1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7042; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gilbert Michem; age 21; born and living in Avondale, WV; single; son of John and Stella (Rose)
Mitchem; maried on 10 Mar 1962 in Lebanon, VA; Alice Maynard; age 17; born in Jewel Valley, VA;
single; living in Avondale, WV; daughter of De(?) Jack and Delores (Mullins) Maynard.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Mullins Cemetery, Cane Ridge, Avondale, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by Samantha; 19 Feb 2010.
Gilbert I. Mitchem; born 4 Mar 1941; died 17 Feb 2010; buried here; obit shown;
"Gilbert I. Mitchem, 68, of Avondale, W.Va., died Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, W.Va.Gilbert was born March 4, 1941 at Mile Branch, a son of the late John Henry and Stella Rose Mitchem. He worked for U.S. Steele #4 for 18 years and was a disabled coal miner. He was a veteran, having served two years in the United States Army. He enjoyed working on vehicles, four wheeling, fishing, hunting, chicken fighting, and planting gardens. He loved sports and the Iaeger Cubs. He enjoyed couching T Ball, Little League baseball and football."In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, John Paul Mitchem; one stepson, Darrell W. Addair; six brothers, Donald, George, Paul, Woodrow, Ted, and Frank Mitchem; two stepbrothers, Jimmy and Buddy Mitchem; one sister, Josephine Acosta; one stepsister, Mae McClanhan; his father and mother-in-law, Taylor Christian and Lucille Christian Lockhart.
"Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Christian Mitchem of the home; one daughter, Tina Spencer and husband Robert of High Point, N.C., two sons, Gilbert Addair and wife Melissa of Mile Branch, and Gilbert Mitchem and wife Ida of Route 20 in Princeton; two stepdaughters, Donnetta DeLong and Libby Lundy, both of High Point, N.C.; three stepsons, Leon Addair and wife Lisa of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Corbett Coleman and wife Sandy of Ridgeway, Va., Timmy Addair and wife Michelle of Thomasville, N.C.; one grandson, whom he raised, Brian K. DeLong of Avondale; three sisters, Arlene Emerson of Port Harbor, Ohio, Jean Kennedy of Waynesville, N.C., and Pauline Lowe of Bluefield, W.Va.; one brother, Robert Mitchem of Arizona; twenty grandchildren, Kristie, J.P., Angie, Amy, Brittany, Mary Kate, Kenneth Ray, Heather, Melissa, Rebecca, Michael, Candice, Josh, Tyler, Emily, Melanie, Gina, Ashley, Dewayne, and Eddie; thirteen great-grandchildren, Christopher, Sarah, Kelsey Leann, Kirsten, Carter, Dalton, Jacob, McKyle, Tyron, Zackary, Kelsey, Shaylee and Kirsten Brianna; and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 12 noon with the Reverend Danny Bowles and the Reverend John Wheeler officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge near Avondale..."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #7042; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gilbert Michem; age 21; born and living in Avondale, WV; single; son of John and Stella (Rose)
Mitchem; maried on 10 Mar 1962 in Lebanon, VA; Alice Maynard; age 17; born in Jewel Valley, VA;
single; living in Avondale, WV; daughter of De(?) Jack and Delores (Mullins) Maynard.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Alice Mae Maynard Mitchem
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1945
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 28 Sep 1968
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Jack Everson Maynard
Mother: Lorene Deloras Mullins
Spouse: Glenn Vanover
Certificate Number: 1968037146"
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License#72 054115; Ancestry.com Website.
Gerald Daniel Neal; age 33; born 8 Feb 1939 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 510 Dunman St, Mullens, WV; son of Gerald Arthur and Celia Mae (Hale) Neal;
married on 29 dec 1972 in Pearisburg, VA; Linda Jane Beavers; age 21; born 13 Sep 1951 in WV;
single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 510 Dunman St, Mullens, WV; daughter
of Joseph Harold and Pembley Orella (Bramer) Beavers.
2. Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gerald Daniel “Doc” Neal, 81, of Crab Orchard, formerly of Mullens, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the VA Medical Center, Beckley."Born February 8, 1939 at Beckley, he was the son of the late Gerald and Mae (Hale) Neal.
