1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 404; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Robert Webb; age 24; born in Birchton, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on
26 Jun 1954 at Welch, WV; Helen Jane Buck; age 23; born in Blacksburg, VA; single; living at
Welch, WV.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Raymond R Webb
Residence Date 01 May 1997-01 Oct 1998
Residence Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 20 Feb 1929
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 72 HC 72 BX HC 4
Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 01 May 1997-01 Oct 1998
2nd Address 587 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1996
3rd Address 625 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1984-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Helen Jane Webb"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 404; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Robert Webb; age 24; born in Birchton, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; married on
26 Jun 1954 at Welch, WV; Helen Jane Buck; age 23; born in Blacksburg, VA; single; living at
Welch, WV.
2. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Helen Jane Buck Webb, 86, of Poca, WV formerly of Oceana, WV starting rejoicing in Heaven on Thursday,
March 9, 2017 at her home. She was born on January 22, 1931 in Blacksburg, VA. Helen was a member of
the Oceana First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 60
years Raymond Robert Webb. Survivors include two daughters Cindy Stewart and husband Danny of Poca
and Debbie Miller and husband Ronald "Butch" of Fairdale; a son Ray Webb, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL;
grandchildren Chris Stewart and companion Corie and their children Devon, Juliana, Amelia, Addie, Ashley
and Joel, Erica Pompie and husband Jason and their children Aiden and Kendall, David "DJ" Blankenship
and partner Becky Cooper, Amber Cains and husband Brad, and Brandi Carter and husband Joe, and children
Logan, Riley, Trinity and Desirea; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Oceana First Baptist Church, Oceana, WV with Pastor Jerry
Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV...."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lewis Gale Nichols, 85, of Oceana, WV passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House,
Beckley, WV. He was born on October 25, 1931 in Floyd, VA a son of the late Wilton F. and Carrie Sweeney
Nichols. Lewis was a United States Army Korean Veteran, a member of the Lillyhaven Baptist Church and a
retired coal truck driver from Ranger Fuel Corporation. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by
two brothers Erby F. Nichols and Alvie Nichols. Survivors include his beloved wife of 51 years Nancy H.
Whisenant Nichols; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM
on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Algie
Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV...."
1 Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Nancy Helen Whisenant Nichols, 74, of Oceana, WV passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2017 in Bowers
Hospice House, Beckley, WV. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Oceana. She was born on March 9, 1943 in
Oceana, WV a daughter of the late Horace and Katherine Kidd Whisenant and the devoted wife of her late
husband of 51 years, Lewis Nichols. She attended the Lilly Haven Baptist Church, and a 1961 graduate and
cheerleader of Oceana High School. She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt. In addition to her parents,
and husband she is preceded in death by her brothers Harold, Homer, Max and Benny Joe; sisters Ruth,
Jean and Betty. Nancy will be sadly missed by her surviving family- brothers and sisters Charles of Salt Lick,
KY, Bobby of Leesville, SC, Bryant of Oceana and David of Mechanicsville, VA, Anna Faye Jarrett of
Charleston, Mary Caldararo of Elkin, NC and many nieces, nephews and family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, June 6th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Pastor
Algie Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name M Belcher
Also Known As Mike R Belcher
2nd Also Known As Name Michael Ray Belcher
3rd Also Known As Name Micheal Ray Belcher
Residence Date 30 Mar 2004-01 Nov 2008
Residence Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 13 Nov 1954
Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 30 Mar 2004-01 Nov 2008
2nd Address Simon, West Virginia 24882
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993
3rd Address Simon, West Virginia 24882
3rd Address Date 01 Mar 1988-26 May 2005
Record Number 171361792"
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kanitta "Kay" Crouse Belcher, 63, of Sunhill, WV passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Select Specialty
Hospital, Charleston, WV. She was born on September 29, 1953 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Jesse
and Anna Mae Gibson Crouse. Kay was a member of the Sunhill Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her
parents she is preceded in death by a granddaughter Brooklyn Dawn Belcher; and two brothers Norman and
Lee Crouse. Survivors include her loving husband of 46 years Michael Ray Belcher; two sons Michael
(Melissa) Belcher of Hanover and Ricky Dwight (Norma) Belcher of Crouches Farm; four grandchildren
Zachery, Heather, Ricky and Natasha; five brothers Kenneth "Rabbit" Course of Lillydale, Emory Dale
(Tabby) Crouse of Oceana, Harold (Trisha) Crouse of Pineville, Stevie (Penny) Crouse of Kimball and Tommy
(Barbara) Crouse of Kopperston; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 24, 2017 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor
Jonathan "Nub" Blankenship officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV...."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page207B; Image 13 of 42;
Family #99/100.
