1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); WV Archives Web Site.
Walter McKinney; age 21; born in Herndon, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; son of Thomas and
Etta McKinny; married on 2 Jan 1945 at Mullens, WV; Mary Howerton; age 21; born in
Stephenson, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; daughter of J.A. and Rosa Howierton.
2.."The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; 31January 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"MULLENS — Walter D. McKinney, formerly of Mullens, passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, after a two-year battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
"He was the son of the late Thomas George and Mary Etta Graham McKinney and was born in Herndon.
"Mr. McKinney was former owner/operator of McKinney Union Furniture Co. in Mullens, until it closed in 2004 due to his illness. He was a former manager and salesman for Union Furniture Co. and Mullens Hardware and Appliance Co. for numerous years. He served in the armed forces during World War II, receiving an honorable discharge.
"He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Howerton McKinney; two sons, Walter D. McKinney Jr. and Bruce Thomas McKinney; three brothers, Lokey, Enoch and Earnest McKinney; and three sisters, Pearl Lambert, Sadie Frazier and Ada McKinney.
"Mr. McKinney is survived by four daughters, Carole M. Bandy of Beckley, Brenda L. Athey of MacArthur, Mary Katherine “Kay” Lusk and her husband, Glen, of Jesse and Sandra J. Sisk and her husband, Kenny, of Beckley; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard McKinney of Bluefield, Va., and Jack McKinney of Pensacola, Fla.; as well as a host of friends and family.
"The family would like to thank the staff of Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the good quality of care and compassion that was shown to Walter. They would also like to thank Heartland of Beckley, where he resided for several months, and the Veterans Hospital for all their care and support during his illness.
"In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations of sympathy to be sent to Guyandotte Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 55, Jesse, WV 24849.
"Due to his request, the body was cremated and graveside rites will be at a later date at Spruce Grove Cemetery, Basin..."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 121B,
Family #224.
Listed as Mary F. Howerton, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, James A. Howerton.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); WV Archives Web Site.
Walter McKinney; age 21; born in Herndon, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; son of Thomas and
Etta McKinny; married on 2 Jan 1945 at Mullens, WV; Mary Howerton; age 21; born in
Stephenson, WV; single; living at Mullens, WV; daughter of J.A. and Rosa Howierton.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Mary Howerton McKinney; born on 15 Jan 1925; died on 28 Jul 1992; buried in
Rube Howerton Cemetery, Basin, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Page 260 B, Family #378/378.
Listed as Lorenzo Lockhart, age 16, born in Jun 1884 in WV, in household of father, Richard
Lockhart.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 161; WV Archives Website.
Dow Lockhart; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of
R.L. and Nancy; married on 4 Feb 1909 in Panther, WV; Leety Bailey; age 22; born in McDowell, Co,
WV; single; daughter of James and Elizabeth.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 18 Apr 1910: page 96A;
Family #21/21.
Listed as Dow Lockhart; age 26; born in WV; married once for 1 yr; farmer; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #907; Welch, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Dow Lockhart; age 37; born on 30 Jan 1881; living at Panther, WV; drum runner for Panther Coal
Co; nearest relative, Mrs. Leita Lockhart; tall with slender build; brown eyes and brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 258A;
Family #124/126.
Listed as L. Dow Lockhart; age 36; born in WV; married; farmer; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 176A;
Family #67/67.
Listed as Dow Lockhart; age 47; born in WV; married at 25; farmer; head of houshold.
7. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Krollitz; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page 1094 B'
Household #197.
Listed as Dow L. Lockhart; age 55; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; sawmill laborer; head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #16331; WV Archives Web Site.
Dow Lockhart; age 59 yr; born on 29 Jan 1885 (sic); married, husband of Leta Lockhart; age 57;
carpenter; son of Richard and Nancy Cline Lockhart; died on 29 Jan 1944 at Panther, McDowell Co,
WV of paralysis; buried on 24 Sep 1940 at Panther, WV; informant, Amos Lockhart, Panther, WV.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Dow and Leta Lockhart" article, page 192; submitted by Maudy Lockhart, Panther, WV.
10. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Following in my Grams Footsteps; 26 Aug 2010.
