1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 329; WV Archives Web Site.
Irvin Payne; age 22; born in Buchanan Co, VA; farmer; single; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of
A. J. and Clemmey; married on 20 Jun 1909; at Paynesville, WV; Rhoda Mullins; age 16; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Press and Mary Ann.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 10 May 1910, Page 76B;
Family #198/199.
Listed as Irvin Payne; age 22; born in VA; married twice; last time for 11 mons; farmer; head of
household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #4041; 5 Jun 1917.
Irving Payne; age29; born on 10 Sep 1887 in Buchanan Co, VA; farmer; living in Paynesville,
McDowell Co, WV; dependent wife and 4 children; medium height with slender build; blue eyes and
Black hair; "ulcers of bowels, catarh? of the head bad eyes".
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 9 Feb 1920, Page 229B;
Family #276/278..
Listed as Irvine Payne; age 32; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 219B;
Family #299/300.
Listed as Irving Payne; age 42; born in VA; married at 21; farmer; head of household.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 8 Aug 1940;
Page 1142A; Image 45 of 60; Household #328.
Listed as Irvin Payne; age 52; born in VA; married; 6th grade education; lived on same farm on 1 Apr 1935;
laborer for W.P.A. road project; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #682; 1942.
Irvin Payne; age 54; born on 15 (sic, 10) Sep 1887 in McDowell Co, WV (sic, Buchanan Co, VA);
farmer; person who will always know address, Mrs. Rhoda Payne, Paynesville, WV.
8. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Irvin Payne; born on 15 Sep 1886 (sic); died in Aug 1975; living at Bradshaw, McDowell, WV at death.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Irvin Payne Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Valierie Neal;
16 Apr 2014; maintained by Mariah Payne
Irvin Payne; born 15 Sep 1886 in Buchanan Co, VA; died Aug 1975 at Bradshaw, WV; buried here; personal photo
shown with wife Rhoda Mullins Payne.
(His WW I Draft Registration Card stated he was born 10 Sep 1887. Since it was an earlier account, this date was used)
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 16 Jun 1900, Page 246B, Family #139.
Listed as Rhoda Mullins, age 7, born in WV, in Nov 1892, in household of father, Preston Mullins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 329; WV Archives Web Site.
Irvin Payne; age 22; born in Buchanan Co, VA; farmer; single; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of
A. J. and Clemmey; married on 20 Jun 1909; at Paynesville, WV; Rhoda Mullins; age 16; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Press and Mary Ann.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 10 May 1910, Page 76B;
Family #198/199.
Listed as Roda L. Payne; age 15; born in WV; married once for 11 mons; in household of husband,
Irvin Payne.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 9 Feb 1920, Page 229B;
Family #276/278..
Listed as Roda Payne; age 24; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Irvin Payne.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 219B;
Family #299/300.
Listed as Rhoda Payne; age 35; born in WV; married at 15; in household of husband, Irving Payne.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 8 Aug 1940;
Page 1142A; Image 45 of 60; Household #328.
Listed as Rhoda Payne; age 45; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived on same farm on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, Irvng Payne.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Irvin Payne Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Valierie Neal;
16 Apr 2014; maintained by Mariah Payne.
Rhoda Mullins Payne; born in 1893 in McDowell Co, WV; died 28 Mar 1973 in McDowell Co, WV; buried here;
personal photo shown with husband, Irvin Payne.
1. Email from Penny Anderson; 24 Jan 2024.
"I wanted to send along some more information on my grandmother and her siblings. I also added the sister that only lived a few days. Feel free to add whatever you feel is relevant for research....
" Mary Payne was born and died in 1919. She is buried in the Irvin Payne Family cemetery, Paynesville, WV...
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 8 Aug 1940;
Page 1142A; Image 45 of 60; Household #328.
Listed as Albert J. Payne; age 9; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived on same
farm on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Irvng Payne.
2. Email from Penny Anderson; 24 Jan 2024.
"I wanted to send along some more information on my grandmother and her siblings. I also added the sister that only lived a few days. Feel free to add whatever you feel is relevant for research....