Listed as Dewey Stacy; age 4 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Solomon M. Stacy.
2. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dewey Stacy
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1925
Residence: Panther, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 9 Oct 1943
Occupation: Panther Red Ash Coal Co
Weight: 150
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Nora Stacy
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Dewey Stacy Self (Head)"
3. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dewey Stacy; born born 9 Oct 1925; died 30 Oct 1957; PFC, WWII; Ttoop A, 43rd Calvary, Recon Squadran
MECZ, US Army; Serial #35779123; no decorations; honorably discharged 10 Nov 1945; ship to A.Y. Smithers,
Iaeger, WV; signed by Mrs. Ethel Stacy, 13 Nov 1957 at Iaeger, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'57 014828; WV Archives Web Site.
Dewey Stacey; age 31; born 9 Oct 1925 in Grundy, VA; married; coal miner; SS #233-34-9786; living
at Welch, WV; son of S.W. and Nora (Lowe) Stacey; died 30 oct 1957 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV;
due to intercapillary glomerulosclerosis with uremia; diabetes mellitus; buried 2 Nov 1957 in Iaeger
Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Jul 2014.
Dewey Stacy; born 9 Oct 1926; died 30 Oct 1957; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA * PFC TRP A 43 CAV * RECON SQ MECZ * WORLD WAR II".
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Hull; E.D. 24-57; taken on 17 Apr 1940; Image 40 of 74;
Household #339.
Listed as Ethel Smithers; age 5; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in McDowell Co, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, A.Y. Smithers.
2. Portsmouth, VA; Marriage License #22910; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harry Eugene Whitfield; age 30; born in Portsmouth, VAl divorced; married once before; electrician for
Seaboard Air Line RR; living at 107 Gilmore Ave, Portsmouth, VA; son of John Henry and Cora (Newton)
Whitfield; married on 17 Aug 1959 in Portsmouth, VA; Ethel Stacy; maiden name Ethel Smithers; age 25;
born at Bradshaw, WV; widow; married once before; living at 359 Florida Ave, Portsmouth, VA; daughter
of A.Y. and Elsie (McKehn) Smithers.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry, com Web Site.
"Name: Ethel Smithers
[Ethel Stacy]
[Ethel Whitfiled]
[Ethel Adams]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Apr 1934
Birth Place: Ax McDowell, West Virginia
[Lex, West Virginia]
Death Date: 13 Jul 1988
Father: Ay Smithers
Mother: Elsie M McKehan
SSN: 229382323
Notes: Apr 1951: Name listed as ETHEL SMITHERS; Mar 1958: Name listed as ETHEL STACY; Sep 1961: Name listed as ETHEL SMITHERS WHITFILED; Oct 1966: Name listed as ETHEL ADAMS; 22 Jul 1988: Name listed as ETHEL S ADAMS"
4. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ethel Stacy Adams
Death Date: 13 Jul 1988
Death Place: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA"
5."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Ay Smithers, Miner"; Article;
Page 241; submitted by Vivian S. Porter, PH.D.; 12701 Allendale Lane, Tampa, FL 33618-3003,
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ruby Jean England, 85, of Hanover, WV, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017, at her home in Hanover, surrounded by her children, after a lengthy illness.
