1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 91; WV Archives Web Site.
Moran Reynolds; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
W.S. and Lydia; married on 23 Jun 1934 at Panther, WV; Gracie Bailey; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; daughter of Fie and ____.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; E.D. 24-58; Page
1132A (?); Image 25 of 60; Household #180.
Listed as Moran Reynolds; age 27; born in WV; married; 2 yrs HS education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-040541; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Moran James Reynolds; age 73; born 2 May 1912 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 12 Jan 1985; 9th grade education; living at Rt3, Box 544 A, Mohawk, WV; son of
William and Lydia (Blankenship) Reynolds; married on 1 Aug 1985 in Grundy, VA; Berchie Lee
Branch; maiden name, Cline; age 58; born 15 Feb 1927 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 1st
marriage ended 2 Dec 1966; 6th grade education; living at same address; daughter of Robert
Burgess and Margaret Lillie (Cline) Cline.
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Moran Reynolds; born 2 May 1912; died in Aug 1987; last residence, Mohawk, McDowell Co, WV;
SS #236-05-0893; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 207; WV Archives Web Site.
James Calvin Branch; age 23; born in Dobson, NC; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 11 Sep
1948 in Panther, WV; Berchie Juanita Cline; age 21; born and living in Mohawk, WV single.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-040541; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Moran James Reynolds; age 73; born 2 May 1912 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 12 Jan 1985; 9th grade education; living at Rt3, Box 544 A, Mohawk, WV; son of
William and Lydia (Blankenship) Reynolds; married on 1 Aug 1985 in Grundy, VA; Berchie Lee
Branch; maiden name, Cline; age 58; born 15 Feb 1927 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 1st
marriage ended 2 Dec 1966; 6th grade education; living at same address; daughter of Robert
Burgess and Margaret Lillie (Cline) Cline.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 9 Oct 2020; Newspaper Obit; On Line Version.
"Jesse Edward Younger, “Worsome” 91, of Kyle, WV passed away Saturday, October 03, 2020 at his home in Elkhorn , WV. Born June 07, 1929 in Kyle, WV he was the son of the late David Younger and Georgia Oaks Younger."Jesse was a United States Army Veteran who served in the 43rd Division, Germany. He was employed for several years with the coal mining industry and also the city of Northfork, WV.
"Other than his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Younger. Two sisters, Della and Barbara Younger and his first wife, Inez Younger.
"Jesse is survived by , his wife of 18 years, Betty Powell Younger. Two brothers, James Younger of New York. William Younger of Northfork, WV. Four daughters , Marlene Norfleet of Bluefield, WV. Jessie Younger of Maybeury, WV. Mary (Ricky) Harmon of Maybeury, WV. Stepdaughters, Kim (Henry) Wynter of Stockbridge, GA and Kalista Andrews of New York. Grandsons, Jeffrey (Dawn) Younger of Nova Scotia, Canada. Nii Kai Norfleet of Bluefield, WV. Terrana Norfleet of Charlotte, NC. Great-grandsons, Kwyon and Paris Norfleet of Princeton, WV. Kamase Norfleet of Princeton, WV. Nefuan Carrington of Beckley, WV. Khovin and Kala Younger of Nova Scotia, Canada. Xadyk Cannady, Chiron Cannady and Winston Dehart, IV all of Princeton, WV. Two adopted daughters, Gwen Redd and Kenya Mitchell. Special family The Spencers as well as a host of other family an d friends.
"A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Mt Chapel Baptist Church Keystone, WV beginning at 12: Noon with Rev. Kenneth Brown, Elder John Hale and Pastor Timothy Hairston officiating. Burial will follow at Rest lawn Memorial Gardens Route 20 Bluefield, WV with Military Honors by the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may call from 11: AM until the hour of service.(Social Distancing Enforced) (Mask Are Required). Pallbearers and flower- bearers will be family and friends.
"Serving the Younger Family is Widener Funeral Home Northfork, WV."
