1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV; submitted
by Orval Hodges; 25 Jul 2016.
James Howard Bechcher, I; born 30 Nov 1946 in Hemphill, WV; died 23 Jul 2016 in Richmond,
VA; buried here; no grave marker photo shown; personal photo and obit posted.
"s/o James P. and Ella Mae Cox Belcher
h/o Marsha Kish BelcherJames Howard Belcher, I
November 30, 1946 - July 23, 2016
James Howard Belcher, I, 69, of Highland Lane, Bastian, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital in Richmond, VA.
Born on November 30, 1946 in Hemphill, he was a son of the late James P. and Ella Cox Belcher. He had lived in Bastian for 30 years and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a veteran of the US Marines and was retired from the US Postal Service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Belcher.
Survivors include his wife, Marsha Kish Belcher of the home; daughter, Angela Renee Lindblad and Paul of Ruckersville, V; sons, Joshua Belcher and wife Crystal of Bastian, VA, and James Belcher, II of Christiansburg, VA; 5 grandchildren, Elijah, Carter, Savannah, Lilygrace, and Shaine; brother, Clarence Belcher of Welch; and sister, Linda High of Virginia Beach, VA.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11:00AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Allen Ashworth officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Military honors will be performed by the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard.
1. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Wednesday, 1 Sep 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"BLUEFIELD — Ella Mae High, 86, of Welch, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 in Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield.
Born July 19, 1924 in Hemphill, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Charlie Franklin Cox and Lillie May Young Cox. She formerly worked for Peerless Laundry in Welch, Superior Company Store in Superior, and was a retired employee of G. C. Murphy Co. in Welch. She was a charter member of the Trinity Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church, Welch, and was very active in her church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Paris Belcher; her second husband, Harold "Tommy" High; a son, Joe Belcher; three brothers, Charles L. "Buddy" Cox, Carlos Cox and Wilburne Ray Cox; and a sister, Georgia Love.
Left to cherish her memory are two sons, James H. Belcher and wife Marsha of Bastian, Va., and Clarence W. Belcher and wife Barbara of Welch; one daughter, Linda S. High of Virginia Beach, Va.; two stepsons, Michael High Sr. of Virginia Beach, and Tommy High and wife Bena of Raleigh, N.C.; two stepdaughters, Judy Adkins and husband Elmer of Georgia, and Cindy McCarthy and husband Rob of Rochester Hills, Mich.; two sisters, Emmaline Sigmon and husband Bobby of Callaway, Va., and Agnes Sexton of Bluefield, Va.; eight grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be conducted Friday, September 3, at 12 p.m. at Trinity Temple in Welch with the Reverends Larry Roberts, Michael Brooks and Dan Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton...."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 3 Sep 2018.
" Charles Franklin Cox
Birth 21 Apr 1902
McDowell County, North Carolina, USA
Death 4 May 1976 (aged 74)
Hemphill, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 3 Sep 2018.
" Lillie Mae Young Cox
Birth 11 Nov 1905
Floyd County, Virginia, USA
Death May 1983 (aged 77)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charles Andrew “Andy” Belcher, 48, of Carswell passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley."Born November 6, 1972 in Welch he was the son of Nancy Kaye Wyatt Belcher of Carswell, and the late Clarence Wayne Belcher. Andy was a 1991 graduate of Mount View High School, and a former clerk with Rite Aid in Welch. He was a former dispatcher for the Welch Police Department, and had been a volunteer with the McDowell and Welch Fire Departments.
