1. Buchanan Co, VA: Marriage Licesne #85-026769; Ancestry.com Website.
Danny Ray Lester; age 21; born 7 Jun 1964 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade education;
living at Box 152, Jolo, WV; son of Lewis Harper and Doris (Baker); married on 14 Jun 1985 in
Grundy, VA; Angela Kay Canellas; born 5 Mar 1967 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 11th grade
education; living at Box 97, Raysal, WV; daughter of Joseph and Virginia Joyce (Long) Canellas, Jr.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Danny Ray Lester, 60, of Jolo, West Virginia passed away suddenly but peacefully at Princeton Community Hospital on January 26, 2025."Danny was born June 7, 1964 in Welch, WV a of son of Doris Baker Lester and the late Louis “Ruben” Lester.
"In addition to his father, Danny was preceded in death by one sister, Melissa Lester and a baby brother, Billy Kevin.
"To cherish his memory, he leaves behind his mother, Doris Lester of Jolo; his wife of the past 20 years, Tabatha Lester, of the home; eight sons, Dennis (Dakota) Lester of Knoxville, TN, Micheal (Becca) Lester, of Greensboro, NC, Matthew (Melayna) Lester of Grundy, VA, Shane Lester of Richmond, VA, Eric (Ashley) Lester of Paynesville, Brady Lester, Austin Lester and Andrew Lester all of the home; and siblings, Lewis “Junior” (Rose) Lester of Grundy, VA, Sharon (Dwayne) Rowe of Jolo, Debbie (Wayne) Tate of Wytheville, VA, Angie (Rayburn) Mullins of West Liberty, KY, Randy (Leeann) Lester of Grundy, VA, Tasha Lester and Brandon Lester.
"Anyone who knew him could see the love he had for his 11 grandkids: Aubree Lester, Camryn Lester, Jordyn Lester, Avery Lester, Shepard Lester, Tucker Lester, Hayes Lester, Ellie Lester, Lilly Lester, Easton Lester and a new grand-baby due in August.
"He was the definition of a stoic, county boy who loved hunting squirrels and riding horses. The owner of L&L Tree Service for decades, he never shied away from hard work. Even the day of his passing, he was getting work figured out for the next day. In life, he was true to himself. A dedicated provider. A hard worker. A loving husband. A great daddy. A doting papaw. A true, one of a kind person who has left a void that can’t be filled.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 31, 2025 at 1 o’clock with Elder Fred Bailey and Elder Gary Estep officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in Preston Mullins Cemetery on Baker Ridge near Jolo, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Dennis Lester, Micheal Lester, Matthew Lester, Shane Lester, Eric Lester and Brady Lester.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Friday, January 31, 2025 from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 o’clock.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Joseph (Joe) Paul Wimmer, 39, of Bluff City, TN, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 in Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN."Joe was born July 31, 1985 in Bluefield, WV, a son of Dianne Coleman Wimmer and the late Coy Wimmer. Joe was formerly of the Three Forks area of Jolo, WV and a graduate of Iaeger High School, class of 2003. Joe worked in construction as a mason.
"In addition to his father, Coy Wimmer, Joe was preceded in death by a special aunt, Cheryl Church.
"Survivors include his mother, Dianne Wimmer of Bluff City, TN; son, Parker Wimmer of Jolo, WV; three sisters, Lisa Layman of Blue Ridge, VA, Rebecka Wimmer and fiancé, Shanan Jaynes of Bluff City, TN, and Kelsey Wimmer of Bluff City; one brother, Coy Dwight Wimmer Jr. of Englewood, CO; special niece, Shaylynn Jaynes of Bluff City; best friend, Ryan Hagerman; special cousins, Justin Hale, Jayson Coleman, Josh Coleman, Mikey Church, Brittany Evans and Julia Blevins; numerous additional cousins; and special friends, Scarlett and Macon Vance.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Community Church of the Living God in Three Forks near Jolo, WV, after 6 p.m. Friday evening, January 31, 2025.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 1 o’clock Saturday, February 1, 2025 with Reverends Ray and Janice Belcher, Reverend Ted Muncy and Reverend Roger Pete Woods officiating at the Community Church of the Living God at Three Forks near Jolo. Burial will follow in the Coleman Cemetery at Buckeye near Jolo, 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. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gerald Dewayne Cline Jr., 53, of Otter Branch, WV, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025."Gerald was born July 7, 1971 in Welch, WV, a son of the late Carl Cline Jr. and Bertha Martin Cline Belcher. Gerald was the soul care taker for his father, Randall Belcher, with whom he resided.
"In addition to his parents, Carl and Bertha Cline, Gerald was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Michael Johnson.
"Survivors include his father, Randall Belcher of the home; one son, Randy Slater Cline of Salt Lake, UT; one brother, Gary Cline and wife Annette of Ohio; four sisters, Connie Browning and husband Darren of West Virginia; Becky Smith and husband Donnie of Ohio, Beverly Hughes and husband Joe of Asheboro, NC, Tina Johnson of North Carolina, and Kimberly Harrison and husband Harvey of North Carolina; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
"Gerald’s body has been cremated. There will be no services at this time.
"A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Gary W Cline
Gender Male
Age 21
Birth Year abt 1965
Marriage Date 29 Mar 1986
Marriage Place Ohio, USA
Marriage License Place Medina
Residence Place Medina
Times Married 0
Spouse "Annette M Snyder
Certificate Number 11663
Volume Number 12867
1. Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Annette M Snyder
Gender Female
Age 19
Birth Year abt 1967
Marriage Date 29 Mar 1986
Marriage Place Ohio, USA
Marriage License Place Medina
Residence Place Medina
Times Married 0
Spouse Gary W Cline
Certificate Number 11663
Volume Number 12867"