James Franklin Belcher1,2,3

M, b. September 21, 1906, d. July, 1982
     James Franklin Belcher was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on September 21, 1906 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1907.2,4 He married Rose Angline "Rosa" Iddings, daughter of William Jasper "Willie" Iddings and Daisy Blaine Meadows, on December 25, 1967 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.1 James Franklin Belcher died in July, 1982 at West Virginia at age 75.4

Family

Rose Angline "Rosa" Iddings b. November 30, 1912, d. August, 1982
Marriage*He married Rose Angline "Rosa" Iddings, daughter of William Jasper "Willie" Iddings and Daisy Blaine Meadows, on December 25, 1967 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Belcher-Iddings marriage record.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James William "Bill" Iddings1,2,3,4

M, b. January 6, 1930, d. July 10, 2014
MotherEva Mae Iddings1,2,5,3,6 b. December 14, 1908, d. June 25, 2002
     James William "Bill" Iddings James William "Bill" Iddings, 84, was born in Marie, West Virginia, and made Greensboro his home for the past 44 years. He passed away peacefully on July 10th at Morningview at Irving Park in Greensboro. Bill is survived by his three sons, who all considered him their personal hero, and their families: William Michael "Mike" (Vicki), James "Kevin" (Julie) and Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" (Penny); grandchildren, Kristin Iddings, Courtney Peters (Ronnie), Cody Iddings, Jordan Iddings, Bryan Iddings, Jake Iddings and great grandsons, Riley and Rowan Peters. He was preceded in death by his mother Eva Iddings Cody and wife Ellen Rogers Iddings. Bill never met a stranger, and truly loved people, especially his family, his golfing buddies and his church, Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church of Greensboro. Bill took pride in his work and was respected by all as a manager at Sears and Roebuck on Lawndale Drive for over 30 years. He was even more proud of his family. He never missed one of his sons' or grandchildren's sporting events, dance recitals or school ceremonies, and treasured the opportunity to spend time with his family. In his youth, Bill was an all-state football and baseball player, a bit of a local sports legend in southwestern West Virginia. He was an avid golfer for most of his life, having shot his age and made a hole in one when he was in his 70s. He served in the army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. He was an eternal optimist, and his love and presence will truly be missed by Mike, Kevin, Jeff and their families and friends. The burial will be held immediately following the service at Westminister Gardens. Special thanks to the angels of Morningview at Irving Park and Hospice, who provided amazing care, love and comfort to Bill.3 He was buried at Westminster Gardens Cemetery, 3601 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.3,7 He was born on January 6, 1930 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,8 He married Cara Ellen Rogers on April 8, 1955 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,3,4 James William "Bill" Iddings died on July 10, 2014 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 84.3,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 190, District 5, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 382, District 32-6, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia5
1950Dwelling 72, District 32-8, Springfield, Monroe Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1950Railroad clerk6

Family

Cara Ellen Rogers b. May 22, 1935, d. September 7, 2002
Marriage*James William "Bill" Iddings married Cara Ellen Rogers on April 8, 1955 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.2,3,4 
Children
  • William Michael "Mike" Iddings1,3,4
  • James Kevin Iddings1,3,4
  • Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Iddings1,3,4

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Eva Iddings Cody obituary in the Jun 26, 2002 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S6048] Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home, online www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com, From the James William Iddings obituary.
  4. [S619] News-Record, From the Ellen Rogers Iddings obituary in the Sep 8, 2002 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6049] Westminster Gardens, Guilford Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Gladys Fern Gill1,2,3,4

