1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #67 031352; Ancestry.com Website.
Larry Willard, Jr; age 23; born in Welch, WV; single; electrician; living at Welch, WV; son of Larry
Willard and Virginia (Mitchell) Willard, Sr; married on 10 Aug 1967 in Lebanon, VA; Carolyn
Blackburn; age 16; born and living in Welch, WV; single; student; daughter of James and Mildred
(Lane) Blackburn.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Arnold Larry Willard, Jr., 71, of Bluefied, WV, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Princeton Community Hospital, in Princeton, WV.
"Arnold was born June 11, 1944, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Arnold Larry Willard, Sr. and Virginia Uldean Mitchell. He was an electrician for Virginia Crews Coal Company.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Jean Willard, a niece, Tammy Willard, nephew, Franklin Alfonso "Tonto" Willard, and a sister, Georgia Beckner.
"Survivors include two sons Arnold Willard III and wife Teresa of Iaeger, WV, and Steven "Turk" Willard and Katrina Jones of Windber, PA; two grandchildren, Christopher Willard and wife Molly and Sarah Willard all of Iaeger, WV; one great grandchild, Emma Rose "Lou" Willard of Iaeger ; two sisters, Tula Fougner and husband Del of South Dakota, Sandy Phillips and husband Bill of Big Sandy, WV; two brothers, Sylvester Willard and wife Shirley of Big Sandy, Alfonso Willard and wife Rosie of Bluewell, WV; mother-in-law, Mildred O'Neal of Iaeger, WV; special friend Reca Dillow of Bluewell, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at 1 o'clock with Reverend Martin West officiating at the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Christian Family Cemetery on Christian Mountain near Roderfield, WV...."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brady Eanes; 3 Jul 2021.
" Arnold Larry Willard Jr.
Birth 1944
Death 2015 (aged 70–71)
Burial
Addison Christian Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 229102795"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #67 031352; Ancestry.com Website.
Larry Willard, Jr; age 23; born in Welch, WV; single; electrician; living at Welch, WV; son of Larry
Willard and Virginia (Mitchell) Willard, Sr; married on 10 Aug 1967 in Lebanon, VA; Carolyn
Blackburn; age 16; born and living in Welch, WV; single; student; daughter of James and Mildred
(Lane) Blackburn.
2. Social Security Death Index, LDS Web Site.
Carolyn J. Willard; age 57; born 10 Oct 1950; died 21 Aug 2007; last residence, Mercer Co, WV;
card issued in WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brady Eanes; 3 Jul 2021.
" Carolyn J. Willard
Birth 1950
Death 2007 (aged 56–57)
Burial
Addison Christian Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 229102649"
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 25 May 1910; Page 149A; Image 25 of 41;
Family #206/206.
Listed as Artemus Horn; age 2; born in VA; in household of Arch Lester; with parents and siblings.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; Right Hand Fork of State Creek; taken on 26 mar 1920;
Page 84B; Image 46 of 50; Family #432/432.
Listed as Artemy Horn; age 13; born in VA; farm laborer; in household of father, William M. Horn.
3. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 73B; Image 14 of 19;
Family #113/112.
Listed as Artemus Horn; age 22; born in VA;; farm laborer; in household of father, William M. Horn.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy river District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on __Aug 1940;
Page 1148A; Image 57 of 60; Household #426.
Listed as Artemus Horn; age 32; born in VA; married; 4th grade education; lived in Buchanan Co, VA
on 1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Lester Cemetery, (Stateline Ridge #1), McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Lynn Delp; 7 May 2009.
Artemus Horn; born in 1908; died in 1974; buried here; no gravemarker photo shown.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw, taken on 9/10 Jan 1920; Page
214B; Image 2 of 26; Family #11/11.
Listed as Lona Church; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, William M. Church.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy river District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on __Aug 1940;
Page 1148A; Image 57 of 60; Household #426.
Listed as Loney Horn; age 23; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in Buchanan Co, VA
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Artemus Horn.
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Oliver Horn
Residence Date 30 Dec 2000-15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Jolo, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 30 Aug 1951...""...Address 7 Route 83
Address Continued Jolo, West Virginia 24850
Address Date 30 Dec 2000-15 Nov 2007
2nd Address Big Moses
2nd Address Continued Jolo, West Virginia 24850
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 1998
3rd Address RR 83
3rd Address Continued Jolo, West Virginia 24850
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1984-31 Dec 1996
Possible Relatives Lona Horn..."
