1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Edward Addair
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 Oct 1990
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Karen Sue Lester
Certificate Number: 1990058771"
2. Craven-Shires Funeral Home; Bluewell, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Edward Addair, 55, of Welch, WV, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Welch Community Hospital."Born on December 7, 1964 in Welch, he was a son of the late Bernard Addair and Lois Jean Lauderback Addair.
"James was married to his loving wife Karen Lester Addair in 1990. They have a daughter, Dorothy Jean Campbell and husband Randall of Abbs Valley, VA. James was blessed with three grandchildren, Nicholas James Baker, Bentley Addair, and Arianna Campbell whom he loved very much. James had six sisters, Tammy (Ronnie) Hamilton of Gary, WV, Lee Carter of Havaco, WV, twin sister, Jean (Jimmy) Overstreet of Gary, WV, Vivian (Ernie) Collins of Gary, WV, Karen Addair of Gary, WV, Diann (Tony) Bailey of TX. James also had several nieces and nephews whom he loved and was close to.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Rhodeena Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where Randall Campbell, Tyler Campbell, Jerry Farmer, Keith Potter, Kevin Potter, Brandon Potter, Ronnie Hamilton and Ben Addair will serve as pallbearers."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
'Name: Karen Sue Lester
Gender: Female
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 18 Oct 1990
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Spouse: James Edward Addair
Certificate Number: 1990058771"
1. Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Josiah Wolf
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 22 Sep 1840
Marriage Place: Smyth, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Elizabeth Johnson"
2. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA; taken 1 Aug 1850; Page 174B; Image 38 of 169; Family #244/248.
Listed as Josiah Wolfe; age 33; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
3. 1860 Census, Smyth Co, VA; 7 Mile Ford PO; taken 21 Jul 1860; Page 950; Image 90 of 191;
Family #571/572.
Listed as Josiah Wolfe; age 41; born in VA; laborer; head of household.
1. Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elizabeth Johnson
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 22 Sep 1840
Marriage Place: Smyth, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Josiah Wolf"
2. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA; taken 1 Aug 1850; Page 174B; Image 38 of 169; Family #244/248.
Listed as Elizabeth Wolfe; age 31; born in VA; in household of husband, Josiah Wolfe.
3. 1860 Census, Smyth Co, VA; 7 Mile Ford PO; taken 21 Jul 1860; Page 950; Image 90 of 191;
Family #571/572.
Listed as Elizabeth Wolfe; age 39; born in VA; in household of husband, Josiah Wolfe.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA; taken 1 Aug 1850; Page 174B; Image 38 of 169; Family #244/248.
Listed as Thomas A. Wolfe; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, Josiah Wolfe.
2. 1860 Census, Smyth Co, VA; 7 Mile Ford PO; taken 21 Jul 1860; Page 950; Image 90 of 191;
Family #571/572.
Listed as Thomas E. Wolfe; age 19; born in VA; in household of father, Josiah Wolfe.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA; taken 1 Aug 1850; Page 174B; Image 38 of 169; Family #244/248.
Listed as Caroline V. Wolfe; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, Josiah Wolfe.
2. 1860 Census, Smyth Co, VA; 7 Mile Ford PO; taken 21 Jul 1860; Page 950; Image 90 of 191;
Family #571/572.
Listed as Catherine V. Wolfe; age 17; born in VA; in household of father, Josiah Wolfe.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA; taken 1 Aug 1850; Page 174B; Image 38 of 169; Family #244/248.
Listed as Henry C. Wolfe; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Josiah Wolfe.
2. 1860 Census, Smyth Co, VA; 7 Mile Ford PO; taken 21 Jul 1860; Page 950; Image 90 of 191;
Family #571/572.
Listed as Henry C. Wolfe; age 16; born in VA; student; in household of father, Josiah Wolfe.
1. 1850 Census, Smyth Co, VA; taken 1 Aug 1850; Page 174B; Image 38 of 169; Family #244/248.
