1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Wiley B. Griffith"; Article; Page 155; submitted by Elizabeth G.
McClanahan; HC 61, Box 18AA, Grundy, VA 24614.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Wiley B. Griffith"; Article; Page 155; submitted by Elizabeth G.
McClanahan; HC 61, Box 18AA, Grundy, VA 24614.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #68 013161; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Russell L. Cassady; age 21; botn in Iaeger, WV; single; in US Army; living at War, WV; son of Claude
and Pearl Ellen (Lester) Cassady; married on 8 Apr 1968 in Russell Co, VA; Judy Dillon; age 17; born
in Richlands, VA; single; living in War, WV; daughter of Wade and Mabel (Harless) Dillon.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #87-053459; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Russell Lee Cassady; age 40; born 11 Aug 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 6 Jun 1974; pth grade education; living at General Delivery, War, WV; son of Claude
and Pearl Ellen (Lester) Cassady; married on 5 Oct 1987 in Tazewell, VA; Judy Vermont Cassady;
maiden name Dillon; age 37; born 18 Sep 1950 in VA; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 6 Jul 1974; 10th grade education; living at Box 643, War, WV; daughter of Wade
and Mable (Harless) Dillon.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Russell Lee Cassady, 76, of War, WV passed away on January 27, 2024, after a short-term illness. He passed away with his daughter, Melissa, holding his hand."Russell was born on August 11, 1947, to the late Claude and Pearl Cassady on Johnny Cake Mountain in Iaeger, WV. He met the love of his life, Judy, in 1967 and after just forty days they began their lifelong marriage.
"Russell was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. He had two careers- a mechanic, which he always loved doing, and a coal miner. He loved to hunt, fish, and ride motorcycles. He collected vehicles and tractors. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend.
"Along with his parents, Russell was preceded in death by his wife- Judy (Dillon) Cassady, son- Russell Cassady Jr., and daughter- Angela Cassady.
"Left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter- Melissa Cassady; grandchildren- Dillon Cassady & Brittany, Chasity Perkins & Joey, Hannah Cassady, Russell Turner & Chandler, Timothy Wyatt, Allen Wyatt; great-grandchildren- Paige Cassady, Jonah George, Cohen Cassady, Grace Perkins, Joy Perkins, Rosalie Perkins; brothers- Billy Joe Cassady & Loretta, Floyd Cassady & Debbie; sister- Ora Mae Lawson & Wayne; a special brother-in-law- Jackie Dillon & Karen; special nieces Jeannie Dillon Starcher and Mable Dillon; special nephew Jackie Dillon Jr. and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and friends.
"Russell was of the Christian faith and was ready to go home to meet his Lord. The family will receive visitors on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Word Assembly of God in War, WV. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 12:00 Noon at Word Assembly of God in War, WV with Preacher Melvin Muncy officiating. Burial will follow at Hartwell Cemetery with full military graveside rites.
"Pallbearers will be Jackie Dillon, Jackie Dillon Jr., Marlin Cassady, Willie Cassady, Jeremy Cassady, Little Billy Cassady, and Brandon Faligiani. Honorary pallbearer will be Joey Perkins.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 313; WV Archives Web Site.
Claude Cassady; age 27; born in Kermit, WV; single; living in Iaeger, WV; married on 24 Oct 1945
in Iaeger, WV; Pearl Lester; age 17; born in Mohawk, WV; single; living in Iaeger, WV; with consent
of Jennie lester, mother of Pearl Lester.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #87-053459; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Russell Lee Cassady; age 40; born 11 Aug 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 6 Jun 1974; pth grade education; living at General Delivery, War, WV; son of Claude
and Pearl Ellen (Lester) Cassady; married on 5 Oct 1987 in Tazewell, VA; Judy Vermont Cassady;
maiden name Dillon; age 37; born 18 Sep 1950 in VA; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 6 Jul 1974; 10th grade education; living at Box 643, War, WV; daughter of Wade
and Mable (Harless) Dillon.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted obit.
"Judy Vermont Cassady, 69, of War WV, passed away, Friday, January 17, 2020 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley WV.Born September 18, 1950 in Amonate, WV, she was the daughter of the late, Wade and Mabel Harless Dillon. She was an avid bingo player and loved her dogs, Kids and Grandkids.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, one daughter, Angie Cassady, sisters, Cora Shrader, Louise Lee, Vada Szaller, Jean Lowery, Joann Dillon, Omie Dillon, Kathy Bolen, brothers, Wade Dillon Jr, grandson Casey Shane.Survivors include: her husband of 53 years, Russell Cassady, a daughter Melissa Williams and husband Roy of War WV, one son Russell Cassady of War WV, grandchildren, Dillon Cassady and Brittany, Russell Turner and companion, Chandler Aliff, Chasity Turner and companion Joey, Hannah Cassady, Timothy and Allen Wyatt, great grandchildren, Andrea Cassady, Cohen Cassady, Jonah George, and several step Great Grandchildren, brothers, Jackie (Karen) of War WV, Raymond ( Mary) of Baltimore MD, Richard(Patty) of Bluefield, WV., a host of Nieces, Nephews, and Friends.Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 11 A.M. from the Word Assembly of God Church in War WV, with Pastor Melvin Muncy officiating; burial will follow at the Hartwell Cemetery in Newhall, WV. Friends may call Monday, January 20, 2020 from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the Word Assembly of God Church in War WV. Joey Perkins, Austin Dillon, Jackie Dillon Jr, Roy Williams, Ronald “Tiny” Starcher, Charles Sturgill, Grayson Pendry, will serve as pallbearers.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of War is serving the Cassady Family."
Alexander Harvey "Alex" Presley
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 17 May 1910, Page 85A, Family #148.
Listed as Alexander Presley, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, John Presley.
2 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 29 Jan 1920; Page 275A; Image 34 of 34;
Family #364/367.
Listed as Alec Presley; age 19; born in WV; single; farm laborer; in household of father, John L.
Presley.
3 McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 010983; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Alex H. Presley; age 72; born 1 Apr __ in WV; married; husband of Pansy V. Presley; retired miner;
SS #235-10-4632A; living at Anawalt, WV; son of John A. and Margaret Ann (Freeman) Presley;
died 15 Jun 1972 in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to pericholecystic abscess with
intestinal obstruction. pneumoconiosis, diabetes mellitus and chronic pyelonephritis; buried 17 Jun
1972 in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, VA
4 FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Beverly Akers; 24 Dec 2011.
" Alex Harvey Presley
Birth 30 Apr 1900
Death 13 Jun 1972 (aged 72)
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 82348075"Additional Information posted:
"Alex Harvey Presley, 72, of O'Toole near Anawalt died Thursday, June 13, 1972 in a Welch hospital following a long illness."He was born April 30, 1900 at South Fork and was a son of the late John Anderson and Margaret Ann Freeman Presley.
"He was a retired miner, having been employed at Jenkinjones for 39 years, and was a member of UMWA Local 6193.
"In addition to his parents, one sister, five brothers and one stepson preceded him in death.
"Survivors include his widow, Pansy V. Presley of O'Toole; one daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Betty) Blizzard of Anawalt; three sons, John Presley of Anawalt, Benny Presley of New Richmond and Don Presley of Gary; five stepdaughters, Edith Fortner of Chrisman, IL., Josephine Collins of Washington, D.C., Patsy Humphreys of Lynchburg, Va., Anita Green of Mann, Billie Hall of Suitland, Md.,; two stepsons, Delano Bowman of West View, Ky., Vic Bowman of Lynchburg; three sisters, Gladys McCroskey of Jenkinjones, Bessie Day of Newport News, Va., and Mrs. Cecil Effler of Vansant, Va.; two brothers, Stewart Presley of Skygusty and Elmer Presley of Gettysburg, Pa.; 25 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Fanning Funeral Home Chapel, Welch, with Rev. C. R. Johnson and Rev. Walker Smith officiating.
"Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Bluefield-Tazewell Road.
"Nephews will be pallbearers and nieces will carry flowers.
"Friends may call at the funeral home between 5 and 9 p.m. today."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #3065; WV Archives Web Site.
Clida May Presley; age 43 yrs, 2 mons, 10 days; born 27 Dec 1903 at Gary, WV; married; wife of Alex
Presley; domestic; living at Jenkinjones, WV; daughter of Addison (sic, Anderson) and Cora (Presley)
Dillon; died 8 Mar 1947 at home in Jenkinjones, WV; due to bronchial asthma with enlarged heart;
buried 10 Mar 1947 in Family Cemetery, Jenkinjones, WV; informant, Alex Presley, Jenkinjones, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Beverly Akers; 24 Dec 2011.
" Clyda May Dillon Presley
Birth 27 Dec 1903
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Mar 1947 (aged 43)
Jenkinjones, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Presley Family Cemetery
Jenkinjones, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 82720950"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 22 Jan 2020;
" Katherine “Kathy” Dillon Bolden
Birth unknown
Death 10 Jun 1999
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 206447646"Additional Information Posted;
"Daughter of Wade Dillon Sr. (1909-1953) and Mable Harless-Dillon (1912-1977)."Sister of Cora Dillon-Shrader (1932-1991), Jean Dillon-Lowery (Deceased), Joann Dillon (Deceased), Vada Dillon-Szaller (1936-1997), Louise Dillon Lee (1938-1993), Omie Dillon (Deceased), Wade Dillon Jr. (Deceased), Judy Vermont Dillon-Cassady (1950-2020), Jack "Jackie" Dillon, Raymond Dillon, and Richard Dillon."
1. 1930 Census, Warren Co, TN; District #1; McMinnville; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 7A; Image 13 of 55;
Family #139/166.
Listed as Jeraldine Swofford; age 9; born in TN; Negro; in household of father, Rufus Swafford,
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Ival Burger; 8 Feb 2013.
" Geraldine Swafford Wilson
Birth 16 Jan 1921
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee, USA
Death 3 Feb 2013 (aged 92)
Vallscreek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 104826697"Additional Information Posted:
"Mrs. Geraldine Wilson, age 92 of Vallscreek, WV departed this life on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at her home. She was born January 16, 1921 in McMinnville, TN to the late Rufus and Visey Swafford. On October 16, 1937 she married Willie Wilson and to this union thirteen children and one adopted grandson were born. She was a beautiful wife, a good mother, a good sister, aunt, and loving grandmother to her grandchildren who called her "Big Nanna". She enjoyed working with people. She worked for the council of Southern Mountains as an outreach worker for twenty nine years. After moving to West Virginia from Tennessee, she confessed Christ and joined the Hartwell First Missionary Baptist Church under the late Reverend James Nesbitt. In addition to her wonderful parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty eight years, Willie Wilson; three children, Peggy Wilson, Hubert Wilson, and the Reverend Howard Wilson; two brothers, Herman Swafford and Rufus Swafford, Jr.; one sister, Inez Swafford."She leaves to cherish her memory, five sons, James B. Wilson of Manassas, VA, Tim Wilson of Vallscreek, WV, Jerry T. Wilson of Thornton, CO, William Wilson and wife, Janette of Tazewell, VA, and Jerry G. Wilson and wife, Jennifer of Thornton, CO; five daughters, Shirley Wilson of Camden NJ, Willie Ann Culbertson and husband, Ralph of Huntington, WV, Dorothy James and husband, Calvin of Petersburg, VA, Gladys Barron of Vallscreek, WV, and Gloria Wilson and Shelia Tarter of Tazewell, VA; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
"Funeral services were conducted at 12 Noon on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Berwind Revival Center in Berwind, WV with the Reverend George Masterson officiating. Burial followed at Hartwell Cemetery at Hartwell, WV. Grandsons served as pallbearers."
1. 1930 Census, Warren Co, TN; District #1; McMinnville; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 7A; Image 13 of 55;
Family #139/166.
