1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ronnie Charles Carter
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1943
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Apr 1962
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Charlie Carter
Mother: Mary Jane Blankenship
Spouse: Carol Ann Gillespie
Certificate Number: 1962008799"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ronnie Carter; born 15 Jul 1941; died in Jun 1978; last benefit, Welch, WV; SS#234-64-1126; card
issued in WV in 1957-1958.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Dec 2013
Ronnie Charles Carter; born in 1942; died in 1978; buried here; grave marker photo shown; "SP 4
US ARMY"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carol Ann Gillespie
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1946
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Apr 1962
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Kelly Gillespie
Mother: Ethel Virginia Amburn
Spouse: Ronnie Charles Carter
Certificate Number: 1962008799"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Carol A Arrant
Residence Date 01 Oct 1998
Residence Place Big Sandy, West Virginia, United States
Address Big Sandy, West Virginia 24816
Record Number 557202942"
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Carol A Arrant
Residence Date 01 Oct 1998
Residence Place Hensley, West Virginia, United States
Address Hensley, West Virginia 24843
Record Number 557219846"
4. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Carol A Arrant
Address: 2183 Laurel Branch Rd NW, Floyd, VA, 24091-3206 (1995)"
5. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Carol A Arrant
Also Known As Carol G Arrant
2nd Also Known As Name Carol A Arrnat
Residence Date 14 Oct 2004
Residence Place Christiansburg, Virginia, United States
Birth Date 20 Dec 1945
Address Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
Address Date 14 Oct 2004
2nd Address Hensley, West Virginia 24843
2nd Address Date 31 Dec 1996
3rd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date 01 May 1995
Record Number 303668075"
6. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carol Gillespie Carter, 76, of Elkins, formerly of McDowell County, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Elkins."Born December 20, 1945 in Davy she was the daughter of the late Kelly Gillespie and Ethel Amburn Gillespie. She was a homemaker and had worked as a waitress.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Gillespie, and two sisters, Margaret Brumfield and Theda Brumfield.
"Those left to cherish her memory are a son, Ronald Carter and wife Penny of Elkins with whom she had made her home; a daughter, Regina Blankenship of Beckley; a sister, Shirley Hall of Big Sandy; three grandchildren, William Chester Blankenship III, Samantha Dawn Blankenship and Chance Michael Carter; and one great grandchild, Clay Michael Carter.
"Graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 1 P.M. in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield with Reverend Anthony Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery. Family and friends who wish to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Samuel and Caroline Meade"; Article; Page 213; submitted by
Shelvie J. Nickles, 5055 Tibbitt Lane, Burke, VA 22015.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Samuel and Caroline Meade"; Article; Page 213; submitted by
Shelvie J. Nickles, 5055 Tibbitt Lane, Burke, VA 22015.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Howard Bailey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1940
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 2 Aug 1958
Marriage Place: Clintwood, Virginia, USA
Father: Noah Bailey
Mother: Bessie Mounts
Spouse: Shirley Ann Roberts
Certificate Number: 1958023004"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Howard Bailey
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Oct 1939
Birth Place: Mohawk McDow, West Virginia [Mohawk, West Virginia]
Death Date: 5 Jul 1995
Father:
Noah Bailey
Mother:
Bessie Mounts
SSN: 363405613
Notes: Apr 1956: Name listed as HOWARD BAILEY"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 19 Apr 2014.
" Howard “Boonie” Bailey
Birth 3 Oct 1939
USA
Death 5 Jul 1995 (aged 55)
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Noah Bailey Cemetery
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 128224417"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Shirley Ann Roberts
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1942
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 2 Aug 1958
Marriage Place: Clintwood, Virginia, USA
Father: Wilson Roberts
Mother: Virgie Blankenship
Spouse: Howard Bailey
Certificate Number: 1958023004"
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1927); Page 56; Line #__; WV Archives Website.
William Joseph Noael; age 22; born in VA; single; living in Freeman, WV; married on 8 Dec 1927 in
Princeton, WV; Loella Ball; age 21; born in __; single; living in Bluefield, WV.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1927); Page 56; Line #__; WV Archives Website.
William Joseph Noael; age 22; born in VA; single; living in Freeman, WV; married on 8 Dec 1927 in
Princeton, WV; Loella Ball; age 21; born in __; single; living in Bluefield, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #5069; WV Archives Web Site.
