1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Karen Kolleen Daniels Goodwin, 64, of, Matheny, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 9,
2017 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV, following a sudden illness. Karen was born on December 14,
1952 in Welch, WV, a daughter to the late Franklin Delano Daniels and Janice Blankenship Daniels. Karen
was a loving and caring person who was a devoted friend to many, including her animals. She treated
everyone she met with kindness, and would offer a cup of coffee to anyone who came for a visit. Karen was
an avid bible reader with many favorite scriptures, especially close to her heart were 2nd Timothy 4:7, and
Psalms 23:6. She would sit in the middle of her bed every night and read the Bible before she went to sleep.
Karen was a member of Faith Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Franklin Daniels and Janice
Blankenship Daniels, she is preceded in death by a brother, Freddie Franklin Daniels, and a sister, Lois Ann
Daniels; Two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth "Mousie" Daniels and Peggy Daniels; two nephews, Christopher
Michael Hatfield and Terry Wayne Daniels; a niece, Avery Elizabeth Bledsoe. Those left to cherish Karen's
memory include her loving husband of 45 years, Claude Vale Goodwin; three daughters, Danielle Mathis of
Matheny, Ronya (Chuck) Akers of Oceana, and Karrie Allen of Matheny; a son, Alec Goodwin of the home;
two sisters, Rhonda (Michael) Hatfield of Turkey Creek, and Katrina (Betty) Daniels of Bluefield; two
brothers, Terry Lee (Lynn) Daniels and Kevin (Angie) Daniels all of Matheny; Seven grandchildren, Megan,
Trae-Vale, Mollee, Izabella, Addison, Noah, and Karleigh; two great-grandchildren, Eliza and Kyler; and a
host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at
Faith Baptist Church, Matheny, WV with Pastor Johnny Toler officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm
Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV immediately following..."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Dale A Murray
Residence Date 01 Jan 1997-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place Rockwood, Michigan, United States
Birth Date 1959
Address Rockwood, Michigan 48173
Address Date 01 Jan 1997-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 1993-01 Jan 2009
3rd Address Taylor, Michigan 48180
3rd Address Date 01 May 1989-13 Nov 2000
Possible Relatives Clarence Darrell Murray, Christina Faye Murray, Karlen Brenda Murray, Rebecca Agnes Murray
Record Number 164942148"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Karlen Brenda Murray
Residence Date 01 Jul 1993-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place Lincoln Park, Michigan, United States
Birth Date 01 Apr 1953
Address Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146
Address Date 01 Jul 1993-25 Mar 2008
Possible Relatives Clarence Darrell Murray, Dale A Murray
Record Number 164942152"
1. Boone Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1963); Page 226; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenneth B. Thomas; age 33; born 2 Jul 1930 in Comfort, WV; living at Seth, WV; son of
William and Ethel Thomas; married on 13 Jul 1963 at Comfort, WV; Monzella Price;
age 29; born 3 Mar 1934 at Bald Knob, WV; single; living at Seth, WV; daughter of
Pete and Myrtle Price.
1. Boone Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1963); Page 226; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenneth B. Thomas; age 33; born 2 Jul 1930 in Comfort, WV; living at Seth, WV; son of
William and Ethel Thomas; married on 13 Jul 1963 at Comfort, WV; Monzella Price;
age 29; born 3 Mar 1934 at Bald Knob, WV; single; living at Seth, WV; daughter of
Pete and Myrtle Price.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lisa Robin Thomas Massey, 52, of Bald Knob, WV passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday,
June 29, 2017. She was born on March 3, 1965 in Charleston, WV a daughter of and Kennith "Berlin"
Thomas of Bald Knob the late Monzella Price Thomas. She will always be a Bright Shining Memory in all of
the Hearts of countless Family & Friends who will never forget her and carry her memory on for a lifetime.