F, b. January 26, 1928, d. January 4, 2011
     Gladys Fern Gill was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,5 Her Social Security Number was 236-38-9730.6 She was born on January 26, 1928 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,5,6 As of December 12, 1946,her married name was Iddings.3 She married Archie Vaughn Iddings, son of William Jasper "Willie" Iddings and Daisy Blaine Meadows, on December 12, 1946 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,5,2,3 Gladys Fern Gill died on January 4, 2011 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 82.7,2,5,6 She IDDINGS, Gladys Gill, 82, of Richmond, Virginia, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 4, 2011, in Charlottesville, Va., following a short illness. Born January 26, 1928, in Hinton, she was a daughter of the late Lewis E. and Minnie Bennett Gill. Mrs. Iddings moved to Richmond, Va., in 1946, where she worked at Sears and Roebuck until her retirement after 36 years of service, and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Richmond. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Archie V. Iddings on July 10, 2003; three brothers, Robert Ray Gill in 1926, Corporal Harles D. Gill, who was declared Missing in Action December 2, 1950 in Korea and was recovered 58 years after his death, and C.E. "Ted" Gill, who passed away on January 8, 1975. Mrs. Iddings is survived by her daughter, Darla Iddings Minton and her husband, J Andrews, of Charlottesville, with whom she had made her home for the past six months; one stepdaughter, June Williams and husband, Joe, of Portsmouth, Va; and several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren also survive. Burial will follow in the New Hope UMC Cemetery at Marie, West Virginia. on January 7, 2011.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 92, District 119-302, Richmond, Virginia8

Occupation

1950Saleswoman8

Family

Archie Vaughn Iddings b. January 20, 1917, d. July 10, 2003
Marriage*Gladys Fern Gill married Archie Vaughn Iddings, son of William Jasper "Willie" Iddings and Daisy Blaine Meadows, on December 12, 1946 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,5,2,3 
Child
  • Darla Fern Iddings1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Archie Vaughn Iddings obituary in the Jul 12, 2003 edition.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Gladys Gill Iddings obituary in the Jan 7, 2011 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Iddings-Gill marrigae record.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Zula Marie Hudson1,2,3

F, b. May 24, 1908, d. August 8, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 234-36-8636.4 Zula Marie Hudson was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.5 She was born on May 24, 1908 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.4,2,5 As of October 14, 1933,her married name was Iddings.2 She married Leslie Howard Iddings, son of Giles Washington Iddings and Ollie Aridell Hoback, on October 14, 1933 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,2 Zula Marie Hudson died on August 8, 1994 at West Virginia at age 86.4,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 33, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 158, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia7

Family

Leslie Howard Iddings b. May 28, 1910, d. November 11, 2004
Marriage*Zula Marie Hudson married Leslie Howard Iddings, son of Giles Washington Iddings and Ollie Aridell Hoback, on October 14, 1933 at Summers Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Leslie H. Iddings obituary in the Nov 13, 2004 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Iddings-Hudson marriage record.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Iddings Welch obitutary in the Oct 25, 2015 edition.
  9. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Bonnie Louise Iddings obituary in the Oct 23, 1942 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bonnie Louise Iddings death certificate.

Bonnie Louise Iddings1,2,3,4

F, b. March 2, 1939, d. October 23, 1942
FatherLeslie Howard Iddings1,2,5,6,4 b. May 28, 1910, d. November 11, 2004
MotherZula Marie Hudson1,2,5,6,4 b. May 24, 1908, d. August 8, 1994
     Bonnie Louise Iddings was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on March 2, 1939 at West Virginia.3 She Funeral services for Bonnie Louise Iddings, three and one-half years old, who died at 6:20 o'clock this morning at her home at Marie, will be held Sunday morning at the New Hope church at Marie. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Iddings of Marie, and died after an illness of about a month. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Iddings, of Marie; one sister, Lois Gay; her grandmother, Mrs. Jim Wilson, of Wayside, and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Iddings, of Marie. on October 23, 1942.4 She died on October 23, 1942 at Marie, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 3.2,3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 33, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia6

