1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); WV Archives Web Site.
James L. Blackburn; age 24; born 6 Dec 1942 in Kopperston, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Oceana, WV; son of Lloyd and Nina (Bailey) Blackburn; married on 15 Sep 1967 in Oceana, WV;
Linda Lou Durbin; age 20; born 15 Apr 1947 in New Martinsville, WV; no previous marriage; living in
Oceana, WV; daughter of Harold C. and Kathleen Lowe.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); WV Archives Web Site.
James L. Blackburn; age 24; born 6 Dec 1942 in Kopperston, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Oceana, WV; son of Lloyd and Nina (Bailey) Blackburn; married on 15 Sep 1967 in Oceana, WV;
Linda Lou Durbin; age 20; born 15 Apr 1947 in New Martinsville, WV; no previous marriage; living in
Oceana, WV; daughter of Harold C. and Kathleen Lowe.
2 "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; 3 Feb 2022.
"Linda Lou Durbin Blackburn, 74, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 15, 1947, a daughter of the late Harold Clifford “Rough House” Durbin and the late Kathleen Lowe Durbin. Linda was a member of the Lillyhaven Missionary Baptist Church."In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband James Lloyd “Jim” Blackburn her father and mother-in-law Lloyd and Nina Bailey Blackburn and a great granddaughter Kiernan Rosalie Hash. She loved Elvis, old movies, westerns, working puzzles and country music.
"Survivors include her son Brian Blackburn and wife Melissa of Kopper City Bottom two daughters Karen Blackburn of Shady Spring and Kathy Jo Cook and husband Chris of Oceana a brother Bill Durbin of Bridgeport five grandchildren Maddie Cook, Casey Cook, Carleigh Shrewsbury, Darian Blackburn and Gillian Blackburn five great grandchildren Aubreigh, Callie, Riley, Emma and Greyson her constant companion her little dog, Little Lulu and a host of other loving family and friends. Maddie and Casey spent a lot of time with grandma, she really loved being with them, especially on their road trips.
"Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Pastor Algie Cook and Rev. Randall Toppin officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12:00 pm until time of service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Brian, Chris, Casey, Jess, Chuck and Jerry.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 18 Dec 2008.
" Charles Lewis Hall
Birth 8 Oct 1961
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Dec 2006 (aged 45)
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 32256093"Additional Information Posted:
"MATHENY — Charles Lewis Hall, 45, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2006, at his residence. Mr. Hall was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, listening to music, and being with family and friends."Born Oct. 8, 1961, in McDowell County, he was the son of Roy "Junior" Hall Jr. (1930-2019) and Linnie Belle Morgan-Hall (1933-2007) of Oceana. A brother, Roger Hall (Deceased) and a sister, Dorothy M. Hall-Myers (1958-2005), preceded him in death.
"Survivors include his wife, Pauline Evans-Hall; a son, Charles Joseph Hall & wife Darci Hall of Davidson, MI; four brothers, Larry Hall of OH, Timmy Hall of Matheny, Chris Hall of Crouches Farm, and Curtis Hall of Morgantown; and two sisters, Sherry Ann Hall-Johnson (1963-2016) of Oceana, and Sharon Kay Hall-Rollins of Kopperston.
"Service will be 2:00 p.m. today, December 19, 2006, at the Evans Memorial Chapel with the Rev. E.J. Morgan officiating. Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny."
James Augustus "Gus" Mitchem Jr
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Eureaka; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 167A;
Family #218/233.
Listed as Gus Mitchem, Jr; age 5 yrs, 0 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James A. Mitchem.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 11 April 1930, Page 83B, Family #38.
Listed as Gladys Graham, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Ruben Graham.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Robert Thompson Mitchem [Robert Mitchem]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1942
Birth Place: Eckman McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: Nov 1984
Father:
Jim Mitchem
Mother:
Gladdis Graham
SSN: 232707340
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Sep 1961: Name listed as ROBERT THOMPSON MITCHEM;
30 Dec 1987: Name listed as ROBERT MITCHEM"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by L. Reilly; 2 Nov 2007.
"Anderson Kidd
Birth 1864
Death 1931 (aged 66–67)
Burial Moore-Kidd Cemetery
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Memorial ID 22627577"
William Christopher Columbus Penn Jr
1. 1910 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver pond District; Bluefield; taken 28 Apr 1910; Page 82A; Image
15 of 18; Family #100/109.
Listed as William C. Penn, Jr; age 4; born in WV; mulatto; in household of father, William C.C. Penn.
2. 1920 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken 9 Jan 1920; Page 92A; Image
11 of 18; Family #90/200.
Listed as William Penn; age 14; born in WV; mulatto; in household of mother, Pearl L. (Cisco) Penn.
3. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Beaver Pond District; Bluefield; taken 7 Apr 1930; Page 56A; Image 9
of 14; Family #77/101.
Listed as William Penn; age 23; born in WV; single; Negro; presser in shop; in household of mother,
Pearl L. (Cisco) Penn.
4. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Page 17; Line #13; WV Archives Web Site.
William C. Penn; age 25; born in WV; single; Colored; living at Bluefield, WV; married on 13 Jul 1931
in Bluefield, WV; Marcie Hardette; age 25; born in WV; single; Colored; living in Princeton, WV.
5. Mercer Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #65; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Christopher Penn; age 35; born 10 Sep 1905 in Bluefield, WV; living at 1612 Main St,
Princeton, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Marcie Penn, wife; same address;
employed by George B. Halstead, Virginian Railway, Princeton, WV; Negro; 5' 10 1/4" tall; 170 lbs;
brown eyes; Black hair; dark brown complexion.
6. Frankln Co, OH; Marriage Record #49629; Page 115; LDS Web Site via Ancestry.com Web Site.
William C. Penn; age 41; born 10 Sep 1905 in Bluefield, WV; married twice before; bioler maker
helper; living at 541 Previtte St, Columbus, OH; son of W.C. and Pearl (Sisco) Penn; married on 7
Jun 1947 in Franklin Co, OH; Elmaree Kelly; age 32; born 14 Jun 1912 in Longview, TX; married
once before; widow of Amos Kelly; press operator; living at same address; daughter of Ben and
Reba (Walker) Denton.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1931); Page 17; Line #13; WV Archives Web Site.
William C. Penn; age 25; born in WV; single; Colored; living at Bluefield, WV; married on 13 Jul 1931
in Bluefield, WV; Marcie Hardette; age 25; born in WV; single; Colored; living in Princeton, WV.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Joesph Welch Boothe
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 24 Nov 1923
Birth Place: Huntington, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Imperial Ice Cream Co
Weight: 149
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Minnie Cremenans
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Joesph Welch Boothe Self (Head)"
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Joseph Boothe
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 24 Nov 1923
Death Date: 22 Oct 1990
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 235289911
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 10 Mar 1943
Release Date 1: 23 Jan 1946"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Joseph M Boothe
[Joseph W Boothe]
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 24 Nov 1923
Death Date: 22 Oct 1990
Claim Date: 17 Nov 1970
SSN: 235289911"
4. Richmond VA; Death Certificate #90-038151; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph Welch Boothe; age 66; born 24 Nov 1923 in Huntington, WV; married; husband of Vaunda
Lusk Boothe; 9th grade education; logger; living at Rt 70, Box 253A; son of Charlie and Anna (May)
Boothe; died 22 Oct 1990 in the VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA; due to cardiopulmonary arrest;
caused by adenocarcinoma of the lung; buried in Brown Cemetery, Cyclone, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Wwb Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 2 Apr 2007.
"Rev Joseph W. Boothe
Birth 24 Nov 1923
USA
Death 22 Oct 1990 (aged 66)
USA
Burial
Brown Cemetery
Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 18741059"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Vaunda Pearl Lusk-Boothe (1929-2020)."Father of Ronnie Joe Boothe (1947-1976), Donna Boothe-Harvey, Lonnie Boothe, Gary Boothe, Willie Lee Boothe, and Scottie Boothe.
"SSGT, US Army, World War II"
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 191A, Family #55.
Listed as Hannah? Lusk, age 10 months, born in WV, in household of father, Lorenzo D. Lusk.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Vaunda Pearl Lusk Boothe, 90, of Cyclone, WV departed this life on February 23, 2020 following a short illness at
Logan Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 26, 1929 in Cyclone, WV a
daughter of the late Dee and Addie Mae Lusk. She is a member of the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church.
Vaunda was one of the oldest residents of Cyclone, living her entire life in Bear Spring Hollow. She lived a simple
country life on her small farm where she loved caring for her livestock, raising bountiful gardens, and beautiful
flower beds. Vaunda was a classy lady who always took pride in her appearance. She thought no outfit was
complete without lipstick and pearls. She found happiness in preparing Sunday dinners, peeling apples and
stringing beans. Vaunda was well known for her delicious homemade maple and apple butter stack cakes. In
addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years Rev. Joseph Boothe; a son
Ronnie Joe Boothe; two grandsons Ronnie Joe Boothe, II and Lawrence Lee Boothe; four granddaughters Vaunda
Opal Harvey, Rena Chapman, Delana Boothe and Melanie Boothe; three brothers Troy, Lane, and Marvin; five
sisters Oma Brown, Athlene Brown, Audra Johnson, Elma Wallace and Lake Perry; her lifelong best friend Gretcha
Brown. Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter Donna Harvey of Tennessee; four sons Lonnie
(Margie) Boothe, Gary Boothe, Willie (Rhonda) Boothe, and Scottie (Delinda) Boothe all of Cyclone; nine
grandchildren John (Vicki) Harvey, David (Melissa) Harvey, Kathy Harvey, Ronnie Boothe, Henry (Crystal) Lusk,
Savannah (Christopher) Blankenship, Lavaunda (Coby) Toler, Sarah Boothe, and Samuel Boothe; nineteen great
grandchildren; a host of great great grandchildren; a sister Margie Gish of Clearwater, FL; her special family from
Delaware Renee "Loulee" McGee and her companion Robert "Honeybun" Fritz, Kimberly Grace and her son Jesse,
David (Donna) Wallace, and Sharee Coleman, and her three loyal pets Coco, Katie, and Miss Priss; and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday February 27, 2020 at the Bright
Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, Cyclone, WV with Rev. Jackie Lusk officiating. She will be laid to rest at her
home place, Boothe Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of services
on Thursday at the church. Pallbearers will be Robert Fritz, Coby Toler, Christopher Blankenship, Greg Hatfield,
Henry Lusk, Chuckie Bailey, Cody Toler and David Wallace. The family is being served by the Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco."
3. FindAGrave.com Wwb Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 25 Feb 2020.
" Vaunda Pearl Lusk Boothe
Birth 26 May 1929
Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 23 Feb 2020 (aged 90)
Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Brown Cemetery
Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 207405595"