1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #18429; WV Archives Web Site.
Alfred Payne; 60 yrs, 6 mons; born Apr 1877 in Paynesville, WV; married; husband of Vicey Blankenship;
police officer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Taylor and Syntha (Blankenship) Payne; died 7 Sep 1935
at Bradshaw, WV; due to paralysis; buried 9 Sep 1937 (sic, 1935) at Paynesville, WV; informant, Lona
Blevins, Bradshaw, WV; daughter.
1. 1940 Census McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 6 May 1940; Page 1171B;
Image 44 of 64; Household #379.
Listed as Vicy Payne; age 57; born in VA; widow; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935;
head of household.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vicey Blankenship Payne
[Vicey Blankenship Blankenship]
SSN: 236287778
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 May 1883
Birth Place: Blackey, Virginia
Father: Harlen Blankenship
Mother: Viney Burks
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Feb 1941: Name listed as VICEY BLANKENSHIP PAYNE"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'68 010625.
Vicey Payne; age 87; born 19 May 1881 (differs from SS record) in VA; widow; living at Bradshaw, WV;
housewife; daughter of Harless and Vicey (Burks) Blankenship; died 30 Jun 1968 at Bradshaw, WV;
due to acute coronary thrombosis; buried 3 Jul 1968 in Bill Robinson Cemetery, Paynesville, WV;
informant, Mrs. Lydia Roop, Bradshaw, WV.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on ___May 1910; Page 13A; Image 25 of 30;
Family #224/239.
Listed as Maggie Findley; age 25; born in VA; divorced; 3 children, 2 living; in household of father,
James M. Findley, with 2 children.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on ___May 1910; Page 13A; Image 25 of 30;
Family #224/239.
Listed as Curtis Seagraves; age 6; born in VA; in household of grandfather, James M. Findley, with mother.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on ___May 1910; Page 13A; Image 25 of 30;
Family #224/239.
Listed as John Seagraves; age 4; born in VA; in household of grandfather, James M. Findley, with mother.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Carl E Fleenor
Titles and Terms (Original) JR
Also Known As Carl E Fleenor Jr
2nd Also Known As Name Carl E Jr Fleenor
Residence Date 01 Sep 1992-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Kopperston, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 15 Jul 1948
Address Kopperston, West Virginia 24854
Address Date 01 Sep 1992-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Kopperston, West Virginia 24854
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 1991
Possible Relatives Beverly Jean Fleenor
Record Number 171330788"
2.. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carl E. “Tuffy” Fleenor, Jr, 69, of Kopperston, WV, went peacefully to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Bowers Hospice House of Beckley, WV, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 15,1948 in Dante, VA the son of the late Carl Edward Sr. and Ruby Helen Linkous Fleenor. Tuffy was a beloved husband, father, Pap, uncle, and friend to all. His smile was contagious, and he made anyone who knew him feel special and loved. He was an inspiration to many, and a strong man of integrity and virtue. His legacy will be one of God’s love; his life on Earth was spent spreading that love to all he came into contact with. Tuffy was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran, a member of the UMWA Local 1503 and the Toneda Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years Beverly "Bev" Cook Fleenor; a daughter Anessia (Rich) Thomas of Chesapeake, VA; two sons Brandon (Kristy) Fleenor of Clear Fork and Chris (Mandy) Fleenor of Glen Allen, VA; six grandchildren Aly Fleenor, Jaeden Fleenor, Ian Thomas, Parker Thomas, Mandolin Fleenor and Stone Fleenor; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Monday May 7th at the Toneda Missionary Baptist Church, Craney, WV with Rev. Randall Topping officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9PM on Sunday May 6th at the church. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Beverly Jean Fleenor
Also Known As Beverly S Fleenor
2nd Also Known As Name Beverly J Sleenor
Residence Date 01 Oct 1998
Residence Place Kopperston, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 14 Oct 1949
Address Kopperston, West Virginia 24854
Address Date 01 Oct 1998
2nd Address Kopperston, West Virginia 24854
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1994-01 Jan 2009
3rd Address Kopperston, West Virginia 24854
3rd Address Date 01 Oct 1991
Possible Relatives Carl E Fleenor Jr
Record Number 171333210"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 104; WV Archives Web Site.
