1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 033466; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arthur Darrell Walker; age 21; born 27 oct 1950 in WV; single; 6th grade education; this is his first
marriage; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Arthur and Joann (Stumbo) Walker; married on 12 Aug 1972
in Buchanan Co, VA; Cloie Bell Vanover; age 18; born 1 Nov 1953 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd
marriage, 7th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Hugh and Jettie Mae (Taylor)
Vanover.
1. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Coy Blankenship
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1917
Birth Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1917003429"
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; Hurricane Precinct; taken 26 Mar 1920; Page 50A;
Image 49 of 71; Family #406/411.
Listed as William C. Blankenship; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, John Blankenship.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 225B; Image 6 of 33;
Family #45/45.
Listed as Coy Blankenship; age 13; born in VA; farmer; in household of father, John Blankenship.
4. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Coy Blankenship
Gender: Male
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1916
Birth Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Place: Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Stacy Bros Lbr Co
Weight: 140
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 4
Next of Kin: Dillie Blankenship
Household Members:
Name Relationship
William Coy Blankenship Self (Head)
Dillie Blankenship Wife"
5. Buchanan Co, Virginia, Divorce Records #76-009408; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Coy Blankenship; age 59; born 31 Jan 1917 in Drill, VA; 3rd grade education; living at Rowe, VA; this
was his 1st marriage; was granted a divorce on 24 Jun 1976 in Buchanan Co, VA; from Dilly Ball;
age unknown; birth place unknown; 2nd grade education; this was her 1st marriage; living at 11609
Hedges Street, Ashville, OH; grounds, desertion; married occurred in Apr 1939 in McDowell Co, WV;
seperated in Aug 1942, no children under 18.
6. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Coy Blankenship
Death Date: 2 Jan 1995
Death Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA"
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 170; "Coy Blankenship" article; submitted by Brenda Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 170-171; "John Blankenship" article; submitted by Oma Kennedy,
PO Box 144, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mary Maggielen Rowe"; Article; Page 236; submitted by Brenda Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Lacy Blankenship Vance"; Article; Page 251; submitted by Brenda Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mary Maggielen Rowe"; Article; Page 236; submitted by Brenda Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 320; WV Archives Web Site.
Roger Arlen Hatfield; age 19; born 12 Jul 1946 at Guyan, WV; no previous marriage; living at Guyan,
WV; son of Onnie and Maggie (Morgan) Hatfield; married on 27 Dec 1965 at Pineville, WV; Wilma
Gay Brooks; age 18; born 30 Oct 1947 at Simon, WV; no previous marriage; living at Simon, WV;
daughter of Perry and Lila (Kennedy) Brooks.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Rogera Hafield
Also Known As Roger A Hatfield
2nd Also Known As Name Rogira A Hatfield
Event Date 01 Jan 2008
Event Place Hanover, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 12 Jul 1946
Address Hanover, West Virginia 24839
Address Date 01 Jan 2008
2nd Address Lester, West Virginia 25865
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 2000-01 Aug 2000
3rd Address Coal Mountain, West Virginia 24823
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1995
4th Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
4th Address Date 01 Nov 1988-01 Oct 1999
Affiliate Identifier 171302020"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 320; WV Archives Web Site.
Roger Arlen Hatfield; age 19; born 12 Jul 1946 at Guyan, WV; no previous marriage; living at Guyan,
WV; son of Onnie and Maggie (Morgan) Hatfield; married on 27 Dec 1965 at Pineville, WV; Wilma
Gay Brooks; age 18; born 30 Oct 1947 at Simon, WV; no previous marriage; living at Simon, WV;
daughter of Perry and Lila (Kennedy) Brooks.
2. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current' Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Wilma Gay Brooks
Gender Female
Death Age 68
Birth Date 30 Oct 1947
Birth Place Mullens
Residence Place Fanrock
Death Date 21 Jul
Burial Date 25 Jul 2016
Burial Place Matheny, WV
Parents James Perry Brooks; Lila Mae Kennedy
Child
Darrell Hatfield
Vanessa Adkins"
3, FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 24 Jul 2016.
"Wilma Gay Brooks Brooks
Birth 30 Oct 1947
Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 21 Jul 2016 (aged 68)
Fanrock, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 167384259 "Additional Information Posted:
"On Thursday, July 21, 2016, Wilma Gay Brooks, 68, of Fanrock passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a courageous battle with liver disease."She was born in Mullens on October 30, 1947. She was the daughter of James Perry Brooks (1899-Deceased) and Lila Mae Kennedy-Brooks (1922-Deceased) who both preceded her in death. She was a retired school bus driver for Wyoming County Schools after 32 years of faithful service earning perfect or faithful attendance every year.
"She loved animals and enjoyed watching her grandson participate in high school basketball and could often be found bragging on his and her children's accomplishments. She also enjoyed taking care of her home, both inside and out and loved decorating her home with candles and angels.
