1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jerry Ray Deskins, 53, of Avondale, WV passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 in Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV."Jerry was born September 12, 1969 in Delaware, OH a son of Sylvia Atwell Deskins and the late Jerry Junior Deskins.
"Jerry was preceded in death by his father Jerry Junior Deskins.
"In addition to his mother, Sylvia Atwell Deskins, Jerry is survived by his wife Kimberly Kennedy Deskins; one daughter, Tamara Correll; one son, Devan Deskins; three grandchildren; two brothers, Jason and Joshua Deskins; two sisters, Alysia Canterbury and Carissa Deskins and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Danny Bowles officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Deskins Cemetery on Atwell Mountain near Atwell, WV. Pallbearers will be Devan Deskins, Joshua Deskins, Samuel Wilmoth, Jason Deskins, Billy Joe Atwell, Shawn Reed and Christopher Reed.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 12 noon until the time of services at 1 o’clock.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Phillip Austin Bias, 59, of Welch, West Virginia, passed away at his home on July 23, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1963, in Williamson, Kentucky to the late Clarence Bias and Louverna Farley Bias."Phillip was a master plumber by trade, but he was so much more than that. He had a million-dollar voice, and he loved to sing. He was a guitar player and loved music. He was a geek who had a thirst for learning and was always finding new ways to challenge himself. He was a lover of life and a teller of funny jokes. He loved hiking and exploring the outdoors. But first and foremost, he loved God.
"In addition to his parents: Clarence and Louverna, Phillip is preceded in death by his brother Chester Bias.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Patsey Ann Bias; Sons: Christopher and fiancé Kayla of the home and Phillip Aaron and fiancé Kelsey of Sturgeon, Wisconsin; Daughter: Carrie Omega and husband Zachary Collins of Menomonee, Wisconsin; Grandchildren: Montana, Autumn, Gaia, Teagan, Caleb, Jemma, Everan, Kyrie, Leone and one on the way: Duncan; Sister: Brenda Coburn and husband Luke of Jamestown, New York; Brother: Herbert Bias and wife Karen of Oriental, North Carolina; Nephews: Steven Bias of Faribault, Minnesota and Franklin Evans of Conewango, New York; Niece: Samantha of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
"Phillip was a kind and generous soul who touched the lives of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
"Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, July 28, 2023, at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, West Virginia officiated by Pastor Dan Pruitt, with Visitation to be held an hour prior on Friday from 1:00 PM until the beginning of services at 2:00 PM. The burial will be held at Reed Cemetery in Roderfield, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be Christopher Bias, Aaron Bias, Steven Bias, Zachary Collins, Alex Martin, and John Jarvis.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #76-025334; Ancestry.com Website.
James Thomas Fife; age 19; born 26 Jan 1957 at Jolo, WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 25, Bradshaw, WV; son of Benton Edward and Virginia (Stewart) Fife; married
on 5 Jun 1976 at Grundy, VA; Debbie Ann Blankenship; age 16; born 1 Sep 1959 in FL; single; this
is her 1st marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; daughter of Swanson
and Velda (Mullins) Blankenship.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mary Fry Stevens; 9 Jan 2013.
"James Thomas Fife
Birth 26 Jan 1957
Death 12 Dec 2002 (aged 45)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 103338805"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #76-025334; Ancestry.com Website.
James Thomas Fife; age 19; born 26 Jan 1957 at Jolo, WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 25, Bradshaw, WV; son of Benton Edward and Virginia (Stewart) Fife; married
on 5 Jun 1976 at Grundy, VA; Debbie Ann Blankenship; age 16; born 1 Sep 1959 in FL; single; this
is her 1st marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; daughter of Swanson
and Velda (Mullins) Blankenship.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Deborah Ann Fife
Maiden Name Blankenship
Marriage Date 15 Sep 2007
Marriage Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse Jason Eugene Day"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Deborah Ann Fife [Deborah A Day] [Deborah F Fife]
Birth Date Sep 1961
Residence Date 2010-2020
Address 2714 Loggy Bottom Rd
Residence Pilgrims Knob, Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24634
Second Residence Date 2010-2020
Second Address 2714 Loggy Bottom Rd 4
Second Residence Pilgrims Knob, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24634
Third Residence Date 2008-2012
Third Address Po Box 168
Third Residence Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24873
Fourth Residence Date 1989-2011
Fourth Address Po Box 687
Fourth Residence Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24817"