Florence May Radford1

F, #41261, b. 14 Dec 1904, d. 22 Aug 1968
Birth*14 Dec 1904 Florence was born at Raleigh Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1904.2,1 
Marriage*26 Jul 1926 She married William Henry Bragg at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 26 Jul 1926. William Henry Bragg, age 25, b. Raleigh Co, res. New; Florence May Radford, age 21, b. Raleigh Co, res. New; md by J.L. Lineweaver at Beckley.1 
Census*8 Apr 1930 Florence May Radford and William Henry Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 8 Apr 1930.3 
Census11 Apr 1940 Florence May Radford and William Henry Bragg appeared on the census as head of household at Abraham, Raleigh Co, WV, on 11 Apr 1940.3 
(informant) Death9 Nov 1942 Florence was informant for the death of William Henry Bragg at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 9 Nov 1942.4 
Death*22 Aug 1968 Florence died on 22 Aug 1968 at Abraham, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 63.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
8 Apr 1930Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WVWilliam Henry Bragg, Florence May Radford, Pauline Bragg and William Leroy Bragg3
11 Apr 1940Abraham, Raleigh Co, WVWilliam Henry Bragg, Florence May Radford, Pauline Bragg and William Leroy Bragg3

Partners and Children

Children
  • Pauline Bragg3
  • William Leroy Bragg3

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Raleigh Co, WV.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Florence Mae Bragg, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Friday, 23 August 1968.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.

Agnes M. Miller1

F, #41264, b. circa 1902
FatherF. M. Miller1 b. circa 1878, d. before 1914
MotherSallie Martin1 b. December 6, 1885, d. May 1, 1938
Birth*circa 1902 Agnes M. Miller was born circa 1902 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of F. M. Miller and Sallie Martin.1 
(Witness) Census21 Jan 1920 Agnes M. Miller appeared on the census of 21 Jan 1920 in the household of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Jan 1920Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVDavid Marion Bragg, Sallie Martin, Agnes M. Miller, Theodore Miller, Martha Miller, Ethel Miller, James Oliver Bragg and John Bragg1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Theodore Miller1

M, #41265, b. circa 1904
FatherF. M. Miller1 b. circa 1878, d. before 1914
MotherSallie Martin1 b. December 6, 1885, d. May 1, 1938
Birth*circa 1904 Theodore Miller was born circa 1904 at WV.1 
 He was the son of F. M. Miller and Sallie Martin.1 
(Witness) Census21 Jan 1920 Theodore Miller appeared on the census of 21 Jan 1920 in the household of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Jan 1920Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVDavid Marion Bragg, Sallie Martin, Agnes M. Miller, Theodore Miller, Martha Miller, Ethel Miller, James Oliver Bragg and John Bragg1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Martha Miller1

F, #41266, b. circa 1907
FatherF. M. Miller1 b. circa 1878, d. before 1914
MotherSallie Martin1 b. December 6, 1885, d. May 1, 1938
Birth*circa 1907 Martha Miller was born circa 1907 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of F. M. Miller and Sallie Martin.1 
(Witness) Census21 Jan 1920 Martha Miller appeared on the census of 21 Jan 1920 in the household of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Jan 1920Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVDavid Marion Bragg, Sallie Martin, Agnes M. Miller, Theodore Miller, Martha Miller, Ethel Miller, James Oliver Bragg and John Bragg1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Ethel Miller1

F, #41267, b. circa 1912
FatherF. M. Miller1 b. circa 1878, d. before 1914
MotherSallie Martin1 b. December 6, 1885, d. May 1, 1938
Birth*circa 1912 Ethel Miller was born circa 1912 at WV.1 
 She was the daughter of F. M. Miller and Sallie Martin.1 
(Witness) Census21 Jan 1920 Ethel Miller appeared on the census of 21 Jan 1920 in the household of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census5 Apr 1930 Ethel Miller appeared on the census of 5 Apr 1930 in the household of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Jan 1920Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVDavid Marion Bragg, Sallie Martin, Agnes M. Miller, Theodore Miller, Martha Miller, Ethel Miller, James Oliver Bragg and John Bragg1
5 Apr 1930Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVDavid Marion Bragg, Sallie Martin, Ethel Miller, James Oliver Bragg, John Bragg, Jesse N. Bragg, Mary E. Bragg and Joseph G. Bragg1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

