1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 31; WV Archives Website.
Edward James Redmond; age 25; born and living in South Deerfield, MA; single; married on 7 Feb
1953 in Welch, WV; Louisa Mae Barley; age 24; born and living in Welch, WV; single.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Edward James Redmond, Jr., 94, died March 19, 2022 in the McDowell County Continuous Care Center, Gary, West Virginia."Ed was born July 10, 1927 in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Edward and Genevieve Redmond.
"Ed attended Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA, graduating in June, 1946. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army from September 26, 1945 to March 6, 1947. After an honorable discharge, he attended Springfield College in Springfield, MA, lettering in football, basketball and baseball. He earned a degree in physical education. Ed’s talents in baseball landed him a contract to play for the Boston Braves organization being placed in Welch, WV playing for the Welch Miners. While in Welch, he met his wife of 47 years, Louisa Mae Barley. After two seasons with the Miners, 1952 and 1953, he decided to begin his teaching and coaching career. Starting in 1953 at E. C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Virginia, he then moved to Perth, New York and taught and coached from 1954 to 1969. His last move was made to teach in Ithaca, NY from 1971-1988. Upon retirement, Ed and Louisa moved to Christiansburg, VA and became avid Virginia Tech fans. In 1990 he was inducted into the Perth Sports Hall of Fame.
"Ed loved to play golf and bowl, pitch horseshoes, corn hole and he loved being with his friends having great fun.
"Besides his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Louisa, brothers Bernard, Francis, sister Mae Turatti and a daughter, Patti Beckett, as well as sister in law, Christina Barley.
"Ed is survived by his two sons, Jim (Debbie) Redmond of Welch, WV and Eddie (Amy) Redmond of Free Union, VA. Eight grandchildren Jimmy, Amy, Bethany, Todd, Kimberly, Michael, Vincent and Kelsey. Thirteen great-grandchildren, Natalie, Addison, Kynsleigh, Bryson, Nathan, Ramsey, Presley, Lily, Rylee, Alyssa, Gavin, Cameron and Rylee, as well as son in law, Jerry Beckett. Additionally survived by brother Richard Redmond of South Deerfield, MA and sister Jane Redmond of Westfield, MA.
Ed attended The Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Christiansburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 355 Independence Blvd. NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073."A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church in Welch, WV Thursday, March 24, 2022. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 AM -11:00 AM with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00 AM by Celebrant, Father Binny with military honors by American Legion VFW Post 1144 of Iaeger, West Virginia.
"Ed’s wishes were to be cremated and a graveside service will be held at a later date at Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Ceres, WV. Pallbearers will be family members.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is serving the Redmond family.
"Online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 31; WV Archives Website.
Edward James Redmond; age 25; born and living in South Deerfield, MA; single; married on 7 Feb
1953 in Welch, WV; Louisa Mae Barley; age 24; born and living in Welch, WV; single.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Rebecca "Ruth" Cline, 64 of Beaver, West Virginia, formerly of Steeles, WV died on Monday, September 13, 2021. Ruth was born on March 31, 1957 to the late Mirland and Ada Lester Richmond of Steeles. She was also preceded in death by her husband and soulmate, William "Willie" Cline; sister, Karen "Darlene" Green and niece, Amanda Cook. Those left to cherish her memory include: a son, Steven Hurley and companion, Stella Lusk; a daughter, Stephanie Gollihue and companion, Jeffrey McGuire; granddaughters: Ashlee and Brooke Gollihue and Savanah Adkins; brothers: Randel Richmond and wife, Janice, Dale Richmond and wife, Susan and Mirland Richmond, Jr. and wife, Sherry; a sister, Sharon "Marlene" Gibson and husband, James; nephews: Mark Richmond, Jaime, Cody and Dale Gibson and nieces: Melissa Dodson and Amy Cunningham. Ruth is also survived by a very special aunt, Lavey whom she cherished dearly as well as several great nieces and great nephews. Ruth was a member of the Pads Fork Freewill Baptist Church where she enjoyed hearing The Gospel and singing. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, gardening and attending to her flowers. For the last couple of years, she has made her home at The Villages of Greystone Retirement Community where she made many new friends and took pride in competing with her friends in The Olympics that they had onsite where she won several gold medals. Services will be held at the Pads Fork Freewill Baptist Church on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM. Friends may gather with the family at 12:00 PM Noon, one hour prior to the service. Pastors Dennis Lester and Gary Walker will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Pads Fork Community Church Cemetery. Nephews and friends will serve as pallbearers. Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger is serving the family. Online Condolences may be made at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Laura Elizabeth Brown, 35, of Iaeger, WV, passed away suddenly Monday, November 1, 2021. Liz was born May 12,1986 in Bluefield, WV the daughter of Allen and Angie Neal Auvil. She was a graduate of Iaeger High School and Concord University and was the band director at River View High School. Liz was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Roland and Laura Neal and her paternal grandparents, Estel and Joan Auvil. Survivors include her husband, Greg Brown of the home; two sons, Thomas and Jacob Brown both of the home; and her parents, Allen and Angie Auvil also of the home. Numerous additional family, friends, colleagues and students who love her. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 11 o’clock with Reverend Randall Dority and Youth Pastor Paul Dick officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Brown Cemetery at Oakvale, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may visit with the family Saturday evening, November 6, 2021 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher, Christine C. McGuire and Sandra Long; "The William East Family"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Angela East, Coalwood, WV 24824.
