1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 193B, Family #130.
Listed as Wayne Graham, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Alexander Graham.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 305; WV Archives Web Site.
Wayne Graham; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Oceana, WV; son of Alex Graham;
married on 17 Jan 1933 at Oceana, WV; Tressie Fortner; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Oceana, WV; daughter of J.L. Fortner.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 305; WV Archives Web Site.
Wayne Graham; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Oceana, WV; son of Alex Graham;
married on 17 Jan 1933 at Oceana, WV; Tressie Fortner; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at
Oceana, WV; daughter of J.L. Fortner.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 111; WV Archives Web Site.
Edwin Blankenship; age 21; born at Clear Fork, WV; single; living at Clear Fork, WV; son of Albert and
Rosa Blankenship; married on 23 Jul 1952 at oceana, WV; Hazel Graham; age 21 (sic?); born and
living at Oceana, WV; single; daughter of Wayne and Tressie Graham.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 111; WV Archives Web Site.
Edwin Blankenship; age 21; born at Clear Fork, WV; single; living at Clear Fork, WV; son of Albert and
Rosa Blankenship; married on 23 Jul 1952 at oceana, WV; Hazel Graham; age 21 (sic?); born and
living at Oceana, WV; single; daughter of Wayne and Tressie Graham.
2. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1'; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hazel Blankenship; born on _____; living at PO Box 211, Lynco, WV 24857 in 1996.
3. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hazel Blankenship; born on 7 Sep 1935; living at P.O. Box 69, Oceana, WV 24870.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Michael Charles Blankenship, 56, of Kopperston, WV passed away on Friday February 3, 2017. He was born
on January 3, 1961 in Oceana, WV a son of Hazel Graham Blankenship of Kopperston and the late Edwin
Dennis Blankenship. Michael was a member of The Well Church. In addition to his father he is preceded in
death by his grandparents Wayne and Tressie Graham; a sister Debrah Blankenship; three brothers Franklin,
Clifford and David Blankenship; and a brother-in-law Andrew Lester. In addition to his mother survivors
include a special daughter Meagan Riddle; a sister Edwinna Lester of Hanover; two brothers Danny Wayne
Blankenship of Kopperston and Leroy (Sarah) Blankenship of Clear Fork; two special grandchildren Aubrey
and Michael; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at1:00 PM on
Thursday, February 9, 2017 at The Well Church, Kopperston, WV with Pastor Jeff Green officiating. He will
be laid to rest in Blankenship Cemetery, Clear Fork, WV..."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 446; WV Archives Web Site.
Gora Davis; age 20; born in WV; single;; living at Verner, WV; son of Jesse and Ocie (Browning) Davis;
married on 2 Apr 1938 at Christian, WV; Melda Runyon; age 17; born in WV; single; living at Verner, WV;
daughter of Tom and Virgie (Browning) Runyon.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gora Davis
Marriage Date: 6 May 1994
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Lavy Safronia Cline"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Highland Memory Gardens; Chapmanville, Logan Co, WV; submitted by
McKinney; 30 Jun 2010.
Gora Davis; born 31 Dec 1917 at Verner, WV; died 26 Jun 2010 at Steeles, WV; buried here; no grave marker
photo shown; marriage license and personal photo shown.
"....Gora Davis, 93 of Steeles, formerly of Verner, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and his loved ones waiting for him in heaven, on Saturday, June 26th, 2010, from his residence, following a long illness."Born on December 31, 1917 at Verner, he was the son of the late Jess and Ocie Browning Davis.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Melda Runyon Davis; an only daughter, Patty Jane Davis Vinson; two sisters: Lola Lester and Bessie Tendale; four brothers: Oscar, Ora, Aubra, and Ezra "Red" Davis; and a special aunt, Bessie Davis.
"Gora was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, step-father, step-grandfather, step-great grandfather; brother, uncle, and friend. He was a disabled coal miner and the former owner and operator, for 31 years, of the Starlite Drive Inn. He was a charter member of the Verner Community Church, which was organized on January 29, 1950, serving as a Deacon, the church treasurer, and Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of the Verner Quartet. He was an honorary member of the Pads Fork Freewill Baptist Church at Steeles for the last 13 years. His wonderful smile and his loving and kind ways will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
"Those left to love and cherish his memory and to carry on his legacy include his grandson, Todd Vinson and wife Alane of Leonardtown MD; his son-in-law, Harry Vinson of Gilbert; his two sisters: Hallie Hatfield of Man and Beulah Mae Poe of Gilbert; and three special girls whom he considered his granddaughters: Christina and Kattie Farmer and Cassie Adkins. Additional survivors include his second wife, Lavy Cameron Davis of the home; his two step-sons: Douglas Lester and wife Ruth and Andrew Lester and wife Edwinna, all of Hanover; his two step-daughters: Patsy Walker and husband Lawrence of Steeles and Linda Workman and husband David of Chapmanville; his eight step-grandchildren: Treasa Walker Neace of Iaeger, Steven Lester and wife Sheila of Hanover, Andrea Browning and husband Tony of Verner, Stevie Dee Lester and fiancée Jo-Jo- Goode, Alin and Tyler Workman, and Sasha Mounts, all of Chapmanville; his three step-great grandchildren: Logan Neace, Jessica and Nicholas Browning; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and church family who he loved very much.
"Friends may gather with the family to celebrate Gora's life at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert on Monday, June 28th, from 6 to 9 pm. A service will be held at 7 pm with the Rev. Dennis Lester officiating.
"Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 29th at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Grimmett and Rev. Rodney Robinette officiating.
"He will be laid to rest beside his first wife and loving daughter at Highland Memory Gardens at Godby Heights of Pecks Mill...."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 446; WV Archives Web Site.
Gora Davis; age 20; born in WV; single;; living at Verner, WV; son of Jesse and Ocie (Browning) Davis;
married on 2 Apr 1938 at Christian, WV; Melda Runyon; age 17; born in WV; single; living at Verner, WV;
daughter of Tom and Virgie (Browning) Runyon.
1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Leroy T. Blankenship; born on 12 Jul 1964; living at P.O. Box 106, Clear Fork, WV 24822 in 1994.
2. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Leroy T. Blankenship; born on 12 Jul 1964; living at P.O. Box 69, Oceana, WV 24870.
1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sarah Blankenship; born on 20 Oct 1965; living at P.O. Box 106, Clear Fork, WV 24822 in 1995.
1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
David R. Blankenship; born on 29 Apr 1959; living at PO Box 211, Lynco, WV 24857 in 1993.
2. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
David R. Blankenship; born on 29 Apr 1959; living at Buflo Lk, Lynco, WV 24857.
3. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
David R. Blankenship; born on 29 Apr 1959; living at P.O. Box 69, Oceana, WV 24870.
4. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"David Ray Blankenship, 51, of Kopperston, WV went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2011 following a long illness. He was born April 29, 1959 at Pineville, WV a son of Edwin and Hazel Marie Graham Blankenship. David was preceded in death by his grandparents Wayne and Tressie Graham and Albert and Rosie Blankenship; his father Edwin Blankenship; two brothers Clifford and Franklin “Bill” Blankenship and a sister Deborah Ann Blankenship. David was a member of the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Church in Lillydale. He was a coal miner with Darn Coal for 16 years and Eddie Cline for four years. After retiring he enjoyed being in the garden, fishing, spending time with family and friends. David was an avid Jeff Gordon NASCAR fan. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving mother Hazel Marie Graham Blankenship of Kopperston; a daughter Tabitha Johnson of Oceana; brothers Danny (Sandy) Blankenship and Michael Blankenship and companion Angie all of Oceana, Leroy (Sarah) Blankenship of Clear Fork; a sister Edwinna (Andrew) Lester of Hanover; two granddaughters Brooke Dameron of Beaver and Miranda Blankenship of Dothan, AL; several nieces and nephews Kelly (Jason) Lester of Indian Creek, Kayla Blankenship of Oceana, Andrea (Tony) Browning of Gilbert, Dennis Blankenship of KY, Clifford Blankenship, Jr. of Oceana; great nieces whom he treasured Gracie and Haley Lester of Indian Creek and Jessica Lester of Gilbert; great nephew Nickloas Browning of Gilbert; very special friends Lillie, Charlie and Lucy Toler of Kopperston; a very special and loved adopted granddaughter Megan Riddles; and a host of family and friends who he loved dearly. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday April 15, 2011 at the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Church, Lillydale with Pastor Curt Stafford and Rev. William Cook officiating. David will be laid to rest in the Blankenship Cemetery, Clear Fork, WV..."
1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elizabeth A. Blankenship; born on _______; living at Buflo Lk, Lynco, WV 24857.
1. 1950 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Stowe; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 48;
Dwelling #318.
