1. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1928); Page 14; WV Archives Web Site.
Arnold Bottomlee; age 22; born in TN; living at Kingston, WV; single; miner; son of Norris and
Sallie; married on 6 Nov 1928 at Fayetteville, WV; Pauline Crist; age 22; born in WV; single;
living at Jodie, WV; daughter of John and Belva.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Pattie Greene; 25 Nov 2008.
Arnold Norris Bottomlee; born in 1906 in TN; died in 1986; buried here.
1. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1928); Page 14; WV Archives Web Site.
Arnold Bottomlee; age 22; born in TN; living at Kingston, WV; single; miner; son of Norris and
Sallie; married on 6 Nov 1928 at Fayetteville, WV; Pauline Crist; age 22; born in WV; single;
living at Jodie, WV; daughter of John and Belva.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Pattie Greene; 25 Nov 2008.
J. Pauline Crist Bottomlee; born in 1906; died in 1981; buried here.
1. 1910 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11 May 1910; Page 129A;
Family #441/461.
Listed as Luther Blankenship; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Robert N. Blankenship.
2. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Amigo Precinct, Rhodell; taken on 21 Jan 1920; Page 105B;
Family #420/449.
Listed as Luther Blankenship; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Robert N. Blankenship.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 340; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Blankenship; age 22; born in Raleigh Co, WV; living at basin, WV; married on 29 Nov 1922
at Walter Meadows'; Orpha Prince; age 21; born in Raleigh Co, WV; living at Basin, WV.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 377; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Blankenship; age 45; born at Basin, WV; widowed; living at Stephenson, WV; son of R.N.
and Sarah Blankenship; married on 16 Mar 1946 at Mullens, WV; Louise Cataline; age 30; born
in Wyco, WV; divorced; living in Mullens, WV; daughter of Pete and Lucille Cataline.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 340; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Blankenship; age 22; born in Raleigh Co, WV; living at basin, WV; married on 29 Nov 1922
at Walter Meadows'; Orpha Prince; age 21; born in Raleigh Co, WV; living at Basin, WV.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #8526; WV Archives Web Site.
Orpha Kelba Blankenship; age 44 yrs, 7 mons, 29 days; born on 30 Oct 1901 in Wyoming Co, WV;
married; wife of Luther Blankenship; living at Stephenson, WV; daughter of Williie and Paradine
(Meadows) Prince; died 28 Jun 1945 at home, Stephenson, WV; from bronchial asthema; buried
30 Jun 1945 in Spruce Grove Cemetery, Basin, WV; informant, Luther Blankenship, Stephenson,
WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 259; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Estel Fann; age 26; born at Covel, WV; single; living at Amigo, WV; son of Stokley E.
and Beulah B. Fann; married on 8 Mar 1958 at Sophia, WV; Norma Janice Blankenship; age 24;
born amd living at Stephenson, WV; single; daughter of Luther and Orpha Blankenship.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 259; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Estel Fann; age 26; born at Covel, WV; single; living at Amigo, WV; son of Stokley E.
and Beulah B. Fann; married on 8 Mar 1958 at Sophia, WV; Norma Janice Blankenship; age 24;
born amd living at Stephenson, WV; single; daughter of Luther and Orpha Blankenship.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Sunday, 29 Dec 2013; Newspaper Obit.
