1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 232; WV Archives Website.
Gilbert Ray Osborne; age 21; born in Aug 1944 at Simon, WV; no previous marriage; living in
Detroit, MI; son of Bill and Corey (Blankenship) Osborne; married on 20 Aug 1965 at Simon, WV;
Linda Sue Cline; age 20; born 4 Jul 1945 and living in Simon, WV; no previous marriage; daughter
of Verner and Dicie (Canada, sic, Kenneda) Cline.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Nov 2020.
"Linda Sue Cline Osborne Toler
Birth 4 Jul 1945
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Nov 2020 (aged 75)
Oceana, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tanner Mountain Cemetery
North Spring, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 219187443"Additional Information Posted;
"Linda Sue Cline Toler, 75, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday November 26, 2020. Linda attended the Apostolic House of Faith."She was born on July 4, 1945 in Wyoming County, WV to the late Verner George Cline (1914-1965) and Dicie Ethelene Kenneda-Cline (1916-Deceased). In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by an infant son, Verniece William Osborne (1966-1966); two sisters, Arbutis Cline-Morgan (1936-Deceased) and Brenda Cline (Deceased); and three brothers, Buell Franklin Cline (1936-Deceased), Bobby Cline (Deceased) and Freddie Cline (Deceased).
"Survivors include her husband of 35 years, James Toler whom she married in 1985; a daughter, Buffy Toler-Cline & husband Tony Cline of North Spring; a son, Shane Toler & wife Kelsey Toler of Oceana; six sisters, Geneva Cline-Belcher of Oceana, Glenda Cline-Morgan of Oceana, Margene Sally Cline-Sowards (B. 1940) of Simon, Roberta Cline-Kennedy & husband Ronald Kenneda of Simon, Carol Cline-Kenneda & husband Donald Kenneda of Simon and Leasa Cline-Blankenship & husband Christopher Blankenship of Baileysville; eight grandchildren, Miley Toler, Branson Toler, Haley Evans & husband Brett Evans, Whitney Cline, Chloe Cline, Brody Cline, McKahla Cline and Raylin Jones; two great grandchildren, Lauryn Blankenship and Indie Lee Cisco; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
"Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco, WV with Pastor Todd Keneda, Rev. Landon Blankenship and Sister Karen Hairston officiating. She will be laid to rest in Tanner Mountain Cemetery, North Spring, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 and Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Church."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 252; WV Archives Web Site.
Grady Morgan; age 21; born and living at Simon, WV; single; son of Chester and Millie Morgan;
married on 26 Oct 1963 at Simon, WV; Arbutis Cline; age 26; born and living at Simon, WV;
daughter of Verner and Dicy Cline.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #86-005902; Ancestry.com Website.
Grady Earmon Morgan; age 42; born 4 Feb 1944 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended in Aug 1982; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Simon, WV; son of
Chester Verlin and Millie (Morgan) Morgan); married on 15 Feb 1986 in Giles Co, VA; Geneva
Frances Belcher; maiden name Cline; age 43; born 11 Mar 1942 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd
marriage; first marriage ended 15 Feb 1985; 7th grade education; living at Box 38A Simon, WV;
daughter of Verner George and Cicie Ethel (Kennedy) Cline.
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #88-010208; Ancestry.com Website.
Grady Earmon Morgan; age 44; born 4 Feb 1944 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended in Oct 1987; 8th grade education; living at Box 1673, Oceana, WV; son of
Chester and Millie (Morgan) Morgan); married on 10 Mar 1988 in Giles Co, VA; Geneva
Frances Belcher; maiden name Cline; age 45; born 11 Mar 1942 in WV; widow; this is her 3rd
marriage; last marriage ended Oct 1987; 7th grade education; living at Box 38A Simon, WV;
daughter of Verner George and Cicie Ethel (Kennedy) Cline.
4. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Saturday 17 September 2005, Newspaper Obit.
"LONG BRANCH - Millie Morgan Kenneda, 89, died at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, at
St. Francis Hospital, Charleston. "Born Nov. 15, 1915, at Simon, she was the daughter of the late Milty and Emma Walker
Morgan...
"Survivors include three sons, James Morgan and wife, Juanita, of Simon, Grady Morgan and
wife, Brenda, of Simon and Claude Morgan and wife, Annette, of Bluefield..."
5. Mounts Funeral Home; Gilbert, WV; Posted Obit.
"Grady Earmon Morgan, 66 of Simon, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2011, at his residence.
"Born on February 4, 1944 at Simon, he was the son of the late Chester and Millie Morgan Morgan.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons: Earmon and Virgus Morgan; one brother, Elbie Morgan; one brother-in-law, Arson Keneda; and two nephews: Aaron Keneda and Clinton Huff.
