1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 378; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Otey; age 32; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; miner; living at Crumpler, WV; son of L.C. and
Flora; married on 19 Jan 1935 in Crumpler, WV; Minnie Bailey; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; living in Crumpler, WV; daughter of W.W. and Allie.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; Crumpler; E.D. 24-53; taken on 4 Apr 1940; Page
991A; Image 11 of 62; Household #88.
Listed as Minnie Otey; age 21; born in WV; married; 9th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Frank E. Otey.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Victoria Webster; 11 May 2011.
" Minnie Virginia Bailey Hamm
Birth 24 Apr 1913
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Mar 2008 (aged 94)
Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Forsyth Memorial Park
Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Mrs. Minnie Bailey Hamm, 94, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community. She was born April 24, 1913, in McDowell County, W.Va., to William Wheeler and Mary Allie Bailey. Mrs. Hamm was a longterm member of New Hope United Methodist Church and a member of Circle Two United Methodist Women. She liked to sew and cook and work outdoors. She made several quilts and always kept a garden. Mrs. Hamm was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Frank Otey and Frank Hamm; a stepdaughter, Mable Hayes; and seven brothers. She is survived by two sons, Tommy (Gaye) Otey of Statesville and Frankie (Joyce) Otey of Crumpler, W.Va.; two daughters, Mary Jane (Harry Jr.) Fizer of Woodbridge, Va., and Linda (John) Anderson of Collinsville, Va.; a stepson, Bill C. Hamm of Hermitage, Tenn.; five stepdaughters, Aline Page of Winston-Salem; Pauline Baity of Yadkinville; Mildred Faucett of Winston-Salem; Judy (Nick) Saunders of Winston-Salem; and Grace Shutt of Winston-Salem; three sisters, Ora Jones of Orangeburg, S.C.; Rennie Iddings of Bluewell, W.Va.; and Pearl Ellidge of Hayes; 26 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at Forsyth Memorial Park, with Dr. Pete Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, March 8, at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel. Memorials may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, 5125 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, or Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community, 1240 Arbor Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104. The family would like to express a heartfelt thanks to the staff and all of Mrs. Hamm' s friends at Arbor Acres."printed in the Winston-Salem Journal
Saturday, 08 March 2008
Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina"printed in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Saturday, 08 March 2008
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia"
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jeanette Blankenship Saunders, 66, of Brenton, WV left for her heavenly home on Monday September 30,
2019 at her home, she passed peacefully, yet unexpectedly after battling ill health for many months. She
was born on July 4, 1953 a daughter of Emma Jean Blankenship and the late Calvin Blankenship. Jeanette
loved camping, reading and her family, especially her grandkids. She worked many years in retail
management as well as automotive body repair with her husband. In addition to her father she is preceded
in death by her husband Michael Saunders; and two sisters Rosemary Wimmer and Kimberly Laffterty. In
addition to her mother she will be deeply missed by her daughter Heather (Stacey) Hughes of Hickory, NC;
a son Kerry Alan Coleman of Redhouse, WV; three sisters Audrey (Roger) Jennings , Serena Robinson and
Patty (Larry) Hayes; two brothers Coy (Sue) Blankenship and Shawn (Charlotte) Blankenship; six
grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she
will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 12PM on Tuesday October 8th at the Mill Creek
Freewill Baptist Church, Brenton, WV with Pastor Gary Hatfield and Bro. Wayne Bailey officiating. In lieu
of flowers donations can be made to Stafford Family Funeral Home, PO Box 249, Oceana, WV 24870 to aid
the family with final expenses. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken 17 Apr 1940; Page 191B; Image
11 of 97; Household #67.
Listed as Ted Belcher; age 13; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Robert L. Belcher.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 136; WV Archives Web Site.
Ted Belcher; age 24; born at Accoville, WV; single; living at Hatcher, WV; son of Lee and Roxie
(Aliff) Belcher; married on 30 Jul 1949 at Pineville, WV; Helen Johnson; age 28; born in Mallory,
WV; divorced; living at Hatcher, WV; daughter of Demp and Annie (Crank) Johnson.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Find A Grave; 11 Sep 2003.
" Ted Belcher
Birth 21 Jul 1924
Accoville, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Nov 1966 (aged 42)
Kon Tum, Vietnam
Burial
Greenwood Cemetery
Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA Show Map
Plot Area C, Lot 11"Additional Information Posted:
"Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Belcher served as a Sergeant, United States Army, Company C, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service at Plei Djerang, Republic of Vietnam, on November 19, 1966. His citation reads-Distinguishing himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life. Sgt. Belcher's unit was engaged in a search and destroy mission with Company B, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, the Battalion Reconnaissance Platoon and a special forces company of civilian irregular defense group personnel. As a squad leader of the 2d Platoon of Company C, Sgt. Belcher was leading his men when they encountered a bunker complex. The reconnaissance platoon, located a few hundred meters northwest of Company C, received a heavy volume of fire from well camouflaged snipers. As the 2d Platoon moved forward to assist the unit under attack, Sgt. Belcher and his squad, advancing only a short distance through the dense jungle terrain, met heavy and accurate automatic weapons and sniper fire. Sgt. Belcher and his squad were momentarily stopped by the deadly volume of enemy fire. He quickly gave the order to return fire and resume the advance toward the enemy. As he moved up with his men, a hand grenade landed in the midst of the sergeant's squad. Instantly realizing the immediate danger to his men, Sgt. Belcher, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his safety, lunged forward, covering the grenade with his body. Absorbing the grenade blast at the cost of his life, he saved his comrades from becoming casualties. Sgt. Belcher's profound concern for his fellow soldiers, at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country."Bio by: Peterborough K"
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1937); Page___; Line #6; WV Archives Web Site.
