1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1944); Page 296; WV Archives Web Site.
Earl Bailey; age 28; born in Crandon, VA; single; living at Amigo, WV; son of Will and Laura Bailey;
married on 21 Jan 1944 at Pineville, WV; Elouise Cline; age 21; born and living at Clear Fork, WV;
single; daughter of Gentry and Dollie Cline.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #'57 004139; WV Archives Web Site.
Earl Bailey; age 42 yrs, 8 mons, 13 days; born on 23 Jun 1914 in VA; married; coal miner; living at
Amigo, Raleigh Co, WV; son of William H. and Laura (Fanning) Bailey; died on 5 Mar 1957 in Wyoming
General Hospital, Mullens, Wyoming Co, WV from liver cancer; buried on 8 Mar 1957 in family
cemetery, Clear Fork, WV; informant, Elouise Bailey, Amigo, WV.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site; Cemeteries, Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheney; "The Rose Garden".
Earl Bailey; born on 23 Jun 1914; died on 5 Mar 1957; "WV PFC 1685 Engr C Bn WW II"; buried here.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 7 April, Page 167A, Family #52.
Listed as Ellen Lee Cline, age 4 yrs, 11 months, born in WV, in household of father, Gentry Cline.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Book#__(1944); Page 296; WV Archives Web Site.
Earl Bailey; age 28; born in Crandon, VA; single; living at Amigo, WV; son of Will and Laura Bailey;
married on 21 Jan 1944 at Pineville, WV; Elouise Cline; age 21; born and living at Clear Fork, WV;
single; daughter of Gentry and Dollie Cline.
3. On line Obit; posted on Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site.
"LYNCO — Elouise Bailey departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, at the age of 82 years, 3 months and 14 days at Princeton Community Hospital. "Born May 22, 1925, at Sun Hill, she was the daughter of the late Gentry and Dollie Harvey Cline. "Mrs. Bailey was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Wyoming County. She was an employee of Robert’s Motel in Oceana. She was of the Baptist faith. She was loved by all who knew her and she will be dearly missed. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Bailey, on March 5, 1957; three sisters, Francis Goodman, Lackie Belcher and Victoria Toler; three brothers, Bert Cline, Allen Cline and Dell Cline; a grandson, Larry Blevins; son-in-law, Robert Blevins; and two granddaughters-in-law, Latonya Browning and Dana Bailey. "Those left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Rita Toler and her husband, Jimmy, of Lynco, Georgia Bailey of Kopperston and Mildred Morgan and her husband, Jackie, of Sun Hill; a son, Gene Bailey and wife, Sherry, of Sun Hill; two sisters, Garnett Hatfield of Sun Hill and Ida Pinchback and her husband, Jack, of Brenton; a brother, Lorn Cline and wife, Elsie, of Vernor; special grandson, Donald Bailey; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. "A celebration of Elouise’s life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Sun Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Landon Kennedy officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny..."
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 10/12 Jan 1920, Page 206B, Family #50.
Listed as Ulbert Belcher, age 10 months, born in WV, in household of father, John H. Belcher.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 4 Apr 1930, Page 165A, Family #22.
Listed as Ulbert Belcher, age 11, born in WV, in household of mother, Eliza Ann Belcher.
3. On line Obit; posted on Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site.
"MATHENY-Ulbert Belcher, departed this life Sunday, February 19, 2006 at the age of 87 years and 18 days in Hartland of Beckley following a long illness.
"Born February 1, 1919, at Clear Fork he was the son of the late Johnny and Eliza Belcher.
Mr. Belcher was a disabled Virginia Railroad employee, the last surviving member of his immediate family, a member of Clear Fork Church of God.He loved animals and people and will be missed.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, and four sisters.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 39 years, Anna Walls Belcher of Matheny; brother-in-law, Bill Terry and his wife, Margaret of Matheny; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Tilley of Oceana; several nieces and nephews.