"Doc was an avid outdoorsman with a gift for trout fishing. He also enjoyed a good western book in his favorite chair with his dogs, Snoop and Jazz.
"In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his brother, Dave Neal; and daughter-in-law, Stacy Neal.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 48 years, Linda Neal; sister, Wanda Lou Lindsey; his children, Jim Ashley and his wife, Toni, and Todd Neal; grandchildren, Jason, John, James, Triston, Truman, and Trever; special nieces, Laura Coalson and Kim Powell; numerous other nieces and nephews; and his special friends, David and Evelyn Thompson.
"Services will be 12 Noon, Friday, August 21, 2020 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. David Thompson officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Beckley.
"Friends may call one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home.
"Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Honor Guard.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"For those wishing to attend the services, CDC guidelines will be followed, social distancing is required, and masks are mandatory.
"Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License#72 054115; Ancestry.com Website.
Gerald Daniel Neal; age 33; born 8 Feb 1939 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 510 Dunman St, Mullens, WV; son of Gerald Arthur and Celia Mae (Hale) Neal;
married on 29 dec 1972 in Pearisburg, VA; Linda Jane Beavers; age 21; born 13 Sep 1951 in WV;
single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 510 Dunman St, Mullens, WV; daughter
of Joseph Harold and Pembley Orella (Bramer) Beavers.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-030920; Ancestry.com Website.
Gregory Ray Morgan; age 26; born 26 Apr 1954 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr college
education; living at Box 31, Hanover, WV; son of Light and Hazel (Cline) Morgan; married on 8 Jul
1980 in Grundy, VA; Mary Ann Cline; maiden name Toler; age 22; born 6 Jun 1958 in WV; divorced;
this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 6 Jun 1980; 9th grade ed ucation; living at Box 71,
Gilbert, WV; daughter of Eugene and Zola (Robertson) Toler.
2. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; 9 Sep 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Mary Ann Toler Wiley, 63, of Gilbert, WV passed away on Wednesday September 1, 2021 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. She was born on June 6, 1958 in Man, WV a daughter of Eugene Toler and the late Zola Robinson Toler. She enjoyed attending church and spending time with family."In addition to her mother she is preceded in death by her two brothers, Fonis and Terry Toler.
"Survivors include her companion, Ronald Reed her father, Eugene Toler daughter Maranda (Jeremy) Morgan son David Wiley, Jr. three grandchildren, Lakin Wiley, Braxton Wiley, and Isaiah Wiley four sisters, Emestiny Grimmett, Wanda Mendez, Doris Toler, and Teresa Cline five brothers, Darrell, Gary, Denny, Jackie, and Teddy Toler and a host of other loving family and friends.
"Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Wednesday, September 8th at the River View Freewill Baptist Church, Slabtown, WV with Rev. Ralphy Manuel and Rev. Kenny Simpson officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Garden of Memories, Crouches Farm, WV. Friends may gather with the family after 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 7th at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Delayed Birth Certificate #5588; WV Dept of Health; WV Archives Web Site.
Roosevelt Hurley; born 31 May 1907 at Panther, WV; son of Noah and Frances (Mullins) Hurley; applied
for by Roosevelt Hurley, 22 Jan 1953, Box 532, Iaeger, WV; supported by affidavit of mother, Frances Hurley,
age 70 yrs, 24 Jan 1953; US Social Security photostatic application record, 8 Sep 1937; and famil Bible record,
examined by clerk, McDowell Co, WV; issued 4 Feb 1953.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Lathrop Coal Co; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 255A;
Image 5 of 46; Family #50/50.
Listed as Rosevant Hurley; age 13; born in VA; in household of father, Noah Hurley.
3. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford; Hardy; taken on 5 May 1930; Page 116A; Image 13 of 29; Family #128/130.
Listed as Rosevelt Hurley; age 23; born in WV; single; coal miner; in household of mother, Frances Mullins Hurley.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Krollitz; E.D. 24-57; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page 1196A;
Image 27 of 74; Household #232.
Listed as Rosevelt Hurley; age 33; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
coal miner; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'68 009018; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Roosevelt Hurley; age 62; born in 1906 in _____; married; husband of Haney Tackett; retired miner;
SS#406-09-9698; living at Litwar, WV; son of Noah and Frances Hurley; died 27 Jun 1968 in Doctors Memorial
Hospital, Welch, WV; due to squamous carcinoma of lungs, grade IV; buried 29 Jun 1968 in Iaeger Memorial
Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 269; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Justice; age 22; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; carpenter; living at Ft. Gay, WV; son of John and
Mary; married on 8 Dec 1921 at Welch, WV; Hannie Tackett; age 18; born in Wayne Co, WV; single;
daughter of _______ and Jean.
2. 1930 Census, Lawrence Co, KY; District 8; Louisa; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 108A; Image 3 of 30; Family #39/42.
Listed as Haney Justice; age 23; born in WV; widowed; no occupation; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Krollitz; E.D. 24-57; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page 1196A;
Image 27 of 74; Household #232.
Listed as Haney Hurley; age 33; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in Lawrence Co, KY on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of second husband, Roosevelt Hurley.
4. United States Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 69
Given Name Haney
Surname Hurley
Birth Date 14 Nov 1906
State West Virginia
Last Place of Residence West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24844
Event Date Feb 1975"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jan 2015.
Hanna L. Hurley; born 14 Nov 1907; died 9 Feb 1975; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 269; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Justice; age 22; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; carpenter; living at Ft. Gay, WV; son of John and
Mary; married on 8 dec 1921 at Welch, WV; Hannie Tackett; age 18; born in Wayne Co, WV; single;
daughter of _______ and Jean.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 269; WV Archives Web Site.
Andrew Justice; age 22; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; carpenter; living at Ft. Gay, WV; son of John and
Mary; married on 8 Dec 1921 at Welch, WV; Hannie Tackett; age 18; born in Wayne Co, WV; single;
daughter of _______ and Jean.
2. 1930 Census, Lawrence Co, KY; District 8; Louisa; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 108A; Image 3 of 30; Family #39/42.
Listed as Haney Justice; age 23; born in WV; widowed; no occupation; head of household.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Krollitz; E.D. 24-57; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page 1196A;
Image 27 of 74; Household #232.
Listed as Haney Hurley; age 33; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in Lawrence Co, KY on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of second husband, Roosevelt Hurley.
4. United States Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 69
Given Name Haney
Surname Hurley
Birth Date 14 Nov 1906
State West Virginia
Last Place of Residence West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24844
Event Date Feb 1975"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jan 2015.
Hanna L. Hurley; born 14 Nov 1907; died 9 Feb 1975; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1930 Census, Lawrence Co, KY; District 8; Louisa; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 108A; Image 3 of 30; Family #39/42.
Listed as Kathleen Justice; age 7; born in WV; in household of mother, Haney Tackett Justice.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Krollitz; E.D. 24-57; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page 1196A;
Image 27 of 74; Household #232.
Listed as Kathleen Justice; age 17; born in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education; attending school; lived in Lawrence
Co, KY on 1 Apr 1935; in household of step-father, Roosevelt Hurley.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Jay Jarrett
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 19 Dec 1924
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Crumpler, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 17 Jan 1946
Registration Place: Crumpler, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Discharged
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 6
Next of Kin: E L Jarrett
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Jay Jarrett Self (Head)
E L Jarrett Father"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Jay Jarrett
[John Jarrett]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Dec 1924
Birth Place: McDowell Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: Dec 1980
Father: Everett L Jarrett
Mother: Jennie A Dillon
SSN: 235347855
Notes: May 1942: Name listed as JOHN JAY JARRETT;
30 Dec 1987: Name listed as JOHN JARRETT"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by River Rat; 15 Apr 2008; maintained by Timmy and Cindi
Bouldin Tilley.
