1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 16 May 2010; maintained by Richard J. Rash.
" George William “Joe” Rash
Birth 2 Jun 1918
Newhall, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Nov 1998 (aged 80)
Chesapeake, Chesapeake City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 52463034"
Evelyn Charlotte "Abie" Paynter
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 16 May 2010; maintained by Richard J. Rash.
" Evelyn Charlotte “Abie” Painter Rash
Birth 25 Jun 1922
Big Four, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Jul 1991 (aged 69)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 52463093"
1. Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Death Date: 30 Mar 1968
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home City: Pocahontas
Home State: Virginia
Religion: Protestant- No Denominational Preference
Marital status: Single (Spouse Not Listed) (Single)
SSN/Service #: 2230103
Citizen Status: U.S.
Death Date: 30 Mar 1968
Processed Date: Mar 1968
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed
Casualty Reason: Artillery/Rocket
Casualty Air: Ground Casualty
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service Branch: United States Marine Corps
Component: Reserve (USAR, USNR, USAFR, USMCR, USCGR)
Military Grade: Private First Class
Pay Grade: Private (U.S. Army) or Airman (U.S. Air Force) or Private First Class (U.S. Marine Corps) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: A,C,D,F,H,S,Or T; Third And Fourth Columns: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard)
Province: Military Region 1 - Quang Tri
Length of Service : 00
Service Occupation: Rifleman (USMC)
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Richard J. Rash; 15 Nov 2010.
"PFC Donald Ray “Donnie” Rash
Birth 14 Sep 1948
Pageton, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 30 Mar 1968 (aged 19)
Quảng Trị, Quảng Trị, Vietnam
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 61652504"Additional Information Posted:
"Navy Cross Award for heroism, March 30 1968, Khe Sanh Vietnam.*Rash, Donald R. Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps Co. B, 1st Bn., 26th Marines, 3rd Marine Division Date of Action: March 30, 1968 Citation: The Navy Cross is awarded to Private First Class Donald R. Rash, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as a rifleman with Company B, First Battalion, Twenty-sixth Marines, Third Marine Division, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 30 March 1968, while conducting a reconnaissance in force near the Khe Sanh Combat Base, Company B suddenly came under a heavy volume of small-arms fire from a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force occupying fortified positions. Although the majority of the hostile fire was directed at his squad, pinning down his companions, Private Rash disregarded his own safety as he unhesitatingly left a covered position and launched a determined assault against the enemy emplacements. Ignoring the hostile rounds impacting near him, he fearlessly advanced across the fire-swept terrain, boldly throwing hand grenades and delivering a heavy volume of rifle fire upon the enemy force. Although continuously exposed to the intense hostile fire, he resolutely continued his vicious attack until he had destroyed five enemy positions and killed numerous North Vietnamese soldiers. When his company was subsequently ordered to withdraw while under accurate enemy mortar fire, he steadfastly remained behind, and as he delivered suppressive fire to cover the evacuation of casualties he was mortally wounded. His bold initiative and resolute determination inspired all who observed him and were instrumental in his company accounting for 115 North Vietnamese soldiers confirmed killed. By his courage, intrepid fighting spirit, and selfless devotion to duty, Private Rash contributed immeasurably to the accomplishments of his unit's mission and sustained and enhanced the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country."
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harry L Steele
Birth Date: 28 Mar 1959
Address: PO Box 393, Roderfield, WV, 24881-0393 (1996)
[RR 52 POB 393, Roderfield, WV, 24881 (1996)] "
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harry Lee Steele
[Harry L Steele]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Mar 1959
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 9 Feb 2005
SSN: 232048698
Notes: 03 Sep 1974: Name listed as HARRY LEE STEELE; 24 Feb 2005: Name listed as HARRY L STEELE"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harry L. Steele
Last Residence:
24701 Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
BORN: 28 Mar 1959
Last Benefit: 24701, Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
Died: 9 Feb 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1974)"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 29 Dec 2013.
Harry Lee Steele, Sr; born 28 Mar 1959; died 9 Feb 2005; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"LOVING SON * BELOVED HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND BROTHER * REST IN PEACE".
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
'Name: Patricia Steele
Birth Date: 18 Jul 1966
Address: PO Box 393, Roderfield, WV, 24881-0393 (1996)"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Patricia Ann Steele
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place Roderfield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 18 Jul 1966
Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
Address Date 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1999
3rd Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
3rd Address Date 01 Mar 1988-15 Nov 2007
Possible Relatives Harry Lee Steele
Record Number 171362971"
1. 1930 Census, Wise Co, VA; Roberson District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 242A; Image 19 of 31;
Family #176/176.
Listed as Cleo Mullins; age 1 yr 11 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Norvil Mullins.
2. 1940 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #3; E.D. 98-18; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 358A; Image 8 of 23;
Household #31.
Listed as Cleo Mullins; age 11; born in KY; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Norvill Mullins.
3. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
""2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.""Zetta Mae "Cleo" Willingham Roach, 91, of Mullens went to her Heavenly home on January 10, 2020 at the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, surrounded by her family.
"Cleo was born May 6, 1928 in Wise, VA to the late Narvil and Nellie Mullins.
"Cleo was a devoted and faithful member of the Herndon Freewill Baptist Church for 42 plus years, where she was the oldest female member, she was a member of the Women's Auxiliary where she served as past treasure for many years. Cleo had a deep love not only for her family but for her church family and longed to attend when her health permitted. She loved God and reading his Holy Word and after her eye sight failed her children would read the Bible to her every day.
"With her health failing and in her final days, Cleo was quoting her favorite scriptures and sometimes the whole chapter.
"On July 7, 1972, Cleo married the love of her life, Ray Roach and these were the best of days of both of their lives.
"Cleo was preceded in death by her first husband, Cleve Willingham; second husband, Ray Roach; son, Benny Willingham; Ray's daughter, Jean Roach Simpson; and granddaughter, Julia Willingham Lawson.
"Proverbs 31:28 "Her children arise up and call her blessed," her children left to cherish her memory include her sons, James Willingham and his wife, Ann, Jerry Willingham and his wife, Brenda, Joe Willingham and his wife, Elizabeth, David Roach and family; daughters, Judy Walls and her husband, Jack, Jeanie Sanger and her husband, Bobby; and daughter-in-law, Edith Willingham and family; grandchildren, Jimmy Willingham, Theresa Owens, J.D. McGrady, Nick Runion, Susanna Eller, William Willingham, John McGrady, Jared Willingham, Joanna Varney, Joel Runion, and Brantley Sanger; twenty-two great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
" When we pause to remember Cleo, we shall remember her as a sacrificial mother, an honorable wife, and devoted Christian.
"Services will be 12 Noon, Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Herndon Freewill Baptist Church, Herndon with Rev. William O. Tolliver and Rev. Richard Massie officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton.
"Friends may call from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Herndon Freewill Baptist Church, Herndon and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 235; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph H. Morgan; age 26; born in Lee Co, VA; single; engineer; living at Welch, WV; son of J.H. and
Anna; married on 24 Jan 1931 at Welch, WV; Dona (sic, Iona) Crumley; age 18; born in TN; single;
daughter of Oscar and Zona.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joseph Henry Morgan"; Article;
Page 207; submitted by A. Rice, 72 Summers St, Welch, WV 24801.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 002399; WV Archives Website.
Joshph H. Morgan; age 67; born 14 Jul 1904 in VA; married; husband of Dessie Branham; retired
coal clerk; living at Bartley, WV; son of John and Annie (Northcross) Morgan; died 30 Jan 1972; at
home in Bartley, WV; found dead in bed; due to presumptive coronary with "Black lung"; buried in Feb
1972 in Doll Roberts Cemetery, Esco, KY; Mrs Dessie Morgan, Rt 3, Pikeville, KY.
