1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #77 014283; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Quincy James Steele; age 19; born 26 Mar 1958 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr HS
education; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Louie Herbert and Martha Elizabeth (Cole) Steele; married on
22 Apr 1977 in Clintwood, VA; Della Mae Cline; age 16; born 25 Feb 1961 in WV; single; this is her 1st
marriage; 7th grade education; living at Panther, WV; daughter of James Bandy and Melissa
(Blankenship) Cline.
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #77 014283; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Quincy James Steele; age 19; born 26 Mar 1958 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 1 yr HS
education; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Louie Herbert and Martha Elizabeth (Cole) Steele; married on
22 Apr 1977 in Clintwood, VA; Della Mae Cline; age 16; born 25 Feb 1961 in WV; single; this is her
1st marriage; 7th grade education; living at Panther, WV; daughter of James Bandy and Melissa
(Blankenship) Cline.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by In Remembrance; 8 Jan 2019.
" Della Cline
Birth 25 Feb 1961
Isaban, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 7 Jan 2019 (aged 57)
Burial
Bowling Cemetery
Spanishburg, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 195907736"Additional Information Posted:
"Della Cline, 57 of Rock died Monday, January 7, 2019. Born February 25, 1961 in Isaban, WV she was the daughter of the late James Bandy Cline and Melissa Blankenship Cline."She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Bailey Cline, Ruby Cline and Kathy Cline; one brother, Earl Cline.
"Survivors include her loving companion of 14 years, Clarence Hylton; one daughter, Melissa Price of Richlands, VA; three sisters, Oday Woolwine of Princeton, Dorothy Hylton of Glenwood and Drema Walls and husband Larry of Gilbert; one granddaughter, Emily Steele of Richlands, VA and several nieces and nephews.
"A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Bowling Cemetery at Spanishburg with Pastor Jerry Heaton officiating."
1. Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James B Anthony
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Age: 34
Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date: 16 Jul 1922
Birth Place: Walnut Cove, North Carolina
Marriage Licence Date: 27 Jan 1956
Marriage Licence Place: Indiana, United States
Residence Place: Columbus, Ohio
Father: Oscar Anthony
Mother: Ada Hairston
Spouse: Alice M Carter
Page: 169
FHL Film Number: 002419881"
1. Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alice M Carter
Gender: Female
Race: Negro (Black)
Age: 37
Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)
Birth Date: 18 Aug 1919
Birth Place: Kyle, West Virginia
Marriage Licence Date: 27 Jan 1956
Marriage Licence Place: Indiana, United States
Residence Place: Columbus, Ohio
Father: Richard Carter
Mother: Sarah Thomas
Spouse: James B Anthony
Page: 169
FHL Film Number: 002419881"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alice Marie Anthony
[Alice M Anthony]
[Alice Marie Carter]
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Birth Date: 18 Aug 1915
Birth Place: Kyle, West Virginia
Death Date: 8 Dec 1987
Father: Richard Carter
Mother: Sarah Thomas
SSN: 287662539
Death Certificate Number: 27099091292
Type of Claim: Birth record established before age of 5.
Notes: 16 Oct 1974: Name listed as ALICE MARIE ANTHONY;
22 May 1998: Name listed as ALICE M ANTHONY"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 389; WV Archives Web Site.
Jerry William Childress; age 23; born 18 Mar 1946 in Richlands, VA; single; no previous marriage;
living at 428 Bailey Rd, North Jackson, OH; son of Hamilton and Mary (Wilson) Childress; married
on 21 Jun 1969 in Bradshaw, WV; Lucky Victoria Christian; age 20; born 17 Apr 1949 in Bradshaw,
WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Box 304, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Barney Jerry and
Lucille (Scyphers) Christian.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sammy and Lucille Workman"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Teresa Payne,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 7; Dwelling #58.
Listed as Lucy V. Christian; age 1 yr; born in Apr 1949 in WV; in household of father, Barney J.
Christian
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 389; WV Archives Web Site.
