1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 759.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed as Moses Roberts, age 7, in household of grandfather, Gordon Bailey,
with his mother, Ritty Roberts.
2. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", transcribed by WPA, page 49.
"Marriage Register of McDowell Co, WV, Book 1", page 132.
Moses Roberts, age 22, single born in WV, farmer, resident of McDowell Co,
WV, son of Harvey and Kitty married on 22 Feb 1894 Clarissa Blankenship, age
20, single, born in WV, resident of McDowell Co, WV, daughter of Henry M. and
Nancy.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 17 Jul 1900,
Page 270A, Family #550.
Listed as Moses Roberts, age 26, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #59.
Listed as Moses Roberts, age 38, born in WV, married once for 20 yrs; farmer; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WWI Draft Registration Card #2795; Welch, WV Draft Board; 5 Jun 1917.
Mose Roberts; age uncertain; born at Panther, WV; living at Avondale, WV; farmer; dependents,
wife and 2 children; short with slender build; brown eyes and dark hair.
6. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 13/14 Jan 1920; Page 264B;
Family #248.
Listed as Mose Roberts; age 42; born in WV; farmer; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 4; WV Archives Website.
Mose Roberts; age 48; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of
Harve and Liddy; married on 1 Nov 1924 at Panther; Eve Collins; age 46; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; daughter of Jackson and Minnie.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 759.
Sandy River Township, page 012.
Listed as Eve Bailey, age 3, in household of father, Jackson Bailey.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 17 Jul 1900,
Page 270A, Family #555.
Listed as Eva Bailey, age 24, born in WV in Jun 1876, boarder, in household of Robert Collins.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__ (1906); Page 313; WV Archives Website.
R.J. Collins; age 36; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; machanist; living at Panther, WV; son of John
and _____; married on 8 Mar 1906 at the school house on Trap Fork, Panther, WV; Eva Bailey; age
29; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Jackson and Arminda.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District #94, Precinct #4, taken on 23 Apr 1910,
Page 98B, Family #74.
Listed as Eva Collins; age 33; born in WV; widowed 1 yr; 4 children, all living; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 4; WV Archives Website.
Mose Roberts; age 48; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of
Harve and Liddy; married on 1 Nov 1924 at Panther; Eve Collins; age 46; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; daughter of Jackson and Minnie.
6. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #13608; WV Archives Website.
Eve Roberts; age 78; born 17 Jun 1876 at Panther, WV; married; housewife; living at Panther, WV;
daughter of Jackson and Minda (Justice) Bailey; died 15 Oct 1954 at Panther, WV; due to cerbral
hemorrhage; buried 17 Oct 1954 at Panther, WV; informant, Mose Roberts.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ricky Ray Harman, 66, of Skygusty, West Virginia, passed away on January 18, 2025 at his home. Ricky was born on December 11, 1958, in Welch, West Virginia, son of the late Walter and Lois Hypes Harman."Ricky was a man who cherished nature's beauty and found joy in the outdoors. The love he had for his family was beyond measure. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a special place in his heart. A great and loving individual, he leaves a lasting impression on those who knew him.
"In addition to his parents, Ricky was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith Gibson Harman, and his brothers Jerry, Burley, Randy, and David Harman.
"He is survived by his daughters, Ottie Whistlehunt and Lilly Bailey; grandchildren Drake Whistlehunt, Tyler Whistlehunt, and Salina Vance; and great-grandchildren Isabella Whistlehunt, Maddie Vance, Ben Whistlehunt, Jordan Whistlehunt, and Freya Boatright. Ricky also leaves behind his brothers Barry Harman, Butch Harman, and Eddie Harman.
"Honoring Ricky's wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will not be held at this time.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Judith Ann Gibson
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000-13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Coalwood, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 08 Feb 1950
Address 74 PO Box
Address Continued Coalwood, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 13 Nov 2000-13 Jul 2001
2nd Address 1814 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Hildebran, North Carolina 28637
2nd Address Date 01 Nov 1998
3rd Address 74 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Coalwood, West Virginia 24824
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1995-01 Jun 2002..."
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Judith Ann Gibson, 73, of Welch, WV, passed away on October 1, 2023, at her home. She was born on February 8, 1950, in Welch, WV, to the late Clyde Gibson and Ottie Porter Gibson."Judith was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She cherished her family and was dedicated to their happiness and well-being. Judith found immense joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She treasured every moment with them, creating lasting memories and sharing in their laughter and love.
"Judith is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Gibson and Ottie Porter Gibson, as well as her sister, Iva Jean Ratliff, and brother, Clyde Gibson Jr.
"Judith is survived by her spouse, Ricky Harman, Daughters: Lillian (Lilly) Bailey, Ottie Whistlehunt, and son: Carl Dalton Jr. She was also a proud grandmother to Amanda McKnight, Selena Vance, Joey Riffe, Curtis Drake Whistlehunt, and Tyler Whistlehunt. Additionally, Judith leaves behind six great-grandchildren; sisters: Marth Gibson and Beth Morgan, and brothers: Billy Gibson, Everett Gibson, Dean Gibson, and Eddie Gibson.
"Judith will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Her memory will live on through her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered for her kind heart and her unwavering commitment to her family.
"In honoring the wishes of Judith her body was cremated, there will be no funeral or memorial services at this time.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 003839; WV Archives Website.
John Quincy Adams, Sr; age 64; born 4 May 1906 in WV; married; husband of Julie Merces Adams;
retired coal miner; SS# 235-07-2877; living at Wilcoe, WV; son of John H. and Docey (Graham)
Adams; died 20 Mar 1971; DOA Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute coronary
thrombosis; buried 23 Mar 1971 in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 115; WV Archives Website.
Earl Coleman; age 24; born in KY; divorced; living in Pineville, WV; son of Scott and Faye Coleman;
married on 21 Jan 1956 at Itmann, WV; Christine Davis; age 21; born in KY; single; living in Pineville,
WV; daughter of Harvey and Grace Davis.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #"71 003841; WV Archives Website.
Earl Coleman; age 39 yrs, 2 mons, 14 days; born 24 Dec 1931 at Johns Creek, KY; divorced; disabled
coal miner; SS# 400-38-9141; served in Korea; living at Jesse, Wyoming Co, KY; son of Scott and
Ida Faye (Plymale) Coleman; died 8 Mar 1971 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to gunshot wound
of abdomem with probable acute pilmonary embolism; shot by Deputy Sherriff in Pineville, WV; buried
11 Mar 1971 in Dotson Cemetery, Long Fork, KY; informant, Ellis Coleman. Box 144, Midway, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 115; WV Archives Website.
Earl Coleman; age 24; born in KY; divorced; living in Pineville, WV; son of Scott and Faye Coleman;
married on 21 Jan 1956 at Itmann, WV; Christine Davis; age 21; born in KY; single; living in Pineville,
WV; daughter of Harvey and Grace Davis.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #"71 003843; WV Archives Website.
Will E. Curry; age 85; bornb 14 Jun 1885 in NC; married; husband of Miss Kate Stevens; Negro; retired
coal miner; SS# 236-10-4330; served in WW !; living at PO Box 512, Coalwood, WV; son of unknown
parents; died 7 Mar 1971 in Stewvens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to congestive heart failure with
pneunomoconiesis; buried 13 Mar 1971 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bluewell, WV; informant, Mrs. Kate
Curry, PO Box 512, Coalwood, WV.