1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 326; WV Archives Web Site.
Wesley Adkins; age 26; born in Glen Alum, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; son of Arch and Ruby
Marie (Miller) Adkins; married on 25 Jan 1964 at Baileysville, WV; Patricia Karen Payne; age 19;
born in Landville, WV; single; living at Coal Mtn, WV; daughter of Eckle Southard, Jr (stepfather) and
Athelene Davis.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 326; WV Archives Web Site.
Wesley Adkins; age 26; born in Glen Alum, WV; single; living at Guyan, WV; son of Arch and Ruby
Marie (Miller) Adkins; married on 25 Jan 1964 at Baileysville, WV; Patricia Karen Payne; age 19;
born in Landville, WV; single; living at Coal Mtn, WV; daughter of Eckle Southard, Jr (stepfather) and
Athelene Davis.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia Karen "Patty" Adkins, 73, of Laurel Branch, WV, joined her Savior in Heaven on July
6, 2018 at Raleigh General Hospital. Patty was born on December 26, 1944 in Landville, WV,
a daughter of the late Burb Payne and Athlene Gay Davis Payne Southard. She was a member
of the Big Cub Missionary Baptist Church in Coal Mountain. She was talented at flower
arranging and decorating, as well as many hobbies. Patty was a 1962 graduate of Baileysville
High School and retired from the Wyoming County Board of Education as a cook at Coal
Mountain and Baileysville Elementary and Middle Schools. She was a kindhearted, generous
of spirit and loved her Heavenly Father. In addition to her parents her sister Linda Collings
also preceded her in death. Patty leaves behind her beloved husband Wesley Adkins, whom
she married on January 25, 1964; a daughter Jennifer Harding of Kernersville, NC; a son John
Adkins of Loris, SC; one grandson Michael Adkins of Tampa, FL; two granddaughters
Samantha Harding of Franklin, NC and Amber Johnson of Loris, SC; three great
granddaughters; a great grandson; two brothers James Payne of Laurel Branch and Charles
Southard of Coal Mountain; a brother in law Louis Collings; and many other loving family and
friends. Funeral service will be held at Noon on Monday July 9th at the Big Cub Missionary
Baptist Church with Pastor Glen Hatfield and Rev. Louis Collings officiating. She will be laid
to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV...."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 4 Apr
1940; Page 745A; Image 3 of 35; Household #21.
Listed as Dorothy Hayden; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived
in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John W. Hayden.
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 10 Sep 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Richard Edward Callendar Jr, 60, of Shadyside, OH and Welch, WV, passed away on Saturday September 4th, 2021 at Reynolds Hospital, Glen Dale, WV."He was born October 29th, 1960 in Wheeling, WV, the son of Richard “Dick” Callendar and the late Patricia (Ryan) Callendar. Richard was a Pharmacist for Walgreens/Rite Aid, Catholic by faith, a member of the Ohio Pharmacists Association, a 1988 graduate of Ohio Northern University where he earned three degrees: pharmacy, history, and psychology. He was a 1979 graduate of Shadyside High School and an avid Military enthusiast. In addition to his father, Richard is survived by a daughter, Elisabeth Callendar and her mother Cynthia Callendar both of Welch, WV; his Fiancé, Jacqueline Evans of Welch, WV and her 3 children, Nicholas (Andrea), Kalei, Tiffani; a sister, Stephanie Frey of Moundsville, WV; 2 nephews, Patrick (Leighanne), Blaise; and a great niece, Kennedy.
"Family and friends will be received on Sunday Sept. 12th from 2PM – 6PM at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, OH where services will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM with Fr. Dan Heusel officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, WV.
"In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Catholic Church at TMCFunding.com."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 121; WV Archives Web Site.
Tommy Fowler; age 22; born in Superior, WV; single; living at Mohegan, WV; was issued a license
to marry on 31Jan 1948 in McDowell Co, WV; Ella Mae Hayden; age 21; born and living in Mohegan,
WV; single; no return by minister.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 4 Apr
1940; Page 745A; Image 3 of 35; Household #21.
