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; "Ray Welch, Miner"; Article; Page
261; submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Welch, Box 75, Mavisdale, VA 24627.
2. Russell Co, VA: Marriage License #20171; Ancestry.com Website.
Carl Welch; age 26; born and living in Bartley, WV; single; miner; son of Ray and Frances (Whitt)
Welch; married on 15 Jul 1961 at lebanon, VA; Judith Druggist; age 21; born and living in Bartley,
WV; single; daughter of Sammy and Mabel (Rowe) Druggist.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bartley; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Judith A. Druggist; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Sam Druggist, Sr.
2. Russell Co, VA: Marriage License #20171; Ancestry.com Website.
Carl Welch; age 26; born and living in Bartley, WV; single; miner; son of Ray and Frances (Whitt)
Welch; married on 15 Jul 1961 at lebanon, VA; Judith Druggist; age 21; born and living in Bartley,
WV; single; daughter of Sammy and Mabel (Rowe) Druggist.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Judith Arlene Welch, 83, of Bartley, WV, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 in Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV."Judith was born June 12, 1941 in Bartley, WV, a daughter of Samuel and Mabel Rowe Druggish.
"In addition to her parents Judith was preceded in death by her husband Carl Welch, Sr; and three brothers, Sammy Durggish Jr. Ernest Lee Druggish and Nickie Gene Druggish.
"Survivors include two sons, Carl Welch, Jr. of Bartley and Bobby Lee Welch of Concord, NC; three Grandchildren, drew Welch, Benjamin Patrick Welch and Carly Welch; one great granddaughter, Athena Amy Welch and one sister, Martha Grim of Panama City, FL.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased her body has been cremated and there will be no services at this time.
"A memorial service is being planned for a later date.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bartley; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Martha A. Druggist; born in Jun 1949 in WV; in household of father, Sam Druggist, Sr.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #21398; Ancestry.com Website.
Maior Eller; age 20; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; serving in US Arny; living at Jolo, WV; son of Paul
and Laura (Mullins) Eller; married on 29 Jun 1957 in Lebanon, VA; Frances Baker; age 20; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; living in Jolo, WV; daughter of Will and Nancy (Blankenship) Baker.
2. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Marion Eller
Gender Male
Race White
Death Age 46
Birth Date 1 Jun 1937
Death Date 12 Apr 1984
Death Place Alexandria, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Registration Date 16 Apr 1984
Father James P Eller
Mother Laura Mullins
Spouse Frances Eller
Certificate Number 1984012849
Military Status yes
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Sue Hale Sheppard; 31 May 2018.
"Marion Eller
Birth 1 Jun 1937
West Virginia, USA
Death 12 Apr 1984 (aged 46)
Alexandria City, Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 190220578"Additional Information Posted:
"parents - James Paul Eller and Laura Mullins"Mr. Eller was a crane operator for the iron works"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1995, page 94, "Jim Bob Baker, Miner" article, submitted by Larry Baker, Raysal, WV.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Didtrict; Paynesville, E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1940;
Page 1140A; Image 41 of 60; Household #298.
Listed as Flossie Baker; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, William B. Baker
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #21398; Ancestry.com Website.
Maior Eller; age 20; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; serving in US Arny; living at Jolo, WV; son of Paul
and Laura (Mullins) Eller; married on 29 Jun 1957 in Lebanon, VA; Frances Baker; age 20; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; living in Jolo, WV; daughter of Will and Nancy (Blankenship) Baker.
4. Stafford, VA; Marriage License # 86-036383; Ancestry.com Website.
Monroe Jackson Jefferies, Sr; age 52; born 29 Jul 1933 in VA; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 8th
grade education; living at 54 Calvert St, Woodbridge, VA; son of Elkins M. and Mary Ann (Payne)
Jefferies; married on 19 Jul 1986 in Alexandria, VA; Frances Eller maiden name Baker; age 49; born
9 Mar 1937 in VA; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 12 Ap 1984; 11th grade
education; living at 240 Foxwood Village, Stafford, VA; daughter of Will and Nancy Ann (Blankenship)
Baker.
