1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 81; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Mitchem; age 21; born 14 Mar 1943 at Avondale, WV; single; living at 4651 N. Magnolia,
Chicago, IL; son of John and Stella (Rose) Mitchem; married on 5 Jun 1964 at Iaeger, WV;
Vivian Jeanne Chaffins; age 17; born 4 Oct 1946 at Wilmore, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV;
daughter of Clyde Fred and Vivian (Cassady) Chaffins; with consent of Clyde and Vivian Chaffins,
parents of Vivian Jeanne Chaffins.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 15 May 1940;
Page 1249?; Image 123 of 132; Household #954.
Listed as Mary York; age 6; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of grandfather, David Vance, with mother.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Reverend Mary Pauline Dawson (Big Mom), 80, of Bradshaw, WV, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014, at her residence.
"Mary was born April 9, 1934, in Paynesville, WV, a daughter of the late Tom and Oma Vance York. She was a homemaker and a minister in the Church of God for over 40 years.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Dawson; a son Ricky Lane Dawson; four sisters, Martha York, Dorothy White, Lindsey White, and Melvina White, and two brothers Leck White, and Fred White, Sr.
"Survivors include two sons, Jerry Henry Dawson and wife Connie of Atwell, WV, and Freddie "Frog" Dawson and wife Vicki of Avondale, WV; one daughter, Brenda Wolford, of Estep Ridge near Paynesville, WV; two adopted daughters, Jennifer "Jenny" Meeks and husband D.J. of Greenbank, WV, and April Ranee Dawson of Welch, WV; special care givers, Tammy Dawson, Heather Dawson, Lisa Remines, and Judy Wolford; 21 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 12, 2014, at 12 noon with Reverend Charles Rose and Reverend John Wheeler,officiating at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in the Dawson Cemetery on Shortridge Mountain near Garland, WV...."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Belcher Mtn Road; taken on 23 Apr 1930;
Page 117; Image 57 of 62; Family #548/568.
Listed as Ballard Belcher; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Tobias S. Belcher.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District, Rural; E.D. 24-41; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page 815A; Image 33 of 36; Household #280.
Listed as Ballard Belcher; age 16; born in WV; 7th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; helper on farm; in household of father, Tobias S. Belcher.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
Ballard F. Belcher; age 23; born and living at Maitland, WV; single; married on 6 Apr 1947 at Welch,
WV; Sona E. Gillespie; age 20; born and living at Superior, WV; single; with consent of Mrs. Ellis
Gillespie, mother of Sona E. Gillespie.
4. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #82-019965; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ballard Franklin Belcher; age 58; born 13 May 1923 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended in May 1975; 6th grade education; living at Box 15, Superior, WV; son of Toby and
Lottie (Scarberry) Belcher; married on 7 May 1982 in Rick Creek, Giles Co, VA; Shirley Ann Pendry;
maiden name, Jones; age 44; born 22 Sep 1937 in WV; widow; this is her 2ns marriage; first
marriage ended in Sep 1976; 12th grade education; living at Box 253, Wilcoe, WV; daughter of
James Gilbert and Mattie Lee (Armstrong) Jones.
5. US Public Records; LDS Web Site.
Ballard F. Belcher; born 13 May 1923; living at PO Box 253, Wilcoe, WV 24895 on 1 Jun 1996.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by In Remembrance; 4 Mar 2019.
" Ballard Franklin Belcher
Birth 13 May 1923
Death 2 Feb 1987 (aged 63)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Elkhorn Church Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Ballard Franklin Belcher, 63, of Wilcoe, was dead on arrival Monday at a Welch hospital."He had lived in Wilcoe for nine years and was formerly of Belcher Mountain. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of UMWA Local Union No 6029 and the Elkhorn Regular Baptist Church, Belcher Mountain. Born in Welch, he was a son of the late Tobias and Lottie Scarberry Belcher. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
"Survivors: wife, Mrs Shirley Jones Pendry Belcher; daughter mrs. Everett (Jackie( Marrs of Wills Point, Texas; stepdaughters, Mrs. Kenny (Shelia) Hunley of Wilcoe, Mrs. Robert (Kim) Dameron of Jenkinjones,; stepsons, Doug Pendry of Wilcoe, Mike Pendry of the home; brothers Willie Belcher of Superior, Aaron Belcher and Tobias Belcher, Jr. of Salkum, Wash.; sister, Rachel McCoy of Onalaska, Wash.; four grandchildren.
"Funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Elkhorn Regular Baptist Church, Belcher Mountain, with the Rev. H.A. Lane and the Rev. Cecil Belcher officating and burial at the Elkhorn Church Cemetery."
