1. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 1`4 Apr 1930; Page 258B; Image 36
of 51; Family #307/311.
Listed as Everett Fain; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Pleas Fain.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 53; WV Archives Web Site.
Evert Fain; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of
Phs and Vergie; married on 15 Feb 1936 at Lex, WV; Belva Wallace; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Ed and Lillie.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Angela Whitaker-Becker; 29 Jun 2013.
"Raymond Everett Fain VVeteran
Birth 28 May 1914
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Feb 1996 (aged 81)
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113090609"Additional Information Posted:
"F1 US Navy WWII"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 53; WV Archives Web Site.
Evert Fain; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of
Phs and Vergie; married on 15 Feb 1936 at Lex, WV; Belva Wallace; age 18; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Ed and Lillie.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mouth of Short Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57;
taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page 1093A; Image 21 of 74; Household #172.
Listed as Belva Fain; age 22; born in WV; married; 1 yr HS grade education; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William E. Wallace, with children.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 25 Jul 2018.
"Belva Wallace Fain
Birth 20 Nov 1917
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death unknown
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191657338"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of William Edward "Eddie" Wallace (1883-1962) and Lillie Jane Clyburn-Wallace (1884-1972)."Sister of Burlie Wallace (1919-1929), Dallas Aubrey Wallace (1921-1929), Norma Wallace-McBryde (Deceased), Lois Wallace-Puckett (1928-1979), Estil Calvin "Shon" Wallace (1932-2004), and Freda Jo Wallace (1936-2016).
"Married to Raymond "Everett" Fain (1914-1996) on February 15, 1936 in Lex, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1936, Page 53, Application Date: February 15, 1936).
"Mother of Mavin D. Fain-Tracy (1938-2012)."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mouth of Short Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57;
taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page 1093A; Image 21 of 74; Household #172.
Listed as Yvonne Fain; age 3; born in WV; in houhold of grandfather, William E. Wallace, with mother.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mouth of Short Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57;
taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page 1093A; Image 21 of 74; Household #172.
Listed as Ina Fain; age 2 mons; born in WV; in houhold of grandfather, William E. Wallace, with mother.
1. 1910 Census, Martin Co, KY; Eden Precinct; taken on 4 May 1910; Page 30A; Image 17 of 26;
Family #76/77.
Listed as Dillard Swena; age 1; born in KY; in household of father, William Sweeney.
2. 1920 Census, Martin Co, KY; Eden Precinct; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 172B; Image 23 of 26;
Family #114/114..
Listed as Dillard Sweeney; age 10; born in KY; in household of father, William Sweeney.
3. 1930 Census, Martin Co, KY; District #1; Blaclog; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 175A; Image 15 of 33;
Family #117/118.
Listed as Dillard Sweeney; age 20; born in KY; single; farm laborer; in household of father, William
Sweeney.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal-Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 4
May 1940; Page 1228A; Image 93 of 132; Household #731.
Listed as Dillard Sweeney; age 35; born in KY; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; laborer on WPA project; head of household.
5. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 8 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #156.
Listed as Dillard Sweeney; age 45; born in KY; married; unable to work; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 467; WV Archives Web Site.
Dillard Sweeney; age 49; born in Martin Co, KY; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on
29 Jul 1954 at Lex, WV; Mary Estella Hess; age 18; born in War, WV; single; living at Bradshaw,
WV; with consent of Walter and Catherine Hess, parents of Mary Estella Hess.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 91; WV Archives Web Site.
Dillard Elmadore Swenney; age 57; born in Inez, KY; divorced; living at Jolo, WV; remarried
Sythia Viola Atwell; age 45; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'70 012103; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Dillard Sweeney; age 65; born 27 Mar 1905 in KY; married; spouse, Sythia Atwell Sweeney;
SS# 234-12-0246; miner; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of William and Susan (Unknown)
Sweeney; died 21 Jun 1970 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to pneumonia,
maynutrition and uremia; prostatectomy 2 mons prior in Bluefield; buried 25 Jun 1970 in Lone
Oak Cemetery, Jolo, WV.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Lone Oak Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Walter Jenny;
26 Sep 2007.
Dillard Sweeney; born 27 Mar 1905; died 17 (sic, 21) Jun 1970; buried here; headstone photo
shown.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal-Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 4
May 1940; Page 1228A; Image 93 of 132; Household #731.
Listed as Sythia Sweeney; age 22; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Dillard Sweeney.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 8 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #156.
Listed as Sythia Sweeney; age 34; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Dillard E.
Sweeney.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 91; WV Archives Web Site.
