1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Benny Ray Reynolds, age 59, of Mohawk, West
Virginia, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2012 at
Welch Community Hospital, from a heart attack. He
was born February 3, 1953 in Iaeger, West Virginia
and was the youngest son of the late Moran James
and Gracie Bailey Reynolds.
"He was affiliated with the Old Regular Baptist Church
and he was a coal miner for 33 years. He loved riding
his Harley Davidson and working in his garden.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by
two sisters, Florine Justice and Erma Jean Cline and
one brother Wilson Reynolds.
"He leaves behind his wife of thirty nine years Sandi
Hunt Reynolds of the home; two daughters, Haley
Grace and Fara Evelyn Reynolds of the home and
two granddaughters, Kylie Faith Bryant and Haden
Paige Cline; one sister, Margaret Stone of Forest Hill,
WV; three brothers, Richard Reynolds and Franklin
Delano Reynolds both of Mohawk, and Dextor
Reynolds of Panther.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 6,
2012 at 1 P.M. from the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist
Church at Mohawk, with Elder Danny Hurley, Elder
Danny McCoy, Elder Fred Bailey, Elder David Lester,
Elder Zeb Justice and Elder Roy Lester, officiating.
Burial will follow at Reynolds Cemetery at Bull Creek..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 200; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Justice; age 25; born at Swicher (sic, Switzer), Logan Co, WV; single; living at Mann, WV;
married on 5 Jan 1952 at Panther, WV; Florine Reynolds; age 16; born and living at Mohawk, WV;
single; with consent of Moran and Gracie Reynolds, parents of Florine Reynolds.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; E.D. 24-58; Page
1132A (?); Image 25 of 60; Household #180.
Listed as Florence Reynolds; age 5; born in WV; no education; in household of father,
Moran J. Reynolds.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 200; WV Archives Web Site.
Harry Justice; age 25; born at Swicher (sic, Switzer), Logan Co, WV; single; living at Mann, WV;
married on 5 Jan 1952 at Panther, WV; Florine Reynolds; age 16; born and living at Mohawk, WV;
single; with consent of Moran and Gracie Reynolds, parents of Florine Reynolds.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 370; WV Archives Web Site.
Benard Perry Cline; age 19; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; married on 18 Jun 1954 at
Mohawk, WV; Ermel Jean Reynolds; age 17; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; with consent
of Leck and lily Cline, parents of Bernard Perry Cline; and Moran and Gracie Reynolds, parents of
Ermel Jean Reynolds.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 178; "Berbard Cline, Coal Miner" article; submitted by Cecil Cline,
3249 Benicia Court, Naples, FL 34109.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; E.D. 24-58; Page
1132A (?); Image 25 of 60; Household #180.
Listed as Irma Jean Reynolds; age 3; born in WV; no education; in household of father,
Moran J. Reynolds.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 370; WV Archives Web Site.
Benard Perry Cline; age 19; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; married on 18 Jun 1954 at
Mohawk, WV; Ermel Jean Reynolds; age 17; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; with consent
of Leck and lily Cline, parents of Bernard Perry Cline; and Moran and Gracie Reynolds, parents of
Ermel Jean Reynolds.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 178; "Berbard Cline, Coal Miner" article; submitted by Cecil Cline,
3249 Benicia Court, Naples, FL 34109.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 178; "Berbard Cline, Coal Miner" article; submitted by Cecil Cline,
3249 Benicia Court, Naples, FL 34109.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 20; Dwelling #142.
Listed as Roy Stone; age 17; born in WV; never worked; in household of father, Edward
Stone.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #23983; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roy Stone; age 28; born in Davy, WV; single; self employed; living at Roderfield, WV; son of Ed and
Ada (Hurt) Stone; married on 14 Aug 1961 in Russell Co, VA; Margaret Ann Reynolds; age 20; born
and living in Mohawk, WV; single; daughter of Moran and Gracie (Bailey) Reynolds,
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #23983; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ray Stone; age 28; born in Davy, WV; single; self employed; living at Roderfield, WV; son of Ed and
Ada (Hurt) Stone; married on 14 Aug 1961 in Russell Co, VA; Margaret Ann Reynolds; age 20; born
and living in Mohawk, WV; single; daughter of Moran and Gracie (Bailey) Reynolds,
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 146; WV Archives Web Site.
