1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #71 051539; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Danny Ray Dowell; age 20; born 15 Jan 1951 in War, WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living in Dallas, Gaston Co, NC; son of Alden and Ellen (Boyd) Dowell; married on 10 Dec
1971 in Lebanon, VA; Nancy Carol Naillon; age 18; bor 25 May 1953 in Tazewell Co, VA; single; this
is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Canebrake, WV; daughter of Robert and Stacy
(Sutton) Naillon.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #71 051539; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Danny Ray Dowell; age 20; born 15 Jan 1951 in War, WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living in Dallas, Gaston Co, NC; son of Alden and Ellen (Boyd) Dowell; married on 10 Dec
1971 in Lebanon, VA; Nancy Carol Naillon; age 18; bor 25 May 1953 in Tazewell Co, VA; single; this
is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Canebrake, WV; daughter of Robert and Stacy
(Sutton) Naillon.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #87-016191; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ronald Roger Hardy; age 42; born 17 Jan 1945 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; last
marriage ended in Oct 1986; 12th grade education; living at Box 53, Squire, WV; son of Patrick
Henry and Beatrice Marie (Hardy) Hardy; married on 4 Apr 1987 in North Tazewell, VA; Nancy
Carol Dowell; maiden name Naillon; age 33; born 25 May 1953 in VA; divorced; this is her 2nd
marriage; last marriage ended in Mar 1987; 12th grade education; living at Box 104, Canebrake,
WV; daughter of Robert and Stacy (Sutton) Naillon.
3. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Nancy Naillon Hardy
Gender: Female
Death Age: 52
Birth Date: 25 May 1953
Birth Place: Tazewell County, VA.
Residence Place: Squire, SQUIRE
Death Date: 2 Dec 2005
Burial Date: 6 Dec 2005
Burial Place: Bluefield, VA.
Obituary Date: 6 Dec 2005
Parents: Robert Naillon; Stacy Sutton Naillon
Spouse: Ronald R. Hardy
Child: John Hardy
Rhonda McReynolds
Danny Jason Hardy
Siblings: Sue Pinter
Edna Cummings
Ruth Bobbitt
Sam Naillon
Milburn Naillon
Kate Carroll
Benjamin Naillon
Edward Naillon "
1. Buchanan Co,. VA; Marriage License #32627; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Dale Shepherd; age 19; born in Knott Co, KY; single; never married; serving in US Air Force;
living at Whitewood, Buchanan Co, VA; son of Creed and Zelma Faye (Conley) Shepherd; married on
7 Oct 1963 in Grundy, VA; Theodosia Hopkins; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married;
housework; living at Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Elzie Lee and Georgia (Dove) Hopkins.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Sherry Hodge; 27 May 2012; headstone and grave marker photos added by B. Walls.
Roger Dale Shepherd; born 28 Apr 1944; died 4 Oct 1998; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife Susie H; " OCT 7 1963"; grave marker photo also shown; "A2C US AIR FORCE VIETNAM".
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Creed Shepherd, Miner";
Article; Page 237; submitted by Zelma Shepherd, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. Buchanan Co,. VA; Marriage License #32627; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Dale Shepherd; age 19; born in Knott Co, KY; single; never married; serving in US Air Force;
living at Whitewood, Buchanan Co, VA; son of Creed and Zelma Faye (Conley) Shepherd; married on
7 Oct 1963 in Grundy, VA; Theodosia Hopkins; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never
married; housework; living at Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Elzie Lee and Georgia
(Dove) Hopkins.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Sherry Hodge; 27 May 2012; headstone and grave marker photos added by B. Walls.
Roger Dale Shepherd; born 28 Apr 1944; died 4 Oct 1998; buried here; double headstone photo
shown with wife Susie H; " OCT 7 1963"; grave marker photo also shown; "A2C US AIR FORCE
VIETNAM".
