1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 132; WV Archives Web Site.
Leroy Hall; age 20; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 1 Oct 1962 at Horse Creek, WV;
Ada Hazel Lester; age 18; born in Oceana, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent od Sam
Henry and Bertha Hall, parents of Leroy Hall, and Jessie B and Mary Lester, parents of Ada Hazel Lester.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 132; WV Archives Web Site.
Leroy Hall; age 20; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 1 Oct 1962 at Horse Creek, WV;
Ada Hazel Lester; age 18; born in Oceana, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent od Sam
Henry and Bertha Hall, parents of Leroy Hall, and Jessie B and Mary Lester, parents of Ada Hazel Lester.
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ada H. Lambert
Last Residence: 60191 Wood Dale, Du Page, Illinois, USA
BORN: 20 Feb 1944
Last Benefit: 24870, Oceana, Wyoming, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: 22 Sep 2009
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1961)"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Prairie Cemetery, Saint Charles, Kane Co, IL; submitted by Kathy; 9 Aug 2015.
Ada Hazel Lester Lambert; born 20 Feb 1944; died 22 Sep 2009; buried here; "Lester" double headstone photo
shown with________; "LOVING MOTHER & SISTER".
"Ada Hazel Lambert, of Carpentersville, formerly of Oceana, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village. She was born in West Virginia, the daughter of Jessie Bennett and Mary Louise Lester. Hazel is survived by her three daughters, Debra (John) Dail of Batavia, IL, Mary (Ken) Canterbury of Fort Myers, FL, and Shelly (Lorenzo) Guerrero of Wooddale, IL; her grandchildren, Garrett and Caroline Kunold, Jenelle Dail, Alexandrea Canterbury, and Christopher and Debra Guerrero; her dear siblings, Cherry King Ringo Lester and Ralph (Fay) Lester.In addition to her parents, Hazel is preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Lambert, and her beloved daughter, Teresa Kunold.Visitation will be held Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave. (Rt. 31) in Batavia.Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, September 25, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Prairie Cemetery in St. Charles Township. Memorials may be directed to the family to set up a trust to benefit a dear member of the family...."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Lee Lambert
[Robert L Lambert]
SSN: 234726977
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Jan 1943
Birth Place: Capels, West Virginia
[Caples, West Virginia]
Death Date: 19 Jun 1997
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate SSN - change or replacement.
Additional Information: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 17 Apr 1985: Name listed as ROBERT LEE LAMBERT; 27 Jun 1997: Name listed as ROBERT L LAMBERT..."
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 22 Jan 2009.
Robert Lee Lambert; born 19 Jan 1943; died 19 Jun 1997; buried here; "Married to Ada Hazel Lambert
(B. 1944) on 12 Oct 1994."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 132; WV Archives Web Site.
Leroy Hall; age 20; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 1 Oct 1962 at Horse Creek, WV;
Ada Hazel Lester; age 18; born in Oceana, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent od Sam
Henry and Bertha Hall, parents of Leroy Hall, and Jessie B and Mary Lester, parents of Ada Hazel Lester.
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ada H. Lambert
Last Residence: 60191 Wood Dale, Du Page, Illinois, USA
BORN: 20 Feb 1944
Last Benefit: 24870, Oceana, Wyoming, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: 22 Sep 2009
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1961)"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Prairie Cemetery, Saint Charles, Kane Co, IL; submitted by Kathy; 9 Aug 2015.
Ada Hazel Lester Lambert; born 20 Feb 1944; died 22 Sep 2009; buried here; "Lester" double headstone photo
shown with________; "LOVING MOTHER & SISTER".
