McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Ervin Morgan

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 51; WV Archives Website.
Irvin Morgan; age 23; born and living in Hanover, WV; single; son of Lita and Hazel Morgan; married
on 22 Apr 1961 at Pineville, WV; Deloise Bailey; age 19; born at Ikes Fork, WV; single; living at RFD,
Iaeger, WV; daughter of Enis and Lucy Bailey.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #77 025433; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ervin Morgan; age 40; born 23 Sep 1936 in Hanover, WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 8th
grade education; living at Hanover, WV; son of Litie and Hazel (Cline) Morgan; married on 28 Jun
1977 at Lebanon, VA; Deloise Morgan; maiden name Bailey; age 35; born 3 Mar 1942 in Wyoming
Co, WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 6th grade education; living at Havover, WV; daughter of
Enis and Lucy (Christian) Bailey.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #81-001584; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ervin Morgan; age 44; born 23 Sep 1936 in WV; divodced; this is his 2nd (sic 3rd) mariage; first
(2nd) marriage ended 2 Feb 1979; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Hanover, WV;
son of Lillie and Hazel (Cline) Morgan; married on 26 Jan 1981 at Grundy, VA; Armedia Mary
Blankenship; maiden name Little; age 45; born 18 Nov 1935 in VA; widow; this is her 2nd marriage;
first marriage ended 11 Oct 1974; 4th grade education; living at Box 886, Oceana, WV; daughter of
Grant and Lunla (Justice) Little.


Armedia Mary Little

1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #81-001584; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ervin Morgan; age 44; born 23 Sep 1936 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd (sic 3rd) mariage; first
(2nd) marriage ended 2 Feb 1979; 8th grade education; living at General Delivery, Hanover, WV;
son of Lillie and Hazel (Cline) Morgan; married on 26 Jan 1981 at Grundy, VA; Armedia Mary
Blankenship; maiden name Little; age 45; born 18 Nov 1935 in VA; widow; this is her 2nd marriage;
first marriage ended 11 Oct 1974; 4th grade education; living at Box 886, Oceana, WV; daughter of
Grant and Lunla (Justice) Little.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Armedia Mary “Maw” Little Blankenship Morgan, 89, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Clear Fork, WV. She was born on November 18, 1935 in Hurley, VA a daughter of the late Grant and Lula Justice Little. Mary enjoyed sewing and canning food from her son, Floyd’s garden. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two husbands Harlen Howard Blankenship and Ervin Morgan, two sons Jessie Blankenship and Harlen “Junior” Blankenship, a granddaughter Trista Blankenship, a grandson Teddy Hobert “Bubby” Toler, and a son-in-law Teddy Toler. Survivors include, a son Floyd Blankenship and wife Lou and their two sons Chris Blankenship and wife Allison of Fairdale, and Shane Blankenship of Oceana, a daughter Marie Toler of Clear Fork and her daughters Teddra Parsons and husband Dallas of Sun Hill and Gladys Toler of Clear Fork, grandchildren Harlen “Pumpkin” Blankenship, Missy Byrd and Amy Blankenship, her sisters Florence Looney and Bertha Justus, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Sunday, July 13th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Tommy White and Bro. Chris Blankenship officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Blankenship Cemetery, Oceana, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Saturday, July 12th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Shane Blankenship, Bryson Blankenship, Fredy Arias, Dallas Parsons, Jr., Santiago Arias, Harlen “Pumpkin” Blankenship and Chris Blankenship. A special thank you to her niece, Eunice Little, Novella Faye Belcher and Hospice of Southern West Virginia. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."


Clifford Wayne Toler

1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clifford W Toler
Birth Date: 13 Aug 1952
Phone Number: 436-4360
Address: PO Box 1004, Welch, WV, 24801-1004
[102 Airport Rd, Welch, WV, 24801 (1992)]
[749 Airport Rd, Welch, WV, 24801-2706 (1994)] "
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Clifford Wayne Toler, 67, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Bluefield Regional Medical Center.

"Wayne was born August 13, 1952 on Belcher Mountain near Welch, WV, a son of the late Clifford Harrison and Ruby Marie Belcher Toler. Wayne graduated from Welch High School with a vocational degree in off set printing. He worked for 27 years in the coal mines in McDowell County; he then drove a school bus for 13 years before being forced to retire due to health problems. Wayne was a faithful member of the Lorton Lick Baptist Church where he served as usher. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding motorcycles.

"In addition to his parents, Clifford H. and Ruby M. Toler, Wayne was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy Mosko Toler and one sister, Theresa Kay Toler.