1. 1940 Cenus, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Kyle; E.D. 24-47; taken 3 Apr 1940; Page 904B;
Image 4 of 50; Household #36.
Listed as Inez Patterson; age 6; born in WV; Negro; 1st grade education; attending school;
lived in Summerlee, Fayette Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Eddie Patterson.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #57.
Listed as Inez Paterson; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Eddie Patterson.
1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ms. Jessie Mae Younger age 65 of Maybeury, WV; formerly of Kyle, WV peacefully departed this life in the comforts of her home on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She was born in Welch, WV on the the 5th day of September, 1957 into the very loving parentage of Jesse Edward and Inez (Patterson) Younger. Jessie was a graduate of Northfork High School, Class of 1977 and was last employed as a cashier, at the Family Dollar Store in Northfork, WV. She was a life long member of Mt. Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Keystone, WV where she faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher and Choir member. Jessie loved the Lord, attending Church, her family and loved ones. She was the ideal daycare provider, as she genuinely loved children and they all adored her. In her free time, Jessie enjoyed watching movies and games shows and was known for her culinary skills. She was preceded in death by her parents, Deacon Jesse and Inez Younger; her maternal grandparents, Eddie and Mary P. (Mansfield) Patterson and paternal grandparents, Dave and Georgia O. Younger. Jessie will be remembered for her very kind, beautiful caring spirit. She was the beloved second sister of Marlene M. Norfleet of Charlotte, NC, Mary (Ricky) Younger-Harmon. with whom she made her home and Donna F. Younger of Maybeury. She was a wonderful aunt to her nephews: Jeffrey (Dawn) Younger, Niikai Norfleet and Terrance Norfleet; several great-nephews, one great-niece and several generations of cousins; her stepmom, Betty Younger of Maybeury and her three uncles: James Younger of Garner, NC, William Younger of Northfork and Eddie (Janie) Patterson of Princeton, WV; her special sisters: Kim, Lynn, Gwen and Kenya and a host of friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Jessie Mae Younger at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Mt. Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Keystone, with Pastor Kenneth Brown Sr., officiating assisted by: the Reverend Dr. Jonetta Carter, Deacon James Flynn and Deacon Payton Flynn. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 6605 New Hope Road in Bluewell, WV. Family and friends will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM until the time of Service at the Church."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Brenda Hayes Wolstenholme
Event Date 01 Oct 1992
Event Place Concord, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date May 1948
Address Concord, North Carolina 28027
Address Date 01 Oct 1992
Affiliate Identifier 182706388"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Brenda Ann Smith
[Brenda Ann Hayes]
[Brenda Wolstenholme]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 May 1948
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
[War, West Virginia]
Death Date: 25 Apr 2001
SSN: 234763489
Notes: Aug 1964: Name listed as BRENDA ANN SMITH;
Nov 1967: Name listed as BRENDA ANN HAYES;
18 Dec 1987: Name listed as BRENDA ANN WOLSTENHOLME;
16 May 2001: Name listed as BRENDA A WOLSTENHOLME"
3. North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Brenda Ann Wolstenholme
[Brenda Ann Smith]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital status: Divorced
Social Security Number: 234763489
Father's Last Name: Smith
Age: 52 Years
Date of Birth: 4 May 1948
Residence City: Concord
Residence County: Cabarrus
Residence State: North Carolina
Residence Zip Code: 28027
Education: 11th grade
Date of Death: 25 Apr 2001
Death City: Concord
Death County: Cabarrus
Death State: North Carolina
Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed
Autopsy Findings: Autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death
institution: Hospital Inpatient
Hospital Name: NORTHEAST MEDICAL CENTER
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial out-of-state
Recorded Date: 18 May 2001
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 90A,
Family# 54/ 58.
Listed as David Jones; age 5; born in WV in Sep 1894 in household of father, Paris Jones.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 92A; Image
26 of 31; Family #230/232.
Listed as David Jones; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Paris Jones.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
David Jones; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Dan, WV; son of Paris and
Catherine; married on 25 Apr 1917 in Dan, WV; Clary Hagerman; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of John and Rhoda.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1920); Page 367; WV Archives Web Site.
David Jones; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of
Paris and Catherine; married on 5 Oct 1920; Daisy Riffe; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widow
(sic, divorced); daughter of W.M. and ___.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 255A; Image 29 of
51; Family #242/248.
Listed as Dave Jones; age 37; born in WV; married at 27; farmer; head of household.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Krolitz; E.D. 24-57; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page
1196A; Image 27 of 74; Household #226.
Listed as David D. Jones; age 47; born in WV; married; 3rd grade education; lived in McDowell Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
David Jones; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Dan, WV; son of Paris and
Catherine; married on 25 Apr 1917 in Dan, WV; Clary Hagerman; age 17; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of John and Rhoda.
John Franklin "Franky" Dillon I
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John Franklin Dillon"; Article; Page 141; submitted by John Franklin
Dillon, Kimball, WV 24858.
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; "Herman Stout, Miner"; Article;
Page 247; submitted by Geneva Steele, HC61, Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"John Franklin (Frankie) Dillon, 74, of Kimball, West Virginia passed away Monday, May 08, 2023, at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV"Born July 14, 1948, in Premier, West Virginia, John was the son of the late William Everett Dillon and Lessie Ethel Thompson Dillon.
"John was a faithful member of the Premier Pentecostal Holiness Church. He loved gardening in his community garden, fishing, and hunting. John was a retired coal miner and he also worked in the sewing factory in Bradshaw, West Virginia. He was a very humble person who would do anything for anyone.
"In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Sarah Jane Curry Dillon; Son, John Franklin Dillon II; two brothers, Herman Stout, and Jackie Lee Dillon.
"Survivors include his daughter Frances Ann Sizemore of the home; Son, Jason Dillon and partner Aaron Gentry of Tennessee; Granddaughter, Madison Dillon and fiancé Robbie Goodson of Welch, WV; Grandson, Tyler Dillon of Keystone, WV; Special Daughters, Crystal Roark of Keystone, WV and Kim Dillon of Tennessee; Brothers, Ivan Stout, Everett Dillon, and Michael (Kathy) Dillon; Sisters, Mildred (Sherman) Walker, Judy Ann Matney, Ida Mae Roberts, and Charlotte (Junior) Lester; Girlfriend, Alice Whitehead of Vivian, WV; Special Friends, Tom Graham, Brian Mowdy, Tater, Junior Lester, and Punk.
"Services will be held at 12:00 PM Noon on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, West Virginia, with Pastor Randall Dority officiating. Friends may visit with the family Sunday evening, May 14, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, WV. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV. Pallbearers will be Matt Roberts, Delbert Martin, Darrell Roberts, Junior Lester, Matt Roberts Jr., Braydon Roberts, and Dalton Martin.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John Franklin Dillon"; Article; Page 141; submitted by John Franklin
Dillon, Kimball, WV 24858.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John Franklin Dillon"; Article; Page 141; submitted by John Franklin
Dillon, Kimball, WV 24858.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "John Franklin Dillon"; Article; Page 141; submitted by John Franklin
Dillon, Kimball, WV 24858.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 364; WV Archives Web Site.
William Carter, Jr; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Roderfield, WV; son of
William and Elizabeth; married on 25 Jan 1936 at Roderfield, WV; Marinda Mills; age 16; born in
Johnson Co, KY; single; daughter of Milus and Bertha.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Floyd Carter
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 27
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 10 Sep 1913
Birth Place: Havaco McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Roderfield, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Roderfield, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: W P A
Weight: 160
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Marinda Carter
Household Members:
Name Relationship
William Floyd Carter Self (Head)
Marinda Carter Wife"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 332; WV Archives Web Site.
