1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary-Thorpe Rd; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 21B; Image
16 of 60; Family #134/138.
Listed as Charlie Ward; age 67; born in VA; widowed; Negro; "contract"; in household of son-in-law,
Henry Smith, Sr.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clarence and Ellen Hensley Hicks"; Article; Page 197; submitted by Clarence
Perry "Buster" Hicks, Jr, 1011 Moana Dr., San Diego, CA 92107-4106.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #2102; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
Clarence Perry Hicks; age 32; born 5 Jun 1908 in McDowell Co, WV; living ib Elkhorn, WV; employed
by Crozer Coal and Coke Co, Elkhorn, WV; person who will always know address, Mrs. Ellen Hicks,
wife, Elkhorn, WV; 6' tall; 200 lbs; blue eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 14 Aug 2019.
" Clarence Perry Hicks Sr.
Birth 5 Jun 1909
McDowell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Apr 1980 (aged 70)
Freeman, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 202126496"Additional Information Posted:
"Freeman Man Suicide Victim"A 71-year-old Freeman man died Thursday, April 4, 1980 of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to state police. Authorities said Clarence Perry Hicks Sr. of Freeman, apparently shot himself once in the head with a .32 caliber handgun at his home early Thursday evening, April 4, 1980.
"Reports indicated Hicks had been ill for some time. Police said Hicks had been dead for approximately 30 minutes when he was found in the garage. No foul play is suspected, according to police. Troopers L.J. McCarty and J.R. Howell are continuing the investigation.
"Clarence Hicks was born in McDowell, WV to the late Joseph Howell Hicks (Deceased) and Margaret S. Asper-Hicks (Deceased) (per WV Delayed Certificate of Birth, McDowell County, WV, Date of Issue: October 18, 1943). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Hicks (Deceased).
"He is survived by his wife, Ellen Virginia Hensley-Hicks (1912-1995); and his children, Lois Hicks-Houchins, and Clarence Perry Hicks, Jr.
"Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell.
"Bluefield Daily Telegraph; Bluefield, WV; Friday, April 4, 1980; Page 2."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clarence and Ellen Hensley Hicks"; Article; Page 197; submitted by Clarence
Perry "Buster" Hicks, Jr, 1011 Moana Dr., San Diego, CA 92107-4106.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 14 Aug 2019.
" Ellen Virginia Hensley Hicks
Birth 1912
Maybeury, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 3 Feb 1995 (aged 82–83)
Edgewood, Bell County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 202126203"Additional Information Posted:
"Ellen Virginia Hicks, 83, of Freeman died on Friday, February 3, 1995 at a Edgewood, KY hospital. She had been a resident of Freeman for 41 years and was a homemaker. She was a graduate of Elkhorn High School and was a member of the Bramwell Presbyterian Church."She was born in 1912 in Maybeury to the late Charles "Charlie" Robert Hensley (1888-1950) and Mary Jane Bensey-Hensley (1892-1956). She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Perry Hicks Sr. (1909-1980); a daughter, Betty Hicks (Deceased); a sister, Florence Hensley-Greene (Deceased); and three brothers, Hassie Harrison Hensley (1909-1982), Elwood Hensley (1913-1990), and Jack Hensley (Deceased).
"Survivors include her daughter, Lois Hicks-Houchins & husband Irvin Houchins of Independence, KY; son, Clarence Perry Hicks, Jr. of San Diego, CA; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a m. Monday, February 6, 1995 at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with the Dr. W.D. Hasty officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell.
"Bluefield Daily Telegraph; Bluefield, WV; Sunday, February 5, 1995; Page A-2"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Clarence and Ellen Hensley Hicks"; Article; Page 197; submitted by Clarence
Perry "Buster" Hicks, Jr, 1011 Moana Dr., San Diego, CA 92107-4106.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 341; WV Archives Website.
Richard Allen Lee; age 18; born 2 May 1951 in War, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Box 443, War, WV; son of Rufus Louis and Betty Louise (Ross) Lee; married on 5 May 1959 in
Welch, WV; Dollie May Barnes; age 22; born 24 Mar 1947 in Jewell Ridge, VA; single; no previous
marriage; living at Box 443, War, WV; daughter of Walter Carl and Nora (Dunford) Barnes.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 341; WV Archives Website.
Richard Allen Lee; age 18; born 2 May 1951 in War, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at
Box 443, War, WV; son of Rufus Louis and Betty Louise (Ross) Lee; married on 5 May 1959 in
Welch, WV; Dollie May Barnes; age 22; born 24 Mar 1947 in Jewell Ridge, VA; single; no previous
marriage; living at Box 443, War, WV; daughter of Walter Carl and Nora (Dunford) Barnes.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Claude Mullins"; Article; Page 214; submitted by Margaret Harrison, daughter,
Box 543, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mary Fry Stevens; 22 Mar 2010.
" Claude Mullins
Birth 6 Sep 1923
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 12 Sep 1999 (aged 76)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Goodman Cemetery
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 50045823"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Claude Mullins"; Article; Page 214; submitted by Margaret Harrison, daughter,
Box 543, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
2.. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Mary Fry Stevens; 22 Mar 2010.
" Sidney Ora Hagerman Mullins
Birth 18 Apr 1925
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Dec 2000 (aged 75)
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Goodman Cemetery
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 50046077"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Claude Mullins"; Article; Page 214; submitted by Margaret Harrison, daughter,
Box 543, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 8 Jun 1900; Page 270A; Image 15
of 49; Family #125/126.
Listed as William T. Blankenship; age 8; born in Feb 1892 in VA; in household of father, Harrison
Blankenship.
2. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 174B; Image 34
of 66; Family #295/295.
Listed as Taylor Blankenship; age 17; born in VA; in household of father, Harrison Blankenship.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Taylor Blankenship
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1891
Marriage Date: 20 Jul 1911
Marriage Place: Virginia, USA
Marriage License Place: Buchanan
Person performing the Ceremony: A Wolford
Parent 1: Harris Blankenship
Parent 2: Lydia Blankenship
Spouse:
Nancy Stacy
Occupation: Farmer"
4. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Scott Hill; 25 Dec 2015.
" William Taylor Blankenship Sr.
Birth 9 Feb 1892
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Sep 1962 (aged 70)
Slate, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Harlan Blankenship Cemetery
Wolford, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 156364633"
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Rock Lick District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 269B;
Family #116/117.
Listed as Nancy J. Stacy; age 7; born in VA in Apr 1893; in household of father, Richard C. Stacy.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Nancy Stacy
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1894
Marriage Date: 20 Jul 1911
Marriage Place: Virginia, USA
Marriage License Place: Buchanan
Person performing the Ceremony: A Wolford
Parent 1: Conley Stacy
Parent 2: Sarah Stacy
Spouse:
Taylor Blankenship"
3. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Scott Hill; 25 Dec 2015.
" Nancy Jane Stacy Blankenship
Birth 27 Apr 1893
Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Death 23 Dec 1975 (aged 82)
Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Harlan Blankenship Cemetery
Wolford, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 156364525"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 287; WV Archives Website.
Clyde Bruce; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Lake Superior, WV; son of
Giles and Mary Bruce; married on 15 Dec 1917 in Welch, WV; Pearl Simmons; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of R.L. and Jessie Simmons.
2. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Clyde Darr Bruce
Race: White
Age: 42
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 12 Jul 1899
Birth Place: Eckman, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia, USA
Employer: M D Ketchum - Warden
Height: 5 11
Weight: 230
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Stella Bruce
Household Members Age Relationship
Clyde Darr Bruce 43 Self (Head)"
3. FindAGrve.com Website; submitted by Kelley Bean; 10 Dec 2012.
" Clyde Darr Bruce
Birth 12 Jul 1899
Eckman, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 9 Mar 1956 (aged 56)
Marshall, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Halcyon Hills Memorial Park
Sherrard, Marshall County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 101965602"
1. FindAGrve.com Website; submitted by Kelley Bean; 10 Dec 2012.
" Stella A Bruce
Birth 1900
Death 1975 (aged 74–75)
Burial
Halcyon Hills Memorial Park
Sherrard, Marshall County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 101965607"