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Leslie H. Iddings obituary in the Nov 13, 2004 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bonnie Louise Iddings death certificate.
  3. [S2228] New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=6069601&CRid=169160&
  4. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Bonnie Louise Iddings obituary in the Oct 23, 1942 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Iddings Welch obitutary in the Oct 25, 2015 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lois Gay Iddings1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 9, 1934, d. October 23, 2015
FatherLeslie Howard Iddings1,2,3,6,7,4 b. May 28, 1910, d. November 11, 2004
MotherZula Marie Hudson1,2,3,6,7,4 b. May 24, 1908, d. August 8, 1994
     Lois Gay Iddings was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,5 She was born on April 9, 1934 at Summers Co., West Virginia.2,5 As of December 29, 1956,her married name was Welch.3 She married Milford Duane Welch on December 29, 1956 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Lois Gay Iddings died on October 23, 2015 at Virginia at age 81.2,5 She Lois Iddings Welch, 81, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, October 23, 2015. She was born April 9, 1934, in Summers County, W.Va., and had been a resident of Rocky Mount for 54 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Zula Iddings; and sister, Bonnie Iddings. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Milford Duane Welch; her children, son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Chrissy Welch, daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Richard Doucette, son and friend, Randy Welch and Jennifer Fahey; grandchildren, Oak Welch, Brooke Welch, and Emma Doucette. Lois helped form and retired from Member One Federal Credit Union. She was also a devoted member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. on October 25, 2015.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 33, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 158, District 45-1, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia7

Family

Milford Duane Welch b. September 30, 1930, d. January 4, 2020
Marriage*Lois Gay Iddings married Milford Duane Welch on December 29, 1956 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Leslie H. Iddings obituary in the Nov 13, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Iddings Welch obitutary in the Oct 25, 2015 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Bonnie Louise Iddings obituary in the Oct 23, 1942 edition.
  5. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Milford Duane Welch obituary in the Jan 6, 2020 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Milford Duane Welch1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 30, 1930, d. January 4, 2020
     Milford Duane Welch was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 He was born on September 30, 1930 at Albright, Preston Co., West Virginia.4,5 He married Lois Gay Iddings, daughter of Leslie Howard Iddings and Zula Marie Hudson, on December 29, 1956 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Milford Duane Welch died on January 4, 2020 at Virginia at age 89.4 He Milford Duane Welch went home to be with Our Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2020. He was born on September 30, 1930, to the late Frank Elmer Welch and Ella Pearl Welch in Albright, W.Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois G. Welch, as well as his sisters, Madeline Welch, Nita Leaseburg, Leta Crane; and brothers, Charles Welch and Dallas Welch. He is survived by his three children, Bob (Christine), Cindy Doucette (Richard), Randy (Jen Fahey); and three grandchildren, Oak Welch, Brooke Welch, and Emma Doucette. Milford graduated from Kingwood, W.Va., High School, and attended West Virginia University where he received a B.S. in Dairy Science ('53) and M.S in Agronomy ('60). He served in the United States Army from 1954 through 1955 as an Artillery Crewman. Milford and Lois moved to Rocky Mount, Va., in 1960. Milford worked for Virginia Cooperative Extension as a County Agent and later at Kroger. They attended Rocky Mount United Methodist Church and Franklin Heights Baptist Church. Milford enjoyed gardening, West Virginia History, following WVU sports, and grandparenting. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. on January 6, 2020.4

Family

Lois Gay Iddings b. April 9, 1934, d. October 23, 2015
Marriage*He married Lois Gay Iddings, daughter of Leslie Howard Iddings and Zula Marie Hudson, on December 29, 1956 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Leslie H. Iddings obituary in the Nov 13, 2004 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lois Iddings Welch obitutary in the Oct 25, 2015 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Milford Duane Welch obituary in the Jan 6, 2020 edition.
  5. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Robert Vernon Lewis1,2,3

M, b. September 23, 1921, d. December 26, 1992
     Robert Vernon Lewis was buried at Nashville National Cemetery, 1420 Gallatin Pike South, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.3 His Social Security Number was 570-18-6533.2 He married Juanita Light, daughter of Robert Lee Light and Ida Elizabeth Smith.1 Robert Vernon Lewis was born on September 23, 1921 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.2,3 He died on December 26, 1992 at age 71.2,3

Family

Juanita Light b. May 16, 1924, d. July 29, 1969
Marriage*He married Juanita Light, daughter of Robert Lee Light and Ida Elizabeth Smith.1 
Children
  • Larry Robert Lewis1
  • Gail Elizabeth Lewis1
  • Elaine Lewis1

Citations

  1. [S816] Stacie Lewis, "Light Genealogy," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Feb 19, 2003.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.