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. US Public Records. 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Jacqueline Payne
Also Known As Jacquline Payne
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Dec 1999
Residence Place Bradshaw, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 28 Dec 1923
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 29 Oct 2007
Address 821 PO Box
Address Continued Bradshaw, West Virginia 24817
Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Dec 1999
2nd Address 441 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Bradshaw, West Virginia 24817
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 1986-29 Oct 2007..."
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jacqueline Payne
SSN: 235-36-9062
Last Residence:
24817 Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 29 Dec 1923
Died: 13 Oct 2000
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)..."
3. Social Sercrity Applications and Claims, 1836-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jacqueline Counts
[Jacqueline Payne]
SSN: 235369062
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1923
Birth Place: Burdine Letc, Kentucky
Death Date: 13 Oct 2000
Father: William A Counts
Mother: Margret Smith
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Feb 1943: Name listed as JACQUELINE COUNTS; 30 Apr 1998: Name listed as JACQUELINE PAYNE"
1. US Public Records. 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Larey Payne
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
Residence Place Bradshaw, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 31 Aug 1961
Address 441 PO Box
Address Continued Bradshaw, West Virginia 24817..."
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Larey "Mokie" Payne, 55, of Paynesville, WV passed away June 2, 2016 in Bluefield, WV, following a sudden illness.
"Larey was born August 31, 1960, a son of the late Elmer and Jaqueline Payne. He was a lifelong resident of Bradshaw, WV. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his children. He also enjoyed riding horses and coon hunting.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Matthew Thomas of North Carolina.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter Ashley Payne, of Bradshaw, WV; four sons, Shawn Payne and wife Trish, Of Paynesville, WV, Josh "Opie" Payne of Pounding Mill, VA, Travis Payne of Pounding Mill, VA, Dalton Payne of Bradshaw; two grandchildren Madison Payne of Barboursville, WV, Blake Payne of Paynesville; two brothers, Jimmy Payne of Cookeville, TN, Mark Thomas and wife Dawn of Moorpark, CA; two sisters, Tawnya Day of Statesville, NC and Tina Thomas of Simi Valley, CA; Aunt, Dakery Mullins of Dublin, VA; nephew, Bobby Darrell Payne and wife Larissa of Dublin, VA, and a host of nephews nieces and friends.
" Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 12 noon with the Reverend Charles Rose officiating at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in the Beulah land Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV...."
1. City-Data.com Web Site.
"HI. I was raised in Bradshaw. My name is James (Jimmie) Carlos Payne. My father was James Elmer Payne, he was married to Jacqueline Ann (Counts) Payne. His brothers were Everette Payne born 1908, William Earl Payne born1910, Elmer was born 1912, Vernor R. Payne born 1914, Oma (Payne), Minter, then Mullins. Their parents were Lewis Howard Payne, and Patricia (Patty) (Mullins) Payne. They also had a 1/2 brother, Everette Mullins that lived on Bradshaw Mountain. I have a brother who still lives there named Larey (Mokie) Payne. A sister, Tawnya Renee (Payne) Day, who now resides in Statesville NC. I have two children who live in Hickory NC, Rebecca Rena Payne, and Joey James Tyson Payne. There were also a group of Paynes that lived down the road from us, Junior and I think Armanda Payne. Their children, James Payne, Deaceased, shot in a poker game with Walter (Lil Bub Graham, At Walter Blankenships Club by Donald Ray Mullins, And his father Raymond Mullins, who jame;s brother later shot in retaliation. He served 10 years I believe. Roger Payne, Emory Keith Payne, Barbra Payne, and Cathy (Payne) Oquin. Roger was shot and killed by Emory whithin the last couple of year. Their fathers brother was Harvey Payne. I'm not sure whether there were any more children. I believe Harvey had a son named Raymond, and Raymond had a daughter. I don't know if there was any more children. I know she owns a lot of properyty around there. Further up the road was Eddie Payne, don't remember his wifes name, I know he had a son named Jimmy Payne, and a daughter named Lisa Payne. A little further up the road was Bus Payne, he owened Saveway store, I