1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #83-054082; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Richard Otis Morgan; age 23; born 23 Jul 1960 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at Box 212, Iaeger, WV; son of Morris and Mary Elizabeth (Robinett) Morgan; married on 7 Nov
1983 in Grundy, VA; Ellenoria Almeda Foley; age 19; born 25 Aug 1964 in WV; this is her 1st
marriage;12th grade education; living at Box 408, Jolo, WV; daughter of Oscar Eugene and Mary
Magdeline (Hawks) Foley.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Richard Ottis Morgan, 62, of Iaeger passed away Wednesday April 28, 2021 at his residence.
"Richard was born July 23, 1959, a son of Morris and Mary Robinette Morgan. He enjoyed fishing, shotting pool, playing cards and darts. He was a hustler by trade. If you ask what his favorite memory was, he would say, “Riding in my Black Corvette with my daughters listing to Angel by Shaggy in 2003."In addition to his parents, Morris and Mary Morgan, Richard was preceded in death by one son, Oscar Eugene Morgan; and a brother, Phillip Morgan, Dink Morgan, and Alfred Morgan; and one sister, Vivian Morgan.
"Survivors include daughters, Teresa Marie Morgan Phillips and husband Donathan, Kimberly Alice Morgan Matney and husband Elmer Lee; and Shelby Decredico; sons, Richie Morgan, Gregory Morgan, Christopher Morgan; grandchildren, Hannah Morgan, David Morgan, Mikey Morgan, Brenton Morgan, Landen Shover, Camron Matney, Jayden Shover, and Madilynn Phillips; and a brother, Ricky Morgan.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Roger Pete Woods officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Harvey Hawks Cemetery on Rock Ridge near Paynesville, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Elmer Matney, Donathan Phillips, Matthew Foley, Steven Price, Malcom Vance, and Thomas Bowles.
" Friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening, May 5, 2021 after 6 p.m. to 9 at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV.
"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 #83-054082; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Richard Otis Morgan; age 23; born 23 Jul 1960 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at Box 212, Iaeger, WV; son of Morris and Mary Elizabeth (Robinett) Morgan; married on 7 Nov
1983 in Grundy, VA; Ellenoria Almeda Foley; age 19; born 25 Aug 1964 in WV; this is her 1st marriage;
12th grade education; living at Box 408, Jolo, WV; daughter of Oscar Eugene and Mary Magdeline
(Hawks) Foley.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen Allen Reed"; Article; Page 225; submitted by, Amanda, Pamela and Arlene
Reed, 178 Courthouse Blvd, East Lake, OH 44095.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Harry Thomas Acosta" article, Page 152.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #77 022444; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Michael Lloyd Acosta; age 19; born 9 Sep 1957 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; son of Louis Lloyd and Fannie (Blankenship) Acosta;
married on 17 Jun 1977 in a church wedding in the Community Holiness Church, Buchanan Co, VA;
Teresa Augustine Foley; age 18; born 15 Jun 1959 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; daughter of Oscar Eugene and Mary Magdaline
(Hawks) Foley.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mr. Michael L. Acosta, 65, of Lynco, WV formerly of New Richmond, WV died March 1, 2023 at Mercer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (MNRC) in Bluefield, WV."Michael was born on September 9, 1957, in Iaeger, WV and was the son of the late Louis L. and Fannie Acosta. He was a WV Coal Miner, having worked for U.S. Steel in Pineville, WV as his first coal mining job. He also worked for several other coal companies and later on owned a construction company in Charlotte, NC. Michael also liked using his artistic skills by helping out on many Commercial Art Projects with brothers, Tom and Angelo in WV and NC. He liked music and was teaching himself to play guitar and banjo. Michael attended the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church in Oceana, WV, where he rededicated his life to Jesus, and would often sing songs in church that related to his life prior to becoming a Christian. He found joy in talking to others about his Faith and would often speak at "One Voice" in Oceana. Mike was willing to help anyone he could.
"Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Acosta, and one brother, George Blankenship.