"In addition to his mother he is survived by two daughters, Tiffani Belcher of Welch and Kalei Adkins of Athens; a brother Shawn Belcher and girlfriend Melissa Green of Carswell; a niece Sophia Belcher of Arizona; and a nephew Derrick John of Shepherdstown, WV. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
"Andy has been cremated, and the family will honor his memory at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #29441; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Otto Evins Rife; age 25; born in McDowell Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; truck driver;
living at Whitewood, VA; son of Joseph Critton and Amanda (Wimmer) Rife; married on 8 Oct
1955 in Buchanan Co, VA; Frankie Estelle Kelly; age 16; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no
previous marriage, housework; living at Whitewood, VA; daughter of Deedy and Edna (Daniels)
Kelly.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-013770; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Otto Evins Rife; age 54; born 19 Jul 1930 in WV; divorced; last marriage ended 6 Jul 1984; this
is his 2nd marriage; 7th geade education; living at Box 156, Baisden, Mingo Co, WV; son of Joseph
Clitton and Mandy Jane (Wimmer) Rife; married on 5 Apr 1985 at Grundy, VA; Kathern Jane Lester;
age 28; born 9 Mar 1957 in WV; divorced; last marrage ended 19 Aug 1975; this is her 2nd
marriage; 11th grade education; living at Box 156,Baisden, Mingo Co, WV; daughter of Owt and Lilly
Fern (Stone) Lester.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Otto E. Rife, 87, of, North Welch, WV, entered his Heavenly rest on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, WV"Otto was born July 18, 1930 in Whitewood, VA, a son of the late Joseph C. (Jody) and Amanda Wimmer Rife. He was a former coal miner and enjoyed telling stories; he was a great story teller.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Sue Rife; granddaughter, Tatasha Copley; great grandson, Michael Adam Copley three brothers, Ondas, John (Ulysess) and Wallace Creed Rife; one sister, Gay Hale; and two infant siblings.
"Survivors include four daughters, Debbie Caldwell of Albuquerque, NM, Bonnie England and husband David of Iaeger, Teresa Hicks and husband Randy of Pineville, WV, Tammy Carter and husband Jerry of Premier, WV; two sons, Brian Keith and Bud Rife of Hanover, WV; 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; mother of his children, Frankie Rife and a special friend, Roby Castle.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at 11 o’clock with Reverend Tommy Knotts, officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery at Pea Patch, VA...."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #29441; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Otto Evins Rife; age 25; born in McDowell Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; truck driver;
living at Whitewood, VA; son of Joseph Critton and Amanda (Wimmer) Rife; married on 8 Oct
1955 in Buchanan Co, VA; Frankie Estelle Kelly; age 16; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no
previous marriage, housework; living at Whitewood, VA; daughter of Deedy and Edna (Daniels)
Kelly.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frankie Estella Rife, 82, of Hanover, WV, passed away early Friday morning, July 2, 2021, at the Golden Harvest Long Term Care Unit in Welch, WV."Frankie was born May 13, 1939, in Grundy, VA, a daughter of the late Deddy and Edna Daniels Kelly. Throughout her life Frankie worked many jobs while raising seven children. She cleaned houses for others, was a waitress and a cook. She managed a little restaurant called the Gidget for several years. Frankie also was a caregiver until her health would no longer permit. She loved going to church and singing. One of her favorite things to do was attending the Kelly Reunion at the old home place.
"In addition to her parents, Frankie was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Sue Rife; granddaughter, Tasha Copley; her former husband, Otto Rife; and her siblings, Lawrence, Leslie, Robert and Danny Kelly, and Betty Johnson.
"Survivors include four daughters, Debbie Caldwell of Albuquerque, NM, Bonnie England and husband David of Iaeger, Teresa Hicks and husband Randall of Pineville, and Tammy Carter and husband Jerry of Premier; two sons, Leonard Paul “Bud” Rife and Brian “Keith” Rife both of Hanover; four brothers, Jerry Kelly and wife Donna of Toccoa GA, Darrell Kelly and wife Janice of Clarksville, GA, Dennis Kelly and wife Vanessa of Slate Creek, VA and Donald Kelly and wife Kathy of Pilgrims Knob, VA; four sisters, Pauline Redmond of Richlands, VA, Shirley Horn and JR Cox of Jewell Ridge, VA, Carmie Mullins of Pilgrim Knobs, VA, Mary Davis and Patty Kelly both of Abingdon, VA; 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and a special friend and caregiver, Christina Browning.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 9, 2021, at 11 o’clock with Reverend Brad Kennedy officiating at Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Compton Mountain at Pilgrims Knob, Va. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, July 8, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Clarence W Belcher
Residence Date 01 Mar 1987
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 01 Mar 1987
Possible Relatives Nancy K Belcher
Record Number 171285461"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Clarence Wayne Belcher, 69, of Kimball, WV, passed away, Saturday, January 27, 2018 at his residence.Born, March 20, 1948, in Hemphill, WV, he was the son of the late James Belcher and Ella Mae Cox Belcher High.He was a Firefighter for Welch and McDowell County for fifty one years. He was a retired School Bus driver for the McDowell County Board of EducationIn addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, two brothers, James and Joe Belcher, Step Father, Tommy High.Survivors include, two sons, Andy Belcher, of Kimball, WV, Shawn Belcher and wife Bethany of Kimball, WV, grandchildren, Kalen Adkins of Welch WV, Tiffani Belcher, of Welch WV, Derrick John of Kimball, WV, Sophia Belcher of Kimball, WV, one sister, Linda Belcher High of OH, sister in law, Marsha Belcher of VA, his first wife, Nancy Belcher of Kimball WV, special nieces and nephews and a host of friends. A Memorial service will be conducted Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 1 P.M. from the Trinity Temple Church in Welch WV. , with Pastor Danny Pruitt, Pastor Michael Brooks, and Pastor Tim Akers officiating, In accordance with his wishes, his body has been cremated...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Nancy Kaye Belcher
Residence Date 01 Mar 1987-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 08 Nov 1950
Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 01 Mar 1987-29 Oct 2007
Record Number 171285809"
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Clarence W Belcher
Residence Date 01 Mar 1987
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 01 Mar 1987
Possible Relatives Nancy K Belcher
Record Number 171285461"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 225; WV Archives Web Site.
James P. Belcher; age 27; born in Pocahontas, VA; single; living at Hemphill, WV; married on
28 Sep 1945 at Hemphill, WV; Ella Mae Cox; age 21; born and living at Hemphill, WV; single
2. West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Paris Belcher
Death Date: 4 May 1973
Death Place: McDowell, West Virginia
FHL Film Number: 2114639"
3. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site,
"Name: James Paris Belcher
Birth Date: 2 Sep 1918
Death Date: 4 May 1973
Cemetery: Lewis-Houck Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Pocahontas, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
Children: James Howard Belcher
URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-..."
1. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Wednesday, 1 Sep 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"BLUEFIELD — Ella Mae High, 86, of Welch, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 in Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield.
Born July 19, 1924 in Hemphill, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Charlie Franklin Cox and Lillie May Young Cox. She formerly worked for Peerless Laundry in Welch, Superior Company Store in Superior, and was a retired employee of G. C. Murphy Co. in Welch. She was a charter member of the Trinity Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church, Welch, and was very active in her church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Paris Belcher; her second husband, Harold "Tommy" High; a son, Joe Belcher; three brothers, Charles L. "Buddy" Cox, Carlos Cox and Wilburne Ray Cox; and a sister, Georgia Love.
Left to cherish her memory are two sons, James H. Belcher and wife Marsha of Bastian, Va., and Clarence W. Belcher and wife Barbara of Welch; one daughter, Linda S. High of Virginia Beach, Va.; two stepsons, Michael High Sr. of Virginia Beach, and Tommy High and wife Bena of Raleigh, N.C.; two stepdaughters, Judy Adkins and husband Elmer of Georgia, and Cindy McCarthy and husband Rob of Rochester Hills, Mich.; two sisters, Emmaline Sigmon and husband Bobby of Callaway, Va., and Agnes Sexton of Bluefield, Va.; eight grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be conducted Friday, September 3, at 12 p.m. at Trinity Temple in Welch with the Reverends Larry Roberts, Michael Brooks and Dan Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton...."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #29441; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Otto Evins Rife; age 25; born in McDowell Co, VA; single; no previous marriage; truck driver;
living at Whitewood, VA; son of Joseph Critton and Amanda (Wimmer) Rife; married on 8 Oct
1955 in Buchanan Co, VA; Frankie Estelle Kelly; age 16; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; no
previous marriage, housework; living at Whitewood, VA; daughter of Deedy and Edna (Daniels)
Kelly.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-013770; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Otto Evins Rife; age 54; born 19 Jul 1930 in WV; divorced; last marriage ended 6 Jul 1984; this
is his 2nd marriage; 7th geade education; living at Box 156, Baisden, Mingo Co, WV; son of Joseph
Clitton and Mandy Jane (Wimmer) Rife; married on 5 Apr 1985 at Grundy, VA; Kathern Jane Lester;
age 28; born 9 Mar 1957 in WV; divorced; last marrage ended 19 Aug 1975; this is her 2nd
marriage; 11th grade education; living at Box 156,Baisden, Mingo Co, WV; daughter of Owt and Lilly
Fern (Stone) Lester.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Otto E. Rife, 87, of, North Welch, WV, entered his Heavenly rest on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Welch Community Hospital in Welch, WV"Otto was born July 18, 1930 in Whitewood, VA, a son of the late Joseph C. (Jody) and Amanda Wimmer Rife. He was a former coal miner and enjoyed telling stories; he was a great story teller.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Sue Rife; granddaughter, Tatasha Copley; great grandson, Michael Adam Copley three brothers, Ondas, John (Ulysess) and Wallace Creed Rife; one sister, Gay Hale; and two infant siblings.