Additional Information Posted:
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Superior; E.D. 24-41; taken on 4 Apr 1940;
Page 804B; Image 12 of 36; Household #105.
Listed as Sona Gillespie; age 13; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Ellis Gillespie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
Ballard F. Belcher; age 23; born and living at Maitland, WV; single; married on 6 Apr 1947 at Welch,
WV; Sona E. Gillespie; age 20; born and living at Superior, WV; single; with consent of Mrs. Ellis
Gillespie, mother of Sona E. Gillespie.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sona Ellen Belcher, age 87, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV. Born January 19, 1927 in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Renea Maloyd Gillespie. Sona was a loving mother and devoted Christian. She loved to sing, cook and spend time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two daughters Jackie Marrs and Renea Belcher, one brother, George Gillespie, one sister, Grethel Gillespie.
"Survivors include son-in-law Everett Marrs of Welch, WV; granddaughter Reba Marrs of Aylett, VA; granddaughter Nancy Carlson of Charles Town, WV; and great grandson Cameron Marrs of Aylett, VA.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Monday December 8 , 2014 at 12 Noon, from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with Pastor Scott Long officiating. Burial will follow at the Elkhorn church cemetery on Belcher Mountain...."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Superior; E.D. 24-41; taken on 4 Apr 1940;
Page 804B; Image 12 of 36; Household #105.
Listed as Ellis Gillespie; age 40; born in VA; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same house on
on 1 Apr 1935; trackman in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Superior; E.D. 24-41; taken on 4 Apr 1940;
Page 804B; Image 12 of 36; Household #105.
Listed as Rena Gillespie; age 36; born in VA; married; 7th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Ellis Gillespie.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Superior; E.D. 24-41; taken on 4 Apr 1940;
Page 804B; Image 12 of 36; Household #105.
Listed as Grethel Gillespie; age 16; born in WV; 1 yr HS education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Ellis Gillespie.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Superior; E.D. 24-41; taken on 4 Apr 1940;
Page 804B; Image 12 of 36; Household #105.
Listed as Junior Gillespie; age 14; born in WV; 8th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Ellis Gillespie.
1. "Welch and Its People", Rose R. Marino, page 14.
"...Daughter, Barbara (Cartwright) was born in 1849. She married Owen Belcher. Their sons were
James Henry, Ballard, T. S. (Tobias S.), Maitland and M.A. ..."
2. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1905); Page 222; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web
Site.
T.S. Belcher; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; fireman; living at Kimball, WV; son of Owen
and Barbara; married on 20 Dec 1905 at J.J. Scarberry('s); Charlotte Schuyberry (sic, Scarberry);
age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Jubiniah and Rhoda.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Huger Precinct; taken on 22 Apr 1910;
Page 235A; Family #141/141.
Listed as Tobias S. Belcher; age 27; born in WV; married once for 3 ysr; in household of step-father,
Masten G. Clay.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2132; 12 Sep 1918; LDS Web Site.
Tobe Belcher; age 36; born 28 Apr 1882; living at Maitland, WV; farmer; nearest relative, Lottie
Belcher; Maitland, WV; tall with medium build; blue eyes and light brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Maitland; taken on 5/7 Jan 1920; Page 6A;
Image 11 of 53; Family #512/612.
Listed as Tobe H. Belcher; age 38; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Belcher Mtn Road; taken on 23 Apr 1930;
Page 117; Image 57 of 62; Family #548/568.
Listed as Tobe Belcher; age 48; born in WV; married at 48; foreman in sawmill; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 184 ; WV Archives Web Site.
T.S. Belcher; born 28 Apr 1883 at Maitland, WV; living at Maitland, WV; son of Owen and Barber
Belcher; married on 24 Aug 1937 at Kimball, WV; Sarah Belcher; born 1 Jun 1895 at Kimball, WV;
living at Maitland, WV; daughter of J.J. and Cosby Lane.
8. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District, Rural; E.D. 24-41; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page 815A; Image 33 of 36; Household #280.
Listed as Tobe Belcher; age 57; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; owner-manager of sawmill; head of household.
9. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1246; 27 Apr 1942; LDS Web Site.
Tobe (no middle name) Belcher; age 59; born 28 Apr 1882 at Maitland, WV; living at Maitland, WV;
person who will always know address, Sarah Belcher, Maitland, WV; employed by Koppers Coal
Division, Maitland, WV; 5'8" tall; 148 lbs; blue eyes; gray hair; light complexion.
10. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 008871; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Tobias Belcher; age 84; born 28 Apr 1882 at Maitland, WV; widowed; living at Superior, Belcher
Mtn, WV; son of Owen and Barbara (Scarberry) Belcher; died 23 Jun 1966 at Superior, WV; from an
acute coronary thrombosis; buried 25 Jun 1966 in Belcher Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; informant,
Ballard Belcher, Welch, WV.
11. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Victoria Taylor-True; 22 May 2013.
" Tobias S “Tobe” Belcher
Birth 28 Apr 1882
Maitland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 23 Jun 1966 (aged 84)
Superior, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #177.
Listed as Sarah E. Lane, age 7, in household of father, John J. Lane.
2. McDowell Co, WV Web Site, "McDowell Co Marriages" FTP File; Book #14, page 64.
Floyd K. Belcher, age 21, born in Wyoming Co, WV, son of Andy and Matilda Belcher, married on
1 Sep 1909 Sarah Elizabeth Lane, age 17, born in Wyoming Co, WV, daughter of J.J. and Cosby Lane.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 226A, Family #218.
Listed as Sarah Belcher, age 18, born in WV, married less than 1 yr, in household of husband,
Floyd K. Belcher.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Kimball, taken on 14/16 Jan 1920, Page
27B, Family #524.
Listed as Sarah Belcher, age 32, born in WV, in hosuehold of husband, Floyd K. Belcher.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Superior, taken on 22 Apr 1930, Page 186B,
Family #527.
Listed as Sarah E. Belcher, age 37, born in WV, married at 17, in household of husband, Floyd K.
Belcher.
6. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 184 ; WV Archives Web Site.
T.S. Belcher; born 28 Apr 1883 at Maitland, WV; living at Maitland, WV; son of Owen and Barber Belcher;
married on 24 Aug 1937 at Kimball, WV; Sarah Belcher; born 1 Jun 1895 at Kimball, WV; living at Maitland,
WV; daughter of J.J. and Cosby Lane.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District, Rural; E.D. 24-41; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page 815A;
Image 33 of 36; Household #280.
Listed as Sarah Belcher; age 47; born in WV; married; 2nd grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, Tobias S. Belcher.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1893); Page 18; Line #10; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley Cline; age 21; born and living in Logan Co, WV; single; timber man; son of J. and N. (Jewell)
Cline; married in Apr 1893 in Logan Co, WV; Lilly Carter; age 21 (sic); born and living in Logan Co,
WV; single; daughter of D. and A. (Cline) Carter.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV", Year 1878, transcribed by Paulina Haga.
Lilly Carter was born on 20 Jul 1878 in Logan Co, WV to David and Acie (sic, Aggie) Carter.
2. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV, Tridelphia District, page 013, transcribed by
William A. Marsh, Vol 11, page 605.
Listed as Lilly Carter, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, David E. Carter.
3. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1893); Page 18; Line #10; WV Archives Web Site.
Riley Cline; age 21; born and living in Logan Co, WV; single; timber man; son of J. and N. (Jewell)
Cline; married in Apr 1893 in Logan Co, WV; Lilly Carter; age 21 (sic); born and living in Logan Co,
WV; single; daughter of D. and A. (Cline) Carter.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 272; WV Archives Web Site.
Jess A. Cline; age 42; born in Mingo Co, WV; divorced; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Rile and Lilly (Carter)
Cline; married on 24 Dec 1945 at Iaeger, WV; Patty C. Whitt; age 32; born in VA; single; living at Iaeger,
WV; daughter of J.H. and Eby Whitt.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 177B; Image
6 of 22; Family #47/47.
Listed as Patty Whitt; age 16; born in VA; single; in household of father, J.How Whitt.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 272; WV Archives Web Site.
Jess A. Cline; age 42; born in Mingo Co, WV; divorced; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Rile and Lilly (Carter)
Cline; married on 24 Dec 1945 at Iaeger, WV; Patty C. Whitt; age 32; born in VA; single; living at Iaeger,
WV; daughter of J.H. and Eby Whitt.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 177B; Image
6 of 22; Family #47/47.
Listed as Patty Whitt; age 16; born in VA; single; in household of father, J.How Whitt.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 272; WV Archives Web Site.
Jess A. Cline; age 42; born in Mingo Co, WV; divorced; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Rile and Lilly (Carter)
Cline; married on 24 Dec 1945 at Iaeger, WV; Patty C. Whitt; age 32; born in VA; single; living at Iaeger,
WV; daughter of J.H. and Eby Whitt.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
" Donald was born March 29, 1931 in Ikes Fork, WV, the son of the late Patty Whitt Cline and his step father Jesse Cline. He served in the Air Force from 1951-1955. In June 1959 he graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering, with a BSE degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation he worked on various projects including the design of navigation equipment on nuclear submarines to the historic Apollo 11 mission. Mr. Whitt finished his career working for the Internal Revenue Service as a System Analyst in Washington, D.C. for 24 years. After retirement, Mr. Whitt, his wife and son moved to his wife's hometown of Sebastopol, MS where he lived until his passing.
" Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Mary Sistrunk Whitt of the home; one son, Donavon Eric Whitt of Sebastopol, MS and one granddaughter, Maggie A. Whitt of Sebastopol, MS."Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 4 P.M. with Reverend Guy McGarity and Reverend Brett Cooper officiating at the Chapel of Milling Funeral Home in Sebastopol, MS. Visitation will be from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M., prior to the service. Burial will follow on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the Paris Lester Cemetery at Ikes Fork, WV. ..."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 177B; Image
6 of 22; Family #47/47.
Listed as J. How. Whitt; age 60; born in VA; married at 20; coal miner; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 177B; Image
6 of 22; Family #47/47.
Listed as Ibba Whitt; age 54; born in VA; married at 15; in household of husband, J.How Whitt.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 177B; Image
6 of 22; Family #47/47.
Listed as Martha Whitt; age 18; born in VA; married at 17; divorced; in household of father, J.How Whitt.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 177B; Image
6 of 22; Family #47/47.
Listed as Bailey Whitt; age 19; born in VA; single; in household of father, J.How Whitt.
1. 1900 Census, Ashe Co, NC; North Fork Township; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 123A; Image 26 of 34;
Family #259/271.
Listed as William J. Mahala; age 9; born in NC in Apr 1891; in household of mother, Sarah Jane
(_______) Mahala.
2. 1910 Census, Ashe Co, NC; North Fork Township; taken on 4 Apr 1910; Page 220B; Image 36 of 40;
Family #282/282.
Listed as Henson Mahala; age 19; born in NC; single; in household of father, John W. Mahala.
3. Pike Co, KY; WW I Draft Registration Card #2187; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William J. Henson Mahala; age 26; born 26 Apr 1891 in Ashland (sic, Ashe Co), NC;
living at Burnwell, KY; miner for Burnwell C & C Co, Burnwell, KY; married; dependent wife;
tall with medium build; Black eyes and dark brown hair.
4. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
Henderson Mahala; age 26; born in Ashe Co, NC; single; miner; living at Sprigg, WV; son of
John and Sarah Mahala; married on 31 May 1917 at Sprigg, WV; Rebecca McNeely; age 18;
born in Mingo Co, WV; singel; daughter of Peter and Silla McNeely.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sany River District; Bradshaw; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page
223B; Image 20 of 26; Family #161/161.
Listed as William J. Mahala; age 28; born in NC; married; no occupation; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #2181; WV Archives Web Site.
W. Henson (sic) Mahala; age 35; born in 1895 in NC; married; husband of Rebecca McNealy;
son of "I could not find out"; died about 10 Feb 1930 "I saw body"; at Iaeger, WV; from concussion of
brain and exposure to cold; homicide; buried12 Feb 1930 at______; informant, Pete McNealy, Havaco, WV.
1. Mingo Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
Henderson Mahala; age 26; born in Ashe Co, NC; single; miner; living at Sprigg, WV; son of
John and Sarah Mahala; married on 31 May 1917 at Sprigg, WV; Rebecca McNeely; age 18;
born in Mingo Co, WV; singel; daughter of Peter and Silla McNeely.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sany River District; Bradshaw; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page
223B; Image 20 of 26; Family #161/161.
Listed as Rebecca Mahala; age 20; born in WV; married; in household of husband, John Henderson
Mahala.
3. 1940 Census; Mingo Co, WV; Williamson; E.D. 30-22; taken on _ Apr 1940; Page 461B;
Image 58 of 68; Household #514.
Listed as Rebecca Braher?; age 41; born in WV; married; 2nd grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Richard Braher?..
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sany River District; Bradshaw; taken on 31 Jan 1920; Page
223B; Image 20 of 26; Family #161/161.
Listed as Ethel C. Mahala; age 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John H. Mahala.
1. 1940 Census; Mingo Co, WV; Williamson; E.D. 30-22; taken on _ Apr 1940; Page 461B;
Image 58 of 68; Household #514.
Listed as Rena Braher?; age 16; born in WV; 5th grade education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of step-father, Richard Braher?.
1. 1940 Census; Mingo Co, WV; Williamson; E.D. 30-22; taken on _ Apr 1940; Page 461B;
Image 58 of 68; Household #514.
Listed as Albert Braher?; age 11; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of step-father, Richard Braher?.
2. Fanning Funeral Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Albert Mahala, age 85, of Twin Branch, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Bowers Hospice House, in Beckley WV. Born November 3, 1929, in Sprigg WV, he was the son of the late John and Rebecca McNeely Mahala.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his special first cousin Herman McNeely
Per his request the body has been cremated. Memorial services will held at a later date...."