1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "John Isaac and Rachel Catherine Shinault Brooks" Article; Page 106; submitted by Jane Ellen
Horton, PO Box 218, Raven, VA 24639.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Robert F. Brooks Family"; Article; Pages 106-107; submitted by Robert Brooks, 7100
Ulmerton Road, #1212, Largo, FL 34641.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Curtis Wayne Brooks
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 2 Sep 1926
Birth Place: War, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 2 Sep 1944
Registration Place: War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Frigo's Piggly Wiggly
Weight: 167
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Martha Brooks
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Curtis Wayne Brooks Self (Head)
Martha Brooks Mother"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Curtis Wayne Brooks; age 24; born at War, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; married on 16 Aug 1950
at Canebrake, WV; Lola Jean Blevins; age 19; born in War, WV; single; living in Canebrake, WV with
consent of Leona Osborne, grandmother of Lola Jean Blevins.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Curtis Wayne Brooks
[Curtis W Brooks]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Sep 1926
Birth Place: War West VA, West Virginia
Death Date: 10 May 1989
Father: Robert F Brooks
Mother: Martha M Brewster
SSN: 236220754
Notes: Dec 1940: Name listed as CURTIS WAYNE BROOKS;
19 May 1989: Name listed as CURTIS W BROOKS"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by US Verteran's Affairs; 3 Mar 2000.
" Curtis Wayne Brooks
Birth 2 Sep 1926
Death 10 May 1989 (aged 62)
Burial
Bay Pines National Cemetery
Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida, USA
Plot 55, 2-11"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 170; WV Archives Web Site.
Curtis Wayne Brooks; age 24; born at War, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; married on 16 Aug 1950
at Canebrake, WV; Lola Jean Blevins; age 19; born in War, WV; single; living in Canebrake, WV with
consent of Leona Osborne, grandmother of Lola Jean Blevins.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Robert F. Brooks Family"; Article; Pages 106-107; submitted by Robert Brooks, 7100
Ulmerton Road, #1212, Largo, FL 34641.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #20170; Ancestry.com Web Site.
David Belcher; age 22; born and living in Keystone, WV; single; US Marine Corps; son of Joseph H.
and Lovella (Stanley) Belcher; married on 15 Jul 1961 in Russell Co, VA; Wanda McGill; age 21;
born and living in Sevierville, TN; single; daughter of Tom and Nell (Davis) McGill.
2. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home; Bluewell, WV; Posted Obit.
"Corporal David Arnold Belcher, 80, of Lerona, West Virginia, formerly of Burke Mountain, Keystone, WV passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Beckley, West Virginia. David was born October 19, 1938 on Burke Mountain, a son of the late Harold Belcher and Lovella Stanley Belcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Carol Belcher Jones and five brothers, Roger Belcher, Ronald Joseph Belcher, Earnest Belcher, Douglas Belcher, and infant brother Thomas Woodrow Belcher, and his son in law, Gregory Spinella."David was a 1958 graduate of Northfork High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corp. Following Bootcamp at Paris Island, SC, David attended Infantry School at Camp Lejeune, NC. He was then ordered to Marine Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii. Shortly after reporting to duty, David was recognized for his leadership ability and was promoted to Corporal, serving 2 years of Marine Security guard duty. He led a squad of men in a demonstration for President Dwight Eisenhower during a ceremony when Hawaii was granted statehood. David was later ordered to the highly elite, 2nd Force Recon Batallion, where he served the next 2 years of his 4 year enlistment. During that time, Corporal David A. Belcher participated in numerous Special Operations and landings. After discharge, he proudly served 2 years in the USMC Reserve.
"David worked as a coal miner for 25 years in McDowell County. He was certified as an electrician, boss, pumper, and roof bolter. He was of the Christian faith for over 40 years. He served his Lord in many capacities including Sunday School teacher and church Counselman. He was a very generous man who enjoyed helping others.
"David was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8413 in Kimball, WV and the American Legion Riley-Vest Post 9 in Bluefield, WV. He also volunteered at the McDowell County Visitors and Veterans Center in Kimball, WV. He loved and enjoyed the camaraderie he shared with his fellow veterans.
"Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 58 years, Wanda McGill Belcher; two daughters, Gwendolyn Belcher Spinella of Bluefield, WV and Davette Belcher Hoylman, and husband Gregory of Lerona, WV; grandchildren Brittany Hoylman White and husband Thomas of Glen Daniel, WV; Joseph Spinella and wife Tonya of Bluefield, WV; and Chief Warrant Officer John Cornelius and wife Ashley of Fort Rucker, AL; great-grandchildren Luke, Jude, and Hugo Spinella and Alexander White; sisters, Joyce White of Rocky Mount, VA, Betty Phelps of Annapolis, MD, and Margaret Robertson of Rising Sun, MD; brothers, Phillip Belcher and wife Chris of Ashland, VA, and Theodore Belcher of Gary, WV; his special brother in law Bill McGill and wife Pat of Sevierville, TN; many nieces and nephews; and his furry companion, Simon.
