1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ronald Dale Mayhew
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Date: 5 Oct 1941
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Aug 1968
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: Percy Carlos Mayhew
Mother: Pearl Coppolina
Spouse: Brenda Louise Stewart
Certificate Number: 1968033198"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
Name: Brenda Louise Stewart
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 19 Aug 1968
Marriage Place: Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father: Dennis Stewart
Mother: Dolly Mae Stewart
Spouse: Ronald Dale Mayhew
Certificate Number: 1968033198"
2. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Sunday 19 Nov 2004, newspaper obit.
"PINEVILLE - Dennis Stewart, 80, of Pineville, passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, in Heartland of
Beckley following a long illness.
"Born Feb. 27, 1924, at Rockview, he was the son of the late Elonzo and Icie Workman Stewart.
"Mr. Stewart worked for Eastern Associated Coal Corp. as a general mine foreman for 35 years and
attended Cook Memorial Baptist Church. He enjoyed being with his family, friends and especially
his grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Gunter Stewart; a daughter,
Brenda Bias; a brother, Claren Stewart; two sisters, Marie Scott and Audie Evans; and a special
friend, Eileen Tilley.
"Survivors include a son, Robert Dennis Stewart and his wife, Karen, of Pineville; a daughter, Cathy
Sepko and her husband, Ken, of Greenville, S.C.; a son-in-law, Jack Bias of Pineville; a brother,
Dallas Stewart of Proctorville, Ohio; a sister, Geneva Clay of Saulsville; three grandsons, Chris
Mayhew and his wife, Angie, of Pineville, Micah Sepko and his wife, Katie, of Greenville, S.C., and
Dick Lanham and his wife, Krystal, of Charleston; two granddaughters, Barbara and Cassie
Stewart, both of Pineville; three great-grandchildren, Hannah Sepko, Andrew and Amanda
Lanham; and special friends, Bill and Tammy McCurdy.
"Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Clay
Phillips officiating. Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny..."
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 29 Dec 2011.
" Brenda L. Stewart Bias
Birth 23 Feb 1947
Rock View, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Oct 2002 (aged 55)
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 82558603"Additional Information Posted:
"PINEVILLE - Brenda L. Stewart Bias, 55, of Pineville went to be with her Heavenly Father Oct. 6, 2002, for a much-deserved rest."Born Feb. 23, 1947, at Rockview, she was the daughter of Dennis Stewart (1924-2004) of Pineville and Dollie Stewart-Randazzio of Pineville.
"She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Lucille Gunter-Stewart (1924-1996).
"Mrs. Bias was retired from the West Virginia Department of Health and Humane children, Kriste Services with 34 years of service in social work. She was a member of the Wyoming County Child Protection Team and was a statewide child abuse prevention trainer. Mrs. Bias had a master's degree in counseling and was an adjunct instructor of Marshall University and the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies. She was a member of Cook Memorial Baptist Church, Pineville.
"In addition to her parents, survivors include her husband, Jack Bias; a son, Chris Mayhew and his fiancee, Angie Hunt of Pineville; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Karen Stewart of Pineville; a half brother, Michael Randazzio of Pineville; a stepsister and - brother-in-law, Cathy and Ken Sepko of Greenville, S.C.; two nieces, Barbara and Cassie Stewart, both of Pineville; three nephews, Micah Sepko and his wife, Katie, of Greenville, S.C., Michael and Bobby Randazzio, both of Columbus, Ohio; a great-niece, Hannah Sepko of Greenville, S.C.; and two loving pets, Cagney and Laci.
"Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Cook Memorial Baptist Church, Pineville, with the Rev. Clay Phillips and the Rev. Glen Kuhn officiating. Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 126; WV Archives Website.
Dennis McLatchy; age 21; born in Sheridan, WY; single; living at Shadron, NE; married on
16 Nov 1967 at the First Methodist Church, Welch, WV; Betty Jean Scarberry; age 19; born in
Roth, VA; single; living at Anawalt, WV; with consent of Ruth Scarberry Rose, mother of Betty
Jean Scarberry, father deceased.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 126; WV Archives Website.
Dennis McLatchy; age 21; born in Sheridan, WY; single; living at Shadron, NE; married on
16 Nov 1967 at the First Methodist Church, Welch, WV; Betty Jean Scarberry; age 19; born in
Roth, VA; single; living at Anawalt, WV; with consent of Ruth Scarberry Rose, mother of Betty
Jean Scarberry, father deceased.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 67; WV Archives Website.
John Knea; age 23; born in Germantown, NY; single; mechanic; living at Kimball, WV; son of Frank
and Elizabeth; married on 1 May 1930 at Eckman, WV; Macie Oakes; age 21; born in Elk Park, NC;
single; living at Superior, WV; daughter of Lovie (sp?) and Bettie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 67; WV Archives Website.
John Knea; age 23; born in Germantown, NY; single; mechanic; living at Kimball, WV; son of Frank
and Elizabeth; married on 1 May 1930 at Eckman, WV; Macie Oakes; age 21; born in Elk Park, NC;
single; living at Superior, WV; daughter of Lovie (sp?) and Bettie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 26; WV Archives Website.