"AMIGO — Norma Fann, 80, of Amigo went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2013. Born September 18, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Orpha Prince Blankenship, and stepdaughter of Louise Cantalina Blankenship. "Norma enjoyed taking care of friends and family, going on vacation in Tennessee and Christmas time with her family. She was a graduate of Mullens High School and attended the Amigo Missionary Baptist Church. Norma was also a member of the Mullens Chapter of The Order of the Eastern Star. "In addition to her parents, Norma is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Robert Fann, Sr.; sisters, Irene McKinney and husband Glen, Hester Lefler and husband Laverne, Hazel Roop and husband, Pete; brothers, David Blankenship and Gaylord Blankenship. "Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Deborah Fann Young and husband, Detzel “Dee” Young, of Sophia, WV; son, Robert Fann, Jr., and companion, Patricia Cox, of Rhodell, WV; grandson, Jordan Andrew Young of Glenville, WV; brothers, Gene “Peewee” Blankenship and wife Joyce of MI, Ancel Paul Blankenship and wife Lee of MI, Dexter “Deck” Blankenship of Mullens, WV; sister, Barbara Lester of Mullens; sister-in-law, Libby Blankenship; and several nieces and nephews. "Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2013, at Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia, with Rev. Gilbert “Junior” Dotson and Pastor Curtis England officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 364; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Pendry; age 19; born at Keyrock, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; son of Willie and Dora
Lee (Stewart) Pendry; married on 9 Oct 1948 at Matheny, WV; Minnie Bailey; age 26; born and
living at Jesse, WV; single; daughter of Burbie and Belva Bailey.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Frank Pendry; born 7 May 1929; living at PO Box 141, Matheny, WV 24860.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Sunday, 29 Dec 2013; Newspaper Obit.
"MATHENY — Frank Pendry, 84, of Matheny went home surrounded by his loving wife and family on December 27, 2013. "Born May 7, 1929, at Keyrock, he was the son of the late William Pendry and Dora Green Pendry. "Mr. Pendry was an avid gardener and a retired coal miner. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. "Survivors include his wife, helpmate, and best friend of 65 years, Minnie Jane Pendry of Matheny. "4 daughters, Iris Workman and her husband Buzz of Keyrock, Glenda Pizzino and her husband Danny of Glen Fork, Letha Gilstrap and her husband, Roger, of Durham, NC, Vanessa Pauley of Pineville. "2 sons, Tom Pendry and his wife Bonnie of Jesse and Stan Pendry of Welch. "17 Grandchildren, 24 Great-grandchildren. "A celebration of Frank’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2013, in the Evans Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Ernest Francis and Rev. Sheri Kernik officiating. "Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 364; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Pendry; age 19; born at Keyrock, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; son of Willie and Dora
Lee (Stewart) Pendry; married on 9 Oct 1948 at Matheny, WV; Minnie Bailey; age 26; born and
living at Jesse, WV; single; daughter of Burbie and Belva Bailey.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Minnie Pendry; born 7 Dec 1934; living at PO Box 141, Matheny, WV 24860.
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Minnie J. Pendry, 84, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Wyoming Nursing and Rehab in New Richmond."Born December 7, 1934 in Matheny, WV, she was the daughter of the late Burbidge and Minnie Bailey.
"Minnie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed reading her Bible and canning. She was very fond of the children of the neighborhood and absolutely loved cooking for them all. Minnie was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank and a great-grandson, Ben Ruley.
"She will be dearly missed by her children, Tommy Pendry and wife, Bonnie of Matheny, Stan Pendry of Welch, Iris Workman and husband, Buzz of Pineville, Letha Gilstrap and husband, Roger of Durham, NC, Vanessa Pauley of Pineville, and Glenda Pizzino and husband, Danny of Glen Fork; seventeen grandchildren; twenty six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild."
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Pauline Forte; born 16 Apr 1939; living at PO Box 1344, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1992-1995and
379 Cleveland Road, Cleveland, OH 44108 in 1993.
William Harrision "Harry" Jewell Sr
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #45.
Listed as William H.H. Jewell, age 4, in household of father, James Melvin Jewell.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 220A, Family #119.
Listed as William H.H. Jewell, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, James M. Jewell.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 184; WV Archives Web Site.
W.H. Jewell; age 22; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of J.M. Jewell; married on 17 May
1917 at home of the bride's parents; Virgie Halsey; age 17; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of Jesse Halsey.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #828; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Harrison Jewell; age 22; born 26 May 1895 at Kyrock, WV; farmer; living at Rockview, WV;
married; dependent wife; medium height and build; blue eyes and dark hair.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 3/4 Feb 1920; Page 194B; Image 12
of 14; Family #96/96.
