1. 1910 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 129A;
Family #441/461.
Listed as Luther Blankenship; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Robert N. Blankenship.
2. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Amigo Precinct, Rhodell; taken on 21 Jan 1920; Page 105B;
Family #420/449.
Listed as Luther Blankenship; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Robert N. Blankenship.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 340; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Blankenship; age 22; born in Raleigh Co, WV; living at basin, WV; married on 29 Nov 1922
at Walter Meadows'; Orpha Prince; age 21; born in Raleigh Co, WV; living at Basin, WV.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 377; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Blankenship; age 45; born at Basin, WV; widowed; living at Stephenson, WV; son of R.N.
and Sarah Blankenship; married on 16 Mar 1946 at Mullens, WV; Louise Cataline; age 30; born
in Wyco, WV; divorced; living in Mullens, WV; daughter of Pete and Lucille Cataline.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 377; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Blankenship; age 45; born at Basin, WV; widowed; living at Stephenson, WV; son of R.N.
and Sarah Blankenship; married on 16 Mar 1946 at Mullens, WV; Louise Cataline; age 30; born
in Wyco, WV; divorced; living in Mullens, WV; daughter of Pete and Lucille Cataline.
1. Tankersley Funeral Home & Cremation Services; Mullens, WV; Posted OBit.
"Ancel Paul Blankenship, 84, formerly of Stephenson went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2015."Born May 11, 1931 at Stephenson, he was the son of the late Luther and Orpha Prince Blankenship and stepson of Louise Cataline Blankenship.
"Paul liked to golf and travel. He retired from McLouth Steel Corporation and for several years him and his wife owned some fast food restaurants.
"In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by four sisters, Irene McKinney and husband, Glen, Hester Lefler and husband, Laverne, Hazel Roop and husband, Pete, and Norma Fann and husband, Robert Sr.; and two brothers, Gaylord Blankenship and David Blankenship.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Corbin (Lee) Blankenship; one brother, Gene Blankenship and his wife, Joyce of MI; two sisters, Deck Blankenship and Barbara Lester both of Mullens; two sisters-in-law, Libby Blankenship and Janet Blankenship Meadows; and several nieces and nephews.
"Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Gilbert Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. ..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 15 May 1940; Page 1179A;
Image 59 of 64; Household #501.
Listed as Lorene Proffit; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Troy Proffitt.
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; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 15 May 1940; Page 1179A;
Image 59 of 64; Household #501.
Listed as Franklin Proffit; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Troy Proffitt.
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; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Larry Ray Proffitt
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1950
Marriage Registration Place: Pulaski, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Apr 1968
Marriage Place: Dublin, Virginia, USA
Father: Troy Proffitt
Mother: Nannie M Rowe
Spouse: Bonnie Gale Reeves
Certificate Number: 1968013057"
3. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Larry Ray Proffit
Gender: Male
Death Age: 62
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1950
Birth Place: Bradshaw, WV
Residence Place: Dublin
Death Date: 26 Dec 2012
Burial Date: 31 Dec 2012
Parents: Troy Ray Proffit; Annie Roe Proffit
Spouse:
Bonnie Gale Proffit
Child:
Troy Ray Proffit
Eric David Proffit
Bonnie Jean B.J. Stillwell
Jerry Walter Proffit
Siblings:
Jean Troy
Ruth Rooush
Frank Proffit
Joe Bill Proffit
Loraine Hanson
Tommy Proffit"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Denise Drake Horton; 28 Dec 2012.
" Larry Ray Proffit
Birth 4 Feb 1950
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Dec 2012 (aged 62)
Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
Burial
North End Cemetery
Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102749511"Additional Information Posted:
"Larry Ray Proffit, 62, of Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at his home. Mr. Proffit was born in Bradshaw, WV to the late Troy Ray and Annie Roe Proffit. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Gale Proffit. Survivors include his children; brothers; sisters; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 2:00 PM with Gary Tibbs officiating. Burial will follow in the North End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Bonnie Gale Reeves
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: abt 1952
Marriage Registration Place: Pulaski, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 16 Apr 1968
Marriage Place: Dublin, Virginia, USA
Father: Charlie Reeves
Mother: Ruby E Harriman
Spouse: Larry Ray Proffitt
Certificate Number: 1968013057"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Denise Drake Horton; 28 Dec 2012.
