1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Timothy A Flaim
Birth Date: 18 Apr 1960
Address: Keyes Ave
Residence Place: Corinne, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 25826"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Eric Anthony Addair, 45, of Caretta passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence. Born September 3, 1975 in Welch he was the son of Robert Anthony Addair of Pineville and Linda Mae King Collins of Caretta."Eric was a former bus driver for the McDowell County Board of Education, and was of the Baptist faith.
"In addition to his mother and father those left to cherish his memory are his wife Frankie Owens Addair of Berwind; a sister Shelia Marie Addair of Caretta and her fiancé Paul Hicks of Bishop, VA; a step-daughter Deanna Hagerman of War; a half brother Anson Edward Addair of Pineville; mother-in-law Debra Mason of Caretta; and four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
"In keeping with his wishes he has been cremated, and his family will honor him at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Addair family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 350; WV Archives Web Site.
Carl Craft Thorn; age 23; born in Arista, WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; son of Grover and
Vernie C. (Bailey) Thorn; married on 25 Sep 1948 in Mullens, WV; Rebecca Fern Blankenship; age
16; born in Pineville, WV; single; living in New Richmond, VA; daughter of Henry and Ennis (Halsey)
Blankenship.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Wesite.
"Name Carl Craft Thorn [Carl C Thorn]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 8 Aug 1925
Birth Place Arista Merce, West Virginia
Death Date 11 Mar 2007
Father
Grover C Thorn
Mother
Vernie C Bailey
SSN 234405821
Notes Dec 1943: Name listed as CARL CRAFT THORN;
15 Mar 2007: Name listed as CARL C THORN"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Evelyn Linger Thorn; 22 Aug 2013.
" Carl Craft Thorn
Birth 8 Aug 1925
Springton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Mar 2007 (aged 81)
West Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 115886813"Additional Information Posted: "Carl was the son of Grover Cleveland and Vernie Carl Pearl Bailey Thorn. He married Rebecca Fern Blankenship on September 25, 1948. They were the parents of Diana Lynn, Bobby Dean, Marvin Craft, Douglas Ross, Buddy Owen, Kenneth Kyle, David H., Ruby Arline and Hope."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 350; WV Archives Web Site.
Carl Craft Thorn; age 23; born in Arista, WV; single; living at New Richmond, WV; son of Grover and
Vernie C. (Bailey) Thorn; married on 25 Sep 1948 in Mullens, WV; Rebecca Fern Blankenship; age
16; born in Pineville, WV; single; living in New Richmond, VA; daughter of Henry and Ennis (Halsey)
Blankenship.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Evelyn Linger Thorn; 22 Aug 2013.
" Rebecca Fern Blankenship Thorn
Birth 28 Sep 1931
New Richmond, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 28 May 2009 (aged 77)
New Richmond, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA Show Map
Memorial ID 115887001"Additional Information Posted:
"She was the daughter of William Henry and Enis Halsey Blankenship. She married Carl Craft Thorn on September 25, 1948. They were the parents of Diana Lynn, Bobby Dean, Marvin Craft, Douglas Ross, Buddy Owen, Kenneth Kyle, David H., Ruby Arline and Hope."
1. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit.
"Marvin Craft Thorn, 69, of New Richmond, was called home on Sunday, September 29, 2019 to be reunited with his parents Carl and Rebecca Thorn at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond."Born September 7, 1950, at Tralee, he was the son of the late Carl and Rebecca (Blankenship) Thorn.
"Marvin was a former custodian for the Wyoming County Board of Education with 30 plus years of service retiring from Mullens Elementary School. He was a member of the First Church of God, Corinne. In his leisure he enjoyed hunting, fishing, being with his church family, and loved being around children.
"In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Thorn; and one brother, David Thorn.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Diane Vance of Beckley; four brothers, Bobby Thorn and his wife, Kim of North Carolina, Doug Thorn of McGraws, Buddy Thorn and his wife, Barb of Moorefield, and Kenny Thorn and his wife, Brenda of New Richmond; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"Services will be 12 Noon, Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Rev. Evelyn Williamson and Rev. Dalley Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton...."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr, Walter Allen Carr" article; submitted by Mrs. Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128,
War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Dr, Walter Allen Carr" article; submitted by Mrs. Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128,
War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Off-Spring of W.A. Carr, MD" article; submitted by Mrs. Christine Carr McGuire;
Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Off-Spring of W.A. Carr, MD" article; submitted by Mrs. Christine Carr McGuire;
Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 6; Dwelling #45.
Listed as Verner Sparks; age 22; born in WV; married; coal loader in mine; head of household.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-008106; Ancestry.com Website.
Verner Sparks; age 51; born 9 May 1927 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 28 Mar 1978; 6th grade education; living at General Delivery, Paynesville, Wv; son of Dave and
Chole (Payne) Sparks; married on 2 Mar 1979 in Grundy, VA; Gladys Elizabeth Sparks; maiden name
Rippeth; age 49; born 25 Feb 1930 in Wv; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended
28 Mar 1978; 7th grade education; living at General Delivery, Paynesville, WV; daughter of Bill
and Rachel (Kennedy) Rippeth.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 7; Dwelling #45.
