1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Allen Messer
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: 28 Jul 1949
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Jun 1970
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: George Messer
Mother: Julia Conley
Spouse: Mary Ellen Stacy
Certificate Number: 1970023440"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mary Ellen Stacy
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: 19 Jan 1951
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Jun 1970
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Lawson Stacy
Mother: Irene Baker
Spouse: James Allen Messer
Certificate Number: 1970023440"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #33539; Ancestry.com Website.
Charles Kennedy; age 21; born in Jolo, WV; single; construction worker; living at Jolo, WV; son of
Randolph and Allifair (Hagerman) Kennedy; married on 26 Nov 1960 in Buchanan Co, VA; Thelma
Stacy; age 18; born in Paynesville, WV; single; living in Jolo, WV; daughter of Lawson and Irene
(Baker) Stacy.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charlie Kennedy 81, of Jolo, WV, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2020." Charlie was born December 3, 1938 a son of the late Randolph and Alliefair Kennedy of Jolo, WV. He met the love of his life and best friend, Thelma Stacy; they were married November 26, 1960. Thelma passed away May 27, 2011 after a long illness. No matter where she had to go for treatment or what hospital she was in, Charlie was always by her side. The memory of their love still lives on in their children. Charlie worked in the coal mines and was the Pastor of the Mt. Carmel Church of Christ on Atwell Mountain. He enjoyed singing Gospel music, working in his garden and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
"In addition to his parents and wife Charlie was preceded in death by, three infant siblings, and one brother, J.D. Kennedy.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Charles A. Kennedy of the home, Kenneth E. Kennedy of the home, Teresa Clay and fiancée Eric Stear of Pinnacle, NC, Steven Kennedy and wife Ann of Jolo, WV, Kevin Kennedy of Asheboro, NC, and Tammy Horn and husband Brian of Honaker, VA; grandchildren, Krista and Steven Kime of Climax, NC, Adrian Clay Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Asheboro, NC, Steven Wayne Kennedy and fiancée Emily Brown of Rock, WV, Ryan Clay of Ramseur, NC, Savannah Morgan Kennedy, Matthew Lee Kennedy, and Seth Kennedy all of Asheboro, NC, Denise and Chris Kinney and Breanna and Roy Pruitt all of Pikeville, KY; nine great grandchildren; sisters, Juanita Kennedy of Jolo, WV, and Meredith Tuggle of Hagerstown, MD; brother, James Rufus Kennedy of English, WV, a special niece, Connie Pruitt of Jolo, WV, numerous additional nieces and nephews; and close friends Lena Day and Louis Short of Atwell, WV and Swanson Blankenship of Jolo, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 17, 2020 at 12 o’clock with Evangelist, Hobert Kennedy, Reverend Dennis Wimmer, Reverend Doug Lowe and Reverend Jimmy Kelly officiating at the Mt. Carmel Church of Christ on Atwell Mountain. Burial will follow in the Goodman Cemetery at Buckeye near Jolo, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday, evening July 16, 2020 after 6 p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Church of Christ, services will be held at 7 p.m.
" In accordance with Covid-19 guidelines mask are to be worn and social distancing is to be practiced. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #33539; Ancestry.com Website.
Charles Kennedy; age 21; born in Jolo, WV; single; construction worker; living at Jolo, WV; son of
Randolph and Allifair (Hagerman) Kennedy; married on 26 Nov 1960 in Buchanan Co, VA; Thelma
Stacy; age 18; born in Paynesville, WV; single; living in Jolo, WV; daughter of Lawson and Irene
(Baker) Stacy.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thelma Kennedy; born 22 Mar 1942; died 27 May 2011; last residence, Jolo, McDowell Co, WV;
card issued in WV in 1957-1958.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Allen Ray Smith
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1944
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Dec 1963
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Andrew Dan Smith
Mother: Bessie Pearl Matney
Spouse: Judy Marie Stacy
Certificate Number: 1963040003"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Greenhills Memorial Gardens Cemetery; Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co, VA;
submitted by Polly Frye Hagerman; 27 Oct 2011.
Allen Ray Smith; born 30 Apr 1944 in Buchanan Co, VA;; died 9 Dec 2002 at Grundy, VA; buried
here; obit shown.
"BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. -- Allen Ray Smith, 58 years of age, of the Squire Branch area of Slate Creek, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, at Buchanan General Hospital following a short illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was a son of Mrs. Bessie Pearl Matney Smith Sanson, Grundy, and the late Andrew Dan Smith. He was a life long resident of Buchanan County and a member of Vansant Church of Christ. He was a retired employee of Island Creek Coal Corp. V.P. No. 3. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany.
"Mr. Smith is survived by his mother, Mrs. Bessie Pearl Matney Smith Sanson, Grundy; his wife, Mrs. Judy Marie Stacy Smith, Stacy, Va.; three sons, Gregory Allen and wife, Tammy Smith of Statesville, N.C., and Ricky Ray and wife Michelle Smith of Stacy and Brian Keith Smith of Stacy; three sisters, Nancy Belcher, Grundy, Mary Anne Stacy, Gastonia, N.C., and Gloria Jean Owens, Gastonia; and five grandchildren.
"He was preceded in death by one stepbrother, Buster Dotson.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, at 11 a.m. at the Bee Branch Regular Baptist Church on Slate Creek with Evangelist Mike Rife and Evangelist Michael Trent officiating with burial to follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Va..."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Judy Marie Stacy
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Dec 1963
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Lawson Stacy
Mother: Irene Baker
Spouse: Allen Ray Smith
Certificate Number: 1963040003"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Greenhills Memorial Gardens Cemetery; Claypool Hill, Tazewell Co, VA;
submitted by Polly Frye Hagerman; 27 Oct 2011.
Judy Marie Stacy Smith; born 29 Oct 1947; died 21 Oct 2011; buried here; picture and obit shown.
"DAMASCUS, Va. — Judy Marie Stacy Smith, 63 years of age, of Damascus, Va., passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Johnson Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va., following an extended illness. Born in McDowell County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Lawson Dan and Irene Baker Stacy. She was a resident of Buchanan County for many years prior to moving to Damascus, Va., and was a member of the Vansant Church of Christ. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and was a wonderful homemaker. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Ray Smith on December 9, 2002."She is survived by three sons, Gregory Allen Smith, Mount Holly, N.C., Ricky Ray and wife Michelle Smith, Grundy, Va., Brian Keith and wife Crystal Smith, Damascus, Va.; two brothers, Dan and wife Gracie Stacy, Jolo, W.Va., David and wife Debbie Stacy, Elkton, Md.; special friend, Tammy Lester, Grundy, Va. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Ashleigh Smith, Josh Smith, Sarah Taylor, James Smith, Megan Smith, Jordan Parks, Gideon Parks and Ethan Parks; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Messer and Thelma Kennedy; four brothers, General Janky Stacy, Henry Stacy, Leonard Stacy and Andrew Stacy.
"Graveside services for Judy Marie Stacy Smith will be conducted Monday, October 24, 2011 at 12:00 noon at the Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Va. with Evg. Dennis Wimmer, Pastor Darrell Martin and Charlie Kennedy officiating with burial to follow..."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 14 Feb 1920,
Page 233A, Family #337.
Listed as Lawrence Mullins, age 24, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 25 Apr 1930, Page 216A,
Family #242.
Listed as Lawrence Mullins, age 35, born in WV, widowed, farmer, head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 219; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Mullins; age 33; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Paynesville, WV;
son of William and Betty; married; on 22 Jul 1930 at Welch, WV; Polly Mullins; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; widow; daughter of Preston and Liddie.
4. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph", Bluefield, WV, Sunday, 10 Apr 2005, Newspaper Obit.
"ABINGDON, Va. - Sadie Mullins Harrison, 87, of Abingdon, formerly of Bradshaw, died Friday,
April 8, 2005 at her residence. "She was a member of the Painter Creek Church of Christ, Abingdon, and a former member of
the Bradshaw United Methodist Church of Bradshaw. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence
and Rebecca Mullins and stepmother, Polly Mullins.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw; taken on 10 May 1910, Page 76B;
Image 24 of 28; Family #194/195.
Listed as Pollie Mullins; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Preston Mullins.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 14 Feb 1920, Page 233B,
Family #341.
Listed as Polly Mullins, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Preston Mullins.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 29 Apr 1930, Page 219A,
Family #295.
