1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "The Howard H. and Jeanette Bivens Family"; Article; Page 100; submitted by Howard Bivens,
PO Box 6, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "The Howard H. and Jeanette Bivens Family"; Article; Page 100; submitted by Howard Bivens,
PO Box 6, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "The Howard H. and Jeanette Bivens Family"; Article; Page 100; submitted by Howard Bivens,
PO Box 6, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Debbie Rowe Clarkston; 12 Aug 2009; maintained by
Find A Grave.
" William D Osborne
Birth 10 Jun 1919
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Jun 1996 (aged 76)
Burial
Daniels Cemetery
Lorado, Logan County, West Virginia, USA"
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
""Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Broken-heartedly we
announce that Olivia Jewel Bragg Adkins, 78, of Clear Fork, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday
September 5, 2020 with her loving family by her side at her home. She was born December 14, 1941 in Logan
County, WV, a daughter of the late Anthelia Jane Burns Bragg and Albert Ellis Bragg. Olivia was a homemaker and
of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a son William Dink Osborne, Jr., a
granddaughter Jessica Dawn Osborne, a brother James Bragg, a sister Cora Arthur and three infant brothers. She
always enjoyed camping, fishing, board and card games, storytelling and most of all spending time with her
family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters Sarah Blankenship and husband
Leroy of Clear Fork and Cindy Nelson of Cyclone; two granddaughters Kelly (Jason) Lester of Brier Creek and
Kayla Blankenship Dunford of Clear Fork; three grandsons Joe (Chell) Osborne, Jr. of Paynesville, Christopher
Nelson of Pineville and Adam Mullins of Welch/Pineville Road; five brothers Tommy (Martha) Bragg of Cyclone,
Michael (Kathy) Bragg of Cyclone, Teddy (Wanda) Bragg of Barboursville, David (Patricia) Bragg of Cyclone and
Teddy "Tadpole" Bragg, Jr. of Cyclone; two sisters Josephine (Ralph) Wilson of Cyclone and Betty Regan of Ohio;
a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 1 pm on Wednesday September 9, 2020 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. She will be
laid to rest in Bragg Family Cemetery, on Brushy Fork, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12
pm until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #16798; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Virgil Clarence Osborne; age 33; born in Lorado, WV; single; living at Lorado, WV; son of Randolph
and Elizabeth (Cook) Osborne; married on 20 jun 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Myrtle Irene Harvey; age 22;
born in Lorado, WV; single; living in Lorado, WV; daughter of Leon and Ollie (Gibson) Harvey.
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virgil Osborne
SSN: 236-36-7510
Last Residence:
25630 Lorado, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Born: 11 Oct 1924
Died: 29 Jan 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Debbie Rowe Clarkson; 12 Aug 2009; maintained by Find
A Grave.
" Virgil Osborne
Birth 1924
Death 29 Jan 2001 (aged 76–77)
Burial
Daniels Cemetery
Lorado, Logan County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted.
"Son of Randolph Osborne and Sarah Elizabeth Cook."VIRGIL C. OSBORNE, 76, of Lorado died Monday in Williamson Memorial Hospital. He was a retired miner with Island Creek Coal Co. Survivors include three sons, Virgil Osborn Jr. and Keith D. Osborne, both of Lorado, and Donald Osborne of McArthur, Ohio; one sister, Ruby Bailey of Lorado; and three brothers, Roy Osborne of Lorado, Elmer Osborne of Copper City Bottom and Wakman Osborne of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at God?s Lighthouse Church, Curtis; burial in Daniels Cemetery, Curtis. Friends may call from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Thursday at the church. Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home, Man, is in charge of arrangements.
- osborne/hayner"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #16798; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Virgil Clarence Osborne; age 33; born in Lorado, WV; single; living at Lorado, WV; son of Randolph
and Elizabeth (Cook) Osborne; married on 20 jun 1958 in Lebanon, VA; Myrtle Irene Harvey; age 22;
born in Lorado, WV; single; living in Lorado, WV; daughter of Leon and Ollie (Gibson) Harvey.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 63; WV Archives Web Site.
