1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 400; WV Archives Web Site.
James Dillard Banther; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Clear Fork, WV; married on 17 Nov
1928 at Clear Fork, WV; Hattie McCarty; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Clear Fork, WV.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 8 Apr 1930; Page 78A; Image 13 of 25;
Family #121/122.
Listed as J.D. Banther; age 20; born in WV; married at 18; farmer; head of household.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 246; WV Archives Web Site.
J.D. Banther; age 33; born in McDowell Co, NC; widowed; living at Oceana, WV; son of Columbus and
Emma Banther; married on 18 Oct 1943 at Oceana, WV; Edith Morgan; age 23; born and living at
Oceana, WV; single; daughter of Pleas and Annie Morgan.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 293; WV Archives Web Site.
J.D. Banther; age 38; born in NC; widowed; living at Oceana, WV; son of Columbus and Emma
Banther; married on 7 Aug 1948 at Oceana, WV; Liza Blankenship; age 30; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; living at Clearfork, WV; daughter of Black and ____ Blankenship.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Dillard Banther; born on 12 Jan 1910; died in Mar 1981; living at Lynco, Wyoming Co, WV at death;
SS # 233-22-9564; card issued in WV before 1951.
Elizabeth Jane "Liza" Blankenship
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 30/31 Jan 1920, Page 213B,
Family #156.
Listed as Liza Blankenship, age 1 yr, 9 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Blackburn D.
Blankenship.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 1666A; Image 5 of 22;
Family #40/40.
Listed as Liza Blankenship, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Blackburn D. Blankenship.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 293; WV Archives Web Site.
J.D. Banther; age 38; born in NC; widowed; living at Oceana, WV; son of Columbus and Emma
Banther; married on 7 Aug 1948 at Oceana, WV; Liza Blankenship; age 30; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; single; living at Clearfork, WV; daughter of Black and ____ Blankenship.
4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday 25 Aug 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"LYNCO — Elizabeth Jane Blankenship Banther, 91, of Lynco, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday August 22, 2010 at her home."She was born March 30, 1919, in Clear Fork, W.Va., a daughter of the late Black and Sarah Brown Blankenship.
"She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother.
"Also preceding her in death was her husband Dillard James Banther; a son, Billy Joe Smith; a granddaughter, Robin Smith and fifteen brothers and sisters, she was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
"Survivors include a daughter, Bessie P. Blankenship of Lynco, W.Va. a son, Jerry L. Smith and wife Inez of Clear Fork, W.Va.; ten grandchildren Gary Wayne Smith, Clint Smith, Jerry Lee Smith Jr., Nicholas Smith, Terri Wells, Angie Morgan, Elizabeth McAlpin, William Smith, Michael Wayne Brown and wife Tena L. and Tonda Hatfield; a step-son, J.D. Banther and wife Janice of Lynco; two step-grandchildren, Jimmy Dean Banther and Jackie Banther; twenty great-grandchildren; seven great great-grandchildren; two special nieces Corby Morgan and Betty Toler; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
"Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday August 26, 2010 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Rev. Firg Proffitt officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, W.Va..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 464; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Craft; age 23; born in VA; divorced; living at Itmann, WV; son of Clint and Celia Craft;
married on 22 Oct 1944 at Itmann, WV; June Coleman; age 19; born at Edgarton, WV;
divorced; living at Itmann, WV; daughter of Mahlon and Rose Coleman.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 263; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Craft; age 34; born in VA; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Clint and Celia Craft;
married on 26 Jul 1956 at Mullensville, WV; June Coleman; age 30; born in MIngo Co, WV; living
in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Mahlon and Rose Coleman.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Willard L. Craft; born 4 Sep 1919; died 22 Aug 2010; last residence Kiimarnock, Lancaster Co, VA;
card issued in VA before 1951.
4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"KILMARNOCK, Va. — Willard Lee Craft, 88, of Kilmarnock, formerly of Wyoming County, W.Va. died Sunday, August 22, 2010."He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, June Coleman Craft and a daughter, Barbara Craft.
"Mr. Craft was a retired coal miner for Consolidation Coal Company now Consol Energy in West Virginia.
"Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph E. and Eileen Craft of Kilmarnock; four grandchildren, Bruce Craft, Becky Driscoll, Lisa Mitchell and Eddie Craft; four great grandchildren, Lorin Capps, Willie and Wesley Driscoll and Riley Craft; a half brother and sister, Bobby Kelley and Nila Craft, both of Kentucky; sisters-in-law, Gloria R. Myers of Virginia Beach, Va., and Geneva C. Young of Mechanicsville, Va.; brothers-in-law, Herbert D. Coleman and wife, Louise of Michigan, Ronald T. Coleman and wife, Brenda of Buchanan County, W.Va.
"Graveside services were held 12 noon Tuesday, August 24 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Kilmarnock with Rev. Jim Jackson officiating...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1944); Page 464; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Craft; age 23; born in VA; divorced; living at Itmann, WV; son of Clint and Celia Craft; married
on 22 Oct 1944 at Itmann, WV; June Coleman; age 19; born at Edgarton, WV; divorced; living at
Itmann, WV; daughter of Mahlon and Rose Coleman.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 263; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Craft; age 34; born in VA; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Clint and Celia Craft;
married on 26 Jul 1956 at Mullensville, WV; June Coleman; age 30; born in MIngo Co, WV; living in
Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Mahlon and Rose Coleman.
1. 1900 Census, Wise Co, VA; Richmond District; Gilley Precinct; taken on 2 Jul 1900; Page 177A;
Image 67 of 70; Family #415/599.
Listed as Clint Craft; age 6; born in KY in May 1894; in household of father, John Craft.
2. Wise Co, VA; WW I Draft Registration Card #2552; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clint Craft; age 23; born 21 Mar 1894 at Pine Top, KY; coal miner; living at Inman, VA; employed
by Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Co, Inman, VA; married; dependent wife and 2 children; medium
height and build; brown eyes and dark hair.
3. 1930 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Disrtict #2; Kenvir; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 104B; Image 51
of 88; Family #101/101.
Listed as Clint Craft; age 35; born in KY; married at 17; coal miner; head of household.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Itmann; E.D. 55-12; Page 335B; Image 70
of 82; Household #575.
Listed as Clint Craft; age 47; born in VA; married; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; loader in coal mine; head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-538; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clint Craft; age 48; born 21 Mar 1894 in Letcher Co, KY; living at Itmann, WV; employed by Red
Jacket Coal Corp, Wyoming, Wyoming Co, WV; person who will always know address, Mary Craft,
Itmann, WV; 5'8" tall; 135 lbs; Black eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 233; WV Archives Web Site.
Clint Craft; age 73; born 21 Mar 1894 in KY; married twice before; last marriage ended with death
of wife; living at Matheny, WV; son of John and Pearline (Collins) Craft; married on 5 Aug 1967 at
Fanrock, WV; Ella Clay; age 63; born 24 Feb 1904 on Indian Creek, WV; married once before;
ended with death of husband; living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of Johnson and Adaline (Rose)
Stone.
7. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Clint craft; born 21 Mar 1894; died in Feb 1985; last residence, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV;
SS #227-03-0618; card issued in VA before 1951.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene, 24 Jul 2008.
Clint Craft; born in 1894; died in 1985; buried here; spouses Ruth Craft and Mary J. Grey Craft.
1. 1930 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Lynch, Precinct #2; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 229A; Image 1 of
27; Family #4/7.
Listed as Celia Kelly; age 31; born in VA; married at 14; in household of husband, Grant Kelly.
2. Harlan Co, KY; Death Certificate #14485; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Celia Kelly; age 32; born in 1899 in VA; widow; living at Cumberland, KY; daughter of W.M. and
Maggie (Kelly) Caudill; died 19 Jun 1931; from chronic interstitial nephritis; buried 21 Jun 1931 at
Big Stone Gap, VA; informant, Maggie Kelly, Cumberland, KY.
1. 1930 Census, Harlan Co, KY; Lynch, Precinct #2; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 229A; Image 1 of
27; Family #4/7.
Listed as Rubie Craft; age 15; born in VA; in household of step-father, Grant Kelly.
