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; "Braston and Judy K. Westbrook,
Miner"; Article; Page 261; submitted by Judy Kay Westbrook, Box 508, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
"...now resides in Baltimore, Maryland."
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; "Braston and Judy K. Westbrook,
Miner"; Article; Page 261; submitted by Judy Kay Westbrook, Box 508, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
"...now resides in Baltimore, Maryland."
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; "William D. and Wilma Webb,
Miner"; Article; Page 261; submitted by Wilma Webb, Box 53, Jolo, WV 24850.
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; "William D. and Wilma Webb,
Miner"; Article; Page 261; submitted by Wilma Webb, Box 53, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 16 Feb 2022; On-Line Edition.
"Otto C. Bailey passed away in peace and love in the arms of the angels holding his daughter’s hand in the early morning hours of February 10th, 2022 at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. Otto was born in Iaeger, West Virginia on April 25th, 1953. He lived much of his youth in Chicago, Illinois. Otto returned to the mountains of West Virginia after serving in the US army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked in the coal mines for many years with his father, as he started his own family, meeting and marrying his one true love, Mary Lou.
"Otto provided for his family as an HVAC Engineer in Arlington, Virginia for over 20 years. Later in his life he took great pleasure in spending quality time with his grandchildren, creating fun and loving memories in every way he could. They were his greatest joy on earth. Toward the end of his life he devotedly served as a caregiver for his father, mother, and wife."In life Otto was described as a good family friend, a man of God and was passionate about his spirituality. Otto was always up for a challenging debate. He had a very unique sense of humor and can be fondly remembered for being quote. “Not always right, but never wrong.” Otto was a lover of music, motorcycles, toy trains, coffee, little debbie snack cakes, sci fi, dogs, Green Bay Packers, and gardening. Otto will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
"Otto is preceded in death by his baby sister, Sharon Bailey, father, Elmer Bailey, and beloved wife of 43 years, Mary Loutishia Muncy Bailey.
"Otto is survived by his mother, Millie Bailey, daughter, Angela Marie Bailey and wife Hillary Korta, son, Cecil Lee Bailey and girlfriend Carlisa Brannan, granddaughter Anah Violet Bailey, grandsons Axl Jameson Bailey and Aidrian Salazar-Zamora, mother of grandchildren, Rozzana Zamora, sister Dorothy Brown and husband Milton Brown, brother Clenten Bailey and wife Marilyn Bailey, many nieces, nephews, brother in laws, sister in laws, cousins and his beloved fur daughter Minnie Moose.
"Arrangements for a memorial service to be held on March 19th at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, NC."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Loutishia Bailey, 61, of Horse Creek near Panther, WV, passed Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at her residence."Mary was born March 17, 1959, in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late James and Violet Asbury Muncy.
"In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by one brother, Darrell; three sisters, Bobbi Jean, Pearl, and Sherry; and one nephew, June Bug.
"Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Otto Bailey of the home; one daughter Angela Bailey and wife Hilary Korta, one son, Cecil Bailey, and three grandchildren, Aidrian, Anah, and Axl Bailey all of North Carolina.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 12 noon with Reverend Danny Bowles officiating at the Independent Church of God at Ritter.
"Burial will follow in the Muncy Family Cemetery in Ritter Hollow near Avondale, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday evening, March 5, 2021 after 6 p.m. at the Independent Church of God at Ritter.
"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. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #70 049477; Ancestry.com Website.
William David Webb; age 25; born 8 dec 1944 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Box 76, Jolo, WV; son of Arthur Sidney and Mary Belle (Kennedy) Webb; married
on 5 Dec 1970 in Grundy, VA; Wilma Lee Rife; age 17; born 14 Sep 1953 in VA; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 6th grade education; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of Reece and Othie (Owens) Rife.
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; "Darrell Webb"; Article; Page 260;
submitted by Billy and Wilma Webb, Box 53, Jolo, WV 24850.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "William D. and Wilma Webb,
Miner"; Article; Page 261; submitted by Wilma Webb, Box 53, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #70 049477; Ancestry.com Website.
William David Webb; age 25; born 8 dec 1944 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Box 76, Jolo, WV; son of Arthur Sidney and Mary Belle (Kennedy) Webb; married
on 5 Dec 1970 in Grundy, VA; Wilma Lee Rife; age 17; born 14 Sep 1953 in VA; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 6th grade education; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of Reece and Othie (Owens) Rife.
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; "Darrell Webb"; Article; Page 260;
submitted by Billy and Wilma Webb, Box 53, Jolo, WV 24850.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "William D. and Wilma Webb,
Miner"; Article; Page 261; submitted by Wilma Webb, Box 53, Jolo, WV 24850.
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; "Darrell Webb"; Article; Page 260;
submitted by Billy and Wilma Webb, Box 53, Jolo, WV 24850.
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; "William D. and Wilma Webb,
Miner"; Article; Page 261; submitted by Wilma Webb, Box 53, Jolo, WV 24850.
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; "Darrell Webb"; Article; Page 260;
submitted by Billy and Wilma Webb, Box 53, Jolo, WV 24850.
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; "William D. and Wilma Webb,
Miner"; Article; Page 261; submitted by Wilma Webb, Box 53, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 131A; Family #264/264.
Listed as Kathern Combs; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, William Combs.
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; "Frank H. and Tilda Lorraine
Edgell Rushbrook"; Article; Page 234; submitted by Tilda Edgell Rushbrook, PO Box 795, Welch,
WV 24801.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website
"Name: Frank Joseph Beavers
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 44
Birth Date: abt 1915
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Dec 1959
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: James Robert Beavers
Mother: Rosie Mae McCoy
Spouse: Gomie Hall Justice
Certificate Number: 1959036928"
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; "Frank H. and Tilda Lorraine
Edgell Rushbrook"; Article; Page 234; submitted by Tilda Edgell Rushbrook, PO Box 795, Welch,
WV 24801.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Marie Edgell Beavers
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 33
Birth Date: abt 1924
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 May 1957
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Louis Edgell
Mother: Bertie Atwell
Spouse: Ray Dunford
Certificate Number: 1957013403"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Marie Edgell [Marie Dunford]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Mar 1924
Birth Place: Avondale McD, West Virginia [Bradshaw Mcd, West Virginia]
Death Date: 20 Feb 1997
Father:
John L Edgell
Mother:
Birdie Atwell
SSN: 233406829
Notes: Jul 1943: Name listed as MARIE EDGELL; Jul 1964: Name listed as MARIE DUNFORD; 14 Mar 1997: Name listed as MARIE E DUNFORD"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by RR; 6 Aug 2016.
" Marie O Edgell Dunford
Birth 5 Feb 1924
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Feb 1997 (aged 73)
Burial
Round Oak Baptist Church Cemetery
Corbin, Caroline County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 167875011"
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; "John Cephas Warrix, Miner";
Article; Page 260; submitted by Peggy Baker, 2150, W. Meyer, L #2304, Oak Creek, WI 53154,
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; "John Cephas Warrix, Miner";
Article; Page 260; submitted by Peggy Baker, 2150, W. Meyer, L #2304, Oak Creek, WI 53154,
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; "John Cephas Warrix, Miner";
Article; Page 260; submitted by Peggy Baker, 2150, W. Meyer, L #2304, Oak Creek, WI 53154,
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; "James R. Wagoner"; Article;
Page 258; submitted by Hazel Wagoner, Box 54, English, WV 24832.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"John Roe "Johnny" Wagoner, Bartley, WV December 20, 1961 – 63 years old, Born in Welch, WV."He was the son of the late James “Jim” Roe Wagoner and the late Hazel Golden Wagoner of Bartley, West Virgina.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Shelby Allen Wagoner, David Wagoner, and Daniel “Buck” Wagoner.
"He is survived by his two sons, Shelby John “Snakey” Wagoner of Bartley, West Virginia, and Chad Wagoner and wife Chelsea of Yukon, West Virginia. His sister Elizabeth "Sissy" Puckett and husband Wesley of Atwell, WV. His brother Jack Golden Jr of Asheboro, NC, his granddaughters Sophie Wagoner of Yukon, WV, and Brandie and Amber Wagoner of Bluefield, WV. Three nieces, Brittany, Stacy, and Hannah Puckett. A special friend Debbie who he loved dearly. Friends who were like brothers, Jeff Blevins, Freddie Ray Golden, and Larry Golden. He is also survived by several other nieces, nephews, and cousins.
"He graduated from Big Creek High School. Johnny was an avid hunter, a member of the Caretta Hunting Club and was a founding member of the J and J Hunting Club. He was a retired disabled coal miner. He loved his dogs, especially his Norwegian Elkhounds. He loved spending time at his cabin in Bartley Hollow.
"A memorial service will be held at the Jesus Church of Bartley, with Rev. Roger Hale Jr. officiating on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Family and friends can visit from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the church. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the 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; "James R. Wagoner"; Article;
Page 258; submitted by Hazel Wagoner, Box 54, English, WV 24832.