1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barker's Ridge District, taken on 4 Jun 1900, Page 214B,
Family #14.
Listed as Levi Belcher, age 4 months, born in WV in Jul 1899, in household of father, Floyd Belcher.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #585: Pineville, WV Draft Board, 12 Sep 1918.
Levo Belcher; age 19; born on 21 Jul 1899; living at Bud, Wyoming Co, WV; farmer; employed by
Polly Orazio at Herndon, WV; nearest relative, Floyd Belcher, Herndon, WV; 5'6"; stout build; Black eyes
and light hair.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Levi Belcher
Race: White
Age: 42
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 22 Jul 1899
Birth Place: Bud, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Princeton, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 17 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Princeton, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Virginia Railway
Weight: 180
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Levi Belcher
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Levi Belcher Self (Head)
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 20 Jun 2013; maintained by Nightowl.
" Levi Belcher
Birth 22 Jul 1899
Bud, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Apr 1988 (aged 88)
Burial
Monte Vista Park Cemetery
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 112625013"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 20 Jun 2013; maintained by Nightowl.
" Bertie Mae Thornton Belcher
Birth 15 Oct 1898
Death 29 Apr 1979 (aged 80)
Burial
Monte Vista Park Cemetery
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 112625546"
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Jeffersonville District, taken on 4 Jun 1900, Page 102A, Family #21.
Listed as William C. Presley, age 16, born in Dec 1883 in VA, household of father, Ephraim Presley.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1903); Pafe 148; WV Archives Web Site.
W.C. Presley; age 19; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; farmer; living in Iaeger, WV; son of E.E. and
Loudina; married on 25 Feb 1903 in Iaeger, WV; Sarah Ann Christian; age 16; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of J.D. and Nancy.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 241B, Family #45.
Listed as Sarah A. Christian, age 13, born in May 1887, in household of father, John D. Christian.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1903); Pafe 148; WV Archives Web Site.
W.C. Presley; age 19; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; farmer; living in Iaeger, WV; son of E.E. and
Loudina; married on 25 Feb 1903 in Iaeger, WV; Sarah Ann Christian; age 16; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of J.D. and Nancy.
1. 1930 Census, Lawrence Co, KY; District 8; Louisa; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 108A; Image 3 of 30;
Family #39/42.
Listed as Ira E. Justice; age 1 yr, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of mother, Haney Tackett
Justice.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Krollitz; E.D. 24-57; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page 1196A; Image 27 of 74; Household #232.
Listed as Eddie Justice; age 11; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in
Lawrence Co, KY on 1 Apr 1935; in household of step-father, Roosevelt Hurley.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 344; WV Archives Web Site.
Ira Edward Justice; age 27; born at Matewan, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 27 Feb
1956 at Iaeger, WV; Katherine Evans; age 18; born and living at Iaeger, WV; widow.
4. Bristol, VA; Marriage License 70 017671; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ira Edward Justice; age 41; born 8 Jan 1929 in WV; single; this was his first (sic, second) marriage;
8th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Andrew and Haney (Tackett) Justice; married on 30
Jun 1970 at Bristol, VA; Sue Ella Vanover; age 22; born 22 Nov 1947 in WV; single; this was her first
marriage; 7th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Hugh and Jettie (Taylor) Vanover.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 006056; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Ira Edward Justice; age 37; born in WV; married; husband os Sue Vanover; living at Litwar, WV;
manager of apartment building; SS#235-38-1860; served in military from 1947-1950; son of Andrew
and Hannie (Tackett) died 4 Apr 1972 at home near Panther, WV; due to shotgun wound to chest;
homicide; buried 7 Apr 1972 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jan 2015.
Ira Edward Justice; born 8 Jan 1929; died 4 Apr 1972; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA PFC US MARINE CORPS".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 428; WV Archives Web Site.
