1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #2195; Ancestry.com Website.
Clarence Clinton Blankenship; age 21; born in Stills (sic, Steeles), WV; single; miner; living at Stills,
WV; son of John and Lula (Painter) Blankenship; married on 16 Jan 1960 in Lebanon, VA; Carol
Jane Widner; age 16; born in Saulsville, WV; single; living at Stills, WV; daughter of John and Nola
(Bower) Widner.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8"Clarence Clinton Blankenship, age 77, husband of Carol J. (Widener) Blankenship, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, December 2, 2018, from his home in Hanover, WV surrounded by family.
"Born April 14, 1941, in Hanover, he was the son of the late Johnny and Lula (Paynter) Blankenship.
Clarence gave his life to the Lord in 1985, was an active member and Trustee of the Hanover Missionary Baptist Church, and was a Master Mason belonging to Iaeger Lodge #148.
Always a creative and innovative thinker he was known as a problem solver and strongly believed all obstacles could be overcome with proper effort and never giving up. He felt responsibility early in life as he began a successful mining career at the tender age of 14. Eventually becoming General Superintendent of Red Ash Coal Sales and then an entrepreneur in a variety of small businesses.
He valued family and loved spending time with his wife, siblings, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Clarence enjoyed interacting with friends at local race events, gardening, and all outdoor activity."Along with his wife Carol, he is survived by daughter Teresa and husband Junior Maynard of Hanover, son Duane and wife Robin of Palm Beach, FL; Three grandchildren, Kristin and husband Aaron Hatfield of Pineville, WV, Holly and Gage Blankenship of Morgantown, WV. Two great granddaughters Jayna and Josie Hatfield of Pineville, WV. Two brothers, Elzie (Rachel) Blankenship of Hanover and Ballard (Bessy) Blankenship of Ten Mile, TN. Five sisters, Virgie (Mack) Profit, Rachel (Teddy) Morgan and Phyllis (Gary) Justice all of Hanover, Loretta (the late Jack) Riffe of Gastonia, NC, and Carol (the late Ray) Rose of Princeton, and many treasured nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents and a sister Edith (Raymond) Justus of Welch, WV.
"Friends may visit with family on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 6:00-9:00 PM at Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Iaeger, WV. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 7, 2018 by Rev. Gary Justice and Rev. Jackie Lester in the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens in Matheny, WV. Clarence will be carried to his final resting place by: Gage Blankenship, Aaron Hatfield, Adam Cline, Keith Rose, Gehrig Justice, and Jody Shannon. Honorary pall bearers are Junior Maynard, Ted Thompson, Rick Browning, Jackie Hatfield, and Scotty King...."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #2195; Ancestry.com Website.
Clarence Clinton Blankenship; age 21; born in Stills (sic, Steeles), WV; single; miner; living at Stills,
WV; son of John and Lula (Painter) Blankenship; married on 16 Jan 1960 in Lebanon, VA; Carol
Jane Widner; age 16; born in Saulsville, WV; single; living at Stills, WV; daughter of John and Nola
(Bower) Widner.
John Brooks "Johnny" Blankenship Rev
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 24/27 Jan 1920;
Page 220B; Image 14 of 26; Family #110/110.
Listed as John B. Blankenship; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Perry Blankenship.
2. McDowell co, WV; Death Certificate # '60 008354; WV Archives Website.
John Brooks Blankenship; age 52; born 7 Dec 1907 (sic?, 1908?) in WV; married; miner; living at
Jolo, WV; son of Perry and Patsy (Muncy) Blankenship; died 31 May 1960 at Iaeger, WV; due to
crushing head injuries from automobile falling on him; buried 2 Jun 1960 in Jewell Cemetery,
Bradshaw, WV; informant, Faye Blankenship, Jolo, WV.
(His headstone shows he was buried in the Tom Sparks Cemetery not the Jewell Cemetery.
FindAGrave Website does not list a Jewell Cemetery in McDowell Co, WV)
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by P.A.; 31 May 2017.
"Rev John Brooks Blankenship
Birth 7 Dec 1908
Death 30 May 1960 (aged 51)
Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 179908689"
1. "Wyoming County WV Heritage", WGS, 1995, "Ola and Ruby Bailey" article, page 78.
