1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vina Kay Cyphers, 65, of War went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 1, 2024 at her residence. Born February 3, 1959 in Elyria, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Avery Scott and Betty Lou Williams Stepp.
Kay was a former Pharmacy Tech at Rite Aid Pharmacy in War. She was a member of the East War Advent Christian Church in War."In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Susie McCoy.
"Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Daniel C. Cyphers of War; a son, David Church and wife Creasy of Williamson, WV; a daughter, Trina Keen and husband Glen of War; a stepdaughter, Anna Smith and husband Desi of Pickens, SC; a brother, Avery Scott of Urbana, OH; a sister, Brenda Isom of McCarr, KY; three grandchildren, Danyelle, Sammy and Kayla; and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 12 Noon in the East War Advent Christian Church, War with Pastor Don Elswick officiating. Burial will follow in the Whitt Cemetery in War Cove."Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service at noon.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 25 May 1940; Page 221A;
Image 89 of 96; Household #748.
Listed as Glenna Jewell; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Jewell.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9 Feb 1920, Page 229B,
Family #280.
Listed as Laura Payne, age 4 yrs, 9 months, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Payne.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B,
Family #267.
Listed as Laura Payne, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Payne.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #66 044487; Ancestry.com Website.
Paul Raymond Jefferson; age 72; born in New Haven, CT; widowed; 2 previous marriages;
decorator; living at 136 Vanderbilt Ave, Staten Island, NY; son of Manuel and Mary (Bullman)
Jefferson; married on 30 Dec 1966 in Grundy, VA; Laura Inez Butcher; maiden name, Payne; age
52; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; living at 130 Vanderbilt Ave, Staten
Island, NY; daughter of James and Lydia (Estep) Payne.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Laura Jefferson
Gender Female
Birth Date 3 Mar 1915
Death Date 17 Nov 1995
Claim Date 7 Nov 1972
SSN 234208169
Death Certificate Number 721 RIDDLE"
5. Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Laura Jefferson [Laura Payne]
Gender Female
Race White
Age 81
Birth Date 2 Mar 1914
Birth Place West Virginia, USA
Death Date 17 Nov 1995
Death Hospital Hospital/Inpatient
Death Place Lorain, Lorain, USA
Inquest Hospital Community Health Partner West
089942
Father Payne
Mother Estep
Inquest Questions Time of Death: 07:28 AM
Education 8
Military service No
Industry Laundry, cleaning, and garment services
Occupation Maids and houseman"
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Jul 2018.
"Laura B. Payne Butcher Jefferson
Birth 2 Mar 1914
Death 17 Nov 1995 (aged 81)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191681239"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #66 044487; Ancestry.com Website.
Paul Raymond Jefferson; age 72; born in New Haven, CT; widowed; 2 previous marriages;
decorator; living at 136 Vanderbilt Ave, Staten Island, NY; son of Manuel and Mary (Bullman)
Jefferson; married on 30 Dec 1966 in Grundy, VA; Laura Inez Butcher; maiden name, Payne; age
52; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; living at 130 Vanderbilt Ave, Staten
Island, NY; daughter of James and Lydia (Estep) Payne.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9 Feb 1920, Page 229B,
Family #280.
Listed as Laura Payne, age 4 yrs, 9 months, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Payne.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B,
Family #267.
Listed as Laura Payne, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Payne.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #66 044487; Ancestry.com Website.
Paul Raymond Jefferson; age 72; born in New Haven, CT; widowed; 2 previous marriages;
decorator; living at 136 Vanderbilt Ave, Staten Island, NY; son of Manuel and Mary (Bullman)
Jefferson; married on 30 Dec 1966 in Grundy, VA; Laura Inez Butcher; maiden name, Payne; age
52; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; living at 130 Vanderbilt Ave, Staten
Island, NY; daughter of James and Lydia (Estep) Payne.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Laura Jefferson
Gender Female
Birth Date 3 Mar 1915
Death Date 17 Nov 1995
Claim Date 7 Nov 1972
SSN 234208169
Death Certificate Number 721 RIDDLE"
5. Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Laura Jefferson [Laura Payne]
Gender Female
Race White
Age 81
Birth Date 2 Mar 1914
Birth Place West Virginia, USA
Death Date 17 Nov 1995
Death Hospital Hospital/Inpatient
Death Place Lorain, Lorain, USA
Inquest Hospital Community Health Partner West
089942
Father Payne
Mother Estep
Inquest Questions Time of Death: 07:28 AM
Education 8
Military service No
Industry Laundry, cleaning, and garment services
Occupation Maids and houseman"
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Jul 2018.
"Laura B. Payne Butcher Jefferson
Birth 2 Mar 1914
Death 17 Nov 1995 (aged 81)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191681239"