1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Kimball; E.D. 24-26; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 537B; Image 26 of 42; Household #264.
Listed as Eleanor Colobro; age 21; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; attending school; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father Dominick Colobro.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Douglas Odelles Brown
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Age: 24
Birth Date: 25 May 1962
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 31 Dec 1986
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Charles Edwards
Mother: Jacqueline Brown
Spouse: Nola Dorothy Gray
Certificate Number: 1986066022"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Rev Richard L. Gray"; Article; Page 153; submitted by Richard L. Gray,
Havaco, WV .
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Nola Dorothy Gray
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 21
Birth Date: 13 Mar 1965
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 31 Dec 1986
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Richard Landon Gray
Mother: Nola Dorothy Hill
Spouse: Douglas Odelles Brown
Certificate Number: 1986066022"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Lyle Collins" article, page 124, submitted by
Lyle Collins, 10106 E. Bass Circle, Inverness, FL 34450.
2.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek, War, taken on 2 Apr 1930, page 1B, Family #18.
Listed as Sarah Collins, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Arthur C. Collins.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 179-180; "Collins Family of the "Bottom""; article; submitted by Sarah
Collins Doggett, 3212 Martin Avenue , Greensboro, NC 27405.
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Paul J Belcher
Address: Holberts Run
Residence Place: Kimball, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24853"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Paul J Belcher [Paul H Belcher]
Birth Date: Oct 1955
Residence Date: 1995-2020
Address: Po Box 1755
Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24801
Second Residence Date: 2006-2015
Second Address: 720 Bridge St
Second Residence: Kimball, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24853
Third Residence Date: 2012-2014
Third Address: 720 Brdge
Third Residence: Kimball, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24853
Fourth Residence Date: 2001-2003
Fourth Address: 1218 W 12th St
Fourth Residence: Nitro, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 25143"
3. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Newspaper Obit; 27 Oct 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Paul J. Belcher “Hopsing” age 66 of Welch closed his eyes on earth and opened them in Heaven on Sunday, October 10, 2021 with his family by his side following a brief battle with cancer. Paul made his best decision in life by accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior prior to his departure. He enjoyed many sports especially watching football and was known for his pool shooting skills. He was a disabled veteran. Born on October 9, 1955 He was the son of the late Paul H. And JoAnn Belcher of Big Four."In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Wanda J. Collins.
"Left to cherish his memory are his son David A. Belcher, Bluefield, Daughters Micole Bishop of Arkansas, Tiffany Lowe of North Carolina, Savannah Privett of Pineville and Katherine Spurlin of Princeton. 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Sister Pauline Perry of Roanoke, Brother Jimmy Ray Belcher of Roanoke and Sister Cathy Church and husband Donald of Big Four a host of nieces and nephews.
"A memorial in his honor will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1 O’Clock at the Martha Moore Park in Welch with his lifelong friend Minister Tommy Craft officiating."
1. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 11 Feb 2018; Newspeper Obit.
"Sheila Lynn Belcher, 56, of Sportsman Drive, Bluefield, West Virginia went to be with the Lord on her birthday Thursday, February 08, 1962 at her residence after a battle with cancer.
Sheila was born on Thursday, February 08, 1962 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Elmer and Margaret Berta Sorah. Shelia worked for the United States Postal Service as a postal supervisor.
In addition to her parents Shelia was preceded in death by her sister Marcella Blankenship and five brothers.
Left to cherish her memory is her son David Belcher of Bluefield, West Virginia; as well as a host of friends and extended family.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 11:00 am at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluefield, West Virginia with Dr. Dan Jividen officiating the service. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluefield, West Virginia ..."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Dan Francis; 9 Feb 2018.
" Sheila Lynn Sorah Belcher
Birth 8 Feb 1962
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Feb 2018 (aged 56)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 187215558"Additional Information Posted:
"Sheila Lynn Belcher, 56, of Sportsman Drive Bluefield, West Virginia went to be with the LORD on her birthday Thursday, February 08, 1962 at her residence after a battle with cancer."Sheila was born on Thursday, February 08, 1962 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Elmer and Margaret Berta Sorah. Shelia worked for the United States Postal Service as a postal supervisor.
In addition to her parents Shelia was preceded in death by her sister Marcella Blankenship and five brothers."Left to cherish her memory is her son David Belcher of Bluefield, West Virginia; as well as a host of friends and extended family.
"Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 11:00 am at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluefield, West Virginia. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluefield, West Virginia where friends and relatives will serve as pallbearers.
"The Belcher family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am."
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: David A Belcher
Address: Holberts Run
Residence Place: Kimball, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24853"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Vonna; 25 Aug 2010.
" Harvey Lester Melvin
Birth 5 Nov 1891
Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
Death 30 Jan 1959 (aged 67)
Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Cross Creek Cemetery #3
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 57693707 "Additional Information Posted:
"Father's Name: Joshua Jefferson Melvin
Mother's Name: Della Thaggard
Occupation: Barber and Farmer"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Vonna; 25 Aug 2010.
" Bessie Christian Melvin
Birth 6 Dec 1896
Scotland County, North Carolina, USA
Death 7 Mar 1959 (aged 62)
Roseboro, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Cross Creek Cemetery #3
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 57693708 "Additional Information Posted:
"Father's Name: Daniel Mc Donald
Mother's Name: Nancy Christian"