1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #83-012901; Ancesrty.com Website.
Leonard Gene Stiltner; age 21. born 1 Jan 1962 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade education;
living at General Delivery; Bradshaw, WV; son of Ira and Ocie Ellen (Blevins) Stiltner; married on 7
Apr 1983 in Grundy, Va; Irene Asbuey; maiden name, Davis; age 27; born 8 Jan 1982 in VA; divorced;
this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 23 Mar 1982; 12th grade education; living at General
Delivery, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Charlie and Madeline (Roberts) Davis.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Leonard (Big L) Stiltner, 63, of Bishop, VA, passed away Sunday evening, January 12, 2025, at his home. Leonard was born January 1, 1962, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Ira Stiltner and Ocie Johnson."Leonard was a lifelong coal packing daddy. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on cars.
"In addition to his parents Leonard was preceded in death by his wife Irene Stiltner and one sister Edna Payne.
"Survivors include his children, James (Boomy) Stiltner and wife Maryann of Bishop, VA, Angela Asbury of Troutman, NC, and Amy Holmes and husband Jeff of Huntington, WV; Grandchildren, Chloe Stiltner, Leonard (Bub) Stiltner, Austin Reed, Summer Reed, Zach Perdue, Tucker Perdue, and Keith Perdue; Great Grandchildren, Jaxton Perdue and one on the way; Siblings, Jessie Johnson and wife Misty of Atwell, WV, Walter Johnson and wife Diana of Newhall, WV, Carl Johnson and wife Shannon of Bristol, VA, Denver Blevins of NC, Mary Johnson of Bartley, WV, and Norma Jean Blevins of Panther, WV; A very special “dad” John (Cootie) Lester and a very special friend Lonnie Wimmer.
"Friends may visit with the family at Alexandria Memorial United Methodist Church 165 Church House Hollow Road, Bandy, VA 24602, Friday, January 17, 2025, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Family visitation will start at 4:00 PM
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11 o’clock with Pastor Michael Justice officiating at the Alexandria Memorial United Methodist Church in Bishop, VA. Burial will follow in the Stiltner Family Cemetery in Bandy, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #83-012901; Ancesrty.com Website.
Leonard Gene Stiltner; age 21. born 1 Jan 1962 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade education;
living at General Delivery; Bradshaw, WV; son of Ira and Ocie Ellen (Blevins) Stiltner; married on 7
Apr 1983 in Grundy, Va; Irene Asbuey; maiden name, Davis; age 27; born 8 Jan 1982 in VA; divorced;
this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 23 Mar 1982; 12th grade education; living at General
Delivery, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Charlie and Madeline (Roberts) Davis.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
" Irene Stiltner, 68 of Bishop, VA passed away early Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home. Irene was born January 8, 1956, in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Charlie and Madeline Roberts Davis."Irene was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed being with her grandkids, going yard selling and crocheting.
"In addition to her parents Irene was preceded in death by two babies Kevin and Missy: four sisters, Pauline Davis, Christine Davis York, Debbie Davis Blevins, and Lorene Davis Muncy.
"Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Leonard Stiltner; her children, James (Boomy) Stiltner and wife Maryann of Bishop, VA, Angela Asbury of Troutman, NC, and Amy Holmes and husband Jeff of Huntington, WV; Grandchildren, Chloe Stiltner, Leonard (Bub) Stiltner, Austin Reed, Summer Reed, Zack Perdue, Tucker Perdue, Keith Perdue; Great Grandchildren, Jaxton Perdue and one on the way; Siblings, Iris Davis and David of Cadiz, KY, Elaine Davis of Cadiz, KY, Jessie Davis and Barbara of Cadiz, KY, and Darrell Davis and wife Marie of Highpoint, NC.
"Friends may visit with the family at Grassy Spur Church of Christ in Bandy, VA Friday, December 6, 2024, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Family visitation will start at 5:00 PM
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11 o’clock with Pastor Michael Justice officiating at the Grassy Spur Church of Christ in Bandy, VA. Burial will follow in the Stiltner Family Cemetery in Bandy, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #83-012901; Ancesrty.com Website.
Leonard Gene Stiltner; age 21. born 1 Jan 1962 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade education;
living at General Delivery; Bradshaw, WV; son of Ira and Ocie Ellen (Blevins) Stiltner; married on 7
Apr 1983 in Grundy, Va; Irene Asbuey; maiden name, Davis; age 27; born 8 Jan 1982 in VA; divorced;
this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 23 Mar 1982; 12th grade education; living at General
Delivery, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Charlie and Madeline (Roberts) Davis.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
" Irene Stiltner, 68 of Bishop, VA passed away early Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home. Irene was born January 8, 1956, in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Charlie and Madeline Roberts Davis."Irene was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed being with her grandkids, going yard selling and crocheting.
"In addition to her parents Irene was preceded in death by two babies Kevin and Missy: four sisters, Pauline Davis, Christine Davis York, Debbie Davis Blevins, and Lorene Davis Muncy.
"Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Leonard Stiltner; her children, James (Boomy) Stiltner and wife Maryann of Bishop, VA, Angela Asbury of Troutman, NC, and Amy Holmes and husband Jeff of Huntington, WV; Grandchildren, Chloe Stiltner, Leonard (Bub) Stiltner, Austin Reed, Summer Reed, Zack Perdue, Tucker Perdue, Keith Perdue; Great Grandchildren, Jaxton Perdue and one on the way; Siblings, Iris Davis and David of Cadiz, KY, Elaine Davis of Cadiz, KY, Jessie Davis and Barbara of Cadiz, KY, and Darrell Davis and wife Marie of Highpoint, NC.
"Friends may visit with the family at Grassy Spur Church of Christ in Bandy, VA Friday, December 6, 2024, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Family visitation will start at 5:00 PM
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11 o’clock with Pastor Michael Justice officiating at the Grassy Spur Church of Christ in Bandy, VA. Burial will follow in the Stiltner Family Cemetery in Bandy, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"