James Oliver Bragg1

M, #41268, b. 1915
FatherDavid Marion Bragg1 b. March 19, 1878, d. June 13, 1962
MotherSallie Martin1 b. December 6, 1885, d. May 1, 1938
Birth*1915 James was born at WV in 1915. 1920 census age 4 2/12.1 
 He was the son of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin.1 
(Witness) Census21 Jan 1920 James Oliver Bragg appeared on the census of 21 Jan 1920 in the household of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census5 Apr 1930 James Oliver Bragg appeared on the census of 5 Apr 1930 in the household of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: farm laborer in Apr 1940 at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census30 Apr 1940 James Oliver Bragg appeared on the census of 30 Apr 1940 in the household of David Marion Bragg at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Residence*13 Jun 1962 James Oliver Bragg resided at Accoville, Logan Co, WV, on 13 Jun 1962.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Jan 1920Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVDavid Marion Bragg, Sallie Martin, Agnes M. Miller, Theodore Miller, Martha Miller, Ethel Miller, James Oliver Bragg and John Bragg1
5 Apr 1930Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVDavid Marion Bragg, Sallie Martin, Ethel Miller, James Oliver Bragg, John Bragg, Jesse N. Bragg, Mary E. Bragg and Joseph G. Bragg1
30 Apr 1940Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WVDavid Marion Bragg, James Oliver Bragg, Jesse N. Bragg and Joseph G. Bragg1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, David Marion Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 14 June 1962.

John Bragg1

M, #41269, b. 1919
FatherDavid Marion Bragg1 b. March 19, 1878, d. June 13, 1962
MotherSallie Martin1 b. December 6, 1885, d. May 1, 1938
Birth*1919 John was born at WV in 1919. 1920 census age 8/12.1 
 He was the son of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin.1 
(Witness) Census21 Jan 1920 John Bragg appeared on the census of 21 Jan 1920 in the household of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census5 Apr 1930 John Bragg appeared on the census of 5 Apr 1930 in the household of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Residence*13 Jun 1962 John Bragg resided at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 13 Jun 1962.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
21 Jan 1920Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVDavid Marion Bragg, Sallie Martin, Agnes M. Miller, Theodore Miller, Martha Miller, Ethel Miller, James Oliver Bragg and John Bragg1
5 Apr 1930Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVDavid Marion Bragg, Sallie Martin, Ethel Miller, James Oliver Bragg, John Bragg, Jesse N. Bragg, Mary E. Bragg and Joseph G. Bragg1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, David Marion Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 14 June 1962.

Jesse N. Bragg1

M, #41270, b. circa 1922
FatherDavid Marion Bragg1 b. March 19, 1878, d. June 13, 1962
MotherSallie Martin1 b. December 6, 1885, d. May 1, 1938
Birth*circa 1922 Jesse N. Bragg was born circa 1922 at WV.1 
 He was the son of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin.1 
(Witness) Census5 Apr 1930 Jesse N. Bragg appeared on the census of 5 Apr 1930 in the household of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Employment*Apr 1940 Occupation: farm laborer in Apr 1940 at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census30 Apr 1940 Jesse N. Bragg appeared on the census of 30 Apr 1940 in the household of David Marion Bragg at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Residence*13 Jun 1962 Jesse N. Bragg resided at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Jun 1962.2 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Apr 1930Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVDavid Marion Bragg, Sallie Martin, Ethel Miller, James Oliver Bragg, John Bragg, Jesse N. Bragg, Mary E. Bragg and Joseph G. Bragg1
30 Apr 1940Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co, WVDavid Marion Bragg, James Oliver Bragg, Jesse N. Bragg and Joseph G. Bragg1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S237] Obituary, David Marion Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 14 June 1962.

