2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 467; WV Archives Web Site.
James Cochran Lovelace; age 40; born in Chilochie (sp?) VA; widowed; living at Leckie, WV; married
on 7 Jun 1945 at Jenkinjones, WV; Blanche Ellen Bailey; age 18; born and living at Leckie, WV;
single; with consent of Marinda Bailey, mother of Blanch Ellen Bailey.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Adkin District, taken on 17 Apr 1930, Page 161B, Family #232.
Listed as Blanch Bailey, age 2 yr, 9 months, born in WV, in household of father, Nathaniel A. Bailey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 467; WV Archives Web Site.
James Cochran Lovelace; age 40; born in Chilochie (sp?) VA; widowed; living at Leckie, WV; married
on 7 Jun 1945 at Jenkinjones, WV; Blanche Ellen Bailey; age 18; born and living at Leckie, WV;
single; with consent of Marinda Bailey, mother of Blanch Ellen Bailey.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 286; WV Archives Web Site.
Willis Vaughn Blankenship; age 21; born in Sunhill, WV; single; living at Clearfork, WV; son of Cecil
and Mildred Blankenship; married on 12 Apr 1958 at Oceana, WV; Evelyn Carper; age 16; born and
living in Oceana, WV; single; daughter of Callie and Margie Carper.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Family Tree of WV; 6 May 2021.
" Willis Vaughn Blankenship
Birth 27 Aug 1936
Sun Hill, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Mar 2005 (aged 68)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 226500327"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 286; WV Archives Web Site.
Willis Vaughn Blankenship; age 21; born in Sunhill, WV; single; living at Clearfork, WV; son of Cecil
and Mildred Blankenship; married on 12 Apr 1958 at Oceana, WV; Evelyn Carper; age 16; born and
living in Oceana, WV; single; daughter of Callie and Margie Carper.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Evelyn Carper Blankenship, 77, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 7, 2019. She
was born on July 25, 1941 in Wyoming County, WV a daughter of the late Callie and Margie Graham Carper.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother Richard Carper. Survivors include three
daughters Donna (Keith) Acord of Clearfork, Imogene Walker of Oceana and Karen Thompson and
companion Jamie Stewart of Oceana; three sons Michael (Daisy) Blankenship of Simon, Chris (Lynn)
Blankenship of Oceana and Clinton (Heather) Blankenship of Lynco; eight grandchildren Tonya (Ed) Smith,
Christan (Bryan) Kenneda, Amanda Blankenship and companion Brian Spears, Jacob Blankenship, Joshua
Blankenship, Katelin Thompson and companion Ryan Parker, Aydrian Stewart and Tarrin Perry; three great
grandchildren Cayden Kenneda, Makaela Stepp and companion Jeremy Tilley and Hunter Blankenship; two
sisters Ginger Chambers of Lynco and Thelma Dancy of Cleveland, OH; a brother Phillip Carper of Oceana;
three dogs that she loved very much; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be
held at 1PM Thursday April 11th at the Oceana Freewill Baptist Church, Oceana, WV with Pastor Jackie
Grimmett officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Oceana, WV. Friends may gather with the
family from 6-9PM on Wednesday April 10th at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The
family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 10; WV Archives Web Site.
Lendell Jay Steele; age 19; born 7 Mar 1947 in Steeles, WV; no previous marriage; living at Lynco,
WV; son of Jay and Shirley (Fortner) Steele; married on 9 Sep 1966 at Oceana, WV; Dainer Sue
Brinkley; age 19; born 21 Dec 1946 in Herndon, WV; no previous marriage; living at Oceana, WV;
daughter of Arnold J. and Reba Rose (Brown) Brinkley.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #69 046461; Ancestry.com Website.
Lendell Jay Steele; age 22; born 7 Mar 1947 in WV: divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS
education; living at Box 151, Lynco, WV; son of Jay and Shirley Lue (Fortner) Steele; married on
3 Nov 1969 in Pearisburg, VA; Peggy June Cooper; maiden name Simpson; age 21; born 15 Dec
1947 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 81, Clearfork, WV;
daughter of Charlie Lee and Belva Lorene (Toler) Simpson.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 10; WV Archives Web Site.
Lendell Jay Steele; age 19; born 7 Mar 1947 in Steeles, WV; no previous marriage; living at Lynco,
WV; son of Jay and Shirley (Fortner) Steele; married on 9 Sep 1966 at Oceana, WV; Dainer Sue
Brinkley; age 19; born 21 Dec 1946 in Herndon, WV; no previous marriage; living at Oceana, WV;
daughter of Arnold J. and Reba Rose (Brown) Brinkley.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 494; WV Archives Web Site.
Dennis Reed Murphy; age 28; born 15 Sep 1935 in Harlan, KY; divorced; one previous marriage;
living at Cyclone, WV; son of Raymond and Margie (Ross) Murphy; married on 4 Sep 1964 at
Oceana, WV; Joyce Marie Brinkley; age 18; born 6 Oct 1945 at Herndon, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Oceana, WV; daughter of Arnial and Reba (Brown) Brinkley.
1. West Virginia, U.S., Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Charles Norman Vance
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 13 Dec 1933
Birth Place: Hensley, Wyoming, West Virginia
Birth County: Wyoming
Father: Lige Vance
Mother: Mae Justice
FHL Film Number: 597575"
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 248; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Vance; age 26; born in Hensley, WV; single; living in Justice, WV; son of Lige and Mae
Vance; married on 23 Jan 1960 at Iaeger, WV; Patricia Ann Brinkley; age 18; born in Herndon, WV;
single; living at Oceana, WV; daughter of Arnold and Reba Brinkley.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brenda Hatfield; 25 May 2012.
" Charles Vance
Birth 13 Dec 1933
West Virginia, USA
Death 23 Jul 2015 (aged 81)
Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Davis Cemetery
Justice, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 90736526"Additional Information Posted:
"Charles Vance, 81 of Justice departed this life Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Cabell Huntington Hospital."Born on December 13, 1933 at Hensley, WV, he was the son of the late Elijah and Mae Justice Vance.
"Charles was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his grandson Hunter, he also loved to hang out at the Justonian Restaurant. Charles also served in the Army.
"In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife: Patricia Vance; a granddaughter: Angel Nickles; 3 brothers: Claude, Hoarce and Jim Vance; 4 sisters: Reba Ellis, Pricie Dunnigan, Sib Vance and Evelyn Perry.
"Those left to love and cherish the memory of Charles and to mourn his passing are his daughter: Regina (James) Nickles of Justice; his son: Tommy (Sherry Pocrnich) Vance of Jonesboro, TN; his grandson: Hunter Nickles of Justice; his brother: Harry Vance of Gilbert; his 3 sisters: Mary Vanover of Justice, Carrie Wilburn of Abingdon, VA, and Janice McCrary of Lebanon, VA. Charles also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and other dear family and friends.
"Friends may gather with the family Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 6 to 9 pm, at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel, Gilbert, WV. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 27, 2015 at 1:00 pm, at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Clifford Rawls and Rev. Diamond Carter officiating.
"Burial will follow in the Davis Cemetery at Justice, WV.
"Charles will be carried to his final resting place by pallbearers: David Simpson, Thomas Cawley, Eric Lester, Paul Caldwell, Kent Vance and Danny Brinkley.
"His wonderful smile and gentle heart will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known and loved him.
"Military service will be conducted by Disabled American Veterans, Chapter # 141, Belfry, KY."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 248; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles Vance; age 26; born in Hensley, WV; single; living in Justice, WV; son of Lige and Mae
Vance; married on 23 Jan 1960 at Iaeger, WV; Patricia Ann Brinkley; age 18; born in Herndon, WV;
single; living at Oceana, WV; daughter of Arnold and Reba Brinkley.
2. FindAgrave.com Web Site; submitted by Brenda Hatfield; 25 May 2012.
"Patricia Ann Brinkley Vance
Birth 25 May 1941
Herndon, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 16 May 2003 (aged 61)
Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Davis Cemetery
Justice, Mingo County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 90736481"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Martha A Roach
Residence Date 30 Dec 2000-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place White Plains, Maryland, United States
Birth Date 23 Feb 1943
Address White Plains, Maryland 20695
Address Date 30 Dec 2000-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address Waldorf, Maryland 20601
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1993-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives Katrina Michelle Milam, Michael Roach Sr, Robert M Roach
Record Number 139589238"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Martha Ann Altizer
[Martha A Roach]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1943
Birth Place: Newhall Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 16 Nov 1993
SSN: 236666458
Notes: Dec 1959: Name listed as MARTHA ANN ALTIZER;
Apr 1964: Name listed as MARTHA A ROACH"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Martha A. Roach
SSN: 236-66-6458
Last Residence:
20601 Waldorf, Charles, Maryland, USA
BORN: 23 Feb 1943
Died: 16 Nov 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1959-1959)"