1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Shelby Jean Maxwell [Shelby J Payne]
Birth Date Jul 1954
Residence Date 2010-2020
Address 1477 Rural Pierce Rd
Residence Pilgrims Knob, Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24634
Second Residence Date 2010
Second Address 1477 Royal Pierce Rd
Second Residence Pilgrams Knob, Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24634
Third Residence Date 2007-2016
Third Address Po Box 223
Third Residence Pilgrims Knob, Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24634
Fourth Residence Date 1998-2011
Fourth Address Po Box 211
Fourth Residence Oakwood, Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24631"
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 280; WV Archives Website.
William Travis Davis; age 23; born 19 Jul 1914 in Princeton, WV; living at Itmann, WV; son of W.T.
and Edith F. Davis; married on 19 Jul 1938 in Beckley, WV; Ruth Adelaide Wolford; age 21; born 30'
Dec 1916 in Phelps, KY; living at Helen, WV; daughter of Ernest and Mrs. H.C. Aumiller.
2. FindAGrave.com Website. submitted by Arnie Lilly; 12 Nov 2020.
"William Travis Davis Jr.
Birth 19 Jul 1914
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Jun 1979 (aged 64)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 218502964"Additional Information Posted:
"WILLIAM TRAVIS DAVIS Jr. ~ (19 July 1914~8 June 1979)"He died Friday June 8, 1979 in a Beckley, West Virginia hospital following a long illness. He was a member of Mullens Masonic Lodge No.151 and Mullens Moose Lodge. He was a lifelong resident of Mullens and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mullens. He was a retired employee of N & W Railway.
"Survivors, his wife, Ruth [Wolford] Davis; three daughters, Millicent Smith, Beth Thompson, and Becky Gauze; a son, William Travis Davis III; sister, Mary Poates; and nine grand-children.
"Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 1979 at First Presbyterian Church, Mullens with Rev. Earl Hartsell officiating.
"Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, West Virginia with Masonic graveside service by Mullens Masonic Lodge No. 151 members."
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 280; WV Archives Website.
William Travis Davis; age 23; born 19 Jul 1914 in Princeton, WV; living at Itmann, WV; son of W.T.
and Edith F. Davis; married on 19 Jul 1938 in Beckley, WV; Ruth Adelaide Wolford; age 21; born 30'
Dec 1916 in Phelps, KY; living at Helen, WV; daughter of Ernest and Mrs. H.C. Aumiller.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Rebecca Fulford, 76, passed away peacefully at her home, Monday, June 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family."Born February 13, 1949, in Mullens, WV, she was the daughter of the late William T. Davis Jr. and Ruth Wolford Davis.
"Following graduation from Mullens High School in 1968, Mary enlisted in the U.S. Army. Upon her return from serving her country, Mary settled in Mullens, where she raised her family and was very involved in her community. She was a member of several organizations, including Mullens Lions Club, American Legion and Beckley Moose Lodge. She also spent many hours at the Council on Aging, where she liked to catch up with all her friends.
"Although she loved spending time in her community, Mary enjoyed traveling as well. She and her special travel companion (her grandson, J.R.) went on many adventures together, making precious memories along the way.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Fulford, Sr; her brother, William T. Davis III; and two sisters, Millicent Smith and Beth Thompson.
"She will be dearly missed by her two children, Donald Eugene Gauze and wife Shawna and Karen Christine Gibson and husband James Sr; three grandchildren, James Richard Gibson Jr, Aaron Donald Gauze and Cierra Jade Gauze; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
"The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital and Hospice of Southern WV for the wonderful care and compassion that Mary received."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Edith Elizabeth Davis Thompson
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 40
Birth Date 20 May 1940
Marriage Registration Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 1 Nov 1980
Marriage Place Pearisburg, Virginia, USA
Father William Travis Davis
Mother Ruth Adlaid Wolford
Spouse Calvin Samuel Collins
Certificate Number 1980053646"
(This was her 3rd marriage)
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Beth Davis [Edith E Leonard] [Edith Thompson] [Edith Collins]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 20 May 1940
Birth Place Mullens Wyom, West Virginia [Mullens, West Virginia]
Death Date 6 Jul 1993
Father William T Davis
Mother Ruth A Wolford
SSN 233663800
Notes Apr 1959: Name Listed As Beth Davis;
Jun 1961: Name Listed As Edith E Leonard;
Sep 1966: Name Listed As Edith Elizabeth Thompson;
11 Dec 1980: Name Listed As Edith E Collins;
06 Mar 1981: Name Listed As Edith E Thompson
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Billy (Buddy) Gene Stacy,"Born April 16, 1947, went to his heavenly home early Monday morning June 23, 2025.
"Buddy was a loving husband, dad, grandpaw, and friend. He loved serving God, where he worshipped at Atwell Assembly of God. He loved people and people loved him.
"He was a man with many talents and he used those talents to help anyone in need. He loved working at the sawmill with his buddy Merle. Steph and I would say we were jealous cause he wasn't with us!"All the friends he has will say "he was the best". His moving back to WV was a true blessing for anyone who got to know him.
"Buddy will surely be missed by all who knew him and especially by his loving wife Stephanie, or as he would say "Steph" and his son Billy (Buggy) who were his caregivers.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Atwell Assembly of God in Atwell, Wv Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 12 to 3pm.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 3 o’clock with Pastor Maxine Honaker and Pastor Kedar Hunt officiating at the Atwell Assembly of God in Atwell.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"