1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 183; WV Archives Web Site.
John Smith; age 30; born in Harrison Co, TN; single; miner; living at Maybeury, WV; son of Floyd and
Vicie Smith; married on 15 Jul 1927 at Maybeury, WV; Oma Bailey; age 16; born in Pulaski Co, VA;
single; daughter of Gilbert and Maggie Bailey.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Sharron Brown; 11 Jun 2008.
" John Ellis Smith
Birth 13 Mar 1893
Kentucky, USA
Death 3 May 1965 (aged 72)
Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Staffordsville Cemetery
Staffordsville, Giles County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 27489730"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 183; WV Archives Web Site.
John Smith; age 30; born in Harrison Co, TN; single; miner; living at Maybeury, WV; son of Floyd and
Vicie Smith; married on 15 Jul 1927 at Maybeury, WV; Oma Bailey; age 16; born in Pulaski Co, VA;
single; daughter of Gilbert and Maggie Bailey.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by RG3; 1 Nov 2013.
" Iniomira “Oma” Bailey Smith
Birth 28 Jul 1913
Winona, Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Death 18 Oct 1977 (aged 64)
Staffordsville, Giles County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Staffordsville Cemetery
Staffordsville, Giles County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 119662315 "
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Junior Smith
[John J Smith ]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Aug 1935
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
[McDowell Cty, West Virginia]
Death Date: 17 May 2007
Father: John E Smith
Mother: Oma Bailey
SSN: 230422868
Notes: Sep 1951: Name listed as JOHN JUNIOR SMITH;
30 May 2007: Name listed as JOHN J SMITH"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by RG3; 1 Nov 2013.
" John Junior Smith
Birth 17 Aug 1935
Death 17 May 2007 (aged 71)
Burial
Staffordsville Cemetery
Staffordsville, Giles County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 119663445 "
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; Greenbrier; E.D. 24-55; taken on 9 May 1940;
Page 1057A; Image 35 of 58; Household #292.
Listed as Harold Smith; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Brown Smith.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #25721; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harold Smith, Jr; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; service station attendant; living at
Honaker, VA; son of Brian and Mae (Dalton) Smith; married on 14 Aug 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Betty
Lou Borders; age 21; born in White House, KY; single (sic, divorced); living in Lebanon, VA; daughter
of Julius and Mary Etta (Price) Borders.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harold Junior Smith
[Harold J Smith ]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Oct 1936
Birth Place: McDowell Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 6 Apr 1999
Father: Oscar B Smith
Mother: Mae J Dalton
SSN: 236520664
Signature on SSN Card: Junior Smith
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Oct 1951: Name listed as HAROLD JUNIOR SMITH;
28 Apr 1999: Name listed as HAROLD J SMITH"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 359; WV Archives Web Site.
Mason Whitt; age 24; born and living at Basin, WV; single; son of Overton and Martha Whitt; married
on 8 Nov 1956 at Basin, WV; Betty Borders; age 21; born in KY; single; living at Mullens, WV; daughter
of Julius and Mary Etta Borders.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #25721; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harold Smith, Jr; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; service station attendant; living at
Honaker, VA; son of Brian and Mae (Dalton) Smith; married on 14 Aug 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Betty
Lou Borders; age 21; born in White House, KY; single (sic, divorced); living in Lebanon, VA; daughter
of Julius and Mary Etta (Price) Borders.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
(Birth year is incorrect in article)
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco Road; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 76B;
Image 24 of 48; Family #213/219.
Listed as Onnie Green; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Green.
2. US WWII Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Onie K Green
Birth Year: 1924
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia
County or City: Wyoming
Enlistment Date: 19 May 1943
Enlistment State: West Virginia
Enlistment City: Huntington
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled miners, and mining-machine operators
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 48
Weight: 061"
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #'74-008171; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Onie King Green; age 49; born 22 Mar 1924 in WV; divorced; this is second marriage; 6th grade education;
living at Davy, WV; son of William and Thelma (England) Green; married on 4 Feb 1974 in Baptist ceremony
in Grundy, VA; Lula Mae Roberts Lambert; age 52; born 17 Jan 1922 in WV; widow; this is second marriage;
3 grade education; living at Davy, WV; daughter of Moses and Pite (Damron) Roberts.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Onnie Green
[Onie Kin Green]
[Onie Green]
SSN: 236288100
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Mar 1923
Birth Place: Hevaley Mcdo, West Virginia
[Hensley, West Virginia]
Death Date: 15 Oct 1996
Father: William H Green
Mother: Thelma R England
Disability Status: Disability established - no record of type.
Claim Date: 21 Sep 1960
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: 1941: Name listed as ONNIE GREEN; Apr 1950: Name listed as ONIE KIN GREEN; 21 Sep 1960: Name listed as ONIE K GREEN..."
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Onie K. Green; born 22 Mar 1924; died 15 Oct 1996; last residence, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV;
SS # 236-28-8100; card issued in WV before 1951.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Jim and Phyllis Snow; 21 Mar 2009.