2.. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Oliver Horn, 64, of Jolo, WV, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015, in the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV, following a short illness."Mr. Horn was born August 30, 1951, in Paynesville, WV, a son of the late Artemus and Lona Church Horn and was an auto mechanic.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Odis Horn.
"Survivors include one sister, Opal Paveglio of Downers Grove, IL; one brother, Olen Horn and wife Virginia of Alpharetta, GA; and several nieces and nephews.
"Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 11 o'clock at with Reverend Pete Woods officiating at the Lester Cemetery on Stateline Ridge near Paynesville, WV, where burial will follow..."
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Lester Cemetery (Stateline Ridge #1), McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Delcia Clifton Alderson; 9 Nov 2015.
Oliver Horn; born 30 Aug 1951; died 7 Nov 2015; buried here; personal photo and obituary shown.
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 25 May 1910; Page 149A; Image 25 of 41;
Family #206/206.
Listed as William Horn; age 40; born in VA; married once for 15 yrs; farmer; in household of Arch Lester
with wife and children.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; Right Hand Fork of State Creek; taken on 26 mar 1920;
Page 84B; Image 46 of 50; Family #432/432.
Listed as William Horn; age 52; born in VA; married; farm laborer; head of household.
3. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 73B; Image 14 of 19;
Family #113/112.
Listed as W.M. Horn; age 55; born in VA; married at 25; farm laborer; head of household.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy river District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 16 Aug 1940;
Page 1148B; Image 58 of 60; Household #426.
Listed as William Horn; age 69; born in VA; married; 1st grade education; lived in Buchanan Co, VA
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of son, Artemus Horn.
5. McDowell Co, WV; death Certificate #7755; WV Archives Web Site.
William M. Horn; age 79; born 15 Nov 1870 in Buchanan Co, VA; widowed; living at Paynesville, WV;
son of Son and Milly (Church) Horn; died 16 Apr 1950 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to arteriosclerotic
heart disease with failure; buried 19 Apr 1950 in Lester Cemetery, Paynesville, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Lester Cemetery (Stateline Ridge #1); McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Lynn
Delp; 7 May 2008.
Will M. Horn; born 15 Nov 1870; died 16 Apr 1950; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 25 May 1910; Page 149A; Image 25 of 41;
Family #206/206.
Listed as Polly Horn; age 30; born in VA; married once for 15 yrs; 5 children, all living; in household of Arch Lester
with husband and children.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; Right Hand Fork of State Creek; taken on 26 mar 1920;
Page 84B; Image 46 of 50; Family #432/432.
Listed as Pollie Horn; age 29; born in VA; married; in household of husband, William M. Horn.
3. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 73B; Image 14 of 19;
Family #113/112.
Listed as Pollie Horn; age 45; born in VA; married at 15; in household of husband, William M. Horn.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy river District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 16 Aug 1940;
Page 1148B; Image 58 of 60; Household #426.
Listed as Polly Horn; age 69; born in VA; married; no education; lived in Buchanan Co, VA
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of son, Artemus Horn.
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 25 May 1910; Page 149A; Image 25 of 41;
Family #206/206.
Listed as William Horn; age 9; born in VA; in household of Arch Lester; with parents and siblings.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; Right Hand Fork of State Creek; taken on 26 mar 1920;
Page 84B; Image 46 of 50; Family #432/432.
Listed as Henry Horn; age 19; born in VA; farm laborer; in household of father, William M. Horn.
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 25 May 1910; Page 149A; Image 25 of 41;
Family #206/206.
Listed as Lottie Horn; age 7; born in VA; in household of Arch Lester; with parents and siblings.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy river District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on __Aug 1940;
Page 1148A; Image 57 of 60; Household #426.
Listed as Opal Horn; age 8; born in VA; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in Buchanan Co, VA
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Artemus Horn.
2. US Public Records, 1970-1996; LDS Web Site.
"Name Opal Paveglio
Residence Date 01 Nov 1975-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Birth Date 10 Jan 1932...""...Address 1030 Norfolk St
Address Continued Downers Grove, Illinois 60516
Address Date 01 Nov 1975-01 Jan 2009..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy river District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on __Aug 1940;
Page 1148A; Image 57 of 60; Household #426.
Listed as Olen Horn; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Artemus Horn.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1, 1950-1993; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Olen Horne
Birth Date: 11 Jan 1938...""...Address: 359 Triborough Holw, Lawrenceville, GA, 30044-5017 (1993)
[4483 Flat Shoals Rd Apt A1, Union City, GA, 30291-1563]
[419 Tara Oaks Trl, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043-3046 (1994)] "
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Virginia C Horne
Also Known As Virgina C Horne
Residence Date 15 Oct 2005
Residence Place Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
Birth Date 24 Jun 1943
Address 9106 Harvest Ridge Ln # L
Address Continued Alpharetta, Georgia 30022
Address Date 15 Oct 2005
2nd Address 7252 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Charlotte, North Carolina 28241
2nd Address Date 01 Nov 1999
3rd Address 1637 Iowa Dr # 2
3rd Address Continued Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
3rd Address Date 01 Mar 1980-13 Jul 2001
Possible Relatives Jason A Horne, Olen C Horne, Russell O Horne"
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 25 May 1910; Page 149A; Image 25 of 41;
Family #206/206.
Listed as Tilda Horn; age 13; born in VA; in household of Arch Lester; with parents and siblings.
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; Right Hand Fork of State Creek; taken on 26 Mar
1920; Page 84B; Image 46 of 50; Family #432/432.
Listed as Matilda Horn; age 24; born in VA; single; in household of father, William M. Horn.
3, Buchanan Co, VA; Death Certificate #77-039415; Ancestry.com Website.
Tilda Lester; age 81; born 19 May 1896 in Buchanan Co, VA; widow of Arch Lester; housewife;
living at Route, Stacy, VA; daughter of William and Polly (Mullins) Horn; died 11 Aug 1977 on State
Line Ridge, Buchanan Co Side; due to cardiac arrest; buried in Lester Cemetery, Paynesville, WV;
informant, Clarence Lester, Box 91-A, Paynesville, WV.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Certificate #13719; LDS Web Site.
Odis Horn; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married before; unemployed; living at
Jolo, WV; son of Artemus and Lona (Church) Horn; married on 29 May 1965 in Buchanan Co, VA;
Betty Jo Marrs; age 17; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; never married before; housework; living
at Jolo, WV; daughter of William and Ethel (Dye) Marrs.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Odis Horn
Residence Date 01 Jun 1996
Residence Place Jolo, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 06 Dec 1942
Address Big Moses
Address Continued Jolo, West Virginia 24850..."
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Death Certificate #83-001249; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Odis Horn; age 40; born 6 Dec 1942; married; husband of Betty Jo Horn; living at Jolo, McDowell Co, WV;
son of Artemus and Lona (Church) Horn; died 5 Jan 1983 at a coal mine in Page, VA; DOA Old Grundy
Hospital; due to massive crushing head and cervical spine injury from 40 poung object fell on him from
1300 feet above; buried in Lester Cemetery, Paynesville, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Lester Cemetery (Stateline Ridge #1), McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Johnny Marrs; 5 Jun 2015.
Odis Horn; born 6 Dec 1942; died 5 Jan 1983; buried here; death certificate shown.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Certificate #13719; LDS Web Site.
Odis Horn; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married before; unemployed; living at
Jolo, WV; son of Artemus and Lona (Church) Horn; married on 29 May 1965 in Buchanan Co, VA;
Betty Jo Marrs; age 17; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; never married before; housework; living
at Jolo, WV; daughter of William and Ethel (Dye) Marrs.
2. Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home, Grundy, VA; Posted Obit.
"Betty Jo Marrs Horn, 71 years of age of Jolo, WV, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at her home. Born April 2, 1948 in Pilgrims Knob, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Marrs and Ethel Dye Marrs."Betty was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed watching Gospel television. She was a people person and loved to be around her family and friends. Loving mother, grandmother, aunt and dear friend.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Odis Horn and several sisters and brothers.
"Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Sarita Marie Stacey of Jolo, WV; two sons, William Odis Horn and Robert Dean Horn both of Jolo, WV; four grandchildren, Cody Rife, Mason Horn, Michael Horn and Keira Stacey. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services for Betty Horn will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV with Pastor Charlie Rose officiating. Burial will follow in Lester Cemetery in Grundy, VA
"Active pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Memorial donations may be made to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home P.O. Box 1975 Grundy, VA 24614 to assist with funeral expenses.
"The family will receive friends at the Family Worship Center on Wednesday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. with and evening service at 7:00 p.m."
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 12 Jun 1900; Page 244A;
Image 11 of 68; Family #97/97..
Listed as Jim Short, age 1, born in Apr 1898 in WV, in household of father, Booker Short.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 93B;
Family #255/257.
Listed as James Short, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Booker Short.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Darft Registration Card #50; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James William Short; age 19; born 14 Apr 1899; living at Lex, WV; general store manager
for Gem Poca Coal Co, Lex, WV; nearest relative, Mary Short, mother, Lex, WV; medium
height with shout build; blue eyes and Black hair.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
James Short; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at lex, WV; son of
Booker and Mary; married on 6 Jul 1919 at Avondale, WV; Cora Atwell; age 20; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Joe and Nancy.
5.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 254B;
Family #238/244.
Listed as James Short; age 31; born in WV; married at 21; farmer; head of household.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D.24-60; taken on 12
Apr 1940; Page 1194B; Image 26 of 132; Household #200.
Listed as James W. Short; age 41; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; loader in cal mine; head of household.
7. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Short; born 14 Apr 1899; died 27 Apr 1989; last residence, Bradshaw, McDowell Co,
WV; SS# 233-16-0969; card issued in WV; before 1951.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Riffe Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Valerie Neal;
24 Apr 2014.
Rev James William Short; born 14 Apr 1899 in McDowell Co, WV; died 27 Apr 1989 at
Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 244A, Family #93.
Listed as Cora M. Atwell, age 11 months, born in Jun 1899 in WV, in household
of father, Joseph Atwell.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 93B;
Family #261/263.
Listed as Cora Atwell; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph R. Atwell.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
James Short; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at lex, WV; son of
Booker and Mary; married on 6 Jul 1919 at Avondale, WV; Cora Atwell; age 20; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Joe and Nancy.
4.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 254B;
Family #238/244.
Listed as Cora Short; age 31; born in WV; married at 21; in household of husband, James Short.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D.24-60; taken on 12
Apr 1940; Page 1194B; Image 26 of 132; Household #200.
Listed as Cara Short; age 40; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, James W. Short.
6. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Cora Mae Short
[Cora Short]
[Cora Mae Atwell]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Jun 1899
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: Jan 1988
Father: Joseph Atwell
Mother: Missing Missing
SSN: 233965707
Notes: 29 Aug 1972: Name listed as CORA MAE SHORT;
01 Mar 1988: Name listed as CORA SHORT"
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 24 Apr 2014.
"Cora M Atwell Short
Birth 21 Jun 1899
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Jan 1988 (aged 88)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Riffe Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 254B;
Family #238/244.
Listed as Carroll Short; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, James Short.
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 254B;
Family #238/244.
Listed as Venus Short; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, James Short.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D.24-60; taken on 12
Apr 1940; Page 1194B; Image 26 of 132; Household #200.
Listed as Venus Short; age 15; born in WV; 1 yr HS education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James W. Short.
3. Fanning Funeral Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Venus Irene Sort, 90, of Avondale, WV, passed away November 19, 2015, at the Golden Harvest Long Term Care Unit in Welch, WV.
"Venus was born February 11, 1925 a daughter of the late Reverend James Short and Cora Atwell Short. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Church of Christ on Atwell Mountain and a member of the Bradshaw Rebekah Lodge #86.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Carroll Short and J.L. Short; and one sister Eula Short.
"Survivors include one sister, Eunice Short Addair of Avondale, WV, with whom she made her home; one niece, Iris Shelton of Avondale, WV; two great nieces and one great nephew; two great-great nieces and one great-great nephew; and a special friend and care giver, Bertha Dale of Mile Branch, WV."Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 23, 2015, at 12 noon with Pastor Charlie Kennedy and Reverend Doug Lowe officiating at the Mt. Carmel Church of Christ on Atwell Mountain near Atwell, WV. Burial will follow in the Riffe Cemetery on Atwell Mountain...."
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 24 Apr 2014.
" Venus Irene Short
Birth 11 Feb 1925
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Nov 2015 (aged 90)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Riffe Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 254B;
Family #238/244.
Listed as James Short; age 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James Short.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D.24-60; taken on 12
Apr 1940; Page 1194B; Image 26 of 132; Household #200.
Listed as James J. Short; age 10; born in WV; 4th gradeeducation; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James W. Short.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 24 Apr 2014.
" James Louis “J.L.” Short
Birth 27 Mar 1930
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Jun 1987 (aged 57)
USA
Burial
Riffe Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"