"Dow Lockhart
Birth 29 Jan 1885
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Jan 1944 (aged 59)
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Lockhart Cemetery
Longpole, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 57750555" .
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 261A, Family #384.
Listed as Leety Bailey, age 14, born in Feb 1885 in WV, in household of
father, James Bailey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 161; WV Archives Website.
Dow Lockhart; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Panther, WV; son of
R.L. and Nancy; married on 4 Feb 1909 in Panther, WV; Leety Bailey; age 22; born in McDowell, Co,
WV; single; daughter of James and Elizabeth.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 18 Apr 1910: page 96A;
Family #21/21.
Listed as Letha Lockhart; age 25; born in WV; married once for 1 yr; 1 child, 1 living; in household
of husband, Lorenzo D. Lockhart.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 258A;
Family #124/126.
Listed as Leta Lockhart; age 33; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Lorenzo D.
Lockhart.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 176A;
Family #67/67.
Listed as Leta Lockhart; age 43; born in WV; married at 22; ; in household of husband, Lorenzo D.
Lockhart.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Krollitz; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page 1094 B'
Household #197.
Listed as Leta Lockhart; age 53; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Lorenzo D. Lockhart.
7. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 21 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 38; Dwelling #257.
Listed as Leta Lockhart; age 63; born in WV; widow; in household of son, James M. Lockhart.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Dow and Leta Lockhart" article, page 192; submitted by Maudy Lockhart, Panther, WV.
9. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Sandy River District; Vol #__(1961); WV Archives Website.
Leta Lockhart; age 74; born 18 Feb 1887 in WV; widow; housewife; living at Panther, WV; daughter of
James and Elizabeth (Bailey) Bailey; died 11 Apr 1961 in Panther, WV; due to carcinoma of left
breast; buried 16 Apr 1961 in Lockhart Cemetery, Panther, WV; informer, Hobert Lockhart, Panther,
WV.
10. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Following in my Grams Footsteps; 21 Aug 2010.
"Leta Bailey Lockhart
Birth 18 Feb 1887
West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Apr 1961 (aged 74)
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Lockhart Cemetery
Longpole, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 57404241"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Mohawk; taken on 14/15 Jan 1920; Page 265B;
Family #269/273.
Listed as Lillard Lester; age 8; born in WV; in household of grandfather, Riley L. Lester, with parents.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 19 Apr 1930; Page 211A;
Family #159/160.
Listed as Lillard Lester; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Fredrick Lester.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Dow and Leta Lockhart" article, page 192; submitted by Maudy Lockhart, Panther, WV.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 304; WV Archives Website.
Lillard Lester; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Mohawk, WV; son of Fred
and Louise; was issed a license to marry on 29 Mar 1932 in McDowell Co, WV; Mae Lockhart; age
20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Dow and Leta; no return by a minister.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 258A;
Family #124/126.
Listed as May Lockhart; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Lorenzo D. Lockhart.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 176A;
Family #67/67.
Listed as May Lockhart; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Lorenzo D. Lockhart.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 304; WV Archives Website.
Lillard Lester; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Mohawk, WV; son of Fred
and Louise; was issed a license to marry on 29 Mar 1932 in McDowell Co, WV; Mae Lockhart; age
20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Dow and Leta; no return by a minister.
4. Social Security death Index; LDS Web Site.
Mae Lester; born on 18 Aug 1911; died on 1 Apr 1992; last residence, Bassett, Henry Co, VA.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Dow and Leta Lockhart" article, page 192; submitted by Maudy Lockhart, Panther, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 176A;
Family #67/67.
Listed as Hobart Lockhart; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Lorenzo D. Lockhart.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Krollitz; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page 1094 B'
Household #197.
Listed as Hobart Lockhart; age 19; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; sawmill laborer; in household of father, Lorenzo D. Lockhart.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken _____ 1950; Sheet Number 42; Dwelling #275.
Listed as Hobart Lockhart; age 30; born in WV; married; hauls coal for coal mine; head of
household.
4. Social Security death Index; LDS Web Site.
Hobart Lockhart; born on 21 Oct 1919; died in Jun 1979; last residence, Des Plaines, Cook Co, IL.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Dow and Leta Lockhart" article, page 192; submitted by Maudy Lockhart, Panther, WV.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Hobart Lockhart" article, pages 192 and 193; submitted by Anna Ruth Short, Welch, WV.
7. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Cheryl Cottingham; 5 Oct 2022.
"Hobert Lockhart
Birth 21 Oct 1920
Death 23 Jun 1979 (aged 58)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial Lockhart Memorial Cemetery
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 244181030"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Dow and Leta Lockhart" article, page 192; submitted by Maudy Lockhart, Panther, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Hobart Lockhart" article, pages 192 and 193; submitted by Anna Ruth Short, Welch, WV.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 204A; Family #32/33.
Listed as Maude Kennedy; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Kennedy.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Krollitz; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page 1094 B'
Household #197.
Listed as Maudy Lockhart; age 16; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in rural McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father-in-law, Lorenzo D. Lockhart, with husband.
5. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken _____ 1950; Sheet Number 42; Dwelling #275.
Listed as Maudy Lockhart; age 27; born in WV; married; operates retail store; in household of husband,
Hobart Lockhart.
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Cheryl Cottingham; 5 Oct 2022.
"Maudy Bethel Kennedy Lockhart
Birth 22 Mar 1924
Death 20 Dec 2004 (aged 80)
Burial Lockhart Memorial Cemetery
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 244179521"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 6/7 Jan 1920; Page 258A;
Family #124/126.
Listed as Millard Lockhart; age 5 yrs, 0 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Lorenzo D. Lockhart.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 176A;
Family #67/67.
Listed as Millard Lockhart; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Lorenzo D. Lockhart.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Krollitz; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page 1094 B'
Household #197.
Listed as James Lockhart; age 25; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; sawmill laborer; in household of father, Lorenzo D. Lockhart.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 21 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 38; Dwelling #257.
Listed as Millard Lockhart; age 37; born in WV; married; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
5. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Millard Lockhart; born on 31 Dec 1914; died in Jun 1980; last residence, Panther, McDowell Co, WV.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Dow and Leta Lockhart" article, page 192; submitted by Maudy Lockhart, Panther, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Dow and Leta Lockhart" article, Page 192; submitted by Maudy Lockhart, Panther, WV.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 21 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 38; Dwelling #257.
Listed as Lorine Lockhart; age 27; born in WV; married; in household of husband, James M.
Lockhart.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 21 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 38; Dwelling #257.
Listed as Irvin Lockhart; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, James M. Lockhart.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Clark Irvin Lockhart, affectionately known as “PG”, 80 of Panther, WV passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bluefield, WV surrounded by family and friends.
P.G. was born July 19, 1941 in Panther, WV a son of the late James Millard and Lorine Blankenship Lockhart. He was born handicapped but his disability did stop him from hanging out in the woods camping, four wheeling, and enjoying the simple things in life with his brothers, cousins, nieces and nephew throughout his life. P.G. loved the Lord and was of the Old Regular Baptist Faith.
In addition to his parents P.G. was preceded in death by one brother, James Leon Lockhart and one sister, Kathy Lorretta Justice."Survivors include three brothers, Harlen Lockhart of Williamsburg, KY, Larry (Donna) Lockhart of Panther and Merrill (Kathy) Lockhart of Stuart, VA; a sister-in-law, Carol Lockhart of Panther; and his closest family that he loved as his own, nephew Bradley, Mary, Adam, and Adyn Lockhart of Panther which P.G. made his home with prior to Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation and a host of other nieces and nephews, Teresa, Brandon, Amanda, Sarah, Harlen Jr., James, Christal, Kristy and Becky.
"An evening service will be held Thursday evening, April 21, 2022 from 6 to 9 p.m. with services beginning at 7 p.m. at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church, Greenbrier Mountain Road, Panther, WV. Elders Fred Bailey, Danny Hurley, Danny McCoy, David Lester, Iven Blankenship, Richard Staten and Arthur Short will be officiating services.
"Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Lockhart Cemetery, Short Pole Branch Road, Panther, WV. P.G. will be driven to his final resting place by nephews, Adam and Adyn Lockhart. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends of P.G.
"A very special and heart-felt thank you to Kim Lawson and Sam Mosser both of whom were very dedicated and devoted in taking care of “Clark.” Thanks to all the staff of Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation and all the residents for being so kind to him and for treating him like family. You were all such great friends to “Clark” and it meant the world to him and the family.
"Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhome.com "
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Michele Davisson-Brooks; 20 Apr 2022.
"Clark Irvin “PG” Lockhart
Birth 19 Jul 1941
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Apr 2022 (aged 80)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Lockhart Memorial Cemetery
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 239044661"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Claude and Lottie Duncan Logan, Miner" article, page 193; submitted by Virginia Logan Hash,
War, WV.
2. 1900 Census, Carter Co, KY; District 4; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 95A; Family #369/379.
Listed as Robert R. Logan; age 38; born in KY in Feb 1861; married 13 yrs; farmer; head of
household.
3. 1910 Census, Carter Co, KY; Upper Tygart District; taken on 19 Apr 1910; Page 55A; Family #71/71.
Listed as Riley R. Logan; age 46; born in KY; married once for 24 yrs; farmer; head of household.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Claude and Lottie Duncan Logan, Miner" article, page 193; submitted by Virginia Logan Hash,
War, WV.
2. 1900 Census, Carter Co, KY; District 4; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 95A; Family #369/379.
Listed as Sarah Logan; age 36; born in KY in Aug 1863; married 13 yrs; 6 children, 4 living;
in household of husband, Robert R. Logan.
3. 1910 Census, Carter Co, KY; Upper Tygart District; taken on 19 Apr 1910; Page 55A; Family #71/71.
Listed as Sarah M. Logan; age 42; born in KY; married 24 yrs; 7 children, 5 living;
in household of husband, Robert R. Logan.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Claude and Lottie Duncan Logan, Miner" article, page 193; submitted by Virginia Logan Hash,
War, WV.
2. 1900 Census, Carter Co, KY; District 4; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 95A; Family #369/379.
Listed as Milford Logan; age 5; born in KY in Jul 1894; in household of father, Robert R. Logan.
3. 1910 Census, Carter Co, KY; Upper Tygart District; taken on 19 Apr 1910; Page 55A; Family #71/71.
Listed as Milford Logan; age 15; born in KY; in household of father, Robert R. Logan.
4. Carter Co, KY; WW I Draft Registration Card #292; 5 Jun 1917.
Milfred Logan; age 22; born on 19 Jul 1894 at Reeder, KY; living at Reeder, KY; farmer; single;
"rheumatism"; short with medium build; gray eyes and brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 210B; Famiyl #118/120.
Listed as Milford Logan; age 25; born in KY; single; in household of brother, Claude Logan.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Claude and Lottie Duncan Logan, Miner" article, page 193; submitted by Virginia Logan Hash,
War, WV.
2. 1900 Census, Carter Co, KY; District 4; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 95A; Family #369/379.
Listed as Delle Logan; age 4; born in KY in Apr 1896; in household of father, Robert R. Logan.
3. 1910 Census, Carter Co, KY; Upper Tygart District; taken on 19 Apr 1910; Page 55A; Family #71/71.
Listed as Della Logan; age 14; born in KY; in household of father, Robert R. Logan.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Claude and Lottie Duncan Logan, Miner" article, page 193; submitted by Virginia Logan Hash,
War, WV.
2. 1900 Census, Carter Co, KY; District 4; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 95A; Family #369/379.
Listed as Ethel Logan; age 9 mons; born in KY in Aug 1899; in household of father, Robert R. Logan.
3. 1910 Census, Carter Co, KY; Upper Tygart District; taken on 19 Apr 1910; Page 55A; Family #71/71.
Listed as Ethel Logan; age 10; born in KY; in household of father, Robert R. Logan.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Claude and Lottie Duncan Logan, Miner" article, page 193; submitted by Virginia Logan Hash,
War, WV.
2. 1910 Census, Carter Co, KY; Upper Tygart District; taken on 19 Apr 1910; Page 55A; Family #71/71.
