1. Richmond, VA; Marriage License #83-011722; Ancestry.com Website.
Henry Scott November; age 24; born 26 Apr 1958 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at 815 Dryden Lane, ______, Henrico Co, VA; son of Neil Jay and Sara Bell (Slusky)
November; married on 24 Apr 1983 in Richmond, VA; Kimberly Sharon Lindsey; age 21; born 7 Jul
1961 in VA; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at 6513 Holliday Rd, Richmond, VA;
daughter of Eldridge Earl and Wanda Lou (Neal) Lindsey, Jr.
1. Richmond, VA; Marriage License #83-011722; Ancestry.com Website.
Henry Scott November; age 24; born 26 Apr 1958 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at 815 Dryden Lane, ______, Henrico Co, VA; son of Neil Jay and Sara Bell (Slusky)
November; married on 24 Apr 1983 in Richmond, VA; Kimberly Sharon Lindsey; age 21; born 7 Jul
1961 in VA; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at 6513 Holliday Rd, Richmond, VA;
daughter of Eldridge Earl and Wanda Lou (Neal) Lindsey, Jr.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Shirley Watts
Race: White
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 28 Mar 1917
Birth Place: Wilkerson Logan, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Isaban, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Isaban, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 153
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Nellie May Watts
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Shirley Watts Self (Head)
Nellie May Watts Mother"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 173; WV Archives Web Site.
Shirley Watts; age 30; born in Wilkerson, WV; single; living at Marine, WV; married on 30 dec 1946
in Welch, WV; Ruth B. Johnson; age 21; born in Wilcoe, WV; single; living in Davy, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 173; WV Archives Web Site.
Shirley Watts; age 30; born in Wilkerson, WV; single; living at Marine, WV; married on 30 dec 1946
in Welch, WV; Ruth B. Johnson; age 21; born in Wilcoe, WV; single; living in Davy, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 257; WV Archives Web Site.
Bill Patterson; age 44; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at War, WV; married on 24 dec 1942
in War, WV; Lora Bolden; age 21; born in KY; single; living in War, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 257; WV Archives Web Site.
Bill Patterson; age 44; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at War, WV; married on 24 dec 1942
in War, WV; Lora Bolden; age 21; born in KY; single; living in War, WV.
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; "Ellis O'Brien and Daisy Pearl H
Lee" Article; Page 187; submitted by Pat Joyce, Rt2, Box 49, White Plains, MD 20695.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #31700; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jackie Carless Lee; age 23; born in Premier, WV; single; metal worker; living at Welch, WV; son of
Ellis and Daisy (Hull) Lee; married on 5 Oct 1957 in Lebanon, VA; Louise Dorothy Dillon; age 19;
born in Cucumber, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of Wade and Mabel (Harless) Dillon.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jackie Carlos Lee
[Jack Carless Lee]
[Jack Lee]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Mar 1935
Birth Place: Premier Mcdo, West Virginia
[Welch, West Virginia]
Death Date: 2 Nov 1998
Father: Ellis O Lee
Mother: Daisy P Hull
SSN: 233547145
Notes: Apr 1952: Name listed as JACKIE CARLOS LEE;
08 Jan 1982: Name listed as JACK CARLESS LEE;
10 Nov 1998: Name listed as JACK C LEE"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #31700; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jackie Carless Lee; age 23; born in Premier, WV; single; metal worker; living at Welch, WV; son of
Ellis and Daisy (Hull) Lee; married on 5 Oct 1957 in Lebanon, VA; Louise Dorothy Dillon; age 19;
born in Cucumber, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; daughter of Wade and Mabel (Harless) Dillon.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 22 Jan 2020.
" Louise Dillon Lee
Birth 1 Oct 1938
Death 4 Dec 1993 (aged 55)
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 206447596 "Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Wade Dillon Sr. (1909-1953) and Mable Harless-Dillon (1912-1977)."Sister of Cora Dillon-Shrader (1932-1991), Vada Dillon-Szaller (Deceased), Jean Dillon-Lowery (Deceased), Joann Dillon (Deceased), Omie Dillon (Deceased), Katherine "Kathy" Dillon-Bolen (Died in 1999), Wade Dillon Jr. (Deceased), Judy Vermont Dillon-Cassady (1950-2020), Jack "Jackie" Dillon, Raymond Dillon, and Richard Dillon."