Listed as Polly Mullins, age 21, born in WV, widow, in household of mother, Lydia Mullins Mullins.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 219; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Mullins; age 33; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; farmer; living at Paynesville, WV;
son of William and Betty; married; on 22 Jul 1930 at Welch, WV; Polly Mullins; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; widow; daughter of Preston and Liddie.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell County, WV 1858-1999, Vol II, "Everett and Linnie Mullins" article page 215.
Lucinda Mullins married Robert Mullins; children: Preston, Andy, and Rebecca M.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 18 Jun 1900, Page 255B, Family #287.
Listed as Andrew Mullins, age 2, born in WV in Apr 1898, in household of father, Robert P. Mullins.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 8 May 1910, Page 75A,
Family #160.
Listed as Andrew Mullins, age 13, born in WV, in household of mother, Lucinda Mullins Mullins.
4. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1945;
Page 1139B; Image 40 of 60; Household #293.
Listed as Andy Mullins; age 41; born in WV; married; 1st grade education; lived in Buchanan Co, VA
on 1 Apr 1935; timber contractor; head of household.
5.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen "Wild Man" Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted bt Geneva Steel, HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
6. Buchanan Co, VA; Death Certificate #71 027711; Ancestry.com Website.
Andy Mullins; age 76; born 2 Sep 1895 in Paynesville, WV; marred; husband of Mrs. Maudie Mullins;
logging laborer; living in Paynesville, WV; son of Robert and Lucinda (Mullins) Mullins; died 4 Sep
1971 at Stacy, VA; due to acute coronary thrombosis from coronary heart disease; buried in Press
Mullins Cemetery, Paynesville, WV; informant, Mrs. Maudie Mullins.
1. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1945;
Page 1139B; Image 40 of 60; Household #293.
Listed as Maude Mullins; age 45; born in VA; married; 6th grade education; lived in Buchanan Co, VA
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Andrew Mullins.
2.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen "Wild Man" Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted bt Geneva Steel, HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen "Wild Man" Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted bt Geneva Steel, HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Cytha Mullins
Birth Date: 30 Mar 1917
Birth Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1917009627
Father: Andy Mullins
Mother: Maude Mullins"
2. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1945;
Page 1139B; Image 40 of 60; Household #293.
Listed as Cytha Mullins; age 23; born in VA; single; 4th grade education; lived in Buchanan Co, VA
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Andrew Mullins.
3.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen "Wild Man" Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted bt Geneva Steel, HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1945;
Page 1139B; Image 40 of 60; Household #293.
Listed as Georgia Mullins; age 16; born in WV; single; 5th grade education; lived in Buchanan Co, VA
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Andrew Mullins.
2.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen "Wild Man" Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted bt Geneva Steel, HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1945;
Page 1139B; Image 40 of 60; Household #293.
Listed as Della Mullins; age 13; born in WV; single; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in
Buchanan Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Andrew Mullins.
2.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen "Wild Man" Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted bt Geneva Steel, HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1945;
Page 1139B; Image 40 of 60; Household #293.
Listed as Ella Mullins; age 19; born in WV; single; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in
Buchanan Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Andrew Mullins.
2.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen "Wild Man" Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted bt Geneva Steel, HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1945;
Page 1139B; Image 40 of 60; Household #293.
Listed as Mary Lou Mullins; age 6; born in VA; single; no education; attending school; lived in
Buchanan Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Andrew Mullins.
2.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen "Wild Man" Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted bt Geneva Steel, HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
3. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mary Lou Mullins
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 46
Birth Date: 17 Apr 1933
Death Date: 20 Nov 1979
Death Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 29 Nov 1979
Father: Andy Mullins
Mother: Maudie Mullins
Certificate Number: 1979035710
Military Status: none"
1. 1940 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1945;
Page 1139B; Image 40 of 60; Household #293.
Listed as Lucy Leone Mullins; age 4; born in VA; single; no education; not attending school;
in household of father, Andrew Mullins.
2.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen "Wild Man" Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted bt Geneva Steel, HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen "Wild Man" Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted bt Geneva Steel, HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, Page 361B.
Listed as Daniel Stacy, age 3, in household of father, Hezekiah Stacy.
2. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 239A; Image 23 of
32; Family #196/196.
Listed as Daniel Stacey; age 23; born in VA in Jun 1876; married 1 yr; farmer; head of household.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 75B;
Image 22 of 28; Family #178/179.
Listed as Daniel Stacy; age 31; born in VA; married once of 10 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 19 Jun 1880, Page 340C, Family #54.
