1. 1900 Census, Knott Co, KY; Hindman Precinct; taken on 13 Jun 1900; Page 13B; Image 25 of 47;
Family #184/188.
Listed as Martha Slone; age 13; born in Jul 1887 in KY; in household of father, Andrew J. Sloan.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1915); Page 187; WV Archives Web Site.
W.M. Shaw; age 29; born in Wythe Co, VA; single; miner; living at Hemphill, WV; son of Albert and Callie;
married on 15 Oct 1915 at Hemphill, WV; Patsy Adkins; age 28; born in Knott Co, KY; widow; daughter
of A.J. and Eliza.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #11335; WV Archives Web Site.
Martha Shaw; age 57 yrs, 2 mons, 12 days; born 4 Jul 1886 in Pike Co, KY; married; wife of William Shaw;
living at Marine, WV; daughter of Andrew and Louise Slone; died 16 Sep 1943 in Welch Emergency
Hospital, Welch, WV; due to arterlerotic gangrene of 3rd and 4th toes of left foot; following operation to
amputate toes; buried 19 Sep 1943 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Dewey England,
Caples, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site. Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 22 Dec 2013.
Martha Shaw; born 4 Jul 1886; died 16 Sep 1943; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1, McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 426; WV Archives Web Site.
Edgile Belcher; born 14 Aug 1911 in Hayside (sic, Haysi), VA; living in Yukon, WV; son of Elbert and
Emma; married on 6 Dec 1937 at Warriormine, WV; Rosa Hagerman; born 16 Jan 1919 in McDowell
Co, WV; living in Warriormine, WV; daughter of John and Bertha Hagerman.
1, McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 426; WV Archives Web Site.
Edgile Belcher; born 14 Aug 1911 in Hayside (sic, Haysi), VA; living in Yukon, WV; son of Elbert and
Emma; married on 6 Dec 1937 at Warriormine, WV; Rosa Hagerman; born 16 Jan 1919 in McDowell
Co, WV; living in Warriormine, WV; daughter of John and Bertha Hagerman.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Raymond Lee Belcher, 77, of War passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV.
"Born August 24, 1941 in War he was the son of the late EdgileBelcher Sr. and Rose Ellen Hagerman Belcher. He was a graduate of Big Creek High School, and a former employee of Thompson Cable Vision in War.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Ed Belcher Jr and a friend Melissa Estep.
"He is survived by his sister Trudy Sue Green of Princeton; an aunt Betty Christian of Excelsior; a niece Natalie Baskara and husband Shawn and their children Ryan Baskara and Joy Daugherty and husband Bryan; a nephew Grady Belcher; and special friends Ruby Aralds, Shorty Morgan, Bobby Addair, Nancy Hagerman, Kevin Taylor, and Chris Estep and son Thomas Estep.
"Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, August 27, at 12 p.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. David Dash officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery.
"Friends may call at the mausoleum from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m.
"The Douglas Mortuary of Welch is serving the family."
1. 1880 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Now Dickenson Co, VA; Sand Lick District; taken 30 Jun 1880; Page
392A; Image 46 of 47; Family #362/371.1.
Listed as Pricy J. Runion; age 1; born in VA; in household of father, Henry or Harvey? Runyon.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #3375; WV Archives Web Site.
Jane Roberts; age 73; born 20 Apr 1878 in Buchanan Co, VA; widow; housewife; living at Litwar, WV;
daughter of Henry and Sylvia (Deel) Runyon; died 3 Mar 1952 at Litwar, WV; due to cerebral
hemorrhage; hyoertension; buried 6 Mar 1952 in Roderfield, WV; informant, H.C. Martin.
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy PO; taken ___; Page 759; Image 3 of 69; Family #13/13.
Listed as Jacob Deal; age 31; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
2. Bandi Proffitt Family Tree; posted by Doris Noland Parton; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Shannon Jacob Deel
1828–1912
Birth 29 APR 1828 • Prater, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Death 24 APR 1912 • Buchanan County, Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
Son of Benjamin Franklin and Mary "Polly" (Stiltner) Deel.
Shannon and Elizabeth were married 30 Mar 1954 in Lebanon, Russell Co, VA.
Elizabeth Louise "Eliza" Ramey
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy PO; taken ___; Page 759; Image 3 of 69; Family #13/13.
Listed as Eliza Deal; age 22; born in VA; in household of husband Jacob Deel.
2. Bandi Proffitt Family Tree; posted by Doris Noland Parton; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Elizabeth Louisa Ramey
1838–1914
Birth 13 APR 1838 • Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 12 JUN 1914 • Buchanan County, Virginia, USA'Additional Information Posted:
Daughter of John and Delilah (Pressley) Ramey.
Shannon and Elizabeth were married 30 Mar 1954 in Lebanon, Russell Co, VA.
1. 1860 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy PO; taken ___; Page 759; Image 3 of 69; Family #13/13.
Listed as Benjamin F. Deal; age 3; born in VA; in household of father Jacob Deel.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 488; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Frost; age 42; born in Hensley, WV; widowed; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 25 Jun 1960
in Davy, WV; Lunnie Jean Lester; age 17; born and living in Twin Branch, WV; single; with consent
of Blanche Lester, mother of Lunnie Jean Lester; father deceased.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1939); Page 488; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Frost; age 42; born in Hensley, WV; widowed; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 25 Jun 1960
in Davy, WV; Lunnie Jean Lester; age 17; born and living in Twin Branch, WV; single; with consent
of Blanche Lester, mother of Lunnie Jean Lester; father deceased.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lunnie Jean Frost, 81, of Roderfield, WV, passed peacefully into her savior's arms on February 11, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Born on September 25, 1942, in Welch, WV, the daughter of the late Montgomery Lester and Blanch Dunnigan."Lunnie was a devoted mother, a wonderful friend, and a devoted caregiver to everyone she knew. She had a heart of gold and always made sure that everyone around her was well-fed and taken care of.
"Lunnie had a passion for nature and found joy in the simple things in life. She loved flowers and butterflies and spent countless hours watching the birds. Her appreciation for the beauty of the natural world was a reflection of her own warm and caring spirit.
"In addition to her parents, Lunnie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter Frost, her son, Ellory Frost, and her daughter, Beverly Podmajerski.
"She is survived by her loving daughters: Tresa Smith of Hensley, WV; Janet Conner of Princeton, WV; Pamela Riggs of Bluefield, WV; Tina McPeak of Tazewell, VA; Vickie Lambert and Kristal Dudleson, both of Roderfield, WV. Lunnie also leaves behind her son, Ronald Frost of Bluefield, VA, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will cherish her memory.
"While her passing leaves a void in the hearts of her family and friends, her love and kindness will forever be remembered.
"Honoring the wishes of Lunnie, her body has been cremated and there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 9 Jul 2013.
" Ellory Kennedy “Boo Boo” Frost
Birth 19 Nov 1960
Death 1 Jun 2011 (aged 50)
Burial
Justice Cemetery
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113578618"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ronald D Frost
Birth Date: Jul 1973
Residence Date: 2014-2020
Address: 104 Rodman St
Residence: Bluefield, Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24605
Second Residence Date: 1996-2020
Second Address: Po Box 402
Second Residence: Roderfield, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24881
Third Residence Date: 1996-2006
Third Address: Po Box 243
Third Residence: Roderfield, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24881
Fourth Residence Date: 1992
Fourth Address: Po Box 245
Fourth Residence: Buffalo, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 25033 "
1. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" Caroline Potter Parker, 55, of Bluewell gained her wings Sunday, August 25 at her home after a long illness.
"Born December 31, 1963 in Welch she was the daughter of the late Alvery Potter and Raney Charles Potter. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two daughters Amanda Dawn Parker and Christina Colleen Parker; three brothers Donald, Doug and Alvery Potter Jr.; two sisters Clara Sue Jones and Shirley Simpson; and a special brother-in-law Saul Simpson Jr.
"Those left to cherish her memory are two sisters, Juanita McCoy and husband Terry of Iaeger and Drema Brown of Welch; two brothers, Ricky Potter of Pineville and Julian Ray Potter of Bluewell; two grandchildren Tommy Parker and Colleen Parker of Arkansas; two special nieces Amanda McCollum of North Carolina and Kathy Thompson of Princeton; a special nephew Arthur M. Bishop III of Twin Branch; and a host of nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 30, at 1 p.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with Revs. Tommy Addair and Thomas Addair officiating. Burial will follow in Duncan Cemetery in Twin Branch...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1905); Page 185; WV Archives Web Site.
C.S. Ratcliff; age 21; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
_______ and Maudie Allen; married on 29 Nov 1905 at Rolph, WV; Lillie M. Foley; age 20;
born in ______; single; daughter of ________ and Marian.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Kimball; taken on 3 May 1910; Page
157A; Image 71 of 82; Family #610/693.
Listed as Clay Ratcliff; age 22; born in VA; married once for 4 yrs; brakeman for railroad; head
of household.
3. Mercer Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #592; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clay Smith Ratcliff; age 29; born 25 Jun 1888 in Olympia, VA; living at Matoaka, WV; railorading
for N&W Railway, Williamson, WV; married; dependent wife and 4 children; medium height with
stout build; blue eyes and light hair.
4. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Williamson District; Williamson; taken on 15 jan 1920; Page 262A;
Image 57 of 79; Family #471/557.
Listed as Clay S. Ratliff; age 32; born in VA; married; railroad conductor; roomer; in household of
Willie G. Long.
5. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; Matoaka; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 148A; Image
9 of 34; Family #76/93.
Listed as Clay Ratcliff; age 32; born in VA; married; steam railroad conductor; head of household.
6. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clay Smith Ratcliff
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Jun 1887
Birth Place: Olympia Smit, Virginia
Father: James Ratcliff
Mother: Amanda Wilson
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Mar 1937: Name listed as CLAY SMITH RATCLIFF"
7. Cabell Co, WV; Death Certificate #15914; WV Archives Web Site.
Clay Smith Ratcliff; age 54 yrs, 5 mons, 23 days; born 25 Jun 1887 in VA; married; husband of Mabel
L. Newberry, age 34; N &W railroad conductor; living at Iaeger, WV; son of James and Amanda (Wilson)
Ratcliff; died 18 Dec 1941 in the Huntington State Hospital, Huntington, WV; due to general paralysis;
buried 20 Dec 1941 in Roderfield, WV.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorail Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls, 22 Dec 2013.
Clay S. Ratcliff; born 25 Jun 1887; died 18 Dec 1941; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
"AT REST".
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 231B, Family #136.
Listed as Mabel Bean, age 22, born in WV, in household of husband, Swanson Beane.
2. "Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, "Mr. and Mrs. John W. Alley" article, Page 158.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); WV Archives Web Site.
Newton S. Bean; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of William
and Nancy; married on 4 Jan 1927 at Welch, WV; Mabel L. Newberry; age 21; born in Russell Co, VA;
single; daughter of William and Mary Bell.
4. Social Security Death Index, LDS Web Site.
Mabel Alley; born on 12 Jun 1907; died in Dec 1984; living at Iaeger, McDowell Co, WV at death.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Caretta; E.D. 24-19; taken 22 Apr 1940; Page
351A; Image 7 of 46; Household #52.
Listed as Judith Bryant; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Troy Bryant.
2. "McDowell County, WV Genealogy & Family History"; Facebook Page; April 2022; Judith Bryant Haught.
"I was born & raised in Caretta! Went to Coalwood JH. & Big Creek HS! Beautiful country &. Memories"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 69B; Image 10 of 39;
Family #78/85.
Listed as Jack Wade; age 47 born in VA; married at 18; Negro; coal loader in coal mine; head of
household.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork District; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 69B; Image 10 of 39;
Family #78/85.
Listed as Ada Wade; age 45 born in VA; married at 18; Negro; in household of husband, Andrew J.
Wade.