1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ruby Lee Jones, 75, of Garland, WV, passed away Saturday, March, 13, 2021."Ruby was born October 14, 1945 in Lex, WV, a daughter of the late Eurine and Josephine Overbee Ferrell. She was a homemaker and loved the Lord. Ruby loved flowers and the mountains; her pride and joy were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
"In addition to her parents, Eurine and Josephine Ferrell, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Jones; two sons, Bobby and James A. Jones; a daughter, Tarona Osborne; and five brothers, William, Lee, Clarence, Woodrow, and Robert Ferrell.
"Survivors include six children, Velvie Hagerman of Hanover, WV, Scotty Jones and wife Margaret of Raysal, WV, Mary Lowe and husband Jerry of Avondale, WV, Linda Atwell and husband Richie of Ohio; Pauline Jones of Texas, and Timothy Jones of North Carolina; 24 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Mullins of Davy, WV and one brother, Homer Ferrell of Indiana.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 19, 2021 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Christopher Muncy officiating at the Independent Church of God at Avondale, WV. Burial will in the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale, WV.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, March 18, 2021 at the Independent Church of God at Avondale after 6 o’clock.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending 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. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 265; WV Archives Web Site.
James Carl Mullins; age 22; born and living at Avondale, WV; single; married on 19 Sep 1959
at Avondale, WV; Mary Elizabeth Ferrell; age 16; born at Lex, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV;
with consent of William E. and Josie Nellie Ferrell, parents of Mary Elizabeth Ferrell.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 265; WV Archives Web Site.
James Carl Mullins; age 22; born and living at Avondale, WV; single; married on 19 Sep 1959
at Avondale, WV; Mary Elizabeth Ferrell; age 16; born at Lex, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV;
with consent of William E. and Josie Nellie Ferrell, parents of Mary Elizabeth Ferrell.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"John Pat Mullins, 50, of Avondale, WV, died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. John was born July 8, 1966, in Welch, WV, a son of Mary Elizabeth Ferrell Mullins of Twin Branch and the late James Carl Mullins. He loved carpenter work, hunting and fishing. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Franklin and Bill Mullins, one sister, Irish Ann Steele, and a niece, Ruthie Mullins. Survivors in addition to his mother include six children, Franklin Mullins of Tazewell, VA, John Carl Mullins and Luke Rakus both of Bluefield, WV, Sophia Mullins of Tazewell, VA, Tiffany Seabolt of Avondale, WV, and Rachel Mullins of Twin Branch, WV; three grandchildren, Colten and Cailyn Mullins both of Tazewell, VA, and Paul Ivan Seabolt of Avondale, WV; one brother, Jesse (Becky) Mullins of Premier, WV, six sisters, Evelyn Stillwell also of Premier, WV, Linda Mullins of Avondale, WV, Eunice Hunt (Timmy) of Mohawk, WV, Diana Dotson (Eddie) of Mohawk, WV, Stella Mullins (Mickey) of Raysal, WV, and Renee Bolden (Tucker) of Gary, WV; two brothers-in-law, Ray Stillwell of Premier and Mark Bevill of Avondale, WV; his former wife, Cathy Stanley of Tazewell, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 12 o'clock with Reverend Danny Bowles officiating at the Independent Church of God at Avondale, WV. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale, WV...."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 29 Apr 1940; Page 1165A;
Image 31 of 64; Household #258.
Listed as Clarence Ferrell; age 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Ferrell.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Clarence Edgar Ferrell, Sr., 75, of Avondale, WV, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015, at his residence."Clarence was born February 16, 1940 at Rockridge near Paynesville, WV, a son of the late William and Nellie Overbee Ferrell. Clarence was a retired coal miner.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Ferrell; one son, David Allen Ferrell; three brothers, William, Robert and Woodrow Ferrell; and two grandchildren, Brandon Chase Ferrell and Jennifer Lynn Ferrell.
