1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #81-039068; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Randall Lee Pack; age 19; born 28 Nov 1961 in OH; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade education;
living at Rt 1, Box 21B; Cool Ridge, Raleigh Co, WV; son of Norman Kenneth and Mintie Joan
(Harvey) Pack; married on 3 Aug 1981 in Pembroke, VA; Amy Hatfield; age 17; born 24 Mar 1964 in
WV; this her 1st marriage; 10th grade education; living at Rt 1, Box 21B, Cool Ridge, WV; daughter
of Randall Lee and Christine Joyce (Hodge) Hatfield.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Amy Hatfield Kibbey, 55, of Welch, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 29, 2019 following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born in Williamson, WV on March 24, 1964 and was the daughter of the late Randall Hatfield, Sr. and Christine Hodge Hatfield of Welch, WV. Amy graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s degree and earned her master’s degree from Radford University in speech pathology. She served as a speech pathologist for McDowell County Schools and McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of the Methodist Church with membership at the First United Methodist Church in Welch, WV. She radiated positivity throughout her illness and never stopped putting others before herself. She dearly loved her grandchildren, nieces and nephews and the color purple. She is survived by her daughter, Erica Lucas and husband, Joshua Watts of Daniels, WV; mother, Christine Hodge Hatfield of Welch; sister, Carolyn H. Falin and husband, David Falin of Welch; sister, Millie Williams and husband, Paul of Clemmons, NC; brother, Randall Lee Hatfield, Jr. and wife, Rachel of Kensington, CT. Two grandchildren: Joshua Jr. and Hunter Watts. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Amy’s life will be held Friday, November 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Welch, WV with Rev. Olen Butcher-Winfree officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, Welch from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 416, Welch, WV 24801 or the McDowell County Commission on Aging, 725 Stewart Street, Welch, WV 24801. Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Hatfield family."
William A. "Willie" Blankenship
1. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; E.D. 14-2; taken 5 Jun 1940; Page 52A; Image
35 of 80; Household #440.
Listed as William A. Blankenship; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, Monroe Blamkenship.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie A. Blankenship; age 32; born 19 Feb 1937 in Grundy, VA; divorced; one previous marriage;
Living at Box 131, Fanrock, WV; son of Monroe and Stella (Mullins) Blankenship; married on 19 Jan
1969 in Welch, WV; Essie Hamilton; age 40; born 6 Feb 1929 in Pineville, WV; widow; living at Box
362, Welch, WV; daughter of Mert and Hattie (Jackson) Beverly.
3. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit; 19 May 2022 On-Line Edition.
"Willie A. “Bo” Blankenship, 85, of Indian Creek, WV, gained his wings on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on February 19, 1937 in Blackie, VA a son of the late Monroe and Stella Mullens Blankenship. Bo is a lifelong resident of Wyoming County. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, four wheeling, feeding his pet squirrels and spending time with his loved ones."In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a grandson Jamie Atwell, sister and brother in law Gene and Shirley Starkey, niece Rebecca Starkey, and nephew Rick Vereen.
"Those left to cherish his memory are a son Terry Blankenship and wife Jackie of Indian Creek, a granddaughter Natasha Baugh, a grandson Gary Atwell, three great grandchildren Jailey, Jaiden and Jace, brothers Ernie Blankenship and wife Jane of Indian Creek and Chuck Blankenship and wife Julie of Palmer, AK, sisters Ruth Vereen of Princeton, Betty Wright and husband Donnie of Daniels, leaving behind his special sister and caretaker and special brother in law Thomas and Joann Sizemore of Indian Creek, special nephew Chad Sizemore of Indian Creek, and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
"Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, May 16th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Leonard Sizemore officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 19 April 1930; Page 160A; Family #79/79.
Listed as Essie Beverly; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Mert Beverly.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 278; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert E. Hamilton; age 29; born in Gilbert, WV; single; living in Welch, WV; son of Bob and Bessie
Hamilton; married on 19 Jan 1953 in Wyoming, WV; Essie Beverly; age 23; born and living in
Wolfpen, WV; single; daughter of Mert and Hattie Beverly.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie A. Blankenship; age 32; born 19 Feb 1937 in Grundy, VA; divorced; one previous marriage;
Living at Box 131, Fanrock, WV; son of Monroe and Stella (Mullins) Blankenship; married on 19 Jan
1969 in Welch, WV; Essie Hamilton; age 40; born 6 Feb 1929 in Pineville, WV; widow; living at Box
362, Welch, WV; daughter of Mert and Hattie (Jackson) Beverly.
1. 1860 Census, Logan Co, VA (now WV); taken 26 Jul 1860; Page 289; Image 88 of 119;
Family #582/580.
Listed as Richd Canada; age 39; born in VA/KY; farmer; head of household.
2. 1870 Census; Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; Rich Creek PO; taken 20 Aug 1870; Page 540B;
Image 12 of 17; Family #93/93.
Listed as Richard Canada; age 49; born in VA; farmer; head of household.
3. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken 14 Jun 1880; Page 293A; Image 1 of 20;
Family #1/1.
Listed as Richard Keneda; age 59; born in KY; married; farmer; head of household.
1. 1860 Census, Logan Co, VA (now WV); taken 26 Jul 1860; Page 289; Image 88 of 119;
Family #582/580.
Listed as Mina Canada; age 34; born in VA; in household of husband, Richard W. Kennedy.
2. 1870 Census; Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; Rich Creek PO; taken 20 Aug 1870; Page 540B;
Image 12 of 17; Family #93/93.
Listed as Minnie Canada; age 44; born in VA; in household of husband, Richard W. Kennedy.
3. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken 14 Jun 1880; Page 293A; Image 1 of 20;
Family #1/1.
Listed as Minah Keneda; age 54; born in VA; married; keeps house; in household of husband,
Richard W. Kennedy.
1. 1860 Census, Logan Co, VA (now WV); taken 26 Jul 1860; Page 289; Image 88 of 119;
Family #582/580.
Listed as Henry S. Canada; age 11; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
1. 1860 Census, Logan Co, VA (now WV); taken 26 Jul 1860; Page 289; Image 88 of 119;
Family #582/580.
Listed as John Canada; age 8; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
2. 1870 Census; Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; Rich Creek PO; taken 20 Aug 1870; Page 540B;
Image 12 of 17; Family #93/93.
Listed as John Canada; age 17; born in VA; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
1. 1860 Census, Logan Co, VA (now WV); taken 26 Jul 1860; Page 289; Image 88 of 119;
Family #582/580.
Listed as Andrew Canada; age 4; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
2. 1870 Census; Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; Rich Creek PO; taken 20 Aug 1870; Page 540B;
Image 12 of 17; Family #93/93.
Listed as Andrew Canada; age 13; born in VA; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
1. 1860 Census, Logan Co, VA (now WV); taken 26 Jul 1860; Page 289; Image 88 of 119;
Family #582/580.
Listed as Van Buren Canada; age 2; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
1. 1860 Census, Logan Co, VA (now WV); taken 26 Jul 1860; Page 289; Image 88 of 119;
Family #582/580.
Listed as Frances M. Canada; age 5 mons; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
2. 1870 Census; Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; Rich Creek PO; taken 20 Aug 1870; Page 540B;
Image 12 of 17; Family #93/93.
Listed as Marian Canada; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
1. 1870 Census; Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; Rich Creek PO; taken 20 Aug 1870; Page 540B;
Image 12 of 17; Family #93/93.
Listed as Jane Canada; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
2. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken 14 Jun 1880; Page 293A; Image 1 of 20;
Family #1/1.
Listed as Jane Keneda; age 18; born in VA; single; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
1. 1870 Census; Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; Rich Creek PO; taken 20 Aug 1870; Page 541A;
Image 13 of 17; Family #93/93.
Listed as Victoria Canada; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
1. 1870 Census; Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; Rich Creek PO; taken 20 Aug 1870; Page 541A;
Image 13 of 17; Family #93/93.
Listed as Albert Canada; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
2. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken 14 Jun 1880; Page 293A; Image 1 of 20;
Family #1/1.
Listed as Albert Keneda; age 14; born in VA; single; laborer; in household of father, Richard W.
Kennedy.
1. 1870 Census; Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; Rich Creek PO; taken 20 Aug 1870; Page 541A;
Image 13 of 17; Family #93/93.
Listed as Amanda Canada; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
2. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken 14 Jun 1880; Page 293A; Image 1 of 20;
Family #1/1.
Listed as Amanda Keneda; age 13; born in VA; single; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
1. 1880 Census, Logan Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken 14 Jun 1880; Page 293A; Image 1 of 20;
Family #1/1.
Listed as Mary Keneda; age 10; born in VA; single; in household of father, Richard W. Kennedy.
1. Alexandria, VA; Marriage License #8686; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roy L. Dixon; age 21; born in New Richmond, WV; single; welder; living at 327 S. Patrick St.
Alexandria, VA; son of Vester_____ and Aretta Tilley; married on 2 Apr 1965 in Alexandria, VA;
Betty Joyce Almond; age 16; born in Concord, NC; single; living at 327 S. Patrick, St, Alexandria, VA;
daughter of Bradford ______ and Betty Honeycutt.
1. Alexandria, VA; Marriage License #8686; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roy L. Dixon; age 21; born in New Richmond, WV; single; welder; living at 327 S. Patrick St.
Alexandria, VA; son of Vester_____ and Aretta Tilley; married on 2 Apr 1965 in Alexandria, VA;
Betty Joyce Almond; age 16; born in Concord, NC; single; living at 327 S. Patrick, St, Alexandria, VA;
daughter of Bradford ______ and Betty Honeycutt.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Betty Joyce Almond Dixon
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 27
Birth Date 10 Jan 1950
Marriage Registration Place Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 27 Sep 1977
Marriage Place Pearisburg Giles, Virginia, USA
Father Bradford Lee Almond
Mother Betty Jane Honeycutt
Spouse Larry Stokes
Certificate Number 1977041946"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Betty Joyce Stokes [B J Almond] [Betty Joyce] [Betty Joy Almond] [Joyce Almond]
Birth Date Jan 1950
Residence Date 1999-2020
Address Po Box 677
Residence Mabscott, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 25871
Second Residence Date 1984-2003
Second Address 105 Leach Rd
Second Residence Salisbury, North Carolina, USA
Second Postal Code 28146
Third Residence Date 1994-2001
Third Address 603 Lincoln Dr
Third Residence Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 25401
Fourth Residence Date 2015-2016
Fourth Address Po Box 59
Fourth Residence Brenton, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24818"
4. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Betty Joyce Almond departed her family unexpectedly on June 27, 2023. Betty
was born in North Carolina on January 10 th , 1950 and was raised alongside her
brothers whom she cherished. Betty, at age 17, moved to West Virginia and
settled in Wyoming County. Betty enjoyed novel adventures, farming, sewing,
playing guitar and piano, and singing in church.Betty was mother to her living daughters Wendy Lester, Laura Jeffries, Heather
Stokes, and her deceased sons, Roy Dixon, Jesse, and Jamie. Betty prided herself
on raising upstanding children. Being a good mother to her meant allowing her
children to have minds of their own and creating avenues unique and equally
challenging in order reach their own highest potential with love, grace, and
mercy. With her life’s lessons, she instilled wisdom in her children with a secret
garden where her love and memories will remain."Her legacy includes her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Belonging to
Wendy and Steve Lester: Tiffany Casto, Selena Lambert, Anna Byrd, Brandon
Lester, Jesse James, Anna Ruth, Kolton, and Lacy and great grandchildren
belonging to Tiffany Casto: Phoenyx, Aden, Zeke, Izzy, and Journey. Great
grandchildren belonging to Selena and Gregory Lambert: Conner, Eli, and Owen;
Great grandchildren belonging to Anna and Michael Byrd: Primrose; and
grandchildren belonging to Laura and Justin Jeffries: Elizabeth and Audrey Jeffries.
The secret garden she grew and fostered, as evidenced by her legacy, was plenty.
It is forever we will be in gratitude."Betty Almond, a woman who loved God with her whole heart, spent her
remaining years in the company of her husband, Larry Stokes. A quote momma
considered in the remaining months of her life was “I think we all just might go
through our own garden of Gethsemane before we leave this world.” It is fitting
now, as our days are numbered, that she rests in peace, with the Lord.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 15; WV Archives Web Site.
William Patterson; age 25; born in VA; single; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of
unknown parents; married on 26 Aug 1921 at Avondale, WV; Mary Mullins; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Burb and _______.
2. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930;
Page 257B; Image 34 of 51; Family #285/289.
Listed as Bill Patterson; age 33; born in VA; married at 24; mine boss in coal mine; head of
household.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 8 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 20; Dwelling #146.
Listed as William Paterson; age 54; born in VA; married; mine boss in coal mine; head of household.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 218, William Burb
Mullins article, submitted by Arthur C. Ward, Box 94, Bladensburg, OH 43005.
William Burb Mullins, son of Allen and Ruth Jones Mullins, born in Jun 1875
at Avondale, WV; married Arminda Crigger on 16 Jun 1898; died 26 Jul 1957;
buried in Mullins Cemetery at Avondale, WV.
Children were: Abraham, Mary, Minerva, Hannah and Barbara.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 92A; Image
26 of 31; Family #237/239.
Listed as Mary Mullins; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Willam B. Mullins.
3.1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Lone Jack; Iaeger; Dry Fork Road; taken on
10 Mar 1920; page 246A; Image 33 of 35; Family #232/236.
Listed as Mary Mullins; age 20; born in WV; single; in household of father, William B. Mullins.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 15; WV Archives Web Site.
William Patterson; age 25; born in VA; single; miner; living at Avondale, WV; son of
unknown parents; married on 26 Aug 1921 at Avondale, WV; Mary Mullins; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Burb and _______.
5. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930;
Page 257B; Image 34 of 51; Family #285/289.
Listed as Mary Patterson; age 29; born in WV; married at 19; in household of husband,
William M. Patterson.
6. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 8 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 20; Dwelling #146.
Listed as Mary Paterson; age 44; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William M.
Patterson.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'58 003549; WV Archives Web Site.
Mary Patterson; age 57; born in Jun 1901 at Avondale, WV; married; housewife; living at
Bradshaw, WV; daughter of William B. and Menda (Crigger) Mullins; died 26 Feb 1958 in
Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to myocardical infarction; coronary artery thrombosis with
arteriosclerosis; buried 2 Mar 1958 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by;
B. Walls; 20 Dec 2013.
Mary E. Patterson; born 29 Jun 1901; died 26 Feb 1958; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
Patterson headstone also shown with this inscription "DEDICATED TO SGT EARNEST RUEL
PATTERSON, WHO GAVE HIS LIFE THAT OTHERS MIGHT LIVE".
(This was William M. and Mary's son. Do not know if he is buried here)
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Hannah Mullins Ward"; Article; Page 255; submitted by Arthur C. Ward; Box 94,
Bladensburg, OH 43005.
1. 1930 Census; McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Dry Fork Road; taken on 14 Apr 1930;
Page 257B; Image 34 of 51; Family #285/289.
Listed as Sandra Patterson; age 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William M. Patterson.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 183; "Raymond and Arlene Davis" article; submitted by Barbara C.
Davis, 2527 David Dr., Nashville, TN 37207.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 183; "Raymond and Arlene Davis" article; submitted by Barbara C.
Davis, 2527 David Dr., Nashville, TN 37207.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Bradshaw; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling #73.
Listed as Arlene Kennedy; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Randolph Kennedy.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16779; WV Archives Web Site.
Margaret Dashan Davis; born 7 May 1953 in Welch, WV; living on Coon Branch, Iaeger, WV; daugher
of Raymond and Arlene (Kennedy) Davis; died 16 Dec 1953 in Iaeger, WV; due to pneumonia; buried
in Iaeger, WV; informant, Raymond Davis.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 183; "Raymond and Arlene Davis" article; submitted by Barbara C.
Davis, 2527 David Dr., Nashville, TN 37207.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 27; WV Archives Web Site.
Prentess Evans; age 56; born in Mingo Co, WV (sic, Martin Co, KY); divorced; living at Accoville, WV;
son of Jim and Sallie (White) Evans; married on 23 Apr 1959 in Crown, WV; Dora Virginia Maynard;
age 47; born in Mingo Co, WV; widow; living at Accoville, WV; daughter of Samuel and Comfort (Davis)
Smith.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by B. Walls; 27 Mar 2015.
" Dora Virginia Smith Evans
Birth 9 Oct 1912
Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Mar 1996 (aged 83)
USA
Burial
Cook Cemetery
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 144229847 "