1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #88-065450; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roy Dean Helmandollar; age 19; born 23 May 1969 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 11th grade
education; living at Box 146, Mohawk, WV; son of Roy Britton and Philistine (Ascota) Helmandollar;
married on 2 Dec 1988 in Grundy, VA; Linda Kay Gibson; age 18; born 25 Jun 1970 in WV; this is her
1st marriage; 11th grade education; living at Box 162, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Shirley Willard and
Shirley Jean (Osborne) Gibson.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #88-065450; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roy Dean Helmandollar; age 19; born 23 May 1969 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 11th grade
education; living at Box 146, Mohawk, WV; son of Roy Britton and Philistine (Ascota) Helmandollar;
married on 2 Dec 1988 in Grundy, VA; Linda Kay Gibson; age 18; born 25 Jun 1970 in WV; this is her
1st marriage; 11th grade education; living at Box 162, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Shirley Willard and
Shirley Jean (Osborne) Gibson.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jesse Lee Anthony
Race: Black
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Landgraff, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 17 Oct 1918
Residence Place: Algoma, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Algoma Coal and Coke
Weight: 152
Complexion: Light Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 4
Next of Kin: Clara Anthony
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Jesse Lee Anthony Self (Head)
Clara Anthony Mother"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 157; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Lee Anthony; age 22; born in Landgraff, WV; single; Colored; living at Algoma, WV; married
on 23 Aug 1941 at Algoma, WV; geraldine Carter; age 19; born at Eckman, WV; single; Colored;
living at Landgraff, WV; with consent of Sandy Carter, father of Geraldine Carter.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jesse Lee Anthony
[Jesse L Anthony]
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 17 Oct 1918
Birth Place: Landgraff, West Virginia
Death Date: 17 Mar 1993
Father: James Anthony
Mother: Clara Bowen
SSN: 235169578
Notes: Aug 1937: Name listed as JESSE LEE ANTHONY;
24 Mar 1993: Name listed as JESSE L ANTHONY"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jesse L. Anthony
SSN: 235-16-9578
Last Residence:
24877 Powhatan, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 17 Oct 1917
Died: 17 Mar 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 157; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Lee Anthony; age 22; born in Landgraff, WV; single; Colored; living at Algoma, WV; married
on 23 Aug 1941 at Algoma, WV; geraldine Carter; age 19; born at Eckman, WV; single; Colored;
living at Landgraff, WV; with consent of Sandy Carter, father of Geraldine Carter.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Victor Anthony
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Birth Date: 16 Sep 1955
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Oct 2002
SSN: 234920687
Notes: Jun 1971: Name listed as VICTOR ANTHONY"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Victor Anthony
SSN: 234-92-0687
Last Residence:
24938 Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 16 Sep 1954
Died: 25 Oct 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1971)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 217; WV Archives Website.
Roger Wayne Franklin; age 22; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; living at Rt #3, Box 80; Dillwyen, VA;
married on 28 Apr 1961 at Wilcoe, WV; Shelva Jean Mitchell; age 17; born and living in Welch, WV;
single; with consent of Louis Thomas and Gladys Mitchell, parents of Shelva Jean Mitchell.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 217; WV Archives Website.
Roger Wayne Franklin; age 22; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; living at Rt #3, Box 80; Dillwyen, VA;
married on 28 Apr 1961 at Wilcoe, WV; Shelva Jean Mitchell; age 17; born and living in Welch, WV;
single; with consent of Louis Thomas and Gladys Mitchell, parents of Shelva Jean Mitchell.
1. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Lewis Edward Mitchell
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Patricia Fern Bishop
Spouse Gender Female
Marriage Date 1961
Marriage Place Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States"
1. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Lewis Edward Mitchell
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Patricia Fern Bishop
Spouse Gender Female
Marriage Date 1961
Marriage Place Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States"
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Patricia F Mitchell
Birth Date 5 May 1941
Residence Date 1993
Address PO Box 163
Residence Wilcoe, WV
Postal Code 24895-0163"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Daniel W Mitchell [Danny W Mitchell]
Birth Date Dec 1961
Residence Date 1994-2020
Address Po Box 223
Residence Wilcoe, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24895
Second Residence Date 1984-2005
Second Address Rr 103 Box 163
Second Residence
Second Postal Code 24895
Third Residence Date 1985-1996
Third Address Po Box 216
Third Residence Davy, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24828
Fourth Address Po Box 163
Fourth Residence Wilcoe, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24895"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV;m Posted Obit.