Franklin Delano Reynolds; age 19; born 15 Sep 1944 at Coalwood, WV; single; living at Mohawk,
WV; son of Moran James and Gracie (Bailey) Reynolds; married on 4 Aug 1964 at Mohawk, WV;
Goldie Hardin; age 16; born 29 Oct 1947 at War Eagle, Mingo Co, WV; single; living at Mohawk,
WV; daughter of Dewey and Bertha (Stanley) Hardin.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
Franklin Delano Reynolds, 68, of Mohawk, WV, died
Friday, November 9, 2012, at his residence.
Franklin was born September 15, 1944, in Coalwood,
WV, a son of the late Moran and Gracie Bailey
Reynolds. He was a retired coal miner and a big
Hank Williams, Sr. Fan.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by
a daughter, Marie Reynolds, a son, Jerry Lee
Reynolds, two brothers, Wilson and Benny Reynolds,
two sisters, Florene Justice and Erma Cline
Survivors include one son, Henry Reynolds of
Roderfield, WV; three grandsons, Chad, Dustin, and
Jonathan Reynolds; one sister, Margaret Stone of
Forest Hill, WV; two brothers Richard Reynolds and
wife Feddie of Mohawk, WV, and Dexter Reynolds of
Panther, WV; numerous nieces and nephews; and
numerous friends who loved him dearly.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday,
November 12, 2012, at 1 o'clock, with Elder Danny
Hurley, Elder Danny McCoy, Elder David Lester, Elder
Dallas Dotson, and Elder Fred Bailey officiating at the
Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Mohawk, WV.
Burial will follow in the Reynolds Family Cemetery , at
Mohawk, WV..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 146; WV Archives Web Site.
Franklin Delano Reynolds; age 19; born 15 Sep 1944 at Coalwood, WV; single; living at Mohawk,
WV; son of Moran James and Gracie (Bailey) Reynolds; married on 4 Aug 1964 at Mohawk, WV;
Goldie Hardin; age 16; born 29 Oct 1947 at War Eagle, Mingo Co, WV; single; living at Mohawk,
WV; daughter of Dewey and Bertha (Stanley) Hardin.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Wyoming Precinct; E.D. 24-58; Page
1132A (?); Image 25 of 60; Household #180.
Listed as Richard W. Reynolds; age 1; born in WV; no education; in household of father,
Moran J. Reynolds.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 244; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard William Reynolds; age 22; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; married on 2 Jun 1961
at Mohawk, WV; Freddie Ray Wyrick; age 16; born at Hurley, VA; single; living at Mohawk; with
consent of Eliza Singleton, mother; father deceased; of Freddie Ray Wyrick.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 244; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard William Reynolds; age 22; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; married on 2 Jun 1961
at Mohawk, WV; Freddie Ray Wyrick; age 16; born at Hurley, VA; single; living at Mohawk; with
consent of Eliza Singleton, mother; father deceased; of Freddie Ray Wyrick.
2. Virginia Funeral Home, Grundy, VA; Posted Obit.
"Freddie Ray (Feddie) Reynolds, age 75 of Bull Creek, West Virginia passed away June 19, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family following a short illness. Born December 2, 1944, at Hurley, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Leander Wyrick and Eliza Mullins Wyrick."Feddie was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Feddie had a green thumb, loved planting flowers, and watching them grow. She enjoyed the company of her canine companions, Pebbles and Max. She was of the old Regular Baptist Faith.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant grandson, Kenneth Douglas Reynolds. Feddie was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
"SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Her loving husband of 59 years, Richard Reynolds of Bull Creek, West Virginia
Children
Coni Runyon and husband Sam of Grundy, Virginia
Johnny Reynolds and wife Trecia of Powellton, West Virginia
Kenneth Reynolds and wife Mary of Lexington, North Carolina
Loretta Hanes and husband Scott of Lexington, North Carolina
April Thomason and husband George of Bull Creek, West Virginia
Grandchildren
Joseph Reynolds, Cody Clevenger, Shaina Reynolds, Taylor Cole, Cassidy Cole, Logan Hanes, Ashley Collins, and Brayden Collins
Great-Grandson
Braxxlyn James Mullis
Special Nieces
Penny, Hannah, and Brooke Fuller
Special Friend of the family
Bob Cole"Funeral services for Feddie Reynolds will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 1:00 P.M. at the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church, Bull Creek, West Virginia with Elders Danny Hurley, Danny McCoy, Dallas Dotson, Fred Bailey, and Roy Lester officiating. Burial will follow in the Reynolds Family Cemetery, Bull Creek, West Virginia.
"The family will receive friends Monday evening 6:00 P.M. at the church. A service will be held at 7:00 P.M.
"Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements."
1. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; Pocahontas; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 118B;
Image 4 of 46; Family #36/42.
Listed as John C. Galyean; age 44; born in NC; married at 21; loader in coal mine; head of
household.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'65 011868; WV Archives Web Site.
John Calvin Galyean; age 83; born 20 Mar 1882 in NC; widowed; miner; SS $234-38-6634; living at
Mohawk, WV; son of John and _____ Galyean; died 16 Aug 1965 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV;
from small bowell obstruction; etiology undetermined; generalized arteriosclerosis; buried 19 Aug
1965 in Four Pole Cemetery, Mohawk, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
Moses Blankenship Article, Page 102.
Moses Blankenship was son of Conley (1828-1911) and Elizabeth Charles (died
in 1899 by train) Blankenship. Moses died in November 1937.
Moses had nine siblings: Thomas, David, Watkins, Nicodemus, Margaret
(married ________Bailey), Sarah (married _______Stacy), Armedia (married
______Riffe), Rebecca (married ________Bailey), and Lydia (married
_______Justice).
Moses first married Mary (Anna?) Cline. Children were: Lydia, Martha, Rosa,
Elias, Paris, Randolph, Margaret, and Conley. Moses married second Esther
Annie Runion Peters (daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Francis Privitt
Runion. Esther's first husband was Henry Peters.
Esther and Henry's children were: Charles, Walter, Carl and Henry.
Moses and Esther's children were: Moses Jennings, Bertha Elizabeth, Pearl,
and Elmer.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 265B, Family #473.
Listed as Lydia Blankenship, age 19, born in Mar 1881 in WV, in household
of father, Moses Blankenship.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1905); Page 280; WV Archives Web Site.
Floyd Scott; age 27; born in Matann(sp?), KY; single; carpenter; living at Panther, WV; son of
John and Mandy; married on 29 Mar 1905 at Moses Blankenship's; Lidie Blankenship; age 24; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Mose and Annie.
4. 1930 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Clear Fork District; Pocahontas; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 118B;
Image 4 of 46; Family #36/42.
Listed as Lydia Galyean; age 49; born in WV; married at 26; in household of husband, John C.
Galyean.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Isaban; E.D. 24-57; taken 3 Apr 1940;
Page 1984B?; Image 4 of 74; Household #42.
Listed as Lydia Galyean; age 59; born in WV; widow (sic); 7th grade education; lived in Mingo Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; head of household.
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by stella richie; 7 Jun 2006.
" Lydia Blankenship Galyean
Birth 27 Mar 1881
Death 23 Jul 1977 (aged 96)
Burial Four Pole Cemetery
Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 14537513"