Mary E. Bragg1,2

F, #41271, b. 3 Jun 1924
FatherDavid Marion Bragg1 b. March 19, 1878, d. June 13, 1962
MotherSallie Martin1 b. December 6, 1885, d. May 1, 1938
Birth*3 Jun 1924 Mary was born at Crickmer, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 Jun 1924.3,1,2 
 She was the daughter of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin.1 
(Witness) Census5 Apr 1930 Mary E. Bragg appeared on the census of 5 Apr 1930 in the household of David Marion Bragg and Sallie Martin at Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*31 Mar 1937 She married Okey O. Fox at Danese, Fayette Co, WV, on 31 Mar 1937. Okey O. Fox, age 23, single, b. Crickmer, res. Crickmer, par. R.A. & Lillie, farmer; Mary E. Bragg, age 16, single, b. Crickmer, res. Crickmer, par. David M. & Sallie; md by David L. Smith at Danese.2 
Residence*13 Jun 1962 Mary E. Bragg resided at Bellwood, Fayette Co, WV, on 13 Jun 1962.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
5 Apr 1930Quinnimont Dist, Fayette Co, WVDavid Marion Bragg, Sallie Martin, Ethel Miller, James Oliver Bragg, John Bragg, Jesse N. Bragg, Mary E. Bragg and Joseph G. Bragg1

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  3. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  4. [S237] Obituary, David Marion Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 14 June 1962.

Okey O. Fox1

M, #41273, b. circa 1914
Birth*circa 1914 Okey O. Fox was born circa 1914 at Crickmer, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Marriage*31 Mar 1937 He married Mary E. Bragg at Danese, Fayette Co, WV, on 31 Mar 1937. Okey O. Fox, age 23, single, b. Crickmer, res. Crickmer, par. R.A. & Lillie, farmer; Mary E. Bragg, age 16, single, b. Crickmer, res. Crickmer, par. David M. & Sallie; md by David L. Smith at Danese.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.

James O. Payne1,2

M, #41274, b. 3 Jul 1918, d. 3 Jul 1918
FatherVesper Ottman Payne1 b. July 22, 1896, d. September 27, 1956
MotherCarrie Dell Fridley1 b. December 25, 1895, d. May 16, 1969
Death*3 Jul 1918 James died on 3 Jul 1918 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV. Stillborn.2 
Birth*3 Jul 1918 He was born on 3 Jul 1918 at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV.1 
 He was the son of Vesper Ottman Payne and Carrie Dell Fridley.1 

Citations

  1. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  2. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.

James Lawrence Payne1,2

M, #41275, b. 1 Dec 1942, d. 3 Dec 1942
FatherVesper Ottman Payne Jr2 b. November 8, 1920, d. September 23, 1990
MotherAudrey Alverta Blake2 b. March 16, 1923, d. March 15, 2006
Birth*1 Dec 1942 James Lawrence Payne was born on 1 Dec 1942 at Page, Fayette Co, WV.2 
 He was the son of Vesper Ottman Payne Jr and Audrey Alverta Blake.2 
Death*3 Dec 1942 James died on 3 Dec 1942 at Page, Fayette Co, WV.1 

Citations

  1. [S211] Email Teresa Crowe, , 26 August 2018.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

David Kent Payne1

M, #41276, b. 30 Mar 1949, d. 30 Mar 1949
FatherVesper Ottman Payne Jr1 b. November 8, 1920, d. September 23, 1990
MotherAudrey Alverta Blake1 b. March 16, 1923, d. March 15, 2006
Death*30 Mar 1949 David died on 30 Mar 1949 at Ingram Branch, Fayette Co, WV. Stillborn.2 
Birth*30 Mar 1949 He was born on 30 Mar 1949 at Ingram Branch, Fayette Co, WV.1 
 He was the son of Vesper Ottman Payne Jr and Audrey Alverta Blake.1 

Citations

  1. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  2. [S2714] WV Deaths online at www.wvculture.org,, Fayette Co, WV.