"M xi Albert Jackson "A.J." Payne was born on 15 March 1931 in McDowell Co, WV. [Notes] and died 7 Jan 1982 in Wayne, Michigan. He is buried in Michigan....
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 8 Aug 1940;
Page 1142A; Image 45 of 60; Household #328.
Listed as William R. Payne; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Irvng Payne.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Irvin Payne Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Valierie Neal;16 Apr 2014; maintained by Mariah Payne.
William Riley Payne; born in 1936 in McDowell Co, WV; died in 1961; buried here; no grave marker
photo shown.
3. Email from Penny Anderson; 24 Jan 2024.
"I wanted to send along some more information on my grandmother and her siblings. I also added the sister that only lived a few days. Feel free to add whatever you feel is relevant for research....
"M xi William Riley "Bill" Payne was born in 1936 in McDowell Co, WV. He died on 4 Nov 1961 in a car accident in Elkton, MD with his cousin Kyle Mullins, s/o William H and Viola Blankenship Mullins. Bill is buried in Irvin Payne Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV. [Notes]....
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 8 Aug 1940;
Page 1142A; Image 45 of 60; Household #328.
Listed as Irvin Payne, Jr; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Irvng Payne.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Irvin Payne Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Valierie Neal;16 Apr 2014; maintained by Mariah Payne.
Irvin Payne, Jr; born 18 Mar 1938 in McDowell Co, WV; died in Jul 1968 in WV; buried here; no grave
marker photo shown.
3. Email from Penny Anderson; 24 Jan 2024.
"I wanted to send along some more information on my grandmother and her siblings. I also added the sister that only lived a few days. Feel free to add whatever you feel is relevant for research....
"M xii Irvin "Junior" Payne Jr was born on 18 Mar 1938 in McDowell Co, WV. He died in a motorcycle accident on July 11, 1968 in WV. He was buried in Irvin Payne Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV. [Notes]"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 247B,
Family #116.
Listed as Eli Muncy, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Samuel Muncey,
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, page 210, "Charlie Muncey" article, page 210,
submitted by daughter, Emma Jane Muncey Simmons.
3, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken _ Apr 1950; Sheet Number 12; Dwelling #99.
Listed as Eli Hamilton (sic, Muncy); age 34; born in VA; married; section foreman in coal mine; head
of household.
4. Social Security Death Index.
Eli Muncy; born on 15 Jul 1915; died in Feb 1952.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Benny and Ona Steele"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Benny C. Steele, HC 64,
Box 563, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 363; WV Archives Website.
Ben Johnson; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Dan, WV; son of William and
Sarah; married on 8 Oct 1929 at Dan, WV; Barbara Payne; age 18; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single;
daughter of Alfred and Vicie.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 15; Dwelling #116.
Listed as Barbara M. Johnson; age 36; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Benjamin F.
Johnson.
3. Email from Penny Anderson; 24 Jan 2024.
"I wanted to send along some more information on my grandmother and her siblings. I also added the sister that only lived a few days. Feel free to add whatever you feel is relevant for research....
"F iv Laura Payne was born on 17 May 1917. She died on 18 Apr 1997 and buried in Mercer County, WV....
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 9 Feb 1920, Page 229B;
Family #276/278.
Listed as Barbra Payne; age 4; born in WV in household of father, Irvin Payne.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 160; WV Archives Web Site.
Conie Gabriel; born 26 Jan 1909 in ME; living at Bartley, WV; son of Andrew and Mary; married on 28 May 1938
at Jolo, WV; Barbery Payne; born 5 Apr 1915 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Irvin and
Rhodie Payne.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 160; WV Archives Web Site.
Conie Gabriel; born 26 Jan 1909 in ME; living at Bartley, WV; son of Andrew and Mary; married on 28 May 1938
at Jolo, WV; Barbery Payne; born 5 Apr 1915 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Irvin and
Rhodie Payne.
4. "The Marion Star"; Marion, OH; 7 Aug 2004; Newspaper Obit.
"MARION -- Barbara Valdez, 89, 374 E. Farming St., died at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, at Marion General Hospital.
"Born April 5, 1915, in Paynesville, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Rhonda (Mullins) Payne.
