1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #73-037331; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Arvel Mink; age 22; born 3 Feb 1951 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs college
education; living at New Richmond, WV; son of James Robert and Charlotte Ellen (Cook) Mink;
married on 16 Aug 1973 in pearisburg, VA; Nancy Jane Fletcher; age 19; born 11 Aug 1954 in WV;
single; this is her 1st marriage; 1 yr college education; living at Box 24, Kopperston, WV; daughter of
Everett and Shirley Ann (Taylor) Fletcher.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charles Arvelle Mink, 68, of New Richmond, passed away January 14, 2020. Born February 3, 1951 in Wyoming county, he was the son of the James “Jim Bob” and Charlotte Cook Mink."Charlie was a 1969 graduate of Pineville High School. He was known as “Choo Choo Charlie Mink” when he played football for the Pineville Minutemen. After graduating from Concord College, he and his brother owned and operated Jim’s Used Cars in Pineville and New Richmond. Charlie loved to fish.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Christina Adkins and her husband Jason of Virginia Beach Va and James Everett Mink of New Richmond grandchildren, Madelyn Mink and Jayce Adkins; sister and brother, Ruby Poff and her husband Jackie and James R. Mink and a host of nieces and nephews."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #73-037331; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charles Arvel Mink; age 22; born 3 Feb 1951 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 3 yrs college
education; living at New Richmond, WV; son of James Robert and Charlotte Ellen (Cook) Mink;
married on 16 Aug 1973 in pearisburg, VA; Nancy Jane Fletcher; age 19; born 11 Aug 1954 in WV;
single; this is her 1st marriage; 1 yr college education; living at Box 24, Kopperston, WV; daughter of
Everett and Shirley Ann (Taylor) Fletcher.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Everett (Jamie) Mink, 41, of New Richmond, passed away at home on April 11, 2021. Born August 5, 1979, in Beckley, West Virginia, he was the beloved son of Nancy Fletcher Young and the late Charles Mink. Jamie was preceded in death by his stepfather, Ronald Young; maternal grandfather, Everett Fletcher; paternal grandparents, Jim Bob and Charlotte Mink; and his dog Brutus. In addition to his mother, Nancy Fletcher Young, and her companion, Michael Miller, Jamie is survived by his maternal grandmother, Shirley Fletcher; sister Christie (Jason) Adkins; uncles Calvin Fletcher and Fred Browning; nieces Maddie Mink and Jayce Adkins; nephew Justin Browning; best friend Lindsay Reklis; and his canine buddy, Baker. He is also survived by a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Jamie attended Pineville High School and Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College and was a talented musician whose passion was music. As per his wishes, Evans-Calfee Funeral Home in Pineville will be in charge of cremation arrangements. A memorial service will be held in June (date TBA) at the Mullens Opportunity Center (MOC) with Dr. Arnold Simonse officiating. Immediately following the service, there will be a celebration of Jamie’s life during which all wishing to play music in his honor will be invited to participate."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 9/10 Feb 1920; Page
230A; Family #290/292.
Listed as Luther Blankenship; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, James H. Blankenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 364; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Arnold Blankenship; age 48; born in Blackey, VA; widowed; living at Havaco, WV; married
on 6 Apr 1957 at Havaco, WV; Mary Minerva Rose; age 48; born and living at Wilcoe, WV; single;
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District; taken on 18 May 1910; Page 6A; Family #105.
Listed as Nerva Rose; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Austin Rose.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Havaco; taken on 4 Feb 1920; Page 171B;
Family #470/502.
Listed as Minerva Rose; age 13; born in WV; in household of mother, Polly L. (Rose) Rose.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 364; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Arnold Blankenship; age 48; born in Blackey, VA; widowed; living at Havaco, WV; married
on 6 Apr 1957 at Havaco, WV; Mary Minerva Rose; age 48; born and living at Wilcoe, WV; single;
4. Smith Family Tree; posted by NBearson; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mary Minerva Rose; born 29 Jul 1907 at Wilcoe, WV; died 31 Aug 1999 in
Elkton, Cecil Co, MD.
5. "Family Record"; issued by Crouch Funeral Home, 127 South Main St, North East, MD; posted by
pattim23; 21 Apr 2013; Ancestry.com Web Site.
(Mary Minerva Rose Blankenship)
Parents- Austin and Pauline Rose
Husband- Luther A. Blankenship
Son- Raymond Rose
Daughter- Virginia Riddle
8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 334; WV Archives Web Site.
James M. Hairston; age 23; born in Henry Co, VA; Black; single; miner; living at Switchback, WV; son
of Dennis and Lucy; married on 26 Jun 1904 at Switchback, WV; Mary E. Hairston; age 16; born in
Henry Co, VA; Black single; daughter of John and Lizzie.
2. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Madison Hariston
[James Madison Hairston]
Gender: Male
Residence Age: 60
Birth Date: 22 Sep 1882
Birth Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Residence Date: 1942
Residence Place: Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Relationship to Draftee: Head
Military Draft Date: 1942"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #6566; WV Archives Web Site.
James Madison Hairston; age 65; born 22 Jun 1882 in Martinsville, VA; married; husband of Mary
Etta Hairston; coal miner; living at Kimball, WV; son of Dennis and Lucy Ann Hairston; died 6 May
1948 in Kimball, WV; due to heart failure, ateriosclerotic heart disease with residual cerebral
hemorrhage; buried 11 May 1948 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bluewell, WV; informant, Mary Etta
Hairston, Kimball, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1904); Page 334; WV Archives Web Site.
James M. Hairston; age 23; born in Henry Co, VA; Black; single; miner; living at Switchback, WV; son
of Dennis and Lucy; married on 26 Jun 1904 at Switchback, WV; Mary E. Hairston; age 16; born in
Henry Co, VA; Black single; daughter of John and Lizzie.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Williamson; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 170A; Image 25 of 32;
Family #225/304.
Listed as W.J. Luke; age 36; born in WV; married at 25; electrician in coal mine; head of household.
2. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Wm J. Lupe (sic, Luke)
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Birth Date: 1895
Marriage Date: 12 Feb 1919
Marriage Place: Pocahontas, Tazewell, Virginia
Father: Jos.
Mother: Mary E.
Spouse: Ida May Rye
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P 255 L 24"
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Billy and Ella Marlow Luke,
Miner"; article; Page 197; submitted by Ella Luke, PO Box 486, War, WV 24892.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Williamson; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 170A; Image 25 of 32;
Family #225/304.
Listed as May Luke; age 33; born in WV; married at 22; in household of husband, William J. Luke.
2. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
Name: Ida May Rye
Gender: Female
Age: 22
Birth Date: 1897
Marriage Date: 12 Feb 1919
Marriage Place: Pocahontas, Tazewell, Virginia
Father: J. Wallace
Mother: Mollie E.
Spouse: Wm J. Lupe
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P 255 L 24
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Billy and Ella Marlow Luke,
Miner"; article; Page 197; submitted by Ella Luke, PO Box 486, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Billy and Ella Marlow Luke,
Miner"; article; Page 197; submitted by Ella Luke, PO Box 486, War, WV 24892.