1. 1920 Census, Polk Co, TN; Benton Township; taken on 23 Jan 1920; Page 113A; Image 7 of 11;
Family #76/77.
Listed as Iona Crumley; age 5; born in TN; in household of father, Rosco D. Crumley.
2. 1930 Census, McMinn Co, TN; District 3; Cog Hill; taken on 8 Apr 1930; page 203A; Image 958
of 1157; Family #113/115.
Listed as Iona K. Crumley; age 14; born in TN; single; in household of father, Oscar D. Crumley.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 235; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph H. Morgan; age 26; born in Lee Co, VA; single; engineer; living at Welch, WV; son of J.H. and
Anna; married on 24 Jan 1931 at Welch, WV; Dona (sic, Iona) Crumley; age 18; born in TN; single;
daughter of Oscar and Zona.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Iona Crumley
SSN: 234-01-1023
Last Residence:
24801 Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 23 Nov 1914
Last Benefit: 24801, Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America
Died: Feb 1981
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
(Death date is considerably different than grave marker)
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 11 Dec 2013.
Iona Crumley Morgan; born in 1915; died in 1978; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Joseph Henry Morgan"; Article;
Page 207; submitted by A. Rice, 72 Summers St, Welch, WV 24801.
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Fort Branch, UInc; taken on 9/10 Jan 1920; page 162A;
Image 18 of 66; Family #186/186.
Listed as Bud Pauley; age 48; born in WV; married; coal miner; head of household.
2. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Kistler; Buffalo Creek; E.D. 23-39; taken on 2 Apr 1940;
Page 788B; Image 2 of 62; Household #8.
Listed as Bud Pauley; age 68; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
coal miner; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Fort Branch, UInc; taken on 9/10 Jan 1920; page 162A;
Image 18 of 66; Family #186/186.
Listed as Polly Pauley; age 39; born in KY; married; in household of husband, Bud Pauley.
2. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Kistler; Buffalo Creek; E.D. 23-39; taken on 2 Apr 1940;
Page 788B; Image 2 of 62; Household #8.
Listed as Minnie Pauley; age 56; born in KY; married; 5th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, Bud Pauley.
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Fort Branch, UInc; taken on 9/10 Jan 1920; page 162A;
Image 18 of 66; Family #186/186.
Listed as Ersel J. Pauley; age 13; born in KY; in household of father, Bud Pauley.
1. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; Fort Branch, UInc; taken on 9/10 Jan 1920; page 162A;
Image 18 of 66; Family #186/186.
Listed as William C. Pauley; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Bud Pauley.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by historianne; 14 Mar 2013.
" James Harace “Jake” Jennelle
Birth 10 Jan 1901
Eggleston, Giles County, Virginia, USA
Death 1 Feb 1955 (aged 54)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Plot Restvale Section
Memorial ID 106682862 "Additional Information posted:
"Mother: Vernie Estelle Brotherton
Father: James Henry Jennelle"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by historianne; 14 Mar 2013.
"Eva Dawn Anderson Jennelle
Birth 26 Sep 1899
Giles County, Virginia, USA
Death 26 Jan 1976 (aged 76)
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Plot Restvale Section
Memorial ID 106682911"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 27 Feb 1920; Page 220B;
Image 14 of 26; Family #113.
Listed as John McCoy; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Albert R. McCoy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 245A; Image 9 of
51; Family #78/79.
Listed as Johnnie McCoy; age 11; born in WV; in household of brother-in-law, John P. Puckett.
3. "Miller Family Tree"; mamaalosky; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Johnny McCoy; born 9 Sep 1918 at Bradshaw, WV; died 12 Nov 1992 in Madison, WV; son of unknown
parents; husband of Mildred Gray Dakin; father of John Thomas McCoy
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 220B; Image
56 of 76; Family #507/524.
