1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: D A Byrd
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 54
Birth Date: abt 1907
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 Aug 1961
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: C F Byrd
Mother: Josie Thomas
Spouse: Florence Mitchell Newton
Certificate Number: 1961024025"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Florence Mitchell Newton
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 54
Birth Date: abt 1907
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 Aug 1961
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Cecil Mitchell
Mother: Ammie Straton
Spouse: D A Byrd
Certificate Number: 1961024025"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Florence Mitchell Adams
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 30
Birth Date: abt 1908
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Sep 1938
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: C C Mitchell
Mother: Annie Stratton
Spouse: Edward Newton
Certificate Number: 1938022587"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Wanda Woody; 23 Aug 2016.
" Florence Rachel Mitchell Byrd
Birth 9 Mar 1908
Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Death 7 Aug 1984 (aged 76)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 168835616"Additional Information Posted:
"Florence Rachel Byrd, daughter of Cecil Critt Mitchell and Ammie Rhoda Stratton Mitchell, was born March 9, 1908 and passed away on August 7, 1984.Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands: Samuel Adams and Edward Newton; one daughter Audrey Marie McCormick. She is survived by her husband Dewey Byrd, and two sons Fred Adams and Leonard Adams"
4. E-mail 26 Jul 2021; Wanda Woody.
"Florence Rachel Mitchell"Born: 09 March 1908 in Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky
Married: Samuel Evanss Adams on 17 Oct 1922 in Buchannon County, Virginia
Married: Edward Greever Newton (1903-1959) on 03 Sept 1938 in Tazewell, VA
Married: Dewey Alfanso Byrd (1908-1990) on 25 Aug 1961 in Lebanon, VA.
Died: 07 Aug 1984 in Bluefield, Mercer, WV"Parents:
Cecil Critt Mitchell (1873 - 1909)
Ammie Rhoda Stratton (1882-1950)"Siblings:
Myrtle Mitchell (1904-1912)
George Mitchell (1906-1938
Ruby Mitchell (1906-1966)
Mary Mitchell (1910-1960)
"Half-Siblings:
Sallie Watson (1912 - ?)
Maude Gladys Watson (1913-1998)
Ethel Watson (1914-?)
Edgar Watson (1915-?)"Children:
Fred Adams (01 Apr 1924 - 01 Apr 1994)
Audrey Marie Adams (08 Nov 1926 - 11 Jan 1974)
Leonard Adams (16 May 1929 - living)
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Edward Newton
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 35
Birth Date: abt 1903
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Sep 1938
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: John Newton
Mother: Amanda Lewis
Spouse: Florence Mitchell Adams
Certificate Number: 1938022587"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 008100; WV Archives Website.
Edward Greever Newton; age 56; born 28 Feb 1903 in Tazewell, VA; married; retired miner and
painter; SS# 236-07-7432; living at English, WV; son of John Wiley and Amanda (Lewis) Newton;
died 27 May 1959 at English, WV; due to coronary thrombosis; buried 30 May 1959 in Maplewood
Cemetery, Tazewell, VA; informant, Mrs. Florence Newton, English, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 28 Mar 2008; maintained by Find a Grave.
" Edward G. Newton
Birth 28 Feb 1903
Death 27 May 1959 (aged 56)
Burial
Maplewood Cemetery
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 25592815"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Florence Mitchell Newton
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 54
Birth Date: abt 1907
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 Aug 1961
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Cecil Mitchell
Mother: Ammie Straton
Spouse: D A Byrd
Certificate Number: 1961024025"
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Florence Mitchell Adams
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 30
Birth Date: abt 1908
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Sep 1938
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: C C Mitchell
Mother: Annie Stratton
Spouse: Edward Newton
Certificate Number: 1938022587"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Wanda Woody; 23 Aug 2016.
