1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Richard "Tadpole" Franklin, age 82, passed away July 10, 2024 at his home in Premier, West Virginia. Born on August 22, 1941 in Avondale, WV, he was the son of the late Robert Marshall Franklin and Wilda Mae Kirk Franklin. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend."Richard was a lifelong resident of McDowell County. His life was marked by his love of the great outdoors. He was an avid coon hunter and found enjoyment in the friendly competition of card games and gambling. He was a generous man and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
"In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Rose) Franklin; son, Corey Franklin; his brothers Bob, John, Billy, and Walt Franklin, and sisters Eula Addair and Mary Franklin.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his brother, Raymond Franklin and wife Rinky of Bluefield, WV; his sisters Josephine Alley of Premier, WV, Marie Frost of Ritter, WV, Mattie Reed and husband Tommy of Princeton, WV, and Rachel Kennedy of Welch, WV; and his cherished grandchildren, Gabe and Hunter Franklin. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews.
"Richard's memory will be honored in the traditions he loved and through the stories shared by those who knew him best. His kind and gentle soul will be deeply missed, yet his spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of his loved ones.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 12 o’clock with Pastor Richard Franklin officiating at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am until time of services at 12:00 am Saturday, July 13, 2024. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Richard Corey Franklin, 42, of Big Sandy WV, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at his residence.
"Born September 5, 1976, in Williamson, WV, he was the son of Richard and Carol Sue Rose Franklin.
He was a resident of McDowell County the greater part of his life. He graduated from Concord University. He was an author and poet."Survivors include his parents Richard and Carol Sue Rose Franklin, one son, Richard Griel Franklin of Idaho, one daughter, Hunter Chantell Franklin of the home.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, January 11, 2019 at Noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with Pastor’s Johnny Kelly and Eric Blankenship officiating; burial will follow at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield WV. ..."
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911; Ancesttry.com Website.
"Name: Brenda Goldie Tilley
Birth Date: 5 Jun 1954
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1954041222"
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Poste Obit.
"Brenda Goldie Tilley Cook, 68, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Raleigh General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family."Born June 5, 1954 in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Bernerd Stepp and Elizabeth Tilley Sinecoff.
"Brenda absolutely loved the Lord. She was a member of Ravencliff Church of God of Prophecy for over forty years, where she enjoyed singing and teaching Sunday School.
"She was the owner and operator of Brenda’s Family Haircare for thirty years. She enjoyed being with and cooking for her family. She especially loved spoiling her grandchildren.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of fifty-one years, Paul Cook; her sister, Patricia Sinecoff; and her mother, Elizabeth Sinecoff.
"She will be dearly missed by her three sons, Nathan Cook II and wife Heather, Matthew Cook and wife Jessica and Aaron Cook and wife Rachel; six grandchildren, Nathan Cook III, Noah Cook, Tyler Cook, Logan Cook, Brianna Cook and Brandon Cook; two brothers, Roger Stewart and Randy Sinecoff; and a host of extended family and countless friends."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1901); Page 305; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Lambert; age 22; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; laborer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Sam and ______; married on 14 Nov 1901 in McDowell Co, WV; Lilly B. Altizer; age 20; born
in Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of John and Sarah.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Dave M.; 6 Feb 2007.
" Lilly Bell Altizer Travis
Birth 1881
Death 1927 (aged 45–46)
Burial
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
West Jefferson, Madison County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 17833664"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Marytown; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 53B;
Family #313/328.
Listed as Jack Bishop; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, William A. Bishop.
2. Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jack Bishop
Gender: Male
Marriage Age: 22
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1925
Birth Place: Marytown, West Virginia
Marriage Date: 5 Jan 1947
Marriage Place: Summit, Ohio, USA
Father: Arthur W Bishop
Mother: Margaret E Wilson
Spouse: Elizabeth Szollosi "
3. Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jack Willbern Bishop
Gender: Male
Marriage Age: 26
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1925
Birth Place: Marytown, West Virginia
Marriage Date: 31 Mar 1951
Marriage Place: Summit, Ohio, USA
Father: Arthur W Bishop
Mother: Margaret Wilson
Spouse: Mary Ellen Ezell "
4. Ohio, Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jack W Bishop
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1925
Residence County: Medina
Times Married: 2
Spouse's Name: Emma L Bishop
Spouse's Age: 28
Spouse's Birth Year: abt 1949
Spouse's Residence County: Medina
Spouse - Times Married: 1
Marriage Date: 25 Feb 1977
Marriage License County: Medina
Certificate Number: 7352
Volume Number: 8903"
5. Ohio, Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jack W Bishop
Residence: Wadsworth, Medina
Spouse's Name: Emma L Bishop
Spouse's Residence: Wadsworth, Medina
Marriage Duration (Years): 02
Number of Minor Children: 1
Grounds for Divorce: Extreme Cruelty
To Whom Decree Granted: Wife
County of Decree: Medina
Decree Date: 6 Apr 1979
Cerificate Number: 15951
Volume Number: 4064"
6. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jack Willbern Bishop
[Jack W Bishop]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1923
Birth Place: Davy McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: Jan 1993
Father: Arthur W Bishop
Mother: Margret E Wilson
SSN: 235262650
Notes: Mar 1940: Name listed as JACK WILLBERN BISHOP;
11 Feb 1993: Name listed as JACK W BISHOP"
7. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jack Wilbern Bishop
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1924
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Death Date: 16 Jan 1993
Death Time: 08:53 AM
Hospital of Death: Barberton Citizens Hospital
Death Place: Barberton, Summit, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 006027
Age at Death: 68
Hospital Status: Hospital/Inpatient
Social Security Number: 235-26-2650
Father's Surname: Bishop
Mother's Maiden Name: Wilson
Marital Status: Divorced
Education: 9
Industry of Decedent: Tires and inner tubes
Occupation of Decedent: Miscellaneous machine operators, not elsewhere classified
Census Tract: 5320
Primary Registration District: 7702"
8. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jack Bishop
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1924
Death Date: 16 Jan 1993
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 235262650
Branch 1: A
Enlistment Date 1: 18 Aug 1943
Release Date 1: 25 Jan 1946"
1. Ohio, Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jack W Bishop
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1925
Residence County: Medina
Times Married: 2
Spouse's Name: Emma L Bishop
Spouse's Age: 28
Spouse's Birth Year: abt 1949
Spouse's Residence County: Medina
Spouse - Times Married: 1
Marriage Date: 25 Feb 1977
Marriage License County: Medina
Certificate Number: 7352
Volume Number: 8903"
2. Ohio, Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jack W Bishop
Residence: Wadsworth, Medina
Spouse's Name: Emma L Bishop
Spouse's Residence: Wadsworth, Medina
Marriage Duration (Years): 02
Number of Minor Children: 1
Grounds for Divorce: Extreme Cruelty
To Whom Decree Granted: Wife
County of Decree: Medina
Decree Date: 6 Apr 1979
Cerificate Number: 15951
Volume Number: 4064"
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 30 Jun 1880; Page 278C;
Family #57/57.
Listed as Andrew Christian; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, Anthony Christian.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #___(1892); Page 393; Line #120; Ancestry.com Website.
A.J. Christian; age 26; born and living in Tazewell Co, VA; single; farmer; son of Anthony and Nancy;
married on 3 Aug 1892 in Tazewell Co, VA; Sarah Burriss; age 16; born and living in Tazewell Co,
VA; single; daughter of H.B. and Polly.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #___(1892); Page 393; Line #120; Ancestry.com Website.
A.J. Christian; age 26; born and living in Tazewell Co, VA; single; farmer; son of Anthony and Nancy;
married on 3 Aug 1892 in Tazewell Co, VA; Sarah Burriss; age 16; born and living in Tazewell Co,
VA; single; daughter of H.B. and Polly.