1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #69 032045; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elzie Lee Vance; age 22; born 23 Nov 1946 (sic, 1951) in WV; single; this his 1st marriage; this is his
first marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Kendallville, Noble Co, IN; son of Everett Payne Vance and
Hazel Vance; married on 4 Aug 1969 in Grundy, VA; Barbara Hicks; age 18; born 17 Nov 1950 in WV;
single; this her first marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 801 South Randolph St, Garrett, Allen Co,
IN; daughter of Sam and Rhoda (Ramey) Hicks.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #73-023319; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elzie Lee Vance; age 21; born 23 Nov 1951 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Box 32, Paynesville, WV; son of unknown father and Hazel Ollie Vance; married
on 16 Jun 1973 at Vansant, VA; Brenda Kay Reed; maiden name Addair; age 23; norn 27 Nov 1949
in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Box 32, Paynesville, WV;
daughter of Noah and Lola Clarcie (Smith) Addair.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 051160; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elzie lee Vance; age 26; born 23 Nov 1951 in VA; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last marriage
ended 10 Aug 1978; 10th grade education; living at Box 32, Paynesville, WV; son of Everett Payne
and Hazel Vance; married on 21 Nov 1978 in Stacy, VA; Brenda Kay Vance, maiden name Addair;
age 28; born 27 Nov 1949 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; last marriage ended 10 Aug
1978; living at Box 32, Paynesville, WV; daughter of Noah and Lola Clairie (Smith) Addair.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #84-057284; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elzie Lee Vance; age 32; born 23 Nov 1951 in WV; divorced; this is his 4th marriage; last married
ended in Aug 1983; 9th grade education; living at Box 26, Paynesville, WV; son of Everett Payne and
Hazel Vance; married on 1 Nov 1984 in Grundy, VA; Patricia Ann Lewis; maiden name Mullins; age
25; born 7 Nov 1958 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd married; last marriage ended in Jul 1984; 10th
grade education; living at General Delivery, Jolo, WV; daughter of Raymond Jesse and Betty Jane
(Granham) Mullins.
5. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elzie Lee Vance
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Date: 14 Jun 1989
Divorce Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Patricia Ann Vance
Number of Children: 0"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Esther Johnson; 20 Aug 2017.
" Elzie Lee Vance
Birth 23 Nov 1951
West Virginia, USA
Death 17 Aug 2017 (aged 65)
Stuart, Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Burial Unknown"Additional Information Posted:
"Mr. Elzie Lee Vance, age 65, of Stuart passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at his home. He was born in Jager, WV on Nov. 23, 1951 to the late Everett Payne and Hazel Vance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Payne. He had been a coal miner and got along with everyone. He attended Jesus Saves Baptist Church."Surviving are his wife, Robin Webster Lawson Vance of the home; his children, Sherry Louise Vance of Raysal, WV, Everett Vance of Paynesville, WV, Catherine Vance of King, NC, Heather Newberry of Sanville, Michael David Lawson of Stuart; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren; three sisters, Patty Ratliff of Paynesville, WV, Geraldine Harris of Myrtle Beach, SC, Sheila Cline of Bassett; one brother, Herman Payne of Bassett; and several nieces and nephews.
"A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Delmas Rorrer officiating. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VA Black Lung Association, 2518 2nd St., Richlands, VA 24641. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #69 032045; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elzie Lee Vance; age 22; born 23 Nov 1946 (sic, 1951) in WV; single; this his 1st marriage; this is his
first marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Kendallville, Noble Co, IN; son of Everett Payne Vance and
Hazel Vance; married on 4 Aug 1969 in Grundy, VA; Barbara Hicks; age 18; born 17 Nov 1950 in WV;
single; this her first marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 801 South Randolph St, Garrett, Allen Co,
IN; daughter of Sam and Rhoda (Ramey) Hicks.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 482; WV Archives Website.
Douglas Plummer; age 21; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 12 Jun 1956 in Iaeger,
WV; Cynthua Mae Rowe; age 18; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; with consent of Richard and
Ethel Edna Rowe, parents of Cynthia Mae Rowe.
2. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Douglas Plummer
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Birth Date: 24 Apr 1935
Marriage Date: 26 Jun 1978
Marriage Place: Campbell, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Sharon Kay West "
2. Find A Grave.com Website; submitted by Chris Ann; 2 jan 2019.
" Douglas Plummer
Birth 25 Apr 1935
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 30 Dec 2018 (aged 83)
Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial Cremated
Memorial ID 195752741"
1. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sharon Kay West
Gender: Female
Age: 27
Birth Date: 14 Aug 1950
Marriage Date: 26 Jun 1978
Marriage Place: Campbell, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Douglas Plummer"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 66; WV Archives Web Site.
Bailey Burks; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; saw milling; living at Crumpler, WV; son of
Eli? and Lily; married on 1 Oct 1934 at Welch, WV; Elsie Green; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; living at Crumpler, WV; daughter of George and ___.