Listed as Alice E. Logan; age 8; born in KY; in household of father, Robert R. Logan.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Claude and Lottie Duncan Logan, Miner" article, page 193; submitted by Virginia Logan Hash,
War, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Claude and Lottie Duncan Logan, Miner" article, page 193; submitted by Virginia Logan Hash,
War, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Hobart Lockhart" article, pages 192 and 193; submitted by Anna Ruth Short, Welch, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Charles Hughes Walls, Miner";
Article; Page 259; submitted by Arthur D. Short, 109 Summers St, Welch, WV 24801.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken _____ 1950; Sheet Number 42; Dwelling #275.
Listed as Anna R. Lockhart; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Hobart Lockhart.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Hobart Lockhart" article, pages 192 and 193; submitted by Anna Ruth Short, Welch, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Charles Hughes Walls, Miner";
Article; Page 259; submitted by Arthur D. Short, 109 Summers St, Welch, WV 24801.
1. "McDowell County WV Heritage", Vol I, "Thompson and Myrtle B. Cline" article, page 121.
"THOMPSON AND MYRTLE B. CLINE
" MINER
"Thompson Cline and Myrtle Bailey were mar-
ried by J. H. Viser on the 28th day of June in
1913. Sixteen children were born to this union.
From the oldest to the youngest were Velvia —
born on February 15, 1915, Johnny - born June
19, 1917, Gladys - born March 28, 1919, Ethel -
born July 23, 1920, Paul Thompson born
September 24, 1922, Martha - born December
28, 1924, Oscar - born February 22, 1926,
Elmer born on July 7, 1928, Inez - born June
23, 1930, James — born on August 13, 1932,
Evelyn Geraldine - born on August 25, 1934,
Phyllis > born on June 24, 1936, Roy — born on
November 15, 1937, Ronald - born on July 28,
1939, Betty < born on September 28, 1940, and
George bom on February 21, 1942.
"Mr. and Mrs. Cline are both deceased and
also nine of their children- Velvia, Johnny,
Gladys, Paul, Martha, Oscar, Elmer, Inez, and
Evelyn Geraldine. Of the seven children living,
four currently live in W. V. George Cline and his
family live at Panther in McDowell County. Roy
lives in Pineville, James in Oceana, and Betty
at Hichwood. Ronnie lives in South Carolina,
Ethel in Term., and Phyllis in Georgia.
"Thompson, better known as Tom, was а coal
miner and a very strong Union man. Myrtle was
a home maker and loved to home can the many
vegetables from the garden that she and her
husband grew. Many of the vegetables that they
grew were shared with neighbors and friends.
a'They lived in the Sandy River District at Pan-
ther, W. V. most of their lives where they farmed,
had fruit trees, and raised their family. They also
owned and operated а small grocery store at
Panther. They attended the Baptist Church.
"Tom’s hobby was growing flowers in his gar—
den and yard. ln the fall, he would have bas-
kets and baskets of bulbs that he would dig
from the ground to plant for the following year.
Myrtle’s hobby was cooking and the children
enjoyed stealing what they could from mom's
favorite dishes and sneaking off to hide and
enjoy their treats.
"Tom was the son of Maston and Mollie Trent
Cline. He was born on April 16, 1895 and died
on July 17, 1965. He had four brothers ー Harve,
Reece, Compton, and Johnny. Three sisters —
Della (called Dill), Chloe, and Elsie, He is
buried on Greenbriar Road in Panther in the
family cemetery.
"Myrtle was the daughter of Adam Bailey and
Alsie Lester Bailey. Her birth date was October
14, 7898. She died on September 3, 1.972. She
is also buried on Greenbriar Road in Panther/'n
the family cemetely. She had one brother -
Noah Bailey and three sisters - Lydia, Amanda,
and Martha Bailey. Submitted by: George and Lera
Grace Cline, Box 275, Panther, WV24872"
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Hobart Lockhart" article, pages 192 and 193; submitted by Anna Ruth Short, Welch, WV.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken _____ 1950; Sheet Number 42; Dwelling #275.
