1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"David Lewis Godfrey, age 74, of Hanover, WV, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his residence, following a long illness."David was born November 18, 1944 in Hanover, WV, a son of the late Loss and Leona Basham Godfrey. He was owner of Godfrey’s Corner and D & C Discount in Hanover, WV.
" In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by sister, Arlene Godfrey, one brother, Joseph Elliott Godfrey and a niece, Stacey Hartman.
"Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Connie G. Godfrey of the home, three sons, David Godfrey II and wife Misty of Hanover, James E. Godfrey and wife Rebecca of Bradshaw, WV and Randy Godfrey and wife Tammy of Bluewell, WV; six grandchildren, Blake, Ethan, Brianna, Jasmine, Elijah and Jaxton; three brothers, James Marshall Godfrey of South Point, OH, Loss Godfrey Jr. of Hanover, WV and John Keith Godfrey of Hanover, WV; three sisters, Patricia Bloggett and husband Mike of Huntington, WV, Judy Mullins and husband Darrell of Sevierville, TN and Sheila St. Clair and husband Gary of Clear Fork, WV. A host of nieces and nephews and a legacy of family and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 7 P.M. with Reverend Jackie Lester and Reverend Ronnie Lester officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home, in Iaeger, WV. Military rites will be held at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 6 P.M., under the direction of the VFW post 1144 of Iaeger, WV. David’s wishes were to be cremated after the service...."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Connie Gale Godfrey
Event Date: 30 May 1995-01 Jan 2009
Event Place: Hanover, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 26 Apr 1950
Address: Hanover, West Virginia 24839
Address Date: 30 May 1995-01 Jan 2009
Affiliate Identifier: 304452988
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-439; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
James Abner Bryant; age 49; born 12 sep 1893 in Pulaski Co, VA; living on South Fork (of Tug River),
McDowell Co, WV; mailing address, Anawalt, WV; employed by Pocahontas Fuel Co, at Jenkinjones,
WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Rebecca Bryant, Anawalt, WV; 5'11" tall; 149 lbs;
brown eyes; bald; light complexion.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Abner Bryant
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 64
Birth Date: abt 1893
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Nov 1957
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: William Bryant
Mother: Eliza Lawson
Spouse: Julie Virginia Taylor Dillion
Certificate Number: 1957034646"
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co; Elkhorn District; taken on 17 Jun 1880; Page 331B; Family #47/52.
Listed as Rebecca Harman; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Flavius Charles Harman.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Elkhorn District, page 153A, Family 81.
Listed as Rebecca Harman, age 21, born in May 1879, in WV, in household of father, Charles
Harman.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #57 003337; WV Archives Website.
Rebecca Bryant; age 73; born 13 May 1883 (sic, 1879) in WV; married; housewife; living at Anawalt,
WV; daughter of Flave and Nancy (Mitchem) Harmon; died 1 Mar 1957 at Anawalt, WV; due to
coronary thrombosis, acute hypertensive cardio-vascular disease with senility; buried in Harmon
cemetery, McDowell Co, WV; informant, James A. Bryant, Anawalt, WV.
4. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Valerie Neal; 26 Aug 2018.
" Susan Rebecca Harman Bryant
Birth 13 May 1883
Death 1 Mar 1957 (aged 73)
Anawalt, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Harman Cemetery
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 192601248"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 395; WV Archives Website.
S.H. Dotson; age 36; born in Henry Co, VA; divorced; Black; miner; living at Kyle, WV; son of H.P. and
Caroline; married on 26 Dec 1933 at welch, WV; Barbara Wheeler; age 22; born in Roanoke, VA;
single; Black; living at Kyle, WV; daughter of Ben and Amanda.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 395; WV Archives Website.
S.H. Dotson; age 36; born in Henry Co, VA; divorced; Black; miner; living at Kyle, WV; son of H.P. and
Caroline; married on 26 Dec 1933 at welch, WV; Barbara Wheeler; age 22; born in Roanoke, VA;
single; Black; living at Kyle, WV; daughter of Ben and Amanda.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 129; WV Archives Web Site.
Anthony Lewis Munaretta; age 26; born in Royalton, IL; single; living in Box 742, Kimball, WV;
married on 13 Nov 1954 in Bluefield, WV; Vivian Faye Belcher; age 18; born and living in Kimball,
WV; single; with consent of Ayers and Myrtle Belcher, parents of Vivian Faye Belcher.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Rural; E.D. 24-41; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page
814A; Image 31 of 36; Household #270.
Listed as Vivian Belcher; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Ayers Belcher, Sr.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 129; WV Archives Web Site.
Anthony Lewis Munaretta; age 26; born in Royalton, IL; single; living in Box 742, Kimball, WV;
married on 13 Nov 1954 in Bluefield, WV; Vivian Faye Belcher; age 18; born and living in Kimball,
WV; single; with consent of Ayers and Myrtle Belcher, parents of Vivian Faye Belcher.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #65 037837; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Richard L. Smith; age 25; born in Bartley, WV; divorced in 1964; on previous marriage; mechanic;
living at Welch, WV; son of Velmer and Naomi (Blankenship) Smith; married on 27 Oct 1965 in
Lebanon, VA; Vivian Munaretta; age 29; born in Kimball, WV; divorced in 1961; one previous
marriage; waitress; living in Kimball, WV; daughter of Ayers and Myrtle (Sexton) Belcher.
4. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Vivian Faye Smith
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1936
Address: 108 Squire Ln, Beckley, WV, 25801-9574 (1996)"
5. Douglas Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vivian Faye Smith, 85, of Beckley, WV, formerly of Belcher Mountain near Welch, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at her residence. Born February 5, 1936 at Belcher Mountain she was the daughter of the late Ayres Belcher and Myrtle Sexton Belcher."She was the owner of Day and Night Delivery Service in Beckley. She was a member of the Elkhorn Old Regular Baptist Church on Belcher Mountain. She loved her family, enjoyed cooking, baking and crocheting and she never lost her faith in God.
"In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Smith; one daughter, Yvonne Hayes; two sisters, Teenie Berman and Juanita Workman; and one brother, Conard Belcher.
"Those left to cherish her memories are three sons, Ricky Smith and wife Becky of Copley, OH, Ronnie Smith of Beckley and Randy Smith and wife Brenda of Daniels; two daughters, Robin Moore and husband John of Beckley and Roxanna Hale and husband George of Fayetteville; two brother, Ayres Belcher and wife Frieda of Jonesville, NC and David Belcher and wife Lydia of Belcher Mountain; ten grandchildren, Reggie Munaretta, Christina Lovino, Megan and Jacob Smith, Zach Cox, Cody Lilly, Amanda Roberts, Chance Moore, Aaron Rinehart, and Hailey Stover; many great grandchildren; and a beloved son-in-law, Don Lilly of Beckley.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1:00 PM from the Elkhorn Old Regular Baptist Church on Belcher Mountain with Elders Thurman Belcher and Roger Walker, officiating. Burial will follow in the Elkhorn Church Cemetery on Belcher Mountain.
"Friends may call at the church Tuesday from 11 AM to 1 PM.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Elkhorn Old Regular Baptist Church, PO Box 861, Welch, WV 24801.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Smith family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 12 Jun 1900, Page 250A, Family #101.
Listed as William R. Dunegan, age 20, born in WV in Apr 1880, in household of cousin, Henry J.
Allen.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 110A; Image
43 of 62; Family #439/440.
Listed as Bill R. Dunigan; age 48; born in WV; married at 45; Blacksmith for coal mine; in household
of step-son-in-law, Harry Wright, with wife
3. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 for Laura A Dunigan; 1930; Welch, WV; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William R.Dunigan; miner; living at Hemphill, WC; with wife Laura A. (Dunigan)
1. 1920 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski; taken 2 Jan 1940; Page 138A; Image 1 of 31; Family #9/13.
Listed as Laura Ogle; age 34; born in KY; widow; cook in restaurant; head of household.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 110A; Image
43 of 62; Family #439/440.
Listed as Laura Dunigan; age 44; born in KY; married at 41; in household of son-in-law, Harry
Wright, with husband,
3. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 for Laura A Dunigan; 1930; Welch, WV; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Laura A. Dunigan; wife of William R. Dunigan; miner; living at Hemphill, WV.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Saulsville; E.D. 55-12; Page 339B; Image 78 of
82; Household #643.
Listed as Lee Severt; age 20; born in WV; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
farm laborer; in household of father, Jesse Severt.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #790030887; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Lee Severt; age 59; born 27 Mar 1920 in WV; widowed; this was his second marriage; last
marriage ended 24 Feb 1978; 10th grade education; living at Box 195, Bolt, Raleigh Co, WV; son
of Jesse Mack and Barbara Jane (Bower) Severt; married on 5 Jul 1979 at Pearisburg, VA; Garnett
Geneva Burnett; maiden name England; age 51; born 24 Sep 1927 in WV; widow; this was her
second marriage; first marriage ended 26 Oct 1969; 8th grade education; living at 904 Maple Ave,
Mullens, Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of William Arvid and Elizabeth (Lester) England.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 67B;
Family #46/48..
Listed as Geneva England; age 2 yrs, 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William A. England.
2. North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name Garnett Geneva England
Gender Female
Race White
Age 20
Birth Year abt 1928
Marriage Date 2 Feb 1948
Marriage Place Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
Father William A England
Mother Elizabeth England
Spouse Gender Male
Spouse Race White
Spouse Age 26
Spouse Father Rupert Barnett
Spouse Mother Jane Barnett
Event Type Marriage
Household Members
Name Age
James Rupert Barnett
Garnett Geneva England"
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #790030887; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Lee Severt; age 59; born 27 Mar 1920 in WV; widowed; this was his second marriage; last
marriage ended 24 Feb 1978; 10th grade education; living at Box 195, Bolt, Raleigh Co, WV; son
of Jesse Mack and Barbara Jane (Bower) Severt; married on 5 Jul 1979 at Pearisburg, VA; Garnett
Geneva Burnett; maiden name England; age 51; born 24 Sep 1927 in WV; widow; this was her
second marriage; first marriage ended 26 Oct 1969; 8th grade education; living at 904 Maple Ave,
Mullens, Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of William Arvid and Elizabeth (Lester) England.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 23 Jun 2008; grave marker added by B. Walls.
Geneva England Burnett; born 24 Sep 1927 in WV; died 17 Dec 2009; buried here; double garve marker photo
shown with husband, James R. Burnett; "Married to James R. Burnett (1922-1967)".