1. Ancestry.com Website.
"Family is unsure if Rita Sue Payne married the father of her 3 children, Carlos Thomas. When Rita Sue overdosed, her parents James Elmer Payne and Jacqueline Counts, raised the 3 children using their last name of Payne."
1. Ancestry.com Website.
"Family is unsure if Rita Sue Payne married the father of her 3 children, Carlos Thomas. When Rita Sue overdosed, her parents James Elmer Payne and Jacqueline Counts, raised the 3 children using their last name of Payne."
2. US Public Records. 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Larey Payne
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
Residence Place Bradshaw, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 31 Aug 1961
Address 441 PO Box
Address Continued Bradshaw, West Virginia 24817..."
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Larey "Mokie" Payne, 55, of Paynesville, WV passed away June 2, 2016 in Bluefield, WV, following a sudden illness.
"Larey was born August 31, 1960, a son of the late Elmer and Jaqueline Payne. He was a lifelong resident of Bradshaw, WV. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his children. He also enjoyed riding horses and coon hunting.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Matthew Thomas of North Carolina.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter Ashley Payne, of Bradshaw, WV; four sons, Shawn Payne and wife Trish, Of Paynesville, WV, Josh "Opie" Payne of Pounding Mill, VA, Travis Payne of Pounding Mill, VA, Dalton Payne of Bradshaw; two grandchildren Madison Payne of Barboursville, WV, Blake Payne of Paynesville; two brothers, Jimmy Payne of Cookeville, TN, Mark Thomas and wife Dawn of Moorpark, CA; two sisters, Tawnya Day of Statesville, NC and Tina Thomas of Simi Valley, CA; Aunt, Dakery Mullins of Dublin, VA; nephew, Bobby Darrell Payne and wife Larissa of Dublin, VA, and a host of nephews nieces and friends.
" Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 12 noon with the Reverend Charles Rose officiating at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in the Beulah land Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV...."
1. Ancestry.com Website.
"Family is unsure if Rita Sue Payne married the father of her 3 children, Carlos Thomas. When Rita Sue overdosed, her parents James Elmer Payne and Jacqueline Counts, raised the 3 children using their last name of Payne."
2. City-Data.com Web Site.
"HI. I was raised in Bradshaw. My name is James (Jimmie) Carlos Payne. My father was James Elmer Payne, he was married to Jacqueline Ann (Counts) Payne. His brothers were Everette Payne born 1908, William Earl Payne born1910, Elmer was born 1912, Vernor R. Payne born 1914, Oma (Payne), Minter, then Mullins. Their parents were Lewis Howard Payne, and Patricia (Patty) (Mullins) Payne. They also had a 1/2 brother, Everette Mullins that lived on Bradshaw Mountain. I have a brother who still lives there named Larey (Mokie) Payne. A sister, Tawnya Renee (Payne) Day, who now resides in Statesville NC. I have two children who live in Hickory NC, Rebecca Rena Payne, and Joey James Tyson Payne. There were also a group of Paynes that lived down the road from us, Junior and I think Armanda Payne. Their children, James Payne, Deaceased, shot in a poker game with Walter (Lil Bub Graham, At Walter Blankenships Club by Donald Ray Mullins, And his father Raymond Mullins, who jame;s brother later shot in retaliation. He served 10 years I believe. Roger Payne, Emory Keith Payne, Barbra Payne, and Cathy (Payne) Oquin. Roger was shot and killed by Emory whithin the last couple of year. Their fathers brother was Harvey Payne. I'm not sure whether there were any more children. I believe Harvey had a son named Raymond, and Raymond had a daughter. I don't know if there was any more children. I know she owns a lot of properyty around there. Further up the road was Eddie Payne, don't remember his wifes name, I know he had a son named Jimmy Payne, and a daughter named Lisa Payne. A little further up the road was Bus Payne, he owened Saveway store, I know he had a son named David, and a brother named Bear Payne. Then down the road up bee branch holler was Claude Payne,Children named Tommy, James Frankie, Hubert, Eddie, Charlene,and Donna. I also went to school with a Clifford Payne of of Rock Ridge. Then there was Will Payne, He had a gang of children, then down at Garland 6 miles from Bradshaw, there was Basil Payne, children Dennis, my ex brother-in-law, Raymond, and another boy and girl. Then up on top of Beartown holler Jimmy Payne, And I know of another group but the only one I remember was James Payne.There was some more I remember my father telling me about over the years but its been so long I don't remember.Theres also a unincorparated town up Bradshaw Mountain called Paynes'ville. Hope this has helped you some or give you some information on ypour relatives...."2.James Carlos Payne, age 54 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this life August 8, 2017 at his home in Cookeville. He was born December 3, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late James and Jacqueline (Counts) Payne. He grew up in Bradshaw, WV; he loved West Virginia and always considered Bradshaw his hometown. He was a loving father and brother. James proudly served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Cold War. In his spare time he loved fishing, his cat, and working with his hands; often fixing things and building things for his neighbors. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers: Larry "Mokie" Payne, and Matthew Thomas. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter Rebecca R. Payne of Winston Salem, NC; his son Joey Payne of Greensboro, NC; his brother Mark Thomas and wife Dawn of Moorpark, CA; two sisters, Tawnya Day of Statesville, NC and Tina Thomas of Simi Valley, CA; an aunt, Dakery Mullins of Dublin, VA; and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 2 o'clock with Reverend Charles Rose officiating at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV. Inurnment will follow in the Beulah Land Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV, where military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #175 and the VFW Post #1144...".
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 011971; Ancestry.com Website.
Hursty David Day; age 22; born 28 Jul 1955 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 11 Apr 1978; 12th grade education; living at Box186, Jolo, WV; son of Hursty and Christine
(Mitchell) Day; married on 15 Apr 1978 in Grundy, VA; Tawnya Renee Payne; age 20; born 8 Jul
1957 in MI; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 821, Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of James Elmer and Jacqueline (Counts) Payne.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hursty Day; born 28 Jul 1955; living at PO Box 186, Jolo, WV 24850 in 1994.
3. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; 4 Jul 2004; Newspaper Obit.
"BRADSHAW - Hursty David Day, 48, of Bradshaw, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2004, at his home following a short illness."Born in McDowell County, he was a son of Hursty and Christine Mitchell Day. He was a lifelong resident of McDowell County, a graduate of Iaeger High School and was field manager for Ground Vibration Consultants. He enjoyed hunting and four-wheeling.
"Mr. Day is survived by his parents: Hursty and Christine Mitchell Day of Jolo; his wife: Tawnya Payne Day of Bradshaw; one daughter: Dayna Day and husband, James Vance of Statesville, N.C.; two sons: David Day and Daniel Day both of Bradshaw; one sister: Christy and husband, Cheyenne Collins of Statesville; two brothers: Jerry and wife, Ginger Day of Jolo, Dennis and wife, Tonya Day of Jolo; three grandchildren: Dylan, Dakota and Ashlyn Vance all of Statesville.
"Funeral services for Hursty David Day will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Family Worship Center, Jolo with Minister Charlie Rose officiating with burial to follow in Jewell Cemetery on Rock Ridge near Bradshaw..."
1. Ancestry.com Website.
"Family is unsure if Rita Sue Payne married the father of her 3 children, Carlos Thomas. When Rita Sue overdosed, her parents James Elmer Payne and Jacqueline Counts, raised the 3 children using their last name of Payne."
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #78 011971; Ancestry.com Website.
Hursty David Day; age 22; born 28 Jul 1955 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 11 Apr 1978; 12th grade education; living at Box186, Jolo, WV; son of Hursty and Christine
(Mitchell) Day; married on 15 Apr 1978 in Grundy, VA; Tawnya Renee Payne; age 20; born 8 Jul
1957 in MI; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 821, Bradshaw, WV;
daughter of James Elmer and Jacqueline (Counts) Payne.
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken 16 May 1940; Page 377 A; Household #21.
Listed as Roosevelt Smith; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Willie Smith, Sr.
2. 1950 Census; Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Horsepen; taken 25 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 19;
Dwelling #145.
Listed as Roosevelt Smith; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Willie Smith, Sr.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #86-046496; Ancestry.com Website.
