1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Posted Obit; 20 Oct 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Shirley Ann Scott has been called home to be with all those she loved so dearly. After a brave and courageous fight she slipped away with the grace and dignity that defined her life. Born May 9th 1937, Shirley was the youngest child born into the Hammond Family of Raysal, WV.
Her Father and Mother, Robert Douglas Hammond and Edna Davidson Hammond, originally from Franklin KY, raised six boisterous children. Shirley may well have been the most rambunctious. Her earliest and fondest memories were tagging along with her big brothers and annoying them to the point of exasperation.
Shirley was a graduate of Big Creek High School where she personified being a “Big Creek Owl”!
Shirley then went on to study at Bowling Green Business College. This lead to a long career as a secretary in legal services, beginning her career with the Law Office of Samuel Solins, ending it with the Legal Aid Services of West Virginia.
Shirley’s true passions were Athletics, Dance, Animals and Nature. It would not be much of an exaggeration to say she would tap dance from the golf course to the tennis courts, and swing dance from the bowling alley to the horse stable. She was as agile on water skis as she was going down the slopes at Winterplace.
Shirley was an avid gardener and a dedicated environmentalist. Shirley was famous for racing around the streets of Welch in her sports car, top down, with her two poodles, Lady Di and Dodi, hanging out of the passenger window. She was also known for “playing chicken“ with the coal trucks on Rt. 52 – on her bicycle. Shirley was also a long time supporter of the McDowell County Humane Society.
If Shirley was defined by one statement it was this – “She was beautiful both inside and out.” For her, kindness was an instinct. She never met a stranger and maintained lifelong friendships from childhood. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Edna Hammond, brothers Bobby, Henry, Sam and sister June. Also two husbands, James Curtis Harris and T.J. Scott.
She is survived by her brother James “Jimmy” Hammond;
Two children, Anthony Michael and his wife Veronica Pinter Scott, and Sherri Michelle and her wife Lindsey Grubb Scott;
One grandson, Julian Robert and his wife Kaylee Grove Scott;
Two great-grandchildren, Marguerite Louise and Samuel James.
It would be impossible to thank everyone who was so very good to Shirley during her twilight struggle with Cancer and Alzheimer disease. But if not for Lou Dillon and Lea Cook she would have never had those last happy years in Welch.
At the Havens Shirley quickly found new friends who, over time, became her “Havens Family.” And Nathalie Giampocaro – her every visit was treasured by Shirley. She provided warmth, continuity and a brightly Colored manicure. She was a source of solace for Shirley and her whole family at the end. Shirley made the decision to be cremated and have her ashes spread by her family at some of the favorite places from her life. At her request, no service will be held.
Any donations may be made to Alzheimer’s or Cancer research organizations or the McDowell County Humane Society.
Online condolences can be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com.
The Scott family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton."
1. Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ben Black
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 25 Oct 1905
Marriage Place: Bell, Kentucky, USA
Spouse:
Ettie Lingar
Film Number: 000807485"
2. Roane Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1905); Page 53; WV Archives Website.
Benjamin F. Black; age 74; born 4 Mar 1889 in KY; living at Elkview, WV; son of Jim and Christine
Black; married on 15 Nov 1963 at Spencer, WV; Margaret Estep; age 53; born 26 Jun 1911 in
Fayette Co, WV; living at Walton, WV; daughter of Abraham and Florence Estep.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Penny D.; 19 May 2013.
" Benjamin Black
Birth 4 Mar 1887
Kentucky, USA
Death 5 Apr 1964 (aged 77)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Montgomery Memorial Park
London, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 110857048"Additional Information Posted:
"Benjamin Black, a retired Elkview miner, died April 5, 1964, in a Charleston hospital after a short illness."He was born March 4, 1887 in Knox County, Kentucky, to James & Cristina Black.
"In the early 1900s, he married Mary Etta Linger. Between 1906 and 1922, he and Etta had seven children. In the early 1930s, he and his second wife, Margaret Estep, had two children.
"Children with Mary Etta Linger:
William L. Black (1906-1993)
Odell Wesley Black (1908-1972)
Nellie May Black (1910-2001)
James Woodrow Black (1913-1981)
Grace Black (1916-1917)
Samuel Black (1919-2002)
Milton Ray Black (1922-1977)"Children with Margaret Estep:
Ben F. Black, Jr. (1932-2014 )
Thomas L. Black (1934- )"Service was held in the Hafer Funeral Home in Elkview by the Rev. J. Hansford Fisher. He was buried in Montgomery Memorial Park."
1. Roane Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1905); Page 53; WV Archives Website.
Benjamin F. Black; age 74; born 4 Mar 1889 in KY; living at Elkview, WV; son of Jim and Christine
Black; married on 15 Nov 1963 at Spencer, WV; Margaret Estep; age 53; born 26 Jun 1911 in
Fayette Co, WV; living at Walton, WV; daughter of Abraham and Florence Estep.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken on 5 Apr 1940; Page 169B;
Image 8 of 42; Household #65.
Listed as Harlan Cline; age 13; born in WV; single; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; teacher; in household of mother, Mae E. Cline.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 485; WV Archives Website.
