1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 68B; Image 8 of 48;
Family #60/71.
Listed as Thula Blankenship; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Ray L. Blankenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1952); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Hollis L. Martin; age 37; born at Gary, WV; divorced; living at Marytown WV; married on 12 Jul 1952
at Gary, WV; Thula Prillman; age 30; born at Caples, WV; divorced; living at Davy, WV.
3. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Sunset Memorial Gardens, Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania Co, VA; submitted by
PL; 22 Jul 2008.
Thula Blankenship Martin; born 26 Apr 1922 in WV; died 19 Jul 2008 in Fredericksburg, VA; buried here;
grave marker photo shown;
"A member of Spotswood Baptist Church. From 1968 and on, she worked in the restaurant business. In 1979 through 1990, she owned and operated Battlefield Restaurant. In 1995, she opened Martin's Family Restaurant with her daughter until she sold the business in 1999."
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #35575; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James W. Blankenship; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son
of John C. and Eva Blankenship; married on 3 Oct 1964 in Russell Co, VA; Brenda Cline; age 16;
born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; daughter of Epp and Mary E. Cline.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #35575; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James W. Blankenship; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living at Mohawk, WV; son
of John C. and Eva Blankenship; married on 3 Oct 1964 in Russell Co, VA; Brenda Cline; age 16;
born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; daughter of Epp and Mary E. Cline.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 148; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Manuel Herron; age 29; born in Imboden, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; married
on 13 Jan 1954 at Welch, WV; Kathleen Bailey; age 26; born and living at Panther, WV;
single.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-046399; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Manuel Herron; age 55; born 25 Feb 1924 in VA; divorced; this was his second marriage;
first marriage ended 10 Sep 1969; living at Welch, WV; 10th grade education; son of George
and Lucy (Delph) Herron; married 29 Oct 1970 at Grundy, VA (for a second time) Kathleen
Herron Bailey; age 51; born 23 Dec 1927 in WV; divorced; this was her second marriage; first
marriage ended 10 Sep 1969; living at Welch, WV; 8th grade education; daughter of Flem and
Lovinia (Roberts) Bailey.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #86-046472; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dennis Matney; age 62; born 29 Apr 1924 in WV; widowed; living at Welch, WV; this was his second
marriage; 10th grade education; son od Alfred and Tollie (Testerman) Matney; married on 29 Oct
1979 in Buchanan Co, WV; Kathleen Herron; maiden name Bailey; age 58; born in WV; living at
Welch, WV; widow; this was her second marriage; 7th grade education; daughter of Flem and
Lovinia (Roberts) Bailey.
4. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Kathleen B Matney
Also Known As Jr Kathleen Matney
2nd Also Known As Name Kathleen Matney
Residence Date 25 Feb 2004
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 23 Dec 1927
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Aug 2005
Address 224 HC 64 Box
Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 25 Feb 2004
2nd Address Caloric
2nd Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
2nd Address Date 01 Apr 1998
3rd Address Jr Poca
3rd Address Continued Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1994-01 Aug 2005
Possible Relatives Dennis Matney..."
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls: 31 Dec 2013.
Kathleen H. Matney; born 23 Dec 1927; died 20 Aug 2006; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"BELOVED SISTER".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 156; WV Archives Web Site.
Leroy Lowe; age 25; born and living at Welch, WV; single; married on 11 Jul 1946 at Welch, WV;
Flossie Lee Belcher; age 19; born and living at Superior, WV, divorced.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "Roy Jack (Johnny) Allen and Ruth "Cookie" Willey Allen" article; Pages 90 and 91; submitted
by Johnny Allen, War, WV 24892.
3. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Wednesday Evening; 4 Sep 2019; Page 8.
Obit for daughter, Edna Lee Noe.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 101A;
Family #267/253.
Listed as Flossie Belcher; age 2 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Miles Belcher.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 276; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Petty; age 38; born in Iaeger, WV; divorced; living at Superior, WV; married on 6 Mar 1945
at Superior, WV; Flossie Belcher; age 18; born in Hensley, WV; single; living at Superior, WV;
with consent of Miles Belcher, father of Flossie Belcher.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 156; WV Archives Web Site.
Leroy Lowe; age 25; born and living at Welch, WV; single; married on 11 Jul 1946 at Welch, WV;
Flossie Lee Belcher; age 19; born and living at Superior, WV, divorced.
4. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Wednesday Evening; 4 Sep 2019; Page 8.
Obit for daughter, Edna Lee Noe.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Canterberry Blankenship
Race: White
Age: 27
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 11 May 1913
Birth Place: Buchannan, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: War Eagle, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: War Eagle, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Farmer
Weight: 170
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 2
Next of Kin: Amos Blankenship
Household Members:
Name Relationship
John Canterberry Blankenship Self (Head)
Amos Blankenship Father"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 319; WV Archives Web Site.