Listed as Elizabeth C. Wolfe; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Josiah Wolfe.
2. 1860 Census, Smyth Co, VA; 7 Mile Ford PO; taken 21 Jul 1860; Page 950; Image 90 of 191;
Family #571/572.
Listed as Cathanine C. Wolfe; age 12; born in VA; in household of father, Josiah Wolfe.
1. 1860 Census, Smyth Co, VA; 7 Mile Ford PO; taken 21 Jul 1860; Page 950; Image 90 of 191;
Family #571/572.
Listed as Marion L. Wolfe; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, Josiah Wolfe.
1. 1860 Census, Smyth Co, VA; 7 Mile Ford PO; taken 21 Jul 1860; Page 950; Image 90 of 191;
Family #571/572.
Listed as Ellen D. Wolfe; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, Josiah Wolfe.
1. 1860 Census, Smyth Co, VA; 7 Mile Ford PO; taken 21 Jul 1860; Page 950; Image 90 of 191;
Family #571/572.
Listed as Charlotte H. Wolfe; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Josiah Wolfe.
1. 1860 Census, Smyth Co, VA; 7 Mile Ford PO; taken 21 Jul 1860; Page 950; Image 90 of 191;
Family #571/572.
Listed as Margaret Wolfe; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Josiah Wolfe.
1. 1860 Census, Smyth Co, VA; 7 Mile Ford PO; taken 21 Jul 1860; Page 951; Image 91 of 191;
Family #571/572.
Listed as Rember Ann Wolfe; age 5 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Josiah Wolfe.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther Coal Co; taken on 9 Jan 1920; Page
261A; Image 17 of 43; Family #178/181.
Listed as Lawrence Blevins; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Levi B. Blevins.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lawrence Nathenial Blevins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 26
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 7 Jun 1914
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bartley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Bartley, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Jim Short
Weight: 160
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Sidney Blevins
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Lawrence Nathenial Blevins Self (Head)
Sidney Blevins Wife"
3, Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #87-006062; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lawrence Nathaniel Blevins; age 73, born 7 Jun 1914 in WV; widowed; this is her 2nd marriage;
last married ended 4 Aug 1984; 5th grade education; living at Rt #2, Box 41, Bassett, VA; son of
Levi and Dillie (Roberts) Blevins; married on 7 Feb 1987 in Henry Co, VA; Mary Beatrice Griffin;
maiden name, Lovelace; age 65; born 21 May 1921 in VA; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; last
marriage ended 2 Jun 1974; 4th grade education; living at 208 Hilly St, Collinscille, VA; daughter of
John Washington and Florence (Draper) Lovelace.
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lawrence N. Blevins
Social Security Number: 235-18-2624
Birth Date: 7 Jun 1913
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24055, Bassett, Henry, Virginia, USA
Death Date: 1 Nov 1988"
5. Henry Co, VA; Death Certificate #88-039010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lawrence Nathaniel Blevins; age 75; born 7 Jun 1913 (sic, 1914) in WV.married; husband of Mary
Beatrice Blevins; retired miner; living at Rt #2, Box 41, Bassett, VA; son of Levi and Delilah (Roberts)
Blevins; died 1 Nov 1988 in Martinsville Memorial Hospital, Martinsville, VA; due to cardiac arrest
with didbetes; buried in Henry Memorial Park, Bassett, VA; informant, Mary Beatrice Blevins.
1, Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #87-006062; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lawrence Nathaniel Blevins; age 73, born 7 Jun 1914 in WV; widowed; this is her 2nd marriage;
last married ended 4 Aug 1984; 5th grade education; living at Rt #2, Box 41, Bassett, VA; son of
Levi and Dillie (Roberts) Blevins; married on 7 Feb 1987 in Henry Co, VA; Mary Beatrice Griffin;
maiden name, Lovelace; age 65; born 21 May 1921 in VA; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; last
marriage ended 2 Jun 1974; 4th grade education; living at 208 Hilly St, Collinscille, VA; daughter of
John Washington and Florence (Draper) Lovelace.
1. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911;
"Name: Burd Sampy Blevins
Birth Date: 3 Aug 1964
Birth Place: Martinsville, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1964053769"
2. Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #87-010239; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Burd Sampy Blevins, Jr; age 22; born 3 Aug 1964 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 11th grade
education; living at Rt #1, Box 742, Bassett, VA; son of Burd Sampy and Linda Sue (Jones) Blevins,
Sr; married on 21 Mar 1987 in Henry Co, VA; Debroah Lee Quesenberry; age 29; born 23 May 1957
in VA; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at PO Box 761, Stanleytown, Henry Co,
VA; daughter of Avis Lee and Laura Elizabeth (Lawson) Quesenberry.
3. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Burd Sampy Blevins Jr
Divorce Date: 20 Nov 1995
Divorce Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Deborah Lee Blevins "
4. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Burd Sampy Blevins Junior
Marriage Date: 15 Dec 1995
Marriage Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Angela Renee Thacker "
5. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sampy Burd Blevins Jr
Divorce Date: 17 Apr 1998
Divorce Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Angela Renee Blevins "
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Angela Renee Thacker
Marriage Date: 15 Dec 1995
Marriage Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Burd Sampy Blevins "
2. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Angela Renee Blevins
Maiden Name: Moore
Divorce Date: 17 Apr 1998
Divorce Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Sampy Burd Blevins "
1. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1911;
"Name: Burd Sampy Blevins
Birth Date: 3 Aug 1964
Birth Place: Martinsville, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1964053769"
2. Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #87-010239; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Burd Sampy Blevins, Jr; age 22; born 3 Aug 1964 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 11th grade
education; living at Rt #1, Box 742, Bassett, VA; son of Burd Sampy and Linda Sue (Jones) Blevins,
Sr; married on 21 Mar 1987 in Henry Co, VA; Debroah Lee Quesenberry; age 29; born 23 May 1957
in VA; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at PO Box 761, Stanleytown, Henry Co,
VA; daughter of Avis Lee and Laura Elizabeth (Lawson) Quesenberry.
3. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Burd Sampy Blevins Jr
Divorce Date: 20 Nov 1995
Divorce Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Deborah Lee Blevins "
4. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Burd Sampy Blevins Junior
Marriage Date: 15 Dec 1995
Marriage Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Angela Renee Thacker "
5. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sampy Burd Blevins Jr
Divorce Date: 17 Apr 1998
Divorce Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Angela Renee Blevins "
1. Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #87-010239; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Burd Sampy Blevins, Jr; age 22; born 3 Aug 1964 in VA; this is his 1st marriage; 11th grade
education; living at Rt #1, Box 742, Bassett, VA; son of Burd Sampy and Linda Sue (Jones) Blevins,
Sr; married on 21 Mar 1987 in Henry Co, VA; Debroah Lee Quesenberry; age 29; born 23 May 1957
in VA; this is her 1st marriage; 12th grade education; living at PO Box 761, Stanleytown, Henry Co,
VA; daughter of Avis Lee and Laura Elizabeth (Lawson) Quesenberry.
2. Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Deborah Lee Blevins
Maiden Name: Quesenberry
Divorce Date: 20 Nov 1995
Divorce Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Burd Sampy Blevins "
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #21387; Ancestry.com Web Site,
Sampy Blevins; age 18; born in Bartley, WV; single factory worker; living at English, WV; son of
Lawrence and Sidney (Hicks) Blevins; married on 5 Jul 1956 in Lebanon, VA; Betty Jean Rose; age
16; born in Bartley, WV; single; living in English, WV; daughter of Harless and Mary (Matney) Rose.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #27429; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sampy Blevins; age 22; born in Atwell, WV; divorced; one previous marriage; in National Guard;
living in Warriormine, WV; son of Lawrence and Sidney (Hicks) Blevins; married on 1 Sep 1960 in
Lebanon, VA; Charlotte Ann East; age 16; born and living in Warriormine, WV; single; daughter of
George and Dora (Adkins) East.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #68 051570; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sampy Blevins; age 30; born 19 Jan 1938 (sic, 1937) in VA (sic, WV); divorced; this is his 3rd
marriage; 8th grade education; living at Raven, Tazewell Co, VA; son of Lawrence and Clersey
(sic, Sidney) (Hicks) Blevins; married on 27 Dec 1968 in Lebanon, VA; Linda Jones; age 23; born
3 May 1945 in VA; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living in Raven, Russell (sic,
Tazewell) Co, VA; daughter of Alex and Evelyn (Wimmer) Jones.
4. Henry Co, VA; Divorce Records #81-024285; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Linda Lou Jones; age 38; born 3 May 1943 in VA; this was her 1st marriage; 12th grade education;
living at Rt #1, Box 708, Bassett, VA; was granted a divorce on 6 Nov 1981; from Sampy Blevins; age
43; born 19 Jan1938 (sic, 1937) in WV; this was his 3rd marriage; none ended in death; two by
divorce or annulment; living at Rt #2, Box 445, Bassett, VA; grounds deseration; marriage occurred
28 (sic, 27) Dec 1968 in Russell Co, VA; seperated on 16 Mar 1980; one child under 18.
5. Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #82-060642; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sampy Blevins; age 44; born 19 Jan 1937 in WV; divoced; this is his 3rd (sic, 4th) marriage; last
marriage ended 6 Nov 1981; 5th grade education; living at Rt #2, Box 445, Bassett, VA; son of
Lawrence Nathaniel and Sidney (Hicks) Blevins; married on 4 Dec 1982 in Bassett, VA; Julia Mae
Blankenship; maiden name, Deal (recoreded on my site as Deel); age 42; born 26 Apr 1940 in VA;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1st marriage ended 28 Nov 1966; 5th grade education; living at
Rt #2, Box 445A, Bassett, VA; daughter of Kiley Ervin and Dovie Lera (Martin) Deal.
6. Henry Co, VA; Divorce Records; #87-015557; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Julia Mae Deal; age 47; born 25 Apr 1940 in Patrick Co, VA; this was her 2nd marriage; none ended
by death; one by divorce or annulment; 5th grade education; living at Rt #2, Box 22, Bassett, VA; was
granted a divorce on 6 Aug 1987 from Sampy Blevins; age 50; born 19 Jan 1937; this was his 4th
marriage; none ended in death, three by divorce or annulment; 5th grade education; living at Rt #2,
Box 44, Bassett, VA; married occurred 4 Dec 1982; no children; grounds, one year seperation which
began in Aug 1984.
7. Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #89-010159; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sampy Blevins; age 52; born 19 Jan 1937 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last marriage
ended 6 Aug 1987; 6th grade education; living at 108 Haileey St, Collinsville, Henry Co, VA; son of
Lawrence and Sidney (Hicks) Blevins; married on 22 Mar 1989 in Martinsville, VA; Marie Evelyn
Thompson, maiden name Fox; age 57; born 31 May 1931 in NC; widow; this is her 2nd marriage;
last marriage ended in 1977; 6th grade education; living at 111Branch Rd, Collinsville, VA; daughter
of Plaze and Hester (Little) Fox.
8. Henry Co, VA; Divorce Record #92-003492; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marie Evelyn Fox; born 31 May 1931 in Hickory, NC; this was her 2nd marriage; 7th grade
education; living at 111 Branch Rd, Collinsville, VA; was granted a divorce on 12 Feb 1992; from
Sampy Blevins; born 19 Jan 1939 (sic, 1937) in McDowell Co, WV; this was his 5th marriage; 6th
grade education; living at Rt #6, c/o James Blevins, Bassett, VA; date of marriage 22 Mar 1989 in
Henry Co, VA; grounds 6 months seperation that began 30 Jun 1991; no children.
9. U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sampy Blevins
Gender: Male
Death Age: 74
Birth Date: 19 Jan 1937
Birth Place: Atwell West Virginia
Residence Place: Bassett
Death Date: 4 Sep 2011
Parents: Lawrence N. Blevins; Sidney Hicks Blevins
Child: Kenneth Blevins
Carolyn Pruitt
Jr. (Burb Sampy Blevins, Jr)
Siblings: James Blevins
Clarence Nelson
Geradine Blevins
Viola Kulchar
Blanche Day
10. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Sampy Blevins
Social Security Number: 232-56-9030
Birth Date: 19 Jan 1937
Issue Year: 1952
Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia
Last Residence: 24055, Bassett, Henry, Virginia
Death Date: 4 Sep 2011"
11. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Timothy Warf; 3 Aug 2015.
" Sampy Blevins
Birth 19 Jan 1937
Death 4 Sep 2011 (aged 74)
Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA
Burial
County Line Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery
Sanville, Henry County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 150155331"
1. Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #82-060642; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sampy Blevins; age 44; born 19 Jan 1937 in WV; divoced; this is his 3rd (sic, 4th) marriage; last
marriage ended 6 Nov 1981; 5th grade education; living at Rt #2, Box 445, Bassett, VA; son of
Lawrence Nathaniel and Sidney (Hicks) Blevins; married on 4 Dec 1982 in Bassett, VA; Julia Mae
Blankenship; maiden name, Deal (recoreded on my site as Deel); age 42; born 26 Apr 1940 in VA;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1st marriage ended 28 Nov 1966; 5th grade education; living at
Rt #2, Box 445A, Bassett, VA; daughter of Kiley Ervin and Dovie Lera (Martin) Deal.
2. Henry Co, VA; Divorce Records; #87-015557; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Julia Mae Deal; age 47; born 25 Apr 1940 in Patrick Co, VA; this was her 2nd marriage; none ended
by death; one by divorce or annulment; 5th grade education; living at Rt #2, Box 22, Bassett, VA; was
granted a divorce on 6 Aug 1987 from Sampy Blevins; age 50; born 19 Jan 1937; this was his 4th
marriage; none ended in death, three by divorce or annulment; 5th grade education; living at Rt #2,
Box 44, Bassett, VA; married occurred 4 Dec 1982; no children; grounds, one year seperation which
began in Aug 1984.
1. Henry Co, VA; Marriage License #82-060642; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sampy Blevins; age 44; born 19 Jan 1937 in WV; divoced; this is his 3rd (sic, 4th) marriage; last
marriage ended 6 Nov 1981; 5th grade education; living at Rt #2, Box 445, Bassett, VA; son of
Lawrence Nathaniel and Sidney (Hicks) Blevins; married on 4 Dec 1982 in Bassett, VA; Julia Mae
Blankenship; maiden name, Deal (recoreded on my site as Deel); age 42; born 26 Apr 1940 in VA;
divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 1st marriage ended 28 Nov 1966; 5th grade education; living at
Rt #2, Box 445A, Bassett, VA; daughter of Kiley Ervin and Dovie Lera (Martin) Deal.
2. Henry Co, VA; Divorce Records; #87-015557; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Julia Mae Deal; age 47; born 25 Apr 1940 in Patrick Co, VA; this was her 2nd marriage; none ended
by death; one by divorce or annulment; 5th grade education; living at Rt #2, Box 22, Bassett, VA; was
granted a divorce on 6 Aug 1987 from Sampy Blevins; age 50; born 19 Jan 1937; this was his 4th
marriage; none ended in death, three by divorce or annulment; 5th grade education; living at Rt #2,
Box 44, Bassett, VA; married occurred 4 Dec 1982; no children; grounds, one year seperation which
began in Aug 1984.