Frankie Noel; age 1 day; born 14 Jan 1939 in War, WV; parents; W. M., born in Tazewell Co, VA,
and Louise, born in Honaker, VA, (Ball) Noel; died 15 Jan 1939 in War, WV; due to prenaturity,
8 months; buried 15 Jan 1939 in Roderfield, WV; informant, W.M. Nowl, War, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 28 Jul 2012.
Franklin Noel; born 15 (sic, 14) Jan 1939; died 16 (sic, 15) Jan 1939; buried here; no grave marker photo
shown.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ginger Kiser Icenhour was a caring mother, Nana, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend. She peacefully departed this world for her heavenly home on July 7th, 2021, at age 53."Ginger was born on June 16th, 1968, to Dick and Ruth Kiser of Iaeger, WV. She was preceded in death by her father, Dick Kiser, her sister Wendy Kiser Church, her former husband and father of her children, Steven Icenhour and her lifelong partner, Charles (CB) Lester of Bradshaw, WV.
"Ginger was a graduate of Iaeger High School class of 1986 and was a lifelong resident of the Iaeger area. Ginger was a friend to all and never met a stranger. She met and married Steve Icenhour, and together, they had two sons: Tyler and Nicholas Icenhour.
"Ginger loved spending time with her family, friends and loved to make people laugh and smile.
"Those left to cherish Ginger’s memory are her two sons Tyler Icenhour and companion Lori Grahovac of Tazewell, Va. Nicholas Icenhour of Tazewell, Va. Her grandson and joy of her life Lincoln Cline of Panther, WV. Mother Ruth Kiser of Bluefield, WV, Sister Kim Wilson (John) of Sandstone, WV. Brother Billy Kiser and Eric Kearns of North Carolina. Niece Amanda Jackson (Jason) of Bluefield, WV, Nephew Joshua Wilson of Beaver, WV. A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
"A celebration of Ginger’s life is scheduled for Saturday, July 10, 2021 with Reverend Randall Dority officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Friends may visit with the family Saturday evening, July 10, 2021 from 4 p.m. until the time of services at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Fanning Funeral Home Iaeger is assisting the family."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Raymond D Trent
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1944
Marriage Registration Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Feb 1962
Marriage Place: Gate, Virginia, USA
Father: Donald Trent
Mother: Myrtle Lively
Spouse: Judy Andrea Abram
Certificate Number: 1962004463"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Angels Among Us; 10 May 2013; maintained by GraveHunter,
"Rev Raymond Douglas Trent
Birth 1944
Death 1993 (aged 48–49)
Burial
East Tennessee Cemetery
Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Plot Masonic Gardens
Memorial ID 110323005"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Judy Andrea Abram
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1946
Marriage Registration Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Feb 1962
Marriage Place: Gate, Virginia, USA
Father: Bud M Abram
Mother: Anna Dickterenko
Spouse: Raymond D Trent
Certificate Number: 1962004463"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 25; WV Archives Website.
James Messer; age 18; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; married on 23 Jan 1944 in Panther,
WV; Gladys Bailey; age 18; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; with consent of Oma Messer,
mother of James Messer and Bessie Bailey, mother of Gladys Bailey.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 19 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 55; Dwelling #325.
Listed as James Messer; age 24; born in WV; married; brakeman in coal mine; head of household.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James William Messer
[James W Messer]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Oct 1925
Birth Place: Baisden, West Virginia
Death Date: 13 Mar 1990
Father: Shafter Messer
Mother: Oma Lester
SSN: 236344308
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Jan 1943: Name listed as JAMES WILLIAM MESSER;
02 Jun 1993: Name listed as JAMES W MESSER"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bull Creek Road, taken on 17 Apr 1930, Page
209B, Family #132.
Listed as Gladys Bailey, age 1yr, 9 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Noah Bailey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 25; WV Archives Website.
James Messer; age 18; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; married on 23 Jan 1944 in Panther,
WV; Gladys Bailey; age 18; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; with consent of Oma Messer,
mother of James Messer and Bessie Bailey, mother of Gladys Bailey.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 19 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 55; Dwelling #325.
