1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; E.D. 24-58; taken on 29 Jul 1940;
Page 1136B; Image 34 of 60; Household #243.
Listed as Freda Justice; age 6; born in WV; no education; in household of father, William A. Justice.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Freda Matney, 89, of Panther, WV, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at her residence."Freda was born February 10, 1932 in Panther, WV, a daughter of the late William Anderson and Amanda Matney Justice. She was a homemaker and the last surviving member of her original family. Freda love to quilt, cook and garden. She was a member of the Bethany Regular Baptist Church.
"In addition to her parents Freda was preceded in death by her husband, Harless Matney, one son, Randy Matney, nine brothers, Quary, Willie, Ervin, John, Elbert, Clarence, Everett, Paul and Walter Justice; two sisters, Lucy Bailey and Dicey Justus; and a son-in-law, Frank Gonzalez. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Gonzalez of Panther; four sons, Norman Justice, Ricky Matney, and Steve Matney and wife Sheila all of Panther, and Ray Matney of Cub Creek; twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 13, 2021 at 1 o’clock with Elder Roger Walker, Elder Luke Lester and Elder Mark Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Maw Matney Cemetery at Trace Fork near Panther, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, August 12, 2021 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Evening services will be held at 7 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Mingo Co, WV; Delayed Birth Certificate #42944; WV Archives Web Site.
Jay Mahone; born 1 Apr 1898 in O'Keeffe, Mingo Co, WV; parents; Lon and Vicie (Cisco) Mahon;
both born in WV; issued 31 Mar 1950.
2. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken 22 Jun 1900; Page 228B; Image 56 of 62;
Family #535/538.
Listed as Jay Mahon; age 2; born in Apr 1898 in WV; in household of father, Lon Mahon.
3. Mingo Co, WV; Marriege Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 84; WV Archives Web Site.
Jay Mahon; age 20; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; coal miner; living at Glen Alum, WV; son of Lon
and Vicie Mahon; married on 21 Jun 1918 in Hinch, WV; Lizzie Lester; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; living at Hinch, WV; daughter of Ed and Sarah Lester.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Name: Jay Mayhon
SSN: 236-05-8278
Last Residence:
25682 Meador, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Born: 1 Apr 1898
Died: Jul 1972
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
5. Kentucky, Death Index, 1911-2000; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jay Mahon
Death Date: 31 Jul 1972
Death Place: Pike
Age: 74
Residence: West Virginia
Volume: 43
Certificate: 21288"
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriege Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 84; WV Archives Web Site.
Jay Mahon; age 20; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; coal miner; living at Glen Alum, WV; son of Lon
and Vicie Mahon; married on 21 Jun 1918 in Hinch, WV; Lizzie Lester; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; living at Hinch, WV; daughter of Ed and Sarah Lester.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 182; "Irene Settles Crawfor"; article; information by Mary Sulivan;
submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North Ridge Road East, Astabula, OH.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 181-182; "James and Frances Copolo" article; submitted by James
(Jim) L. Copolo, Grandson, Maybeury, WV.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 28 Nov 2016.
" Johnny Lee Hatfield
Birth 16 Apr 1941
West Virginia, USA
Death 25 Nov 2016 (aged 75)
Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Steele Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 173269796"Additional Information Posted:
"Johnny Lee Hatfield, 75 of Iaeger, departed this life on Friday, November 25, 2016 from Logan Regional Medical Center."Born April 16, 1941 he was the son of the late Dean Hatfield (Deceased) and Tilda Hatfield (Deceased).
"In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by two sisters, Laura Hatfield (Deceased) and Louise Hatfield-Farris (Deceased); and one brother, Frank Hatfield (Deceased).
"Johnny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed hunting and shooting his bow.
"Those left to love and cherish the memory of Johnny and to mourn his passing include his loving wife: Anna Hatfield of Iaeger; three sons, Robert Lee Hatfield and Johnny K. Hatfield both of Steeles, Greg Hatfield of Man; three grandchildren: Jessica Hatfield, Austin Hatfield and Amber Hatfield; five stepgrandchildren, Ethan Lester, Brooklyn Lester, Charity Lester and Cody Lester, Kelsey Belcher; two brothers, Jim Hatfield of Gilbert and Bruce Hatfield of Pineville; daughter in law: Amanda Thornsbury; six great-grandchildren: Jennalee Waldren, Jayden Waldren and Jackson Waldren, Braden Lester and Owen Thomas Hunt; many nieces and nephews and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family on Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will commence on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Steeles family Cemetery at Steeles Hollow, Iaeger, WV."
