McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Benjamin Lee Rhodes

1. U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-2020; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Benjamin Lee Rhoades
Gender: Male
Residence Date: Abt 1992
Residence Place: Raleigh
Residence Place 2: Cary
Marriage Date: 25 Apr 1992
Father:
Robert -1 Rhoades
Mother:
Kl Rhoades
Spouse:
Barbara Ann Cox"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Benjamin Lee Rhoades [Ben L Rhoades] [Benjamin Barbara Rhoades] [Benjamine Lee Rhoades]
Birth Date: Mar 1954
Residence Date: 1997-2020
Address: 413 S West St
Residence: Cary, North Carolina, USA
Postal Code: 27511
Second Residence Date: 1993-2003
Second Address: 104 Houston Cir
Second Residence:
Second Postal Code: 27513
Third Residence Date: 1992-1993
Third Address: 106 Choptank CT Unit A4
Third Residence: Cary, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code: 27513
Fourth Residence Date: 1986-1993
Fourth Address: 6121 Codes Ridge Rd Apt A
Fourth Residence: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 27612"


Barbara Ann Cox

1. U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-2020; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Barbara Ann Cox
Gender: Female
Residence Date: Abt 1992
Residence Place: Cary
Marriage Date: 25 Apr 1992
Mother:
Charles Cox
Spouse:
Benjamin Lee Rhoades"
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Barbara Ann Rhoades
Also Known As Ben L Rhoades
2nd Also Known As Name Benjamin L Rhoades
3rd Also Known As Name Barbara C Rhoades
Residence Date 04 Nov 2003-02 Nov 2004
Residence Place Cary, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 04 Mar 1954..."

"...Address 413 S West St #
Address Continued Cary, North Carolina 27511
Address Date 04 Nov 2003-02 Nov 2004
2nd Address 104 Housatonic Ln
2nd Address Continued Apex, North Carolina 27523
2nd Address Date 01 Jul 1993
3rd Address 413 S West St
3rd Address Continued Cary, North Carolina 27511
3rd Address Date 11 Oct 1955-29 Oct 2007
Possible Relatives Barbara Ann Rhoades..."
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Barbara C Rhoades [Barbara Ann Cox] [Barbara Ann C Rhoades] [Barbara Cox Rhoades]
Birth Date: May 1956
Residence Date: 1955-2020
Address: 413 S West St
Residence: Cary, North Carolina, USA
Postal Code: 27511
Second Residence Date: 1993-2002
Second Address: 104 Houston Cir
Second Residence: Cary, North Carolina, USA
Second Postal Code: 27513
Third Residence Date: 1985-1996
Third Address: 106 Choptank CT Apt A
Third Residence: Cary, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code: 27513
Fourth Residence Date: 1985-1996
Fourth Address: 106 Choptank CT Unit A4
Fourth Residence: Cary, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 27513"


Sterling P. Repass

1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1914); Page 75; Line #40; WV Archives Website.
Sterling P. Repass; age 26; born in Bland Co, VA; single; living at Lake Run, VA; Married on 1 Sep
1914 in Mercer Co, WV; Nina M. Appling; age 25; born in Monroe Co, WV; single; living in Athens, WV.


Nina M. Appling

1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1914); Page 75; Line #40; WV Archives Website.
Sterling P. Repass; age 26; born in Bland Co, VA; single; living at Lake Run, VA; Married on 1 Sep
1914 in Mercer Co, WV; Nina M. Appling; age 25; born in Monroe Co, WV; single; living in Athens, WV.


William Harvey Repass

1. US Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Vol #2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William H. Repass; born 1 Sep 1915; living at 921 Popular St, Mullens, WV.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: William Harvey Repass
[William H Repass]
SSN: 232286022
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1915
Birth Place: Lick Run Bot, Virginia
Father Name: Sterling P Repass
Mother Name: Nina M Appling
Death Date: 11 Jan 1995
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Signature on SSN Card: BILL REPASS
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Nov 1937: Name listed as WILLIAM HARVEY REPASS; 25 Jan 1995: Name listed as WILLIAM H REPASS..."
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co, WV; submitted by Joshua G.
Dickens; 14 May 2015.
William H. Repass; born 1 Sep 1915; died 11 Jan 1995; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.


Paul Earnest Houndashell

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.
2,. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 255; WV Archives Website.
Paul Houndashell; age 27; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; fireman; living at Berwind, WV; son of
John and Mary; married on 24 Nov 1932 in War, WV; Blanche Linkous; age 22; born in Tazewell Co,
VA; single; living at Berwind, WV; daughter of Joe and Ella.


Beltha Blanche Linkous

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.
2,. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1932); Page 255; WV Archives Website.
Paul Houndashell; age 27; born in Smyth Co, VA; single; fireman; living at Berwind, WV; son of
John and Mary; married on 24 Nov 1932 in War, WV; Blanche Linkous; age 22; born in Tazewell Co,
VA; single; living at Berwind, WV; daughter of Joe and Ella.


Robert Gerald Houndashell

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.


Phyllis Houndashell

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.


Densil Blankenship

1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Densil Blankenship
Residence Date 01 Sep 1999-05 Dec 2008
Residence Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 13 Apr 1961..."

"...Address 2103 PO Box
Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 01 Sep 1999-05 Dec 2008
2nd Address 242 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Cyclone, West Virginia 24827
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998
3rd Address 1698 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Beckley, West Virginia 25802
3rd Address Date 01 Jul 1992-17 Jul 2001
Possible Relatives Patsy Renee Blankenship..."


Patsy Renee Osborne

1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Batsy R Blankenship
Also Known As Patsy Renee Blankenship
Residence Date 01 Sep 1995-01 Jun 2003
Residence Place Cyclone, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 21 Sep 1969..."

"...Address 306 PO Box
Address Continued Cyclone, West Virginia 24827
Address Date 01 Sep 1995-01 Jun 2003
2nd Address 2894 30th
2nd Address Continued Cyclone, West Virginia 24827
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993
3rd Address 1698 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Beckley, West Virginia 25802
3rd Address Date 01 Jul 1992-13 Nov 2000
Possible Relatives Densil Blankenship..."
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Patsy Osborne Blankenship, 46, of Cyclone, WV passed away on Wednesday December 30, 2015. She was born on September 21, 1969 in Man, WV a daughter of the late Rommie and Roberta Sharon Lusk Osborne.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers Richard Osborne and Rodney Osborne;
her grandparents and a host of aunts and uncles. Survivors include a daughter Brittany (Matt) Cline of
Cyclone; a son Chris (Savannah) Blankenship of Cyclone; seven grandchildren Garrett Blankenship, Addison
Blankenship, Bryson Blankenship, Hunter Cline, Carli Cline and Cheyenne Chapman; two nephews Trevor
Osborne and Little Rod Osborne; her ex-husband and loving friend Densil Blankenship; and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday January 6, 2016 in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Roland Cook officiating. She will be laid to
rest in Lusk Cemetery, Cyclone, WV..."


John Frances Benick Sr

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.
2. Washington, D.C., U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: John Francis Benick
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Birth Date: abt 1914
Marriage Date: 17 Oct 1936
Marriage Place: District of Columbia, USA
Spouse:
Willie Gladys Linkous
Film Number: 002293339"


Willie Gladys Linkous

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.
2. Washington, D.C., U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Willie Gladys Linkous
Gender: Female
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1916
Marriage Date: 17 Oct 1936
Marriage Place: District of Columbia, USA
Spouse:
John Francis Benick
Film Number: 002293339"


John Frances Benick Jr

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.


Rick Benick

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.


Carl Lee Cline

1. "Beckley Post-Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday; 26 Jun 1974; Page 18; Ancestry.com Website.
"Pinevile (RNS)- The following marriage licenses were issued bt the Wyoming County clerk during
the past week..."
"...Carl Lee Cline, 20, of Hanover, son of Vernon Cline and Irene Pearl Riffe, and Melssa Ann Vance,
17, of Ikes Fork, daughter of Roland Vance and Geneva Riffe..."
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Carl Lee Cline
Residence Date 01 Oct 1998
Residence Place Ikes Fork, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 16 Nov 1953..."

