1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 292; WV Archives Website.
Fred Leonard Dobbs; age 27; born in Appalachia, VA; divorced; living at Jolo, WV; married on 25 Apr
1954 in Jolo, WV; Lona Marie Dobbs; age 24; born in English, WV; divorced; living at Jolo, WV.
(Strongly suspect this is their remarriage following their divorce)
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; English; taken on 24 Apr 1930; Page 66B; Image
72 of 89; Family #32/34.
Listed as Laura Hatfield; age 1 mon; born in WV; in household of father, Willard H. Hatfield.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Jolo; E.D. 24-60; taken on 6 May 1940;
Page1230B; Image 98 of 132; Household #269.
Listed as Lana Hatfield; age 9; born in WV; 4th grade education; not attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Willard H. Hatfield.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 292; WV Archives Website.
Fred Leonard Dobbs; age 27; born in Appalachia, VA; divorced; living at Jolo, WV; married on 25 Apr
1954 in Jolo, WV; Lona Marie Dobbs; age 24; born in English, WV; divorced; living at Jolo, WV.
(Strongly suspect this is their remarriage following their divorce)
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Leck Blevins, Jr. 79, of Avondale, WV, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home.
Leck was born August 23, 1942, in Avondale, WV, a son of the late Leck Blevins Sr. and Bookie Marie Samson Blevins."In addition to his parents, Leck was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Susan Renea; brothers, Robert Blevins, Ivan Blevins and Raymond Blevins and an infant grandson, Noah Reed.
Leck served in the US Army from 1962 to 1965, ranking as an E5 Sgt. in the 107th Armored Calvary. He was a member of the Welch National Guard from 1965 to 1968. He worked in the coal mines for 23 years. Leck is a member of the UMWA and American Legion."Leck was a devoted Christian and his faith never waivered. He was a long serving member of the High Knob Church of the Living God, where he volunteered for the Little Shepard Food Pantry. He enjoyed serving the Lord, spending time with family, grandbabies and friends. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and rock collecting. He was a lover of the outdoors and setting on the front porch telling his life stories.
"Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 54 years, Connie Sue (Estep) Blevins of the home; one son, Randal Scott Blevins and wife Selena and two grandbabies Abby and Beth all of Avondale; one daughter, Tonya Michelle Blevins Reed and husband Mack and five grandbabies, Emily, Sarah, Garret, Matthew and Lauren all of Dallas, NC; siblings, Arland Blevins and wife Gayle of Avondale, Lonnie Blevins and wife Ella of Premier, WV Phyllis Deskins of Indiana, Darrell Blevins and wife Linda of Avondale, Carl Blevins and wife Dee of Avondale, and numerous nieces and nephews. Also, he is survived by sister-in-law, Becky Parde of Bartley, WV; and special friends, Jean and Rusty Mullins of Iaeger. Special thanks to Linda Blevins, Amedisys Hospice Staff and others for their prayers and support.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 12 noon with Pastor Rusty Mullins and Pastor Danny Bowles officiating at the Independent Church of God at Avondale. Burial will follow in the Blevins Cemetery, Ritter Hollow near Avondale, WV. Pallbearers will be Randal Blevins, Mack Reed, Garret Reed, Matthew Reed, Billy Waldron and other family and friends. Military rites will be conducted by VFW Post 1144."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Darrell W Blevins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1959
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 30 Dec 1977
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Leck Blevins
Mother: Marie Sampson
Spouse: Linda G Helton
Certificate Number: 1977057026"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website
"Name: Linda G Helton
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1961
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 30 Dec 1977
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Henry Helton
Mother: Violet Addair
Spouse: Darrell W Blevins
Certificate Number: 1977057026"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carl G Blevins
Birth Date: 26 Nov 1961
Address: Jefferson Orchard Rd
Residence Place: Avondale, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24811"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jeanette Linh Street, 39, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012.
"Jeanette was born July 20, 1973, in Vietnam. Jeanette loved her children and was affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
"Survivors include her husband Allen Street of Iaeger, WV; four children, Leah and J.T. Sommers of Holgate, OH, and A.J. and Asia Street of Iaeger, WV; her parents,two sisters, Jenny and Mai Linh; two brothers, John and Minh; three nieces, Brianna and Bella Espinoza and Sydney Cook; the Lindhorst Family, Diane, Randy, Todd, and Cathy; and her dog, Lychee.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, Sunday evening, October 7, 2012, beginning at 4 p.m., with funeral services to follow. In honoring Jeanette’s wishes her body will be cremated following her services...."
1. 1940 Census, Pike Co, KY; Elkhorn Cty; E.D.98-41; taken on 17 Apr 1940; Page 856A; Image 23 of 28;
Household #202.
Listed as Thelma Looney; age 21; born in KY; married; 3 yrs HS education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, John A. Wallace.
1. 1940 Census, Pike Co, KY; Elkhorn Cty; E.D.98-41; taken on 17 Apr 1940; Page 856A; Image 23 of 28;
Household #202.
Listed as Charles Breen Looney; age 1; born in KY; in household of grandfather, John A. Wallace, with
mother.