1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carl Edward Johnson Jr, 55, departed this life Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his sister’s residence in Jolo, WV. Carl was born May 1, 1970, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Carl and Ocie Blevins Johnson."Carl had many trades in his life including coal miner, heavy equipment operator, truck driver, and mechanic.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Edna Payne and his brother Leonard Stiltner.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Shannon Johnson of Bristol, VA; Daughter, Kendra Ball and husband Nathen of Panther, WV; Stepdaughter, Danielle Velasques of Bristol, VA; Stepson, Freddy Velasques of Bristol, VA; Granddaughter, Polly Ball of Panther, WV; Grandson, Braiden Ball of Panther, WV; Sisters, Norma Marshall and fiancé Larry Kennedy of Jolo, WV and Mary Johnson of Bartley, WV; brothers, Denver Blevins of Winston Salem, NC, Jessie Johnson and wife Misty of Atwell, WV, and Walter Johnson and wife Diana of Newhall, WV; a special great nephew Shane Mullins; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"The family would like to give special thanks to his hospice nurse Kandi Toler, his employer Bizzack Construction and Paula Frizzell from Aflac.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday, January 1, 2026, after 6 o’clock pm at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11 o’clock with Allen Adams and Roger Hale officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery in Paynesville, WV. 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 www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 6 Jun 1900; Page 123A;
Family #62/63.
Listed as Edward England; age 2; born in WV in Mar 1897; in household of father, Joseph England.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 256B;
Family #114/117.
Listed as Ed England; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph England.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3428; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Edmond England; age 20; born on 22 Mar 1898; living at Hensley, McDowell Co, WV; coal digger
forJBB Coal Co; nearest relative, Joe England; medium height and build; blue eyes and light hair.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 10; WV Archives Website (See note
below)
Edward England; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hensley, WV; son of Joseph England;
married on 8 Jul 1919 at home in Wyoming Co, WV; Ethel England; age 17; bon in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Hensley, WV; daughter of Floyd England.
(A copy of their marriage license is posted on Ethel's FindA Grave memorial. I could not find it on
the WV Archives Website.)
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek; taken on 13 Jul 1920; Page 218B;
Family #152/156.
Listed as Edward England; age 22; born in WV; coal miner; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 218A;
Family #446/463.
Listed as Ed England; age 32; born in WV; married at 21; coal loader in mine; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 248; WV Archives Website.
Ed England; age 32; born in Mcdowell co, WV; widower; miner; living at Big Sandy, WV; son of Joe
and Martha; married on 2 Aug 1930 in Welch, WV; Mazie Church; age 32; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; daughter of Dave and Barbara (Lester).
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Lonnie England Benjamin; 15 Jul 2016.
"Edward England
Birth 21 Mar 1897
Death 22 Nov 1966 (aged 69)
Burial England Cemetery
Hensley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 167020617"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 2 Apr 1910; Page 132B; Image 20
of 77; Family #172/174.
Listed as Mazy Lester; age 12; born in WV; in household of step-father, Houston Richards.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 347; WV Archives Web Site.
Preston Church; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; laborer; living in WV; son of Albert
and Louisa; married on 13 Dec 1913 at residence of minister, W.V. Burks; Mazy Church; age
17; born in Pocahantas Co, WV; single; daughter of William D. and Barbary.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 19/21 Jan 1920; Page 160A; Image
12 of 24; Family #314/359.
Listed as Mazie Church; age 22; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Preston R. Church.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 248; WV Archives Website.
Ed England; age 32; born in Mcdowell co, WV; widower; miner; living at Big Sandy, WV; son of Joe
and Martha; married on 2 Aug 1930 in Welch, WV; Mazie Church; age 32; born in McDowell Co, WV;
widow; daughter of Dave and Barbara (Lester).
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Lonnie England Benjamin; 15 Jul 2016.
"Mazie Elizabeth Lester Church England
Birth 30 Mar 1898
Death 4 Sep 1970 (aged 72)
Burial England Cemetery
Hensley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 167020709"
1. Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home; Grundy, VA; Posted Obit.
"Frank Hyatt, 72 years of age, of Jolo, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Born July 6, 1953, in Richlands, VA, he was the son of the late John and Clair Rowe Hyatt."Frank was a retired coal miner and an avid outdoorsman. He loved trading, riding his four wheelers and spending time with his family. He was a devoted family man who loved his kids and grandkids dearly.
"In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, James Rose, J.D. Hyatt, and Kelly Hyatt, and two sisters Gerlean Meadows and Shirley Henderson.
"Survivors including his former wife of 54 years Janet Hyatt; daughters Angela Hyatt of the home, Tina Hyatt Wheeler and husband John of Avondale, WV; son Earvin Hyatt of Jolo, WV; brother Tommy Hyatt and wife Kathy of Long Pole, WV; and sister Mary Browning and husband Jimmy of War, WV.
"He is also survived by grandchildren Tony and Jody Jones, Tara and Jonathan Laxton, Sarah Sparks and Tyler Vance, Brianna Hagerman and husband Jordon, Brandi Blankenship and husband Wyatt, Synticia McDaniel and husband Bobby, and Christopher Lester; and great grandchildren Tina, Toni, and Jase Jones, Madison, Kyler, Laya, Logan and Waylon Hagerman, Maelynn and Emberleigh Blankenship, Kyndal and Jonathan Laxton, Draven, Emma and Rhythm McDaniels, Rilynn and Taelin Vance; and special nephews Dwayne Hyatt, Junebug Reed, Ritchie Vance, John Meadows and Leroy Reed.
"Funeral Services for Frank Hyatt will be held Friday, January 9, 2026, at 12:00 noon, at Upon the Rock Ministries, Bradshaw, WV, with Pastors Corey and Angel Smith and John Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Hyatt Rowe Cemetery, 4975 Long Pole Hollow, Iaeger, WV.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m.
"Online condolences may be sent to www.shortridgeramey.com.
"The family of Frank Hyatt has entrusted the care of their loved one to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home of Grundy, VA."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 341; WV Archives Website.
Robert Justice; age 25; born in Stoneco, WV; single; living at Elbert, WV; married on 22 May 1948 in
Welch, WV; Pearl Mullins; age 30; born and living in Iaeger, WV; widow.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 29 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #150.
Listed as Robert Justice; age 26; born in WV; married; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 13 May 1910, Page 106A,
Family #216.
Listed as Mary Steele, age 1 yr, 5 months, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis Steel.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 8/9 Jan 1920, Page 260B,
Family #173.
Listed as Perlie Steele, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis Steel.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 407; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Mullins; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; railroad employee; living at Lex, WV; son
of Henderson and Dorothy; married on 6 Nov 1926 at Avondale, WV; Pearl Steele; age 19; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Louis and Florence.
4.1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Beartown Road; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 228B;
Image 11 of 33; Family #85/86.
Listed as Pearl Mullins; age 20; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband; Robert Mullins.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 1168B;
Image 22 of 66; Household #165.
Listed as Pearl Mullins; age 31; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Robert Mullins.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 341; WV Archives Website.
Robert Justice; age 25; born in Stoneco, WV; single; living at Elbert, WV; married on 22 May 1948 in
Welch, WV; Pearl Mullins; age 30; born and living in Iaeger, WV; widow.
7. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 29 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #150.
Listed as Pearl Justice; age 34; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Robert Justice.
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by crystal souers; 21 Dec 2001.
"Pearl Helen Steele Justice
Birth 5 Feb 1906
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Feb 1997 (aged 90)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Kennedy Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Plot McCoy Cemetery,Coon Branch
Memorial ID 23514577"