1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lorine Bailey, 68, of Panther, WV, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family."Lorine was born June 10, 1955 in Panther a daughter of the late Dewey and Eddie Branham Matney.
"In addition to her parents, Lorine was preceded in death by one sister, Emilou Lester; one brother, Freelan Matney; a brother-in-law, Ira Lester; and two sisters-in-law, Molly Matney and Jerleen Matney.
"Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Leonard Bailey Sr. of the home; children, Leonard (BoBo) Bailey Jr. and wife Juanita of Davy, Richard Bailey and wife Amanda of Panther, Kristie Browning and husband John of Iaeger, Regina Justus and husband Homer (Bo) of Max Meadows, VA, Dennis Bailey and wife Heather of Panther, and Kevin Bailey and fiancée Jessica Justice of Iaeger; grandchildren, Amber Bailey, Austin Bailey, Tessa Bailey, Tyler Bailey, Brittany Davis, Courtney Browning, Haley Justus, Kaitlyn Justus, Brady Bailey, Leah Bailey , Miranda Bailey; Hunter Bailey, Lillian Bailey, Alaina Grace Bailey, and Aubrey Rowe; great grandchildren, Addison Matney, Bentlee Matney, Weston Davis, Kelsey Davis, Laney Bailey, Lyalh McCollum and Corah McCollum; sisters, Geraldine Lester, Adeleen Lester and husband Roy, Maxine Lauderback and husband Lewis; brothers, Gathern Matney and wife Frances, Lindsey Matney and wife Beulah, Elbert Matney, James Matney and wife Penny, Jonathon Matney and wife Tasha; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1 o’clock, with Elder Steve Baker, Elder Gary Estep, and Elder Iven Blankenship officiating at the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in Panther, WV. Burial will follow in the Dewey Matney Cemetery at Trace Fork near Panther, WV.
"Friends may visit with the family beginning Wednesday evening, May 15, 2024 at 6 o’clock and continuing through Thursday, May 16, 2024. Evening services will be conducted each evening at 7 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 License #71 007621; Ancestry.com Website.
Arthur Michael Bishop; age 19; born 13 Jan 1952 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Box 184, Twin Branch, WV; son of Fred and Rosie (Radford) Bishop; married on
23 Mar 1971 in Grundy, VA; Barbara Ellen Marcum; age 16; born 10 Jun 1954 in WV; single; this is
her first marriage; living at War, WV; daughter of Theodore Roosevelt and Nora Bea (Mullins)
Marcum.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Arthur Michael Bishop
Residence Date 2006-2019
Address Hc 65 Box A
Residence Davy, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24828
Second Residence Date 2006-2019
Second Address Hc 65 Box A15
Second Residence Davy, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24828
Third Residence Date 1995-2009
Third Address 130 Twin Branch Bottom Rd
Third Residence Davy, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24828
Fourth Address Po Box 241
Fourth Residence Twin Branch, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24828"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Arthur Michael Bishop, 72, of Davy, WV passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was born on January 13, 1952, in Welch, WV a son of the late Fred Bishop and Rosie (Radford) Bishop."Arthur was a retired coal miner of 14 years and was known for his dedication to his work. He was a hardworking individual who took pride in his career.
"Arthur loved to trade and was a regular attendee of the Rod Run in the Smoky Mountains, where he enjoyed the company of his family and friends. Arthur also had a passion for classic car auctions, feeding the deer, caring for his chickens, spending time at his cabin, hunting, fishing, and being around horses.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 12 o’clock, with Bro. Tim Akers officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, WV. Burial will follow in the Twin Branch Family Cemetery at Twin Branch, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 11 to 12 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Welch.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 KJV"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Dan Francis; 25 Mar 2024.
"Arthur Michael Bishop
Birth 13 Jan 1952
Death 21 Mar 2024 (aged 72)
Burial Twin Branch Cemetery
Twin Branch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 268618121"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 007621; Ancestry.com Website.
Arthur Michael Bishop; age 19; born 13 Jan 1952 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Box 184, Twin Branch, WV; son of Fred and Rosie (Radford) Bishop; married on
23 Mar 1971 in Grundy, VA; Barbara Ellen Marcum; age 16; born 10 Jun 1954 in WV; single; this is
her first marriage; living at War, WV; daughter of Theodore Roosevelt and Nora Bea (Mullins)
Marcum.