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."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 401; Archives Website.
Thomas Chambers; age 24; born in TN; single; miner; living at Asco, WV; son of Jmes and Mary;
married on 29 jun 1935 at Asco, Evelyn Letner; age 21; born in TN; single; living at Asco, WV;
daughter of Fred and Addie.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lewis T Chambers
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 6 Jan 1911
Death Date: 9 Apr 1991
Claim Date: 28 Apr 1970
SSN: 236106879
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 78A; Image 27
of 48; Family #242/248.
Listed as Emeline Fruia; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, James V. Fruia.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #7145; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Winfred Thomas; age 22; born in Roderfield, WV; single; truck driver; living at Davy, WV; son of John
and Fannie (sic, Bannie) (Roop) Thomas; married on 10 Feb 1940 in Tazewell, VA; Emilene Fruia;
age 21; born and living in Davy, WV; single; daughter of Jim and Kansas (Justice) Fruia.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 017494; W Archive Website.
Emeline Grace Chambers; age 49; born 2 Nov 1922 in Lynch, KY; married; wife of Louis Thomas
Chambers; housewife; SS #233-68-4552; living at Mullens, WV; daughter of James "Jim" and Kansas
(Justice) Fruia; died 20 Oct 1972 in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WVl due to urinary infection
with ecoli bacteria; buried 23 Oct 1972 in Iaeger memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; informant,
Louis Chambers.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 Mar 2014.
Emilene Chambers Thomas; born 2 Nov 1922; died 20 Oct 1972; buried here; headstone photo
shown..
1. 1930 Census McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 98A;
Image 26 0f 31; Family #190/192.
Listed as Lawrence Hart; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, William L. Hart.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Lawrence F. Hart"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Daniel F. Hart, 1012
Everett Rd, Fremont, OH 43420.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 340; WV Archives Web Site.
Laurence Hart; age 19; born in Caretta, WV; single; living at Lex, WV; married on 6 Feb 1943 in
Iaeger, WV; Lessie Chadwell; age 17; born in Davy, WV; single; living at Lex, WV; with consent of
Bessie Hart mother of Laurence Hart; and Hartense Chadwell, mother of Lessie Chadwell.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by In Remembrance; 23 Apr 2019.
"Lawrence Franklin Hart
Birth 1 Jul 1923
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 May 1989 (aged 65)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 198580752"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of William and Bessie Gates Hart"He was a retired coal miner and member of the UMWA and the Fairdale Free Will Baptist Church
"Survivors include his wife Brooke “June” Hart,
Sons Daniel, Timothy, William, and Lawrence"Burial here based on obituary
"Bluefield Daily Telegraph"
"Bluefield, West Virginia
Thu, May 18, 1989 – Page 31"
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 456; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Maynard; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living in Lorado, WV; son of Jim and
Pluia (Daniels) Maynard; married on 27 Mar 1944 in Logan WV; Brookie Daniels; age 16; born in
Boone Co, WV; single; single; living in Lorado, WV; daughter of Tolbert and Zada (Linville) Daniels.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by In Remembrance; 23 Apr 2019.
" Brookie June Daniels Hart
Birth 2 Sep 1928
Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Apr 2019 (aged 90)
Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 198580257"Additional Information Posted:
"A long time resident of Glen Daniel, WV area passed away on April 22nd at Charleston Area Medical Center. Brookie was born on September 2, 1928 in Laredo, WV. She was the youngest daughter of Tolbert and Zadie (Linville) Daniels. Brookie worked in the food service industry for 35 years. She enjoyed reading, family get togethers , gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren, great grand children, and one great, great, great grandchild. Brookie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lawrence F. Hart, sister Icie McDaniel and husband Glen, and brother Junior Daniels.She was the Matriarch of the Hart family, the Daniels family, the Maynard family, and included the Worley family. Survivors include daughter Mildred Peters of Glen Daniel WV, son Billy Ray Maynard of Uneeda, WV, and son Lawrence L. Hart of Glen Daniel, WV. Brookie is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great, grandchild, also many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Melton Mortuary Beckley, WV on April 25th from 11-1. A short comital service will be held at the Melton Mortuary Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be family and friends. As a last note, her wit, charm and positive attitude will be remembered by all who knew her.comital service at Sunset Memorial Gardens Beckley, WV"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "The Hart Family"; Article; Page 165; submitted by Rhonda Sue Hart;
Newhall, WV 24866.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 158; WV Archives Web Site.
Archie Lee Lester; age 20; born in Bud, WV; single; living at Tralee, WV; son of Walter C. and Isabelle
(Belcher) Lester; married on 2 Sep 1952 at Pineville, WV; Juanita Joyce Whitt; age 19; born in
Herndon, WV; single; living at Tralee, WV; daughter of John L and Laura Melissa (Green) Whitt.
2. Ibderic Family Tree; posted by valleyave; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Archie Lee Lester
1932–1985
Birth 13 FEB 1932 • West Virginia, United States
Death 24 JUN 1985 • Mount Airy, Surry, North Carolina, United States"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 158; WV Archives Web Site.
Archie Lee Lester; age 20; born in Bud, WV; single; living at Tralee, WV; son of Walter C. and Isabelle
(Belcher) Lester; married on 2 Sep 1952 at Pineville, WV; Juanita Joyce Whitt; age 19; born in
Herndon, WV; single; living at Tralee, WV; daughter of John L and Laura Melissa (Green) Whitt.