Listed as Mildred G. Dakin; age 7; born in WV; in household of daughter, Thomas Dakin.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Mildred D Mccoy
Also Known As Name Mildred G Mccoy
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
Residence Place Roderfield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 30 Sep 1922
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2004
Address 175 PO Box
Address Continued Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
2nd Address Blue
2nd Address Continued Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1996-01 Jul 1998..."
3. "Miller Family Tree"; mamaalosky; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Johnny McCoy; born 9 Sep 1918 at Bradshaw, WV; died 12 Nov 1992 in Madison, WV; son of unknown
parents; husband of Mildred Gray Dakin; father of John Thomas McCoy
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 16 Dec 2013.
Mildred Gray McCoy; born 30 Sep 1922; died 8 Apr 2002; buried here; grave maker photo shown.
1.1900 Census, Mitchell Co, NC; Toe River Township; taken 21 Jun 1900; Page 148B; Image 24 of 28;
Family #216/219.
Listed as James Jackson; age 51; born in Feb 1851 in NC; married 8 yrs; farmer; head of household.
2.1910 Census, Mitchell Co, NC; Toe River Township; taken 20/21 Apr 1910; Page 259A; Image 9 of
25; Family #75/82.
Listed as James Jackson; age 51; born in NC; married twice; last time for 14 yrs; farmer; head of
household..
1.1900 Census, Mitchell Co, NC; Toe River Township; taken 21 Jun 1900; Page 148B; Image 24 of 28;
Family #216/219.
Listed as Myra Jackson; age 28; born in Oct 1871 in NC; married 8 yrs; 1 child, 1 living; in household
of husband, James Jackson.
2.1910 Census, Mitchell Co, NC; Toe River Township; taken 20/21 Apr 1910; Page 259A; Image 9 of
25; Family #75/82.
Listed as Mira Jackson; age 38; born in NC; married once for 14 yrs; 1 child, 1 living; in household of
husband, James Jackson.
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #1701; undated; Ancestry.com Website.
Lewis Damron; age 30; born 14 Mar 1910 in Iaeger, WV; living in Iaeger, WV; unemployed; name
of person who will always know address; Mrs. Josephine Damron, wife; Iager, WV; 5'$' tall; 140 lbs;
brown eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
2. Geneanet Community Trees Index; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Lewis Dameron
Gender M (Male)
Birth Date 1911
Birth Place Wyoming Co. (Wyoming City), West Virginia, USA
Father Mastin Dameron
Mother Dicey Lester
View on Geneanet
https://gw.geneanet.org/mymothersstuff?n=dameron&oc=&p=lewis"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Family Ties That Bind; 22 feb 2019.
"Lewis Dameron
Birth 4 Mar 1910
Ikes Fork, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 18 Jun 1990 (aged 80)
Man, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Paris Lester Cemetery
Ikes Fork, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 197038135 "Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Maston and Dicy Lester Dameron
Survivors include his wife Josephine Dameron and sons Rabon and Elliott Dameron"Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph,
Bluefield, West Virginia
Tue, Jun 19, 1990 – Page 20"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hampton Roads; taken on 2 Jan 1920;
Page 211B; Image 2 of 2; Family #13/13.
Listed as Josephine Jones; age 3 yrs, 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William M. Jones.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Josephine Dameron
[Josephine J Dameron]
[Josephine Jones]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1916
Birth Place: Hensley Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 14 Dec 2000
Father: William Jones
Mother: Anna M Hager
SSN: 233068785
Type of Claim: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 19 Sep 1975: Name listed as JOSEPHINE DAMERON;
21 Dec 2000: Name listed as JOSEPHINE J DAMERON"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Family Ties That Bind; 22 feb 2019.
"Josephine Jones Dameron
Birth 29 Aug 1916
Hensley, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Dec 2000 (aged 84)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Paris Lester Cemetery
Ikes Fork, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 197037919"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of William Jones and Anna Mae Hager Jones"Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph,
Bluefield, West Virginia
Sat, Dec 16, 2000 – Page 4"