Ira Evans; age 23; born at Williamson, WV; single; living at Steeles, WV; married on 26 Apr 1952
at Iaeger, WV; Katherine England; age 16; born at Iaeger, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV;
with consent of Charlie England, father of Katerine England.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #22103; Ancestry.com Website.
Halsey Justice; age 27; born in Hurley, VA; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of Ayers and
Bertha Justice; married on 2 Jul 1963 in Lebanon, VA; Okie Sloan; maiden name Cline; age 33; born
and living at Mohawk, WV; widow; one previous marriage; daughter of Julius and Amanda Cline.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Holsey Justus
[Halsey Justice]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Aug 1935
Birth Place: Guesses Fort, Virginia
[Hurley, Virginia]
Death Date: 4 Feb 2006
Father: Ayers Justice
Mother: Bertha Justice
SSN: 227408655
Notes: Apr 1952: Name listed as HOLSEY JUSTUS;
21 Sep 1990: Name listed as HALSEY JUSTICE"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol __(1944); Page 113; WV Archives Website.
Bob Sloan; age 21; born in Wayne Co, WV; single; living at Mohawk, WV; married on 27 Nov 1944 at
Panther, WV; Okie Edith Cline; age 18; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; with consent of Julius
Cline, father of Okie Edith Cline.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #22103; Ancestry.com Website.
Halsey Justice; age 27; born in Hurley, VA; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son of Ayers and
Bertha Justice; married on 2 Jul 1963 in Lebanon, VA; Okie Sloan; maiden name Cline; age 33; born
and living at Mohawk, WV; widow; one previous marriage; daughter of Julius and Amanda Cline.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Okie Edith Justice, 85, of Welch, WV, formerly of Bull
Creek, WV, died Sunday, March 17, 2013, in the
Golden Harvest Long Term Care Unit in Welch, WV."Okie was born May 24, 1927 in Bull Creek, a daughter
of the late Julius and Amanda Cline. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Greenbrier Freewill
Baptist Church."In addition to her parents she was preceded in death
by two sons, Dean Justice, and Infant Rodney Slone;
one daughter, Faye Vernatter, one grandson, Timothy
Vernatter, and three brothers, Wayne Cline, Floyd
Cline and Hester Cline."Survivors include two daughters, Pauline Hisiro and
husband Thomas of Charleston, WV, and Pam
Gibson and husband Jerry of Bull Creek, WV; three
sons, Ronald Slone and wife Crickett of Westfield,
NC, Kenneth Sloane and wife Donna of Bull Creek,
and Terry Cline and wife Tammy also of Bull Creek,
WV; three sisters, Geraldine Echols of Mohawk, WV,
Geneva Messer of Grundy VA, and Lois Schilling of
Akron, OH; three brothers, Larry Cline and wife Marie
of Lincolnton, NC, Donald Cline and wife Evelyn of
Narrows, VA, and Douglas Cline of Johnson City, TN;
thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren
and three great-great grandchildren."Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon,
Thursday, March 21, 2013 with Reverend Roy Messer
and Pastor Clinton Jackson officiating at the Chapel of
Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will
follow in the Vernatter Cemetery at Bull Creek, WV. ..."
1. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Randall Dwayne Fleming
Gender: Male
Death Age: 52
Birth Date: 9 Jun 1964
Birth Place: Welch, West Virginia
Residence Place: Cooleemee, NC
Death Date: 21 Jan 2017
Father: Bill Gene Fleming
Mother: Patricia Fleming Branson McGraw
Spouse: [No Name]
Child: Tiffany Fleming
Siblings: Bill Fleming "
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #84-012804; Ancestry.com Website.
Billy Gene Fleming; age 49; born 3 Sep 1935 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 21 Feb 1980; 12th grade education; living at Box 63 Coalwood, WV; son of Otis Colley and
Mable (Sargent) Fleming; married on 19 Apr 1984 in Grundy, VA; Shirley Ann Taylor; maiden name
Smith; age 36; born 14 Nov 1947; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 23 Mar
1984; living at Box 104, Caretta, WV; daughter of John Bud and Retta Bell (Hall) Smith.
2. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Shirley D Taylor
Birth Date: 14 Nov 1947
Address: 123 Wellington Spgs
Residence Place: Panacea, Florida, USA
Zip Code: 32346"
1. 1900 Census, Dickenson Co, VA; Ervington District; taken on 15 Jun 1900; Page 40B; Image 20 of
28; Family #166/168.
Listed as Ory S. Shearl; age 3; born in Aug 1896 in VA; in household of father, James H. Shearl.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 10/11 May 1910; Page 293A; Image 27
of 34; Family #246/255.
Listed as Orah Sherill; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, James H. Shearl.
3. Wise Co, VA; WW I Draft registration Card #3430; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ora Sherill; age 21; born 11 Aug 1896 in Dickenson Co, VA; miner; living at Banner, Wise Co, VA;
employed by Robert Fleming & Co, Banner, VA; single; no dependents; medium height with slender
build; brown eyes and light hair.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
Ora Sherles; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic, Dickenson Co, VA); single; miner; living at
Yukon, WV; son of ____ and _____; married on 9 Feb 1918 at War, WV; Mary M. Crigger; age 20;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Joe and Valentine.
5. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Wise Co, VA; Divorce Decree #23-001477; Ancestry.com Web
Site.
Ora Shearl, age 24; coal miner; living in Wise Co, VA; granted divorce 8 Aug 1923; from Mary Shearl,
living in Iaeger, WV; marriage took place on 8 (sic, 9) Feb 1918 at War, WV; lived together 3 yrs;
marriage lasted 5 yrs 6 mons; cause, adultry and desertion; no children.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 12 Apr 1930; Page 238A;
Image 15 of 35; Family #118/118.
Listed as Otis E. Shearl; age 36; born in VA; married at 21; coal miner; head of household.
7. Buchanan Co, VA; Death Certificate #17974; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ora Shearl; age 38; birth date unknown; married; husband of Tessie Shearl; unemployed; living at
Premier, WV; son of unknown parents; died 7 Aug 1933 at Whitewood, Buchanan Co, VA; due to
gunshot wound in chest; homocide, near Bearwallow, WV; near home of an Underwood family;
seems to have been bushwhackery; buried 8 Aug 1933 at Premier (sic, Roderfield), WV; informant,
Jarve Shearl, Premier, WV.
8. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ora Sherill; Private; Comapny C, 63 Engs; enlisted 20 May 1918; discharged 5 Sep 1919; Serial
Number 2685354; died 7 Aug 1933; buried in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; ship to
Mrs. Cosby Watson; Roderfield, WV; whose PO address is Premier, WV.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 17 Dec 2013.
Ora Sherill; born unknown; died 7 Aug 1935 (sic, 1933); buried here; headstone photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA * PVT 63 ENGPS".
Additional Information Posted on FindAGrave.com Web Site for Premier Cemetery; submitted by
Conservative Patriot; 19 Jul 2016:
"Son of James H. Shearl (1871 – 1920) and Cosby Ethel Ashby Shearl (1872 – 1951). Married Mary Melissa "Lissie" Crigger (1898 - 1981), the daughter of Joseph Crigger (Criger) and Clementine Crigger, on 8 Feb 1918 in McDowell County WV. They divorced on 8 Aug 1923 in Wise, VA due to adultery and desertion. Parents of: Mrs. Blanche Leeoney Shearl Crabtree (1920 - ?) wife of Theodore Crabtree, and Mrs. Ella May "Ellie" Shearl Roberts-Dingus (1921 - 2011) wife of SSG Kenneth Earl Roberts (1920 - 1977) and wife of Emory Ray Dingus (1933 - 2010). Occupation: coal miner. Cause of death: gunshot wound chest, apparent "bush-wackery".
Mary Melissa Crigger Shearl then lived with James Fazio (1891 - 1979) by 1940 and later married him.