Percy Dickerson; born 12 Dec 1901 in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; living in Kimball, WV; son of
Walter and Lula; married on 25 Jan 1939 in Kimball, WV; Annie Philpot; born 7 Jul 1913 in Bassett,
VA; single; Colored; living in Kimball, WV; daughter of John Ed and Gallie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 63; WV Archives Web Site.
Percy Dickerson; born 12 Dec 1901 in Kimball, WV; single; Colored; living in Kimball, WV; son of
Walter and Lula; married on 25 Jan 1939 in Kimball, WV; Annie Philpot; born 7 Jul 1913 in Bassett,
VA; single; Colored; living in Kimball, WV; daughter of John Ed and Gallie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 81; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles M. Davis; born 15 Dec 1916 in Roanoke, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; son of R.L. and
Josie; married on 5 Feb 1939 at Welch, WV; Lillian Doris Stringer; born 11 Feb 1917 in Charleston,
WV; single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of P.J. and Maye.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 81; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles M. Davis; born 15 Dec 1916 in Roanoke, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; son of R.L. and
Josie; married on 5 Feb 1939 at Welch, WV; Lillian Doris Stringer; born 11 Feb 1917 in Charleston,
WV; single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of P.J. and Maye.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Glen Allen Reed"; Article; Page 225; submitted by, Amanda, Pamela and Arlene
Reed, 178 Courthouse Blvd, East Lake, OH 44095.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 127; WV Archives Web Site.
Clement Davis; born 26 Aug 1918 in Norton, VA; single; Colored; living at Litwar, WV; son of Ester and
Lovenia; married on 26 Mar 1939 in Cinderella, WV; Johnney C. Howell; born 24 Mar 1923 in
Knoxville, TN; single; Colored; living at Litwar, WV; daughter of Minnie and Johny.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Hull; E.D. 24-57; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page
1096A; Image 31 of 74; Household #256.
Listed as Clement H. Davis; age 20; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; Negro; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
3. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clem H Davis
Birth Year: 1921
Race: Negro, citizen (Black)
Nativity State or Country: Tennessee
State of Residence: Tennessee
Enlistment Date: 1 Jan 1943
Enlistment State: Indiana
Enlistment City: Evansville
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Porters, n.e.c.
Marital status: Married
Height: 67
Weight: 121"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 127; WV Archives Web Site.
Clement Davis; born 26 Aug 1918 in Norton, VA; single; Colored; living at Litwar, WV; son of Ester and
Lovenia; married on 26 Mar 1939 in Cinderella, WV; Johnney C. Howell; born 24 Mar 1923 in
Knoxville, TN; single; Colored; living at Litwar, WV; daughter of Minnie and Johny.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Hull; E.D. 24-57; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page
1096A; Image 31 of 74; Household #256.
Listed as Christina Davis; age 19; born in WV; married; 2 yrs HS education; Negro; lived in Knoxville,
TN on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, in household of husband, Clement H. Davis.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "The Howard H. and Jeanette Bivens Family"; Article; Page 100; submitted by Howard Bivens,
PO Box 6, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Howard Hunter Bivens
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1920
Birth Place: Ballard, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Vivian, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Place: Vivian, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Student
Weight: 170
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 6 2
Next of Kin: C T Spangler
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Howard Hunter Bivens Self (Head)"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Howard Bivens
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1920
Death Date: 4 Apr 1974
SSN: 236260128
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 6 Jan 1944
Release Date 1: 14 Dec 1945
Enlistment Date 2: 3 Feb 1944"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Great Stone Face; 22 Feb 2002; maintained by Finda A
Grave.
"Howard Hunter Bivens
Birth 28 Aug 1920
Death 4 Apr 1974 (aged 53)
Burial
Orchard Cemetery
Ballard, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "The Howard H. and Jeanette Bivens Family"; Article; Page 100; submitted by Howard Bivens,
PO Box 6, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by David Crouse; 8 Nov 2017.
"Evelyn Jeanette Bivens
Birth 12 Mar 1921
Nolan, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Mar 2005 (aged 84)
Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Orchard Cemetery
Ballard, Monroe County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"daughter of Robert E. Lee & Victoria Sammons Ward"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "The Howard H. and Jeanette Bivens Family"; Article; Page 100; submitted by Howard Bivens,
PO Box 6, Iaeger, WV 24844.