1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 770.
Elkhorn Township, page 001.
Listed as Burrell S. Cline, age 3, in household of father, Edward Cline.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 14 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 38; Dwelling #107.
Listed as Burl Collins (sic, Cline); age 72; born in WV; married; no occupation; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'59 003534; WV Archives Website.
Burl Cline; age 81 yrs, 9 mons, 8 days; born 3 May 1877 at Mohawk, WV; married; retired; living at
Bull Creek, WV; son of Ned and Lucinda (Farley) Cline; died 11 Feb 1959 at Bull Creek, WV; due to
cardio vascular accident; buried 15 Feb 1959 in Lester Cemetery, BullCreek, WV; informant, Mrs.
Ella Justice, Panther.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 052941; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John A. Matney; age 21; born 8 Jul 1951 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at Box 3, Panther, WV; son of Kennis and Lou Jane (Ashby) Matney; married on 9 Dec 1972
in Grundy, VA; Anna Marie Cline; age 22; born 27 Aug 1950 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
8th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Burl and Mary (Spencer) Cline.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 052941; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John A. Matney; age 21; born 8 Jul 1951 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education;
living at Box 3, Panther, WV; son of Kennis and Lou Jane (Ashby) Matney; married on 9 Dec 1972
in Grundy, VA; Anna Marie Cline; age 22; born 27 Aug 1950 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
8th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Burl and Mary (Spencer) Cline.
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #23904; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Riley Matney; age 23; born and living in Panther, WV; single; coal miner; son of Kenis and
Lou Jane (Ashby) Matney; married on 3 Aug 1962 in Clintwood, VA; Anna Mae Kennedy; age 16;
born and living in Panther, WV; single; housewife; daughter of Usin and Nancy (Justice) Kennedy.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name William Riley Matney
Event Date 01 May 2004-15 Oct 2005
Event Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 25 Nov 1938
Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
Address Date 01 May 2004-15 Oct 2005
2nd Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
2nd Address Date 01 May 1997-01 Aug 2004
Possible Relatives Anna M Matney, Dexter Ray Matney, Riley J Matney Jr
Affiliate Identifier 340458139"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"William Riley Matney, 84, of Gary, WV, formerly of Panther passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 in the McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV."Riley was born November 25, 1938 in Panther, WV a son of the late Kennis and Lou Jane Ashby Matney.
"In addition to his parents Riley was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Kennedy Matney; one daughter, Tammy Matney; and siblings, James, Tommy, Regina, Thurman and PB.
"Survivors include two sons, Riley Matney Jr. and wife Shanan of Lincolnton, NC and Dexter Matney and Michelle Blankenship of Mud Fork; four brothers, Johnny, Bobby, Fred and Tony; three sisters, Pricy, Nellie and Brenda; five grandchildren, Zachary Matney and wife Kaitlyn, DJ Matney and wife Raina, Justin Orgeron, Andrew Matney, and Garrett Matney; and six great grandchildren, Lukus, Randon, Harper Rae, Henzley Kate, Wyatt Orgeron and Grace Orgeron.
"Riley’s body has been cremated and there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #23904; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Riley Matney; age 23; born and living in Panther, WV; single; coal miner; son of Kenis and
Lou Jane (Ashby) Matney; married on 3 Aug 1962 in Clintwood, VA; Anna Mae Kennedy; age 16;
born and living in Panther, WV; single; housewife; daughter of Usin and Nancy (Justice) Kennedy.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 239A; Image
31 of 33; Family #257/261.
Listed as Wilson Roberts; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Riley Roberts.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 291; WV Archives Web Site.
Wilson Roberts; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Riley
and Tilda; married on 4 Jan 1936 at Iaeger, WV; Virgie Blankenship; age 20; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of _____ and Vanie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 291; WV Archives Web Site.
Wilson Roberts; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Riley
and Tilda; married on 4 Jan 1936 at Iaeger, WV; Virgie Blankenship; age 20; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of _____ and Vanie.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #13075; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Chester Ashby; age 30; born in Buchanan Co, VA; singel; no previous marriage; farmer; living
at Hurley, VA; son of Melvin and Rosa (Layne) Ashby; married on 20 Apr 1946 in Buchanan Co, VA;
Mary Ellen Matney; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; housework;
living at Hurley, VA; daughhter of Keenis and Maggie (Coleman) Matney.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #13075; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Chester Ashby; age 30; born in Buchanan Co, VA; singel; no previous marriage; farmer; living
at Hurley, VA; son of Melvin and Rosa (Layne) Ashby; married on 20 Apr 1946 in Buchanan Co, VA;
Mary Ellen Matney; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; housework;
living at Hurley, VA; daughhter of Keenis and Maggie (Coleman) Matney.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Death Certificate #81-022180; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Rosabel Ashby; age 90; born 16 Apr 1891; widow; housewife; living at Star Rt, Box 187, Hurley, VA;
daughter of Jeff and Mathelda (Baker) Layne; died 17 Jun 1981 in Grundy Hospital, Grundy, VA; due
to cardiopulmonary arrest with generalized arteriosclerosis and uterine cancer; buried in Rife
Cemetery, Hurley, VA; informant, Ada Hurley.
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Patrick Harry Matney
Birth Date 31 Jan 1965
Birth Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number 1965005222"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Patrick Harry Matney [H Matney Patrick] [Harry Matney Patrick] [Pat H Matney]
Birth Date Jan 1965
Residence Date 2002-2019
Address 822 Hill Ave
Residence Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24701
Second Residence Date 2017-2018
Second Address 2310 Grassy Branch Rd
Second Residence Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24701
Third Residence Date 2017-2018
Third Address 1221 Highland Ave
Third Residence Bluefield, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24701
Fourth Residence Date 2016-2017
Fourth Address 101 Lincoln St
Fourth Residence Princeton, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24740"
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #30908; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Matney; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of Kennis
and Lou Jane (Ashby) Matney; married on 13 Aug 1956 in Clintwood, VA; Janet Gay Lockhart; age
21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Charlie and Virgie (Fields)
Lockhart.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Stan Willis; 12 Jan 2018.
" James Matney
Birth 16 Dec 1934
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Jan 2018 (aged 83)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Matney Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted and Personal Photo Shown:
"James Matney, 83 of Panther departed this life on January 10, 2018 from Princeton Community Hospital."Born December 16, 1934 in McDowell County, he was the son of the late Kennis and Lou Jane Matney.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife: Janet Lockart Matney; two sisters: Mary Ellen Griffey and Drema “Jeannie” Matney; brother: Thurman Matney; two grandchildren: Amber Keaton and Anthony “PK” Keaton; great granddaughter: Hallie Matney.
"James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a member of the Mohawk Freewill Baptist Church.
"Those left to love and cherish the memory of James and to mourn his passing include his children: Jennifer (Dallas) Dotson of Mohawk, Scarlett Rose (Jessie) Bailey of Vale, NC, Allan (Carrie) Matney of Mud Fork, Patrick Harry (Della Mae) Matney of Brushfork and Shannon Jody (Elizabeth) Matney of Nebo, NC; 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; 3 sisters: Nellie Steeles of Panther, Brenda Justice of Monroe County and Pricie Justice of Monroe County; 6 brothers: Bobby Matney of Highpoint, NC, Johnny Matney of Highpoint, NC, Tony Matney of Wilkesboro, NC, Riley Matney of Mud Fork, Fred Matney of North Carolina and Tommy Matney of Bluewell; many nieces and nephews and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Mohawk Freewill Baptist Church from 6-9 pm. Funeral services will commence on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 11:00 am with the Rev. Hassell Riffe, Rev. Cecil Hurley and Rev, Willie Coleman officiating.
"Burial will follow in the Matney Cemetery, Mud Fork, WV.
"James will be carried to his final resting place by family and friends.
"His loving smile and gentle heart will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
"Mounts Funeral Home, Gilbert, West Virginia."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 12 Apr1950; Sheet Number 32; Dwelling #196.
Listed as Janet G. Lockhart; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Charles T. Lockhart.
2. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #30908; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Matney; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of Kennis
and Lou Jane (Ashby) Matney; married on 13 Aug 1956 in Clintwood, VA; Janet Gay Lockhart; age
21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Charlie and Virgie (Fields)
Lockhart.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Janet G Matney
Event Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Apr 2004
Event Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 13 Sep 1940
Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Apr 2004
Affiliate Identifier 369529171"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by kenneth bowen; 14 Jan 2011.
