1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-019759; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Noah Mullins; age 52; born 11 Mar 1933 in WV; divorced;; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended in Aug 1977; 6th grade education; living at Box 305, Iaeger, WV; son of White and Okie
(Thornsbury) Mullins; married on 10 May 1985 in Grundy, VA; Opal Marie Mullins; maiden name
Lester; age 48; born 22 Apr 1937 in WV; widow; this is her 3rd marriage; last marriage ended 27 Oct
1984; 10th grade education; living at Box 305, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Mart and Louise (Hunt) Lester.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 19 Jun 2019.
" Noah Mullins
Birth 1933
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Apr 2004 (aged 70–71)
Lindside, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Andy Mullins Cemetery
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 200277732"Additional Information Posted:
"Noah Mullins, 71, of Lindside, WV, died April 6, 2004 at his home after a long illness. He was a disabled coal miner and attended the Old Regular Baptist Church."Born in Iaegar, WV, he was the son of the late Wyatt Mullins (Deceased) and Okie Thornsbury-Mullins (Deceased).
"Survivors include his wife, Opal M. Lester-Mullins; daughters, Connie Mullins-Lester of Iaegar, Linda Mullins-Ledbetter of Paynesville, WV, and Ann Mullins-Click of NC; son, Brandon Lester of Lindside; brothers, Ira Mullins of San Angelo, TX, Wyatt Mullins of Bishop, Burley Mullins of Lebanon; sisters, Laura Mullins-Workman of Bluefield, WV, Christine Mullins-Lester of NC; and nine grandchildren.
"The funeral was conducted April 10, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Mohawk, WV, with the Elders Danny Hurley, Hurshell Hurley, Roscoe Crouse, Curtis Crouse and Phillip Estep officiating. Burial followed in the Mullins Cemetery on Coon Branch near Iaegar."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 411; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard Bailey; age 19; born in VA; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 21 May 1955 at
Mohawk, WV; Opal Lester; age 18; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; with consent of Crow and
Lizzie Bailey, parents of Howard Bailey; and Mart and Louise Lester, parents of Opal Lester.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-019759; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Noah Mullins; age 52; born 11 Mar 1933 in WV; divorced;; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended in Aug 1977; 6th grade education; living at Box 305, Iaeger, WV; son of White and Okie
(Thornsbury) Mullins; married on 10 May 1985 in Grundy, VA; Opal Marie Mullins; maiden name
Lester; age 48; born 22 Apr 1937 in WV; widow; this is her 3rd marriage; last marriage ended 27 Oct
1984; 10th grade education; living at Box 305, Iaeger, WV; daughter of Mart and Louise (Hunt) Lester.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lewis Patrick Griffith, 72, of War, WV, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Welch Community Hospital in Welch. Born July 15, 1949 in Coalwood, he was the son of the late Merland Griffith and Lulu Mae Watts Griffith."Lewis was a retired coalminer and he attended the Yukon Pentecostal Holiness Church in Yukon.
"In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Sally Griffith; and a son, Lewis Griffith Jr.
Those left to cherish his memories are one daughter, Dianna Griffith and husband Phillip Hagerman of War; two brother, Thomas “Buster” Griffith of Jacksonville, FL and a brother in his heart Reverend Lacy Griffith; three sisters, Surretta Sykes of Ashtabula, OH, Brenda Johnson of Princeton, Sabrina Spencer of Cincinnati, OH; three grandchildren, Hannah Vance, Jasmine Griffith, and her only grandson, Lewis Paul Griffith; one great grandchild, Paisley Vance; special nieces, Shelita Keen and Savannah Farley and many other nieces and nephews."Graveside services will be conducted at a later date, at the Noah Stewart Cemetery on Bradshaw Mountain with Reverend Lacy Griffith, officiating.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Griffith family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sally Diana Griffith, 71, of Yukon passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at her residence. Born August 5, 1949 in Bull Creek she was the daughter of the late Mart Lester and Louise Hunt Lester.
She was a graduate of Iaeger High School class of 1969, and she attended Bluefield State College.
