1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #30908; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Matney; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of Kennis
and Lou Jane (Ashby) Matney; married on 13 Aug 1956 in Clintwood, VA; Janet Gay Lockhart; age
21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Charlie and Virgie (Fields)
Lockhart.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Stan Willis; 12 Jan 2018.
" James Matney
Birth 16 Dec 1934
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Jan 2018 (aged 83)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Matney Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted and Personal Photo Shown:
"James Matney, 83 of Panther departed this life on January 10, 2018 from Princeton Community Hospital."Born December 16, 1934 in McDowell County, he was the son of the late Kennis and Lou Jane Matney.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife: Janet Lockart Matney; two sisters: Mary Ellen Griffey and Drema “Jeannie” Matney; brother: Thurman Matney; two grandchildren: Amber Keaton and Anthony “PK” Keaton; great granddaughter: Hallie Matney.
"James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a member of the Mohawk Freewill Baptist Church.
"Those left to love and cherish the memory of James and to mourn his passing include his children: Jennifer (Dallas) Dotson of Mohawk, Scarlett Rose (Jessie) Bailey of Vale, NC, Allan (Carrie) Matney of Mud Fork, Patrick Harry (Della Mae) Matney of Brushfork and Shannon Jody (Elizabeth) Matney of Nebo, NC; 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; 3 sisters: Nellie Steeles of Panther, Brenda Justice of Monroe County and Pricie Justice of Monroe County; 6 brothers: Bobby Matney of Highpoint, NC, Johnny Matney of Highpoint, NC, Tony Matney of Wilkesboro, NC, Riley Matney of Mud Fork, Fred Matney of North Carolina and Tommy Matney of Bluewell; many nieces and nephews and a host of other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Mohawk Freewill Baptist Church from 6-9 pm. Funeral services will commence on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 11:00 am with the Rev. Hassell Riffe, Rev. Cecil Hurley and Rev, Willie Coleman officiating.
"Burial will follow in the Matney Cemetery, Mud Fork, WV.
"James will be carried to his final resting place by family and friends.
"His loving smile and gentle heart will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
"Mounts Funeral Home, Gilbert, West Virginia."
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #30908; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Matney; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of Kennis
and Lou Jane (Ashby) Matney; married on 13 Aug 1956 in Clintwood, VA; Janet Gay Lockhart; age
21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Charlie and Virgie (Fields)
Lockhart.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Janet G Matney
Event Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Apr 2004
Event Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 13 Sep 1940
Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Apr 2004
Affiliate Identifier 369529171"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by kenneth bowen; 14 Jan 2011.
"Janet Gay Lockhart Matney
Birth 13 Sep 1940
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 Oct 2010 (aged 70)
Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Matney Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Beloved wife of James Matney, and daughter of Charlie Lockhart and Virginia Fields Lockhart. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend."
4. Scattered Leaves of My...; posted by chrisann59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Janet Gay Lockhart
1940–2010
Birth 13 SEP 1940 • Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 20 OCT 2010 • Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina, USA"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 309; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Lockhart; age 20; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living in Panther, WV; son of
William and Annie; married on 18 Feb 1930 in Panther, WV; Virginia Fields; age 19; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Richard and Chloe.
2.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; Greenbrier Road; E.D. 24-58; taken
21 Jun 1940; Page 1121A; Image 3 of 60; Household #37.
Listed as Charles T. Lockhart; age 28; born in VA; married; 6th grade education; lived in Buchanan
Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; machine operator in coal mine; head of household.
3. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charles Tolbert Lockhart
Gender: Male
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 4 Aug 1911
Birth Place: Blacke, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Panther, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Kopper's Coal Co
Weight: 200
Complexion: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Virgie Lockhart
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Charles Tolbert Lockhart Self (Head)
Virgie Lockhart Wife"
4. Scattered Leaves of My...; posted by chrisann59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Charles "Charlie" Tolbert Lockhart
1911–1987
Birth 4 AUG 1911 • Blacke, Virginia, USA
Death MAR 1987 • Panther, Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States of America"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 309; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Lockhart; age 20; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living in Panther, WV; son of
William and Annie; married on 18 Feb 1930 in Panther, WV; Virginia Fields; age 19; born in
Buchanan Co, VA; single; daughter of Richard and Chloe.