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Theodosia “Susie” Shepherd, 77, of Bradshaw, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV."Susie was born May 23, 1945 in Bradshaw, WV a daughter of the late Elza and Georgia Dove Hopkins.
"In addition to her parents Susie was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Shepherd; three sisters, Peggy Hopkins, Wanda Mullins and Darlene Couch; and one brother, Toby Hopkins.
"Survivors include two daughters, Patty McGuire and husband Bobby of Tazewell, VA, Susan Shepherd of the home; one sister, Patty (Donald) Chadwell of Garland, WV; one brother, Homer Hopkins and wife Judy of Garland; two granddaughters, Megan Cordle and husband Danny and Morgan Bailey and husband Jeremy; one grandson, Taylor Pack and wife Emily; great grandchildren, Mckenzie and Ryleigh Cordle, Parker Bailey, and Jaylen, Emory and Charleigh Pack; and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 24, 2023 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Kenny Green officiating at the Garland Church of the Living God at Garland, WV. Burial will follow in the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery at Roderfield, WV. Pallbearers will be Donnie Chadwell, David Hopkins, Jeff Hopkins, Kevin Couch, Jerry Mullins and Taylor Pack.
"Friends may visit with the family Friday morning, February 24, 2023 from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the Garland Church of the Living God, Garland, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 323; WV Archives Web Site.
Roger Lee Massey; age 18; born 20 Apr 1947 in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son
of Hicks and Nellie (Cline) Massey, Jr.; married on 25 Dec 1965 in Simon, WV; Emmey Jean
Morgan; age 16; born 16 Jun 1949 in Simon, WV; single; living in Simon, WV; daughter of Lark and
Tressie (Kennedy) Morgan.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #78 047390; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Lee Massey; age 31; born 20 Apr 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 2 Oct 1978; 10th grade education; living at Box 911, Oceana, WV; son of Hicks and Nellie Gray
(Cline) Massey, Jr; married on 10 Oct 1978 in Rich Creek, VA; Diana Lynn Vance; maiden name Tilley;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 20 Dec 1973; 10th gade education; living at
General Delivery, Oceana, WV; daughter of Harvey Leonard and Grethel (Parsley) Tilley, Jr.
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-005853; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Lee Massey; age 33; born 20 Apr 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last marriage
ended 16 Jul 1979; 10th grade education; living at Box 911, Oceana, WV; son of Hick and Nellie Gray
(Cline) Massey; married on 5 Feb 1981 in Pearisburg, VA; Diana Lynn Massey; maiden name Tilley;
age 30; born 1 Jan 1951 in WV; 10th grade education; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 16 Jul 1979; living at Box 1125, Oceana, WV; daughter of Harvey Leonard and
Grethel (Parsley) Tilley.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #67 039657; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gary R. Vance; age 20; born in Madison, WV; single; student; living at Bim, WV; son of Donald and
Maxine (White) Vance; married on 18 Oct 1967 in Russell Co, VA; Diana L. Tilley; age 16; born in
Kopperston, WV; single; student; living at Oceana, WV; daughter of Harvey L. and Grethel (Parsley)
Tilley, Jr.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #78 047390; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Lee Massey; age 31; born 20 Apr 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 2 Oct 1978; 10th grade education; living at Box 911, Oceana, WV; son of Hicks and Nellie Gray
(Cline) Massey, Jr; married on 10 Oct 1978 in Rich Creek, VA; Diana Lynn Vance; maiden name Tilley;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 20 Dec 1973; 10th gade education; living at
General Delivery, Oceana, WV; daughter of Harvey Leonard and Grethel (Parsley) Tilley, Jr.
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-005853; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Lee Massey; age 33; born 20 Apr 1947 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last marriage
ended 16 Jul 1979; 10th grade education; living at Box 911, Oceana, WV; son of Hick and Nellie Gray
(Cline) Massey; married on 5 Feb 1981 in Pearisburg, VA; Diana Lynn Massey; maiden name Tilley;
age 30; born 1 Jan 1951 in WV; 10th grade education; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended 16 Jul 1979; living at Box 1125, Oceana, WV; daughter of Harvey Leonard and
Grethel (Parsley) Tilley.