5. North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Frances Eller Jeffries [Frances Eller Baker]
Gender Female
Race White
Hispanic Origin Non-Hispanic
Marital Status Widowed
Age 63
Birth Date 9 Mar 1937
Birth Place West Virginia, USA
Residence Place Other, Bertie, Virginia
Residence Zip Code 22193
Death Date 13 Oct 2000
Hospital Name "Lexington Mem Hosp, Inc."
Death Place Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina
Social Security Number 233587860
Father's Last Name Baker
Source Vendor North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics
Notes Disposition: Burial out-of-state, Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed, Attendant: Physician, Findings: Autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death, Hospital Status: Hospital ER/Outpatient"
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Jul 2018.
"Frances Eller
Birth 1937
Death unknown
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191809174"
1. Stafford, VA; Marriage License # 86-036383; Ancestry.com Website.
Monroe Jackson Jefferies, Sr; age 52; born 29 Jul 1933 in VA; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 8th
grade education; living at 54 Calvert St, Woodbridge, VA; son of Elkins M. and Mary Ann (Payne)
Jefferies; married on 19 Jul 1986 in Alexandria, VA; Frances Eller maiden name Baker; age 49; born
9 Mar 1937 in VA; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 12 Ap 1984; 11th grade
education; living at 240 Foxwood Village, Stafford, VA; daughter of Will and Nancy Ann (Blankenship)
Baker.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1995, page 94, "Jim Bob Baker, Miner" article, submitted by Larry Baker, Raysal, WV.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Didtrict; Paynesville, E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1940;
Page 1140A; Image 41 of 60; Household #298.
Listed as Flossie Baker; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, William B. Baker
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #21398; Ancestry.com Website.
Maior Eller; age 20; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; serving in US Arny; living at Jolo, WV; son of Paul
and Laura (Mullins) Eller; married on 29 Jun 1957 in Lebanon, VA; Frances Baker; age 20; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; living in Jolo, WV; daughter of Will and Nancy (Blankenship) Baker.
4. Stafford, VA; Marriage License # 86-036383; Ancestry.com Website.
Monroe Jackson Jefferies, Sr; age 52; born 29 Jul 1933 in VA; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 8th
grade education; living at 54 Calvert St, Woodbridge, VA; son of Elkins M. and Mary Ann (Payne)
Jefferies; married on 19 Jul 1986 in Alexandria, VA; Frances Eller maiden name Baker; age 49; born
9 Mar 1937 in VA; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 12 Ap 1984; 11th grade
education; living at 240 Foxwood Village, Stafford, VA; daughter of Will and Nancy Ann (Blankenship)
Baker.
5. North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Frances Eller Jeffries [Frances Eller Baker]
Gender Female
Race White
Hispanic Origin Non-Hispanic
Marital Status Widowed
Age 63
Birth Date 9 Mar 1937
Birth Place West Virginia, USA
Residence Place Other, Bertie, Virginia
Residence Zip Code 22193
Death Date 13 Oct 2000
Hospital Name "Lexington Mem Hosp, Inc."
Death Place Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina
Social Security Number 233587860
Father's Last Name Baker
Source Vendor North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics
Notes Disposition: Burial out-of-state, Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed, Attendant: Physician, Findings: Autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death, Hospital Status: Hospital ER/Outpatient"
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Jul 2018.
"Frances Eller
Birth 1937
Death unknown
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191809174"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by P.A.;14 Oct 2016.
"James “Jim” Elliott VVeteran
Birth 8 Dec 1891
Tennessee, USA
Death 11 Feb 1976 (aged 84)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 171307206"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 24/27 Jan 1920;
Page 220B; Image 14 of 26; Family #110/110.
Listed as Sarah E. Blankenship; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Perry Blankenship.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by P.A.;14 Oct 2016.
"Sarah Elizabeth Blankenship Elliott
Birth 28 Sep 1906
West Virginia, USA
Death 12 Dec 1999 (aged 93)
Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 171307306"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 24 Nov 2006; maintained by Patty Greene.
"William A. “Jack” Elliott
Birth 6 Mar 1932
Death 24 Oct 2006 (aged 74)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 16760307"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of James Elliott (1891–1976) and Sarah Blankenship-Elliott (1906–1998)."Brother of Lonnie "Bud" Elliott (1931–1995)".