2.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; Greenbrier Road; E.D. 24-58; taken
21 Jun 1940; Page 1121A; Image 3 of 60; Household #37.
Listed as Virgie Lockhart; age 26; born in WV (sic/, Buchanan Co, VA?); married; 6th grade education;
lived in Buchanan Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Charles T. Lockhart.
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; Greenbrier Road; E.D. 24-58; taken
21 Jun 1940; Page 1121A; Image 3 of 60; Household #37.
Listed as Helen Lockhart; age 8; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; in household of
father, Charles T. Lockhart.
2. Scattered Leaves of My...; posted by chrisann59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Helena Francis Lockhart
1931–1989
Birth 8 JUN 1931 • Panther Mcdo, West Virginia
Death 24 JANUARY 1989 • Winchester, Clark, Kentucky, USA"
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; Greenbrier Road; E.D. 24-58; taken
21 Jun 1940; Page 1121A; Image 3 of 60; Household #37.
Listed as Patsy Dean Lockhart; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, Charles T. Lockhart.
2. Scattered Leaves of My...; posted by chrisann59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Patsy Dean Lockhart
1936–
Birth ABT 1936 • Virginia
Death Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee"
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; Greenbrier Road; E.D. 24-58; taken
21 Jun 1940; Page 1121A; Image 3 of 60; Household #37.
Listed as Ailese Ann Lockhart; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Charles T. Lockhart.
2. Scattered Leaves of My...; posted by chrisann59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Eilses Ailese Ann Lockhart
1938–
Birth ABT 1938 • Virginia
Death Unknown"
1.1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; Greenbrier Road; E.D. 24-58; taken
21 Jun 1940; Page 1121A; Image 3 of 60; Household #37.
Listed as Bernard W, Lockhart; age 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Charles T. Lockhart.
2. Scattered Leaves of My...; posted by chrisann59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Bernard W Lockhart
1939–
Birth ABT 1939 • West Virginia
Death United States of America"
1. Scattered Leaves of My...; posted by chrisann59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Judith Madeline Lockhart
1944–
Birth 18 APR 1944 • Wirt (sic?), West Virginia, United States
Death Unknown
1. McDowell Co, WV; Birth Registry; Vol #__(1904); Page 122; Line #14; WV Archives Web Site.
Kennis Matney; born 10 Jul 1904 on Bull Creek, McDowell Co, WV; parents; H. and Pricy Matney;
reported by John Branham.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 146; WV Archives Web Site.
Kennas Matney; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Mohawk, WV; son of
Harrison and Matilda; married on 25 Dec 1924 in Panther, WV; Maggie Coleman; age 23; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Thomas and Mary.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 241; WV Archives Web Site.
Kennis Matney; age 35; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; carpenter; living at Panther, WV; son of
H. and Pricy; married on 14 Nov 1933 at Panther, WV; Lou Jane Ashby; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Melvine and Rosa.
4. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Kennis Matney
Race: White
Age: 37
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 10 May 1904
Birth Place: Panther, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Panther, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Employer: Red Ash Smokeless Coal Co
Weight: 175
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Lou Jane Matney
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Kennis Matney Self (Head)"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Kennis Matney
SSN: 233-16-0843
Born: 10 May 1904
Died: May 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 241; WV Archives Web Site.
Kennis Matney; age 35; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; carpenter; living at Panther, WV; son of
H. and Pricy; married on 14 Nov 1933 at Panther, WV; Lou Jane Ashby; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Melvine and Rosa.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lou Jane Matney
[Lou J Matney]
[Lou Jane Ashby]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Jul 1917
Birth Place: Hurly Buchan, Virginia
Death Date: 1 Apr 2000
Father: Melvin Ashby
Mother: Ec R Lane
SSN: 235885302
Notes: Aug 1969: Name listed as LOU JANE MATNEY;
02 May 2000: Name listed as LOU J MATNEY"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 421; WV Archives Web Site.
Ernest Franklin Howard; age 57; born 1 Oct 1907 in Tip Top, VA; widowed; Negro; one previous
marriage; living at Box 74, Keystone, WV; son of Alphonso Augustus and Ardelia A, (Saunders)
Howard; married on 31 Aug 1965 at Keystone, WV; Willie Kate Mattox Johnson; age 42; born 3 Sep
1922 in Glade Hill, VA; widow; one previous marriage; Negro; living at Box 665, Keystone, WV;
daughter of George Landon and Pearl (Dudley) Mattox.