1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clayton Daniel Allen [Clayton David Allen]
Birth Date: Jun 1950
Residence Date: 2003-2020
Address: Po Box 149
Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24801
Second Residence Date: 2008
Second Address: Rr 52
Second Residence:
Second Postal Code: 24878
Third Residence Date: 1989-1995
Third Address: 1098 S 11th St Apt 1
Third Residence: Noblesville, Indiana, USA
Third Postal Code: 46060
Fourth Residence Date: 1995-2013
Fourth Address: Po Box 232
Fourth Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24801"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Laverne Virginia Allen, 67, of Welch went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2021 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown."orn November 19, 1953 in Capels she was the daughter of the late Walter Lee Mullins and Virginia Mullins. She attended the Hemphill Capels School, and attended the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church on Lower McDowell St., Welch. She enjoyed her dog LuLu and spending time with her grandchildren.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Joe Mullins and a sister Faye Peaks.
"Those left to cherish her memories are her husband Clayton Allen of Welch; a son, David Michael Allen Sr. and his companion April of Welch; two granddaughters, Melody Allen of Rocky Top, VA, Autumn Allen of Hemphill; one special granddaughter, Isabella Mitchell of Hemphill, who she loved as her own and called her “Sunshine”; one special grandson who she loved dearly, David Michael Allen II of the home; two brothers, Terry Mullins and Winfred Mullins of Hemphill; two sisters, Brenda Lambert of Big Sandy, Marie Brady and husband Tink of North Carolina; one brother-in-law, Ralph Peaks of Welch; two special nieces Patricia Mitchell of Hemphill and Michelle Mitchell of Princeton.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 12 Noon from the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church on Lower McDowell Street in Welch with Pastor Ola Gay Mullins and Pastor J. B. Robinette officiating. Entombment will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum in Bluewell.
"Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the services.
"Pallbearers will be Jo Jo Mullins, Joey Mullins, Bubby Mullins, Lacy Mullins, Brandon Craft, and Danny Craft.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, masks are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced. Group size must be held to 25 people or less.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Allen family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Ralph W Peaks
Residence Date 26 Sep 2005-15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 01 Sep 1957
Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 26 Sep 2005-15 Nov 2007
2nd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 May 2000-25 Mar 2008
3rd Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1994-01 Aug 2004
Possible Relatives Danny Peaks, Faye P Peaks, Faye T Peaks, Faye Peaks, Teresa F Peaks
Record Number 304442152"
1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Faye Mullins Peaks, 69, of Welch went to be with the Lord at the home of her daughter in Hemphill with her family by her side.
" Born October 6, 1948 in Mohegan she was the daughter of the late Walter “Red” Mullins and Virginia Hall Mullins. She attended the Hemphill-Capels School. She was a member of the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church on lower McDowell St. She enjoyed her dog “Polly” and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed going to her brother Terry Mullins home for Sunday dinner and cleaning his house. She also loved going to the Hands of Home in Welch to see her friends, especially her special friend April.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandmother Pearl Mullins; sister-in-law Hattie Mullins; a niece Madeline “Buttons” Horn; a nephew Adam Mullins; a brother-in-law Amos Lambert; and a very special Uncle Rev. Cecil Mullins.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Ralph Peaks of Welch; one daughter, Patricia Mitchell of Hemphill; a granddaughter Michelle Mitchell of Princeton; two great granddaughters Autumn Allen of Hemphill and Jayleighana Graves of Princeton; three brothers, Joe Mullins and wife Patricia of Hemphill, and Winfred and Terry Mullins of Hemphill; three sisters, Brenda Lambert of Big Sandy, Laverne Allen and husband Danny of Edmore Village, and Marie Brady and husband Tink of NC; and a very special niece Teresa Blackburn whom she thought of as her own; and several other nieces and nephews.
'Funeral service will be conducted Friday, February 2, at 1 p.m.at the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church on McDowell Street with Pastor Ola Gay Mullins officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell...."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clarence Bernard Bishop
[Clarence Bishop]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Dec 1916
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia
Death Date: 3 Jul 1996
Father: George Bishop
Mother: Levunia Mitchel
SSN: 233243933
Notes: Apr 1938: Name listed as CLARENCE BERNARD BISHOP;
24 Jul 1996: Name listed as CLARENCE BISHOP"
2. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clarence Bishop
Birth Date: 29 Dec 1916
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Date: 3 Jul 1996
Death Time: 07:15 AM
Hospital of Death: Riverside Meth. Hospital
Death Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 054255
Age at Death: 79
Hospital Status: Hospital/Inpatient
Social Security Number: 233-24-3933
Marital Status: Widowed
Education: 12
Armed Forces Indicator: Yes
Branch of Service: Navy
Industry of Decedent: Construction
Occupation of Decedent: Electricians
Primary Registration District: 2501"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); WV Archives Web Site.
Floyd Joseph Mullins; age 22; born 6 Jun 1942 in Pineville, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; son of
Walter and Virginia (Hall) Mullins; married on 17 Dec 1964 in Welch, WV; Patricia Chloe Rakes; age
18; born 12 Dec 1946 in Hemphill, WV; single; living in Hemphill, WV; daughter of Charles and Sarah
(Robert) Rakes; with consent of Sarah M. Rakes; father deceased; mother of Patricia Chloe Rakes.
2. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Floyd Joe Mullins, 76, of Hemphill went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.
Joe was born June 6, 1942 in Pineville, WV to the late Walter and Virginia Mullins. He was a retired coal miner for Cannelton Coal Company where he worked for 29 years. He was of the Holiness faith and attended the Hemphill Holiness Church, where he enjoyed gospel music and worshipping the Lord.
He loved spending time with his family and life long friend Toby Belcher. He also enjoyed trading and working on vehicles. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Faye Peaks of Welch, and his son-in-law David Blackburn of Hemphill.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 54 years Trish Mullins of the home; four daughters, Angela and BeboHale, Joann and Jeff Boyer, Teresa Blackburn and Tina and Sam Prevento all of Hemphill; two brothers, Winfred and Terry Mullins of Hemphill; three sisters, Brenda Lambert of Big Sandy, Laverne and Danny Allen of Edmore, and Marie and Tink Brady of NC; and 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, October 17 at 12 p.m. in the Hemphill Holiness Church with Pastors Sam Preventoand J.B. Robinette officiating. Burial will follow in WoodlawnMemorial Park, Bluewell...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); WV Archives Web Site.
Floyd Joseph Mullins; age 22; born 6 Jun 1942 in Pineville, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; son of
Walter and Virginia (Hall) Mullins; married on 17 Dec 1964 in Welch, WV; Patricia Chloe Rakes; age
18; born 12 Dec 1946 in Hemphill, WV; single; living in Hemphill, WV; daughter of Charles and Sarah
(Robert) Rakes; with consent of Sarah M. Rakes; father deceased; mother of Patricia Chloe Rakes.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name James Herman Lester
Also Known As Helen J Lester
Residence Date 01 May 2004-05 Dec 2008
Residence Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 17 Dec 1935
Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
Address Date 01 May 2004-05 Dec 2008
2nd Address Charleston, West Virginia 25313
2nd Address Date 31 Dec 1996-01 Jan 2004
3rd Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1984-25 Mar 2008
Possible Relatives Joann A Lester
Record Number 171347910"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"James H. “Jimmy” Lester, known by Grandpa or Uncle Jimmy by both friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2018 at Heritage Hall, Grundy Virginia.
Jimmy was born December 17, 1935, a son of the late James Everett Lester and Cosby Hurley Lester. He graduated from Iaeger High School in 1954. He was in the US Army 1958-1960, he served as a military police officer in Alberqui, New Mexico. Jimmy owned/operated A&L grocery store in Panther, WV, as well as serving 40+ years as an underground coal miner, working many different positions. He married his soul mate Helen Joann Lester November 3, 1956; they shared 58 wonderful years together. Jimmy enjoyed playing solitaire, reading his bible and spending time with his family, especially his grand and great grandchildren. Any one that met him loved him and all the stories he would tell. He will truly be missed.
In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death my the great love of his life, Helen Joann Lester; his brother Luther Lester; sisters Tonnie Lockhart, Winona Vaugh, and Lucille Adams; and granddaughter Addyson Joy Doss.
Jimmy is survived by his daughters, Jill Lester of Panther, WV, and Joy Lester of Raleigh, NC; a son, Aaron James "Jimbob" and Carla Lester of Charleston, WV; and a niece Jaynee Huffman of Princeton,WV. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Ashley (Long) and Jack Wright, Kyla (Cline) and Rodney Baker, Allyson (Long) and Kevin Doss, Karissa (Cline) and Eric Hamilton, Aaron James Lester II, Corrin Elizabeth Lester and Bobbi Sue (Addair) and Scott Greer; great nieces Melissa Huffman and Jimmy Meachum, and Amanda Huffman and Chad Ellison; eleven great-grandchildren, Jaxson and Channing Wright, Trenton, Kaiden, KynLeigh, and Tyson Baker, Landon & Elly Doss and Kalli and Weston Hamilton and Chase Greer; and nephews David Ellison and Caelum Meachum. Additional survivors are one brother David Lester of Mudfork, WV.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church Saturday February 3, 2018 at 12 o’clock with Elder Kermit Lester, Elder Fred Bailey, Elder Arthur Short, Elder Austin Sammons, and Elder Richard Staton officiating. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV, where military rites will be conducted by the VFW Post 1144. Serving as pallbearers will be his nephews & grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Shortt, Richard Addair, Greg Cline, & Leonard Smith...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Jo Ann Lester
Also Known As Name Jo A Lester
2nd Also Known As Name Joann A Lester
3rd Also Known As Name Helen J Lester
Residence Date 15 Nov 2007-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 12 Nov 1937
Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
2nd Address Charleston, West Virginia 25313
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1995-13 Nov 2000
3rd Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
3rd Address Date 01 Apr 1993-25 Mar 2008
Possible Relatives Aaron J Lester, Andrea Lester, James Herman Lester
Record Number 558284051"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Green; 21 Apr 2014.
Helen JoAnn "JoAnn" Bryant Lester; born 12 Nov 1937; died 17 Apr 2014; buried here; no grave
marker photo shown; personal photo and obit posted.
3. " Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Sundy; 20 Apr 2014; Newspaper Obit.
"PANTHER — Helen JoAnn Lester, know to most as "Grandma", 76, of Panther, WV, passed away peacefully April 17, 2014 at her home.
JoAnn was born November 12, 1937, a daughter of the late Elder Wayne and Elsie Bryant. She graduated from Iaeger High School in 1954 and attended Marshall University, obtaining a Teacher Certificate. She taught at Trap Fork and Panther Schools. She married her soul mate James H. "Jimmy" Lester November 3, 1956; they shared 58 wonderful years together; they truly showed the world what love and forever means.
JoAnn "Grandma" enjoyed gardening, she loved yellow roses, Facebook, spoiling her grand and great grand children, shopping, church, and "collecting". Anyone that met her fell in love with her warm personality; she was generous to everyone and treated them as family. She will truly be missed by so many.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by great granddaughter, Addyson Joy Doss, sister, Eunice Dotson and brother, Sebert Bryant.
JoAnn is survived by her husband, Jimmy Lester of Panther, WV; daughters, Jill Lester of Panther, WV, and Joy Lester (Long) of Bluefield, VA; a son, Aaron James "Jimbob" and Carla Lester of Charleston, WV; and a niece Jaynee Huffman of Hutchinson Island, FL. She is also survived by seven grand children, Ashley (Long) and Jack Wright, Kyla (Cline) and Rodney Baker, Allyson (Long) and Kevin Doss, Karissa (Cline) and Charles Rocchi, Aaron James Lester II, Corrin Elizabeth Lester and Bobbi Sue Addair and Scott Greer; her great nieces Melissa Huffman and George Ide, and Amanda Huffman and Chad Ellison; six great-grandchildren, Jaxson and Channing Wright, Trenton and Kaiden Baker, Landon Doss and Kalli Brooke Rocchi; and nephew David Ellison. Additional survivors are three sisters and one brother Ruth Allen Moore of MI, Louise Hall and husband Ray of Dahlgrenn, VA, Evelyn Anderson and husband Glen of Panther, WV, and JH Bryant and wife Georgia of Hurley, VA; and many special friends including Venus Cline and Carol Lockhart who assisted with her home going.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Panther Creek Old Regular Baptist Church Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 1 o'clock with Elder Kermit Lester, Elder Fred Bailey, Elder Arthur Short, Elder Austin Sammons, Elder Richard Staten, and Elder Bernice Lester officiating. Burial will follow in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be Joey Morgan, Charlie Bryant, Shay Bryant, Kendall, Jordan and Jansen Morgan, Leonard Smith and Greg Cline. Honorary pallbearers are Rodney Baker, Charles (Punky) Rocchi, Jack Wright, Kevin Doss, AJ Lester, Richard Addair, and Rick Addair."
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jas. W. Farrell
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Date: 1861
Birth Place: Giles Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 18 May 1887
Marriage Place: Giles Co., Virginia
Father: Michael Farrell
Mother: L. J. Farrell
Spouse: Nannie J. Warner
FHL Film Number: 31740"
2, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James William Ferrell
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 61
Birth Date: 10 Feb 1861
Death Date: 4 Mar 1922
Death Place: Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 8 Apr 1922
Father: Mikail Ferrell
Mother: Lou Burton
Certificate Number: 1922005780"
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nannie J. Warner
Gender: Female
Marital status: Single
Race: White
Age: 27
Birth Date: 1860
Birth Place: Bland Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 18 May 1887
Marriage Place: Giles Co., Virginia
Father: Wm. T. Warner
Mother: Cath. Warner
Spouse: Jas. W. Farrell
FHL Film Number: 31740"