1. Wood Co, WV; Marriage Records; VOL #__(1917); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
Benjamin Frank Reynolds; age 22; born in Wirt Co, WV; living in Burning Springs, WV;
married on 1 Dec 1917 at home of motherin Latrobe, WV; Laura Alice Deem; age 21;
born and living in Wood Co, WV.
2. Wood Co, WV; Marriage Records; VOL #__(1923); Page 24; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Jefferson Newman; age 30; born in Hamilton Co, TN; living at Beech Fork, WV;
married on 30 Jun 1923 at Parkersburg, WV; Laura Deem Reynolds; age 26; born in Wood
Co, WV; living in Parkersburg, WV.
3. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Smyth Co, VA; Death Certificate #14817; Ancestry.com Web Site;
Laura Alice Newman; age 63; born 16 Aug 1896 in VA; widow; usual residence, Jewel Ridge, Tazewell
Co, VA; wife of Thomas Jefferson Newman, deceased; daughter of ____Deem and unlisted mother; died
16 May 1960 in Southwestern State Hospital, Marion, Smyth Co, VA after stay of 29 yrs, 2 mons, 14 days;
due to hemorrhage of stomach, caused by gastro-duodenal ulcer; buried 19 May 1960 in Welch Cemetery,
Welch, WV (sic, Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Dec 2013.
Laura Alice Newman; born in 1896; died in 1960; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. Wood Co, WV; Marriage Records; VOL #__(1923); Page 24; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Jefferson Newman; age 30; born in Hamilton Co, TN; living at Beech Fork, WV;
married on 30 Jun 1923 at Parkersburg, WV; Laura Deem Reynolds; age 26; born in Wood
Co, WV; living in Parkersburg, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Dec 2013.
Thomas Newman; born 23 Oct 1892; died 9 Oct 1957; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife Laura Alice Newman; grave marker photo aslo shown; "WEST VIRGINIA * CPL BTRY B 316
FA 80 DIV * WORLD WAR I"; Family links: Parents: Mollie Lucinda Bond Newman (1872 - 1951)"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #24523; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Oren Clyde Jennings; age 27; born in Caretta, WV; single; teacher; living at Jolo, WV; son of
Elden and Hattie (Fuller) Jennings; married on 28 Aug 1952 at Lebanon, VA; Patricia Mae
Newman; age 21; born at Jewell Ridge, VA; single; stenographer; living at Rayal, WV; daughter
of Thomas and Laura (Dean) Newman.
2.. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Oren Clyde Jennings, 91, of Richlands, VA, formerly of Jolo, WV, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at his home. Oren was born August 6, 1925, in Caretta, WV, a son of the late Elden and Hettie Fuller Jennings. He was a teacher at Big Creek High School from 1949 to 1964; assistant principal at Iaeger High School from 1964 to 1969; principal of Iaeger High School from 1969 to 1983. He was also a United States Army Veteran; a member of the American Legion Post 175 and the VFW Post 1144; and a member of the Iaeger Masonic Lodge AF & AM 148; and the Beni Kedem Shrine. Oren was a Christian and of the Methodist Faith."In addition to his parents Oren was preceded in death by one daughter, Ellen Kaye Davis; three brothers, Earl Jennings, Johnny Jennings and an infant brother; and one sister, Hazel Marinsek.
"Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Pat Jennings of the home; two daughters, Karen Sexton of Richlands, VA, and Jennifer Turman and husband Jimof Hillsville, VA; five grandchildren, Angela Addair, Olivia Davis Tyler Dobbs, Shane Turman and Paige Turman; four great grandchildren, Eric, Billy, Zain, and Wyatt Christian; four sisters, Ina Humphrey, Janet Bazemore and husband Ed, Theodosia Ortega, and June Rice and husband Bill; two brothers, Everett Jennings and wife Marcia and Norman "Jack" Jennings and wife Sharon; and a son in heart, Michael Addair.
"Funeral services will be conducted, Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 12 noon with Reverend Arble Morgan officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Entombment will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum on the Bluefield Tazewell Road in Bluefield, VA, where Military Rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 175 and the VFW Post #1144. ..."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #24523; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Oren Clyde Jennings; age 27; born in Caretta, WV; single; teacher; living at Jolo, WV; son of
Elden and Hattie (Fuller) Jennings; married on 28 Aug 1952 at Lebanon, VA; Patricia Mae
Newman; age 21; born at Jewell Ridge, VA; single; stenographer; living at Rayal, WV; daughter
of Thomas and Laura (Dean) Newman.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Chet Blankenship, 69, of Estep Ridge near Jolo, WV, died Monday, November 14, 2016, at his residence.
"Chet was born July 1, 1947, in Hurley, VA, a son of the late Lonnie and Lottie Blankenship McCoy. He was a logger and loved being outside working. He worked on power saws and enjoyed deer and squirrel hunting.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Raymond Blankenship."Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Audrey Lester Blankenship of the home; three daughters, Connie Garcia Daniel of Alabama, Michelle Blankenship of North Carolina, Melissa Easterling Chauncy of Jolo, WV, two sons, Chester Blankenship of Hurley, VA and Michael Blankenship of South Carolina; 11 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; one brother Willie Blankenship and wife Barbara of Grundy, VA and his ex-wife Opal Allen of Alabama.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 11 o'clock with Reverend Hubert Souleyrette officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery on Baker's Fork of Estep Ridge near Paynesville, WV...."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 2 Aug 2014.
Green Lawson; born in 1891; died in 1962; buried here; double headstone photo shown with wife Flora Bell
Mullins Lawson.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 006557; WV Archives Web Site.
Flora Bell Lawson; age 64; born 13 Aug 1894in Grayson Co, VA; married; living at War, WV; daughter
of unknown father and Oma Mullins; died 26 Apr 1959 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
cerbrovascular accident; buried 29 Apr 1959 in Iaeger memorial, Roderfield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Osborne/Hayner; 22 May 2012; double headstone photo added by B. Walls.
Flora Bell Mullins Lawson; born 13 Aug 1894 in Grayson Co, VA; died 26 Apr 1959 in Welch, WV;
buried here; double headstone photo shown with husband, Green Lawson; death certificate posted.
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 257B; Image
53 of 90; Family #465/487.
Listed as Bane C. Lawson; age 17; born in VA; single; lime puller; in houseold of father, Joseph B.
Lawson.
2. 1940 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville; E.D. 93-14; taken 15 May 1940; Page334B;
Image 23 of 52; Household #162.
Listed as Bane Lawson; age 27; born in VA; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; laborer for N&W Raiload; head of household.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marrige License #66 028310; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bane Clifon Lawson; age 53; born in Tazewell Co, VA; divorced; two previous marriages;
machine operator for N&W Railroad; living at Box 172, Bluefield, Tazewell Co, VA; son of
Joseph Buckles and Anna Bell (Whitt) Lawson; married on 27 Aug 1966 in Grundy,VA;
Phyllis Ann Rice; age 35; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; unemployed; no previous
marriage; living at Box 384, Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Cleveland Shanton
and Lackey Jane (Roberts) Rice.
4, US Public Records Index, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
Bane Lawson; living at PO Box 521, Iaeger, WV; from 1 Jul 2005-1 Jan 2009.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bane Clifton Lawson
[Bane C Lawson]
SSN: 228090774
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1913
Birth Place: Maxwell, Virginia
Death Date: 15 May 1996
Father: Joe B Lawson
Mother: Anna B Witt
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Mar 1937: Name listed as BANE CLIFTON LAWSON; 21 May 1996: Name listed as BANE C LAWSON..."
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 7 Apr 2014.
Bane C. Lawson; born in 1913; died in 1996; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1940 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville; E.D. 93-14; taken 15 May 1940; Page334B;
Image 23 of 52; Household #162.
Listed as Florence Lawson; age 27; born in VA; married; 6th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Bane C. Lawson.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Florence E Maxfield
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 36
Birth Date: abt 1911
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Sep 1947
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Hugh Maxfield
Mother: Annie Owens
Spouse: Sherman Edward Puckett
Certificate Number: 1947029683"
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Florence Maxfield
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 43
Birth Date: abt 1910
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 15 Aug 1953
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Hugh Maxfield
Mother: Annie Owens
Spouse: William C Davidson
Certificate Number: 1953025082"
1. 1940 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville; E.D. 93-14; taken 15 May 1940; Page334B; Image 23 of 52;
Household #162.
Listed as Stewart Lawson; age 6; born in VA; no education; not attending school; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Bane C. Lawson.
1. 1940 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville; E.D. 93-14; taken 15 May 1940; Page334B; Image 23 of 52;
Household #162.
Listed as Bane Lawson, Jr; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Bane C. Lawson.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Wilk W Lawson
Race White
Marriage Age 25
Birth Date abt 1857
Marriage License Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 20 Dec 1882
Marriage Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Person performing the Ceremony D J Harris
Parent 1 Pleasant Lawson
Parent 2 M Lawson
Spouse Mary A Bowling
Occupation Farmer "
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 257B; Image
53 of 90; Family #465/487.
Listed as Mary A. Lawson; age 72; born in VA; widowed; 24 at first marriage; in houseold of son,
Joseph B. Lawson.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Mary A Bowling
Marriage Age 24
Birth Date abt 1858
Marriage License Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 20 Dec 1882
Marriage Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Person performing the Ceremony D J Harris
Parent 1 J W Bowling
Parent 2 E Bowling
Spouse Wilk W Lawson"
1. 1940 Census, Letcher Co, KY; District #2; Jenkins; E.D. 67-6B; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page 138A;
Image 11 of 16; Household #99.
Listed as Lon Riggins; age 46; born in AL; married; Negro; 9th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, Letcher Co, KY; District #2; Jenkins; E.D. 67-6B; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page 138A;
Image 11 of 16; Household #99.
Listed as Annie Riggins; age 44; born in AL; married; Negro; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Lon L. Riggins.
1. 1940 Census, Letcher Co, KY; District #2; Jenkins; E.D. 67-6B; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page 138A;
Image 11 of 16; Household #99.
Listed as Barnie Dukes; age 25; born in AL; widow; Negro; 11th grade education; lived in Huntington, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lon L. Riggins.