Gordie Hager; age 21; born in WV; single; living at Lorado, WV; miner; son of Chimer (sp?) and
Martha (Spurlock) Hager; married on 9 Jan 1937 at Lorado, WV; Helen Marie Johnson; age 17;
born in WV single; living at Lorado, WV; daughter of Demp and Annie (Craft, sic, Crank) Johnson.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 136; WV Archives Web Site.
Ted Belcher; age 24; born at Accoville, WV; single; living at Hatcher, WV; son of Lee and Roxie
(Aliff) Belcher; married on 30 Jul 1949 at Pineville, WV; Helen Johnson; age 28; born in Mallory,
WV; divorced; living at Hatcher, WV; daughter of Demp and Annie (Crank) Johnson.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 27 Jun 1900; Page 143B;
Family #440/515.
Listed as Robert Lee Belcher; age 2; born in WV in 2900 (sic); in household of father, Ballard F.
Belcher.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 218B, Family #90.
Listed as Robert Belcher, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Ballard F. Belcher.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #978; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Robert Belcher; age 18; born on 9 Feb 1900; living at Itmann, WV; common laborer for
Contractor Rosenbum; nearest relative, Ballard Belcher, Itmann, WV; medium height and build; blue
eyes and light hair.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Itmann; taken on 27 Jun 1920; Page 265B;
Family #482/515.
Listed as Robert Belcher; age 20; born in WV; in household of father, Ballard F. Belcher.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 21Apr 1930; Page 115B;
Family #532/556.
Listed as Robert Belcher; age 30; born in WV; married at 20; tippleman at coal mine; head of
household.
6. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #6607; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Lee Belcher; age 33; born in 1899 at Maitland (sic), WV; miner; married; living at Maitland,
WV; son of Ballard and Thursa Green (sic) Belcher; died on 6 May 1932 in Stevens Clinic, Welch,
McDowell Co, WV following and operation for appendicitis; buried on 8 May 1932 at Itmann, WV;
informant, J.H. Belcher, Superior, WV.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Audrey Blankenship Gill; 7 Jan 2006.
" Robert Lee Belcher
Birth 9 Feb 1900
Itmann, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 May 1932 (aged 32)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Wiley Bower Cemetery
Saulsville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA "
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 21Apr 1930; Page 115B;
Family #532/556.
Listed as Rose Belcher; age 26; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, Robert L.
Belcher.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 198; WV Archives Web Site.
Roscoe Monroe Clyburn; age 19; born in Raleigh Co, WV; living at Itmann, WV; son of Tuck and
Clara Clyburn; married on 2 Nov 1935 in Itmann, WV; Mrs. Rosie Belcher; age 32; born in Monroe
Co, WV; living in Itmann, WV; daughter of Wilc and Mary Ballard.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by historianne; 20 Mar 2013.
" Rose Lilly “Rosie” Ballard Clyburn
Birth 9 Mar 1902
Red Sulphur Springs, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA
Death May 1975 (aged 73)
Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Sunset Memorial Park
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Plot Westview 1-28, I Section"Additional Information Posted:
"Woman Dies in Hospital
"Mullens – Mrs. Rose Clyburn, 71, of 610 Guyandotte Ave. in Mullens, died at 9:30 P.M. Monday May 12th, in a Mullens hospital after a long illness."Born, March 9, 1904, at Red Sulphur Springs, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.Wilson Ballard.
"Survivors include her husband, Roscoe Clyburn; five sons, Bob Belcher of Sophia, Bill Clyburn of Dayton, Ohio, John Douglas and Joe Clyburn all of Columbus: two daughters, Mrs. Mary Helen Blevins of Mullens and Mrs. Thelma Cisco of Columbus, and a sister, Mrs. Ada Broyles of Stanford: 20 grandchildren and a great grand-child.
"The body is at Sam Foglesong, Nease and Neely Funeral Home in Mullens.
"Beckly Post – Herald; Beckley. W.V.; Wednesday 14 May 1975; Page 09."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 21Apr 1930; Page 115B;
Family #532/556.
Listed as Mary Belcher; age 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Robert L. Belcher.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Chuck Johnson; 25 Apr 2013; maintained by Debroah
Hankinson.