"Survivors include one son, Clarence Ferrell, Jr. and fiancee, Teresa Haywood of Jolo, WV; three grandchildren, David Mattherw Ferrell and Kristen Faith Ferrell both of Jolo, WV, and Davanah Stamper of Bluefield, WV; two sisters, Ruby Jones of Avondale, WV, and Mary Mullins of Davy, WV; two brothers, Lee Ferrell of Raysal, WV, and Homer Ferrell of Indiana; two special nieces, Barbara Crigger of Avondale, WV, and Flora Wolford of Abbs Valley, VA; a special nephew, James Ferrell of Raysal, WV; and several additional nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 11 o'clock with Reverend Danny Bowles, Reverend Lee Ferrell, and Reverend Charles Rose officiating at the Independent Church of God in Avondale, WV. Burial will follow in the Roberts Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 198; WV Archives Web Site.
Joe Broughman; age 22; born in VA; single; mine boss; living at Bartley, WV; son of Will and Fannie;
married on 30 Dec 1925 at Welch, WV; Virgie Payne; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Dell and Sarah.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Joe P. Broughman, Miner"; Article; Page 107; submitted by Raymond Vance, Box 67, Iaeger,
WV 24844.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 9 May 1940; Page 1178B;
Image 56 of 66; Household #454.
Listed as Joe Broughman; age 37; born in VA; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; tipple man in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 13 May 1910, Page 78A,
Family #230.
Listed as Virgie M. Payne, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Dale L. Payne.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 14 Jan 1920, Page 215B,
Family #34.
Listed as Virgie M. Payne, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Dale L. Payne.
3. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", Dale L. Payne article, page 218.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 198; WV Archives Web Site.
Joe Broughman; age 22; born in VA; single; mine boss; living at Bartley, WV; son of Will and Fannie;
married on 30 Dec 1925 at Welch, WV; Virgie Payne; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Dell and Sarah.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Joe P. Broughman, Miner"; Article; Page 107; submitted by Raymond Vance, Box 67, Iaeger,
WV 24844.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 9 May 1940; Page 1178B;
Image 56 of 66; Household #454.
Listed as Virgie Broughman; age 33; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place
on1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Joseph P. Broughman.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 9 May 1940; Page 1178B;
Image 56 of 66; Household #454.
Listed as Ruby Broughman; age 13; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Joseph P. Broughman.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ruby Ovella Broughman
[Ruby Ovella Arnett]
[Ruby Arnett]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1927
Birth Place: Bartley Mcdo, West Virginia
[Bartley, West Virginia]
Death Date: 13 Jun 2005
Father: Joseph Broughman
Mother: Virgie Payne
SSN: 235382371
Notes: Sep 1943: Name listed as RUBY OVELLA BROUGHMAN;
Dec 1954: Name listed as RUBY OVELLA ARNETT;
29 Jun 2005: Name listed as RUBY O ARNETT"
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Joe P. Broughman, Miner"; Article; Page 107; submitted by Raymond Vance, Box 67, Iaeger,
WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Joe P. Broughman, Miner"; Article; Page 107; submitted by Raymond Vance, Box 67, Iaeger,
WV 24844.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 9 May 1940; Page 1178B;
Image 56 of 66; Household #454.
Listed as William Broughman; age 7; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Joseph P. Broughman.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Lee Broughman
[William L Broughman]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1933
Birth Place: Jolo, West Virginia
Death Date: 26 Aug 1989
Father: Joseph P Broughman
Mother: Virie L Payne
SSN: 232461719
Signature on SSN Card: Lee Broughman
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Jul 1947: Name listed as WILLIAM LEE BROUGHMAN;
12 Sep 1989: Name listed as WILLIAM L BROUGHMAN"
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Joe P. Broughman, Miner"; Article; Page 107; submitted by Raymond Vance, Box 67, Iaeger,
WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Joe P. Broughman, Miner"; Article; Page 107; submitted by Raymond Vance, Box 67, Iaeger,
WV 24844.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 9 May 1940; Page 1178B;
Image 56 of 66; Household #454.
Listed as Dorothy Broughman; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph P. Broughman.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 9 May 1940; Page 1178B;
Image 56 of 66; Household #454.
Listed as Delbert Broughman; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph P. Broughman.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dale Broughman
[Dale Brougham]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Apr 1938
Birth Place: Jole McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 5 May 1999
Father: Joe Broughman
Mother: Virgie Payne
SSN: 235565809
Notes: Aug 1953: Name listed as DALE BROUGHMAN;
18 Jun 1999: Name listed as DALE BROUGHAM"
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Joe P. Broughman, Miner"; Article; Page 107; submitted by Raymond Vance, Box 67, Iaeger,
WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Joe P. Broughman, Miner"; Article; Page 107; submitted by Raymond Vance, Box 67, Iaeger,
WV 24844.
