1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
Birth Date; 17 Mar 1948
Living at: Avondale, WV
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"George Elbert " Gabby" Wiles, passed away Sunday February 6, 2022."George was born March 17, 1948, a son of the late Evert and Opal Carpenter Wiles. He was a security officer for Pinkerton Security Service. He was a United States Army Veteran. Gabby loved people and his friends and neighbors all knew it. He remembered their birthdays and called them frequently asking about their children and families. Gabby. He was a good neighbor and friend. He was a veteran and an avid football fan.
"In addition to his parents Gabby was proceeded in death by three brothers, Ernest Luther Wiles, John Clayton Wiles, and his twin brother, Virgil Vondon Wiles (who gave him the nickname “Gabby”); and one sister, Nancy Anna Lou Ferrell.
"Survivors include wife Angie Stinson Wiles of Carlos; three sons Matthew Wiles and Vondon Wiles both of the home; Michael Wiles of Gonzalez, LA; daughter Aimee Wiles also of Gonzalez, LA; five grandchildren; six sisters, Zelphie Owens of Raven VA. Alice Cooper of Paynesville, WV, Pheby Wiles of Iaeger, WV, Florence Kennedy of Beartown, Judy Shelton of Radford, VA and Darlene Myers-Ortega of Abingdon, VA; brother, Arthur Wiles of Saltville, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbors, and friends. Gabby was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by all.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Wayne Kennedy and Reverend Kenny Green officiating at the Garland Church of the Living God at Garland, WV. Burial will follow in the Roberts Cemetery on Beartown Mountain, Beartown, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Garland Church of the Living God at Garland Saturday evening, February 12, 2022 from 6 to 10 p.m.
"Covid guidelines to be followed by all attending are the wearing of face mask and social distancing.
"Fanning Funeral in Iaeger is assisting the family."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
Birth Date; 9 Mar 1967
Living at: Avondale, WV
2, Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Angela Wiles, 56 of Gary, WV, formerly of Avondale, WV, passed away June 9, 2023 and was proceeded in death by her first husband, Kenny Coleman; second husband, George Wiles; her parents Marvin Stinson Sr. and Eloise Roberts Stinson; and a sister-in-law, Suzanne Stinson."Angela was born March 9, 1967 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Marvin Stinson Sr. and Eloise Roberts Stinson.
"Angela loved shopping, and meeting new people.
"Those left to cherish her memory are two sons, Vondon Wiles, of Garland, WV and Matthew Wiles of Carlos, WV; three sisters, Deborah Stinson, of Garland, WV, Carolene Foley and husband Pete of Princeton, WV, and Lucille Wade and husband Ritchie of Peterstown, WV; one brother, Marvin Stinson Jr. and wife Betty Stinson of Avondale, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Pastor Kenny Green and Reverend Roger Pete Woods officiating at the Garland Church of the Living God at Betsy Branch in Garland, WV. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery on Coon Brach Mountain in near Iaeger, WV.
"Friends may visit with the family Wednesday evening, June 14, 2023 after 6 p.m. at the Garland Church of the Living God; evening services will be held at 7 o’clock.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roger Robinette
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1941
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Nov 1962
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: John Robinette
Mother: Thelma Estep
Spouse: Pearley Scott "
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roger D Robinette
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Birth Date: 10 Feb 1943
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 Jan 1972
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: John Robinette
Mother: Thelma Estep
Spouse: Eleanor K Sopala "
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 9 Jan 2007.
" Roger D. Robinette
Birth 10 Feb 1943
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Jul 1982 (aged 39)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Brewster Cemetery
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 17366710"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of John Robinette (1917-1963)."Brother of Ina Marie Robinette-Bowen (1944-2007).
"Married to Eleanor Kay Sopala-Robinette (1945-2012).
"Father of Rhonda Robinette-Finley, Roberta Robinette-Hallyburton, Roger Robinette, John Robinette, Gerald Robinette, and James Robinette."
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eleanor K Sopala
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1945
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 21 Jan 1972
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: John E Sopala
Mother: Eleanor Kasprzyk
Spouse: Roger D Robinette "
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Carolyn Licurgo; 8 Feb 2012.
" Eleanor Kay Sopala Robinette
Birth 11 Oct 1945
Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Death 7 Feb 2012 (aged 66)
Catawba County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Brewster Cemetery
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 84669293"Additional Information Posted.
"Eleanor Kay Sopala Robinette, 66, of Conover, passed away Tursday, Feb. 7, 2012, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Born Oct. 11, 1945, in Wayne County, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Eleanor Clara Kasprzyk and John Sopala. Eleanor was a member of New Birth Tsbernacle Church in Troutman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roger Robinette; three brothers; two sisters; and a great-granddaughter, Bellah Castillo. She is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Finley and husband David of Wilco, WV, and Roberta Hallyburton and husband Joe, of Valdese; four sons, Roger Robinette aand wife Melissa, of Claremont; John Robinette and fiancAe, Jennifer Stocks, of Conover, Gerald Robinette and wife Angie of Claremont, and James Robinette and fiancAe, Kelly Cornett, of Claremont; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Burial in Brewster Point Cemetery in Pineville,WV. Published in the Hickory Daily Record on Feb. 8, 2012."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 288; WV Archives Web Site.
Doc Scott; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; timberman; living in Welch, WV; son of Will and
Amenda; married on 22 Jul 1933 in Welch, WV; Glenna Mae Farley; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of D.V. and Nora.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 262B;
Family #47/46.
Listed as Glenna Farley; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Everett V. Farley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 288; WV Archives Web Site.
Doc Scott; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; timberman; living in Welch, WV; son of Will and
Amenda; married on 22 Jul 1933 in Welch, WV; Glenna Mae Farley; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of D.V. and Nora.
1. Ross-Bluford Funeral Home; Clinton, MD; Posted Obit.
"John Levi Davidson III, the eldest son of the late John L. and Lousinda Davidson was born on March 9, 1952 in Welch, West Virginia. He was one of six children blessed from this union. His early childhood years were nurtured in Anawalt, West Virginia. His spiritual walk began at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Anawalt. This grounding strengthened his character and prepared him for life, John fought a gallant fight and transitioned peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020. John faced his challenges with grace and dignity and never complained. His spiritual convictions and faithful until the end."John recieved his elementary and secondary education from McDowell County Schools. He excelled in academics and played football and ran track (especially the 440 Relay). In 1970, John graduated from Gary High School and entered West Virginia State University (WVSU) where he received an associate degree in Law Enforcement and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. While there he played football as an outside linebacker.
"John served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army Reserves and a Corrections Officer with the DC Department of Corrections in Lorton, Virginia. John’s destiny was yet to be fulfilled. He was obedient to God and had no idea that his career would lay the groundwork for a life of service and induction into the Heavenly Hall of Fame.
"In 1987, John met the love his life, Vivette L. Alexander. John and Vivette Davidson were married in 1992. John and “Vet” (as he called her) raised and nurtured many spiritual children. The Davidsons were passionate about sports (especially football) and enjoyed watching basketball and other sports together, especially on the weekends.
"During his career with the U.S. Board of Parole, the Lord planted a seed of ministry in his heart. He stepped out on faith and went into private practice specializing in domestic violence, anger management and substance abuse treatment. This seed grew to become ProjectCan, a Christian-based organization that promoted awareness of domestic violence. John was determined to make ProjectCan a success. He studied all aspects of domestic violence, enrolled in accredited programs to validate his knowledge, and was certified as a domestic violence expert. He understood anger and its effect on community was determined to do something about it.
"John was devoted spiritually to ProjectCan. His program gave people hope and he proved that Christian values can be utilized within the criminal justice system to restore wholeness. John made a difference in the lives of the men and women who entered the system as domestic violence offenders. John’s work with ProjectCan afforded him the honor of implementing a weekly anger management and domestic violence counseling group at the Prince George’s County Correctional Facility in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The inmates he serviced respected and admired him. John loved the challenge of changing their lives and restoring souls. John also served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Prince George’s Coalition Against Domestic Violence in Prince George’s County Maryland and was an adjunct instructor for the U.S. Homeland Security Agency.
"John devoted his life to the criminal justice profession and in 2000, after 39 years, he retired from federal law enforcement service as a Special Agent for the Department of Justice and the U.S. Board of Parole (Court Services and Offender’s Supervision Agency) in Washington, D.C.
John was affectionately known as “John D” to his friends, “Uncle John” to the kids and “Butch” to his family and those close to him. John was a man of character and strength. He had a smile that brightened his pathway everywhere he went. He loved music, especially smooth jazz and oldies but goodies. He also loved spending quality time with family and friends. He was a real jokester and loved children. No child was exempt from the wrath of Uncle John appearing out of nowhere wearing the infamous “ogre” mask. John loved to eat and one of his past-times was preparing good food. His fried fish and fried turkey are well worth honorable mention. Whenever he fried fish, his famous words were “Fish Up!” During the holidays, John would take orders for fried turkeys. He would work all night and sometimes would have as many as 35 fried turkeys or more packaged and ready for pick up.