"...Address X Bo 305A
Address Continued Ikes Fork, West Virginia 24845
Address Date 01 Oct 1998
2nd Address 134 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Ikes Fork, West Virginia 24845
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998
3rd Address 184 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Ikes Fork, West Virginia 24845
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1990-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives Brenda Lee Cline, Deborah K Cline, Dillard B Cline, Joyce Ann Cline,
Julia C Cline, Melissa Ann Cline, Miranda L Cline, Rita Faye Cline, Teresa L Cline, Vickie Bessie Cline..."
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Carl Lee Cline, 62, of Ikes Fork, WV passed away on Sunday January 10, 2016 at his home. He was born on
November 16, 1953 in Welch, WV. He was the son of the late Irene and Vernon Cline. Survivors include his
loving wife of 41 years Melissa Vance Cline; two daughters Miranda Mann and husband Joshua Mann of
Ikes Fork and Tammy Jenkins and husband Shawn of Baileysville; three grandsons Scott Jenkins, Shane
Jenkins and Brody Mann; two granddaughters Kelsey Jenkins and Shyan Jenkins; six siblings Darrell Riffe
and wife Diane, Ona Cline and wife Shirley, Joyce Bailey and husband Boyd "Jr.", James Cline and wife
Vickie, Eddie Cline and wife Alice, Ray Cline and wife Cathy; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday January 16, 2016 in the Chapel of Stafford
Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Earl Brewer, Bro. Merv White and Bro. Shawn Jenkins
officiating. He will be laid to rest in Riffe Cemetery, Lower Muzzle, WV...."


Melissa Ann Vance

1. "Beckley Post-Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday; 26 Jun 1974; Page 18; Ancestry.com Website.
"Pinevile (RNS)- The following marriage licenses were issued bt the Wyoming County clerk during
the past week..."
"...Carl Lee Cline, 20, of Hanover, son of Vernon Cline and Irene Pearl Riffe, and Melssa Ann Vance,
17, of Ikes Fork, daughter of Roland Vance and Geneva Riffe..."
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Melissa Ann Cline
Residence Date 01 Jan 1998
Residence Place Ikes Fork, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 09 Mar 1957..."

"...Address 134 PO Box
Address Continued Ikes Fork, West Virginia 24845
Address Date 01 Jan 1998
2nd Address 184 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Ikes Fork, West Virginia 24845
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-01 Jan 2009
3rd Address 828 52nd
3rd Address Continued Ikes Fork, West Virginia 24845
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1990
Possible Relatives Carl Lee Cline..."
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Melissa Ann Cline, 62, of Ikes Fork, WV passed away on Monday April 8, 2019 at her home. She was born
on March 9, 1957 in Iaeger, WV the daughter of the late Rev. Roland and Geneva (Riffe) Vance. In addition
to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Carl Cline; sister Sandra Lester; and brothers Gary
and Kelvin Vance. Survivors include two daughters Miranda Mann and husband Joshua of Wilmington, NC
and Tammy Jenkins and husband Shawn of Baileysville; two granddaughters Kelsey Jenkins and Shyan
Jenkins; four grandsons Scott Jenkins, Shane Jenkins, Gavin Mann and Brody Mann; two brothers Teddy
Vance and wife Brenda and Linnie Vance and wife Maggie; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Sunday April 14th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Dennis Lester officiating. She will be laid to rest in Riffe Cemetery, Lower
Muzzle, WV. Friends may gather with the family from Noon until time of services on Sunday April 14th at
the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jerry Vance, Derrick Vance, Zachary Vance, Scott Jenkins, Shane
Jenkins and Gerald Vance. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "


Larry Eugene Osborne

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 172; WV Archives Web Site.
Larry Eugene Osborne; age 21; born 3 Dec 1945 in Lorado, WV; single; living at Kopperston, WV;
son of Arnold and Marie (Osborne) Osborne; married on 4 Jul 1967 at Oceana, WV; Delores Gay
Prichard; age 18; born 26 May 1949 in Oceana, WV; single; living in Kopperston, WV; daughter of
____ and Ruth Prichard.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Larry Eugene Osborne
United States Public Records
Name Larry Eugene Osborne
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 03 Dec 1945..."

"...Address 1102 PO Box
Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address 125 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 1996
3rd Address 1182 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
3rd Address Date 17 May 1984-05 Dec 2008..."
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Larry E. Osborne, 70, of Oceana, WV passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2016 at Bowers Hospice
House, Beckley, WV. Born December 3, 1945 at Lorado, Logan County, WV. He was the son of the late
Arnold Osborne and the late Marie and Lawerence Lusk. Larry served in the United State Army from
1968-1970 and was stationed in Korea for twelve months. He worked as a coal miner for over 19 years at
Kopperston #2 Mines and was a member of UMWA District 17 Oceana Local 7604. Larry was an avid hunter
and fisherman. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a granddaughter Chanel; sisters Brenda
Lusk, Eva Vance, Iris Lusk, Elizabeth Lusk, Janice, Juanita and Laurencana; and a brother Johnny. Survivors
include his wife Delores Gay; daughters Melitte Bentley of Oceana and Cindy Seiter and husband Rob of
Beckley; grandchildren Lexi, Ayden, Mia and Nolan; sisters Rosalee Green and husband Roger of
Greenwood and Lisa Peters and husband Darren of Foster; brother-in-laws Marlyn Lusk of Bim and Barry
Vance of Madison; and a host of other loving family and friends. Larry was dearly loved by Ruth and the
late Willard Lovins and family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday January 18, 2016 in the
Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Danny Thomas and Bro. David "Sam"
Osborne officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. The Wyoming County
Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites...."


Delores Gay Prichard

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 172; WV Archives Web Site.
Larry Eugene Osborne; age 21; born 3 Dec 1945 in Lorado, WV; single; living at Kopperston, WV;
son of Arnold and Marie (Osborne) Osborne; married on 4 Jul 1967 at Oceana, WV; Delores Gay
Prichard; age 18; born 26 May 1949 in Oceana, WV; single; living in Kopperston, WV; daughter of
____ and Ruth Prichard.
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Dolaris G Osborne
Also Known As Delores Gay Osborne
Residence Date 01 Mar 2002
Residence Place Oceana, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 26 May 1949..."

"...Address Chamber
Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
Address Date 01 Mar 2002
2nd Address Chamber St
2nd Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 1995-01 Nov 2005
3rd Address 1182 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Oceana, West Virginia 24870
3rd Address Date 17 May 1984-15 Nov 2007..."


Arnold Osborne

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 281; WV Archives Web Site.
Arnold Osborne; age 21; born and living at Lorado, WV; single; son of Sanford and Josie (Gibson)
Osborne; married on 25 Aug 1945 at Lorado, WV; Marie Osborne; age 16; born and living at Lorado,
WV; single; daughter of Dirk and Ethel (Workman) Osborne.


Maggie Marie Osborne

1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 281; WV Archives Web Site.
Arnold Osborne; age 21; born and living in Lorado, WV' son of Sanford and Jocie (Gibson) Osborne;
married on 25 Aug 1945 at Lorado, WV; Marie Osborne; age 16; born and living in Lorado, WV;
daughter of Dink and Ethel (Workman) Osborne.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1950); Page 172; WV Archives Web Site.
Lawrence Lusk; age 22; born and living at Lorado, WV; single; son of Guy and Addie (Osborne) Lusk;
married on 18 Apr 1950 at Logan, WV; Marie Osborne; age 20; born and living at Lorado, WV; single;
daughter of Dink and Ethel (Workman) Osborne.


Henry Whitley "Roy" Linkous

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 437; WV Archives Website.
Henry Whitley Linkous; age 26; born and living in Berwind, WV; single; married on 21 Dec 1945 in
Welch, WV; Jewell Estelle Crosby; age 22; born in Center Hill, FL; single; living at Berwind, WV.


Jewell Estelle Crosby

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 437; WV Archives Website.
Henry Whitley Linkous; age 26; born and living in Berwind, WV; single; married on 21 Dec 1945 in
Welch, WV; Jewell Estelle Crosby; age 22; born in Center Hill, FL; single; living at Berwind, WV.


Robert Lynn "Bobby" Linkous

1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Woodrow and Ester Linkous
Richardson"; Article; submitted by Friends of the Richardsons.


Alba Merile Hendricks

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 26; WV Archives Web Site.
Alba Merile Hendricks; age 24; born at Pine Knob, WV; living in Kanawha Co, WV;
married on 22 Sep 1929 at Naoma, WV; Nell Grace Dickens; age 21; born at Pine Knob, WV;
living at Munition, WV.


Nell Grace Dickens

1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1929); Page 26; WV Archives Web Site.
Alba Merile Hendricks; age 24; born at Pine Knob, WV; living in Kanawha Co, WV;
married on 22 Sep 1929 at Naoma, WV; Nell Grace Dickens; age 21; born at Pine Knob, WV;
living at Munition, WV.