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mark A Hicks
Birth Date: 20 May 1974
Address: 107 Allen Ln
Residence: Cherryville, NC
Postal Code: 28021-9236"
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mark A Hicks
Birth Date: 20 May 1974
Address: PO Box 631
Residence Place: War, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24892-0631"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mark Allen Hicks, Sr. passed away at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky on March 22, 2022. Mark was born May 20, 1974 in Welch, West Virginia. Mark was the son of the late Teddy Roosevelt Hicks and Molly Brewster Hicks Click."Mark was a resident of McDowell County his entire life and of the Pentecostal Faith. Mark was an avid sports fan who supported and cheered for his Dallas Cowboys and West Virginia Mountaineers.
"Mark was preceded in passing by his father as well as his late wife, Amanda Hicks.
"Those left to mourn his passing and treasure the memories from his life include his mother, Molly Click; two brothers: Teddy Hicks of Navarre, Florida and Michael Hicks of Charleroi, Pennsylvania; two sons: Mark Allen Hicks, Jr. of Berwind, West Virginia and Alex Hicks of War, West Virginia; stepdaughter, Kaylena Sparks of War, West Virginia and a stepson, Bryan Mullins of War, West Virginia.
"Visitation will be Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Fanning Funeral Home of War, West Virginia followed by a service at 12:00 PM – Noon with Pastor Ralph Brewster officiating. Burial will follow at Hartwell Cemetery in Hartwell, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be friends and family.
"Fanning Funeral Home of War is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Thomas Brown
Gender Male
Marital Status Single
Age 19
Birth Date 1889
Birth Place Carroll Co., VA.
Marriage Date 29 Dec 1908
Marriage Place Carroll, Virginia
Father Nathan
Mother Alice
Spouse Ada Crawford
FHL Film Number 31087
Reference ID p 153"
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration card #217; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Website.
Noah T. Brown; age 28; born 16 May 1889 in Hillsville, VA; Negro; living in Keystone, WV; tipple
worker; for Keystone Coal and Coke, Co,, Keystone, WV; dependent wife and 6 children; medium
height; medium build; black eyes and black hair.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Eckman; taken 9/10 Jan 1920; Page 48 B; Family #135/140.
Listed as Thomas Brown; age 30; born in VA; married; Black; brakeman in coal mine; head of
household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 90; WV Archives Website.
Noah Thomas Brown; age 71; born in Hillsville, VA; divorced; Colored; living at Arvonia, VA; married
on 17 Oct 1960 in Northfork, WV; Ada Brown; age 74; born in Hillsville, VA; widow; Colored; living at
Ashland, WV.
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Ada Crawford
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Age 24
Birth Date 1884
Birth Place Carroll Co., VA.
Marriage Date 29 Dec 1908
Marriage Place Carroll, Virginia
Father Tobe Crawford
Spouse Thomas Brown
FHL Film Number 31087
Reference ID p 153"
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Eckman; taken 9/10 Jan 1920; Page 48 B; Family #135/140.
Listed as Ada Brown; age 36; born in VA; married; Black; in household of husband, Thomas Brown.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Northfork; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 40 B; Fanily # 85/86.
Listed as Ada Brown; age 35 (sic, 45); born in VA; Negro; married; at 16; in household of son, Wilson
Brown.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; McDowell; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 29; Dwelling #202.
Listed as Ada Brown; age 61; born in VA; widow; in household of son, Thomas Brown.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 90; WV Archives Website.
Noah Thomas Brown; age 71; born in Hillsville, VA; divorced; Colored; living at Arvonia, VA; married
on 17 Oct 1960 in Northfork, WV; Ada Brown; age 74; born in Hillsville, VA; widow; Colored; living at
Ashland, WV.
