1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 10B; Image 20 of
26; Family #181/192.
Listed as Jackson Carter; age 3 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Allen L. Carter.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 492; WV Archives Web Site.
Jackson William Carter; age 22; born and Living in Havaco, WV; single; married on 1 Jul 1948 at 716
Center Street, Welch, WV; Emma Marie Fields; age 21; born in KY; single; living at Maitland, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 401; WV Archives Web Site.
Jackson William Carter; age 26; born and Living in Havaco, WV; divorced; married on 4 Dec 1952 in
Roderfield, WV; Joann Thomas; age 21; born in Charleston, WV; single; living in Maitland, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 401; WV Archives Web Site.
Jackson William Carter; age 26; born and Living in Havaco, WV; divorced; married on 4 Dec 1952 in
Roderfield, WV; Joann Thomas; age 21; born in Charleston, WV; single; living in Maitland, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Carter Co, KY; District #4; Upper Tygart; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 74B; Image 19 of 29;
Family #158/158.
Listed as Albert Porter; age 22; born in KY; married once for 5 yrs; farmer; head of household.
2. Carter Co, KY; WW I Draft Registration Card #378; 5 Jun 1917; LDS Web Site.
Albert Porter; age 29' born 1 Aug 1888 in Carter Co, KY; farmer; living at Jacobs Carter Co, KY; married;
dependent wife and 5 children; medium height with stout build; brown eyes and brown hair.
3. 1920 Census, Carter Co, KY; District #4; Soldier; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 152A; Image 20 of 30;
Family #252/253.
Listed as Albert Porter; age 41; born in KY; widowed; farmer; head of household.
1, 1910 Census, Carter Co, KY; District #4; Upper Tygart; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 74B; Image 19 of 29;
Family #158/158.
Listed as Wessie Porter; age 20; born in KY; married once for 5 yrs; 3 children, all living; in household of
husband, Albert Porter.
1, 1910 Census, Carter Co, KY; District #4; Upper Tygart; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 74B; Image 19 of 29;
Family #158/158.
Listed as Ethel Porter; age 4; born in KY; in household of father, Albert Porter.
2. 1920 Census, Carter Co, KY; District #4; Soldier; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 152A; Image 20 of 30;
Family #252/253.
Listed as Ethel L. Porter; age 15; born in KY; house keeper; in household of father, Albert Porter.
1, 1910 Census, Carter Co, KY; District #4; Upper Tygart; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 74B; Image 19 of 29;
Family #158/158.
Listed as Mary Porter; age 2; born in KY; in household of father, Albert Porter.
2. 1920 Census, Carter Co, KY; District #4; Soldier; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 152A; Image 20 of 30;
Family #252/253.
Listed as Mary Porter; age 4; born in KY; in household of father, Albert Porter.
1, 1910 Census, Carter Co, KY; District #4; Upper Tygart; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 74B; Image 19 of 29;
Family #158/158.
Listed as Everett Porter; age 1 mon; born in KY; in household of father, Albert Porter.
2. 1920 Census, Carter Co, KY; District #4; Soldier; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page 152A; Image 20 of 30;
Family #252/253.
Listed as Evertt Porter; age 10; born in KY; in household of father, Albert Porter.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", page 234, "Roscoe Rowe" article.
Roscoe Jerry Rowe; born on 23 Apr 1915 at Bradshaw, WV; son of Jerry and Lovis Asbury Rowe;
parents died in 1922 and 1924; raised in foster home by Charlei and Marriah Poe in Dry Fork, Tazewell Co, VA;
married Eliza Christian Dawson, widowed twice, daughter of Jim and Cosby Christian.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 233, George and
Sytha Rowe article, submitted by Geneva Steele, H.C. 61, Box 37-B,
Paynesville, WV 24873, e-mail gsteele@dvdol.com.
Roscoe Rowe; son of Jerry A. and Lovis Asbury Rowe.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1934); Page 297; WV Archives Web Site.
