1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 9 Aug 1940;
Page 1143A; Image 47 of 60; Household #350.
Listed as Troy Edgar Mullins; age 11; born in VA; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James Mullins.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1947); Page 473; WV Archives Website.
Warren Harding Brown; age 26; born in New York, NY; single; Colored; living at Anawalt, WV; was
issued a license to marry on 21 Nov 1947 in McDowell Co, WV; Alma Ruth Kelley; age 19; born in
Caretta, WV; divorced; Colored; living at Anawalt, WV; no return by a minster.
2. Miller Funeral Home, N. Wilkesboro, NC; Posted Obit.
"Warren H. Brown, a World War II veteran, whose longevity and lifetime of Christian service inspired generations of family and friends, died on Dec. 10. He was 103. Warren proudly served his country in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. He was drafted into the Army just after Pearl Harbor and served with the 445th Signal Corps, spending time in Burma and North Africa. He rose to the rank of staff sergeant. After being honorably discharged, he secured a job with the U.S. Steel Company, where he later worked in security."In December 1950, Warren married his beautiful bride, Arlene Grimes. The family later moved to West Virginia. Warren attended school in Gary District High School, where he graduated at the age of 16.
"After years of dedicated service, he retired and moved with his wife to her childhood home in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Though retired, Warren continued to stay busy, painting houses, fixing appliances and tending his garden. But nothing kept him busier than his service to his church, where he taught Sunday school for decades and handled the church’s finances.
"Warren H. Brown, who was named after Warren Harding, the 29th President of the United States, was born Nov. 11, 1921, in New York City's Harlem Hospital, the second of nine children raised by James Robert Brown and his wife Katherine. His birthday fittingly fell on Veteran’s Day.
"Warren was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene, who died in 2016.
"Warren is survived by his last living sibling, Rosalyn Aikens Keith, of Hillside N.J., his sister-in-law, Consuela Brown, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and admirers.
"Funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. James Ferguson officiating. Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church from 11:00 until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted. The family requests no food. Miller Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy Huff; E.D. 24-57; taken on 30 Apr
1940; Page 1114A; Image 63 of 74; Household #537.
Listed as Chester Crabtree; age 8; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Girlie F. Crabtree.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Chester Earl Crabtree [Fredith Crabtree]
Birth Date: Jul 1932
Residence Date: 2008-2020
Address: Po Box 73
Residence: Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24844
Second Residence Date: 2010
Second Address: Coon Branch Holo
Second Residence: Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24844
Third Residence Date: 1994-2008
Third Address: 431 Lee Rd
Third Residence: Thomasville, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code: 27360
Fourth Residence Date: 1993-1997
Fourth Address: 113 Lee Rd
Fourth Residence: Thomasville, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 27360"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Chester Earl Crabtree, 89, of Iaeger, WV passed away, Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley, WV."Chester was born in Hensley, WV, July 18, 1932 a son of the late Gurlia and Birtia England Crabtree. Chester was a United States Veteran having served his country for 29 years; he served in both the Air Force and Army. Chester loved his family and loved attending church. He enjoyed reading and puzzles.
"In addition to his parents, Chester was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Crabtree; a sister-in-law, Sally Crabtree; a step daughter, Donna Rife; a step son, Ronald Rife; two brothers Clarence, and Jess; two sisters, Mildred and Barb; a granddaughter, Nikisha Nicole Ward; and a grandson, Nikkitti K. Ward.
"Survivors include his wife, Maggie Crabtree of the home; four daughters, Tammy Younts of Iaeger, Darlene Addair and husband Chris of South Carolina, Michelle Marrs of North Carolina, and Courtney Mullins and husband Preston of Avondale, WV; four sons, Henry Bailey of the home; Johnny Rife of Princeton, WV; Marvin Rife of Chicago IL and Mike Crabtree of Indiana; and numerous grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 11 o’clock with Reverend Larry Rife and Reverend Johnny Rife officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Lonzo Hunt Cemetery at Mohawk WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Military services will be conducted by the West Virginia Army National Guard Honor Guard."Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
Fredith Magaline "Maggie" Hurley
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Fredith Magaline “Maggie” Crabtree, 84, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY."Maggie was born July 30, 1940 in Hurley, VA, a daughter of the late Harrison and Phoebe Blankenship Hurley. She was a simple person; loved going to church, sewing, watching soap operas, and shopping especially at Peebles and K Mart. Most of all Maggie loved spending time with her family; she will be missed very much.
"In addition to her parents Maggie was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Crabtree, two sons, Ronnie Rife and Marvin Rife; a daughter, Donna Sue Roberts; a son-in-law, Lonzo Hunt; and grandchildren Nikitti Ward and Nakesha Ward; and several siblings.
"Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Addair and husband Chris of Bland, VA, Tammy Younts of Avondale, and Courtney Mullins husband Preston of Avondale; two sons, Johhny Rife and wife Nella of Princeton and Henry Bailey of Iaeger; a special granddaughter, Robin Kirk and Ricky Reed of Mohawk; a special niece, Linda Lester and husband Leon of Mohawk; and a host of other family members; also, a special friend, Misty Collins and her special roommate, Lily. The family would like to extend special thanks to the Good Sheperd Nursing Home in Phelps, KY.
"Friends may visit with the family Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger from 11 o’clock until the time of services at 1 o’clock."Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Larry Rife and Reverend Johnny Rife officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Lonzo Hunt Cemetery at Mohawk, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"