1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Steve Lambert, 73, of Long Pole passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022."Steve was born October 17, 1948, in Welch, WV, a son of the late John and Geraldine Lester Lambert.
"In addition to his parents Steve was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Addair Lambert; two brothers, Michael Lambert and Bruce Lambert and one sister Letta Faye Lambert.
"Those left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Linda (Dion) Justice of Panther and Morgan Lambert of Princeton; two sons, Jeff (Tiffany) Lambert of Long Pole and Greg (Kim) Lambert also of Long Pole; nine grandchildren, Ashlei, Shane, Levi, Lea, Dalton, Malaya, Harper, Sophia, and Jeanette; two great grandchildren, Brooklynn and Lane; one brother, Lynn Lambert of Clermont, GA; three sisters, Nola Gaye Justice of Renick, WV, Tammy Lambert also of Renick and Kathy Duty of South Carolina; and a special niece, Krissie Cline of Charleston, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 1 o’clock with Elder Fred Bailey officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Trent/Lambert Cemetery at Long Pole near Iaeger, WV.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday morning, May 3, 2022 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomeslcom
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #6626; Ancestry.com Wwbsite.
Arthur Andrew Jone; age 18; born and living in Avondale, WV; single; miner; son of John Anderson
and Mary Etta (Addair) Jone; married on 6 Mar 1961 in Lebanon, VA; Ruby Lee Ferrell; age 16, born
in Bradshaw, WV; single; living in Avondale, WV; daughter of William E. and Josie Nellie (Overbee)
Ferrell.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #74-016792; Ancestry.com Website.
Arthur Andrew Jones; age 32; born 31 Mar 1942 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Avondale, WV; son of Anderson and Mary Etta (Adair) Jones; married on 20 May
1974 in Grundy, VA; Cledith Irebe Simpkins; age 17; born 12 Jan 1957 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of Tolbert and Audrey (Blevins) Simpkins.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Arthur A Jones
Marriage Date 6 Mar 2000
Marriage Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Spouse Ruby L Ferrell"
4. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Arthur Andrew Jones
Marriage Date 9 Mar 2001
Marriage Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse Cledith Irene Simpkins"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Family Ties That Binds; 25 Feb 2019.
"Arthur Andrew Jones
Birth 31 Mar 1942
Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Apr 2012 (aged 70)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge
Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 197120518"Additional Information Posted:
"Arthur Andrew Jones Arthur Andrew Jones, 70, of Avondale died Friday, April 6, 2012 in Princeton Community Hospital, following a short illness. Arthur was born March 31, 1942, in Avondale, WV, a son of the late John Anderson and Mary Etta Addair Jones. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Church of God. He attended the Church of Christ and the Baptist Church in Bradshaw. He will be sadly missed by his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three sons, James Arthur Jones, Bobby Jones, and Ruben James Jones; three brothers, James Franklin Jones, Johnnie Harless Jones, and Carl Edmond Jones; and one grandson, Jonathan Jones. Survivors include his wife of thirty eight years, Cledith Irene Simpkins Jones of the home; five daughters, Velvia Hagerman of Hanover, Mary Lou Lowe of Garland, Linda Atwell of Lex, Pauline Atwell of Raysal, and Andrea Whitt of Avondale; five sons, Scotty Allen Jones of Raysal, John Anderson Jones of Avondale, Ellis Bradley Simpkins of Statesville, NC, Scott Andrew Jones of Bradshaw, and Jeremy Levi Jones of Iaeger; two sisters, Nannie Lou Walls and Lena Kay Jones both of Avondale; three brothers, Harvey Jones of Hagertown, MD, Donald Jones of Avondale, and Robert Jones of Statesville, NC; twenty five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 1 o'clock with Reverend Danny Bowles officiating at the Independent Church of God at Avondale. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #74-016792; Ancestry.com Website.