"Mom, you will most certainly leave a large irreplaceable void in all of our hearts and lives that you sadly
leave behind"... until the day we, "See You Again!" Lisa was preceded in death by her Mother, Monzella
Price Thomas on October 24, 2001; her Grandson, Brayden Kenneth James Fraley on May 3, 2010; her
Nephew, Herbert Ray "Herby' Price on April 24, 2012; and her Sister, April Dawn Thomas Pickreign on
August 15, 2013. Lisa now follows to "Go Rest High On That Mountain" with these loved ones as well as
many other Family & Friends who will greet her with open arms... Those left behind to carry on her Memory
are her Father, Kennith "Berlin" Thomas of Bald Knob, WV; two sons, Thomas "Anthony" and Stephanie
Lynn Jones of Shady Spring, WV & Harley "JR" Fraley of Beckley, WV; two brothers, Marlon Thomas of
Drawdy, WV and Herb and Debbie Price of Bald Knob, WV; two sister, Gale and Kenneth Gibson of Bald
Knob, WV and Pamela and Jackie Hartman of Madison, WV; as well as 6 Grandchildren, four Nieces, and
three Nephews. Lisa also leaves behind her Partner and Companion of five years, Steve Massey of
Greenwood, WV whom she spent the large majority of her time and most recent years with whom she also
loved dearly. Lisa will be greatly missed by all of her family, friends, & all that ever knew her... By
"Amazing Grace, Her Chains Are Gone, She's Been Set Free!" Funeral Services will be held at 2PM on
Monday, July 3, 2017 at the Bald Knob United Methodist Church, Bald Knob, WV with Rev. Debbie Price
officiating. Burial will follow the services in the Jasper Workman Cemetery, Bald Knob, WV. ..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 75; WV Archives Website.
William Douglas Blackburn; age 20; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 19 Feb 1949
in Kimball, WV; Emma Louise Belcher; age 18; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Superior, WV;
with consent of Myrtle Gladys Blackburn, mother of William Douglas Blackburn; and Mrs. Oscar
Belcher; mother of Emma Louise Belcher.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #68 038939; Ancestry.com Website.
William Douglas Blackburn; age 39; born 26 Jun 1929 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at PO Box 318, Kimball, WV; son of George William and Myrtle G. (Bowles)
Blackburn; married on 18 Sep 1968 in Russell Co, VA; Mary Joan Arkell; maiden name Whyte; age
36; born 23 May 1932 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs college education; living at PO
Box 425, Welch, WV; daughter of James W. and Mary H. (Clark) Whyte.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #68 038939; Ancestry.com Website.
William Douglas Blackburn; age 39; born 26 Jun 1929 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at PO Box 318, Kimball, WV; son of George William and Myrtle G. (Bowles)
Blackburn; married on 18 Sep 1968 in Russell Co, VA; Mary Joan Arkell; maiden name Whyte; age
36; born 23 May 1932 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs college education; living at PO
Box 425, Welch, WV; daughter of James W. and Mary H. (Clark) Whyte.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Tuesday, May 7, 2013; Newspaper Obit.
"ATHENS — Mary Joan Blackburn, age 80, of Athens, W.Va., formerly of Welch, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 5, 2013 following a long illness at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, W.Va. Born May 23, 1932, in Welch, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late William Watson and Mary Clark Whyte."She was an X-ray Technician at Stevens Clinic Hospital in Welch for over 20 years. She had an unwavering faith in God, was active in her church and a loving mother and wife. She had a tender heart for animals, especially her faithful pet, Mocha.
"Joan is preceded in death by her husband of 42 happy years, Douglas Blackburn, her daughter, Barbara Blackburn Church and son, John David Arkell.
