1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gary Wayne Smith, 63, of Cedar Creek, WV passed away on November 22, 2025 at Advent Health Ocala, FL. He was born on October 16, 1962 in Pineville, WV a son of Inis Justus Smith of Cedar Creek and the late Jerry Lee Smith. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents Elizabeth Blankenship, James Smith, LeLah Justus, and Carl Justus, a nephew Corey Adam Wells, and a niece Chelsea Alexis Smith. In addition to his mother, Iris Smith, those left to cherish his memory include his loving children Leigha Inez Smith and Gary Smith and wife Hailea Smith, grandchildren Trayaha Lee Smith, Olivia Rose Smith, and Sophia Kate Smith, brothers Clint Smith and wife Mary, Jerry Lee Smith, Jr. and sisters Terri Marsons and husband Ivan, Angela Morgan and husband Darell, and Elizabeth Smith, Aunt Drema Lester, nieces and nephews Dustin Smith, Sarah Smith, Jr. Wells, Keith Wells, Stephen Wells, Corey Wells, Jayden Smith, Jaxion Smith, Brittany Morgan, Ashley Steele, Breana Tucker, and Abigail Mae Mcalpin, cousin Janice Hagerman Claton, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Monday, December 8, 2025 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Charlie Abraham officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends He will be laid to rest in the Smith Family Cemetery, Cedar Creek, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 247; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer E. Eller; age 24; born in NC; single; living at Rockview, WV; son of Zack and Maggie Eller;
married on 8 Dec 1945 at Pibeville, WV; Anna John Stewart; age 18; born and living at Rockview, WV;
single; daughter of John L. and Lettie May Stewart.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 8 May 1930; Page 152A;
Family #124/127.
Listed as Anna Stewart, age 11 mons, born in WV, in household of father, John L. Stewart.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 247; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer E. Eller; age 24; born in NC; single; living at Rockview, WV; son of Zack and Maggie Eller;
married on 8 Dec 1945 at Pibeville, WV; Anna John Stewart; age 18; born and living at Rockview,
WV; single; daughter of John L. and Lettie May Stewart.
3. Calfee Funeral Services, Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Anna J. Holley, 84, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Richmond.
"Born June 3, 1929 in Pineville, WV, she was the daughter of the late John L. Stewart and Lettie McMillion.
"Anna was a member of Rockcastle Baptist Church.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer E. Eller, her second husband, Bobby Holley and a daughter, Rita Sue Eller.
Those left to cherish Anna's memory are two children, Kenneth Eller and Tina Eller, both of Pineville; three sisters, Rosa Belle Reed of Pineville, Freda Brewer of Pineville and Betty Nutter of South Charleston; two grandchildren, Tonya Vickers and Kenny Eller; two great grandchildren, Kyle Ryan Hurley and Ty Shannon Eller; and two sisters-in-law, Athelene Stewart of Beckley and Marion Stewart of Huntington..."
Burial "... 11 Nov 2013, Stewart Cemetery, Key Rock, WV'
1. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Rita Sue Eller, 63, of Denver, Colo., formerly of Pineville, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, following a long illness.
"Born May 21, 1947, at East Gulf, she was the daughter of Anna Holley of Pineville and the late Elmer Eller.
"She was a registered nurse with 39 years of service at Denver Presbyterian Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. Rita was very dedicated to her career and took pride in being the head nurse of her wing for many, many years.
"In addition to her mother, survivors include a brother, Kenneth Eller of Pineville; a sister, Tina Marie Eller of Pineville; a niece, Tonya Vickers of Pineville; a nephew, Kenny Eller of Pineville; and two great-nephews Kyle Hurley and Ty Eller, both of Pineville.."
1. Ashe Co, NC; WW I Draft Registration Card #___: Ancestry.com Web Site.
Zackes Eller; born on 12 Aug 1893; farmer; married; short with medium build; Black eyes and Black
hair.
2. 1920 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Laurel Township; taken on 9 Jan 1920; Page 116A; Image 3 of 22;
Family # 16/16.
Listed as Zackir Eller; age 26; born in NC; married; farmer; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Laurel Township; taken on 9 Jan 1920; Page 116A; Image 3 of 22;
Family # 16/16.
Listed as Maggie Eller; age 22; born in NC; married; in household of husband, Zacariah Eller.
1. 1920 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Laurel Township; taken on 9 Jan 1920; Page 116A; Image 3 of 22;
Family # 16/16.
Listed as Minnie Eller; age 5; born in NC; in household of father, Zacariah Eller.
1. 1920 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Laurel Township; taken on 9 Jan 1920; Page 116A; Image 3 of 22;
Family # 16/16.
Listed as Danford Eller; age 2 yrs ,11 mons; born in NC; in household of father, Zacariah Eller.
1. 1920 Census, Ashe Co, NC; Laurel Township; taken on 9 Jan 1920; Page 116A; Image 3 of 22;
Family # 16/16.
Listed as Effie Eller; age 9 mons; born in NC; in household of father, Zacariah Eller.
1. Social Security Death Index; Ancestrry.com Web Site.
Bobby L. Holley; born on 15 Feb 1934; died on 26 Feb 2001; living at Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV at
death; SS # 232-52-8795; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 8 May 1930; Page 152A;
Family #124/127.
Listed as Anna Stewart, age 11 mons, born in WV, in household of father, John L. Stewart.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 247; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer E. Eller; age 24; born in NC; single; living at Rockview, WV; son of Zack and Maggie Eller;
married on 8 Dec 1945 at Pibeville, WV; Anna John Stewart; age 18; born and living at Rockview,
WV; single; daughter of John L. and Lettie May Stewart.
3. Calfee Funeral Services, Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Anna J. Holley, 84, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Richmond.
"Born June 3, 1929 in Pineville, WV, she was the daughter of the late John L. Stewart and Lettie McMillion.
"Anna was a member of Rockcastle Baptist Church.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer E. Eller, her second husband, Bobby Holley and a daughter, Rita Sue Eller.
Those left to cherish Anna's memory are two children, Kenneth Eller and Tina Eller, both of Pineville; three sisters, Rosa Belle Reed of Pineville, Freda Brewer of Pineville and Betty Nutter of South Charleston; two grandchildren, Tonya Vickers and Kenny Eller; two great grandchildren, Kyle Ryan Hurley and Ty Shannon Eller; and two sisters-in-law, Athelene Stewart of Beckley and Marion Stewart of Huntington..."
Burial "... 11 Nov 2013, Stewart Cemetery, Key Rock, WV'
1. 1930 Census, Wayne Co, WV; Westmoreland District; 1132 Spring Vally Drive; taken on 11 Apr 1930;
Page 142B; Image 12 of 20; Family #102/109.
Listed as George W. Ellis; age 26; born in WV; married at 25; in household of father-in-law, Solomon
Harman.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1968); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Estella Harmon Ellis; age 67; born on 25 Aug 1901 in WV; school teacher; living at Gilbert, Mingo
Co, WV; SS # 233-62-5872; daughter of Solomon and Sarah (Gray) Harmon; died on 6 Dec 1968 in
Stevens Clinic, Welch, McDowell Co, WV while in a coma caused by a thrombolis, intrinsic cerebral
vessel; buried on 9 Dec 1968 in Hollywood Cemetery, Gilbert, Mingo Co, WV; informant, George
Ellis, Gilbert, WV.