1. 1920 Census, Martin Co, KY; Eden; taken on 5 Jan 1920; Page 162B; Image 4 of 26; Family #39/39.
Listed as Cassie Ward; age 2; born in KY; in household of father, John D. Ward.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 116B;
Image 32 of 52; Family #292/296.
Listed as Cassie Ward; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, John D. Ward.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 72; WV Archives Web Site.
Cassie Ward; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of John
and Millie; married on 22 May 1937 at Krollitz, WV; Virgie Lee; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of James and Lettie.
4. "WW II Young American Patroits, 1941-1945"; McDowell Co, WV; Page 430; Ancestry.com Web
Site.
Cassie Ward; Sargent US Army; born 8 Mar 1918; entered service, 29 Jun 1942; served at Ft.
Eustis, VA; Hartford, CT; Camp Davis, NC; Campd Kilmir, NJ; India; Burma; China; South America;
South Africa; Solomons; and Ft. Meade, MD; awarded 3 Bronze Stars; Good Conduct Medal; VM,
America; AP; attended Inez School, KY; Protestant; son of M/M John War, Mohegan, WV; husband
of Mrs. Virginia Lee Ward, Capels, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 72; WV Archives Web Site.
Cassie Ward; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of John
and Millie; married on 22 May 1937 at Krollitz, WV; Virgie Lee; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of James and Lettie.
2. "WW II Young American Patroits, 1941-1945"; McDowell Co, WV; Page 430; Ancestry.com Web
Site.
Virginia Lee Ward; PFC US Army (WAC); born 11 Feb 1922; entered service 19 Oct 1944; served
at Ft. Oglethrope, GA; Ft. Bragg, NC; Ft. Benning, GA; awarded, Good Conduct Medal; VM, America;
attended Iaeger HS; Protestant; daughter of M/M/ J.H. Lee, Capels, WV; wife of Mr. Cassie Ward,
Capels, WV.
1. Mounts Furnal Home; Gilbert, WV; Posted Obit.
"On January 20, 2013, David D. Ward Sr. 64 of Gilbert, West Virginia departed this life from Logan Regional Medical Center and went to meet his Lord and Savior, his precious daddy, Cassie Ward, and many other dear family and friends waiting for him in Heaven. He fought a long battle here on Earth and was looking forward to going home."David was born November 24, 1948 in Caples, West Virginia. He was a 1966 graduate of Man High School and a retired coal miner and owner of Trinity Heart Construction.
"David is survived by his high school sweetheart, best friend and devoted wife of forty-six years, Linda Evans Ward. He described her as the “love of his life” and called her “Cakes”.
"From their marriage they were blessed with three children – April (Ronnie) Mounts, David (Brittney) Ward, Jr. and Angela (David) Sparks. Ten grandchildren – Justin (Sarah) Sparks, Ryan Davis, Cheyenne Ward (fiancé Tyler Griffith), David Ward III, Devon Poe, Gracie Sparks, Brooke Sparks, EmyLeigh Mitchell, Casey Sparks, and PaisLeigh Ward and one great-grandchild – Colton David Griffith all of Gilbert, West Virginia. When all their children and grandchildren were together David would often look to Linda and say “look what a beautiful mess we’ve created”.
"David is also survived by his beautiful mother, Virginia (Lee) Ward of Man, West Virginia, whom he credited with giving him his strong will and his knowledge of Jesus Christ. His two brothers who gave him the sisters he’d never had and his beautiful niece and nephews. –Paul (Eula) Ward of Jackson, Ohio and Michael (Tonia) Ward of Man, West Virginia, his niece Michelle (Christopher) Short of Edwards Air Force Base, California, and his nephews Jamie Ward of Jackson, Ohio and Michael (Tabitha) Ward of Man, West Virginia. He had very special relationships with them and they spent many years traveling and singing together. He was proud of the God serving men his brothers are and described them as his first friends and playmates. He loved their children like his own.
"David was “Poppy” to a host of young people that he met through church, his grandchildren, or his love of sports. He considered Morgan Estep and Anthony, James and Steven Vance his honorary grandchildren.
"He cherished and loved all the family and friends that he leaves behind. He often talked to the memories that he had with is best friend Scotty Sammons and his special relationship with his honorary son William “Joe” Poe and his brother-in-law James Evans Jr.
"David fought long and hard in his battle with heart and kidney disease. The Lord placed some very special people in his life during this time – Dr. Faridi, Christie Reed, and the entire staff of West Virginia Dialysis, Carolyn “Pringles” Gibson, Teresa Harvey and the staff of Dignity Hospice.
