1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iager, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jessie James Blankenship, 73, of Gaylesville, AL, formerly of Panther, WV, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Pruitt Health in Rome, GA.
"Jessie was born October 27, 1942, in Panther, WV, a son of the Noah and Rathmer Lester Blankenship.
"In addition to his parents Jessie was preceded in death by his wife Glenda Sue King Blankenship; one brother, Ralph Blakenship; and a half- brother, Herman Blankenship.
"Survivors include two sons, Jesse Ray Blankenship and wife Barbara of Gaylesville, AL, and James Quentin Blankenship and wife Renee of Sevierville, TN; a daughter Kimberly Renee Blankenship Case and husband Charles of Mesa AZ; four sisters, Mrs. Glen(Rosa)Thompson of Abingdon, VA, Mrs. Bill(Lena)Jackson of Panther, WV, Lona Keene of Bridgeton, NJ and Mrs. Juan(Anna)Merced of Sevierville, TN; one brother, Hillard Blankenship of Bland, VA; nine grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 16, 2016 11 o'clock with Reverend Bobby Conn and Reverend Steve May officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Blankenship Cemetery at Zacks Branch near Panther, WV...."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
'Name Glenda S Blankenship
Residence Date 15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 01 Sep 1943
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 15 Nov 2007
Address 74 PO Box
Address Continued Panther, West Virginia 24872
Address Date 15 Nov 2007
2nd Address 314 N Butler Rd
2nd Address Continued Horse Cave, Kentucky 42749
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998-01 Apr 1998
3rd Address 1503 Pawnee Rd
3rd Address Continued Carpentersville, Illinois 60110
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1985-13 Nov 2000
Possible Relatives Kimberly R Blankenship
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 152; WV Archives Web Site.
Arden Lester; age 21; born and living in Hanover, WV; single; son of Will and Ella Lester; married on 19 Dep1959
at Baileysville, WV; Thelma Cline; age 20; born and living at Hanover, WV; single; daughter of Howard and Evelyn
Cline.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"David Arden Lester, 78, of Hanover, WV, lost his battle with cancer April 13, 2016 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV."Ardie was born February 28, 1938, the youngest child of the late William and Ellen Smith Lester. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Shirley, Chester and Hershel Lester; sisters, Thelma Bishop and Austine Morgan; brother-in-law Bob Cline; and father and mother-in-law, Howard and Evelyn Cline. He was a retired coal miner with 32 years of service and a member of the UMWA. He was an avid fox hunter and animal lover. He was a loyal Mountaineer fan and loved going to church. He attended Hanover Baptist Church in Hanover. Ardie also loved spending time with his family and his dog Max. He taught his dog Beau many tricks much to the delight of his family.
"Ardie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Thelma Cline Lester; one daughter, Kim and John Estep; four sons Kip and Connie Lester, Jamie and Jennifer Lester, Jeff and Julia Meade, and Randy Lester who lived at home and was also a caretaker during his illness; seven grandchildren, John David and Jocelyn Estep, Zach Lester, Jacob, Justin and Cooper Lester and Kelsey Meade; three great grandchildren, Ethan Swearingen, Riley and Maddie Lester; one sister, Maxine Bishop; sisters-in-law Ines Lester, Sue Cline, Charlotte Rose, Susan Toler, Trish and Junior Hatfield and Sharon and Tom Cline; and brothers-in-law Pete Morgan and Mark Cline. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, his hunting buddies; his church family and he his dog and companion Max.
" Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 11 o'clock at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, with Pastor Jackie Lester officiating. Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens in Matheny, WV...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 152; WV Archives Web Site.
Arden Lester; age 21; born and living in Hanover, WV; single; son of Will and Ella Lester; married on 19 Dep1959
at Baileysville, WV; Thelma Cline; age 20; born and living at Hanover, WV; single; daughter of Howard and Evelyn
Cline.
William "Willie" Anderson Lester
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 15/16 Jan 1920; Page 221A;
Family #90/90.
Listed as William A. Lester; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, David R. Lester.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 331; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Lester; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; logger; son of David and Nancy; married on
3 Mar 1925 at Hanover, WV; Ellen Smith; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of _____
and Alley Smith.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 331; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Lester; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; logger; son of David and Nancy; married on
3 Mar 1925 at Hanover, WV; Ellen Smith; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of _____
and Alley Smith.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 259B; Family #324/329.
Listed as Alfred Robinett; age 2 yr, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Virgil Robinett.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 495; WV Archives Web Site.
Alfred Thomas Robinette; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 1 Jul 1948 at
Iaeger, WV; Mary Flossie Estepp; age 23; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single;.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 188A; Image 31
of 56; Family #336/338.
Listed as Floysie Estep; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Riley Estep.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 495; WV Archives Web Site.
Alfred Thomas Robinette; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 1 Jul 1948 at
Iaeger, WV; Mary Flossie Estepp; age 23; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single;.
1. US Public Records Index, 1950-1993; Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Betty King; born 3 Oct 1946; living at PO Box 102, Gary, WV.
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Geneva F Belcher
Also Known As Le Geneva Belcher
Residence Date 01 May 2006
Residence Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 01 Sep 1961
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 25 Mar 2008
Address 2161 PO Box
Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 01 May 2006
2nd Address 1 Foundation Frk
2nd Address Continued Simon, West Virginia 24882
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1997-25 Mar 2008
3rd Address 2261 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
3rd Address Date 31 Oct 1983-15 Nov 2007
Possible Relatives Adam Wayne Belcher, Crystal Dawn Belcher, Dale Jerome Belcher, Geneva Belcher, James E Belcher, Ronald Belcher, Stanley D Belcher, Tabbatha Belcher..."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Adam Wayne "Todd" Belcher, 47, of Oceana, WV passed away on Tuesday October 6, 2020 at his home. He was
born on January 15, 1973 in Logan, WV a son of Geneva Cline of Oceana and the late Ronald Belcher. In addition
to his father he is preceded in death by a brother David Belcher and a sister Tabitha Belcher. In addition to his
mother survivors include Alexis Paige Belcher and Jayden Brooke Belcher both of Gilbert; two sisters Bernice
Mashburn of Oceana and Doreen Trent and husband Roy of Lillydale; a brother Dale R. Belcher of Oceana; a
grandchild due in May 2021; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service
will be held at 2 pm on Friday October 16, 2020 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with
Rev. Todd Keneda officiating. He will be laid to rest in Kennedy Cemetery, Simon, WV. Friends may gather with
the family from 12 pm until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 45; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Gene Toler; age 19; born in Lorado, WV; single; living at Davin, WV; son of Forrest
and Blanche Spears; married on 30 Apr 1955 at Lyburn, WV; Frances Secreto; age 18; born in
Williamson, WV; single; living at Man, WV; daughter of Joe and Madlyn (D'onofria) Secreto.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 373; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Gene Toler; age 24; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; son of Roy and
Blanche Toler; married on 9 Jun 1962 at Brenton, WV; Betty Brown; age 24; born at Clearfork,
WV; divorced; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Jack and Bertha Mae Holloway.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 1 Jan 2014; Newspaper Obit.
"BRENTON — Donald Gene Toler, 76, of Brenton, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013. "Calfee Funeral and Cremation Service of Pineville is serving the Toler family."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 45; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald Gene Toler; age 19; born in Lorado, WV; single; living at Davin, WV; son of Forrest
and Blanche Spears; married on 30 Apr 1955 at Lyburn, WV; Frances Secreto; age 18; born in
Williamson, WV; single; living at Man, WV; daughter of Joe and Madlyn (D'onofria) Secreto.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frances "Fuz" Toler, 79, of Mallory, WV, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 19, 2016, at St.
Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. She was born on February 16, 1937, in Logan County, WV, a
daughter of the late Joe and Madelyn Denofrio Secreto. Frances was an excellent mother, grandmother,
worker and everyone's friend. She opened her heart to everyone and loved to cook and sew. She was a
loving mother and devoted her life to raising her children. She was the strength and backbone of her
family. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Donald Gene Toler, Sr.; seven
sisters Teresa Topeka, Lucy Martin, America Patrick, Virginia Mutters, Antionette Mayhew, Annie Adkins
and Angie Betker; a brother Mike Deflumeri; and a niece Mary Margaret Toler. Survivors include two
daughters Sherry (Jeff) Vance of Brenton and Debra (Johnny) Paynter of Walnut Grove, NC; four sons
Mark (Peggy) Toler of Davin, Ricky Toler and fiancée Cassie White of Mallory, Michael "Tony" (Shelly)
Toler of Martinsburg and Donald "Gino" (Robin) Toler, Jr.; Five grandchildren April (Dana) Bridges of
Greer, SC, Rachel Amburgey and fiance David White of West Milford, Clifford (Beth) Sturgell of Lexington,
NC, Eric (Christey) Toler of KY and Ambria (William) Carpenter of Man; six great-grandchildren Gillian
Raye Bridges of SC, Amber and Peyton Sturgell of NC, Noah Toler of KY and Thomas and Hannah
Blankenship of VA; her twin brother Frankie Secreto; special nieces Eyvonne Dean, Donna Secreto, Sissy
Mutters, Cindy Mutters, Kathy Mutters and Karla Mutters; special nephew Frankie Secreto; brother-in-law
Larry (Linda) Toler of Arlington, VA; special friends Nancy Thomas of NY and Jackie Armstrong of Omar;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 23, 2016, at Highland Memory Gardens, Logan, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11
to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Special
thanks to the nursing and rehabilitation staff at the McDowell Nursing and Rehab in Gary, WV, and
son-in-law Jeff Vance and Shorty Vance. ..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 429; WV Archives Web Site.
William Oren Dove; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; son of
Elmer and Virginia Dove; marred on 10 Oct 1958 in Brenton, WV; Jessie Green; age 17; born
in Athens, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Myrtle Green.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Oren Dove
[William Dove ]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Aug 1932
Birth Place: Welch McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: Jun 1985
Father: Albert W Dove
Mother: Virginia Smith
SSN: 236589787
Notes: May 1955: Name listed as WILLIAM OREN DOVE;
04 Jan 1988: Name listed as WILLIAM DOVE"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 429; WV Archives Web Site.
William Oren Dove; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; son of
Elmer and Virginia Dove; marred on 10 Oct 1958 in Brenton, WV; Jessie Green; age 17; born
in Athens, WV; single; living at Brenton, WV; daughter of Myrtle Green.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #82-054509; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Floyd Stacy; age 61; born 8 Aug 1921 in VA; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage ended
8 Jan 1982; 3rd grade education; living at Box 102, Brenton, WV; son of Grayson and Betty Jane
(Justice) Stacy; married on 1 Nov 1982 in Buchanan co, VA; Jessie Viola Dove, maiden name
Greene; age 41; born 4 May 1941 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended
5 Feb 1982; 4 yrs HS education; living at Box 102, Brenton, WV; daughter of Bill Wright and Myrtle
Greene
3. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Jessie V Stacy
[Jessie Aka Dove]
Birth Date: 4 May 1941
Address: PO Box 912, Coal City, WV, 25823-0912 (1991)
[205 Mercer St, Beckley, WV, 25801-6043] "
4. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home, Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jessie Viola (Dove) Maynor, 77, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley."Born May 4, 1941 in Gardner, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bill Wright and Myrtle Green Wright.
"Jessie was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family. When she was in better health, she faithfully attended the Church of God.
"In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Oren; children, Debrah Houck, Barbara Miller, David Dove, William Gene Dove and Carl Dove; and three grandchildren, Daniel, David and DiShawn.
"Jessie will be greatly missed by her lone surviving child, Donna Steele of Kopperston. She is also survived by her brothers, Donald Green and Henry Green both of FL; grandchildren, Tonya, William, Alisha, Aletta and Shawn; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Bryant, Damon, Nellie and Kiara; and a host of extended family members and friends."