1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Emory D Crouse
Also Known As Emery Crouse
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
Residence Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 15 Jul 1957
Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Jan 2004
2nd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1996
3rd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1988
Record Number 171343979"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Claren; E.D. 24-36; taken on 25 Apr 1940;
Page 736B; Image 32 of 48; Household #270.
Listed as George Christian; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Franklin V. Christian.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Wednesday, 26 Mar 2008; Newspaper Obit."BIG SANDY George W. Christian, age 69, of Big Sandy, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at his residence after a long illness. Born February 22, 1939, in Hensley, he was the son of the late Frank and Naomi Parsons Christian.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Gladys; and three brothers, Henry, Virgil and Sonny.
"Survivors include his loving wife, Carol England Christian of Big Sandy; one daughter, Kristi Osborne and husband Mark of Big Sandy; two sons, Kevin Christian and wife Lisa of Princeton, Brian Christian and wife Alisa of Elkin, N.C.; four grandchildren, Jacob, Jonah, Miranda and Judah; one brother, Bud Christian of Big Sandy; one sister, Dorothy Strattis of Pipestem; and a sister-in-law, Rita Christian of Big Sandy."Graveside services will be conducted today (Thursday), March 27, 2008 at 1 p.m. from the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with the Rev. Chuck Crabtree, officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery.
"There will be no visitation.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the Christian family.
"To leave personal condolences online, visit www.legacy.com"
1. Roselawn Funeral Home, Princeton, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mrs. Carol Sue England Christian 74 of Princeton formerly of Big Sandy passed away Thursday October 24, 2019 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center following a long illness. She was born May 12, 1945 in Kimball to the late William Howard and Hallie Peaks England and was the last surviving member of her family. Carol was a member of Cumberland Road Church of God in Bluefield, and enjoyed crafts, crocheting, and being with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Christian and several brothers and sisters."Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Kevin Christian and wife Lisa of Princeton, Brian Christian and wife Alisa of Elkin, NC, one daughter Kristen Osborne and husband Mark of Big Sandy, five grandchildren, Jacob, Jonah, and Judah Christian, Miranda Osborne, and Rylee Odle, a special niece Anneliese Underwood. A Celebration of Carol's life will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Roselawn Funeral Chapel in Princeton with Pastor Michael York officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until time of the service on Wednesday at the Funeral Home. An online obituary may be viewed by visiting roselawnmontevista.com Memorial donations in Carol's name may be made to the American Red Cross, 200 Industrial Drive, Beckley, WV 24801.
"Roselawn Funeral Home 450 Courthouse Road Princeton, WV 24740 is serving the Christian Family."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 223; WV Archives Website.
Joyce Underwood; age 21; born and living in War, WV; single; married on 23 Jan 1947 in Welch, WV;
Laura Alice Gross; age 18; born in Bartley, WV; single; living at War, WV; with consent of Adam Gross
father of Laura Alice Gross.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 223; WV Archives Website.
Joyce Underwood; age 21; born and living in War, WV; single; married on 23 Jan 1947 in Welch, WV;
Laura Alice Gross; age 18; born in Bartley, WV; single; living at War, WV; with consent of Adam Gross
father of Laura Alice Gross.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Laura Alice Underwood [Laura A Underwood] [Laura Alice Franklin]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 May 1928
Birth Place: Bartley McDo, West Virginia
Death Date: 5 Dec 2003
Father:
Adam Franklin
Mother:
Matilda Gross
SSN: 236865235
Notes: Feb 1969: Name listed as LAURA ALICE UNDERWOOD;
07 Jan 2004: Name listed as LAURA A UNDERWOOD"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken 26 Apr 1930; Page 117A;
Image 33 of 52; Family #298/302.
Listed as Eulis Adams; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, David H. Adams.
2. 1940 Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; Premier; E.D. 93-21; taken 16 Apr 1940; Page 452A;
Image 3 of 32; Household #29.
