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"
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gary Ramsey 67, of Bud passed away Thursday April 6, 2017 at the Bowers Hospice House."Born November 29, 1949 in Pikeville Kentucky, he was the son of the late Tom and Opal Compton Ramsey.
"Gary was a coalminer for 22 years, and then spent the next 25 years as a plant operator at the Mullensville PSD, he enjoyed hunting, fly fishing, camping and driving through the woods. Gary was a member of Sweet Divine Baptist Church.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Opal Lena Murray, his grandson Donald Keith Ramsey II, and six brothers and sisters.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife Patricia Compton Ramsey. His three children: Kimberly Ramsey, Donald Keith Ramsey, and Gary Ramsey Jr. and his wife Ponya, and his grandchildren that he raised as his children: Kimberly Privett, Darrell Privett, and Walker Ramsey. 6 grandchildren: Lexus Halloway, Kelsey Crisenbery, Brittany Grimmett, Gary Ramsey III, Hunter Ramsey, and Braydon Ramsey. Two Great grandchildren Ambra Privett, and Kyrie Gibbs. Two brothers Homer Lee Ramsey, and Burnus Ramsey: Two sisters, Molly Adkins, and Stella Gaulke. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, many friends, and extended family.
"Services will be at noon Monday April 10, 2017, at the Marianna Freewill Baptist Church. Following the service he will be laid to rest in the Compton Family Cemetery, Skin Fork..."
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia Ann Compton Ramsey 69, of Pineville went home to be with her Lord on November 19, 2023."Born August 29, 1954 in Pineville, she was the daughter of the late James and Estelean Akers Compton.
"Trish enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with her family.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gary B. Ramsey Sr. Two daughters: Opal Murray, and Kimberly Jewell. Two grandson's: Donald Ramsey II, and Donte Ramsey. Her brothers and sisters: Luke Compton, Carl Compton, Hershell Compton, Mark Compton, Donald Compton, Judy Cook, Donna Faye Sturgill, and Vicky Lambert.
"Those left to cherish her memory include, her three sons: Donald K. Ramsey, Gary B. Ramsey Jr. and Walker T. Ramsey. Her grandchildren: Kimberley Jackson, Darrell Privett, Lexus Holloway, Hunter Ramsey, Private Braydon Ramsey, Kelsey Crisenberry, Brady Terry, Brittany Grimmet, and Gary Ramsey III. Her great grandchildren: Lucia Barfield, Kyrie Gibbs, Ari Silvey, Vexly Privett, Atlas Terry, Warren "Cletus" Belcher, Julz Silvey, Amberlee Privett, Xander Terry, Zeva Halloway and Zoey Terry. Her brothers and sisters: Dean Compton, Lee Compton, David Compton, Edna "LuLu" Hawks, Rosemary Haynes, and Glinda Yeo. A host of extended family and countless friends.
"She will be laid to rest in the Compton Family Cemetery, on Skin Fork."