1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 041929; Ancestry.com Website.
Patrick Hendrix Taylor; age 53; born in Jonesburg (sic, Jonesboro), AL; divorced; one previous
marriage; truck drive for Becons Van and Storgae Co; living at 1530 N. Dragoone, Detroit, MI; son of
Cleveland Hendrix and Mary Leah (McDaniel) Taylor; married on 22 Nov 1967 at Grundy, VA; Mary
Lottie Mitchem; age 57; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; unemployed;
living at same address in Detroit, MI; daughter of John Sutherland and Louisa (Kennedy) Mitchem.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 61; WV Archives Web Site.
E.C. Webb; age 24; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Lomax, WV; son of C.L. and
Florence; married on 15 Nov 1929 at Welch, WV; Mary Mitchem; age 19; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of John and Eliza.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #67 041929; Ancestry.com Website.
Patrick Hendrix Taylor; age 53; born in Jonesburg (sic, Jonesboro), AL; divorced; one previous
marriage; truck drive for Becons Van and Storgae Co; living at 1530 N. Dragoone, Detroit, MI; son of
Cleveland Hendrix and Mary Leah (McDaniel) Taylor; married on 22 Nov 1967 at Grundy, VA; Mary
Lottie Mitchem; age 57; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; unemployed;
living at same address in Detroit, MI; daughter of John Sutherland and Louisa (Kennedy) Mitchem.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 25 Jul 2018.
"Mary Lottie Mitchem Taylor
Birth 1 Apr 1910
Death 5 Jul 1992 (aged 82)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191656841"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #1315; Ancestry.com Website.
Will Thornsbury; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; coal miner;
living at Jolo, WV; son of Alex and Louise (Rife) Thornbury; married on 12 Jan 1963 in Grundy, VA;
Nettie Lousie Norman; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; nor previos marriage; living at
Jolo, WV; daughter of Jacob Ellis and Mary (Church) Norman.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Cora Lee; 3 Jun 2019.
"Will Thornbury
Birth 9 May 1928
Death 19 Dec 2003 (aged 75)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 199729554"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #1315; Ancestry.com Website.
Will Thornsbury; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; coal miner;
living at Jolo, WV; son of Alex and Louise (Rife) Thornbury; married on 12 Jan 1963 in Grundy, VA;
Nettie Lousie Norman; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; nor previos marriage; living at
Jolo, WV; daughter of Jacob Ellis and Mary (Church) Norman.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68 031769; Ancestry.com Website.
Von Thornsbury; age 32; born 7 May 1935 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 7th grade
education; living at kimball, WV; son of Alex and Louise (Rife) Thornsbury; married on 8 Aug 1968
in Gundy, VA; Mary Alice Stacy; age 22; born 30 Mar 1946 in WV; single; this is her 1st mariage;
living at Kimball, WV; daughter of Paul and Jeanette (Collis) Stacy.
2. Virginia Funeral Home: Grundy, VA; Posted Obit.
"Von Thornsbury, age 83 of Jolo, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord Jesus November 22, 2018."He was born May 7, 1935 in Jolo, West Virginia, the son of the late Alexander and Louise Rife Thornsbury.
"He enjoyed bluegrass music, gardening, playing guitar in church, visiting shut-ins, and those who needed care. He loved working with his hands, and his motto was “if any man can do it, I can also”.
"He was preceded in death by his parents, several brothers, and sisters. First, wife Nettie and his son Jeffrey Alexander. Von was much loved and will be missed by many.
"SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
His wife of 50 years, Mary Stacy Thornsbury of Jolo, West Virginia
Children
Cinda Allen of Jolo, West Virginia
Robert Thornsbury and wife Charlotte of Rittman, Ohio
Patricia Ann Cantrell and husband Bobby
Grandchildren
Cynthia Cardwell of Jolo, West Virginia
Jerry Wayne Allen and wife Wendi of Lexington, North Carolina
Amanda Barnett and husband Barry of Welch, West Virginia
Megan Ariel Estep of Tazewell, Virginia
Jessica Brown and husband Anthony of Minnesota
Joel Thornsbury of Rittman, Ohio
Jeffrey Thornsbury of Copley, Ohio
Michael Harman
Daniel Harman and wife Fabiola
Michelle Arnold and husband Michael
Also surviving are 15 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Three Sisters
Lilly Miller of Richlands, Virginia
Nellie Payne of Brooksville, Florida
Joann Estep of Paynesville, West Virginia"Funeral services for Von Thornsbury will be held on Sunday, November 25, 2018, 1:00 P.M. at the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel, Grundy, Virginia, with Bobby Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery at Paynesville, West Virginia...."
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Larry E. Smith 24 Apr 2024.
"Vaughan “Von” Thornsbury
Birth 7 May 1935
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 22 Nov 2018 (aged 83)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 269714175"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #68 031769; Ancestry.com Website.
Von Thornsbury; age 32; born 7 May 1935 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; 7th grade
education; living at kimball, WV; son of Alex and Louise (Rife) Thornsbury; married on 8 Aug 1968
in Gundy, VA; Mary Alice Stacy; age 22; born 30 Mar 1946 in WV; single; this is her 1st mariage;
living at Kimball, WV; daughter of Paul and Jeanette (Collis) Stacy.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Edgar A. Rice; 27 Feb 2021.
"Mary A. Stacy Thornsbury
Birth 30 May 1946
Death 24 Feb 2021 (aged 74)
Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 223629906"Additional Information Posted:
"Mary A. Thornsbury, 74 of Jolo, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Select Specialty Hospital, Bristol, Tennessee."Born March 30, 1946 , she was the daughter of the late Paul and Jeannette Stacy and the late Belle Stacy and wife to the late Von Thornsbury. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Carmen Thornsbury and Ethel Hersey.
"Those Left To Cherish Her Memory Include:
Daughter
Cinda Allen of Jolo, West Virginia
Son
Robert Thornsbury and wife Charlotte of Rittman, Ohio
Grandchildren
Cynthia Clevinger and husband Chuck of Big Rock, Virginia
Jerry Allen of Jolo, West Virginia.
Amanda Barnett and husband Barry of Premier, West Virginia
Megan Estep of Tazewell, Virginia
Jessica Brown and husband Anthony of Lakeville, Minnesota
Joel Thornsbuy of Rittman, Ohio
Jeffrey Thornsbury of Copley, Ohio
Eight Great-Grandchildren
Three Great-Great-Grandchildren
Sisters
Sally Herron of Bristol, Tennessee
Pricilla Bloomfield of Texas
Brothers
Paul Stacy and wife Lucy of Medina, Ohio
Tom Stacy of Raysal, West Virginia
Ralph Stacy of Raysal, West Virginia
Tim Stacy and wife Lori of Raysal, West Virginia
Richard Stacy of North Carolina
Also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends who loved her dearly."Funeral services for Mary A. Thornsbury will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at the Virginia Funeral Home Chapel, Grundy, Virginia with Rob Thornsbury officiating. Burial will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery, Rock Ridge Road, Paynesville, West Virginia.
"The family will receive friends at 11:00 A.M. at the Virginia Funeral Home prior to the funeral at 1:00 P.M.
"Serving as Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements."
1. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Donald Tolley
Social Security Number 236-54-6060
Birth Date 17 May 1936
Issue year 1952
Issue State West Virginia
Last Residence 24801, Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Last Benefit 24881, Roderfield, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date Feb 1982"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 26 Jul 2018.
"Donald Tolley
Birth 17 May 1937
Death 13 Feb 1982 (aged 44)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191681211"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 234A; Image
22 of 33; Family #180/181.
Listed as Mary B. Vanover; age 10 mons; born in WV; in household of husband, James E. Vanover.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 8 Apr 1940; Page
1153A; Image 7 of 64; Household #56.
Listed as Mary Vanover; age 12 (sic, 10); born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, James E. Vanover.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Lacy Blankenship Vance"; Article; Page 251; submitted by Brenda Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Franklin Charlie Vance [F C Vance]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 22 Jan 1951
Birth Place Bradshaw McD, West Virginia [Bradshaw, West Virginia]
Death Date 26 Nov 2000
SSN 235820705
Death Certificate Number FIX FOR "01" DOD 03/01
SSA Programs Participated In T
Notes Mar 1967: Name listed as FRANKLIN CHARLIE VANCE;
17 Apr 2001: Name listed as F C VANCE"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 6 Dec 2011.
"Charlie Franklin Vance
Birth 22 Jan 1951
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Nov 2000 (aged 49)
Tennessee, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 81634721"Additional Information Posted:
"Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Tabernacle of Praise at Bradshaw, W.Va., with Rev. Ancil Childress, Rev. Hershel Helton and Rev. Arvil Arwood officiating. Interment will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery of Rock Ridge, W.Va. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Tabernacle of Praise after 6 p.m. Wednesday where an evening service will be conducted at 7 p.m.with Rev. Roger Payne officiating. Mr. Vance, 49, of Portland, Tenn., formerly of Bradshaw, passed away Sunday (Nov. 26, 2000) in Tennessee Christian Medical Center at Portland. Born Jan. 22, 1951, in McDowell County, W.Va., he was a son of Lacy Belle Blankenship Vance of Gallatin, Tenn., and the late Charlie Vance. He was a graduate of Iaeger High School. A disabled coal miner, he had resided in Tennessee for the past six years, moving there from Jewel Ridge. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Karen Kennedy Vance of the home; one son, Roger Lee Vance of California; one daughter, Mrs. Craig (Jennifer Lynn) McClanahan of Charleston, W.Va.; one stepson, Michael Anthony Kennedy of the home; two stepdaughters, Angela Beth Meyers and Jennifer Marie Ball, both of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Ben (Sharon)Cannady of Gallatin, Mrs. Timothy (Margaret) Stanley of Bristol Tennessee and Mrs. Pete (Roma) Church of Pineville, W.Va.; one brother, Mose Edward and Janalee Vance of Portland; his mother-in-law, Jeanette Kennedy of the home. Two step-grandchildren also survive. Honaker Funeral Home of Honaker, Va., is in charge of the arrangements."