Listed as Eulas Adams; age 13; born in WV; single; 3rd grade education; not attending school; lived
in WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, David H, Adams.
3. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eulis Daniel Adams
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Yukon, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1926
Residence Place: Yukon, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1 Jan 1945
Occupation: Tri-Exp Inc
Weight: 120
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 4
Next of Kin: Dave Adams
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Eulis Daniel Adams "
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eulis Danul Adams
[Eulis D Adams]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1926
Birth Place: Yukon McDowe, West Virginia
Death Date: 27 Dec 1999
Father: Dave H Adams
Mother: Tilda Higgombothem
SSN: 235368074
Notes: Jan 1943: Name listed as EULIS DANUL ADAMS; 05 Jan 2000:
Name listed as EULIS D ADAMS"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Oakwood Cemetery, Putnam County, FL; submitted by John Walker
Taylor; 31 Jan 2010.
Eulis D. Adams; born 31 Dec 1926; died 27 Dec 1999; buried here; headstone photo shown; obit posted.
"Eulis D. Adams, 72, passed away Dec. 27, 1999, at Purnam Community Medical Center after an extended illness.
Born in Raven, Va., he came to Welaka in 1965 from Ashtabula, Ohio. He worked as a technician in research and education for over 26 years at the University of Florida. He held membership with the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1641, Crescent City and was a former member of the Crescent City Lions Club. He enjoyed country bands and played the bass guitar. In his spare time, he loved to fish, golf and bowl.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Jeanette Rowell of Welaka; sons and daughter-in-law, Roger D. and Penny Adams of Palatka; Eulis V. and Debi Adams of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Reva M. and Rodney Hoke of Ashtabula, Ohio; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Shirley Adams of Welaka; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Roger "Sgt." Kibbey of Palatka, Gladys and Sam Amos of Newhall, W.Va.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday Dec. 30, at Clayton Frank and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Elkins officiating. Burial will follow in Welaka Cemetery. (Palatka Daily News Obituary dtd 29 Dec 1999.)
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frances Elva Adams
[Frances Adams]
[Frances Elva Orander]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Sep 1925
Birth Place: Crumpler Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: Jan 1977
Father: Joe T Orander
Mother: Mary M Grey
SSN: 234368702
Notes: Nov 1942: Name listed as FRANCES ELVA ADAMS; 08 Nov 1988:
Name listed as FRANCES ADAMS"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Mark Mirand Osborne
Residence Date 13 Jul 2001
Residence Place Caretta, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 30 Dec 1972
Address Caretta, West Virginia 24892
Address Date 13 Jul 2001
2nd Address Caretta, West Virginia 24892
2nd Address Date 01 Oct 1998
3rd Address Caretta, West Virginia 24821
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1995-01 Jun 2002
Possible Relatives Georgia A Osborne, Glen A Osborne, Kristen Denise Christian
Record Number 30445023"
William Howard "Bill" Blankenship
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; E.D. 55-7; taken on 16 Apr 1940; Page 154B;
Image 26 of 48; Household #187.
Listed as Billie Blankenship; age 5; born in WV; no education; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935;
in household of father, Virgil Blankenship.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 229; WV Archives Web Site.
Bill Howard Blankenship; age 22; born and living in Clear Fork, WV; single; son of Virgil and
Ruth Blankenship; married on 1 Jan 1958 at Clear Fork, WV; Patricia Ann Short; age 17; born
and living at Clear Fork, WV; single; daughter of Leonard and Ahnes Short.