Arthur Andrew Jones; age 32; born 31 Mar 1942 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Avondale, WV; son of Anderson and Mary Etta (Adair) Jones; married on 20 May
1974 in Grundy, VA; Cledith Irebe Simpkins; age 17; born 12 Jan 1957 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of Tolbert and Audrey (Blevins) Simpkins.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Cledith Irene Simpkins
Marriage Date 9 Mar 2001
Marriage Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse Arthur Andrew Jones"
3. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Cledith Jones, 68, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at her residence. Born January 12, 1957 in Three Forks, WV. She was the daughter of the late Tolbert Simpkins and Audrey Blevins Simpkins."She was a homemaker, who loved her family, music and soap operas. She was of the Holiness Faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Andrew Jones; two sons, Ruben James Jones and John Anderson Jones; two brothers, Michael Simpkins and Andy Ray Simpkins and one sister, Joetta Jones."Those left to cherish her memories are two sons, Scott Jones and wife Mary of Bradshaw, Jeremy Jones and wife Melinda of Bluefield; one daughter, Andrea Whitt of Princeton; two brothers, Ira and Tonya Simpkins of WV and Allen Simpkins; one sister, Debbie Jones and husband Robert Jones of Cleveland, NC; twelve grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and numerous step-children.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM from the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch, with Reverend Danny Bowles, officiating. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery at Ritter, WV.
"Friends may call at the Douglas Mortuary in Welch Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 PM,
"Pallbearers will be friends and family.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 97; WV Archives Web Site.
F.R. Anderson; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; mechanic; living at Princeton, WV; son of
J. F. and Ella A.; married on 27 Nov 1930 in Welch, WV; Mary Conley; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV;
single; living at Princeton, WV; daughter of J. W. and Nancie.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Carrie M; 12 Apr 2017.
" Frank R. Anderson
Birth 20 Aug 1900
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death Oct 1979 (aged 79)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 178356913"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of John F. Anderson and Ella Whittaker"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 97; WV Archives Web Site.
F.R. Anderson; age 30; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; mechanic; living at Princeton, WV; son of
J. F. and Ella A.; married on 27 Nov 1930 in Welch, WV; Mary Conley; age 22; born in Mercer Co, WV;
single; living at Princeton, WV; daughter of J. W. and Nancie.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Carrie M; 12 Apr 2017.
" Mary C. Conley Anderson
Birth 18 Jan 1908
West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Jun 1989 (aged 81)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 178356916 "Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of John W. Conley and Nancy Green. Nancy had a previous marriage to Joe Norris."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-005122; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Larry Ward Hendricks; age 29; born 3 May 1955 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended in Jun 1981; 10th grade education; living at General Delivery, Marrianna, WV; son
of Cecil Ward and Betty June (Green) Hendricks; married on 1 Feb 1985 in Grundy, VA; Debra Diane
Trent; age 20; born 26 Sep 1964 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 10th grade education; living at
General Delivery, Brenton, WV; daughter of Billy Ray and Sandra Elizabeth (Lambert) Trent.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Debra Diane Morgan 55, of Brenton passed away on Wednesday December 11, 2019."Born September 26, 1964, in Mullens she was the daughter of the late Billy Ray and Sandra Elizabeth Lambert Trent.
"Debbie loved yard sales, camping, flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren, and her family.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Michael David Hendricks, and her brother Thomas Ray Trent.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her fiance' Paul Dean Morgan, her two children Johnny Ray Trent of Indiana, and Beth Ann Trent of Brenton. 6 grandchildren Skyler, Nashalynn, Serinity, Paul, Mason and Bri, 2 sisters Susie Green and her fiance' Harold Sturgill of Coal City, and JoAnn Perkins, and her husband Kenny of Indiana. And a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
"In keeping with Debbie's wishes she will be cremated and there will be no services"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Isabelle Ann Vince [Isabelle A Vince]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Oct 1916
Birth Place: Gary McDowe, West Virginia, United States [
]
Death Date: 6 Apr 1994
Father:
Ignatz Vince
Mother:
Bessie Bozo
SSN: 290205175
Notes: Nov 1942: Name listed as ISABELLE ANN VINCE;
27 Apr 1994: Name listed as ISABELLE A VINCE "
2. Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Isabelle Vince
Gender: Female
Race: White, Not Hispanic (White)
Age: 77
Birth Date: 1 Oct 1916
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 6 Apr 1994
Death Hospital: Other/Residence
Death Place: Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga, USA
Inquest Hospital: Home
Registrar's Certificate Number: 027633
Father: Vince
Mother: Bozo
Inquest Questions: Time of Death: 010:00 PM
Education: 11
Industry: Grocery stores
Occupation: Cashiers"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Susanna; 9 Jun 2015.
" Isabelle A Vince
Birth 1 Oct 1916
Death 6 Apr 1994 (aged 77)
Burial
Saint Marys Cemetery
Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 147649987"