In addition to her parents Sally was preceded in death by one son, Lewis Patrick Griffith Jr.; two brothers, Denny Lester and Clark Lester."Those left to cherish her memories are her husband Lewis Patrick Griffith; one daughter, Dianna Louise Griffith and companion Phillip Hagerman of Yukon; two brothers, two sisters, a special niece, Shelita Keen of Columbus, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Jasmine Skyler Griffith and Lewis Paul Griffith.
Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM from the Noah Stewart Cemetery on Bradshaw Mountain with Reverend Lacy Griffith officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the cemetery."There will be no visitation. 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 practiced. Group size must be held to 25 people or less.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Griffith family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Douglas Motyury, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lewis Patrick Griffith, 72, of War, WV, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Welch Community Hospital in Welch. Born July 15, 1949 in Coalwood, he was the son of the late Merland Griffith and Lulu Mae Watts Griffith.
"Lewis was a retired coalminer and he attended the Yukon Pentecostal Holiness Church in Yukon.
"In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Sally Griffith; and a son, Lewis Griffith Jr.
Those left to cherish his memories are one daughter, Dianna Griffith and husband Phillip Hagerman of War; two brother, Thomas “Buster” Griffith of Jacksonville, FL and a brother in his heart Reverend Lacy Griffith; three sisters, Surretta Sykes of Ashtabula, OH, Brenda Johnson of Princeton, Sabrina Spencer of Cincinnati, OH; three grandchildren, Hannah Vance, Jasmine Griffith, and her only grandson, Lewis Paul Griffith; one great grandchild, Paisley Vance; special nieces, Shelita Keen and Savannah Farley and many other nieces and nephews."Graveside services will be conducted at a later date, at the Noah Stewart Cemetery on Bradshaw Mountain with Reverend Lacy Griffith, officiating.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Griffith 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; "Linda Barrett Phelps"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Stephen Phelps, 184
Fieldwood Drive, Hungington, TN 38344-1892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Linda Barrett Phelps"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Stephen Phelps, 184
Fieldwood Drive, Hungington, TN 38344-1892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Linda Barrett Phelps"; Article; Page 223; submitted by Stephen Phelps, 184
Fieldwood Drive, Hungington, TN 38344-1892.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 145; WV Archives Web Site.
Rufus Noah Fletcher; age 40; born in VA; single; living at Bartley, WV; married on 24 Aug 1948
at Jolo, WV; Melda Kathleen Payne; age 23; born and living at Jolo, WV; single.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '66 005350; WV Archives Website.
Rufus Noah Fletcher; age 58; born 6 Dec 1907 in VA; married; coal miner; SS# 230-03-4839; served
in WW II; living at Raysal, WV; son of Lilburn Fletcher and unknown mother; died 31 Mar 1966 in
Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to cardio-vasclur thrombosis; buried 2 Apr 1966 in Sparks Cemetery,
Bradshaw Mtn, Jolo, WV. (sic, Tom Sparks Cemetery, Paynesville, WV)
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by P.A.; 31 May 2017.
"Rufus N Fletcher
Birth 6 Dec 1907
Death 21 Mar 1966 (aged 58)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 179911176"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 145; WV Archives Web Site.
Rufus Noah Fletcher; age 40; born in VA; single; living at Bartley, WV; married on 24 Aug 1948
at Jolo, WV; Melda Kathleen Payne; age 23; born and living at Jolo, WV; single.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License # 71 049444; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Isaiah Mullins; age 58; born 1 Mar 1913 in WV; widowed; this was his second marriage; 7th grade
education; living at Box 36, Raysal, WV; son of Jack and Celia (Muncey) Mullins; married on 1 Dec
1971 at Grundy, VA; Melda Kathleen Fletcher; maiden name Payne; age 47; born 29 Aug 1924 in
WV; widow; this was her second marriage; 7th grade education; living at Box 54, Raysal, WV;
daughter of Thomas Colbert and Mary Jane (Mullins) Payne.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by P.A.; 31 Mar 2017.