Onie Kin Green; born 22 Mar 1924; died 15 Oct 1996; buried here; headstone photo shown; "FATHER".
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 83B; Image 24 of 26;
Family #106/117.
Listed as Dortha Shelton; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, James Shelton.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #70 039955; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clarence Cecil Payatte; age 58; born 13 May 1912 in WV; widowed; this is his second marriage;
8th grade education; living in El Monte, Los Angelas Co, CA; son of Henry and Kate (Brigall) Payatte;
married on 25 Sep 1970 in the Freewill Baptist Church, Lebanon, Russell Co, VA; Dorothy Shelton Green;
age 48; born 17 Feb 1922 in WV;widow (sic, divorced) this is her second marriage; 1 yr HS education;
living in El Monte, CA; daughter of Jim and Bessie (Fannin) Shelton.
3. Social security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Dorothy Shelton
[Dorothy Green]
[Dorothy Payatt]
[Dorothy Peyatt]
[Dorothy Peyatte]
SSN: 234406122
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Feb 1922
Birth Place: Davy McDowel, West Virginia
[Davy McMowel, West Virginia]
Death Date: 30 Mar 1998
Father: James S Shelton
Mother: Bessie Fannin
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jan 1944: Name listed as DOROTHY SHELTON; Jul 1952: Name listed as DOROTHY GREEN;
Mar 1971: Name listed as DOROTHY PAYATT; 30 Jul 1975: Name listed as DOROTHY PEYATT; 22 Apr 1998:
Name listed as DOROTHY PEYATTE"
4. FindAGrave.com; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31 Dec 2013.
Dorothy Payatt; born 17 Feb 1922; died 30 Mar 1998; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 153A;
Family #574/716.
Listed as Edward Sizemore; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Edward P. Sizemore.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Preston Sizemore; age 21; born and living at Northfork, WV; single; married on 19 Dec 1944
at Keystone, WV; Mary Catherine Steele; age 21; born and living in Northfork, WV; single;.
3. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Newspaper Obit.
"Edward Preston Sizemore, Jr., 92, went to his heavenly home on March 31, 2018 in the presence of his loving family.
Born on May 14, 1925, he was a son of the late Edward Preston and Peggy Jane Green Sizemore.
He was an active member of the Pen Ridge Baptist Church as long as health permitted. He was an avid hunter who raised and loved his beagles. He was a simple man who loved the outdoors. He loved helping anyone in need. He was a man who loved God and lived his life faithfully. He was a member of the UMWA for many years. He was an ordained minister of the Old Regular Baptist Association. He was a Golden Eagle member of the NRA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine Steele Sizemore; 14 of his siblings; a son, Randall Preston Sizemore, a daughter in law, Ella Sizemore; and a grandson, Derrick Hairston.
Left to cherish his memory are his: Wife: Barbara Willien Sizemore, of the home, who was the love of his life. 5 children: Joan Harsanyi and John ,Sandra Counts and Rick, Twin sons, Dwight Sizemore and Brenda ,Dwane Sizemore, Julia Peery and Jesse. Beloved sister in law: Ruth Hawkins. 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, Sister: Mary Brimm of Detroit, MI. Numerous nieces, nephews and extended that he adored
Special friends: Danny Smith, Larry Roberts, Jack Hager, Don Clark, earl Horne, among others
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. Larry Roberts and Elder Ralph Steele officiating.
Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where grandsons and great grandsons, and family, will serve as pallbearers...."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken 23 Apr 1930; Page 106A;
Family #305/305.
Listed as Mary C. Steele; age 4 yrs, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of husband, Lewis R, Steele.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Preston Sizemore; age 21; born and living at Northfork, WV; single; married on 19 Dec 1944
at Keystone, WV; Mary Catherine Steele; age 21; born and living in Northfork, WV; single;.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Shirl Denton; 13 Sep 2007.
" Mary Catherine “Cat” Steele Sizemore
Birth 6 Dec 1925
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 30 Apr 1951 (aged 25)
Keystone, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Mitchem Ridge Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 21539597"Additional Information Posted:
"Mary Cathrine Steele grew up, lived, and died on Burke Mountain.
Gravesite Details No headstone marks this grave. Through the years nobody can remember exactly where the grave is, but is in this cemetery."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Truman Green; age 22; born 15 Sep 1945 at Davy, WV; single; living at Box 284, Davy, WV;
son of Onie and Dorothy (Shelton) Green; married on 12 Apr 1968 in the Methodist Church, Davy, WV;
Juanita Williams; age 21; born 13 Nov 1946 at Twin Branch, WV; single; living at Box 124, Davy, WV;
daughter of Ralph and Ethel (Reeves) Williams.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Jim and Phyllis Snow; 26 Jul 2009.
Henry Truman Green; born 15 Sep 1945; died 18 Oct 1983; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"DADDY" "IN LOVING MEMORY OF HUSBAND AND DADDY".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 59; WV Archives Web Site.