Stark Junior Coleman; age 18; born and living in Mohawk, single; WV; married on 18 May 1954 in
Panter, WV; Margaret Blankenship; age 17; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Stark Coleman Jr., 89 of Bull Creek West Virginia departed this life on Saturday, December 27, 2025."Junior was born in Isom Branch West Virginia on February 16, 1936. He was the son of the late Stark Coleman Sr, and Ida Coleman. He was a retired gas driller and coal miner. He was a long time member of the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Margaret Coleman, his daughter Linda Farmer, his son Daniel Coleman, a grandson Hal Farmer along with 6 brothers and 4 sisters.
"He left behind a family who loved him tremendously, a son Stark Jay (Tammy) Coleman of Bull Creek WV, daughter Donna (Richard) Bowen of Riverside, Alabama; grandchildren Shane and K.D Coleman, Brandi and Randy Wilson, Eric and Donna Farmer and Rebecca Coleman; great grandchildren Summer and Bryce Kirstein, Avri J. Coleman, Elise Margaret Farmer, Cayde Joseph Farmer, Eva N. Coleman and Nora Wilson.
"Friends may visit with the family, Monday, December 29, 2025 after 6 o’clock pm at the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Bull Creek near Mohawk, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11 o’clock with Elders Danny Hurley, Danny McCoy, Tarzan Justus, Steve Baker, George Thomason and Fred Bailey officiating at the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Ida Coleman Cemetery in Isom Branch near Mohawk, West Virginia. Serving as pallbearers will be Family and Friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 319; WV Archives Web Site.
Stark Junior Coleman; age 18; born and living in Mohawk, single; WV; married on 18 May 1954 in
Panter, WV; Margaret Blankenship; age 17; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single
2. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Margaret Rebecca Coleman, 82 of Bull Creek, WV, departed this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Margaret was born July 20, 1936 in Long Branch, VA. She was the daughter of the late J.C. and Eva Blankenship. She was a fulltime wife and mother for 65 years. Taking care of and spending time with her family was her greatest joy. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church."In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Chester Coleman and four sisters, Mary Blankenship, Trula Akers, Edith Justice and Arlene Allen.
"She left behind a family who loved her tremendously, husband Stark Coleman, Jr., daughter Linda(Greg) Farmer of Shelbyville, IN, son, Stark Jay(Tammy) Coleman of Bull Creek, WV and daughter Donna (Richard) Bowen of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Shane and K.D. Coleman, Brandi and Randell Wilson, Eric and Donna Farmer, Hal Farmer and Rebecca D. Hunt; great grandchildren, Avri J. Coleman, Eva N. Coleman, Summer Farmer, Elise Margaret Farmer, Cayde Farmer and Nora Wilson; brothers, Chester (Millie) Blankenship, Walker (Brenda) Blankenship, Burb (Betty) Blankenship, C.J. (Carol) Blankenship; sisters, Johnnie Tima, Helen Kopyscianski, Virginia (Arthur) Thornsbury; a host of nieces and nephews who always looked forward to coming to Aunt Margaret’s house. Her door was always open and she was there waiting with open arms. She was the rock that everyone leaned on. Friends may visit with the family Friday, July 5, 2019, after 6 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Bull Creek near Mohawk, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 6, 2019, at 1 o’clock with Elders Danny Hurley, Danny McCoy, David Lester, Dallas Dotson, Danny C. Justus, and Roy Lester officiating at the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Bull Creek near Mohawk, WV. Burial will follow in the Ida Coleman Cemetery on Ison Branch near Mohawk, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. ..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 444; WV Archives Web Site.
Stephen John Wheeler; age 22; born 12 May 1943 in Escondido, CA; single; no previous marriage;
living at Corner of Press Ave and Wilton Way, Browns Mills, NJ; son of Walter Bert and Myrtle Iowne
(Stephenson) Wheeler; married on 9 Oct 1965 in Iaeger, WV; Hannah Agnes Duty; age 25; born 10
Jun 1940 in Iaeger, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at McGire AFB, NJ; daughter of Newton
Floyd and Pearl Mae (Lockhart) Duty.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 444; WV Archives Web Site.
Stephen John Wheeler; age 22; born 12 May 1943 in Escondido, CA; single; no previous marriage;
living at Corner of Press Ave and Wilton Way, Browns Mills, NJ; son of Walter Bert and Myrtle Iowne
(Stephenson) Wheeler; married on 9 Oct 1965 in Iaeger, WV; Hannah Agnes Duty; age 25; born 10
Jun 1940 in Iaeger, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at McGire AFB, NJ; daughter of Newton
Floyd and Pearl Mae (Lockhart) Duty.