"Grady was a loving husband, father, step-father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a coal miner and a born again Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith. Grady loved to hunt, fish, garden, just being outdoors, and spending time with his wonderful family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
"Those left to love and cherish his memory and mourn his passing include his loving wife of 17 years, Brenda Morgan of Simon; his two daughters: Sharon (Bobby) Coffey of Lynco and Jolena (Ronnie) Hatfield of Oceana; his son, Christopher (Heather) Morgan of Simon; his two step-sons: Johnathan (Sheila) Haynes of Huff Creek and Jason (Tracy) Haynes of Ecorse Michigan; his fourteen grandchildren; his six great-grandchildren; his two brothers: James (Juanita) Morgan of Simon and Claude (Annette) Morgan of Bluefield; his four sisters: Susan Keneda of Lester, Veronda (Jimmy) Harrison of Hurricane, Zola (Gary) Huff of Simon, and Nola (Kenny) Harless of Bland VA; and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church at Simon on Friday, January 7th after 6:00 pm.
"Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 8th at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Lonnie Blankenship and Bro. Landon Blankenship officiating.
"Burial will follow in the Milty Morgan Cemetery at Long Branch of Simon..."
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Milty Morgan Cemetery, Long Branch, Simon, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene, 20 Dec 2012.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #86-005902; Ancestry.com Website.
Grady Earmon Morgan; age 42; born 4 Feb 1944 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended in Aug 1982; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Simon, WV; son of
Chester Verlin and Millie (Morgan) Morgan); married on 15 Feb 1986 in Giles Co, VA; Geneva
Frances Belcher; maiden name Cline; age 43; born 11 Mar 1942 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd
marriage; first marriage ended 15 Feb 1985; 7th grade education; living at Box 38A Simon, WV;
daughter of Verner George and Cicie Ethel (Kennedy) Cline.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #88-010208; Ancestry.com Website.
Grady Earmon Morgan; age 44; born 4 Feb 1944 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended in Oct 1987; 8th grade education; living at Box 1673, Oceana, WV; son of
Chester and Millie (Morgan) Morgan); married on 10 Mar 1988 in Giles Co, VA; Geneva
Frances Belcher; maiden name Cline; age 45; born 11 Mar 1942 in WV; widow; this is her 3rd
marriage; last marriage ended Oct 1987; 7th grade education; living at Box 38A Simon, WV;
daughter of Verner George and Cicie Ethel (Kennedy) Cline.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 252; WV Archives Web Site.
Grady Morgan; age 21; born and living at Simon, WV; single; son of Chester and Millie Morgan;
married on 26 Oct 1963 at Simon, WV; Arbutis Cline; age 26; born and living at Simon, WV;
daughter of Verner and Dicy Cline.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #86-005902; Ancestry.com Website.
Grady Earmon Morgan; age 42; born 4 Feb 1944 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended in Aug 1982; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Simon, WV; son of
Chester Verlin and Millie (Morgan) Morgan); married on 15 Feb 1986 in Giles Co, VA; Geneva
Frances Belcher; maiden name Cline; age 43; born 11 Mar 1942 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd
marriage; first marriage ended 15 Feb 1985; 7th grade education; living at Box 38A Simon, WV;
daughter of Verner George and Cicie Ethel (Kennedy) Cline.
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #88-010208; Ancestry.com Website.
Grady Earmon Morgan; age 44; born 4 Feb 1944 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended in Oct 1987; 8th grade education; living at Box 1673, Oceana, WV; son of
Chester and Millie (Morgan) Morgan); married on 10 Mar 1988 in Giles Co, VA; Geneva
Frances Belcher; maiden name Cline; age 45; born 11 Mar 1942 in WV; widow; this is her 3rd
marriage; last marriage ended Oct 1987; 7th grade education; living at Box 38A Simon, WV;
daughter of Verner George and Cicie Ethel (Kennedy) Cline.
4. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Saturday 17 September 2005, Newspaper Obit.
"LONG BRANCH - Millie Morgan Kenneda, 89, died at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, at
St. Francis Hospital, Charleston. "Born Nov. 15, 1915, at Simon, she was the daughter of the late Milty and Emma Walker
Morgan...
"Survivors include three sons, James Morgan and wife, Juanita, of Simon, Grady Morgan and
wife, Brenda, of Simon and Claude Morgan and wife, Annette, of Bluefield..."
5. Mounts Funeral Home; Gilbert, WV; Posted Obit.
"Grady Earmon Morgan, 66 of Simon, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2011, at his residence.