Dillard Elmadore Swenney; age 57; born in Inez, KY; divorced; living at Jolo, WV; remarried
Sythia Viola Atwell; age 45; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV.
4. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Sythia Sweeney
Residence Date 01 Feb 1995
Residence Place Bradshaw, West Virginia, United States
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Feb 1995
Address 246 PO Box
Address Continued Bradshaw, West Virginia 24817
Address Date 01 Feb 1995..."
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Lone Oak Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Walter Jenny;
26 Sep 2007.
Sythia Violia Sweeney; born 29 Jul 1914; died 7 oct 1994; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"IN LOVING MEMORY".
William Edward "Eddie" Wallace
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mouth of Short Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57;
taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page 1093A; Image 21 of 74; Household #172.
Listed as William E. Wallace; age 46; born in TN; married; 3rd grade education; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; coal mine foreman; head of household.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 17; Dwelling #124.
Listed as William E. Walace; age 56; born in TN; married; track layer in coal mine; head of
household.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mouth of Short Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57;
taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page 1093A; Image 21 of 74; Household #172.
Listed as Lillie Wallace; age 42; born in VA; married; 8th grade education; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, William E. Wallace.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 17; Dwelling #124.
Listed as Lilly Walace; age 54; born in VA; married; in household of husband, William E, Wallace.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mouth of Short Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57;
taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page 1093A; Image 21 of 74; Household #172.
Listed as Estel Wallace; age 8; born in WV; single; 1st grade education; attending school;
in household of father, William E. Wallace.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mouth of Short Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57;
taken on 10 Apr 1940; Page 1093A; Image 21 of 74; Household #172.
Listed as Freda Jo Wallace; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, William E. Wallace.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Freda Jo Wallace, 80, died November 23, 2016, at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilkesboro, NC. She was formerly from Bradshaw, WV, where she had been a life long resident of the Bradshaw Coal Camp. Before going to the nursing home she had lived with her niece and nephew, Ronald, Vickie and great-nephew Slade Reed, of Roaring River, NC. Freda was born January 22, 1936, in Lex, WV, a daughter of the late William Edward and Lillie Jane (Clyburn) Wallace. She was affectionately known as Jo, a beautiful, loving, sweet and caring Aunt. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of the Summit Missionary Baptist Church at Paynesville, WV.She enjoyed all the pleasures life could bring her and never took anything for granted. We will forever remember her beautiful smile and big heart. In addition to her parents Freda was preceded in death by her three brothers, E.C. (Shon) and Daralene Wallace; Burlie and Dallas Wallace; three sisters, Norma and George (Smackie) McBryde; Lois and James (Jim) Puckett; Belva and Everett (Bud) Fain; nieces, Jacquetta, Debbie, Sarita, Yvonne, Jackie, and Mavin; and a nephew Daris. Freda is survived by a nephew, William E. and Cactus Wallace of Jacksonville, FL; nieces, Vickie and Ronald Reed of Roaring River, NC, Gayetta and the late William (Bill McBryde) of Bradshaw, WV, Alesia and Joseph DiRusso of Panama City, FL, Pamela and the late Richard Brazell of St. Augustine, FL, and Brenda and the late Bug Dotson of Abingdon, VA; she is also survived by several great-nephews and great-nieces. Funeral services will be held at I o'clock, Friday, December 2, 2016, with Elder David Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Friends may visit with the family from 11 o'clock Friday morning, December 2, 2106 until the time of service at 1 o'clock. Burial will be at the Old Lomax Cemetery, located in Yukon, WV...."
1. 1930 Census, Martin Co, KY; District #1; Blaclog; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 175A; Image 15 of 33;
Family #117/118.
Listed as Nellie Conley; age 75; born in KY; widow; married at 20; in household of son, William Sweeney.
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 257B; Image
53 of 90; Family #465/487.
Listed as Joseph B. Lawson; age 39; born in VA; widowed; first married at 18; farm hand; head of
household.
2. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name J. B. Dawson
Gender Male
Age 17
Birth Date 1892
Marriage Date 12 May 1909
Marriage Place Tazewell Co., Virginia
Father W. W.
Mother Mary Jane
Spouse Annie Witt
FHL Film Number 34214
Reference ID P194 L81"
3. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Joseph Buckles Lawson
Gender Male
Race White
Death Age 62
Birth Date 6 Aug 1891
Death Date 29 Nov 1953
Death Place North Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date 3 Dec 1953
Father Whitten Lawson
Mother Mary Bolding
Spouse Mary Sheets
Certificate Number 1953026928 "
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Annie Witt
Gender Female
Age 19
Birth Date 1890
Marriage Date 12 May 1909
Marriage Place Tazewell Co., Virginia
Father J. J.
Mother Francis Jane
Spouse J. B. Dawson
FHL Film Number 34214
Reference ID P194 L81"
2. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Mrs Annie Lawson [Mrs Annie Witt]
Gender Female
Race White
Death Age 40
Birth Date 22 Apr 1888
Death Date 15 Nov 1929
Death Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date 17 Nov 1929
Father Joe J Witt
Mother Fannie Lockhart
Spouse Lawson
Certificate Number 1929027978"
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 257B; Image 53 of 90;
Family #465/487.
Listed as Martie I. Lawson; age 15; born in VA; single; in houseold of father, Joseph B. Lawson.
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 257B; Image 53 of 90;
Family #465/487.
Listed as Leola V. Lawson; age 13; born in VA; in houseold of father, Joseph B. Lawson.
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 257B; Image 53 of 90;
Family #465/487.
Listed as Myrtle M. Lawson; age 10; born in VA; in houseold of father, Joseph B. Lawson.
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 257B; Image 53 of 90;
Family #465/487.
Listed as Amanda L. Lawson; age 8; born in VA; in houseold of father, Joseph B. Lawson.
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 257B; Image 53 of 90;
Family #465/487.
Listed as Marvin E. Lawson; age 6; born in VA; in houseold of father, Joseph B. Lawson.
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 257B; Image 53 of 90;
Family #465/487.
Listed as Roy L. Lawson; age 5; born in VA; in houseold of father, Joseph B. Lawson.
1. 1940 Census, Letcher Co, KY; District #2; Jenkins; E.D. 67-6B; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page 138A;
Image 11 of 16; Household #99.
Listed as Annie Riggins; age 44; born in AL; married; Negro; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Lon L. Riggins.
1. 1940 Census, Letcher Co, KY; District #2; Jenkins; E.D. 67-6B; taken on 12 Apr 1940; Page 138A;
Image 11 of 16; Household #99.
Listed as Donald Maubry; age 1; born in KY; Negro; in household of step-father, Lon L. Riggins.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 413; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Robert Ball; age 20; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 20 May 1957
at Welch, WV; Hessie Mae Sweeney; age 19; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single; with
consent of Oma and Arthur Ball, parents of Charlie Robert Ball; and Dillard and Sythia Sweeney,
parents of Hessie Mae Sweeney.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Betty Jean Ball Stacy"; Article; Page 244; submitted by Brenda Wood, Bradshaw,
WV 24817.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Brenda Ball and Kelly Wood"; Article; Page 257; submitted by Brend Kay Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 27 Mar 2014.
" Charlie Robert Ball
Birth 10 Mar 1937
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 13 Feb 1995 (aged 57)
USA
Burial Ball Family Cemetery
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 126966848"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal-Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 4
May 1940; Page 1228A; Image 93 of 132; Household #731.
Listed as Hessie M. Sweeney; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Dillard Sweeney.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 413; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Robert Ball; age 20; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 20 May 1957
at Welch, WV; Hessie Mae Sweeney; age 19; born and living at Bradshaw, WV; single; with
consent of Oma and Arthur Ball, parents of Charlie Robert Ball; and Dillard and Sythia Sweeney,
parents of Hessie Mae Sweeney.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 9 Jan 2018.
" Hessie May Sweeney Ball
Birth 27 Mar 1938
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Mar 1986 (aged 47)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 186513517"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Dillard Elmadore Sweeney (1909-1970) and Sythia Violia Atwell-Sweeney (1914-1994)."Sister of Lassie Truly B. Sweeney-Hess (1935-Deceased), Essie Louise Sweeney-Ball (1940-2006), Patsy Jean Sweeney-Jewell (1942-1984), Marvin John Sweeney (1948-2014), Carol Sue Sweeney-Stanley-Roberts (1951-2016), and Ellen Sweeney-Reed.
"Married to Charlie Robert Ball (1937-1995) on May 20, 1957 in Welch, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1957, Page 413, Application Date: May 13, 1957).
"Mother of Danny Lee Ball (1961-2004), Susie May Ball (1966-2018), Joe Ball Jr., Walter Ball, and Polly Ball-Stacy."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 013620; WV Archives Website.
Roger Lee Ball; age 25 days; born 3 Sep 1959 in Welch, WV; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Charlie
Robert and Hessie Mae (Sweeney) Ball; died 28 Sep 1959 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV
due to pneumonia with gastro-enteritis; buried 30 Sep 1959 in family cemetery, Oosley Mtn,
Bradshaw, WV; informant, Charlie Ball, Bradshaw, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 27 Mar 2014.
