1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #17722; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Larry Williams; age 22; born and living in Gary, WV; single; son of Harry and Juanita (Hawks)
Williams; married on 24 Jun 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Willetta Daune Gore; age 21; born in Mohegan,
WV; single; living at Capels, WV; daughter of unknown father and Gladys Alberty.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 307; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Gene Burnoski; age 20; born 11 Dec 1948 in Roseville, MI; single; living at Box 297, Welch,
WV; son od James C. and Esther Juanita (Jone) Burnoski; married on 3 Mar 1969 in Welch, WV;
Willetta Daune Gore Williams; age 25; born 31 Jan 1944 in Mohegan, WV; divorced; living at Box 47,
Capels, WV; daughter of Fred Lee and Gladys (Alberty) Gore.
3. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Willetta D Christian
Also Known As: Willetta D McCartney
Residence Date: 01 May 2000-01 Feb 2004
Residence Place: Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1944
Phone Number:
Phone Number Recorded Date: 01 Feb 2004
Address: 45 Riverside Dr Apt 609
Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date: 01 May 2000-01 Feb 2004
2nd Address: 161 PO Box
2nd Address Continued: Premier, West Virginia 24878
2nd Address Date: 01 Oct 1996-13 Jul 2001
3rd Address: 74 PO Box
3rd Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date: 01 Jan 1993-01 May 2004..."
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willetta Daune Williams
[Willetta Daune Burnoski]
[Willetta Christian]
[Willetta McCartney]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1944
Birth Place: Mohegan Mcll, West Virginia
[Mohegan Mcld??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 7 Dec 2007
SSN: 234688392
Notes: Oct 1960: Name listed as WILLETTA DAUNE WILLIAMS;
Jun 1969: Name listed as WILLETTA DAUNE BURNOSKI;
03 May 1976: Name listed as WILLETTA DAUNE CHRISTIAN;
30 Aug 1989: Name listed as WILLETTA DAWN CHRISTIAN;
18 Nov 1994: Name listed as WILLETTA DAWN MCCARTNEY;
19 Dec 2007: Name listed as WILLETTA D MCCARTNEY
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willetta D. McCartney
Social Security Number: 234-68-8392
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1944
Issue Year: 1960
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24801, Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 7 Dec 2007"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDiwell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 7 Apr 2014.
Willetta Dawn Gore Christian; born 31 Jan 1944; died 7 Dec 2007; buried here; headstone photo
shown;
"BELOVED MOTHER".
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #17722; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Larry Williams; age 22; born and living in Gary, WV; single; son of Harry and Juanita (Hawks)
Williams; married on 24 Jun 1959 in Lebanon, VA; Willetta Daune Gore; age 21; born in Mohegan,
WV; single; living at Capels, WV; daughter of unknown father and Gladys Alberty.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 307; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Gene Burnoski; age 20; born 11 Dec 1948 in Roseville, MI; single; living at Box 297, Welch,
WV; son od James C. and Esther Juanita (Jone) Burnoski; married on 3 Mar 1969 in Welch, WV;
Willetta Daune Gore Williams; age 25; born 31 Jan 1944 in Mohegan, WV; divorced; living at Box 47,
Capels, WV; daughter of Fred Lee and Gladys (Alberty) Gore.
3. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name: Willetta D Christian
Also Known As: Willetta D McCartney
Residence Date: 01 May 2000-01 Feb 2004
Residence Place: Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1944
Phone Number:
Phone Number Recorded Date: 01 Feb 2004
Address: 45 Riverside Dr Apt 609
Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date: 01 May 2000-01 Feb 2004
2nd Address: 161 PO Box
2nd Address Continued: Premier, West Virginia 24878
2nd Address Date: 01 Oct 1996-13 Jul 2001
3rd Address: 74 PO Box
3rd Address Continued: Welch, West Virginia 24801
3rd Address Date: 01 Jan 1993-01 May 2004..."
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willetta Daune Williams
[Willetta Daune Burnoski]
[Willetta Christian]
[Willetta McCartney]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1944
Birth Place: Mohegan Mcll, West Virginia
[Mohegan Mcld??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 7 Dec 2007
SSN: 234688392
Notes: Oct 1960: Name listed as WILLETTA DAUNE WILLIAMS;
Jun 1969: Name listed as WILLETTA DAUNE BURNOSKI;
03 May 1976: Name listed as WILLETTA DAUNE CHRISTIAN;
30 Aug 1989: Name listed as WILLETTA DAWN CHRISTIAN;
18 Nov 1994: Name listed as WILLETTA DAWN MCCARTNEY;
19 Dec 2007: Name listed as WILLETTA D MCCARTNEY
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Willetta D. McCartney
Social Security Number: 234-68-8392
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1944
Issue Year: 1960
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24801, Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 7 Dec 2007"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDiwell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 7 Apr 2014.
