1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 152B, Family #132.
Listed as Dale Cook, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Phillip H.K. Cook.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 315; WV Archives Web Site.
Buren D. Cook; age 23; born at Keyrock, WV; single; living at Keyrock, WV; son of Kern and
Elizabeth Cook; married on 26 Jan 1946 at Keyrock, WV; Doris Cook; age 16; born at Smokeless,
WV; single; living at Keyrock, WV; daughter of Azey and ____Cook.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 464; WV Archives Web Site.
Buren D. Cook; age 42; born 29 Jul 1922 at Keyrock, WV; divorced; living at Keyrock, WV;
son of Kern and Elizabeth Cook; married on 31 Jul 1964 at Pineville, WV; Lovica Jane
Blankenship Cook; age 25; born 22 Mar 1939 at Stephenson, WV; divorced; living at Marianna,
WV; daughter of Dewey Jess and Mary Elizabeth (Shrewsbury) Blankenship.
4. "Wyoming County Heritage", WGS, "Eve Cook Adams" article page 74.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries; http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Buren D. Cook; born on 29 Jul 1922; died on 20 Oct 1987; "PFC US Army Air Coprs, WW II";
buried in Keyrock Cemetery, Keyrock, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 464; WV Archives Web Site.
Buren D. Cook; age 42; born 29 Jul 1922 at Keyrock, WV; divorced; living at Keyrock, WV;
son of Kern and Elizabeth Cook; married on 31 Jul 1964 at Pineville, WV; Lovica Jane
Blankenship Cook; age 25; born 22 Mar 1939 at Stephenson, WV; divorced; living at Marianna,
WV; daughter of Dewey Jess and Mary Elizabeth (Shrewsbury) Blankenship.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 188; WV Archives Web Site.
Jake Bolen; age 21; born in Caretta, WV; single; living in Roderfield, WV; married on 13 Feb 1954 in
Roderfield, WV; Lottie Marie White; age 16; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; living in Roderfield, WV;
with consent of Littie White, mother, father deceased.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jake Bolden
[Jake Bolen]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Jul 1932
Birth Place: Caretta Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 12 Apr 2003
Father: Joe Bolen
Mother: Dollie Frazier
SSN: 232340246
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Sep 1944: Name listed as JAKE BOLDEN;
Nov 1953: Name listed as JAKE BOLEN"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jake Bolen
SSN: 232-34-0246
Last Residence:
24801 Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born: 1 Jul 1934
Died: 12 Apr 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 188; WV Archives Web Site.
Jake Bolen; age 21; born in Caretta, WV; single; living in Roderfield, WV; married on 13 Feb 1954 in
Roderfield, WV; Lottie Marie White; age 16; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; living in Roderfield, WV;
with consent of Littie White, mother, father deceased.
1. The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Friday Evening; 26 Jul 2019; Page 8.
"Jimmy Lee Bolen, 61, of Jenkin Jones, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 22, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born June 7, 1958 in Welch to the late Jake and Lottie White Bolen. Mr Bolen enjoyed sellins, trading, yard selling and being with his family and friends. Jimmy fought a courageous battle with cancer, and God decided he needed him home."In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by a daughter Cybthia Burrage, and his sister Diane Corner.
"Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter Laura Christopher of Alabama, his son Billy Lewis and wife Becky O'Toole, 5 brothers, Lonnie Bolen and wife Peggy of Maiden, NC, Johnny Bolen and wife Karen of Jenkin Jones, Michael and wife Gloria of Welch, brother-in-law Charles Corner of Bessemer, NC, Mark Bolen of Beckley, and EJ Bolen and wife Sissy of O'Toole. Two sisters who were also his caretakers, Renee Glen and Carol, his longtime companion Lisa Maynard, who never left his side, and longtime friend Cora Deskins, 9 grandchildren along with many neices, nephews, friends, and cousins also survive.
"Funeral services will be conducted at Noon on Saturday at the King's Closet Church in Jenkin Jones with Pastor Mary Lambert. Burial will be at the Noah Stewart Family Cemetery on Bradshaw Mountain beside his Mom and Dad. The family will begin receiving friends at 6;00 p.m. Friday evening at the church. Serving as Pallbearers will be Zachary Green, Cody Hall, Delbert Cathabery, Dustin, Justin, Dakota, P.J. and Jason Bolen.
"Widner Funeral Home of Northfork is serving the Bolen Family."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 385; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Leon Short; age 19; born 27 Mar 1947 at Oceana, WV; single; living at Clearfork, WV;
son of Bert and Margaret (Gregrory) Short, Jr; married on 9 Apr 1966 at Baileysville, WV; Minnie
Pearl Toler; age 17; born 12 Mar 1949 at Clearfork, WV; single; living at Clearfork, WV; daughter
of William J. and Celia (Hughes) Toler.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ronald Leon Short, 70 of Clear Fork went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2017."Leon was born March 27, 1947. He joined the US Army in 1965. After proudly serving during the Vietnam War, he came home and made a career as a West Virginia Coal Miner.
"More importantly, Leon was a devoted husband to his wife of fifty-one years, a dedicated father to his four sons and a doting grandfather to his sixteen grandchildren. He was a loyal member of Clear Fork Valley Baptist Church, always waiting to greet everyone at the door with his contagious smile. He loved to hunt, fish, and hold his grandbabies.
"Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Bert Short, Jr. and Margaret Gregory Short; his father-in-law, William Toler; and his great-grandson, Thias Crookshanks.
'Surviving are his wife of fifty-one years, Minnie Short and four sons: Bobby Short and wife, Candy, Ronald Short, Jr. and wife, Lisa and Kevin Short and wife, Tiffany and William “Logan” Short.
"Leon also leaves behind eleven grandchildren: Tristan and wife, Chancley, Nathan and wife, Kerri, Stephanie, Jenny, Hannah, Josie, Haley, Jacob, Abby, Maddie and Eli. As well as five great-grandchildren: Trisley, Mason, Chesley. Gwenn and Grayson.
"Also surviving his seven siblings: Timmy and Jane Short, Dickie and Karen Short, Eddie Short and Rebecca Brown, Phyllis and JB Cook, Charlotte and Tommy Brown, Freda and Eddie Aliff, and Francis and John Conley. Also, his mother-in-law, Celia Toler and sisters-in-law, Mary and Alfred Harvey, Glenna Taylor, and Letha and Darrell Cline. As well as a host of nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly. ..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 385; WV Archives Web Site.
Ronald Leon Short; age 19; born 27 Mar 1947 at Oceana, WV; single; living at Clearfork, WV;
son of Bert and Margaret (Gregrory) Short, Jr; married on 9 Apr 1966 at Baileysville, WV; Minnie
Pearl Toler; age 17; born 12 Mar 1949 at Clearfork, WV; single; living at Clearfork, WV; daughter
of William J. and Celia (Hughes) Toler.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Fairview Family Cemetery, Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Timothy J. Waddell; 3 Feb 2011.
William Crockett Whittaker; born in Nov 1847 in Wythe Co, VA; died 20 Mar 1928 in Bud, Wyoming Co, WV;
buried here; no grave marker photo shown; death certificate posted.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Hobart E Whittaker
Residence Date 01 Jan 1999
Residence Place Beckley, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 27 Jan 1949
Address Beckley, West Virginia 25801
Address Date 01 Jan 1999
2nd Address Pineville, West Virginia 24874
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-13 Jul 2001
Possible Relatives Kenneth Allen Whittaker, Lula B Whittaker
Record Number 369532893"
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Hobart “Hobie” Whittaker 68, of Pineville passed away Friday October 6, 2017."Born January 27, 1949 he was the son of the late Odie and Varinda Cozort Whittaker.
"Hobie was known throughout the Town of Pineville for his friendly demeanor and picking up cans around the town.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his three brothers Ed Whittaker, Bobby Whittaker, and Perry Whittaker and his wife Martha, and a host of extended family and friends"
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Lula B Whittaker
Birth Date: 22 Jan 1951
Phone Number: 253-3130
Address: 519 Newport CT, Beckley, WV, 25801-2177 (1994)"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #'71-019281; WV Archives Web Site.
Felix Sidney Killen; age 73; born 22 Sep 1898 in NC; married; caol miner; SS#229-12-5542;
served in WW I; living at New Richmond, WV; son of McDonald and Nannie (Wright) Killen;
died 14 Nov 1971 in Wyoming General Hospital, Mullens, WV; due to cardio-respiratory arrest;
buried 17 Nov 1971 in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV; informant, Wortha Killen, New
Richmond.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Wortha Evelyn Killen 98 of New Richmond went home to be with her Lord on Thursday October 12, 2017."Born January 30, 1919 in Konnerrock Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Conley and Clara Blevins Trivett.
"Wotha was a devoted wife and mother. She loved the Lord and served him until her last breath.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Felix Killen, and all of her brothers and sisters. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her three daughters Betty Lewallen, Marie Hatfield, and Shirley Miller."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Paynesville, taken on 9/10 Feb 1920, Page 230 A, Family #285.
Listed as Mose Blankenship, age 3 yr 8 months, born in WV, in household of father, Anderson Blankenship,
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther Precinct, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 201A, Family #5.
Listed as Moses Blankenship, age 16, born in WV,in household of father, Anderson Blankenship.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 150; WV Archives Web Site.
Moses Blankenship; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Panther, WV; son of Anse and Pricie
Blankenship; married on 8 Jul 1936 in Panther, WV; Weighty Justice; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at
Panther. WV; single; daughter of Bud and Laura Justice.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 150; WV Archives Web Site.
Moses Blankenship; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living at Panther, WV; son of Anse and Pricie
Blankenship; married on 8 Jul 1936 in Panther, WV; Weighty Justice; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at
Panther. WV; single; daughter of Bud and Laura Justice.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Herbert Blankenship, 76, of Panther, WV, departed this life Friday, October 21, 2016 while at his daughter's home. Herbert was born November 15, 1939, in Panther, WV, a son of the late Mose and Wadie Justice Blankenship. He was a coal miner and a timber man. Herbert was a very loved and respected man. He loved all his family and friends and was always there to help all of them. He had lived in Jasper, GA, for several years but made it back to West Virginia as he had always wanted." In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six brothers, Okey, Dencil, Eddie, Tommy, Jackie, and Freddie Blankenship; and two sisters-in-law, Jeannie and Janis Blankenship.
"Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Tammy Coleman and husband Stark of Bull Creek; Grandson, Stark Shane Coleman and wife Kd; granddaughter, Brandi Wilson and husband Randell; three great granddaughters, Avri Jade and Eva Noel Coleman and Nora Olivia Wilson; two brothers, Bud Blankenship and wife Cynthia of Ballground, GA, and Richard Blankenship of Jasper, GA; one sister, Betty Davis of Elgin, IL and a sister-in-law, Kathy Blankenship of Jasper, GA; and a special friend, Libby Corona of Dawsonville, GA. Additionally, he was survived by several cherished nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews that he loved very much. (They stole his heart and his candy).
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 24, 2016, at 11 o'clock with Elder Danny Hurley, Elder David Lester, Elder Danny McCoy, and Elder Fred Bailey, officiating at the Mt. Zion Old Regular Baptist Church at Bull Creek, WV. Burial will follow in the Justus Cemetery at Guesses Fork near Hurley, VA...."
1. U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Dencil Ray Blankenship
Birth Date: 17 May 1942
Death Date: 19 Oct 1970
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home City: Panther
Home State: West Virginia
Religion: Methodist (also Evangelical United Brethren)
Marital status: Single (Spouse Not Listed) (Single)
SSN/Service #: 234640681
Citizen Status: U.S.
Death Date: 19 Oct 1970
Processed Date: Dec 1970
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Non-Hostile - Died of Other Causes
Casualty Reason: Other Accident
Casualty Air: Ground Casualty
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service Branch: Department of the Army
Component: Regular (RA, USN, USAF, USMC, USCG)
Pay Grade: Specialist Seventh Class (U.S. Army) or Sergeant First Class (U.S. Army) or Master Sergeant (U.S. Air Force) or Gunnery Sergeant (U.S. Marine Corps) or Platoon Sergeant (U.S. Army) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: Any Entry; Second Column: A
Province: Military Region 3 - Binh Tuy
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Tom Reece; at May 2017.
"SFC Dencil Ray “Drill Sergeant” Blankenship
Birth 17 May 1942
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Oct 1970 (aged 28)
Bình Thuận, Vietnam
Burial
Justus Cemetery
Hurley, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 179422250"Additional Information Posted:
"PSG Dencil Ray Blankenship, Vietnam Veteran and Panther, Buchanan County, West Virginia Native."PSG Dencil Ray Blankenship was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PSG Blankenship served our country until October 19, 1970, South Vietnam. He was 28 years old and was not married. It was reported that He was killed in a non-hostile road accident. He was born in Panther, West Virginia, on May 17th, 1942. His body was recovered. PSG Blanksenhip is on panel 6W, line 008 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for more than 8 years.
"PSG Dencil Ray Blankenship is the Son of Mr and Mrs Mose Blankenship, Box 76, Panther West Virginia 24872.
"PSG Dencil Ray Blankenship served as a Platoon Sergeant with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, USARV.
"PSG Dencil Ray Blankenship was awarded The Bronze Star Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, The Army Commendation Medal, The Combat Infantryman’s Badge(CIB), The Army Good Conduct MEdal(s), The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation."
1.World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
Name: Daniel Webster Smyth
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 11 May 1927
Birth Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Residence Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
Registration Date: 11 May 1945
Registration Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 152
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Charles Smyth
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Daniel Webster Smyth Self (Head)
Charles Smyth Father"
2. U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Daniel W Smyth
Birth Year: 1927
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Tennessee
State of Residence: Texas
County or City: Bexar
Enlistment Date: 2 Aug 1945
Enlistment State: Texas
Enlistment City: Fort Sam Houston
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 3 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Farm hands, general farms
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 88
Weight: 060"
3. Texas, Convict and Conduct Registers, 1875-1945; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Daniel Smyth
Birth Year: 1927
Birth Place: Tennessee
Record Date: 15 May 1951
Place of Residence: San Antonio, Texas
Prison Location: Huntsville, Walker, Texas, USA
Age: 24
Convict Number: 119765"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 308; WV Archives Web Site.
Daniel Webster Smyth; age 40; born in Knoxville, TN; divorced; living at Hemphill, WV;
married on 20 Nov 1959 at Roderfield, WV; Norma Jones; age 39; born in Wise Co, VA;
divorced; living at Roderfield, WV.
5. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Daniel W Smyth
Residence Date 01 Mar 2004-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Welch, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 May 1927
Address Welch, West Virginia 24801
Address Date 01 Mar 2004-01 Jan 2009
2nd Address Hemphill, West Virginia 24842
2nd Address Date 01 Nov 1995-01 Jul 2005
3rd Address Hemphill, West Virginia 24842
3rd Address Date 01 Jul 1986-31 Dec 1996
Record Number 171319355"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Daniel W. Smyth
Last Residence:
24801 Welch, Mcdowell, West Virginia
BORN: 11 May 1927
Died: 25 Apr 2011
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (Before 1951)"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site.; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 8 Dec 2013.
Daniel W. Smyth; born 11 May 1927; died 25 Apr 2011; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife, Norma Jones Smyth ;"GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN"; "MARRIED NOV 20, 1959".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 308; WV Archives Web Site.
Daniel Webster Smyth; age 40; born in Knoxville, TN; divorced; living at Hemphill, WV;
married on 20 Nov 1959 at Roderfield, WV; Norma Jones; age 39; born in Wise Co, VA;
divorced; living at Roderfield, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site.; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 8 Dec 2013.
Norma J. Smyth; born 4 Apr 1920; died 15 Jan 2011; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
husband, Daniel W. Smyth; "GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN"; "MARRIED NOV 20, 1959".