1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #76-051028; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harold E. Jones Jr; age 19; born 11 Apr 1957 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS
education; living at Box 134, Bradshaw, WV; son of Harold E. and Joann (Rowe) Jones; married on
6 Nov 1976 in the Freewill Baptist Church, Lebanon, VA; Rose M. McBryde; age 20; born 12 Oct
1956 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 335, Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of Robert and Charlotte (Hughes) McBryde.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Aleshia Danielle Jones"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Alesha Jones. PO Box
157; Bradshaw, WV 24817.
"...of Rockridge."
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Harold Edward Jones III"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Alesha Jones. PO Box
157; Bradshaw, WV 24817.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Harold and Rose Jones"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Rose Jones; PO Box
157, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Jennifer Jones"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Jennifer Jones; PO Box
157, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
6. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Harold Edward Jones, Jr., 66, of Bradshaw, WV, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 in Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton, WV."Harold was born April 11, 1957, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Harold Edward Jones Sr. and Joann Rowe Jones. Harold was a retired strip miner.
"In addition to his parents Harold was preceded in death by his wife Rose Marie Jones.
Survivors include three children, Harold Edward Jones III and wife Olivia of Princeton, WV; Jennifer Fain and husband Shawn also of Princeton and Aleshia Lester and husband Ryan of Ikes Fork, WV; four grandchildren, Hannah Jones, Kaylan Fain, and Chase Fain all of Princeton and Avery Lester of Ikes Fork."Graveside services will be conducted, at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, May 10, 2023 with Pastor Eddie Pettrey officiating at the Rowe Cemetery, at Oozley near Bradshaw, WV where burial will follow.
"Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, May 9, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger; services will be held at 7 o’clock.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #76-051028; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harold E. Jones Jr; age 19; born 11 Apr 1957 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs HS
education; living at Box 134, Bradshaw, WV; son of Harold E. and Joann (Rowe) Jones; married on
6 Nov 1976 in the Freewill Baptist Church, Lebanon, VA; Rose M. McBryde; age 20; born 12 Oct
1956 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 335, Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of Robert and Charlotte (Hughes) McBryde.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Rose Marie Jones, age 63, passed away Monday December 2, 2019 in Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, West Virginia.
Rose was born October 12, 1956 in Iaeger, WV a daughter of the late Robert and Claudette Hughes McBryde. Rose was of the Pentecostal faith and loved her grandkids."In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by one brother Robert McBryde Jr.
"Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Harold Jones of the home; three children, Harold Jones III and wife Olivia of Princeton, WV, Jennifer Fain and husband Shawn of Hanover, WV and Aleshia Lester and husband Ryan of Ikes Fork, WV; four grandchildren, Hannah Jones of Princeton, WV, Kaylan Fain of Hanover, WV, Chase Fain of Hanover, WV and Avery Lester of Ikes Fork, WV; one sister, Tammy Collins and husband David of Tazewell, VA; special nephew, Thomas Muncy of Tazewell, VA and special niece, Haley Collins of Tazewell , VA
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 6, 2019 at 12 noon with Pastor Eddie Pettrey officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV Burial will follow in the Rowe Cemetery at Oozley near Bradshaw, WV. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger from 6 till 9 p.m. An evening service will be held at 7 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting Jones the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Aleshia Danielle Jones"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Alesha Jones. PO Box
157; Bradshaw, WV 24817.
"...of Rockridge."
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Harold Edward Jones III"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Alesha Jones. PO Box
157; Bradshaw, WV 24817.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Harold and Rose Jones"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Rose Jones; PO Box
157, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Jennifer Jones"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Jennifer Jones; PO Box
157, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert And Claudette McBryde"; Article; Page 212; submitted by Claudette
Hughes McBryde, Box 435, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Harold and Rose Jones"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Rose Jones; PO Box
157, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert And Claudette McBryde"; Article; Page 212; submitted by Claudette
Hughes McBryde, Box 435, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Tammy Erra McBride
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 18
Birth Date 17 Apr 1966
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 21 Apr 1984
Marriage Place Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father Robert Ernest McBride
Mother Claudette Hughes
Spouse Thomas Eugene Muncy
Certificate Number 1984012812"
(This was her first marriage)
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Ronald Bell, Sr., of Gary, WV, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Welch Community Hospital following a long illness.
"James was born May 28, 1952, in Asco, WV, a son of the late Dave and Maxine Woods Bell. He was disabled coal miner and loved to ride four wheelers.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and Jerry Bell.
"Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Chris Bell of the home; one daughter, Judy Bell of Gary, WV; one son, James R. Bell Jr. and wife Virginia of Gary; two granddaughters, Madison and Kelly Bell both of Gary; two brothers, Jimmy Bell and wife Janet of Quincy, OH, and Bobby Bell and wife Marlene of Twin Branch, WV; two sisters, Shelia Hinkle and husband Cork of Tennessee and Jackie Lellmond and husband Larry of Degraff, OH; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 22, 2012, at 11 o clock, with Pastor Rick Sturgill, Reverend Brenda Blankenship, and Reverend Roger Ferrell officiating at the Gary #10Pentecostal Holiness Church in Gary, WV. Burial will follow in the Christian Cemetery near Roderfield, WV...."
