1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Carlton E Bell
Birth Date: 17 Dec 1951
Address: Holderby Hallmu
Residence Place: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24801"
1, Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
“To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord”"Ida Olivia (Libby) Thomas Bell was born March 19, 1950 into the loving parentage of Mozelle Joyce Thomas and Raymond V. Thomas Sr. of Thorpe, WV. Born and raised in Thorpe, WV she attended Gary District High School and graduated. She started out babysitting for others, and later obtained employment at Becker’s Jewelry. During her lifetime of earning a living Ida was employed at Dot Discount, King Pharmacy Drug Store, Doctors’ Memorial Hospital, Mountain Heart Day Care, and retired from the McDowell County Board of Education.
"At an early age, under the leadership of her Uncle, the late General Bishop Arnie H. Joyce, she had a desire to follow him on the “green bus,” as he was known to travel throughout the area having the children sing and render praises unto God. During this time, she grew in the grace and the knowledge of God. The anointing was upon her life and she was known as a prayer warrior. She interceded on behalf of SO many, as she labored in the vineyard. Although she did not fully understand, and sometimes felt the Bishop was stricter and hard on her, little did she know how her faithfulness would be rewarded. For she always remained humble and dedicated in allowing the Lord to use her. She preferred being in the background and actively supported her Pastor whom she appreciated, loved and obeyed. Through her obedience, she was called into Ministry in 1990. After being One of the Lord’s instruments, she had no desire to be ordained, but after much prayer and speaking with Bishop Joyce on October 3, 2004, she was Ordained as a Minister, along with her son, Ruling Elder Anthony J. Bell. She was a member of Miracle Mt. Carmel Holiness Church of God, under the leadership of the late Bishop Arnie H. Joyce, and remained a member for the past 48 years. During the years, she formed the little Dove’s choir, taught Sunday School, was a member of the Missionary Society and treasurer, teacher of the Young People’s Holiness Association, President of the Usher Board, Senior Choir and Young Adult Choir and Educational Department. When the Women’s Aglow was functioning she was also a member. As the Scripture says, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might,”… “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto men.”
"Minister Bell, loved the Word of God, as she continually read and studied the Scriptures. She stood firm on “Holiness is Right and Living a Holy, Acceptable Life.” She loved to talk about the Holy Ghost/Spirit, the Angels, and the presence of the Lord. She even learned how to usher in the Spirit with the shofar (ram’s horn). She enjoyed traveling, and of course Carlisa, being the baby was so spoiled that she hardly could go anywhere with Tonya or Tony without Carlisa being jealous. She loved to cook and was known for her homemade rolls, made from scratch German chocolate cakes, and the homemade lemon pies, egg custard and sweet potato pies, as she enjoyed cooking and having others enjoy her food.
"On Monday, April 6, 2020, in the comforts of her home, surrounded by her husband and son, she departed this life to eternal Glory! She had always sang “Your Face Will Be The First Face I Wanna See; along with others songs that she had led in the choir and sang in Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Gloria Jean Huff; brothers, Raymond Thomas Jr., Robert Thomas, Earl Thomas, Jerome Thomas, Melvin (Evangelist Betty)Thomas, and Dean Thomas; her father-in-love, Joseph J. Bell Sr., and one grandson, Trey-Anthony Bell. Uncles: General Bishop Arnie H. Joyce, Deacon Uail (Louise) Joyce Sr., Deacon Jerry Joyce, Robert (Hannah) Joyce, Weldon (Lorene) Thomas Jr. and aunts: Mother Mattie (Jordan) Lee, Alma (Roosevelt) Russell, Naomi (Willie) Lewis, Mother Nannie (Benjamin Sr.) Brogdon and Mother Mittie Moore. Brother-in-love, Pastor Dennis “Big Time” Young Sr., sister-in-law, Carolyn Hairston and niece Mellony Monique Young-Horton.
"Those left to cherish her memories her one and only husband, Carlton E. Bell of 49 years of the home; her children: Tonya Thompson of Wilcoe, WV; Ruling Elder Anthony J. Bell of Bluefield, WV and “her spoiled baby daughter,” Carlisa (Donald ”Dickie”) Merriweather of Welch, WV. Her spoiled baby sister, Evangelist Doris Ann Young of Wilcoe, WV. Her mother-in-love, Mother Essie Mae Bell of Roanoke, VA. Grandchildren: Brian Thompson Jr. and Ryan Thompson both of Bluefield, WV; Matthew Thompson of Wilcoe, WV; Donald “Big D” Merriweather and Anthony “AJ” Merriweather both of Welch, WV; Dante’ Vineyard of Winston-Salem, NC and one great-grand-daughter, Niyla Hale of Coalwood, WV. Aunts: Mother Lottie Joyce of Winston-Salem, NC; Mother Patricia Joyce of Thorpe, WV; Bertha Pierce of Columbus, OH, Louise Bell of Atlanta, GA; sister-in-love, Velda Johnson of Charlotte, NC; brothers-in-law: Thomas (Karen) Bell of Welch, WV; Cornice (Deborah) Bell, Deacon Richard (Evelyn) Bell, Deacon Joseph (Alice “Faye”) Bell and Herman Bell all of Roanoke, VA; sisters-in-law, Diane Hairston and Pamela (Kevin) Taylor both of Roanoke, VA. Her God-daughter, Trinity Cummings of Gary, WV; God-Grandchildren: Kiyanna Wray, Kiyah Wray, Kiyla Wray all of Moundsville, WV. Those whom she loved and considered as her children: Phillip Brogdon of Welch, WV; Tara (Rodney) Dickey of Highpoint, NC; Daryl Thomas of Wilcoe, WV; Wendy Dalton of Thorpe, WV; Prophet Jeremy (Gabriella) Sumpter of Highpoint, NC.; Crystal Weaver of Wilcoe, WV; Damien (Kristy) Jackson of Charlotte, NC; Ronald “R J” (Alexis) Buford of Bluefield, WV; Overseer Jacqueline (Dr. Earl) Moses of Yonkers, NY, and Minister Arleather Bullard-Amparado of Amityville, NY. Special nieces: Nikita Williams of Charlotte, NC and Nicole Young of Princeton, WV. Special people in her life whom she treasured, loved, held dearly as family: Mother Fannie Cato of Winston-Salem, NC; the late Charles and Barbara Thomas, Weldon S. III and Shirley Thomas of Thorpe, WV, Juanita Cummings of Gary, WV; Patricia Montgomery of Welch, WV; Beverly G. Epps-McDaniels of Gary, WV; Mother Bettye Wylie of Bluefield, WV; Mother Geraldine Gravely of Kimball, WV, Elizabeth Adkins of Beckley, WV and Master Chance Williams of Charlotte, NC., Holly Thomas Jackson and Thomas Thomas of Newark, NJ, Gregory Thomas and Pam Thomas of Washington, DC, Ashanti Bonds of Welch, WV; DeJuan Zack Young of Wilcoe, WV and Jaumaria Jones of Bluefield, WV.
"Mother Bell had her own group of musicians and soloists: Minister of Music, Brother Phillip Brogdon, Elder Melvin (Starlet) Charley Jr., Prophet Jeremy (Gabriella) Sumpter, Brother Daryl Thomas, Elder Antwan (Shauna) Clemons, Deacon Ronald (Prophetess Arleen) Buford, Bishop-Designate Izalliar Dalton, Deacon Robert E. (Helen) Brogdon Sr., Brother Kevin Craighead, Prophetess Sheila (Jeffery) Allen-Wilson, Evangelist LaShonda Patterson-Wright, Constance (Al) Alston and Ruling Elder Maurice Middleton.
"In addition to a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, her Church family and neighbors. She always had a smile for everyone. “To know her, was to love her.” She had love for everyone, as she preached her last sermon on March 14, 2020 “God Is Love And I Love You!”
" A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Miracle Mt. Carmel Holiness Church of God in Kimball, WV. Entombment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 6605 New Hope Road, Bluewell, WV. Due to Covid-19, a revolving Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 500; WV Archives Web Site.
John E. Mills; age 23; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 8 Dec 1947 at Iaeger, WV;
Gladys Mullins; age 18; born at Dry Fork, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent of Pearl
Mullins, mother of Gladys Mullins.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 1168B;
Image 22 of 66; Household #165.
Listed as Gladis Mullins; age 8; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Robert Mullins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 500; WV Archives Web Site.
John E. Mills; age 23; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 8 Dec 1947 at Iaeger, WV;
Gladys Mullins; age 18; born at Dry Fork, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; with consent of Pearl
Mullins, mother of Gladys Mullins.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1940); Page 353; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Thomas bor 2 Sep 1918 in VA; single; Colored; living at Thorpe, WV; son of Earl and Willie
Bell; married on 27 Oct 1940 at Thorpe, WV; Mozell Joyce; born 15 Dec 1918 in NC; single; Colored;
living at Thorpe, WV; daughter of Robert and Ida.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1940); Page 353; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Thomas bor 2 Sep 1918 in VA; single; Colored; living at Thorpe, WV; son of Earl and Willie
Bell; married on 27 Oct 1940 at Thorpe, WV; Mozell Joyce; born 15 Dec 1918 in NC; single; Colored;
living at Thorpe, WV; daughter of Robert and Ida.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken 9 Jan 1920; Page 53A; Image 15 of
41; Family #150/151.
Listed as Roy Mayberry; age 1 yr, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James R. Mayberry.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 10 Apr 1930; Page 230B; Image 15 of
33; Family #118/119.