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bill H. Blankenship, 82, passed away on April 8, 2017 at home in Ripley, WV. Bill was one of thirteen children
raised by the late Virgil and Ruth Tilley Blankenship. He was born March 22, 1935 in the Sun Hill area of
Wyoming County and could tell many tales of his tough childhood. Bill graduated from Baileysville High
School class 1954, playing all sports. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by brothers:
Onnie Lee, Raymond, and Gene Blankenship and sisters: Florence Blankenship Maynor and Phostenia
Blankenship Belcher. Birth family survivors are brothers Bob, Hershel, and David of Hopewell, VA, Daniel of
Lockport, IL and sisters Mable Blankenship Ridenhour of Villa Park, IL, Frances Blankenship Jonas of
Chicago and Mary Blankenship Jones of Lexington, NC. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years Patty
Short Blankenship, children Terry (Dina) of Lugoff, SC; Keith (Melisa) of Lugoff, SC and Robin (Frank) of
Claytor Lake, VA. Grandchildren are Christopher, Benjamin and Will Blankenship, Morgan and Matthew
Blankenship, and Jason and Gentry Shrewsbury. Great-grandchildren are Mackenzie, Mason and Bradley
Blankenship. After graduation, Bill enlisted in the US Army, becoming a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne
Division. He spent part of his army enlistment stationed in Germany. Laughingly, he would talk about his
poker skills earning him more money than his army pay. His coal-mining career included working at
Kopperston for over 31 years. After retirement he enjoyed and took great pride in his and Patty’s farm in
Gay, WV. His greatest pleasure was being part of his grandchildren’s lives. He was a scrupulously honest
person. Friends may gather with the family from noon to 2:00 pm on Tuesday April 11, 2017 in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Oceana, WV. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct
Military Rites. Burial will be in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. ..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 229; WV Archives Web Site.
Bill Howard Blankenship; age 22; born and living in Clear Fork, WV; single; son of Virgil and
Ruth Blankenship; married on 1 Jan 1958 at Clear Fork, WV; Patricia Ann Short; age 17; born
and living at Clear Fork, WV; single; daughter of Leonard and Ahnes Short.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patricia Ann Short Blankenship, 79, of Ripley, WV passed peacefully on Saturday July 20, 2019 at her
home. Born February 20, 1940 in the Elk Lick area of Clear Fork, WV, the daughter of Agnes Ford Short of
Clear Fork and the late Leonard Short. In addition to her beloved father, she is preceded in death by her
husband of 59 years, Bill Blankenship in April 2017; granddaughter Christy Lynn Blankenship;
grandmothers Rebekah Bradbury Ford and Polly Shannon Short, who had a loving influence on her life; a
niece Kara Stewart Locke. Patty graduated from Oceana High School, the class of 1958. She was devoted to
her family and always put others before herself. She spent several years working as a dental assistant to
Pete Short, a job she loved. She left the dental field to be a full-time grandmother, a role she also loved.
Patty was a kind and gentle soul. She loved her family deeply including her aunts, uncles, and cousins. She
enjoyed her farm, cultivating her flower beds with daylilies and cannas and sharing them with others. In
addition to her mother, survivors include her sisters Sandy Short (Paul) Childress of Lynchburg, VA and
their daughters Becky Fritz and Beth Anne Bort; Debra Short Partridge of Loganville, GA and her daughter
Jamie O'Dell; three children, Terry (Dina) Blankenship of Lugoff, SC, Keith (Melisa) Blankenship of Lugoff,
SC and Robin (Frank) Shrewsbury of Claytor Lake, VA; grandchildren Christopher (Danell) Blankenship,
Benjamin Blankenship, Will Blankenship, Matthew Blankenship all of Lugoff, SC, Dr. Morgan (Jordan) Black
of Morristown, TN, Jason (Devon) Shrewsbury and Gentry Shrewsbury all of Morgantown; great
grandchildren Mackenzie, Bradley and Mason Blankenship, Emmett Chase Black arriving in December of
2019; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews of the Blankenship family; special friend and
caretaker Carol Russell; Mary Melhorne; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will
be held at 1PM on Wednesday July 24th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with her
brother-in-law David Blankenship officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny,
WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11AM until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral
home. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Special thanks to Hospice. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "