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)"
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1930); page 9; Line #32; WV Archives Web Site.
Arnail Brinkley; age 22; born in WV; single; living at Oakvale, WV; married on 18 Dec 1930 at
Oakvale, WV; Reba Brown; age 17; born in WV; single; living at Ingelside, WV..
2. FindAgrave.com Web Site; submitted by WABASH; 19 Sep 2011.
" Arnail J. Brinkley
Birth 22 Apr 1908
Death 3 Jun 1972 (aged 64)
Burial
Brown Cemetery
Hardy, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1930); page 9; Line #32; WV Archives Web Site.
Arnail Brinkley; age 22; born in WV; single; living at Oakvale, WV; married on 18 Dec 1930 at
Oakvale, WV; Reba Brown; age 17; born in WV; single; living at Ingelside, WV..
2. " The Register-Herald"; Beckley, WV; Sunday, 2 Aug 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"OCEANA -- Reba Rose Brinkley, 95, departed this life July 31, 2009, from injuries sustained in a fall.
Born November 5, 1913, in Hardy, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Carson and Phannie Jones Brown.
Mrs. Brinkley was a homemaker and attended Turkey Ridge Baptist Church; she enjoyed spending time with family and attending church. She always talked about life and how simple it was back when she was young.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Brinkley; two daughters, Norma Amburgery and Patricia Vance; two sons, Beryl Brinkley and Harold Brinkley; four sisters, Elizabeth Clifton, Sadie Smith, Kate Brown and Marilyn Brown; two brothers, Harvey Brown and Buford Brown; and a grandson, Darrell Brinkley.
Those left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Kathleen Cooper and Dana Mullens both of Oceana and Joyce Cawley and husband Avon of Vinton, Va.; two sons, Danny Brinkley and wife Tammy and Robert Brinkley all of Oceana; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
A celebration of Mrs. Brinkley's life will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Johnny Jones and Randall Topping officiating. Mrs. Brinkley will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny.
Casketbearers will be grandsons, Doyle Amburgery, Bryan Cooper, Tony Brinkley, Todd Brinkley, Shawn Cawley and Steven Mullens.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today, August 3, 2009, at the funeral home.
A video tribute, condolences and guestbook at www.adamtolermemorialfuneralhome.com.
Services entrusted to Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home, Oceana, W.Va."
2. FindAgrave.com Web Site; submitted by Jessie Clarkson; 23 Feb 2014.
" Reba Rose Brown Brinkley
Birth 5 Nov 1913
Ingleside, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 31 Jul 2009 (aged 95)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Harold H Brinkley
Event Date 01 Nov 1984
Event Place Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Birth Date 22 Jun 1932
Address Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Address Date 01 Nov 1984
Possible Relatives Delores J Brinkley, Dolores F Brinkley,
Raymond D Brinkley, Sharon D Brinkley
Affiliate Identifier 168068771"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Barbara Chittman Hutchins; 5 Feb 2015.
" Beryl Jackson Brinkley
Birth 21 Dec 1939
Death 4 May 1994 (aged 54)
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted:
"Beryl Jackson Brinkley, 54, of Roanoke, Va. formerly of Wyoming County, W.Va. died Wednesday, May 4, 1994, at his home following a long illness. Born December 21, 1939, at Herndon, W.Va. in Wyoming County, he was the son of the late Arnial Brinkley and Reba ``Brown'' Brinkley of Oceana, W.Va. Mr. Brinkley had been a resident of Roanoke, Va. for the past 25 years. He was a 1985 graduate of Oceana High School in Oceana, W.Va., worked for the Ingersol-Rand Company as an assembly man, and was a member of the Roanoke Moose Lodge. Preceding him in death in addition to his father is one sister, Norma Amburgy. Survivors include his mother, Reba ``Brown'' Brinkley of Oceana, W.Va.; a devoted and dedicated fiancee, Debra Meade, of Roanoke, Va.; two sons, Toney and Todd Brinkley of Roanoke, Va.; one daughter, Tammy Hutchinson of Roanoke, Va.; three grandchildren; four sisters, Joyce Cawley of Vinton, Va.; Kathleen Cooper and Dana Mullens both of Oceana, W.Va. and Patricia Vance of Justice, W.Va.; three brothers, Harold Brinkley of Roanoke, Va., Danny and Robert Brinkley of Oceana, W.Va. Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Evans Memorial Chapel in Oceana, W.Va. with the Rev. Johnny Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Palm Memorial Gardens at Matheny, W.Va. Friends may call Sunday from 6 until 9 p.m. at Evans Memorial Chapel in Oceana, W.Va. Pall bearers will be sons and brothers, Johnny Belcher, Avon Cawley, Bryan Cooper, Jim Cook, Harry Amburgy, Keith Childress and Steve Adams. Evans and Evans Funeral Directors of Oceana, W.Va. in charge of arrangements."Roanoke Times, VA, Saturday, May 7, 1994 "
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert Weldon Brinkley, 83, of Oceana, WV passed away on Friday February 15, 2019 at Harper Mills,
Beckley, WV. He was born on August 2, 1935 in Herndon, WV a son of the late Arnial Jackson and Reba
Brown Brinkley. Robert is a United States Air Force Veteran. In addition to his parents he is preceded in
death by two sisters Norma Jean Amburgey and Patricia Vance; and two brothers Beryl Brinkley and Harold
Brinkley. Survivors include three sisters Kathleen Cooper of Oceana, Joyce (Avon) Cawley of Vinton, VA and
Dana Mullens of Oceana; a brother Danny (Tammy) Brinkley of Oceana; special friends Bill Redden, Homer
Hatfield and Kenny Graham; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 1PM on Tuesday February 19th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home,
Lynco, WV with Pastor Johnny Jones and Rev. Randall Toppin officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11AM until time of services on
Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor
Guard will conduct Military Rites. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco,
WV"