"Survivors include two sons, David (Lois) Acosta of Bradshaw, WV and Chris (Melissa) Acosta of Middleton, Delaware. Three sisters, Jennie Wheeler of Welch, WV, Mattie Acosta-Fain of Dobson, NC and Donna (Tim) Baker of Beckley, WV. Two brothers, Tom Acosta of Kimball, WV and Angelo Acosta of Myrtle Beach, SC. Three grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild on the way. He also leaves behind his caregiver and very close friend, Daisy Farrington.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV with Pastor Jackie Grimmett officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, in Beckley, WV. Friends and family will serve as Pallbearers.
"The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. at time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions may be made to Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV is assisting the family."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #77 022444; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Michael Lloyd Acosta; age 19; born 9 Sep 1957 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; son of Louis Lloyd and Fannie (Blankenship) Acosta;
married on 17 Jun 1977 in a church wedding in the Community Holiness Church, Buchanan Co, VA;
Teresa Augustine Foley; age 18; born 15 Jun 1959 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; daughter of Oscar Eugene and Mary Magdaline
(Hawks) Foley.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen Allen Reed"; Article; Page 225; submitted by, Amanda, Pamela and Arlene
Reed, 178 Courthouse Blvd, East Lake, OH 44095.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-008986; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Larry Foley; age 23; born 9 Nov 1961 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; son of Oscar Eugene and Mary Magdeline (Hawks)
Foley; married on 28 Mar 1985 in Grundy, VA; Veronica Lorene Hagerman; age 22; born 26 Aug 1962
in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV;
daughter of William Hassell and Ella Mae (Church) Hagerman.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen Allen Reed"; Article; Page 225; submitted by, Amanda, Pamela and Arlene
Reed, 178 Courthouse Blvd, East Lake, OH 44095.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-008986; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Larry Foley; age 23; born 9 Nov 1961 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; son of Oscar Eugene and Mary Magdeline (Hawks)
Foley; married on 28 Mar 1985 in Grundy, VA; Veronica Lorene Hagerman; age 22; born 26 Aug 1962
in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV;
daughter of William Hassell and Ella Mae (Church) Hagerman.
1. Internet e-mail, 22 Dec 1999, Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, KY.
Preston Roberts, born abt 1875, son of James Riley Roberts, married Nancy
Blankenship, daughter of Alfred, on 19 Mar 1896. They were married in
Buchanan Co, VA.
(Another researcher, Linda Burroughs, mikake1@richwoodwv.com, adds: Nancy's mother
was Rebecca; Nancy was 13 at the time of her marriage; living in Buchanan Co, VA)
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Death Certificate #26024; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nancy McCoy; age 82; born 10 May 1881 in Blackey, VA; married; wife of Rome McCoy; housewife;
living at Hurley, VA; daughter of Alfred and Rebecca (Bailey) Blankenship; died 13 Sep 1963 at
Hurley, VA; due to pneumonia; with fracture of right hip and carcinoma of cervix with metastases;
buried in Willis Blankenship Cemetery, Hurley, VA; informant, Mr. Rome McCoy.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Phil Holden; 2 Jun 2003.
" Nancy Blankenship McCoy
Birth May 1881
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 13 Sep 1963 (aged 82)
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Willis G. Blankenship Cemetery
Hurley, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 7528345"Additional Information Posted:
"She was married to Rome McCoy, in abt 1910, and Alfred Blankenship in abt 1899. 1930 Census , Knox District -East # 10 Buchanan Co., VA, taken April 1930; Age 48 age at first Marriage: 29.
She had 2 known children with Alfred: Margaret& Paris Blankenship."
William Darell "Big Bill" Compton
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William D Compton
Birth Date: 26 Oct 1969
Residence Date: 1995
Phone Number: 7329136
Address: PO Box 98
Residence: Wyoming, WV
Postal Code: 24898-0098
Second Phone Number: 732-9136 "
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"William "Big Bill" Compton, went home to be with the Jesus on May 12, 2021 following a long illness. Born on October 26, 1969, Bill was the son of the late Lester J. Compton and Bonnie A. Roberts Compton."Bill loved living life. He was an outdoorsman loving fishing, hunting, and gardening. He was the apple of his family's eye. He loved his church and his church family. Bill was a charter member of the New Richmond Community Church. He was a generous soul, whom would help his fellow man with anything needed. Bill worked for SGS as a Lab tech with 13 years of service.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Daniel G. Compton and Lester Dewayne Compton, and his grandson Matthew L. Sizemore.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 25 years, Lora Orndorff Compton, three sons: Lonnie Orndorff, Kenneth Orndorf, and Samuel Compton all of the home. One sister Pamela L. Compton of Oak Hill, and one grandson Hunter Orndorff of Pineville, and a host of extended family and friends."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by MKS; 2 Sep 2020.