"A celebration of Mr. Belcher's life will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Hanibel Blankenship and Rev. Richard Chester officating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, Reedy Creek Rd, taken on 11 Apr 1930, Page
169B, Family #95.
Listed as Anna Walls, age 1 yr, 10 months, born in WV, in household of father, Dottie Walls.
2. On line Obit; posted on Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site.
"MATHENY-Anna Mae Walls Belcher, departed this life Sunday, July 2, 2006, at the age of 78 years, 1 month and 10 days in Beckly Applachian Regional Hosptial following a sudden illness.
"Born May 23, 1928, to the late Dottie and Stella West Walls.
"Mrs. Belcher was a homemaker and an avid pound cake maker. She supplied her family and friends with her wonderful cakes. Mrs. Belcher was a great supporter of the bake sales at the Matheny United Methodist Church and a member of Clear Fork Church of God.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ulbert Belcher who passed away February 19, 2006; three sisters, Lavonia Toler, Lorraine Wickline and an infant sister, Fostina Walls.
Those left to cherish her memory are two sisters, Elizabeth Tilley of Oceana and Margaret Terry and her husband, Bill of Matheny; brother-in-law, Gillett Wickline of Pearisburg, Va.; several nieces and nephews who loved her very much and a host of friends.
"A celebration of Mrs. Belcher's life will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Hanibal Blankenship and Rev. Ron Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book #__(1953); Page 484; WV Archives Web Site.
Gene Blankenship; age 21; born and living at Cler Fork, WV; single; son of Virgil and Ruth
Blankenship; married on 27 Sep 1953 at Simon, WV; Ramona Acord; age 19; born and living at Glen
Fork, WV; single; daughter of Dennie and Dollie Acord.
2. On line Obit; Posted on Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site.
"GLEN FORK-Arwon Eugene Blankenship 76, departed this life Wednesday, January 7, 2009, in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. "Born July 25, 1933, in Clearfork he was the son of the late Virgil and Ruth Tilley Blankenship. "Mr. Blankenship was attended Baileysville High until leaving at the age of 16 to join the U.S. Army where he received many metal which include, Distinguished Service Metal, Korean Service Metal, 4 Bronze Stars, 1 Silver Star, Korean Presidential Citation, Purple Heart, Army Occupation Metal, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge 2nd Award, National Defense Service Medal, VietNam Campaign Medal, VietNam Service Metal with 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, 8 Over Seas Service Bars, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Forces Medal. Mr. Blankenship retired from the U.S. Army on August 31, 1973 with 24 years of dedicated service to his country. "In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Ramona Imogene Acord Blankenship; a son, Larry Joseph Blankenship; two brothers, Onnie Blankenship and Raymond Blankenship; and a sister, Florence Maynor. "Those left to cherish his memory are two sons, Phillp Blankenship of Glen Fork and Richard Blankenship of Texas; three daughters, Doris Wallace and her husband, Randall of Matheny, Tina Bolen and her husband Norvel, Jr. of Glen Fork and Linda Walsh and her husband, Joseph of Glen Fork; five brothers, Danny, Bill, Bob, Hershel, and David Blankenship; four sisters, Mary Jones, Frances Jonas, Mabel Ridenour, and Phostina Blankenship; five grandchildren, Shawna Hall, Brandon George Wallace, Norvel Edward Bolen, III, Joseph Arwon Bolen and David Bryce Stafford; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. "A celebration of Mr. Blankenship's life will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2009, Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ernest Francis, Jr. officiating. Mr. Blankenship will be laid to rest by his wife, Ramona in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book #__(1953); Page 484; WV Archives Web Site.
Gene Blankenship; age 21; born and living at Cler Fork, WV; single; son of Virgil and Ruth
Blankenship; married on 27 Sep 1953 at Simon, WV; Ramona Acord; age 19; born and living at Glen
Fork, WV; single; daughter of Dennie and Dollie Acord.
1. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book #__(1956); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Onnie Blankenship; age 23; born at Cler Fork, WV; single living at Clear Fork, WV; son of Virgil and
Ruth Blankenship; married on 27 Feb 1956 at Pineville, WV; Juanita Sizemore; age 19; born and
living in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Dewey and Sally Sizemore.
2. 'Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002": Ancestry.com Web Site.
Onnie L. Blankenship; age 61; born on 17 May 1932 in WV; son of __ Blankenship and __ Tilley;
married; welder; died on 12 May 1994 in hospital at Canton, Stark Co, OH.
1. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book #__(1956); Page 142; WV Archives Web Site.
Onnie Blankenship; age 23; born at Cler Fork, WV; single living at Clear Fork, WV; son of Virgil and
Ruth Blankenship; married on 27 Feb 1956 at Pineville, WV; Juanita Sizemore; age 19; born and
living in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Dewey and Sally Sizemore.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 165A; Family #24.
Listed as King E. Blankenship; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Calloway W. Blankenship.
2. On line Obit; Posted on Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site.
"CLEARFORK-King Edward (K.E.) Blankenship 86, departed this life Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. "Born June 13, 1922, in English, WV he was the son of the late Calaway W. and Lottie Miller Blankenship. "Mr. Blankenship was a retired carpenter having worked for Eastern Associated Coal Company and a member of The First Church of God of Oceana. "In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his four children, Grace M. Blankenship; his second wife, Betty Potts Blankenship; and two brothers, Sampy Daniel (SD) Franklin. "Those left to cherish his memory are a son, Gary E. Blankenship and his wife, Diana of Clearfork; three daughters, Phyllis A. Boyd and her husband, Randall of Hernshaw, Delores Blankenship of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Debra E. Jeffery and her husband, Roger of Zephyrhills, Fla.; four sisters, Eula Bailey of Clear Fork, Helen Toler of Danville, Elga Short of Clear Fork, and Glenna S. Childress of Spotsylvania, VA.; a brother, Walter C. (W.C.) Blankenship of Clear Fork; seven grandchildren, Michael Boyd and wife, Saundra of Midland, MI, Melanie Cobb and husband, Brad of Fredricsburg, VA., Janice Seacrist and husband, Brad of Cabin Creek, Shawn Jeffrey and wife, Lisa of Tampa, Fla., Christopher Jeffrey and wife, Xiomara of Orlando, Fla., Elizabeth Harman and husband, John of Waynesboro, VA., and Melissa Castle and husband, Jimmy (Buck) of Abingdon, VA.; eleven great-grandchildren, Anthony, Brandon and Shawn Jeffrey Jr., of Tampa, Fla., Mathew, Samantha, and Lauren Cobb of Fredricksburg, VA., Zach and Tyler Seacrist of Cabin Creek, Abigail Boyd of Midland, MI, Makenna Castle of Abingdon, VA., and Alec Harman of Waynesboro, VA.; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. "A celebration of Mr. Blankenship's life will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. William Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Blankenship Family Cemetery at Clear Fork..."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 165A; Family #24.
Listed as King E. Blankenship; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Calloway W. Blankenship.
