1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Vesta L. Underwood Settles Poore Mullins"; Article; Page 218; submitted by
Martha Gillespie, 3937 North Ridge Road East, Ashtabula, OH 44004-4352.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Michele Davisson-Brooks; 28 Nov 2022.
"Raymond Walter Hagerman
Birth 8 Jun 1944
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 25 Nov 2022 (aged 78)
Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 246028622"Additional Information Posted:
"Raymond Walter Hagerman, 78 of Stringtown, WV, went home to be with his loving wife November 25, 2022 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY."Raymond was born June 8, 1944 in Bradshaw, WV, a son of the late William and Cloa Settles Hagerman. He worked for the WV Department of Highways and enjoyed walking the roads looking for cans and playing in the yard with his grandchildren.
"In addition to his parents Raymond was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Anita Hagerman; two brothers, Luther and Troy Hagerman; a half-brother, Frank Hagerman; and a half sister, Mary Jenks
"Funeral services will be held at The Refuge Church in Raysal, WV.
"Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery on Rock Ridge near Paynesville, WV.
"Transcribed From: Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, West Virginia"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-004510; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harold Dean Poore; age 24; born 17 Nov 1954 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 7th grade education;
living at Box 227, Bradshaw, WV; son of Dan and Vernie (Sweeney) Poore; married on 16 Feb 1979
at Grundy, VA; Anita gay Johnson; age 21; born in 12 Oct 1957 in WV; this is her 1st marriage; 12th
grade education; living at Box 113, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Billy Ray and Anna Mae (Phillips)
Johnson.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Anita Gay Hagerman, 61, of Stringtown, WV, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018, at her residence."Anita was born October 12, 1957 in Welch, , a daughter of the late Billy Ray and Anna Mae Phillips Johnson. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; she especially enjoyed spoiling her grandbabies.
"In addition to her parents Anita was preceded in death by one brother Roger Johnson.
"Survivors include her loving husband of 24 years, Raymond Hagerman of the home; one daughter, Elizabeth Kennedy and husband Kevin of Oozley, WV; one son, Shawn Poore of Bradshaw, WV; five brothers, Estil Blankenship and companion Christal Muncy of Stringtown, Billy Johnson of Stringtown, Kenny Johnson and companion Ruby Blankenship of Stringtown, Michael Johnson and wife Tina of Asheboro, NC and Brian Johnson of Stringtown; five sisters, Mary Owens and husband Brian of Bartley, WV, Carol A. Hughes of Grundy, VA, Teresa Rhyne and companion Joel Smith of Stony Point, NC, Sharon Roberts and husband Elijah of Bradshaw, WV, and Paula Atwell and husband Kevin of Paynesville; ten grandchildren, Amanda Owens, Kirklin Kennedy, Kyle Kennedy, Kurt Kennedy, Brittney Kennedy, Breanna Poore, Derek Poore, Alexius Lester, Dylan Lester and Robert Lestter; five great grandchildren, Karter Kennedy, Miyah Hagerman, Timothy Last, Macee Last and Talar Lowey; and several nieces and nephews, that also called her MawMaw, who she loved very much.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 26, 2018, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Elbert Lester officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends. ..."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 24 Oct 2018.
"Anita Gay Johnson Hagerman
Birth 12 Oct 1957
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Oct 2018 (aged 61)
Stringtown, Marion County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 194211468"
1.Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #29137; Ancestry.com Website.
Richard Ackley; age 22; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; food handler; son of J.C. and Bertha
(Lambert) Echols; married on 23 Sep 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Shirley Roberts; age 22; born and living
in Iaeger, WV; daughter of Perry and Pauline (Steele) Roberts.
1.Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #29137; Ancestry.com Website.
Richard Ackley; age 22; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; food handler; son of J.C. and Bertha
(Lambert) Echols; married on 23 Sep 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Shirley Roberts; age 22; born and living
in Iaeger, WV; daughter of Perry and Pauline (Steele) Roberts.
