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; "Fred Meadows, Miner"; Article;
Page 202; submitted by Gladys Meadows, 332 Larkwood Dr, Lexington, KY 40509.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 20 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 14;
Dwelling #97.
Listed as Laura Bell Meadows, age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Fred Meadows.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 115; WV Archives Website.
Charles Martin Bishop; age 22; born and living in Lexington, KY; single; married on 7 Sep 1962 at
Litwar, WV; Laura Bell meadows; age 18; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of Fred
and Gladys Meadows, parents of Laura bell Meadows.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-029605; Ancestry.com Website.
Larry Dale Barnett; age 39; born 28 Apr 1940 in KY; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 14 May 1979; 11th grade education; living at 332 Larkwood Dr, Lexington, KY; son of Silas
and Lula Alice (Dunn) Barnett; married on 5 Jul 1979 in Grundy, VA; Laura Bell Reynolds; maiden
name Meadows; age 35; born 14 Jan 1944 in WV; widowed; this is her 3rd marriage. last marriage
ended 18 Nov 1973; 11th grade education; living at same address; daughter of Fred and Gladys
(Vanover) Meadows.
1. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Susan Gail Bard
[Susan Gail Bolen]
Gender: Female
Age: 26
Birth Date: abt 1970
Birth Place: Indiana
Marriage Date: 7 Apr 1996
Marriage Place: Butler, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
Father: Gethie Bolen
Mother: Bessie Bolen
Spouse: Norman Dale Shimp
Certificate Number: 001140"
2. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Susan G Bard
[Susan G Bolen]
Gender: Female
Age: 29
Birth Date: abt 1970
Birth Place: Indiana
Marriage Date: 18 Mar 1999
Marriage Place: Albion, Noble, Indiana, USA
Father: Gethie Bolen
Mother: Bessie Bolen
Spouse: Kevin M Washington
Certificate Number: 006827"
23 U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Susan Gail Bard [G Bolen Susan] [Susan Spencer] [Susan G Bolen] [Susan Gail Shimp] [Susan Gail Washington]
Birth Date: Dec 1969
Residence Date: 2013-2019
Address: 109 Sunset Shrs
Residence: Kendallville, Indiana, USA
Postal Code: 46755
Second Residence Date: 2018
Second Address: 827 N 11th St
Second Residence: Decatur, Indiana, USA
Second Postal Code: 46733
Third Residence Date: 2012-2014
Third Address: 526 E Diamond St B
Third Residence: Kendallville, Indiana, USA
Third Postal Code: 46755
Fourth Residence Date: 2010-2012
Fourth Address: 215 Scott St
Fourth Residence: Kendallville, Indiana, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 46755"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 401; WV Archives Website.
Ronald Lee Greear; age 22; born 6 Aug 1941 in Wyoming Co, WV; never married; living in Wyoming
Co, WV; son of Hoyt and Grace (Gilliland) Greear; married on 13 Jun 1964 in Chatleston, WV; Linda
Florence Arnold; age 10; born 28 Jun 1943 in Pineville, WV; never married; living in Pineville, WV;
daughter of Malcolm and Ernestine (Cooper) Arnold.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 401; WV Archives Website.
Ronald Lee Greear; age 22; born 6 Aug 1941 in Wyoming Co, WV; never married; living in Wyoming
Co, WV; son of Hoyt and Grace (Gilliland) Greear; married on 13 Jun 1964 in Chatleston, WV; Linda
Florence Arnold; age 10; born 28 Jun 1943 in Pineville, WV; never married; living in Pineville, WV;
daughter of Malcolm and Ernestine (Cooper) Arnold.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Services; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Linda Florence Arnold Greear, 82, of Rock View, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, following a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ronald L Greear."Born on June 28, 1943, in Pineville, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Ernestine Cooper Arnold.
"Linda was a 1961 graduate of Pineville High School and later attended Marshall University and Charleston School of Commerce. She was the co-founder of Star Manufacturing in Mullensville, West Virginia.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Gary and Gregory Arnold, and her sister, Sharon Jackson.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Diana Bartram and husband Jerry; brother-in-law David Greear and wife Anna; sister-in-law, Sharon Arnold; her nieces, Sara Hensley, April Adams, and Shannon Arnold; and her nephews, David Greear, and Dan Greear, and Brook Bartram."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
'Name: Roger Howard Frasher
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 19
Birth Date: 11 Aug 1958
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Aug 1977
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: Ralph Frasher
Mother: Frances Lee Phillips
Spouse: Carol June Watson
Certificate Number: 1977036612'
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carol June Watson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 17
Birth Date: 2 Oct 1959
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Aug 1977
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: John Luther Watson
Mother: Mary Josephine Consol
Spouse: Roger Howard Frasher
Certificate Number: 1977036612"
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carol June Watson, 63, of Welch, WV, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at her residence. Born October 2, 1959 in Welch, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Watson and Mary Consolo Watson."Carol was a homemaker and she was a graduate of Welch High School.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Roger Howard Frasher and one brother, Johnny T.D. Watson.
"Those left to cherish her memories are one son, Roger Frasher and companion Alesha Pendry of Davy; and two sisters, Tammy Abram of Telford, TN and Sharon McKeever of Ohio.
"Follow the request of the family the body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. 1930 Census, Pike Co, KY; District 6; taken 6 May 1930; Page 163B; Family #810/820.
Listed as Mary Locke; age 16; born in KY; first married at 13; in household of father, William Bishop.
1. 1930 Census, Pike Co, KY; District 6; taken 6 May 1930; Page 163B; Family #810/820.
Listed as Dorothy Locke; age 8 months; born in KY; in household of grand father, William Bishop,
with mother Mary (Bishop) Locke.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sandra Kay Collins, 70, of Panther, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at CAMC Memorial in Charleston, WV."Sandra was born January 14, 1956 in Andersonville, TN a daughter of the late Lawrence and Lucy Clowers Hill. Sandra was a homemaker, a devoted wife and an exceptional mother.
"In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by one son, Anthony (Tony) Collins; three sisters, Patsy Rife, Linda Coleman and Brenda Jamison; and two brothers, Paul Hill and Jerry Hill.
"Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Jackie Collins of the home; two children, Roseanna Call and husband Joe of Taylorsville, NC and Michelle Robinette and husband Keith of Elkins, WV; eleven grandchildren, Amanda Call, Jasmine Pilkens and husband Jesse, Nicholas and Patrick Collins, Matthew, Christopher, Selena, Allison, Jaydan, Conner and Matthias Robinette; eight great grandchildren; one brother, Dennis Hill of Williamsburg, KY; two sisters, Janie Hill of Gary, IN and Nancy Hill of Knoxville, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
"Friends may visit with the family Sunday evening, February 19, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV; funeral services will be held at 7 o’clock with Reverend John Wheeler and Reverend Lennis Jackson officiating. In honoring the wishes of the deceased her body will be cremated following her services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"