1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joseph and Elizabeth Belcoe
(Varga) Wargo, Miner"; Article; Page 260; submitted by John Wargo, War, WV 24892.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Margaret Wasilewski, 93, of War, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Born on July 4, 1932, in Filbert, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Belco Wargo."Margaret was a resident of War since 1961, where she lived a full and faithful life devoted to her family, her faith, and her community. She was a longtime, active member of Christ the King Catholic Church and a cherished member of the St. Mary’s Altar Society. Margaret loved to cook for others, found joy in reading, and always made those around her feel welcome and loved.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tom Wasilewski; her daughter, Teresa Ann Wasilewski; sisters, Elizabeth Cassett, Helen Giles, Mary Williams, Sue Terry, Ann Riffe, and Baby Mary Wargo; brothers, Joseph, George, John, Frank, and Michael Wargo; and her daughter-in-law, Karen Wasilewski.
"Margaret leaves behind a legacy of love and faith. She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Bernie) Spencer of War, WV; her son, Thomas Wasilewski of Tazewell, VA; her sister, Julia Blevins of North Carolina; her grandchildren, Anne-Marie Spencer of Las Vegas, NV, Carrie Leigh (Billy) Vandyke of War, WV, Zak Thomas Wasilewski of Tazewell, VA, and Karlee (Logan) Surface of Jonesboro, TN; great-grandchildren Jason Robey Brown II, Liam Thomas Vandyke, Jaxon Wasilewski, Ben Bragg, and Noah Bragg.; her Special daughters, Bonnie Rose and Janie Hicks; and a host of friends.
"Friends may visit with the family on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Tazewell, VA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM by Father Renier Supranes. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be Zak Wasilewski, Robey Brown, Liam Vandyke, Billy Vandyke, Ben Bragg, Noah Bragg, and Logan Surface.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is serving the Wasilewski Family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by FRANCES SELTZ; 8 Sep 2009.
"Leslie Allen Haywood
Birth 13 Aug 1923
McDowell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Mar 2005 (aged 81)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Powell Cemetery
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 41742323"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Carl R Hicks
Birth Date 23 Mar 1951
Address PO Box 222
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code 24844-0222"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Carl R Hicks
Birth Date Mar 1951
Residence Date 1986-2020
Address Po Box 696
Residence Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24844
Second Residence Date 1995-2004
Second Address Rr 52 Box 696
Second Residence Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24844
Third Residence Date 1995-2004
Third Address Rr 52 696
Third Residence Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24844
Fourth Address 9211 Erect Rd
Fourth Residence Seagrove, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code 27341"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Sallie A Hicks [Sallie H Hicks] [Sally Hicks]
Birth Date Aug 1956
Residence Date 1987-2020
Address Po Box 696
Residence Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24844
Second Residence Date 1996-2002
Second Address Rr 52 696
Second Residence Iaeger, West virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24844
Third Residence Date 1996-2002
Third Address Rr 52 Box 696
Third Residence Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24844
Fourth Address 5726 Picketts Mill Rd
Fourth Residence Seagrove, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code 27341"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sallie Ann Hicks, 69, of Iaeger, WV passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY."Sallie was born August 30, 1956 in Bluefield, WV a daughter of the late Leslie and Martha Stump Haywood.
"In addition to her parents Sallie was preceded in death by one sister, Dratha Haywood; an infant twin brother; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
"Survivors include her husband, Carl Hicks of the home; two daughters, Beth Sutphin and husband Dustin of Asheboro, NC and Hope Jenks and husband William of Randleman, NC; two sons, Jermey Hicks of the home and Daniel Hicks and wife Crystal of Iaeger; special friends, Lois Charley of Garland and Ruth Baker of Raysal; and six granddaughters. Additional survivors include one sister, Lillie Roberts and husband Bernie of Garland; two sisters-in-law, Anita Kay Hicks and Gail Hicks both of Iaeger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased her body has been cremated.
"Memorial services will be held at a later date.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
Bernard Lewis "Bernie" Roberts
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Bernard Lewis Roberts
Birth Date Nov 1954
Residence Date 1995-2020
Address Po Box 31
Residence Avondale, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24811
Second Address 301 Betsy Branch Rd
Second Residence Avondale, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24811"
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Bernard L Roberts
Birth Date 27 Nov 1954
Address Arlington Blvd
Residence Place Avondale, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code 24811"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Lillie R Roberts [Lillie Rosezetta] [Lillie B Roberts]
Birth Date Sep 1953
Residence Date 1995-2020
Address Po Box 31
Residence Avondale, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24811"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #91-054102; Ancestry.com Website.
Keith James Herbert; age 23; born 17 Dec 1967 in LA; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at 407 Plaza VIllage, LA; son of Warren and Cynthia Maries (Myers) Herbert; married on 11 Oct
1991 in Grundy, VA; Tracy Ann Stacy; age 17; born 5 Jun 1974 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 10th
grade education; living at Box 465, Jolo, WV; daughter of Willard and Anna Lois (Stacy) Coleman.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #91-054102; Ancestry.com Website.
Keith James Herbert; age 23; born 17 Dec 1967 in LA; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at 407 Plaza VIllage, LA; son of Warren and Cynthia Maries (Myers) Herbert; married on 11 Oct
1991 in Grundy, VA; Tracy Ann Stacy; age 17; born 5 Jun 1974 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 10th
grade education; living at Box 465, Jolo, WV; daughter of Willard and Anna Lois (Stacy) Coleman.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Tracey S Hebert [Tracey A Hebert] [Tracy Kennedy] [Tracy Matney]
Birth Date Jun 1974
Residence Date 2008-2020
Address 2056 Devault Bridge Rd Lot 3
Residence Piney Flats, Tennessee, USA
Postal Code 37686
Second Residence Date 2008-2020
Second Address 2056 Devault Bridge Rd Apt 3
Second Residence Piney Flats, Tennessee, USA
Second Postal Code 37686
Third Residence Date 2002-2009
Third Address 100 Oxford Sq Apt 47
Third Residence Richlands, Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24641
Fourth Residence Date 2003-2008
Fourth Address 129 Indian Cir
Fourth Residence Cedar Bluff, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24609"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 113A;
Family #237/265.
Listed as Stonewall Runyon; age 1 yr, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William Runyon.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 16 Jan 1920; Page 116B;
Family # 136/164.
Listed as Stonewall Runyon; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, William Runyon.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929; Page 236; WV Archives Website.
Stone Runyons; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; milkman; living in Welch, WV; son of
William and Polly; married on 27 Aug 1929 at Welch, WV; Mary Lanford; age 19; born in Mercer Co,
WV; single; daughter of J.D. and Maggie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929; Page 236; WV Archives Website.
Stone Runyons; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; milkman; living in Welch, WV; son of
William and Polly; married on 27 Aug 1929 at Welch, WV; Mary Lanford; age 19; born in Mercer Co,
WV; single; daughter of J.D. and Maggie.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1960); Page 22; Line #42; WV Archives Website.
James William Runyon; age 23; born and living in Princeton, WV; single; married on 4 Jun 1960 at
Princeton, WV; Shirley Lee Harvey; age 17; born at Flat Top, WV; single; living in Princeton, WV.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1960); Page 22; Line #42; WV Archives Website.
James William Runyon; age 23; born and living in Princeton, WV; single; married on 4 Jun 1960 at
Princeton, WV; Shirley Lee Harvey; age 17; born at Flat Top, WV; single; living in Princeton, WV.