1. Buchanan Co, VA Marriage Certificate #72 027286; Virginia Marriage Records, 1936-2014;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jesse Vanover, Jr; age 19; born 28 Jun 1953 in WV; single; 7th grade education; living at
Iaeger, McDoell Co, WV; this is his first marriage; son of Jesse and Mealy (Muncy) Vanover,
Sr; married on 24 Jul 1972 at Grundy,VA; Kathy Sue Christian; age 16; born 29 Feb 1956
in WV; single; 8th grade education; living at Ikes Fork, Wyoming Co, WV; this is her first
marriage; daughter of Glen Linwood and Judy (Justice) Christian.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jesse Junior Vanover
[Jesse Vanover]
SSN: 235885298
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Jun 1953
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: Apr 1977
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Aug 1969: Name listed as JESSE JUNIOR VANOVER; 05 Jan 1988: Name listed as JESSE VANOVER"
1. Buchanan Co, VA Marriage Certificate #72 027286; Virginia Marriage Records, 1936-2014;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jesse Vanover, Jr; age 19; born 28 Jun 1953 in WV; single; 7th grade education; living at
Iaeger, McDoell Co, WV; this is his first marriage; son of Jesse and Mealy (Muncy) Vanover,
Sr; married on 24 Jul 1972 at Grundy,VA; Kathy Sue Christian; age 16; born 29 Feb 1956
in WV; single; 8th grade education; living at Ikes Fork, Wyoming Co, WV; this is her first
marriage; daughter of Glen Linwood and Judy (Justice) Christian.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 82B;
Image 8 of 31; Family #74/75.
Listed as Jessie Vanover; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, James S. Vanover.
2. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 258B;
Image 36 of 51; Family #308/312.
Listed as Jess Vanover; age 21; born in WV; married at 20; laborer in coal mine; head of
household.
(Listing adjacent to his brother, Everett Vanover)
3. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 30 Apr 1940;
Image 32 of 64; Household #270.
Listed as Jesse Vanover; age 31; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; timber cutter for lumber company; head of household.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jesse Vanover; born 19 Apr 1909; died in Mar 1982; SS#232-16-9579; card issued in NC
or WV before 1951.
1. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 30 Apr 1940;
Image 32 of 64; Household #270.
Listed as Melia Vanover; age 19; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Jesse Vanover.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mealy Vanover [Mealy Muncy]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Apr 1921
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia [Iaeger, West Virginia]
Death Date: 14 Jun 1991
Father:
Isah Muncy
Mother:
Sally Kenneby
SSN: 232027284
Notes: 14 Nov 1973: Name listed as MEALY VANOVER"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 239A, Family #3.
Listed as Mat Hankins, age 9, born in Sep 1890 in VA, in household of mother, Rebecca Hankins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 368; WV Archives Web Site.
Mat Hankins; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of Moses and
Rebecca; married on 19 Apr 1912 at Wilcoe, WV; Maudie Findley; age 18; born in Grayson Co, VA;
single; daughter of J.M. and Emmeline; information given by J.M. Findley.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 31 Jan/2 Feb 1920; Page 166A;
Image 1 of 13; Family #343/370.
Listed as Matt Hankins; age 30; born in WV; married; brakeman for steam railroad; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923 Page 46; WV Archives Web Site.
Mat Hankins; age 27; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single ?; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of Mose
and Rebecca; married on 18 Jul 1923 at Panther, WV; Carlie Lester; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Wallace and Ella.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page 97B;
Family #47.
Listed as Carlie Lester; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Wallace Lester.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Lathrop Coal Co; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page
260A; Family #162.
Listed as Carl Lester; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Wallace Lester.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923 Page 46; WV Archives Web Site.
Mat Hankins; age 27; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single (?); miner; living at Panther, WV; son of Mose
and Rebecca; married on 18 Jul 1923 at Panther, WV; Carlie Lester; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Wallace and Ella.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 214A; Family #210.
