1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 68; WV Archives Web Site.
Acie Cline; age 21; born and living at Simon, WV; single; son of Grover and Maxie Cline; married
13 Jun 1952 in Simon, WV; Irene Blankenship; age 18; born and living at Simon, WV; daughter of
Bert and Myrtle Blankenship.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 9 Apr 2012.
" Acie Arden Cline
Birth 21 Dec 1932
Simon, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Apr 2012 (aged 79)
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 88252538 "Additional Information Posted:
"Acie Arden Cline, 80, of Lynco, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. He was the owner and operator of the Jesse Horse Show Grounds. He was the manager and a lead vocalist of the Muddy Bottom Boys and played the acoustic guitar."He was born December 21, 1931, in Simon, WV, a son of the late Grover Cleveland Cline (1892-1954) and Mary Mexico "Mexie" Goodman-Cline-Belcher-Felty (1896-1968). Acie was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene Francis Blankenship-Cline (1935-1975) whom he married on June 12, 1952 in Simon, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1952, Page 68, Application Date: June 7, 1952), and their infant twins Gary Ray Cline (1958-1958) and Wanda Faye Cline (1958-1958); his siblings, Corby Y. Cline-Chryzyk (1914-Deceased), Nellie Cline-Massey (Deceased), Virgie M. Cline-Toler (1918-2002), Onnie Ireland Cline (1929-2007), Donald "Don" Cline (Deceased), Orie Cline (Deceased), Robert "Bobby" Cline (Deceased), Virgil Cline (Deceased), Tex Cline (Deceased), Franklin Cline (1940-Deceased), & Woodrow Wilson Cline (1940-1998); and a daughter-in-law, Diana Cline (Deceased).
"Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 32 years, Wilma Marie Osborne-Cline (B. 1950); five daughters, Kadie Lou Cline-Acord (1955-2019) & husband David "Dave" Acord (1948-2019), Dora Cline-Goodman & husband Denver Goodman, Arlene Francis Cline-Lopez (1960-2020) & husband Bruce Lopez, Marie Cline-Francis & husband Les Francis and Angela Cline-Workman & husband Eddie Workman; two sons, Lucky Cline and Norman "Storming Norman" Ray Cline (1968-2012); fourteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family and friends.
"Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco, with Pastor Firg Proffitt and Minister Richard Massey officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family on Monday April 9, 2012, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the church."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 68; WV Archives Web Site.
Acie Cline; age 21; born and living at Simon, WV; single; son of Grover and Maxie Cline; married
13 Jun 1952 in Simon, WV; Irene Blankenship; age 18; born and living at Simon, WV; daughter of
Bert and Myrtle Blankenship.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Shawna Vance Leath; 4 Apr 2014.
" Irene Francis Blankenship Cline
Birth 10 Feb 1935
Simon, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Nov 1975 (aged 40)
Switchback, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cline Cemetery
Simon, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 127426133"Additional Information Posted:
"Irene Blankenship Cline 1935-1975 daughter of C. Elbert 'Bert' Blankenship (born abt 1895) and Myrtle Hinchman 1895-1971 daughter of Sidney B Hinchman and Leatha Mullins. Wife of Acie Arden Cline 1931-2012."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 21 Aug 2020.
" Wanda Faye Cline
Birth 16 Dec 1957
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Apr 1958 (aged 3 months)
Simon, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cline Cemetery
Simon, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 214646368"Additional Information Posted:
"Infant daughter of Acie Arden Cline (1932-2012) and Irene Francis Blankenship-Cline (1935-1975)."Baby sister of Kadie Lou Cline-Acord (1955-2019), Gary Ray Cline (1958-1958), Arlene Francis Cline-Lopez (1960-1979), Dora Cline-Goodman, Marie Cline-Francis, Angela Cline-Workman, and Lucky Cline, and Norman "Storming Norman" Ray Cline (1968-2015).
"Wanda Cline died at age 4 months from asphyxia due to inhalation of toxic gases while trapped in a burning house (per WV Certificate of Death #58-007404 Dist #550 Serial #42, Wyoming County, WV, 1958)."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 21 Aug 2020.
" Gary Ray Cline
Birth 16 Dec 1957
Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 14 Apr 1958 (aged 3 months)
Simon, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cline Cemetery
Simon, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 214646291"Additional Information Posted:
"Infant son of Acie Arden Cline (1932-2012) and Irene Francis Blankenship-Cline (1935-1975)."Baby brother of Kadie Lou Cline-Acord (1955-2019), Arlene Faye Cline (1958-1958), Arlene Francis Cline-Lopez (1960-1979), Dora Cline-Goodman, Marie Cline-Francis, Angela Cline-Workman, and Lucky Cline, and Norman "Storming Norman" Ray Cline (1968-2015).
"Gary Cline died at age 4 months from asphyxia due to inhalation of toxic gases while trapped in a burning house (per WV Certificate of Death #58-007403 Dist #550 Serial #41, Wyoming County, WV, 1958)."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 12 Mar 2015.
" Norman Ray “Stormin Norman” Cline
Birth 23 Jan 1968
Man, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Mar 2015 (aged 47)
Lynco, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cook Cemetery
Lynco, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 143632868"Additional Information Posted:
"Norman Ray "Stormin' Norman" Cline, 47, of Lynco, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2015. Norman was a former construction worker and an expert welder, and he was also an amateur boxer until his health forced him to give it up. Norman was a 1986 graduate of Oceana High School. He enjoyed watching football, boxing, going hunting and trout fishing.:He was born on January 23, 1968, in Man, WV, a son of the late Acie Arden Cline (1932-2012) and Irene Francis Blankenship-Cline (1935-1975). In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Faye Cline (1975-1958); a brother, Gary Ray Cline (1957-1958); and a sister-in-law, Diana Cline (Deceased).
:Those left to cherish his memories are his stepmother, Wilma Marie Osborne-Cline (B. 1950) who "Kept him in line"; his older sister, Dora Cline-Goodman & husband Denver Goodman who always assured him that "it will all be alright"; his baby sister, Angela Cline-Workman & husband Eddie Workman who he protected and she did the same, "you and me against the world"; his sister, Arlene Francis Cline-Lopez (1960-2020) & husband Bruce Lopez, Kadie Lou Cline-Acord (1955-2019) & husband David "Dave" Acord (1948-2017), Marie Cline-Francis & husband Les Francis; a brother Lucky Cline; many nephews and nieces, his nieces Ashley and Jennah and his nephew Tanner were like his own. He had many birth brothers and sisters and a multitude of friends and family that will miss him dearly. His dogs Stormy and Sugar and his cat Sophie will mourn for many days to come. You were a well known man a "Simple Man". Rest peacefully "Stormin Norman" your fight is over. We love you infinitely.
"Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2015 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Ron Harvey officiating. His wishes were to be laid to rest with all of the boys he grew up with in the Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Keeta Marie Sparks, 43, of Sophia, WV passed away on Thursday May 2, 2019 due to injuries from a vehicle
accident. She was born on July 25, 1975 in Columbus, OH a daughter of James Orville Adkins, Jr. of Clear
Fork and a late Cheryl Jane Oliver. She is preceded in death by her mother. In addition to her father
survivors include two daughters Paesley Stafford of Hinton and Haley Adkins of Sophia; a son Christian
Stafford of Daniels; a sister Cassie Williams of Columbus, OH; a brother James Adkins, III of Dixie; two
grandchildren Landon Bowling and Zoey Thompson; and a host of other loving family and friends. In
keeping with her wishes she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. The family
is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Cheryl J Oliver
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1958
Residence County: Champaign
Spouse's Name: James O Adkins
Spouse's Age: 29
Spouse's Birth Year: abt 1945
Spouse's Residence County: Franklin
Spouse - Times Married: 1
Marriage Date: 9 Nov 1974
Marriage License County: Franklin
Certificate Number: 86566
Volume Number: 7948"
2. "The Indepentent Herald"; Pineville, WV; 24 Jun 2021; On-Line Edition.
"James Orville “Jimbo” Adkins, Jr., 75, of Clear Fork, WV passed away on June 15, 2021 in the Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC. He was born on July 5, 1945 in Hunt, WV a son of the late James Orville and Agnes Vivian Hatfield Adkins."In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Keeta Adkins and a brother Dale Adkins.
"Survivors include his loving wife of almost 33 years Linda Carol Carter Adkins a son James Orville Adkins, III of Dixie and a host of other loving family and friends.
"In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Ohio, U.S., Marriage Abstracts, 1970, 1972-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Cheryl J Oliver
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1958
Residence County: Champaign
Spouse's Name: James O Adkins
Spouse's Age: 29
Spouse's Birth Year: abt 1945
Spouse's Residence County: Franklin
Spouse - Times Married: 1
Marriage Date: 9 Nov 1974
Marriage License County: Franklin
Certificate Number: 86566
Volume Number: 7948"
1. 1910 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion Township; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 45A; Image 29 of 36; Family #239/242.
Listed as Lewis Ramsey; age 26; born in VA; married once for 4 yrs; odd job laborer; head of household.
2. Smyth Co, VA; WW I Draft Registration Card #1116; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lewis Benjamin Ramsey; age 35; born 4 Jul 1883; livin in Chilhowie, VA; N&W Railroad laborer at Chilhowie, VA;
nearest relative, Cora A. Ramsey, Chilhowie, VA; medium height and build; brown eyes and dark hair.
3. 1920 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; Chilhowie Village; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 64A; Image 9 of
22; Family #91/96.
Listed as Lewis Ramsey; age 39; born in VA; married; railroad laborer; head of household.
4. Smyth Co, VA; Death Certificate #68 007018; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lewis Benjamin Ramsey; age 84; born 4 Jul 1883 in TN; married; husband of Cora Martin; hotel proprietor;
living in Chilhowie, VA; son of Charlie and Rebecca (Estep) Ramsey; died 18 Feb 1968 in the Smyth County
Hospital, Marion, VA; due to cerebral vascular accident; buried in Mount Rose Cemetery, Washington Co, VA;
informant, Mrs. L.B. Ramsey.
1. 1910 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion Township; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 45A; Image 29 of 36; Family #239/242.
Listed as Cora Ramsey; age 22; born in VA; married once for 4 yrs; in household of husband, Lewis Ramsey.
2. 1920 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; Chilhowie Village; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 64A; Image 9 of
22; Family #91/96.
Listed as Cora Ramsey; age 30; born in NC; married; in household of husband, Lewis Ramsey.
1. 1910 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 45A; Image 29 of 36; Family #239/242.
Listed as Mary Ramsey; age 10 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Lewis Ramsey.
2. 1920 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; Chilhowie Village; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 64A; Image 9 of
22; Family #91/96.
Listed as Mary Ramsey; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, Lewis Ramsey.
1. 1920 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Marion District; Chilhowie Village; taken on 6 Jan 1920; Page 64A; Image 9 of
22; Family #91/96.
Listed as Linwood Ramsey; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, Lewis Ramsey.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Pick Shine Coal Camp; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 164B;
Image 14 of 78; Family #132/139.
Listed as J.O. Meadows; age 32; born in WV; married at 19; laborer in coal mine; head of household.
2. FindAGrave.com; Sunset Memorial Park; Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV; submitted by Tammy Ezakovich;
25 Nov 2012; maintained by BeVera.
James Orde Meadows, Sr; born 11 Feb 1898 at Dunns, WV; died 23 Dec 1964 in Besco, WV; buried here;
double headstone photo shown with wife, Annie Marie Cooper Meadows; personal and newspaper obit
photos also shown.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Pick Shine Coal Camp; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 164B;
Image 14 of 78; Family #132/139.
Listed as Marie Meadows; age 29; born in WV; married at 17; in household of husband, James O. Meadows.
2. FindAGrave.com; Sunset Memorial Park; Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV; submitted by Tammy Ezakovich;
25 Nov 2012.
Annie Marie Cooper Meadows; born 30 May 1900; died 29 Nov 1981; buried here; personal photo and newspaper
obit shown.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Pick Shine Coal Camp; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 164B;
Image 14 of 78; Family #132/139.
Listed as Danease Meadows; age 12; born in NC; in household of father, James O. Meadows.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Pick Shine Coal Camp; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 164B;
Image 14 of 78; Family #132/139.
Listed as James Meadows; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, James O. Meadows.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Pick Shine Coal Camp; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 164B;
Image 14 of 78; Family #132/139.
Listed as Christine Meadows; age 4 yrs, 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James O. Meadows.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Pick Shine Coal Camp; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 164B;
Image 14 of 78; Family #132/139.
Listed as Kenneth Meadows; age 2 yrs, 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James O. Meadows.