Willetta Dawn Gore Christian; born 31 Jan 1944; died 7 Dec 2007; buried here; headstone photo
shown;
"BELOVED MOTHER".
Samuel Edward "Sam" Proffitt Sr
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 26B;
Image 10 of 47; Family #96/101.
Listed as Sam Profit; age 38; born in VA; married; stable boss, Sawyer Poca Coal Co; head of
household.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Collins Ridge Road; taken on 21 Apr 1930;
Page 240A; Image 33 of 33; Family #274/278.
Listed as Sam Profit; age 52; born in VA; married at 18; farmer; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #8877; WV Archives Web Site.
Samuel Profit; age abt 78; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widowed; farmer; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
Sam and Lizzie (Sawyers) Profit; died 20 Jun 1953 at Bradshaw, WV; from a coronary thrombosis due
to arteriosclerosis; buried 22 Jun 1953 in a family cemetery; informant, Mr, Sam C. Profit, son.
(Cemetery is probably in Va, since Grundy Funeral Home, handled the funeral)
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Sam Cleveland Proffitt, Miner";
Article; Page 224; submitted by Mary Alline Cleveland, 124 Organ Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 26B;
Image 10 of 47; Family #96/101.
Listed as Lucy Profit; age 36; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Samuel Proffitt.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Collins Ridge Road; taken on 21 Apr 1930;
Page 240A; Image 33 of 33; Family #274/278.
Listed as Lucy Profit; age 44; born in VA; in household of husband, Samuel Proffitt.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Sam Cleveland Proffitt, Miner";
Article; Page 224; submitted by Mary Alline Cleveland, 124 Organ Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 26B;
Image 10 of 47; Family #96/101.
Listed as Leff Profit; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, Samuel Proffitt.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Sam Cleveland Proffitt, Miner";
Article; Page 224; submitted by Mary Alline Cleveland, 124 Organ Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701.
"...lived in Bradshaw, WV..."
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #1116; WV Archives Web Site.
Lucy Ellen Proffit; age 1 day; born 12 Feb 1921 at Yukon, WV; daughter of Sam and Lucy (Duncan) Proffit;
died 13 Feb 1921 at Yukon, WV; premature birth; no burial information; informant, D.D.Hatfield, Yukon, WV;
both Sam and Lucy were born in Tazewell Co, VA.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Sam Cleveland Proffitt, Miner";
Article; Page 224; submitted by Mary Alline Cleveland, 124 Organ Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701.
"...lived at War, WV..."
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
John Saunders; age 32; born in Boyd Co, KY; widowed; Blacksmith; living at Yukon, WV; son of
Levi and Laura; married on 23 Dec 1919 at Caretta, WV; Cleo Profit; age 22; born in Tazewell Co,
VA; single; daughter of Sam and ___.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 26B;
Image 10 of 47; Family #96/101.
Listed as John Saunders; age 29; born in WV; married; in household of father-in-law, Samuel Proffitt,
with wife, Cleo Proffitt Saunders.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1919); Page 1; WV Archives Web Site.
John Saunders; age 32; born in Boyd Co, KY; widowed; Blacksmith; living at Yukon, WV; son of
Levi and Laura; married on 23 Dec 1919 at Caretta, WV; Cleo Profit; age 22; born in Tazewell Co,
VA; single; daughter of Sam and ___.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 15 Jan 1920; Page 26B;
Image 10 of 47; Family #96/101.
Listed as Cleo Saunders; age 19; born in VA; married; in household of father, Samuel Proffitt, with
husband, John Saunders.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Sam Cleveland Proffitt, Miner";
Article; Page 224; submitted by Mary Alline Cleveland, 124 Organ Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23701.
"...lived in Logan County, WV..."
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
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. 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. Tankersley Funeral Home & Cremation Services; Mullens, WV; Posted OBit.
"Ancel Paul Blankenship, 84, formerly of Stephenson went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2015."Born May 11, 1931 at Stephenson, he was the son of the late Luther and Orpha Prince Blankenship and stepson of Louise Cataline Blankenship.
"Paul liked to golf and travel. He retired from McLouth Steel Corporation and for several years him and his wife owned some fast food restaurants.
"In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by four sisters, Irene McKinney and husband, Glen, Hester Lefler and husband, Laverne, Hazel Roop and husband, Pete, and Norma Fann and husband, Robert Sr.; and two brothers, Gaylord Blankenship and David Blankenship.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Corbin (Lee) Blankenship; one brother, Gene Blankenship and his wife, Joyce of MI; two sisters, Deck Blankenship and Barbara Lester both of Mullens; two sisters-in-law, Libby Blankenship and Janet Blankenship Meadows; and several nieces and nephews.
"Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Gilbert Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. ..."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 15 May 1940; Page 1179A;
Image 59 of 64; Household #501.
Listed as Lorene Proffit; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Troy Proffitt.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Troy Proffitt, Miner"; Article;
Page 225; submitted by Duby Anglin, Bradshaw, WV 24817.