2.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Carswell; E.D. 24-32; taken 29 Apr 1940;
Page 651A; Image 44 of 47; Household #346.
Listed as Bailey Burks; age 24; born in WV; married; no education; lived in McDowell Co, WV on 1
Apr 1935; timberman for saw mill; head of household.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #75-036383; Ancestrry.com Website.
Bailey Burks; age 60; born 15 Oct 1914 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 1st grade
education; living at Box 511, Kimball, WV; son of Alexandria and Lilly Frances (Workman) Burks;
married on 11 Aug 1975 in Tazewell, VA; Virginia Gertrude Perrigan; maiden name Freeman; age
58; born 29 Sep 1916 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 5th grade education; living at 720
Central Ave, Welch, WV; daughter of Emmett Lacy and Mary Annabel (Roope) Freeman.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 13 Apr 2007.
" Bailey Burks
Birth 14 Oct 1914
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Jun 1978 (aged 63)
USA
Burial
Burks Cemetery - Jenny Branch
Carswell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 18910358"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Eli Burks (Deceased) & Lilly Burks (Deceased)."Married to Elsie Green-Burks (1913-1974) on October 1, 1934 in Welch, McDowell County, WV (per
WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1934, Page 66, Application Date: October 1, 1934)."
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #75-036383; Ancestrry.com Website.
Bailey Burks; age 60; born 15 Oct 1914 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 1st grade
education; living at Box 511, Kimball, WV; son of Alexandria and Lilly Frances (Workman) Burks;
married on 11 Aug 1975 in Tazewell, VA; Virginia Gertrude Perrigan; maiden name Freeman; age
58; born 29 Sep 1916 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 5th grade education; living at 720
Central Ave, Welch, WV; daughter of Emmett Lacy and Mary Annabel (Roope) Freeman.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Joyce Thacker Mayes
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 35
Birth Date: 9 Nov 1943
Marriage Registration Place: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 9 Jun 1979
Marriage Place: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Father: Lawrence Thacker
Mother: Evelyn Hill
Spouse: Everett Allen
Certificate Number: 1979024007"
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; "Edward and Sarah Shaw,
Miner"; Article; Page 237; submitted by Irma N. Webb, 308 Valleydale, Bluefield, WV 24605.
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; "Edward and Sarah Shaw,
Miner"; Article; Page 237; submitted by Irma N. Webb, 308 Valleydale, Bluefield, WV 24605.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; rual Browns Creek District; E.D. 24-33; taken 1 May 1940; Page
673A; Image 41 of 45; Household #331.
Listed as Rufus Church; age 3; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Larkin Mullins; with mother.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 120; WV Archives Web Site.
Rufus Jones Church; age 24; born in Kimball, WV; single; living at Box 411, Welch, WV; married on
15 Dec 1960 at Horse Creek, WV; Lois Cantrell; age 16; born in Marytown, WV; single; living at Box
96, Welch, WV.
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rufus Jones Church [J Church Rufus] [Rufus Jones Church] [Ryfus J Church]
Birth Date: Aug 1936
Residence Date: 2004-2020
Address: 5820 Marshallgate Dr
Residence: Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
Postal Code: 27105
Second Residence Date: 2003-2008
Second Address: 3513 Day Rd
Second Residence: Walkertown, North Carolina, USA
Second Postal Code: 27051
Third Residence Date: 1997-2005
Third Address: 1050 Ada Ave
Third Residence: Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code: 27105
Fourth Residence Date: 2002
Fourth Address: 5607 Davis Rd
Fourth Residence: Walkertown, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 27051"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 120; WV Archives Web Site.
Rufus Jones Church; age 24; born in Kimball, WV; single; living at Box 411, Welch, WV; married on
15 Dec 1960 at Horse Creek, WV; Lois Cantrell; age 16; born in Marytown, WV; single; living at Box
96, Welch, WV.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-055925; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hancel Mullins; age 36; born 19 Dec 1937 in WV; divorced; this was his third marrage; 8th grade
education; living at Davy, WV; son of Kelly and Rosie (Walker) Mullins; married on 6 Dec 1974 at
Lebanon, VA; Lois Church; maiden name Cantrell; age 30; born 15 Dec 1943 in WV; divorced; this
was her second marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Box 387, Welch, McDowell Co, WV; daughter
of Dolph and Elizabeth (Bowling) Cantrell.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie James Justice; age 18; born and living at Panther, WV; single;; married on 23 Nov 1954 at
Panther, WV; Phyllis Ann Roberts; age 17; born and living at Panther, WV; single; with consent of
Noah and Julia Justice, parents of Willie James Justice, and Harrison and Ollie Roberts; parents of
Phyllis An Roberts.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie James Justice; age 18; born and living at Panther, WV; single;; married on 23 Nov 1954 at
Panther, WV; Phyllis Ann Roberts; age 17; born and living at Panther, WV; single; with consent of
Noah and Julia Justice, parents of Willie James Justice, and Harrison and Ollie Roberts; parents of
Phyllis An Roberts.