1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Homer A. Hatfield, Jr., 57, of Lynco, WV, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Logan Regional Medical
Center, Logan, WV. He was born on March 6, 1964 in Iaeger, WV a son of the late Kathleen Geneva and Homer
A. Hatfield, Sr. Homer was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and making fishing
lures. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandparents Sophia and Charlie Uphold; and a
brother-in-law Sonny Walker. Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years Deidra Hatfield; two daughters
Heather (Garrett) Prichard of Oceana, and Brittany (Kendall Walls) Hatfield of Rock House; two sisters Pam
(Wayne) Kennedy of Clear Fork and Danita Walker of Clear Fork; a brother Doug (Faye) Hatfield of Hanover; six
grandchildren Chloe Prichard, Grayson Prichard, Hadley Prichard, Marleigh Smith, Krisleigh Smith, and Brantley
Walls; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday April 9th in
the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bishop Randall Bowles officiating. He will be laid
to rest in Toler Cemetery, Laurel Branch, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of
service on Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Donnie Goodson, Jeff Martin, Derrick Martin, D.J.
Burgess, Jonathan Walls, Michael Thacker, Chris Cline and Brian Cline. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Roy T Brewster
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1947
Residence Date: 1993
Phone Number: 9677877
Address: PO Box 225
Residence: Raysal, WV
Postal Code: 24879-0225
Second Phone Number: 967-7877 "
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roy Thomas Brewster, 74, of Raysal, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, WV."Roy was born March 27, 1947 in Raysal a son of the late Frank and Kizzie Rowe Brewster.
"In addition to his parents Roy was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Jean Cline Brewster.
"Survivors include one son, Roy Frank Brewster of Raysal; one sister, Teresa Jean Haywood of Elberton, GA; two grandchildren, Thomas Nealen of Huntington and Cody Haywood of Elberton, GA; one brother, William “Bill” Brewster and wife Frankie of Raysal; one niece, Aimee Lynn Brewster of Raysal; Billy Ray Brewster of Tennessee; and several friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Charles Rose and Reverend Larry Allen officiating at the Church of the Living God in Raysal Hollow near Raysal, WV. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery in Raysal Hollow near Raysal, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday evening, June 25, 2021, at the Church of the Living God in Raysal Hollow near Raysal, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ruby Jean Cline [R Cline]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Aug 1949
Birth Place: Gilbert Ming, West Virginia
Death Date: 19 Aug 1999
SSN: 236026251
Notes: 24 Jun 1974: Name listed as RUBY JEAN CLINE; 05 Nov 2003: Name listed as R CLINE "
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sandi Mullins Brinley; 29 Jul 2012.
" Ruby J Cline Brewster
Birth 22 Aug 1949
USA
Death 19 Aug 1999 (aged 49)
USA
Burial
Mullins Family Cemetery
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 94432350 "Inscription: IN GOD'S HAND
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 035476; Ancestry.com Wesite.
Donald J. Estep; age 46; born 12 Jun 1932 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last marriage
ended 17 Jul 1973; 12th grade education; living at Box 167, Avondale, WV; son of Wallace Compton
and Linnie Jane (Church) Estep; married on 28 Aug 1978 in Tazewell, VA; Wilma Mary Collins;
maiden name, Bowles; age 41; born 9 Aug 1937 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 17 Jul 1973; 11th grade education; living at Box 38, Avondale, WV; daughter of
Frank Amon and Bertha Marie (Maynard) Bowles.
2, Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donald Estep, 88, of Mile Branch, WV, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 in the McDowell Nursing and Rehab. in Gary, WV."Donald was born June 12, 1932 in Iaeger, WV, a son of the late Wallace and Linnie Jane Church Estep. Don was a veteran of the United States Army with 21 years of service to his country. He was the former owner/operator of Don’s Pizza in Iaeger and the local distributor of Sweet Springs Water. Don was a member of the Morning Star Regular Baptist Church and had served as clerk of the church for many years.
"In addition to his parents Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Bowles Estep; four brothers, Ellis Estep, Virgil Estep, Hobert Estep, and Wallace Estep Jr.; and two sisters, Octavia Estep and Aulcie Barker. Survivors include one sister, Ardith McGuire of Union, WV and one step son, Juan Tyrone “Terry” Collins of Beckley, WV.
"Donald’s body has been cremated.
"A memorial service for him will be held Monday, April 12, 2021 at 12 noon with Elder Edward Cline, Elder Gene Green and Elder Freddie Reynolds officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW post #1144 following the memorial services. Friends may visit with from 11 o’clock until the time of services at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 40; WV Archives Website.
George Walker Collins; age 20; born and living in Panther, WV; single; married on 16 Sep 1954 at
Iaeger, WV; Wilma Mary (sic, Marie) Bowles; age 17; born at Mile Branch, WV; single; living at
Avondale, WV; with consent of M/M Charlie Collins, parents of George Walker Collins; and Frank and
Berth Bowles, parents of Wilma Mary Bowles.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 035476; Ancestry.com Wesite.
Donald J. Estep; age 46; born 12 Jun 1932 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last marriage
ended 17 Jul 1973; 12th grade education; living at Box 167, Avondale, WV; son of Wallace Compton
and Linnie Jane (Church) Estep; married on 28 Aug 1978 in Tazewell, VA; Wilma Mary Collins;
maiden name, Bowles; age 41; born 9 Aug 1937 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 17 Jul 1973; 11th grade education; living at Box 38, Avondale, WV; daughter of Frank
Amon and Bertha Marie (Maynard) Bowles.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 425; WV Archives Website.
Richard Allen Laird; age 21; born 25 Oct 1947 in NY; single; living at 1307 Iverson St, Oxen Hill, MD;
son of Frederick and Gertrude (Young) Laird; married on 9 Aug 1969 in Caretta, WV; Madeleine
Kennedy; age 19; born 15 Jul 1949 in Caretta, WV; single; living at Box 345, Caretta, WV; daughter of
Estel and Effie (Horn) Kennedy.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 425; WV Archives Website.
Richard Allen Laird; age 21; born 25 Oct 1947 in NY; single; living at 1307 Iverson St, Oxen Hill, MD;
son of Frederick and Gertrude (Young) Laird; married on 9 Aug 1969 in Caretta, WV; Madeleine
Kennedy; age 19; born 15 Jul 1949 in Caretta, WV; single; living at Box 345, Caretta, WV; daughter of
Estel and Effie (Horn) Kennedy.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 280; WV Archives Website.
William Edward Lacy; age 57; born 3 Oct 1911 in Farmville, VA; single; Negro; this is his 1st
marriage; living at Box 57, Maybeury, WV; son of George and Lillian (Saunders) Lacy; married on
3 Jan 1969 at Maybeury, WV; Linda Cabiness melton; age 39; born 23 Aug 1929 in Elbert, WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; Negro; living at Box 24, Maybeury, WV; daughter of William and
Annie (Pierce) Cabiness.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 280; WV Archives Website.
William Edward Lacy; age 57; born 3 Oct 1911 in Farmville, VA; single; Negro; this is his 1st
marriage; living at Box 57, Maybeury, WV; son of George and Lillian (Saunders) Lacy; married on
3 Jan 1969 at Maybeury, WV; Linda Cabiness melton; age 39; born 23 Aug 1929 in Elbert, WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; Negro; living at Box 24, Maybeury, WV; daughter of William and
Annie (Pierce) Cabiness.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 280; WV Archives Website.
William Edward Lacy; age 57; born 3 Oct 1911 in Farmville, VA; single; Negro; this is his 1st
marriage; living at Box 57, Maybeury, WV; son of George and Lillian (Saunders) Lacy; married on
3 Jan 1969 at Maybeury, WV; Linda Cabiness melton; age 39; born 23 Aug 1929 in Elbert, WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; Negro; living at Box 24, Maybeury, WV; daughter of William and
Annie (Pierce) Cabiness.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District #94, Precinct #4, taken on 26 Apr 1910, Page
99A, Family #75.
Listed as Rufus Bailey, age 7, born in WV, in household of father,Harrison Bailey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 173; WV Archives Website.
Rufus Bailey; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of Harrison and
Lovis; married on 27 Feb 1920 at Panther, WV; Lovis Christian; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV;
daughter of Charles and Almeda.
3. McDowell co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 25; WV Archives Website.
Rufus Bailey; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
Harrison and Lovas; married on 19 Oct 1927 at Panther, WV; Sanday Lester; age 20; born in Mingo
Co, WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of John and Nancy.
4. McDowell co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #T 478; 16 Feb 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
Rufus Troy Bailey; age 39; born 6 Sep 1902 in Mohawk, WV; living in Mohawk, WV; employed by
Big Eagle Fuel Co, Inc; Mohawk, WV; person who will always know address, Sendy Bailey, Mohawk,
WV; 5'5" tall; 140 lbs; brown eyes; Black hair; dark complexion; one scar on right side.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 25 Apr 1910; Page 195B; Image 2 of
4; Family #216/229.
Listed as Synda Lester; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, John Lester.
2. McDowell co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 25; WV Archives Website.
Rufus Bailey; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
Harrison and Lovas; married on 19 Oct 1927 at Panther, WV; Sanday Lester; age 20; born in Mingo
Co, WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of John and Nancy.