Listed as Ella Mae Hayden; age 12; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived
in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John W. Hayden.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 121; WV Archives Web Site.
Tommy Fowler; age 22; born in Superior, WV; single; living at Mohegan, WV; was issued a license
to marry on 31Jan 1948 in McDowell Co, WV; Ella Mae Hayden; age 21; born and living in Mohegan,
WV; single; no return by minister.
3. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ella Mae Fowler, 91, of Welch passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the home of her daughter in Welch.
"Born April 28, 1927 in Mohegan, WV she was the daughter of the late James Walter Hayden and Synthia Patterson Hayden. She was a homemaker.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Fowler; a son, Frank Fowler; and three brothers and four sisters.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Cynthia Callendar of Welch; granddaughter, Elisabeth Callendar of Welch; and one sister, Dorothy Steele of Johnson City, TN.
"Graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, July 11 at 11 a.m. in Roselawn MemorialGardens, Princeton, with Bishop Tim Akers officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery...".
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jb B Robinette Sr [J B Robinette Sr]
Residence Date: 1992-2011
Address: Po Box 171
Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24801
Second Address: General Delivery
Second Residence: Hanover, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24801"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Brenda J Robinette [Brenda Burks Robinette] [Brenda S Robinette]
Birth Date: Aug 1958
Residence Date: 2012-2013
Address: Hc 64 Box 61
Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24801
Second Residence Date: 2006-2012
Second Address: Po Box 1776
Second Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24801
Third Residence Date: 1991-2005
Third Address: Po Box 171
Third Residence: Welch, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24801"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Brenda June Burks
[Brenda June Robinette]
[Brenda Robinette]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1958
Birth Place: Welch McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 25 Jan 1999
SSN: 233023065
Notes: 18 Dec 1973: Name listed as BRENDA JUNE BURKS;
12 Oct 1977: Name listed as BRENDA JUNE ROBINETTE;
28 Jan 1999: Name listed as BRENDA S ROBINETTE"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Brenda S. Robinette
SSN: 233-02-3065
Last Residence:
24842 Hemphill, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born: 30 Aug 1958
Died: 25 Jan 1999
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1974)"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page 49B;
Image 34 of 64; Household #280.
Listed as Sam Bryant; age 54; born in VA; married; no education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
laborer in coal; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page 49B;
Image 34 of 64; Household #280.
Listed as Meadie Bryant; age 52; born in NC; married; 7th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Samuel Bryant..
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page 49B;
Image 34 of 64; Household #280.
Listed as Elfa Bryant; age 26; born in VA; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Bryant..
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page 49B;
Image 34 of 64; Household #280.
Listed as Durad Bryant; age 24; born in NC; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Bryant..
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page 49B;
Image 34 of 64; Household #280.
Listed as Palery Bryant; age 22; born in NC; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Bryant..
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page 49B;
Image 34 of 64; Household #280.
Listed as Rogor Bryant; age 21; born in NC; single; 8th grade education; coal laborer; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Bryant..
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page 49B;
Image 34 of 64; Household #280.
Listed as Major Bryant; age 20; born in NC; single; 1 yr HS education; new worker; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Bryant..
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page 49B;
Image 34 of 64; Household #280.
Listed as Rosco Bryant; age 18; born in NC; single; 2 yrs HS education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Bryant..
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page 49B;
Image 34 of 64; Household #280.
Listed as harley Bryant; age 15; born in WV; single; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Bryant..
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page 49B;
Image 34 of 64; Household #280.
Listed as Berger Bryant; age 11; born in WV; single; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Bryant..
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page 49B;
Image 34 of 64; Household #280.
Listed as Edward Bryant; age 9; born in WV; single; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Bryant..
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; E.D. 24-3; taken 12 Apr 1940; Page 49B;
Image 34 of 64; Household #280.
Listed as Sam Bryant, Jr; age 7; born in WV; single; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Bryant..
1. 1940 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Tommy Creek; E.D. 41-21; taken 1 May 1940;
Page 431A; Image 39 of 48; Household #326.
Listed as Dorothy Watkins; age 15; born in WV; single; 5th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William M. Watkins.