"The family wishes to thank his niece Tabatha Evans Lester who went out of her way to make his dialysis experience the best it could be, his dear friend Bonnie Lester who always made sure he had everything he needed, and his friends and pastors Anthony and Denise Hudgins and the Eagle Sanctuary family.
"Friends may gather with the family at Mounts Funeral Home in Gilbert, West Virginia on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm and his funeral will be Thursday January 24, 2012 at 11:00 am with Bishop Anthony Hudgins, Reverend Doug Sparks and Reverend Paul Ward officiating. He will be laid to rest at Hollywood Cemetery in Gilbert, West Virginia..."
1, McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 334; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Lee; age 35; born in Pike Co, KY; single; merchant; living in Mohawk, WV; son of James and
Matilda Lee; married on 11 Apr 1915 in Mohawk, WV; Letie Roberts; age 24; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of James Wesley and Lilly.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2919; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Henry Lee; age 38; born 15 Oct 1879; living at Mohawk, WV; self employed merchant; nearest
relative, Mrs. Letie Lee, Mohawk, WV; tall with medium build; blue eyes and dark hair.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16696; WV Archives Web Site.
James Harvey Lee; age 52 yrs, 17 days; born 15 Oct 1879 in KY; married; general store merchant;
last worked in 1928; spent 35 yrs in this occupation; son of Lige Coleman and Tilda Lee; died 2 Nov
1931 at Mohawk, WV; due to diabetes; no burial information; informant W.C. Cook, Iaeger, WV.
4. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Kyle Brown Family " article, Page 174; submitted
by Fran Wessel, 6109 Albemarle Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
1, McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 334; WV Archives Web Site.
J.H. Lee; age 35; born in Pike Co, KY; single; merchant; living in Mohawk, WV; son of James and
Matilda Lee; married on 11 Apr 1915 in Mohawk, WV; Letie Roberts; age 24; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of James Wesley and Lilly.
2. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Kyle Brown Family " article, Page 174; submitted
by Fran Wessel, 6109 Albemarle Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mable G Avilla
[Mable G Coe]
[Mable Coe]
[Mable G Lee]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Nov 1924
Birth Place: Mohawk, West Virginia
[Mohawk McDow??, West Virginia]
Death Date: Dec 1976
Father: James H Lee
Mother: Letty Roberts
SSN: 234449880
Notes: Mar 1947: Name listed as MABLE G AVILLA;
Nov 1960: Name listed as MABLE G COE;
04 Jan 1988: Name listed as MABLE COE"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
" Mable Gertrude Lee Coe
Birth 25 Nov 1924
Mohawk, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 7 Dec 1976 (aged 52)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Hollywood Cemetery
Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA "
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Kyle Brown Family " article, Page 174; submitted
by Fran Wessel, 6109 Albemarle Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
1. 1920 Census, Martin Co, KY; Eden; taken on 5 Jan 1920; Page 162B; Image 4 of 26; Family #39/39.
Listed as John Ward; age 32; born in KY; married; owns barber shop; head of household.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 116B;
Image 32 of 52; Family #292/296.
Listed as John D. Ward; age 42; born in KY; married at 22; coal miner; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 5/6 Apr
1940; Page 747B; Image 8 of 35; Household #58.
Listed as John Ward; age 52; born in KY; married; 4th grade education; lived in McDowell Co, WV;
on 1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-2735; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John D. Ward; age 54; born in Inez, KY; living at Mohegan, WV; employed by New River Poca
Coal Co, Capels, WV; person who will always know address, Millie Ward, Mohegan, WV; 5'6" tall;
150 lbs; blue eyes; gray hair; light complexion.
Millicent Elizabeth "Millie" Steele
1. 1920 Census, Martin Co, KY; Eden; taken on 5 Jan 1920; Page 162B; Image 4 of 26; Family #39/39.
Listed as Milly Ward; age 29; born in KY; married; in household of husband, John D. Ward.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 116B;
Image 32 of 52; Family #292/296.
Listed as Millie Ward; age 39; born in KY; married at 19; in household of husband, John D. Ward.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 5/6 Apr
1940; Page 747B; Image 8 of 35; Household #58.
Listed as Millie Ward; age 50; born in KY; married; 1st grade education; lived in McDowell Co, WV;
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, John D. Ward.
1. 1920 Census, Martin Co, KY; Eden; taken on 5 Jan 1920; Page 162B; Image 4 of 26; Family #39/39.
Listed as Larna Ward; age 5 yrs, 4 mons; born in KY; in household of father, John D. Ward.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 116B;
Image 32 of 52; Family #292/296.
