1. Safford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dickie Lee Bailey, 47, of Simon, WV, went to meet our Heavenly Father on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was born on July 14, 1975 in Beckley, WV a son of Ralph W. Bailey, Sr. of New Richmond and Nora Davis Thomas of Simon. He is preceded in death by a sister Betty Lou Bailey, paternal grandmother Betty Bailey, maternal grandparents Oakley and Bertha Davis, his step mother Adeline Bailey, and two aunts he cherished, Josie Mossy Davis Mitchem and Lou Ellen Daugherty. In addition to his parents survivors include his fiancé Kayla Dunford Blankenship, his seven children, Hannah and Nick of NC, Josh, Colton, Bella, Thomas and Olivia that he loved and cherished as his own flesh and blood, two brothers Ralph Bailey, Jr. of Simon and Oakley Bailey of New Richmond, a sister Kendra Lawrence of New Richmond, two step sisters Becky Kennedy Toler of New Richmond and Ashley Kennedy of Itman, three best friends Jack Morgan, Rickey Morgan both of Simon and Gary Huff of Joshfork, Rena Osborne, who he called his sister, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 3pm on Thursday, April 27th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. David Johnson officiating. He will be laid to rest in Sandau Cemetery, Simon, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 74; Dwelling #167.
Listed as Marie Nerman; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Tamplin Neirman.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 166; WV Archives Website.
Roy C. Goins; age 21; born and living at Anawalt, WV; single; married on 12 Jul 1947 at Welch, WV;
Sally I. Schwartz; age 19; bornin Marian (sic, Marianna?), WV; single; living at Anawalt, WV; with
consent of Mr. Melvin Arnold, sister and guardian of Sally I Schwartz.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 166; WV Archives Website.
Roy C. Goins; age 21; born and living at Anawalt, WV; single; married on 12 Jul 1947 at Welch, WV;
Sally I. Schwartz; age 19; bornin Marian (sic, Marianna?), WV; single; living at Anawalt, WV; with
consent of Mr. Melvin Arnold, sister and guardian of Sally I Schwartz.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Sandy District, Iaeger, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 163B,
Family #38.
Listed as Harry E. Harman, age 7 months, born in WV, in household of father, Burrell B. Harman.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV: Sandy River District; Iaeger; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 1081A;
Household #236.
Listed as Harry E. Harman; age 10; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Burrell B. Harman, Sr.
3. McDowell Co, WV: WW II Draft Registration Card #W-644; 28 Aug 1946; Ancestry.com Website.
Harry Edward Harmanl age 18; born 27 Aug 1928 in Iaeger, WV; living at Box 87, Iaeger, WV; high
school student at Iaeger, WV; name of person who will always known address; Mr. Burl Harman,
father, Iaeger, WV; 5'10" tall; 155 lbs; hazel eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion; scar on left eye.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 25; Apt 5; Dwelling #300.
Listed as Harry E. Harman; age 21; born in WV; married; rodman for city engineer; head of
household.
5. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Harry E Harman
Birth Date 27 Aug 1928
Address 158 Riverside Dr
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code 24801-2512"
6. Mercer Funeral Home; Bluefield, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bluefield, VA- Harry Edward “Sonny” Harman, 93, of Bluefield, died April 26, 2023, surrounded by his family."Born August 27, 1929, in Iaeger, WV, he was a son of the late Burl Blair Harman and Ethel Brumfield Harman. Harry was a 1947 graduate of Iaeger High School where he played football and was on the All-State basketball team. He attended Concord College from 1947-1948, and later graduated from West Virginia University in 1958 with a degree in mining engineering. Mr. Harman worked for US Steel for 37 years as a professional mining engineer, serving as Superintendent of #9 mine in Gary, WV, for much of that time. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Welch, Princeton Elks Lodge, Welch Lions Club, and the American Legion. Sonny was inducted into the McDowell County Hall of Fame in 2015. Harry loved spending time with Joan, his wife of 75 years, along with his family and friends, and he enjoyed playing golf and watching all WVU sporting events.
"In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his siblings, Lois Christian, Bill Harman, and Kenneth Harman.
"Survivors include his wife, Joan “Jo” Harman; son, Greg Harman and daughter-in-law, Trish Jones; daughters, Robin Harman, and Jill Harman and son-in-law, Bill Peery; granddaughter, Casi Noble and fiancé Cesar Gandera, and great-grandson Lorenzo Gandera.
"A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
"In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Bluefield Virginia Lions Club, Attn: Vision Program, P.O. Box 1158, Bluefield, VA 24605.
"Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 25; Apt 5; Dwelling #300.
Listed as Joan G. Harman; age 18; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Harry E. Harman.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 25; Apt 5; Dwelling #300.
Listed as Gregory N. Harman; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Harry E. Harman.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 327; WV Archives Website.
Joseph F. Goncalves; age 28; born in Portugal; single; living at Keystone, WV; married on 6 Mar 1947
in Keystone, WV; Pearl A. Petsco; age 21; born and living in Keystone, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 327; WV Archives Website.
Joseph F. Goncalves; age 28; born in Portugal; single; living at Keystone, WV; married on 6 Mar 1947
in Keystone, WV; Pearl A. Petsco; age 21; born and living in Keystone, WV; single.