Cecil Calvin Beckelhimer1,2,3

M, b. August 23, 1926, d. October 5, 1970
     Cecil Calvin Beckelhimer was buried at Onslow Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Onslow Co., North Carolina.2,4 His Social Security Number was 236-32-1511.2 He was born on August 23, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 He married Thelma Liona Thomas, daughter of Roscoe Bee Thomas and Pearl May Kelly, on November 7, 1952 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 Cecil Calvin Beckelhimer died on October 5, 1970 at Camp Lejeune, Onslow Co., North Carolina, at age 44.2,4

Family

Thelma Liona Thomas
Marriage*He married Thelma Liona Thomas, daughter of Roscoe Bee Thomas and Pearl May Kelly, on November 7, 1952 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Beckelhimer-Thomas marriage record.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3424] Onslow Memorial Park, Onslow Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com

Ulvert Paul McKinney1,2,3,4

M, b. May 24, 1920, d. September 30, 1992
     Ulvert Paul McKinney was buried at Palm Memorial Gardens, 9051 Appalachian Highway, Matheny, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 234-22-1889.5 He was born on May 24, 1920 at Herndon, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.2,3,5,4 He married Billie Kate Mays, daughter of Logan Leonard Mays and Shannie Mae Thomas, on May 19, 1947 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 Ulvert Paul McKinney died on September 30, 1992 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 72.5,4 He PINEVILLE - Paul McKinney, 72, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, at his home, following a long illness. Born May 24, 1920, at Herndon, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Laura Graham McKinney. Mr. McKinney was a retired coal miner who last worked for Eastern Associated Coal at Herndon, a member of the UMW Local 9781 and a World War II Army veteran where he was a combat engineer. He was a graduate of Herndon High School, a member of the Guyandotte Baptist Church, Jesse, and a lifelong resident of Wyoming County. He was preceded in death by a brother, Berlin McKinney; and three sisters, Verna Testerman, Teresa Carter and Gunell Testerman. Survivors include his wife, Billie Mays McKinney; a daughter, Paula McKinney of Pineville; a brother, C.H. McKinney of Roanoke, Va; and a sister, Mabel Walker of Narrow's, Va. Graveside services will be at the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. on October 1, 1992.4

Family

Billie Kate Mays
Marriage*He married Billie Kate Mays, daughter of Logan Leonard Mays and Shannie Mae Thomas, on May 19, 1947 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 
Child
  • Paula McKinney4

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mae Mays obituary in the Oct 27, 1979 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the McKinney-Mays marriage record.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Paul McKinney obituary in the Oct 1, 1992 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Paul Leonard Canaday1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 10, 1926, d. May 19, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 235-34-8391.8 Paul Leonard Canaday was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on January 10, 1926 at Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,8,4,5,6,7 He married Lotus Thomas "Lotis" Mays, daughter of Logan Leonard Mays and Shannie Mae Thomas, on January 31, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 Paul Leonard Canaday died on May 19, 1978 at age 52.3,4,5

Family

Lotus Thomas "Lotis" Mays b. June 9, 1936, d. April 28, 2008
Marriage*He married Lotus Thomas "Lotis" Mays, daughter of Logan Leonard Mays and Shannie Mae Thomas, on January 31, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Anita Mae Canaday9
  • Paul Leonard Canaday II9

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mae Mays obituary in the Oct 27, 1979 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S10344] Elk Funeral Home, online www.elkfuneralhome.com, From the Lotus T. Canaday obituary.

Leonard Rudolph Mayse Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. May 5, 1934, d. October 16, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 235-52-1071.3 Leonard Rudolph Mayse Jr. was born on May 5, 1934 at Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,5,6,4 He married Bobbie Joe Mays, daughter of Logan Leonard Mays and Shannie Mae Thomas, on September 6, 1955 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 Leonard Rudolph Mayse Jr. and Bobbie Joe Mays were divorced before June, 1956.2 Leonard Rudolph Mayse Jr. married Bobbie Joe Mays, daughter of Logan Leonard Mays and Shannie Mae Thomas, on June 22, 1956 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,7 Leonard Rudolph Mayse Jr. died on October 16, 1985 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 51.5,6,8 He A Corrine man died of gunshot wounds to the head Wednesday afternoon, according to the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department. At approximately 1:10 p.m., Leonard Mayse Jr., 51, was found at his home outside of Mullens on Route 16. Mayse’s body was sent to the state medical examiner’s office in Charleston. Chief Deputy B.J. Buzzo Jr. and Deputy S.R. Trent of the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the death. on October 18, 1985.8

Family

Bobbie Joe Mays b. December 17, 1937, d. April 20, 2001
Marriage*He married Bobbie Joe Mays, daughter of Logan Leonard Mays and Shannie Mae Thomas, on September 6, 1955 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Leonard Rudolph Mayse Jr. and Bobbie Joe Mays were divorced before June, 1956.2 
Marriage Leonard Rudolph Mayse Jr. married Bobbie Joe Mays, daughter of Logan Leonard Mays and Shannie Mae Thomas, on June 22, 1956 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,7 
Children
  • Leonard H. Mayse7
  • Lisha Mayse7
  • Velissa Mayse7
  • Tina Mayse7

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mae Mays obituary in the Oct 27, 1979 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S14147] Unknown compiler, U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bobbie Jo Mayse obituary in the Apr 25, 2001 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oct 18, 1985 edition.

Margaret Unknown1

F, b. June 20, 1942, d. September 10, 2022
     Margaret Unknown was buried at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., Florida.1 Her married name was Mays.1 She married Blane Asbury "Blaine" Mays, son of Logan Leonard Mays and Shannie Mae Thomas.1 Margaret Unknown was born on June 20, 1942.1 She died on September 10, 2022 at age 80.1

Family

Blane Asbury "Blaine" Mays b. July 28, 1934, d. December 14, 2013
Marriage*She married Blane Asbury "Blaine" Mays, son of Logan Leonard Mays and Shannie Mae Thomas.1 

Citations

  1. [S4276] South Florida National Cemetery, Palm Beach Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com