Listed as Lonnie Ward; age 17; born in KY; in household of father, John D. Ward.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 116B;
Image 32 of 52; Family #292/296.
Listed as Charles Ward; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, John D. Ward.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 5/6 Apr
1940; Page 747B; Image 8 of 35; Household #58.
Listed as Charlie Ward; age 19; born in KY; 3rd grade education; lived in McDowell Co, WV;
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John D. Ward.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 116B;
Image 32 of 52; Family #292/296.
Listed as Myrtle Ward; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, John D. Ward.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 5/6 Apr
1940; Page 747B; Image 8 of 35; Household #58.
Listed as Merle Ward; age 17; born in KY; 6th grade education; lived in McDowell Co, WV;
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John D. Ward.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 116B;
Image 32 of 52; Family #292/296.
Listed as Ruth Ward; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, John D. Ward.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 5/6 Apr
1940; Page 747B; Image 8 of 35; Household #58.
Listed as Ruth Ward; age 14; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in McDowell
Co, WV; on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John D. Ward.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 14 Jun 2014.
Ruth Ward; born in 1926; died in 1945; buried here; grave marker photo shown; "ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS".
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 5/6 Apr
1940; Page 747B; Image 8 of 35; Household #58.
Listed as Carmen Ward; age 6; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in McDowell
Co, WV; on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John D. Ward.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 41; WV Archives Web Site.
Olen Cline; age 21; born in Emmett, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; son of Oat and Antha Cline;
married on 31 Mar 1961 at Guyan, WV; Velma Toler; age 16; born and living at Guyan, WV;
single; daughter of Buddy and Marie Toler.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 41; WV Archives Web Site.
Olen Cline; age 21; born in Emmett, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; son of Oat and Antha Cline;
married on 31 Mar 1961 at Guyan, WV; Velma Toler; age 16; born and living at Guyan, WV;
single; daughter of Buddy and Marie Toler.
2. Mounts Funeral Home; Gilbert, WV; Posted Obit.
"On January 5, 2013, Heaven gained another angel when Velma Cline, 68, entered through the Golden Gates and was met by her loving husband of 42 years, Olen Cline."Born May 24, 1944 at Guyan, she was the daughter of the late Buddy and Marie Toler.
"In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by one son, Jamie Cline, one son-in-law, Danny Kennedy and four nephews.
"She was of the Baptist faith. While on this earth, she enjoyed going to church and spending time surrounded by family and loved ones. She will be greatly missed by all those that knew her but will be rejoicing in Heaven waiting to see them again.
"Suvivors include her step-father, James Toler of Rockhouse; her three daughters: Sherry (Rick) Hanshaw and Diana (Mark) Hatfield, both of Coal Mountain and Amanda (Moe) Bartley of Pikeville Kentucky; her son, Ronald (Katrina) Cline of Coal Mountain; her six sisters: Virgie (Lonnie) Harper of Brenton, Tena (James) Christian of Coal Mountain, Elestine (Joe) Ellis of Justice, Loretta (Carl) Harper of Randallman North Carolina, Margie (Roy) Brown of Donalds South Carolina, Phyllis (Sam) Cline of Branchland; her three brothers: Darrell (Anita) Toler and Arnold (Beatrice) Toler both of Emmett (Elk Creek) and James (Linda) Toler of Oceana; her two half-sisters: Charlotte (Zeke) Southard and Helen (Greg) Hatfield, both of Coal Mountain; her two half-brothers: Jessie (Lisa) Toler of Coal Mountain and Randy Toler of Rockhouse; her eight grandchildren: her one great-grandchild and many neices and nephews and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family at the Coal Mountain Freewill Baptist Church at Coal Mountain on Tuesday, January 8th after 6 pm with a special service at 7 pm.
"Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, January 9th at the Coal Mountain Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. James Ellis and Rev. Roger Browning officiating.
"Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery at Coal Mountain..."
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, Page 258A, Family #142.
Listed as Virgil Riffe, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, David Riffe.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 3/5 Jan 1920, Page 217A,
Family #21.
Listed as Virgil S. Riffe, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, David Riffe.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 94; WV Archives Web Site.
Virgil S. Riffe; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Hanover, WV; son of David
and Martha; married on 10 Dec 1924 at Iaeger, WV; Mary E. Roberts; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Joe and Ella.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 94; WV Archives Web Site.
Virgil S. Riffe; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Hanover, WV; son of David
and Martha; married on 10 Dec 1924 at Iaeger, WV; Mary E. Roberts; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Joe and Ella.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 212A; Family #175.