Listed as Rufus Swofford; age 33; born in TN; married at 23; Negro; plumber; head of household.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Hartwell; E.D. 24-21; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page
414B; Image 26 of 52; Household #225.
Listed as Rufus Swofford; age 42; born in TN; married; Negro; 3rd grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1910 Census; Warren Co, TN; District #2; taken 9 May 1910; Page 93A; Image 5 of 11;
Family #39/39.
Listed as Vicie Looper; age 5; born in TN; mulatto; household of father, Granville Looper.
2. 1930 Census, Warren Co, TN; District #1; McMinnville; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 7A; Image 13 of 55;
Family #139/166.
Listed as Vicy Swofford; age 24; born in TN; Negro; married at 16; in household of husband, Rufus
Swafford,
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Hartwell; E.D. 24-21; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page
414B; Image 26 of 52; Household #225.
Listed as Visey Swofford; age 35; born in TN; married; Negro; 4th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Rufus Swafford.
1. 1930 Census, Warren Co, TN; District #1; McMinnville; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 7A; Image 13 of 55;
Family #139/166.
Listed as Herman A. Swofford; age 4; born in TN; Negro; in household of father, Rufus Swafford,
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Hartwell; E.D. 24-21; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page
414B; Image 26 of 52; Household #225.
Listed as Herman A. Swofford; age 14; born in TN; Negro; 6th grade education; attending school;
lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Rufus Swafford.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Joyce Ann (Frazier) Dykes; 20 Sep 2007.
Herman Swafford
Birth unknown
Death unknown
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 21679519"Grave Marker Photo Shown
"HERMAN A SWAFFORD, SR. * ST3 US NAVY * WORLD WAR II * NOV 18 1925 MAY 11, 2002"
1. 1930 Census, Warren Co, TN; District #1; McMinnville; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 7A; Image 13 of 55;
Family #139/166.
Listed as Elizabeth I. Swofford; age 2; born in TN; Negro; in household of father, Rufus Swafford,
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Hartwell; E.D. 24-21; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page
414B; Image 26 of 52; Household #225.
Listed as Inez Swofford; age 12; born in TN; Negro; 2nd grade education; attending school;
lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Rufus Swafford.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Hartwell; E.D. 24-21; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page
414B; Image 26 of 52; Household #225.
Listed as Rufus J. Swofford; age 6; born in TN; Negro; no education; attending school;
lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Rufus Swafford.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Joyce Ann (Frazier) Dykes; 20 Sep 2007.
" Rufus “Bug” Swafford
Birth unknown
Death unknown
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 21679478"Headston photo shown:
"RUFUS SWAFFORD, JR * PFC * US ARMY * KOREA * JULY 22 1933 * MAY 4 1988"
1, Warren Co, TN; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1903); Page 464; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Granville Looper; Colored; married on 24 Jul 1903 in Warren Co, TN; Cindy Gribble (no race listed).
2. 1910 Census; Warren Co, TN; District #2; taken 9 May 1910; Page 93A; Image 5 of 11;
Family #39/39.
Listed as Granville Looper; age 51; born in TN; married twice; last time for 6 yrs; Black; farmer;
head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Warren Co, TN; 2nd District; taken 6 Feb 1920; Page 56B; Image 4 of 10;
Family #42/42.
Listed as Oliver Looper; age 35; born in TN; single; Black; laborer; working out; in household of
step-mother, Lucinda Gribble Looper.
1. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #3189; WV Archives Web Site.
Terry Lee Marcum; age 10 mons, 20 days; born 19 Mar 1950 at Hemphill, WV; son of
________ and Fannie Jean Marcum; died 7 Feb 1951 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV;
due to bilateral broncho-pneumonia; buried 10 Feb 1951 in iaeger Memorial; informant, Fannie
Jean Marcum.
2. FindAGrave ,com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Jul 2014.
Terry Lee Marcum; born 19 Mar 1950; died 7 Feb 1951; buried here; headstone photo with personal
phot shown.