1. "McDowell Co. WV Loved One's Obituaries"; Facebook Page; Chrissy Blevins-Taylor; 29 Dec 2021.
"Luther Gibson
52 of Jolo, WV
"Passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. Born April 24, 1969 in Welch, WV, he was the son of John McKinley Gibson and Retha Mae Poore Gibson of Jolo, WV.
Luther was an avid outdoorman, enjoyed hunting and rooster fighting. He was a loving son, grandson, great-grandson and brother."He was preceded in death by an infant brother Scotty Gibson.
"Survivors in addition to his parents John McKinley Gibson and Retha Mae Poore Gibson of Jolo, WV, include his daughters Carrie Miller of Grundy, VA, Katrina Lackey of War, WV; son Noah Luther Gibson of Abingdon, VA; sisters Barbara Lynn Lester of Bartley, WV, Doris Coleman of Jolo, WV; brother Johnny Ray Gibson of Jolo, WV.
"He is also survived by seven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral service for Luther Gibson will be held at the Family Worship Center, Jolo, WV, Saturday, December 18th, 2021 at 12:00 noon with Pastor Charles Rose officiating. Burial will follow in the Gibson Family Cemetery on Wolfpen Hollow, in Jolo, WV.
"Active pallbearers will be his family and friends.
"The family will receive friends at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, WV, Friday evening after 6:00 p.m. with evening service to be held at 7:00 p.m.
"Online condolences may be sent to www.shortridgeramey.com."
1. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Randy L Franklin
Birth Date: 25 Dec 1955
Address: General Delivery
Residence Place: Brenton, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24818-9999"
2. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Randy Lee Franklin, 65, of Welch passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hinton, WV. Born December 25, 1955 in Welch, he was the son of the late Russell Lloyd Franklin and Bertha Louisa Harrison Franklin."Randy had formerly worked for Deskins, Georgia Pacific, and the State Road. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one daughter, Crystal Cline and one sister, Janice Mills."He is survived by one son Randall Franklin; three brothers, Russell Franklin Jr. of Twin Branch, Danny Franklin and wife Ruth of Marytown, Curtis Franklin and wife Sandy of Kegley; one sister, Carol Chaffins and husband Brady of Davy who took loving care of him; he also had five grandchildren.
"Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 12:00 Noon from the Iaeger Memorial Cemetery in Roderfield with Pastor Melissa Craft, officiating. There will be no visitation.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Franklin family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 13 Apr 2016.
" Dennis “Ray” Blankenship
Birth 8 Nov 1949
Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 11 Apr 2016 (aged 66)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 160979952"Additional Information Posted:
"Dennis “Ray” Blankenship, 66, of Simmons River Road, Montcalm, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center."Born on November 8, 1949 in Grundy, VA, he was a son of the late Ira and Margaret Mattney Blankenship. He had been a resident of Montcalm for 18 years. He was a veteran of the US Marines and served in Japan.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Macy; and two brothers, Edward and Gene.
"Survivors include:
"Wife: Alice Addair Blankenship of the home
"Daughter: Chassy of Orlando, FL
"Grandson who he raised: Alex of the home
"4 step children
"3 grandchildren; 9 step grandchildren and 12 step great grandchildren
"Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell. Burial will follow at the Hartwell Cemetery in Hartwell, McDowell County, WV.
"Friends may call on Thursday from 12:00-1:00 at the funeral home."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken 16 Apr 1930; Page 83B; Image 24 of 26;
Family #106/117.
Listed as Earl Edford Shelton; age 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James Shelton.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet number 9; Dwelling #54.
Listed as Earl E. Shelton; age 20; born in WV; neve married; motorman in caol mine; in household
of father, James S. Shelton.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken on 29 Apr 1940; Page
1165A; Image 31 of 64; Household #258.
Listed as William Ferrell; age 8; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William H. Ferrell.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #67 015735; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William C. Ferrell; age 35; born in Roderfield, WV; single; laborer; living at Panther, WV; son of
William E. and Josie (Overbee) Ferrell; married on 22 May 1967 in Russell Co, VA; Florence
Beavers; maiden name Collins; age 60; born in Paynesville, W; widow 2 previous marriages; living at
Panther, WV; daughter of Herod and Alefair (Kennedy) Collins.
3. Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: William C. Ferrell
Gender: Male
Age: 62
Birth Date: abt 1932
Birth Place: W.V.
Marriage Date: 23 Apr 1994
Marriage Place: LaGrange, LaGrange, Indiana, USA
Father: William E. Ferrell
Mother: Josie W. Ferrell
Spouse: Nancy A.H. Deskins "
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Clinton Ferrell
[William C Ferrell]
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 24 Feb 1932
Birth Place: Roderfield, West Virginia
[Roderfield|]
Death Date: 6 May 2007
Claim Date: 11 Jun 1973
Father: William E Ferrell
Mother: Jessie N Overbee
SSN: 236486183
Death Certificate Number: 07539
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 20 May 1991: Name listed as WILLIAM CLINTON FERRELL; 07 Jun 1973: Name listed as WILLIAM C FERRELL
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 8 Sep 2012.
" William Ferrell
Birth 24 Feb 1932
Death 6 May 2007 (aged 75)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roberts Cemetery
Beartown, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 96716751"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 4 May 1910; Page 74A;
Image 19 of 28; Family #144/145.
Listed as Florence Collins; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Herrod Collins.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 12/13 Feb 1920; Page
232B; Image 12 of 16; Family #329/331.
Listed as Florence Collins; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Herrod Collins.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 49; WV Archives Web Site.
Andy B. Cole; age 26; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living at Yukon, WV; son of Charlie
and Kannie? Nannie?; married on 27 May 1924 at Lomax, McDowell Co, WV; Florence Collins; age
18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Harold and Alafair.
4.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; taken on 23 Apr 1930; page 64A; Image
69 of 89; Family #108/111.
Listed as Florence Cole; age 21; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, Andy B. Cole.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 172; WV Archives Web Site/
Otis Beavers; age 27; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Lex, WV; son of James and
Rosie; married on 5 Feb 1937 at Lex, WV; Florence Cole; age 29; born in McDowell Co, WV; widow;
living at Lex, WV; daughter of Herd and Alley.
6. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 12 Aug
1940; Page 1145A; Household #383.
Listed as Florence Beavers; age 31; born in WV; married; 1st grade education; lived in McDowell
Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; head of household.
7. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #67 015735; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William C. Ferrell; age 35; born in Roderfield, WV; single; laborer; living at Panther, WV; son of
William E. and Josie (Overbee) Ferrell; married on 22 May 1967 in Russell Co, VA; Florence
Beavers; maiden name Collins; age 60; born in Paynesville, W; widow 2 previous marriages; living at
Panther, WV; daughter of Herod and Alefair (Kennedy) Collins.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #617; WV Archives Website.
Clarence Little; age 25 days; born 9 Dec 1923 in WV; son of Lee and Victoria (Thompson) Little;
died 4 Jan 1924 at Juverna ( JUVERNA Mine , McDowell, operated by Marine Smokeless Coal Co.)
due to La Grippe (Spanish Flu); buried 5 Jan 1924 in Big Jenny; informant, Lee Little, Juverna, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Gathering Roots; 18 Jun 2013.
" Clarence Little
Birth 9 Dec 1923
Death 4 Jan 1924 (aged 26 days)
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 112532660 "Additional Information Posted:
"Son Of Lee Little And
Victoria Thompsom"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken 2 Jan 1910; Page 229A;
Family #33/34.
Listed as Will H. Lee; age 50; born in GA; married; coal miner; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken 2 Jan 1910; Page 229A;
Family #33/34.
Listed as Katie Lee; age 31; born in TX; married; in household of husband, William H. Lee.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken 2 Jan 1910; Page 229A;
Family #33/34.
Listed as Georgia B. Lee; age 7; born in TX; in household of father, William H. Lee.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 28 Sep 2017.
" Georgia Belle Lee
Birth 25 Apr 1913
USA
Death 11 Mar 1921 (aged 7)
USA
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 183797815"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken 2 Jan 1910; Page 229A;
Family #33/34.
Listed as Vera E. Lee; age 1 yr, 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Lee.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 28 Sep 2017.
" Cletus Lee
Birth 24 Feb 1921
Death 26 Mar 1921 (aged 1 month)
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 183803177"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 487; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Daniels Mitchem; age 20; born 3 Jul 1945 at Capels, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; son
of Arlie and Sadie Rosabell (Mullins) Mitchem; married on 10 Dec 1965 at Welch, WV; Eleanore
Sizemore; age 16; born 7 Feb 1949 at Welch, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; daughter of
Herbert and Mabel (Lowe) Sizemore; with consent of Arlie and Sadie Mitchem, parents of Roy
Daniels Mitchem; and Mabel Sizemore, mother of Eleanor Sizemore, father deceased.