Listed as Verner Cline; age 4 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Ed Cline.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Daisey; 5 Mar 2016.
" Vernon Cline
Birth 19 Nov 1925
USA
Death 11 Apr 1971 (aged 45)
USA
Burial
Mountain Valley Memorial Park
Big Rock, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 158952161"
1. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
“Granny” Irene Riffe Cline, 86, of Lower Muzzle Creek near Hanover, WV, took the top road home, after a long battle with breast cancer, Tuesday, November 15, 2011.
“Granny” Irene was born September 15, 1925 a daughter of the late Virgil and Mary Roberts Riffe. She was a lifelong resident of Lower Muzzle Creek and a faithful and dedicated member of the Ikes Fork Freewill Baptist Church. She was a retired teacher’s aide for the Wyoming County Board of Education. After retirement she enjoyed spending time with her family, her church ladies’ aide group, and the McDowell County Council On Aging in Iaeger, where she made many special friends.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one infant sister, Loraine, and two infant, twin brothers, Clyde and Kyle."Survivors include seven children, Darrell (Diane) Riffe of Cottageville, WV, Ona (Shirley) Cline of Ikes Fork, Joyce (Junior) Bailey of Frankfort, OH, Carl (Melissa) Cline of Ikes Fork, James (Vickie) Cline of Ikes Fork, WV, Eddie (Alice) Cline of Gloucester, VA, Ray (Cathy) Cline of Lyburn, WV; one sister, Betty Lester of Winston Salem, NC; one brother, Elmer “Faye” Riffe of Gloucester, VA; fifteen grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; three nephews, two nieces, and a host of extended family members and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 18, 2011 at 1 o’clock with Brother Homer Blankenship, Brother Jackie Jesse, and Brother Doug Blankenship officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Riffe Cemetery on Lower Muzzle Creek near Hanover..."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 29 Apr 1930, Page 219A,
Family #292.
Listed as Paul Mullins, age 1 yr, 1 mon, born in WV, in household of father, Samuel Mullins.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page
1154A; Image 9 of 64; Household #71.
Listed as Paul Mullins; age 11; born in WV; 2nd grade education; not attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Mullins.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 428; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Mullins; age 22; born at Paynesville, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 21 Dec
1950 at Roderfield, WV; Maxine Blevins; age 18; born at Crane Creek, WV; single; living at
Roderfield, WV; with consent of Kelly Blevins, father of Maxine Blevins.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Paul Mullins, 83, of Jolo, WV, died Wednesday,
January 9, 2013, in Clinch Valley Medical Center in
Richlands, Virginia.
"Paul was born March 17, 1929, in Grapevine, WV, a
son of the late Sam and Louise Allen Mullins. He was
a retired coal miner and loved to raise chickens and
turkeys and enjoyed gardening.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death
by, his first wife Maxine Blevins Mullins, his second
wife Maudie Lou Gibson Mullins, two daughters,
Margaret Mullins and Betty Jean Mullins, one son,
Walter Andrew Mullins, one sister, Nancy Sparks and
one brother, Silas Mullins.
"Survivors include four sons, Paul Mullins Jr., and wife
Sylvia of Hagers Curve near Roderfield, WV, Douglas
Eugene Mullins, Terry Leonard Mullins and wife
Melissa, and Billy Joe Mullins and wife Ann all of
Culleoka, TN; three daughters Darlene Francis
Frazier and husband Timmy, and Mary Magalene
Auville and husband Larry all of Culleoka, TN, and
Lynn Rainelle Horn and husband Mark of Beartown,
WV; step son with whom he made his home, Stephen
Gibson and wife Shirley Law and their daughters,
Stephanie Roberts and Tabby Roberts all of Wolf Pen
near Jolo, WV; one brother, Hobert Mullins of Litwar;
three sisters, Lovina Blankenship and Chloe Roberts
both of North Carolina and Amy Thornsbury of Wolf
Pen; eleven grand children and four great
grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January
13, 2013, at 11 o clock, with Reverend Tommy Jenks
officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in
Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Gibson Cemetery,
at Wolf Pen near Jolo, WV..."
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sam and Louise Allen Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Lavina
Blankenship, 14781 NC 87, Eden, NC 27288.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 9 Apr 1940; Image 10 of 66;
Household #61.
Listed as Maxie Blevins; age 6; born in WV; single; 2nd grade education; attending school;
lived at same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William C. Blevins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 428; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Mullins; age 22; born at Paynesville, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 21 Dec
1950 at Roderfield, WV; Maxine Blevins; age 18; born at Crane Creek, WV; single; living at
Roderfield, WV; with consent of Kelly Blevins, father of Maxine Blevins.