"Kathleen Fletcher
Birth 29 Aug 1924
Death 25 May 2003 (aged 78)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 179910884"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #1844; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Billy Mullins; age 21; born in Wise Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; coal miner; living at
Bradshaw, WV; son of Tom and Jane (Thompson) Mullins; married on 9 Jul 1945 in Grundy, VA;
Eunice Dawson; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; housework; living
in Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Naomond and Zella (Yates) Dawson.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eunice Eva Dawson
[Eunice Mullins]
[Eunice Frye]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Apr 1924
Birth Place: Avondale McD, West Virginia
Death Date: 14 Jan 1988
Father: Naoman Dawson
Mother: Zella Yates
SSN: 232340568
Notes: Oct 1944: Name listed as EUNICE EVA DAWSON;
Jan 1947: Name listed as EUNICE MULLINS;
May 1966: Name listed as EUNICE FRYE"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Jim Boughton; 21 Apr 2011.
" Eunice Dawson Frye
Birth 1924
Death 14 May 1988 (aged 63–64)
Burial
Alban Cemetery
Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
Memorial ID 68738310"
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; "E.L. (Kootch) and Mona Liddle";
Article; Page 189; submitted by Peggy G. Liddle, 7809 Wanymala Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Jim and Peggy Liddle" Article;
James E. (Jim) Liddle;7809 Wanymala Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Robert Jckson Liddle";
Article; Page 190; submitted by Gerald E. Liddle, 7809 Wanymala Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol#__(1958); Page 330; WV Archives Web Site.
James Eldridge Liddle; age 22; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living at Iaeger; WV' son of Eldridge
Luther and Mova (sic, Mona) Elizabeth Liddle; married on 8 Jun 1958 in Peterstown, WV; Peggy
Arlene Gwinn; age 20; born in Stanaford, WV; single; living in Pineville, WV; daughter of Morris Alvin
Gwinn (deceased) and Sarah Lee June NcNemar.
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; "Jim and Peggy Liddle" Article;
James E. (Jim) Liddle;7809 Wanymala Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol#__(1958); Page 330; WV Archives Web Site.
James Eldridge Liddle; age 22; born in Bluefield, WV; single; living at Iaeger; WV' son of Eldridge
Luther and Mova (sic, Mona) Elizabeth Liddle; married on 8 Jun 1958 in Peterstown, WV; Peggy
Arlene Gwinn; age 20; born in Stanaford, WV; single; living in Pineville, WV; daughter of Morris Alvin
Gwinn (deceased) and Sarah Lee June NcNemar.
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; "Jim and Peggy Liddle" Article;
James E. (Jim) Liddle;7809 Wanymala Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.
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; "Jim and Peggy Liddle" Article;
James E. (Jim) Liddle;7809 Wanymala Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Bartley; taken on 29 Apr 1930; Page 124B;
Image 48 of 52; Family #421/425.
Listed as William Mounts; age 1 yr, 4 mons; born in WVn household of father, Thomas J. Mounts.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English, WV; E.D. 24-20; taken on
1 May 1940; Page 334A; Image 47 of 62; Household #373.
Listed as Billy Mounts; age 11; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Thomas J. Mounts.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #37152; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles William Mounts; age 29; born in Bartley, WV; single; miner; living at English, WV; son of
Thomas J. and Florence E. (Eastridge) Mounts; married on 12 Dec 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Mary
Steele Jones; age 33; born in Scranton, PA; office work; divorced; one previous marriage; living
at Raysal, WV; daughter of John T. and Jean (Littlejohn) Steele.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 4 Dec 2013.
Charles William Mounts; born 31 Jan 1929; died 6 Aug 1971; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. Kanawha Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1945); Page 301' Line 156; WV Archives Web Site.
Thurman Jackson Jones; age 22; born in Kanawha Co, WV; single; living in Hugheston, WV; married
on 31 Jan 1945 in Hugheston, WV; Mary Littlejohn Steele; age 20; born in PA; single; living at Ward, VA.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #37152; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles William Mounts; age 29; born in Bartley, WV; single; miner; living at English, WV; son of
Thomas J. and Florence E. (Eastridge) Mounts; married on 12 Dec 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Mary
Steele Jones; age 33; born in Scranton, PA; office work; divorced; one previous marriage; living
at Raysal, WV; daughter of John T. and Jean (Littlejohn) Steele.