1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Superior; E.D. 24-41; taken on 6 Apr 1940;
Page 807B; Image 18 of 36; Household #153.
Listed as Billy Jean Rose; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, William C. Rose, Sr.
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edward Defield Ratliff
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1951
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 1 Mar 1971
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Granvil Ratliff
Mother: Polly Justice
Spouse: Gladys Kennedy "
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gladys Kennedy
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1952
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 1 Mar 1971
Marriage Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Father: Isom Kennedy
Mother: Nancy Justice
Spouse: Edward Defield Ratliff "
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Gladys Kennedy Ratliff
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 27
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1952
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 12 Jun 1979
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Isom Willie Kennedy
Mother: Nancy Justice
Spouse: Thurman Peters
Additional Information Posted; First married _____Ratliff; divorced in April 1973.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gladys Peters; born 5 Feb 1952; living at 565 Hickory Hill Dr, Bean Station, TN 37708 in 1993.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Gladys Peters, 71, of Bean Station, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Tennova Health Care in Knoxville, TN."Gladys was born in Iaeger, WV, February 5, 1952 a daughter of the late Isom and Nancy Justice Kennedy. She worked as a secretary for Price and Price Mechanical for 17 years.
"In addition to her parents Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Peters; and two sisters, Maggie Matney and Annie May Matney.
"Survivors include one daughter, Jenny Dixon of Rutledge, TN; one son, Edward Ratliff of North Carolina; four grandchildren, Annie Nicley and Kolby Dixon both of Rutledge, TN, and Nathan and Kassandra Ratliff both of North Carolina; three great grandchildren, Sophia and Haillie Goins and Carter Ratliff; and two brothers Luther and Ray Kennedy.
"Funeral services will be conducted, Monday, April 17, 2023 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Timmy Thornsbury officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Roberts Cemetery at Cub Creek near Panther, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Monday, April 17, 2023 from 12 noon until the time of services at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
James Alexander "Alex" Thornsbury
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 29/30 Jan 1920; Page 222 B; Family #150/150.
Listed as James A. Thornsbury; age 40; born in KY; married; farmer; head of household.
2. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #25381; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Alex Thornsbury; age 70; born in KY; widowed; one previous marriage; living at Haysi, VA; son of
Walter and Patty (Justice) Thornsbury; married on 16 Sep 1950 in Clintwood, VA; Roas Keen; maiden
name Keen; age 56; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widow; one previous marriage; living at Haysi, VA;
daughter of John and Catherine (White) Keen.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alex Thornsbury
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1878
Birth Place: Card, Kentucky
Father: Walter Thornsbury
Mother: Patty Justice
SSN: 234204019
Notes: Dec 1938: Name listed as ALEX THORNSBURY"
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; "Cecil Keene"; Article; Page 181;
submitted by Louise Keene, Box 38-A, Pilgrim Knob, VA24634.
2. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #25381; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Alex Thornsbury; age 70; born in KY; widowed; one previous marriage; living at Haysi, VA; son of
Walter and Patty (Justice) Thornsbury; married on 16 Sep 1950 in Clintwood, VA; Roas Keen; maiden
name Keen; age 56; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widow; one previous marriage; living at Haysi, VA;
daughter of John and Catherine (White) Keen.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Clifford Edsel Miller; 17 Aug 2012.
" Rosie “Rosy” Keen
Birth 1894
Death 1985 (aged 90–91)
Burial
Noah Stewart Cemetery
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 95489381 "
1. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bulen Ray Keen
Birth Date: 2 Nov 1937
Birth Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1937043415"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 010400; WV Archives Web Site.
Berlin Ray Keene; age 28; born 2 Nov 1938 in WV; never married; coal miner; living at Bradshaw, WV;
son of Gilbert (sic, ?) and Rosa Keene; died 3 Jul 1966 in Paynesville, WV; due to injuries in auto
accident on State Rt 80, McDowell, WV; buried 9 Jul 1966 in Stewart Cemeter, Paynesville, WV;
informant, Cecil Keene, Bradshaw.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Clifford Edsel Miller; 17 Aug 2012.
" Burlin Ray Keene
Birth 2 Nov 1937
Death 3 Jul 1966 (aged 28)
Burial
Noah Stewart Cemetery
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 95489500"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Nellie Louise Sizemore
Event Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
Event Place Herndon, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Nov 1951
Address Herndon, West Virginia 24726
Address Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address Herndon, West Virginia 24726
2nd Address Date 01 Nov 1999-15 Nov 2007
3rd Address Herndon, West Virginia 24726
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1992
Possible Relatives David E Sizemore, Harold D Sizemore, Walter David Sizemore
Affiliate Identifier 171214306"
2. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Nellie Louise Sizemore, 66, of Herndon Heights went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2018."Born November 2, 1951, at Welch Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Jasper and Betty (Mitchell) Horton.
"Nellie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In her leisure she enjoyed church, reading, puzzle books, and cooking.
"In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Sizemore; and brother, Jasper Horton.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Roger Basham, Jr. and his fiancé, Amanda of Princeton, Scott Basham and his wife, Jane of Beckley, and Rebecca Reed and her husband, Kenny of Herndon; and her grandchildren, J.P. and his girlfriend, Lydia, Scotty Basham and his girlfriend, Katie and daughter, Madelyn, Robby Basham and his wife, Emma and their children, Ashtyn and Landon, Katelyn Reed and her boyfriend, Toby, Devan Basham, and Logan Reed.
"Services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Lewis Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Wayne Shrewsberry Cemetery, Barkers Ridge...."
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; "The Kastanas Family"; Article;
Page 180; submitted by Helen Carson, Coalwood, WV 24824.
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #21754; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Douglas Jones; age 23; born and living in Boissevain, VA; single; miner; son of Estil and Nannie
(Keys) Jones; married on 31 May 1940 in Tazewell, VA; Mary Atwell, age 21; born and living in
Boissevain, VA; single; daughter of William and Victoria (Catron) Atwell.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Douglas Jones
[Robert D Jones]
[Robert Jones]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Dec 1916
Birth Place: Jenkinjones, West Virginia
Death Date: 2 Jun 2006
Father: Estill Jones
Mother: Nannie L Keys
SSN: 235105095
Notes: Nov 1936: Name listed as ROBERT DOUGLAS JONES;
06 Dec 1999: Name listed as ROBERT D JONES;
23 Feb 2004: Name listed as ROBERT DOUBLAS JONES"
1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #21754; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Douglas Jones; age 23; born and living in Boissevain, VA; single; miner; son of Estil and Nannie
(Keys) Jones; married on 31 May 1940 in Tazewell, VA; Mary Atwell, age 21; born and living in
Boissevain, VA; single; daughter of William and Victoria (Catron) Atwell.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 263A; Image
45 of 51; Family #390/396.
Listed as Beula McCoy; age 1 yr 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Joseph C. McCoy.
2. Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Name: Beulah M Mccoy
Gender: Female
Age: 22
Birth Date: abt 1929
Marriage Date: 31 Aug 1951
Marriage Place: Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Father: Joe C Mccoy
Mother: Retta Hopkins
Spouse: Raymond R Lindsay ..."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #73-023322; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Herman Ray Blankenship; age 23; born 6 Mar 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Panther, WV; son of John and Bertha (Cline) Blankenship; married on 16 Jun
1973 at Grundy, VA; Ernestine Jean Lockhart; age 16; born 13 Feb 1957 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marrige; 1 yr HS education; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Clyde Ralph and Okie Victory (Roberts)
Lockhart.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Herman Ray Blankenship
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: 6 Mar 1950
Marriage Registration Place: Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 26 Jul 1969
Marriage Place: Clintwood, Virginia, USA
Father: John Blankenship
Mother: Bertha Cline
Spouse: Deborah Carol Hunt
Certificate Number: 1969026895"
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Herman R. Blankenship; born 6 Mar 1950; died 26 Mar 2008; last residence, Panther, McDowell Co,
WV; card issued in NC or WV in 1966.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #73-023322; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Herman Ray Blankenship; age 23; born 6 Mar 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Panther, WV; son of John and Bertha (Cline) Blankenship; married on 16 Jun
1973 at Grundy, VA; Ernestine Jean Lockhart; age 16; born 13 Feb 1957 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marrige; 1 yr HS education; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Clyde Ralph and Okie Victory (Roberts)
Lockhart.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ernestine Jean Lockhart Blankenship, 69 of Panther, WV, departed this life and entered into her Heavenly home on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from CAMC Memorial Division surrounded by her loving family."Ernestine was born February 13, 1957 the daughter of Clyde and Okie Roberts Lockhart. She was a homemaker; and also the owner and operator of the Country Kitchen and Lockhart Grocery in Panther for many years. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend to many but her favorite part was being “Maw Teen”. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
"Ernestine was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Okie Lockhart; her paternal grandparents, Randolph and Lydia Lockhart; her maternal grandparents, Arther and Fronia Roberts; her sister, Brenda Bailey; her brother, Clyde Lockhart Jr; her nephew, Brandon Lockhart; and her brother-n-law, William “Tootie” Hagy.