"A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by her son Darrell Hatfield and his wife Lori Hatfield of Orange, VA; her daughter Vanessa Hatfield-Adkins of Fanrock; along with her grandson Christopher Adkins also of Fanrock. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a very special sister-in-law Adelene Adams.
"Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 3; WV Archives Web Site.
Zinnie Fortner; age 26; born in Ravencliff, WV; single; living at Glen Rogers, WV; son of Jake and
Allie Fortner; married on 9 Jun 1946 at Oceana, WV; Mary Meadows; age 16; born at Hot Coal, WV;
single; living at Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of Dewey and Georgia Meadows.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 3; WV Archives Web Site.
Zinnie Fortner; age 26; born in Ravencliff, WV; single; living at Glen Rogers, WV; son of Jake and
Allie Fortner; married on 9 Jun 1946 at Oceana, WV; Mary Meadows; age 16; born at Hot Coal, WV;
single; living at Glen Rogers, WV; daughter of Dewey and Georgia Meadows.
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Ralph Sparks
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1934
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1955
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Benny Sparks
Mother: Oma Walden
Spouse: Stella Dunford "
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Stella Dunford
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1955
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Rufus Dunford
Mother: Mamie Faleno
Spouse: Ralph Sparks "
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Stella Louise Dunford Sparks
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 39
Birth Date: 23 Apr 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 Jan 1976
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Rufus Edward Dunford
Mother: Mamie Feleno
Spouse: Roy Thomas Lambert "
3. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Stella Louise Dunford Sparks
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 39
Birth Date: 23 Apr 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 25 Jan 1976
Marriage Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Father: Rufus Edward Dunford
Mother: Mamie Feleno
Spouse: Roy Thomas Lambert "
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Big Creek Township, taken on 20 Jun 1900,
page 83B, Family #187.
Listed as Newton Myers, age 3, born in Jul 1896, in household of father, Harvey S. Myers.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 426; WV Archives Web Site.
Newton Myers; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Elbert, WV; son of
H.S. and Liza Myers; married on 27 Feb 1916 at Brewsterdale, WV; Geneva Woolridge; age
17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Brewsterdale, WV; daughter of George and Jennie
Woolridge.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2591; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Newton Myers; age 21; born 27 Jul 1896 in Brewsterdale, WV; miner for United States
Coal & Coke Co, #8 Plant; married; dependent wife and child; medium height and build; blue eyes;
brown hair.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 28 Feb 1920; Page 240A; Image 21 of 56;
Family #45/45.
Listed as Newt Myers; age 24; born in WV; married; motorman in coal mine; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Elbert; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 96B; Image 54 of 78;
Family #479/484.
Listed as Newton Myers; age 34; born in WV; married at 19; motorman in coal mine; head of household.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Filbert; E.D. 24-7; taken on 6 May 1940; Page 139B;
Image 2 of 28; Household #10.
Listed as Newt Myers; age 49; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
motorman in coal mine; head of household.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16099; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Newton Myers; age 57; born 27 Jul 1893 in Brewsterdale, WV; married; retired coal miner;
living at Elbert, WV; son of Harve and Elizabeth (Boothe, sic, Brooks) Myers; died 17 Dec 1950 in Grace
Hospital, Welch, WV after 211 day stay; due to advanced arthrosilicosis; with bullous emphysema and
respiratory failure; buried 20 Sec 1950 in Iaeger Memorial.
8. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 20 Dec 2013.
Charles N. Myers; born in 1897; died in 1950; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 426; WV Archives Web Site.
Newton Myers; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Elbert, WV; son of
H.S. and Liza Myers; married on 27 Feb 1916 at Brewsterdale, WV; Geneva Woolridge; age
17; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Brewsterdale, WV; daughter of George and Jennie
Woolridge.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 28 Feb 1920; Page 240A; Image 21 of 56;
Family #45/45.
Listed as Geneva Myers; age 19; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Charles N. Myers.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Elbert; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 96B; Image 54 of 78;
Family #479/484.
Listed as Geneva Myers; age 30; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, Charles N. Myers.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Filbert; E.D. 24-7; taken on 6 May 1940; Page 139B;
Image 2 of 28; Household #10.
Listed as Geneva Myers; age 40; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of husband, Charles N. Myers.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 20 Dec 2013.
N. Geneva Myers; born in 1900; died in 1999; buried here; headstone photo shown; "IN GOD'S CARE".
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken on 28 Feb 1920; Page 240A; Image 21 of 56;
Family #45/45.
Listed as Orville Myers; age 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Charles N. Myers.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Elbert; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 96B; Image 54 of 78;
Family #479/484.
Listed as Orvil Myers; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Charles N. Myers.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Filbert; E.D. 24-7; taken on 6 May 1940; Page 139B;
Image 2 of 28; Household #10.
Listed as Orville Myers, absent; age 20; born in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
soldier in US Army; in household of father, Charles N. Myers.