2. On line Obit; Posted on Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site.
"CLEARFORK-King Edward (K.E.) Blankenship 86, departed this life Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. "Born June 13, 1922, in English, WV he was the son of the late Calaway W. and Lottie Miller Blankenship. "Mr. Blankenship was a retired carpenter having worked for Eastern Associated Coal Company and a member of The First Church of God of Oceana. "In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his four children, Grace M. Blankenship; his second wife, Betty Potts Blankenship; and two brothers, Sampy Daniel (SD) Franklin. "Those left to cherish his memory are a son, Gary E. Blankenship and his wife, Diana of Clearfork; three daughters, Phyllis A. Boyd and her husband, Randall of Hernshaw, Delores Blankenship of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Debra E. Jeffery and her husband, Roger of Zephyrhills, Fla.; four sisters, Eula Bailey of Clear Fork, Helen Toler of Danville, Elga Short of Clear Fork, and Glenna S. Childress of Spotsylvania, VA.; a brother, Walter C. (W.C.) Blankenship of Clear Fork; seven grandchildren, Michael Boyd and wife, Saundra of Midland, MI, Melanie Cobb and husband, Brad of Fredricsburg, VA., Janice Seacrist and husband, Brad of Cabin Creek, Shawn Jeffrey and wife, Lisa of Tampa, Fla., Christopher Jeffrey and wife, Xiomara of Orlando, Fla., Elizabeth Harman and husband, John of Waynesboro, VA., and Melissa Castle and husband, Jimmy (Buck) of Abingdon, VA.; eleven great-grandchildren, Anthony, Brandon and Shawn Jeffrey Jr., of Tampa, Fla., Mathew, Samantha, and Lauren Cobb of Fredricksburg, VA., Zach and Tyler Seacrist of Cabin Creek, Abigail Boyd of Midland, MI, Makenna Castle of Abingdon, VA., and Alec Harman of Waynesboro, VA.; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. "A celebration of Mr. Blankenship's life will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. William Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Blankenship Family Cemetery at Clear Fork..."
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 23 Apr 1910, Page 279B,
Family #278.
Listed as Garrett H. Lambert, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, Simon P. Lambert.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Big Four, taken on 10 Jan 1920, Page 17A,
Family #308.
Listed as Garret Lambert, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Simon P. Lambert.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 293; WV Archives Web Site.
Garrett Lambert; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hot Coal, WV; married on 11 May 1928
at the county line by S.P. Lambert; Lilly Mitchem; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Hot Coal,
WV; no parents listed.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1933); Page 203; WV Archives Web Site.
Garrett Lambert; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; truck driver; living at Kimball, WV; son
of Simon and Emily; married on 1 Jun 1933 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV; Cora Sizemore; age 19;
born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Ed and Peggy.
5. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Garrett H. Lambert; born on 22 Feb 1909; living at PO Box 744; Pineville, WV 24874 in 1993.
6. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Garrett Lambert; born on 22 Feb 1909; died on 17 Jul 1993; last residence Pineville, Wyoming Co,
WV; SS # 236-28-9860; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 4 Feb 1920; Page 143A;
Family #535/626.
Listed as Carrie Sizemore; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Edward P. Sizemore.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 153A;
Family #574/716.
Listed as Cora Sizemore; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Edward P. Sizemore.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1933); Page 203; WV Archives Web Site.
Garrett Lambert; age 24; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; truck driver; living at Kimball, WV; son
of Simon and Emily; married on 1 Jun 1933 at Welch, McDowell Co, WV; Cora Sizemore; age 19;
born and living in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Ed and Peggy.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 111; WV Archives Web Site.
Garrett Daniel Lambert, Jr; age 23; born on 21 Mar 1943 at Kimball, WV; single; living at New
Richmond, WV; son of Garret Daniel and Cora (Sizemore) Lambert; married on 22 Feb 1967 at
Corinne, WV; Josephine Helen Neece; age 40; born on 16 Oct 1926 at Bud, WV; divorced; living at
Itmann, WV; daughter of Toney and Rosa (Georgia) Dominick.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 247; WV Archives Web Site.
William Neece, Jr; age 23; born in VA; single; living at Herndon, WV; son of William and Visa (Tabor)
Neece; married on 18 Oct 1941 at William A. Woods, minister; Josephine Helen Dominick; age 17;
born and living at Bud, WV; single; daughter of Toney and Rosa Dominick.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 111; WV Archives Web Site.
Garrett Daniel Lambert, Jr; age 23; born on 21 Mar 1943 at Kimball, WV; single; living at New
Richmond, WV; son of Garret Daniel and Cora (Sizemore) Lambert; married on 22 Feb 1967 at
Corinne, WV; Josephine Helen Neece; age 40; born on 16 Oct 1926 at Bud, WV; divorced; living at
Itmann, WV; daughter of Toney and Rosa (Georgia) Dominick.