1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kayden Cash Sparks, infant son of Justin and Abigail Sparks, passed away at birth Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV,"Baby Kayden was preceded in death by his grandfather, Timmy McClanahan; his great grandparents, John Hicks and Jackie Sparks and Anita and Larry Vance; and a great uncle, Donald Sparks.
"Survivors include his parents, Justin and Abigail Sparks of Paynesville; one brother, Kole Sparks of the home; grandparents, Jackie and Patricia Sparks of Paynesville and Amy Vance of Jolo; great grandmothers, Lexie Hicks and Patsy Sparks; aunts and uncles, Andrew and Gabby McClanahan of Paynesville, Amber McClanahan and Todd of Bluefield, WV, Shane and Caitlin Sparks of Bradshaw, and Christopher Sparks of Paynesville; great aunt and uncle Anna and Mason Vanover of Iaeger; great aunt, Jennifer Sparks; and numerous cousins.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 1 o’clock, with Elder Jimmy Amos officiating at the Old Samariah Old Regular Baptist Church at Groundhog near Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in the Sparks Cemetery at Beartown.
"Friends may visit with the family from 12 – 1 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Old Samariah Old Regular Baptist Church at Groundhog near Jolo, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; McDowell Co Historical Society", 1999.
"Clarence R. and Lissie M. Bailey" Article; Page 164; submitted by Joyce Reed, Maiden, NC.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; McDowell Co Historical Society", 1999.
"Nicholas Shane Bailey" Article; Page 166; submitted by Joyce Reed, Maiden, NC.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Douglas and Pamela Mullins"; Article; Page 215; submitted by Joyce Reed,
1581 Maiden Woods Circle. Maiden, NC 28650.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Elsie Marie Perkins, 91, of Caretta, WV entered her heavenly home on Monday, March 11, 2024. Elsie was born on July 10, 1932, in Yukon, WV, a daughter of the late Barney and Vanney (Wagoner) Love."Elsie was a devoted member of the War Church of God for most of her life where she was also a member of the ladies’ ministry for many years. She enjoyed singing and working for the lord. She loved helping her church with bake sales and working in her church.
"Elsie was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She loved her family dearly.
"In addition to her parents, Elsie was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children Lewis Gross, and her second husband of 46 years Emmett Perkins; infant sons Richard and Earnest Gross; infant granddaughter Stephanie Gross; sisters Charmie, Georgia, Louise, and Barbara; brother Roby.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gary (Kathy) Gross of Lenoir, NC and Steven (Melissa) Gross of War, WV; daughter Lisa (James) Myers of Newhall, WV; grandchildren, Gary Lynn (Carrie) Gross of Tazewell, VA, Joseph (Amy) Puckett of Barren Springs, VA, Heather (Kenneth) Sanders of Tazewell, VA, Tracy (Matthew) Justus of Caretta, WV, Melanie (Sampy) Owens of Coalwood, WV, Eric Gross of Lenoir, NC, Zachary (Martha) Myers of Newhall, WV NC, AJ Gross of Lenoir, NC, and Jacob Myers of Newhall, WV; eleven great-grandchildren; sisters Willa Mae (Robert-Bob) Altizer and Mary (Richard) Wertz; brothers Johnny Otis Love and Jimmy Love.
"The family will receive visitors on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at War Church of God in War, WV. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 12:00 Noon at War Church of God in War, WV with Brother Leroy Richards officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home of War is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Emmett Joseph Perkins age 88 of Caretta, WV passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY. Born September 1, 1933 in Caretta, WV. He was the son of the late Tim Perkins and Mary Hall Perkins. He was a member of the War Church of God in War, WV and a retired lineman from War Telephone Company. He loved the lord; singing and playing guitar in church; loved riding in the mountains; picking and canning Blackberries; loved to garden; loved to cook meals for his family; loved his animals and loved his family and friends dearly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Claude Perkins, Don Perkins, Blaine Perkins, Carmen Perkins and Clifford Perkins; sisters: Frances Muncy and Mildred Bowman. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Elsie Marie Perkins; children Gary L Gross and wife Kathy of Lenoir, NC; Steven R Gross and wife Melissa of War, WV; Lisa M Myers and husband James of Newhall, WV; Pauline and Louis Figliozzi of MD; Michael Perkins of VA; Dianne Jones of MD; brothers: Raymond Perkins, Marvin Perkins and June Hughes; sisters: Ruth Mullins and Margie, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted 12:00 PM Noon on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in War with Pastor Ricky Muncy officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA. Pallbearers will be friends and family. COVID-19 protocols currently remain in place with everyone asked to wear masks and properly socially distance during their visit. Fanning Funeral Home of War is serving the family."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Elsie Marie Perkins, 91, of Caretta, WV entered her heavenly home on Monday, March 11, 2024. Elsie was born on July 10, 1932, in Yukon, WV, a daughter of the late Barney and Vanney (Wagoner) Love."Elsie was a devoted member of the War Church of God for most of her life where she was also a member of the ladies’ ministry for many years. She enjoyed singing and working for the lord. She loved helping her church with bake sales and working in her church.
"Elsie was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She loved her family dearly.
