1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Susan Eva Conyers, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Iaeger, West Virginia."Susan was born on February 21, 1951, to Donald and Geraldine Craig, in Elgin, Illinois. She is survived by her husband Billy Conyers three sisters; Helen Montanez of Rockford, Illinois, Donna Smart of Harvard, Illinois and Marie Tallion of Carpentersville, Illinois; one child, Rhonda Justice Hotaling of Jacksonville, FL and five grandchildren; Tori Conyers of Beckley, West Virginia, Jacob Conyers of Iaeger, WV, Jody Worthington of Iaeger, West Virginia, Angel Worthington of War, West Virginia, Faith Worthington of Princeton, West Virginia. Jesse Stout of Jacksonville, Florida and Joseph Stout of Jacksonville, Florida.
"Susan was preceded in death by her first husband Ronnie Langene Justice, her parents and three children; Benjamin Joseph Justice, Jennifer Agnes Worthington and Jolene Nadine Justice.
"Susan retired as a teacher’s aide for special needs children at Iaeger Elementary.
"Per her wishes, no burial services will be held. A memorial will be held on February 24th at 11:00 am at Fannings Funeral Home in Iaeger, West Virginia."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Marvin Harold Christian, 48, of Caretta, WV, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home. He was born on August 23, 1975, in Welch, WV a son of the late Harold Austin Christian and Emma Ferrell Christian."Marvin was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a passion for football, baseball, and Nascar. Marvin will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
"Marvin was preceded in death by his father, Harold Christian, and his sisters, Wanda Collis, and Helen Wingo.
"Marvin is survived by his mother, Emma Christian; his biological mother, Diana Doll; his biological father, Marvin Collis; his sisters, Donna Haywood, Vanessa Addair, Darlene Shelton, Linda Wright, Virginia Christian, Sandy Cassady, and Sarah Tardell; his brothers, Harold Austin Christian and Nicholas Shawn Collis; his nieces, Emma Hope Collis and Sierra Tardell; his nephew, Caleb Nicholas Collis; and his special friends, Timmy Pruitt, Jonathan Russell, and Ronald Shelton.
"Honoring Marvin’s wishes, his body was cremated and there will be no services.
"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.
"Timothy Dwayne McClanahan, 45, of Paynesville, WV, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his residence."Timmy was born September 6, 1978 in Grundy, VA a son of the late Edward and Dora Vance McClanahan. He was a loving dad and popaw; he welcomed all with a smile and opened arms. Timmy spent many years being a carpenter and working on strip jobs. He enjoyed collecting, knives, flash lights, and chickens. Timmy spent countless hours riding motor cycles and loved spending time with his lifelong friend, Jason Rowe.
"Timmy was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Dora McClanahan.
"Those left to cherish his memories are his companion of 13 years, Nikita Kennedy of the home; one son, Andrew McClanahan and wife Gabrielle of Paynesville; two daughters, Amber McClanahan and companion Todd of Bluefield, WV, and Abigail Sparks and husband Justin of Paynesville; one bonus daughter, Megan Asbury and husband Josh of Lexington, NC; nine grandchildren, Jaxson and Able McClanahan, Karston Banks, Kamilah and Kaison Peavy, Kole Sparks, Mahalee, Bentley and Sawyer Cleary and an additional one on the way, Kayden Sparks; and six siblings, Donald McClanahan, Judith Goodman and husband Jonny, Roanld McClanahan and wife Tressa, Christopher McClanahan, Scott McClanahan and wife Melissa and Johnny McClanahan and companion Lisa; numerous nieces and nephews and two special friends Daphine Morgan and Carl Wayne Hagerman.
"Funeral services will be Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 12 o’clock, with Reverend Pete Woods and Pastor Randall Dority officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the McClanahan Cemetery at Paynesville. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday evening, February 9, 2024 after 6 o’clock at the Jesus Church of Bartley, Bartley, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911; Ancestry.com Website.
