1. Carroll Co, VA; Marriage License #32600; Ancestry.com Website.
Elbert Dewey Beasley; age 53; born in Carroll Co, VA; widowed; one previous marriage; farmer; living
at Shorts Creek, VA; son of Robert and Lalla (Easter) Beasley; married on 16 Nov 1951 in Carroll Co,
VA; Mabel Audrey Jennings; maiden name Lockhart; age 52; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; one
previous marriage; living at Woodlawn, VA; daughter of Smith and Nancy (Kennedy) Lockhart.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 86A; Image 15 of
31; Family #133/135.
Listed as Mabel Lockhart; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Fountain S. Lockhart.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 322; WV Archives Website.
G.W. Jennings; age 27; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Monarat, VA; son of F.D. and
N.J. married on 29 Dec 1921 in Welch, WV; Mabel Lockhart; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Smith and Mazie.
3. Carroll Co, VA; Marriage License #32600; Ancestry.com Website.
Elbert Dewey Beasley; age 53; born in Carroll Co, VA; widowed; one previous marriage; farmer; living
at Shorts Creek, VA; son of Robert and Lalla (Easter) Beasley; married on 16 Nov 1951 in Carroll Co,
VA; Mabel Audrey Jennings; maiden name Lockhart; age 52; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; one
previous marriage; living at Woodlawn, VA; daughter of Smith and Nancy (Kennedy) Lockhart.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Beth Robinette; 14 Nov 2010.
" Mabel Audrey Lockhart Jennings
Birth 5 Jun 1899
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Aug 1982 (aged 83)
Galax, Galax City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Robinson Cemetery
Woodlawn, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 61644735"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 322; WV Archives Website.
G.W. Jennings; age 27; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Monarat, VA; son of F.D. and
N.J. married on 29 Dec 1921 in Welch, WV; Mabel Lockhart; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Smith and Mazie.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Beth Robinette; 14 Nov 2010.
" Walter Grey Jennings
Birth 8 Nov 1893
Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Death 2 Nov 1948 (aged 54)
Woodlawn, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Robinson Cemetery
Woodlawn, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 61644727"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 86A; Image 15 of
31; Family #133/135.
Listed as Mabel Lockhart; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Fountain S. Lockhart.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 322; WV Archives Website.
G.W. Jennings; age 27; born in Carroll Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Monarat, VA; son of F.D. and
N.J. married on 29 Dec 1921 in Welch, WV; Mabel Lockhart; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Smith and Mazie.
3. Carroll Co, VA; Marriage License #32600; Ancestry.com Website.
Elbert Dewey Beasley; age 53; born in Carroll Co, VA; widowed; one previous marriage; farmer; living
at Shorts Creek, VA; son of Robert and Lalla (Easter) Beasley; married on 16 Nov 1951 in Carroll Co,
VA; Mabel Audrey Jennings; maiden name Lockhart; age 52; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow; one
previous marriage; living at Woodlawn, VA; daughter of Smith and Nancy (Kennedy) Lockhart.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Beth Robinette; 14 Nov 2010.
" Mabel Audrey Lockhart Jennings
Birth 5 Jun 1899
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Aug 1982 (aged 83)
Galax, Galax City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Robinson Cemetery
Woodlawn, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 61644735"
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Delayed Birth Certificate #796; Ancestry.com Website.
John Jacob Baumgardner; born 13 Jan 1889 at Gapstore, VA; father; James Edward Baumgardner;
age 32, born in Wythe Co, VA; mother; Sallie John Cooley; age 23; born in Tazewell Co, VA; filed and
accepted 24 Jul 1947.
2. 1900 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Rich Valley District; taken 20/21 Jun 1900; Page 133B; Image 20 of 24;
Family #177/178.
Listed as John J. Bumgardner; age 11; born in VA in Jan 1889; in household of father, James E.
Bumgardner.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 161; WV Archives Website.