1. WV Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Betty Jean Mullins; age 2 mons, 6 days; daughter of Paul and Maxine (Blevins) Mullins; died 24 Dec
1972 in McDowell Co, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '72 020345; WV Archives Website.
Betty Jean Mullins; age 2 mon, 6 days; born 18 Oct 1972 in WV; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Paul
and Maxine (Blevins) Mullins; died 24 Dec 1972 in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
bronchopneumonia; buried 26 dec 1972 in Mullins Cemetery, Paynesville, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 262A; Image 43 of
51; Family #369/373.
Listed as Eltru Blevins; age 3 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William C. Blevins.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 9 Apr 1940; Image 10 of 66;
Household #61.
Listed as Gertrude (sic, Eltrue) Blevins; age 12; born in WV; single; 5th grade education; attending
school; lived at same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William C. Blevins.
3. Bristol, VA; Marriage License #17384; LDS Web Site.
Eltrue Blevins; age 30; born in Iaeger, WV; divorced; one previous marrage; interior decorator; living
in Asheville, NC; son of Kelly and Sarah Margaret (Bryant) Blevins; married on 8 Jul 1958 in Bristol,
VA; Armezella Blevins; maiden name Mills; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; divorced; one previous
marriage; living in Asheville, NC; daughter of Elmer and Vergie (Taylor) Mills.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Eltrue Blevins, born in Panther, West Virginia on October 1, 1927, to Sarah Margaret (Bryant) and Kelly Blevins. Early on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, Our Lord, and Father reached out his hand to lead his child, Eltrue, home. No more pain. No more suffering. Only peace with our Lord. Music, oh how he loved music, he was always either playing his guitar or banjo. All music, bluegrass, country, or gospel, as long as it was foot stomping and tugged at your heartstrings. He was a band member of the “Sons of West Virginia” along with his good friend Lyle Collins."His favorite meal of pinto beans, fresh spring onions with sweet cornbread and chicken livers with a nice cold glass of buttermilk always put a smile on his face. But don’t forget his chocolate chip cookies.
Eltrue was indeed a country boy, born and raised in West Virginia. His heart was deep in his beautiful mountain heritage. Growing up here he learned hands on a deep love for the land of his fathers...beautiful West Virginia. He served his country in the army, and he fought in the Korean War. He did not talk often of those times. Those sad times always brought a tear to his eye. Returning home from the service he worked on the building and design of many homes and businesses in McDowell County including the Count Gilu Motel in Welch."The majority of his life (94 years) he spent right here in McDowell County. This final year he resided in McDowell Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. His family in Maryland was working on arrangements to have him moved closer to home so that they could spend more time together. We will always picture him walking in his tree lined mountains or up in one of the Hollers fishing. We love you Pop.
"In addition to his parents Sarah Margaret and Kelly Blevins. Eltrue is preceded in death by his sons, Larry Edward Blevins of Maryland, son David Blevins of Illinois. Eltrue’s sisters, Mary Blevins-Vanover, Martha Bella Blevins-Reed, Maxine Blevins-Mullins, Maggie Blevins-Reed and brother Andrew Blevins. Also, Mary Violet Vanover Tolley (mother of elder son Larry E. Blevins, Sr.)
"Survivors include his brother Matthew Blevins. Ex-Wife Armazella Mills-Blevins-Haggerman, Daughters Deborah Watts, Sonya Blevins Terry, Bridget Blevins, Daughter in law, Diane Blevins and a multitude of grandchildren and great grands, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
Zachary Smallwood, great-grandson of Eltrue had been working with him on the family history. While we wish we had an endless amount of time to relive all of his memories with him, we now rely on family and friends to share those memories with us. Please send any stories or pictures to Zachary at this email address: BlevinsFamily930@gmail.com. We would love to continue these memories in his honor."The Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is assisting with arrangements and handling the cremation services. They have been a great support to the family. You are greatly appreciated. A Family Memorial service will be held at a later date at the Beacon Baptist Church in White Marsh, Maryland. Eltrue wished to be laid to rest with his eldest son in the Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Rosedale, Md. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Bristol, VA; Marriage License #17384; LDS Web Site.
Eltrue Blevins; age 30; born in Iaeger, WV; divorced; one previous marrage; interior decorator; living
in Asheville, NC; son of Kelly and Sarah Margaret (Bryant) Blevins; married on 8 Jul 1958 in Bristol,
VA; Armezella Blevins; maiden name Mills; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; divorced; one previous
marriage; living in Asheville, NC; daughter of Elmer and Vergie (Taylor) Mills.