Listed as Rebecca Mullens, age 2, in household of father, Squire Mullins.
2. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 239A; Image 23 of
32; Family #196/196.
Listed as Rebecca Stacey; age 22; born in VA in Aug 1877; married 1 yr; 1 child; 1 living; in
household of husband, Daniel Stacy.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 75B;
Image 22 of 28; Family #178/179.
Listed as Rebecky Stacey; age 33; born in VA; married 10 yrs; 5 children; 4 living; in
household of husband, Daniel Stacy.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 11/12___ 1920; Page
231B; Image 10 of 16; Family #312/314.
Listed as Rebecky Stacy; age 43; born in VA; widow; farmer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 216A; Image
30 of 42; Family #237/238.
Listed as Rebecca Stacy; age 50; born in VA; widow; farmer; head of household.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 18 Jun 1900; Page 239A; Image 23 of
32; Family #196/196.
Listed as Ray Stacey; age 1; born in VA in Nov 1899; in household of father, Daniel Stacy.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 75B;
Image 22 of 28; Family #178/179.
Listed as Ella Stacey; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, Daniel Stacy.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 11/12___ 1920; Page
231B; Image 10 of 16; Family #312/314.
Listed as Ellen Stacy; age 15; born in VA; in household of mother, Rebecca Mullins Stacy.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 75B;
Image 22 of 28; Family #178/179.
Listed as Jackson Stacey; age 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Daniel Stacy.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 11/12___ 1920; Page
231B; Image 10 of 16; Family #312/314.
Listed as Jackson Stacy; age 8; born in WV; in household of mother, Rebecca Mullins Stacy.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 11/12___ 1920; Page
231B; Image 10 of 16; Family #312/314.
Listed as Francie Stacy; age 6; born in WV; in household of mother, Rebecca Mullins Stacy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 216A; Image
30 of 42; Family #237/238.
Listed as Frances Stacy; age 15; born in WV; in household of mother, Rebecca Mullins Stacy.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 11/12___ 1920; Page
231B; Image 10 of 16; Family #312/314.
Listed as Emma Stacy; age 4; born in WV; in household of mother, Rebecca Mullins Stacy.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 11/12___ 1920; Page
231B; Image 10 of 16; Family #312/314.
Listed as Mary Stacy; age 1; born in WV; in household of mother, Rebecca Mullins Stacy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 25 Apr 1930; Page 216A; Image
30 of 42; Family #237/238.
Listed as Mary Stacy; age 11; born in WV; in household of mother, Rebecca Mullins Stacy.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William Hobart Arrington
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Oct 1991
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Lucy Lynn Lester
Certificate Number: 1991065251"
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William H. Arrington; born 1 Sep 1942; living at PO Box 201, North Tazewell, VA 24630 in 1993.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"William Hobert “Herbert” Arrington, 72, of North Tazewell, VA, passed away Monday August 5, 2013, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, WV.
"William was born August 26, 1940 in Bradshaw, WV, a son of the late Edward and Mae Campbell Arrington. William was a retired mine operator for U.S. Steel in Gary, WV. The Arrington family is of the Church of God Faith. William was the last remaining member of his original family.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Lucy Lynn Arrington. Herbert also had five sisters, Hallie, Thelma, Hilda and two infant sisters; five brothers, Leon, Loval, Theodore, Louis and Charles that met him on the other side.
"Those left here on earth to remember how great of a man Herbert was and to cherish his memory are one daughter, Crystal Lynn Arrington and fiancée Craig Adams of Cedar Bluff, VA; one son, Brandon Arrington of the home; two precious grandsons “Papi’s boy” Tyler Jace Harrington and Brody Adams who will bless this earth next month; one beautiful granddaughter Lisa Cole of North Carolina; mother and father-in-law Vadia and Estel Lester of Springville, VA.
"William’s children are following their father’s wishes by having him cremated..."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lucy Lynn Lester
Gender: Female
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Oct 1991
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: William Hobart Arrington
Certificate Number: 1991065251"
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lucy L. Arrington; born 1 Sep 1961( sic?); living at PO Box 201, North Tazewell, VA 24630 in 1993.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 23 Apr 2012.