Joseph Madison Payne1

M, #41277, b. 24 Feb 1959, d. 12 Jan 2022
FatherVesper Ottman Payne Jr1 b. November 8, 1920, d. September 23, 1990
MotherAudrey Alverta Blake1 b. March 16, 1923, d. March 15, 2006
Birth*24 Feb 1959 Joseph Madison Payne was born on 24 Feb 1959 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV.1 
 He was the son of Vesper Ottman Payne Jr and Audrey Alverta Blake.1 
Residence23 Sep 1990 Joseph Madison Payne resided at Kincaid, Fayette Co, WV, on 23 Sep 1990.2 
Residence*15 Mar 1997 He resided at Pulaski, Pulaski Co, VA, on 15 Mar 1997.3 
Residence15 Mar 2006 He resided at Pulaski, Pulaski Co, VA, on 15 Mar 2006.4 
Death*12 Jan 2022 Joseph died on 12 Jan 2022 at Dublin, Pulaski Co, VA, at age 62.
Joseph Madison Payne, age 62, of Dublin, VA passed away on January 12, 2022. Born February 24, 1959, in Oak Hill, WV, he was the son of the late Vester and Audrey Blake Payne.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by sister Alverta “Pug” Payne.

He is survived by sister, Debra Kincaid (James) of Pulaski, VA, nieces; Teresa (Greg) Crowe and Kimberly (Jeff) Stefanko, and nephew Roger Payne.

A visitation will be held on Friday January 14, 2022 at 1:00. Graveside Rites to follow, at High Lawn Memorial Park.

While masks are not required you might consider wearing one before entering the building as we all attempt to stop the spread of COVID 19.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV.5 
Burial*14 Jan 2022 His body was interred on 14 Jan 2022 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co, WV, at High Lawn Memorial Park.5 

Citations

  1. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Vesper O. Payne Jr, newspaper unknown (probably Beckley, WV, Register-Herald), September 1990.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Alverta J. Payne, Charleston (WV) Gazette, March 1997, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Audrey Alverta Blake Payne, Oak Hill (WV) Tyree Funeral Home, online at http://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/obituaries/…, accessed October 2015.
  5. [S237] Obituary, Joseph Madison Payne, Oak Hill (WV) Tyree Funeral Home, online at https://www.tyreefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Joseph-Payne-6/…, accessed February 2023.

Ulta Alois Thomas1

F, #41279, b. 15 Aug 1924, d. 30 Dec 2010
Ulta Alois (Thomas) Esken
Image credit: Obituary photo
Birth*15 Aug 1924 Ulta was born at Parke Co, IN, on 15 Aug 1924.2,1,3 
Marriage*16 Oct 1948 She married William Fillmore Esken at Terre Haute, Vigo Co, IN, on 16 Oct 1948.
William Fillmore Esken, age 27, b. 13 April 1921, Terre Haute, IN, par. Albert H. Esken & Leora D. Withrow; Ulta Alois Thomas, age 24, b. 15 August 1924, Parke Co, IN, par. Hubert A. Thomas & Jewell I. Smilley.4 
(informant) Death10 May 2004 Ulta was informant for the death of William Fillmore Esken at Southwood Health & Rehab Ctr, Terre Haute, Vigo Co, IN, on 10 May 2004.2,5 
Residence*10 May 2004 Ulta Alois Thomas resided at Terre Haute, Vigo Co, IN, on 10 May 2004.5 
Death*30 Dec 2010 Ulta died on 30 Dec 2010 at Union Hosp, Terre Haute, Vigo Co, IN, at age 86.
Ulta Alois Thomas Esken, 86, of Terre Haute passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, in Union Hospital. She was born Aug. 15, 1924, in Parke County, Ind., to Hubert A. Thomas and Jewell Irma Smiley Thomas.

Ulta was a graduate of State High School in 1942. During World War II she served as a civilian government employee in Washington, D.C. Upon returning to Terre Haute, she was employed by General Telephone of Terre Haute for over 40 years and was the secretary to the Area Supply Field Supervisor the last 10 years.

She married William Fillmore Esken on Oct. 16, 1948, in Terre Haute. They celebrated 55 years of marriage prior to his death in 2004.