"Joan will be sadly missed by her children, William Doug Blackburn II and wife Sharon, Robert Blackburn and wife Susie, William R. Arkell and wife Tonya, Carol Gray and husband Larry, Andrew Arkell and wife Kailen and Mary Goebel and husband Herb, as well as her sixteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted today (Tuesday), May 7, 2013 at 12 noon from the Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mausoleum Chapel in Bluewell, W.Va. with Father Paul Manickathan and the Reverend Diane Hall, officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. ..."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Randall Osborne
Titles and Terms (Original) JR
Also Known As Randell Osborne
2nd Also Known As Name Randall J Osborne
3rd Also Known As Name Randall Sr Osborne
Residence Date 21 Jul 2005-05 Dec 2008
Residence Place Beckley, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 17 Dec 1956
Address Beckley, West Virginia 25802
Address Date 21 Jul 2005-05 Dec 2008
2nd Address Cyclone, West Virginia 24827
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998
3rd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
3rd Address Date 01 Jun 1989
Record Number 171345129"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"ame Deloris Duffy Osborne
Also Known As Delores Osbourne
Residence Date 16 Feb 2003
Residence Place Beckley, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 11 Aug 1958
Address Beckley, West Virginia 25801
Address Date 16 Feb 2003
2nd Address Oceana, West Virginia 24870
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1993-01 Apr 2004
3rd Address Cyclone, West Virginia 24827
3rd Address Date 01 Jan 1985-13 Nov 2000
Record Number 171305734"
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Rodney Steven Osborne, 32, of Artie, WV formerly of Cyclone, WV passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017
after a fatal coal mining accident. He was born on January 16, 1985 in Logan, WV a son of Randall and
Deloris Duffy Osborne of Glen Morgan. Rodney was a member of the UMWA. He is preceded in death by a
son Jacob Allen Koone, grandparents Elsie and Owen Duffy and Christine and Sester Osborne; two uncles
John Duffy and Ross Osborne; two aunts Peggy Osborne and Betty Gibson; three cousins Michael Duffy,
Jeremy Gibson and Keith Duffy. In addition to his parents survivors include his loving wife Julie May Lasley
Osborne; a son Evan Franklin Koone; two brothers Little Randall Osborne, Jr. and Toby Osborne both of Glen
Morgan; three uncles Owen (Betty) Duffy, David (Coretta) Osborne and Harvey Osborne of Cyclone all of
Cyclone; three aunts Frankie (Gene) Blankenship, Ethel (Bo) Watts, Delmma (Gary) Paynter all of Cyclone;
three special cousins Pooh Bear, P Joe, Eva Duffy and Mary Jean Adkins; and a host of other loving family
and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the White Oak Advent
Christian Church, Artie, WV with Bro. Roger Toney officiating. He will be laid to rest in Lasley Family
Cemetery, Artie, WV.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sharon Ann Blackburn, of Richmond, VA died on June 24, 2017 at her residence. Born November 22, 1950, she was the daughter of Harry and Anna Hornick Switch of Welch, WV and the sister of Cathy Cook, Barbara Baker, and Judy Inscore, “the Sisterhood”.Sharon was a graduate of the Class of 1968 at Welch High School where she met her future husband as they began the ninth grade. Shortly after graduation she married her childhood sweet heart and “only love”, Doug Blackburn. Easter 2017 marked 53 years since they first went to see a Walt Disney Movie, held hands, and committed to spend their life together.Sharon was a great Mother to a son, Doug III and daughter Kelly Charles. She was a proud and doting Grand Mother to Keisha Charles Jones, Tori Charles, and Brittany Charles. She was a beaming Great Grand Mother to Lilly Jones. She was so happy to spend a week with the “Peaches” cruising to Atlantis in the Bahamas in early June.After marriage Sharon and Doug moved to Morgantown, WV for college. As the President of the Dames Club, spouses of students, she earned her PhT degree for “putting hubby through”. After college, they moved to Beckley, WV to raise their family. After Kelly began grade school, Sharon completed her Nursing degree. In 1986, Sharon and family moved to Belmont, MA where Sharon trained as an RN at Mt. Auburn Hospital, a Harvard Teaching Hospital and at Mc Lean, Harvard’s world class Psychiatric Hospital. In January 1990, Sharon, Doug, and Kelly moved to Lexington, KY where Sharon became the Director of Admissions of the Claremont, Kentucky’s first assisted living community.In July 1999, Sharon and Doug moved to Richmond, VA with their fourth Australian Terrier, Ridge. Sharon loved to read and travel. She visited most of the US States, as well as the Eastern Caribbean, Australia, and Bali.Sharon leaves Doug, “her dear companion”, her fifth Australian Terrier, Mattie, her son Doug, daughter Kelly, Son-in-Law Mitchell Charles, three granddaughters, Keisha and husband Tyler Jones, Tori, Brittany, and a great grand-daughter Lilly to love and laugh at the memory of their “Memaw”. Sharon reunites with her four Austalian Terriers: Brandy, Meg, Kylie, and Ridge at the “Rainbow Bridge” for a wonderful reunion.Friends may call, Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, WV, and one hour prior to the service at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Gary, WV.A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Gary, WV Friday, June 30, 2017 at 12 Noon, with Father Tony Lacson Celebrant. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV..."