2. McDowell Co, WV; West Virginia Naturalization Records, 1814-1991; Declaration of Intention.
Julius Hamro; age 64; born 11 Feb 1876 in Takasci, Hungary; 5'5" tall; 145 lbs, brown eyes, brown
hair; dark complexion, miner; living at Berwind, WV; husband of Mary; born 4 Sep 1881 in Varsar,
Hungary; they married 25 May 1902 in Takasci, Hungary; Mary entered US on 27 Nov 1905 at New
York, NY ; Julius entered the US on 16 Feb 1904 at New York, NY from Libsic, Germany aboard the
SS Kroonland under the name of Gyula Hamra; father of 7 children (all listed with names, birth date
and place); signed 20 May 1940 at Welch, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 401; WV Archives Web Site.
James Hamro; age 25; born in Akron, OH; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 20 Nov 1944 in
Welch, WV; Opal McCormick; age 21; born in Gary, WV; single; living in Jenkinjones, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 401; WV Archives Web Site.
James Hamro; age 25; born in Akron, OH; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 20 Nov 1944 in
Welch, WV; Opal McCormick; age 21; born in Gary, WV; single; living in Jenkinjones, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert Timothy Riley"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Peggy Dagley Little, PO
Box 2266; Cashiers, NC 28717.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert Timothy Riley"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Peggy Dagley Little, PO
Box 2266; Cashiers, NC 28717.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert Timothy Riley"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Peggy Dagley Little, PO
Box 2266; Cashiers, NC 28717.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert Timothy Riley"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Peggy Dagley Little, PO
Box 2266; Cashiers, NC 28717.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert Timothy Riley"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Peggy Dagley Little, PO
Box 2266; Cashiers, NC 28717.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert Timothy Riley"; Article; Page 228; submitted by Peggy Dagley Little, PO
Box 2266; Cashiers, NC 28717.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Keystone; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 14A; Family #278/310.
Listed as Fred Evans; age 21; born in WV; single; Negro; waiter in restaurant, in household of
mother, Maude A. Evans.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #140; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
Fred Garland Evans; age 30; born 19 Mar 1909 at Keystone, WV; living at Keystone, WV:employed
by E.C. Brice Pool Room, Keystone, WV; name of person who will always known address; Mrs.
Maude Alice Evans; mother, Keystone, WV; 6'1-1/2" tall; 268 lbs; Negro; brown eyes; Black hair; light
brown complexion; small scar on forefinger of left hand.
3. U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Fred G Evans
Race Negro (Black)
Marital Status Single, with dependents (Single)
Rank Private
Birth Year 1909
Nativity State or Country West Virginia
Citizenship Citizen
Residence Mc Dowell, West Virginia
Education 1 year of high school
Civil Occupation Cooks, except private family
Enlistment Date 23 May 1942
Enlistment Place Huntington, West Virginia
Service Number 35431414
Branch Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Civil Life
Height 72
Weight 249"
4. Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Fred G Evans
Gender Male
Race Non-white
Age 61
Birth Date Est 1909
Residence Place Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Death Date 16 Apr 1970
Death Place Columbus (Pt), Franklin, USA
Inquest Hospital G-RMH Grant Campus
Registrar's Certificate Number 035459
Inquest Questions Certifier: Physician; Autopsy Performed?: Yes, used for certification; "
5. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985; Ancestry.com Website.
Fred G. Evans; born 18 (sic, 19) Mar 1909; died 16 Apr 1970; servicenumber 35 431 414; from WV;
enlisted 19 Aug 1941; dicharged 19 Aug 1943; Private; Company A, 374th Engineer Bat.; WW II;
buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Colunbus, OH; applicant, Fred G. Evans, Jr, 1739 Oak Street,
Columbus, OH; signed by Fred Garland Evans, 20 Apr 1970.
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Onnie Gene Morgan Jr [Onnie G Morgan Jr]
Birth Date: Dec 1980
Residence Date: 2017-2020
Address: 468a Rockdale Rd
Residence: Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, USA
Postal Code: 71901
Second Residence Date: 2016-2018
Second Address: 138 Drybrook Trl
Second Residence: Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, USA
Second Postal Code: 71901
Third Residence Date: 2016-2017
Third Address: 138 Restful Cir
Third Residence: Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, USA
Third Postal Code: 71913
Fourth Residence Date: 2013-2016
Fourth Address: 1048 Main Street Idamay
Fourth Residence: Farmington, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 26571"