Henry Truman Green; age 22; born 15 Sep 1945 at Davy, WV; single; living at Box 284, Davy, WV;
son of Onie and Dorothy (Shelton) Green; married on 12 Apr 1968 in the Methodist Church, Davy, WV;
Juanita Williams; age 21; born 13 Nov 1946 at Twin Branch, WV; single; living at Box 124, Davy, WV;
daughter of Ralph and Ethel (Reeves) Williams.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Larry Ray Kennedy
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Date: 20 Oct 1949
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Jan 1976
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Hollie Kennedy
Mother: Celia Mullins
Spouse: Glenna Hawks
Certificate Number: 1976002588"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Larry Ray Kennedy, Sr, 68, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017, in the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN."Ray was born October 20, 1949, in Jolo, WV, a son of the late Hollie and Celia Mullins Kennedy. He worked for 27 years in the coal preparation industry as a welder, electrician, and maintenance worker. Ray was a Christian and loved mechanic work and gardening.
" In addition to his parents Ray was preceded in death by a step daughter, Neva Cooper; one brother, Homer Kennedy; and a daughter-in-law, Misty Bishop Kennedy.
"Survivors include his wife, Glenna Payne Kennedy of the home; three sons, Larry Ray Kennedy, Jr. and wife Stephanie of Statesville, NC, John Christopher Kennedy of Garland, WV, and Dale Hawks of Statesville, NC; five brothers, Garnie Kennedy and wife Gilda of Rocky Gap, VA, Lowell Kennedy and wife Bertha of Bradley, WV, Hollie Kennedy Jr. and wife Charlotte, Harold Kennedy and wife Debbie, and Ronnie Kennedy and wife Lee all of Lebanon, VA; one sister, Deanna Hurst of Centerburg, OH; eleven grandchildren, Dustin, Corey, Kasey, and Dakota Cooper, Joseph Dotson, Skyler Hawks, Pamula Rogers, Jamie Ray Kennedy and wife Brianna, and Kyla, Melanie, Brooklyn and Presley Kennedy; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 4, 2018, at 12 o’clock with Reverend Adam Wheeler and Reverend Danny Hess officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in, Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV...."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Glenna Hawks
[Glenna Payne]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 28
Birth Date: 14 Sep 1947
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Jan 1976
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Burl Payne
Mother: Mildred Mullins
Spouse: Larry Ray Kennedy
Certificate Number: 1976002588"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Glenna Lois Kennedy, 74, of Iaeger, WV passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 in the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV.
Glenna was born September 14, 1947 in Welch, WV a daughter of the late Burl and Mildred Mullins Payne."In addition to her parents Glenna is preceded in death by her husband Larry Ray Kennedy, one daughter, Neva Cooper , one son Dale Hawks, one brother Clinton Payne and one sister Etta Mae Baker.
"Survivors include two sons, John Kennedy and wife Stacie of Garland, WV, and Larry Ray Kennedy Jr. and wife Stephanie of Statesville, NC; 12 grandchildren, Kayla Kennedy, Melanie Kennedy, Brooklyn Kennedy, Presley Kennedy, Luke Mullins, Jamie Kennedy and wife Brianna, Skylar Hawks, Dustin Cooper, Corey Cooper, Casey Cooper, Dakota Cooper, and Joseph Lester; four brothers, Bill Payne of Indiana, Burl Payne Jr. of North Carolina, Darrell Payne also of North Carolina, and Sammy Payne of Bradshaw; four sisters, Marilyn Stacy of Bradshaw, Karen Daugherty of Coon Branch, Kathy Lowe of Atwell, and Marcella Mullins of Bradshaw; and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 18, 2022 at 1 o'clock with Reverend Douglas Lowe, officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger Thursday evening, March 17, 2022 from 6 to 9 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhome.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 328; WV Archives Web Site.
Freeman Green; age 25; born and living in Mohegan, WV; single; married on 25 Jun 1949 at Twin Branch,
WV; Garnette Ruth French; age 20; born at Asco, WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; with consent of
Ethel French, mother of Garnet Ruth French.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 328; WV Archives Web Site.
Freeman Green; age 25; born and living in Mohegan, WV; single; married on 25 Jun 1949 at Twin Branch,
WV; Garnette Ruth French; age 20; born at Asco, WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; with consent of
Ethel French, mother of Garnet Ruth French.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #6158; WV Archives Web Site.
Donna Marie Green; age 17 days; born 26 Mar 1951 in Welch, WV; daughter of Freeman and Garnett
Ruth (French) Green; living at Twin Branch, WV; died 12 Apr 1951 in Welch Emergency Hospital,
Welch, WV; due to encyhalocile; buried 14 Apr 1951 in Iaeger Memorial; informant, Freeman Green.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Valerie Neal; 18 Feb 2016.
Donna Marie Green; born 26 mar 1951; died 12 Apr 1951; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.