" Bonnie G. Reeves Proffit
Birth 20 Jun 1952
USA
Death 30 Nov 2009 (aged 57)
Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
Burial
North End Cemetery
Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 45046929"Additional Information Posted:
"Bonnie G. Reeves Proffit, 57 of Dublin, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009 at Pulaski Community Hospital."Mrs. Proffit is survived by her husband Larry Ray Proffit of the home; daughter B.J. (Minnie) Stillwell of Dublin; sons & daughters-in-law Jerry Walter & Carla Proffit of Roanoke, Troy Ray Proffit of Dublin, and Eric David & Kathy Proffit of Radford; sisters Carol D. Sharp White of Ocala, FL, Tara J. Reeves Porter of Galax, Doris E. Reeves Chandler of West Virginia, Glenda K. Reeves Tibbs of Radford, and Opal J. Reeves Manuel of Florida; half brothers Kenny H. Sharp of Galax and Robert D. Sharp of Wythe County; half sisters Elizabeth Reeves Funk of Virginia, Rita Reeves of Virginia and Julia Reeves McKenny of Hillsville; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews; special grandson Matthew Eric Proffit, and Bernice E. Reeves.
"She was preceded in death by a brother Ronald E. Reeves.
"Burial in the North End Cemetery."
William Joseph "Joe Bill" Proffitt
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #76-028647; Ancestry.com Website.
William Joseph Profit; age 23; born 1 Nov 1952 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Box 517, Bradshaw, WV; son of Troy and Annie (Rowe) Proffit; married on 7 Jul
1976 in Grundy, VA; Ella May Viers; age 17; born 30 Sep 1959 in VA; single; this is her 1st marriage;
8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Walter Carl and Mae
(Hackney) Viers.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #76-028647; Ancestry.com Website.
William Joseph Profit; age 23; born 1 Nov 1952 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Box 517, Bradshaw, WV; son of Troy and Annie (Rowe) Proffit; married on 7 Jul
1976 in Grundy, VA; Ella May Viers; age 17; born 30 Sep 1959 in VA; single; this is her 1st marriage;
8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Walter Carl and Mae
(Hackney) Viers.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"In Loving Memory of Ellen Mae Viars
September 30, 1958 – July 20, 2025"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ellen Mae Viars, beloved mother and grandmother, who passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at the age of 67, at her home in Jolo, WV.
"Born on September 30, 1958 in Whitewood, VA, Ella Mae was known for her kindness, strength, and love of family. She made a lasting impact on everyone she met.
"She found joy in playing piano, drinking coffee, spending time with family, sitting on the front porch, and attending church at Crystal Block Church of God, where she was a member. Her legacy will live on through the memories and lessons she shared with those around her.
"Ella Mae is survived by her children, Pastor William Joseph “Joey” Proffitt III (Anita) of Paynesville, WV and Anna Marie Proffitt of Peterstown, WV. She was a proud grandmother to Caleb Joseph Donald Proffitt and Joshua Seth Proffitt. She faced life’s challenges with courage and grace, raising her family with unconditional love.
"She is also survived by a brother, Billy Ray Viars of Grundy, VA, and Anna Lou (Ronnie) Browning of Pineville, as well as several special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents Walter and Mae Viars, brothers Walter Viars, Jr., Darrell Viars, and Thomas Viars, and sisters Juanita Viars White and Freda Sue Viars Clifton.
"Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Little White Church of the Living God at Three Forks, WV beginning at 6:00, with the service starting at 7:00.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00 with Reverend Clell Daniels, Pastor Lacy Griffith, and Pastor Joey Proffitt officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will follow at Stewart Cemetery, near Paynesville, WV.
"Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.
"Fanning Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com."