1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #73-023322; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Herman Ray Blankenship; age 23; born 6 Mar 1950 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Panther, WV; son of John and Bertha (Cline) Blankenship; married on 16 Jun
1973 at Grundy, VA; Ernestine Jean Lockhart; age 16; born 13 Feb 1957 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marrige; 1 yr HS education; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Clyde Ralph and Okie Victory (Roberts)
Lockhart.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ernestine Jean Lockhart Blankenship, 69 of Panther, WV, departed this life and entered into her Heavenly home on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from CAMC Memorial Division surrounded by her loving family."Ernestine was born February 13, 1957 the daughter of Clyde and Okie Roberts Lockhart. She was a homemaker; and also the owner and operator of the Country Kitchen and Lockhart Grocery in Panther for many years. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend to many but her favorite part was being “Maw Teen”. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
"Ernestine was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Okie Lockhart; her paternal grandparents, Randolph and Lydia Lockhart; her maternal grandparents, Arther and Fronia Roberts; her sister, Brenda Bailey; her brother, Clyde Lockhart Jr; her nephew, Brandon Lockhart; and her brother-n-law, William “Tootie” Hagy.
"Survivors include her son, Darren and his wife Abigail Blankenship of Madison WV; her grandchildren, who were the light of her life, Landon and Jordan Blankenship, Alayna and Harper Johnson and Willow Blankenship of Madison WV. Her sister Gail Hagy of Panther; her sister-n-law, Debbie Lockhart of Iaeger. Her long-time companion Johnny Deskins of Hanover and his children, Mike and Lacy Deskins and their families. Nieces and nephews, Amy (Taylor) Lusk, Kim (Brian) Hunt, Brian (Keri) Hagy. Great nephews Austin, Weston, Thomas, Caleb, and Noah. Step daughter, Deidra (Tony) Justice and their children Morgan, Ryan, and Chad and their families. She is also survived by many cousins and friends that will surely miss her.
"Friends may gather with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger Friday evening, February 27th at 6:00 p.m. with a service at 7:00.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28 at the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger with Elder Fred Bailey officiating the service. Burial will follow in the Lockhart Family Cemetery on Greenbrier Mtn. Rd. near Panther, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the Blankenship family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #74-040712; Ancestry.com Website.
Johnny Wayne Deskins; age 29; born 26 Oct 1944 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Coalwood, WV; son of Homer and Frances (Garnett) Deskins; married on 3 Sep
1974 at Clintwood, VA; Janice Elaine Rollins; age 25; born 26 Sep 1948 in OH; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at General Delivery, Coalwood, WV; daughter of Roy and Alma
(Beatty) Rollins.
2. Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Johnnie Deskins
Birth Year 1944
Decree Date 26 Apr 1984
Decree Place Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Residence Cincinnati, Hamilton
Grounds for Divorce Gross Neglect of Duty
To Whom Decree Granted Wife
Times Married 4
Marriage Duration (Years) 10
Number of Minor Children 0
Spouse Janice Deskins
Certificate Number 13523
Volume Number 5283"
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Johnny Wayne Deskins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 44
Birth Date: 26 Oct 1944
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Nov 1988
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Homer Smith Deskins
Mother: Francis Gardner
Spouse: Mary Lou Patrick
Certificate Number: 1988060076"
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #74-040712; Ancestry.com Website.
Johnny Wayne Deskins; age 29; born 26 Oct 1944 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 8th grade
education; living at Coalwood, WV; son of Homer and Frances (Garnett) Deskins; married on 3 Sep
1974 at Clintwood, VA; Janice Elaine Rollins; age 25; born 26 Sep 1948 in OH; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at General Delivery, Coalwood, WV; daughter of Roy and Alma
(Beatty) Rollins.
Name Janice Deskins
Birth Year 1948
Decree Date 26 Apr 1984
Decree Place Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Residence Cincinnati, Hamilton
Grounds for Divorce Gross Neglect of Duty
To Whom Decree Granted Wife
Times Married 3
Marriage Duration (Years) 10
Number of Minor Children 0
Spouse Johnnie Deskins
Certificate Number 13523
Volume Number 5283"
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999"; 1999; Vol II; By Geneva Steele, Sandra Long and Tom
Hatcher; "John Henry and Dianna Bailey Rowe "; Article; Page 235; submitted by Dianna Bailey
Rowe; PO Box 148, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Telenia Mounts
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 29
Birth Date: abt 1939
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 23 Mar 1968
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Jessee James Mounts
Mother: Laura Justice
Spouse: James Blankenship
Certificate Number: 1968007761"
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Telenia Blankenship
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1939
Residence Date: 1993
Address: PO Box 100
Residence: Panther, WV
Postal Code: 24872-0100"
3. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Telenia Blankenship
Death Date: 14 Nov 2006
Death Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #90-020783; Ancestry.com Website.
