1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jerry Ray Johnson, age 45 of Morgantown, Indiana, formerly from Bradshaw, West Virginia, went to fly high with the angels on April 17, 2025."Born July 24,1979, in Richlands, Virginia, Jerry loved the outdoors, bonfires, hunting, fishing and four-wheeler riding. Although Jerry was nearly blind, he loved volunteering on the Bradshaw Fire Department. It was one of the greatest joys in his life. He would jump into any emergency situation, always ready to help, no matter what! He loved every kid he ever met and would give them anything they wanted. He loved his family, but most of all, he deeply loved and cherished his grandchildren. They were his pride and joy and they meant the world to him.
"Jerry was preceded in death by: his daddy, Garland Johnson, paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents and his precious son, Cody Johnson.
"Those left to cherish his memory are: his mother and stepfather, Cindy and Clyde Stacy of Jolo, WV; his brother, Steven Payne & Tina of Morgantown, IN; his brother, Elvis Johnson and Lisa of Waterboro, SC; his brother, Allen Stacy & Kay of Bluewell, WV; his brother, Taylor Stacy & Hannah of Bluefield, WV; his sister, Desiarae McCoy & Estil of Paynesville, WV; his sister, Jessica Roberson & Kevin of Raysal, WV; his son, Jerry Osborne & Makayla of Big Rock, VA; his son, Clark Johnson & Courtney of English, WV; his daughter, Ivory Hale and Nickolas of Lee Master, VA; and his precious grandchildren that he loved dearly, Benton Osborne, Ella Mae, Winston, Levi & Nolan.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12 noon with Reverend Harvey Payne officiating at the Church of the Lord Jesus in Three Forks near Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in the Osborne Cemetery on Keene Ridge Road near Paynesville, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Church of the Lord Jesus Saturday morning from 11 o’clock until the time of service at 12 noon.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family."
Roderfield Iaeger "Doc" Christian
1.1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 241B, Family #45.
Listed as Roderfield O.? Christian, age 15, born in Apr 1885, in household of father, John D.
Christian.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Mariage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 38; WV Archives Website/
R. I. Christian; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of J.D. and Nancy;
married on 4 Nov 1903 at the bride's house near Iaeger WV; Lena Kennedy; age 16; born in
McDowell Co, WV; daughter of A.R. and Elizabeth.
3. 1910 Census; Lewis Co, WV; Verndale Precinct; taken 20 Apr 1910; Page 62 A; Family #26/27.
Listed as R.I. Christian; age 24; born in WV; married once for 7 yrs; laborer; in household of William
Christian, with wife and 2 children.
4. Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name R C (sic, I) Christian
Marriage Age 27
Birth Date abt 1887
Birth Place West Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 24 Mar 1914
Marriage Place Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, USA
Father J D Christian
Mother Nancy Vance
Spouse Halla Morrell"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Christina Sivewright; 26 Feb 2010; maintained by Find a
Grave.
"Rhoderfield Jaeger (sic, Iaeger) “Robert” Christian
Birth 1884
West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Apr 1941 (aged 56–57)
Shelton, Mason County, Washington, USA
Burial Greenwood Memorial Park
Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, USA
Memorial ID 48842916"
1. Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Halla Morrell
Marriage Age 17
Birth Date abt 1897
Birth Place Oklahoma, USA
Marriage Date 24 Mar 1914
Marriage Place Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, USA
Father T S Morrell
Mother Lydia N Wilson
Spouse R C (sic, I) Christian"