Roosevelt Smith; age 49; born 5 Aug 1937 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 14 Dec 1984; 7th grade education; living at Rt 2, Box 344, Delbarton, WV; son of Willi and
Mable (Belcher) Smith; married on 30 Sep 1986 in Buchanan Co, VA; Donnie Sue Smith; maiden
name, Varney; age 41; born 12 Aug 1945 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marrige
ended in Jul 1977; 12th grade education; living at Rt 2, Box 294, Delbarton, WV; daughter of Bill
and Florence (Sias) Varney.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #86-046496; Ancestry.com Website.
Roosevelt Smith; age 49; born 5 Aug 1937 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 14 Dec 1984; 7th grade education; living at Rt 2, Box 344, Delbarton, WV; son of Willi and
Mable (Belcher) Smith; married on 30 Sep 1986 in Buchanan Co, VA; Donnie Sue Smith; maiden
name, Varney; age 41; born 12 Aug 1945 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marrige
ended in Jul 1977; 12th grade education; living at Rt 2, Box 294, Delbarton, WV; daughter of Bill
and Florence (Sias) Varney.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #86-046496; Ancestry.com Website.
Roosevelt Smith; age 49; born 5 Aug 1937 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 14 Dec 1984; 7th grade education; living at Rt 2, Box 344, Delbarton, WV; son of Willi and
Mable (Belcher) Smith; married on 30 Sep 1986 in Buchanan Co, VA; Donnie Sue Smith; maiden
name, Varney; age 41; born 12 Aug 1945 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marrige
ended in Jul 1977; 12th grade education; living at Rt 2, Box 294, Delbarton, WV; daughter of Bill
and Florence (Sias) Varney.
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken 16 May 1940; Page 377 A; Household #21.
Listed as Ishmeal Smith; age 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Willie Smith, Sr.
2. 1950 Census; Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Horsepen; taken 25 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 19;
Dwelling #145.
Listed as Ishmeal Smith; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Willie Smith, Sr.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #9531; Ancestry.com Website.
Ishmeal Smith; age 21; born and living in Gilbert, WV; single; son of Willie and Mable (Belcher)
Smith; married on 26 Apr 1961 in Lebanon, VA; Shirley Mae Collins; age 16; born and living in
Gilbert, WV; single; daughter of Shird and Sissy (Sloane) Collins.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #9531; Ancestry.com Website.
Ishmeal Smith; age 21; born and living in Gilbert, WV; single; son of Willie and Mable (Belcher)
Smith; married on 26 Apr 1961 in Lebanon, VA; Shirley Mae Collins; age 16; born and living in
Gilbert, WV; single; daughter of Shird and Sissy (Sloane) Collins.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken 24 Apr 1930; Page 154 B; Family #273/274.
Listed as Alfred Belcher; age 42; born in WV; married at 22; farmer; head of household.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken 24 Apr 1930; Page 154 B; Family #273/274.
Listed as May Belcher; age 32; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, Alfred Belcher.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken 24 Apr 1930; Page 154 B; Family #273/274.
Listed as Mina Belcher; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Alfred Belcher.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken 24 Apr 1930; Page 154 B; Family #273/274.
Listed as Odell Belcher; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Alfred Belcher.
1. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken 16 May 1940; Page 377 A; Household #21.
Listed as Willie Smith; age 30; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; laborer for W.P.A. roadwork; head of household.
2. 1950 Census; Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Horsepen; taken 25 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 19;
Dwelling #145.
Listed as Willie Smith; age 39; born in WV; married; coal miner for Crystal Block Col Co; head of
household.
3. Russell Co, WV; Marriage License #17580; Ancestry.com Website.
Willie Smith; age 53; born and living in Gilbert, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; carpenter;
son of Leonard and Alice (McDonald) Smith; married on 20 Jun 1962 in Lebanon, VA; Vova Lester;
maiden name Brooks; age 48; born in Mullens, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; living at
Hanover, WV; daughter of Harrison and Martha (Bailey) Brooks.
1. Russell Co, WV; Marriage License #17580; Ancestry.com Website.
Willie Smith; age 53; born and living in Gilbert, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; carpenter;
son of Leonard and Alice (McDonald) Smith; married on 20 Jun 1962 in Lebanon, VA; Vova Lester;
maiden name Brooks; age 48; born in Mullens, WV; widowed; one previous marriage; living at
Hanover, WV; daughter of Harrison and Martha (Bailey) Brooks.