" Theda Gay Bolen Keene
Birth 23 Jun 1949
McDowell County, North Carolina, USA
Death 31 Aug 2020 (aged 71)
Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Sunset Memory Gardens
Mint Hill, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 215120825"Additional Information Posted;
"She was born in McDowell County to the late Gethie Bolen and Katherine Rosann Pierce Bolen McCoy."She is preceded in death by her brothers James S. Bolen, Bobby Joe Bolen, and Randy Davis; and her sisters Geraldine (Tootsie) Taylor, Freda Bolen, Mildred Bolen, and Lisa Taylor.
"Theda loved the Lord and was strong in her faith. She also loved her family and gardening.
"Left to cherish her memories is her husband Roger Lee Keene; daughter Jennifer Mitchell of Mt. Holly; sons Raymond McKinley and wife Ann of Warren, Il, Rodney McKinley and wife Lillian of Asheboro, NC, Randy McKinley and wife Charlene of Stanley, and Jason Mitchell and wife Kay of Charlotte; sisters Laura Mitchell of Berwind, WV, Venitsi Reed and husband Bill of Goshen, IN, Frankie Bolen and husband Randy of Crouse, NC, and Susan Spence of Kendallville, IN; brother Victor Taylor of Berwind, WV; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and special friends Ed and Mary Norman, Steve Bruce, Amanda Britt, Mike Davis, Michelle Bruce, and Bonnie Hyde.
"Funeral: Sisk Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Don Capell officiating.
"Interment: Sunset Memory Gardens."
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 204A; Image 15 of 58;
Family #106/133.
Listed as Edd Larkin; age 22; born in AL; single; Negro; loader in coal mine; in household of step-
father, Joseph D. Mitchell.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 215; WV Archives Web Site.
Ed Mack Bernice Larkins; age 21; born in Jefferson Co, AL; Colored; living at East Gulf, WV; married
on 28 Apr 1930 at Beckley, WV; Irene Victoria Cato; age 18; born in Tazewell Co, VA; Colored; living at
East Gulf, WV.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Edward Mack Larkin
Race Black
Age 31
Relationship to Draftee Self (Head)
Birth Date 9 Sep 1909
Birth Place Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Residence Place Iaeger, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place Iaeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer Arrow Poca Coal Co
Height 5 6
Weight 150
Complexion Black
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Black
Next of Kin Della Mitchell
Household members
Name Edward Mack Larkin
Della Mitchell"
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 215; WV Archives Web Site.
Ed Mack Bernice Larkins; age 21; born in Jefferson Co, AL; Colored; living at East Gulf, WV; married on
28 Apr 1930 at beckley, WV; Irene Victoria Cato; age 18; born in Tazewell Co, VA; Colored; living at
East Gulf, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken on 9 May 1930; Page 82B;
Family #87/87.
Listed as Lonnie Stanley; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, David Stanley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 462; WV Archives Web Site.
Lonnie Stanley; age 21; born and living in Coalwood, WV; single; married on 12 Dec 1941 at
Coalwood, WV; Leona Lamie; age 21; born in Marion, VA; single; living at Bartley, WV.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lonnie Stanley
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 23 Aug 1921
Birth Place: Six, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Six, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Six, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 170
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 1
Next of Kin: Dave Stanley
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Lonnie Stanley Self (Head)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 462; WV Archives Web Site.
Lonnie Stanley; age 21; born and living in Coalwood, WV; single; married on 12 Dec 1941 at
Coalwood, WV; Leona Lamie; age 21; born in Marion, VA; single; living at Bartley, WV.