1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 97; WV Archives Website.
Hansel Hurley; age 21; born at Lester's Fork, VA; single; living at Isaban, WV; married on 19 Oct 1957;
at Litwar, WV; Patricia Belcher; age 16; born in Gilbert, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; with consent
of Delsie Belcher, mother of Patricia Belcher, father deceased.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 97; WV Archives Website.
Hansel Hurley; age 21; born at Lester's Fork, VA; single; living at Isaban, WV; married on 19 Oct 1957;
at Litwar, WV; Patricia Belcher; age 16; born in Gilbert, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; with consent
of Delsie Belcher, mother of Patricia Belcher, father deceased.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Harold Lloyd Bright"; Article; Page 106; submitted by Mrs. F.W. Turner, PO Box 366, Welch,
WV 24801.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Wednesday, 30 Jun 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"IAEGER Mary Jane Bright, age 87, of Iaeger, W.Va., formerly of Bluefield, W.Va., died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at the residence of her son in Iaeger. Born October 9, 1922 in Pittsburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Joe and Anna Romans Gill."Working in the profession she loved, she was a nurse at Grace Hospital and Stevens Clinic Hospital in Welch. She later worked as the school nurse at Bluefield State College from 1967-1975, after which she worked at Bluefield Regional Medical Center until her retirement. Her final job was as a teacher's aide for Mercer County Schools.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lola Jane Bright; and her beloved granddaughter, Terry Lynn Bingham, who died on May 13, 2010.
"Survivors include her son, Harold "Sandy" Bright and wife, Elinor of Iaeger, with whom she had made her home for the past 2 1/2 months; her daughter, Lawanna "Pat" Steele of Bluefield, W.Va.; her three remaining grandchildren, whom she loved so much, E.A. "Buffy" Bailey of Greensboro, N.C., Natalie Bright Ayscue and husband Scott of Raleigh, N.C. and Eric L. Bright also of Raleigh, N.C.; three great-grandsons, Gregory Bingham of Frankfort, Ky., and Jordan and Logan Ayscue of Raleigh, N.C.; and three great-great-grandchildren, Eliya Faith Bingham, Jayden Scott Bingham and Dylan Blake Bingham, all of Frankfort, Ky.; two half-brothers, Allen Stone of Matheny, W.Va. and Junior Stone of Kentucky; and her "best friend," Joan Turner of Iaeger; plus a host of other family and friends.
"In honoring her wishes, she has been cremated. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, July 2, 2010 at Trinity United Methodist Church on College Avenue, Bluefield, W.Va., where friends may visit with the family from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. A brief service will be held at 7:00 p.m., with the Reverend Don Scott officiating.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger is serving the Bright family."
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 21 Apr 1910, Page 284B, Family #77.
Listed as Leland Phillips; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Silas J. Phillips.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Pierpoint; taken on17 Jan 1910; Page 282A;
Family #101.
Listed as Lelan Philips; age 20; born in WV; in household of father, Silas J. Phillips.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 165; WV Archives Website.
Lelan Philips; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Mohen (sic, Mohegan), WV; married on
25 Feb 1922; Nellie Duncan; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Mohen.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 3 Dec 2008.
"Rev Leland B. Phillips
Birth 1900
USA
Death 1985 (aged 84–85)
USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 31920104"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Nellie M. Duncan-Phillips (1903-1983) on February 25, 1922 in Maben, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1922, Page 165, Application Date: February 20, 1922)."Father of Marvin T. Phillips (1922-1994), Fred Phillips (1924-1976), James "Dempsey" Phillips (1931-2002), Norman "Big Tony" Phillips (1934-2006), Juanita "Sis" Phillips-Jackson (Deceased), Nona Phillips-Donnelly (Deceased), Alice June Phillips & Leland Buford Phillips."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 165; WV Archives Website.
Lelan Philips; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Mohen (sic, Mohegan), WV; married on
25 Feb 1922; Nellie Duncan; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Mohen.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 3 Dec 2008.
" Nellie M. Duncan Phillips
Birth 1903
USA
Death 1983 (aged 79–80)
USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 31920112"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Rev. Leland B. Phillips (1900-1985) on February 25, 1922 in Maben, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1922, Page 165, Application Date: February 20, 1922)."Mother of Fred Phillips (Deceased), Marvin Phillips (Deceased), James "Dempsey" Phillips (1931-2002), Norman "Big Tony" Phillips (1934-2006), Juanita "Sis" Phillips-Jackson (Deceased), Nona Phillips-Donnelly (Deceased), Alice June Phillips & Leland Buford Phillips."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Ralph and Betty Jo Murphy Davis"; Article; Page 133; submitted by Betty Jo
Murphy Davis, 2215 Acree Lane, Kissimee, FL 34744.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1934); Page__; Line #35; WV Archives Web Site.