"Survivors include her son, Darren and his wife Abigail Blankenship of Madison WV; her grandchildren, who were the light of her life, Landon and Jordan Blankenship, Alayna and Harper Johnson and Willow Blankenship of Madison WV. Her sister Gail Hagy of Panther; her sister-n-law, Debbie Lockhart of Iaeger. Her long-time companion Johnny Deskins of Hanover and his children, Mike and Lacy Deskins and their families. Nieces and nephews, Amy (Taylor) Lusk, Kim (Brian) Hunt, Brian (Keri) Hagy. Great nephews Austin, Weston, Thomas, Caleb, and Noah. Step daughter, Deidra (Tony) Justice and their children Morgan, Ryan, and Chad and their families. She is also survived by many cousins and friends that will surely miss her.
"Friends may gather with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger Friday evening, February 27th at 6:00 p.m. with a service at 7:00.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28 at the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger with Elder Fred Bailey officiating the service. Burial will follow in the Lockhart Family Cemetery on Greenbrier Mtn. Rd. near Panther, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the Blankenship family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 205A; Image
8 of 42; Family #54/55.
Listed as Clyde Lockhart; age 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Randolph
Lockhart.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; E.D. 24-58; taken on 25 Jul 1940;
Page 1434B;Image 30 of 60; Household #220.
Listed as Clyde Lockhart; age 11; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Randolph Lockhart.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 6 Apr1950; Sheet Number 15; Dwelling #92.
Listed as Clyde Lockhart; age 20; born in WV; single; loads coal in coal mine; in household of
father, Randolph H. Lockhart.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #81-048924; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clyde Ralph Lockhart; age 51; born 26 Nov 1929 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 30 Jun 1975; 9th grade education; living at Box 267, Panther, WV; son of Randolph
and Lydia (Hagy) Lockhart; married on 13 Oct 1981 at Grundy, VA; Okie Victoria Lockhart; maiden
name, Roberts; age 46; born 4 Feb 1935 in WV; divorced; this is haer 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 30 Jun 1975; 7th grade education; living at Box 267, Panther, WV; daughter of Arthur and
Fronia (Roberts) Roberts.
5. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Clyde R Lockhart
Also Known As Clyde Jr Lockhart
Residence Date 01 Nov 1999-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 267 PO Box
Address Continued Panther, West Virginia 24872
Address Date 01 Nov 1999-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Clark Estst
2nd Address Continued Panther, West Virginia 24872
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 1997..."
6. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clyde Ralph Lockhart
[Clyde R Lockhart]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Nov 1929
Birth Place: Panther Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 12 Feb 2005
Father: Randolph Lockhart
Mother: Lydia Hagy
SSN: 232340098
Notes: Sep 1944: Name listed as CLYDE RALPH LOCKHART;
20 Jun 1995: Name listed as CLYDE R LOCKHART"
7. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clyde Ralph Lockhart
Death Date: 12 Feb 2005
Death Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #81-048924; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clyde Ralph Lockhart; age 51; born 26 Nov 1929 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 30 Jun 1975; 9th grade education; living at Box 267, Panther, WV; son of Randolph
and Lydia (Hagy) Lockhart; married on 13 Oct 1981 at Grundy, VA; Okie Victoria Lockhart; maiden
name, Roberts; age 46; born 4 Feb 1935 in WV; divorced; this is haer 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 30 Jun 1975; 7th grade education; living at Box 267, Panther, WV; daughter of Arthur and
Fronia (Roberts) Roberts.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Okie V Lockhart
Residence Date 01 Sep 1998
Residence Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 04 Feb 1935
Address Clark Estst
Address Continued Panther, West Virginia 24872
2nd Address General Delivery
2nd Address Continued Panther, West Virginia 24872
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-20 Oct 2006..."