1. Norfolk, VA; Marriage License #74-052377; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Edward Ewell; age 54; born 1 Aug 1920 in VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4yrs HS
education; living at Norfolk, VA; son of Robert Stanley and Isoline (Windley) Ewell, Sr; married on
10 Dec 1920 in Norfolk, VA; Anne Hiskel Parker; maiden name Foster; age 47; born 27 Dec 1926;
widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Norfolk, VA; daughter of Joseph Turner
and Nancy Voctoria (Wright) Foster.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Joseph Foster"; Article; Page 146; submitted by herbert Foster, Son,
Avondale, WV 24811.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw, WV; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 247A;
Image 13 of 51; Family #106/109.
Listed as Anne H. Foster; age 4 yrs 1 mon; born in VA; single; in household of father, Joseph T. Foster.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken 22 Apr 1940; Page 1207B;
Image 52 of 133; Household #403.
Listed as Annie Foster; age 14; born in VA; single; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Joseph T. Foster.
4. Norfolk, VA; Marriage License #74-052377; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Edward Ewell; age 54; born 1 Aug 1920 in VA; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4yrs HS
education; living at Norfolk, VA; son of Robert Stanley and Isoline (Windley) Ewell, Sr; married on
10 Dec 1920 in Norfolk, VA; Anne Hiskel Parker; maiden name Foster; age 47; born 27 Dec 1926;
widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Norfolk, VA; daughter of Joseph Turner
and Nancy Voctoria (Wright) Foster.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Cucumber; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 182A;
Image 5 of 35; Family #38/43.
Listed as James Boothe; age 8 (?); born in WV; in household of father, Mack V. Boothe.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Squire; E.D. 24-24; taken on 20 May 1940; Page
472B Image 20 of 48; Household #151.
Listed as James Boothe; age 23; born in WV; single; 5th grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; in household of father, Mack V. Boothe.
3. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Edward Boothe
Race: White
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 17 Dec 1916
Birth Place: Caretta, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Squire, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Squire, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: None
Weight: 165
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Mack H Boothe
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Edward Boothe Self (Head)
Mack H Boothe Father"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1945); page 143; WV Archives Website.
James Edward Boothe; age 28; born in Caretta, WV; divorced; living at Squire, WV; was issued a
license to marry on 16 Aug 1945 in McDowell Co, WV; Doris Graham; age 21; born in Bucktel, OH;
single; living in Squire, WV. (No return by a minister)
5. Franklin Co, OH; Marriage License #39953; Ancestry.com Website.
James Boothe; age 28; born 17 Dec 1916 in Caretta, WV; one previous marriage; carpenter; son of
Mack H. and Rodie (Prater) Boothe; married on 15 Oct 1945 in Franklin Co, OH; Gertrude Chester;
age 19; born 25 Mar 1926 in Wolfe Co, KY; no previous marriage; daughter of Dock and Frousia
(Church) Chester.
1. Franklin Co, OH; Marriage License #39953; Ancestry.com Website.
James Boothe; age 28; born 17 Dec 1916 in Caretta, WV; one previous marriage; carpenter; son of
Mack H. and Rodie (Prater) Boothe; married on 15 Oct 1945 in Franklin Co, OH; Gertrude Chester;
age 19; born 25 Mar 1926 in Wolfe Co, KY; no previous marriage; daughter of Dock and Frousia
(Church) Chester.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 156A; Family #4/4.
Listed as Jack Cook; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Aaron O. Cook.
2. Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Aaron Oley Cook
Gender Male
Marriage Age 24
Birth Date abt 1920
Marriage Date 10 Dec 1944
Marriage Place Gallia, Ohio, USA
Father A O Cook
Mother Ida Virginia Lane
Spouse Marie Thomason
Film Number 001409407"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by David Adkins; 25 Apr 2018.
"Aaron Jack Cook
Birth 1 Aug 1920
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 18 Jun 1990 (aged 69)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 189200804"
1. Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Marie Thomason
Gender Female
Marriage Age 17
Birth Date abt 1927
Marriage Date 10 Dec 1944
Marriage Place Gallia, Ohio, USA
Father F E Thomason
Mother Nannie Counts
Spouse Aaron Oley Cook
Film Number 001409407"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by David Adkins; 25 Apr 2018.
"Patsy Marie Cook
Birth 1927
Death 2001 (aged 73–74)
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 189200881"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Danny M Brinkley
Event Date 01 Dec 1999
Event Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 08 Nov 1955
Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 01 Dec 1999
2nd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1999-05 Dec 2008
3rd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1993-25 Mar 2008
Affiliate Identifier 171344662"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Dan Francis;21 Jan 2023.