"On April 2, 1965, she married Francisco Valdez; he died March 19, 2003, in Marion.
She was owner of Valdez Maintenance Co., property manager with several hotels in Detroit, Mich., for General Motors Corp. She was a member of Marion Enterprise Baptist Church. She served as midwife to physicians in several states. Barbara was well known as being the matriarch of all the remaining descendants of Irvin and Rhonda (Mullins) Payne.
"Our family chain has broken once more and nothing will be the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.
"She is survived by a son, William Coy (Phyllis) Puckett of Parisburg, Va.; four daughters, Wanda J. Scott, North Judson, Ind., Sonja A. (Larry) Stone of Staunton, Va., Kimberley (Karl) Blankenship of Marion, Brenda L. Reece of Plymouth, Ind.; a stepdaughter, Danita Valdez of Marion; two sisters, Viola Headrick of Elkton, Md., Nell Byrd of Jolo, W.Va. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Bobbie Jean Reece, Connie Nell Gabriel; a stepdaughter, Dagmar Sparaga; six sisters, Little Mary Payne, Clemma Hughes, Tennessee Roberts, Laura Muncy, Bertha Elliott, Eva Kennedy; four brothers, John Keller Payne, Irvin Payne Jr., William (Bill) Riley Payne and Albert J. Payne.
"The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, at Marion Enterprise Baptist Church with the Revs. Fred Buckner, Bill Mitchell and Paul McKenzie officiating. Burial is in Grand Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call 4 p.m. today to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home..."
1. Roanoke, VA; Death Certificate #81-003163; Ancestry,com Web Site.
William Coy Puckett; age 76; born 10 Aug 1904 in VA; married; husband of Edith Puckett; coal miner;
living at 630 Hurst Street, North Tazewell, VA; son of Elie Alonzo and Rose (Marshall) Puckett; died
23 Jan 1981 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA; dur to respiratory arrest; pneumonia; brain
stem infarction; buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, VA.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Virginia Gal; 25 May 2013.
" William Coy Puckett
Birth 10 Aug 1904
Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Death 23 Jan 1981 (aged 76)
Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Maplewood Cemetery
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia"
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "H.C. (Curnie) and Daisy Smith
Puckett"; Article; Page 226; submitted by Charlotte Harman Puckett, Rt 4, Box 89, North Tazewel, VA
24630.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 9 Feb 1920, Page 229B;
Family #276/278.
Listed as Barbra Payne; age 4; born in WV in household of father, Irvin Payne.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 160; WV Archives Web Site.
Conie Gabriel; born 26 Jan 1909 in ME; living at Bartley, WV; son of Andrew and Mary; married on 28 May 1938
at Jolo, WV; Barbery Payne; born 5 Apr 1915 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Irvin and
Rhodie Payne.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 160; WV Archives Web Site.
Conie Gabriel; born 26 Jan 1909 in ME; living at Bartley, WV; son of Andrew and Mary; married on 28 May 1938
at Jolo, WV; Barbery Payne; born 5 Apr 1915 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Irvin and
Rhodie Payne.
4. "The Marion Star"; Marion, OH; 7 Aug 2004; Newspaper Obit.
"MARION -- Barbara Valdez, 89, 374 E. Farming St., died at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, at Marion General Hospital.
"Born April 5, 1915, in Paynesville, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Rhonda (Mullins) Payne.
"On April 2, 1965, she married Francisco Valdez; he died March 19, 2003, in Marion.
She was owner of Valdez Maintenance Co., property manager with several hotels in Detroit, Mich., for General Motors Corp. She was a member of Marion Enterprise Baptist Church. She served as midwife to physicians in several states. Barbara was well known as being the matriarch of all the remaining descendants of Irvin and Rhonda (Mullins) Payne.
"Our family chain has broken once more and nothing will be the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.
"She is survived by a son, William Coy (Phyllis) Puckett of Parisburg, Va.; four daughters, Wanda J. Scott, North Judson, Ind., Sonja A. (Larry) Stone of Staunton, Va., Kimberley (Karl) Blankenship of Marion, Brenda L. Reece of Plymouth, Ind.; a stepdaughter, Danita Valdez of Marion; two sisters, Viola Headrick of Elkton, Md., Nell Byrd of Jolo, W.Va. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Bobbie Jean Reece, Connie Nell Gabriel; a stepdaughter, Dagmar Sparaga; six sisters, Little Mary Payne, Clemma Hughes, Tennessee Roberts, Laura Muncy, Bertha Elliott, Eva Kennedy; four brothers, John Keller Payne, Irvin Payne Jr., William (Bill) Riley Payne and Albert J. Payne.
"The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, at Marion Enterprise Baptist Church with the Revs. Fred Buckner, Bill Mitchell and Paul McKenzie officiating. Burial is in Grand Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call 4 p.m. today to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home..."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 219B;
Family #299/300.
Listed as Ola Payne; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Irvin Payne.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 8 Aug 1940;
Page 1142A; Image 45 of 60; Household #328.
Listed as Viola Payne; age 11; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived on same
farm on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Irvng Payne.
3. Email from Penny Anderson; 24 Jan 2024.
"I wanted to send along some more information on my grandmother and her siblings. I also added the sister that only lived a few days. Feel free to add whatever you feel is relevant for research....
"F viii Viola Payne was born in 1928. She lives in Elkton, MD.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 219B;
Family #299/300.
Listed as Nellie Payne; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Irvin Payne.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 8 Aug 1940;
Page 1142A; Image 45 of 60; Household #328.
Listed as Nell Payne; age 14; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived on same
farm on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Irvng Payne.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #4653; Ancestry.com Website.
John Henry Davis; age 44; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; farmer;
living at Paynesville, WV; son of Arlin and Martha (Lester) Davis; married on 26 Mar 1941 at Grundy,
VA; Alta Horn; age 48; born in Buchanan Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; living at Pilgram's
Knob, VA; daughter of Henry and Pricey (Lester) Horn.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #38492; Ancestry.com Website.
Cornelius Davis; age 29; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; coal miner; living
at Grundy, VA; son of J.H. and Lydia (Horn) Davis; married on 8 Dec 1947 in Grundy, VA; Nell
Campbell; maiden name Campbell; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; one previous
marriage; housework; living in Grundy, VA; daughter of Irvin and Rhodie (Mullins) Payne.
5. "The Welch News"; Wednesday Evening; 26 Aug 2020; Newspaper Obit.
"Nell Payne Davis Byrd, 95 years of age of Jolo, WV, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Buchanan General Hospital following an extended illness. Born in McDowell County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Rhoda Mullins Payne. She was a longtime resident of McDowell County and was of the Christian faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and was a wonderful homemaker."In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Cornelius Davis, her second husband, Earlie Byrd; 1-Son: Robert Chris Davis; Daughter-in-Law: Martha Davis; Sisters: Barbara Valdez, Tennessee Payne, Clemma Hughes, Laura Vance, Bertha Elliot, Evy Kennedy and Mary Payne; Brothers: Albert James “A.J.” Payne, John Payne, Bill Payne and Junior Payne.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Patricia Davis (James) Vance of Paynesville, WV, Carol Davis Mullins of Paynesville, WV, Larry Davis of Paynesville, WV; Daughter-in-Law: Debbie Davis of Grundy, VA; 1-Sister: Viola Hendrick of Elkton, MD.
"Also, survived by 11-Grandchildren, 25-Great-Grandchildren and 20-Great-Great-Grandchildren, as well as, several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral Services for NELL PAYNE DAVIS BYRD will be conducted Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Noon at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Freddie Vance officiating with burial to follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, VA.
"Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Friday evening at 6:00 P.M. with services at 7:00 P.M.
"Active Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"We will be taking proactive measures to help prevent the spread of any potential illness. In an effort to minimize direct contact, we ask that you consider avoiding shaking hands or physical contact with the members of the family or other guests. Direct Eye Contact, Loving Words, and a Warm Smile can be as meaningful to the families as a traditional handshake or hug, especially during these difficult times.
"Face masks or coverings are strongly encouraged.
"Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, VA is honored to serve the family of NELL PAYNE DAVIS BYRD."
6. Email from Penny Anderson; 24 Jan 2024.
"I wanted to send along some more information on my grandmother and her siblings. I also added the sister that only lived a few days. Feel free to add whatever you feel is relevant for research....
"F vii Nell Payne was born on 24 April 1925. She died on 24 Aug 2020 and is buried at Claypool Hill, VA...
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 219B;
Family #299/300.
Listed as Clema Payne; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Irvin Payne.
2. Email from Penny Anderson; 24 Jan 2024.
"I wanted to send along some more information on my grandmother and her siblings. I also added the sister that only lived a few days. Feel free to add whatever you feel is relevant for research....
"F v Clemma Payne was born 27 Oct 1921. She died on 22 April 1993 and is buried in Staunton, VA...
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Barbara Chittum Hutchensl 30 Nov 2015; maintained by P.A.
"Lonnie “Bud” Elliott VVeteran
Birth 6 Jan 1931
Death 25 Jan 1995 (aged 64)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 155561074"Additional Information Posted:
"Lonnie Elliott, (Bud), 64, of Bradshaw, W. Va., died Wednesday, January 25, 1995 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Born January 6, 1931 at Lex, WV, he was the son of Sarah Blankenship Elliott of Jolo, WV and the late James Elliott."He was also a residence of Shawsville, Va. and of the Protestant Faith. Mr. Elliott was a retired miner as a tipple operator from Virginia Crews Coal Company, veteran of the Korean Conflict, member of United Mine Workers of America and a member of the Sandy River District American Legion Post #175 of Bradshaw.
"He was preceded in death by his father, James Elliott and his first wife, Bertha Payne Elliott.
"Survivors include his wife, Janis Price Elliott, of the home; mother, Sarah Elliott, Jolo, WV; brother, Jack Elliott, Bradshaw, WV; three stepsons, Chris Rowe, Shawsville, Casey Rowe, Elyria, Ohio, Cliff Rowe, Frankfort, Ohio; former stepdaughter, Diana Anderson, Spottsylvania; former stepson, Gary McMichael, Athens, WV; nine stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; six former stepgrandchildren; and two former stepgreat-grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel, Laeger, WV, with the Rev. Ruford Abner officiating. Burial will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery, Bradshaw Mtn. near Paynesville. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Sandy River District American Legion Post #175. Friends may call at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.
"The Roanoke Times, VA, January 27, 1995"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 219B;
Family #299/300.
Listed as Bertha Payne; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Irvin Payne.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 8 Aug 1940;
Page 1142A; Image 45 of 60; Household #328.
Listed as Bertha Payne; age 16; born in WV; 1 yr HS education; not attending school; lived on same
farm on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Irvng Payne.
3. Email from Penny Anderson; 24 Jan 2024.
"I wanted to send along some more information on my grandmother and her siblings. I also added the sister that only lived a few days. Feel free to add whatever you feel is relevant for research....
"F vi Bertha Payne was born on 23 April 1923. She died on 24 December 1989 and is buried in Tom Sparks Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV....
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by P.A.; 14 Oct 2016.
"Bertha Payne Elliott
Birth 23 Apr 1923
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Dec 1989 (aged 66)
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 171305841"Additional Information Posted:
"Bertha P. Elliott, 66, went to be with the Lord on December 24, after a long battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Irvin and Rhoda Payne of Paynesville, WV. She joins in death her sisters Mary Payne and Evy Kennedy and her brothers AJ Payne, Bill Payne, and Irvin "Junior" Payne."She is the mother of Diana Anderson of Spotsylvania, VA and Gary McMichael of Athens, WV. In addition to her children, she is survived by her husband Lonnie "Bud" Elliott, her mother-in-law Sarah B. Elliott, and six grandchildren; as well as her sisters Tenny Roberts, Barbara Valdez, Laura Eades, Clemmy Hughes, Nell Byrd, and Oley Headrick, and her brother John K. Payne along with many in-laws and nieces and nephews plus their extended families.
"Mrs. Elliott will be buried in Tom Sparks Cemetery."