae Christian, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Marie Brownfield, Raysal, WV.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009, LDS Web Site.
"Name Linda Louise Burton
Also Known As Linda Louise Christian
Residence Date 01 Oct 2003-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place Mio, Michigan, United States
Birth Date 02 Oct 1947
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 25 Mar 2008
Address 2165 Maier Rd
Address Continued Mio, Michigan 48647
Address Date 01 Oct 2003-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address 3071 Ponemah Dr
2nd Address Continued Fenton, Michigan 48430
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 2000
3rd Address 8025 McDermitt Dr Apt 110
3rd Address Continued Davison, Michigan 48423
3rd Address Date 01 Oct 1984
Possible Relatives Aaron P Burton, Adam Stephen-Boyd Burton, Bob Christian, Bobby Allen Christian, Boyd D Burton, Christian B Burton, Jeannie Marie Christian, Robert A Christian, Sarah R Burton"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ernest Luther Wiles
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1942
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Feb 1965
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Everett Wiles
Mother: Opal Carpenter
Spouse: Mary Ann James
Certificate Number: 1965004243"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ernest L Wiles [Ernest Luther Wiles]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1941
Birth Place: Beartown McD, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Oct 1995
Father:
William E Wiles
Mother:
Opal L Carmpter
SSN: 235647509
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Signature on SSN Card: Ernest Luther Wiles
Notes: 22 Oct 1992: Name listed as ERNEST L WILES;
Jan : Name listed as ERNEST LUTHER WILES "
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mary Ann James
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1946
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Feb 1965
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Richard Wiley James
Mother: Virginia Burnett
Spouse: Ernest Luther Wiles
Certificate Number: 1965004243"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Ann Wiles, 71, Statesville, NC, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017, in the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston Salem, NC. Mary was born December 3, 1945, in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Richard and Virginia Burnett James. She enjoyed attending church, reading her bible and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Wiles; a daughter, Lora Ann Wiles; three brothers, Jesse, Buddy and Gleason James; and two sisters, Virginia Lambert and Dorothy Moss. Survivors include three sons, Ernest Wiles, Jr. and wife Susanne of Pfafftown, NC, David Wiles and wife Loretta of Statesville, NC, and Timmy Wiles and wife Melinda of Olin, NC; eight grandchildren, Greg Wiles and wife Carrie of Taylorville, NC, Lora Archambault and husband Josh of Statesville, NC, Ty Marshall of Yadkinville, NC, Angel Wiles, Leanna Wiles and David Wiles, Jr. all of Statesville, NC, Katelyn Wiles and Michael Timothy Wiles both of Olin, NC; one great grandchild, Natalie Grace Archambault of Statesville, NC; three sisters, Ruby Seckel and husband Bruce of Denver, CO Geneva Knell and husband Dave of Wytheville, VA, and Juanita Thompson and husband Dave of Columbus, OH; and six brothers, Wiley James of wife Freda of Beckley, WV, Tommy James and wife Frances of Galax, VA, Elmer James and wife Melissa of Greensboro, NC, Monroe James and wife Helen of Beckley, WV, Herman James and wife Chloe of Max Meadows, VA, and Paul James and wife Roxanne of Beckley, WV. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 19, 2017, at 1 o'clock with Pastor Jack Harmon, Reverend Kenny Green and Pastor Brian Poindexter officiating at the Garland Church of the Living God at Garland, WV. Burial will follow in the Roberts Cemetery at Beartown near Paynesville, WV...."
1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sammy Henry Williams
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 21 Jul 1924
Birth Place: Yukon, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bartley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 14 Dec 1942
Registration Place: Bartley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Height: 5 3
Weight: 130
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Bill Williams
Household Members Age Relationship
Sammy Henry Williams 18 Self (Head)
Bill Williams Father"
2. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate # '57 016548; WV Archives Web Site.
Samuel Williams; age 36; birth date unknown; never married; son of Will and Hattie Dunford
Williams; died on 31 Oct 1957 at Bartley, McDowell Co, WV from a shot gun injury; homicide; at his
residence; buried on 2 Nov 1957 at Bartley, WV; informant, Will L. Williams, Caretta, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; Cemeteries; Shortridge Cemetery.
Samuel Williams; died in 1957; bured here.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 227; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Hess; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; Paynesville, WV; son of Elisha and
Becky; married on 17 Sep 1935 in McDowell Co, WV; Annie Blankenship; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living in Paynesville, WV; daughter of ___ and Lydia.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 9 Aug 1940; Page 1143B;
Household #357.
Listed as Annie Hess; age 26; born in WV; widow; 2nd grade education; no listed occupation; head
of household.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Johnnycake Hollow; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling
#55.
Listed as Anna M. Hess; age 37, born in WV; widow; no listed occupation; head of household.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Annie Hess
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1914
Birth Place: Paynesville, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Oct 1998
Father: No Name]
Mother: Lydia Blankenship
SSN: 235369925
Notes: Mar 1943: Name listed as ANNIE HESS"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Annie Hess
Social Security Number: 235-36-9925
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1914
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24850, Jolo, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 15 Oct 1998"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 9 Aug 2019.
" Annie Blankenship Hess
Birth 1915
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death unknown
Burial Lawrence Mullins Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 201958835"Additional Information Posted:
"Mother of Ruby Blankenship (Deceased), and Nellie Blankenship (Deceased)."Married to Marvin Hess (1914-1937) on September 17, 1935 in McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1935, Page 227, Application Date: September 17, 1935).
"Mother of Caldonia Hess (1936-2019).
"Also married (?) to McKinley Hicks (Deceased).
"Mother of Burten "Burt" Blankenship (1938-1995).
"Also married (?) to Sammy Williams (Deceased).
"Mother of Sammy Hess, Patty Sue Hess-Hagerman (1949-2017), Donald Lee Hess (1954-2008), and Thurman Williams.
"Death and burial information are currently unknown."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Johnnycake Hollow; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9;
Dwelling #55.
Listed as Freda L. Williams; age 5, born in WV; in household of mother, Annie M. Blankenship Hess.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Johnnycake Hollow; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9;
Dwelling #55.
Listed as Lola J. Williams; age 2, born in WV; in household of mother, Annie M. Blankenship Hess.