"In addition to her parents, Elsie was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children Lewis Gross, and her second husband of 46 years Emmett Perkins; infant sons Richard and Earnest Gross; infant granddaughter Stephanie Gross; sisters Charmie, Georgia, Louise, and Barbara; brother Roby.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gary (Kathy) Gross of Lenoir, NC and Steven (Melissa) Gross of War, WV; daughter Lisa (James) Myers of Newhall, WV; grandchildren, Gary Lynn (Carrie) Gross of Tazewell, VA, Joseph (Amy) Puckett of Barren Springs, VA, Heather (Kenneth) Sanders of Tazewell, VA, Tracy (Matthew) Justus of Caretta, WV, Melanie (Sampy) Owens of Coalwood, WV, Eric Gross of Lenoir, NC, Zachary (Martha) Myers of Newhall, WV NC, AJ Gross of Lenoir, NC, and Jacob Myers of Newhall, WV; eleven great-grandchildren; sisters Willa Mae (Robert-Bob) Altizer and Mary (Richard) Wertz; brothers Johnny Otis Love and Jimmy Love.
"The family will receive visitors on Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at War Church of God in War, WV. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 12:00 Noon at War Church of God in War, WV with Brother Leroy Richards officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home of War is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Anthony Ray Christian
Marriage Date 8 Aug 1997
Marriage Place Carroll, Virginia, USA
Spouse Tonya Ann Bales"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Tony Ray Christian [Anthony Christina] [Anthony Ray Christian]
Birth Date Oct 1978
Residence Date 2000-2020
Address 2185 Davis Knob Rd
Residence Galax, Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24333
Second Residence Date 2013
Second Address 108 Carson Ave Apt 7
Second Residence Richlands, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24641
Third Residence Date 2000
Third Address 692 Pine Mountain Rd
Third Residence Woodlawn, Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24381
Fourth Residence Date 1998-1999
Fourth Address Sunrise Mhp # 4
Fourth Residence Galax, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24333"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Anthony Ray “Tony” Christian, 45, of Tazewell, VA, formerly of Jolo, WV passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2023, at his home. Tony was born on October 25, 1978, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Ray Lewis Christian and Pauline (Fife) Christian. He was a loving son, father, nephew, cousin, and friend."A man of simple pleasures, Tony found joy in the showing of game fowl and the company of his friends. Tony never met a stranger. He was a friendly and social person, always eager to meet new people. He had a gift for striking up a conversation with just about anyone he came across. His absence leaves a void that cannot be filled.
"Tony was preceded in death by his father, Ray Christian, and his beloved grandparents, Benton and Virginia Fife, as well as Dove and Bessie Christian,
"Tony is survived by his devoted mother, Pauline Christian; his dearly loved son, Casey Christian; his uncle, Ralph Fife; and his aunt, Darlene Christian; he also leaves behind a host of cousins, numerous friends, and family whose lives he touched with his caring and loving spirit.
"Friends of Tony may join the family for graveside services on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Cole Family Cemetery on White Mountain in Peapatch, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Tonya Ann Bales
Marriage Date 8 Aug 1997
Marriage Place Carroll, Virginia, USA
Spouse Anthony Ray Christian"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Tonya Ann Christian [Tonya Aan Christian] [Tonya Ann Bales]
Birth Date Nov 1977
Residence Date 2000-2005
Address 2185 Davis Knob Rd
Residence Galax, Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24333
Second Residence Date 2010
Second Address 108 Carson Ave Apt 7
Second Residence Richlands, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24641
Third Residence Date 1996-2000
Third Address Rr 1 Box 917
Third Residence Independence, Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24348
Fourth Residence Date 2003
Fourth Address Po Box 152
Fourth Residence Jolo, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24850"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Steven Warren Bailey Jr [Steve W Bailey Jr] [Steven A Bailey Jr]
Birth Date Jan 1957
Residence Date 2001-2019
Address 643 Edmore Village Rd
Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24801
Second Residence Date 2002
Second Address Edmor Vlg Trlr Pke
Second Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24801
Third Residence Date 1995-2019
Third Address Po Box 411
Third Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24801
Fourth Residence Date 1981-2009
Fourth Address Po Box 651
Fourth Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24801"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Steven Warren Bailey, 67, of Welch, West Virginia, passed away on March 9, 2024, in Charleston, West Virginia. He was born on January 27, 1957, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Delbert Bailey Jr and Linnie Artis Bailey. Steven was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend."Steven dedicated his career to education as a Graphic Arts Teacher for the McDowell County Board of Education. He was also a valued member of the Welch Volunteer Fire Department and had worked at Advance Auto Parts in Welch, WV. Outside of work, Steven enjoyed fishing, camping, and was a skilled mechanic and carpenter. He was a loyal fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.
"Steven was preceded in death by his parents.
"Steven is survived by his son, Steven Brett Austin Bailey and fiancé, Jennifer Riffe of Welch, West Virginia; his daughter, Lindsey Nicole Bailey of New Hartford, New York; his grandson, Kaeden Bailey of New Hartford, New York; three sisters: Deborah Brewster of Bluefield, West Virginia, Cathy Bailey of Fullerton, California, and Rita Bailey of Athens, West Virginia; two nieces: Stephanie Guerra of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and Sara McBroom of Nashville, Tennessee.
"Honoring the wishes of Steven, his body has been cremated. A memorial service to honor and remember Steven's life will be held at Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, WV, on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM with Brother Tim Akers officiating.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Bailey family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com.
"If you would like to make a donation toward funeral expenses for Steven Bailey you may contact Fanning Funeral Home at (304) 436-4169"