" Danny Lee Ball
Birth 16 Mar 1961
West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Aug 2004 (aged 43)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Ball Family Cemetery
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 126966924"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Browns Creek District; Vol #__(1966); Page__; WV Archives
Website.
Donald Ball; age 1 day; born 12 Jun 1966 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; son of Charlie
and Hessie (Sweeney) Ball; died 13 Jun 1966 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to
cardiac-respiratory failure; premature; buried 15 Jun 1966 in Ball Cemetery, Paynesville, WV;
informant, Charlie Ball, Bradshaw, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Browns Creek District; Vol #__(1966); Page__; WV Archives
Website.
Donna Ball; age 1 day; born 12 Jun 1966 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; daughter of
Charlie and Hessie (Sweeney) Ball; died 13 Jun 1966 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV;
due to cardiac-respiratory failure; premature; buried 15 Jun 1966 in Ball Cemetery, Paynesville, WV;
informant, Charlie Ball, Bradshaw, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Oma Ball Kennedy"; Article; Page 207; submitted by Oma Ball Kennedy,
Btadshaw, WV 24817.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Susie May Ball, 51, of Welch, WV, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018, in the Golden Harvest Long Term Care Unit in Welch, WV."Susie was born July 20, 1966 (can't be correct, twins born in Jun 1966), in Bradshaw, WV, a daughter of the late Charlie and Hessie Sweeney Ball. Susie resided in Princeton Rest Care for 20 years and had lived in Golden Harvest for the last Year. The family would like to thank those who helped care for her over the years.
"In addition to her parents Susie was preceded in death by one brother, Danny L. Ball and a niece Lisa Dawn Stacy.
"Survivors include two brothers, Joe Jr. Ball of Columbus, OH and Walter Ball and wife Teresa of Bradshaw, WV; one sister, Polly Stacy and husband Barney of Jolo, WV; and a host of nieces, nephew, aunts and uncles.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 12 o’clock with Reverend Roger Pete Woods officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Ball Cemetery in Oozley Hollow near Bradshaw, WV,,,".
1. 1910 Census, Martin Co, KY; Eden Precinct; taken on 4 May 1910; Page 30A; Image 17 of 26;
Family #76/77.
Listed as Dillard Swena; age 1; born in KY; in household of father, William Sweeney.
2. 1920 Census, Martin Co, KY; Eden Precinct; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 172B; Image 23 of 26;
Family #114/114..
Listed as Dillard Sweeney; age 10; born in KY; in household of father, William Sweeney.
3. 1930 Census, Martin Co, KY; District #1; Blaclog; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 175A; Image 15 of 33;
Family #117/118.
Listed as Dillard Sweeney; age 20; born in KY; single; farm laborer; in household of father, William
Sweeney.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal-Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 4
May 1940; Page 1228A; Image 93 of 132; Household #731.
Listed as Dillard Sweeney; age 35; born in KY; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; laborer on WPA project; head of household.
5. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 8 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #156.
Listed as Dillard Sweeney; age 45; born in KY; married; unable to work; head of household.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 467; WV Archives Web Site.
Dillard Sweeney; age 49; born in Martin Co, KY; single; living at Bradshaw, WV; married on
29 Jul 1954 at Lex, WV; Mary Estella Hess; age 18; born in War, WV; single; living at Bradshaw,
WV; with consent of Walter and Catherine Hess, parents of Mary Estella Hess.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 91; WV Archives Web Site.
Dillard Elmadore Swenney; age 57; born in Inez, KY; divorced; living at Jolo, WV; remarried
Sythia Viola Atwell; age 45; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'70 012103; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Dillard Sweeney; age 65; born 27 Mar 1905 in KY; married; spouse, Sythia Atwell Sweeney;
SS# 234-12-0246; miner; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of William and Susan (Unknown)
Sweeney; died 21 Jun 1970 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to pneumonia,
maynutrition and uremia; prostatectomy 2 mons prior in Bluefield; buried 25 Jun 1970 in Lone
Oak Cemetery, Jolo, WV.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Lone Oak Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Walter Jenny;
26 Sep 2007.
Dillard Sweeney; born 27 Mar 1905; died 17 (sic, 21) Jun 1970; buried here; headstone photo
shown.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Raysal-Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 4
May 1940; Page 1228A; Image 93 of 132; Household #731.
Listed as Sythia Sweeney; age 22; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Dillard Sweeney.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 8 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #156.
Listed as Sythia Sweeney; age 34; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Dillard E.
Sweeney.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 91; WV Archives Web Site.
Dillard Elmadore Swenney; age 57; born in Inez, KY; divorced; living at Jolo, WV; remarried
Sythia Viola Atwell; age 45; born in Bradshaw, WV; single; living at Jolo, WV.
4. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Sythia Sweeney
Residence Date 01 Feb 1995
Residence Place Bradshaw, West Virginia, United States
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Feb 1995
Address 246 PO Box
Address Continued Bradshaw, West Virginia 24817
Address Date 01 Feb 1995..."
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Lone Oak Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by Walter Jenny;
26 Sep 2007.
Sythia Violia Sweeney; born 29 Jul 1914; died 7 oct 1994; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"IN LOVING MEMORY".
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Tony Johnson; 25 Jan 2015.
" Marvin John Sweeney
Birth 10 Aug 1948
Death 2 Dec 2014 (aged 66)
Burial Lone Oak Cemetery
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 141768112"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Danny Ratliff (Boone), 59, of Paynesville, WV, died Thursday, November 24, 2016, at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY. Danny was born February 17, 1957, in Jolo, WV, a son of the late Ase and Brizie Blankenship Ratliff. He worked in the mining industry as a mechanic, welder, and heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the UMWA; loved spending time with his children and grandchildren; and enjoyed deer hunting. In addition to his parents Danny was preceded in death by his God parents, Tom and Velma Sparks, a nephew, Mark Stone, and special friends Perry, Phyllis and Jeff Crosier. Survivors include his wife Patty Payne Ratliff of the home; one daughter, Danielle and husband Branden King of Newport, VA; a step daughter, Andrea Hodges and husband Jeff of Bassett, VA; a step son, Terry Lockhart, Jr. also of Bassett, VA; two brothers, Earl "Buck" Ratliff of Stone, KY, and Tommy Ratliff and wife Diane of Paynesville, WV; three sisters, Lois Boggs and husband Tracy of Florida, Ruby Belcher and husband Ricky of Grundy, VA, and Frances Sanders and husband Jim of Bristol, TN; eight grandchildren, Kiara, Branden "Bubby", and Allanuh King, Bradley Lockhart, Brianna Lockhart, and Jeffery Hodges, Evan Hodges, and Patience (Gabby) Hodges; and special friends, Patricia Crosier Sparks of Waitville, WV, and Debbie and Jimmy Spivey of Covington, VA. Funeral services will be conducted, Sunday, November 27, 2016, at 2 o'clock with Pastor Danny Hess officiating at the Tom Sparks Cemetery Church on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV. Burial will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery. ..."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 28 Nov 2016.
"Danny “Boone” Ratliff
Birth 17 Feb 1957
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Nov 2016 (aged 59)
Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 37.340992, Longitude: -81.84572
Memorial ID 173267575"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jessica Dawn Daugherty, 38, of, Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017, in the Golden Harvest Long Term Care Facility in Welch, WV, surrounded by her family, friends and co workers whom she loved dearly."Jessica was born July 24, 1978, in Welch, WV, a daughter of Ricky and Karen Daugherty. She was a loving mother, daughter and sister. Jessica loved nursing and worked as a LPN at Welch Community Hospital; she was of the Holiness Faith.
"Jessica was preceded in death by her son, Jeremy Daugherty and her grandparents, Jackie and Eunice Daugherty and Burl and Mildred Mullins Payne.
"Survivors include her parents, Ricky and Karen Payne Daugherty of Coon Branch near Iaeger; one sister, Angela Pistorius of Iaeger; two nephews Brandon Pistorius and Cameron Matney of Iaeger; and a niece Madison Pistorius of Iaeger.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 29, 2017, at 11 o’clock with Reverend Mike Ashby officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger...."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jeremy Ray Daugherty, 16, of Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV, went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2016.
"Jeremy was born in Statesville, NC, October 10, 2000 the wonderful son of Jessica Daugherty of Iaeger, WV, and Benjamin Rasnick of Panther, WV. He was the brother/cousin of Cameron Matney, and Brandon and Madison Pistorius whom he loved very much. He loved hunting with his cousin and riding his motorcycle. He loved helping people and learning new trades. Everyone knew him to be a protective and kind person and he loved his mother with all his heart.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Jessica Daugherty of Iaeger, WV; his grandparents, Ricky and Karen Daugherty of Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV; two aunts, Angela Pistorius and Candi Lester both of Iaeger, WV; cousins, Cameron Matney, Brandon and Madison Pistorius, Kayla Kennedy and Melanie Kennedy all of Iaeger, WV; and two great uncles, Marty and wife Delphine Daugherty of Iaeger, WV, and Jamie and wife Crystal Daugherty of Premier, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted, Saturday, December 3, 2016, at 1 o'clock with Reverend Mike Ashby officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV...."