"Ada Hazel Lambert, of Carpentersville, formerly of Oceana, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village. She was born in West Virginia, the daughter of Jessie Bennett and Mary Louise Lester. Hazel is survived by her three daughters, Debra (John) Dail of Batavia, IL, Mary (Ken) Canterbury of Fort Myers, FL, and Shelly (Lorenzo) Guerrero of Wooddale, IL; her grandchildren, Garrett and Caroline Kunold, Jenelle Dail, Alexandrea Canterbury, and Christopher and Debra Guerrero; her dear siblings, Cherry King Ringo Lester and Ralph (Fay) Lester.In addition to her parents, Hazel is preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Lambert, and her beloved daughter, Teresa Kunold.Visitation will be held Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave. (Rt. 31) in Batavia.Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, September 25, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Prairie Cemetery in St. Charles Township. Memorials may be directed to the family to set up a trust to benefit a dear member of the family...."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Long Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57; taken on
9 Apr 1940; Page 1031A; Image 17 of 74; Household #144.
Listed as Jessie Lester; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse B. Lester.
(Twin)
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 188A, Family #38.
Listed as George Paynter, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Benjamin H. Paynter.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; Lawer Road Branch; E.D. 55-9; taken on 18 Apr
1940; Page 192A; Image 11 of 96; Household #75.
Listed as George Paynter; age 11; born in WV; 4th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Benjamin H. Paynter.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 137; WV Archives Web Site.
George Paynter; age 24; born in Cyclone, WV; single; living at Lynco, WV; son of Ben Harrison
and Bertha Paynter; married on 16 Aug 1952 at Oceana, WV; Margaret Lester; age 18; born in
Iaeger, WV; single; living at Lynco, WV; daughter of Bennett and Mary Lester.
4. "Social Security Death Index", LDS Web Site.
George Paynter; born on 14 Mar 1928; died on 25 Sep 1994; living at Crany, Wyoming Co, WV at
death.
5. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Friday 15 Apr 2005, Newspaper Obit.
" MATHENY -- Dexter B. Paynter departed this life Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at Raleigh General
Hospital at the age of 75 years, 1 month and 10 days following a long illness. "Born March 3, 1930, at Campus, he was the son of the late Benjamin Harrison and Bertha Burgess
Paynter. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Richard Paynter and Boyd
Paynter; two sisters, Virginia Pearl Paynter and Goldie Paynter; and five brothers, Arnold Paynter,
Eugene Paynter, George Paynter, Leonard Paynter and John Paynter..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Long Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57; taken on
9 Apr 1940; Page 1031A; Image 17 of 74; Household #144.
Listed as Margreta Lester; age 5; born in WV; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, Jesse B. Lester.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 137; WV Archives Web Site.
George Paynter; age 24; born in Cyclone, WV; single; living at Lynco, WV; son of Ben Harrison
and Bertha Paynter; married on 16 Aug 1952 at Oceana, WV; Margaret Lester; age 18; born in
Iaeger, WV; single; living at Lynco, WV; daughter of Bennett and Mary Lester.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 144A; Image
48 of 51; Family #448/528.
Listed as Jackson Cochran; age 40; born in May 1860 in VA; married 20 years; coke boss; head of
household.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 144A; Image
48 of 51; Family #448/528.
Listed as Lutitia Cochran; age 46; born in 1854 in VA; married 20 years; 8 children, 7 living; housekeeper
in household of husband, Walter Jackson Cochran.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 144A; Image
48 of 51; Family #448/528.
Listed as German Cochran; age 17; born in 1882 in VA; coal miner; in household of father, Walter
Jackson Cochran.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 144A; Image
48 of 51; Family #448/528.
Listed as Robert E. Cochran; age 14; born in 1886 in VA; clerk; in household of father, Walter
Jackson Cochran.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 144A; Image
48 of 51; Family #448/528.
Listed as John W. Cochran; age 12; born in 1888 in VA; in household of father, Walter Jackson Cochran.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 144A; Image
48 of 51; Family #448/528.
Listed as Etta May Cochran; age 9; born in 1891 in WV; in household of father, Walter Jackson Cochran.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 144A; Image
48 of 51; Family #448/528.
Listed as No Name Cochran; age 2; born in 1898 in WV; in household of father, Walter Jackson Cochran.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 498; WV Archives Web Site.