Listed as Gladys Messer; age 23; born in WV; married; in household of husband, James W. Messer.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gladys Powers
Social Security Number: 232-34-0422
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1928
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia
Last Residence: 48180, Taylor, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Death Date: 15 Sep 1998"
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gladys Powers [Gladys Marie Messer] [Gladys Bailey]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1928
Birth Place: Mohawk McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Sep 1998
Father: Noah Bailey
Mother: Bessie Mounts
SSN: 232340422
Notes: Nov 1960: Name listed as GLADYS POWERS;
Oct : Name listed as GLADYS MARIE MESSER "
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 19 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 55; Dwelling #325.
Listed as Ronny Messer; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, James W. Messer.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ronald Noah Messer Sr [Donald E Messer Sr] [Ronald N Messer Sr]
Birth Date: Jun 1945
Residence Date: 1988-2010
Address: 9417 Hazel St
Residence: Taylor, Michigan, USA
Postal Code: 48180
Second Residence Date: 1998-2020
Second Address: 15810 Beech Daly Rd Trlr 327
Second Residence: Taylor, Michigan, USA
Second Postal Code: 48180
Third Residence Date: 1996-1998
Third Address: 27007 Sally CT
Third Residence: Taylor, Michigan, USA
Third Postal Code: 48180
Fourth Residence Date: 1991-1992
Fourth Address: 6608 Yateswood Dr
Fourth Residence: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 28212 "
3. "Detroit Free Press"; Detroit, MI; Monday; 27 Jul 1998; Page 12; Newspapers.com Website.
"MESSER
"RONALD SR. July 25, 1998, age 53 of Taylor. Beloved , husband of Linda L. Messer, Loving father of of Jetfery (Debbie) Messer. Michael (Paula) Dodge, Lisa (Edsel) Norman, Christopher (Christina) Messer, Ronald Messer Jr. and Billy Griggs. Dearest son ol Gladys Powers. Dear brother of Donald Messer, John Powers and David Powers, also survived by 12 grandchildren. Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 12-9 p.m. Services Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Voran Funeral Home (Taylor Chapel) 23750 Goddard Rd."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 19 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 55; Dwelling #325.
Listed as Donny Messer; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, James W. Messer.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page 255A,
Family #246.
Listed as Herman Addair, age 3 yrs, 3 months, born in WV, in household of father, William H. Addair.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 371; WV Archives Website.
Herman L. Addair; age 25; born and living in Lex, WV; single; married on 1 Aug 1953 at Iaeger, WV;
Melda Mullins; age 23; born in Paynesville, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Jay Kelly; 31 Jul 2008; maintained by Charlene Horton.
"Herman Luther Addair
Birth 29 Sep 1927
Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Sep 2007 (aged 79)
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Knollkreg Memorial Park
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Plot Chapel of Memories Mausoleum - Right-hand Side Outside Wall
Memorial ID 28679200"Additional Information Posted:
"MR. HERMAN LUTHER ADDAIR, 79, died Monday September 10, 2007 at his residence. He was born September 29, 1927 in Avondale, West Virginia to the late William and Orpha Addair. He had made his home in Abingdon for the last fourteen years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a retired miner with Island Creek Coal Company. He was a member of the Church of Christ; worked for twenty-two years with the railroad; and enjoyed working in his garden and playing with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers."He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Melda; his son, Winfred Mullins and wife Lucy of Abingdon; three grandchildren, Winfred Dewayne Mullins and wife Julie; David Mullins and wife Donna; and Lucinda Wolfe and husband Ronnie; nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; two sisters, Janet Adams and Arvile of Bartley, WV, Lona Vandyke of War, WV; five brothers, Charlie Addair and wife Mildred of Chatmanville, WV, Bernard Addair and wife Ethel of Avondale, WV, Raleigh Addair and wife Sue of Denton, NC, Kenneth Addair and wife Rosie of Aberdeen, MD, and Leon Addair and wife Mary of Avondale, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor Hobert Kennedy officiating. Entombment will follow in the Knollkreg Chapel of Memories Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Winfred Dewayne Mullins, David Hugh Mullins, Winfred Dewayne Mullins, Jr., Joe Mullins, Tommy Mullins, Ronald Preston Wolfe, Charlie Johnson, and Brian Mullins. Honorary pallbearers will be James Lester, Bill Nichols, Bill Skeens, and Dr. R. Alan Davis."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 371; WV Archives Website.
Herman L. Addair; age 25; born and living in Lex, WV; single; married on 1 Aug 1953 at Iaeger, WV;
Melda Mullins; age 23; born in Paynesville, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV.