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.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E. D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr
1940; Page 1195B; Image 28 of 132; Household #210.
Listed as Louie Beavers; age 9; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, George L. Beavers.
2. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #71 049822; Ancestry.com Website.
George Louie Beavers; age 40; born 27 Dec 1930 in WV; sibgle; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education' living at Warsaw, Kociusko Co, IN; son of George and Annie (Shortt) Beavers; married on
21 Dec 1971 in Clintwood, VA; Pearl Testerman; maiden name Mounts; age 37; born 29 Nov 1934
in WV; 8th grade education; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; living at Bethel, Thermont Co, OH;
daughter of Edward and Lillie (Woods) Mounts.
1, Russell Co, VA; Marrieage License #35103; Ancestry.com Website.
Donald WilliamTesterman; age 27; born in S. Portsmouth, KY; single; living at English, WV; son of
Avery and Ada (Thomson) Testerman; married on 19 Nov 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Pearl Mounts; age
21; born in English, WV; single; living in English, WV; daighter of Edward and Lillie (Woods) Mounts.
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Pearl Testerman
Decree Date 21 Dec 1971
Decree Place Clermont, Ohio, USA
Residence Clermont
Grounds for Divorce Gross Neglect of Duty
To Whom Decree Granted Wife
Marriage Duration (Years) 15
Number of Minor Children 1
Spouse Donald W Testerman
Certificate Number 37622
Volume Number 2431"
3. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #71 049822; Ancestry.com Website.
George Louie Beavers; age 40; born 27 Dec 1930 in WV; sibgle; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education' living at Warsaw, Kociusko Co, IN; son of George and Annie (Shortt) Beavers; married on
21 Dec 1971 in Clintwood, VA; Pearl Testerman; maiden name Mounts; age 37; born 29 Nov 1934
in WV; 8th grade education; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; living at Bethel, Thermont Co, OH;
daughter of Edward and Lillie (Woods) Mounts.
4 Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pearl Beavers, age 90, of Atwell, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 7th, 2025 at her home in Dallas, NC. She was born to Lily Woods Mounts and Edward Mounts, and was one of eleven siblings. Pearl was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many through her kindness, compassion, and unwavering love for her family."She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George "Louie" Beavers, and is survived by her children, Donna Lowe Beavers and Georgia Beavers Salisbury; her grandchildren, Joseph Allen Lowe, Christopher Michael Lowe, Kyra Brooke Salisbury, and Amaya Danielle Salisbury; her great-grandchildren, Debbie Hicks, Everleigh Grace Lowe, Daniel Blake Gilbert, Stella Marie Gilbert, and Greyson Dean Kummer. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
"Pearl spent much of her life working as a nurse in Indiana, before returning home to West Virginia, where her daughter Georgia was born. She was known for her selflessness, her compassion, and her ability to brighten any room with her presence.
"In addition to her family life, Pearl was a woman of many passions. She loved cooking for her family, holding babies, and sharing her love of music through singing in the choir and playing guitar and piano. She also had a deep love of travel and cherished the experiences and memories she made along the way. But above all, Pearl was a woman whose heart was filled with love for her family and friends, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
"A service to celebrate Pearl’s life will be held at Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV on Friday, April 11th at 11 a.m., followed by burial at Short Ridge Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 6-9 p.m on Thursday, April 10th.
"Pearl’s memory will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Her kindness, love, and strength will be remembered forever."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Frank H. and Tilda Lorraine
Edgell Rushbrook"; Article; Page 234; submitted by Tilda Edgell Rushbrook, PO Box 795, Welch,
WV 24801.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lexie Mounts
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 32
Birth Date: abt 1925
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Jul 1957
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Edd Mounts
Mother: Lillie Wood
Spouse: Algie Ernest Edgell
Certificate Number: 1957021422"
3. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Lexie Edgell
Residence: Clermont
Spouse's Name: Algie Edgell
Spouse's Residence: Out of State
Marriage Duration (Years): 17
Number of Minor Children: 2
Grounds for Divorce: Gross Neglect of Duty
To Whom Decree Granted: Wife
County of Decree: Brown
Decree Date: 15 Apr 1975
Cerificate Number: 8971
Volume Number: 3072"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 426; WV Archives Web Site.
Vester Sweeney; age 23; born at Bartley, WV; single; living at English, WV; married on 16 Sep 1958 at Atwell, WV;
Bertie Mounts; age 20; born and living at Atwell, WV; single; with consent of Edward and Lillie Mounts, parents of
Bertie Mounts.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 426; WV Archives Web Site.
Vester Sweeney; age 23; born at Bartley, WV; single; living at English, WV; married on 16 Sep 1958 at Atwell, WV;
Bertie Mounts; age 20; born and living at Atwell, WV; single; with consent of Edward and Lillie Mounts, parents of
Bertie Mounts.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Ieager, WV; Posted Obit.
"Birdie Mounts Sweeney,78, of Three Forks near Jolo, WV, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at her residence. Birdie was born November 5, 1937, a daughter of the late Edward and Lillie Mounts. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother; she loved attending church at the Beartown Church when she was able to go." In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Vestel Darnell Sweeney; two granddaughters, Keegan Gabriele Sweeney and Angel Sweeney; two grandsons, Brandon Lee, and Keith Edward; three sisters, Lexie Zimmerman, Vicie Fultz, and Dora Davidson; and five brothers, Elmer, Chester, Allen, French and Ernest Mounts.
"Survivors include seven sons, Jerry Sweeney and Kaye Kennedy of Atwell, WV, Danny Sweeney and wife Donna, with whom she made her home; Randall Sweeney and wife Becky of Jolo, WV, David Sweeney of Three Forks, Eugene Sweeney of Bradshaw, WV, Keith Sweeney and wife Michelle of Paynesville, and Kevin Sweney and wife Keisha of Bradshaw, WV; one daughter, Teresa Clark of three Forks, WV; two sisters, Pearl Beavers of North Carolina and Ethel Reegan of Connecticut ; grandchildren, Lil Jerry Sweeney and Beckey of Connecticut; Christina Rhodes of Connecticut, Lil Danny Sweeney of Three Forks, Courtney Milhoan of Three Forks, Braxton Allen of North Carolina, Stephanie and Brittany Sweeney of Three Forks, Randall Sweeney and Arnie Clark of Connecticut, Scarlett and Jeffrey Bryant (My Boy) of Jolo, Emmy Sweeney of Jolo and Amy Sweeney of Connecticut, Garrett Sweeney of Bradshaw, and Chesney and Carter Drake Sweeney of Bradshaw; great grandchildren, Amara Clark and Maddi Sweeney both of Connecticut, Jade Marie Racine of Connecticut, Rena, Mikie, Shammar, and Quincy Rhodes of Connecticut, Devin and Damon Stacy of Three Forks, Hannah Sweeney, and Raelynn Sweeney of Jolo, Dylan Jo of North Carolina and Elijah Sweeney of Connecticut; her niece, Iris Pruitt and William of English who she loved talking to everyday; and her buddy as she called him, that never missed a day calling to check on her, Oral Hagerman.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 1 o'clock with Reverend Pete Woods, Reverend Nancy Blevins, and Reverend Charles Rose officiating at the Jesus Church at Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Sweeney Cemetery at Buck Eye near Jolo...."