Lula Payner; married Johnny Blankenship.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 6/7 Jan 1920, Page 2B, Family #28.
Listed as Lula P. Paynter, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Lorenzo D. Paynter.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lula Blankenship
[Lula Paynter]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Dec 1912
Birth Place: Hanover Wyom, West Virginia
Death Date: 2 May 1997
Father: Lorenzo Paynter
Mother: Martha Deskins
SSN: 236024347
Type of Claim: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 14 Jun 1974: Name listed as LULA BLANKENSHIP"
1. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken 17 Apr 1930; Page 149A; Image 63 of 63;
Family #618/624.
Listed as Ed A. Church; age 54; born in NC; married at 19; timber contractor for coal mine; head of
household.
1. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken 17 Apr 1930; Page 149A; Image 63 of 63;
Family #618/624.
Listed as Ettie Church; age 53; born in NC; married at 18; in household of husband, Edward A.
Church.
1. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken 17 Apr 1930; Page 149A; Image 63 of 63;
Family #618/624.
Listed as Charlie Church; age 31; born in NC; single; motorman in coal mine; in household of father,
Edward A. Church.
1. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken 17 Apr 1930; Page 149A; Image 63 of 63;
Family #618/624.
Listed as Harve Church; age 20; born in WV; single; loborer, general work; in household of father,
Edward A. Church.
1. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken 17 Apr 1930; Page 149A; Image 63 of 63;
Family #618/624.
Listed as Bowie Church; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Edward A. Church.
1. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken 17 Apr 1930; Page 149A; Image 63 of 63;
Family #618/624.
Listed as Violet Church; age 9 ; born in WV; in household of father, Edward A. Church.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 314; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer S. Blankenship; age 21; born in Montcalm, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 29
Feb 1952 in Roderfield, WV; Hazel Mae Carter; age 21; born and living at Havaco, WV; single.
2. Mercer Co WV; Death Certificate #10284; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer Samuel Blankenship; age 20; born 10 Feb 1933 at Montcalm, WV; member
of US Marine Corps; SS#233-44-8462; living at Roderfield, WV; son of Sol and Rosie
(Lambert) Blankenship; died 16 Aug 1953 at Ingleside, WV, near Oakvale, Mercer Co,
WV on Highway 12; from injuries suffered in auto accident; buried 19 Aug 1953 in Iaeger
Memorial; informant, Sol Blankenship.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 9 mar 2014.
Elmer Samuel Blankenship; born 9 Feb 1931; died 16 Aug 1953; buried here; headstone with personal
(damaged) photo shown; "SGT WORLD WAR II".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 314; WV Archives Web Site.
Elmer S. Blankenship; age 21; born in Montcalm, WV; single; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 29
Feb 1952 in Roderfield, WV; Hazel Mae Carter; age 21; born and living at Havaco, WV; single.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #68 034498; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Roberts; age 45; born 8 Mar 1923 in AL; divorced; this is his 2nd Marriage; first marriage
ended in 1966; 5th grade education; living at General Delivery, Mullens, WV; son of Andrew and
Susan (Brand) WV; married on 23 Aug 1968 in Russell Co, VA; Hazel M. Blamkenship; maiden
name Carter; age 34; born 19 Jan 1934 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 8th grade education;
living at Box 190, Beckley, WV; daughter of Allen and Rhoda (Lambert) Carter.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Hazel Mae Carter
[Hazel Mae Blankenship]
[Hazel Roberts]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Jan 1934
Birth Place: Havaco McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 29 Nov 1994
Father: Allen N Carter
Mother: Rhoda J Lamberts
SSN: 236486795
Notes: Mar 1950: Name listed as HAZEL MAE CARTER;
Jan 1954: Name listed as HAZEL MAE BLANKENSHIP;
Aug 1968: Name listed as HAZEL MAE ROBERTS;
13 Dec 1994: Name listed as HAZEL M ROBERTS"
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-059649; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Timothy Mark Halsey; age 23; born 15 Dec 1958 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Box 13, Glen Fork, WV; son of Clifford Oscar and Naomi Lee (Powers) Halsey;
married on 31 Dec 1981 at Rich Creek, VA; Andrea LaVern Cook; age 21; born 18 May 1960 in WV;
this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 64; Matheny, Wv; daughter of Ira Winfred
and Ettie Jane (Shumate) Cook.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-059649; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Timothy Mark Halsey; age 23; born 15 Dec 1958 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Box 13, Glen Fork, WV; son of Clifford Oscar and Naomi Lee (Powers) Halsey;
married on 31 Dec 1981 at Rich Creek, VA; Andrea LaVern Cook; age 21; born 18 May 1960 in WV;
this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at Box 64; Matheny, Wv; daughter of Ira Winfred
and Ettie Jane (Shumate) Cook.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 266B; Image
41 of 44; Family #402/408.
Listed as Sylvia Powers; age 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Howard L. Powers.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 8 Jul 2013.
" Sylvia Geraldine Powers Price
Birth 29 Dec 1929
Sabine, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Jul 2013 (aged 83)
Ravencliff, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113497916"Additional Information Posted:
"RAVENCLIFF — Sylvia "Geraldine" Price, 83, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 5, 2013. Mrs. Price was a retired Wyoming County school teacher having taught at Glen Rogers Grade School, and a member of Glen Fork Baptist Temple."Born December 29, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Howard Lee Powers (1904-1944) and Viola Lonie Brown-Powers-Sigmon (1909-1993). In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Burton Price (1926-1988) whom she married on December 22, 1946 in Sabine, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marrige License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1946, Page 230, Application Date: December 17, 1946); and stepfather, Peter Talmage "Tal" Sigmon (1907-1984).
"Those left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Drucilla Price-Perry & husband John Perry of Ravencliff and Anita Price-Swor & husband Lee Swor of Elkview; a son, Howard Price & wife, Sherrie Price of Fyffe, AL; three sisters, Naomi Lee Powers-Halsey (1931-2020) and Marjorie Powers-Shumate (B. 1938) & husband Claude Shumate (B. 1935) of Glen Fork, and Pasty Powers-Hartenstein of Bradley; a brother, Joseph "Elwood" Powers (1933-2020) & wife Glenna Laura Acord-Powers (B. 1934) of Glen Fork; two stepbrothers, James Sigmon & wife Betty Sigmon of Glen Fork and Talmage "Buddy" Sigmon & wife Dixie Sigmon of Bristol, TN; eleven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of Mrs. Price's life will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Glen Fork Baptist Temple with Rev. Lee Swor and Pastor Larry Halsey officiating. Mrs. Perry will be laid to rest by her husband in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Morrison; E.D. 55-12; taken on 8 Apr 1940;
Page 310A; Image 19 of 82; Household #143.
Listed as Clifford Halsey; age 8; born in WV; 2nd grade education; lived in same house on 1
Apr 1935; in household of father, James T. Halsey.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 80; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford Halsey; age 18; born in Glen Morrison, WV; single; living in Jesse, WV; son of Troy and Lola
Halsey; married on 28 May 1949 in Jesse, WV; Naomi Powers; age 17; born and living in Glen Fork,
WV; single; daughter of Howard and Viola Powers.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 19 Aug 2012.
" Clifford Oscar Halsey
Birth 6 Jul 1931
Sabine, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 18 Aug 2012 (aged 81)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 95643196"Additional Information Posted:
"GLEN FORK — Clifford Oscar Halsey, 81, departed this life Saturday, August 18, 2012, in Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. Mr. Halsey was a retired coal miner having worked 44 years for Eastern Associated Coal Co., and a member of Glen Fork Baptist Temple. He enjoyed fishing but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family especially his granddaughters and great-granddaughters."Born July 6, 1931, in Sabine, he was the son of the late James Troy Halsey (1910-1984) and Mary "Lola" Stewart-Halsey (1912-1994). Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Dell Halsey (1933-1934).
"Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Naomi Lee Powers-Halsey (1931-2020) of Glen Fork whom he married on May 28, 1949 in Jesse, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1949, Page 80, Application Date: May 10, 1949); three sons, Dr. Clifford "Larry" Halsey & wife Mary Halsey of Beckley, Timothy Mark Halsey & wife Andrea Halsey of York, SC, and James "Aaron" Halsey & wife, Donna Halsey of Morresville, NC; one daughter, Viola "Lynne" Halsey-Dobosz & husband Brian Dobosz of Clover, SC; a sister, Shelby Jean Halsey-Shumate (B. 1937) & husband Clyde Shumate of Huntington; five granddaughters, Autumn Davis, Summer Halsey, Abigail Halsey, Sarah Halsey and Hannah Halsey; three great-granddaughters, Addison Davis, Noelle Davis and Kaelan Baynes; and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of Mr. Halsey's life will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2012, at Glen Fork Baptist Temple with Pastor Lee Swor and Pastor Clifford Larry Halsey officiating. Mr. Halsey will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 80; WV Archives Web Site.
Clifford Halsey; age 18; born in Glen Morrison, WV; single; living in Jesse, WV; son of Troy and Lola
Halsey; married on 28 May 1949 in Jesse, WV; Naomi Powers; age 17; born and living in Glen Fork,
WV; single; daughter of Howard and Viola Powers.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Naomi Lee (Powers) Halsey, 88, of Clover, SC, formerly of Glen Fork, went to be with the Lord February 13,
2020. She was born September 11, 1931, at Glen Fork , WV. Mrs. Halsey was a wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and sister. She was a member of Glen Fork Baptist Temple for 60 years. She was employed
by the Wyoming County Board of Education for 14 years as a bus driver. She enjoyed serving families, students,
and camaraderie with administrators and coworkers. Mrs. Halsey was preceded in death by her parents:
Howard and Viola (Powers) Sigmon; her husband of 63 years, Clifford Halsey; and a sister, Sylvia Geraldine
Price. Her family includes four children: Dr. Larry Halsey (Mary) of Beckley; Timothy Halsey (Andrea) of Clover,
SC; Aaron Halsey (Emma) of Clover, SC; Lynne Halsey (companion Jason Lowery) of Clover, SC; five
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; a brother, Elwood Powers of Soddy Daisy, TN; sisters Patsy
Hartenstein of Bradley and Marjorie Shumate of Glen Fork. A celebration of Mrs. Halsey's life will be held at
1:00 PM on Thursday February 20, 2020 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Dr.
Larry Halsey officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather
with the family from 12:00 until service time at the funeral home on Thursday. Pallbearers will be family and
friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco."
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 19 Feb 2020.
" Naomi Lee Powers Halsey
Birth 11 Sep 1931
Glen Fork, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 13 Feb 2020 (aged 88)
Clover, York County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 207231762"Additional Information Posted:
"Naomi Lee Powers-Halsey, 88, of Clover, SC, formerly of Glen Fork, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Mrs. Halsey was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was a member of Glen Fork Baptist Temple for 60 years. She was employed by the Wyoming County Board of Education for 14 years as a bus driver. She enjoyed serving families, students, and camaraderie with administrators and coworkers."She was born September 11, 1931 at Glen Fork, WV to the late Howard Lee Powers (1904-1944) and Viola Lonie Brown-Powers-Sigmon (1909-1993); her husband of 63 years, Clifford Oscar Halsey (1931-2012) whom she married on May 28, 1949 in Jesse, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1949, Page 80, Application Date: May 10, 1949); her sister, Sylvia "Geraldine" Powers-Price (1929-2013); and stepfather, Peter Talmage "Tal" Sigmon (1907-1984).
"She is survived by four children, Dr. Clifford "Larry" Halsey & wife Mary Halsey of Beckley; Timothy Mark Halsey & wife Andrea Halsey of Clover, SC; James "Aaron" Halsey & wife Emma Halsey of Clover, SC; Viola "Lynne" Halsey-Dobosz & companion Jason Lowery of Clover, SC; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph "Elwood" Powers (1933-2020) & wife Glenna Laura Acord-Powers (B. 1934) of Soddy-Daisy, TN; sisters, Patsy Powers-Hartenstein of Bradley and Marjorie "Margie" Powers-Shumate (B. 1938) of Glen Fork.
"A celebration of Mrs. Halsey's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday February 20, 2020 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Dr. Larry Halsey officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV."