Joseph Harrison "Joe" Dempsey Sr
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 171; WV Archives Web Site.
Joe Dempsey; age 74; born in Logan Co, WV; widowed; living in Cyclone, WV; son of Lewis and
Susan (Runyon) Dempsey; married on 26 Sep 1945 in Pineville, WV; Athlene Maynor; age 19; born
and living in Cyclone, WV; single; daughter of Ken and Mary (Brown) Maynor.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Keathley; 23 Sep 2017.
" Joseph Harrison Dempsey
Birth 12 Feb 1871
Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Sep 1947 (aged 76)
Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Toler Family Cemetery
Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 183683728 "
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 188B, Family #46.
Listed as Athalene Maynor, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, James K. Maynor.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 171; WV Archives Web Site.
Joe Dempsey; age 74; born in Logan Co, WV; widowed; living in Cyclone, WV; son of Lewis and
Susan (Runyon) Dempsey; married on 26 Sep 1945 in Pineville, WV; Athlene Maynor; age 19; born
and living in Cyclone, WV; single; daughter of Ken and Mary (Brown) Maynor.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 244; WV Archives Web Site.
Onnie Harvey; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Juverna, WV; son of
Squire Toler and Gusta Walker; married on 7 Feb 1927 at Welch, WV; Elsie Taylor; age 21;
born in Cranberry, NC; single; daughter of Andy and Eliazabeth Taylor.
2.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Onnie Harvey; age 48; born in WV; married; stockman in retail store; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 244; WV Archives Web Site.
Onnie Harvey; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; miner; living at Juverna, WV; son of
Squire Toler and Gusta Walker; married on 7 Feb 1927 at Welch, WV; Elsie Taylor; age 21;
born in Cranberry, NC; single; daughter of Andy and Eliazabeth Taylor.
2.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Elsie H. Harvey; age 42; born in NC; married; in household of husband, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Myrla G. Harvey; age 21; born in WV; never married; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Billy J. Harvey; age 19; born in WV; never married; operates "duckbill" machine in coal mine;
in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Ruby J.Harvey; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Gloria M. Harvey; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Verlena J. Harvey; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Rodger D. Harvey; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Peggy L. Harvey; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
1.1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 4; Dwelling #23.
Listed as Wanless Harvey; born in Jan 1950 in WV; in household of father, Onnie Harvey.
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; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
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; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia “Trish” Ardella Sizemore, age 68, of Peterstown, West Virginia, went home to sing with the angels on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Huntsville Hospital’s Hospice Family Care Center in Huntsville, Alabama."Trish was born on January 10, 1958 to the late Herman and Ethel Long. Trish grew up in Iaeger, West Virginia. She attended Iaeger High School and later went on to beautician school. She also worked many years in the EMS field. Trish was always willing to help anyone she could. The thing she loved most was spending time with her family and friends. She was so proud of her four grandsons.
"In addition to her parents Trish was preceded in death by her son, Cecil “JJ” Gibson III; three sisters: Virginia Garland, Lynda Rice, Anita Auville; three brothers: Douglas Long, Edward Long, Luther Long.
"Survivors include one daughter, Marica Towry (Ted), four grandsons: Curtis, Adam, Brandon, Dustin; one sister, Regina Bailey (Ronald) and multiple nieces and nephews. She also is survived by special friends Christina Koger, Sharon King, Columbo Owens (Shannon), and William “Jr” Scarberry.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12 o’clock with Pastor Jon Kline officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery located in Roderfield, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Curtis, Adam, Brandon, and Tim Towry, Ronald Bailey, and Columbo Owens. Dustin Towry will serve as a honorary pallbearer.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Cecil Jay Gibson
Also Known As Cecil J Gibson
Residence Date 01 Jul 2005-20 Oct 2006
Residence Place Avondale, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 26 May 1955...""...Address General Delivery
Address Continued Avondale, West Virginia 24811
Address Date 01 Jul 2005-20 Oct 2006
2nd Address 205 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Avondale, West Virginia 24811
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
3rd Address Brown
3rd Address Continued Avondale, West Virginia 24811
3rd Address Date 01 Apr 1996..."