Name: Robert Wesley Eastep
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 19 Feb 1903
Birth Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1903001229
Father: Alex Eastep
Mother: Nancy Ellen Watkins"
(Born at Meadowview, Washington Co, VA)
2. 1910 Census, Washington Co, VA; Glade Spring District; taken 7 May 1910; Page 31A; Image 31 of
45; Family #269/275.
Listed as Robert Estep; age 7; born in VA; single; in household of father, Alexander Estep.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Powhatan; taken 5 Jan 1920; Page 129A; Image
5 of 28; Family #40/40.
Listed as Robert Estep; age 17; born in VA; single; in household of father, Alexander Estep.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 109; WV Archives Website.
Robert Estep; age 24; born in Washington Co, VA; single; miner; living at Powhatan, WV; son of Alex
and Nannie; married on 30 Jun 1928 at Edgarton, WV; Frances Bradner; age 18; born in Fraklin Co,
VA; single; daughter of William and Mattie.
5. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate # '63 000738; WV Archives Website.
Robert Wesley Eastep; age 59; born 19 Feb 1903 in VA; married; coal miner; SS# 232-14-9125;
living at Powhatan, WV; son of Alex and Nancy (Watkins) Eastep; died 16 Jan 1963 in the Bluefield
Sanitarium, Bluefield, WVl due to coronary heart disease with metastatic lung cancer; buried 18 Jan
1963 in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, WV; informant, Mrs. R.W. Eastep, Powhatan, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Robert Libby; 21 Aug 2009.
" Robert Wesley Eastep
Birth 19 Feb 1903
Virginia, USA
Death 16 Jan 1963 (aged 59)
Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 40943938"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Bruks Garden; taken on 16 Apr 1910; Page 51A;
Image 3 of 30; Family #16/28.
Listed as Not Named Bradner; age less than 1 mon; born in WV; female; in household of father,
Walter C. Bradner.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken on 5 Feb 1920; Page 184B; Image 39
of 45; Family #400/417.
Listed as Francis E. Bradner; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Walter C. Bradner.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 109; WV Archives Website.
Robert Estep; age 24; born in Washington Co, VA; single; miner; living at Powhatan, WV; son of Alex
and Nannie; married on 30 Jun 1928 at Edgarton, WV; Frances Bradner; age 18; born in Fraklin Co,
VA; single; daughter of William and Mattie.
1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol I, 1995, "Joseph Canellas, Jr" article, page 109; submitted
by Virginia L. Canellas and Kathleen C. Addair, wife and sister; Box 247; Oceanside Village, Surfside
Beach, SC 29575
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 27 Apr 1940; Page
1163B; Image 28 of 63; Household #232.
Listed as Joe Canellas, Jr; age 12; born in WV; 10th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Joseph Canellas.
3. Cabell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1945); Page 154; Line # 3822; WV Archives Website,
Joe Canellas, Jr; age 20; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; married on 21 Dec 1945 at
Huntington, WV; Miss Gertrude Mullett; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in Cabell Co, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by aCanellas2; 11 Sep 2010.
"Joe Canellas Jr.
BIRTH 18 Jul 1925
Gary, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
DEATH 7 Dec 1971 (aged 46)
Beartown, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 58520404"Additional Information Posted:
"Birth: July 18, 1925
Death: Dec 7, 1971"Burial:
Tom Sparks Cemetery
McDowell County
West Virginia, USA"S SGT World War II AM
He served his country in the Army Air Corps, as a Ball Turret gunner. He and his brother, William were also in the Young American Patriots of West Virginia."Joe Jr., was first generation Canellas born in the U.S. and second generation coal miner. His life cut short by a coal mining accident.
"Joe was the son of Joe Canellas Sr. & Arizona Sturgill.
He had nine children in his short life, one daughter by his first wife Gertrude Mullett, and eight children by his second wife."Note: Surname on stone is spelled incorrectly. There should be only one "n" in Canellas."
1. Cabell Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1945); Page 154; Line # 3822; WV Archives Website,
Joe Canellas, Jr; age 20; born and living in McDowell Co, WV; married on 21 Dec 1945 at
Huntington, WV; Miss Gertrude Mullett; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; living in Cabell Co, WV.
2. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Alice G. Carlton
Gender Female
Death Age 87
Birth Date 28 Jan 1926
Birth Place Rodenfield, WV
Death Date 28 Dec 2013
Burial Date 4 Jan 2014
Burial Place 6290 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ.
Obituary Date 3 Jan 2014
Child
David R. Carlton
Ali Canellas Carlton
Siblings
Thomas E. Stone"
1. Buchanan Co, VA: Marriage Licesne #85-026769; Ancestry.com Website.
Danny Ray Lester; age 21; born 7 Jun 1964 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade education;
living at Box 152, Jolo, WV; son of Lewis Harper and Doris (Baker); married on 14 Jun 1985 in
Grundy, VA; Angela Kay Canellas; born 5 Mar 1967 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 11th grade
education; living at Box 97, Raysal, WV; daughter of Joseph and Virginia Joyce (Long) Canellas, Jr.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Danny Ray Lester, 60, of Jolo, West Virginia passed away suddenly but peacefully at Princeton Community Hospital on January 26, 2025."Danny was born June 7, 1964 in Welch, WV a of son of Doris Baker Lester and the late Louis “Ruben” Lester.
"In addition to his father, Danny was preceded in death by one sister, Melissa Lester and a baby brother, Billy Kevin.
"To cherish his memory, he leaves behind his mother, Doris Lester of Jolo; his wife of the past 20 years, Tabatha Lester, of the home; eight sons, Dennis (Dakota) Lester of Knoxville, TN, Micheal (Becca) Lester, of Greensboro, NC, Matthew (Melayna) Lester of Grundy, VA, Shane Lester of Richmond, VA, Eric (Ashley) Lester of Paynesville, Brady Lester, Austin Lester and Andrew Lester all of the home; and siblings, Lewis “Junior” (Rose) Lester of Grundy, VA, Sharon (Dwayne) Rowe of Jolo, Debbie (Wayne) Tate of Wytheville, VA, Angie (Rayburn) Mullins of West Liberty, KY, Randy (Leeann) Lester of Grundy, VA, Tasha Lester and Brandon Lester.
"Anyone who knew him could see the love he had for his 11 grandkids: Aubree Lester, Camryn Lester, Jordyn Lester, Avery Lester, Shepard Lester, Tucker Lester, Hayes Lester, Ellie Lester, Lilly Lester, Easton Lester and a new grand-baby due in August.
"He was the definition of a stoic, county boy who loved hunting squirrels and riding horses. The owner of L&L Tree Service for decades, he never shied away from hard work. Even the day of his passing, he was getting work figured out for the next day. In life, he was true to himself. A dedicated provider. A hard worker. A loving husband. A great daddy. A doting papaw. A true, one of a kind person who has left a void that can’t be filled.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 31, 2025 at 1 o’clock with Elder Fred Bailey and Elder Gary Estep officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in Preston Mullins Cemetery on Baker Ridge near Jolo, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Dennis Lester, Micheal Lester, Matthew Lester, Shane Lester, Eric Lester and Brady Lester.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Friday, January 31, 2025 from 11 a.m. 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. Buchanan Co, VA: Marriage Licesne #85-026769; Ancestry.com Website.
Danny Ray Lester; age 21; born 7 Jun 1964 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade education;
living at Box 152, Jolo, WV; son of Lewis Harper and Doris (Baker); married on 14 Jun 1985 in
Grundy, VA; Angela Kay Canellas; born 5 Mar 1967 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 11th grade
education; living at Box 97, Raysal, WV; daughter of Joseph and Virginia Joyce (Long) Canellas, Jr.