"Ruby was born August 9, 1931, a daughter of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Zumer Justus Payne.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jimmie England, one daughter, Sharon England Dotson, one adopted grandson, Ronnie England, sons-in-law, Charles Dotson and Tommy Blankenship; one brother, Andy Payne; and four sisters, Kathy Logan, Dutch Mounts, Dorothy Bowles and Helen Lester.
"Ruby will be sadly missed by her beloved family but she is finally home. She is survived by her children, Frieda England Blankenship of Huff Creek, Teddy (Donna) England of Hanover, Barbara (Patrick) Estep of Huff Creek, Christine (Dale) Lester of Huff Creek, Tex (Pam) England of Hanover, Brenda (Billy) Daugherty of Huff Creek, Burb (Debbie) England of Roderfield, and Sherry (Jeff) Brown of Belfast, VA; 15 grandchilren and 16 great grandchildren.
"The family would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to Deana, Cassi and Amy of Southern WV Hospice as well as Pam and Rhonda of ARH Home Health, the Nurse Practitioners, ICU and 4 East Nursing Staff of Bristol Regional Hospital in Bristol, TN
.
"Friends and family are invited to celebrate her life on Monday, March 13, 2017, from 12 noon until 2 o'clock at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock with Reverend James Cline officiating. Burial will follow in the England Family Cemetery at Hanover, WV...."
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw Precinct, taken on 23 Apr 1910,
Page 68 B, Family #57.
Listed as Roosevelt Payne; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, John D. Payne.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
Rosevelt Payne; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of
J.D. and Ida; married on 20 Apr 1921 at Lex, WV; Zumer Justus; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA;
single; daughter of "Both Dead".
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Virginia Gal; 24 Nov 2006; maintained by Patty Greene.
"Theodore Roosevelt “Teddy” Payne
Birth 27 Nov 1899
Death Dec 1977 (aged 78)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 37.5536995, Longitude: -82.1324997
Memorial ID 16759653"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of John David Payne (1882-1956) and Ida Isabelle Payne-Payne (1885-1990)."Brother of Bertha Payne-Blankenship (1904-1999) and George E. Payne (1934-2015).
"Married to Zurmer "Zuma" Justus-Payne (1901-1961) on April 20, 1921 in Lex, McDowell County, WV.
"Father of Andy Payne (Deceased), Kathy Payne-Logan (Deceased), Dutch Payne-Mounts (Deceased), Dorothy Payne-Bowles (Deceased), Helen Payne-Lester (Deceased), and Ruby Jean Payne-England (1931-2017). "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 92; WV Archives Web Site.
Rosevelt Payne; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of
J.D. and Ida; married on 20 Apr 1921 at Lex, WV; Zumer Justus; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA;
single; daughter of "Both Dead".
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'61 12317; WV Archives Web Site.
Zumer Payne; age 60; born 10 Apr 1901 in VA; married; housewife; living at Steeles, Wyoming Co,
WV; daughter of John and Lydia Justus; died 4 Sep 1961 in Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
uremia, nephritis caused by disbetes mellitus; buried 6 Sep 1961 in Jewell Cemetery, Bradshaw, WV;
informant, Roosevelt Payne, Steeles, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 24 Nov 2006; maintained by Patty Greene.
"Zurmer Justus Payne
Birth 10 Apr 1901
West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Sep 1961 (aged 60)
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 37.5536995, Longitude: -82.1324997
Memorial ID 16759666"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 169; WV Archives Web Site.
