1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Charles Edward Guella"; Article; Page 157; submitted by Peggy Guella,
wife, Angela Green, Daughter, Butch Guella, Son, Roderfield, WV.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jerry David Vance
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 24
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1946
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 14 Jul 1970
Marriage Place: White Wood, Virginia, USA
Father: Clyde Perry Vance
Mother: Nava Delena Toler
Spouse: Climmie Marie Arnold
Certificate Number: 1970026470"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Climmie Marie Arnold
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 29
Birth Date: 31 Jul 1940
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 14 Jul 1970
Marriage Place: White Wood, Virginia, USA
Father: Joshua Arnold
Mother: Lilly Margarett Mitchel
Spouse: Jerry David Vance
Certificate Number: 1970026470"
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Climmie Marie Arnold Vance, 81, of Fanrock, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 1, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 31, 1940 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Josh and Lilly Margaret Mitchell Arnold. She was a loving mother and member of the Baileysville Baptist Church. Climmie enjoyed time in her garden, canning and working in Elections. She worked for over thirty years as a Teacher's Aide at Baileysville Elementary School for the Wyoming County Board of Education. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death her seven sisters Ethel, Carma, Clara, Martha, Rosie, Patty and Lettie, and three brothers Ellis, Henry and George Arnold. Survivors include her devoted son Tracy L. Vance of Fanrock, a daughter Teresa Vance Griffith and husband Lloyd Griffith of Hickory, NC, special nephew Shelby Arnold of Jewel Ridge, VA, a grandson Dawson Vance Mitchell, granddaughters Rhiannon, Caitlyn, Melyssa and Danica Griffith, great grandson Cooper, great granddaughter Ada, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, July 7th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Ron Harvey officiating. She will be laid to rest in Kiser Cemetery, Buchanan County, VA. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. The family would like to express a special thank you to the Keene family. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #21260; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ersel Whitt; age 24; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Superior, WV; son of Ray and Elizabeth
(Estep) Whitt; married on 2 Jul 1962 in Lebanon, VA; Etta Mitchem; age 21; born and living in Davy,
WV; single; daughter of Druey and Lena (Mullins) Mitchem.
2. E-mail; Jennifer Renshaw; 10 May 2019.
"...My Dad, Ersel Whitt Sr. married a second time to Mary Elizabeth "Betty" McCoy...."
3. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ersel Whitt
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1938
Address: 1433 Philadelphia Ave, Aberdeen, MD, 21001"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #21260; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ersel Whitt; age 24; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Superior, WV; son of Ray and Elizabeth
(Estep) Whitt; married on 2 Jul 1962 in Lebanon, VA; Etta Mitchem; age 21; born and living in Davy,
WV; single; daughter of Druey and Lena (Mullins) Mitchem.
2. E-mail, Jennifer Renshaw; 10 May 2019.
"My mother Etta Mitchem had a brother named Deb Mitchem, born June 29, 1941 died July 1, 1944 buried in Justice Cemetery, Asco West Virginia."My Mother was also married to John Efferson Maynard, born 17 Mar 1946 in Grundy, Virginia, died 17 Dec 1991 in a trailer fire.
"Her third husband James Limbaugh was born in 1944...."
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Etta Limbaugh; born 9 Sep 1944; living at, 1205 Lebleu Road, Leesville, LA 71446 in 1994.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Etta Limbaugh; born 9 Sep 1944; died 29 Jan 2003; last residence, Leesville, Vernon Co, LA;
SS#234-68-8893; card issued in WV in 1960.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Etta Whitt [Etta Mitchem] [Etta Maynard] [Etta Limbaugh]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Sep 1944
Birth Place: Davy Mc, West Virginia [Davy McDowll, West Virginia]
Death Date: 29 Jan 2003
SSN: 234688893
Notes: Sep 1921: Name listed as ETTA WHITT;
Feb 1961: Name listed as ETTA MITCHEM;
20 Mar 1986: Name listed as ETTA MAYNARD;
12 May 1994: Name listed as ETTA LIMBAUGH"
6 FindAGrave.com Web Site; Justice Cemetery, Asco, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by B. Walls;
12 Jul 2013.
Etta Limbaugh; born 9 Sep 1944; died 29 Jan 2003; buried here; "Mother, West Virginia, Maryland";
headstone shown.
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; "William T. McIntosh, Miner";
Article; Page 201; submitted by Alline Blankenship, Bradshaw, WV.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #69 020602; Ancestry.com Website.
James Allen Beahan; age 41; born 3 Jun 1928 in MO; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at 1349 West 67th St, Cleveland, OH; son of Edward Earl and Maria (Altman)
Beahan; married on 3 Jun 1969 in Grundy, VA; Phyllis Sally Van Gilder; maiden name McIntosh;
age 33; born 31 Jan 1936 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at
Box 273, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of William Turner and Mary Frances (Christian) McIntosh.
1. Scott Co, TN; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 595; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank Hughes; married on 12 May 1904 in Scott Co, TN; Vernie Underwood.
2. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, KY; District 6; Slaons Valley & Beaver Precincts; taken on 6 May 1910; Page
185B; Image 26 of 32; Family #222/225.
Listed as Frank W. Hughes; age 23; born in KY; married once for 6 yrs; odd job laborer; head of household.
3. McCreary Co, KY; WW I Draft Registration Card #316; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank W. Hughes; age 30; born 23 Jun 1886 in Greenwood, KY; farmer; living at Greenwood, KY; married;
dependent wife and five children; tall with slender build; Black eyes and Black hair.
4. 1920 Census, McCreary Co, KY; Cumberland Falls Precinct; #9 Tunnell; taken on 20 Feb 1920; Page 107B;
Image 12 of 20; Family #119/120.
Listed as Frank W. Hughes; age 32; born in KY; married; farmer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, Perry Co, KY; District #4; Hazard; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 148B; Image 8 of 11; Family #65/65.
Listed as Frank Hughes; age 44; born in KY; married at 18; coal miner; head of household.
6. 1940 Census, Perry Co, KY; District #4; Hazard; Bulan; E.D. 97-12; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 218A;
Image 37 of 50; Household #288.
Listed as Frank Hughes; age 53; born in KY; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
coal miner; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-791; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank Woodson Hughes; age 54; born 23 Jun 1886 in Perry (sic, McCreary) Co, KY living at
Bradsahw, WV; employed by Southern Coal Co, Bradshaw, WV; person who will always know address, Vernie
Hughes, Bradshaw, WV; 6' 2" tall; 165 lbs; hazel eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 014257; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Woodson Hughes; age 77; born 23 Jun 1886 in KY; married; miner; SS#402-16-7344; living at Iaeger, WV;
son of Samuel and Vernie (Keith) Hughes; died 12 Oct 1962 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to CVA thrombosis ,
arteriosclerosis; with recent fibrile illness, and chronic pulmonary emphysema; buried 14 Oct 1962 in Iaeger
Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant, Ruby England, Iaeger, WV.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Pam Bishop Tackett; 11 Mar 2012; grave marker photo added by B. Walls.
Frank Woodrow Hughes; born 23 Jun 1886; died 12 Oct 1962; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. Scott Co, TN; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 595; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank Hughes; married on 12 May 1904 in Scott Co, TN; Vernie Underwood.
2. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, KY; District 6; Slaons Valley & Beaver Precincts; taken on 6 May 1910; Page
185B; Image 26 of 32; Family #222/225.
Listed as Virney L. Hughes; age 22; born in KY; married once for 6 yrs; 3 children, all living; in household
of husband, Frank W. Hughes.
3. 1920 Census, McCreary Co, KY; Cumberland Falls Precinct; #9 Tunnell; taken on 20 Feb 1920; Page 107B;
Image 12 of 20; Family #119/120.
Listed as Verne L.Hughes; age 30; born in KY; married; in household of husband, Frank W. Hughes.
4. 1930 Census, Perry Co, KY; District #4; Hazard; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 148B; Image 8 of 11; Family #65/65.
Listed as Vernie Hughes; age 42; born in KY; married at 16; in household of husband, Frank W. Hughes.
5. 1940 Census, Perry Co, KY; District #4; Hazard; Bulan; E.D. 97-12; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 218A;
Image 37 of 50; Household #288.
Listed as Verna Hughes; age 52; born in KY; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, Frank W. Hughes.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Pam Bishop Tackett; 11 May 2012; grave marker photo added by B. Walls.
Louvernie "Virnie" Underwood Hughes; born 5 jul 1888 in KY; died 13 Nov 1966 in Welch, WV; buried here;
grave marker photo shown:
"Name: Virnie Hughes
Death date: 13 Nov 1966
Death place: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Gender: Female
Age at death: 79 years
Birth date: 05 Jul 1888
Birth place: Ky.
Marital status: Widowed
Spouse name: Frank Woodrow Hughes
Father name: A.T./John A. Underwood
Father birth place:Roane, Tennessee
Mother name: Lou Virnie
Mother birth place: Tennessee
Occupation: Housewife
Street address:
Residence: Iaeger, McDowell, W. Va.
Cemetery name: Iaeger Mem.
Burial place: Roderfield, W. Va.
Burial date: 17 Nov 1966
Film number: 800216
Digital GS number: 4229104
Image number: 124
Reference number: v 15 p 1966
Source: County Records
Collection: West Virginia Deaths 1853-1970
"Family links:
Spouse:
Frank Woodrow Hughes (1888 - 1962)*
" Children:
Conley H. Hughes (1907 - 1963)*
Earl George Hughes (1909 - 1950)*..."
1. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, KY; District 6; Slaons Valley & Beaver Precincts; taken on 6 May 1910; Page
185B; Image 26 of 32; Family #222/225.
Listed as Rufus Hughes; age 5; born in KY; in household of father, Frank W. Hughes.
2. 1920 Census, McCreary Co, KY; Cumberland Falls Precinct; #9 Tunnell; taken on 20 Feb 1920; Page 107B;
Image 12 of 20; Family #119/120.
Listed as Rufus R. Hughes; age 14; born in KY; in household of father, Frank W. Hughes.
1. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, KY; District 6; Slaons Valley & Beaver Precincts; taken on 6 May 1910; Page
185B; Image 26 of 32; Family #222/225.
Listed as Conda H. Hughes; age 3; born in KY; in household of father, Frank W. Hughes.
2. 1920 Census, McCreary Co, KY; Cumberland Falls Precinct; #9 Tunnell; taken on 20 Feb 1920; Page 107B;
Image 12 of 20; Family #119/120.
Listed as Condiff H. Hughes; age 12; born in KY; in household of father, Frank W. Hughes.
3. 1930 Census, Hardin Co, KY; District #2; Camp Henry Knox, Prison; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 249A;
Image 7 of 14; Line #47..
Listed as Conley Hughes; age 25; born in KY; single; prisoner; military.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'63 009310; WV Archives Web Site.
Conley H. Hughes; age 56; born 2 Feb 1907 in KY; divorced; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; SS# 401-01-6378;
son of Frank and Vernie (Underwood) Hughes; died 20 Apr 1963 in Iaeger, WV; due to an acute coronary
thrombosis with chronic pulmonary fibrosis; buried 23 Apr 1963 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant,
Vernie Hughes, Iaeger, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Pam Bishop Tackett; 11 Mar 2011.
Conley H. Hughes; born 2 Feb 1907 in Greenwood, McCreary Co, KY; died 20 Apr 1963 in Iaeger,
McDowell Co, WV; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
"Name: Conley H. Hughes
Death date: 21 Apr 1963
Death place: Iaeger, McDowell, West Virginia
Gender: Male
Age at death: 56 years
Birth date: 02 Feb 1907
Birth place: Kentucky
Marital status: Divorced
Spouse name:
Father name: Frank Hughes
Father birth place: Greenwood, McCreary County, KY.
Mother name: Virnie Underwood
Mother birth place: KY.
Occupation: Miner
Street address:
Residence: Iaeger, McDowell, W. Va.
Cemetery name: Iaeger Mem.
Burial place: Roderfield, W. Va.
Burial date: 23 Apr 1963
Film number: 800215
Digital GS number: 4229103
Image number: 127
Reference number: v 14 p 1963
Source: County Records
Collection: West Virginia Deaths 1853-1970
"Family links:
Parents:
Frank Woodrow Hughes (1888 - 1962)
Louvernie Underwood Hughes (1888 - 1966)
"Sibling:
Conley H. Hughes (1907 - 1963)
Earl George Hughes (1909 - 1950)*
*Calculated relationship
"Inscription:
ONLY SLEEPING"
1. 1920 Census, McCreary Co, KY; Cumberland Falls Precinct; #9 Tunnell; taken on 20 Feb 1920; Page 107B;
Image 12 of 20; Family #119/120.
Listed as Richard Hughes; age 7; born in KY; in household of father, Frank W. Hughes.
2. 1930 Census, Perry Co, KY; District #4; Hazard; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 148B; Image 8 of 11; Family #65/65.
Listed as Richard Hughes; age 18; born in KY; single; coal miner; in household of father, Frank W. Hughes.
1. KY Birth Index, 1911-1999; Ancestry.com Web Site; Vol 33 (1915); Certificate #16196.
Fannie H. Hughes; born 23 Nov 1914 in McCreary Co, KY; mother Louvernie Underwood.
1. 1930 Census, Perry Co, KY; District #4; Hazard; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 148B; Image 8 of 11; Family #65/65.
Listed as Polly Hughes; age 6; born in KY; in household of father, Frank W. Hughes.
2. 1940 Census, Perry Co, KY; District #4; Hazard; Bulan; E.D. 97-12; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 218A;
Image 37 of 50; Household #288.
Listed as Polly Hughes; age 15; born in KY; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, Frank W. Hughes.
1. 1930 Census, Perry Co, KY; District #4; Hazard; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 148B; Image 8 of 11; Family #65/65.
Listed as Hall Hughes; age 1; born in KY; in household of father, Frank W. Hughes.