John Baumgardner; age 26; born in _____; single; motorman; living at Canebrake, WV; son of ____;
married on 21 Sep 1913; Kate Godbey; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of
Charles O. and Rachel.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 22 Dec 2006; maintained by Find a Grave.
" John Jacob Baumgardner
Birth 13 Jan 1889
Death 25 Sep 1952 (aged 63)
Burial
Grassy Spur Church Cemetery
Bishop, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 17118501"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 13 Jun 1900; Page 79B,
Family #124.
Listed as Katie E. Godby, age 13, born in Dec 1887, in household of father, Charles Godby.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 161; WV Archives Website.
John Baumgardner; age 26; born in _____; single; motorman; living at Canebrake, WV; son of ____;
married on 21 Sep 1913; Kate Godbey; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of
Charles O. and Rachel.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 22 Dec 2006; maintained by Find a Grave.
"Katherine Ellen Godbey Baumgardner
Birth 31 Dec 1886
Death 28 Jul 1976 (aged 89)
Burial
Grassy Spur Church Cemetery
Bishop, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 17118516"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Caretta, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 86A,
Family #4.
Listed as Elmer Hicks, age 5 yrs, 1 mon, born in WV, in household of father, Moses Hicks.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #32858; Ancestry.com Website.
Elmer Hicks; age 27; born and living in Caretta, WV; single; school bus driver; son of Mose and
Orelena (Hicks) Hicks; married on 2 Dec 1950 in Tazewell Co, VA; Oliveen Gills; maiden name
Bumgardner; age 29; born and living in Newhall, WV;divorced; one previous marriage; store clerk;
daughter of John and Kate (Godbey) Bumgardner,
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Ellinda 10 Jul 2011; maintained by Find a Grave.
" Olliveen Baumgardner Hicks
Birth 1921
Death 1978 (aged 56–57)
Genesee County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Evergreen Cemetery
Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan, USA
Memorial ID 73131070"
1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Joshua Wayne Tilley, 38, of Kimball, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the PCH Bluefield Emergency Department. Born April 2, 1982 in Charleston, WV, he was the son of Wayne Tilley of (Carswell) Kimball and the late Rita Darlene Boyd."Joshua had attended Mount View High School and was a former employee of S.A.F.E in the maintenance department.
"In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Cecil Mullins; and his paternal grandparents, Garland C. and Mary J. Tilley.
"Those left to cherish his memories are his father, Wayne Tilley and companion, Donna F. Hale; one son, Caster Wayne Tilley; one step son, Liam Parver both of Magnolia, Delaware; one sister, Rebecca Dawn Culbertson and husband Thomas of Hemphill; one nephew, Matthew Walker of Mt. Hope; grandmother, Ola Gay Mullins of Hemphill and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 12:00 noon from the Pentecostal Tabernacle on Lower McDowell Street in Welch with Reverend Randy Green, officiating. Burial will follow in the Warwick Cemetery at Hemphill.
"Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the services.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"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 assisting the Tilley family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gary Bell, 65, of Gary, WV, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his residence. Born July 31, 1956 in Welch he was the son of late John Bell and Edna Watkins Bell."Gary had attended Welch High School. He had a beautiful voice and loved to sing and perform, and he was a strong opponent of abortion. He was formerly a retail store clerk.
In addition to his parents Gary was preceded in death by one son, Terry Eugene Bell; two sisters, Shelby Creasman and Betty Johnson; one brother, John Bell.Those left to cherish his memories are his fiancé Teresa Wolfe; two brothers, Billy Bell and wife Vickie of Elgin, SC and Jerry Bell and wife Carolyn of Bluewell; two sisters, Judy F. Dragoo of Aberdeen, WA and Sue Sufley of Weyers Cave, VA.
"Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated and there will be no services or visitation.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Bell family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
(Something is in error between Gary and his listed brother Terry Eugene Bell. They have the same birth
date, yet Terry Eugene bell ws premature at 6 1/2 mons on died one day after his birth. Also a Terry Eugene Bell is listed above as a deceased son of Gary's)