know he had a son named David, and a brother named Bear Payne. Then down the road up bee branch holler was Claude Payne,Children named Tommy, James Frankie, Hubert, Eddie, Charlene,and Donna. I also went to school with a Clifford Payne of of Rock Ridge. Then there was Will Payne, He had a gang of children, then down at Garland 6 miles from Bradshaw, there was Basil Payne, children Dennis, my ex brother-in-law, Raymond, and another boy and girl. Then up on top of Beartown holler Jimmy Payne, And I know of another group but the only one I remember was James Payne.There was some more I remember my father telling me about over the years but its been so long I don't remember.Theres also a unincorparated town up Bradshaw Mountain called Paynes'ville. Hope this has helped you some or give you some information on ypour relatives...."2.James Carlos Payne, age 54 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this life August 8, 2017 at his home in Cookeville. He was born December 3, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late James and Jacqueline (Counts) Payne. He grew up in Bradshaw, WV; he loved West Virginia and always considered Bradshaw his hometown. He was a loving father and brother. James proudly served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Cold War. In his spare time he loved fishing, his cat, and working with his hands; often fixing things and building things for his neighbors. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers: Larry "Mokie" Payne, and Matthew Thomas. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter Rebecca R. Payne of Winston Salem, NC; his son Joey Payne of Greensboro, NC; his brother Mark Thomas and wife Dawn of Moorpark, CA; two sisters, Tawnya Day of Statesville, NC and Tina Thomas of Simi Valley, CA; an aunt, Dakery Mullins of Dublin, VA; and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 2 o'clock with Reverend Charles Rose officiating at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV. Inurnment will follow in the Beulah Land Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV, where military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #175 and the VFW Post #1144...".
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Long Pole Creek; E.D. 24-57; taken on
9 Apr 1940; Page 1031A; Image 17 of 74; Household #144.
Listed as Ralph Lester; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse B. Lester.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 256; WV Archives Web Site.
Guy Belcher; age 21; born in Mallory, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son of Callie and Viola Belcher;
married on 26 Jul 1956 at hatcher, WV; Bessie Lester; age 19; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at
Lynco, WV; daughter of Bennett and Mary Lester.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 22 Jan 2009.
" Guy Belcher Sr.
Birth 2 Jul 1935
Mallory, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Apr 1995 (aged 59)
USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 33142005 "Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Callie W. Belcher (1894-1964) & Viola Blankenship-Belcher (1894-1957)."Brother of Ernest Belcher (1920-1987), Gladys Belcher-Toler (B. 1924), & George Washington Belcher.
"Married to Bessie Lavette Lester-Belcher (1937-2018) on July 26, 1956 in Hatcher, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, 1956, Page 267, Application Date: July 16, 1956).
"Father of Guy Belcher, Jr. (1957-1957), Rodney "Dale" Belcher (1959-2013), Angela Belcher-Lester, Myrtle Marie Belcher-Jordan, Marcella Sue Belcher-Trent (1965-2008), and Roger Dean Belcher.
"PFC, US Army"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 256; WV Archives Web Site.
Guy Belcher; age 21; born in Mallory, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son of Callie and Viola
Belcher; married on 26 Jul 1956 at hatcher, WV; Bessie Lester; age 19; born in Iaeger, WV; single;
living at Lynco, WV; daughter of Bennett and Mary Lester.
2. Stafford Funeral Home, Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bessie Lovette Lester Belcher, 81, of Laurel Branch, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday October
16, 2018 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. She was born on July 3, 1937 in Litwar, WV a
daughter of the late Jessie Bennett and Mary Louise Lester. Bessie loved making prayer clothes. In addition
to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Guy Belcher, Sr.; three children Guy Belcher, Jr.,
Marcella Trent, Dale Belcher and great grandson Isaiah Jacob Belcher; three sisters Margrett Paynter, Hazel
Lambert and Lillian Powers; three brothers Ralph Lester, Ringo Lester and her twin brother Herb Lester.