Edgar Larry Lawson; age 20; born at Omar, WV; single; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 9 Jul 1955
at Anawalt, WV; Leola Cochran; age 18; born and living at Pageton, WV; single; with consent of
Edgar and and Bethal Lawson, parents of Edgar Larry Lawson, and Tomand Susie Cochran, parents
of Leola Cochran.
2. US Public Records Index, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Edgar L Lawson
Titles and Terms (Original) JR
Also Known As Edgar Larry Lawson
Residence Date 01 Jul 1996-01 Jun 2002
Residence Place Thorpe, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 15 Mar 1935
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2004
Address 222 PO Box
Address Continued Thorpe, West Virginia 24888
Address Date 01 Jul 1996-01 Jun 2002
2nd Address 6 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Gary, West Virginia 24836
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 1994-01 May 1996
3rd Address 45 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Pageton, West Virginia 24871
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1984-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives Leola Lawson..."
3. Craven-Shires Funeral Home; Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV; Posted Obit.
"Edgar "Sonny" Lawson, 84, of Thorpe, WV, passed away in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his children, on Wednesday, March 11, 2020."He was born on March 15, 1935 to the late Edgar and Bethel Knipp Lawson. He was a member of the Longpoint Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Leola Cochran Lawson, brother, Charles Lawson and his loving granddaughter, Leah Lawson.
"Sonny is survived by his children, Susan Lawson of Pikeville, KY, Kathy (Joe) Robinson of Princeton, WV, Larry (Martha) Lawson of Pageton, WV, grandson Michael (Autumn) Robinson of Kingsport, TN, great- grandchildren Leighara Lawson, Tucker Robinson, and soon-to-be baby boy Robinson. Brother Allen Lawson, sisters Garnett Faye Farmer and Bonnie Fowler. Many loving nieces, nephews and extended family.
"Sonny proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and loved sharing stories about his service with others. He worked in the coal mines for the biggest part of his life. When he retired from the coal mines, he worked as a welder until the age of 77.
"Sonny will be fondly remembered for his love of cutting grass and feeding wildlife in his back yard. He was an avid animal lover. His dog, Bruzetta, and his cat, Susie, will now make their home with his daughter, Susan.
"Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell, WV, with his great-nephew, Reverend Donald Farmer, Ill., officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Anawalt; E.D. 24-11; taken on 15 Apr 1940; Page
205B; Image 28 of 58; Household #249.
Listed as Leola Cachran; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas R. Cochran.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 498; WV Archives Web Site.
Edgar Larry Lawson; age 20; born at Omar, WV; single; living at Wilcoe, WV; married on 9 Jul 1955 at
Anawalt, WV; Leola Cochran; age 18; born and living at Pageton, WV; single; with consentof Edgar and
and Bethal Lawson, parents of Edgar Larry Lawson, and Tomand Susie Cochran, parents of Leola
Cochran.
3. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Leola Lawson
Residence Date 01 Jun 1996
Residence Place Pageton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 25 Aug 1936
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2004
Address Forestview
Address Continued Pageton, West Virginia 24871
Address Date 01 Jun 1996
2nd Address 145 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Pageton, West Virginia 24871
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-31 Dec 1996
3rd Address 404 Cake Row
3rd Address Continued Pageton, West Virginia 24871
3rd Address Date 01 Jan 1985
Possible Relatives Edgar Larry Lawson"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1935-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Leola Cochran
[Leola Lawson]
SSN: 233588779
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1936
Birth Place: Pageton McDowell Co, West Virginia
Death Date: 3 Feb 1993
Father: Thomas R Cochran
Mother: Susie Rose
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Nov 1954: Name listed as LEOLA COCHRAN; 17 Dec 1974: Name listed as LEOLA LAWSON"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 298; WV Archives Web Site.
Vernon Bailey; age 20; born and living at Panther, WV; single; married on 24 Apr 1954 at Panther, WV;
Nancy Ann Stacy; are 18; born and living at Panther, WV; single; with consent of Hobart and Attroe Stacy,
parents of Nancy Ann Stacy, and Gid and Molly Bailey, parents of Vernon Bailey.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vernie Bailey, 82, of Panther, WV, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV.
"Vernie was born April 24, 1933, in Panther, WV, a son of the late Gid and Molly Matney Bailey. He was a retired coal miner, a member of the U.M.W.A., and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Panther. He loved hunting and working in his yard.
"In addition to his parents Vernie was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Ann Stacy Bailey; his second wife, Mindy Lockhart Bailey; one daughter, Cathy Lockhart; one son, Larry "Bucky" Bailey; one grandson, Eric Lockhart; three sisters, Maggie Justice, Alice Short, and Pauline Wolford; and three brothers, Ed, Elzie, and Earl Bailey.
"Survivors include one daughter, Deborah Cline and husband Garland of Mohawk, WV; one brother, Robert Bailey of Panther, WV; two sisters, Anna Rae Bailey of Beckley, WV, and Dorothy Cline of Radcliff, KY; two grandchildren, Stephanie Genell Cline and husband Dusty of Princeton, WV, and Josh Cline and companion Tasha Morgan of Bee Branch; and two great grandchildren Kaylee and Kaden Cline of Princeton, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 11 o'clock with Reverend Lawyer Bailey, Jr. and Deacon Ronnie Cline officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Walter Lambert Cemetery at Panther, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 298; WV Archives Web Site.
Vernon Bailey; age 20; born and living at Panther, WV; single; married on 24 Apr 1954 at Panther, WV;
Nancy Ann Stacy; are 18; born and living at Panther, WV; single; with consent of Hobart and Attroe Stacy,
parents of Nancy Ann Stacy, and Gid and Molly Bailey, parents of Vernon Bailey.
2. FindAGrave.co, Web Site; Lambert Family Cemetery, Panther, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Pam Knowles; 6 Nov 2002.
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Greley Justus
Residence Date 18 Jul 2001
Residence Place Bluefield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Aug 1941
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 05 Dec 2008
Address St Po Box
Address Continued Bluefield, West Virginia 24701
Address Date 18 Jul 2001
2nd Address GENERAL PO Box
2nd Address Continued Green Valley, West Virginia 24701
2nd Address Date 31 Dec 1996
3rd Address 151 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Panther, West Virginia 24872
3rd Address Date 01 Jun 1993-13 Jul 2001..."
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 70
Given Name Greley
Surname Justus
Birth Date 02 Aug 1941
State Virginia
Last Place of Residence Mercer, West virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24701
Event Date 17 Jun 2011..."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carolyn Gay Justus, 72, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016, at her residence.
"Carolyn was born May 12, 1943 in Panther, WV, a daughter of the late Burl and Relda Cline Bailey. She was formerly employed in a glass factory and formerly worked at Magic Mart. She was a member of the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Greley Justus; one sister, Hazel "Chubby" Lopez; and one brother, Sonny Bailey.
"Survivors include two daughters, Melissa Stowers and husband Mark of Welch, WV, and Louise Justus of Bluefield, WV; three grandchildren, Nicholas Justus of Bluefield, WV, Chandler Hillyer of Clintwood, VA, and Marissa Stowers of Welch, WV; three step grandchildren, Cassie Miller of Huntington, WV, Justin Stowers of Princeton, WV, and Amber Stacy of Jolo, WV; one great grandchild, Madison "Dolly" Justus of Bluefield, WV; three nieces Ruth Wilson of Washington, Elaine Runyon of Illinois and Helen also of Illinois; two nephews, David Runyon of Washington, and Ronnie Bailey of Florida; and a special friend Lorene Mullins of Bluefield, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11 o'clock with Elder Danny Hurley, Elder Danny McCoy, Elder Arthur Short, Elder Dallas Dotson, Elder Zeb Justice and Elder Fred Bailey officiating at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Greenbrier near Panther, WV. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens on the Bluefield/Tazewell Road in Bluefield, VA..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 298; WV Archives Web Site.
Vernon Bailey; age 20; born and living at Panther, WV; single; married on 24 Apr 1954 at Panther, WV;
Nancy Ann Stacy; are 18; born and living at Panther, WV; single; with consent of Hobart and Attroe Stacy,
parents of Nancy Ann Stacy, and Gid and Molly Bailey, parents of Vernon Bailey.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vernie Bailey, 82, of Panther, WV, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV.
"Vernie was born April 24, 1933, in Panther, WV, a son of the late Gid and Molly Matney Bailey. He was a retired coal miner, a member of the U.M.W.A., and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Panther. He loved hunting and working in his yard.
"In addition to his parents Vernie was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Ann Stacy Bailey; his second wife, Mindy Lockhart Bailey; one daughter, Cathy Lockhart; one son, Larry "Bucky" Bailey; one grandson, Eric Lockhart; three sisters, Maggie Justice, Alice Short, and Pauline Wolford; and three brothers, Ed, Elzie, and Earl Bailey.
"Survivors include one daughter, Deborah Cline and husband Garland of Mohawk, WV; one brother, Robert Bailey of Panther, WV; two sisters, Anna Rae Bailey of Beckley, WV, and Dorothy Cline of Radcliff, KY; two grandchildren, Stephanie Genell Cline and husband Dusty of Princeton, WV, and Josh Cline and companion Tasha Morgan of Bee Branch; and two great grandchildren Kaylee and Kaden Cline of Princeton, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 11 o'clock with Reverend Lawyer Bailey, Jr. and Deacon Ronnie Cline officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Walter Lambert Cemetery at Panther, WV...."
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Minnie Dotson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Sep 1966
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Hanival Dotson
Mother: Alafair Coleman
Spouse: Oliver Junior Lockhart "
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Minnie Ree Dotson [Minnie Lockhart] [Minnie Bailey]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Dec 1948
Birth Place: Mohawk, West Virginia [Iaeger, West Virginia]
Death Date: 19 Oct 2007
SSN: 232780641
Notes: Jan 1965: Name listed as MINNIE REE DOTSON;
Apr 1967: Name listed as MINNIE LOCKHART;
29 Apr 2005: Name listed as MINNIE REE BAILEY;
06 Nov 2007: Name listed as MINNIE BAILEY"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Rick; 26 Apr 2014.
" Minnie Ree Dotson Bailey
Birth 2 Dec 1948
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Oct 2007 (aged 58)
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Blankenship Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia"Additional Information Posted:
"Minnie Ree (Dotson) Lockhart Bailey, 58 of Panther, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 19, 2007, at her residence."Born on December 2, 1948 at Mohawk, she was the daughter of the late Hannibal and Alafair (Coleman) Dotson.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Oliver Lockhart, Jr., and one brother, Jinks Dotson.
"She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, and a member of the Greenbrier Freewill Baptist Church at Panther.
"Those left to love and cherish the memory of Minnie are her husband, Vernon Bailey; her daughter, Sandra (Terry) Blankenship; her grandson,Terry ( Santana) Blankenship, all of Panther; her two step daughters: Cathy Lockhart of Panther and Debbie (Garland) Cline of Mohawk; her stepson, Larry Bailey of Panther; her two step grandchildren: Gennell Cline of Bluefield and Joshua Cline of Mohawk; her two step great grand children: Kaylee and Caden Cline of Bluefield; her two sisters: Phyllis (Ralph) Riley of Panther and Bonnie (Teddy) Cline of Lincolnton, NC; two special friends and caregivers: Susan Blankenship, Patsy Estep, and Lora Blankenship; and a host of family and friends.
"Friends called at the Greenbrier Freewill Baptist Church at Panther on Monday, October 22, 2007, after 6 pm. Funeral services were held at 1: 00 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at the Greenbrier Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Lawyer Bailey, Jr., and the Rev. Delbert Hurley. Burial followed in the Blankenship Cemetery at Panther. Family and friends served as pallbearers."