1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Dickie D Burchett
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1945
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 Oct 1965
Marriage Place: Clintwood, Virginia, USA
Father: William Glenn Burchett
Mother: Fairy Barnett
Spouse: Lonnie McCoy
Certificate Number: 1965036684"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 25 Jul 2010; maintained by Anonymous.
" Dickie D Burchett McCoy
Birth 30 Apr 1945
Death 29 Mar 1986 (aged 40)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 55425895"
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Bobby Ray Belcher
Residence Date 01 Oct 1998
Residence Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 09 Mar 1942
Phone Number...
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 05 Dec 2008
Address Airprt
Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 01 Oct 1998
2nd Address 1172 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
2nd Address Date 01 Mar 1993-05 Dec 2008..."
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bobby Ray Belcher, 74, of Oceana, WV went to be with his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 19, 2016 at
Bowers Hospice House. Born on March 9, 1942 in Elk Lick, WV a son of the late Bernard and Merlie Moore
Belcher. Bobby was a member of Oceana Freewill Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and was a
Baileysville High School graduate. He was a retired manager of Lynco Company Store where he met his wife
of 40 years. Bobby enjoyed spending time with his family and his pride and joy, his great grandchildren. He
also loved his little buddy, his cat Lucky. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sons Kevin
Belcher and Terry Combs; granddaughter Amy Combs; and brothers Jackie, Gene and Alfred Belcher. Those
left to cherish his memory are his wife Virgie Day Belcher; daughter Cathy (Timmy) Harless of Cyclone;
grandchildren Tara (Dale) Boothe of McGraws, Jared (Sara) Harless of Oceana, and Matthew Combs of
Oceana, great grandchildren Brooklynn and Jacob Toler, Chloe and Jenna Harless, and Tyler Cameron; sister
Betty Ann Cline of Lynco; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held from
11-1PM on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Jackie Grimmett and
Rev. Michael Dent officiating. Burial in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny...."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Virgie M Belcher
Residence Date 01 Jan 1986-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 22 Jul 1939
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 25 Mar 2008
Address 1172 PO Box
Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 01 Jan 1986-25 Mar 2008..."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donald "Peanut" Maynard, 56, of Premier WV, Passed Away, Thursday, June 18, 2015 With his Companion Bullet (Dog) at his residence. Born June 14, 1959, he was the son of the late Deloras Maynard."He was a lifelong resident of McDowell County, he was a natural outdoorsman with a love of nature, he was an avid fisherman and enjoyed riding his four wheeler or just taking a drive enjoying God's creations.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, four brothers, his twin brother Ronald Maynard, Johnny Maynard, Charles Maynard, and Dewey Maynard; two sisters, Linda Jones and her twin Brenda Maynard.
"Survivors include three sisters, Alice Vanover of Princeton WV, Linda Fay Carter of Gary WV, and Margie Mullins of Iaeger WV, one brother, Gilbert Mitchem of Princeton WV, his spouse, Laura Maynard of Statesville N.C., three daughters, Angela Cassidy of Northfork WV, Amanda Wells of Statesville N.C., and Santana Fletcher of Statesville N.C., one son, Tony Fletcher of Statesville N.C., a special friend, Bonnie Hunt of Iaeger WV, five Grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted, Thursday, June 25, 2015, at 1 P.M. from the Ark of Safety Church in Roderfield WV with Pastors Gene Ball and Danny Blackburn officiating; burial will follow at Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield WV...."
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Pattie Greene; 30 Jun 2015.
Donald "Peanut" Maynard; born 14 Jul 1959; died 18 Jun 2015; buried here; no grave marker photo shown; personal
photo and obit posted.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Laura Jean Maynard
Residence Date 01 May 2006-15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Statesville, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 04 Jul 1966
Phone Number (304) 436-4429
Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 104 Raefield Dr
Address Continued Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Address Date 01 May 2006-15 Nov 2007
2nd Address 168 Suzanne Ln
2nd Address Continued Statesville, North Carolina 28677
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 2003-15 Nov 2007
3rd Address 1 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Davy, West Virginia 24828
3rd Address Date 01 Feb 1995-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Donald Maynard"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Angie Robinson; 3 Feb 2010.
" Norman E Rodgers
Birth 31 May 1924
Fairview, Henry County, Missouri, USA
Death 30 Oct 1971 (aged 47)
Shelton, Mason County, Washington, USA
Burial
Shelton Memorial Park
Shelton, Mason County, Washington, USA
Plot Veterans, 23 1 31"
1. Mason Co, WA; Marriage License #02212; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roy M. Lester; age 46; born 7 Oct 1925 in Mohawk, WV; single; mill worker; living at Rt 3, Box 314,
Shelton, WA; was issued a license to marry on 10 Aug 1972 in Mason Co, WA; Mildred Rogers; age
44; born 4 jun 1928 in Weaton, MO; widowed; living at Rt 5, Box 258, Shelton, WA.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Leslie T; 19 Sep 2014.
" Mildred Marie Slagle Lester
Birth 4 Jun 1928
Exeter, Barry County, Missouri, USA
Death 28 Aug 2014 (aged 86)
Shelton, Mason County, Washington, USA
Burial
Shelton Memorial Park
Shelton, Mason County, Washington, USA
Plot Hawthorne Lane, B 20 10"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of John Slagle and Effie Rawley.'Married Norman Rodgers July 22, 1944 till his death October 30, 1971.
"Married Roy Lester August 12, 1972 till his death February 24, 2005.
"She worked for Dr. Collier and as a surgical and EKG nurse at Mason General Hospital.
"She loved her community, home, garden, pets, family and friends.
"She is survived by a daughter; a sister, nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 10B;
Family #178/195.
Listed as Cecil Hagerman; age 3 yrs, 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Alexander
Hagerman.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 387; WV Archives Website.
Cecil K. Hagerman; age 21; born at Excelsior, WV; single; living at Yukon, WV; married on 5 Apr 1947
in Yukon, WV; Florence Wright; age 18; born and living in Yukon, WV; single; with consent of Della
Wright, mother of Florence Wright.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 002421; WV Archives Website.
Cecil Kinzer Hagerman; age 45; born 9 Jan 1927 in WV; married; husband of Florence Wright; shuttle
car operator in coal mine; SS# 236-32-0416; served in WW II; living at Yukon, WV; son of Alec and
Roxie (Rowe) Hagerman; died 10 Feb 1972 at home in Yukon, WV; due to shotgun wound to
abdomen; homicide; buried 12 Feb 1972 in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, VA; informant,
Jerry Hagerman, Yukon, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 25 Apr 1930;
Page 116A; Image 31 of 52; Family #282/286.
Listed as Florence Wright; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Earnest Wright.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 387; WV Archives Website.
Cecil K. Hagerman; age 21; born at Excelsior, WV; single; living at Yukon, WV; married on 5 Apr 1947
in Yukon, WV; Florence Wright; age 18; born and living in Yukon, WV; single; with consent of Della
Wright, mother of Florence Wright.
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; "Louise Sawyers Marcum";
article; Page 198; submitted by Louise P. Marcum, 230 Fairway Lane, Wytheville, VA 24392.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1935); Page 66; Line #15; WV Archives Website.
Everette Evans; age 24; born in WV; single; living at Maybeury, WV; married on 21 Jul 1935 in
Bramwell, WV; Rachel James; age 23; born in WV; single; living at Coaldale, WV.
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; "Louise Sawyers Marcum";
article; Page 198; submitted by Louise P. Marcum, 230 Fairway Lane, Wytheville, VA 24392.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1935); Page 66; Line #15; WV Archives Website.
Everette Evans; age 24; born in WV; single; living at Maybeury, WV; married on 21 Jul 1935 in
Bramwell, WV; Rachel James; age 23; born in WV; single; living at Coaldale, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Paul Hale, Jr"; Article; Page 161; submitted by Ruby Hale, Box 164,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 150; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Thornton Hale, Jr; age 23; born 29 Mar 1943 in Bradshaw, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Box 161, Bradshaw, WV; son of Paul Thornton and Nell (Beavers) Hale, Sr; married on 13
Aug 1943 at Jolo, WV; Ruby Jean Hagerman; age 18; born 6 Apr 1948 in Jolo, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of John Richard and Hattie Mae (Vance) Hagerman;
with consent of Hattie Hagerman, mother of Ruby Jean Hagerman, father deceased.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Paul Hale, Jr"; Article; Page 161; submitted by Ruby Hale, Box 164,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 150; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Thornton Hale, Jr; age 23; born 29 Mar 1943 in Bradshaw, WV; single; no previous marriage;
living at Box 161, Bradshaw, WV; son of Paul Thornton and Nell (Beavers) Hale, Sr; married on 13
Aug 1943 at Jolo, WV; Ruby Jean Hagerman; age 18; born 6 Apr 1948 in Jolo, WV; single; no
previous marriage; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of John Richard and Hattie Mae (Vance) Hagerman;
with consent of Hattie Hagerman, mother of Ruby Jean Hagerman, father deceased.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; " Ed and Lula Waddell"; Article; Page 253; submitted by Daisy Estep; PO Box 74,
Jolo, WV 24850.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Paul Hale, Jr"; Article; Page 161; submitted by Ruby Hale, Box 164,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Paul Hale, Jr"; Article; Page 161; submitted by Ruby Hale, Box 164,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
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; "Fred F. Murphy" Article; Page
212; submitted by Loraine Murphy, War, WV 24892.
