1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 557; WV Archives Web Site.
James Russell Tolliver; age 21; born in Mullens, WV; single; living at Saulsville, WV; son of
Dan and Ada Tolliver; married on 21 Jan 1939 at New Richmond, WV; Mae Roles; age 18;
born and living at Saulsville, WV; single; daughter of Garner and Minnie Roles.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 557; WV Archives Web Site.
James Russell Tolliver; age 21; born in Mullens, WV; single; living at Saulsville, WV; son of
Dan and Ada Tolliver; married on 21 Jan 1939 at New Richmond, WV; Mae Roles; age 18;
born and living at Saulsville, WV; single; daughter of Garner and Minnie Roles.
1. Mercer Co, WV; WW I; Draft Registration Card #955; 5 Jun 1915; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carlo Guella; age 30; born 8 May 1887 in Austria; alien; miner; employed by Carswell Creek Colleries,
Freeman, WV; living in Freeman, WV; married; dependent wife and three children; short; with stout
build; brown eyes and red hair.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Bramwell; taken 15 Jan 1920; Page 118B; Image 12 of
15; Family #128/131.
Listed as Charlie Guella; age 33; born in Austria; married; alien; immigrated to US in 1904; coal
miner; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; World Warr II Draft Registration Card #U-112; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry,com Web Site.
Carlo Guella; age 54; born 8 May 1887 in Pranzo, Italy; self employed; living at Roderfield, WV; person
who will always know address, Nrs, Clenentine Guella, Roderfield, WV; 5' 6" tall; 170 lbs; brown eyes;
brown hair; light brown complexion; scar on left arm.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Charles Edward Guella"; Article; Page 157; submitted by Peggy Guella,
wife, Angela Green, Daughter, Butch Guella, Son, Roderfield, WV.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7655; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Guella; age 66; born 8 Mar 1887 in Austria; married; grocery merchant; living at Roderfield,
WV; son of Carlo Guella and unknown mother; died 15 May 1953 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due
to thrombosis intrinsic cerebral left vessel with hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease; old stroke
in 1948; buried 18 May 1953 in Woodlawn Memorial Park; informant, Andrew Guella.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Charles Edward Guella"; Article; Page 157; submitted by Peggy Guella,
wife, Angela Green, Daughter, Butch Guella, Son, Roderfield, WV.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Bramwell; taken 15 Jan 1920; Page 118B; Image 12 of
15; Family #128/131.
Listed as Clementine Guella; age 33; born in Austria; married; alien; immigrated to US in 1911; in
household of husband, Charlie C. Guella.
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #1272; 26 Oct 1940; LDS Web Site.
Andrew Charlie Guella; age 25; born 2 Oct 1915 in Simmons, Mercer Co, WV; employed by Premier
Pocahontas Colleries Co, Premier, WV; living at Roderfield, WV; person who will always know address,
Charlie Guella, father; 5'10" tall; 175 lbs; brown eyes; brown hair; light complexion; "first finger off at
first joint".
2. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Andrew C Guella
Birth Year: 1915
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia
County or City: Mc Dowell
Enlistment Date: 24 Mar 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: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled miners, and mining-machine operators
Marital status: Single, without dependents
Height: 68
Weight: 170"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 009487; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Andrew Carlo Guella; age 43; born 2 Oct 1915 in WV; never married; coal operator; living at
Roderfield, WV; son of Charley and Clementine Guella; died 6 Jul 1959 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV;
due to pneumonia; with sarcoma in area of left kidney and hemiplegia of right side from brain
hemorrhage; buried 6 Jul 1959 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluewell, WV; informant, Charles Edward
Guella, Roderfield, WV.
1. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Bramwell; taken 15 Jan 1920; Page 118B; Image 12 of
15; Family #128/131.
Listed as Mathew Guella; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Charlie C. Guella.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Colecha Diana Moreland, 64, of Lyburn, WV passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Pikeville Medical
Center, Pikeville, KY. She was born on April 10, 1953 in Welch, WV a daughter of the Late Clyde and
Lorriane Sargent Mitchell. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Clyde
Moreland; a brother Clyde Edward Mitchell and grandmother Ida Sargent. Survivors include two
daughters Rebecca (Harry) Albright of Lundale and Jennifer Minton of Indianapolis, IN; two sisters
Sandra Kay (Danny) Harless of Bolt and Gail (Marty) Woolum of Oceana; and a host of other loving family
and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 10, 2017 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Paul Ellis and Rev. Garland Cook, Jr. officiating. She will be
laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. ..."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 19 Dec 2016.
" Drewey Wolford
Birth 18 Feb 1919
Woodman, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Death 16 Dec 2016 (aged 97)
Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Hatfield Cemetery
Hampden, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 174175924"Additional Information Posted:
"Drewey Wolford, 97 of Varney, departed this life to meet his loved ones waiting for him in Heaven on Friday, December 16, 2016 from Pikeville Medical Center."He was born February 18, 1919, at Woodman, KY, a son of the late Dan Wolford (Deceased) and Pricy Wolford (Deceased). Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, are his loving wife, Annie “Maw” Ellis-Wolford (1923-2016), daughter, Emma Jean Wolford-Cline (Deceased); two sons, Jimmie Wolford (Deceased) and Charles Wolford (Deceased).
"Drewey was a member of the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer. He was a friend to everyone and he loved spending time with his family.
"Those left to love and cherish the memory of Drewey and to mourn his passing include his four sons, Jammy Wolford of Varney, Carl “Cab” (Bonita) Wolford of Hampden, Junior (Sarah) Wolford of Steeles, William Wolford of Hampden; a daughter, Brenda Wolford of Varney; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer from 6:00 -9:00 pm. Funeral services will commence on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 1:00 pm with the Rev. Denny May and Rev. Diamond Carter officiating. Burial will follow at the Hatfield Cemetery at Sharon Heights."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 29 Feb 2016.
" Annie “Maw” Ellis Wolford
Birth 1 Sep 1923
West Virginia, USA
Death 17 Feb 2016 (aged 92)
Hampden, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Hatfield Cemetery
Hampden, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 158730500"Additional Information Posted:
"Annie Wolford, 92 of Pigeon Creek, WV ascended in to Heaven to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from her residence. Born September 1, 1923, at Ben Creek, Annie was the daughter of the late Charlie Ellis (Deceased) & Goldie Ellis (Deceased)."In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three children: Emma Jean Wolford-Cline (Deceased), Charles Wolford (Deceased) & Jimmie Wolford (Deceased); three sisters: Mary Belle Ellis-Only (Deceased), Virginia Ellis-Cantrell (Deceased) & Juanita Ellis-Bragg (Deceased); two brothers: Frank Ellis (Deceased) & Henry Ellis (Deceased); and several grandchildren.
"Annie was a loving wife, mother, Maw, sister, aunt and friend. She was a member of The Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer. She enjoyed going to Flea Markets, yard sales and watching wrestling and Ric Flair. Annie was a custodian for Mingo County Board of Education for many years. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
"Those left to love and cherish the memory of Annie and to mourn her passing include her loving husband of 72 years Drewey Wolford (1919-2016) of Pigeon Creek, five children, Junior (Sarah) Wolford of Hanover, Carl “Cab” (Bonita) Wolford of Horespen, William (Carolyn) Wolford of Horsepen, Brenda Wolford of Pigeon Creek and Jammy Wolford of Pigeon Creek; sister, Opal (Charles) Ellis-Hill of Varney; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at The Freedom Full Gospel Assembly House of Prayer at Hampden. Funeral services will commence on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Church with the Rev. Denny May and Rev. Ravin Fields Jr officiating. Burial will follow at Hatfield Cemetery, Sharon Heights."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name Jessie Earnest Blankenship
Also Known As Jessie J Blankenship
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place Gilbert, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 31 Mar 1952
Address Gilbert, West Virginia 25621
Address Date 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address Gilbert, West Virginia 25621
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1996
3rd Address Gilbert, West Virginia 25621
3rd Address Date 01 Jul 1986-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Jesse E Blankenship, Melissa Ann Blankenship, Sherry L Blankenship
Record Number 172809935
. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jessie Earnest Blankenship, 65, of Gilbert, WV passed away on Tuesday July 11, 2017 at Logan Regional
Medical Center, Logan, WV. He was born March 31, 1952 in Baisden, WV, a son of Ballard Blankenship of
Columbus, OH and the late Shelby Jean Cline Hatfield. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the
UMWA. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two sons Jessie Jay Blankenship and Frank
J. Blankenship Survivors include two daughters Jessica Lynn Blankenship of Man and Chasity Jo Thomas of
Fayetteville; two sons Drewey Laton Blankenship of Princeton and Richard Thomas of Gilbert; three sisters
Carol Browning of Gilbert, Judy Cline of Doddridge County and Tracie Castle of Gary; a brother Ricky Paul
Hatfield of Omar; eight grandchildren and one great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and a Memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Saturday
July 15, 2017 at the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly of God with Bro. Carl Wolford officiating..."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-040583; Ancestry.com Website.
Jessie Layton Hatfield; age 41; born 7 Jan 1944 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
married ended 17 Jul 1985; 3rd grade education; living at Box 679, Gilbert, WV; son of Jessie Lee
and Mary (Hatfield) Hatfield; married on 23 Aug 1985 in Buchanan Co, VA; Brenda Sue Blankenship;
maiden name Wolford; age 32; born 24 Jun 1953 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 5 Mar 1982; 12th grade education; living at Box 679, Gilbert, WV; daughter of
Drewey and Annie (Harmon) (sic, Ellis) Wolford.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jessie Jay Blankenship, 45, of Gilbert, WV passed away on Saturday July 8, 2017 at Logan Regional
Medical Center, Logan, WV. He was born April 22, 1972 in Man, WV, a son of Jessie Earnest Blankenship
and Brenda Sue Wolford. He was preceded in death a brother Frank J. Blankenship In addition to his
parents survivors include two sisters Jessica Lynn Blankenship of Man and Chasity Jo Thomas of
Fayetteville; two brothers Drewey Laton Blankenship of Princeton and Richard Thomas of Gilbert; and a
host of other family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and a Memorial service
will be held at 7:00 PM on Saturday July 15, 2017 at the Freedom Full Gospel Assembly of God with Bro.
Carl Wolford officiating..."