Listed as Carlie Lester; age 22; born in WV; single (?); in household of father, Wallace Lester.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #17508; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fred Ellis Roberts; age 19; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married before;
laborer; son of Brooks Treavor and Laura Maney (Daugherty) Roberts; married on 1 Jun 1954
at Grundy, VA; Elouise Mae Stamper; age 16; born in Logan Co, WV; unemployed; single; never
married before; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Jarold and Mary (Workman) Stamper.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Fred Ellis Roberts
[Fred E Roberts]
SSN: 232707268
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 May 1945
Birth Place: Avondale Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 22 Apr 1997
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Signature on SSN Card: ELLIS ROBERTS
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Sep: Name listed as FRED ELLIS ROBERTS; 02 May 1997: Name listed as FRED E ROBERTS"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Mullins Cemetery, Crane Ridge, Avondale, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by Modfreak; 21 Mar 2014.
Fred Ellis Roberts; born in 1945; died in 1997; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #17508; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Fred Ellis Roberts; age 19; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married before;
laborer; son of Brooks Treavor and Laura Maney (Daugherty) Roberts; married on 1 Jun 1954
at Grundy, VA; Elouise Mae Stamper; age 16; born in Logan Co, WV; unemployed; single; never
married before; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Jarold and Mary (Workman) Stamper.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 52; WV Archives Web Site.
Letcher Alvis Rowe; age 26; born 21 Sep 1941 in Raysal, WV; single; living at 1402 Naomi
Street, Indianpolis, IN; son of George and Eleanor (Penley ?) Rowe; married on 26 Mar 1968
at Avondale, WV; Roxie Layvern Roberts; age 27; born 13 Feb 1941 at Iaeger, WVl single;
living at Box 105, Avondale, WV; daughter of Trevar and Laura (Daugherty) Roberts.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 52; WV Archives Web Site.
Letcher Alvis Rowe; age 26; born 21 Sep 1941 in Raysal, WV; single; living at 1402 Naomi
Street, Indianpolis, IN; son of George and Eleanor (Penley ?) Rowe; married on 26 Mar 1968
at Avondale, WV; Roxie Layvern Roberts; age 27; born 13 Feb 1941 at Iaeger, WVl single;
living at Box 105, Avondale, WV; daughter of Trevar and Laura (Daugherty) Roberts.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Mullins Cemetery, Crane Ridge, Avondale, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by Modfreak; 21 Mar 2014.
Roxie Layvern Roberts; born 13 Feb 1941; died 4 Oct 1989; buried here; no grave marker
photo shown.
1. US Public Records Index, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Roger L Helton
Residence Date 12 Jan 2001-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Beckley, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 Jul 1943
Phone Number (304) 255-1556
Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 1090 Ragland Rd
Address Continued Beckley, West Virginia 25801
Address Date 12 Jan 2001-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address 1301 Ragland Rd
2nd Address Continued Beckley, West Virginia 25801
2nd Address Date 01 Nov 2000-25 Mar 2008
3rd Address 1205 Davis St
3rd Address Continued Mullens, West Virginia 25882
3rd Address Date 01 Feb 1989-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives Acic Helton, Anthony D Helton, Ocie V Helton, Ocle Helton, Orie V Helton..."
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roger Lee Helton, 73, of Beckley, WV, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at his residence. Roger was born July 11, 1944 in Avondale, WV, a son of the late Henry and Violet Addair Helton. He was a retired coal miner, enjoyed hunting and loved his children and grandbabies." In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Tony Helton; two sisters, Kat Stinson and Nancy Blevins; and one brother, Warren Helton.
"Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Ocie Helton of the home; one daughter, Roxanne Lilly and husband David of Mullens, WV; seven grandchildren Nikki Sizemore and Lea Tilley both of Beckley, WV, Jessie Tilley, Jackie Tilley, Jayden Lilly and NeNe Lilly all of Mullens, WV; three step grandchildren, Ashley Lilly and Jackie Lilly both o f Mullens, WV, Christian "BooBoo" Lilly of Roxboro, NC;and Joshuyia Brown of Mullens, WV; two sisters, Linda Blevins of Avondale, WV, and Jean Jones of Troutman, NC; one brother, Howard Helton of Maiden, NC; his two beloved dogs, Blondie and Pete; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 20, 2018, at 11 o’clock with Reverend Lewis Arnold officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
" Friends may visit with the family Friday, May 19, 2018 from 6-9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV."Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the Helton family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com. "
1. US Public Records Index, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Orie V Helton
Also Known As Name Ocie V Helton
Residence Date 01 Mar 2000-30 Dec 2000
Residence Place Beckley, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 Apr 1947
Phone Number (304) 294-7715
Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2004
Address 1043 Ragland Rd
Address Continued Beckley, West Virginia 25801
2nd Address 1205 Davis St
2nd Address Continued Mullens, West Virginia 25882
2nd Address Date 01 Nov 1984-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives Acic Helton, Anthony D Helton, Ocie V Helton, Roger L Helton..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 121; WV Archives Web Site.
William Cody Powell; age 19 born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 28 Sep 1955 at
Union City, WV; Christine Hicks; age 18; born at Caretta, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with
consent of Virgie Powell, mother of William Cody Powell, father deceased; and Arthur and Nanna
Bell Hicks, parents of Christine Hicks.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"William Cody Powell, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, May 16 at his daughter's home in North Carolina. He was 79 years old. William was born on June 25, 1936 in Lex, West Virginia, to the late David Powell and Virgie Muncy Powell.
"A lifelong Baptist, he attended the First Baptist Church of Iaeger and the Iaeger Church of God. He was an active supporter and member of the United Mine Workers of America, and an ardent farmer and musician.
" In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Christine Hicks Powell; his wife of 2 years, Dorothy Marie Jewell Powell; two brothers, Lawrence and Darrell Powell; two sisters, Marie Powell Reed and Pauline Powell Davis; and three grandsons Dennis Dustin Horn, John David Roberts, and Mark Daniel Hagerman.
"Survivors include children, Debbie Roberts of Troutman, NC, Bonnie Hagerman of Statesville, NC, Melissa Robinette and husband Roger of Claremont, NC, Patty Rowe and husband Jimmy of Cleveland, NC, Mark Powell and wife Carrie of Statesville, NC, and Buffy Holt of Lake Norman, NC; brothers Burl Powell of Princeton, WV, and Clarence Powell of Beckley, WV; nine step children, John Jay Jewell and wife Kim, Ina Cline and husband Connie, Darlene Rife, Connie Jewell and wife Kathy, Clavin Jewell and wife Stephanie, Ikey Jewell and wife Tammy, Brian Jewell and wife Rhonda, Ricky Jewell and wife Lisa, and Steven Jewell and wife Misty; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; twenty-two step grandchildren, twenty-four step great grandchildren, and one step great-great grandchild.
" Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 20, 2016 at 12 noon with grandson Corey Powell presiding at the Iaeger Church of God (Pastor Don Morgan). Burial will follow in the Powell Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV...".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 121; WV Archives Web Site.
William Cody Powell; age 19 born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 28 Sep 1955 at
Union City, WV; Christine Hicks; age 18; born at Caretta, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with
consent of Virgie Powell, mother of William Cody Powell, father deceased; and Arthur and Nanna
Bell Hicks, parents of Christine Hicks.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Amanda Payne; 13 Feb 2013.
" Christine Hicks Powell
Birth 7 May 1937
Caretta, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Jan 2013 (aged 75)
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Powell Cemetery
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 105127209"Additional Information Posted:
"Christine Powell IAEGER, W.Va."Mrs. Christine Powell, 75, of Iaeger, W.Va., died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at the home of her daughter and caregiver, Bonnie Hagerman, in Statesville.
"She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, William Cody Powell, also of the home. Christine was born May 7, 1937, in Caretta, W.Va. She was the daughter of Arthur and Elsie Hicks.
"Mrs. Powell was a devoted wife and mother. She was an author and illustrator of children's books and several anthologies of poetry. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Iaeger, where she taught Sunday school and was active in the Ladies Fellowship.
"In addition to her husband, survivors include daughters, Debra Roberts, of Troutman, Bonnie Hagerman, of Statesville, Melissa Robinette, of Catawba, and Patricia Rowe, of Cleveland, N.C.; son, Mark Powell, of Statesville; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grand children; sisters, Mrs. Kay Osborne, of Iaeger, W.Va., Mrs. Dodie Stocks, Virginia Beach, Va., and Freda Blanken-ship, Chicago, Ill.; brothers, Mr. Ernest Hicks, of Iaeger, W.Va., and Mr. Carl Hicks, of Asheboro; and a special friend, Linda Sexton.
"In addition to her parents, Mrs. Powell is preceded in death by her two grandsons, Mark Daniel Hagerman and John David Roberts; brothers, Danny Hicks and Walter Hicks; sisters, Katherine Kennedy, Sylvia Flanagan and Joanne Auvil.