2. 1940 Census, Perry Co, KY; District #4; Hazard; Bulan; E.D. 97-12; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 218A;
Image 37 of 50; Household #288.
Listed as Paul Hughes; age 12; born in KY; no education; not attending school; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, Frank W. Hughes.
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Hughes
SSN: 235-88-7294
Last Residence:
24844 Iaeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 3 Jul 1928
Died: Feb 1981
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1969)..."
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jan 2015.
James Paul Hughes; born in 1928; died in 1981; buried here; grave marker photo shown; "ALWAYS IN OUR
HEARTS".
1. Ashe Co, NC; WW I Draft Registration Card #847; 5 Jun 1917; LDS Web Site.
William Cicero Hudler; age 28; born 13 Nov 1888 in Grassy Creek, Ashe Co, NC; single; teamster for
Steve Plummer in Traoutdale, NC; tall with medium build; blue eyes; and light hair.
2. 1920 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Wilson District; Troutdale; taken on 5 Feb 1920; Page 277A; Image 43 of 46;
Family #420/430.
Listed as William C. Huddler; age 37; born in NC; married; teamster of dray wagon; head of household.
3. 1930 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Wilson Creek District; Troutdale; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 224A;
Image 7 of 8; Family #73/73.
Listed as William C. Hudler; age 44; born in NC; married at 28; house carpenter; head of household.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; E.D.24-28; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 568B;
Image 2 of 4; Household #15.
Listed as William C. Hudler; age 50; born in NC; married; 2nd grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; coal mine car repairman; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-459: 27 Apr 1942; LDS Web Site.
William Hudler; age 53; born 13 Nov 1888 in Ashe Co, NC; living at Hemphill, WV; employed by Kingston
Pocahontas Coal Co, Hemphill, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs Jennie Hudler; Hemphill,
WV; 5' 11" tall; 218 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; dark complexion; "stoutly built".
6. Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William C. Hudler; born 13 Feb 1988; died 26 Aug 1949; enlisted 23 Jun 1918; honorably discharged
19 Dec 1918; Serial #3279946; Christian; Private, Company C, Development Battalion #1; Quartermaster Corps;
signed William S. Hudler, 31 Aug 1949.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #11887; WV Archives Web Site.
William Lee (crossed out) C. Hudler; age 59 yrs, 8 mons, 14 days; born 12 Dec 1889 in Ashe Co, NC;
married; carpenter; SS# 232-14-3203; living on Whatley Hill, Welch, WV; son of Ben and Susan Hudler;
died 26 Aug 1949 at Welch, WV; due to asthma; buried 29 Aug 1949 in Iaeger Memorial; informant,
Stanley Hudler.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jul 2014.
William C. Hudler; born 13 Nov 1888; died 26 Aug 1949; buried here; headstone photo shown; "WEST
VIRGINIA PVT DEVELOPMENT BN 1 WORLD WAR I".
1. 1920 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Wilson District; Troutdale; taken on 5 Feb 1920; Page 277A; Image 43 of 46;
Family #420/430.
Listed as Mary J. Huddler; age 42; born in NC; married; in household of husband, William C. Hudler.
2. 1930 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Wilson Creek District; Troutdale; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 224A;
Image 7 of 8; Family #73/73.
Listed as Jennie Hudler; age 52; born in NC; married at 41; in household of husband, William C. Hudler.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; E.D.24-28; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 568B;
Image 2 of 4; Household #15.
Listed as Mary Jane Hudler; age 62; born in NC; married; 7th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, William C. Hudler.
1. 1920 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Wilson District; Troutdale; taken on 5 Feb 1920; Page 277B; Image 44 of 46;
Family #420/430.
Listed as Dale R. Boman; age 1 yr, 4 mons; born in VA; in household of father, William C. Hudler.
1. 1930 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Wilson Creek District; Troutdale; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 224A;
Image 7 of 8; Family #73/73.
Listed as Ruby D. Hudler; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, William C. Hudler.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; E.D.24-28; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 568B;
Image 2 of 4; Household #15.
Listed as Ruby Hudler; age 21; born in VA; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same house on1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, William C. Hudler.
1. 1930 Census, Grayson Co, VA; Wilson Creek District; Troutdale; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 224B;
Image 8 of 8; Family #73/73.
Listed as W. Stanley Hudler; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, William C. Hudler.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; E.D.24-28; taken on 22 Apr 1940; Page 568B;
Image 2 of 4; Household #15.
Listed as William S. Hudler; age 19; born in VA; single; 7th grade education; lived in same house on1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, William C. Hudler.
3. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name William S Hudler
Residence Date 01 Jan 1995-01 Oct 2007
Residence Place Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Birth Date 07 Oct 1920
Address Rr03 Box
Address Continued Abingdon, Virginia 24210"