Harlan Cline; age 25; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; married on 16 May 1947 at Panther,
WV; Geraldine Cline; age 18; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; with consent of Amanda Cline,
mother of Geraldine Cline.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 485; WV Archives Website.
Harlan Cline; age 25; born and living in Mohawk, WV; single; married on 16 May 1947 at Panther,
WV; Geraldine Cline; age 18; born and living at Mohawk, WV; single; with consent of Amanda Cline,
mother of Geraldine Cline.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Geraldine Cline Ecols, 92, of Mohawk, WV, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021in the Loving Hands Adult Care Assisted Living in Bluefield, WV."Geraldine was born July 11, 1929, in Mohawk, WV a daughter of the late Juluis and Amanda Cline.
"In addition to her parents Geraldine was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Harlan Cline; her second husband J.C. Echols; a son, Randy Cline; three brothers, Wayne Cline, Bill Cline and Larry Cline; two sisters, Geneva Messer and Okie Justus. In remembering Geraldine of most importance was her faith in Christ. She was the longest living and standing member of more than fifty years at the Greenbrier Freewill Baptist church. Geraldine loved to sew, crochet and bake. She was well known for her pumpkin rolls, apple cakes and pies. She thought she made the best brownies. She was a seamstress for many years in her community.
"Survivors include two daughters, Lahona (Archie) Harris and Debra Johnson all of North Carolina; three sons, Ronnie (Gaynell) Cline of Mohawk, Teddy (Bonnie) Cline and Greg (Karen) Cline all of North Carolina;12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; two brothers Donald (Evelyn) Cline of Virginia and Douglas Cline of Tennessee; and one sister, Lois Schillings of Ohio.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 13, 2021 at1 o’clock with Pastor Lawyer Bailey Jr. and her grandson Chris Johnson officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Cline Cemetery at Mohawk, WV.
"Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons and grandsons-in-law.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Monday, December 13, 2021 from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m.
"We would like to thank the staff of Loving Hands Adult Care in Bluefield, WV for the care they provide for our loved one.
"Covid guidelines to be followed by all attending are the wearing of mask and social distancing.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #10401; Ancestry.com Website.
Eulie David Wimmer; age 21; born at Whitewood, VA; single; no previous marriage; living at Jewell
Valley, VA; son of William Riley and Laura Belle (White) Wimmer; married on 26 Apr 1947 at
Grundy, VA; Margaret Viola Keen; age 17; born and living in Whitewood, VA; single; no previous
marriage; daughter of Oliver Lincoln and Mary Cannie (Jones Keen.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #10401; Ancestry.com Website.
Eulie David Wimmer; age 21; born at Whitewood, VA; single; no previous marriage; living at Jewell
Valley, VA; son of William Riley and Laura Belle (White) Wimmer; married on 26 Apr 1947 at
Grundy, VA; Margaret Viola Keen; age 17; born and living in Whitewood, VA; single; no previous
marriage; daughter of Oliver Lincoln and Mary Cannie (Jones Keen.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 124; WV Archives Website.
Joseph Howard Day; age 37; born and living at Superior, WV; single; Colored; married on 9 Nov 1957
at Kimball, WV; Mary Lou Frazier; age 31; born in Gary, WV; single; Colored; living at Capels, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 124; WV Archives Website.
Joseph Howard Day; age 37; born and living at Superior, WV; single; Colored; married on 9 Nov 1957
at Kimball, WV; Mary Lou Frazier; age 31; born in Gary, WV; single; Colored; living at Capels, WV.
Patricia Jean "T.C." Blankenship
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 10 Feb 2014.
" Patricia Jean “T.C.” Blankenship Thompson
Birth 23 May 1956
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Jan 2014 (aged 57)
Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 124887095"Additional Information Posted:
"Patricia Jean "T.C." Blankenship-Thompson, 57, of Davin went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2014 from Logan Regional Medical Center after a long illness. T.C. was a homemaker and recently became a born again Christian. She loved animals, bowling, and spending time with her grandchildren and family. T.C. was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother."Born May 23, 1956, at Pineville, she was a daughter of Beatrice "Bea" Gamble-Blankenship-Wingler of Kistler and the late Jerry "Jack" Blankenship (1918-1972) and Billy Wingler (1934-2014). Also preceding her in death was her mother-in-law, Letha Chapman-Thompson (Deceased), and one sister-in-law, Gaynelle Blankenship (Deceased).
"Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 40 years, H.D. Thompson; one son, J.R. Thompson & wife Cara Thompson; two precious grandsons, Trey Thompson and Tommy Thompson, all of Davin; two brothers, Larry Blankenship & wife Betty Blankenship, and Jerry Blankenship, both of Pineville; one sister, Pam Blankenship-Daniels & husband Jack Daniels of Riley Camp; her father-in-law, Harold G. Thompson; one brother-in-law, Richard Thompson & wife Cheata Thompson; sisters-in-law, Deanna Thompson-Hurley & husband Charles Hurley and Sandy Thompson-Young; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
"Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home Chapel at Man with Rev. Earl Robinson and Brother Richard Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens at Matheny."