1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Robert Barnes
[James Robert Barnes]
[James Barnes]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Jul 1920
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
[Warriormines??, West Virginia]
Death Date: Jan 1980
Father: Eleck Barnes
Mother: Bell Altizer
SSN: 234246609
Notes: Oct 1939: Name listed as ROBERT BARNES;
Nov 1967: Name listed as JAMES ROBERT BARNES;
28 Dec 1987: Name listed as JAMES BARNES"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 452; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles A. Smith, Jr; age 22; born in Westburn, TN; single; living at War, WV; married on 26 May 1946
in Caretta, WV; Edith Faye Vance; age 21; born and living in War, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 452; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles A. Smith, Jr; age 22; born in Westburn, TN; single; living at War, WV; married on 26 May 1946
in Caretta, WV; Edith Faye Vance; age 21; born and living in War, WV; single.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edith Fay Vance
[Edith Vance Smith ]
[Edith Smith ]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1928
Birth Place: War McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: Apr 1987
Father: Leonard H Vance
Mother: Kansas Lester
SSN: 234386352
Notes: Apr 1943: Name listed as EDITH FAY VANCE;
Dec 1955: Name listed as EDITH VANCE SMITH;
30 Dec 1987: Name listed as EDITH SMITH"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 175-176; 'Connie June Goad Carver"; article; submitted by Ruth
Goad, Box 171, Newhall, WV 24866.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 366; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Frank Goad; age 24; born in Newhall, WV; single; living in Squire, WV; married on 23 Nov 1945
in newhall, WV; Ruth Denneta Belcher; age 21; born and living in Newhall, WV; single.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Delcia Clifton Alderson; 27 Jan 2005.
" Paul Frank Goad, Sr
Birth 26 Aug 1920
Newhall, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 26 Jan 2005 (aged 84)
Newhall, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Paul Frank Goad, Sr."Paul Frank Goad, Sr., 84, of Newhall, WV went to be with his Lord peacefully in his sleep at home, Wednesday, January 26, 2005.
"Paul was born at Newhall, WV August 26, 1920, the son of the late William Henry Goad and Mary Magaline "Maggie" Edwards Goad.
"He graduated from Big Creek High School 1940, served his country during World War II as a technical sergeant in the Army Air Corp. in Panama. He worked for Consolidation Coal Co. at Bishop, VA mines for 38 years, and was a member of Local Union 6025, Bishop, Va. He was a Scout Master, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, and a competitive archer, being a former WV State Champion. He was active in the American Legion, The Veterans of Foreign Wars, served as WV Great Sachem in the Improved Order of Redman and a former member of Order Free Masons.
"He loved the Lord and was a very active member in the Advent Christian Church of Newhall, a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
"He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Willie Mae Riley, Wanda Faye Underwood and brothers; Charles Cecil "Bud" Goad and Otis Eugene Goad.
"Survivors include:
"His wife of 59 years, Ruth Belcher Goad
"Sons: Paul F Goad, Jr. and wife Sandy of Summersville, WV
David Goad of Newhall, WV and fiancé, Drema Smith of Princeton, WV
William "Bill" Goad of Newhall, WV"Daughter: Connie Goad Carver and husband Thomas of Clifton Forge, VA
"His three grandsons that he adored so much are Brian Goad of Lexington, KY, Justin and Daniel Goad of North Tazewell, VA and several nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 11:00 a. m. at Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel, Tazewell, VA with Rev. H. E. Spence, Minister Lee Blackburn and Pastor Roland Rill officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, VA. Pallbearers will be Justin Goad, Daniel Goad, Brian Goad, Jamie Marrs, Bobby Boothe, Randy Fergerson, Marty Thorp, Jeff Harvey and Doug Brewster. Honorary Pallbearers are Johnny Webb and Hubert Brewster. Barns-Beavers VFW Post 7136 of Tazewell, VA will conduct military graveside rites.
"Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening from 6 to 9 p. m".
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 191; 'William Henry Goad"; article; submitted by Ruth Goad, Box
171, Newhall, WV 24866.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 168, Lewis Belcher
Family article, submitted by Helen Belcher Boothe, P.O. Box 220, Newhall, WV
24366.
Married Paul Frank Goad, Sr.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 175-176; 'Connie June Goad Carver"; article; submitted by Ruth
Goad, Box 171, Newhall, WV 24866.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 366; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Frank Goad; age 24; born in Newhall, WV; single; living in Squire, WV; married on 23 Nov 1945
in newhall, WV; Ruth Denneta Belcher; age 21; born and living in Newhall, WV; single.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Vernon Miller; 13 Nov 2014.
" Ruth Belcher Goad
Birth 8 May 1924
Newhall, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 13 Nov 2014 (aged 90)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Ruth B. Goad, age 90 of Newhall, WV died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at a Glenwood Park Adult Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 8, 1924 at Newhall, WV and was a daughter of the late Lewis and Paralee Conner Belcher. Ruth grew up during the years of the Great Depression, and was a 1942 Graduate of Big Creek High School. During World War II, she contributed to the war effort by working as a Fingerprint Expert with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. She later worked for over ten years as a LPN with Heritage Hall Health Care in Tazewell, VA. Ruth lead a very active life, she was a member of the Advent Christian Church in Newhall, WV. She loved to sing and was a member of the “Peacemakers” Gospel group. Mrs. Goad supported many community organizations: the Girl Scouts of America, the Community Quilting Group, and many other organizations. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her."In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Paul Frank Goad, Sr.; brothers, Joe, Ira, and Turner Belcher and sisters, Vivian, Helen, Ermadean, and Ruby.
"Those left to cherish her memories include three sons, Paul F. Goad, Jr. and wife, Sandy of Summersville, WV, David Goad and wife, Drema of Morristown, TN, and William “Bill” Goad of Newhall, WV; one daughter, Connie Carver and husband Tom of Clifton Forge, VA ; one living sister, Reva Coop of Ft. Peirce, FL; four grandchildren, Brian Goad and wife, Andrea of Reno, NV, Justin Goad of Richmond, VA, Daniel Goad and wife, Connie of Johnson City, TN and Tina Webb of Atkins, VA; several nieces and nephews, other family members and many friends also survive.
"Funeral services for Ruth B. Goad will be conducted at 11:00 Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Hurst – Scott Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA with the Rev. Johnny Webb officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA. Pallbearers will be friends and family.
"In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Newhall Advent Christian Church, General Delivery, Newhall, WV 24866.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 – 9 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2014.
Hurst – Scott Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA is serving the family of Mrs. Goad and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 191; 'William Lewis Goad"; article; submitted by Ruth Goad, Box
171, Newhall, WV 24866.
1. 1930 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 131A; Family #264/264.
Listed as Louise Combs; age 4 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, William Combs.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #72 033466; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arthur Darrell Walker; age 21; born 27 oct 1950 in WV; single; 6th grade education; this is his first
marriage; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Arthur and Joann (Stumbo) Walker; married on 12 Aug 1972
in Buchanan Co, VA; Cloie Bell Vanover; age 18; born 1 Nov 1953 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd
marriage, 7th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Hugh and Jettie Mae (Taylor)
Vanover.
1. Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2016, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Coy Blankenship
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1917
Birth Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number: 1917003429"
2. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Garden District; Hurricane Precinct; taken 26 Mar 1920; Page 50A;
Image 49 of 71; Family #406/411.
Listed as William C. Blankenship; age 3; born in VA; in household of father, John Blankenship.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 225B; Image 6 of 33;
Family #45/45.
Listed as Coy Blankenship; age 13; born in VA; farmer; in household of father, John Blankenship.
4. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Coy Blankenship
Gender: Male
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1916
Birth Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Place: Bradshaw, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Stacy Bros Lbr Co
Weight: 140
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 4
Next of Kin: Dillie Blankenship
Household Members:
Name Relationship
William Coy Blankenship Self (Head)
Dillie Blankenship Wife"
5. Buchanan Co, Virginia, Divorce Records #76-009408; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Coy Blankenship; age 59; born 31 Jan 1917 in Drill, VA; 3rd grade education; living at Rowe, VA; this
was his 1st marriage; was granted a divorce on 24 Jun 1976 in Buchanan Co, VA; from Dilly Ball;
age unknown; birth place unknown; 2nd grade education; this was her 1st marriage; living at 11609
Hedges Street, Ashville, OH; grounds, desertion; married occurred in Apr 1939 in McDowell Co, WV;
seperated in Aug 1942, no children under 18.
6. Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Coy Blankenship
Death Date: 2 Jan 1995
Death Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA"
7. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 170; "Coy Blankenship" article; submitted by Brenda Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Pages 170-171; "John Blankenship" article; submitted by Oma Kennedy,
PO Box 144, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mary Maggielen Rowe"; Article; Page 236; submitted by Brenda Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
10. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Lacy Blankenship Vance"; Article; Page 251; submitted by Brenda Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mary Maggielen Rowe"; Article; Page 236; submitted by Brenda Wood,
Bradshaw, WV 24817.