"A service for Mrs. Powell will be conducted at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Morning Start Baptist Church, 178 Young Mountain Rd., Cleveland, N.C. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to service, at 4 p.m., at the church. Officiating will be Jimmy Rowe. Burial services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. at the Powell Cemetery, (Coon Branch Mountain), in Iaeger, W.Va. A Celebration of Life service will follow at Mile Branch Community Church.
"The family would like to thank Hospice of Iredell County for all their thoughtful kindness and care. Online condolences may be made to the family at nicholsonfunerals.com.
"Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family.
"Published in Statesville Record & Landmark on January 21, 2013"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 89B; Image 21
of 31; Family #183/185.
Listed as David Powell; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel Powell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 81; WV Archives Web Site.
David Powell age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroad employee; living at Avondale, WV;
son of Elizabeth and Daniel; married on 17 Nov 1927 at Lex, WV; Virgie Muncey; age 23; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of Isiah and Sarah.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238B; Image 30 of 33;
Family #250/254.
Listed as Dave Powell; age 27; born in WV; married at 24; farmer; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1938); Sandy River District; Page 394; WV Archives Web Site.
Dave Powell; age 34 yrs, 10 mons, 0 days; born at Avondale, WV; W.P.A. road worker; married; son of
Daniel F. and Elizabeth (Asbury) Powell; died 13 Jan 1938 due to gunshot wound in head; informant,
Newton Powell.
5. "Welch Daily News"; Welch, WV; Vol XV Number 35; Thursday Evening; 13 Jan 1938; Page 1.
"Avondale Man Ends Life With Shotgun"
"Dave Powell, 34, Fires Charge Into Head At Home""Dave Powell, 34, of Collins Ridge, near Avondale, ended his own life early this morning by firing a shot gun
charge into his head."Reports were meager from the mountain home but relatives said the man ended his life about 6:00 o'clock
this morning. They said he told one of his children to go after a gun shell., that he was going to clean his gun
and a short time later the report was heard."Powell lost a leg in a railroad accident in 1925, it was reported, and had been working with the relief forces
in the county for the past few years. He had been in a despondent mood for several days, it was reported."Members of his family were in another section of the home at the time and did not see the shooting,
it was reported.
"Powell is survived by his widow, five children and five brothers..."
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Powell Cemetery, Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Professional
Family Tree; 8 Feb 2007.
David Lawrence Powell; born 14 Mar 1903; died 13 Jan 1938; buried here; no grave marker photo shown;
marriage license and death registry shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 81; WV Archives Web Site.
David Powell age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroad employee; living at Avondale, WV;
son of Elizabeth and Daniel; married on 17 Nov 1927 at Lex, WV; Virgie Muncey; age 23; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of Isiah and Sarah.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238B; Image 30 of 33;
Family #250/254.
Listed as Virgie Powell; age 25; born in WV; married at 22; in household of husband, David L. Powell.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 231; WV Archives Web Site.
S.J. Blackwell; age 26; born in Washington Co, VA; single; miner; living at Juverna, WV; son of
J.A. and Louise; married on 11 Oct 1919 at Deegens, WV; Lydia Cline; age 30; born in McDowell Co,
WV; widow; daughter of Milton and Sarah.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 265A;
Image 11 of 30; Family #98/98.
Listed as Stonewall J. Blackwell; age 27; born in VA; married; coal miner; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 211; WV Archives Web Site.
S.J. Blackwell; age 31; born in Washington Co, VA; divorced; miner; living at Mohegan, WV; son of
J. E. and May Blackwell; married on 9 Feb 1929 at Capels, WV; Opal Lambert; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Floyd and Mary.
1.1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken 14 May 1910; Page 229B; Image 32 of 43;
Family #277/284.
Listed as Opal Lambert; age 11 mons; born in WV; single; in household of father, Henry F. Lambert.
2. Ancestry.com web site, Walter Lambert search, 31 Mar 2001, submitted by ldybery@aol.com
Opal Lambert was born 1909 in Wyoming Co, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 211; WV Archives Web Site.
S.J. Blackwell; age 31; born in Washington Co, VA; divorced; miner; living at Mohegan, WV; son of
J. E. and May Blackwell; married on 9 Feb 1929 at Capels, WV; Opal Lambert; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Floyd and Mary.