1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; Leatherwood Creek; taken on 10 Apr 1930;
Page 144A; Image 11 of 18; Family #89/89.
Listed as Alden Browning; age 4 yrs, 2? mons; born in WV; in household of father, Compton Browning.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 197; WV Archives Web Site.
Alden Browning; age 26; born and living at Justice, WV; divorced; son of Kump and Laura (Runyon)
Browning; married on 4 Jul 1953 at Justice, WV; Lois Wolford; age 16; born in Mingo Co, WV; single;
living at Emmett, WV; daughter of Troy and Carrie (Bond), Wolford.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 197; WV Archives Web Site.
Alden Browning; age 26; born and living at Justice, WV; divorced; son of Kump and Laura (Runyon)
Browning; married on 4 Jul 1953 at Justice, WV; Lois Wolford; age 16; born in Mingo Co, WV; single;
living at Emmett, WV; daughter of Troy and Carrie (Bond), Wolford.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV, Gilbert, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 144A, Family #88.
Listed as Nathan Justice, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Charles Justice.
2. Social Security death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nathan Justice; born on 8 Feb 1917; died in Oct 1978; living at Justice, Mingo Co, WV at death; card
issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 13/14 Jan 1920; Page 173B; Image
12 of 24; Family #110/111.
Listed as Belva Browning; age 1 yr 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Compton Browning.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; Leatherwood Creek; taken on 10 Apr 1930;
Page 144A; Image 11 of 18; Family #89/89.
Listed as Lake Browning; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Compton Browning.
3. Social Security death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lake Justice; born on 9 Jun 1918; died in Sep 1990; living at Justice, Mingo Co, WV at death; card
issued in WV in 1975.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Volm #__(1921); Page 245; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Steele; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of
Levi and Arminda; married on 8 Dec 1921 at Iaeger, WV; Minnie Vanve; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Dock and Emma.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 182B; Image 16 of
22; Family #141/142.
Listed as Arthur Steele; age 27; born in WV; married at 21; farmer; head of household.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1968); Page 35; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur M. Steele; age 67; born on 16 Oct 1901 in WV; married, husband of Minnie Vance; living at
Steeles, WV; timberman; son of Levi and Arminta Steele; died on 6 Aug 1968 at Ikes Fork, WV from
a myrocardial infraction with emboli; buried on 9 Aug 1968 in Steele Cemetery; informant, Minnie V.
Steele.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huffs Creek District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 257A;
Family #132.
Listed as Minie Vance; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Anderson "Dock" Vance.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 218A; Family #33.
Listed as Minnie I. Vance; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Anderson "Dock" Vance.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Volm #__(1921); Page 245; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Steele; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of
Levi and Arminda; married on 8 Dec 1921 at Iaeger, WV; Minnie Vanve; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Dock and Emma.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 182B; Image 16 of
22; Family #141/142.
Listed as Minnie Steele; age 23; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, Arthur Steele.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Minnie Steele; born on 15 Jun 1905; died in Aug 1992; last residence, Welch, McDowell Co, WV;
SS # XXXXXXXXXX; card issued in WV in 1969.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 182B; Image 16 of
22; Family #141/142.
Listed as Abert Steele; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Arthur Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 461; WV Archives Web Site.
Abert Steele; age 18; born and living at Hanover, WV; single; married on 16 Apr 1943 at Hanover,
WV; Naomi Blankenship; age 21; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; with consent
of Minnie Steele, mother of Abert Steele.
3. "Morning Journal"; Lisbon, OH; Sunday, 31 Aug 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"PRINCETON, W.Va. - Abert Steele 83, of Princeton, WV formerly of Steeles, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 28, 2008, and to join his loving wife, mother, father, sisters, grandson and granddaughter-in-law who were waiting for him there for a joyous reunion.
"Born February 7, 1925, at Hanover, WV, he was the son of the late Arthur and Minnie Vance Steele. Mr. Steele was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and wonderful friend to all who had the pleasure of spending time with him. He proudly served his country during the Second World War in the Pacific Theatre.
"Mr. Steele had made his home for several years at Guilford Lake, OH, where he was employed in Salem, OH, as an auto mechanic for Sam Brown Dodge. After retiring he moved to Reedsburg, OH where he resided for two years before returning to WV in 1983.
"Preceding Mr. Steele in death was Naomi, his loving wife of 40 years; his mother and father, Arthur and Minnie Steele; sisters Virgie Justice & Essie Mullens; his oldest grandson and his wife, Mark and Janice Hohider, and Mr. Steele's second wife, Lois.
"Left behind to cherish his memory are daughters Sue and husband Lonnie Shinn of Princeton with whom he made his home, Betty and husband Edward Sheridan of Welch, Kathy and husband Richard Martin of Salem, OH; son Harold Steele of Mooresburg, TN, daughter-in-law Patricia Steele, Rogersville, TN; sisters Nellie Worthington of Welch, Hazel Bailey of Welch, Stella Browning of Justice; twelve grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He will be truly missed by all those who loved him so dearly in life.