Ulta was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Terre Haute, having joined on Easter Sunday morning in 1935. She and her husband served as youth sponsors for many years. The Eskens were also long-time leaders in the Roger Williams College Fellowship of First Baptist Church. She served on the building committee to expand the educational space of the church in the mid-1990s. She helped to develop and maintain the historical archives for the church, but she and her husband are most noted for their faithful work as volunteer caretakers of the church facility for over 30 years. Additionally she was a member of the Board of Directors of the American Baptist Campus Ministry at Indiana State University.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, in First Baptist Church of Terre Haute, 4701 Poplar, with the Rev. Bernie Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to services from noon until 1 p.m., in the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 S. 25th St. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Endowment Fund.2,1,3 
Burial*4 Jan 2011 Her body was interred on 4 Jan 2011 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co, IN, at Roselawn Memorial Park.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Ulta Alois Thomas Esken, Terre Haute (IN) Tribune-Star, Sunday, 2 January 2011, online at ancestry.com.
  2. [S2842] Indiana Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.
  4. [S230] Marriages, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
  5. [S237] Obituary, William F. Esken, Terre Haute (IN) Tribune-Star, Wednesday, 12 May 2004, online at ancestry.com.

Nola B. Roberson1,2

F, #41280, b. 17 Jan 1909, d. 13 Feb 2000
Birth*17 Jan 1909 Nola B. Roberson was born on 17 Jan 1909 at TX.1,2 
Marriage* She married Mark Fillmore Withrow, son of Millard Fillmore Withrow and Laura Alice Wilson.1 
Death*13 Feb 2000 Nola died on 13 Feb 2000 at Keota, Haskell Co, OK, at age 91.1,3 
Burial* Her body was interred at Spiro, Le Flore Co, OK, at New Hope Garden of Memories.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2738] FindAGrave.com (findagrave.com), grave photo.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S1] Social Security Administration., Social Security Death Index (Online at www.ancestry.com),.

Thomas Albert Bragg1

M, #41282, b. 26 Feb 1956, d. 19 Sep 2008
FatherHarold Lawrence Bragg1 b. January 5, 1932, d. February 9, 2013
MotherViolet Lafon Clay1 b. August 25, 1934, d. March 14, 2005
Birth*26 Feb 1956 Thomas Albert Bragg was born on 26 Feb 1956 at Hix, Summers Co, WV.1 
 He was the son of Harold Lawrence Bragg and Violet Lafon Clay.1 
Death*19 Sep 2008 Thomas died on 19 Sep 2008 at Hinton, Summers Co, WV, at age 52.
HINTON — Thomas Albert Bragg, 52, of 215 Seventh Ave., Hinton, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, in Hinton.

Born Feb. 26, 1956, at Hix, he was the son of Harold Bragg of Hinton and the late Violet Clay Bragg.

Thomas was a disabled trackman for the CSX Transportation Corporation at Hinton. He was of the Baptist faith. Thomas enjoyed antique cars and being around family and friends.

Besides his father, survivors include two sons, Jeremy Lee Bragg and wife, Tabatha, of Norfolk, Va., and Joshua Thomas Bragg of Hilldale; two brothers, Eldridge Ray Bragg and wife, Eva, of Meadow Bridge and Harold Bragg Jr. and wife, Dagmar, of Athens, Tenn; a sister, Velda McKinney and husband, Roger, of Crab Orchard; and good friend, Mike Meadows.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Pivont Funeral Home Chapel, Hinton, with Pastors Ronald Adkins and Lawrence Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in the Upland Cemetery at Upland.

Friends may call from 12 noon until time of the services on Saturday at the funeral home.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Online condolences and guest register at www.pivontfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton.1 
Burial*27 Sep 2008 His body was interred on 27 Sep 2008 at Summers Co, WV, at Upland Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Thomas Albert Bragg, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, Friday, 26 September 2008.