Jerry William Childress; age 23; born 18 Mar 1946 in Richlands, VA; single; no previous marriage;
living at 428 Bailey Rd, North Jackson, OH; son of Hamilton and Mary (Wilson) Childress; married
on 21 Jun 1969 in Bradshaw, WV; Lucky Victoria Christian; age 20; born 17 Apr 1949 in Bradshaw,
WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Box 304, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Barney Jerry and
Lucille (Scyphers) Christian.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Sammy and Lucille Workman"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Teresa Payne,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 24/27 Jan 1920;
Page 220B; Image 14 of 26; Family #110/110.
Listed as Walter Blankenship; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Perry Blankenship.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 244A; Image 8
of 51; Family #64/65.
Listed as Walter Blankenship; age 18; born in WV; in household of father, Perry Blankenship.
3. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Walter Blankenship
Race: White
Age: 28
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 24 Feb 1912
Birth Place: Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Jewell Ridge Coal Co
Height: 5 9
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Lottie Blankenship
Household Members Relationship
Walter Blankenship Self (Head)
Lottie Blankenship Mother
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'58 012116; WV Archives Website.
Walter B. Blankenship; age 48; born 24 Feb 1910 in Bradshaw, WV; married; miner;
SS #236-16-4880; living at Cucumber, WV; son of Perry and Lottie (Atwell) Blankenship; died 1 Sep
1958 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to carcinoma of lung with metastasis; buried 5 Sep 1958 in
Dry Branch Cemetery, Raysal, WV.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 224A; Family #27/27.
Listed as Naoma Muncy; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, David Muncy.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; E.D. 24-60; taken 23 Apr 1940;
Page 1210B; Household #455.
Listed as Oma Muncey; age 10; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, David Muncy.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 258; WV Archives Web Site.
William Van Buren Addair; age 38; born in Hensley; widowed; living at Box 392, Jolo, WV; married on
8 May 1963 at Jolo, WV; Oma Muncey Blankenship; age 33; born in Bradshaw, WV; widow; living at
Jolo, WV.
1. Delaware Co, IN; Marriage Record #027641; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Delsworth Whittenberg; age 72; born in OH; one previous marriage ended in death in 1993; retired;
7th grade education; living at 2209 Delawanda, Muncie, IN; son of Oscar, born in TN, and Mary
(Thomas) born in OH, Whittenberg; married on 21 Sep 1998 in Muncie, IN; Linda K. Davidson; age
48; born in IN (sic, WV); 2 previous marriages; last marriage ended in death in 1994; factory worker;
12th grade education living at 3E, BMH Park, Muncie, IN; daughter of Taylor and Mable (Love, sic,
Lowe) Rowe, both born in WV.
1. Washington Co, VA; Divorce Record #91-001815; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Howard Leslie Willard; age 44; born 7 JUl 1946 in Massena, NJ; 12th grade education; this was his
1st marriage living at 619 Portsmouth Ave, Bristol, VA; was granted a divorce on 11 Jan 1991 in
Washington Co, VA; from Linda Kathleen Rowe Willard; age 42; born 16 Nov 1949 in Bradshaw, WV;
no previous marriage; living at 4232 Lee Highway, Lot #12, Bristol, VA; married took place on 13 Dec
1969 in Wrighttown, NJ; seperated 17 Jul 1988; 4 children with 1 under 18; grounds, one year
seperation.
2. Delaware Co, IN; Marriage Record #027641; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Delsworth Whittenberg; age 72; born in OH; one previous marriage ended in death in 1993; retired;
7th grade education; living at 2209 Delawanda, Muncie, IN; son of Oscar, born in TN, and Mary
(Thomas) born in OH, Whittenberg; married on 21 Sep 1998 in Muncie, IN; Linda K. Davidson; age
48; born in IN (sic, WV); 2 previous marriages; last marriage ended in death in 1994; factory worker;
12th grade education living at 3E, BMH Park, Muncie, IN; daughter of Taylor and Mable (Love, sic,
Lowe) Rowe, both born in WV.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Linda Kathleen Rowe
[Linda Kathleen Willard]
[Linda Davidson]
[Linda Whittenburg]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1949
Birth Place: Bradshaw Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 5 Dec 2006
SSN: 236827427
Notes: Sep 1967: Name listed as LINDA KATHLEEN ROWE;
Feb 1970: Name listed as LINDA KATHLEEN WILLARD;
01 May 1995: Name listed as LINDA K DAVIDSON;
10 Mar 1999: Name listed as LINDA K WHITTENBURG"
4. Delaware Co, IN; Death Certificate #041902; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Linda K. Whittenburg; age 57; born 16 Nov 1949 in Welch (sic, Bradshaw), WV; married; wife of Del
Whittenburg; she was clerk for automotive business; 12th grade education; living at 2209 S.
Delawanda Ave, Muncie, IN; daughter of William and Mabel (______) Rowe; died 5 Dec 2006 in
Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN; due to chronic renal failure from diabetes; buried 8 Dec 2006
in Gradens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie, IN; informant, Del Whittenburg, husband of 2209 S.
Delawanda Ave, Muncie, IN.
1. Washington Co, VA; Divorce Record #91-001815; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Howard Leslie Willard; age 44; born 7 JUl 1946 in Massena, NJ; 12th grade education; this was his
1st marriage living at 619 Portsmouth Ave, Bristol, VA; was granted a divorce on 11 Jan 1991 in
Washington Co, VA; from Linda Kathleen Rowe Willard; age 42; born 16 Nov 1949 in Bradshaw, WV;
no previous marriage; living at 4232 Lee Highway, Lot #12, Bristol, VA; married took place on 13 Dec
1969 in Wrighttown, NJ; seperated 17 Jul 1988; 4 children with 1 under 18; grounds, one year
seperation.
1. Washington Co, VA; Divorce Record #91-001815; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Howard Leslie Willard; age 44; born 7 JUl 1946 in Massena, NJ; 12th grade education; this was his
1st marriage living at 619 Portsmouth Ave, Bristol, VA; was granted a divorce on 11 Jan 1991 in
Washington Co, VA; from Linda Kathleen Rowe Willard; age 42; born 16 Nov 1949 in Bradshaw, WV;
no previous marriage; living at 4232 Lee Highway, Lot #12, Bristol, VA; married took place on 13 Dec
1969 in Wrighttown, NJ; seperated 17 Jul 1988; 4 children with 1 under 18; grounds, one year
seperation.
2. Delaware Co, IN; Marriage Record #027641; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Delsworth Whittenberg; age 72; born in OH; one previous marriage ended in death in 1993; retired;
7th grade education; living at 2209 Delawanda, Muncie, IN; son of Oscar, born in TN, and Mary
(Thomas) born in OH, Whittenberg; married on 21 Sep 1998 in Muncie, IN; Linda K. Davidson; age
48; born in IN (sic, WV); 2 previous marriages; last marriage ended in death in 1994; factory worker;
12th grade education living at 3E, BMH Park, Muncie, IN; daughter of Taylor and Mable (Love, sic,
Lowe) Rowe, both born in WV.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Linda Kathleen Rowe
[Linda Kathleen Willard]
[Linda Davidson]
[Linda Whittenburg]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1949
Birth Place: Bradshaw Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 5 Dec 2006
SSN: 236827427
Notes: Sep 1967: Name listed as LINDA KATHLEEN ROWE;
Feb 1970: Name listed as LINDA KATHLEEN WILLARD;
01 May 1995: Name listed as LINDA K DAVIDSON;
10 Mar 1999: Name listed as LINDA K WHITTENBURG"
4. Delaware Co, IN; Death Certificate #041902; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Linda K. Whittenburg; age 57; born 16 Nov 1949 in Welch (sic, Bradshaw), WV; married; wife of Del
Whittenburg; she was clerk for automotive business; 12th grade education; living at 2209 S.
Delawanda Ave, Muncie, IN; daughter of William and Mabel (______) Rowe; died 5 Dec 2006 in
Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN; due to chronic renal failure from diabetes; buried 8 Dec 2006
in Gradens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie, IN; informant, Del Whittenburg, husband of 2209 S.
Delawanda Ave, Muncie, IN.