1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage LIcense #23287; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arthur Walter Sprouse; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; coal miner;
living at Iaeger, WV; son of Blan Vernon and Bertha Edith (Bishop) Sprouse; married on 16 Sep 1949
in Grundy, VA; Emma Jean Collins; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage;
housework; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Burl amd Rose Mary (Lester) Collins.
2. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Arthur Walter Sprouse
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: War, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 24 Dec 1926
Residence: Litwar, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 26 Dec 1944
Occupation: Red Ash Smokeless Coal Co
Weight: 135
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 5
Next of Kin: W M Sprouse
Relationship to Draftee: Grandfather
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Arthur Walter Sprouse Self (Head)"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 30; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Walter Sprouse; age 41; born 24 Dec 1926 at War, WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
living at Iaeger, WV; son of Blan V. and Bertha (Bishop) Sprouse; married on 9 Feb 1968 at Iaeger,
WV; Shirley Mae Collins; age 29; born 21 Aug 1938 in Columbus, OH; divorced; one previons
marriage; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Roy Wesley and Freda A.(Dixon) Williams.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 76
Given Name Arthur
Middle Name W
Surname Sprouse
Birth Date 24 Dec 1926
State West Virginia
Last Place of Residence Hanover, Wyoming, West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24839
Event Date 23 Mar 2002"
5. U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Arthur W Sprouse
Service Info.: TEC 5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 24 Dec 1926
Death Date: 23 Mar 2002
Cemetery: Emily Green Cemetery
Cemetery Address: Iaeger, WV 24844"
Steven Ray aka Tolliver" Adkins
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Steven Ray "fatboy" Tolliver 39, of Pineville passed away on Tuesday July 14, 2020 at his home."Steven was born on May 31, 1981 in Mullens, he was the son of Okey Tolliver of Pineville, and the late Helen Adkins Tolliver.
"Steven was a graduate of Wyoming East High School.
"In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother Brian Keith Adkins.
"In addition to his father, he will be cherished in memory, by his brothers: Wayne (Linda) Adkins of Crany, Russell Tolliver of Pineville, His sister Lora Lynn (Danny) Shropshire of Parrotsville TN, his fiance' Tiffany Hurt of Pineville and his daughter Addison Helen Marie Tolliver "Addie Bug" and a host of extended family and friends.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken 23 Apr 1930; Page 242A; Image 33 of 43;
Family #308/349.
Listed as Hazel Williams; age 2; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, Phil Williams.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 270; WV Archives Website.
Stafford (sic, Stanford)Allen; age 19; born in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; living at Powhatan, WV;
married on 12 Apr 1948 in Powhatan, WV; Hazel Williams; age 19; born in Kyle, WV; single; Colored;
living in Powhatan, WV; with on consent of John Allen, brother and guardian of Stafford Allen and
Cora Williams; mother of Hazel Williams.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 28 Jun 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Eric Wade Walker, 37, of Bluefield, WV, formerly of Florida, WV, passed away June 22, 2021 at 3:08 p.m. at Roanoke, VA.Eric was born in Charleston, WV, on August 13, 1983. He was a loving father and brother and enjoyed spending time with family.
His mother is Brenda Steele of Premier. Preceded in death by grandmother Betty Walker.
Survivors include 5 children, Mahayla and Jocelyn Walker of Bluefield, WV, Shaelynne, Surina, Elia of Athens, WV, Loving Wife Tamber Walker of home, grandfather Peewee Walker, Iaeger, WV, Sisters Alicia Mitchem of Premier, Pricilla Massey, Zanesville, Ohio, brother Hobert Steele, Premier, 9 nieces, Elena, Felicia, Cicra, Conssondra, Hailey, Amber, Isabella, Santana, Giri Lynn, 10 nephews, William, Bradley, Jacob, Steven, Nathan, Johan, Terry Allen, Luther, Ernest, Ryker.
His wishes were to be cremated and he was an organ donor...."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #79-032236; Ancetry.com Website.
Delbert Payne; age 30; born 5 May 1949 at Avondale, WV; this is his 1st marriage;9th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Swords Creek, VA; son of Basil and Mae (Gross) Payne;
married on 5 Jul 1979 in Richlands, VA; Elizabeth Ann Auville; age 19; born 12 Jun 1960 in Welch,
WV; this is her 1st marriage; 9th grade education; living at Geneal Delivery, Swords Creek, VA;
daughter of Wilbur and Shirley (Mitchem) Auville.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #79-032236; Ancetry.com Website.
Delbert Payne; age 30; born 5 May 1949 at Avondale, WV; this is his 1st marriage;9th grade
education; living at General Delivery, Swords Creek, VA; son of Basil and Mae (Gross) Payne;
married on 5 Jul 1979 in Richlands, VA; Elizabeth Ann Auville; age 19; born 12 Jun 1960 in Welch,
WV; this is her 1st marriage; 9th grade education; living at Geneal Delivery, Swords Creek, VA;
daughter of Wilbur and Shirley (Mitchem) Auville.
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Newspaper Obit; 14 Jul 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Payne, 61, of Avondale, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening July 10, 2021. She was born on June 12, 1960 in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late Wilbur Auville and Shirley Jean Mitchem Bowles."In addition to her parents her husband of 42 years Delbert Payne, also preceded her in death. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Mile Branch Church of the Living God.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters Heather Salyers and husband Adam of Bluefield, and Jennifer Payne of Raysal, a son Delbert John David Payne and wife Ella of English. She had seven grandchildren, three of whom she raised, Courtney Smith and husband Daniel of Vansant, VA, Alexis Clemins and husband Brian of Bluefield and Skyler Payne of the home, Ariel, Ally, Addison and Lil Delbert Payne of English, two great grandchildren Camree Smith and Brian Clemins and one on the way. Her siblings Hewey “Speedy” Auville and wife Teresa of Coon Branch, Carolyn Edwards and husband Bobby of Mile Branch, Aleshia Trent and husband Roland of Avondale, Roberta Bailey and husband James of Avondale, Melissa Addair of Mile Branch, and Eddie Auville and wife Felicity of Crumpler, a host of nieces and nephews. Liz also had some special friends that she loved very much.
"Funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, July 15th at the Mile Branch Church of the Living God, with Pastor Cletis Jackson, Rev. John Wheeler and Rev. Danny Bowles officiating. She will be laid to rest in Powell Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain. Friends may gather with the family from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Wednesday July 14, 2021 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."