1. Virginia Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
W.L. Jones; age 21; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; son of M.D. and H.M.C. Jones; married on 24 Dec 1868
in Pulaski Co, VA; L.R. Ratcliff; age 19; born in Floyd Co, VA; single; daughter of H. and S.A. Ratcliff.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 16 Dec 2013.
William L. Jones; born 25 Feb 1947; died 2 Oct 1919; buried here; headstone photo shown; "BY STRANGERS
HONORED, AND BY STRANGERS MOURNED".
1. Virginia Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
W.L. Jones; age 21; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; son of M.D. and H.M.C. Jones; married on 24 Dec 1868
in Pulaski Co, VA; L.R. Ratcliff; age 19; born in Floyd Co, VA; single; daughter of H. and S.A. Ratcliff.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Canebrake; taken on 17/28 Jan 1920; Page 83A;
Image 33 of 43; Family #331/333.
Listed as Melda Jones; age 67; born in VA; widow; in household of son, James L. Jones.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #13619; WV Archives Web Site.
Melda Lucie Jones; age 73 yrs, 4 mons, 11 days; born 9 Jun 1850 in VA; widow; house work;
Daughter of HezekialRatcliff and unknown mother; died 20 Oct 1923 at Roderfiled, WV; due to
static congestion of lungs resulting in pneumonia caused by a gradual weaking down of heart
action; buried 21 Oct 1923 at Roderfield, WV; informant, W.S. Jones, Roderfield, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 16 Dec 2013.
Melda L. Jones; born 9 Jun 1850; died 20 Oct 1923' buried here; headstone photo shown; "SHE WAS A
KIND AND AFFECTIONATE WIFE. A FOND MOTHER AND FRIEND TO ALL. WIFE OF WILLIAM JONES"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 231; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Snavely Scott; age 47; born in Marion, VA; widowed; living at Roderfield, WV; married on
16 Sep 1952 at Welch, WV; Emma Phillips Jones; age 46; born at Briceville, TN; widow; living at
Roderfield, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 246; WV Archives Web Site.
Fenton Jones; age 21; born in Halifax Co, VA; single; miner; living at Six, WV; son of R.C. and
Emily; married on 8 Jun 1921 at Six, WV; Emma Phillips; age 16; born in TN; single; daughter
of A.T. and Elizabeth.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 231; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph Snavely Scott; age 47; born in Marion, VA; widowed; living at Roderfield, WV; married on
16 Sep 1952 at Welch, WV; Emma Phillips Jones; age 46; born at Briceville, TN; widow; living at
Roderfield, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 20 Dec 2013.
Emma Phillips Jones Scott; born 10 Mar 1906; died 28 oct 1997; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #512; WV Archives Web Site.
Lucinda Jones; age 64 yrs, 7 mons, 1 day; born 9 Jun 1878 in Hindman, KY; widow; living at Caretta,
WV; daughter of J.B. Smith and unknown mother; died 10 Jan 1943 at Caretta, WV; due to cerebral
hemorrhage; with senility; buried 13 Jan 1943 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Nick
Melnich, Caretta, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Dec 2013.
Lucinda Jones; born 9 Jun 1878; died 10 Jan 1943; buried here; grave marker photo shown; "ASLEEP
IN JESUS".
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #8800; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Jones; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Avondale, WV;
son of Crockett and Ora (Blankenship) Jones; married on 7 Apr 1962 in Grundy, VA;
Glenna Mae Brankenship; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV;
daughter of Harman and Lucy (Riffe) Blankenship.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Joe Jones, 74, of Avondale, WV, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at the Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division, in Charleston, WV.
"Joe was born May 24, 1942, in Avondale, WV. He was the son of the late Crockett and Ora Blankenship Jones. He loved hunting, riding his four wheeler, and taking care of his dogs.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, T.J. Jones, two brothers, Alex and Kenny Jones; three sisters, Carolyn Jones, Josie Roberts, and Edna Schumbeck and a grandson, Timmy Jones.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Christine Roberts Jones of Avondale; four sons, Dale, Brian and Terry Jones all of Statesville, NC; and Scotty Jones and wife Carol of Sanford, NC; two daughters, Lisa Jones and her companion Mike Sigmon of Hickory, NC, and Shelia Simons and husband Duane of Redkey, IN; three brothers, Bob Jones and wife Data of Avondale, WV, Troy Jones and wife Effie of Springfield, OH, and Lee Jones and wife Eunice of Greenbrier, WV; two sisters, Goldie Pendleton of Springfield, OH and Catherine Brakeall and husband George of Rock Hill, SC; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Jones of Troutman, NC and his former wife, Glenna Jones of Statesville, NC. He is also cherished by his grandchildren, Joey and wife Jessica Jones, Derick Goodman, Michael Jones, Kayla Jones, Tiffany Jones, Adam Jones, Ashley and husband Lou Zayas, Troy Jones, Selena Arias, Lakyn Bailey, Matthew Jones, Jamie Owens, Kristen Simons, Kolten Simons, Alley Jones, Skiler Jones; great grandchildren, Holly Jones, Haley Jones, T.J. Jones, Camden Jones, Austin Jones, Aubrey Jones, Jaimie, Anna, Conner and Makayla Owens and Hayden Jones; and also many loving nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 14, 2016, at 1 o'clock with Reverend Danny Bowles and Reverend John Wheeler officiating at the Independent Church of God at Ritter near Avondale, WV. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale, WV...."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #8800; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Jones; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Avondale, WV;
son of Crockett and Ora (Blankenship) Jones; married on 7 Apr 1962 in Grundy, VA;
Glenna Mae Brankenship; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV;
daughter of Harman and Lucy (Riffe) Blankenship.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Glenna Mae Jones
Also Known As Glenna B Jones
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Statesville, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 01 Sep 1960
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 5222 PO Box
Address Continued Statesville, North Carolina 28687
Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address 138 Sharon Ridge Ln
2nd Address Continued Statesville, North Carolina 28677
2nd Address Date 01 May 1990-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives G M Jones..."