Listed as Leta Grace Lockhart; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Hobart Lockhart.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Hobart Lockhart" article, pages 192 and 193; submitted by Anna Ruth Short, Welch, WV.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Leta Grace Cline, 73, of Panther, WV, reunited with her family in Heaven on December 23, 2019. Gracie was born April 30, 1946 in Panther, WV, a daughter of the late Hobart and Maudy Kennedy Lockhart. She was a teacher and evaluator for the McDowell County School System. Gracie was greeted with open arms by her husband, George Cline Sr., her children, George Cline Jr. and Bonita Gayle Cline; and her parents, Hobart and Maudy Kennedy Lockhart Those left here awaiting the reunion are her grandchildren, Tiffany England and husband Jason of Ironton, OH and George Cline III of Huntington, WV; the loves of her life: her great grandchildren, Cutler Jake and Harper Faith England. Gracie was blessed with lifelong best friends: her four sisters, Anna Ruth Short and husband Arthur of Welch, WV, Belinda R. Dancy of Dublin, VA and friend Randall Dority of Havaco, WV, Mary Elizabeth Spence and husband James of Welch, WV, Gloria Mae Carter and husband Roger of Panther, WV, brother-in-law, Roy “Micky” Cline and wife Mildred of Sparta, TN; daughter-in-law, Melanie Cline of South Carolina; and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 1 o’clock at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Greenbrier near Panther, WV. Officiating the services will be Elders Iven Blankenship, Phillip Estep, Fred Bailey, Zeb Justice, Jerry Overstreet, Roy Lester, and all others welcome. Burial will follow in the Lockhart Cemetery at Short Pole near Panther, WV, with Pastor Randall Dority officiating the committal services. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may visit with the family Friday, December 27, 2019 after 6 p.m. at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Greenbrier near Panther, WV. After the committal services the family invites all to dinner at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church; all are welcome. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the Cline family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bonita Gayle Cline, 51, of Panther, WV, traded her earthly home for a heavenly mansion on April 22, 2017, at the Bowers Hospice in Beckley, WV."Bonita was born February 22, 1966, in Welch, WV, a daughter of Leta Grace Cline and the late George Cline Sr.Bonita graduated from Iaeger High School and obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Marshall University and later successfully completed her Master's program at Marshall as well. She was a Certified Speech Pathologist who had worked for numerous years in multiple McDowell County Schools; she was of the Baptist Faith.
" In addition to her father, George Cline, Sr., Bonita was preceded in death by her brother, George Cline, Jr; maternal grandparents, Hobart and Maudy Lockhart; paternal grandparents, Tom and Myrtle Cline; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
"Left to cherish her memory on earth are her mother, Leta Grace Cline of Panther, WV; niece Tiffany England and husband Jason of Ironton, OH; nephew, George Cline III(Jo-Jo) and his girlfriend Ashley Jarrell of Huntington, WV; great niece and nephew, Cutler and Harper England of Ironton, OH; aunts and uncles, Arthur and Ruth Short of Welch, WV, Belinda Dancy of Dublin, VA and her friend Randall Dority of Havaco, WV, Jim and Mary Spence of Welch, WV, Roger and Gloria Carter of Panther, WV, Roy (Mickey) and Mildred Cline of Sparta, TN, sister-in-law, Melanie Cline of Myrtle Beach, SC; special friends, Karen Crouser and Lisa Bennett; and numerous cousins.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 12 o'clock with Elders Arthur Short, Danny Hurley, Phillip Estep, Fred Bailey, Ivan Blankenship, Dallas Dotson, Steve Baker, Zeb Justus and Roy Lester officiating at the Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church on Greenbrier Mountain Road near Panther, WV. Burial will follow in the Lockhart Cemetery on Short Pole Road near Panther, WV,..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Hobart Lockhart" article, pages 192 and 193; submitted by Anna Ruth Short, Welch, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Hobart Lockhart" article, pages 192 and 193; submitted by Anna Ruth Short, Welch, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Hobart Lockhart" article, pages 192 and 193; submitted by Anna Ruth Short, Welch, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Hobart Lockhart" article, pages 192 and 193; submitted by Anna Ruth Short, Welch, WV.