1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roger Lee "Big John" Parks Jr., 56, of Bluefield, West Virginia passed away on July 25, 2023, at WVU Princeton Community Hospital."Roger was born on November 7, 1966, in Welch, West Virginia. He spent most of his years working as a Coal Truck Driver. He was a hardworking and reliable man. Roger was a loving husband, father, and brother. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
"Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Lee Parks Sr. and Donna Perkins Johnson; and his sister, Darlene.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Erica Parks of the home; son Shawn Bragg of the home; twin sister Rita Justice of Panther, West Virginia; and sister Kathy Combs of Charleston, West Virginia; and a host of other family and friends.
"Graveside rites will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 2 o'clock at England Cemetery in Hensley, West Virginia.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
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"