"A celebration of life will be held at Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 1. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 2, at 11a.m. with Speaker Lonnie Shinn, son-in-law of the deceased, officiating at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Steeles Cemetery, Steeles, WV, where Military Graveside services will be conducted..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 461; WV Archives Web Site.
Abert Steele; age 18; born and living at Hanover, WV; single; married on 16 Apr 1943 at Hanover,
WV; Naomi Blankenship; age 21; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; with consent
of Minnie Steele, mother of Abert Steele.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Namoi Steele; born on 5 Sep 1920; died in Mar 1983; living at Wooster, Wayne Co, OH at death;
card issued in WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 157; WV Aechives Web Site.
Clarence Justice; age 21; born in Justice, WV; widowed; living at Steeles, WV; son od R. B. and Della
Justice; married on 31 Mar 1951 near home of Grover Hatfield; Katherine Lester; age 25; born at Hensley,
WV; sngle; living at Steeles, WV; daughter of England and Margaret Lester.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 182B; Image 16 of
22; Family #141/142.
Listed as Virgie Steele; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Arthur Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #11778; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Mrs. Clarence Justice; age 27; born 8 Nov 1922 in Hanover, WV; married; housewife; living at Steels, WV;
daughter of Arthur and Minnie (Vance) Steele; died 13 Aug 1950 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to TB;
buried 16 Aug 1950 in Steels Cemetery.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 214; WV Archives Web Site.
Troy Mullins; age21; born on 17 Apr 1924 at Wise, Wise Co, VA; single; living at Caples, WV; married
on 22 Sep 1945 at Steeles, WV; Essie Steele; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at
Iaeger, WV; with consent of Minnie Steele, mother of Essie Steele.
(Other records indicate Troy was born on 17 Apr 1927, not 1924)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 214; WV Archives Web Site.
Troy Mullins; age21; born on 17 Apr 1924 at Wise, Wise Co, VA; single; living at Caples, WV; married
on 22 Sep 1945 at Steeles, WV; Essie Steele; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at
Iaeger, WV; with consent of Minnie Steele, mother of Essie Steele.
2. Social Secuirty Death Index; Ancestry.ocm Web Site.
Essie A. Mullins; born on 30 May 1930; died on 26 Oct 2001; living at Welch, McDowell Co, WV at
death; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 182B; Image 16 of
22; Family #141/142.
Listed as Abert Steele; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Arthur Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 461; WV Archives Web Site.
Abert Steele; age 18; born and living at Hanover, WV; single; married on 16 Apr 1943 at Hanover,
WV; Naomi Blankenship; age 21; born at Hensley, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; with consent
of Minnie Steele, mother of Abert Steele.
3. "Morning Journal"; Lisbon, OH; Sunday, 31 Aug 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"PRINCETON, W.Va. - Abert Steele 83, of Princeton, WV formerly of Steeles, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 28, 2008, and to join his loving wife, mother, father, sisters, grandson and granddaughter-in-law who were waiting for him there for a joyous reunion.
"Born February 7, 1925, at Hanover, WV, he was the son of the late Arthur and Minnie Vance Steele. Mr. Steele was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and wonderful friend to all who had the pleasure of spending time with him. He proudly served his country during the Second World War in the Pacific Theatre.
"Mr. Steele had made his home for several years at Guilford Lake, OH, where he was employed in Salem, OH, as an auto mechanic for Sam Brown Dodge. After retiring he moved to Reedsburg, OH where he resided for two years before returning to WV in 1983.
"Preceding Mr. Steele in death was Naomi, his loving wife of 40 years; his mother and father, Arthur and Minnie Steele; sisters Virgie Justice & Essie Mullens; his oldest grandson and his wife, Mark and Janice Hohider, and Mr. Steele's second wife, Lois.
"Left behind to cherish his memory are daughters Sue and husband Lonnie Shinn of Princeton with whom he made his home, Betty and husband Edward Sheridan of Welch, Kathy and husband Richard Martin of Salem, OH; son Harold Steele of Mooresburg, TN, daughter-in-law Patricia Steele, Rogersville, TN; sisters Nellie Worthington of Welch, Hazel Bailey of Welch, Stella Browning of Justice; twelve grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He will be truly missed by all those who loved him so dearly in life.
"A celebration of life will be held at Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 1. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 2, at 11a.m. with Speaker Lonnie Shinn, son-in-law of the deceased, officiating at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Steeles Cemetery, Steeles, WV, where Military Graveside services will be conducted..."
1. Social Security death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lois N. Steel; born on 13 Mar 1919; Died on 6 Jul 2003; living at Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV at death;
card issued in WV in 1953.
