1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 634; WV Archives Web Site.
Rupert Leo Blankenship; age 32; born on 7 Apr 1934 at Lundale, WV; single; residence, 2939
Fulton, Cleveland, OH; son of John H. and Blanche P. (Lewis) Blankenship; married on 3 Sep 1966
at Maple Fork, Raleigh Co, WV; Janice Ellen Bowyer; age 22; born on 10 Jun 1944 at Maple Fork,
WV; single; living at Rt. 1, Box 110, Beckley, WV; daughter of Luter E. and Ulia Mae (Phillips) Bowyer.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday, 1 Sep 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"Rupert Leo Blankenship, 77, of Maple Fork, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 30, at home in Maple Fork. "Born April 7, 1934 in Buffalo Creek, he was the son of the late John Hamilton and Blanche Phyllis Lewis Blankenship. "He was a 1953 graduate of Oceana High School and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict. "Mr. Blankenship retired from Shady Spring High School where he was a chemistry teacher. He loved spending time outdoors. "The eldest of four children, Rupert was preceded in death by two brothers, William Donald “Donnie” Blankenship, and Paul Ray Blankenship. "Those left behind to cherish his memory are his children, Janet Lynn Blankenship Wicklehous of Hinton, Rupert L. Blankenship II, and wife, Tonya, of Mount Hope, and Rebecca E. Blankenship Stephens of South Carolina. "Also surviving are his former wife, Janice E. Blankenship, three grandchildren, whom he dearly loved, and a brother, Michael Blankenship of Prosperity. "Funeral services will be Friday, September 2, at 1 p.m. at Tyree Funeral Home in Mount Hope with Rev. Sam Vance officiating. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity..."
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 634; WV Archives Web Site.
Rupert Leo Blankenship; age 32; born on 7 Apr 1934 at Lundale, WV; single; residence, 2939 Fulton,
Cleveland, OH; son of John H. and Blanche P. (Lewis) Blankenship; married on 3 Sep 1966 at Maple
Fork, Raleigh Co, WV; Janice Ellen Bowyer; age 22; born on 10 Jun 1944 at Maple Fork, WV; single;
living at Rt. 1, Box 110, Beckley, WV; daughter of Luter E. and Ulia Mae (Phillips) Bowyer.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, District #94, Panther Precinct, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page 98A,
Family #56.
Listed as Noah Blankenship, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Blankenship.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9/10 Feb 1920, Page 230
A, Family #285.
Listed as Noah Blankenship, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Blankenship,
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther Precinct, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page
201A, Family #5.
Listed as Noah Blankenship, age 23, born in WV, widowed, in household of father, Anderson
Blankenship.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 398; WV Archives Web Site.
Noah Blankenship; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; timberman; living at Panther, WV;
son of Ance and Pricy; married on 26 Jan 1935 at Panther, WV; Rathner Blankenship; age 18; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Henry and Peggy.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 398; WV Archives Web Site.
Noah Blankenship; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; timberman; living at Panther, WV;
son of Ance and Pricy; married on 26 Jan 1935 at Panther, WV; Rathner Blankenship; age 18; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Henry and Peggy.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Denis Audet, 75, of McGraws, WV passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House,
Beckley, WV.He was born on November 12, 1941 in Quebec, Canada a son of the late Octavian and Scile
Audet. Denis was a member of the UMWA. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son
Rodney Audet and a great grandchild Anrek Steele. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years Delois
Blankenship Audet; two granddaughters Megan (Samuel) Steele of Saulsville and Brittany Hatfield of
Hanover; a grandson Joe Audet of Saulsville; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV with Rev. Ernest Francis, Jr. officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens,
Matheny, WV...."