"Born on February 4, 1944 at Simon, he was the son of the late Chester and Millie Morgan Morgan.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons: Earmon and Virgus Morgan; one brother, Elbie Morgan; one brother-in-law, Arson Keneda; and two nephews: Aaron Keneda and Clinton Huff.
"Grady was a loving husband, father, step-father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a coal miner and a born again Christian of the Freewill Baptist faith. Grady loved to hunt, fish, garden, just being outdoors, and spending time with his wonderful family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
"Those left to love and cherish his memory and mourn his passing include his loving wife of 17 years, Brenda Morgan of Simon; his two daughters: Sharon (Bobby) Coffey of Lynco and Jolena (Ronnie) Hatfield of Oceana; his son, Christopher (Heather) Morgan of Simon; his two step-sons: Johnathan (Sheila) Haynes of Huff Creek and Jason (Tracy) Haynes of Ecorse Michigan; his fourteen grandchildren; his six great-grandchildren; his two brothers: James (Juanita) Morgan of Simon and Claude (Annette) Morgan of Bluefield; his four sisters: Susan Keneda of Lester, Veronda (Jimmy) Harrison of Hurricane, Zola (Gary) Huff of Simon, and Nola (Kenny) Harless of Bland VA; and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church at Simon on Friday, January 7th after 6:00 pm.
"Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 8th at the Long Branch Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Lonnie Blankenship and Bro. Landon Blankenship officiating.
"Burial will follow in the Milty Morgan Cemetery at Long Branch of Simon..."
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Milty Morgan Cemetery, Long Branch, Simon, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene, 20 Dec 2012.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #86-005902; Ancestry.com Website.
Grady Earmon Morgan; age 42; born 4 Feb 1944 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended in Aug 1982; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Simon, WV; son of
Chester Verlin and Millie (Morgan) Morgan); married on 15 Feb 1986 in Giles Co, VA; Geneva
Frances Belcher; maiden name Cline; age 43; born 11 Mar 1942 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd
marriage; first marriage ended 15 Feb 1985; 7th grade education; living at Box 38A Simon, WV;
daughter of Verner George and Cicie Ethel (Kennedy) Cline.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #88-010208; Ancestry.com Website.
Grady Earmon Morgan; age 44; born 4 Feb 1944 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended in Oct 1987; 8th grade education; living at Box 1673, Oceana, WV; son of
Chester and Millie (Morgan) Morgan); married on 10 Mar 1988 in Giles Co, VA; Geneva
Frances Belcher; maiden name Cline; age 45; born 11 Mar 1942 in WV; widow; this is her 3rd
marriage; last marriage ended Oct 1987; 7th grade education; living at Box 38A Simon, WV;
daughter of Verner George and Cicie Ethel (Kennedy) Cline.
1. "Beckley Post Herald"; Beckley, WV; Tuesday, 19 Oct 1971; Page 11; Newspapers.com Website.
"Nine Couples Get Wedding Permits
"Pineville (RNS) ---The folowing marriage licenses were issued by the Wyoming County clerk during
the past week..."
"...Gary Lee Hatfield, 20, of Coal Mountain, son of Arnold Hatfield and Geneva West, and Glenda Gay
Cline, 21, Simon, daughter of Verner Cline and Dicie Kenneda..."
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gary T Hatfield
Birth Date: 3 Feb 1951
Address: PO Box 41, Coal Mountain, WV, 24823-0041 (1988)"
1. "Beckley Post Herald"; Beckley, WV; Tuesday, 19 Oct 1971; Page 11; Newspapers.com Website.
"Nine Couples Get Wedding Permits
"Pineville (RNS) ---The folowing marriage licenses were issued by the Wyoming County clerk during
the past week..."
"...Gary Lee Hatfield, 20, of Coal Mountain, son of Arnold Hatfield and Geneva West, and Glenda Gay
Cline, 21, Simon, daughter of Verner Cline and Dicie Kenneda..."
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #85-028523; Ancestry.com Website.
Burley Lee Morgan; age 41; born 20 Mar 1943 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended in Aug 1982; 10th grade education; living at Box 41, Simon, WV; son of Lark and Tressa
(Kenneda) Morgan; married on 28 Jun 1985 in Giles Co, VA; Glenda Gay Hatfield, maiden name Cline;
age 35; born 8 Jan 1950 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended in Sep 1975;
8th grade education; living at Box 38A, Simon, WV; daughter of Verner George and Dicie Etheline
(Kenneda) Cline.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"David Matthew Ferrell, 27 of Jolo, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 14, 2025. David was born September 19, 1997, in Princeton, WV a son of Clarence “Bugsy” Ferrell and Teresa Hurley Mullins."David was a special soul. He enjoyed coloring, listening to music, animals and anything to do with a coal truck. He would do anything for someone he loved. He was a good worker, great friend, and overall, a good-hearted person, he will be greatly missed.