Survivors include three children Marie (Lanny) Jordan of Clear Fork, Roger (Barbara) Belcher of Oceana and
Angie Lester of Oceana; two sisters Jessie Thornsbury of Oceana and Patrisha Langford of Grant, AL; two
brothers J.B. Lester of Smith Mountain, VA and Glenn Lester of Grant, AL; Jennifer Cantrell of Beckley who
was like a daughter; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends.
In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV.
1. "Southwest Virginia Kin", Vol 1, 1977, by Ethel Evans Albert; page 49.
Hannibal Roberts, son of John T. and Nancy Ann Evans Roberts; married Cora Riffe.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 26 Jun 1900; Page 252B; Image
28 of 65; Family #240/240.
Listed as Hannibal Roberts; age 17; born in WV in Jan 1883; single; in household of mother, Nancy
Evans Roberts.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 113; WV Archives Web Site.
Hannibal Roberts; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of
John P. and Nancy; married on 1 Feb 1904 at Frederick Riffe's; Cora E. Riffe; age 16; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Fred and E.C.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 23; WV Archives Web Site.
Hanibal Roberts; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; section foreman; living at Iaeger, WV;
son of John and Nancy; married on 20 Jul 1913 at Alnwick, WV; Armeda Blankenship; age 16; born
in Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of _______; information given by Moses Blankenship.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden District, taken on 5 Jun 1900, Page 190B, Family #36.
Listed as Arminda Blankenship, age 5, born in VA in Aug 1894, in household of father, Moses
Blankenship.
2. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Garden District, taken on 20 Apr 1910, Page 68A, Family #56.
Listed as Minnie Blankenship, age 16, born in VA, in household of father, Moses Blankenship.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 23; WV Archives Web Site.
Hanibal Roberts; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; section foreman; living at Iaeger, WV;
son of John and Nancy; married on 20 Jul 1913 at Alnwick, WV; Armeda Blankenship; age 16; born
in Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of _______; information given by Moses Blankenship.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch, Court Street; taken on 9 Jan 1920;
Page127B; Image 38 of 65; Family #313/376.
Listed as Henrietta Johnson; age 9; born in VA; mullato; in household of father, George D. Johnson.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 137 Beach Street; taken on 19 Apr 1930;
Page 232B; Image 36 of 59; Family #404/409.
Listed as Henrietta Thompson; age 19; born in VA; single (sic?); married at 19; Negro; in household of father,
George D. Johnson.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; 137 Beach Street; taken on 19 Apr 1930;
Page 232B; Image 36 of 59; Family #404/409.
Listed as David Thompson; age less than 1 mon; born in WV; Negro; in household of grandfather, George
D. Johnson, with mother.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 46A; Image 1 of 41;
Family #1/1.
Listed as J.W. Johnson; age 35; born in WV; married; general store merchant; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 46A; Image 1 of 41;
Family #1/1.
Listed as Belle Johnson; age 24; born in VA; married; in household of husband, James W. Johnson.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken on 3 Jan 1920; Page 46A; Image 1 of 41;
Family #1/1.
Listed as J.W.Johnson, Jr; age 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James W. Johnson.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 16 Dec 2013.
James W. Johnson, Jr; born 1 May 1919; died 22 Dec 1949; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA * 1ST 2AAF BOMB GP * WORLD WAR II".
1. Alabama Select Marriages, 1816-1942; Ancestry.co, Web Site.
Raleigh Earnest Livingston; married on 13 Mar 1937 in Birmingham, AL; Gladys Marie
Livingston.
2.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; E.D. 24-39; taken on 21 May 1940;
Page 778A; Image 26 of 31; Household #196.
Listed as Raleigh Livingston; age 33; born in AL; married; 6th grade education; lived in Coalwood, WV on
1 Apr 1935; trackman in coal mine; in household of brother-in-law (by marriage?), George Busby; with wife
and two children.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1952); Browns Creek District; Page ____; WV Archives Web Site.
Raleigh Earnest Livingston; age 45; born in Bessemer, AL; married; motorman; died 9 May 1952 due to
massive cerebral hemorrhage, no parent listed.
1. 1930 Census, Jefferson Co, AL; Dolomite Village; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 201B; Image 41 of 44;
Family #228/236.
Listed as Gladys Benson; age 9; born in AL; in household of father, Thomas Benson.
2. Alabama Select Marriages, 1816-1942; Ancestry.co, Web Site.
Raleigh Earnest Livingston; married on 13 Mar 1937 in Birmingham, AL; Gladys Marie
Livingston.
3.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; E.D. 24-39; taken on 21 May 1940;
Page 778A; Image 26 of 31; Household #196.
Listed as Gladys Livingston; age 19; born in AL; married; 8th grade education; lived in Alabana on
1 Apr 1935; in household of brother-in-law (by marriage?), George Busby; with husband and two
children.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Jul 2014.
Gladys Livingston Johnson; born 15 Oct 1920; died 31 Jul 1965; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"BEYOND THE CLOUDS, LIGHT".
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; E.D. 24-39; taken on 21 May 1940;
Page 778A; Image 26 of 31; Household #196.
Listed as Audrey Livingston; age 2; born in WV; in household of uncle (by marriage?), George Busby; with parents.
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; E.D. 24-39; taken on 21 May 1940;
Page 778A; Image 26 of 31; Household #196.
Listed as Wallace Livingston; age 10 mons; born in WV; in household of uncle (by marriage?), George Busby;
with parents.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; posted Obit.
"Virginia Belle Tilley, 90, of Mullens, WV passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at her home. Where she was
lovingly cared for by her grandson Alan Neely. Born June 18, 1925 in Jumping Branch, WV, a daughter of
the late Glen and Edna Cole Cochran. Virginia was a homemaker, owner of Virginia's Fabric and was a
member of Corinne First Church of God. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her
husband Calvin Graham Tilley; a sister Glenna Lemons and husband Connie; a brother Buel "Boone"
Cochran and Wife Beulah "Boots"; great granddaughters Carson Elizabeth Patton and Mackenzie Erin
Cardwell; and a daughter-in-law JoAnn Tilley Menefee. Virginia loved spending time with her family,
talking on the phone, working in her flower garden, crafts, painting, playing playdoh and coloring with
her grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory are sons Robert "Bob" (Kathy) Tilley of Daniels,
Terry (Tracy) Tilley; a daughter Tammy (Reece) Neely all of Mullens; granddaughters Christy (Raymond)
Cardwell, Lauren (Brad) Kyer, Mary (Robbie) Patton, Amy (Ofer) Kooba, Leslie (Jarrod) Brewer and
Augusta (Eric) Blanchard; grandsons Robert Jeremy (Allonna) Tilley, Derek (Becky) Brumfield, Alan
Neely and Greg (Carrie) Neely; great grandchildren Jordan, Kelsey, Aidan and Addison Cardwell, Justin,
Evan and Madelynn Kyer, Ethan, Tanner and Cameron Tilley, Levi Brumfield, Morgan and Grant Patton,
Dylan Kooba, Colton, Olivia and Ryder Neely, Trevor Smith and Mykelle Wyatt; many nieces, nephews,
great nieces and nephews; special daughter Tresa McGraw; beloved cousin Anna Stanley; special
longtime friends Louise Thomas, Evelyn Williamson, Becky Fulford, Barbara Cook, Louella Wrenn, Edith
Sturgeon and friends in Christ, her church family. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Wednesday,
April 13, 2016 at the Corinne First Church of God. She will be laid to rest in Cochran Cemetery, Mt. View
Rd, Jumping Branch, WV. ..."