"Janet Gay Lockhart Matney
Birth 13 Sep 1940
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Oct 2010 (aged 70)
Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Matney Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Beloved wife of James Matney, and daughter of Charlie Lockhart and Virginia Fields Lockhart. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend."
5. Scattered Leaves of My...; posted by chrisann59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Janet Gay Lockhart
1940–2010
Birth 13 SEP 1940 • Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 OCT 2010 • Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina, USA"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 309; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Lockhart; age 20; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living in Panther, WV; son of
William and Annie; married on 18 Feb 1930 in Panther, WV; Virginia Fields; age 19; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Richard and Chloe.
2.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; Greenbrier Road; E.D. 24-58; taken
21 Jun 1940; Page 1121A; Image 3 of 60; Household #37.
Listed as Charles T. Lockhart; age 28; born in VA; married; 6th grade education; lived in Buchanan
Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; machine operator in coal mine; head of household.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charles Tolbert Lockhart
Gender: Male
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 4 Aug 1911
Birth Place: Blacke, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Panther, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Kopper's Coal Co
Weight: 200
Complexion: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Virgie Lockhart
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Charles Tolbert Lockhart Self (Head)
Virgie Lockhart Wife"
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 12 Apr1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #196.
Listed as Charles T. Lockhart; age 38; born in VA; married; machine operator in coal mine; head of
household.
5. Scattered Leaves of My...; posted by chrisann59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Charles "Charlie" Tolbert Lockhart
1911–1987
Birth 4 AUG 1911 • Blacke, Virginia, USA
Death MAR 1987 • Panther, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 309; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Lockhart; age 20; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living in Panther, WV; son of
William and Annie; married on 18 Feb 1930 in Panther, WV; Virginia Fields; age 19; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Richard and Chloe.
2.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; Greenbrier Road; E.D. 24-58; taken
21 Jun 1940; Page 1121A; Image 3 of 60; Household #37.
Listed as Virgie Lockhart; age 26; born in WV (sic/, Buchanan Co, VA?); married; 6th grade education;
lived in Buchanan Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Charles T. Lockhart.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 12 Apr1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #196.
Listed as Virgie Lockhart; age 36; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Charles T. Lockhart.
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; Greenbrier Road; E.D. 24-58; taken
21 Jun 1940; Page 1121A; Image 3 of 60; Household #37.
Listed as Ailese Ann Lockhart; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Charles T. Lockhart.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 12 Apr1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #196.
Listed as Ailese Lockhart; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Charles T. Lockhart.
3. Scattered Leaves of My...; posted by chrisann59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Eilses Ailese Ann Lockhart
1938–
Birth ABT 1938 • Virginia
Death Unknown"
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; Greenbrier Road; E.D. 24-58; taken
21 Jun 1940; Page 1121A; Image 3 of 60; Household #37.
Listed as Bernard W, Lockhart; age 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Charles T. Lockhart.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 12 Apr1950; Sheet Number 31; Dwelling #196.
Listed as Bernard Lockhart; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Charles T. Lockhart.
3. Scattered Leaves of My...; posted by chrisann59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Bernard W Lockhart
1939–
Birth ABT 1939 • West Virginia
Death United States of America"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 12 Apr1950; Sheet Number 32; Dwelling #196.
Listed as Judith M. Lockhart; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Charles T. Lockhart.
2. Scattered Leaves of My...; posted by chrisann59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Judith Madeline Lockhart
1944–
Birth 18 APR 1944 • Wirt (sic?), West Virginia, United States
Death Unknown
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 12 Apr1950; Sheet Number 32; Dwelling #196.
Listed as Dusty J. Lockhart; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Charles T. Lockhart.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Panther; taken 12 Apr1950; Sheet Number 32; Dwelling #196.
Listed as Randy C. Lockhart; born in Apr 1950 in WV; in household of father, Charles T. Lockhart.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75- 021350; Ancestry.com Website.
Ronald Rife; age 18; born 21 Oct 1956 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr HS education;
living at Box 485, Mohawk, WV; son of James and Magline (Hurley) Rife; married on 4 Jun 1975 in
Buchanan Co, VA; Scarlett Rose Matney; age 16; born 2 May 1959 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; living at Panther, WV; daughter of James G. and Janet Gay (Lockhart) Matney.