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 Frank Colobro; age 23; born in VA; single; 2 yrs college education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; owner and proporietor of grocery store; in household of father Dominick Colobro.
3, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8; Dwelling #70.
Listed as Frank D. Colobro; age 33; born in WV; married; retail jewerly salesman; head of
household
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Dominick Calabro
[Frank Dominick Colobro]
[Frank Colobro]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1916
Birth Place: Kimball, West Virginia
[Kimball Mcdo??, West Virginia]
Death Date: May 1994
Father: Dominick Colobro
Mother: Anna Mallamaci
SSN: 236071570
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as FRANK DOMINICK CALABRO;
Mar 1949: Name listed as FRANK DOMINICK COLOBRO;
08 Jun 1994: Name listed as FRANK D COLOBRO"
3. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank D Colobro
Race: White
Age at Death: 77
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1916
Death Date: 28 May 1994
Death Place: Polk, Florida, United States"
1, 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8; Dwelling #70.
Listed as Grace F.Colobro; age 35; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Frank D. Colobro.
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"