1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Douglas and Pamela Mullins"; Article; Page 215; submitted by Joyce Reed,
1581 Maiden Woods Circle. Maiden, NC 28650.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Douglas and Pamela Mullins"; Article; Page 215; submitted by Joyce Reed,
1581 Maiden Woods Circle. Maiden, NC 28650.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Douglas and Pamela Mullins"; Article; Page 215; submitted by Joyce Reed,
1581 Maiden Woods Circle. Maiden, NC 28650.
1. Fairfax Co, VA; Marriage License #83-002144; Joseph Kirkwood Page, Sr; age 55; born 17 Mar 1927;
in Edmondston, MD; divorced; this is his 4th marriage; last marriage ended in Apr 1981; 10th grade
education; living at 7809 Dove Drive, Alexandria, VA; son of George W. and Grace E. (Battard) Page,
Sr; married on 22 Jan 1983 in Fairfax Co, VA; Shirley Linda Duffy; maiden name Ratcliff; divorced;
this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 13 Oct 1982; 12th grade education; living at 7809
Dove Dr, Alexandria, VA; daughter of Robert Ward and Alice Stella (Robinson) Ratcliff.
1. Fairfax Co, VA; Marriage License #83-002144; Joseph Kirkwood Page, Sr; age 55; born 17 Mar 1927;
in Edmondston, MD; divorced; this is his 4th marriage; last marriage ended in Apr 1981; 10th grade
education; living at 7809 Dove Drive, Alexandria, VA; son of George W. and Grace E. (Battard) Page,
Sr; married on 22 Jan 1983 in Fairfax Co, VA; Shirley Linda Duffy; maiden name Ratcliff; divorced;
this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 13 Oct 1982; 12th grade education; living at 7809
Dove Dr, Alexandria, VA; daughter of Robert Ward and Alice Stella (Robinson) Ratcliff.
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Shirley Linda Ratcliff
Gender: Female
Race: White
Divorce Age: 37
Birth Date: 5 Jun 1948
Marriage Date: 22 Jan 1983
Divorce Date: 1 Oct 1985
Divorce Place: Virginia, USA
Spouse:
Joseph Kirkwood Page
Certificate Number: 1985018805
Number of Children: 0"
1. 1910 Census, Floyd Co, VA; Indian Valley District; taken 20 Apr 1910; Page (3B; Image 6 of 25;
Family #49/49.
Listed as Walter M. Turpin; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, James L. Turpin.
2. 1920 Census, Floyd Co, VA; Indian Valley; taken 5 Jan 1920; Page 228B; Image 4 of 15;
Family #35/35.
Listed as W. McKinley Turpin; age 18; born in VA; single; in household of father, James L. Turpin.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 266; WV Archives Website.
McKinley Turpin; age 23; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; miner; living at Thorpe, WV; son of Jim and
Lucy Turpin; married on 5 Feb 1925 in Welch, WV; Bertha Jennings; age 24; born in Ashe Co, NC;
divorced; daughter of Pressley and Ira Jennings.
4. 1930 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Lynch; taken, 15 Apr 1930; Page 276A; Image 1 of 28; Family #__/65.
Listed as William Turpin; age 29; born in VA; married at 27; laborer in coal mine; head of
household,
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; E.D. 24-19; taken 19 Apr 1940;
Page 348A; Image 1 of 46; Household #5.
Listed as W. Marvin (sic) Turpen; age 38; born in VA; married; 7th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
6. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Walter Mckinley Turpin
Race: White
Age: 40
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 24 Sep 1901
Birth Place: Indian Valley, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Squire, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Squire, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Poca Fuel Co
Weight: 165
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6
Next of Kin: Rachel Turpin
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Walter Mckinley Turpin Self (Head)"
7. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mckinley Walter Turpin
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 83
Birth Date: 24 Sep 1901
Death Date: 26 Jul 1985
Death Place: Richlands, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 14 Aug 1985
Father: James L Turpin
Mother: Lucy Criner
Spouse: Rachel Keen Turpin
Certificate Number: 1985027732
Military Status: none"
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by MaryAnn Hicks Blimline; 30 Mar 2020.
" Walter McKinley Turpin
Birth 24 Sep 1901
Indian Valley, Floyd County, Virginia, USA
Death 26 Jul 1985 (aged 83)
Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 208547133"
1. 1930 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Lynch; taken, 15 Apr 1930; Page 276A; Image 1 of 28; Family #__/65.
Listed as Rachel Turpin; age 18; born in VA; married at 16; in household of husband, Walter M.
Turpin.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; E.D. 24-19; taken 19 Apr 1940;
Page 348A; Image 1 of 46; Household #5.