Listed as Roy Hatfield, Jr; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Roy Hatfield, Sr.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Hatfield, Jr; age 20; born on 26 May 1947 at Crites, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; son of Roy
and Doraline (Chandler) Hatfield, Sr; married on 23 Feb 1968 at Brenton, WV; Shirley Jean Simpson;
age 23; born on 16 Jul 1944 at Pineville, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Richard and
Virginia (Long) Simpson.
3. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roy Hatfield, Jr; born on 26 May 1947; living at P.O. Box 1554, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1993.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 383; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Hatfield, Jr; age 20; born on 26 May 1947 at Crites, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; son of Roy
and Doraline (Chandler) Hatfield, Sr; married on 23 Feb 1968 at Brenton, WV; Shirley Jean Simpson;
age 23; born on 16 Jul 1944 at Pineville, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Richard and
Virginia (Long) Simpson.
2. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Shirley J. Hatfield; born on ______; living at P.O. Box 1554, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1993.
3. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Shirley J. Lusk; born on 16 Jul 1944; living at PO Box 97, Brenton, WV 24818 in 1995.
1. 1950 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Stowe; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 48;
Dwelling #318.
Listed as Roy Hatfield; age 26; born in WV; married; conveyor man in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1950 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Stowe; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 48;
Dwelling #318.
Listed as Darlene Hatfield; age 22; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Roy Hatfield, Sr.
1. 1950 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Stowe; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 48;
Dwelling #318.
Listed as Judy Ann Hatfield; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Roy Hatfield, Sr.
1. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 13/14 Jan 1920; Page 173B;
Family #110/117.
Listed as Guy Hatfield; age 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Add Hatfield.
2. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert Creek; Cline; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page
157A; Family #315/315.
Listed as Guy Hatfield; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Adam Hatfield.
3. "Williamson Daily News"; Williamson, WV; 16 Jun 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"Guy Hatfield, of Gilbert, W.Va., passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Logan Regional Medical Center. "He was born October 2, 19 ? at Gilbert, W.Va., to the late Adam and Katherine Hatfield. "Guy was a retired coal miner and a member of the Baptist faith. He was married to the late Myrtle (Grimmett) Hatfield. "In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy, Joda, Bailey, and Leonard Hatfield and sisters Mary and Ida Hatfield. "Friends may call at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday, June 16, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m., with service at 7 p.m. "Those surviving Guy are three daughters, Virginia Blankenship, Norma Trent and Shirley Bonham, all of Hampden, W.Va.; three sons, Guy Hatfield Jr., and Adam Hatfield of Hampden W.Va., and Dallas (Teresa) Hatfield of Baisden, W.Va.; granddaughters Melissa (Jeff) Simpson of Trinity, N.C., and Catherine Hatfield of Gilbert, W.Va.; grandsons Woody (Krystal) Trent of South Charleston, W.Va., and Dallas Hatfield of Gilbert, W.Va.; two great-grandchildren, Joshua Simpson and Rebekah Simpson of Trinity, NC. "Funeral services will be at Mounts Funeral Home Chapel, at Gilbert, W.Va., Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 1 p.m. with ministers Rev. Diamond Carter and Rev. Lowell Smith officiating. "Burial will follow at Hafield Cemetery at Sharon Heights, Hampden, W.Va., .."
1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Sand Lick; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 118A; Image
11 of 26; Family #96/98.
Listed as Myrtle Grimmett; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, James O. Grimmett.
2. 1940 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Glen Alum; E.D. 30-20; taken on 25 Apr 1940; Page 391A;
Image 23 of 44; Household #176.
Listed as Myrtle Hatfield; age 19; born in WV; married; 7th grade education; lived in Mingo Co, WV on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, George Hatfield.
3 US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Myrtle Hatfield
Residence Date: 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place: Gilbert, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 30 Oct 1922
Phone Number:
Phone Number Recorded Date: 13 Nov 2000
Address: 677 RR 52 Box
Address Continued: Gilbert, West Virginia 25621
Address Date: 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address: High
2nd Address Continued: Gilbert, West Virginia 25621
2nd Address Date: 01 Jul 1998
3rd Address: General Delivery
3rd Address Continued: Gilbert, West Virginia 25621
3rd Address Date: 01 Feb 1988
Possible Relatives: Dallas Edward Hatfield (believe this is her son)..."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Guy Hatfield
Also Known As: Guy Junior Hatfield
Residence Date: 13 Jul 2001
Residence Place: Gilbert, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 01 Jan 1955
Phone Number:
Phone Number Recorded Date: 13 Jul 2001
Address: 677 PO Box
Address Continued: Gilbert, West Virginia 25621
Address Date: 13 Jul 2001..."