1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Grundy District, taken on 14 Jun 1900, Page 237B, Family #165.
Listed as Artemus Osborn, age 8, born in VA in Jul 1891, in household of father, Jackson Osborn.
2. Buchanan Co, VA: Marriage License #5780; VA Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Artemes Osberne; age 62; born in Buchanan Co, VA; divorced; married once previously; retired; living at
Paynesville, WV; son of Jack and Lydia Osberne; married on 23 Jun 1962 at Grundy, VA; Polly Mullins; age
68; born in Buchanan Co, VA; housework; widow; married once previsouly; living at Paynesville, WV;
daughter of Henderson and Daisy (Cooper) Mullins.
1. Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917; LDS Web Site.
Unnamed female Mullins; born 28 Apr 1874 inRichmond, Buchanan Co, VA; parents, Henderson
and Daisy Mullins.
2. 1880 Census; Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken on 11/12 Jun 1880; Page 339C; Image
15 of 33; Family #120/120.
Listed as Mary Mullins; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, Henderson Mullins.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 71B;
Image 14 of 28; Family #108/108.
Listed as Pollie Mullins; age 24; born in VA; widow; in household of father, Henderson Mullins.
4. Buchanan Co, VA: Marriage License #5780; VA Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Artemes Osberne; age 62; born in Buchanan Co, VA; divorced; married once previously; retired; living at
Paynesville, WV; son of Jack and Lydia Osberne; married on 23 Jun 1962 at Grundy, VA; Polly Mullins; age
68; born in Buchanan Co, VA; housework; widow; married once previsouly; living at Paynesville, WV;
daughter of Henderson and Daisy (Cooper) Mullins.
1. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit; On-Line Edition; 23 Jun 2022.
"Randall Allen Sweeney, 56, of Jolo, WV, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at his home following a six year long battle cancer. Born on July 30, 1966 in Welch, WV a son of the late Vestil and Birdie Mounts Sweeney."In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Darrell Sweeney and a niece Keegan Sweeney. He was a coalminer at R.S. Mining.
"He was a loving husband to Rebecca Sweeney and a loving father to three sons Arine Clark and wife Marida of CT, Randall (Oogie) Sweeney, Jr. and companion Rebecca L. Cedeno of CT and Jeffery (Punk) Bryant Jr. and wife Tiffany of Brushfork, three daughters Amie Sweeney of CT, Scarlett Payne and husband J.J. of VA and Emmy Sweeney and companion Cody Vance of WV, loving grandfather to two grandsons Bryson (Hammerhead) Golden, and James (Baby Brother) Payne, III, five granddaughters Amara Clark of CT, Maddie Sweeney of CT, Mia Sweeney of CT, Zoe (Sissy) Payne of WV, Aurora Bryant of Brushfork, six brothers Jerry Sweeney and companion Kay Kennedy of Bartley, Danny Sweeney and wife Donna of Buckeye Hollow, Eugene Sweeney of Atwell, Keith Sweeney and wife Michelle of Bradshaw Mt. and Dave Sweeney of Big Hurley Hollow and Kevin Sweeney and wife Keisha of Bradshaw, a sister Teresa Sweeney, loving uncle to ten nephews and nieces and a host of other loving family and friends.
"Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, June 13th at the Family Worship Center, Jolo, WV with Pastor Rose and Bro. Chris Muncy officiating. He will be laid to rest in Sweeney Cemetery, Buckeye Hollow, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Sunday, June 12th a the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 443; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Thompson; born 25 Dec 1909 at Capels, WV; widowed; living at Wilmore, WV; son of James
and Alice, both deceased; was issued a license on 14 Feb 1941 in McDowell Co, WV to marry;
Ethel Mullins; age 23; born in VA; living at Wilmore, WV; daughter of Real and Henderson Mullins;
no return by minister.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Frank Thompson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 79
Birth Date: 24 Dec 1897
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 14 Mar 1977
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: James Thompson
Mother: Alice Collins
Spouse: Ethel Virginia Mullins
Certificate Number: 1977007899"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 29 Dec 2013.
" Frank Grat Thompson
Birth 24 Dec 1897
Death 31 Dec 1977 (aged 80)
Burial
Iaeger Memorial Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 122393007"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Districy; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 238A;
Image 31 of 36; Family #233/237.
Listed as Ethel Mullins; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, Henderson Mullins.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy huff; E.D. 24-6; taken on 7 May 1940;
Page1246A; Image 129 of 132; Household #1003.
Listed as Ethel Mullins; age 21; born in VA; single; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of mother, Surilda Mullins.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 443; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Thompson; born 25 Dec 1909 at Capels, WV; widowed; living at Wilmore, WV; son of James
and Alice, both deceased; was issued a license on 14 Feb 1941 in McDowell Co, WV to marry; Ethel
Mullins; age 23; born in VA; living at Wilmore, WV; daughter of Real and Henderson Mullins; no
return by minister.
4. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ethel Virginia Mullins
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 58
Birth Date: 2 May 1918
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 14 Mar 1977
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Henderson Mullins
Mother: Rilda Mullins
Spouse: Frank Thompson
Certificate Number: 1977007899"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 29 Dec 2013.
" Ethel Virginia Mullins Thompson
Birth 6 Oct 1916
Death 25 Nov 1999 (aged 83)
Burial
Iaeger Memorial Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 122392987"
1. U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Thompson
Birth Date: 30 Apr 1947
Death Date: 3 Sep 1967
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home City: Roderfield
Home State: West Virginia
Religion: Protestant- No Denominational Preference
Marital status: Single (Spouse Not Listed) (Single)
SSN/Service #: 2139667
Citizen Status: U.S.
Death Date: 3 Sep 1967
Processed Date: Sep 1967
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed
Casualty Reason: Gunshot or Small Arms Fire
Casualty Air: Ground Casualty
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service Branch: United States Marine Corps
Component: Reserve (USAR, USNR, USAFR, USMCR, USCGR)
Military Grade: Corporal
Pay Grade: Specialist Fourth Class (U.S. Army) or Corporal (U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps) or Sergeant (U.S. Air Force) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: Any Entry; Second Column: N; Third Column: 3; Fourth Column: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard) or
Province: Military Region 1 - Quang Tri
Length of Service : 01
Service Occupation: Rifleman (USMC)
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File"
2. Vietnam War Memorial, Washington, DC; Panel 25E, Line 94.
James Thompson, E-4, Cpl. Marine Corps Reserve; length of service 1 yr; body recovered.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Victor Vilionis; 27 Nov 2013.
"CPL James Thompson
Birth 30 Apr 1947
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Sep 1967 (aged 20)
Quảng Trị, Vietnam
Burial
Iaeger Memorial Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 120888793"Additional Information Posted:
"James was the son of Frank Thompson and Ethel Thompson of Roderfield WV and in Vietnam he was assigned to and serving with the 3d Force Recon Company, 3d Recon Battalion, 3d MARDIV (Rein) FMF."On September 3, the Recon patrol in Quang Tri Province northeast of Nui Ho Khe near the Gio Linh, Cam Lo District border made contact with a group of NVA soldiers. During the fire fight Cpl Thompson was killed in action from hostile rifle fire."
4. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Thompson
Rank: Cpl
Birth Date: 30 Apr 1947
Service Number: 2139667
Service Branch: Marine Corps
Unit: 3d For Reconc Co 3d Recon Bn 3d Mar Div (Rein) FMF FPO SFRAN 96602
Enlistment Date: 8 Sep 1965
Death Date: 3 Sep 1967
Cemetery: Roderfield
Cemetery Location: West Virginia, USA"
1. Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917; LDS Web Site.
Unnamed female Mullins; born 28 Apr 1874 inRichmond, Buchanan Co, VA; parents, Henderson
and Daisy Mullins.
2. 1880 Census; Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken on 11/12 Jun 1880; Page 339C; Image
15 of 33; Family #120/120.
Listed as Mary Mullins; age 6; born in VA; in household of father, Henderson Mullins.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 71B;
Image 14 of 28; Family #108/108.
Listed as Pollie Mullins; age 24; born in VA; widow; in household of father, Henderson Mullins.
4. Buchanan Co, VA: Marriage License #5780; VA Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Artemes Osberne; age 62; born in Buchanan Co, VA; divorced; married once previously; retired; living at
Paynesville, WV; son of Jack and Lydia Osberne; married on 23 Jun 1962 at Grundy, VA; Polly Mullins; age
68; born in Buchanan Co, VA; housework; widow; married once previsouly; living at Paynesville, WV;
daughter of Henderson and Daisy (Cooper) Mullins.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 71B;
Image 14 of 28; Family #108/108.
Listed as Andrew J. Mullins; age 5; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Henderson Mullins with mother.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 71B;
Image 14 of 28; Family #108/108.
Listed as Lucy Mullins; age 3; born in VA; in household of grandfather, Henderson Mullins with mother.
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Contrary PO, taken on 25 Aug 1860, Page 818, Family #405.
Listed as Henderson Mullins, age 1, born in VA, in household of father, William T. Mullins.
2. 1880 Census; Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken on 11/12 Jun 1880; Page 339C; Image
15 of 33; Family #120/120.
Listed as H. Mullins; age 29; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
3. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; taken on 1 Jun 1900; Page 212A; Image 1 of
32; Family #4/4.
Listed as Henderson Mullins; age 40; born in Jul 1859 in VA; married 29 yrs; farmer; head of household.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 71B;
Image 14 of 28; Family #108/108.
Listed as Henderson Mullins; age 50; born in VA; married twice; last time for 5 yrs; laborer in lumber mill;
head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Districy; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 237B; Image 30 of 36;
Family #233/237.
Listed as Henderson Mullins; age 78; born in VA; married at 20; farmer; head of household.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 29 Apr 1910; Page 71B;
Image 14 of 28; Family #108/108.
Listed as Surilda Mullins; age 20; born in VA; married once for 5 yrs; 3 children; both living; in household
of husband, Henderson Mullins.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Districy; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 237B; Image 30 of 36;
Family #233/237.
Listed as Rilda Mullins; age 43; born in VA; married at 19; in household of husband, Henderson Mullins.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Sandy huff; E.D. 24-6; taken on 7 May 1940; Page
1245B; Image 128 of 132; Household #1003.
Listed as Rilda Mullins; age 59; born in VA; widow; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; head
of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 004900; WV Archives Web Site.
Rildy Mullins; age abt 86; born in Grundy, VA; widow; living on Spice Creek, Roderfield, WV; daughter of
Harlan and Betsy Mullins; died 2 Apr 1957 at Roderfield, WV; due to a cerebral hemorrhage caused by
hypertension; buried 6 Apr 1957 in Kelley Cemetery, Coon Branch, WV; informant, Deedy Mullins, Hensley,
WV.