1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Robert VanDyke search, 5 Jun 2001, submitted by
wbarnett@netscope.net
James J. VanDyke, son of Robert and Nancy Barnett VanDyke, was born
in Jul 1872; married first, Rebecca Mitchell on 11 Mar 1902 in Tazewell Co,
VA; second, Lizzie Creed on 18 Nov 1914 also in Tazewell Co, VA.
2. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Jas. Vandyke
Gender Male
Age 28
Birth Date 1874
Marriage Date 16 Mar 1902
Marriage Place Tazewell Co., Virginia
Father Robt.
Mother Nancy
Spouse Rebecca C. Mitchell
FHL Film Number 34214
Reference ID P 151 L 54"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 127; WV Archives Website.
J.J. Vandikes; age 48; born in Tazewell Co, VA' single (sic); miner; living at War, WV; son fo Bob and
Beckie; married on 7 Jun 1920 at War, WV; Dollie Hagerman; age 36; born in McDowell Co, WV
(sic Johnson Co, KY); single (sic, widow); daughter of _____&______.
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Jas. Vandyke
Gender Male
Age 28
Birth Date 1874
Marriage Date 16 Mar 1902
Marriage Place Tazewell Co., Virginia
Father Robt.
Mother Nancy
Spouse Rebecca C. Mitchell
FHL Film Number 34214
Reference ID P 151 L 54"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Eva M Branch
Address Hc 60 Cityview Dr A
Residence Place Mohawk, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code 24862"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Eva Kelley, 67, of Welch, WV, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends."Eva was born February 4, 1957 in Roderfield, WV, a daughter of the late John Franklin and Gladys Bailey Collins. Eva enjoyed going to church at the Independent Church of God in Ritter and going to the lake to fish.
"Eva was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gladys Collins and a brother, Jimmy Joe Bailey.
"Survivors include her husband, Tom Kelley of the home; two children, Randy (Nanette) Branch of Panther and Penny (Stephen) Crouse of Vivian; grandchildren, Brandon Branch of the home and Alexis and Donald Lowe of Atwell; numerous great grandchildren; brothers Danny Collins and wife Linda of Savoy, TX and Johnny Collins and wife Kelly of Denison, TX; and special friends, Betty Jones, Joyce Curry, Drema Legato and Dot Morgan.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, January 14, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 12 o’clock Wednesday, January 15, 2025 with Reverend Danny Bowles, Reverend John Wheeler, Reverend Tim Akers and Reverend Dan Pruitt officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Lockhart 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"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Randy E Branch
Address Hc 60 Cityview Dr A
Residence Place Mohawk, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code 24862"
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Randy E Branch [Randy Branch]
Phone Number
Address POB 206
Residence Mohawk, WV
Postal Code 24862
Second Residence Date 1993
Second Phone Number
Second Address POB 266
Second Residence
Second Postal Code 24862
Third Residence Date 1993
Third Phone Number
Third Address 82 Hobart St
Third Residence Welch, WV
Third Postal Code 24801-2227"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Randy E Branch
Birth Date Feb 1953
Residence Date 2003-2020
Address Po Box 178
Residence Pipestem, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 25979
Second Residence Date 2002
Second Address Gilbert
Second Residence
Second Postal Code 25621
Third Residence Date 2000-2001
Third Address 266 Hc 60 Box 266
Third Residence Mohawk, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24862
Fourth Residence Date 2000
Fourth Address Hc Box Box 60266
Fourth Residence Mohawk, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24862"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Eva M Branch
Address Hc 60 Cityview Dr A
Residence Place Mohawk, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code 24862"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Eva Kelley, 67, of Welch, WV, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends."Eva was born February 4, 1957 in Roderfield, WV, a daughter of the late John Franklin and Gladys Bailey Collins. Eva enjoyed going to church at the Independent Church of God in Ritter and going to the lake to fish.
"Eva was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gladys Collins and a brother, Jimmy Joe Bailey.
"Survivors include her husband, Tom Kelley of the home; two children, Randy (Nanette) Branch of Panther and Penny (Stephen) Crouse of Vivian; grandchildren, Brandon Branch of the home and Alexis and Donald Lowe of Atwell; numerous great grandchildren; brothers Danny Collins and wife Linda of Savoy, TX and Johnny Collins and wife Kelly of Denison, TX; and special friends, Betty Jones, Joyce Curry, Drema Legato and Dot Morgan.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, January 14, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 12 o’clock Wednesday, January 15, 2025 with Reverend Danny Bowles, Reverend John Wheeler, Reverend Tim Akers and Reverend Dan Pruitt officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Lockhart 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"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #92-034856; Ancestry.com Website.