Daniel "Danny" Wayne Mitchell, 62 of Wilcoe, WV passed away peacefully Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was born December 16, 1961 in Welch, WV a son of Lewis Mitchell and Patricia Bishop Mitchell. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, friend and mentor."Danny is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Nannie Rose Bishop and paternal grandparents, Louis and Gladys Mitchell.
"He is survived by his loving family; parents, Lewis and Patricia Mitchell; sister and brother-in-law, Rhonda and Larry Sutphin; brothers and sisters-in-law David and Jenny Mitchell, Dennis and Mary Mitchell; aunts, Myrtle “Sue” Harris and Shelva “Sissy” Franklin; nephews and nieces, Christopher Mitchell, Nikki Caldwell and husband, David, Jessi-Lynn Mitchell, and Nick Warren.
"Danny devoted his life to serving others, working in law enforcement in McDowell County for over four decades. He started as a sheriff's deputy, then sheriff, and lastly as magistrate. He loved his law enforcement family and his community. He always tried to see the best in others and believed in second chances.
"Danny also had a soft spot for kids, consistently investing in the lives of his biological nieces and nephews as well as many kids that were not blood relatives but still just as much family. He helped coordinate the DARE program and Shop With a Cop for the youth in McDowell County. Danny leaves behind a legacy of selfless love to family and community. He will be dearly missed.
"Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday June 4, 2024 at the Mt. View High School auditorium with Pastor Tim Akers officiating. The family will receive visitors from 9:00 am until time of services at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, WV.
"In lieu of flowers please donate in Danny’s name to The Shriner’s Hospital for Children or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch, WV is assisting the Mitchell Family."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Mill Creek; taken on 25 Apr 1930; page 64A; Image
37 of 45; Family #382/349.
Listed as Lewis Mitchell; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Samuel W. Mitchell.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Wilcoe; E.D. 24-3; taken on 6 Apr 1940; Page 40B;
Image 16 of 64; Household #132.
Listed as Lewis Mitchell; age 20; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; in household of father, Samuel W. Mitchell.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Louis Thomas Mitchell
[Louis Mitchell]
SSN: 233146274
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Apr 1920
Birth Place: Gary McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date: 13 Aug 1998
Father: Sam Mitchell
Mother: Martha Stevenson
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as LOUIS THOMAS MITCHELL; 20 Aug 1998: Name listed as LOUIS MITCHELL"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV; submitted by
Valerie Neal; 13 May 2014.
Louis Thomas Mitchell; born 7 Apr 1920; died 13 Aug 1998; buried here; no grave marker photo shown;
"S1 * US NAVY * WORLD WAR II".
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gladys Virginia Mitchell, 98 of Wilcoe, WV passed away early Sunday morning. Born April 06, 1922 in the Gary / Wilcoe area, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Murray Goins & Ms. Alpha Hooker - Goins."Gladys was a devoted Housewife of the Pentecostal Faith and the last member of her immediate family who, in addition to her parents, was preceded in death by her husband of fifty eight years, Louis T. Mitchell; also one son in law, Wayne Franklin; five brothers: Roosevelt, Harvey, Roy, Coy & James, as well as nine sisters: Louvina, Jenneta, Della, Hattie, Essie, Vinie, Carrie, Oney & Mary.
"Gladys is survived by her son, Lewis (Pete) Mitchell & wife Pat of Wilcoe, WV; daughter, Shelva Franklin of Powhatan, VA; five grandsons: Danny, David & Dennis Mitchell, as well as Russell & Roger Franklin; two granddaughters: Rhonda Sutphin & Debbie Giella; nine great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; hosts of nieces and nephews; sisters in law: Charlotte Mitchell of Wilcoe, WV & Edith Mitchell of Princeton, WV; and all of her special friends at McDowell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 11:00am with Reverend Tim Akers officiating from the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, WV. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service at 10:00am.
"Family members will be serving as Pallbearers with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV.Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, masks are to be worn by all persons attending and social distancing is to be practiced with attendance limited to twenty five persons.
"Fanning Funeral Homes of Welch, WV is assisting the Mitchell Family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com.
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; "Elsie Underwood McCoy"
Article; Page 200; submitted by Elsie L. McCoy, Iaeger, WV 24844.