Listed as William H. Jewell; age 24; born in WV; married; laborer in sawmill; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Morrison; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page
265A; Image 37 of 43; Family #374/378.
Listed as Fred (sic, William H.) Jewell; age 34; born in WV; married at 22; laborer in coal mine;
head of household.
7. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 25 May 1940; Page 221A;
Image 89 of 96; Household #748.
Listed as Harry Jewell; age 45; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; tippleman in coal mine; head of household.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1900); Page 142; Line #18; WV Archives Web Site.
Virginia L. Halsey; born 2 Aug 1900 at Rockview; daughter of Jesse and Duedora Halsey.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #108.
Listed as Virgie L. Halsey, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Drury J. Halsey.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 184; WV Archives Web Site.
W.H. Jewell; age 22; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of J.M. Jewell; married on 17 May
1917 at home of the bride's parents; Virgie Halsey; age 17; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of Jesse Halsey.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 3/4 Feb 1920; Page 194B; Image 12
of 14; Family #96/96.
Listed as Vergie L. Jewell; age 19; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William H. Jewell.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Morrison; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page
265A; Image 37 of 43; Family #374/378.
Listed as Vergie Jewell; age 29; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, William H.
Jewell.
6. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 25 May 1940; Page 221A;
Image 89 of 96; Household #748.
Listed as Virgie Jewell; age 39; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; farmer; in household of husband, William H. Jewell.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 3/4 Feb 1920; Page 194B; Image 12
of 14; Family #96/96.
Listed as Olin Jewell; age 1yr, 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Jewell.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Morrison; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page
265A; Image 37 of 43; Family #374/378.
Listed as Olen Jewell; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Jewell.
3. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 25 May 1940; Page 221A;
Image 89 of 96; Household #748.
Listed as Olen Jewell; age 23; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; tippleman in coal mine; in household of father, William H. Jewell.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 3/4 Feb 1920; Page 194B; Image 12
of 14; Family #96/96.
Listed as Vernien Jewell; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Jewell.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Morrison; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page
265A; Image 37 of 43; Family #374/378.
Listed as Vernon Jewell; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Jewell.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 25 May 1940; Page 221A;
Image 89 of 96; Household #748.
Listed as Vernon Jewell; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Jewell.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 16 Apr 1930, Page 196A, Family #182.
Listed as Clinton Canterbury, age 3, born in WV, in household of grandfather, David L. Canterbury,
with mother, Margaret Cook Canterbury.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 68; WV Archives Web Site.
David C. Canterbury; age 21; born at Lundale, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; son of Newsom
and Margaret (Cook) Canterbury; married on 22 Nov 1947 at Hatcher, WV; Mildred Loretta Jewell;
age 21; born at Keyrock, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Harry and Vergie (Halsey)
Jewell.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Morrison; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page
265A; Image 37 of 43; Family #374/378.
Listed as Loretta Jewell; age 2 yrs, 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Jewell.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 25 May 1940; Page 221A;
Image 89 of 96; Household #748.
Listed as Loretta Jewell; age 15; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; farmer; in household of father, William H. Jewell.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 68; WV Archives Web Site.
David C. Canterbury; age 21; born at Lundale, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; son of Newsom
and Margaret (Cook) Canterbury; married on 22 Nov 1947 at Hatcher, WV; Mildred Loretta Jewell;
age 21; born at Keyrock, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Harry and Vergie (Halsey)
Jewell.
4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday, 27 Dec 2013; Newspaper Obit.
"DENVER, N.C. — Mildred Loretta Canterbury, 86, of Denver, NC, formerly of Jesse, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013. "Born August 9, 1926, at Keyrock, she was the daughter of the late William Harrison Jewell and Virginia Lee Halsey Jewell. "Mrs. Canterbury was a member of the Denver Baptist Church, Denver, NC. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Clinton Canterbury. "Survivors include her children, Patricia Ann Toler and her husband, Mike, of Denver, NC, and Larry Canterbury and his wife, Judy, of Rock Hill, SC; 2 grandchildren, Leslie Ann Toler of Denver, NC, and Benjamin David Canterbury of Rock Hill, SC; A great-grandson, Caleb James Canterbury of Stanley, NC; A brother, David Jewell of Bentley, LA; 5 sisters, Ada Brooks of Jesse, Zelma Stewart of Bluewell, Irene Laxton of Pineville, Barbara Brown of Kopperston and Peggy Mullins of Jesse. "A celebration of Mildred’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013, at the Guyandotte Baptist Church, Jesse, with Harrison Abbott and Ron Harvey officiating. "Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Morrison; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page
265A; Image 37 of 43; Family #374/378.
Listed as Ada Jewell; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Jewell.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 25 May 1940; Page 221A;
Image 89 of 96; Household #748.
Listed as Ada Jewell; age 19; born in WV; single; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; farmer; in household of father, William H. Jewell.
3. Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ada Jewell Brooks, 90, of Jesse, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley."Born February 14, 1925 in Keyrock, WV, she was the eldest daughter of the late Harrison Jewell Sr., and Virgie Halsey Jewell’s family of eleven children.
"Mrs. Brooks was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County and a faithful member of Guyandotte Baptist Church.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Wiley “Stacy” Brooks, Jr.; a daughter, Judy Stewart; and five siblings.
"Those left to cherish her memory are two sons, Steve Brooks of Princeton and Danny Brooks and his wife, Paula of Jesse; a brother, David Jewell of Pineville, LA; four sisters, Irene Laxton of Pineville, Zelma Stewart and husband, Homer of Bluewell, Barbara Brown and husband, Horace of Kopperston and Peggy Mullens of Jesse; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren...."
(Service was on 16 Nov 2015, No burial information)
1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Saturday, 13 Aug 2005, Newspaper Obit.
"OCEANA - Stacy Stewart, 75, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, in Lewisburg following a
sudden illness.
"Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Carol Biggs Stewart; a son, Paul Edward "PE"
Stewart and his wife, Lori Meredith Stewart of Oceana; ... three brothers, Homer Stewart and
his wife, Zelma of Bluewell, Jimmy Stewart of Cove City, Ky., and Rodger Stewart of Lamont, Ill.;
two sisters, Zelda Sullivan of Matheny and Edith Brinkley of Bridgeview, Ill.; mother-in-law, Leona
Biggs ..."
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 22 Apr 2005, Page 200B, Family #256.
Listed as Homer Stewart, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Curtis Stewart.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Morrison; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page
265A; Image 37 of 43; Family #374/378.
Listed as Zelma Jewell; age 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Jewell.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; E.D. 55-9; taken on 25 May 1940; Page 221A;
Image 89 of 96; Household #748.
Listed as Zelma Jewell; age 13; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school;
lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William H. Jewell.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 253A,
Family #58.
Listed as Johnie Rose, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Jesse Rose.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 127; WV Archives Web Site.
John Rose; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Avondale, WV; son of
Jesse and Sallie; married on 16 Aug 1923 at Avondale, WV; Cora Roberts; age 21; born in
McDowell Co, WV; daughter of Ode and Manda.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 259B;
Family #331.
Listed as John Rose; age 24; born in WV; married at 21; farmer; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 323; WV Archives Web Site.
John Rose; age 37; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Jess
and Sallie; married on 11 Jan 1936 at Iaeger, WV; Virginia Maynard; age 28; born in KY; divorced;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Harman and Elizabeth.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Mohegan; E.D. 24-37; taken on 5/6 Apr
1940; Page 748A; Image 9 of 35; Household #70.
Listed as John Rose; age 41; born in WV; married; no education; lived in Iaeger, WV
on 1 Apr 1935; laborer for W.P. A.; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 323; WV Archives Web Site.
John Rose; age 37; born in McDowell Co, WV; widowed; miner; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Jess
and Sallie; married on 11Jan 1936 at Iaeger, WV; Virginia Maynard; age 28; born in KY; divorced;
living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Harman and Elizabeth.