1. Nicholson Funeral Home; Statesville, NC; Posted Obit.
"Glory Gale Chafin Blankenship, born April 1st, 1937, she left us on March 24th, 2020."She was our loving and beautiful mother who has been chosen by our Lord and Savior to grace the presence of Heaven.
"Glory was born in Lovley, Kentucky to Wallace and Grace Chafin
"She is preceded in death by her parents, nine siblings, her beloved husband James Thomas Blankenship, and son James Jeffery Blankenship.
"She is survived by sister Delores, Daughters Reva Blottie (Mark), Cindy Cochran (Greg), Ginger Blankenship (Donald), Son Kelly Blankenship (Amy). She was Ma Maw to 7 Grandchildren, and 10 Great Grandchildren.
"Mom will be laid to rest with our Dad James in Salisbury National Cemetery.
"In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Iredell County, or a Church of your choice.
"At mom’s request, there will be no services.
“We love you, but Jesus loves you more.”
"Nicholson Funeral Home in Statesville, NC has the honor of serving the family of Glory Gale Blankenship."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 405; WV Archives Website.
Harvey Payne; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic, Buchanan Co, VA); single; farmer; living at
Bradshaw, WV; son of A.J. and Clarey (sic, Clemey); was issued a license to marry on 10 Apr 1910 in
McDowell Co, WV; Laura Rowe; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of J.J. and
Laura (sic, Catherine). (No return by a minister)
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 147; WV Archives Website.
Harvey Payne; age 26; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; merchant; living at Dan, WV; son of A.J. and
Clemey Payne; married on 16 Jul 1920 in Paynesville, WV; Lula Stacy; age 19; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of W.R. and Mary Stacy.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 16 Apr 2014; maintained by Mariah Payne.
" James Harvey Payne Sr.
Birth 15 Oct 1893
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 24 Jul 1981 (aged 87)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Irvin Payne Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 128082637"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 147; WV Archives Website.
Harvey Payne; age 26; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; merchant; living at Dan, WV; son of A.J. and
Clemey Payne; married on 16 Jul 1920 in Paynesville, WV; Lula Stacy; age 19; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of W.R. and Mary Stacy.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 16 Apr 2014; maintained by Mariah Payne.
" Lula Belle Stacy Payne
Birth 15 Apr 1905
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Mar 1973 (aged 67)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Irvin Payne Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 128082931"Additional Information Posted:
"Married James Harvey Payne on July 16, 1920 in Paynesville, WV."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 16 Apr 2014; maintained by Mariah Payne.
" Earnest Paul Payne
Birth 18 May 1929
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 7 Jul 1929 (aged 1 month)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Irvin Payne Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 128082320"
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 471; WV Archives Web Site.
Chris C. Burgess; age 33; born and living in Clear Creek, WV; married on 28 Feb 1936 in Clear Creek,
WV; Nonearl Miller; age 24; born in Fayette Co, WV; living in Clear Creek, WV.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 471; WV Archives Web Site.
Chris C. Burgess; age 33; born and living in Clear Creek, WV; married on 28 Feb 1936 in Clear Creek,
WV; Nonearl Miller; age 24; born in Fayette Co, WV; living in Clear Creek, WV.
2. "The Register-Herald"; Beckley, WV; Monday, 24 Sep 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"Nonearl Miller Burgess, 95, of Beckley, formerly of Clear Creek, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at her residence with her family by her side, after a long and full life, following an extended illness.
Born July 27, 1912, at Burnwell, she was one of 12 children born to the late Phillip and Ella McGraw Miller.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Chris Burgess; two daughters, Betty Lou Burgess Brookover and an infant daughter; one son, Wilson Roy Burgess; a granddaughter, Jewell Ann; and a great-grandson, Christopher Graley; three sisters, Hester Brink, Rosa Holley and Grace Pyle; six brothers, Marion, Frank, Henry, Carl, Joe and Port Miller.
Nonearl was a homemaker and member of the Workman's Creek United Methodist Church, Clear Creek. She had attended several churches in the Clear Creek and Beckley communities. A resident of Beckley for the past 27 years, prior to that she had resided in Clear Creek for 48 years, where she and her husband Chris raised their 10 children. Nonearl was proud of the fact that she received her driver's license at the age of 62 and drove until the age of 90.
