1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #21362; Ancestry.com Website.
Rufus William Tolliver; age 27; born at Ravencliff, WV; single; miner; living at Box 75; Ravencliff, WV;
son of Isaac Quin and Essie Jane (Duncan) Tolliver; married on 5 Jul 1963 in Pearisburg, VA; Linda
Carol Eller; age 21; born in McGraws, WV; single; living at Ravencliff, WV; daughter of Lee Ernest
and Felvia Ethel (Allen) Eller.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #21362; Ancestry.com Website.
Rufus William Tolliver; age 27; born at Ravencliff, WV; single; miner; living at Box 75; Ravencliff, WV;
son of Isaac Quin and Essie Jane (Duncan) Tolliver; married on 5 Jul 1963 in Pearisburg, VA; Linda
Carol Eller; age 21; born in McGraws, WV; single; living at Ravencliff, WV; daughter of Lee Ernest
and Felvia Ethel (Allen) Eller.
2.. Evans-Calfee Funeral Services; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Linda Carol Tolliver, 79, of Ravencliff, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025."Born December 5th, 1945, Linda dedicated her life to creating a warm and loving home. She found joy in the simple things that made life rich- gardening side by side with her husband, canning the harvest, and filling her home with the joy and laughter of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
"Linda had a playful spirit and a love for music, especially Elvis Presley, whose songs she would often sing and dance along to. She enjoyed quiet moments playing Candy Crush and Words with Friends, as well as the companionship of her beloved animals. Most of all, she cherished watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow.
"She will be remembered for her kind heart, her joyful smile, and the way she made everyone around her feel cared for.
"Linda is survived by her family who adored her, and who will carry forward the love and lessons she gave so freely. Her brother Lee Edward Eller. As well as her children: Tammy Lynn Richardson (Tolliver), husband Gary Dale Richardson, their children Joshua Dale Richardson, his spouse Melissa Trenga, and Chelsea Jordan Richardson, her son Timothy William Tolliver, her daughter Beverly Dawn Lambert (Tolliver), husband Ervin Morgan Lambert, and their children April Dawn Lambert, Kaleb Ryan Lambert, and her grandson Fletcher Ervin Lambert, her son Michael Lee Tolliver, and his children Colton Michael Tolliver and Laken Makenlee Tolliver, her son Justin Quinn Tolliver, wife Whitney Lynn Tolliver and their children, Ryder Blake Tolliver and Hadley Marie Tolliver. As well as a handful of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
"Linda is proceeded in death by her late husband, Rufus William Tolliver, as well as her mother, Velva Ethel Eller, father Lee Ernest Eller, sister Ila Sharon Brown (Eller) and Brother Leonard Judson Eller.
"Pallbearers will be Ervin Lambert, Gary Richardson, Elijah Brown, Charles Brown, Jimmy Davis, and Jeffrey Shumate.
"Services will be held at 2pm on Sunday September 7, 2025 in the Chapel of Evans-Calfee Funeral Service with Pastor Mike Dempsey officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Church Cemetery in Ravencliff. Friends may gather with the family from 5pm to 7pm Saturday evening at the funeral home. "
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 152A; Family #25.
Listed as Woodrow Harmon; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Talmadge Harman.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Woodrow Harman [Woodrow Wilson Harman]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Feb 1928
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia [War, West Virginia]
Death Date: 25 Sep 2000
Father:
Talmage E Harman
Mother:
Eva M Atwell
SSN: 235440961
Notes: Sep 1946: Name listed as WOODROW HARMAN;
03 Dec 1982: Name listed as WOODROW WILSON HARMAN;
23 Feb 2001: Name listed as WOODROW W HARMAN"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by SCUTTLUEBUG; 22 Jan 2009.
" Woodrow Wilson Harman
Birth 19 Feb 1928
Death 25 Sep 2000 (aged 72)
Burial
Hot Coal Cemetery
Sophia, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 33148368"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley Hallow; E.D. 24-36; taken
on 29 Apr 1940; Page 740A; Image 39 of 48; Household #325.
Listed as Dudney St. John; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Roger St. John.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Arnold Dudney St John [Arnold D St John]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 19 May 1935
Birth Place Hemphill McD, West Virginia
Death Date 28 Jun 1997
Father Roger H St John
Mother Irene R St John
SSN 236486019
Disability Status Disability Denied - No Record of Type.
Notes Dec 1949: Name Listed As Arnold Dudney St John;
08 Jul 1997: Name Listed As Arnold D St John"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brady Eanes; 2 Jul 2021.
"Arnold D. St. John
Birth 1935
Death 1997 (aged 61–62)
Burial Iaeger Memorial Cemetery
Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 229080565"Inscription: "Married July 16, 1962"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 309; WV Archives Web Site.
James Robert Franklin; age 24; born at Hampton Roads, WV; single; living at Big Sandy, WV;
married on 7 Mar 1955 at Roderfield, WV; Audrey Norris England; age 17; born in Kimball, WV;
single; living at Big Sandy, WV; with consent of Hallie England, mother of Audrey Norris England;
father deceased.
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Audrey D. St. John
Last Residence:
24843 Hensley, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Born: 9 Jul 1937
Died: 14 Mar 2011
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1953)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Recoeds; Vol #__(1966); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard Blankenship; age 26; born 12 Dec 1939nat Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
Walter C. and Sarah (Blankenship) Blankenship; married on 1 Jan 1955 at Paynesville, WV; Sally Kennedy;
age 22; born 2 OCt 1943 at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Jacob E. and Eva (Payne) Kennedy.
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Alexander Walker Minrey (sic, Murray)
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Birth Date: 1897
Marriage Date: 29 Oct 1914
Marriage Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
Father:
T. S. J.
Mother:
Christina Evaline
Spouse:
Neely Virgiania Harris
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P 229 1431
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 10 May 1910; Page 80B; Family #60/63.
Listed as Nelia V. Harris; age 14; born in WV; in household of step-father, Arch Kingsley.
2. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Neely Virgiania Harris
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Birth Date: 1896
Marriage Date: 29 Oct 1914
Marriage Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
Father:
J. M.
Mother:
Margarett A.
Spouse:
James Alexander Walker Minrey (sic, Murray)
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P 229 1431"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 279; WV Archives Website.
Harold Earl Carter; age 21; born and living at Havaco, WV; single; married on 31 Dec 1955 at
Roderfield, WV; Betty Ann Mullins; age 18; born in Hemphill, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV;
with consent of Mary Mullins; mother of Betty Ann Mullins; father, Eugene Mullins; seperated,
whereabouts unknown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 279; WV Archives Website.
Harold Earl Carter; age 21; born and living at Havaco, WV; single; married on 31 Dec 1955 at
Roderfield, WV; Betty Ann Mullins; age 18; born in Hemphill, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV;
with consent of Mary Mullins; mother of Betty Ann Mullins; father, Eugene Mullins; seperated,
whereabouts unknown.
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Posted Obit; 17 Jan 2023; On-Line Edition.
"Betty Ann Carter, 85, of Alderson, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Stonerise of Lindside."Born on December 26, 1937 in Welch, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Mullins and Mary Ann Green Carter. She attended the River of Life Church of God and was a homemaker.
"She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Earl Carter, Sr.; a son, Charlie Carter; a grandson, Charlie Carter, Jr.; brothers, Andy Mullins, Roy Carter, Leonard Carter, and Joe Carter, and a sister, Liz Carter Creech.
"Survivors include sons, Harold Eugene Carter of Dublin, VA and Anthony M. (Lisa) Carter of Alderson, WV; a daughter, Debbie (Roger) Dean of Ormond Beach, FL; a brother, Charles (Sherry) Carter of Roderfield, WV, grandchildren, Erick (Amanda) Carter, Tiffany (Justin) Creech, Brian (Elisha) Carter, Brandon (Cheyenne) Carter, Leah (Bob) Davis, Jeremy (Kamry) Dean, Misty (Aaron) Stevens, Paula (Chris) Stinson and Heather (Sean) Barber; great grandchildren, Raelee Carter, Delaney Creech, Cooper Creech, Aliyah Carter, Addison Carter, Emersyn Carter, Brooke Davis, Berkley Davis, Tucker Dean, Trace Dean, Grace Stevens, Ethan Stinson, Gavin Stinson, Brianna Carter, Hailey Barber, Aaron Barber; and Chloe Carter; and a great-great grandson, Brian Nicholas Thompson.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with her son, Pastor Anthony Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where grandsons and grandsons-in-law will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may call prior to services on Friday, from 1:00-2:00PM at the funeral home."