Franklin Thomas Alger; age 24; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Box 751, Coalwood, WV;
married on 21 Nov 1962 at Coalwood, WV; Frances Jane Riffe; age 22; born at North Spring, WV;
single; living at Coalwood, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frank Thomas Alger, 78, of Coalwood, WV, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Welch Community Hospital, in Welch WV. Born, July 25, 1938, in Welch WV, he was the son of the late Harry and Ruby Edwards Alger. He was a resident of Coalwood all his life, he was a retired coalminer and he loved Jaw Jacking with his friends."In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Frances Alger, one son Jeffery Alger, two brothers, Hub and James Alger, one sister, Barbara Mitchell.
"Survivors include, two sons, Greg Alger of Coalwood, WV, Tommy Alger and wife Patricia of Coalwood, WV, two daughters, Jennifer McLamb and husband Gary of Bladenboro, N.C., Patricia Osborne and husband Kevin of Perryville, MO.
"Funeral Services will be conducted, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 12 Noon from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV; with Reverend Joe Moore officiating; burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 169; WV Archives Web Site.
Franklin Thomas Alger; age 24; born in Coalwood, WV; single; living at Box 751, Coalwood, WV;
married on 21 Nov 1962 at Coalwood, WV; Frances Jane Riffe; age 22; born at North Spring, WV;
single; living at Coalwood, WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frances Jane Alger, 76, of Coalwood, WV, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center, in Bluefield, WV."Born May 15, 1940 in Cub creek, WV, she was the daughter of the late Hebert and Etta Lester Riffe. She was a resident of McDowell County the greater part of her life; she was a retired cook for the McDowell County Board of Education. She enjoyed raising money for St Jude Children's Research Hospital, and spending time with her grand babies.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, one son, Jeffery "bad Hair" Alger, one brother, Edgar Riffe."Survivors include, her husband, Frank Alger of the home, two sons, Greg Alger of Coalwood, WV, Tommy Alger and wife Patricia of Coalwood, WV, two daughters, Jennifer McLamb and husband Gary of Bladenboro, N.C., Patricia Osborne and husband Kevin of Perryville, MO., three sisters, Virgie Dicristafaro and husband Joe of Green Valley, WV, Ruth Lester and husband Doug of of Huff Creek, WV, Maxine Bellomy of Coalwood, WV, two brothers, Teddy Riffe and wife Sandy of Hensley, WV, Britten Riffe of Welch-Pineville Rd; eight Grandchildren, and nine Great Grandchildren.
"Funeral Services will be conducted, Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at 11 A.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV, with Reverend Dennis Lester officiating, burial will follow at Steeles Community Cemetery in Huff Creek, WV...."
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jeffery A Alger
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1966
Address: 311 Bane Ave, Princeton, WV, 24740-8839"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jeffery Allen Alger
[Jeffery A Alger]
SSN: 235194666
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1966
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia
Death Date: 26 May 1986
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Additional Information: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 29 Apr 1981: Name listed as JEFFERY ALLEN ALGER;
04 Feb 1997: Name listed as JEFFERY A. ALGER"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, Ancestry.com Web Site.
Name: Jeffery Alger
Birth Date: 10 Jan 1966
Death Date: 26 May 1986
SSN: 235194666
Enlistment Date 1: 3 Jan 1985
Release Date 1: 26 May 1986"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jeffery A. Alger
SSN: 235-19-4666
BORN: 10 Jan 1966
Died: 26 May 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1981)"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Gregory James Alger
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place Coalwood, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 20 Oct 1969
Address Coalwood, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address Coalwood, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 Apr 1995
3rd Address Coalwood, West Virginia 24824
3rd Address Date 01 Jul 1989-01 Apr 1995
Record Number 171304206"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 103; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Riffe; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at North Spring, WV; son of Fred and Lizzie Riffe;
married on 20 Apr 1937 at Hanover, WV; Ettie Lester; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover,
WV; daughter of P.H. and Alcie Lester.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 103; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Riffe; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at North Spring, WV; son of Fred and Lizzie Riffe;
married on 20 Apr 1937 at Hanover, WV; Ettie Lester; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hanover,
WV; daughter of P.H. and Alcie Lester.