1. Bland Co, VA; Marriage License #88-047731; Ancesty.com Website.
Densel French Morgan; age 33; born 11 Oct 1954 in Welch, WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage;
first marriage ended 13 Jul 1988; 10th grade education; living at PO Box 47, Superior, WV; son of
Wilson Preston and Georgia Irene (Walls) Morgan; married on 9 Sep 1988 in Bland Co, VA; Flossie
Annette Belcher; maiden name Smith; age 52; born 9 Nov 1935 in McDowell Co, WV; widow; this is
her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 16 Aug 1980; 12th grade education; living at PO Box 47,
Superior, WV; daughter of William Raymond and Maggie Elizabeth (Pauley) Smith.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Densel French Morgan [Densel French Morgan] [Densel J Morgan] [French Densel]
Birth Date Oct 1954
Residence Date 2014-2020
Address 4011 Stewart St
Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24801
Second Residence Date 2011-2016
Second Address 24 Hc 64
Second Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24801
Third Residence Date 2002-2015
Third Address Hc 64 Box 24d
Third Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24801
Fourth Residence Date 2007
Fourth Address 24d Hc 64
Fourth Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24801
1. Bland Co, VA; Marriage License #88-047731; Ancesty.com Website.
Densel French Morgan; age 33; born 11 Oct 1954 in Welch, WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage;
first marriage ended 13 Jul 1988; 10th grade education; living at PO Box 47, Superior, WV; son of
Wilson Preston and Georgia Irene (Walls) Morgan; married on 9 Sep 1988 in Bland Co, VA; Flossie
Annette Belcher; maiden name Smith; age 52; born 9 Nov 1935 in McDowell Co, WV; widow; this is
her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 16 Aug 1980; 12th grade education; living at PO Box 47,
Superior, WV; daughter of William Raymond and Maggie Elizabeth (Pauley) Smith.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #10334; WV Archives Website.
Joseph W. Smith; age 58 yrs, 10 mons; 4 days; born 4 Oct 1869 at Maybeury, WV; married; husband
of Margaret Albert; mine foreman for Houston Colleries Co; son of John L. and Martha (Perdue)
Smith; died 8 Aug 1928 in Welch, WV; due to acute dilated heart with chronic endocarditis; buried
15 Aug 1928 in Pocahontas, VA; informant, J.O. Smith, Maitland, WV.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #12881; Ancestry.com Website.
James Gilkerson; age 23; born in Layland, WV; single; living at Coalwood, WV; son of Robert and
Blanche (Chambers() Gilkerson; married on 22 Mar 1940 in Tazewell, VA; Mary Epps; age 21;
born in Huntington, WV; single; living in Coalwood, WV; daughter of Haley and Betty (South) Epps.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #12881; Ancestry.com Website.
James Gilkerson; age 23; born in Layland, WV; single; living at Coalwood, WV; son of Robert and
Blanche (Chambers() Gilkerson; married on 22 Mar 1940 in Tazewell, VA; Mary Epps; age 21;
born in Huntington, WV; single; living in Coalwood, WV; daughter of Haley and Betty (South) Epps.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Freddie Jo Combs, 75, of Isaban, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025."Freddie Jo was born December 30, 1949 in Isaban, WV, a daughter of the late Miles and Winnie Dotson Roberts. Freddie Jo was a member of the Isaban Baptist Church in Isaban. She loved singing at church and taught Vacation Bible School. Freddie Jo loved sitting on her front porch; it was her happy place. She loved spending time with her family and watching her great grandchildren play sports.
"In addition to her parents, Miles and Winnie Roberts, Freddie Jo was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Howard St. Clair Jr., her second husband, Randall Combs; four brothers, Miles Roberts Jr., Eugene Lester, Brian Lester, and Bobby Roberts; and two sisters, Freda Gaye Roberts and Darlene Lester.