" Florence Rachel Mitchell Byrd
Birth 9 Mar 1908
Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Death 7 Aug 1984 (aged 76)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 168835616"Additional Information Posted:
"Florence Rachel Byrd, daughter of Cecil Critt Mitchell and Ammie Rhoda Stratton Mitchell, was born March 9, 1908 and passed away on August 7, 1984.Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands: Samuel Adams and Edward Newton; one daughter Audrey Marie McCormick. She is survived by her husband Dewey Byrd, and two sons Fred Adams and Leonard Adams"
4. E-mail 26 Jul 2021; Wanda Woody.
"Florence Rachel Mitchell"Born: 09 March 1908 in Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky
Married: Samuel Evanss Adams on 17 Oct 1922 in Buchannon County, Virginia
Married: Edward Greever Newton (1903-1959) on 03 Sept 1938 in Tazewell, VA
Married: Dewey Alfanso Byrd (1908-1990) on 25 Aug 1961 in Lebanon, VA.
Died: 07 Aug 1984 in Bluefield, Mercer, WV"Parents:
Cecil Critt Mitchell (1873 - 1909)
Ammie Rhoda Stratton (1882-1950)"Siblings:
Myrtle Mitchell (1904-1912)
George Mitchell (1906-1938
Ruby Mitchell (1906-1966)
Mary Mitchell (1910-1960)
"Half-Siblings:
Sallie Watson (1912 - ?)
Maude Gladys Watson (1913-1998)
Ethel Watson (1914-?)
Edgar Watson (1915-?)"Children:
Fred Adams (01 Apr 1924 - 01 Apr 1994)
Audrey Marie Adams (08 Nov 1926 - 11 Jan 1974)
Leonard Adams (16 May 1929 - living)
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Amanda Sue Meadows Caplinger
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 32
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1955
Marriage Registration Place: Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Oct 1987
Marriage Place: Covington, Virginia, USA
Father: Noah Garfield Meadows
Mother: Myrtle Mae Saler
Spouse: Steven Dale Comer
Certificate Number: 1987049963"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Amanda Sue Meadows [Amanda Sue Evans] [Amanda Caplinger] [Amanda Comer]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1955
Birth Place: Mollary Loga, West Virginia [Iaeger McDow??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 13 May 1999
SSN: 236903346
Notes: Mar 1971: Name listed as AMANDA SUE MEADOWS;
May 1974: Name listed as AMANDA SUE EVANS;
13 Jul 1982: Name listed as AMANDA SUE CAPLINGER;
24 Nov 1987: Name listed as AMANDA SUE COMER;
20 May 1999: Name listed as AMANDA S COMER"
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-009771; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marvin Lee Toler; age 31; born 1 Mar 1950 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 15 oct 1975; 10th grade education; living at General Delivery, Simon, WV; son of Harold
French and Girl Marie (Cline) Toler; married on 10 Mar 1981 in Pearisburg, VA; Cindy Darlene Frye;
maiden name Bailey; age 22; born 6 Feb 1959 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 9 Oct 1980; 11th grade education; living at General Delivery, Sabine, WV; son of
Herbert Wilson and Sylvia Pearl (Duncan) Bailey.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Marvin Lee Toler, 69, of Elkin, NC, passed away on February 25, 2020 surrounded by his family following a long
illness. He was born on March 1, 1950 in Sunhill, WV a son of the late Harold and Marie Cline Toler. In addition to
his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Juney Toler. He is survived by his wife Cindy Toler; his only son
Frankie Bailey of NC; four daughters Rhonda (Todd) Rakes of NC, Frauline (Bryan) Wolfe of Morgantown, Ella
Mae (Tommy) Blankenship of Oceana and Rosie Toler of Beckley; thirteen grandchildren; two brothers Terry and
Justin Toler of Sunhill; a sister Cathy Toler of Beckley; and a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside
service will be held at 2 pm on Monday March 2, 2020 at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV. Pallbearers
will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Cindy Darlene Bailey
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 18
Birth Date 6 Feb 1959
Marriage Registration Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 9 Jun 1977
Marriage Place Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father Herbert Wilson Bailey
Mother Sylvia Duncan
Spouse Ronald Gail Frye
Certificate Number 1977023854"
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-009771; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marvin Lee Toler; age 31; born 1 Mar 1950 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 15 oct 1975; 10th grade education; living at General Delivery, Simon, WV; son of Harold
French and Girl Marie (Cline) Toler; married on 10 Mar 1981 in Pearisburg, VA; Cindy Darlene Frye;
maiden name Bailey; age 22; born 6 Feb 1959 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 9 Oct 1980; 11th grade education; living at General Delivery, Sabine, WV; son of
Herbert Wilson and Sylvia Pearl (Duncan) Bailey.
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Cindy Darlene Toler went to be with her Lord following a long illness on Sunday, January 12 ,2025 at the age of 65."Cindy will be remembered as a kind, loving, gentle, and patient wife, mother, and friend. Cindy never turned anyone away. She always offered a safe place for anyone in need. Her door was always open. Cindy was known as the community “mom” and was loved by all.
"Cindy is preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years, Marvin Toler. Mother, Sylvia Bailey of Sabine West Virginia. Father, Wilson Bailey of Sabine West Virginia. Two sisters, Judy Williams and Carol Bailey of Sabine West Virginia. Four brothers; Larry Bailey of Sabine West Virginia, “Pip” Bailey of Ravencliff West Virginia, Cub Bailey of Clevland Ohio and “Sonny” Bailey of Clevland Ohio.
"Cindy is survived by her only son, Frankie Bailey who lived at home in Elkin North Carolina and was her primary caregiver. Her daughter, Rhonda Rakes and husband, Todd of Elkin North Carolina. Three grandsons; Dakota Rakes and his wife Addison of Mount Airy North Carolina, Hunter Rakes of Elkin North Carolina, and Frankie Bailey and his girlfriend, Nynaeve Dickens of West Virginia. Four granddaughters; Breonna Marion and her husband Hayden of Dobson North Carolina, Gabriel Bailey and her husband Jayden Clark of West Virginia, Skylar Bailey and her boyfriend Tyler Stafford of West Virginia, and Payton Bailey of West Virginia. Cindy had 6 great great-grandchildren; Cannon Marion and Braxton Rakes of North Carolina. Elena Dickens, Everleigh Dickens, Edmund Clark, Adalynn Stafford, all of West Virginia. One brother, Cecil Baily of Clevland Ohio."
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 429; WV Archives Website.
Robert Cunningham; age 21; born 29 Oct 1930 in McAlpin, WV; living in McAlpin, WV; son of
Hansford and Thelma Cunningham; married on 20 Sep 1952 at Epperley, WV; Emozetta Harmon;
age 18; born 17 Jan 1934 at War, WV; living at Winding Gulf, WV; daughter of Talmage Edward and
Eva Harmon; with consent of Talmage E. and Eva Harmon.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 429; WV Archives Website.
Robert Cunningham; age 21; born 29 Oct 1930 in McAlpin, WV; living in McAlpin, WV; son of
Hansford and Thelma Cunningham; married on 20 Sep 1952 at Epperley, WV; Emozetta Harmon;
age 18; born 17 Jan 1934 at War, WV; living at Winding Gulf, WV; daughter of Talmage Edward and
Eva Harmon; with consent of Talmage E. and Eva Harmon.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Emozette Harmon [Emozette Cunningham]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1934
Birth Place: War McDowll, West Virginia [War McDowell, Virginia]
Death Date: 25 Jun 1998
Father:
Talmage E Harmon
Mother:
Eva M Atwell
SSN: 233529131
Notes: Jan 1951: Name listed as EMOZETTE HARMON;
May 1958: Name listed as EMOZETTE CUNNINGHAM"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Jane Hertz; 13 Aug 2014.
" Emozetta Cunningham
Birth 1934
Death 1998 (aged 63–64)
Burial
Farley Hill Cemetery
Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 134317145"
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 4 Feb 1920; Page 158B;
Family #260/261.
Listed as Herlie Sizemore; age 1 yr, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, George W.
Sizemore.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 103B;
Family #264/264.
Listed as Hurley Sizemore; age 13; born in WV; in household of mother, Clarkie Jane (_____)
Sizemore.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1940); Page 67; WV Archives Web Site.
Hearley Sizemore; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV; son of George
and Jane Sizemore; married on 29 Jun 1940 at Pineville, WV; Ethel Sizemore; age 19; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Northfork, WV; daughter of Emory and Zellie Sizemore.
4. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1946); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
Hearley Sizemore; age 28; born 15 oct 1917 in Keystone, WV; living at Affinity, WV; son of George
and Jane (Mitchem) Sizemore; married on 19 Apr 1946 at Beckley, WV; Effie Bumgardner; age
30; born 22 Jun 1915 at Pineville, WV; living at Affinity, WV; daughter of Matt and Lucille Tilley.
5. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #23349; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hurley Sizemore; age 29; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; timberman; living at Giatto, WV; son of
George and Clarkie (Milen, sic? Milam?) Sizemore; married on 3 Aug 1948 at Pearisburg, VA;
Vernie Rebecca Toler; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; sigle; living at Giatto, WV; daughter of
Chapman W. and Lydia Jane (Workman) Toler.
6. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Hearly Sizemore; born on 15 Oct 1917; died in Jul 1987; living at Kopperston, Wyoming Co, WV at
death.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #23349; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hurley Sizemore; age 29; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; timberman; living at Giatto, WV; son of
George and Clarkie (Milen, sic? Milam?) Sizemore; married on 3 Aug 1948 at Pearisburg, VA;
Vernie Rebecca Toler; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; sigle; living at Giatto, WV; daughter of
Chapman W. and Lydia Jane (Workman) Toler.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #70 031959; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ralph Edward Fife; age 19; born 14 Jul 1951 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Jolo, WV; son of Benton Edward and Virginia (Stewart) Fife; married on 22 Aug
1970 in Grundy, VA; Dorothy Elizabeth Poore; age 17; born 18 Jun 1953 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Box 805, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of James Wiley and Mary
Ethel (Muncy) Poore.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Ralph Edward Fife"; Article; Page 145; submitted by Poochie P. Fife,
Jolo, WV
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ralph Edward Fife, 74, of Jolo WV, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family."Born on July 14, 1951, he grew up with a deep love for the mountains. Fishing and hunting were some of his passions, as well as spending lots of time with his grandchildren and nurturing his garden. Ralph built a family grounded in faith, laughter, and unconditional love. Ralph spent many years working in the coal mines of West Virginia. He spent the most time with Amonate and Consolidation Coal Company.
"Ralph was known for his gentle heart, his quick wit, and his willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Whether it was sharing stories on the front porch, fishing in the creek, or teaching his children the value of hard work, he poured love into absolutely everything he did.
"He is survived by his children Ralph Wayne Fife (Kim Vance) of NC, and Jennifer Larae Vance (Justin Vance) of Jolo, WV; sister Pauline Christian of Gary, WV; mother and father-in-law, Carol and John D Lester of Bartley, WV; mother of his children Dorothy “Poochie” Fife of Grundy, VA; grandchildren Haley Fife Curll (Duncan Curll) of NC, Samuel Fife of GA, Ethan Vance, Brayden Vance, Ryleigh Vance, and Kory Vance all of Jolo, WV; great-grandchildren Carter and Camryn Curll of NC; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends whom he loved dearly.
"He was preceded in death by his wife Vickie Fife; daughter Sarah Fife; 2 stepsons Gary Hicks and Christopher Hicks; his mother Virginia “Jenny” Stewart and father Benton Fife; siblings, James Fife, Bruce Fife, and Deanna Fife; brother in-laws, Tom Poore, Dean Poore, Bill Poore, Connell Muncy, Lonnie Patrick, Johnnie Lester, and Ray Christian; sister in-laws, Ann Poore, Sue Poore, and Betty Patrick; nephews, Josh Fife and Tony Christian, and his best friend, Jeff Mullins.
"Ralph’s legacy is one of kindness, faith, and steadfast love. To know him was to be blessed by his contagious laughter, and miraculous strength.
"In lieu of flowers donations can be made directly towards funeral expenses at Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger WV.
