1. Fanning Furnal Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kevin Otto Tessner, age 51, of Asheboro, North Carolina, formerly of Premier, WV, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Asheboro. Born December 17, 1962, in Welch, WV, he was the son of Goldie Blevins Tessner, who is currently living with her daughter Patricia in Marlinton, WV, and the late Vance Tessner, formerly of Premier, WV.
"He was a mason and carpenter by trade. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family.
"Preceded in death by in addition to his father; paternal grand parents, Otto and Lilly Tessner, formerly of Premier; maternal grand parents, John and Ortha Wagner, formerly of Roderfield and a nephew, Douglas T. Coleman.
"Survivors include his children, Brandon Tessner and Samantha Tessner of Asheboro, NC, Kevin D. Tessner of Welch, and Adam Lee Tessner of Leador, WV; two brothers, Douglas B. Tessner and wife Sonya of Vinton, VA, Steve Tessner (a twin brother) with whom he made his home in Asheboro, NC; one sister, Patricia Coleman and husband Raymond of Marlinton, WV; one granddaughter, Alana Valladares; nieces, Mandy Merrick of Coalwood, WV, Kristen Parrish and Brittany Tessner both of Roanoke, VA; nephews, Shawn Coleman of Arnett, WV, Nicholas Coleman of St. Albans, WV; very special friends, Loretta and Van Weaver.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 12:30 P.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV with Pastor Martin West, officiating. Burial will follow at the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield...."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); WV Archives Website.
Benny R. Addair; age 20; born in Avondale, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; son of K.S. and Carrie
(Workman) Addair); married on 21 Dec 1957 at Rossman, WV; Frances Ann McDonald, age 17;
born in Hutchin, WV; single; living at Monaville, WV; daughter of Thomas H. and Martha (Gates)
McDonald.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Divorce Decree #71-012670; Ancestry.com Website.
Betty Sue Stump; age 21; born 24 Jun 1950 in Buchanan Co, VA; 11 grade education; this was her
first marriage; living at Rt 1, Box 153, Grundy, VA; was granted a divorce for extreme cruelty; from
Benny Addair; age 33; born in Feb 1938 (sic, 1937) in WV; 12th grade education; living at Iaeger,
WV; marrige took place on 15 Nov 1968 in Chicago, IL; they seperated 28 Mar 1969; one minor
child; granted 22 Dec 1971.
3. "Clinch Valley News and Richlands Press"; Bristol, VA; Wedneaday; 2 Jan 1991; Page 12;
Newspapers.com Website.
"Benny Ray Addair, 53; of Iaeger, WV; died Dec. 23 in a Beckley hospital.
"Born in Avondale, WV, he was the son of the late Soloman and Carrie Workman Addair. He was a general laborer, a veteran of the Korean War, and served with the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He was preced in death by one sister and two brothers.
"Survivors: two sons, Bennie Addair, Jr. of Columbus, OH and Scott Adair of Tazewell; daughter, Alettie Fay Ross of Columbus; three sisters, sylvia Kissinger of Iaeger, Juanita Krider of Witchita, KS, and Nora Numhuf of Columbus; brother, Luther Addair of Wilco, WV; two grandchildren.
"The funeral was held Dec 26 at 11 a.m. at the Samarah Regular Baptist Church in Avondale with the Rev. Robert Steele Officating. Burial Followedin Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale.
Military graveside rites were held by Sandy River District American Legion Post 175 of Bradshaw, WV. Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger was in charge of arrangements."
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 23 Feb 2017.
"Son of King Solomon "Sol" Addair (1897-1965) & Carrie F. Workman-Addair (1902-1958)."Brother of James Harvey Addair (1920-1972), Luther Hendricks Addair (1922-2000), Sylvia Naomi Addair-Allen-Blankenship-Kissinger (1925-Deceased), Violet Cleo Addair-Warrix (1927-1990), Junette Addair (B. 1928), Juanita Edith Addair-Kreider (1929-1999), and William "Bill" Harrison Addair (1933-1977).
"Married to Frances Ann McDonald-Addair (B. 1940) on December 21, 1957 in Rossmore, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1957, Page 533, Application Date: December 18, 1957).
"SP 4, US Army, Korea"
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); WV Archives Website.
Benny R. Addair; age 20; born in Avondale, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; son of K.S. and Carrie
(Workman) Addair); married on 21 Dec 1957 at Rossman, WV; Frances Ann McDonald, age 17;
born in Hutchin, WV; single; living at Monaville, WV; daughter of Thomas H. and Martha (Gates)
McDonald.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); WV Archives Website.
Benny R. Addair; age 20; born in Avondale, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; son of K.S. and Carrie
(Workman) Addair); married on 21 Dec 1957 at Rossman, WV; Frances Ann McDonald, age 17;
born in Hutchin, WV; single; living at Monaville, WV; daughter of Thomas H. and Martha (Gates)
McDonald.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Divorce Decree #71-012670; Ancestry.com Website.
Betty Sue Stump; age 21; born 24 Jun 1950 in Buchanan Co, VA; 11 grade education; this was her
first marriage; living at Rt 1, Box 153, Grundy, VA; was granted a divorce for extreme cruelty; from
Benny Addair; age 33; born in Feb 1938 (sic, 1937) in WV; 12th grade education; living at Iaeger,
WV; marrige took place on 15 Nov 1968 in Chicago, IL; they seperated 28 Mar 1969; one minor
child; granted 22 Dec 1971.
3. "Clinch Valley News and Richlands Press"; Bristol, VA; Wedneaday; 2 Jan 1991; Page 12;
Newspapers.com Website.
"Benny Ray Addair, 53; of Iaeger, WV; died Dec. 23 in a Beckley hospital.
"Born in Avondale, WV, he was the son of the late Soloman and Carrie Workman Addair. He was a general laborer, a veteran of the Korean War, and served with the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He was preced in death by one sister and two brothers.
"Survivors: two sons, Bennie Addair, Jr. of Columbus, OH and Scott Adair of Tazewell; daughter, Alettie Fay Ross of Columbus; three sisters, sylvia Kissinger of Iaeger, Juanita Krider of Witchita, KS, and Nora Numhuf of Columbus; brother, Luther Addair of Wilco, WV; two grandchildren.
"The funeral was held Dec 26 at 11 a.m. at the Samarah Regular Baptist Church in Avondale with the Rev. Robert Steele Officating. Burial Followedin Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale.
Military graveside rites were held by Sandy River District American Legion Post 175 of Bradshaw, WV. Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger was in charge of arrangements."
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 23 Feb 2017.
"Son of King Solomon "Sol" Addair (1897-1965) & Carrie F. Workman-Addair (1902-1958)."Brother of James Harvey Addair (1920-1972), Luther Hendricks Addair (1922-2000), Sylvia Naomi Addair-Allen-Blankenship-Kissinger (1925-Deceased), Violet Cleo Addair-Warrix (1927-1990), Junette Addair (B. 1928), Juanita Edith Addair-Kreider (1929-1999), and William "Bill" Harrison Addair (1933-1977).
"Married to Frances Ann McDonald-Addair (B. 1940) on December 21, 1957 in Rossmore, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1957, Page 533, Application Date: December 18, 1957).
"SP 4, US Army, Korea"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Divorce Decree #71-012670; Ancestry.com Website.
Betty Sue Stump; age 21; born 24 Jun 1950 in Buchanan Co, VA; 11 grade education; this was her
first marriage; living at Rt 1, Box 153, Grundy, VA; was granted a divorce for extreme cruelty; from
Benny Addair; age 33; born in Feb 1938 (sic, 1937) in WV; 12th grade education; living at Iaeger,
WV; marrige took place on 15 Nov 1968 in Chicago, IL; they seperated 28 Mar 1969; one minor
child; granted 22 Dec 1971.
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #77-008169; Archives Website.
Claude Johnson Ross; age 14; born 12 Mar 1953 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 3 yrs
HS education; living at 202 W. Park, Columbus, OH; son of Jones and Beatrice (Fraley) Ross;
married on 14 Mar 1977 in Clintwood, VA; Aleta Faye Addair; age 18; born 5 Nov 1958 in WV; single;
this is her 1st marriage; 11 grade education; living at 2856 El Paso, Columbus, OH; daughter of
benny and Frances (McDonald) Addair.
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #77-008169; Archives Website.
Claude Johnson Ross; age 14; born 12 Mar 1953 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 3 yrs
HS education; living at 202 W. Park, Columbus, OH; son of Jones and Beatrice (Fraley) Ross;
married on 14 Mar 1977 in Clintwood, VA; Aleta Faye Addair; age 18; born 5 Nov 1958 in WV; single;
this is her 1st marriage; 11 grade education; living at 2856 El Paso, Columbus, OH; daughter of
benny and Frances (McDonald) Addair.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 193B,
Family #15.
Listed as Sylvia Adair, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, K. Solomon Adair.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 98; WV Archives Web Site.
Chris Allen; age 22; born in KY; single; living at Avondale, WV; married on 3 Jul 1943 at
Avondale, WV; Sylvia Addair; age 18; born and living at Avondale, WV; single; with consent
of Carrie Addair, mother of Sylvia Addair.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sylvia Naomi Addair
[Sylvia Naomi Kissinger]
[Sylvia Addair]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 Nov 1924
Birth Place: Avondale Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 20 Feb 1999
Father: King S Addair
Mother: Carrie Workman
SSN: 235369016
Notes: Feb 1943: Name listed as SYLVIA NAOMI ADDAIR; :
Name listed as SYLVIA NAOMI KISSINGER;
23 Feb 1999: Name listed as SYLVIA N ADDAIR"
4. North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sylvia Naomi Kissinger
[Sylvia Naomi Addair]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital Status: Widowed
Social Security Number: 235369016
Father's Last Name: Addair
Age: 74 Years
Date of Birth: 10 Nov 1924
Residence City: Other
Residence County: Alexander
Residence State: North Carolina
Residence Zip Code: 28636
Education: 11th grade
Date of Death: 20 Feb 1999
Death City: Hickory
Death County: Catawba
Death State: North Carolina
Institution: Hospital Inpatient
Hospital Name: FRYE REGIONAL MED CENTER
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial out-of-state
Recorded Date: 9 Mar 1999
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistic"