1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 516; WV Archives Website.
Benny Luther Griffith; age 22; born and living in Glen Rogers, WV; single; son of Luther and Maxie
Griffith; married on 23 Mar 1959 in Pineville, WV; Betty Jean McMillion; age 16; born and living in
Glen Fork, WV; single; daughter of George and Minnie McMillion.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 516; WV Archives Website.
Benny Luther Griffith; age 22; born and living in Glen Rogers, WV; single; son of Luther and Maxie
Griffith; married on 23 Mar 1959 in Pineville, WV; Betty Jean McMillion; age 16; born and living in
Glen Fork, WV; single; daughter of George and Minnie McMillion.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #78 053133; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Donnie Hicks; age 27; born 11 Aug 1951 in War, WV; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade education;
living at Box 432, War, WV; son of Vince and Dalcine (Prater) Hicks; married on 14 Nov 1978 in
Lebanon, VA; Dwanna F. Rose; age 19; born 12 Aug 1959 in Richlands, VA; this id her 1st marriage;
7th grade education; living at Box 373; War, WV; daughter of Fred and Joyce (Keel) Rose.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
2. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dwanna Faye Rose
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1959
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA"
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #78 053133; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Donnie Hicks; age 27; born 11 Aug 1951 in War, WV; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade education;
living at Box 432, War, WV; son of Vince and Dalcine (Prater) Hicks; married on 14 Nov 1978 in
Lebanon, VA; Dwanna F. Rose; age 19; born 12 Aug 1959 in Richlands, VA; this id her 1st marriage;
7th grade education; living at Box 373; War, WV; daughter of Fred and Joyce (Keel) Rose.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. Washington Co, VA; Marriage License #75-045163; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Michael Grubb; age 27; born 10 Sep 1975 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 1039 Green Meadow Rd, Apt 6, Charleston, WV; son of Marvin Wilson and Martha
Pauline (Wright) Grubb; married on 29 Oct 1975 in Abingdon, VA; Debra Ann Carson; maiden name
Rosenberger; age 22; born 14 Dec 1952 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1/2 yr college
education; living at same address in Apt 1; daughter of Raymond Fredrick and Theresa (Corbacio)
Rosenberger.
1. Washington Co, VA; Marriage License #75-045163; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Michael Grubb; age 27; born 10 Sep 1975 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 1039 Green Meadow Rd, Apt 6, Charleston, WV; son of Marvin Wilson and Martha
Pauline (Wright) Grubb; married on 29 Oct 1975 in Abingdon, VA; Debra Ann Carson; maiden name
Rosenberger; age 22; born 14 Dec 1952 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1/2 yr college
education; living at same address in Apt 1; daughter of Raymond Fredrick and Theresa (Corbacio)
Rosenberger.
1. Washington Co, VA; Marriage License #75-045163; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Michael Grubb; age 27; born 10 Sep 1975 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 1039 Green Meadow Rd, Apt 6, Charleston, WV; son of Marvin Wilson and Martha
Pauline (Wright) Grubb; married on 29 Oct 1975 in Abingdon, VA; Debra Ann Carson; maiden name
Rosenberger; age 22; born 14 Dec 1952 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1/2 yr college
education; living at same address in Apt 1; daughter of Raymond Fredrick and Theresa (Corbacio)
Rosenberger.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Marvin Wilson Grubb
Race: White
Age: 21
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1920
Birth Place: Wilcoe, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1 Jul 1941
Registration Place: Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Southern Maid
Weight: 235
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 6 5
Next of Kin: S A Grubb
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Marvin Wilson Grubb Self (Head)"
2. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Marvin W Grubb
Birth Year: 1920
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia
Enlistment Date: 16 Nov 1942
Enlistment State: Kentucky
Enlistment City: Fort Thomas Newport
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Shipping and receiving clerks
Marital status: Married
Height: 75
Weight: 225"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Marvin W. Grubb
Social Security Number: 235-10-9614
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1920
Issue year: Before 1951
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24801, Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 27 May 2010"
4. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Marvin Grubb
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1920
Death Date: 27 May 2010
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 16 Nov 1942
Release Date 1: 10 Oct 1945"
1. Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV.