James Oscar Bragg1

M, #41289, b. 14 Jun 1925, d. 11 Oct 1925
FatherJohn Sherman Cleveland Bragg1 b. January 1, 1884, d. November 25, 1969
MotherDixie Clementine Adkins1 b. September 26, 1894, d. February 1, 1958
Birth*14 Jun 1925 James Oscar Bragg was born on 14 Jun 1925 at WV.1 
 He was the son of John Sherman Cleveland Bragg and Dixie Clementine Adkins.1 
Death*11 Oct 1925 James Oscar Bragg died on 11 Oct 1925 at Ramp, Summers Co, WV..1 
Burial*12 Oct 1925 His body was interred on 12 Oct 1925 at Hix, Summers Co, WV, at Bragg Cem.1 

Citations

  1. [S2683] WV Death Certificate online at www.wvculture.org,.

Virginia Bragg1

F, #41290, b. 22 Mar 1934, d. 14 Mar 2007
FatherJohn Sherman Cleveland Bragg1 b. January 1, 1884, d. November 25, 1969
MotherDixie Clementine Adkins1 b. September 26, 1894, d. February 1, 1958
Birth*22 Mar 1934 Virginia Bragg was born on 22 Mar 1934 at Hix, Summers Co, WV.1 
 She was the daughter of John Sherman Cleveland Bragg and Dixie Clementine Adkins.1 
(Witness) Census29 Apr 1940 Virginia Bragg appeared on the census of 29 Apr 1940 in the household of John Sherman Cleveland Bragg and Dixie Clementine Adkins at Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WV.2 
Marriage She married Virgil Lawson.1,3 
Residence*1 Feb 1958 Virginia Bragg resided at Washington, DC, on 1 Feb 1958.3 
Residence14 Dec 1967 She resided at Gap Mills, Monroe Co, WV, on 14 Dec 1967.4 
Residence25 Nov 1969 She resided at Indian Mills, Summers Co, WV, on 25 Nov 1969.5 
Residence6 Apr 1970 She resided at Princeton, Mercer Co, WV, on 6 Apr 1970.6 
Residence28 Nov 1988 She resided at Peterstown, Monroe Co, WV, on 28 Nov 1988.7 
Residence15 Dec 2002 She resided at Lindside, Monroe Co, WV, on 15 Dec 2002.8 
Residence13 Apr 2006 She resided at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, on 13 Apr 2006.9 
Death*14 Mar 2007 Virginia died on 14 Mar 2007 at Applachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 72.
PETERSTOWN — Virginia L. Lawson, 72, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley.

Born March 22, 1934, at Hix Mountain in Summers County, she was the daughter of the late John and Dixie Jones Bragg.

Mrs. Lawson was retired as manager for the Mercer Anglers Club Restaurant and had previously worked at the Indian Mills Post Office. She attended Full Gospel Assembly Church near Lindside.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Lawson, three brothers and five sisters.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald Waddell and wife, Patricia, and Gary Derfun, all of Peterstown; two daughters, Nellie Grimmett and Vera Bennett and husband, P.J., all of Peterstown; 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, with Pete Dunford officiating. Burial will follow in Restwood Memorial Gardens, Hinton.

Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Online guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the Lawson family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com.

Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown.1 
Burial*17 Mar 2007 Her body was interred on 17 Mar 2007 at Madams Creek, Summers Co, WV, at Restwood Mem Park.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
29 Apr 1940Elk Knob Rd, Greenbrier Dist, Summers Co, WVJohn Sherman Cleveland Bragg, Dixie Clementine Adkins, Calvin Hardy Bragg, Carlos Gooch Bragg, Howard Bragg, Harold Lawrence Bragg and Virginia Bragg2

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Virginia L. Lawson, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, Friday, 16 March 2007, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/x519077861/…, accessed May 2013.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S237] Obituary, Dixie Clementine Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, SUnday, 2 February 1958.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Eliza Cox, Charleston (WV) Daily Mail, Saturday, 16 Dec 1967.
  5. [S237] Obituary, John Sherman Cleveland Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Wednesday, 26 Nov 1969.
  6. [S237] Obituary, Ermon W. Bragg, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Tuesday, 7 April 1970.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Carlos G. Bragg, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 6 December 1988.
  8. [S237] Obituary, Nannie A. Kanode, Hinton (WV) News, Tuesday, 17 Dec 2002.
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Joseph L. Bragg1