Listed as Elizabeth Sparks; age 22; born in WV; married; in household of husband Verner Sparks.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #79-008106; Ancestry.com Website.
Verner Sparks; age 51; born 9 May 1927 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 28 Mar 1978; 6th grade education; living at General Delivery, Paynesville, Wv; son of Dave and
Chole (Payne) Sparks; married on 2 Mar 1979 in Grundy, VA; Gladys Elizabeth Sparks; maiden name
Rippeth; age 49; born 25 Feb 1930 in Wv; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended
28 Mar 1978; 7th grade education; living at General Delivery, Paynesville, WV; daughter of Bill
and Rachel (Kennedy) Rippeth.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 236A, Family #4.
Listed as Herbert Brown, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Ulysses G. Brown.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 197; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Russell Brown; age 30; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living in Rhodell, WV; son of Grant
and Earthey Brown; married on 13 Sep 1937 in Mullens, WV; Marion Ellis; age 28; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; divorced; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Robert and Stella Ellis.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 27 Jun 2018.
"Lawrence W. “Shorty” Robinson
Birth 25 Aug 1918
Death 24 Mar 1992 (aged 73)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 190923809"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Pinkie "Marie" Blankenship-Robinson (1923-2020)."Father of Carl Wilson Robinson (1942-1942), Anna Sue Robinson (Deceased), Freddy "Ricky" Robinson (Deceased), Brenda Joyce Robinson (1947-1947), and David Robinson."
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Monday, 17 Aug 2020; Newspaper Obit.
"Pinkie Marie Robinson, 97, of Richlands, VA, formerly of Raysal, WV; died Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Richfield Community Living, Salem, VA."She was born March 12, 1923, in Lex, WV, she was the daughter of the late Mose & Bertha Blankenship.
"She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lawrence (Shorty) Robinson, and four children: Carl, Anna Sue, Freddy (Ricky), and Brenda. Several brothers and sisters also preceded her in death.
"Pinkie Marie is survived by her son, David Robinson, eight grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; she is also survived by two sisters Grace Holland & Mary Vance; and one brother George (Bobby) Blankenship.
"Visitation will be 7-9 pm on Tuesday, August 18 at Singleton Funeral Service, Cedar Bluff, VA. On Wednesday, August 19, visitation will be 10-11 am; and service at 11 am, followed by burial at Tom Sparks cemetery. In accordance with COVID-19 restrictions, face coverings and social distancing is required.
"The family of Pinkie Marie Robinson is in the care of Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, VA."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 27 Jun 2018.
"Pinkie "Marie" Blankenship Robinson
Birth 12 Mar 1923
Lex, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Aug 2020 (aged 97)
Salem City, Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 190923853"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 27 Jun 2018.
"Carl Wilson Robinson
Birth 23 Dec 1942
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 23 Dec 1942
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 190923516"Additional Information Posted:
"Newborn baby son of Lawrence W. "Shorty" Robinson (1918-1992) and Pinkie "Marie" Blankenship-Robinson (B. 1923)."Brother of Brenda Joyce Robinson (1947-1947).
"Carl Robinson was stillborn (per WV Register of Deaths, McDowell County, WV, 1942, Page 432)."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 27 Jun 2018.
"Brenda Joyce Robinson
Birth 11 Sep 1947
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Sep 1947
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 190923686"Additional information Posted:
"Newborn baby daughter of Lawrence W. "Shorty" Robinson (1918-1992) and Marie Blankenship-Robinson (B. 1923)."Sister of Carl Wilson Robinson (1942-1942).
"Brenda Robinson was stillborn (per WV Register of Deaths, McDowell County, WV, 1947).
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-59; taken 10 May 1940; Page 1178B;
Image 60 of 66; Household #487.
Listed as Cecil Asbury; age 5; born in WV; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father,
John M. Asbury.
2. United States Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
"Age 66
Given Name Cecil
Surname Asbury
Birth Date 19 Dec 1936
State West Virginia/north Carolina
Last Place of Residence Monroe, West Virginia
Previous Residence Postal Code 24983
Event Date 21 Feb 2002"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Cecil Asbury
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Dec 1936
Birth Place: Jolo, West Virginia
Death Date: 21 Feb 2002
Father: John M Asbury
Mother: Bertha M Mullins
SSN: 232569101
Notes: Feb 1953: Name listed as CECIL ASBURY"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Cecil Asbury
SSN: 232-56-9101
Last Residence:
24983 Union, Monroe, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 19 Dec 1936
Died: 21 Feb 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1952)"
1. U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Cecil Asbury
Residence Years: 1996-2002
Residence Place: Union, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24983
Phone Number: 304-832-6384
Spouse: Ethel Asbury "