"A special thank you to the staff of the Beckley VA Medical Center for their love and compassion to our husband and father.
"The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell. The funeral service will be the following day, Friday, October 4, 2019 at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel 1:00PM with Reverend Olen Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with friends and family serving as pallbearers."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #20170; Ancestry.com Web Site.
David Belcher; age 22; born and living in Keystone, WV; single; US Marine Corps; son of Joseph H.
and Lovella (Stanley) Belcher; married on 15 Jul 1961 in Russell Co, VA; Wanda McGill; age 21;
born and living in Sevierville, TN; single; daughter of Tom and Nell (Davis) McGill.
1. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Stanford Horton Beckner
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 18 Feb 1910
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Father: Alonzo Cabell Beckner
Mother: May Emma Stump"
2. 1910 census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond Disrtict; taken on 22 Apr 1910; page 6A; Family #96/97.
Listed as Sanford H. Beckner; age 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Alonzo C. Beckner.
3. 1920 Census, Franklin Co, VA; Maggodee District; taken on 23/26 Feb 1920; Page 163B;
Family #158.
Listed as Sanford W. Beckner; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, Alonzo C. Beckner.
4. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Stanford Horton Beckner
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 12 Feb 1910
Residence: Boone Mill, Franklin, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1940
Occupation: Sels
Weight: 135
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Harry Alfred Beckner
Relationship to Draftee: Brother
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Stanford Horton Beckner Self (Head"
5. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Stanford H Beckner
Birth Year: 1910
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
County or City: Franklin
Enlistment Date: 12 Apr 1941
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Roanoke
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled brick and stone masons, and tile setters
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 66
Weight: 127"
6. Roanoke Co, VA; Marriage License #2061; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Stanford Horton Beckner; age 38; born in Engleside, WV; single; no previous marriage; brick mason;
living at Starkey, VA; son of Lonza Cabel and Lucy Emma (Stump) Beckner; married on 27 Jan 1949
in Roanoke Co, VA; Mae Keaton; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Starkey, VA; daughter of Dewey Dumont and Victoria (Stepp) Keaton.
7. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Stanford Beckner
SSN: 234-22-2061
Last Residence:
24844 Iaeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 18 Feb 1910
Died: Nov 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. Roanoke Co, VA; Marriage License #2061; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Stanford Horton Beckner; age 38; born in Engleside, WV; single; no previous marriage; brick mason;
living at Starkey, VA; son of Lonza Cabel and Lucy Emma (Stump) Beckner; married on 27 Jan 1949
in Roanoke Co, VA; Mae Keaton; age 21; born in Iaeger, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Starkey, VA; daughter of Dewey Dumont and Victoria (Stepp) Keaton.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Amanda Payne; 8 Feb 2007.
"Mae Keaton Beckner
Birth 24 Jul 1927
Death 10 Jun 1994 (aged 66)
Burial
Powell Cemetery
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 17856692"
1. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Stanford Dewey Beckner
Death Date: 27 Nov 2006
Death Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Stanford D. Beckner
Last Residence:
24894 Warriormine, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 4 Apr 1953
Died: 27 Nov 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1969)"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Stanford Dewey Beckner
[Stanford D Beckner]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Apr 1953
Birth Place: Welch McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 27 Nov 2006
SSN: 232888453
Notes: Jun 1969: Name listed as STANFORD DEWEY BECKNER; 08 Dec 2006: Name listed as STANFORD D BECKNER"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Douglas Morgan Beckner, 62, of Roderfield WV, formerly of Iaeger, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his residence."Douglas was born July 12, 1955 in Garland, WV, a son of the late Stanford and Mae Keaton Beckner.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Stanley Beckner and one sister Lucy Victoria Beckner Edwards.
"Survivors include three sisters, Phyllis Mines and husband Ronnie of Princeton, WV, Marie Williams and husband Butch of Shelby, NC, and Shirley Brabson of New Castle, PA; and two brothers, Robert Beckner and wife Dollie of Iaeger, WV, and Tommy Beckner and wife Alice of Dallas, NC.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 12, 2018, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Don Morgan officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Powell Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; death Certificate #'63-004195; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Charles Beckner; age 3; born 28 Jun 1959 in WV; living at Iaeger, WV; son of
Stanford and Mae (Keaton) Beckner; died 3 Mar 1963 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch,
WV; due to cardiac arrest, viral encephalitis; buried 6 Mar 1963 in Powell Cemetery, Iaeger,
WV; informant, Stanford Beckner, Iaeger, WV.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-35; taken on 15 Apr 1940;
Page 702A; Image 20 of 57; Household #162.
Listed as Preston Thomas; age 66; born in KY; widowed; 3rd grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; fireman for store buildings; in household of son, John L. Thomas.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #3257; WV Archives Web Site.
Preston Harvey Thomas; age 66 yrs, 6 mons, 9 days; born 5 Aug 1882 in Rush, KY;
widowed; living at Davy, WV; retired; son of John Thomas and __________; died 14
Feb 1949 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to broncho-pneumonia; buried 17 Feb
1949 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 391; WV Archives Web Site.
George McMillion; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Glen Fork, WV; son of Bill and Julina
McMillion; married on 5 Oct 1935 at the home of Mary F. Stewart, Wyoming Co, WV; Minniw Allen;
age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Ken and Lessie Allen.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 16/17 Jan 1920, Page 208B,
Family #79.
Listed as Minnie Allen, age less than one month, born in WV, in household of father, Kenner Creed
Allen.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 391; WV Archives Web Site.
George McMillion; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Glen Fork, WV; son of Bill and Julina
McMillion; married on 5 Oct 1935 at the home of Mary F. Stewart, Wyoming Co, WV; Minniw Allen;
age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Ken and Lessie Allen.
1. GenealogyBuff.com; 28 Jan 2018; Posted Obit.
"John Greely McMillion, 74, of Glen Fork, WV, passed away on September 13, 2014 at his home. He was born November 9, 1939 in Glen Fork, WV a son of the late George and Minnie Allen McMillion. He was a retired logger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Rife McMillion, three brothers Elmer P. McMillion, Donald E. McMillion and Emory McMillion, a sister Betty J. McMillion and a brother-in-law Dennie R. Browning. Left to cherish his memory include children William "Bill" McMillion of Glen Fork, Ricky G. McMillion of Bluefield, Patricia Smith, Johnny McMillion and Minnie McMillion all of FL; a special granddaughter Chastie Lynn McMillion, special grandson R.J. McMillion; three siblings Roberta "Sylvia" McMillion Browning, Swillow "Sue" McMillion Belcher and husband Mike and Leroy McMillion and wife Julia; a special Sister-in-law Betty McMillion; a special Friend Paul Brown; several other grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday September 17, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Rev. Sammy Francis and Pastor David Johnson officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Adkins cemetery, Glen Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Betty McMillion. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "
1. Roanoke, VA; Marriage License #88-011045; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Christopher Wayne Spears; age 23; born 25 Feb 1965 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at PO Box 616, Oceana, WV; son of George French and Ruth Ann (Barlow) Spears;
married on 9 Mar 1988 in Roanoke, VA; Sherry Lee McMillion; age 19; born 7 Aug 1968 in WV; this
is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 175, Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Charles and
Patricia (Jarrells) McMillion.
1. Roanoke, VA; Marriage License #88-011045; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Christopher Wayne Spears; age 23; born 25 Feb 1965 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at PO Box 616, Oceana, WV; son of George French and Ruth Ann (Barlow) Spears;
married on 9 Mar 1988 in Roanoke, VA; Sherry Lee McMillion; age 19; born 7 Aug 1968 in WV; this
is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 175, Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Charles and
Patricia (Jarrells) McMillion.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #16273; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Leonard Stacy; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; laborer; living in
Jolo, WV; son of Lawson and Irene (Baker) Stacy; married on 5 Jun 1963 in Grundy, VA; Pinkie Marie
Honaker; age 14; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; housework; living in Jolo,
WV; daughter of Paul and Jennie (Hagerman) Honaker.
2. Social Security Death Index, Ancestry.com Web Site.
Leonard Stacy; born 7 Mar 1944; died 13 Aug 1996; last residence, Elkton, MD; SS#233-70-7963;
card issued in WV in 1961.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #16273; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Leonard Stacy; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; laborer; living in
Jolo, WV; son of Lawson and Irene (Baker) Stacy; married on 5 Jun 1963 in Grundy, VA; Pinkie Marie
Honaker; age 14; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; housework; living in Jolo,
WV; daughter of Paul and Jennie (Hagerman) Honaker.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #69 015381; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marlin Hicks; age 23; born 12 Mar 1946 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 6th grade eduction;
living at new Hall, WV; son of Reuben Roosevelt and Hattie (Mitchell) Hicks; married on 3 May 1949
in Grundy, VA; Pinkie Marie Stacy; maiden name Homaker; age 20; born 25 Apr 1949 in WV;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 7th grade education; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of Paul Bunyon
and Jennie Beth (Hagerman) Honaker.