She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Del "Sissy" Wood and Connie Burgess both of Beckley, and June K. Hunter of Lexington, Ohio; five sons, Raymond Miller of Mountain Home, Idaho, Russell Burgess and Mary Ann of Montcoal, Jimmie Burgess and Lois of Waverly, N.Y., Sebert Burgess and Phyllis of Clear Creek, and Tom Burgess and Lulabelle of Farmington; 30 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a daughter-in-law, Rose Burgess of Clear Creek; a sister, Dealrene Pettry and her husband Clyde of Beckley; a brother, Phillip Miller and his wife Agnes of Garden City, Mich.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Melton Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Loretta Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 345; WV Archives Website.
Frank Payne; age 17; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 9 Feb 1942 in Welch, WV;
Sylvia Mullins; age 16; born in Whitewood, Buchanan Co, VA; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; with
consent of Lula Payne, mother of Frank Payne; and Mary Mullins, mother of Sylvia Mullins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #W-251; 13 Dec 1943; Ancestry.com Website.
Frank Edward Payne; age 18; born 12 Dec 1925 at Bradshaw, WV; living at String Town, Bradshaw,
WV; employed by James Harvey Payne, general hauling, Bradshaw, WV; person who will always
know address, Mrs. Sylvia Payne; wife, Bradshaw, WV; 5'11" tall; 160 lbs; brown eyes; Black hair;
sallow complexion; crooked little fingers on both hands and birth mark on left leg.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 16 Apr 2014; maintained by Mariah Payne.
" Frank E Payne
Birth 12 Dec 1925
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death Dec 1981 (aged 55–56)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Irvin Payne Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 128080164"
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 74B; Family #129/127.
Listed as Sylvia Mullins; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Wiley Mullins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 345; WV Archives Website.
Frank Payne; age 17; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 9 Feb 1942 in Welch, WV;
Sylvia Mullins; age 16; born in Whitewood, Buchanan Co, VA; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; with
consent of Lula Payne, mother of Frank Payne; and Mary Mullins, mother of Sylvia Mullins.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 16 Apr 2014; maintained by Mariah Payne.
" Sylvia Mullins Payne
Birth 20 Jan 1927
Whitewood, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death Mar 1984 (aged 57)
USA
Burial
Irvin Payne Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 128080292"Additional Information Posted;
"Married February 9, 1942, in Welch, WV to Frank Payne."
Vernon Randall "Randy" Chandler
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Vernon Randall Chandler [R Chandler Vernon] [Vernon R Chadler]
Birth Date: Sep 1967
Residence Date: 2004-2020
Address: Po Box 61
Residence: Crouse, North Carolina, USA
Postal Code: 28033
Second Residence Date: 2013-2015
Second Address: 3245 Splcewood Ln
Second Residence: Crouse, North Carolina, USA
Second Postal Code: 28033
Third Residence Date: 2001-2006
Third Address: 647 Story Woods Rd Apt 6
Third Residence: Lincolnton, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code: 28092
Fourth Residence Date: 1992-2005
Fourth Address: 2645 Keener Rd
Fourth Residence: Lincolnton, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 28092"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Frankie Mae Bolen [Frankie Chandler]
Birth Date: Apr 1968
Residence Date: 2004-2020
Address: Po Box 61
Residence: Crouse, North Carolina, USA
Postal Code: 28033
Second Residence Date: 2004-2020
Second Address: 3245 Spicewood Ln
Second Residence: Crouse, North Carolina, USA
Second Postal Code: 28033
Third Residence Date: 1993-2005
Third Address: 2645 Keener Rd
Third Residence: Lincolnton, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code: 28092
Fourth Residence Date: 2005
Fourth Address: 3245 Phicewood Ln
Fourth Residence: Crouse, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 28033"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken 11 Jan 1920; Page 75B; Family #142/143.
Listed as Edward Comer; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Luther S. Comer.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 14; WV Archives Website.
Edward Comer; age 19; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; miner; living at Maybeury, WV; son of Luther
and Lonie; married on 8 Apr 1930 in Welch, WV; Eva Sexton; age 17; born in Greenbrier Co, WV;
single; living in Maybeury, WV; daughter of George and Mary.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Maybeury-Barlow; E.D.24-48; taken 11 Apr 1940;
Page 941A; Household #238.
Listed as Edward Comer; age 29; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; track man in coal mine; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 14; WV Archives Website.