Lissie Fazio (1898 - 1981).
Informant at time of death was brother Jarva Okey Shearl (1913–1944)."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1918); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
Ora Sherles; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV (sic, Dickenson Co, VA); single; miner; living at
Yukon, WV; son of ____ and _____; married on 9 Feb 1918 at War, WV; Mary M. Crigger; age 20;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Joe and Valentine.
2. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Wise Co, VA; Divorce Decree #23-001477; Ancestry.com Web
Site.
Ora Shearl, age 24; coal miner; living in Wise Co, VA; granted divorce 8 Aug 1923; from Mary Shearl,
living in Iaeger, WV; marriage took place on 8 (sic, 9) Feb 1918 at War, WV; lived together 3 yrs;
marriage lasted 5 yrs 6 mons; cause, adultry and desertion; no children.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Lissie Crigger Sherl
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 62
Birth Date abt 1898
Marriage Registration Place Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 25 Nov 1960
Marriage Place Bluefield, Virginia, USA
Father Joe Crigger
Mother Clementine Williams
Spouse Vincenzo James Fazio
Certificate Number 1960033748"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 5 Feb 2007, maintained by PATRICA RIFE.
" Mary Melissa “Lissie” Crigger Fazio
Birth 1898
Death 1981 (aged 82–83)
Burial Greenhills Memory Gardens
Claypool Hill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 17818316"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 424; WV Archives Website.
Wilburne Ray Cox; age 21; born in Hemphill, WV; single; living at Box 56, Hemphill, WV; married on
12 Sep 1958 at Welch, WV; Ruth Joyce Barnett; age 19; born and living at Davy, WV; single; with
consent of Gaither and Ester Barnett, parents of Ruth Joyce Barnett.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 424; WV Archives Website.
Wilburne Ray Cox; age 21; born in Hemphill, WV; single; living at Box 56, Hemphill, WV; married on
12 Sep 1958 at Welch, WV; Ruth Joyce Barnett; age 19; born and living at Davy, WV; single; with
consent of Gaither and Ester Barnett, parents of Ruth Joyce Barnett.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 29 Jun 2020.
" Ruth Joyce Barnett Cox
Birth 9 May 1939
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death Sep 2000 (aged 61)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 211934658"Additional Information Posted:
"Ruth "Joyce" Cox, 61, of Davy died at Welch Community Hospital. She had resided in Davy all her life. She was an active member of the Davy Full Gospel Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she had served as Sunday school teacher and cook. A graduate of Welch High School, she retired from McDowell County Board of Education with 26 years of service as a teacher’s aide."She was born on May 9, 1939 in Davy, she was the daughter of the late Gaither H. Barnett (1907-1984) and Esther C. Patrick-Barnett (1913-1970).
"Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Ray Cox Sr. (Deceased) of Davy; three sons: Ray Cox Jr. & wife Paula Cox of Greenville, SC, Richard "Rick" Cox (Deceased) & wife Dianna Cox of Coalwood, and Roger G. Cox (1963-2020) of the home in Davy; one daughter, Rebecca Cox-Sizemore & husband Robert Sizemore of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Nita Barnett-Helmandollar of Woodbridge, VA, Linda Barnett-Bishop of Davy, and Phyllis Barnett-Bly of Twin Branch; two brothers, Eugene Barnett of Troutville, VA, and Jimmy Barnett of Twin Branch; four grandsons, Bobby Sizemore and Adam Cox, both of Greenville, SC, Zachory Cox of Coalwood, and Jason Vanover of MI; two granddaughters, Crystal Sizemore of Greenville, SC and Tiffany Cox of Coalwood.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. from the Full Gospel Pentecostal Holiness Church on Main Street in Davy with Rev. Charlotte Bolden and Brenda Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens near Princeton.
"SOURCE: Bluefield Daily Telegraph; Bluefield, WV; Sunday, September 3, 2000; Page A-2."
1, Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roger G. Cox, 57, of Davy, passed away, Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Welch Community Hospital. Born January 13, 1963 in Welch WV, he was the son of the late Ray and Joyce Barnette Cox. Roger spent his career dedicated to EMS, caring for the people of McDowell County, WV. He worked as an EMT for McDowell County Ambulance Authority. He served as a firemen, EMT and was the previous Fire Chief for Davy Volunteer Fire Department. Roger retired as an Emergency 911 Dispatcher from the McDowell County 911 Center. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Rick Cox. He is survived by a sister, Rebecca Sizemore and a brother, Ray Cox Jr., both of Greenville, SC. He is also survived by nieces Crystal of South Carolina and Tiffany of Philadelphia; nephews, Robert of Greeneville, SC, Zachary and Adam, both of West Virginia; four great nieces, Kyra, Lily, Sophie and Zoey of South Carolina; a great nephew, Conner of South Carolina; close friends Pete Bignotti of Florida and Melissa Perry of Asco; his caretaker, Fay Sneed, along with numerous other friends and family who cared for him deeply. Memorial Services will be conducted Friday, June 26, 2020 from 12 Noon to 2 P.M. at the Fanning Funeral Home in Welch WV. Following his wishes the body has been cremated.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.comFanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Gary Bishop
Residence Date 01 Jan 1997-01 Jun 2000
Residence Place Davy, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 25 Jul 1961
Address Davy, West Virginia 24828
Address Date 01 Jan 1997-01 Jun 2000
2nd Address King, North Carolina 27021
2nd Address Date 01 Feb 1993
Record Number 175479619"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Teresa Kay Bishop
Also Known As Teresa K Payne
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000-01 Jun 2002
Residence Place Bluefield, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 19 Feb 1964
Address Bluefield, West Virginia 24701
Address Date 13 Nov 2000-01 Jun 2002
2nd Address Davy, West Virginia 24828
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 1997-01 Jun 2000
3rd Address King, North Carolina 27021
3rd Address Date 01 Feb 1993
Record Number 175479607"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Matthew Kane Bishop, age 23, of Asco, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at his residence. Born September 21, 1988, in Welch, West Virginia, he was the son of Gary Bishop of Asco and Teresa Kay Rushbrook Payne of Bluefield, VA. He was a resident of Bluefield, VA the greater part of his life. He graduated with High Honors from Graham High School in the Class of 2007. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and loved ones. He loved to hunt, fish, camping, taking long walks in the woods and most important he loved spending time with his dog "Buddy". Preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Imogene Bishop; and maternal grandfather, Richard Rushbrook. Survivors include his mother, Teresa Payne and husband Robin Payne of Bluefield, VA; his father, Gary Bishop of Asco; one sister, Kayla R. Bishop and fianc�, Timothy Shumate of Davy; his maternal grandmother, Katie Sarks and husband Arvide of Davy; paternal grandfather, Donald Bishop of Asco; two step sisters, Diane and fianc� Gary of Mt. Sterling, KY, Katherine Mitchell and fianc� Howie Saunders of Davy; one step brother, Jeffery Morris of Davy; a host of nieces and nephews, who loved him very dearly; one special niece Chloe M. Carter of Davy; three special nephews, Noah, Ian and Tyler Shumate all of Davy; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends; one special uncle and aunt Richard and Teresa Rushbrook of Davy; one special cousin, Amber and husband Shane Hadley; special great aunt, Maggie Bennett of Davy; first cousins, June Bug Rushbrook, Morris Rushbrook, Cory Rushbrook and J. J. Chambers all of Davy; second cousins, J. J. and Cody Dent of Welch. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 1 p.m. from the Church of God in Davy with Rev. Marie Bolden, officiating. Burial will follow at the Justice Cemetery in Asco. ..."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 4 Jul 2013.
"Matthew Kane Bishop
Birth 21 Sep 1988
Death 20 Mar 2012 (aged 23)
Burial Justice Cemetery
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113337247"