1. "The We;ch Daily News"; Saturday; 3 Nov 1928; Page 5.
"HONOR ROLL PREMIER
"The following pupils made the Honor Roll for the month of October, being neither absent, tardy,
and making an average of 90, with nothing below 85.
"FIRST GRADE: Walter Blankenbeckler, Donald Daughtery (sp?), Otho Grimes, Chester Kerns
(sp?), ??? Edwards, Nellie ???, Lucille Staley, Myrtle Burnett, Catherine Console, Concettina Fly,
Lever Cecil, Crockett Osborne, Warren Pennington, Howard Shannon...
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 15 Apr 1940; E.D.24-40;
Page 785B; Image 16 of 36; Household #101.
Listed as Lever Cecil; age 21; born in WV; 6th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; in household of father, Howard Cecil.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 306; WV Archives Web Site.
Lever Cecil; age 25; born in Premier, WV; single; living at Landgraff, WV; married on 19 Oct 1945
at Welch, WV; Lucille Caves; age 22; born in Salem, VA; single; living at Northfork, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Roberta Dalton; 30 Jan 2018.
" Lever Fistuge Cecil
Birth 9 Jun 1919
Death 2 Apr 1982 (aged 62)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 306; WV Archives Web Site.
Lever Cecil; age 25; born in Premier, WV; single; living at Landgraff, WV; married on 19 Oct 1945
at Welch, WV; Lucille Caves; age 22; born in Salem, VA; single; living at Northfork, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Roberta Dalton; 30 Jan 2018.
" Anna Lucille Caves Cecil
Birth 19 Nov 1922
Salem City, Virginia, USA
Death 17 Nov 1992 (aged 69)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Roberta Dalton; 30 Jan 2018.
" Dinston W Cecil
Birth 5 Aug 1953
Death 2002 (aged 48–49)
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA"
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Jerry A Ratliff
Titles and Terms (Original): JR
Also Known As: Jerry A Ratliff
2nd Also Known As Name: Jery A Ratliff
3rd Also Known As Name: Jerry Allen Ratliff
Residence Date: 01 May 2000
Residence Place: Wilcoe, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 03 Sep 1952
Address: Saw Ml
Address Continued: Wilcoe, West Virginia 24895
Address Date: 01 May 2000
2nd Address: 52 52 Rr 8
2nd Address Continued: Premier, West Virginia 24878
2nd Address Date: 01 May 1996
3rd Address: 8 PO Box
3rd Address Continued: Premier, West Virginia 24878
3rd Address Date: 01 Jun 1993-15 Nov 2007
Possible Relatives: Donna Faye Ratliff..."
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jerry A. Ratliff Sr, 66, of Premier WV, passed away, Monday, April 22, 2019 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley WV."Born, September 3, 1952 in Welch WV, he was the son of the late Kennard and Stella Mae Workman Ratliff.
"He lived in McDowell County all of his life. He was a retired Coal Miner and an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed talking to his friends and family and working on cars with his son.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Donna Faye Cecil Ratliff, five brothers, Timmy, Bobby, Bill, Kennard, and Freddy Ratliff, two sisters, Hazel Justice, and Linda Rowe.
"Survivors include, two sons, Jerry (Melissa) Ratliff Jr of Sawmill WV, Danny (Mindy) Ratliff of Premier WV, six grandchildren, Brittany, Kimberly, Heather, Ely, Colby, and Bodie (Booger) four brothers, Lewis (Tootsie) Ratliff of Bedford, VA, Johnny (Jean) Ratliff of Premier WV, Charlie (Kathy) Ratliff of Big Sandy WV, Donald (Donnie) Ratliff of Iaeger, WV, two sisters, Mary (Tom) Lambert, and Margaret Pridemore of Premier WV, special nephews, William Ratliff, James Fruia, Kennard Ratliff, sister in law, Caretaker, lifetime friend, and companion, Victoria Ratliff of the home, Brother in law, James “the mail man” Cecil, Bill (Tommy) Cecil all of Premier, special friend of the family Ray Dean Christian of Beartown and many many others.