Jackson Murphy; age 29; born in WV; single; living at Accoville, WV; son of Preston (sic, henry J.and
Victoria (Craft) Murphy; married on 18 Aug 1934 in Logan, WV; Daisy Stevens; age 18; born in WV;
single; living in Accoville, WV; daughter of William and Emma (Jenkes?) Stevens.
3. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jackson Junior Murphy
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 35
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 4 May 1905
Birth Place: White Creek, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Lead, Lawrence, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Deadwood, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Drewey Powell
Weight: 163
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Daisy Murphy
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Jackson Junior Murphy Self (Head)
Daisy Murphy Wife"
4. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jackson Murphy
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 79
Birth Date: 4 May 1905
Death Date: 6 Nov 1984
Death Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 21 Nov 1984
Father: Henry Jackson Murphy
Mother: Victoria Craft
Spouse: Daisy Stevens Murphy
Certificate Number: 1984037170
Military Status: Yes"
5.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Jack Murphy Jr"; Article; Page
212; submitted by Daisy Murphy, HC 61, Paynesville, WV 24873.
6.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "William Henry Murphy"; Article;
submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Ralph and Betty Jo Murphy Davis"; Article; Page 133; submitted by Betty Jo
Murphy Davis, 2215 Acree Lane, Kissimee, FL 34744.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1934); Page__; Line #35; WV Archives Web Site.
Jackson Murphy; age 29; born in WV; single; living at Accoville, WV; son of Preston (sic, henry J.and
Victoria (Craft) Murphy; married on 18 Aug 1934 in Logan, WV; Daisy Stevens; age 18; born in WV;
single; living in Accoville, WV; daughter of William and Emma (Jenkes?) Stevens.
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; "Daisy V. Murphy"; Article; Page
212; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV; 24873.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Jack Murphy Jr"; Article; Page
212; submitted by Daisy Murphy, HC 61, Paynesville, WV 2487
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "William Henry Murphy"; Article;
submitted by Geneva Steele, HC 61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 378; WV Archives Website.
Robert Lewis Butler, Jr; age 35; born in Huntington, WV; divorced; living in Welch, WV, c/o Citizens
Drug; married on 14 Nov 1961 in Welch, WV; Carole Jean Phillips; age 27; born in Marytown, WV;
divorced; living at Davy, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 378; WV Archives Website.
Robert Lewis Butler, Jr; age 35; born in Huntington, WV; divorced; living in Welch, WV, c/o Citizens
Drug; married on 14 Nov 1961 in Welch, WV; Carole Jean Phillips; age 27; born in Marytown, WV;
divorced; living at Davy, WV.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 8 Dec 2008.
" John Ott Brown Sr.
Birth 13 May 1892
Oceana, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Dec 1968 (aged 76)
McGraws, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32036233"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of James Brown (1856-Deceased) & Agnes "Aggie" Trump-Brown (1858-Deceased)."Brother of William J. Brown (1877-Deceased), Aden T. Brown- (1879-Deceased), Crocket Hurst Brown (1882-Deceased), Stella Brown (1884-Deceased), Vida T. Brown (1886-1890), India Brown-McNulty (1889-1953), & J.O. Brown (1892-Deceased).
"Married to Ola Leona McGraw-Brown (1897-1984) on December 21, 1916 in Maben, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1916, Page 127, Application Date: Decemer 18, 1916).
"Father of Naomi Irene Brown-Clay (1917-1995), Alma "Jack" Crockett Brown (1919-1984), Harless S. Brown (1923-1924), John "Ott" Brown, Jr. (1924-1984), Rev. William "Bill" Dennis Brown (1926-2007), Betty Jane Brown (1929-1982), Mildred Pearl Brown-Trump (1929-1982) Eula Brown-Polk, Norma Brown-Stewart, Evelyn Brown-Legg, and Nancy Brown-Hash.
"Ott Brown worked as a conductor for the railroad. He died at age 76 from a heart attack (per WV Certificate of Death #68-019995 Dist #550 Serial #2, Wyoming County, WV, 1968)."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Gloria; 13 an 2008.