Roscoe Rowe; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Rockridge, WV; son of
Jerry and Lovos; married on 17 Aug 1934 at Welch, WV; Eliza Christian; age 25; born in McDowell
Co, WV; widow; living at Rockridge, WV; daughter of James and Causby.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1934); Page 297; WV Archives Web Site.
Roscoe Rowe; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Rockridge, WV; son of
Jerry and Lovos; married on 17 Aug 1934 at Welch, WV; Eliza Christian; age 25; born in McDowell
Co, WV; widow; living at Rockridge, WV; daughter of James and Causby.
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Also Known As A M Rowe
Residence Date 13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Jolo, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 30 Apr 1941
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 2 RR 2 516
Address Continued Jolo, West Virginia 24850
Address Date 13 Jul 2001
2nd Address 23 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Jolo, West Virginia 24850
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998
3rd Address 281 Dunaway Ridge Rd
3rd Address Continued Dover, Tennessee 37058
3rd Address Date 01 Mar 1996-20 Aug 2008
Possible Relatives A M Rowe, Bethel Rowe, Flossie Wigand Rowe, Kevin M Rowe..."
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
" Melvin Rowe 74, of Jolo, WV, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his residence, following a long illness.
"Melvin was born April 30, 1941at Rockridge, WV, a son of the late Roscoe and Eliza Christian Rowe. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Melvin was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by all.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Laura, Gertrude, and Melda and one brother, Otho.
"Survivors include his wife Beth Rowe of Jolo, WV; two sons, Matthew Rowe and wife Mary and Leon Woody all of Jolo, WV; two daughters, Rita Summers and husband Ronnie of Dickson, TN and Virginia Orth and husband John of Dover, TN; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; his step mother, Elouise Rowe of Princeton, WV; four sisters, Ada Long and husband Darrell of Jolo, Vada Dale of Mt. Pocono, PA, Dosie Branscome and Wanda Rowe both of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews."Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 11 o'clock with Reverend Charlie Kennedy and Reverend Glenn Blankenship officiating at the PiNegrove Church of Christ at Buckeye near Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in the James A. Christian Cemetery on Rockridge...."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Bethel Rowe
Also Known As Name Beth Rowe
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Dover, Tennessee, United States
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 15 Nov 2007
Address 281 Dunaway Ridge Rd
Address Continued Dover, Tennessee 37058
Possible Relatives A M Rowe, Flossie Wigand Rowe, Kevin M Rowe, Melvin Arthur Rowe..."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Johnny A Ratliff
Residence Date 01 Aug 2003-01 Aug 2005
Residence Place Premier, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 18 Sep 1941...""....Address RR 52
Address Continued Premier, West Virginia 24878
Address Date 01 Aug 2003-01 Aug 2005
2nd Address C325 C325 Concord College
2nd Address Continued Premier, West Virginia 24878
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Aug 1998
3rd Address 22 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Premier, West Virginia 24878
3rd Address Date 01 Jul 1993-05 Dec 2008
Possible Relatives Iva Jean Ratliff..."
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Johnny Alden Ratliff, 77, of Premier WV, passed away, Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Welch Community Hospital in Welch. Born September 18, 1941 in Premier WV, he was the son of the late Kennard and Stella Mae Workman Ratliff.He was a disabled Coal Miner and He loved to hunt and fish."In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Hazel Mae Justice, and Linda Rowe, brothers, Bill, Kenny, Freddie, Timmy, Jerry and Bobby Ratliff, one baby girl Troubles Ratliff.
"Survivors include, his wife Iva Jean Ratliff, sisters, Mary Lambert, and Margaret Pridemore, brothers, Edward Lewis, Charlie Ray, and Donald Ratliff, three Granddaughters, one Grandson, and five Great Grandchildren.
"Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 2:45 P.M. from the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield WV, with Pastors Randall Dority and Martin West officiating. Burial will follow the services.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Ratliff Family...."
1. US Public Records, 1979-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Iva Jean Ratliff
Residence Date 01 Aug 2003-01 Aug 2005
Residence Place Premier, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 21 Feb 1943...''...Address RR 52
Address Continued Premier, West Virginia 24878
Address Date 01 Aug 2003-01 Aug 2005
2nd Address C325 C325 Concord College
2nd Address Continued Premier, West Virginia 24878
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jun 1998
3rd Address 22 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Premier, West Virginia 24878
3rd Address Date 01 Jul 1993-15 Nov 2007
Possible Relatives Johnny A Ratliff...'
1. Fanning Funeral Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"William Allen Carter, 59, of Havaco, died peacefully at Welch Community Hospital, Welch WV, on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Born April 13, 1956, in Welch WV, he was the son of the late, Jackson and Joann Carter."He was surrounded by a host of nieces and nephews, who loved their uncle Bill. He was a lifelong resident of Havaco, and retired from Frontier
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne and Jesse Carter, and one sister in law, Sandy.
He is survived by his wife, Judy of the home, two sons, Joe Carter of TN, and Jack Carter and wife Amanda of TN, four grandsons, William, Jackson, Matt, and Wyle, one sister, Dean Hatfield and husband Mike of Havaco, one sister in law, Lee Carter of Havaco WV, and a special companion Kasey of the home."Funeral Services will be conducted, Friday, February 12, 2016, at 12 Noon, from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel, in Welch WV, with Pastor Randall Dority officiating, Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, in Bluewell WV...."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Judith Y Carter
Residence Date 01 Jul 2005-20 Oct 2006
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 Feb 1957
Address Havaco
Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address 162 New Camp Dr
2nd Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 2002-01 Oct 2008
3rd Address 304 Havaco Ext
3rd Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date 01 Jan 1999
Possible Relatives James Jackson Carter, Joseph S Carter, Judy Y Carter, Melissa Crowley Carter, William Allen Carter..."
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Judith "Judy" Yvonne Carter of Havaco, West Virginia went to be with The Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital."Judy was born on February 11, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia, the daughter of James and Dorothy Hamm Lester. Judy was a former employee of Welch Community Hospital. Along with her children and grandchildren, Judy loved her dogs Kasey and Nina.
"In addition to her parents, Judy was also preceded in death by her loving husband of forty-one years, William A. "Bill" Carter, as well as one sister, Loretta Gail Lester.
"Survivors include two sons, Joseph "Joe" Carter (MaGregor) of Tennessee and Jack Carter (Amanda) of Jonesboro, Tennessee. Four grandchildren, Matthew, William, Wyle, and Jackson; three sisters, Linda McClung (Rickie) of Grover, North Carolina, Evelyn Lester (Mark) of Trinity, North Carolina and Carolyn Osborne (Billy) of Lincolnton, North Carolina. Sisters in law, Lee Carter (Jesse) of Havaco, Rhodeena “Dean” Hatfield (Mike) of Havaco. Eleven nieces and nephews and several great nieces and great nephews.
"Funeral Services will be conducted at Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, West Virginia on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 12:00 PM – Noon officiated by Pastor Rhodeena “Dean” Hatfield. Friends can visit with the family from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM prior to services. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, West Virginia. Pall Bearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 10B; Image 20 of
26; Family #181/192.
Listed as Jackson Carter; age 3 yrs, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Allen L. Carter.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 492; WV Archives Web Site.
Jackson William Carter; age 22; born and Living in Havaco, WV; single; married on 1 Jul 1948 at 716
Center Street, Welch, WV; Emma Marie Fields; age 21; born in KY; single; living at Maitland, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 401; WV Archives Web Site.
Jackson William Carter; age 26; born and Living in Havaco, WV; divorced; married on 4 Dec 1952 in
Roderfield, WV; Joann Thomas; age 21; born in Charleston, WV; single; living in Maitland, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 492; WV Archives Web Site.