Raymond A. Addis; age 25; born in South Olive, OH; single; living at Superior, WV; married on 31
May 1947 at Kimball, WV; Helen Margaret Knea; age 26; born in Havaco, WV; single; living at
Kimball, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 26; WV Archives Website.
Raymond A. Addis; age 25; born in South Olive, OH; single; living at Superior, WV; married on 31
May 1947 at Kimball, WV; Helen Margaret Knea; age 26; born in Havaco, WV; single; living at
Kimball, WV.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Henry Brown
Race: White
Age: 39
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 12 Jun 1902
Birth Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Vermillion, Clay, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Vermillion, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Ashland Coal And Coke Co
Weight: 211
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Gray
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Hester Brown
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Robert Henry Brown Self (Head)"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ollie Hester Brown
[Ollie H Brown]
[Ollie Hester Minton]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 24 Dec 1905
Birth Place: Washington C, Virginia
[Abingdon, Virginia]
Death Date: 16 Sep 1998
Claim Date: 20 Nov 1967
Father: Thomas W Minton
Mother: Lida E Vanderpool
SSN: 234748304
Type of Claim: Evidence other than birth record submitted; U.S. citizen or alien allowed to work.
Notes: 17 Mar 1977: Name listed as OLLIE HESTER BROWN;
15 Nov 1967: Name listed as OLLIE H BROWN"
Harold Burton "Hal" Belcher Dds
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Judy Llamas; 25 Jan 2007.
"Dr Hal Burton Belcher
Birth 14 Jun 1916
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 31 Mar 1967 (aged 50)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 17684349'Additional Information Posted:
"Hal was the son of Lawrence L. and Bena Belcher. He was a dentist - oral surgeon. He died of a self-inflicted bullet wound."Inscription: WW II US Navy
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clara Louise Brown
[Hal Brown Belcher]
[Clara Belcher]
[Louise Belcher]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Jul 1924
Birth Place: Abingdon Was, Virginia
Death Date: 17 May 2005
Father: Robert H Brown
Mother: Nora O Hester Minto
SSN: 234325776
Notes: Sep 1941: Name listed as CLARA LOUISE BROWN;
Mar 1958: Name listed as HAL BROWN BELCHER;
Jul 1970: Name listed as CLARA LOUISE BELCHER; :
Name listed as LOUISE BROWN BELCHER;
02 Jun 2005: Name listed as CLARA L BELCHER"
1. Mercer Funeral Home; Bluefield, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bluefield, WV- Henry Burton “Double Out” Belcher, 68, of Bluefield, WV, died Friday May 22, 2020 in Beckley, WV."Born November 25, 1951 in Welch, WV, he was a son of the late Dr. Hal Burton Belcher and Clara Louise Brown Belcher.
"Mr. Belcher was a graduate of Welch High School, and he graduated from Bluefield State College with an Education degree. He retired from the U.S. Navy. He was an avid fan of Appy League Baseball, with a long-time love for the Bluefield Orioles and then the Bluefield Blue Jays. He was a familiar face and a sounding voice at Bowen Field since 1957, and he had been feature in a Vice World of Sports documentary on minor league baseball. He was an avid reader, enjoyed history, and liked to watch TV and movies.
"Survivors include his sister, Betty Walrod and husband Dan of Cary, NC; nephews and niece, Dr. Hal Walrod, Clark Walrod, and Paige Petersen; and two grand-nephews, Brayden Walrod and Grayson Walrod.
"The family will receive friends at Mercer Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Friday June 5, 2020. Immediately following, there will be a graveside service at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Bluefield with Rev. Ed Fisher officiating. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.
"Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Henry Burton “Double Out” Belcher."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 499; WV Archives Website.
Ted Tony Zachwieja; age 23; born in Thorpe, WV; single; living at Box 51, Thorpe, WV; married on
3 Aug 1957 at Gary, WV; Sandra Lee Waltz; age 19; born in Huntington, WV; single; living at Welch,
WV; with consent of Jessie C. and E.L. Waltz, parents of Sandra Lee Waltz.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 499; WV Archives Website.
Ted Tony Zachwieja; age 23; born in Thorpe, WV; single; living at Box 51, Thorpe, WV; married on
3 Aug 1957 at Gary, WV; Sandra Lee Waltz; age 19; born in Huntington, WV; single; living at Welch,
WV; with consent of Jessie C. and E.L. Waltz, parents of Sandra Lee Waltz.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 38; WV Archives Website.
Sherman L, Adams; age 23; born at Sassafras, KY; single; Colored; living at Ashland, WV; married on
23 Dec 1947 in Welch, WV; Earnestine Meadows; age 17; born and living at Ashland, WV; single;
Colored; with consent of Jean Meadows, mother of Earnestine Meadows.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 38; WV Archives Website.
Sherman L, Adams; age 23; born at Sassafras, KY; single; Colored; living at Ashland, WV; married on
23 Dec 1947 in Welch, WV; Earnestine Meadows; age 17; born and living at Ashland, WV; single;
Colored; with consent of Jean Meadows, mother of Earnestine Meadows.