1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Franklin David George
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 36
Birth Date 12 Jun 1945
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 7 Apr 1981
Marriage Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Father Lemuel George
Mother Eunice Pruiett
Spouse Esther Delphia Finley
Certificate Number 1981015330"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Esther Delphia Finley
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 24
Birth Date 9 Jan 1959
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 7 Apr 1981
Marriage Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Father Marvin Finley
Mother Ruby Fleenor
Spouse Franklin David George"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Esther Delphia Presley, 68, of Mauck Port, IN, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, IN."Esther was born January 9, 1957 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Marvin and Ruby Fleenor Finley. Esther was formerly of Welch, and a retired cook from the Sterling Drive Inn.
"In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by one grandson, Lincoln George; sisters, Beverly Helen Belcher, Eura Marie Presley, Ginger Kay Rose, Francis Elizabeth Stevenson, and Tammy Sue Martin; brothers, Jimmy Ray Finley, Donald Dale Finley, Ronald Gale Finley and Marty Anthony Finley.
"Survivors include two sons, Edward Lee George and companion Sara of Welch, and Franklin David George Jr, and wife Jessica of Mauck Port, IN; eight grandchildren, Dominique Leanne Burks, William George, Karissa George, Franklin “LB” George, Ruby George, Jerimiah George, Sapphire George, and Elijah George; two brothers, Marvin “Bud” Finley of Camp Creek, WV and Bill Finley of Princeton, WV; brother-in-law, Danny Stevenson of Princeton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Friends may visit with the family Sunday evening January 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 12 o’clock Monday, January 27, 2025 with Reverend Merle Pruett officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Riffe Cemetery on Atwell Mountain near Atwell, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #82-025022; Ancestry.com Website.
Randall Harold Skeens; age 19; born 22 Dec 1962 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade
education; living at PO Box 474, Bradshaw, WV; son of Harold and Janie C. (Walter) Skeens;
married on 22 Jun 1982 at Grundy, VA; Teresa Sue Kennedy; age 17; born 12 Dec 1964 in WV;
this is her1st marriage; 11th grade education; living at PO Box 474, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of
Emory Lyle and Mildred Lois (Woods) Kennedy.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #82-025022; Ancestry.com Website.
Randall Harold Skeens; age 19; born 22 Dec 1962 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade
education; living at PO Box 474, Bradshaw, WV; son of Harold and Janie C. (Walter) Skeens;
married on 22 Jun 1982 at Grundy, VA; Teresa Sue Kennedy; age 17; born 12 Dec 1964 in WV;
this is her1st marriage; 11th grade education; living at PO Box 474, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of
Emory Lyle and Mildred Lois (Woods) Kennedy.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The Rowe Family"; Article; Page
234; submitted by Jessica Rowe, Box 33, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"David Eugene Rowe, 51, of Bartley, WV, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at his residence."David was born March 22, 1973 in Welch, WV a son of the late James Henry and Gertrude Ratliff Rowe.
"In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by three brothers, Jeffery Rowe, Henry Stacy, and Lee Rowe; one sister, Kansey Rowe and one daughter, Naomi Rowe.
"Survivors include one daughter, Samantha Tessner of War; two grandchildren, Brantley Tessner and Rylee Tessner both of War; four sisters, Delilah Crigger of North Carolina, Rebecca Sweeney of Jolo, Debra Lynn Peery of North Carolina and Jessica Rowe also of North Carolina; one brother, Kenneth Rowe of Bartley and numerous nieces and nephews.
"David’s body has been cremated and there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"