(Believe birth date is incorrect)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1962); Sandy River District; WV Archives Web Site via LDS
Web Site.
Baby Boy Jones; born and died 18 Sep 1962 at Avondale, WV; son of Joseph and Glenna (Blankenship)
Jones; premature, 6 1/2 mons; buried 19 Sep 1962 in Mullens Cemetery; Avondale, WV; reported by Ora
Jones, Avondale, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery; Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by;
B. Walls; 9 Mar 2014.
Infant Jones; born and died 3 Dec 1962; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
(Not sure these are the same infant Jones children)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 31; WV Archives Website.
Herman Blankenship; age 18; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 25 May 1943 in
Jolo, WV; Lucy Rife; age 18; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; with consent of Noah
Blankenship, father of Herman Blankenship; and George Rife, father of Lucy Rife.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Clifford Edsil Miller; 17 Aug 2012; maintained by Debbie
Richardson McGlothlin.
"Herman Blankenship
Birth 23 Dec 1924
USA
Death 24 Dec 1986 (aged 62)
USA
Burial Stewart Cemetery
Pilgrims Knob, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 95481909"
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #32870; Ancestry.com Website.
Janes Valliant Rayfield; age 25; born in Nelfer, VA; single; mechanic; living in Mullens, WV; son of
Claud Elmer and Julia Lee (Valliamt) Rayfield; married on 2 Sep 1939 in Pearisburg, VA; Dorothy
Marie Jenkins; age 21; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; living in Matoaka, WV; daughter of Vinson
Thomas; and Nancy (Christian) Jenkins.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Clifford Edsil Miller; 17 Aug 2012; maintained by Debbie
Richardson McGlothlin.
"Lucy Ann Riffe Blankenship
Birth 25 Jan 1925
USA
Death 10 May 1986 (aged 61)
USA
Burial Stewart Cemetery
Pilgrims Knob, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 95481952"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Clifford Edsil Miller; 17 Aug 2012; maintained by Debbie
Richardson McGlothlin.
"James Carl Blankenship
Birth 4 Sep 1949
USA
Death 16 May 1970 (aged 20)
USA
Burial Stewart Cemetery
Pilgrims Knob, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 95481990"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert Lee Keaton, 81, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018, at his residence."Robert was born July 26, 1937, in Lex, WV, a son of the late Dewey and Victoria Stepp Keaton. He was a former coal miner, auto mechanic, water well driller and a United States Army Veteran.
"In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Addie Lester Keaton; a grandson, Anthony Patric Keaton and a granddaughter, Amber Nicole Keaton; three sisters Lydia Keaton, Mae E. Keaton Beckner Mills, and Lucy Marie Keaton Powell; and four brothers, Theodore W. Keaton, James Patric Keaton, Carl Keaton and Curtis Keaton.
"Survivors include three children, Perry L. Keaton and wife Imogene of Cameron, WV, Cathy Dotson and husband Michael of Jonesborough, TN, and James Daniel Keaton and wife Trenna of Iaeger, WV; five grandchildren, Ryan Dotson, Michael Paul Dotson, Cortney Dotson Arrington, Heather Keaton, and Brandon Keaton; ten great grandchildren and a half-sister, Mary Jane Donathan.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, October 16, 2018, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 o’clock with Reverend Don Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in the Powell Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV, where military graveside rites will be performed by the VFW Post 1144...."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 15 Oct 2018.
" Robert Lee Keaton
Birth 26 Jul 1937
Lex, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 13 Oct 2018 (aged 81)
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Powell Cemetery
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 193998123"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Addie Stella Keaton, 79, of Iaeger, WV, died early Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at her residence following a short illness.
"Addie was born June 11, 1937, in Hanover, WV, a daughter of the late Lity Loss and Pearlie Lee Lester. She was a homemaker; she enjoyed gardening and loved her flowers. She also loved cooking and sewing.
" In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Amber and Anthony Keaton; two brothers, Delmas and Dallas Lester; and five sisters, Lorrain Webb, Tazzie Carter, Patsy McMann, Agnes Alma Lester and Ruby Trent.
"Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Robert Lee Keaton of the home; one daughter, Cathy Dotson and husband Michael of Jonesborough, TN; two sons, Perry Keaton and wife Imogene of Cameron, WV, and Danny Keaton and wife Trenna of Iaeger, WV; two brothers, William Lester and wife Doran and Denver Lester and wife Jenny Mae all of Hanover, WV; one sister, Dorothy Walker and husband Billy also of Hanover, WV; one sister-in-law, Mary Jane Donathon of Iaeger, WV; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; and numerous neighbors and friends who will mourn her passing.
"Funeral services will be conducted, Friday, September 2, 2016, at 1 o'clock with Reverend Don Morgan officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Lester Cemetery at Joe Point near Hanover, WV...."