" Ola Leona McGraw Brown
Birth 13 Oct 1897
Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Dec 1984 (aged 87)
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 23933239"Additional Information Posted:
"ARLINGTON, VA. - Ola L. Brown, 87, formerly of McGraws, died Friday in a Virginia hospital."Born 13 Oct 1897, in McGraws, she was the daughter of the late W. H. and Pauline McGinnis McGraw.
"Mrs. Brown was a member of the Millam Methodist Church of McGraws, and was a homemaker.
"She was preceded in death by her husband, Ott Brown in 1968; one daughter, Mildred Trump in 1982; two sons, Ott Jr. and Jack Brown both in 1984.
"Survivors include five daughters, Naomi Clay of Saulsville; Eula Polk and Norma Stewart, both of Fairfax, VA.; evelyn Legg of mt. Lookout and Nancy Hash of Arlington, Va.; one son, Rev. Bill Brown of Cleona, Pa.; one sister, ruby Brown of McGraws; 27 grandchildren; and a number of great and great-granchildren.
"Services will be Monday at 11:a.m. in the Longanacre Funeral Home Chapel in Mullens with the Rev. homer Sykes officiating. Burial will follow in the Palm Memorial Gardens in Matheny."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Kelly Craig; 3 Jan 2011.
" Harless S Brown
Birth 11 Dec 1922
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Jan 1924 (aged 1)
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Pine Grove Cemetery
Ravencliff, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 63677393"Additional Information Posted:
"Harless S Brown
b 11 Dec 1923 Tipple, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
d 10 Jan 1924 Tipple, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA"One year old son of John Ott Brown Sr & Ola Leona McGraw.
"* Dates on grave marker are 1922-1924 *
"Death certificate states birth as 11 Dec 1923 ... however, it is actually 1922."
(Offical record used)
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Posted Obit; 20 Oct 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Shirley Ann Scott has been called home to be with all those she loved so dearly. After a brave and courageous fight she slipped away with the grace and dignity that defined her life. Born May 9th 1937, Shirley was the youngest child born into the Hammond Family of Raysal, WV.
Her Father and Mother, Robert Douglas Hammond and Edna Davidson Hammond, originally from Franklin KY, raised six boisterous children. Shirley may well have been the most rambunctious. Her earliest and fondest memories were tagging along with her big brothers and annoying them to the point of exasperation.
Shirley was a graduate of Big Creek High School where she personified being a “Big Creek Owl”!
Shirley then went on to study at Bowling Green Business College. This lead to a long career as a secretary in legal services, beginning her career with the Law Office of Samuel Solins, ending it with the Legal Aid Services of West Virginia.
Shirley’s true passions were Athletics, Dance, Animals and Nature. It would not be much of an exaggeration to say she would tap dance from the golf course to the tennis courts, and swing dance from the bowling alley to the horse stable. She was as agile on water skis as she was going down the slopes at Winterplace.
Shirley was an avid gardener and a dedicated environmentalist. Shirley was famous for racing around the streets of Welch in her sports car, top down, with her two poodles, Lady Di and Dodi, hanging out of the passenger window. She was also known for “playing chicken“ with the coal trucks on Rt. 52 – on her bicycle. Shirley was also a long time supporter of the McDowell County Humane Society.
If Shirley was defined by one statement it was this – “She was beautiful both inside and out.” For her, kindness was an instinct. She never met a stranger and maintained lifelong friendships from childhood. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Edna Hammond, brothers Bobby, Henry, Sam and sister June. Also two husbands, James Curtis Harris and T.J. Scott.
She is survived by her brother James “Jimmy” Hammond;
Two children, Anthony Michael and his wife Veronica Pinter Scott, and Sherri Michelle and her wife Lindsey Grubb Scott;
One grandson, Julian Robert and his wife Kaylee Grove Scott;
Two great-grandchildren, Marguerite Louise and Samuel James.
It would be impossible to thank everyone who was so very good to Shirley during her twilight struggle with Cancer and Alzheimer disease. But if not for Lou Dillon and Lea Cook she would have never had those last happy years in Welch.
At the Havens Shirley quickly found new friends who, over time, became her “Havens Family.” And Nathalie Giampocaro – her every visit was treasured by Shirley. She provided warmth, continuity and a brightly Colored manicure. She was a source of solace for Shirley and her whole family at the end. Shirley made the decision to be cremated and have her ashes spread by her family at some of the favorite places from her life. At her request, no service will be held.
Any donations may be made to Alzheimer’s or Cancer research organizations or the McDowell County Humane Society.
Online condolences can be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com.
The Scott family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton."