1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Earl Eugene Thomas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1951
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 12 Nov 1974
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Rufus Thomas
Mother: Edna Mae Ball
Spouse: Linda Gail Hall
Certificate Number: 1974051151"
2, Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Earl Eugene Thomas, 68, of Bedford, VA, passed away on Thursday June 25, 2020 surrounded by his adoring family. He was born on November 16, 1951 in Richlands, VA a son of the late Rufus Thomas and Edna and Fred Witt. Earl is a member of the UMWA from his many years in the coal mines of West Virginia. He loved spending time with his family, taking it easy enjoying their company, riding four wheelers, horseback riding, and camping. He also had a passion for guns and hunting."In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a granddaughter Sabrina Thomas; a brother Dewy Thomas; and a good friend Mack Hall.
"He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Linda Hall Thomas; four sons Mickle (Jessica), Lee (Crystal), Stevie (Tori) and Kevin; eight grandchildren Rebecca (Gabe), Cody, Elizabeth (Trey), Jacob, Coleman, Alexander, Leland and Haleigh; a brother James (Brenda); his faithful dog Killer; special friends of the family Pam and Kailey; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
"Funeral service will be held 8 pm on Monday June 29th at the Myrtle Valley Church, Hensley, WV with Bro. Joey Wright officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 6 pm until time of the service on Monday at the church.
"In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the service.
"The Family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Linda Gail Hall
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: 23 Nov 1958
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 12 Nov 1974
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Herman Hall
Mother: Corlee Mullins
Spouse: Earl Eugene Thomas
Certificate Number: 1974051151"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jerry L and Elizabeth Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Elizabeth
Hicks, PO Box 333, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Jerry L and Elizabeth Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Elizabeth
Hicks, PO Box 333, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Donnie and Dwanna Rose Hicks"; Article; Page 170; submitted by Tina
Hicks, Cucumber, WV 24826.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Glenn P Benge
Event Date 01 Nov 1993-01 Jul 2005
Event Place Statesville, North Carolina, United States
Address Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Address Date 01 Nov 1993-01 Jul 2005
Possible Relatives Gladys B Benge, Gladys I Benge
Affiliate Identifier 310379752"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken 28 Jan 1920; Page 123B;
Image 31 of 65; Family #248/307.
Listed as Gladys Belcher; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Garrett E. Belcher.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 26 Apr 1930; Page 119B; Image 61
of 62; Family #587/609.
Listed as Gladys Belcher; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Garrett E. Belcher.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Gladys B Benge
Event Date 01 Nov 1993-01 Jul 2005
Event Place Statesville, North Carolina, United States
Address Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Address Date 01 Nov 1993-01 Jul 2005
Possible Relatives Glenn P Benge
Affiliate Identifier 310379750"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Bradley Ingels; 31 Jan 2018.
" Gladys Imogene Belcher Benge
Birth 5 Sep 1914
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Feb 2011 (aged 96)
Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Hunting Creek Cemetery
North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Gladys Imogene Benge, age 96 of 2001 Van Haven Drive, Statesville, passed away Tuesday February 8, 2011 at Autumn Care of Statesville, after an extended illness. She was born September 25, 1914 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Garrett Belcher and Bessie Stamper Belcher. Mrs. Benge was a homemaker. She was also a member of the Church of God Worldwide Association."In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her three husbands, Glenn Benge, Howard Milam and Lacy England; one daughter, Pauline Coleman; one brother, George Belcher; two sisters, Dora Burkes and Violet England.
"She is survived by her two sons, Henry Milam of WV, Norman Milam of Statesville; two daughters, Shelvie Blansett of Statesville, Beulah Walker of Bluefield, WV; two sisters, Frances Barnett of VA and Mary Wingler of WV; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30pm Thursday February 10, 2011 at the Chapman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ron Kelly will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hunting Creek Cemetery in North Wilkesboro. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30pm Thursday prior to the funeral service at Chapman Funeral Home.
"Chapman Funeral Home is assisting the family of Gladys Benge."
1. 1940 Census, Leslie Co, KY; District #3; Bowens Creek; E.D. 66-11; taken on 15 May 1940; Page 177A;
Image 15 of 55; Household #101.
Listed as Nora Sizemore; age 11; born in KY; 3rd grade education; not attending school; lived in
______ on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, George Sizemore.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 26/27 Jan 1920, Page 211B, Family #125.
Listed as Mason Keneda, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Albert Kenaday.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clear Fork District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 170A;
Family #112/113.
Listed as Mason Kenedy; age 16; born in WV; in household of step-father, Walter Allen.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 125; WV Archives Website.
Mason Kenneda; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living in Simon, WV; son of Al and Nancy
Kenneda; married on 7 Apr 1943 at Simon, WV; Ilene Blankenship; age 17, born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; daughter of Bert and Myrtle Blankenship.
4. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Mason C Kennedy
[Mason Kennedy]
Residence Date: 1992
Address: PO Box 123
Residence: Clear Fork, WV
Postal Code: 24822-0123
Second Residence Date: 1985
Second Address: POB
Second Residence: Simon, WV
Second Postal Code: 24882"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 125; WV Archives Website.
Mason Kenneda; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living in Simon, WV; son of Al and Nancy
Kenneda; married on 7 Apr 1943 at Simon, WV; Ilene Blankenship; age 17, born in Wyoming Co, WV;
single; daughter of Bert and Myrtle Blankenship.