1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Algoma Road; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 20A;
Image 13 of 45; Family #126/135.
Listed as Harris Payne; age 23; born in VA; single; Negro; tipple laborer; in household of brother,
Wilmer Payne.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; keystone; E.D. 24-25; taken 27 Apr 1940;
Page 519B; Image 67 of 77; Household #686.
Listed as Harris Payne; age 33; born in VA; married; Negro; 4th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; coal loader for Koppers Coal Co; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Berows Creek District; Hemphill; E.D. 24-39; taken on 10 May
1940; Page 757A; Image 3 of 31; Household #21.
Listed as Troy Hawks; age 9; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived
in same house on i Apr 1935; in household of father, William Riley Hawks.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #10434; VA Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com
Web Site.
Troy Monroe Hawks; age 28; born in Hemphill, WV; single; auto mechanic; living in Welch, WV;
son of Riley William and Susan Millander (Love, sic, Lowe) Hawks; married on 2 Apr 1959 in
Tazewell, VA; Patricia Ruth Shoun; age 21; born in Kimball, WV; single; telephone operator;
living at Welch, WV; daughter of Samuel Edward and Nore Lee (Rush) Shoun.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV;
submitted by B. Walls; 3 Dec 2013.
Troy Monroe Hawks, Sr; born 24 Aug 1930; died 7 Mar 1997; buried here; grave marker
photo shown; "MM2 US Navy".
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #10434; VA Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com
Web Site.
Troy Monroe Hawks; age 28; born in Hemphill, WV; single; auto mechanic; living in Welch, WV;
son of Riley William and Susan Millander (Love, sic, Lowe) Hawks; married on 2 Apr 1959 in
Tazewell, VA; Patricia Ruth Shoun; age 21; born in Kimball, WV; single; telephone operator;
living at Welch, WV; daughter of Samuel Edward and Nore Lee (Rush) Shoun.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 418; WV Archives Web Site.
Hershel Hatfield; age 21; born and living at Long Branch, WV; single; son of Frances Lawrence,
mother and Otis Lawrence, father (sic, Otis Hatfield); married on 4 Sep 1960 at Fanrock, WV; Alice
Fern Lambert; age 19; born in Davy, WV; single; living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of William Kelly
and Asie Lambert.
2. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit; On-Line Edition; 23 Jun 2022.
"Hershel Hatfield, 82, of Spring, TX, passed away on June 13, 2022 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Lewisburg, WV. He was born on June 22, 1939 in Simon, WV a son of the late Otis Walter “Oat” and Pitie Francis Lawrence Hatfield."In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife Alice Fern Lambert Hatfield and siblings Con Hatfield, Don Hatfield, Truby Hatfield-Toller, Homer Hatfield, Ruth Hatfield-Conley, Alex Hatfield, Mavis Hatfield, Clarence Otis Hatfield, Ruby Hatfield-Hall, Elliott Hatfield, Corba Hatfield Browning and Macie Maude Young.
"Survivors include two sons Marty (Kimberly) Hatfield of TX and Eddie Hatfield of TN, six grandchildren Tyler (Dakota) Black of GA, Hunter (Savannah) Hatfield of TX, Dawson Hatfield of TX, Rylie Hatfield of TX, Joey Hatfield of TN and Elizabeth Hatfield of TN, three siblings French Hatfield, George (Judy) Hatfield and Hilda Morgan all of WV, and a host of other loving family and friends.
"Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, June 20th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Lonnie Greer officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 418; WV Archives Web Site.
Hershel Hatfield; age 21; born and living at Long Branch, WV; single; son of Frances Lawrence,
mother and Otis Lawrence, father (sic, Otis Hatfield); married on 4 Sep 1960 at Fanrock, WV; Alice
Fern Lambert; age 19; born in Davy, WV; single; living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of William Kelly
and Asie Lambert.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Alice Fern Hatfield, 76, of Texarkana, TX grew her wings peacefully at Christus St. Michael Hospital on
Tuesday March 6, 2018. She was born on October 21, 1941 in Fanrock, WV a daughter of the late William
and Asia England Lambert. Survivors include her husband Hershel Hatfield; two sons Marty (Kimberly)
Hatfield and Eddie Hatfield; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; siblings Daniel Lambert, Eddie
Lambert and Betty Reed. Funeral services will be held at 1PM Tuesday March 13th in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Andy Howdock officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial
Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8PM on Monday March 12th at the
funeral home. We hope we will be able to carry on the laughter, love and joy you expressed to all. You will
always hold a special spot in our hearts. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Raysal; taken 29 Apr 1940; Page 1220 A; Household #606.
Listed as Gloria Martis (sic, Mortis); age 8; born in KY; single; 3rd grade education; lived at same
place 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lewis Mortis.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #33563; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Pete Hagerman; age 31; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; carpenter; living at Job (sic?, Jolo?),
WV; son of Adam and Emma Zetta (Goodman) Hagerman; married on 18 Nov 1960 in Lebanon, VA;
Gloria Mortis Rawls; maiden name Mortis; age 29; born in Yukon, WV; divorced; one previous
marriage; living at Raysal, WV; daughter of Lewis and Letha Ann (Sheppard) Mortis.
3, Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 038172; Ancestry.com Website.
Curley Lester; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; singe; no previous marriage; coal miner; living at
English, WV; son of Cleve and Lucy (Baker) Lester; married on 17 Oct 1967 at Grundy, VA; Gloria
June Taylor; maiden name Mortis; age 36; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; one previous (sic)
marriage; unemployed; living at Ebglish, WV; daughter of Lewis and Letha Ann (Shepherd) Mortis,
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Gloria June Mortis [Gloria June Rawls] [Gloria Prince] [Gloria Lester]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 25 Jun 1928
Birth Place Yukon, West Virginia
Death Date Feb 1991
Father Lewis Mortis
Mother Letha A Shepard
SSN 233448734
Notes May 1946: Name listed as GLORIA JUNE MORTIS;
Oct 1955: Name listed as GLORIA JUNE RAWLS;
May 1959: Name listed as GLORIA JUN PRINCE;
Oct 1968: Name listed as GLORIA JUNE LESTER; :
Name listed as GLORIA LESTER;
06 Apr 1991: Name listed as G LESTER
Gernaldo "Charlie" Cerioni Ross
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 195A;
Image 1 of 16; Family #5/5.
Listed as Charles Ross; age 39; born in Italy; married; alien; immigrated to US in 1906; coal miner;
head of household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 195A;
Image 1 of 16; Family #5/5.
Listed as Matilda Ross; age 42; born in Italy; married; alien; immigrated to US in 1909; in household
of husband, Charles Ross.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 195A;
Image 1 of 16; Family #5/5.
Listed as James Ross; age 12; born in Italy; alien; immigrated to US in 1913; in household of father,
Charles Ross.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 195A;
Image 1 of 16; Family #5/5.
Listed as Laura Ross; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Charles Ross.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1913); Page 38; Line #21; WV Archives Web Site.
Pietro Cerioni; born 16 Dec 1913 in Premier, WV; son of Geraldo and Matilda; reported by father.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 195A;
Image 1 of 16; Family #5/5.
Listed as Pete Ross; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Charles Ross.
3. New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Pietro Cerioni
Arrival Date: 9 Dec 1930
Birth Date: 16 Dec 1913
Birth Location: West Virginia
Birth Location Other: Premier
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Port of Departure: Naples, Italy
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Roma"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 27 Jan 1920; Page 195A;
Image 1 of 16; Family #5/5.
Listed as Laura Ross; age 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Charles Ross.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 13 May 1910; Page 208A;
Family #215/215.
Listed as Basil L. Rotenburg; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Pete Rotenberry.
2. 1930 census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 106A;
Family #303/303.
Listed as Bossie L. Rotenberry; age 24; born in VA; in household of father, Pete Rotenberry.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #____(1928); Page 366; WV Archives Web Site.
Basil Rotenberry; age 21; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; laborer; living at Kimball, WV; son of Pete and
Mandie; married on 27 Apr 1928; Pearl Lane; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Kimball, WV
single; daughter of Hebron (?) and Lizzie.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #____(1930); Page 340; WV Archives Web Site.
Basil Rotenberry; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Kimball, WV; son of Pete and Amanda
Rotenberry; married on 31 Oct 1930 at G. H. Cook's ; Virgie Cook; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living in Keystone, WV; daughter of G.H. and M.J. Cook.
5. "US WWII Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Basil L. Rotenberry; born in 1907 in VA; living at Keystone, McDowell Co, WV; married; completed
grammar school; semiskilled chauffers and drivers; enlisted on 6 Jan 1944 at Huntington, WV as a
private.
6. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Basil Rotenberry; born on 12 Aug 1907; died in Feb 1986; living ain Kimball, McDowell Co, WV at
death; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #____(1930); Page 340; WV Archives Web Site.
Basil Rotenberry; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Kimball, WV; son of Pete and Amanda
Rotenberry; married on 31 Oct 1930 at G. H. Cook's ; Virgie Cook; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living in Keystone, WV; daughter of G.H. and M.J. Cook.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 001870; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Joseph William Jones; age 84; born 16 Feb 1873 in VA; married; farm owner; living at Jenkinjones,
WV; son of Joseph and Martha (Osborne) Jones; died 17 Feb 1957 at Jenkinjones, WV; due to acute
coronary thrombosis, with arterioschlerotic heart disease and senility; buried 20 Feb 1957 in Harmon
Cemetery, Jenkinjones Mountain #8, Tazewell Co, VA; informant, Clyde Jones, Jenkinjones, WV.
2. FindAgrave.com Web Site; submitted by Judy Llamas; 9 Dec 2016.
" Joseph William Jones
Birth 16 Feb 1873
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 17 Feb 1957 (aged 84)
Jenkinjones, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Harmon Cemetery
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 173726527"
1. 1880 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clearfork District; taken on 2 Jun 1880; Page 185B; Family #41/41.
Listed as Rebecca Harman, age 2, born in VA, in household of father, John M. Harman.
2. FindAgrave.com Web Site; submitted by Judy Llamas; 9 Dec 2016.
" Rebecca Harmon Jones
Birth 17 Aug 1877
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 27 Mar 1932 (aged 54)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Harmon Cemetery
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 173726557"