"Tammy Rae Browning Brinkley
Birth 29 Feb 1968
Death 19 Jan 2023 (aged 54)
Burial Leatherwood Community Cemetery
Justice, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 248754808"Additional Information Posted:
"Tammy Rae (Browning) Brinkley, 54 of Oceana, WV went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 19, 2023."Born February 29, 1968 at Man, WV she was the daughter of Corless Browning and the late Delmas Browning.
"In addition to her father, Tammy was also preceded in death by one sister: Vonda Ellen Browning; sisters-in-law: Pat Vance, Dana Mullins, Norma Jean Amburgy; brothers-in-law: Robert, Harold, and Beryl Brinkley.
"Tammy was a Speech Pathologist for the Wyoming County Schools. She enjoyed spending time with her family and church family. She loved the Lord with all her heart, and enjoyed working for him. It brought her great joy to work with the children during Vacation Bible School and participating in street ministry with her church of Turkey Ridge.
"Tammy loved to share her faith with others on social media and witnessing to those she came across in her path. She was a prayer warrior. She loved her fur babies, especially her cat, Willow. Tammy was a member of the Road Angels Car Club. She enjoyed her Sunday dinners with her husband Danny, her mother, and her family. Tammy attended the Peaceful Valley Community Church at Cub Creek, and the Turkey Ridge Baptist Church at Oceana, WV.
"Those left to love and cherish her memory are her loving husband of 24 years; Danny Brinkley of Oceana; her mother: Corless Browning of Gilbert; her sister: Joan (Steve) Gunnells of Steeles Hollow; brothers: Dana (Tammy) Browning of Nelson, and Erick (Karen Hatfield) Browning of Ikes Fork; sister-in-law: Kathleen Cooper of Oceana; brother and sister-in-law: Avon and Joyce Cawley of Vinton, VA. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and other dear relatives and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family Monday, January 23, 2023 from 6:00 till 9:00 pm at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel where funeral services will commence on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Alvin Browning and Rev. Johnny Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Leatherwood Community Cemetery at Justice, WV.
"Tammy will be carried to her resting place by her family and friends.
"Her wonderful smile and gentle heart will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to have known and loved her."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); WV Archives Website.
Jackie Willie Garlic; age 22; born 7 Aug 1942 in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Rt 3, Iaeger, WV; son of
John and Mazie (Mullins) Garlic; married on 5 Oct 1964 in Litwar, WV; Judy Gale Thornsbury; age
16; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Box 277, Iaeger, WV; daughter of George and Lydia (Trent)
Thornsbury.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jackie W. Garlic, 79 of Iaeger, WV, went to his heavenly home on August 31, 2021. He died at home surrounded by family and friends. Jackie was born August 7, 1942, the son of John and Mazie Garlic. Jackie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Iaeger, a retired coal miner and a former President of UMWA Local Union 8783. His most cherished times in life were when he was taking his family on vacation and deer hunting. Jackie will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Judy Garlic, his daughter, Barbara Sederburg (Tysen) of Norwalk, IA and son, John and his wife, Summer (his second daughter), grandchildren Christen Krieser (Kalvin), Cameron Taylor, Jackson Garlic, Bryson Garlic, and Sophie Garlic, and sister, Gerri Bowman. Jimmie Garlic, caregiver, brother and best friend is also left to cherish his memory and the memories of their lives together. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny F. Garlic and Robert Garlic, sisters, Brenda Garlic and Libby Garlic and sister-in-law Betty Garlic. Pallbearers are: Cameron Taylor, Jackson Garlic, Kerry Thornsbury, Kalvin Krieser, Brian Cook, David Ratliff and Danny Honosky. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Walker, Shawn and Jennifer Fain, Kindred at Home, and Hospice Compassus of West Virginia for their enormous support and comfort during this time. Jackie’s family is especially grateful for his care by Hannah, Uva, Jennifer and Tammy during the final weeks of his life. Friends may visit or call at the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV on Friday, September 3rd from 11:00 AM until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. Services will be officiated by Pastor Randall Dority. Burial will follow at the Andy Kennedy Memorial Cemetery in Horsecreek, WV. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); WV Archives Website.
Jackie Willie Garlic; age 22; born 7 Aug 1942 in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Rt 3, Iaeger, WV; son of
John and Mazie (Mullins) Garlic; married on 5 Oct 1964 in Litwar, WV; Judy Gale Thornsbury; age
16; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at Box 277, Iaeger, WV; daughter of George and Lydia (Trent)
Thornsbury.
1. 1910 Census; Warren Co, TN; District #2; taken 9 May 1910; Page 93A; Image 5 of 11;
Family #41/41.
Listed as Tever Gribble; age 1; born in TN; mulatto; in household of father, Martin Gribble.
2. 1920 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Lynch; taken 12 Jan 1920; Page 219B; Image 22 of 62; Family #222.
Listed as Martelia Gribble; age 11; born in TN; mulatto; in household of father, Martin Gribble.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Hartwell; E.D.24-21; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page
414A; Household #200.
Listed as Martelia Reed; age 33; born in TN; married; Negro; 8th grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Martin Gribble, with 4 children.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Hartwell; E.D.24-21; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page
414A; Household #200.
Listed as Syotha L. Reed; age 14; born in VA; Negro; 1 yr HS education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of grandfather, Martin Gribble, with mother.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Hartwell; E.D.24-21; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page
414A; Household #200.
Listed as Bobley Reed; age 13; born in VA; Negro; 8th grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of grandfather, Martin Gribble, with mother.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Hartwell; E.D.24-21; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page
414A; Household #200.
Listed as Frankie Reed; age 12; born in KY; Negro; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of grandfather, Martin Gribble, with mother.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Hartwell; E.D.24-21; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page
414A; Household #200.
Listed as Lovie Reed; age 10; born in WV; Negro; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of grandfather, Martin Gribble, with mother.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Richard Dean Sark
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1952
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 2 Oct 1973
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Ray Sark
Mother: Velma Jackson
Spouse: Marjie Jean Griffith Brown
Certificate Number: 1973046589"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Richard Den Sarks [Richard Sark]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1952
Birth Place: Asco
Death Date: Oct 1975
SSN: 372585752
Notes: Aug 1968: Name listed as RICHARD DEN SARKS;
30 Dec 1987: Name listed as RICHARD SARK "
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Marjie Jean Griffith Brown
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 31
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1942
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 2 Oct 1973
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Alva Griffith
Mother: Edith Sparks
Spouse: Richard Dean Sark
Certificate Number: 1973046589"
1. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Gilbert District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 211B; Family #187/187.
Listed as Albert Blankenship; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Andrew M. Blankenship.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 27 May 2008.
"Albert Johnson Blankenship, Sr
Birth 28 Jan 1890
Wyoming, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death May 1976 (aged 86)
Hanover, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 27130689"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Andrew Morse Blankenship (1862-Deceased) and Amanda Cline-Blankenship (1865-Deceased) (per WV Delayed Certificate of Birth #43643 issued on August 28, 1950, Wyoming County, WV."Married to Rosa Ellen Lockhart-Blankenship (1900-1984) on April 28, 1915 in Iaeger, McDowell County, WV, 2015, Page 364, Application Date: April 24, 1915).
"Father of Ruby A. Blankenship-Cole (1915-1984), & Albert Johnson Blankenship Jr. (1923-1987).
"Albert Blankenship was a farmer."
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 257A;
Family #25/26.
Listed as Rosey E. Lockhart; age 9 months; born in WV in Mar 1900, in household of father, Michael
Lockhart.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 25 Apr 1910; Page 253B;
Family #67/67.
Listed as Rosey Ellen Lockhart; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Michael Lockhart.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 27 May 2008.
" Rosa Ellen Lockhart Blankenship
Birth Mar 1900
Hanover, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1984 (aged 83–84)
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 27130705"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Michael "Mike" Lockhart (1872-1954) & Mary E. Riffe-Lockhart (1871-1943). (per WV Register of Births, Wyoming County, WV, 1898, Page 149, Line 5)."Sister of Lucinda E. "Lucy" Lockhart-Aliff (1895-1997), Sarah Jane Lockhart (1897-Deceased), Amanda F. Lockhart-Morgan (1904-2002), Ettie M. Lockhart (1907-Deceased), Roxie A. Lockhart (1908-Deceased), & Fanny Vista Lockhart (1912-Deceased).
"Married to Albert Johnson Blankenship Sr. (1894-1976) on April 28, 1915 in Iaeger, McDowell County, WV, 2015, Page 364, Application Date: April 24, 1915).
"Mother of Ruby A. Blankenship-Cole (1915-1984), & Albert Johnson Blankenship Jr. (1923-1987)."