" Lucy Lynn Lester Arrington
Birth 30 Jan 1970
English, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Apr 2012 (aged 42)
Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 89002027"Additional Information Posted;
"BAPTIST VALLEY, Va. — Lucy Lynn Arrington, age 42, of Baptist Valley, Va., died Thursday, April 19, 2012 at her home. Born Jan. 30, 1970 at English, W.Va., she was a daughter of Estel and Vada Bowman Lester of Lexington, N.C. She was preceded in death by one brother, Rodney "Porky" Lester."In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, William H. Arrington; one son, Brandon Arrington; and one daughter, Crystal Lynn Arrington, both of North Tazewell, Va.; two brothers, Junior Lester and Kenny Lester, both of Lexington, N.C.; and two grandchildren, Tyler J. Harrington and Lisa Ann Cole.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va. Entombment will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Bluefield, Va. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2012.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.peerystclairfuneralhome.com."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Roderfield; E.D. 24-37; taken on 22/23
Apr 1940; Page 755A; Image 24 of 35; Household #176.
Listed as Jimmy Lauderback; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Theodore Lauderback.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 119; WV Archives Web Site.
James Raymond Lauderback; age 21 (sic, 18); born 16 May 1936 (sic, 1939) at Roderfield, WV;
single; living at Premier, WV; son of Ted and Alice; married on 20 Nov 1957 at Roderfield, WV;
Brenda Joan Hatmaker; age 18; born and living at Roderfield, WV; single; with consent of Erma
Hall, guaedian and sister with whom she makes her home, father and mother deceased.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 119; WV Archives Web Site.
James Raymond Lauderback; age 21 (sic, 18); born 16 May 1936 (sic, 1939) at Roderfield, WV;
single; living at Premier, WV; son of Ted and Alice; married on 20 Nov 1957 at Roderfield, WV;
Brenda Joan Hatmaker; age 18; born and living at Roderfield, WV; single; with consent of Erma
Hall, guaedian and sister with whom she makes her home, father and mother deceased.
1. 1900 Census, Roane Co, WV; Harper District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 55B; Image 14 of 45;
Family #117/117.
Listed as Boots L. Goodwin; age 1; born in Jul 1898 in WV; in household of father, Dudley V.
Goodwin.
2. 1910 Census, Clay Co, WV; Henry District; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 292A; Image 40 of 56;
Family #254/258.
Listed as Boots l. Goodwin; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Dudley V. Goodwin.
3. Clay Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vpol #__(1917); Page 387; WV Archives Web Site.
B.L. Goodwin; age 18; born in Roane Co, WV; living in Clay Co, WV; married on 17 Nov 1917 in
Clay Co, WV; Ophia Noe; age 18; born in Roane Co, WV; living in Clay Co, WV.
1. Clay Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vpol #__(1917); Page 387; WV Archives Web Site.
B.L. Goodwin; age 18; born in Roane Co, WV; living in Clay Co, WV; married on 17 Nov 1917 in
Clay Co, WV; Ophia Noe; age 18; born in Roane Co, WV; living in Clay Co, WV.
1. Stafford Family Funeral Services, Inc; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sidney Dale Goodwin, 71, of Dunedin, Florida, and Gap Mills, WV (formerly of Oceana, WV) went home to be with our Lord on Sunday July 21, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 4, 1942 in Logan, WV. Sid was a retired employee of Eastern Associated Coal Corporation Kopperston II mines. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the mountains and sharing those loves with his family. Left to carry on his legacy of strong family values and love of the beautiful outdoors are his wife Geraldine of 48 years; his children Cindy (John) Lavezzo, Pam (Eric) Tobias, and Dale (Carmen) Goodwin whom all reside in Florida except when they can return home to the beautiful mountains of WV. His ten grandchildren Kalie, Resha, Nick, Kortney, Jordan, Derek, Jakob, Ellie, Alyssa, and grandson due on September 3; four great grandchildren Haley, Jasmine, Amiya, and Jahsiah with whom he took pride in spending many hours teaching and sharing his values and abundance of knowledge. He was predeceased by his father Boots Logan Goodwin, mother Orphia Mary Noe; sisters Ellilouise Goodwin, and Garnell Sheppard, and a
brother Calvin Goodwin. Survived by his brother Joe Goodwin and sisters Garnett Lusk and Midge Hicks
all of Oceana, and a host of nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on
Wednesday July 24, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Ricky
Proffitt officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 5:00 PM until time of service on Wednesday. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated..."