1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
Link Mullins; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of W.B. and
Minda; married on 29 Nov 1929 at Wilcoe, WV; Stella Barnett; age 23; born in Cal?, VA; widow;
daughter of _________.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Modfreak; 21 Mar 2014.
" Estella Mae Starns Mullins
Birth 1908
Virginia, USA
Death 1984 (aged 75–76)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge
Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 126695174"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bonnie Mae Vanover, 50, of Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017, at her residence following a long illness."Bonnie was born December 9, 1966 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Rufus C. and Patricia Fern Walls Mullins. She was a graduate of Iaeger High School and was a loving wife and friend.
"In addition to her parents Bonnie was preceded in death by an infant sister, one niece Tiffany Jones, and her mother-in-law, Rosia Vanover.
"Survivors include her husband, Jason Vanover of the home; two step sons, Tyler Vanover and Mason Vanover both of Iaeger, WV; two sisters, Linda Mullins and husband Guy of Paynesville, WV and Bessie Jones of Ritter, WV; one niece, Toby Ladawn Jones of Ritter; one nephew, Rufus Mullins of Paynesville, WV; and her father-in-law, Ed Vanover and wife Glennis.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Rusty Mullins officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger , WV. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends...."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susanna; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 29A;
Image 15 of 47; Family #142/148.
Listed as Emmett Hicks; age 1yr, 0 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Elijah Hicks.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 87A; Image
3 of 29; Family #20/22.
Listed as Emmett Hicks; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Elijah Hicks.
3, Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #12128; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Emmett Hicks; age 20; born in Caretta, WV; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Lige and Martha
(Hicks) Hicks; married on 11 Apr 1939 in North Tazewell, VA; Mary Rasnick; age 21; born in Caretta, WV;
single; living at Caretta, WV; daughter of George and Mary (Barton) Rasnick.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; E.D. 24-17; taken on 1 May 1940; Page
312A; Image 5 of 64; Household #35.
Listed as Emmett Hicks; age 20; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; brakeman in coal mine; in household of father, Elijah Hicks., with wife and child.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Joshua Memorial Park, Lancaster, Los Angeles Co, CA; submitted by
Chris hore; 15 Sep 2015.
Emmett E. Hicks; born 7 Oct 1919 in WV; died 1 Dec 1982 in San Bernardino Co, CA; grave marker
photo shown; "IN LOVING MEMORY OF HUSBAND AND FATHER".
1, Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #12128; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Emmett Hicks; age 20; born in Caretta, WV; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Lige and Martha
(Hicks) Hicks; married on 11 Apr 1939 in North Tazewell, VA; Mary Rasnick; age 21; born in Caretta, WV;
single; living at Caretta, WV; daughter of George and Mary (Barton) Rasnick.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; E.D. 24-17; taken on 1 May 1940; Page
312A; Image 5 of 64; Household #35.
Listed as Mary Hicks; age 19; born in WV; married; 3rd grade education; lived in McDowell Co, WV on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father-in-law, Elijah Hicks, with husband and child.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; E.D. 24-17; taken on 1 May 1940; Page
312A; Image 5 of 64; Household #35.
Listed as Merle Hicks; age 1; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Elijah Hicks, with parents.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
Nick Jeffers; age 30; born in Greece; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Jim and Mallie
Jeffers; married on 2 Mar 1925 at Welch, WV; Francis Mitchem; age 22; born in McDowell Co,
WV; widow; daughter of Eb and Christina Mitchem.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; Hill above Station; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 7A;
Image 13 of 28; Family #129/137.
Listed as Nick Jeffries; age 36; born in Greece; married at 33; naturalized citizen; immigrated to US in 1915;
cook in restaurant; head of household.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 24 Feb 2014.
Nick Jeffries; born 16 Nov 1893; died 7 Mar 1961; buried here; headstone photo shown; "TOGETHER FOREVER".
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Algoma; taken on 5/6 May 1910; Page 11 A;
Image18 of 27; Family #49/57.
Listed as Thursey Mitchem; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Ebb Mitchem.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 53; WV Archives Web Site.
George Mallas; age 33; born in Greece; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Jim and
Angelina; married on 20 Feb 1918 at Welch, WV; Thirsy Mitchem; age 16; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Grover and Christina.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 16 Jan 1920; Page 28B; Image 14
of 47; Family #131/137.
Listed as George Mellams; age 34; born in Greece; married; coal miner; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
Nick Jeffers; age 30; born in Greece; single; miner; living at Caretta, WV; son of Jim and Mallie
Jeffers; married on 2 Mar 1925 at Welch, WV; Francis Mitchem; age 22; born in McDowell Co,
WV; widow; daughter of Eb and Christina Mitchem.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; Hill above Station; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 7A;
Image 13 of 28; Family #129/137.
Listed as Frances Jeffries; age 28; born in WV; married at 25; in household of husband, Nick Jeffries.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 24 Feb 2014.
Frances T. Jeffries; born 25 Aug 1904; died 11 May 1984; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Big Creek District; Page225; WV Archives, Web Site.
Baby Jefferies; born and died 31 Aug 1939 at War, WV; stillborn; constriction of unbilical cord and premature;
son of Nick and Frances (Mitchell) Jefferies.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Larry E. Smith; 12 Aug 2016.
Baby Boy Jeffries; born and died 23 May 1945; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 349; WV Archives Web Site.
Otis Jefferies, Jr; age 18; born 9 Mar 1949 at Maitland, WV; single; Negro: living at Box 20, Welch, WV;
son of Otis and Martha (Davis) Jefferies; married on 10 Jun 1967 at Gary, WV; Avon Alexander; age
16; born 18 Jun 1950 in Welch, WV; single; Negro; living at Box 605, Gary, WV; daughter of H.B. and
Daisy (Hariston) Alexander.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 349; WV Archives Web Site.
Otis Jefferies, Jr; age 18; born 9 Mar 1949 at Maitland, WV; single; Negro: living at Box 20, Welch, WV;
son of Otis and Martha (Davis) Jefferies; married on 10 Jun 1967 at Gary, WV; Avon Alexander; age
16; born 18 Jun 1950 in Welch, WV; single; Negro; living at Box 605, Gary, WV; daughter of H.B. and
Daisy (Hariston) Alexander.
Abraham Lincoln "Link" Mullins
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 218, William Burb
Mullins article, submitted by Arthur C. Ward, Box 94, Bladensburg, OH 43005.
William Burb Mullins, son of Allen and Ruth Jones Mullins, born in Jun 1875
at Avondale, WV; married Arminda Crigger on 16 Jun 1898; died 26 Jul 1957;
buried in Mullins Cemetery at Avondale, WV.
Children were: Abraham, Mary, Minerva, Hannah and Barbara.
2.1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 243B;
Image 10 of 65; Family #83/83.
Listed as Abraham L. Mullins; age 11 mons; born in Jun 1899; in household of father, William B.
Mullins.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 92A; Image
26 of 31; Family #237/239.
Listed as Linken Mullins; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Willam B. Mullins.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 82; WV Archives Web Site.
Link Mullins; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV;
son of W.B. and Minda; married on 20 Mar 1919 at Lex, WV; Alice May Belle Dale; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of James and ________.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
Link Mullins; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of W.B. and
Minda; married on 29 Nov 1929 at Wilcoe, WV; Stella Barnett; age 23; born in Cal?, VA; widow;
daughter of _________.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Hannah Mullins Ward"; Article; Page 255; submitted by Arthur C. Ward; Box 94,
Bladensburg, OH 43005.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 002400; WV Archives Website.
Abraham L. Mullins; age 76; born 28 Jan 1895 in WV; married; husband of Estella (_____); miner;
SS# 236-16-2401; living in Avondale, WV; son of Burb and Minda (Crigger) Mullins; died 24 Jan
1972 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to cerebrovascular embolism with coma; buried 26 Jan 1972
in Mullins Cemetery, Crane Ridge, WV.
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Modfreak; 21 Mar 2014.
" Abraham Lincoln “Link” Mullins
Birth 1898
Death 1972 (aged 73–74)
Burial
Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge
Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 126695181"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 82; WV Archives Web Site.
Link Mullins; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV;
son of W.B. and Minda; married on 20 Mar 1919 at Lex, WV; Alice May Belle Dale; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of James and ________.
2. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; ancestry.com Website.
"Name: May Mullins
[May Dale]
Birth Date: abt 1903
Birth Place: West Virginia
Death Date: 26 Jul 1929
Death Place: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date: 28 Jul 1929
Burial Place: Lex, VA
Death Age: 26 years 2 months 25 days
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital status: Married
Gender: Female
Father Name: Jas. Dale
Father Birth Place: VA
Mother Name: Adeline
Mother Birth Place: WVirginia
FHL Film Number: 800211"
Abraham Lincoln "Link" Mullins
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 218, William Burb
Mullins article, submitted by Arthur C. Ward, Box 94, Bladensburg, OH 43005.
William Burb Mullins, son of Allen and Ruth Jones Mullins, born in Jun 1875
at Avondale, WV; married Arminda Crigger on 16 Jun 1898; died 26 Jul 1957;
buried in Mullins Cemetery at Avondale, WV.
Children were: Abraham, Mary, Minerva, Hannah and Barbara.
2.1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Jun 1900; Page 243B;
Image 10 of 65; Family #83/83.
Listed as Abraham L. Mullins; age 11 mons; born in Jun 1899; in household of father, William B.
Mullins.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 92A; Image
26 of 31; Family #237/239.
Listed as Linken Mullins; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Willam B. Mullins.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 82; WV Archives Web Site.
Link Mullins; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV;
son of W.B. and Minda; married on 20 Mar 1919 at Lex, WV; Alice May Belle Dale; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of James and ________.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
Link Mullins; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of W.B. and
Minda; married on 29 Nov 1929 at Wilcoe, WV; Stella Barnett; age 23; born in Cal?, VA; widow;
daughter of _________.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Hannah Mullins Ward"; Article; Page 255; submitted by Arthur C. Ward; Box 94,
Bladensburg, OH 43005.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 002400; WV Archives Website.
Abraham L. Mullins; age 76; born 28 Jan 1895 in WV; married; husband of Estella (_____); miner;
SS# 236-16-2401; living in Avondale, WV; son of Burb and Minda (Crigger) Mullins; died 24 Jan
1972 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to cerebrovascular embolism with coma; buried 26 Jan 1972
in Mullins Cemetery, Crane Ridge, WV.
8. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Modfreak; 21 Mar 2014.
" Abraham Lincoln “Link” Mullins
Birth 1898
Death 1972 (aged 73–74)
Burial
Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge
Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 126695181"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
Link Mullins; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of W.B. and
Minda; married on 29 Nov 1929 at Wilcoe, WV; Stella Barnett; age 23; born in Cal?, VA; widow;
daughter of _________.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Modfreak; 21 Mar 2014.
" Estella Mae Starns Mullins
Birth 1908
Virginia, USA
Death 1984 (aged 75–76)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge
Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 126695174"
1. 1880 Census, Henry Co, VA; Leatherwood District; taken 26 Jun 1880; Page 78B; Image 54 of 57;
Family #475/489.
Listed as John H. Richardson; age 36; born in VA; married; farmer and Blacksmith; head of
household.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by SWVA Genealogy Searcher; 9 Oct 2011.
" John Henry Richardson
Birth 14 Jun 1845
Death 23 Jul 1913 (aged 68)
Burial
Evergreen Burial Park
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Plot SECTION #02 Lot 52-N
Memorial ID 78020704"
1. 1880 Census, Henry Co, VA; Leatherwood District; taken 26 Jun 1880; Page 78B; Image 54 of 57;
Family #475/489.
Listed as Mary Jane Richardson; age 35; born in VA; married; in household of husband, John H.
Richardson.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by SWVA Genealogy Searcher; 9 Oct 2011.
"Mary Jane Gilbert Richardson
Birth 20 Sep 1844
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Death 15 Jun 1897 (aged 52)
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Evergreen Burial Park
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Plot SECTION #02 Lot 52-N
Memorial ID 78021837"
1. 1880 Census, Henry Co, VA; Leatherwood District; taken 26 Jun 1880; Page 78B; Image 54 of 57;
Family #475/489.
Listed as James F. Richardson; age 11; born in VA; works on farm; in household of father, John H.
Richardson.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Record Keeper; 12 Dec 2018.
" James Franklin Richardson
Birth 25 Oct 1868
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Death 27 Feb 1956 (aged 87)
Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Sherwood Burial Park
Salem, Salem City, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 195321162"
1. 1880 Census, Henry Co, VA; Leatherwood District; taken 26 Jun 1880; Page 78B; Image 54 of 57;
Family #475/489.
Listed as P. Lewis Richardson; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, John H. Richardson.
1. 1880 Census, Henry Co, VA; Leatherwood District; taken 26 Jun 1880; Page 78B; Image 54 of 57;
Family #475/489.
Listed as Doner R. Richardson; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, John H. Richardson.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Karen; 4 Feb 2012.
" Donna Leona Richardson Wertz
Birth 18 Jul 1872
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Death 15 Jan 1941 (aged 68)
Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Evergreen Burial Park
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Plot Section 2, Lot 63N
Memorial ID 84451604"
1. 1880 Census, Henry Co, VA; Leatherwood District; taken 26 Jun 1880; Page 78B; Image 54 of 57;
Family #475/489.
Listed as Infant daughter Richardson; age 1; born in VA; in household of father, John H. Richardson.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Karen; 29 Mar 2012.
" Eddie Bell Richardson Huff
Birth 2 Jan 1879
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Death 9 Dec 1971 (aged 92)
Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Evergreen Burial Park
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Plot Section 7, Lot 225P
Memorial ID 87517514"Additional Information Posted:
"Eddie Bell Richardson Wertz Huff"1st husband James Luther Wertz"