Flat Iron Drug Store

Flat Iron Drug Store Flat Iron Drug Store is a retail pharmacy serving the Welch Community for 106 years.

Let’s everyone wish Laura a happy birthday today!!!!
02/18/2026

Let’s everyone wish Laura a happy birthday today!!!!

02/17/2026

All Valentine’s on SALE!!

If you still haven’t gotten your special someone anything come on down and see what we got.
02/13/2026

If you still haven’t gotten your special someone anything come on down and see what we got.

We also have these balloons available. We will blow them up to you as well.
02/11/2026

We also have these balloons available. We will blow them up to you as well.

Come shop with us for Valentine’s Day. We have some really cute things for that someone special.
02/11/2026

Come shop with us for Valentine’s Day. We have some really cute things for that someone special.

02/06/2026

Due to the conditions of the roads and the safety of our staff we are closed. Sorry for the inconvenience. 

$30.00 each
02/03/2026

$30.00 each

Our former employee, Selma Swafford, passed away November 17, 2025. At the time of her passing, her full obituary was n...
02/03/2026

Our former employee, Selma Swafford, passed away November 17, 2025. At the time of her passing, her full obituary was not available. I just noticed that this was now available and wanted to post it for the community to see and remember Punkin.

Sincerely,
the Flat Iron team.

Obituary & Services
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Selma Swafford Obituary
Selma Swafford age 61 of Welch, West Virginia was born on April 4, 1964 in Welch and the daughter of Herman A. Sr., and Joan Harris Swafford.

Also known as Punkin to her family and friends, she grew up in Hartwell, West Virginia. At the age of 12, her family moved to Yukon, West Virginia, she became a member of Free Mission in Christ Church under the pastorage of Elders Dewey and Thelma Duff.

After completing her education at Big Creek High School in 1982, she joined the United States Army. Upon returning home to West Virginia, she had made her home in Welch.

Punkin was employed for a number of years at Flat Iron Drug Store and was very well known for her friendly, helpful assistance. At the time of her passing, she was a cashier at Goodsons’ Supermarket both located in Welch.

Punkin had a sweet, calm spirit. She warmly greeted others wherever and whenever with that very same spirit. She was a homebody and enjoyed keeping her home and surroundings very neat and orderly.

She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Sr., and her mother, Joan. Early on Monday, November 17, 2025, she peacefully departed this life in the comforts of her home.

Punkin leaves to mourn her passing one daughter, Ashley N. Swafford of Charleston, West Virginia; her grandson, Isaiah Swafford and her two devoted brothers, Sherman “Skip” and his wife, Nancy Swafford of Parker, Colorado and Herman A. “Buddy” (June Covington) Swafford Jr., of Lexington, North Carolina; a friend, who was closer than a sister, Eady Hankins, her neighbor of Welch; also, a host of relatives and friends who loved and cared for her.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church 135 Court Street in Welch, with Pastor George Masterson officiating. Services for Ms. Swafford entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch.

02/02/2026

Due to the extremely cold temps this morning we will be opening at 10. Everyone stay safe and warm.

01/30/2026

Due to the weather we will be closing at 3 today. Sorry for the inconvenience. Everyone stay safe and warm.

Come check out or Valentines items. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
01/27/2026

Come check out or Valentines items. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Address

69 McDowell Street
Welch, WV
24801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13044363380

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