4. Stafford Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Diana Lynn Fox, 69, of Welch, WV, formerly of Kopperston passed away on Friday April 3, 2020 at McDowell
Nursing and Rehabilitation, Gary, WV. She was born on January 1, 1951 in Mullens, WV a daughter of the late
Harvey "Preach" Tilley and Grethel Dixie Parsley Brown. Diana was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her
parents she is preceded in death by a daughter Sandra Kay Vance; and two granddaughters Ashley Nicole Vance
and Sharon Leann Vance. Survivors include two sons John Timothy Vance and Charles Leonard Vance both of
Pineville; two grandchildren Samantha Vance and Brian Vance; two brothers Donnie L. (Peggy) Tilley of KY and
Mike (Vicky) Tilley of TN; and a host of other loving family and friends. A private funeral services will be held on
Thursday April 9th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Jeff Green officiating.
She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 102; WV Archives Web Site.
Vance Brown; born 19 Nov 1914 in ______; single; living in Kimball, WV; son of A.E. and Sarah;
married on 25 Feb 1939 in Northfork, WV; Josephine Holman; born 24 Mar 1912 in Richmond, VA;
single; living at Kimball, WV.
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vance Brown
SSN: 232-16-4102
Born: 19 Nov 1914
Died: Feb 1976
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Tom & Gloria Smith; 11 Jun 2014.
" Vance Wilson Brown
Birth 19 Nov 1914
Death 26 Feb 1976 (aged 61)
Burial
Greenwood Cemetery
Eustis, Lake County, Florida, USA
Plot East side"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 102; WV Archives Web Site.
Vance Brown; born 19 Nov 1914 in ______; single; living in Kimball, WV; son of A.E. and Sarah;
married on 25 Feb 1939 in Northfork, WV; Josephine Holman; born 24 Mar 1912 in Richmond, VA;
single; living at Kimball, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Tom & Gloria Smith; 11 Jun 2014.
" Josephine Holman Brown
Birth 24 Mar 1912
Death 15 Oct 1987 (aged 75)
Burial
Greenwood Cemetery
Eustis, Lake County, Florida, USA
Plot East side"Additional Information Posted:
"JOSEPHINE HOLMAN BROWN, 75, 105 Emerald Drive, Haselton Villa, Eustis, died Thursday. Born in Dillwyn Va., she moved to Eustis from Umatilla in 1976. She was a retired teacher for the Lake County School Board and a member of the First Baptist Church of Eustis. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Teachers Sorority, Lake County Retired Teachers Association, the Women's Club of Eustis, Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors: son, Samuel W., Eustis; daughter, Sara Dudley Brown, Alexandria, Va.; sister, Mary Virginia Wheatley, Harrisonburg, Va.; two grandchildren. Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Directors, Eustis."
1. Wythe Co, VA; Marriage License #81-056248; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bernie Gale Jackson; age 18; born 5 Jun 1963 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at Box 127, Davy, WV; son of Bernie and Joyce Evelyn (Johner) Jackson; married on 23 Nov
1981 in the United Methodist Church, Wytheville, VA; Jacqueline Regena Cantrell; age 17; born
19 Sep 1964 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 11th grade education; living at Box 151, Davy, WV;
daughter of Jackie Ray and Cora Jean (Parks) Cantrell.
1. Wythe Co, VA; Marriage License #81-056248; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bernie Gale Jackson; age 18; born 5 Jun 1963 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at Box 127, Davy, WV; son of Bernie and Joyce Evelyn (Johner) Jackson; married on 23 Nov
1981 in the United Methodist Church, Wytheville, VA; Jacqueline Regena Cantrell; age 17; born
19 Sep 1964 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 11th grade education; living at Box 151, Davy, WV;
daughter of Jackie Ray and Cora Jean (Parks) Cantrell.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Rural; E.D. 24-41; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page
814A; Image 31 of 36; Household #270.
Listed as Conrad Belcher; age 7; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same house
on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Ayers Belcher, Sr.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 500; WV Archives Web Site.
Conrad Belcher; age 19; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 9 Jan 1953 in Big Four,
WV; Mary Ethel Chapman; age 17; born in Superior, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV; with cosent of
Ayers and Myrtle Belcher, parents of Conrad Belcher; and Virgie Chapman, mother of Mary Ethel
Chapman.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Conard Belcher
[Conrad Belcher]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1933
Birth Place: Kimball, West Virginia
Death Date: 22 Nov 1999
Father: Ayres Belcher
Mother: Myrtle Sexton
SSN: 235520614
Notes: Aug: Name listed as CONARD BELCHER;
02 Dec 1999: Name listed as CONRAD BELCHER"
4. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Conrad Belcher
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1933
Death Date: 22 Nov 1999
SSN: 235520614
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 22 Apr 1953
Release Date 1: 21 Apr 1955"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 500; WV Archives Web Site.
Conrad Belcher; age 19; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 9 Jan 1953 in Big Four,
WV; Mary Ethel Chapman; age 17; born in Superior, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV; with cosent of
Ayers and Myrtle Belcher, parents of Conrad Belcher; and Virgie Chapman, mother of Mary Ethel
Chapman.
1. Pittsylvania Co, VA; Marriage License #67 020914; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bobby Darrell Adams; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; construction;
living at 2116 Wagon Rd., Chesapeake, VA; son of Earnest and Flonie (Helton)
Adams; married on 12 Jun 1967 at Danville, VA; Saundra Gail Fowler; age 17;
born in Pelham, NC; single; living at Rt #4, Danville, VA; daughter of Cornelius and
Virginia (Britt) Fowler.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com
"Name: Bobby Darrel Adams
[Bobby Darrell Adams]
[Bobby Adams]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Oct 1944
Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia
[McDowell CO, West Virginia]
Death Date: 11 Nov 1997
SSN: 223585965
Notes: Oct 1960: Name listed as BOBBY DARREL ADAMS;
09 Aug 1991: Name listed as BOBBY DARRELL ADAMS;
26 Nov 1997: Name listed as BOBBY D ADAMS"
3. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bobby Darrell Adams
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 52
Birth Date: abt 1945
Death Date: 11 Nov 1997
Death Place: Chesapeake, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1997043798"
1. Pittsylvania Co, VA; Marriage License #67 020914; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bobby Darrell Adams; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; construction;
living at 2116 Wagon Rd., Chesapeake, VA; son of Earnest and Flonie (Helton)
Adams; married on 12 Jun 1967 at Danville, VA; Saundra Gail Fowler; age 17;
born in Pelham, NC; single; living at Rt #4, Danville, VA; daughter of Cornelius and
Virginia (Britt) Fowler.
Harvey Leonard "Preach" Tilley Jr
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 314; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey L. Tilley, Jr; age 24; born in northfork, WV; single; living at Hatcher, WV; son of H.L. and Sarah
Elizabeth Tilley; married on 8 Apr 1950 at Oceana, WV; Grethel Parsley; age 19; born in Pilgram, KY;
single; living in Kopperston, WV; daughter of George and Fanny Parsley.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 314; WV Archives Web Site.
Harvey L. Tilley, Jr; age 24; born in northfork, WV; single; living at Hatcher, WV; son of H.L. and Sarah
Elizabeth Tilley; married on 8 Apr 1950 at Oceana, WV; Grethel Parsley; age 19; born in Pilgram, KY;
single; living in Kopperston, WV; daughter of George and Fanny Parsley.