Listed as Rachel Turpen; age 28; born in VA; married; 7th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Walter M. Turpin.
3. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rachel C. Turpin
Gender: Female
Death Age: 91
Birth Date: 31 Mar 1912
Birth Place: Pea Patch
Residence Place: North Tazewell, Squire, WV, Tazewell
Death Date: 10 Feb 2004
Burial Date: 13 Feb
Burial Place: Bluefield, VA.
Obituary Date: 19 Feb 2004
Obituary Place: College Park, Prince George''s, Maryland, USA
Spouse:
W.M. Turpin
Child:
Eloise Rasnake
Lois Turpin
Augustine Turpin
Patty Pike
Hallie Carson
Ruth Hicks
Eugene Turpin
James F. Turpin"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by MaryAnn Hicks Blimline; 30 Mar 2020.
" Rachel Christine Keen Turpin
Birth 31 Mar 1912
Peapatch, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 10 Feb 2004 (aged 91)
North Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 208547297"
1. 1930 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Lynch; taken, 15 Apr 1930; Page 276A; Image 1 of 28; Family #__/65.
Listed as Augustine Turpin; age 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Walter M. Turpin.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; E.D. 24-19; taken 19 Apr 1940;
Page 348A; Image 1 of 46; Household #5.
Listed as James Turpen; age 6; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Walter M. Turpin.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; E.D. 24-19; taken 19 Apr 1940;
Page 348A; Image 1 of 46; Household #5.
Listed as Eugene Turpen; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Walter M. Turpin.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Herman "Moon" Mullins";
Article; submitted by Linda Richardson, 24 Langford Ave, Westover, WV 26505.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Delmer Mullins"; Article; Page 214; submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North
Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
(Twin)
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 218; WV Archives Website.
Delmer Dee Mullins; age 19; born in Coeburn, VA; single; living in Mt. Morris, PA; married on 17 Dec
1955 in Jolo, WV; Mary Settles; age 16; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; with consent of
Herman and Edna Mullins, parents of Delmer Dee Mullins, and Willard Settles (deceased) and Lillie
Gross, address unknown; by Vesta Poor, grandmother.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by skye; 19 Mar 2015; maintained by Find a Grave.
" Delmer Dee Mullins
Birth 6 Apr 1936
Coeburn, Wise County, Virginia, USA
Death 17 Mar 2015 (aged 78)
Kingsville, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Greenlawn Memory Gardens
North Kingsville, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Memorial ID 143905011"Additional Information Posted:
"Delmer D. Mullins
"Thursday, March 19, 2015"KINGSVILLE – Delmer Dee Mullins, age 78, of Red Oak Circle, North Kingsville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at the Ashtabula County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
"He was born April 6, 1936, in Coburn, Va., the son of Herman and Edna (Griffith) Mullins and had been an area resident since 1955.
"Prior to his retirement, he worked 40 years as a maintenance man for Elkem Metals, formerly Union Carbide.
"Delmer was an adventurous soul and loved to travel. He had been to all 50 states and set foot on every continent except Antarctica and even fulfilled a lifelong dream of traveling around the world and walking on the Great Wall of China.
"A Little League coach for 13 years, he was also involved with 4-H and the Masons. He loved a good meal of cornbread, beans and fried greens, and truly enjoyed being a twin with his brother, Elmer Lee, as they had attended the Twinsburg twins’ festival for 22 years.
"His survivors include three children, Ron (Mam) Mullins of Claremore, Okla., Jennifer (Joseph) Mangiamele of Centerville, Ohio, and Martha (Jerry) Gillespie of North Kingsville; the mother of his children, Mary Mullins; four grandchildren, Ronnie (Eva), Mary (Josh), Daniel (Lori) and Lee (Samantha); five great-grandchildren, Mia, Ethan, Addison, Jaden and Aden; three brothers, William (Carmen) Mullins of Del Rio, Texas, Douglas (Nancy) Mullins of Baltimore, Ohio, and his twin, Elmer (Betty) Lee Mullins of Geneva; two sisters, Helen (Bob) Boden of Mt. Morris, Pa., and Linda (Jack) Richardson of Greenville, Texas; sisters-in-law, Janet and Linda Mullins; and many nieces and nephews.
"He was preceded in death by two brothers, E.J. Mullins and Charles “Jack” Mullins; and his parents.
"Calling Hours will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 20th, at the ZABACK-WILLIAMS-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula, Ohio.
"A Service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 21st, at ZABACK-WILLIAMS-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 W. Prospect Road, Ashtabula. The Rev. Robert H. Falke, Pastor of Church of the Living God, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville.
"Contributions may be made to the Ashtabula Little League, the Animal Protective League, or 4-H.
"Obituary and condolences at www.ducro.com and starbeacon.com."
"HIS BROTHER:"July 18, 2014
Charles C. MullinsStar Beacon"
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mary Settles Mullins Sullivan"; Article; Page 247; submitted by Martha Gillespie,
3937 North Ridge Rd, East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Delmer Mullins"; Article; Page 214; submitted by Martha Gillespie, 3937 North
Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mr. AnD Mrs. Harold T (Rashie) Marshall"; Article; Page 210; submitted by
M/M Harold T. Marshall, 19196 Stone Mountain Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210.
Evelyn Virginia "Eva" Marshall
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mr. AnD Mrs. Harold T (Rashie) Marshall"; Article; Page 210; submitted by
M/M Harold T. Marshall, 19196 Stone Mountain Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mr. AnD Mrs. Harold T (Rashie) Marshall"; Article; Page 210; submitted by
M/M Harold T. Marshall, 19196 Stone Mountain Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mr. AnD Mrs. Harold T (Rashie) Marshall"; Article; Page 210; submitted by
M/M Harold T. Marshall, 19196 Stone Mountain Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Margaret Dawson, 72, of Caretta, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence. Born August 29, 1948 in Welch, she was the daughter of the late Harless Dawson and Margaret Addair Dawson."Mary was a former driver for the Cimmaron Coach PTI, a graduate of Baileysville High School, she enjoyed Bible Study and was a member of the Yukon #2 Pentecostal Holiness Church.
"In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by one brother, Ronnie Dawson and one sister, Iretha Cowherd.
"Those left to cherish her memories are her loving and devoted husband, Manuel Lee Dawson; two sons, Manuel Lee Dawson II and wife Cheryl of Tazewell and Michael Wayne Dawson of Iron Station, NC; one daughter, Crystal Dawson Church and husband Jeff of Caretta; three brothers, Herman Dawson and wife Kathleen of Mullins, Sonny Dawson of Baileysville, Larry Dawson and wife Mary of Huff Creek; two sisters, Mae Pugh of Caretta and Barbara Miller and husband Dale of Kentucky; one sister-in-law, Carol Dawson of Ravencliff; six grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, David, Jeffery, Michael and Kayla; and four great grandchildren.
"It was Mary’s request to be cremated and her family has honored that request.
"A Memorial Service will be conducted Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Yukon #2 Pentecostal Holiness Church in Yukon at 6:00 PM with the Reverend Lacy Griffith and Reverend James Cline officiating.
"There will be no visitation.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, masks are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Dawson family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Brenda Blankenship Kelly"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Brenda Sue Kelly,
PO Box 342, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Douglas Kelly"; Article; Page 205; submitted by Brenda Wood; Bradshaw, WV
24817.
"...Doug was the father of Jennifer Kelly, who is married to David Mitchell. Jennifer and David live in
Wilco, near Welch." (Jennifer lists her parents as Douglas MacArthur and Shirley Ann Mullins on her
marriage license)
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #70-007887; Ancestry.com Website.
Douglas McArthur Kelly; age 18; born 22 Apr 1951 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1yr HS
education; living at Iaeger, WV; son of James and Ollie Rachel (Mullins) Kelly; married on 21 Mar
1970 in Grundy, VA; Brenda Kay Ball; age 16; born 10 Jun 1953 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage;; 1 yr HS education; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Ira Robert and Oma (Blankenship)
Ball.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Douglas M Kelly
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1951
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 22 Sep 1993
SSN: 236825620
Notes: Aug 1967: Name listed as DOUGLAS M KELLY "
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by tyFlowers; 11 Apr 2014.
" Douglas McArthur Kelly
Birth 22 Apr 1951
Death 22 Sep 1993 (aged 42)
Burial
Horn Cemetery on Brushy Fork Ridge
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 127787870"
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "James and Rachel Horn Kelly"; Aeticle; Page 205; submitted by Brenda Kelly,
PO Box 342, Iaeger, WV 24844.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Brenda Ball and Kelly Wood"; Article; Page 257; submitted by Brend Kay Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Shirley Ann Mullins [Shirley A Mullins]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 7 Feb 1945
Birth Place Welch McDowe, West Virginia [Welch, West Virginia]
Death Date 20 Aug 2007
SSN 234748074
Notes Sep 1963: Name listed as SHIRLEY ANN MULLINS;
05 Sep 2007: Name listed as SHIRLEY A MULLINS"
2, FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene, 25 Jul 2018.
"Shirley Ann Mullins
Birth 7 Feb 1945
Death unknown
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191651905"