Roger Dale Stewart; age 18; born 22 Oct 1946 at Matheny, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Matheny, WV; son of French and Lettie (Pendry) Stewart; married on 20 mar 1965 at Black Eagle,
WV; Brenda Joyce Runion; age 17; born 7 Apr 1947 in VA; no previous marriage; living at Mullens,
WV; daughter of Cecil and Georgie (Tilley) Runion.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pastor Roger D. Stewart, 71, took his first walk on the streets of Glory on Monday, April 30, 2018 at
Raleigh General Hospital. He was born October 19, 1946 in Matheny, WV the son of the late French and Lettie Stewart. Roger began his ministry calling in 1972. He was pastor of several churches throughout the state retiring as Pastor of Campus Church of God at Cyclone. After retiring from being a full time pastor,Roger enjoyed singing with The Harless Family, evangelizing, sitting on the porch and visiting with family and friends. Roger left behind a great legacy and will be greatly missed by many. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Onnie and Gifford; a sister Betty Gail Sigmon; and a nephew Jimmy Sigmon. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years and partner in ministry Brenda Runion Stewart; a son Mark (Cecilia)Stewart of Buckhannon; a daughter Kim (Shawn) Sanders of Kopperston; and a special “adopted” daughter Marlena (Jerry) Graley and her family. He was Popaw to Alexis (Sam) Hanna and Brooke Stewart (friend James) and Pops to Brittany, Jordan, Bryson, Ellie, Dustin, Ashley, Kolby,Hannah, Dustie, Chance, Tara, Joel, Blake, Declan and Charlie. He is also survived by brothers-in-law David (friend Anetta) and Glenn Runion and Jim (Betty) Sigmon; nieces and nephews Karen, Molly, Chloe, Nick, Jessica, Andrew, Colleen, Justin, Joel, Tisha, Dylan, Ricky, Angel and Monroe along with numerous other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Friday May 4th at the Matheny Church of God, Matheny, WV with Pastor Jerry Graham, Bishop Wayne Wicker and Bishop Daniel Hampton officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9PM on Thursday May 3rd and from 11AM until time of services on Friday May 4th at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Fresenius Dialysis and Raleigh General CCU. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 104; WV Archives Web Site.
Roger Dale Stewart; age 18; born 22 Oct 1946 at Matheny, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Matheny, WV; son of French and Lettie (Pendry) Stewart; married on 20 mar 1965 at Black Eagle,
WV; Brenda Joyce Runion; age 17; born 7 Apr 1947 in VA; no previous marriage; living at Mullens,
WV; daughter of Cecil and Georgie (Tilley) Runion.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District, taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page 228B; Family #67.
Listed as French Stewart; age 4 yrs, 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Sandy L. Stewart.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 21 Apr 1930, Page 199B, Family #245.
Listed as French Stewart, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Sandy L. Stewart.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 247; WV Archives Web Site.
French Stewart; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Jesse, WV; son of S.L. and Addie Stewart;
married on 19 Feb 1934 at the home of S.L. Stewart; Lettie Pendry; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Key Rock WV; daughter of W. Pendry.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 247; WV Archives Web Site.
French Stewart; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Jesse, WV; son of S.L. and Addie Stewart;
married on 19 Feb 1934 at the home of S.L. Stewart; Lettie Pendry; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Key Rock WV; daughter of W. Pendry.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville, taken on 14/16 February 1920;
Page 233B; Image 14 of 16; Family #342/346.
Listed as James E.. Payne; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Lewis H. Payne.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 245B; Image 10 of 51;
Family #81/82.
Listed as Elmer Payne; age 17; born in WV; in household of mother, Patty Mullins Payne.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 392; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Payne; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Jolo, WV; son of Howard and
Patty; married on 28 Aug 1933 in Welch, WV; Belva Riffe; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Parton and Ella.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 392; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Payne; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Jolo, WV; son of Howard and
Patty; married on 28 Aug 1933 in Welch, WV; Belva Riffe; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Parton and Ella.