1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 491; WV Archives Website.
Denzeal Nolan Gatewood; age 42; born in Gary, WV; single; Colored; living at Box 634, Gary, WV;
married on 13 Jul 1957 at Eckman, WV; Callie Woody; age 29; born in Keystone, WV; single; Colored;
living at Northfork, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 491; WV Archives Website.
Denzeal Nolan Gatewood; age 42; born in Gary, WV; single; Colored; living at Box 634, Gary, WV;
married on 13 Jul 1957 at Eckman, WV; Callie Woody; age 29; born in Keystone, WV; single; Colored;
living at Northfork, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 358; WV Archives Website.
Hershel Hall; age 21; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 29 Mar 1957
at Roderfield, WV; Ethel Marie Bishop; age 17; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living at Twin Branch,
WV; with consent of Fred and Rosie Bishop, parents of Ethel Marie Bishop; father an inmate in
Weston State Hospital.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 358; WV Archives Website.
Hershel Hall; age 21; born in Welch, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 29 Mar 1957
at Roderfield, WV; Ethel Marie Bishop; age 17; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living at Twin Branch,
WV; with consent of Fred and Rosie Bishop, parents of Ethel Marie Bishop; father an inmate in
Weston State Hospital.
1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol II, 1999, "Tomas Wayne Addair" article, page 153.
Thomas Wayne Addair; married Vickie Morrison; children: Stacie Rene, born on 11 Jun 1983 and
Sarah Nicole, born on 29 Nov 1989.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Karen Sue Vance, 57, of Thomasville NC formerly of Bradshaw, WV, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at her home."Karen was born February 2, 1967 in Richlands, VA a daughter of the late Edward and Jeanette Blankenship Kennedy. She was a homemaker; a beloved mother and loved her family.
"In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Vance; three brothers, Danny, Ricky and Donald Kennedy; a step daughter, Karish Collins; a son-in-law, Darrin Leister; two nephews, Brian Kennedy and Dewayne Blankenship; and a niece, Virginia Kennedy
"Survivors include two daughters, Angela Ellis and husband Brandon of Russellville, KY and Jennifer Hester of Thomasville, NC; grandchildren, Daniel Ellis, Elisha Ellis, Brooklynn Ellis, Alyssa Hester, Kensley Hester, Bayleigh Kennedy, Michaela Kennedy, Megan Kennedy, Landon Kennedy, Victoria Kennedy and Brantley Kennedy; one sister, Teresa Kennedy and special friend Victor of Bradshaw; one brother, Michael Kennedy and wife Michelle of Beth Page, TN; a special friend, John Collins of Thomasville NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, additional family and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Tommy Jenks and Elder Brandon Ellis officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Kennedy Cemetery at Oozley near Bradshaw, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday evening, September 13, 2024 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 218; WV Archives Web Site.
William Davis; age 26; born TN; single; miner; living at Newhall. WV; son of Lenard and Mary;
married on 31 Jan 1928 in Dan, WV; Dollie Dunford; age 17; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; living
in Newhall, WV; daughter of Jake and Tennie.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 017496; W Archive Website.
William Donald "Bill" Davis; age 70; born 15 Apr 1902 in NC; married; husband of Dolly Dunford;
retired miner from Jacobs Fork Coal Co; SS# 228-07-2445; living at Caretta, WV; son of Leonard and
Mary Viola (Cornwell); died 11 Oct 1972 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to heptic coma caused by
adenocarcinoma of liver; buried 14 Oct 1972 in Grassy Spur Cemetery, Bishop, VA; informant, Mary
Jane ROse, Caretta, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 218; WV Archives Web Site.
William Davis; age 26; born TN; single; miner; living at Newhall. WV; son of Lenard and Mary;
married on 31 Jan 1928 in Dan, WV; Dollie Dunford; age 17; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; living
in Newhall, WV; daughter of Jake and Tennie.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Warrior(mines?); taken 26 Jan 1920; Page 65B;
Image 39 of 41; Family #393/395.
Listed as Dollie Dunford; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, Jacob Dunford.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Nancy and Tommy Wimmer";
Article; Page 263; submitted by Nancy Wimmer, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 486; WV Archives Website.
James Kenneth Maynor; age 25; born 1 Nov 1938 in Cyclone, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Clearfork, WV; son of Oscar and Lettie (Toler, sic, Gibson) Maynor; married on 20 Aug 1964 in
Baileysville, WV; Carol Ann Belcher; age 16; born 26 Nov 1947 in Clearfork, WV; no previous
marriage; living at Clearfork, WV; daughter of Virgil and Ruie (Cook) Belcher.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"James K. Maynor, 82, of Clear Fork, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 1, 2020 at Select
Specialty Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born on November 1, 1938 in Bim, WV a son of the late Oscar and
Lettie Ann Toler Maynor. James attended the Clear Fork Church of God Assembly. He is a member of the UMWA
and worked 34 years in the coal mines. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four sisters and a
brother. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years Carolyn Ann Belcher Maynor; a son John (Misty) Maynor
of Clear Fork; a daughter Lisa (Eddie) Vanover of Clear Fork; four grandchildren Kevin (Sabrina) Vanover of
Beckley, Kelly Vanover Short of Beckley, Latasha Maynor of Oceana and Isabella Maynor of Clear Fork; three
great grandchildren Jaiden and Arionna Baker and Paislee Vanover; a brother Billy Roy Maynor of Clear Fork;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday November 6th in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Hannibal Blankenship, Jr. officiating. He will be
laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12pm until time
of service on Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Special thanks to Fercenius,
STAT Ambulance and his case manager Kay Aliff. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 486; WV Archives Website.
James Kenneth Maynor; age 25; born 1 Nov 1938 in Cyclone, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Clearfork, WV; son of Oscar and Lettie (Toler, sic, Gibson) Maynor; married on 20 Aug 1964 in
Baileysville, WV; Carol Ann Belcher; age 16; born 26 Nov 1947 in Clearfork, WV; no previous
marriage; living at Clearfork, WV; daughter of Virgil and Ruie (Cook) Belcher.