1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 173; WV Archives Web Site.
Herschel Lee Lester; age 21; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living at Box 61, Mohawk, WV; married
on 24 Dec 1957 at Mohawk, WV; Ethel Lee Cline; age 16; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single;
with consent of Mary Cline, mother of Ethel Lee Cline.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 173; WV Archives Web Site.
Herschel Lee Lester; age 21; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living at Box 61, Mohawk, WV; married
on 24 Dec 1957 at Mohawk, WV; Ethel Lee Cline; age 16; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single;
with consent of Mary Cline, mother of Ethel Lee Cline.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ethel Leen (Cline) Lester, 82, of Mohawk, WV, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her residence."Ethel was born July 23, 1941 a daughter of the late Epp and Mary Cline. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family and friends; loved having conversation and coffee with visitors.
"In addition to her parents, Epp and Mary Cline, Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Herschell Lester; son Gary Lester; and brothers, Dexter Cline, Ralph Cline and Harold Cline.
"Survivors include her sons, Rodney (Judy) Lester of North Carolina, Wendell Lester of Mohawk, WV and George (Linda) Lester of Tazewell, VA; grandchildren, Brianna, Brandon, Wendell, Jason, Tiffany and Brittany; a host of great grandchildren; siblings, Josephine Mullins of Hurley, VA, Brenda Blankenship of Mohawk, Tammy Lester of Coal Mountain, Donald Cline and Kermit Cline both of Mohawk; special friends and neighbors, Terry and Tammy Cline of Mohawk, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 26, 2024 at 12 o’clock, with Brother Terry Cline and Reverend John Wheeler officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Lester Family Cemetery at Mohawk. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, January 25, 2024 from 6 to 9 p.m. with evening services at 7 o’clock.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Bert Blizzard, Miner"; Article; Pages 103-104; submitted by Wilberta Mosser, 1113 Kingston
Rd, Perry, GA 31069.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Bert Blizzard, Miner"; Article; Pages 103-104; submitted by Wilberta Mosser, 1113 Kingston
Rd, Perry, GA 31069.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by GP - Searcher; 27 Sep 2015.
" Robert W. Snuffer
Birth 11 Dec 1939
West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Jul 2015 (aged 75)
Arkansas, USA
Burial Cremated, Other
Memorial ID 152943179"Additional Information Posted.
"Robert W. Snuffer, born in Maben, WV on December 11, 1939, passed from this life on July 03, 2015."
1. California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rosa L Jenkins
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1948
Age: 16
Marriage Date: 22 May 1964
Marriage Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse Name:
Robert W Snuffer
Spouse Age: 25"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rosa Lou Jenkins [Rosa Lou Snuffer] [Rosa Garrison] [R Garrison]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 Mar 1948
Birth Place: St Charles A, Arkansas [St Charles, Arkansas]
Death Date: Jan 1994
SSN: 559646550
Notes: Mar 1962: Name listed as ROSA LOU JENKINS;
10 Dec 1974: Name listed as ROSA LOU SNUFFER;
18 Aug 1986: Name listed as ROSA LOU GARRISON;
11 Mar 1994: Name listed as R GARRISON"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1910); Page 166; Line #29; WV Archives Website.
Stanley Ketchel Ross; born 3 Jul 1910 at Elkhorn, WV; Colored; parents Floyd and Mildred.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken 28/29 Jan 1920; Page 119B;
Family #183/182.
Listed as Stanley K. Ross; age 9; born in WV; Black; in household of grandfather, Nicholas L.
Thomas, with mother and sister.
3. 1930 Census, Kanawha Co, WV; Institute; WV State College; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 186B; Line #70.
Listed as Stanley Ross; age 20; born in WV; single; student; Negro; attending college.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken 22 Apr 1940; E.D. 24-20;
Page 374B; Family #65/63.
Listed as Stanley Ross; age 29; born in WV; Negro; single; 4 yrs college education; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; public school teacher; lodger in household of Thomas and Sarah
Woody
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #2340; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
Stanley Ketchel Ross; age 30; born 3 Jul 1910 in Elkhorn, WV; living at Excelsior, WV; employed by
Board of Education, Welch, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Mildred Thornton Ross,
mother, Worth, WV; Negro; 5'8" tall; 190 lbs; Black eyes; Black hair; dark complexion.
6. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Stanley K Ross
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1910
Death Date: May 1992
Claim Date: 24 Feb 1973
SSN: 365163455"
7. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Stanley K. Ross
Social Security Number: 365-16-3455
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1910
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: Michigan
Death Date: May 1992"
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Charles Mattes; 2 Aug 2011.
" Stanley K Ross
Birth 3 Jul 1910
Death 27 May 1992 (aged 81)
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74337877"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Excelsior; taken 22 Apr 1940; E.D. 24-20;
Page 374B; Family #65/63.
Listed as Mary McClain; age 29; born in WV; Negro; single; 4 yrs college education; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; public school teacher; lodger in household of Thomas and Sarah
Woody.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Charles Mattes; 2 Aug 2011.
"Mary L Ross
Birth 16 May 1910
Death 6 Feb 1985 (aged 74)
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74337876"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web site.
"Name Douglas Ray Kennedy
Event Date 01 Oct 2007
Event Place Thomasville, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 24 Oct 1959
Address Thomasville, North Carolina 27360
Address Date 01 Oct 2007
2nd Address Lexington, North Carolina 27292
2nd Address Date 31 Dec 1996
3rd Address Thomasville, North Carolina 27361
3rd Address Date 01 May 1993
4th Address Bradshaw, West Virginia 24817
4th Address Date 01 Nov 1984-01 Jan 1998
Possible Relatives Debra Bowling Kennedy, Debra L Kennedy, Debra L Kennedy, Jenny Kennedy, Teddy V Kennedy
Affiliate Identifier 171298694"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Wanda Faye Ratliff, 57, of Welch, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division, in Charleston.
"Born December 13, 1961 in Welch, she was the daughter late Eula May King Mullins and Shannon Mullins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Timmy Ratliff.
"Wanda is survived by two sons, Timmy Ratliff and wife Danielle of North Springs, WV and James Ratliff and wife Kearstin of Verner, WV; one daughter, Stephanie Toth and husband Adam of Welch; three brothers and five sisters; also, ten grandchildren.
"Following the wishes of the deceased there will be no visitation or memorial services at this time. The body has been cremated.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Ratliff family."
1. 1930 Census, Ashtabula Co, OH; Richmond Township; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 206B; Image 2 of 12;
Family #20/20.
Listed as Mike Vargo; age 59; born in Hungary; married at 25; naturalized alien; grocery merchant;
head of household.
1. 1930 Census, Ashtabula Co, OH; Richmond Township; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 206B; Image 2 of 12;
Family #20/20.
Listed as Esther Vargo; age 54; born in Hungary; married at 20; naturalized alien; in household of
husband, Mike Vargo.
1. 1930 Census, Ashtabula Co, OH; Richmond Township; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 206B; Image 2 of 12;
Family #20/20.
Listed as Anthony Vargo; age 28; born in Hungary; single; naturalized alien; laborer in house
construction; in household of father Mike Vargo.
1. 1930 Census, Ashtabula Co, OH; Richmond Township; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 206B; Image 2 of 12;
Family #20/20.
Listed as Eugene Vargo; age 24; born in WV; single; laborer in road construction; in household of
father Mike Vargo.
1. 1930 Census, Ashtabula Co, OH; Richmond Township; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 206B; Image 2 of 12;
Family #20/20.
Listed as Lewis Vargo; age 21; born in WV; single; laborer in road construction; in household of
father Mike Vargo.
1. 1930 Census, Ashtabula Co, OH; Richmond Township; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 206B; Image 2 of 12;
Family #20/20.
Listed as Mike Vargo, Jr; age 17; born in WV; single; grocery salesman; in household of father Mike
Vargo.
1. 1930 Census, Ashtabula Co, OH; Richmond Township; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 206B; Image 2 of 12;
Family #20/20.
Listed as Joseph Vargo; age 12; born in WV; single; in household of father Mike Vargo.
1. 1930 Census, Ashtabula Co, OH; Richmond Township; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 206B; Image 2 of 12;
Family #20/20.
Listed as Mary Vargo; age 11; born in WV; single; in household of father Mike Vargo.