(Listing marked thru. To be counted elsewhere)
4. 1940 Census, Elizabeth City Co, VA; Fort Monroe; Coast Artillary School Detachment, US Military Reservation;
E.D. 28-9; taken on 8 Apr 1940; Page 145A; Image 15 of 85; Line #25.
Listed as Orville E. Myers; age 20; born in WV; single; lived in Elbert, McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935;
soldier in US Army.
5. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Orville E. Myers; born 29 Sep 1919; died 15 Apr 1944 in service; enlisted 4 Jan 1938; Serial # 0-659167;
Christian; West Virginia Capt. 8th Air Force; 384th Fighter Squadron; 364 Group; buried in iaeger Memorial,
Roderfield, WV; signed by Charles N. Myers; 1 Jun 1949.
6. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Dana Kime; 17 Jul 2017; headstone and grave marker photos added by B. Walls.
Orville E. Myers; born 29 Sep 1919; died 15 Apr 1944; buried here; headstone and grave marker photos
shown; "WEST VIRGINIA * Capt * 384th FIGHTER SQD * WORLD WARD II".
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Elbert; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 96B; Image
54 of 78; Family #479/484.
Listed as Wade Myers; age 3 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Charles N. Myers.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Filbert; E.D. 24-7; taken on 6 May 1940; Page 139B;
Image 2 of 28; Household #10.
Listed as Wade Myers; age 12; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Charles N. Myers.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Wade Ernest Myers
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1927
Birth Place: Elbert, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Elbert, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 23 Jul 1946
Registration Place: Elbert, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Weight: 155
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Charles Newt Myers
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Wade Ernest Myers Self (Head)
Charles Newt Myers Father"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Filbert; E.D. 24-7; taken on 6 May 1940; Page 139B;
Image 2 of 28; Household #10.
Listed as Faye Myers; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Charles N. Myers.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 9 Sep 2011.
" Bailey Fritz, Jr
Birth 18 Apr 1949
USA
Death 20 Jan 2002 (aged 52)
USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 76224947 "Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Bailey "Shorty" Fritz, Sr. (1914-2000) & Margaret Craft-Fritz (Deceased)."Brother of Joe Fritz, David Fritz, Shirley Fritz-Hartwell, Dorothy Fritz-Ogle, Iva Fritz-Federspiel, Marietta Fritz-Cameron (B. 1952), Melissa Fritz-Cameron, and Drema Fritz-Turpin.
"Married to Linda Lyons-Fritz.
"Father of Bailey Fritz III (1971-2013) & Christina Fritz-Sheppard. "
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Linda Eileen Fritz
Event Date 23 Mar 2007
Event Place Beckley, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Sep 1949
Address Beckley, West Virginia 25801
Address Date 23 Mar 2007
2nd Address Jesse, West Virginia 24849
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998
3rd Address Marianna, West Virginia 24859
3rd Address Date 01 Feb 1992-13 Nov 2000
Affiliate Identifier 171335194"
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Earl William Flanary
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 28
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 20 Dec 1911
Birth Place: Appalachia, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Jewell Ridge, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Jewell Ridge, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Employer: Jewell Ridge Coal Corporation
Weight: 170
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Rachel Smith Flanary
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Earl William Flanary Self (Head)
Rachel Smith Flanary Wife"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Andy; 18 Mar 2011.
" Earl W. Flanary
Birth 20 Nov 1911
Death 6 Sep 1970 (aged 58)
Burial
Laurel Grove Cemetery
Wise County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 67075424 "
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken 7 Jan 1920; Page 50B; Image 10 of
41; Family #102/104.
Listed as Rachel B. Smith; age 3 yrs, 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James R. Smith.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Rachel Belle Flanary
[Rachel B Flanary]
[Rachel Belle Smith ]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Apr 1916
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: Mar 1988
Father: James R Smith
Mother: Nancy Baldwin
SSN: 261401768
Notes: Apr 1946: Name listed as RACHEL BELLE FLANARY;
18 Apr 1988: Name listed as RACHEL B FLANARY"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken 7 Jan 1920; Page 50B; Image 10 of
41; Family #102/104.
Listed as J.R. Smith; age 23; born in VA; married; house carpenter; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken 7 Jan 1920; Page 50B; Image 10 of
41; Family #102/104.
Listed as N.E. Smith; age 24; born in VA; married; in household of husband, James R. Smith.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #11926; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. James Smiyh, Nancy Emberly Smith; age 42 yrs, 6 mons, 0 days; born 14 Jan 1895 in Tazewell
Co, VA; married; wife of J.R. Smith; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of George and Rachel (Sparks)
Baldwin; died 14 Aug 1937 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to ruptured cerebral artery; buried 16
Aug 1937 in Cedar Bluff, VA; informant, J.R. Smith, Bradshaw, WV.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; War; taken 7 Jan 1920; Page 50B; Image 10 of
41; Family #102/104.
Listed as Robert Smith; age 1 yr, 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James R. Smith.