Edward Comer; age 19; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; miner; living at Maybeury, WV; son of Luther
and Lonie; married on 8 Apr 1930 in Welch, WV; Eva Sexton; age 17; born in Greenbrier Co, WV;
single; living in Maybeury, WV; daughter of George and Mary.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Maybeury-Barlow; E.D.24-48; taken 11 Apr 1940;
Page 941A; Household #238.
Listed as Eva Comer; age 26; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Edward Comer.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Margaret Eva Comer [Margaret E Comer] [Margaret Eva Sexton]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Nov 1913
Birth Place: North Fork G, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 May 2000
Father:
George Sexton
Mother:
Mary E Rachel
SSN: 224562705
Notes: Jul 1959: Name listed as MARGARET EVA COMER;
13 Jun 2000: Name listed as MARGARET E COMER"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Maybeury-Barlow; E.D.24-48; taken 11 Apr 1940;
Page 941A; Household #238.
Listed as Edward L. Comer; age 9; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Edward Comer.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Maybeury-Barlow; E.D.24-48; taken 11 Apr 1940;
Page 941A; Household #238.
Listed as Franklin Comer; age 7; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Edward Comer.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Maybeury-Barlow; E.D.24-48; taken 11 Apr 1940;
Page 941A; Household #238.
Listed as Billy G. Comer; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Edward Comer.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Jenkinjones; taken 12 Apr 1930; Page 178B; Image
22 of 31; Family #208/208.
Listed as Winfred Harman; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Henry Harman.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Jenkinjones; E.D. 24-9; taken 17 Apr 1940;
Page 172B; Image 36 of 50; Household #288.
Listed as Winfred Harmon; age 13; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Henry Harman
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Winfred Harman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1928
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Apr 1945
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Henry Harman
Mother: Bessie Moore
Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Britt
Certificate Number: 1945009631"
4. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Winfred Harman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1927
Marriage Date: 4 Apr 1945
Divorce Date: 21 May 1947
Divorce Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Britt Harman
Certificate Number: 1947002941
Number of Children: 1"
5. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Winfred Reece Harman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Birth Date: abt 1928
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Aug 1956
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Henry Harman
Mother: Bessie Moore
Spouse: Juanita Faye Harman
Certificate Number: 1956025652"
6. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Winfred Reece Harman
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 37
Birth Date: abt 1928
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Nov 1965
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Henry Harman
Mother: Bessie Moore
Spouse: Sallie Belle Harmon
Certificate Number: 1965041506"
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 30 Jun 2013.
" Winfred Reece “Wimpy” Harman
Birth 1927
Death 14 Apr 2012 (aged 84–85)
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113121703"Additional Information Posted:
"April 15, 2012
Winfred "Wimpy" Reece Harman"CHARLES OWENS Bluefield Daily Telegraph
"ABB'S VALLEY, Va. — Winfred "Wimpy" Reece Harman, 84, of Abb's Valley, Va., passed away, Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, Va. Born in Jenkinjones, W.Va., he was the son of the late Henry and Bessie Moore Harman. He honorably served his country and retired as a disabled veteran from the US Army in 1952. He was also a member of the DAV.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Eugene Harman; one brother, Earnest A. Harman; and two sisters, Garnett M. White and Willie Mae Dillion.
"Survivors include his wife, Sallie B. Harman of the home; two sons, Glenn Harman (Rita) of Smith Mt. Lake, Va., and Stephen Harman (Joyce) of Goose Creek, S.C.; one brother, Walter "Bo" Harman of Abb's Valley, Va.; three grandsons, Jason Harman of Fla., Norman Harman of Fla., and Justin Harman E6, US Navy of Chesapeake, Va.; one granddaughter whom he spoiled rotten, Alisyn Harman of Roanoke, Va.; and special niece, Sandy "little wimpy" Proctor.
"A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rodriguez Funeral Home in Pocahontas, Va., with the Rev. Kathy Hagerman officiating. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Rodriguez Funeral Home in Pocahontas, Va. Mr. Harman will be cremated according to his wishes. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #14 of Pocahontas, Va., and the VFW 9696 of Bluefield, Va. In remembrance of Wimpy, those that wish, may make a contribution to Rescue 945, 1289 Boissevain Road, Boissevain, Va. The Rodriguez Funeral Home is serving the Harman family.
"For more information, or to have the funeral home pass along your condolences, visit www.RodriguezFuneral.com"