1. U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Thompson Sayers Crockett
Birth Date: 1873
Death Date: 1932
Cemetery: Green Hill Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Father:
Samuel Rush Crockett
Mother:
Alberta Crockett
Spouse:
Katharine Crockett
Children:
Katharine Cox Cole/Reynolds
Margaret Milholden
Nannie R Crockett
Rachel Elizabeth McMichael"
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken 14 May 1910; Page 230A; Image 33 of 43;
Family #286/293.
Listed as Luther L. Mullens; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Isaac F. Mullins.
2. Roanoke Co, VA; Marriage License #87-010704; Ancestry.com Website.
Luther Lee Mullens; age 80; born 13 Dec 1906 in Pineville, WV; widowed; this is his 3rd marriage;
last marriage ended 17 Nov 1983; 12th grade education; living at 1029 Stewart St, Welch, WV; son of
Isaac Franklin and Nancy (Lambert, sic, Green) Mullens; married on 6 Mar 1987 in Salem, VA;
Virginia Ruth Daugherty; maiden name Vaught; born 19 Oct 1921 in Capels, WV; widowed; this is
her 2nd marriage; 9th grade education; living at Rt #1, Box 1, Welch, WV; daughter of William Estel
and Martha (Shannon) Vaught.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26 Apr 1930, Page 217B,
Family #269.
Listed as William A. Blankenship, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Preston Blankenship.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 6 Aug 1940;
Page 1141A; Image 43 of 60; Household #317.
Listed as William A. Blankenship; age 12; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived
in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Preston Blankenship.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 406; WV Archives Website.
William Anderson Blankenship; age 32; born in Paynesville, WV; divorced; living at Panther, WV;
married on 1 Mar 1960 at Horsecreek, Iaeger, WV; Della Virginia Lee; ahe 17; born and living in
Panther, WV; single; with consent of Mabel Duncan Lee, mother of Della Virginia Lee, father
deceased.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William Anderson Blankenship [William A Blankenship]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Mar 1928
Birth Place: Rockridge Mc, West Virginia
Death Date: 4 Feb 1996
Father:
Preston Blankenship
Mother:
Matilda Estep
SSN: 234428303
Notes: Jul 1944: Name listed as WILLIAM ANDERSON BLANKENSHIP;
14 Feb 1996: Name listed as WILLIAM A BLANKENSHIP"
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Kathy Merris Mills; 29 Nov 2006; maintained by PAllred.
" William Anderson “Bill” Blankenship
Birth 30 Mar 1928
Death 4 Feb 1996 (aged 67)
Burial
Arbor Lutheran Church Cemetery
Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 16839993"Inscription: "Miss Me But Let Me Go"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 406; WV Archives Website.
William Anderson Blankenship; age 32; born in Paynesville, WV; divorced; living at Panther, WV;
married on 1 Mar 1960 at Horsecreek, Iaeger, WV; Della Virginia Lee; ahe 17; born and living in
Panther, WV; single; with consent of Mabel Duncan Lee, mother of Della Virginia Lee, father
deceased.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Carolyn Brinkmeyer; 9 Mar 2020.
" Della Lee Blankenship
Birth 6 Apr 1942
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Mar 2020 (aged 77)
Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas, USA
Burial
Arbor Lutheran Church Cemetery
Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID 207769058"Additional Information Posted:
"Fort Bend Herald, March 10, 2020:"Mrs. Blankenship 77, loving mother and grandmother, went to be with our Lord in Heaven on March 4th, 2020 at her residence in Rosenberg, formerly of Lexington NC. Born April 6,1942 in Panther, W.VA to the late William Edward Lee and the late Mable Duncan Lee, she retired from Lexington Furniture Industries in Lexington, NC.
"She is preceded in death by her husband, William Anderson Blankenship, three brothers, and one sister.
"Survivors include one daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Arriaga (Patty) of the home; two sons, Vince Blankenship and John Blankenship of Virginia; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
"She loved to do arts and crafts for people in the form of angels as she had a love for them.
"As per her wishes she is being cremated. There will be no funeral service at this time. Her children will be taking her home to NC to be beside her true love, her husband.
Gravesite Details"Della is being cremated and laid to rest next to her husband"