Mary Frances Lorraine Johnston
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Frances Lorraine Johnston Smith, 56, of Briar Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday,
September 24, 2016 at Bowers Hospice House. She was born on March 7, 1960 in Giles County, VA, a
daughter of the late Quinton and Helen McDonald Johnston. Mrs. Smith was a devoted mother who
enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed horseback riding, camping,
fishing, sewing, gardening, her flower garden and singing and playing the guitar with her brothers and
sisters. Mary attended the House of Refuge and New Hope Church of Indian Creek. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by her sister Deliliah Belle Smith; a brother Chad Lee Johnston; uncle
Jink Johnston; and two nephews John "JJ" Hopson, Jr. and Douglas "Junebug" Shelton. Survivors include
two sons Clint Smith, Jr. and fiancé Sarah of Oceana and Dustin Smith and wife Kelli of Huff Creek; a
daughter Sarah Smith and fiancé Josh Rowe of Briar Creek; two grandsons Braxton Blankenship and Easton
Smith; six brothers Quinton "QE" Johnston and wife Pat, Jim Johnston and wife Arlene and Alan Johnston
and wife Janet all of Mill Creek, Roy Johnston and wife Alicia of New Richmond, Gene Dameron and wife
Arlene of California and Ernest "Chubby" Johnston of Briar Creek; six sisters Bertha Dunford and husband
Darrell of Mullens, Goldie Steele and husband Robert and Monica Huffman and husband Darryl all of Mill
Creek, Carol Workman and husband Ronnie of Advance, NC, Dot Hopson and husband Scotty of Briar Creek
and Lois Sikes and husband David of Little Rock, AK; and a host of loving nieces, nephews and family and
friends that loved her dearly. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at
the Mill Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Shannon Mill Creek, WV with Rev. Chet Clay and Rev. Wayne Bailey
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Johnston Cemetery, Shannon Mill Creek, WV...."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James D. Golden"; Article; Page 151; submitted by Betty Golden,
General Delivery, Bartley, WV 24813.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 438; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronnie Bailey Brown; age 18; born 4 Apr 1946 in Guyan, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; son of
John and Pricie (Hatfield) Brown; married on 7 Jul 1964 at Simon, WV; earnestine Toler; age 16;
born 7 Jul 1947 at Guyan, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; daughter of Buddy and Marie (Toler) Toler.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 438; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronnie Bailey Brown; age 18; born 4 Apr 1946 in Guyan, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; son of
John and Pricie (Hatfield) Brown; married on 7 Jul 1964 at Simon, WV; earnestine Toler; age 16;
born 7 Jul 1947 at Guyan, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; daughter of Buddy and Marie (Toler) Toler.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Earnestine "Tena" Brown Christian, 68, of Coal Mountain, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday,
September 20, 2016 at her home. She was born on July 7, 1948 in Guyan, WV a daughter of the late Buddy
and Marie Toler. Tena was of the Pentecostal Faith and attended Brenton Community Church. She enjoyed
going to church and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a
son Keith Brown; a sister Velma Cline; three brother-in-laws Joe Ellis, Roy Brown and Olen Cline. Survivors
include her husband James Christian; two daughters Christine (Jeffrey) Hatfield of Coal Mountain and Shelia
Kennedy and Companion Deron Paynter of Lynco; three sons Bobby (Melissa) Brown of Coal Mountain,
Ronnie (Alisha "Muffy") Brown of Clear Fork and Tony (Christina) Brown of Herndon; brothers and sisters
Virgie (Lonnie) Harper of Brenton, Darrell (Anita) Toler of Elk Creek, Elestine Ellis of Justice and James
(Linda Sue) Toler of Oceana, Arnold (Beatrice) Toler of Elk Creek, Lorretta (Carl) Harper of Randleman, NC,
Margie Brown of South Carolina and Phyllis (Sam) Cline of Branchland; half brother and sisters Jessie (Lisa)
Toler of Coal Mountain, Randy Toler of Rockhouse, Helen (Greg) Hatfield of Coal Mountain and Charlotte
(Zeke) Southard of Coal Mountain; step father Jimmy Toler of Rockhouse; 16 grandchildren; 8 great
grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on
Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Coal Mountain Freewill Baptist Church, Coal Mountain, WV with Rev.
Louis Collings officiating. She will be laid to rest in Hatfield Cemetery, Coal Mountain, WV. ..."