"David was processed in death by his grandparents Clarence and Florence Ferrell of Avondale, WV; Uncle David Allan Ferrell of Avondale, WV; and infant siblings Brandon Chase and Jennifer Lynn Ferrell.
"Left to cherish his memory are his father, Clarence “ Bugsy” Ferrell of Jolo, WV; Mother, Teresa Mullins of Berwind, WV; brother, Lucas of Berwind; Sister, Kristen Ferrell and fiancé Cody Osborne of Jolo, WV; special Aunt, Rebecca “Becky” Stinson of Isaban, WV; Grandma, Bessie Puckett of Mooresville, NC; special cousins, Davannah Stamper of Bluefield, WV, James Ferrell and James “Bam” Stiltner; as well as many friends and family.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Independent Church of God in Avondale, WV, Friday evening, April 18, 2025, after 6 p.m.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 12 o’clock with Reverend Danny Bowles officiating at the Independent Church of God in Avondale, WV. Burial will follow at Roberts Cemetery on Rockridge near Beartown, WV. 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 www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"effrey “Hawkeye” Alan Williams, 63, of Welch, WV, passed away at home on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was born on January 20, 1962, in Welch, WV, a proud son of the late William "Bud" Larry Williams and Willetta "Chubby" Gore Christian."Jeff was a man of many talents and simple joys. He had a lifelong passion for working on cars, tinkering on things, woodworking, and ATVs. But above all else, nothing brought him more happiness than spending time with his grandbabies. His heart belonged to them, and every moment he spent with them was cherished deeply.
"He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend — the kind of man who was always there when you needed him, quick with a joke or a helping hand. His strength, loyalty, and unique sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Freddy Williams; his sister, Elizabeth “Sissy” Burgess; and his stepfather, Robert “Spike” Christian.
"Jeff leaves behind his sons, Kory Williams and Jeffrey Williams Jr. and wife Beth; his beloved grandsons, James “Bean” and Nicholas Williams; and the mother of his children, Denise England. He is also survived by his sisters, Donna Jackson and husband Quintin, Christy and Misty Christian, and Georgia Roberts and husband Eddie; his brothers, Robert Christian, Christopher John Christian and wife Kristy, AJ Christian, and Robert “Smokey” Christian; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and lifelong friends.
"As his sons, we want to say, “I know you was always proud of me and my brother. We are also proud to have had you as our father. Rest easy now. We love you, Dad.”
"Graveside services will be conducted Friday, April 18, 2025, at 11 o’clock with Angie Gillespie officiating at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield, WV. 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 www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dennis Jarrett Lester, 72, of Hanover, WV, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025."Dennis was born June 14, 1952 in Iaeger, a son of the late Elmer and Faye Lester. Dennis worked for US Steel for 34 years and was a member of the UMWA. Dennis served as pastor for 33 years at the Pads Fork Freewill Baptist Church. His life’s mission was to win souls for Christ and to share God’s love. He was a gifted Sunday School teacher. He touched the lives of many and will be missed by all.
"In addition to his parents, Elmer and Fay (Granny Fay) Lester, Dennis was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Judy Lester; siblings, Terry Lester Sr. and Debbie Cline; brothers-in-law, Freddie Morgan and Eddie Ray Ellis; sister-in-law, Ella Mae Lester; and a nephew, Mark Lester.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 17 years, Wanda Lester; children, Francis Lester, Traci (Anthony) Cline and Presten Berry; his siblings, Donna Morgan, David Lester, Nancy (Don) McComas, Herman (Angie) Lester, Petey (Becky) Lester, Tina Ellis, Darren Lester, and Hassel Lester Sr.; grandchild, Jacob (Brittany) Cline; and a host of nieces, nephews and church family.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger Monday evening, April 21, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. with an evening service at 7 p.m.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Jonny Salzo and Reverend David Cook officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Pads Fork Community Church Cemetery at Pads Fork near Hanover, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Herman Lester, Petey Lester, Acie Cline,
"Scottie Morgan, Isaiah Lester, Matthew Lester, Payten Ellis, Preston Berry, Jacob Cline, Jarrett Cline, Dylann McComas, and Dalton McComas. Honorary pallbearers will be David Lester, Darren Lester, Anthony Cline, Hassell Lester Jr., and Terry Lester Jr.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"