M, #41291, b. circa 1920
FatherWilliam Snowden Bragg1 b. April 27, 1886, d. November 17, 1941
MotherMary Edna Shirey1 b. November 11, 1889, d. August 25, 1940
Birth*circa 1920 Joseph L. Bragg was born circa 1920 at WV.1 
 He was the son of William Snowden Bragg and Mary Edna Shirey.1 
Employment*May 1940 Occupation: coal miner in May 1940 at Town Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census2 May 1940 Joseph L. Bragg appeared on the census of 2 May 1940 in the household of William Snowden Bragg and Mary Edna Shirey at Town Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
2 May 1940Town Dist, Raleigh Co, WVWilliam Snowden Bragg, Mary Edna Shirey, Carl Frederick Bragg, Glenn H. Bragg and Joseph L. Bragg1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Martha Carolyn Mann1,2

F, #41292, b. circa 1922
Birth*circa 1922 Martha Carolyn Mann was born circa 1922 at TN.1 
Marriage*4 Jan 1941 She married Eugene Hill 'Buck' Treadway at Fayetteville, Fayette Co, WV, on 4 Jan 1941. Eugene Treadway, age 27, single, b. Beckwith, res. Beckwith, par. Jess & Barbara, farmer; Martha Mann, age 19, single, b. TN, res. Beckwith, par. Cleve & n/a; md by W.H. Fogleson at Fayetteville.1 

Partners and Children

Children
  • Phyllis Ann Treadway2
  • Kenneth Eugene Treadway2
  • Mildred Louise Treadway2
  • Frankie Leonard Treadway2
  • Charles David Treadway2

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Fayette Co, WV.
  2. [S235] Births, Civil Records Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

Melvin Eugene Lewis1

M, #41299, b. 25 Nov 1969, d. 6 May 2013
FatherMelvin Cargyle Lewis1
MotherMildred Louise Treadway1
Birth*25 Nov 1969 Melvin Eugene Lewis was born on 25 Nov 1969 at Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
 He was the son of Melvin Cargyle Lewis and Mildred Louise Treadway.1 
Death*6 May 2013 Melvin died on 6 May 2013 at Raleigh General Hosp, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 43.
LESTER — Melvin Eugene “Melvie” Lewis, 43, of Lester, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley.

Born on Nov. 25, 1969, at Beckley, he was the son of Mildred Treadway Lewis of Lester and the late Melvin Cargyle Lewis.

Melvie loved video games, watching TV, and reading. He had attended NIT at Cross Lanes. Previously he had worked at Kroger’s, Montgomery Ward, John W. Eye and in the warehouse at Sears.

His father, Melvin C. Lewis, preceded him in death.

Left to cherish his memory include his mother, Mildred Treadway Lewis of Lester; three sisters, Joyce (Kenneth) Carpenter, Donna Coughlin, and Patricia (Frank) Mason, all of Lester; two nieces, April (Greg) Mitchem and Kymber Mason; and five nephews, Michael, Zachary, and Daniel Carpenter, Ronnie Allen, and Tyler Mason.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2013, at his residence, 370 Sunburst Lane, Lester, WV 25865, with Rev. Brian McCallister officiating. Burial will follow at the Lewis Family Cemetery there at the home place.

Friends may call at the home from noon to service time on the day of the service.

For those wishing to express their condolences to the Lewis family, you may do so by visiting our website at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com

Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 W. Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, will be assisting the family.1 
Burial*10 May 2013 His body was interred on 10 May 2013 at Lester, Raleigh Co, WV, at Lewis Fam Cem.1 

Citations

  1. [S237] Obituary, Melvin Eugene Lewis, Beckley (WV) Register-Herald, Thursday, 9 May 2013, online at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/x730872953/…, accessed May 2013.

Sarah Hannah1

F, #41300
Marriage*8 Oct 1818 She married John Drummond at Monroe Co, VA, on 8 Oct 1818.
John Drummond and Sarah Hannah, daughter of Hugh Hannah; John Drummond and Hugh Hannah surieties, 29 September 1818; md by John Alderson.1 

Partners and Children

Citations

  1. [S2712] WV Marriages Monroe Co, WV.