"Friends may visit with the family Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV after 6:00 PM with an evening service at 7:00 PM.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1 o’clock with Pastor Thomas Fife, Pastor Freddie Anglin and Pastor Charles Rose , officiating at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV. Burial will follow at the Tom Sparks Cemetery in Bradshaw, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vickie Lynn Fife, 53, of Jolo, WV passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at her residence in Jolo, WV."Vickie was born August 26, 1971 in Welch, WV a daughter of John D. and Carol Sue Perkins Lester.
"Vickie was preceded in death by her children, Gary Hicks Jr. and Christopher Hicks; and one brother, John D. Lester II.
"Vickie is survived by her parents, John D. and Carol Sue Lester; two step-children, Wayne Fife and Jennifer Vance; six step-grandchildren, Ethan, Braydon, Coey, Riley, Haley and Samuel; two great-step-grandchildren, Carter and Camryn; and a nephew, Adam Lester; her husband, Ralph Fife who passed two days later; a special friend, Norma Marshal and her grandchildren, Shane, Kayleigh, Maddie and Braydon.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday evening, August 8, 2025 after 6 p.m. at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV
"Funeral services will be conducted at 1 o’clock Saturday, August 9, 2025 with Reverend Johnny Cooper and Pastor Charles Rose officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery on Rock Ridge near Paynesville, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"William “Bill” Allen Sims, 77, of Raysal, WV, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 in Bristol Regional Hospital in Bristol, TN."Bill was born January 25, 1947, in Raysal Hollow a son of the late John L. and Ruth M. Martin Sims. Bill was a retired coal miner from U.S. Steel at Pineville Shawnee and # 50 mine; he retired in 2005 with 30 years underground. To his work buddies Bill was known as “Cat” because he was quick and could get into small spaces; he was an electrician in the mines. Bill also worked for Magnavox in Greenville, TN in the late 1960’s. Bill grew up in Raysal Hollow as a child he loved being in the woods and hunting. In his younger years Bill was a volunteer fireman for Raysal, an election poll worker and also an avid hunter.
"In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Christian Sims; a brother, Gene and wife Barbara Sims; a sister, Stormy Mullins; his mother-in-law, Gladys Christian; brothers-in-law, Aldie Mullins, and Bub Ikard, and a step daughter, Patricia Hass.
"Survivors include his daughters, Windy (L.D.) Ashley of Bristol, VA, Misty (Randall) Lamie of Panama City, FL, Josey Sims and Tanya Goodman both of Tazewell, VA; grandchildren, Sammi and Calen Ashley, Morgan Tate and Aaron Hill, Tyler and Alic Hass, Parker Baldwin, and Keerstin Rasnake; several great grandchildren; sister, Carol Ikard; and brother, John L. and wife Carol Sims, whom will miss him greatly, they spoke every day.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11 o’clock, with Pastor Charles Rose and Reverend Roger Pete Woods officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday evening, April 5, 2024.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family."
Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sally Irene Sims, 65, of Raysal, WV, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 in Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, Virginia."Sally was born in Welch, WV, February 16, 1956, a daughter of the late Douglas and Gladys Rose Christian.
"In addition to her parents Douglas and Gladys Christian, Sally was preceded in death by one sister, Cathy Hundley and one daughter Patricia Goodman Hass.
"Survivors include her husband of 34 years, William “Bill” Sims of the home; four daughters, Tanya (David Lee) Goodman of Tazewell, VA, Josey Sims also of Tazewell; Windy ( L.D.) Ashly of Bristol VA, and Misty (Randall) Lamie of Panama City, FL; eight grandchildren, Tyler, Alic, and Keerstin Hass, Morgan Tate, Aaron Hill, Samantha and Calen Ashley and Parker Baldwin; four great grandchildren; and one brother, Johnny (Sharon) Cornthwait of Roanoke, VA.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 11 o’clock with Reverend Charles Rose and Reverend Roger Pete Woods officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Monday evening, February 22, 2021 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask must be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced with no more than 25 people in attendance.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
" Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"