"Survivors include four daughters, Debbie Caldwell of Albuquerque, NM, Bonnie England and husband David of Iaeger, Teresa Hicks and husband Randy of Pineville, WV, Tammy Carter and husband Jerry of Premier, WV; two sons, Brian Keith and Bud Rife of Hanover, WV; 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; mother of his children, Frankie Rife and a special friend, Roby Castle.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at 11 o’clock with Reverend Tommy Knotts, officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery at Pea Patch, VA...."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-013770; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Otto Evins Rife; age 54; born 19 Jul 1930 in WV; divorced; last marriage ended 6 Jul 1984; this
is his 2nd marriage; 7th geade education; living at Box 156, Baisden, Mingo Co, WV; son of Joseph
Clitton and Mandy Jane (Wimmer) Rife; married on 5 Apr 1985 at Grundy, VA; Kathern Jane Lester;
age 28; born 9 Mar 1957 in WV; divorced; last marrage ended 19 Aug 1975; this is her 2nd marriage;
11th grade education; living at Box 156,Baisden, Mingo Co, WV; daughter of Owt and Lilly Fern
(Stone) Lester.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Johnny Marrs; 29 Mar 2017.
" Deedy Kelly
Birth 22 Nov 1919
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 5 Mar 1984 (aged 64)
Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Mullins Cemetery
Whitewood, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 177895294"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Delcia Clifton Anderson; 12 Jan 2009.
" Edna Mae Daniels Kelly
Birth 15 May 1919
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 27 Sep 2008 (aged 89)
Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Mullins Cemetery
Whitewood, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32862054"Additional Information Posted:
"EDNA MAE DANIELS KELLY, 89 years of age, of Pilgrim Knob, VA passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 in Buchanan General Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, she was a daughter of the late James Garfield and Alcie Osborne Daniels. She was a life-long resident of Buchanan County and was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Kelly was a devoted wife, loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother and a wonderful homemaker. She was a direct descendent of the Powhatan Indian Tribe and a Domestic Worker."Mrs. Kelly was preceded in death by her husband: Deedy Kelly in 1984
"Survived by: 6-Daughters: Frankie Rife, Hanover, WV, Carmie Mullins, Pilgrim Knob, VA, Mary and Husband: Lawrence Davis, Grundy, VA, Shirley Horn, Reynolds Ridge, VA, Pauline Redmond, Bandy, VA, Patty Kelly, Richmond , VA, 7-Sons: Jerry and Wife: Donna Kelly, Toccoa, GA, Harless and Wife: Nancy Kelly, Toccoa, GA, Robert Kelly, Grundy, VA, Darrell and Wife: Janice Kelly, Clarksville , GA, Danny Kelly, Walhalla, SC, Dennis Kelly, Pilgrim Knob, VA, Donald and Wife: Kathy, Cedar Bluff, VA, 1-Sister: Florida Keen, Richlands , VA
"Also, survived by 36-Grandchildren, 54-Great-Grandchildren and 26-Great-Great-Grandchildren "
1. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Anvestry.com Website.
"Name: Larence Kelley
[Larence Kelly]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 1
Birth Date: 8 Jun 1941
Death Date: 1 Aug 1942
Death Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 18 Oct 1942
Father: Deedy Kelly
Mother: Edna Daniels
Certificate Number: 1942020285"