1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Truman Laverne Ball
Race White
Age 21
Relationship to Draftee Self (Head)
Birth Date 5 Jan 1920
Birth Place Pocatello, Idaho, USA
Residence Place Sarah Ann, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date 1 Jul 1941
Registration Place Sarah Ann, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Employer Crystal Black Coal and Coke Co
Height 5 11
Weight 160
Complexion Ruddy
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Brown
Next of Kin W M Ball
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Truman Laverne Ball 21 Self (Head)"
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #145.
Listed as Truman Ball; age 31; born in ID; married; hangs wire in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #145.
Listed as Nanna Ball; age 31; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Truman Ball.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #145.
Listed as Delorise Ball; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Truman Ball.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #145.
Listed as Billie E. Ball; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Truman Ball.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #145.
Listed as Nancy L. Ball; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Truman Ball.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #145.
Listed as William D.. Ball; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Truman Ball.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 21; Dwelling #145.
Listed as William Ball; age 76; born in KY; married;; in household of son, Truman Ball.
1. Norfolk, VA; Marriage License #17651; Ancestry.com Website.
Jay Roy Hunter; age 21; born in Ravenswood, WV; single; US Navy; based at Anphibious Force,
Ocean View; son of Roy Leslie and Mary Ann (Combs) Hunter; married on 27 Jul 1943 in Norfolk, VA;
Helen Jean Dolina; age 21; born in Bryant, OK; single; living at 615 Colonial Ave; daughter of John
and Ruth (Tate) Dolina.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #153.
Listed as Jay R. Hunter; age 28; born in WV; married; coal loader; in coal mine; head of household.
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Jay Roy Hunter
Birth Date 1 Dec 1921
Death Date 3 Dec 1976
SSN 233265299
Enlistment Branch NAVY
Enlistment Date 3 Oct 1950
Discharge Date 6 Nov 1952
Page number 1"
1. 1930 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #6; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 174A; Image 5 of 97; Family #45.
Listed as Helen Dolina; age 6; born in OK; in household of father, John W. Dolina.
2. Norfolk, VA; Marriage License #17651; Ancestry.com Website.
Jay Roy Hunter; age 21; born in Ravenswood, WV; single; US Navy; based at Anphibious Force,
Ocean View; son of Roy Leslie and Mary Ann (Combs) Hunter; married on 27 Jul 1943 in Norfolk, VA;
Helen Jean Dolina; age 21; born in Bryant, OK; single; living at 615 Colonial Ave; daughter of John
and Ruth (Tate) Dolina.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #153.
Listed as Helen J. Hunter; age 26; born in OK; married; in household of husband, Jay R. Hunter.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #153.
Listed as Lois J. Hunter; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Jay R. Hunter.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #153.
Listed as Linda Hunter; age 3; born in TX; in household of father, Jay R. Hunter.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #153.
Listed as William Hunter; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Jay R. Hunter.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 328; WV Archives Website.
Jesse Willard Martin; age 22; born and living at Premier, WV; single; married on 4 Feb 1943 at
Welch, WV; Grace Opel Herbert; age 21; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living at Premier, WV.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Jess Martin; age 26; born in WV; married; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Carol; 28 Feb 2009.
" Jesse Williard Martin
Birth 2 Dec 1923
Death 10 May 1979 (aged 55)
USA
Burial Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery
Meadows of Dan, Patrick County, Virginia, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 36.7669641, Longitude: -80.3601684
Memorial ID 34283000"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 328; WV Archives Website.
Jesse Willard Martin; age 22; born and living at Premier, WV; single; married on 4 Feb 1943 at
Welch, WV; Grace Opel Herbert; age 21; born in Mohegan, WV; single; living at Premier, WV.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Grace Martin; age 26; born imn WV; married; in household of husband, Jesse W. Martin.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Mary Martin; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse W. Martin,
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Judy Martin; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse W. Martin,
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 22; Dwelling #158.
Listed as Larry Martin; born in May 1949 in WV; in household of father, Jesse W. Martin,
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #36.
Listed as Jesse Payne; age 36; born in WV; never married; tipple boss for coal mine; in household
of mother, Martha Stacy Payne.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68037093; Ancestry.com Website.
Jessie Payne; age 55; born 28 Apr 1913 in VA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Box 64, Bradshaw, WV; son of Albert and Martha (Stacy) Payne; married on 5 Sep 1968 in
Grundy, VA; Dakery Claudine Payne; maiden name Counts; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 8th
grade education; living at Box 64, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Atlee and Margaret (Smith) Counts.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 25 Apr 2014; maintained by Mariah Payne.
" Jessie Payne
Birth 28 Apr 1913
West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Mar 1976 (aged 62)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Payne-Robinson Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 128507350"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68037093; Ancestry.com Website.
Jessie Payne; age 55; born 28 Apr 1913 in VA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Box 64, Bradshaw, WV; son of Albert and Martha (Stacy) Payne; married on 5 Sep 1968 in
Grundy, VA; Dakery Claudine Payne; maiden name Counts; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 8th
grade education; living at Box 64, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Atlee and Margaret (Smith) Counts.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 027198; Ancestry.com Website.
Jackie Ray Payne; age 20; born 10 Feb 1952 in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 64,
Bradshaw, WV; son of Jessie and Dakery (Counts) Payne; married on 1 Jul 1972 in Grundy, VA;
Susie Adams; age 20; born 13 Aug 1951 in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 145,
English, WV; daughter of Fred and Elsie Mae (Whitt) Adams.
2. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jackie Ray Payne, 71, of War, WV, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his residence. Born February 10, 1952 in Bradshaw, he was the son of the late Jack Payne and Dakery Counts Payne."Jackie was a retired coal miner, and a member of the Little Country Church of War. He loved tools and equipment.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Susie Adams Payne.
"Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Mary Boyd Payne of the home; a son Jessie Ray Payne and wife June of Walnut Creek, CA; step-son Larry Rose and wife April of Tazewell, VA; a brother, Bobby Payne of Dublin, VA; one sister, Faye Broyles of Bluefield, VA; two grandchildren, Jiali Payne and James Rose; special caretaker, Barbara “Peanut” Holt of War; and special friends, Bob Smallwood, Estel Blankenship, Eddie Asbury and Curt Click
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 24, 2023 at 1:00 pm from the Little Country Church in War with the Reverend Randy Campbell, officiating. Burial will follow in the Hartwell Cemetery at Hartwell, WV.
"Friends may call Friday at the church from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 5; Dwelling #36.
Listed as Jesse Payne; age 36; born in WV; never married; tipple boss for coal mine; in household
of mother, Martha Stacy Payne.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68037093; Ancestry.com Website.
Jessie Payne; age 55; born 28 Apr 1913 in VA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Box 64, Bradshaw, WV; son of Albert and Martha (Stacy) Payne; married on 5 Sep 1968 in
Grundy, VA; Dakery Claudine Payne; maiden name Counts; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 8th
grade education; living at Box 64, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Atlee and Margaret (Smith) Counts.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 25 Apr 2014; maintained by Mariah Payne.
" Jessie Payne
Birth 28 Apr 1913
West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Mar 1976 (aged 62)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Payne-Robinson Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 128507350"