William Floyd Carter; age 41; born in Havaco, WV; widowed; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 7
Mar 1957 in Roderfield, WV; Trula Fern Christian; age 23; born and living in Iaeger, WV; divorced.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 332; WV Archives Web Site.
William Floyd Carter; age 41; born in Havaco, WV; widowed; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 7
Mar 1957 in Roderfield, WV; Trula Fern Christian; age 23; born and living in Iaeger, WV; divorced.
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Terry D Tilley
Birth Date: 28 Jul 1960
Address: High St E
Residence Place: Glen Fork, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 25845"
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Springs District; taken on 5 Jun 1900; Page 176B;
Family #66/66.
Listed as William J. Altizer; age 15; born in VA in Apr 1885; single; in household of father, Robert F.
Altizer.
2. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
"Name Jasper Altizar
Birth Date 1884
Age 22
Spouse's Name Lula B. Stevenson
Spouse's Birth Date 1889
Spouse's Age 17
Event Date 22 Mar 1906
Event Place Tazewell County, Virginia
Father's Name Rob'T.
Mother's Name Eliza
Spouse's Father's Name Riley
Spouse's Mother's Name Laura"
1. Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lula B. Stevenson
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Birth Date: 1889
Marriage Date: 22 Mar 1906
Marriage Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
Father: Riley
Mother: Laura
Spouse: Jasper Altizar
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P 175 - L45"
2. West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Louise Cress Altizer
[Louise Cress Stevenson]
Birth Date: 18 Feb 1891
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Death Date: 7 Aug 1936
Death Place: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
Burial Date: 9 Aug 1936
Burial Place: Jewell Ridgec
Death Age: 45 years 3 months 20 days
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital Status: Divorced
Gender: Female
Father Name: Riley Stevenson
Father Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Mother Name: Laura Rose
Mother Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Spouse Name: M. H. Cress
FHL Film Number: 804478"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 5 Feb 1920, Page 227B,
Family #243.
Listed as Ballard Payne, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Hilamon Payne.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 21B,
Family #298.
Listed as Ballard Payne, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, Hilamon Payne.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #18131; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ballard Payne; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; siner; no previous marriage; miner; living at Jolo,
WV; son of Higley and Pattie (Estep) Payne; married on 11 Aug 1937 in Grundy, WV; Rhoda Payne;
age 23; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; living in Blackey, VA; daughter of
Stuart and Angeline (Lester) Matney.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-026784; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ballard Payne; age 72; born 21 Mar 1913; in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 18 Mar 1985; 6th grade education; living at PO Box 263, Jolo, WV; son of Hiley and Patty
(Estep) Payne; married on 17 Jun 1985 in Grundy, VA; Hazel Louise Baker; maiden name Cole; age
56; born 25 Jan 1929 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 10 Feb 1981;
7th grade education; living at Star Rt, Box 136, Jolo, WV; daughter of Andy and Florence (Collins)
Cole.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 3 Jun 2012.
" Ballard Payne
Birth 21 Mar 1913
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Jun 2000 (aged 87)
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Perry Vance Cemetery
Rockridge, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Father: Hiley Payne b: 29 Aug 1884 in McDowell County, WV
Mother: Patty Estep b: 24 Jan 1886 in McDowell County, WV"Marriage 1 Rhoda Matney b: 19 Mar 1919
"Marriage 2 Hazel Baker
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Wimmer Payne"; Article; Page 222; submitted by Geneva Steel; HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #18131; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ballard Payne; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; siner; no previous marriage; miner; living at Jolo,
WV; son of Higley and Pattie (Estep) Payne; married on 11 Aug 1937 in Grundy, WV; Rhoda Payne;
age 23; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; living in Blackey, VA; daughter of
Stuart and Angeline (Lester) Matney.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 3 Jun 2012.
" Rhoda Matney Payne
Birth 2 Apr 1919
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 9 Feb 1986 (aged 66)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Perry Vance Cemetery
Rockridge, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Wimmer Payne"; Article; Page 222; submitted by Geneva Steel; HC 61,
Box 37-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.