Listed as Roy Mayberry; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, James Mayberry.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roy Mayberry
Race: White
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1917
Birth Place: Davy, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Avondale, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Avondale, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: None
Weight: 180
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 2
Next of Kin: Pearl Steele, sister
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Roy Mayberry Self (Head)
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 14; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Mayberry; age 25; born in Davy, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 17 May 1943
in Wilmore, WV; Katherine Pruitt; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living in Wilmore, WV.
5. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roy Mayberry
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 54
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1917
Marriage Date: 17 May 1943
Divorce Date: 25 Jan 1972
Divorce Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Katherine Pruitt
Certificate Number: 1972000426
Number of Children: 0"
( Divorce granted to wife for seperation on 20 Jun 1966)
5. Russell Co, WV; Marriage License #78 038122; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roy Mayberry; age 61; born 27 Aug 1917 in David (sic, Davy), WV; this is his 1st (sic 2nd) marriage;
9th grade education; living at Box 558, Bradshaw, WV; son of James and Myrtle (Moore) Mayberry;
married on 4 Aug 1978 in the United Methodist Church, Lebanon, VA; Nancy ire Sturgill; maiden
name Dawson; age 50; born 12 Jul 1938 in Bradshaw, WV; widowed; this is her 2nd marriage; last
marriage ended
4 Sep 1975; 6th grade education; living at Box 558, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Henry and Myrtle
Mae (Dawson) Dawson.
6. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roy Mayberry
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1917
Death Date: 11 Apr 1981
SSN: 577221136
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 29 Jun 1941
Release Date 1: 8 Nov 1945"
7.Florida Death Index, 1877-1998; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Roy Mayberry
Race: White
Age at Death: 63
Birth Date: 26 Aug 1917
Death Date: 11 Apr 1981
Death Place: Saint Johns, Florida, United States"
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Valerie Neal; 1 Apr 2014.
" Roy Mayberry
Birth 27 Aug 1917
USA
Death 11 Apr 1981 (aged 63)
St. Johns County, Florida, USA
Burial
Dawson Cemetery
Atwell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 127239263"Additional Infromation Posted:
"CPL U.S. Army WWII"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 253B; Image
26 of 51; Family #215/221.
Listed as Rena Dawson; age 1 yr, 8 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John Dawson.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Garland; E.D. 24-60; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
Page 14B; Image 28 of 132; Household #212.
Listed as Irene Dawson; age 11; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John H. Dawson.
3. Russell Co, WV; Marriage License #78 038122; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roy Mayberry; age 61; born 27 Aug 1917 in David (sic, Davy), WV; this is his 1st (sic 2nd) marriage;
9th grade education; living at Box 558, Bradshaw, WV; son of James and Myrtle (Moore) Mayberry;
married on 4 Aug 1978 in the United Methodist Church, Lebanon, VA; Nancy ire Sturgill; maiden
name Dawson; age 50; born 12 Jul 1938 in Bradshaw, WV; widowed; this is her 2nd marriage; last
marriage ended
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Nancy Irene Dawson Sturgill Rose, 83, of the Golden
Harvest Long Term Care Unit in Welch, WV, formerly
of Bartley, WV, went to be with her Heavenly Father
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Long Term Care Unit,
in Welch WV, following a long illness.
"Nancy was born July 12, 1928 in Lex, WV, a daughter
of the late John and Myrtle ?Mert? Dawson. She was
a lifetime resident of McDowell County. She was a
loving mother, wife and grandmother and was of the
Holiness Faith. She attended the Atwell Church of
God and was a Holiness preacher for several years.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death
by her first husband, Wade Sturgill, her second
husband, Cecil Hurley, and her third husband, Ervin
"JR" Rose; one son, Johnny Sturgill, one
granddaughter, Bonnie Lauderback, one sister,
Bertha Baker, and four brothers, Harless, Sherman,
Naoman, and Slemp Dawson.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three daughters,
Betty Mullins of Raysal, WV, Carolyn "Kay" Akers
and husband Graham of Charleston, WV, and Ola
Derryberry and husband Bill of Alabama; five sons,
Sherman "Billy" Dawson of Alabama, Franklin Sturgill
and wife Lynn of War, WV, Dallas Sturgill of Yukon,
Calvin Sturgill of Kentucky, and Charles Sturgill and
wife Linda of War, WV; thirty grandchildren; a host of
great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren;
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who
loved her dearly; and her special friends, the staff of
Golden Harvest.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Family
Worship Center in Jolo, WV, Thursday evening, May
17, 2012 after 6 p.m.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 18,
2012 at 12 noon with Pastor Charles Rose officiating
at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV. Burial will
follow in the Dawson Cemetery on Short Ridge at
Sturgill Knob near Garland, WV..."