"Funeral Services will be conducted, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 12 Noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV, with Pastor Randall Dority officiating; burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton WV. ..."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donna Faye Ratliff, 58, of Premier WV, went to be with the lord, Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Born October 1, 1956 in Welch WV, she was the daughter of the late Lever and Lucille Caves Cecil. She passed away at Welch Community Hospital due to a sudden illness.
"She loved playing bingo, working her garden, and spending time playing with her granddaughters and great nephews, she was a faithful fan of the cowboys, and loved listening to George Strait.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, two brothers, Howard Cecil and Dinston Cecil, and one sister, Sue Bennett.
"Those left behind are, her husband of forty one year's Jerry Ratliff Sr of the home, two sons, Jerry Ratliff Jr and wife Melissa of Sawmill WV, and Danny Ratliff of the home, three granddaughters, Brittany, Kimberly, and Heather Ratliff, two special great nephews Eli and Colby Ratliff, three special nephews, William Ratliff, Kennard Ratliff, and Nick Cecil, two brothers, Bill Cecil and wife Tammy of Premier WV, and James Cecil of Premier WV, two sisters, Martha Mullins and companion Ray Dean of Avondale WV, and Anna "Vicki" Ratliff of Premier WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 12 Noon from the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield WV, with Pastors Gene Ball, Randall Dority, and Danny Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 236; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Maynard; age 33; born in Inez, KY; divorced; living at Jewel Valley, VA; married on 10 May 1944
at Avondale, WV, Delores Mullins; age 21; born at Avondale, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 247A;
Family #4/10.
Listed as Delores Mullens; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Walter C. Mullins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 236; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Maynard; age 33; born in Inez, KY; divorced; living at Jewel Valley, VA; married on 10 May 1944
at Avondale, WV, Delores Mullins; age 21; born at Avondale, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV.
1. 1880 Census, Wise Co, VA; Walker District; taken 23 Jun 1880; Page 349C; Family #2/277.
Listed as David Vanover; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, Elijah Vanover.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 3 May 1910; Page 89B;
Family #184/186.
Listed as Henry Vanover; age 10; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Elijah Vanover.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #69 015393; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Benny Wayne Carter; age 21; born 5 Oct 1947 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 5th grade
education; living at Box 891, Roderfield, WV; son of Kyle Jackson and Mildred Margaret (Walters)
Carter; married on 10 May 1969 in Big Rock, VA; Lynda Fay Mullins; age 17; born 14 Jun 1951 in VA;
single; this is her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 144, Roderfield, WV; daughter of
unknown father and Delores Mullins.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Benny W. Carter, Sr., 71, of Gary, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 11, 2019 at his
home. He was born on October 5, 1947 a son of the late Kyle Jackson and Mildred Walters Carter. In
addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four sisters Bell Barkey, Peggy Bourne, Drema Surber
and Bethel Sue Carter; and three brothers Louis Carter, Ernest Dale Carter and Kyle Jackson Carter, Jr. Left
to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty years Faye Carter; two sons Benny Carter, Jr. and wife
Vickie and Jackson Carter; two sisters Mary Janssen and Kathy Kelly; two brothers Jackie Carter and Carl
Carter; four grandchildren Matthew, Michael, JD, and Hannah Carter; and a host of other loving family
and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday June 14th at the Ark of Safety, in Roderfield
with Pastor Rusty Mullins and Pastor Gene Ball officiating. He will be laid to rest in Iaeger Memorial
Cemetery, Roderfield, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 PM on Thursday June 13th at the
Ark of Safety Church, Roderfield, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV."
Lynda Faye aka Mullins Maynard
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #69 015393; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Benny Wayne Carter; age 21; born 5 Oct 1947 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 5th grade
education; living at Box 891, Roderfield, WV; son of Kyle Jackson and Mildred Margaret (Walters)
Carter; married on 10 May 1969 in Big Rock, VA; Lynda Fay Mullins; age 17; born 14 Jun 1951 in VA;
single; this is her 1st marriage; 8th grade education; living at Box 144, Roderfield, WV; daughter of
unknown father and Delores Mullins.