2. Florida, U.S., Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Shirley Constance Roberts
Marriage Date Dec 1960
Marriage Place Brevard, Florida, USA
Spouse William Clement Hall
Certificate 35465
Volume 1929
Source Florida Department of Health"
3. Florida, U.S., Divorce Index, 1927-2000; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Shirley
Gender Female
Spouse's Name
William Hall
Divorce Date 12 May 1978
Divorce Place Brevard, Florida, USA
Certificate Number 020991"
4. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Gender Female
Death Age 84
Birth Date abt 1937
Death Date 13 Aug 2021
Burial Date 18 Aug
Burial Place Bradshaw
Obituary Date 17 Aug 2021
Parents Perry H. Roberts; Pauline Roberts
Child
Connie Hall Roberts
Gary Hall
Sandra Blankenship"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Bonnie Umbarger; 6 Oct 2021.
"Shirley Constance Roberts Hall
Birth 13 Sep 1936
Death 13 Aug 2021 (aged 84)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 232753676"
1. 1910 Census, Allegany Co, MD; Mt Savage; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 167B; Family #61/67.
Listed as Jesse R. Shirley; age 17; born in MD; coal miner; in household of father, Charles D. Shirley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Shirley; age 30; born in Washington Co, MD; single; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV;
son of David and Annie Shirley; married on 1 Jun 1927 at Twin Branch; Rhoda E. Keen; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of M.H. and Martha Keen.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #16318; Ancestry.com Website.
Jess R. Shirley; age 67; born in Clear Springs, MD; single; miner; living in Cleveland, VA; son of
Charlie and Annie (Stump) Shirley; married on 8 Jun 1960 in Lebanon, VA; Rhoda Ellen Keen; age
51;born in Paynesville, WV; living at Cleveland, VA; daughter of Harper and Martha (Lester) Keen.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'67 011677; WV Archives Web Site.
Jessie R. Shirley; age 74; born in MD; widowed; miner; living at Bradshaw, WV; SS# 232-16-2836;
served in WW I; son pf Charlie and _______ Shirley; died 17 Aug 1967 at Bradshaw, WV; from;
cor pulmonale; due to chronic pulmonary insufficiency; buried; 20 Aug 1967 in Vance Cemetery,
Paynesville, NC; informant, Raymond Shirley, Bradshaw.
5. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Jess R. Shirley; born on 12 Sep 1892; died on 17 Aug 1967; "PFC WV WW II, husband of Rhoda
Keen Shirley"; buried here.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 5 Feb 1920, Page 227 B,
Family #244.
Listed as Rhoda E. Keene, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Miles Harper Keene.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 159; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Shirley; age 30; born in Washington Co, MD; single; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV;
son of David and Annie Shirley; married on 1 Jun 1927 at Twin Branch; Rhoda E. Keen; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of M.H. and Martha Keen.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'61 000660; WV Archives Web Site.
Rhoda Ellen Shirley; age 48; born 26 Jan 1912 in WV; married; housewife; livng at Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of Harper and Martha (Hagerman) (sic?, Lester?) Keene; died 19 Jan 1961 at Bradshaw, WV;
from unknown; DOA; due to hypertensive cardio vascular disease; buried 21 Jan 1961 in Vance
Cemtery, Bradshaw, WV; informant, Jesse Shirley, Bradshaw, WV.
4. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Rhoda E. Shirley; born on 26 Jan 1912; died on 19 Jan 1961; "Daughter of Harper and Martha
(Lester) Keene, wife of Jess R. Shirley"; buried here.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Miles H. And Martha Lester Keene"; Article; Page 204; submitted by Joyce Reed,
HC 61, Box 27B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Nancy Mae Keene Mullins"; Article; Page 217; submitted by Joyce Reed, HC-61;
Box 27-B, Paynesville, WV 24873.
Jeffery Mark aka Shirley Hause
1. Prince William Co, VA; Death Certificate #90-004256; Ancestry.com Website.
Jeffery Mark Hause; age 21; born 8 Jun 1968 in PA; single; never married; 11th grade education;
construction worker; living at Triangle, VA; son of Elmer and Rosella S. (Ulery) Hause; was found
dead on 3 Jan 1990 at 4016 Post Street, Triangle, VA; due to self inflicted gunshot wound to head;
buried in Tom Sparks Cemetery, Paynesville, WV; informant, Jessie and Betty Shirley.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 27 Jun 2018.
"Jeffery M. Hause-Shirley
Birth 8 Jun 1968
Death 3 Dec 1989 (aged 21)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 190923101"Additional Information Posted:
"Stepson of Jessie Shirley"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 004527; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Lee Hicks; age 20; born 3 Jul 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Clabe and Ollie (Hicks) Hicks; married on 6 Feb 1971 at Grundy, VA;
Gertrude Pearl Beavers; age 16; born 31 Jan 1955 in WV; single; this is hwe 1st marriage; living at
Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Alex and Octavia (Kennedy) Beavers.
2. Prince Edward Co, VA; Marriage License #83-020603; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Lee Hicks; age 32; born 3 Jul 1950 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last marriage
ended in Jun 1981; 12th grade education; living at 2024 West Grace St, Richmond, VA; son of Clabe
and Ollie (Hicks) Hicks; married on 28 May 1983 in Prince William Co, VA; Linda Lois Austin; age 32;
born 23 Mar 1951 in VA; divorced; this is her 4th marriage; last marriage ended 17 May 1983; GED
education; living at Apr 103, Milnwood Village, Farmville, VA; daughter of Roy Melvin and Christine
(Womack) Austin.
3. Richmond, VA; Divorce Record #86-011959; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Lee Hicks; age 36; born 3 Jul 1950 12th grade education; this was his 3rd marriage living at
2721 W. Grace St, #%, Richmond, VA; was granted a divorce 31 Jul 1986; from Linda Lois Austin;
age 35; born 23 Mar 1951 in VA; 12th grade education; this was her 1st (sic?) marriage; residence
unknown; they married 27 (sic, 28) May 1983 at Farmville, VA; and seperated 16 Oct 1984; no
children; grounds for divorce, living seperate and apart for one year.
4. FindAGrave.com Website, submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Jul 2018.
"Robert Lee Hicks
Birth 3 Jul 1950
Death 24 Sep 1997 (aged 47)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191681957"Additional Information Posted:
"Inscription SSGT, US Marine Corps"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 004527; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Lee Hicks; age 20; born 3 Jul 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Clabe and Ollie (Hicks) Hicks; married on 6 Feb 1971 at Grundy, VA;
Gertrude Pearl Beavers; age 16; born 31 Jan 1955 in WV; single; this is hwe 1st marriage; living at
Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Alex and Octavia (Kennedy) Beavers.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 004527; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Lee Hicks; age 20; born 3 Jul 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Clabe and Ollie (Hicks) Hicks; married on 6 Feb 1971 at Grundy, VA;
Gertrude Pearl Beavers; age 16; born 31 Jan 1955 in WV; single; this is hwe 1st marriage; living at
Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Alex and Octavia (Kennedy) Beavers.
2. Prince Edward Co, VA; Marriage License #83-020603; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Lee Hicks; age 32; born 3 Jul 1950 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last marriage
ended in Jun 1981; 12th grade education; living at 2024 West Grace St, Richmond, VA; son of Clabe
and Ollie (Hicks) Hicks; married on 28 May 1983 in Prince William Co, VA; Linda Lois Austin; age 32;
born 23 Mar 1951 in VA; divorced; this is her 4th marriage; last marriage ended 17 May 1983; GED
education; living at Apr 103, Milnwood Village, Farmville, VA; daughter of Roy Melvin and Christine
(Womack) Austin.
3. Richmond, VA; Divorce Record #86-011959; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Lee Hicks; age 36; born 3 Jul 1950 12th grade education; this was his 3rd marriage living at
2721 W. Grace St, #%, Richmond, VA; was granted a divorce 31 Jul 1986; from Linda Lois Austin;
age 35; born 23 Mar 1951 in VA; 12th grade education; this was her 1st (sic?) marriage; residence
unknown; they married 27 (sic, 28) May 1983 at Farmville, VA; and seperated 16 Oct 1984; no
children; grounds for divorce, living seperate and apart for one year.
4. FindAGrave.com Website, submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Jul 2018.
"Robert Lee Hicks
Birth 3 Jul 1950
Death 24 Sep 1997 (aged 47)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191681957"Additional Information Posted:
"Inscription SSGT, US Marine Corps"
1. Prince Edward Co, VA; Marriage License #83-020603; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Lee Hicks; age 32; born 3 Jul 1950 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last marriage
ended in Jun 1981; 12th grade education; living at 2024 West Grace St, Richmond, VA; son of Clabe
and Ollie (Hicks) Hicks; married on 28 May 1983 in Prince William Co, VA; Linda Lois Austin; age 32;
born 23 Mar 1951 in VA; divorced; this is her 4th marriage; last marriage ended 17 May 1983; GED
education; living at Apr 103, Milnwood Village, Farmville, VA; daughter of Roy Melvin and Christine
(Womack) Austin.
2. Richmond, VA; Divorce Record #86-011959; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Lee Hicks; age 36; born 3 Jul 1950 12th grade education; this was his 3rd marriage living at
2721 W. Grace St, #%, Richmond, VA; was granted a divorce 31 Jul 1986; from Linda Lois Austin;
age 35; born 23 Mar 1951 in VA; 12th grade education; this was her 1st (sic?) marriage; residence
unknown; they married 27 (sic, 28) May 1983 at Farmville, VA; and seperated 16 Oct 1984; no
children; grounds for divorce, living seperate and apart for one year.
1. 1910 Census, Russell Co, VA; New Garden District; Honaker; taken on 15 Apr 1910; Page 227A;
Image 1 of 57; Family #4/5.
Listed as Robert Hughes; age 18; born in VA; in household of father, William C. Hughes.
2. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Robert Hughes
Race Caucasian (White)
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 24 Dec 1893
Birth Place Virginia, USA
Residence Date 1917-1918
Street Address Castlewood
Residence Place Russell County, Virginia, USA
Physical Build Slender
Height Tall
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Brown"
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 248 A; Family #126/130.
Listed as Robert Hughes; age 35; born in VA; married at 21; coal loader in mine; head of
household.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 1202 A; Household #317.
Listed as Robert Hughes; age 48; born in VA; married; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
5. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 18; Dwelling #135.
Listed as Robert Hughes; age 62; born in VA; married; machine operator in coal mine; head of
household.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 248 A; Family #126/130.
Listed as Paul Hughes; age 9 born in VA; in household of father, Robert Hughes.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 1202 A; Household #317.
Listed as Paul Hughes; age 19; born in VA; single; 9th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr1935; coal loader in coal mine; in household of father, Robert L. Hughes.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft registration Card #T 190; 16 Feb 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
Paul Hughes; age 21; born 17 Dec 1920 in Russell Co, VA; living at Bradshaw, WV; employed by
Southern Coal Corp, Bradshaw, WV; name of person who will always know your address, Robert
Hughes, father, Bradshaw, WV; 5'11" tall; 155 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion; scar on
left side of neck about 3 in long.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 435; WV Archives Website.
Robert Glenn Vincill; age 23; born in Russell Co, VA; single;living in azewell Co, VA; married on 2 Jun
1950 at Bradshaw, WV; Pauline Hughes; age 26; born in Berwind, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 248 A; Family #126/130.
Listed as Pauline Hughes; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Robert Hughes.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 18 Apr 1940; Page 1202 A; Household #317.
Listed as Pauline Hughes; age 16; born in WV; single; 7th grade education; lived in same place
on 1 Apr1935; in household of father, Robert L. Hughes.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 18; Dwelling #135.
Listed as Pauline Hughes; age 26; born in WV; never married; in household of father, Robert L.
Hughes.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 435; WV Archives Website.
Robert Glenn Vincill; age 23; born in Russell Co, VA; single;living in azewell Co, VA; married on 2 Jun
1950 at Bradshaw, WV; Pauline Hughes; age 26; born in Berwind, WV; single; living at Bradshaw, WV.