2. "The Citizen"; Fayetteville, GA; 7 Feb 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"Ruby Craft Gray, 92, Fayetteville, formerly of Flat Lick, Ky., died Jan. 21,
2008. She was born Jan. 27, 1915 in Inman, Va., daughter of the late Clint and
Cecilia Caudill Craft. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jim Tom
Gray, who died Sept. 19, 2005. They had married Oct. 5, 1931 at Himyar. Also
preceding her was sister, Margaret Fritz, and grandsons, Glendarrel and Jimmy
Dale Callihan. She was a homemaker and a member of the National Heights Baptist
Church in Fayetteville, and a former member of the Old Flat Lick Baptist Church.
Services were at the Knox Funeral Home chapel, Barbourville, Ky., with the Rev.
James Vandy officiating. Interment was at the Barbourville Cemetery. Survivors
include children, Jacqueline and Richard Croteau, Lucille and Bill Semon, all of
Fayetteville, Betty Lou and Bernie Wolf, Loveland, Ohio, Ann and Matt Renfro,
Hollansburg, Ohio, David Clarence and Jennie Gray, Spring Hill, Fla., Robert Lee
and Barbara Gray, South Lebanon, Ohio, and James Clinton and Michelle Gray, Flat
Lick, Ky.; brothers, Willard Craft, Old Virginia, and Bobby and Joanne Kelley,
Louisville, Ky.; a sister, Nila and Sinus Boggs, Louisville; 16 grandchildren,
22 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Memorial donations
may be made to the National Heights Baptist Church, 103 Old Norton Road,
Fayetteville, GA 30215. Knox Funeral Home, Barbourville, Ky., was in
charge."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 464; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Craft; age 23; born in VA; divorced; living at Itmann, WV; son of Clint and Celia Craft;
married on 22 Oct 1944 at Itmann, WV; June Coleman; age 19; born at Edgarton, WV;
divorced; living at Itmann, WV; daughter of Mahlon and Rose Coleman.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 263; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Craft; age 34; born in VA; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Clint and Celia Craft;
married on 26 Jul 1956 at Mullensville, WV; June Coleman; age 30; born in MIngo Co, WV; living
in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Mahlon and Rose Coleman.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Willard L. Craft; born 4 Sep 1919; died 22 Aug 2010; last residence Kiimarnock, Lancaster Co, VA;
card issued in VA before 1951.
4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"KILMARNOCK, Va. — Willard Lee Craft, 88, of Kilmarnock, formerly of Wyoming County, W.Va. died Sunday, August 22, 2010."He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, June Coleman Craft and a daughter, Barbara Craft.
"Mr. Craft was a retired coal miner for Consolidation Coal Company now Consol Energy in West Virginia.
"Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph E. and Eileen Craft of Kilmarnock; four grandchildren, Bruce Craft, Becky Driscoll, Lisa Mitchell and Eddie Craft; four great grandchildren, Lorin Capps, Willie and Wesley Driscoll and Riley Craft; a half brother and sister, Bobby Kelley and Nila Craft, both of Kentucky; sisters-in-law, Gloria R. Myers of Virginia Beach, Va., and Geneva C. Young of Mechanicsville, Va.; brothers-in-law, Herbert D. Coleman and wife, Louise of Michigan, Ronald T. Coleman and wife, Brenda of Buchanan County, W.Va.
"Graveside services were held 12 noon Tuesday, August 24 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Kilmarnock with Rev. Jim Jackson officiating...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1944); Page 464; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Craft; age 23; born in VA; divorced; living at Itmann, WV; son of Clint and Celia Craft; married
on 22 Oct 1944 at Itmann, WV; June Coleman; age 19; born at Edgarton, WV; divorced; living at
Itmann, WV; daughter of Mahlon and Rose Coleman.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 263; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Craft; age 34; born in VA; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Clint and Celia Craft;
married on 26 Jul 1956 at Mullensville, WV; June Coleman; age 30; born in MIngo Co, WV; living in
Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Mahlon and Rose Coleman.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 516; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard Vance Acord; age 32; born on 14 Mar 1922 at Slab Fork, WV; living at Ravencliff, WV; son of
W.F. and Phebia Acord; married on 19 Nov 1954 at Williamson, WV; Fannie Daniels; age 22; born on
22 Feb 1932 at Melvin, KY; living at Saxon, Raleigh Co, WV; daughter of William and Maggie Daniels.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 516; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard Vance Acord; age 32; born on 14 Mar 1922 at Slab Fork, WV; living at Ravencliff, WV;
son of W.F. and Phebia Acord; married on 19 Nov 1954 at Williamson, WV; Fannie Daniels; age
22; born on 22 Feb 1932 at Melvin, KY; living at Saxon, Raleigh Co, WV; daughter of William and
Maggie Daniels.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Sunday, 20 Feb 2011; Newspaper Obit.
" PINEVILLE — Fannie Acord, 78, of Pineville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 18, 2011. "Fannie was born February 22, 1932, in Melvin, KY. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Maggie Hall McDaniels. "Mrs. Acord was a member of the Jesus Way Church in Maben. She enjoyed going to church, cooking, camping and being with her children and grandchildren and always loved to cook for them. Fannie was a special aunt to many nephews and nieces and also loved her church family. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Acord; a brother, Ralph McDaniels; sisters, Betty Jo Trader, Yvonne Hulvey, Annie Faren, Connie Williams and Ola Mae Garfery; and a daughter-in-law, Mary Friend. "Survivors include her three sons, Terry Acord and his wife, Christie, of Pineville, Steve Acord and his wife, Diane, of Pineville and Bill Friend of Tennessee; her grandchildren: Jennifer Friend, Matthew Acord, Kyle Acord, Corey Acord-Fain and her husband, Brandon, and Chelsea Acord; and a great-grandson, Gabriel Acord. She is also survived by her sisters, Gladys Owens of Kentucky, Bonnie Age of Georgia, Lina Hamilton of Maben, WV, Rose Burris of Cambridge, OH, and Mary Francis McDaniels of Kentucky. "A celebration of Fannie’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 21, 2011, at the Jesus Way Church, Maben, with the Rev. James Hamilton officiating. "Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 124; WV Archives Web Site.
Fredrick Eugene Coburn; age 22; born and living at Athens, WV; single; son of R.J. and Mary Ellen
Coburn; married on 6 Aug 1952 at Keyrock, WV; Helen Lester; age 16; born at Keyrock, WV;
single; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Loy and Norma Lester.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; E.D. 55-6; taken on 2 May 1940; Page 127?B;
Image 36 of 64; Household #301.
Listed as Helen Lester; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Loy Lacy Lester.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 124; WV Archives Web Site.
Fredrick Eugene Coburn; age 22; born and living at Athens, WV; single; son of R.J. and Mary Ellen
Coburn; married on 6 Aug 1952 at Keyrock, WV; Helen Lester; age 16; born at Keyrock, WV;
single; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Loy and Norma Lester.
1. US Public Records Index, Vo 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph E. Workman; born 8 Apr 1937; living at PO Box 328, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1993.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; E.D. 55-6; taken on 2 May 1940; Page 127?B;
Image 36 of 64; Household #301.
Listed as Edith Lester; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Loy Lacy Lester.
2. US Public Records Index, Vo 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mary E. Workman; born 22 May 1938; living at PO Box 328, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1993.
1. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Glenda Kay Orndorff, 64 of Williamson Branch in Pineville passed away June 16, 2015 at her residence following a long illness. Born March 13, 1951 at Mullens, she was the daughter of the late Loy Lester and Norma Adkins Lester. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Judy Kinser, Linda Lester, Helen Coburn; brothers, Jackie, Wayne, Verne, Mike and Danny Lestser and a great-grandchild, Matthew Lacy Sizemore. Those left to treasure her memory are her daughters, Lora Compton and her husband, William of Skin Fork and Lisa Orndorff of Williamson Branch. Brothers, Barry Lester and his wife, Beatrice and Gene Lester all of Davy; Sisters, Norma Lester of York, SC; Edie and Joe Workman of Catawba, SC, Donna Lester of Cummings, GA and Terrie Fatony of Florida 5 grandchildren, Lonnie and Kenneth Orndorff, Samuel Compton, Candice and Brandon Hess. She will be greatly missed by a host of nieces, nephews and many friends and family. A celebration of Kay’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2015 in the Calfee Funeral Service Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Privett Family Cemetery, Keyrock..."