Kenneth Ray Mounts; age 30; born 9 Jul 1959 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at Rt 9, Box 3656, Big Oaks Trailer Park, Lexington, NC; son of Lawson Justice and Talena
Mounts; married on 18 May 1990 in Grundy, VA; Ruth Ann Branham; age 24; born 28 Feb 1966 in
WV; this is her 1st marriage; 9th grade education; living at same address; daughter of Burl and
Rebecca Mageline (Depries) Branham.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Kenneth R Mounts
Residence Date 2009-2019
Address Po Box 609
Residence Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24844
Second Residence Date 1992-2002
Second Address 201 Hames St
Second Residence Lexington, North Carolina, USA
Second Postal Code 27295
Third Residence Date 1996-2000
Third Address 10 Sam Shappe Rd
Third Residence Linwood, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code 27299
Fourth Residence Date 2005-2020
Fourth Address Po Box 100
Fourth Residence Panther, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24872"
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Kenneth Ray Mounts, 66, of Iaeger passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY."Kenneth was born July 9, 1959 in Welch a son of the late Lawson Justice and Telina Mounts. Kenneth was an electrician and was employed by Tri Co Electric; he loved his family, horses, coon hunting and fast cars
"In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his stepfather, James Blankenshp.
"Survivors include his fiancée, Carrie McGuire of the home; six sons, Kenneth Junior Branham and wife Leigh, Michael and George Mounts all of Panther, Lucas Mounts of the home, Austin Mounts of Seattle, WA, and Eugene Mounts of Bluefield, WV; two daughters, Melaine Roberts and husband Tony of and Rebecca Hutchinson and husband Joe all of Panther; nine grandchildren, Maranda (Dalton), Seth (Courtney), Nathan (Amber), Juleigh, Jacob, Stephanie, Barbara, Tony and Hadley; three great grandchildren Ryleigh, Paisley and Kaden; one sister Truly Blankenship; three brothers, Dennis and Jessie Blankenship and Wayne Mounts; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 9, 2026 at 12 o’clock with Pastor Billy Branham and Elder Fred Bailey officiating at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church in Panther. Burial will follow in the Blevins Cemetery at Ritter near Avondale. Pallbearers will be
"Family and friends may visit with the family Sunday evening, March 8, 2026 after 6 o’clock at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church where evening services will be held at 7 o’clock.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #90-020783; Ancestry.com Website.
Kenneth Ray Mounts; age 30; born 9 Jul 1959 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 9th grade education;
living at Rt 9, Box 3656, Big Oaks Trailer Park, Lexington, NC; son of Lawson Justice and Talena
Mounts; married on 18 May 1990 in Grundy, VA; Ruth Ann Branham; age 24; born 28 Feb 1966 in
WV; this is her 1st marriage; 9th grade education; living at same address; daughter of Burl and
Rebecca Mageline (Depries) Branham.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Ruth B Mounts [Ruth Ann Mounts]
Birth Date Feb 1966
Residence Date 2001
Address 3211 NC Highway 47
Residence Lexington, North Carolina, USA
Postal Code 27292
Second Residence Date 1994-2001
Second Address Po Box 361
Second Residence Linwood North Carolina, USA
Second Postal Code 27299"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Family Finder; 10 Oct 2011.
"Ruth Ann Branham Mounts
Birth 28 Feb 1966
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 25 Feb 2001 (aged 34)
Davidson County, North Carolina, USA
Burial Forest Hill Memorial Park
Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 78173960"Additional Information Posted:
"Ruth Branham Mounts"Ruth Ann Branham Mounts, 34, of Highway 47, died Sunday night, Feb. 25, 2001, at her home after a sudden illness.
"The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Clyde Akers. Burial will be in Forest Hill Memorial Park.
"Mrs. Mounts was born Feb. 28, 1966, in McDowell County, W.Va., to Burl Branham and Rebecca Mageline DePriest Branham. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her father and a brother, George Lee Branham.
"Surviving are Kenneth R. Mounts of the home; two sons, Michael Mounts and Eugene Mounts of the home; her mother of Iaeger, W.Va.; eight brothers, James Branham, Burl Branham Jr. and Robert Branham, all of Lexington, David "Tony" Branham of Linwood, Joey Branham of Silver Valley, Larry Branham of Salisbury and Lewis DePriest and Billy Ray Branham, both of Iaeger; and two sisters, Telia Justice of Southmont and Barbara Mae Branham of Iaeger.
"The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight at Davidson Funeral Home and other times at the residence."