1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Arthur Riffe
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 15 Feb 1924
Birth Place: Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Hanover, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Hanover, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Andy Cline
Height: 5 6
Weight: 125
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Lawrence Riffe
Household Members Age Relationship
Arthur Riffe 18 Self (Head)"
2. 1950 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #34.
Listed as Arthur Riffe; age 24; born in WV; married; tipple Man for coal mine; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 180A; Family #92.
Listed as Tressie Cline; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Thurman Cline.
2. 1950 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #34.
Listed as Tressie Riffe; age 24; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Arthur Riffe.
1. 1950 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #34.
Listed as Jerry Riffe; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Arthur Riffe.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Newspaper Obit; 27 Aug 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Billy Ray Mitchell (62) of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 23, 2021 following a short illness."Born on August 28, 1958 in Welch, WV he was the son of the late Fon and Helen ‘Shorty’ Mitchell of Roderfield, WV. Billy was preceded in death by his mother and father and was of the Pentecostal faith.
"Billy is survived by his loving family and children Nickolas (Monica) and Ashlee (Brandon) Biggers and grandchildren that he absolutely adored – Bain Biggers and Gatlin and Everleigh Mitchell all of Charlotte.
"In addition, he is survived by sisters Fonda Walker, Diana Hanshaw of Roderfield, WV and Frances Weaver of Coalwood, WV along with a host of nieces and nephews.
"Billy was employed at Jimmy’s Hardware in Roderfield before moving to Charlotte. He worked at Ferguson Enterprises for 35 years and retired last August.
"In keeping with Billy’s wishes, he was cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.McEwenFS.com."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Rev Richard L. Gray"; Article; Page 153; submitted by Richard L. Gray,
Havaco, WV .
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75-051914; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Douglas Cline; age 20; born 11 Apr 1955 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade education;
living at General Delivery, Panther, WV; son of Lawrence and Ada (Lester) Cline; married on 22 Dec
1975 in Grundy, VA; Joan Roberts; age 16; born 11 Jul 1959 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Panther, WV; daughter of Roland Olson and Sylvia
Lue (Justice) Roberts.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Douglas Cline, 65, of North Wilkesboro, NC, formerly of Panther, WV passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020."Douglas was born April 11, 1955, in Welch, WV, a son of the late Lawrence and Ada Lester Cline. He was a coal miner and the last surviving member of his original family.
"In addition to his parents Douglas was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
"Survivors include one daughter, Brittany Cline and her husband William Billings of Lansing, NC; one son, Douglas Ray Cline and his fiancé David Clayton Saunders III of Winston Salem, NC; two grandchildren, Robert and Joanna Billings of Lansing, NC; sister-in-law, Patricia Cline of North Wilkesboro, NC; a special niece, Joni Hamby also of North Wilkesboro; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 12, 2020 at 12 noon with Elder Fred Bailey and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Tom Lester Cemetery in Greenbrier Hollow near Panther, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Saturday evening, October 10, 2020 after 6 p.m. and all day Sunday, October 11, 2020. Evening services will be held each evening at 7 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. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75-051914; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Douglas Cline; age 20; born 11 Apr 1955 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade education;
living at General Delivery, Panther, WV; son of Lawrence and Ada (Lester) Cline; married on 22 Dec
1975 in Grundy, VA; Joan Roberts; age 16; born 11 Jul 1959 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Panther, WV; daughter of Roland Olson and Sylvia
Lue (Justice) Roberts.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Brenda Sue Lockhart, 53 of Bull Creek, West Virginia received her Heavenly Wings on September 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her children and family. Brenda was born February 26, 1968; the daughter of Edgar and Catherine Dotson. Brenda was an avid biker and longtime School Bus Driver for The McDowell County Board of Education. Brenda loved her children and grandchildren more than anything. Brenda was preceded in death by her father Edgar Dotson and two grandmothers Lena Dotson and Elsie Riley. Survivors include her mother, Catherine Dotson; one daughter, Kayla Lockhart – Price and husband Justin; two sons: Kevin Lockhart and his wife, Ashley as well as Kasey Lockhart and wife, Kelli; special friend, Tony Mosko; two brothers: Eddie Dotson and wife, Diana and Larry Dotson and wife, Crystal; six grandchildren: Skylar, Jessa, Karley, Maliyah, Garron, and River; nieces and nephews Megan Bailey, Tommy Dotson, Caylee Dotson, Ashley Mullins and Dawson Mullins. Funeral Services will be held at The Lockhart Residence on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 3:00 PM with Pastor Sandy Bryant, Reverend Melissa Taylor and Shannon Lester officiating. Burial will follow at Coleman Cemetery, John Dotson Hollow located in Mohawk, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be family and friends. At the request of the family, Immediate Family may assemble at the residence Wednesday evening for visitation and remembrance of Mrs. Lockhart and friends are invited to meet and visit with the family Thursday all day with services to be held Thursday night at 7:00PM. Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger, West Virginia is serving the family. Online condolences may be made online at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 85; WV Archives Website.
Otis K, Karnes; age 23; born in WV; ,iving in Mullens, WV; married on 19 Aug 1924 in Huntington, WV;
Beulah E. Hodson; age 20; born in WV (sic, NC); living in Maben, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by jaimystery; 13 Dec 2021.
" Otis Jackson Karnes Sr.
Birth 29 Jan 1901
Spanishburg, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 31 Aug 1976 (aged 75)
Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 234862810"
1. 1910 Census, John Co, TN; District #1; taken 9 May 1910; Page 19A; Family #337/343.
Listed as Beulah C. Hudson (sic, Hodson); age 5; born in NC; in household of father, Governor S.
Hodson.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Maben; taken 29 Jan 1920; Page 285A;
Family #163/172.
Listed as Ula (sic) Hodson; age 15; born in NC; single; in household of father, Governor S.Hodson.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 85; WV Archives Website.
Otis K, Karnes; age 23; born in WV; ,iving in Mullens, WV; married on 19 Aug 1924 in Huntington, WV;
Beulah E. Hodson; age 20; born in WV (sic, NC); living in Maben, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by jaimystery; 13 Dec 2021.
" Beulah Elizabeth Hodson Karnes
Birth 3 Mar 1904
Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Death 12 Jun 1982 (aged 78)
Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 234862927"
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; Pocahontas; taken 9 Jun 1900; Page 9A; Image
21 of 50; Family #156/162.
Listed as William B. Dillon; age 30; born in VA in May 1870; married 8 yrs; farm laborer; head of
household.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken 26 May 1910; Page 75B; Image 58 of 67;
Family #501/506.
Listed as William B. Dillon; age 40; born in VA; married once for 18 yrs; odd job laborer; head of
household.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; Pocahontas; taken 9 Jun 1900; Page 9A; Image
21 of 50; Family #156/162.
Listed as Susan O. Dillon; age 26; born in VA in Feb 1874; married 8 yrs; 3 children, all living; in
household of husband, William B. Dillon.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken 26 May 1910; Page 75B; Image 58 of 67;
Family #501/506.
Listed as Susan Dillon; age 29 (sic, abt 36); born in VA; married once for 18 yrs; 8 childred, all living;
in household of husband, William B. Dillon.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; Pocahontas; taken 9 Jun 1900; Page 9A; Image
21 of 50; Family #156/162.
Listed as Birtie Dillon; age 1; born in WV in May 1899; in household of father, William B. Dillon.
2. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken 26 May 1910; Page 75B; Image 58 of 67;
Family #501/506.
Listed as Bertha Dillon; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, William B. Dillon.
1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken 26 May 1910; Page 75B; Image 58 of 67;
Family #501/506.
Listed as Thomas H. Dillon; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, William B. Dillon.
1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken 26 May 1910; Page 75B; Image 58 of 67;
Family #501/506.
Listed as Hite Dillon; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, William B. Dillon.
1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken 26 May 1910; Page 75B; Image 58 of 67;
Family #501/506.
Listed as Julia A. Dillon; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, William B. Dillon.
1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken 26 May 1910; Page 75B; Image 58 of 67;
Family #501/506.
Listed as Sadie Dillon; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, William B. Dillon.
1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; taken 26 May 1910; Page 75B; Image 58 of 67;
Family #501/506.
Listed as Dinah Dillon; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, William B. Dillon.