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hillard Blankenship; born on 8 Feb 1937; living at McGraws, Wyoming Co, WV.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Monday, 4 Oct 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"McGRAWS — Hillard Blankenship, 73, departed this life Friday, October 1, 2010, following a short illness. "Born February 8, 1937, in Blackie, VA, he was the son of the late Cloyd and Ocie Stacey Blankenship. "Hillard was a retired coal miner having worked for Ranger Fuel at Bolt; he enjoyed hunting, fishing and four-wheeler riding. "In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. "Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 42 years, Magdlene Blankenship of McGraws; two sons, Mark Blankenship and his companion, Amanda Hall, of McGraws, and Luke Blankenship of Houston, TX; a daughter, Beverly Brown of McGraws; two sisters, Lois Audit and husband, Dennis, of McGraws, and Etta Mae Perdieu and husband, Larry, of Ravencliff; five grandchildren, Adrian Bailey of Glen Rogers, Brandy Lester and A.J. Brown both of Ravencliff, Destiny and Hunter Blankenship both of McGraws; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. "Graveside service for Hillard will be 3 p.m. today, Monday, October 4, 2010, at Blankenship Family Cemetery at McGraws with Rev. Ernest Francis officiating..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 57; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Blankenship; age 23; born on 19 Jun 1943 at Blackie, VA; single; living at Maben, WV; son of
Cloyd and Ocie (Stacy) Blankenship; married on 6 Dec 1966 ar Corinne, WV; Tommie Jean King;
age 18; born at Mullens, WV; single; living at Maben, WV; daughter of Tom and Betty (Mullins) King.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Sunday, 2 Apr 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"PIERPOINT, Willard Blankenship, 62, died Friday, March 31, 2006, in a Beckley hospital following a short illness. "Born June 19, 1943, in Blackie, Va., he was the son of the late Cloyd and Ocie Stacey Blankenship. "Mr. Blankenship was a former employee of Twin Falls State Park, a 35-year resident of Pierpoint and in his leisure he enjoyed hunting and fishing. "In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 40 years, Tommie Jean King Blankenship; daughter, Debra Kay Hodges and her companion, Carl Wood, of Corinne; three sons, Willard Blankenship Jr. at home, Daniel Ray Blankenship and his wife, Tonya, of Claremont, N.C., and Ricky Blankenship and his wife, Heather, of Rocklick; three sisters, Violet Lester of Paynesville, Lois Audet and her husband, Dennis, of McGraws and Etta Perdue and her husband, Larry, of Ravencliff; a brother, Hillard Blankenship and his wife, Magaline, of McGraws; five grandchildren and five stepgrandchildren. "Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens, with Elder Jerry McGrady officiating. Burial will follow in Birchfield Cemetery at Maben..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 57; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Blankenship; age 23; born on 19 Jun 1943 at Blackie, VA; single; living at Maben, WV; son of
Cloyd and Ocie (Stacy) Blankenship; married on 6 Dec 1966 ar Corinne, WV; Tommie Jean King;
age 18; born at Mullens, WV; single; living at Maben, WV; daughter of Tom and Betty (Mullins) King.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 21 Apr 1910, Page 265B, Family #101.
Listed as Asba S. Brown, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Andrew C. Brown.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #121; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Ashby Stevens Brown; age 18; bon on 7 Jul 1900; living at Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV; farmer;
nearest relative, Andy C. Brown; medium height, slender build; blue eyes, brown hair.
3. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 17 Jan 1920, Page 234B, Family #176.
Listed as Ashby Brown, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Andrew C. Brown.
4. Logan Co, WV: Marriage Registry; Book#__(1921); Page 42; Line33; WV Archives Web Site.
Ashby Brown; age 21; born in WV; single; living at Cyclon, WV; son of Andy and Elbie (Bailey) Brown;
married on 27 Oct 1921 in Logan Co, WV Lalah Cook; age 22; born in WV; single; living in Cyclone,
WV; daughter of Spurgeon and Nettie (Cook) Cook.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 Apr 1930, Page 189B, Family #62.
Listed as Ashby Brown, age 29, born in WV, married at 21, farmer, head of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book#__(1931); Page 492; WV Archives Web Site.
Ash Brown; age 31; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Cyclone, WV; son of A.C. Brown; married on
10 Jul 1931 at Oceana, WV; Lula Blankenship; age 19; born in Logan Co, WV; living at Cyclone, WV;
daughter of Calvin Blankenship.
7. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Ashby Brown; born on 7 Jul 1900; died in Jan 1983; living at Cyclone, Wyoming Co, WV at death.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 192B, Family #110.
Listed as Lula Blankenship, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Calvin Blankenship.
2. Wyoming Co, WV: Marriage Records; Book#__(1931); Page 492; WV Archives Web Site.
Ash Brown; age 31; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Cyclone, WV; son of A.C. Brown; married on
10 Jul 1931 at Oceana, WV; Lula Blankenship; age 19; born in Logan Co, WV; living at Cyclone, WV;
daughter of Calvin Blankenship.