"Survivors include two sons, Timothy St. Clair and wife Tina and Neil St. Clair and wife Chrystal all of Isaban; two grandsons, Cody St. Clair and wife Emily of Justice and Jacob St. Clair and wife Kalli of Baisden; two granddaughters, Natasha Nagy and husband Branson of Isaban and Kyla St. Clair of Isaban; three great grandsons, Isaac Burton, Bryson St. Clair, and Asher Nagy; two great granddaughters, Aubree Burton and Sydney "Cindy Lynn" St. Clair; four sisters, Donna Perry of Isaban, Debbie Roberts and Phyllis Roberts both of Princeton and Glenna Roberts of Pennsylvania two brothers, Roy Roberts and Steve Roberts both of Princeton; a brother-in-law, Darrell Hurley and wife Lisa of Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special fur baby, Lady Bug.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, March 4, 2025 at the Isaban Baptist Church in Isaban after 6 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7 o’clock.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 12 o’clock with Pastor Gary Justice officiating at the Isaban Baptist Church in Isaban. Burial will follow in the Lester/St. Clair Cemetery at 2118 Four Pole Creek Road at Isaban. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Freddie Jo Combs, 75, of Isaban, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025."Freddie Jo was born December 30, 1949 in Isaban, WV, a daughter of the late Miles and Winnie Dotson Roberts. Freddie Jo was a member of the Isaban Baptist Church in Isaban. She loved singing at church and taught Vacation Bible School. Freddie Jo loved sitting on her front porch; it was her happy place. She loved spending time with her family and watching her great grandchildren play sports.
"In addition to her parents, Miles and Winnie Roberts, Freddie Jo was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Howard St. Clair Jr., her second husband, Randall Combs; four brothers, Miles Roberts Jr., Eugene Lester, Brian Lester, and Bobby Roberts; and two sisters, Freda Gaye Roberts and Darlene Lester.
"Survivors include two sons, Timothy St. Clair and wife Tina and Neil St. Clair and wife Chrystal all of Isaban; two grandsons, Cody St. Clair and wife Emily of Justice and Jacob St. Clair and wife Kalli of Baisden; two granddaughters, Natasha Nagy and husband Branson of Isaban and Kyla St. Clair of Isaban; three great grandsons, Isaac Burton, Bryson St. Clair, and Asher Nagy; two great granddaughters, Aubree Burton and Sydney "Cindy Lynn" St. Clair; four sisters, Donna Perry of Isaban, Debbie Roberts and Phyllis Roberts both of Princeton and Glenna Roberts of Pennsylvania two brothers, Roy Roberts and Steve Roberts both of Princeton; a brother-in-law, Darrell Hurley and wife Lisa of Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special fur baby, Lady Bug.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, March 4, 2025 at the Isaban Baptist Church in Isaban after 6 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7 o’clock.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 12 o’clock with Pastor Gary Justice officiating at the Isaban Baptist Church in Isaban. Burial will follow in the Lester/St. Clair Cemetery at 2118 Four Pole Creek Road at Isaban. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Rual Sandy River District; taken 5 Apr 1940; Page 1086 B;
Household #80.
Listed as Vallie Lester; age 27; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vallie Lester
Race: White
Age: 27
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1913
Birth Place: Mohawk, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Mohawk, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Mohawk, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Little Warcreek Coal Co
Weight: 138
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Ed Lester
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Vallie Lester Self (Head)
Ed Lester Father"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vallie Lester
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1913
Death Date: 4 Dec 1998
Claim Date: 21 Sep 1960
SSN: 235098434"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vallie Lester
SSN: 235-09-8434
Last Residence:
24846 Isaban, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born: 20 Apr 1913
Died: 4 Dec 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 169; WV Archives Website.
Miles Roberts; age 25; born in Argo, KY; single; living at Isaban, WV; married on 14 Jul 1947 at
Panther, WV; Winnie Dotson; age 24; born in Iaeger, WV; living at Isaban, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 24; WV Archives Website.
Vallie Lester; age 50; born 20 Apr 1913 at Mohawk, WV; widowed; living at Isaban, WV; son of
Edward and Sallie (Bailey) Lester; married on 27 Feb 1964 at Horsecreek, WV; Winnie Roberts;
age 37; born 3 Apr 1926 in Argo KY; divorced; living at Isaban, WV; daughter of Emory and Margie
(Hunt) Dotson.