"Survivors include his wife, Maggie Hunt Toler of the home; stepdaughters, Rachel Benge of North Wilkesboro, NC and Brenda Benge of Moravia Falls, NC; stepson, Joshua Adam Blankenship of the home; step grandchildren, Austin Ellis and Matthew Benge both of North Wilkesboro, NC; and stepsons-in-law, Bryant Benge and Jeff Benge both of North Wilkesboro, NC.

"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 3 o’clock with Pastor Shawn Braggs officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Elkhorn Church Cemetery on Belcher Mountain near Welch, WV. Wayne’s friends will follow to the cemetery on motorcycles in funeral procession. Serving as pallbearers will be Austin Ellis, Adam Blankenship, Bryant Benge, Mike Dickens, Larry Hunt and Mack Hunt.

"Friends may visit with the family Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.

" In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the building fund at Lorton Lick Baptist Church, 2548 Lorton Lick Road, Bluefield, WV 24701.

" Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.

" Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"


Maggie Hunt

1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #74-046821; Ancestry.com Website.
Eugene Blanlenship; age 45; born 18 May 1929 in KY; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 5th grade
education; living at Box 174, Panther, WV; son of Harve and Lonie (Hurley) Blankenship; married on
19 Oct 1974 in Grundy, VA; Maggie Dotson; maiden name Hunt; age 25; born 31 May 1949 in Iaeger,
WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 6th grade education; living at General Delivery, Mohawk, WV;
daughter of Lacy Lee and Dora (Dotson) Hunt.


Thurman Dean Hagerman

1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thurman Dean “Pete” Hagerman, 65, of Rock, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

"Thurman was born July 7, 1956 in Welch, WV, a son of the late John R. and Hattie May Vance Hagerman. He was a retired coal miner.

"In addition to his parents Thurman was preceded in death by three sisters, Pinkie Hale, Lula Waddell, and Rosa Hagerman; and six brothers, Joe, Otis, Bill, Virgil, James and Herman J. Hagerman.

"Survivors include his wife, Donna Hagerman of the home; one son, Dean Hagerman of Rock, WV; two daughters, Ashleigh Grace Hagerman and Tricia May Hagerman both of Bristol, TN; two grandchildren, Deana Hagerman of Bluefield, VA and Devan Hagerman of Princeton, WV; one great granddaughter, Willow Cole of Bluefield, VA; five sisters, Linda Hess of Jolo, WV, Bertha Rowe of Avondale, WV, Daisy Payne of Jolo, WV Ruby Hale of Atwell, WV and Julia Akers of Summerton, SC ; two brothers, Roger Hagerman of Montcalm, WV, and Bobby Hagerman of Bartley, WV; and three step children, Shawn Click of Elizabethan, TN, Candi Cadle of Bristol, VA and Marvin Click Rock, WV.

"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Joe Brinkley officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the John R. and Hattie Hagerman Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.

"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, Saturday morning, May 28, 2022 from 11 o’clock until the time of services.

"Fanning funeral home in Iaeger is assisting the family.

"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhome.com "


Charlie "Junior" Boothe

1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 192A;
Family #218/247.
Listed as Charlie (Jr) Boothe; age 7; born in WV; in household of mother, Rowena Altizer Boothe.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 21; WV Archives Website.
Charles Junior Boothe; age 21; born in Newhall, WV; single; living at Caretta, WV; married on 6 Jan
1945 at Newhall, WV; Erma Irene Gillespie; age 19; born in Coaldale, WV; single; living at Caretta,
WV; with consent of Grace Gillespie, mother of Erma Irene Gillespie.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 5 Jun 2013; maintained by Find A Grave.
" Charles Junior Boothe
Birth 17 Feb 1923
Death 26 Jul 1995 (aged 72)
Burial
Maplewood Cemetery
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 111852349"


Erma Irene Gillespie

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 21; WV Archives Website.
Charles Junior Boothe; age 21; born in Newhall, WV; single; living at Caretta, WV; married on 6 Jan
1945 at Newhall, WV; Erma Irene Gillespie; age 19; born in Coaldale, WV; single; living at Caretta,
WV; with consent of Grace Gillespie, mother of Erma Irene Gillespie.


Larry Dale Hutchinson

1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009 ; LDS Website.
Name: Larry Dale Hutchinson
Residence: Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV
Birth Date: 9 Apr 1956


Particia "Patty" Lester

1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Patricia Lester
Birth Date: 14 May 1963
Address: Keyser Mall A
Residence Place: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24870"


Tamara Sue "Tammy" Cooper

1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Mildred Juanita Falke Cooper" article; Page
126; submitted by Mrs. Emory Cooper, HC 83, Box 34B, Capon Bridge, WV 24711.
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; "Nancy and Tommy Wimmer";
Article; Page 263; submitted by Nancy Wimmer, Bradshaw, WV 24817.