McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Curtis McKinney

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1956); Page 150; WV Archives Web Site.
Curtis McKinney; age 27; born and living at Herndon, WV; single; son of Sherman and Lissie
McKinney; married on 9 Mar 1956 at Mullens, WV; Carol Ann Coffey; age 17; born at McComas, WV;
single; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Clayton and Edith Coffey.
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Curtis McKinney; born on 29 Apr 1928; died in Jun 1985; last residence, Herndon, Wyoming Co, WV;
SS #235-36-8695; card issued in WV.


Carol Ann Coffey

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1956); Page 150; WV Archives Web Site.
Curtis McKinney; age 27; born and living at Herndon, WV; single; son of Sherman and Lissie
McKinney; married on 9 Mar 1956 at Mullens, WV; Carol Ann Coffey; age 17; born at McComas, WV;
single; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Clayton and Edith Coffey.
2. US Public Records Index; Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Carol A. McKinney; born on 5 Mar 1938; living at 59 RR 1 Box, Herndon, WV, 24726.
3, Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carol Ann Coffey McKinney, 86, of Garwood, entered into Heaven January 30, 2025, following a long illness. Born March 5, 1938, she was the firstborn child of the late Clayton Ivory and Edith Leeomy Coffey. Carol attended Covel Missionary Baptist Church and Spruce Grove. She served as a Sunday school teacher, secretary, and treasurer. She enjoyed time with her church family. Carol worked at Wyoming General Hospital until it closed. She worked at Talon Manufacturing and Mullens Public Library until her retirement. She enjoyed keeping in touch with family and friends. She shared her love of animals with her children and always had a family pet.

"In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her first husband – Curtis McKinney, and her second husband- Buren McKinney. Her son, Ronald Lee McKinney, and an infant daughter, Melanie Faith McKinney. Two grandchildren, William Curtis McKinney and Aaron Bradley Scott. Three sisters: Fredia McKinney, Linda Jolly, and Jerry Coffey. One infant brother, James Edward Coffey.

"Survivors include her children: Michael McKinney and wife Cathy, Sherman McKinney and wife O’Lisa, Terri Scott and husband Steve, Tamela Keaton and husband Charlie, and Melissa Lusk and husband Bryan. A daughter in law, Medina Richmond. One sister, Peggy McIntyre. Grandchildren: Regina McKinney, Megan McKinney, Preston McKinney, Jody Horton, Ronnie McKinney, Andrew Scott and wife Annie, Lindsay Pack and husband Travis, Curt Lusk, Bradley Lusk, and several step grandchildren. Great grandchildren: Gabby, Nate, Xander, Louren, Elisa, Maggie, Josie, Reed, Noah, Lillie, Penelope, Conan, Jacob, and Halie. Carol also leaves behind a large extended family including nieces, nephews, and cousins in Florida and across the country.

"The family would like to express a special thank you to Hospice of Southern West Virginia, especially to Tanya, Lisa, Amy, and Stephanie – whose love and compassion made a difficult situation better.

"The family will hold a Celebration of Life on Monday, February 3, at 2:00 pm at Covel Baptist Church with Mike Williams officiating. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to service.

"In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Southern WV at PO Box 1472 Beckley, WV 25801-1472 or the Covel Food Bank C/O Mike Williams at Box 13 Covel, WV 24719"


Warren R. Jolly

1. US Public Records Index; Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Warren R. Jolly; born on 23 Dec 1939; living at 1016 Tip Top St, Princeton, WV, 24740


Linda Coffey

1. US Public Records Index; Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Linda Jolly; born on 10 Jul 1944; living at 1016 Tip Top St, Princeton, WV, 24740


Ulvert Lee Blankenship

1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Landville; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 415A;
Family #41/41.
Listed as Ulbert Blankesnship; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, James C. Blankenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 169; WV Archives, Web Site.
Ulvert lee Blankenship; age 28; born at Davin, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 31 Aug
1948 at Iaeger, WV; Margaret Worthington; age 22; born and living at Davy, WV; single.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #175.
Listed as Ulvert Blankenship; age 29; born in WV; married; tippleman for coal mine; in household of
mother-in-law, Loleda Radford Worthington.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Ulvert Blankenship; born on 1 Aug 1920; died in Nov 1996; living at Hampton, Hampton City, VA at
death.


Margaret Worthington

1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 169; WV Archives, Web Site.
Ulvert Lee Blankenship; age 28; born at Davin, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 31 Aug
1948 at Iaeger, WV; Margaret Worthington; age 22; born and living at Davy, WV; single.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #175.
Listed as Margaret Blankenship; age 22; born in WV; married; in household of mother, Loleda
Radford Worthington, with husband and child.


Peggy S. Blankenship

1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 24; Dwelling #175.
Listed as Peggy S. Blankenship; age 1; born in WV; in household of grandmother, Loloda Radford
Worthington; with parents.


Ulice Blankenship

1. Social security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ulice Blankenship; born on 2 Jan 1932; die in Mar 1987; last residence McGraws, Wyoming Co, WV;
SS #230-34-7607; card issed in VA before 1951.


Delsey Lester

1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; Taken on 8 Aug
1940; Page 1142A; Image 45 of 60; Hosusehold #334.
Listed as Delcia Lester; age 3; born in WV; no education; in household of father, Arthur Lester.


Oliver "Bucky" Blankenship

1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday, 19 Jul 2007; Newspaper Obit.
"RAVENCLIFF - Oliver "Bucky' Blankenship, 49, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at his residence, following a long illness. "Born March 9, 1958, at Welch, he was the son of Delsey Lester Blankenship of Ravencliff and the late Ulice Blankenship. "Mr. Blankenship was a former auto mechanic in Cleveland and was a great and loving father, son and brother. "In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by a son, Christopher Ritchie; a brother, Tommy Blankenship; maternal grandparents, Arthur and Ida Lester; and paternal grandparents, Cloyd and Ocie Blankenship. "Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Delsey Lester Blankenship; a daughter, Sabrina Blankenship of Ravencliff and her children, Cody Dwayne and Dwight Aaron Justice; a son, Bucky Ryan Blankenship and his companion, Sharon Kay Allen of Pineville; two stepchildren, Robert Earl Allen and Sherry Collins, both of Oceana; a sister, Joyce Lafferty and her husband, Calvin, of Ravencliff; and two additional grandchildren. Service will be noon Friday at the residence of Joyce and Calvin Lafferty, Ravencliff. Burial will follow at the Blankenship Family Cemetery, Ravencliff..."


Michelle Lynn Workman

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Michelle Lynn Workman; born on 28 Jul 1966; living at PO Box 1229, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1993.


Bucky Ryan Blankenship

1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Sunday, 5 Jun 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"VIRGINIA — Bucky Ryan Blankenship, 24, formerly of Ravencliff, departed this life Friday, May 27, 2011. "Born June 4, 1986, in Welch, he was the son of the late Oliver Blankenship and Michalle Lynn Justice. "In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ulice Blankenship; maternal grandparents, Vincent and Helen Workman. "Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Michalle Justice; a daughter, Alexius Nevaeh Blankenship; his companion, Cynthia Marie Munn of VA; a stepson, Jayson Lloyd Micheal Hatchell of VA; a sister, Sabrina Ann Blankenship of Martinsville; special friend, Justin Hatfield of VA; special aunt Joyce Lafferty of Ravencliff; and a host of family and friends. "A celebration of Ryan’s life will be 1 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Oscar Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Blankenship Cemetery at Ravencliff..."


Michelle Lynn Workman

1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Michelle Lynn Workman; born on 28 Jul 1966; living at PO Box 1229, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1993.