1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Phillip Austin Bias, 59, of Welch, West Virginia, passed away at his home on July 23, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1963, in Williamson, Kentucky to the late Clarence Bias and Louverna Farley Bias."Phillip was a master plumber by trade, but he was so much more than that. He had a million-dollar voice, and he loved to sing. He was a guitar player and loved music. He was a geek who had a thirst for learning and was always finding new ways to challenge himself. He was a lover of life and a teller of funny jokes. He loved hiking and exploring the outdoors. But first and foremost, he loved God.
"In addition to his parents: Clarence and Louverna, Phillip is preceded in death by his brother Chester Bias.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Patsey Ann Bias; Sons: Christopher and fiancé Kayla of the home and Phillip Aaron and fiancé Kelsey of Sturgeon, Wisconsin; Daughter: Carrie Omega and husband Zachary Collins of Menomonee, Wisconsin; Grandchildren: Montana, Autumn, Gaia, Teagan, Caleb, Jemma, Everan, Kyrie, Leone and one on the way: Duncan; Sister: Brenda Coburn and husband Luke of Jamestown, New York; Brother: Herbert Bias and wife Karen of Oriental, North Carolina; Nephews: Steven Bias of Faribault, Minnesota and Franklin Evans of Conewango, New York; Niece: Samantha of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
"Phillip was a kind and generous soul who touched the lives of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
"Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, July 28, 2023, at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, West Virginia officiated by Pastor Dan Pruitt, with Visitation to be held an hour prior on Friday from 1:00 PM until the beginning of services at 2:00 PM. The burial will be held at Reed Cemetery in Roderfield, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be Christopher Bias, Aaron Bias, Steven Bias, Zachary Collins, Alex Martin, and John Jarvis.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #76-025334; Ancestry.com Website.
James Thomas Fife; age 19; born 26 Jan 1957 at Jolo, WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 25, Bradshaw, WV; son of Benton Edward and Virginia (Stewart) Fife; married
on 5 Jun 1976 at Grundy, VA; Debbie Ann Blankenship; age 16; born 1 Sep 1959 in FL; single; this
is her 1st marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; daughter of Swanson
and Velda (Mullins) Blankenship.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mary Fry Stevens; 9 Jan 2013.
"James Thomas Fife
Birth 26 Jan 1957
Death 12 Dec 2002 (aged 45)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 103338805"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #76-025334; Ancestry.com Website.
James Thomas Fife; age 19; born 26 Jan 1957 at Jolo, WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 25, Bradshaw, WV; son of Benton Edward and Virginia (Stewart) Fife; married
on 5 Jun 1976 at Grundy, VA; Debbie Ann Blankenship; age 16; born 1 Sep 1959 in FL; single; this
is her 1st marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; daughter of Swanson
and Velda (Mullins) Blankenship.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Deborah Ann Fife
Maiden Name Blankenship
Marriage Date 15 Sep 2007
Marriage Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse Jason Eugene Day"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Deborah Ann Fife [Deborah A Day] [Deborah F Fife]
Birth Date Sep 1961
Residence Date 2010-2020
Address 2714 Loggy Bottom Rd
Residence Pilgrims Knob, Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24634
Second Residence Date 2010-2020
Second Address 2714 Loggy Bottom Rd 4
Second Residence Pilgrims Knob, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24634
Third Residence Date 2008-2012
Third Address Po Box 168
Third Residence Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24873
Fourth Residence Date 1989-2011
Fourth Address Po Box 687
Fourth Residence Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24817"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Jason Eugene Day
Marriage Date 15 Sep 2007
Marriage Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse Deborah Ann Fife"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Jason Eugene Day [Jason Bey] [Jason D Day] [Jason G Day]
Birth Date Oct 1975
Residence Date 2000-2020
Address 2714 Loggy Bottom Rd
Residence Pilgrims Knob, Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24634
Second Residence Date 2005-2010
Second Address Hc 61 Box 53a
Second Residence Grundy, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24614
Third Residence Date 2008-2009
Third Address Hc Box 53
Third Residence Grundy, Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24614
Fourth Residence Date 1995-2017
Fourth Address Po Box 168
Fourth Residence Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24873"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #76-025334; Ancestry.com Website.
James Thomas Fife; age 19; born 26 Jan 1957 at Jolo, WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 25, Bradshaw, WV; son of Benton Edward and Virginia (Stewart) Fife; married
on 5 Jun 1976 at Grundy, VA; Debbie Ann Blankenship; age 16; born 1 Sep 1959 in FL; single; this
is her 1st marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; daughter of Swanson
and Velda (Mullins) Blankenship.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Deborah Ann Fife
Maiden Name Blankenship
Marriage Date 15 Sep 2007
Marriage Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse Jason Eugene Day"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Deborah Ann Fife [Deborah A Day] [Deborah F Fife]
Birth Date Sep 1961
Residence Date 2010-2020
Address 2714 Loggy Bottom Rd
Residence Pilgrims Knob, Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24634
Second Residence Date 2010-2020
Second Address 2714 Loggy Bottom Rd 4
Second Residence Pilgrims Knob, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24634
Third Residence Date 2008-2012
Third Address Po Box 168
Third Residence Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24873
Fourth Residence Date 1989-2011
Fourth Address Po Box 687
Fourth Residence Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24817"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Joshua Becham Tyler Fife, 31 of Harmony, NC passed away Monday, July 17, 2023."Joshua was born in Richlands, VA October 21, 1991 a son of Deborah Ann Fife Day and the late James Fife. Joshua graduated from North Iredell High School in 2010 and enjoyed drawing, music and making everyone laugh. He also enjoyed being the “fun uncle” to his nieces and nephews.
"In addition to his father, James Fife, Joshua was preceded in death by his grandparents, Benton and Virginia Fife and Swanson Blankenship, and several aunts and uncles.
"Those left behind are his two children, Bradley and Beatris Fife; his mother and step father, Deborah and Jason; one sister, Tonya (Ceasar); one brother, Bryon (Amanda); special brother-in-law, Shawn; two step sisters, Courtney (Nathan) and Megan (Andie); one step brother, James (Annie); grandmother, Velda Blankenship; step grandmother, Stella Day; nephews, Nathan (Jasmine), Will, Blake, Cesar, Reed, Jasper, Jaxton, Kyzer, and Ashton; nieces, Brittney (Dakota), Alissa (Curtis), Caylee, Kristyn, Ashley, and Isabella; great nephew, Zane; and two great nieces on the way; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
"Friends may visit with the family Sunday evening July 23, 2023 after 5 p.m. at the Flatwoods Church of Christ on Compton Mountain near Pea Patch, VA where funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 24, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Jay Cole and Reverend Tom Fife officiating; with singer, Mandy Justice.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased his body will be cremated following these services.
"Serving as pallbearers will be James Bryon Fife, Jason Day, Nathan Akers, Will Akers, Shawn Akers, Eric Hagerman, Chad Day and James Day.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"