1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Four; E.D. 24-42; taken 3 Apr 1940;
Page 818B; Image 5 of 25; Household #30.
Listed as Warren Brown; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Solomon B. Brown.
2. Roanoke Co, VA; Marriage License #1967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Watten William Brown; age 23; born in Kimball, WV; single; no previous marriage; service station
attendent at Mt. Vernon Texaco Station; living at Rt 1, Salem, VA; son of Solomon Buster and Mildred
(Humphrey) Brown; married on 27 Jab 1962 in Salem, VA; Sandra Yvonne Gordon; age 19; born in
Kimball, WV; divorced; married once before; living at Rt1, Salem, VA; daughter of Eltrue Lowell and
Laura Marie (Scarberry) Gordon.
1. Roanoke Co, VA; Marriage License #1967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Watten William Brown; age 23; born in Kimball, WV; single; no previous marriage; service station
attendent at Mt. Vernon Texaco Station; living at Rt 1, Salem, VA; son of Solomon Buster and Mildred
(Humphrey) Brown; married on 27 Jab 1962 in Salem, VA; Sandra Yvonne Gordon; age 19; born in
Kimball, WV; divorced; married once before; living at Rt1, Salem, VA; daughter of Eltrue Lowell and
Laura Marie (Scarberry) Gordon.
2. "The Welch News"; Friday Evening; 29 May 2020; Page 8; Newspaper Obit.
" Sandra (Sandy) Hylton, 77, of
Salem, VA, formerly of Big Four,
WV, passed away Saturday, May 23,
2020, at Roanoke Carilion Hospital
following a short illness.
"Sandy was born on August 26,
1942, to the late Eltrue and Laura
(Scarberry) Gordon of Big Four,
WV. She was a member of the
“Dirty Dozen” of Big Four Hill and
the “Gordon Girls”.
"Sandy was preceded in death by
her parents, her brothers, Richard
(Dickie), Jerry & Eddie Gordon, her
sisters, Patricia (Gay) Lynch, Au-
drey Goins, Bonita, & Jewel Gor—
don.
"Born with a fire in her soul and her
fists ready, Sandy was a true fighter.
She fought for causes and those she
loved. She defended those she loved
fiercely.
"Sandy was an overcomer. She
overcame an accident which broke
both her legs, an aneurysm, and
brain surgery.
"Sandy was a free spirit and en»
joyed traveling. When she took a
notion to see a new place or visit a
friend or family, nothing stood in her
way.. Her travels took her to many
different destinations and blessed
those whom she visited,
"Sandy enjoyed attending church
and singing. Sandy was always
ready to testify for the Lord and sing
praises to His name.
"While We will greatly miss San—
dy and her readiness for adventure
and her wonderful singing, she had
a “standing invitation to a Hallelujah
spell”. We know, without a doubt,
she is standing on the other side,
with the saints of old, singing and
shouting “Hallelujah” to her King
& Savior! Sandy has been reunited
with her loved ones gone before.
"Sandy is survived by her brother,
Rodney (Tubby) Gordon, her sis-
ters, Sylvia Hall, Caroline Mitchem,
& Venetia Brand, her sons, Warren
Jr, Wayne, Williard, & their fami-
lies, and a host of nephews, nieces
& cousins. 〟
"Sandy’s family will have a small
memorial service at the Day Family
Cemetery on top of Belcher Moun—
tain on Friday, May 29, 2020."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "James Alfred Holland"; Article; Page 170; submitted by James W.
Holland, 971 Lone Mountain Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 192B, Family #110.
Listed as Junior Blankenship, age 4 months, born in WV, in household of father, Calvin Blankenship.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 446; WV Archives Website.
Calvin Blankenship, Jr; age 25; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of Calvin and Bertie
(Daniels) Blankenship; married on 24 Dec 1954 at Lyburn, WV; Betty McClellan; age 17; born in
Lundale, WV; single; living at Kistler, WV; daughter of Denver and Martha (Frye) McClellan.
3. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; Newspaper Obit; 28 Oct 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Calvin Blankenship, Jr., 91, of Clintonville, WV formerly of Kopperston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 23, 2021at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Lewisburg, WV. He was born on December 3, 1929 in Cyclone, WV a son of the late Calvin Blankenship, Sr. and Bertie Emily Daniels Blankenship. Calvin attended Family Praise and Worship Center and James Chapel United Methodist Church. He is a United States Marine Corps Veteran, a 1949 graduate of Oceana High School, a coal miner, expert horseshoe pitcher, and a member of the Lions Club. He loved all types of sports, coached ball teams, and always supported local athletes. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and he taught children, grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and friends these skills. He was always willing to try anything new. He loved to travel with his wife and family, and always knew which way to go. He had an incredible sense of direction, he could drive anything anywhere. He took a car where most people couldn’t take a Hummer. He was respected and loved by everyone that knew him and was honest to a fault. He was a hard worker and able to fix anything mechanical, he didn’t expect anything from anyone working with him that he was not willing to do himself, but when the work was done he knew how to have a good time. He also enjoyed spoiling his dogs and cats."In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters Lula and Ashby Brown, Brookie Ann and George Toler, Jr., Ida Jone and Garner Brown, Gladys Marie Brown, Freeda June and Joseph Cook, Sadie and Callie Smith brothers, Joseph Lee and Inez Blankenship, William Riley and Sue Blankenship, Freeman Blankenship, and Arnold Dewey and Violet Blankenship.
"Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years Betty Ruth McClellan Blankenship a daughter Vicki Blankenship Gallaher and husband Michael P. of Clintonville a son Michael Lee Blankenship and wife Jean Ann Toler of Mont Vale, VA grandsons, Lucas Michael Gallaher and fiancé Mallory Schiendle of Vermontville, MI, and Joshua Lee Blankenship and wife April Taylor of Lynchburg, VA granddaughter Kayla Blankenship of Greensboro, NC great granddaughters, Nikki Blankenship Cook and her husband John of Clintonville, Julian Gallaher and her mother Elizabeth Gallaher of Clay, WV, MacKinzie and Savannah Jean Blankenship of Lynchburg, VA, and Karsyn Bishop and her mother Kristina Bishop of Rupert great grandson Aaron Franklin Irick of Frisco, TX great great grandson Bently James Irick God-Daughter Gina Ruth Maynard of Kopperston and a host of other loving family and friends.
"Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, October 29th in the Chapel of Stafford Family of Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Timmy Brewster, Rev. Rick Brown, and Pastor Jesse Pope officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Donations of sympathy may be made to the churches. Special thanks to Greenbrier Valley Medical Center third floor and ICU nurses, doctors, and staff.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 446; WV Archives Website.
Calvin Blankenship, Jr; age 25; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of Calvin and Bertie
(Daniels) Blankenship; married on 24 Dec 1954 at Lyburn, WV; Betty McClellan; age 17; born in
Lundale, WV; single; living at Kistler, WV; daughter of Denver and Martha (Frye) McClellan.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mack Dale Addair, 67, of Eckman, WV, passed away, Saturday, January 8, 2022."Mack was born April 9, 1954, in Ashtabula, OH a son of the late McKinley and Dora Mae Jewell Addair. Mack was a coal miner and liked to ginsing, hunt and fish.
"In addition to his parents, Mack was preceded in death by one daughter, Jessica Dale Addair; one brother, Jeffery Addair and one sister Kathleen Tucker.
"Survivors include one son, Tyler Addair and wife Tonya of Northfork, WV; step son, Wally Baker of Iaeger, WV; two sisters, Nancy Chambers and husband Leo of Elkhorn, WV, and Joann Stewart of Beckley, WV; two brothers, Johnny Addair of Bradshaw, WV and Tommy Addair and wife Diane of Horsepen, VA; three grandsons Seth Addair of Moncks Corner, SC, Skyler Justice and James Bailey both of Northfork, WV; two special nephews, Mark Addair and Don Vance; a host of other nephews and a niece.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Butch White officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. Cremation will follow the services.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Maria Dandridge Robinson [Maria Robinson Brown] [Maria Brown] [Maria Dandridge Dandridge]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 3 Aug 1914
Birth Place: Arlington Mc, West Virginia [McDowell Mcd??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 14 Nov 1997
Father:
William Dandridge
Mother:
Annie C Hairston
SSN: 234248206
Notes: Oct 1939: Name listed as MARIA DANDRIDGE ROBINSON;
27 Apr 1979: Name listed as MARIA ROBINSON BROWN;
25 Nov 1997: Name listed as MARIA R BROWN"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jessie Cole
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1926
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Nov 1947
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Abe Cole
Mother: Okie Jones
Spouse: Georgie Katherine Hicks
Certificate Number: 1947034991"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Georgie Katherine Hicks
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: abt 1929
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Nov 1947
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: John D Hicks
Mother: Peggy Dillon
Spouse: Jessie Cole
Certificate Number: 1947034991"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Georgia Katherine Hicks [Georgia K Cole] [Georgia Cole]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 May 1930
Birth Place: Jolo Buchana, West Virginia [McDowell, West Virginia]
Death Date: 7 Jul 1992
Father:
John Hicks
Mother:
Peggy Dillon
SSN: 282646430
Notes: 26 Sep 1973: Name listed as GEORGIA KATHERINE HICKS;
30 Jun 1975: Name listed as GEORGIA K COLE;
03 Jun 1993: Name listed as GEORGIA COLE "
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 37; WV Archives Website.
Junior Lee Kennedy; age 19; born 12 May 1945 at Coal Mtn, WV; single; living at Detroit, MI; no
previous marriage; son of Mason and Ilene (Blankenship) Kennedy; married on 28 Nov 1964 at
Brenton, WV; Alice Marie Adkins; age 18; born 5 May 1946 in Pikeville, KY; no previous marriage;
living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Millard and Edna (Straton) Adkins.
1. Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Alice M Adkins
Date of Birth: 5 May 1947
Birth Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
Mother's name: Marie Stratton
Volume Number: 082
Certificate Number: 40964
Volume Year: 1947"
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 37; WV Archives Website.
Junior Lee Kennedy; age 19; born 12 May 1945 at Coal Mtn, WV; single; living at Detroit, MI; no
previous marriage; son of Mason and Ilene (Blankenship) Kennedy; married on 28 Nov 1964 at
Brenton, WV; Alice Marie Adkins; age 18; born 5 May 1946 in Pikeville, KY; no previous marriage;
living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Millard and Edna (Straton) Adkins.