1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Belva Ethelene Roberts, 87, of Brenton, WV, may have never worn a crown on this earth or had a wealth of earthly treasure. Her jewels weren't that of diamonds or precious gems, but something far more precious, her family. On January 5, 2020, Ethelene stepped onto streets of gold and earned the crown far greater than what could have been received on earth, the crown of life."Born May 15, 1932 to Margaret & Alex Warrix in Iaegar, WV, she was one of 12 siblings growing up in a coal camp. She enjoyed a simple life, but what she called a “good life”. She would spend her days making playhouses and using rocks and sticks for furniture. The playhouse floor was dirt, but she would always keep it swept clean anyway. From a small child, taking care of her “home”, the years passed and she met Luther J. Roberts. On January 21, 1950, she began to take care of her real home as a proud new bride. The home was full of love and began to grow as they welcomed three beautiful daughters to their family, Marcella, Delilah, and Lisa.
"Raising their family in church, teaching them to love and serve the Lord, she began laying the foundation for the heritage that would be passed on from generation to generation. As the years passed and she became older and more frail in age, the Spirit of God within her only grew stronger. The many prayers that she would lay in bed and pray as she called out each one of her children and grandchildren's name is still being echoed throughout eternity.
"She enjoyed doing many things with her family. Any special occasion, you could always count on her being there, from birthdays, weddings, ballgames, and pageants... she was always there letting her family know how proud of them she was and how much she loved them. She enjoyed sharing her love of traveling with her family and shared special memories taking them on trips. When at home, she could be found sitting in her rocking chair crocheting baby blankets for her family, and anyone who entered Mamaw's house never left hungry. All of these things, we all will treasure, but her prayers is what will continue to hold us together.
"Ethelene has now joined others who preceded her to their eternal home including her parents, Margaret & Alex Warrix; sisters, Marie Bishop, Vivian Lester, Audrey Lester, and Truby Whitt; brothers, John Warrix, Douglas Warrix, Gary Warrix, and Ronnie Warrix; grandson Tony and wife Rochelle Cameron; a Great Grandchild Angel Baby; and a Great-Great Grandchild Angel Baby Bragg.
"Her precious family left to carry on her legacy is daughters, Marcella (Travis) Lester, Delilah (Eddie) Cameron, and Melissa “Lisa” (Rodney) England; grandchildren, Cindy Boninsegna, James (Latoya) Lester, Michele (Jeff) Daniels, Amanda (Tim) Criner, and Gabriel (Crystina) England; Great Grandchildren, Zachary Butcher, Haley Butcher, Kendyl Ramseur, Courtney (Noah) Searls, Trevor (Racquel) Daniels, Isaac Daniels, Makayla (Marvin) Bragg, Elijah Cameron, Noah Cameron, LaBryant Nichols, Gaebriel White, Kaylee Criner, Braelyn Criner, Rylan Criner, Isaiah England, and Christian England; Great-Great Grandchildren Isabella Rochelle Nichols, and Ariah Nichols; sister, Hulda Oyler; and brothers, Bobby (Evelyn) Warrix, and Jerry Warrix.
"Friends and Family will celebrate her home at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 10, at Brenton Church of God with the Rev. Rodney England, Rev. Tommy Knotts, and Rev. Frederick Fischer officiating. Burial will follow at Paris Lester Cemetery in Ikes Fork.
"Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 PM Thursday, January 9 at Brenton Church of God, Brenton, WV."The Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is in charge of the arrangements."
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Huff Creek District, Family #62.
Listed as Maston Lester, age 2, in household of father, Floyd Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 219; WV Archives Web Site.
Mastan Lester; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; coal miner; living in Iaeger, WV; son of
Floyd and Hannah; married on 20 Apr 1918 in Iaeger, WV; Lula Damron; age 20; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Maston and Dicy.
3. U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Maston Lester
Gender Male
Birth Date 20 May 1898
Birth Place West Virginia, United States of America
Death Date 13 Apr 1960
Death Place Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Cemetery Paris Lester Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place Ikes Fork, Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio? Y
Spouse Lula Lester
Children Bud Adam Lester
Lottie Emma Golding
Minnie Maybell Roberts
URL https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193774844/maston-lester"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 219; WV Archives Web Site.
Mastan Lester; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; coal miner; living in Iaeger, WV; son of
Floyd and Hannah; married on 20 Apr 1918 in Iaeger, WV; Lula Damron; age 20; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Maston and Dicy.
2. U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Lula Lester
Maiden Name Damron
Gender Female
Birth Date 9 Jan 1898
Birth Place McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Death Date 27 Jun 1976
Death Place Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
Cemetery Paris Lester Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place Ikes Fork, Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio? N
Spouse Maston Lester
Children
Bud Adam Lester
Lottie Emma Golding
Minnie Maybell Roberts
URL https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193774948/lula-lester"
1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch WV; Posted Obit.
"Bishop Clarence E. Moore was born on April 24, 1930 into the loving parentage of Clarence Uriah Moore and Daisy L. Thompson Moore. He was born and raised in Gary, WV, was a graduate of Gary District High School and took college courses at both Bluefield State and WV State Colleges. Bishop Moore began his ministry at Apostolic Temple in Gary, WV 68 years ago. He faithfully served as Pastor of the Greater Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church in Bluefield, WV for 67 years, until his peaceful departure from this earth on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. During the span of his ministry, he simultaneously pastored the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ in Johnson City, TN and The Bride of Christ Church in Rand, WV for short periods. At age 18, Bishop Moore began working for U.S.Steel at the Gary #2 coal mine, and he continued there for 21 years. In 1969, he retired from U. S. Steel and devoted himself full-time to the ministry and pastorate. As a minister, Moore served the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World as Bishop of its Virginia State Council for 25 years, retiring in July 2019. Prior to this, he served the parent organization for six years as Chairman of International Missions and as Assistant General Treasurer. He earlier served as Youth President and as a District Elder in the PAW's WV & East Tennessee District. The Bishop received the "Presider's Award" from PAW Presiding Bishop Charles Ellis in 2014 and the PAW Wayfarers "Legacy" Award in 2016. He previously had received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from the Berean Bible School in Akron, OH. Moore was preceded in death by his parents; and his devoted wife, Dora B. Wilson Moore; one daughter, Myra Lucretia; two sisters, Geneva Bailey and (infant) Lucy Omega Moore; a step-brother, Theodore and sister, Gaynell. Bishop Moore was well-known throughout the world, but best by his children: Clarresa Morton of Stephens City, VA, Samuel R. (Renna) Moore of Huntington, WV, Timothy J. Moore of Bluefield, Donna Moore of Tazewell, VA and Kesha D. Moore of Bluefield; five grandchildren: Leland, Jakki, Michaela, Harrison, and Morgan; three great-grands: Laikin, Kinsley, and Alexis. He leaves his sole surviving sister, Ann Abbington of Stone Mountain, GA and a sister-in-law, Ninna Rodgers of East Orange, NJ; step-brothers: Henry, Dallas (Yvonne), Lorenzo (Deborah), and Ralph; several generations of nephews, nieces and cousins; his church and extended families and a host of others who loved and respected him. Bishop Moore's Homegoing Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Greater Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church 104 Park Street in Bluefield, WV. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. On Friday, January 10, 2020, his Celebration of Life Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. Pallbearers: Marlon Brown, Milton Byard, Dominic Martin, Harrison Moore, Leland Moore, Bernard Murphy and Anthony Rodgers. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch. (to leave online condolences: gregory-pagefh.com)"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #83-008356; Ancestry.com Website.
Ralph Dale Browning; age 34; born 30 May 1948 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended in Nov 1980; 9th grade education; living at Box 71, Brenton, WV; son of Ola and
Zola Pearl (Walls) Browning; married on 4 Mar 1983 in Grundy, VA; Serena Gay Blankenship; age
21; born 26 Apr 1961 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; last marriage ended 4 Mar 1983; 9th
grade education; living at Box 236, Brenton, WV; daughter of Calvin Henry and Emma Jean (Allen)
Blankenship.
1. Marion Co, IN; Death Certificate #95-041271; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Vivian A. Lester; age 61; born 27 Jul 1934 in WV; divorced; meat packing laborer; living at 6540
Seattle Av, Indianapolis, IN; daughter of Alex and Margaret (Lester) Warrix; died 25 Sep 1995 in the
Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN; due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease; buried 29 Sep
1995 in Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN; informant, Karen Vibbert.
2. Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vivian A. Lester Warrix
Gender: Female
Death Age: 61
Birth Date: abt 1934
Residence Place: Indianapolis
Death Date: 25 Sep 1995
Obituary Date: 27 Sep 1995
Obituary Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Child: Danny Trent
Brenda Osborne
Karen Vibbert
Donna Butts
Crystal Lester
Siblings: John
Doug
Bobbie
Ronnie
Jerry Warrix
Ethelene Roberts
Marie Bishop
Audrey Lester
Truby White
Hilda Warrix "
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 254A, Family #77.
Listed as Adam Damron, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Mastin Damron.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
Adam Damron; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at iaeger, WV; son of
Mastin and Dicie; married on 29 Jan 1922 at Iaeger, WV; Grace Bailey; age 16; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; single; daughter of Dorsey and Mary.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 253B, Family #66.
Listed as Gracy Bailey, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Dorsey Bailey.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 2/3 Jan 1920, Page 216B, Family #13.
Listed as Gracy M. Bailey, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Dorsey Bailey.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
Adam Damron; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at iaeger, WV; son of
Mastin and Dicie; married on 29 Jan 1922 at Iaeger, WV; Grace Bailey; age 16; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; single; daughter of Dorsey and Mary.