1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Ray Lewis Christian [Christian Lewis] [Christian Ray] [Ray L Christen]
Birth Date Mar 1956
Residence Date 2017-2020
Address 558 Raysal Hollow Rd
Residence Raysal, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24879
Second Residence Date 1992-2005
Second Address Rr 1
Second Residence Jolo, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24850
Third Residence Date 2000-2005
Third Address 2270 Davis Knob Rd
Third Residence Galax, Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24333
Fourth Residence Date 2004
Fourth Address 1099 Pine Mountain Rd
Fourth Residence Independence, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24348"
2. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Ray Lewis Christian
Gender Male
Death Age 67
Birth Date 17 Mar 1956
Death Date Abt 2023
Burial Date 15 Sep 2023
Obituary Date 2023
Parents Dove Franklin Christian; Ruby Bessie Christian
Spouse Pauline Fife Christian
Child Anthony Christian"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Pauline Fife
Birth Date 27 Mar 1958
Address PO Box 25
Residence Place Jolo, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code 24850-0025"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Pauline F Christian [Pauline Christen]
Birth Date Mar 1958
Residence Date 2017-2020
Address 558 Raysal Hollow Rd
Residence Raysal, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24879
Second Residence Date 2018
Second Address 108 Carson Ave Apt 7
Second Residence Richlands, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24641
Third Residence Date 2001-2015
Third Address 1099 Pine Mountain Rd
Third Residence Independence, Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24348
Fourth Residence Date 2000-2005
Fourth Address 126 Wilson Ave Apt 7
Fourth Residence Galax, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24333"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pauline Christian, age 67, of Gary, West Virginia, formerly of Jolo, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at McDowell Healthcare Center in Gary, West Virginia."Pauline was born on March 27, 1958, and was the daughter of the late Benton and Virginia Stuart Fife.
"Pauline had a love for life that showed in everything she did. She adored makeup and never went for a single day without it - always put together, always herself. She loved dancing, music, watching television, shopping, and traveling—often saying she “just wanted to be on the road.” Above all, she loved her family with her whole heart. Her son Tony was her entire world, and that love remained with her always. She was known for her sense of humor, her heart of gold, and her beautiful smile that could light up a room. Pauline was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ray Christian; her son, Tony Christian, who was the light of her life; her sister, Deanna Fife; her brothers, James, Bruce, and Ralph Fife; niece, Sarah Fife and her nephew, Josh Fife.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her grandson, Casey Christian; her beloved niece, Wendy Johnson, and husband, JD, and their sons, Levi and Elijah, who shared a special closeness with Pauline and lovingly cared for her during the last three years of her life; her nieces and nephews: Wayne Fife, Jennifer Vance, Bryon Fife, Tonya Akers, Danielle Hicks, Jami Fife, Heather Driscoll, Stephen Dobbs, Shawn Dobbs, Roy Lee Christian Jr, Allen Christian, Trish Rodgers, Audra Marie Lawson, Dean Christian, Dewayne Christian, Deanna Morgan and Diana Driver; her special friends, Irma Justice and Connie Pruitt; her sisters-in-law, Dorothy “Poochie” Fife and Darlene Christian; special nurses Debbie Smith and Tina Wheeler; along with a host of other family and friends whom she loved dearly.
"The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to McDowell Healthcare Center and staff for the compassion, care, and kindness shown to Pauline and her family.
"Friends may visit the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 10 AM until time of service at 11 o’clock.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11 o’clock with Brother Roy Lee Christian Jr officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in Cole Cemetery on White Mountain near Jewell Ridge, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fanningfuneralshome.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #73-041625; Ancestry.com Website.
Randall Dean Dobbs; age 18; born 19 Feb 1955 in WV; single; this is his 1st marrage; 1 yr HS
education; living at Box 49, Jolo, WV; son of Fred leonard and Lona Marie (Hatfield); Dobbs; married
on 15 Sep 1973 at Grundy, VA; Deanna Fife; age 19; born 6 Aug 1954 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 4 ht=rs HS education; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of Benton Edward and Virginia (Stewart)
Fife.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #73-041625; Ancestry.com Website.
Randall Dean Dobbs; age 18; born 19 Feb 1955 in WV; single; this is his 1st marrage; 1 yr HS
education; living at Box 49, Jolo, WV; son of Fred leonard and Lona Marie (Hatfield); Dobbs; married
on 15 Sep 1973 at Grundy, VA; Deanna Fife; age 19; born 6 Aug 1954 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 4 ht=rs HS education; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of Benton Edward and Virginia (Stewart)
Fife.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Anonymous #48309454; 11 Feb 2021.
"Deanna Fife
Birth 6 Aug 1954
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Feb 2021 (aged 66)
Burial Greenhills Memory Gardens
Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 222684553"Additional Information Posted:
"Deanna Fife
August 6, 1954 - February 9, 2021"Ms. Deanna Fife age 66, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia drew her first breath in heaven on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
"She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Benton Fife and Virginia Stuart Fife.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Bruce Fife and James Fife.
"Those that remain to carry on her spirit are her:
"Sons:
Stephen Dean Dobbs and wife, Shona of Princeton, WV
Shawn Dobbs and wife, Cherie’ Dobbs of Seneca, SC"Sister, Paulene Fife of McDowell County, WV
"Brother, Ralph Fife of McDowell County, WV
"Grandchildren, Austin Dobbs, Ryan Dobbs, Jeremy Dobbs, Nicole Dobbs
"Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends also survive.
"The family of Deanna Fife will host a visitation from 1:30 pm until 2:30 pm on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia. A graveside committal service will be held following the visitation at the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Virginia. Grandkids will serve as pallbearers. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia."
1. 1880 Census, Russell Co, VA; New Garden; taken 21 Jun 1880; Page 62 B; Family #299/311.
Listed as Lilburn R. Fletcher; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, James H, Fletcher.
2. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Lilburn Fletcher
Gender Male
Marital Status Widowed
Age 29
Birth Date 1877
Birth Place Russell Co
Marriage Date 26 Aug 1906
Marriage Place Russell, Virginia
Father James Fletcher
Mother Elizabeth Fletcher
Spouse Julia Dell )sic, Deel)
FHL Film Number 33850
Reference ID p 146 line 128"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Michael Dye; 12 May 2022.
"Lilbern R Fletcher
Birth 30 Jan 1877
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Death 27 Jun 1936 (aged 59)
Burial Deel Family Cemetery
Honaker, Russell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 239679695"
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Julia Dell (sic, Deel)
Gender Female
Marital Status Single
Age 16
Birth Date 1890
Birth Place Russell Co
Marriage Date 26 Aug 1906
Marriage Place Russell, Virginia
Father Richard Dell (sic, Deel)
Mother Martha Dell (sic, Deel)
Spouse Lilburn Fletcher
FHL Film Number 33850
Reference ID p 146 line 128"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Michael Dye; 12 May 2022.
"Julia Anne Deel Fletcher
Birth 5 Jan 1890
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Death 2 Jan 1929 (aged 38)
Honaker, Russell County, Virginia, USA
Burial Deel Family Cemetery
Honaker, Russell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 239679750"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #165.
Listed as Leslie Stout; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Vernon L. Stout.