"Martha Pauline Wright Grubb of Columbia, SC, formerly of Welch, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Columbia after a short illness. She was 98."Pauline was born in Maybuery, WV, June 26, 1921. She was the daughter of Marvin French Wright and Mary Jane Widener. She graduated from Elkhorn High School as salutatorian in 1939 and retired from the Welch Daily News in 1989. Pauline was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Welch and played the piano for them for seventy years. She played piano for many special events in the Welch area and often joked that she had played the piano in every church in McDowell County.
"She married Marvin W. Grubb, Sr. September 29, 1940, and was married for 70 years until his death in 2010. She moved to Columbia in 2015 and resided at Brookdale Columbia Senior Living where she was an Ambassador and continued to play the piano for church services and special occasions. Pauline was a blessing to those who knew her and will be missed by many friends and family members. The most important focus in her life was her faith in Jesus Christ.
In addition to her parents and husband, Pauline was preceded in death by her brother, John Andrew (Bud) Wright and his wife Joyce."Surviving are sons Marvin W. (Pat) Grubb, Jr. and wife Marty of Columbia, SC; John Michael (Mike) Grubb and wife Debbie, also of Columbia; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
"Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Roselawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV. Visitation will be from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service.
"In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Welch, West Virginia, 24801."
1. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1927); Page 3; Line #3; WV Archives Web Site.
James Anderson; age 22; born in Red Star, WV; single; miner; Colored; living in Conchet (sp?), WV;
son of Isaac and Mildred; married on 2 jul 1927 in Beckley, WV; Cassie Eldreidge; age 21; born in
Raleigh Co, WV' single; Colored; living at Skelton, WV; daughter of Fountain and Maggie.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Coalwood; taken 29 Apr 1910; Page 168A;
Image 5 of 19; Family #130/130.
Listed as Cassie Eldridge; age 4; born in VA; Black; in household of father, Fountain Eldridge.
2. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Shady Spring District; taken on 21 Jan 1920; Page 27A; Image
23 of 47; Family #212/217.
Listed as Cassie Eldridge; age 14; born in VA; Black; in household of father, Fountain Eldridge.
3. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1927); Page 3; Line #3; WV Archives Web Site.
James Anderson; age 22; born in Red Star, WV; single; miner; Colored; living in Conchet (sp?), WV;
son of Isaac and Mildred; married on 2 jul 1927 in Beckley, WV; Cassie Eldreidge; age 21; born in
Raleigh Co, WV' single; Colored; living at Skelton, WV; daughter of Fountain and Maggie.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Cassie E Anderson
[Cassie E Eldridge]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 27 May 1905
Birth Place: Coalwood, West Virginia
[Coalwood|]
Death Date: 27 Mar 2002
Claim Date: 8 Apr 1970
Father: Fountain Eldridge
Mother: Maggie Eldridge
SSN: 234626420
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 05 Oct 1990: Name listed as CASSIE E ANDERSON"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"What a celebration it must have been when Benny Lee Mullins, 91, of Welch, WV, opened his eyes in Glory, where he was greeted by Jesus and reunited with the love of his life, Patsy, on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Born, July 11, 1930, in Hensley, WV, he was the son of the late Jack and Eunice Hale Mullins. He held his first management position in the grocery business in Davy, WV at the age of 13. Benny went on to join the United States Navy in 1948. In March of 1950, Benny was honorably discharged from the Navy and he and his wife Patsy came back to Welch aboard the Powhatan Arrow Passenger Train. Benny went back to the grocery business working a short time for Kroger in Davy, then to the Havaco Company Store where he was Night Watchman and later Manager. He was then asked to become a member of Goodson’s Supermarket where he started as a Butcher and quickly rose to Manager, working a total of 44 years at “the store.” Everyone who entered the doors of Goodson’s was greeted with a warm welcome from Benny and he touched the lives of countless customers and employees alike. He was the Welch Chamber of Commerce Salesman of the Year in 1967. He was a pillar in his community where he was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was married for 70 years to the love of his life, Patsy Mullins. They were married September 7, 1949. Together they shaped the generations of their family by making the decision to accept and serve Jesus in 1958. The heritage and legacy they created together for their family will continue to impact the lives of generations to come. Benny never met a stranger and was always eager to intently listen to anyone’s story. He made everyone feel special and important and let each person know how valuable they were. He was known to greet people with “big buddy.” Benny was proud of everyone’s accomplishments, especially his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The impact he made on people’s lives will forever be remembered and cherished. He loved to share the history of McDowell County but more than that he loved to share the story and love of Jesus. Benny was a charter member of the Welch First Church of the Nazarene where he helped lay the brick to build the church that generations of his family would be raised in. His story of God’s hand in the building of the church and how it came to be is one for the ages. He served as Sunday School Superintendent, Men’s Ministry President and Church Treasurer. Upon its closing he became a member of the North Welch First Church of God where the congregation became like family to him. Other than his parents, Benny is preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Patsy Mullins whom he counted the days since her passing in 2019, as well as two brothers: Vincent Mullins and Jack Mullins. Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted children: one son, Dan Mullins and wife Janie of Hermitage, TN, two daughters: Kathy Watson and husband Jack, Judy Long and husband Scott all of Welch; ten grandchildren: Chris Watson, Paul Mullins, Matthew Mullins, Lisa Rose, Sarah Barnett, Rebecca Palmer, Rachael Lester, Olivia Castle, Gideon Richardson, and Daniel Long. Twenty Great Grandchildren here on Earth, and three angel babies in heaven, two sisters: Betty Giamo of NJ and Darnell Mullins and husband Robert of Princeton, WV. A host of nieces, nephews and loving family and friends. A Going Home Celebration will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Reverend Ollie Parsons, Reverend Darrell Long and Reverend Scott Long officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV where military rights will be performed by VFW Post 1144. Grandsons and great grandsons will have the honor of serving as pallbearers. Friends may call on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV. Covid-19 safety protocols remain in place; compliance with masks and responsible social distancing are respectfully requested during your visit. Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family. Online Condolences may be made at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia (Patsy) Curtin Mullins, 88, of Welch WV, was serenaded by angels up to the throne room of God; where she was greeted by Jesus on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Born October 14, 1931, in Premier WV, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Bertha Holloway Curtin.A 1948 graduate of Big Creek High School, Patsy went on to be a ticket agent and later manager of Trailways Bus Station in Welch WV. She was employed by Goodson’s supermarket as produce manager and then as secretary of the Nazarene Christian Academy where she touched the lives of all the students, staff, and visitors who entered her office. She was loved dearly by all who knew her. She was married for 70 years to the love of her life, Benny Mullins, who was and is deeply in love with her. They were married September 7, 1949. She enjoyed every moment of everyday with him always by her side. Together they made a Christian home where they created a heritage and long lasting legacy for their family. She had an amazing talent of crocheting afghans for those she loved. You could always find her singing a hymn with her beautiful voice, sitting on her front porch swing and drinking a cup of coffee. Her homemade rolls and sausage gravy and biscuits were must-haves among her grandchildren. She was a charter member of the Welch First Church of the Nazarene, where she served as church secretary, choir director, Sunday school teacher and women’s ministry president. She loved working in the church, doing work for the lord and helping people.She leaves to keep her memories, her husband, Benny Mullins of the home, her loving and devoted children; one son, Dan Mullins and wife Janie of Hermitage, TN, two daughters, Kathy Watson and husband Jack, Judy Long and husband Scott all of Welch, ten grandchildren; Chris Watson, Paul Mullins, Matthew Mullins, Lisa Rose, Sarah Barnett, Rebecca Palmer, Rachael Lester, Olivia Castle, Gideon Richardson, and Daniel Long. Nineteen Great Grandchildren here on Earth, and three angel babies in heaven, One sister, Margaret Guest and husband Ernest of Hampton VA, one brother, Sonny Curtin and wife Debbie of Fredericksburg, VA, a host of nieces nephews and loving family.A going home celebration service will be held Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 11 A.M. in the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV, with Reverend Darrell Long and Pastor Scott Long officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton WV. Grandsons and great grandsons will have the honor of serving as pallbearers.Friends may call on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV. The family would like to give special thanks to the hospice caregivers who became like family for their constant love and support during this journey. Marchetta Albert, Vickie Ortiz, Hannah Smallwood and Stacy.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Mullins Family."