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by In Remembrance; 23 Feb 2019.
" James Ronald Bell, Sr
Birth 28 May 1952
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 18 Dec 2012 (aged 60)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Addison Christian Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 197068509"
1. 1920 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 7 Jan 1920; Page 225B;
Image 10 of 65; Family #82/84.
Listed as Preston Keen; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, Joseph E. Keene.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1933); Page __; Line #83; Abcestry.com Website.
Preston Keene; age 22; Born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; living in Richlands, VA; farmer; son of Joe
and Lisa Keen Baldwin; married on 14 Jun 1933 in Richlands, VA; Nora Francea Osborne Joyce;
age 26; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; living at Jewell Ridge, VA; daughter of R West and Mary
(Griffitts) Joyce
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Certificate #66 006855; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Preston Keene; age 48; born in Tazewell Co, VA; divorced; married once before; unemployed;
living at English, WV; son of Joe and Liza (Baldwin) Keene; married on 4 Mar 1966 at Grundy, VA;
Ozella Horn; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; living at English, WV;
daughter of Ernest and Linda Horn.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Preston Keene; born 28 Jun 1910; died 15 Mar 1995; last residence, Welch, WV; SS# 232-38-0865;
card issued in NC or WV before 1951.
5. Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Preston Keene
SSN: 232380865
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 Jun 1910
Birth Place: Richland, Virginia
[Richlands, Virginia]
Father Name: Joe E Keene
Mother Name: Lisa Balden
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Death Date: 15 Mar 1995
Claim Date: 11 Mar 1971
Type of Claim: Duplicate SSN - change or replacement.
Additional Information: Evidence other than birth record submitted; U.S. citizen or alien allowed to work.
Notes: 07 May 1986: Name listed as PRESTON KEENE."
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1933); Page __; Line #83; Abcestry.com Website.
Preston Keene; age 22; Born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; living in Richlands, VA; farmer; son of Joe
and Lisa Keen Baldwin; married on 14 Jun 1933 in Richlands, VA; Nora Francea Osborne Joyce;
age 26; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; living at Jewell Ridge, VA; daughter of R West and Mary
(Griffitts) Joyce
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Wilburn Keene, of Welch, West Virginia, formerly of English, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at McDowell Healthcare Center in Gary, WV."Wilburn was born on November 4, 1944, in English, West Virginia, a son of the late Preston and Nora Joyce Keene.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Winfred Keene, and his sister, Linda Jenks.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his brothers: Freddie Keene and wife Rosie of Bartley, WV, Sam Keene and wife Barbara of War, WV, Ralph Keene and wife Kay of Olive Hill, KY, and Perry Keene of Virginia. He is also survived by his devoted caregiver, Juanita Green.
"The family would like to extend a special thank you to Charles “Tad Pole” Golden, Shootie Sparks, Logan Viars, and Frederick Keene for their help and kindness in digging the grave.
"Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Dunford Cemetery in Bartley, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Wilburn will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is serving the Keene Family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Winfred “Winnie” Keene, 73, of Atwell, WV, died at his residence, Monday, December 17, 2012.
"Winfred was born January 27, 1939, in English, WV, a son of the late Preston and Nora Joyce Keene. He was a coal miner; enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. He liked helping his community, especially in their time of need.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Bessie Sweeney Keene, one sister, Margaret Scott Keene; one brother, Leston Keene, and a stepdaughter, Beulah Whited."Survivors include his wife Ruth Keene of the home; children Pamela Epling and husband Charles of Chapmanville, WV, Jessica Prater and husband Vernon of Vallscreedk, WV, Joseph Keene and wife Christina also
of Vallscreek, WV, Michael Vestal of Jolo, WV, Teresa Payne and companion, Walter Ball of Bradshaw, WV, Jeannie Parker and husband Billy of Newhall, WV, Julia Yates and husband Charlie of Charleston, SC, Yulonda Harvey and husband Mark of Taylorsville, NC, Mary Byrd of Pineville, WV, Joey Jackson of Huntersville, NC, Barbara Cline and husband Toby of Pineville, WV, Claudia Kennedy and husband Vernon of War, WV, Chris Ward and husband Thomas of Iron Station, NC, and Raymond Webb of Princeton, WV; brothers, Perry Keene and wife Betty of Hampton, VA, Ralph Keene and wife Kay of Olive Hill, KY, Wilburn Keene of Raysal, WV, Freddy Keene of English, WW, Samuel Keene and wife Barbara, of War WV, and Preston “Big Boy” Keene of Canebrake, WV; sister, Linda Jenks and husband Mackie of Raysal, WV; 34 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and special friends, Brooks Koboski, of Atwell, C.B. Lester of Bartley, and Marvin Horne of English, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 20, 2012, at 1 o clock, with Reverend Roger “Pete” Woods officiating at the Jesus Church in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Riffe Cemetery on Short Ridge near Atwell, WV...."