1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Linda Milam, 64, of Oceana, WV, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, October 10, 2025 with her loving companion Timmy Cline by her side. She was born on October 19, 1960 in Beaver Falls, PA a daughter of the late Grace and William Wright. She loved all animals, going to church, and never missed a good sale at the thrift store. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Tommy Milam. In addition to her companion survivors include a sister Eurla Wright of Pittsburg, PA, a brother William John Wright, III of Pittsburg, PA, two daughters Tiffany Milam and partner Herert Bell of Cleveland, OH, and Melisa Blankenship and her partner Rodney Sears of Charleston, three granddaughters Brittney George of Kenna WV, Cheyanne Taylor of Nebo, and Megan Blankenship of Kenton, three grandsons James Sears of Duck, Ethan Blankenship of Kenton, OH and Brian Blankenship of NC, a great granddaughter Kaygenn Parsons, two great grandsons Grayson and Weston Blankenship, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. Linda will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 201B; Family #15/15.
Listed as Conley Blankenship; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, General B. Blankenship.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Conley Blankenship
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 28
Birth Date abt 1917
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 25 Aug 1945
Marriage Place Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father Burb Blankenship
Mother Rebecca Blankenship
Spouse Pauline Hurley
Certificate Number 1945019585"
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Death Certificate #70 024505; Ancestry.com Website.
Conley Blankenship; age 50; born 1 Apr 1917 in Buchanan Co, VA; married; husband of Mrs Wallean
Blankenship; timber cutter laborer; living in Hurley, VA; son of Burb and Rebecca (Blankenship)
Blamkenship; died 5 Aug 1970 in Grundy, VA; due to lobar pneumonia with emphyima; buried in
Harlen Blankenship Cemetery, Hurley, VA; informant, Mr. Paul Blankenship.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1915); Line #153; Ancestry.com Website.
G.W. Horn; age 20; born and living in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; son of Henry and Pricy Horn;
married on 23 Dec 1915 in Paynesville, WV; Rebecca Calloway; age 18; born and living in Buchanan
Co, VA; daughter of John and Pricy Calloway.
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 146B; Image 20 of 41;
Family #157/157.
Listed as Rebecca Calloway; age 12; born in VA; in household of father John P. Calloway.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1915); Line #153; Ancestry.com Website.
G.W. Horn; age 20; born and living in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; son of Henry and Pricy Horn;
married on 23 Dec 1915 in Paynesville, WV; Rebecca Calloway; age 18; born and living in Buchanan
Co, VA; daughter of John and Pricy Calloway.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #19027; Ancestry.com Website.
Frank Blankenship; age 50; born in Buchanan Co, VA; divorced; on previous marriage; farmer; living
at Blackey, VA; son of Dan and Spicy (Blankenship) Blankenship; married on 31 Aug 1944 at Grundy,
VA; Rebecca Walker; maiden name Calloway; widow; one previous marriage; housework; living at
Blackey, VA; daughter of John and Pricey (Lester) Calloway.
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Lynn Delp; 8 May 2008; maintained by Debbie
RichardsonMcGlothlin.
"Rebecca Lester Blankenship
Birth 17 Apr 1897
Death 12 May 1974 (aged 77)
Burial Lester Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 26680069"
1. Wise Co, VA; Marriage License #20594; Ancestry.com Website.
Bobby Cochran; age 22; born in Pike Co, KY; single; inventory clerk; living at Stone, KY; son of
Harrison and Maggie (Stanley) Cochran; married on 16 Jul 1960 in Wise, VA; Brenda Phillips; age
21; born in Pike Co, KY; single; secretary; living at Huddy KY; daughter of Ed and Virginia (Ireson)
Phillips.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Bobby R Cochran [Bobby E Cochran]
Birth Date Jan 1939
Residence Date 1984-2020
Address Po Box 377
Residence Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24874
Second Residence Date 2014
Second Address Appalachian Hwy
Second Residence Rock View, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24880
Third Residence Date 2010
Third Address 3316 3316
Third Residence Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24874
Fourth Address Pineville
Fourth Residence Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24874"
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Services; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bobby Ray Cochran, 86, of Pineville, joined the love of his life, Brenda Joyce in their Heavenly home on Sunday, October 26, 2025."The youngest of eight children, Bobby was born January 1, 1939 in Huddy, Kentucky to the late Harrison and Maggie Cochran.
"As the protector and provider of two children, Anita and Craig, Bobby enjoyed a lifetime career with Persinger Supply Company. He was a member of Cook Memorial Baptist Church, a classic car enthusiast and a WVU Mountaineer fan.
"Memories of Bobby and Brenda will be cherished by their children and three adoring grandchildren, Rebecca, Taylor and Jesse, as well as a host of close friends."
1. Wise Co, VA; Marriage License #20594; Ancestry.com Website.
Bobby Cochran; age 22; born in Pike Co, KY; single; inventory clerk; living at Stone, KY; son of
Harrison and Maggie (Stanley) Cochran; married on 16 Jul 1960 in Wise, VA; Brenda Phillips; age
21; born in Pike Co, KY; single; secretary; living at Huddy KY; daughter of Ed and Virginia (Ireson)
Phillips.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Brenda Joyce Cochran
Birth Date Jun 1941
Residence Date 1984-2020
Address Po Box 377
Residence Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24874
Second Residence Date 1993-2000
Second Address Rr 10 377
Second Residence Pineville, West Virginia
Second Postal Code 24874
Third Residence Date 1993-2000
Third Address Rr 10 Box 377
Third Residence Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24874"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 7 Feb 2016.
"Brenda Joyce Phillips Cochran
Birth 11 Jun 1941
Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Feb 2016 (aged 74)
Rock View, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Plot Mausoleum
Memorial ID 157928137"Additional Information Posted:
"Brenda Joyce Phillips-Cochran, 74 of Rock View passed with peace and grace on February 3, 2016 with her beloved family by her side."Born June 11, 1941 in Williamson. She was the daughter of the late John Edward Phillips (Deceased) and Virginia Mae Phillips of Beckley.
"Brenda will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a special friend whose greatest passion was helping others. She was a member of Cook Memorial Baptist Church, she loved decorating and crafting, and spending time with family, friends, and loved ones.
"Left to cherish her loving memory is the love of her life Bobby Ray Cochran, of 56 years. Bobby devoted his life to the “Joy” of his life. He was a compassionate, nurturing, and supportive husband that never left her side ‘until death did they part’.
"After marrying the love of her life Bobby, she threw her energies into raising their children, a son Craig Steven Cochran (Las Vegas, Nevada), a daughter Anita Gail Cochran-Robinson (Rock View). She is also leaving behind 3 grandchildren: Jesse Edward Cochran (Las Vegas, Nevada), Rebecca Paige Robinson and Taylor Jeremy Robinson (Rock View) whom will dearly miss her.
"She was preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Phillips (Deceased), and her special grandmother Rachael "Mom" Ireson (Deceased).
"Services celebrating the life of Brenda will be held Saturday February 6, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Palm Memorial Garden Mausoleum in Matheny, with Pastor Michael Knotts officiating."