Jackson William Carter; age 22; born and Living in Havaco, WV; single; married on 1 Jul 1948 at 716
Center Street, Welch, WV; Emma Marie Fields; age 21; born in KY; single; living at Maitland, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 179B; Family #87.
Listed as Chester Roy Lester; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Roy C. Lester.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 2 Apr 1940; Page 166B;
Image 2 of 42; Household #18.
Listed as Chester Roy Lester; age 11; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Chester R. Lester.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #94; Page 283; WV Archives Web Site.
Chester Roy Lester; age 26; born in North Spring, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; was issued a license
to marry on 18 Feb 1955 in McDowell Co, WV; Jean Jarrett; age 26; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single;
no return by minister; copy of license attached to Page 283, marked void.
4. US Public Records Index, 1950-1993; Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Chester R. Lester; born 3 Dec 1928; living at PO Box 61, Iaeger, WV, 24844 in 1994.
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Chester R. Lester; born 3 Dec 1928; died 13 Feb 2013; card issued in NC or WV before 1951.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Professional Family Tree; 1 Mar 2013; headstone photo added by B. Walls.
Chester Roy Lester, Jr; born 3 Dec 1928 in Hanover (sic, North Spring); Wyoming Co, WV; died 13 Feb 2013
in Charleston, WV; buried here; double headstone photo shown with wife Sarah J. (no death date for her, she
died in 2016).
"Chester Roy Lester Jr., 82, of Iaeger-, WV, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV."Chester was born December 3, 1928, in Hanover, WV, a son of the late Chester Roy and Sadie Maude Cline Lester Sr. Chester was a veteran of the United States Army, a bookkeeper for A.T. Massy Coal Company, and he liked to fish.
"In addition to his parents, Chester was preceded in death by a son, Charles Michael Lester and a brother-in-law, Charles McKinney.
"Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Sarah Jean Lester of the home; one son, Craig Lester and wife Josie of Millbury, OH; two granddaughters, Dianna Peczino and husband Jerry of Seattle, WA and Joanna Rangel of Toledo, OH; two grandsons, Allen Michael Lester and Jonathan Lester of Millbury, OH; four grandchildren; one sister Lessie McKinney of Columbus, OH; one niece Deborah Boster and husband Paul of Pataskala, OH and a nephew, Jeff McKinney of Columbus, OH.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 11 o clock, with Reverend Jackie Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV Burial will follow in the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #94; Page 283; WV Archives Web Site.
Chester Roy Lester; age 26; born in North Spring, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; was issued a license
to marry on 18 Feb 1955 in McDowell Co, WV; Jean Jarrett; age 26; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single;
no return by minister; copy of license attached to Page 283, marked void.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sarah Jean Lester, 91, of the Golden Harvest Long Term Care Unit in Welch, WV, formerly of Iaeger, WV, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016, in the Long Term Care Unit.
"Sarah was born May 17, 1924, in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of the late Jess and Hazel Cline Jarrett.
"In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Chester Roy Lester, Jr., and two sons, Allen Craig and Charles Michael Lester.
"Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Josie Lester of Millbury, OH; two granddaughters, Dianna Pezzino and husband Jerry of Maple Valley, WA, and Joanna Rangel of Toledo, OH; two grandsons, Allen Michael Lester and Jonathan Lester both of Millbury, OH; and four grandchildren, Jordan, Issac, Melisant, and Ramone.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 19, 2016 at 1 o'clock with Reverend Jackie Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Professional Family Tree; 1 Mar 2013; headstone photo added by B. Walls.
Chester Roy Lester, Jr; born 3 Dec 1928 in Hanover (sic, North Spring); Wyoming Co, WV; died 13 Feb 2013
in Charleston, WV; buried here; double headstone photo shown with wife Sarah J. (no death date for her, she
died in 2016).