John loved his experience at WVSU and remained active and devoted to his Alma Mater. He served as the President of the West Virginia State University, National “W” Club, and the Shenandoah Valley Chapter for eight years. John enhanced his support by contributing to the construction of the Monroe Athletic complex. For his generous support to the WVSU yellowjacketnation4life, the John L. Davidson, III Football Office was dedicated in his honor where there are several athletic lockers inscribed with his name. He was also a member of the Bullpen Baseball team established to ensure the continuing legacy of Coach Calvin Bailey.
John was a member of Vash Na Ha Fraternity and remained active as an alumni member. He cherished the “Vash Na Ha Brotherhood” and the friendships he made over the years remained dear to his heart. Many of the experiences he shared remained with him for his lifetime. His friendships with these men, his “Brothers in Arms” stood by him through it all. In 2016, John L. Davidson III was voted a member of the President’s Circle at West Virginia State University as a Presidential honoree for his philanthropic recognition and induction into the “Heavenly Hall of Fame.” John was a member of the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, MD where he served on the Security Ministry.
John believed in God, family, hard work, community and compassion for his fellow man. He leaves to cherish his memory: His devoted wife of 27 years, Vivette L. Davidson; son John L. Davidson, IV (Chantal); daughter Dreama; three sisters Linda Davidson, Nancy Davidson, Gail Davidson, brother Samuel Davidson, two brothers-in-law Charles (Maria), Michael, eight grandchildren (Camille, Michaela, Arianna, Levi, Josiah, Jonah, Jordan, Johannah) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His sister Billie Jean Huff preceded him in death. John was beloved by everyone he met. He was a phenomenal husband, father, brother, friend, co-worker, mentor and a “good man who loved God, his wife, his family and life.” "
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name David Kennedy
Residence Date 01 Mar 2003-01 May 2005
Residence Place Sumter, South Carolina, United States
Address Sumter, South Carolina 29150
Possible Relatives Fidelina Kennedy
Record Number 906899822"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"David Audie Kennedy, Sr., 74, of Manning, SC, died Thursday, April 26, 2018 in the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC."David was born March 25, 1944, in Iaeger, WV, a son of Louise Collins Butler and the late Charlie Elmo Kennedy; he was a United States Army Veteran. In addition to his father David was preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil Kennedy and Memory Hank Kennedy Sr.
"Survivors include his wife, Fidelina A. Kennedy of the home; his mother, Louise Collins Butler of Cleveland, OH; six children, David Auldie Kennedy, Jr. and wife Melanie of Cleveland, OH, Tammie Renee Kennedy of Cleveland, OH, Howard David Kennedy and Mallory of Cleveland, Samantha Marie Kennedy of Texas, John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Kelsey of Cleveland, and Homer Gonzales of South Carolina; seven grandchildren, Hailey Ann Kennedy, Howard Joseph Kennedy, David Michael Kennedy, Lilah Ann Kennedy, Lana Lynn Kennedy, Angelise Rosa Lynn Kennedy and King Kennedy; four brothers, Samuel Butler and wife Rose Ann of Cleveland, OH, James Butler also of Cleveland, Wells Kennedy and wife Mary of Panther, WV, and George Kennedy and wife Chasity of Horse Creek, WV; and three sisters, Aniece Kukal and husband Donald of Cleveland, OH, Freda Tyndall and husband MacArthur of North Carolina and Crystal Bradley of West Virginia.
"Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, May 3, 2018, at 2 o’clock at the Kennedy Cemetery in Horse Creek near Iaeger, WV. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW Post #1144 of Iaeger, WV, with burial to follow...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Fidelina A Gallegos
Also Known As Name Fidelina Kennedy
Residence Date 24 Jul 2006-15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Manning, South Carolina, United States
Address Manning, South Carolina 29102
2nd Address Manning, South Carolina 29102
2nd Address Date 01 Mar 1998-15 Nov 2007
Possible Relatives Cathering T Kennedy, David Auldie Kennedy, Fred L Kennedy, Lamar Kennedy, Robert E Kennedy
Record Number 573034114"