Randy Ray Branch; age 18; born 17 Oct 1973 in WV; this is his first marriage; 12th grade education;
living at HCR 60, Box266, Mohawk, WV; son of Randy Eugene and Eva Mae (Collins) Branch;
married on 1 Jul 1992 in Grundy, VA; Michelle Lynn Evans; age 18; born 13 Apr 1974 in OH; this is
her first marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 421, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Ira Arnold and
Amanda Sue (Meadows) Evans, Jr.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #92-034856; Ancestry.com Website.
Randy Ray Branch; age 18; born 17 Oct 1973 in WV; this is his first marriage; 12th grade education;
living at HCR 60, Box266, Mohawk, WV; son of Randy Eugene and Eva Mae (Collins) Branch;
married on 1 Jul 1992 in Grundy, VA; Michelle Lynn Evans; age 18; born 13 Apr 1974 in OH; this is
her first marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 421, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Ira Arnold and
Amanda Sue (Meadows) Evans, Jr.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Amanda Sue Meadows Caplinger
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 32
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1955
Marriage Registration Place: Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Oct 1987
Marriage Place: Covington, Virginia, USA
Father: Noah Garfield Meadows
Mother: Myrtle Mae Saler
Spouse: Steven Dale Comer
Certificate Number: 1987049963"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Amanda Sue Meadows [Amanda Sue Evans] [Amanda Caplinger] [Amanda Comer]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1955
Birth Place: Mollary Loga, West Virginia [Iaeger McDow??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 13 May 1999
SSN: 236903346
Notes: Mar 1971: Name listed as AMANDA SUE MEADOWS;
May 1974: Name listed as AMANDA SUE EVANS;
13 Jul 1982: Name listed as AMANDA SUE CAPLINGER;
24 Nov 1987: Name listed as AMANDA SUE COMER;
20 May 1999: Name listed as AMANDA S COMER"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Terry Wayne Tallman [Terry Pallman]
Birth Date May 1951
Residence Date 1994-2020
Address 199 River Rd
Residence Cass, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24927
Second Residence Date 2008-2019
Second Address 1137 River Rd
Second Residence Cass, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24927
Third Residence Date 2014-2018
Third Address 1457 River Rd
Third Residence Cass, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24927
Fourth Residence Date 1993
Fourth Address Rr 10 Box 1575
Fourth Residence Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24874"
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Servoces; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Judy Ann Tallman, born on July 12, 1953, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025."Judy was the daughter of John McComas and Gracie Tolliver McComas, both of whom preceded her in death. She enjoyed the simple things in life and found happiness in her favorite hobby, word search puzzle books. She also loved spending time watching television and doting on her beloved dogs, who brought her endless joy and companionship. In her younger years, Judy led an active lifestyle filled with outdoor adventures. She enjoyed laying out by the pool to soak up the sun, tending to her garden, hunting, and exploring nature on four-wheelers and side-by-sides.
"In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer Carl McComas, and one sister, Helen Faye McComas.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Terry Wayne Tallman, two children: Bradley Keith McKinney and Bridgette Ann Grimmett and her husband Christopher Grimmett. Three grandchildren: Justin Kyle Grimmett, Brianna Grace Grimmett, and Nicholas Connor Grimmett. Six Siblings: Bob Goode, John McComas Jr, Patricia Mills, Macie McComas, Ruby Runyon, and Dean McComas
"Visitation will be at Evans-Calfee in Pineville on Wednesday, January 15, at 11:00am and Funeral Service will begin at 12:00pm."
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Servoces; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Steve Morgan, born January 15, 1963 in Pineville, WV, left this life at the age of 61 on January 6th 2025 at his home in Dandridge, TN. Steve graduated from Baileysville high school then worked as a coal miner at USS for 32 years. He attended Indian Creek Community Church at Wolfpen, WV and Living Waters in Dandridge, TN. He loved to fish and ride the boat when at their home in Tennessee. He also enjoyed deer hunting with his sons and brothers. He will be sorely missed by many."He was preceded in death by his father Herbert Morgan, a son Adam Morgan, and one brother Joey Morgan.
"He is survived by his loving wife Tammy Morgan, one son - Joshua Morgan and his wife Heather, his mother - Hattie Morgan, three grandsons: Austin Morgan and his wife Kalyssa, Michael Morgan and his wife Bethany, and Braiden Morgan. Three great grandchildren whom he deeply loved: “Damo”, Amelia, and Macie. Two sisters: Elizabeth Atwell, and Barbie Cline and her husband Tracy, three brothers: Herbert Morgan, Randy Morgan his wife Drema, and Kenny Morgan his wife Sonjia, and a host of nieces and nephews. Steve was blessed to have a large loving family."