2. Social Security Applicantios and Claims, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Cecil Jay Gibson Jr
[C Gibson Jr]
SSN: 234908915
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 May 1955
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: Sep 1999
Death Certificate Number: 037873
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jul 1970: Name listed as CECIL JAY GIBSON JR; 12 Oct 2001: Name listed as C GIBSON..."
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co, WV; submitted by Walter Pack Family;
3 May 2013.
Cecil Jay Gibson, Jr; born 25 May 1955; died 6 Sep 1999; buried here; headstone photo shown; "HEARTS
TOGETHER FOREVER JAY AND DEBBIE".
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
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; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia “Trish” Ardella Sizemore, age 68, of Peterstown, West Virginia, went home to sing with the angels on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Huntsville Hospital’s Hospice Family Care Center in Huntsville, Alabama."Trish was born on January 10, 1958 to the late Herman and Ethel Long. Trish grew up in Iaeger, West Virginia. She attended Iaeger High School and later went on to beautician school. She also worked many years in the EMS field. Trish was always willing to help anyone she could. The thing she loved most was spending time with her family and friends. She was so proud of her four grandsons.
"In addition to her parents Trish was preceded in death by her son, Cecil “JJ” Gibson III; three sisters: Virginia Garland, Lynda Rice, Anita Auville; three brothers: Douglas Long, Edward Long, Luther Long.
"Survivors include one daughter, Marica Towry (Ted), four grandsons: Curtis, Adam, Brandon, Dustin; one sister, Regina Bailey (Ronald) and multiple nieces and nephews. She also is survived by special friends Christina Koger, Sharon King, Columbo Owens (Shannon), and William “Jr” Scarberry.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12 o’clock with Pastor Jon Kline officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery located in Roderfield, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Curtis, Adam, Brandon, and Tim Towry, Ronald Bailey, and Columbo Owens. Dustin Towry will serve as a honorary pallbearer.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 19 Dec 2013.
Cecil Jay Gibson, III; born 10 Jun 1977; died 10 Dec 1995; buried here; headstone photo shown with
personal photo; "GO REST ON THAT MOUNTAIN".
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
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; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
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; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
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; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
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; "Herman Luther Long, Miner";
article; Page 195; submitted by Herman L. Long, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 011716; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Proctor Ward; age 37; born in Pike Co, KY; single; living at Beckley, WV; son of Burl and Ardella (Looney) Ward; married on 28 Apr a966 in Russell co, VA; Virginia Davis; age 39; born in Big Sandy,
WV; single; living at Beckley, WV; daughter of Erbie and Grace (Hillwig) Hall.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 103; WV Archives Web Site.
Ked Davis, Jr; age 21; born in Kermit, WV; single; living in Hensley, WV; married on 3 Jul 1946 at
Roderfield, WV; Virginia Hall; age 19; born in Big Sandy, WV; single; living at Hensley, WV; with
consent of Grace Hall, mother of Virginia Hall.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 487; WV Archives Web Site.
Emery Henry Bailey; age 41; born in Panther, WV; divorced; living at Hensley, WV; married on 2 Jul
1955 in Roderfield, WV; Virginia Hall Davis; age 28; born and living in Big Sandy, WV; divorced.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 011716; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Proctor Ward; age 37; born in Pike Co, KY; single; living at Beckley, WV; son of Burl and Ardella (Looney) Ward; married on 28 Apr a966 in Russell co, VA; Virginia Davis; age 39; born in Big Sandy,
WV; single; living at Beckley, WV; daughter of Erbie and Grace (Hillwig) Hall.
1. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home; Bluewell, WV; Posted Obit.
"Marcia “Nicki” Spinella, age 80, of Flat Top, WV died on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Princeton Community Hospital."Born on March 27, 1939 in Keystone, WV, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Florence Mann Mandakunis. She had lived in Flat Top since 2002 and was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God in Beckley. She had retired from the McDowell County Board of Education with 30 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis E. Spinella; and a son, Gregory Lee Spinella. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
"Survivors:
"Brother: George Mandakunis and wife Lillie of Flat Top, WV
"Grandchildren: Joseph Spinella and wife Tonya of Bluefield, WV
Luke, Jude, and Hugo
"Daughter-in-Law: Gwen Belcher Spinella of Bluefield, WV
"Nephews that she treated as sons: John Mandakunis, Bruce Mandakunis and wife Marilyn, and Jason Mandakunis and wife Kimberly
"Grand-Nephew: Evan Mandakunis
"Grand-Niece: Ashley Mandakunis
"Niece: Sue Lavender and husband Randy
"Nephew: Roger Godsey-Bell and wife Connie
"Special Friends: Mike and Jane Hurley
"She is also survived by several special cousins and friends
"Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. Olen Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at the Mandakunis Family Cemetery in Flat Top, WV. Friends may call on Monday evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #25552; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Donald Ray Steele; age 21; born in Bear Wallow, VA; single; living in Amonate, VA; son of Bill and
Cora (Kennedy) Steele; married on 10 Aug 1957 in Lebanon, VA; Lucille Mildred Whittaker; age 21;
born in Valls Creek, WV; single; living in Amonate, VA; daughter of Hobert and Fannie (Carty)
Whittaker.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #25552; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Donald Ray Steele; age 21; born in Bear Wallow, VA; single; living in Amonate, VA; son of Bill and
Cora (Kennedy) Steele; married on 10 Aug 1957 in Lebanon, VA; Lucille Mildred Whittaker; age 21;
born in Valls Creek, WV; single; living in Amonate, VA; daughter of Hobert and Fannie (Carty)
Whittaker.
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 12 Oct 2020; Newspaper Obit; On Line Version.
"Ms. Lucille Mildred Whittaker Steele, 83, of Vallscreek, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Mercer Nursing and Rehab Center in Bluefield."Born on March 24, 1937 at Whittaker Ridge in McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Hobert McKinley Whittaker and Fannie Bell Crockett Whittaker.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 10 siblings; her husband, Ray Steele in 2010 and her son, Rayford Shane Steele, also in 2010.
"She is survived by two daughters, Kathy S. (Sammy) Miano of Rock, WV and Marie Conn of North Tazewell, VA; two sons, Wade Steele of Hartwell, WV and Matthew Shannon Steele of Christiansburg, VA. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Samantha Miano, Jessica Sinclair, Allie Steele, Kelly Rasnake, Victoria Steele, and Donald Steele; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Frankie Miller of Dublin, VA and Shirley Puckett of Claypool Hill, VA.
"Lucille was a homemaker who loved working in her garden, knitting and crocheting and she loved her flowers and cooking for her family. She was a great cook.
"As per her wishes, she will be cremated and will be spread near her childhood home on Whittaker Ridge at a later date.
"Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Steele family."
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; "Harold and Helen Hale Peery"
Article; submitted by Harold and Helen Peery, War, WV 24892.
"...lives in San Leando, CA...."
"Harold, Howard, Aileen, and J.W. Jr all served in the Navy in the Pacific during WW II...."
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James William and Georgia
Ethel Hinkle Peery"; Article; Page 220; submitted by Harold and Helen Peery, War, WV 24892.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Billy Junior Peery
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: abt 1924
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Jul 1946
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: James William Peery
Mother: Georgia Ethel Hinkle
Spouse: Marilyn Gaye Sturgill
Certificate Number: 1946026704"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 109; WV Archives Website.
Billy Junior Peery; age 29; born and living at War, WV; divorced; married on 28 Mar 1953 in War, WV;
Minnie Gay Lawson; age 23; born in Yukon, WV; single; living at War, WV.
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; "Harold and Helen Hale Peery"
Article; submitted by Harold and Helen Peery, War, WV 24892.
"...lives in San Leando, CA...."
"Harold, Howard, Aileen, and J.W. Jr all served in the Navy in the Pacific during WW II...."
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "James William and Georgia
Ethel Hinkle Peery"; Article; Page 220; submitted by Harold and Helen Peery, War, WV 24892.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 109; WV Archives Website.
Billy Junior Peery; age 29; born and living at War, WV; divorced; married on 28 Mar 1953 in War, WV;
Minnie Gay Lawson; age 23; born in Yukon, WV; single; living at War, WV.