" John Jay Jarrett
Birth 19 Dec 1924
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Dec 1980 (aged 55)
Laurel Park, Henry County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Burial Park
Martinsville, Martinsville City, Virginia, USA "
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Jarrett
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 19 Dec 1924
Death Date: 11 Dec 1980
SSN: 235347855
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 20 Oct 1948
Release Date 1: 3 Jul 1952"Additional Information Posted:
"John Jay Jarrett, 55, of Laurel Park, was found dead at his home Thursday. He was the husband of the late Lula Shankle Jarrett."Born Dec. 19, 1924, in McDowell, W.Va., he was the son of Everett Littleton Jarrett and Jennie Dillon Jarrett. During World War II he served in the Seabees and the Army in European and South Pacific Theatre. For the past 18 years he was an employee of Continental Forest Industries. He moved to the Martinsville area in 1948.
"Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Fred (Gertrude) Burgess, Mrs. Shirley J. Boardwine, both of Martinsville, Mrs. James N. (Ruby) Rodgers of Rt. 4, Martinsville, and Mrs. Champ (Jerry) Clarke of Martinsville; one brother, Ted D. Jarrett of Callaway; nieces and nephews."
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek District, Coalwood Precinct, taken on
11 May 1910, Page 173A, Family #208.
Listed as Lawrence Stanley, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, David Stanley.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 17/19 Jan 1920; Page 17A;
Family #312/321.
Listed as Laurence Stanley; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, David Stanley.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 182; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Stanley; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Coalwood, WV; son of
Dave and Cythia; married on 24 Dec 1925 in Welch, WV; Ida Brown; age 17; born in Montgomery Co,
VA; single; daughter of Fletcher and Nannie.
4. McDowell Co, WV Web Site; McDowell Cemeteries, "Big Creek II Cemetery",
www.mcdowellwv.com/cemeteries/bigcreekcem-2cem.html.
Lawrence Stanley; born on 8 Mar 1905; died on 27 Jun 1969; buried here.
5. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Lawrence Stanley; born on 8 Mar 1905; died in Jun 1969; last residence, Cucumber,
McDowell Co, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Virginia Gal; 11 Apr 2007.
" Lawrence Stanley
Birth 8 Mar 1905
Death 27 Jun 1969 (aged 64)
Burial
Big Creek Cemetery
Brewsterdale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "(Listed here as "Half-Sibling" of other children. This is not correct)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 182; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Stanley; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Coalwood, WV; son of
Dave and Cythia; married on 24 Dec 1925 in Welch, WV; Ida Brown; age 17; born in Montgomery Co,
VA; single; daughter of Fletcher and Nannie.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Victoria Taylor-True; 16 Jul 2012; maintained by David Hayes.
" Ida Adeline Brown Stanley
Birth 28 May 1910
Death 19 Feb 1981 (aged 70)
Burial
Big Creek Cemetery II
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 105; WV Archives Web Site.
Earl Church; born 21 Feb 1914 in Flat Top, VA; single; living at Carswell, WV; son of W.L. and Dellie;
was issued a license to marry on 25 Feb 1939 in McDowell Co, WV; Pearl Workman; born 7 Jul
1915 in Kimball, WV; single; living in Carswell, WV; daughter of Burla and Anna; no return by a
minister.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Walter Earl Church
Race: White
Age: 26
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1914
Birth Place: Flat Top, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Kimball, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Kimball, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 154
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Della Church
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Walter Earl Church Self (Head)
Della Church Mother"
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #37403; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter Church; age 34; born in Flat Top, VA; single; no previous marriage; carpenter in construction;
living at Rt. 1, Bluefield, VA; son of Walter L. and Dellie (Crane) Church; married on 11 Dec 1948 in
Tazewell Co, VA; Peggy Cooley; age 27; born in Matewan, WV; single; no previuos marriage; living
at Rt 1, Bluefield, VA; daughter of William M. and Rosa (Lawson) Cooley.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 105; WV Archives Web Site.
Earl Church; born 21 Feb 1914 in Flat Top, VA; single; living at Carswell, WV; son of W.L. and Dellie;
was issued a license to marry on 25 Feb 1939 in McDowell Co, WV; Pearl Workman; born 7 Jul 1915
in Kimball, WV; single; living in Carswell, WV; daughter of Burla and Anna; no return by a minister.