Orlando Clay "Jack" Worthington Jr
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #20297; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Orlando Clay Worthington; age 24; born at Twin Branch, WV; single; coal miner; living at Davy, WV;
son of Lon and Beckie (Falson) Worthington; married on 13 Jul 1957 at Clintwood, VA; Nellie Steele;
age 21; born and living at Steeles, WV; daughter of Arthur and Minnie (Vance) Steele.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Orlanbo Clay Worthington
[Orlanbo C Worthington]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Nov 1931
Birth Place: Twin Branch, West Virginia
Death Date: 20 Sep 2007
Father: Orlanbo C Worthington
Mother: Rebecca Lambert
SSN: XXXXXXXXXXX
Notes: Nov 1949: Name listed as ORLANBO CLAY WORTHINGTON;
28 Sep 2007: Name listed as ORLANBO C WORTHINGTON"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Orlanbo C. Worthington
Last Residence:
24801 Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Born: 11 Nov 1932
Died: 20 Sep 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #20297; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Orlando Clay Worthington; age 24; born at Twin Branch, WV; single; coal miner; living at Davy, WV;
son of Lon and Beckie (Falson) Worthington; married on 13 Jul 1957 at Clintwood, VA; Nellie Steele;
age 21; born and living at Steeles, WV; daughter of Arthur and Minnie (Vance) Steele.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Nellie Worthington, 83 went to be with our Lord the evening of January 17, 2019 following a long illness. She was a former resident of Davy WV, residing on the Welch-Pineville Road WV. Born November 11, 1935, in Steeles, WV she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Minnie Vance Steele of Steeles WV.
Nellie was a beautiful, loving wife, mother and grandmother, sister and friend. Her life was devoted to building and nurturing her family. She loved family time and laughing, the holidays and preparing the meals were very special to her. She will be missed by all, including her sister Hazel Bailey of the Welch-Pineville Rd."In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother; her lifelong husband, Orlando Clay “Jack” Worthington. Both were Christians, so they are once again together. In the last few days Mom talked of Dad, wondering if he would be there to help her climb the stairs she was envisioning. I am sure he was.
"She also leaves behind a lifelong list of close friends including one son, Randall Worthington who stayed by her side throughout her long illness, daughter Debra Worthington of Newnan GA, daughter Drema Trivett with husband Creed of Skygusty, daughter Tena Scott of Thomasville NC, daughter Jackie Ford and husband Buddy of Madisonville TN. She had 8 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 22st, 2019 at 11AM from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with Pastor Keith Meade officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. ..."
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Randall B Worthington [Ann R Worthington]
Birth Date May 1958
Residence Date 1987-2020
Address Po Box 594
Residence Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24874
Second Residence Date 2008
Second Address 2176 Old Tavern Rd
Second Residence Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24859"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Sandy District; Iaeger; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 168A; Image
13 of 22; Family #102/123.
Listed as James Bailey; age 1 yr, 11 mons; born in WV; in household of mother, Susie Bailey Bailey.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-57; taken on 25 Apr 1940; Page 1106B;
Image 48 of 74; Household #408.
Listed as James Bailey; age 12; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Pharoah H. Bailey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 356; WV Archives Website.
James William Bailey; age 21; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 16 Nov 1948 in
Iaeger, WV; Hazel Melda Steele; age 16; born in Hanover, WV; single; living in Steeles, WV; with
consent of Arthue Steele, father of Hazel Melda Steele.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Modfreak; 21 Feb 2017.
"James William Bailey Veteran
Birth 19 Apr 1928
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Apr 1994 (aged 65)
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 176572486"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 356; WV Archives Website.
James William Bailey; age 21; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 16 Nov 1948 in
Iaeger, WV; Hazel Melda Steele; age 16; born in Hanover, WV; single; living in Steeles, WV; with
consent of Arthue Steele, father of Hazel Melda Steele.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Hazel Melda (Steele) Bailey, 93, was chosen by our loving God to be with him on June 24, 2026."She was a resident of Oakland, TN. She was residing with her daughter Sherry Eskins and son-in-law Rick Eskins. She previously resided at her home in Welch, WV on Welch Pineville Road.
"She was born January 11, 1933, in Steeles, WV. Hazel was the daughter of the late Arthur and Minnie (Vance) Steele of Steeles, WV.
"Hazel loved the company of friends and family. She was a kind, loving, beautiful person and will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: James W. Bailey; brother: Abert Steele; sisters: Virgie Justice, Essie Mullins, Nellie Worthington and Stella Browning; and her son in law: David Lohmann.
"Survivors include her daughters: Sherry Eskins and husband Rick of Oakland, TN and Sandra Lohmann of Arden, NC; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, from 11 AM until the time of service at 12 o’clock noon. Funeral services will commence at noon with Rev. Martin West officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"