2.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Loraine Hampton Druggish
Murphy"; Article; Page 213; submitted by Loraine Hampton Druggish Murphy, PO Box, War, WV
24802.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene 13 Jul 2018.
" Nick Druggish
Birth 1925
Gary, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 16 Apr 1971 (aged 45–46)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191341323"Additional Information Posted: " Nick Druggish, investigator for the McDowell County Prosecutor’s Office, and well-known sports announcer at radio station WOVE in Welch, was dead on arrival at a Welch hospital Friday morning following a fatal seizure. He had suffered from a heart condition.
"The 46-year-old former justice of the peace and sports personality was a son of the late Steve Druggish (1886-1964) and Milka Druggish (1884-1931). He attended public schools in Gary and Big Creek. Following World War ll, of which he was a veteran, he played professional baseball in California. Returning to the Welch area, he was elected as justice of the peace in Big Creek district and became an investigator with the prosecutor’s office in 1965. As commentator for the Maroon Wave, Welch’s football and basketball teams, he had been affiliated with WOVE the past four years. At the time of his death he also was a baseball scout for the Cleveland Indians and an active member of American Legion Post 43 at War, the town in which he made his home.
"Survivors include his widow, Lorraine Hampton-Druggish-Murphy (1929-2012) whom he married on January 23, 1951; one daughter, Katherine Druggish of War; one son, Richard Druggish of War; one sister, Sophia "Sophie" Druggish-Brammer (1916-2002) of Perry, OH; and two brothers, Millie "Mike" Druggish (1921-2001) of Raysel and Sam Druggish Sr. (1919-2002) of Perry.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1:00 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church, War, with Rev. W. H. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton.
"SOURCE: Bluefield Daily Telegraph Newspaper Archives; Bluefield, WV; Saturday, April 17, 1971; Page 2."
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; "Fred F. Murphy" Article; Page
212; submitted by Loraine Murphy, War, WV 24892.
2.. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Loraine Hampton Druggish
Murphy"; Article; Page 213; submitted by Loraine Hampton Druggish Murphy, PO Box, War, WV
24802.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 16 Nov 2014.
" Loraine Druggish Hampton Murphy
Birth 23 Jan 1929
War, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Jun 2012 (aged 83)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 138841344"Additional Information Posted:
"Loraine Hampton Druggish Murphy, 83, of 101 Plover Place, Princeton, WV, departed this life early Saturday morning, June 2, 2012 at Loving Hands Adult Care surrounded by her family. She was born January 23, 1929 at War, WV, daughter of the late Richard and Katherine Coleman Hampton. She resided most of her years in War before moving to Princeton in 2001. On Jan. 23, 1951 she married Nick Druggish, who preceded her in death on April 16, 1971. On May 29, 1976 she married Frederick F. Murphy of War who preceded her in death on March 14, 1991. In 1964, she earned her BS degree in Elementary Education from Concord College. In 1969, she completed her Master's degree in Elementary Education/Reading Specialist from West Virginia University. For 25 years she was a dedicated and much-loved elementary teacher, reading specialist, and Title I Reading Supervisor for McDowell County Schools. While living in War, Loraine was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church serving as a choir member, Sunday School teacher, Church Clerk, Bible School Director, and in the Women's Missionary Society. After moving to Princeton, she became a member of First Baptist Church where she also was a member of the church choir. Loraine's greatest joys were her service to God, her church, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Surviving are daughter, Kathy Druggish Justice; son, Rick Druggish and wife, Kelly, all of Princeton; grandchildren, Lori Justice Bernhart and husband, Brendan, Vienna, Virginia, Jimmy Justice and wife, Misty, Murrell's Inlet, South Carolina, Kevin Justice of Princeton, Nicholas and Seth Druggish of Princeton; great-grandchildren Brooke and Andrew Bernhart, and Halie and Corey Justice; special caregiver Jeanne Sarver of Princeton. Also surviving are Everett (Shorty) Hampton of Florida, Howard Hampton and wife Evelyn of Lutz, Florida, Maxine Hampton Fitzgerald of Fayetteville, Georgia, Richard (JR) Hampton Jr. and wife Lora of Carey, North Carolina, and George Hampton and wife Loretta of War, West Virginia, and numerous nieces and nephews all of whom she loved. She was preceded in death by sisters Pauline Hampton Stout and Betty Hampton Quitta; brothers Robert and Cecil Hampton. The family wishes to thank the caring staff of Loving Hands Adult Care and Hospice Compassus for their service. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from the First Baptist Church on Mercer Street in Princeton with Dr. David Dockery officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.The family will receive friends from Monday from 6 until 8 PM at the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Princeton or the Calvary Baptist Church in War."
Loraine Hampton Druggish Murphy, 83, of 101 Plover Place, Princeton, WV, departed this life early Saturday morning, June 2, 2012 at Loving Hands Adult Care surrounded by her family. She was born January 23, 1929 at War, WV, daughter of the late Richard and Katherine Coleman Hampton. She resided most of her years in War before moving to Princeton in 2001. On Jan. 23, 1951 she married Nick Druggish, who preceded her in death on April 16, 1971. On May 29, 1976 she married Frederick F. Murphy of War who preceded her in death on March 14, 1991. In 1964, she earned her BS degree in Elementary Education from Concord College. In 1969, she completed her Master's degree in Elementary Education/Reading Specialist from West Virginia University. For 25 years she was a dedicated and much-loved elementary teacher, reading specialist, and Title I Reading Supervisor for McDowell County Schools. While living in War, Loraine was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church serving as a choir member, Sunday School teacher, Church Clerk, Bible School Director, and in the Women's Missionary Society. After moving to Princeton, she became a member of First Baptist Church where she also was a member of the church choir. Loraine's greatest joys were her service to God, her church, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Surviving are daughter, Kathy Druggish Justice; son, Rick Druggish and wife, Kelly, all of Princeton; grandchildren, Lori Justice Bernhart and husband, Brendan, Vienna, Virginia, Jimmy Justice and wife, Misty, Murrell's Inlet, South Carolina, Kevin Justice of Princeton, Nicholas and Seth Druggish of Princeton; great-grandchildren Brooke and Andrew Bernhart, and Halie and Corey Justice; special caregiver Jeanne Sarver of Princeton. Also surviving are Everett (Shorty) Hampton of Florida, Howard Hampton and wife Evelyn of Lutz, Florida, Maxine Hampton Fitzgerald of Fayetteville, Georgia, Richard (JR) Hampton Jr. and wife Lora of Carey, North Carolina, and George Hampton and wife Loretta of War, West Virginia, and numerous nieces and nephews all of whom she loved. She was preceded in death by sisters Pauline Hampton Stout and Betty Hampton Quitta; brothers Robert and Cecil Hampton. The family wishes to thank the caring staff of Loving Hands Adult Care and Hospice Compassus for their service. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from the First Baptist Church on Mercer Street in Princeton with Dr. David Dockery officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.The family will receive friends from Monday from 6 until 8 PM at the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Princeton or the Calvary Baptist Church in War.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Newspaper Obit; 25 Jan 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Laura Edna Workman 92 of Lincolnton, NC went to be with the Lord Friday, January 15, 2021 following complications from COVID-19. Born September 11, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Russell and Julie Newman."Laura had many attributes. She loved quilting and making blankets. She enjoyed music and would often play her banjo. Laura even churned her own butter. She was truly special and will be missed by all her family and friends.
"Other than her parents, Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Workman. Sons: Harold Tilley, and Robert Workman. Daughter, Tammy Bennett.
"Survivors include, children: Zeke Workman, Jerry and Mickey Kelly. Laura was also blessed with 18 grandchildren as well as a host of extended family and friends.
"In honoring the wishes of Laura Edna Workman, cremation occurred upon her passing. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:PM with Pastor Brenda Blankenship officiating at Widener Funeral
"Home Chapel Northfork, WV. Social distancing enforced. Masks/face coverings (Required) Limited visitors at one time.
"Serving the Workman Family is Widener Funeral Home Northfork, WV."