" Joseph Leroy “Joe” Hunter
Birth 27 Jan 1933
Georgesville, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Death 9 Feb 1984 (aged 51)
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Oak Grove Cemetery
Georgesville, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Plot Sect: H; Lot: 51; Grave: 2"Additional Information Posted:
"AKA: Charles Joseph Hunter."Joe was married 5 times to: Betty UNKNOWN, Thelma May Belcher, Stella UNKNOWN, Ruth Ann Davis, 28 Oct 1970, June UNKNOWN.
"He worked several years for Custom Coach as a high end wielder building customized buses for the rich and famous. He also worked for Fureaugh Manufacturing Co.
"HUNTER
"Joseph L. Hunter, age, 51, of 70 Wisconsin Ave., Thursday in Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Survived by daughters, Debbie Jo and Donna Mia; sisters Gladys F. Clark and Edna Johnston; brothers, Daniel F. and David W., and a special friend Shirley Swank. Private service was held Monday SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, Grove City.
"Columbus Dispatch 04 Feb 1984"
(Death date and obit published date due not agree. Obit was prior to death)
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 21Apr 1930; Page 115B;
Family #532/556.
Listed as Thelma Belcher; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Robert L. Belcher.
2. Pulaski Co, VA; Marriage License #19640; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Archie Lee Akers; age 30; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; soldier; living at Dublin, VA; son of J.D. and
Della G. (Roop) Akers; married on 10 Jul 1943 in Pulaski, VA; Thelma May Belcher; age 22; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living in Dublin, VA; daughter of Robert L. and Rose (Ballard) Belcher.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Chuck Johnson; 18 Aug 2014; maintained by Debroah
Hankinson.
" Thelma May “Kitty” Belcher Cisco
Birth 19 May 1924
Itmann, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 Mar 1987 (aged 62)
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Hatfield Cemetery
Newtown, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Thelma May (Kitty) Cisco, age 62, of Columbus, Friday, March 27, 1987, University Hospital. Retired accountant, S. D. Pomeroy & Associates. Member of Baptist Church, W.Va. Survived by husband, Paul; father, Roscoe Clyburn, of W.Va.; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Ronald Fitch, Donna and Steve Slough; son and daughter-in-law, Rocky and Sandy Akers, all of Columbus; 6 grandchildren; 6 brothers; 1 sister. She will be missed by all. Funeral service 8 p.m. Sunday Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 E. Livingston, where friends may call 4 p.m. until time of service. Graveside service Monday 2 p.m. Hatfield Cemetery, Newton, W.Va."Columbus Dispatch; 29 Mar 1987; Page: 9 B"
1. Pulaski Co, VA; Marriage License #19640; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Archie Lee Akers; age 30; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; soldier; living at Dublin, VA; son of J.D. and
Della G. (Roop) Akers; married on 10 Jul 1943 in Pulaski, VA; Thelma May Belcher; age 22; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living in Dublin, VA; daughter of Robert L. and Rose (Ballard) Belcher.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by brent; 13 Apr 2008.
"PFC Archie Lee Akers
Birth 30 Aug 1913
Newbern, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
Death 13 Sep 1977 (aged 64)
Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Newbern Christian Church Cemetery
Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA "
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 21Apr 1930; Page 115B;
Family #532/556.
Listed as Thelma Belcher; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Robert L. Belcher.
2. Pulaski Co, VA; Marriage License #19640; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Archie Lee Akers; age 30; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; soldier; living at Dublin, VA; son of J.D. and
Della G. (Roop) Akers; married on 10 Jul 1943 in Pulaski, VA; Thelma May Belcher; age 22; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living in Dublin, VA; daughter of Robert L. and Rose (Ballard) Belcher.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Chuck Johnson; 18 Aug 2014; maintained by Debroah
Hankinson.
" Thelma May “Kitty” Belcher Cisco
Birth 19 May 1924
Itmann, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 27 Mar 1987 (aged 62)
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Hatfield Cemetery
Newtown, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Thelma May (Kitty) Cisco, age 62, of Columbus, Friday, March 27, 1987, University Hospital. Retired accountant, S. D. Pomeroy & Associates. Member of Baptist Church, W.Va. Survived by husband, Paul; father, Roscoe Clyburn, of W.Va.; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Ronald Fitch, Donna and Steve Slough; son and daughter-in-law, Rocky and Sandy Akers, all of Columbus; 6 grandchildren; 6 brothers; 1 sister. She will be missed by all. Funeral service 8 p.m. Sunday Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 E. Livingston, where friends may call 4 p.m. until time of service. Graveside service Monday 2 p.m. Hatfield Cemetery, Newton, W.Va."Columbus Dispatch; 29 Mar 1987; Page: 9 B"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Becky; 18 May 2009; maintained by Debroah Hankinson.
" Rebecca Rose Akers
Birth 23 Aug 1948
West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Jan 1951 (aged 2)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Newbern Christian Church Cemetery
Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA "