1. "Lansing State Journal"; Lansing, MI; Thursday; 7 Aug 1975; Newspapers.com Website.
"Douglas Michael Morgan, 19, and Linda Sue Ritter, 18, both of 205 Reo Ave...."
License to marry was issued.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville. WV; Posted Obit.
"Douglas Michael Morgan 67, of Bud formerly of Lansing Michigan passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2023."Born November 19, 1955 in Lansing Michigan, he was the son of the late Deanna Kay Price.
"He was an avid Nascar fan. Douglas loved cars, and owned a towing company for several years. He loved traveling, and riding in RV"s.
"In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by several other family members.
"Those left to cherish his memory, include his daughter Michelle Pojeta and her husband Daniel. His grand daughter Jessica Cook and her husband David. His grandson Sean Gay and his wife Cierra, and his great grandson Zander Cook. Two brothers Gene Morgan and his wife Susan, and Donald Clark. A special cousin Deborah Brown. His companion of the last four years Denise Shrewsbury, and a host of extended family and countless friends.
"In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services."
1. Douglas Morturay; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Calvin Lee Lucas, 65, of North Tazewell, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital, in Tazewell. Born September 24, 1957 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Emma Jean Blankenship of Big Sandy and the late Reverend Doug Blankenship."Calvin was a retired Registered Nurse and worked for Welch Community Hospital for many years, he was also former Administrator at Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bluefield.
"In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Lucas; and one daughter, Samantha Dawn Lucas.
"Those left to cherish his memories in addition to his mother are one daughter, Savannah Hagerman and husband Adam of Jolo; two brothers, Tony Blankenship and wife Sandi of Elbert, Eric Blankenship and wife Candie of Conover, NC; one sister, Shirley Ann Bowling of Columbus, OH and one granddaughter, Emma Hagerman of Jolo.
"Friends may call Monday, April 10, 2023 at the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
"Burial and Committal Services will follow the at the Hagerman-Hess Cemetery at Three Forks near Jolo.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 21; WV Archives Website.
Clyde Blevins; age 26; born in Wise Co, VA; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 31 Jan 1949 in
Panther, WV; Jean Lester; age 16; born and living in Panther, WV; single; with consent of Lillard
Lester, father of Jean Lester.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken 26 Apr 1950; Sheet Number
37; Dwelling #245.
Listed as Clyde Blevins; age 27; born in VA; married; tippler worker at coal mine; in household
of mother, Clarissa (Trent) Blevins; with wife.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 21; WV Archives Website.
Clyde Blevins; age 26; born in Wise Co, VA; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 31 Jan 1949 in
Panther, WV; Jean Lester; age 16; born and living in Panther, WV; single; with consent of Lillard
Lester, father of Jean Lester.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken 26 Apr 1950; Sheet Number
37; Dwelling #245.
Listed as Jean Blevins; age 18; born in WV; married; in household of mother-in-law, Clarissa (Trent)
Blevins; with husband.
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Irine Hazel Blevens
Birth Date 21 Jul 1924
Birth Place Wise, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number 1924036971"
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken 26 Apr 1950; Sheet Number
37; Dwelling #245.
Listed as Irene Hilton; age 25; born in VA; divorced; assistant manager of retail store; in household
of mother, Clarissa (Trent) Blevins; with one child.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Irene Blevins Rose, 98 of Halls Ridge Road, Princeton entered into her rest and passed away on April 7, 2023. She was the daughter of the late George Blevins and Clarissa Trent Blevins of Iaeger, WV."In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years: Jimmy Rose; a daughter, Nona Jean Helsel of Florida; three brothers: Marvin Blevins of Grundy Virginia, William (Bill) Blevins of Iaeger, and Clyde Blevins of Panther, WV; two sisters: Hallie Osborne of Alpharetta, GA and Nellie Blevins of Iaeger; and a grandson: Sean Helsel of Florida.
"Those who are left behind to cherish her memories include her children: Patty Ann Hylton of King, NC; Michael Rose of Beckley, John Rose of Ikes Fork, James Rose of Princeton, WV and Christine Allen of Princeton; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and 2 great, great grandchildren.
"Being born again, Irene was of the Baptist Faith and attended Iaeger Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir before she moved to live in Princeton. Irene was also a member of the Eastern Star lodge in Iaeger. Irene worked as a welder in an airplane factory during World War 2 and had the distinction of being one of the young women know as ‘Rosie the Riveter’. Irene was a faithful home maker for many years. She enjoyed her flower gardens and she enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She will be missed until Resurrection morning when the saints of God shall be raised incorruptible to meet the Lord in the air.
"Funeral services will be held at Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 11 o’clock. Committal will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Princeton. Pastor Myron Tilley from Ashworth Baptist Church, Princeton officiating.
"Friends may visit with the family from 10 o’clock until the time of services at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken 26 Apr 1950; Sheet Number
37; Dwelling #245.
Listed as Patricia Hilton; age 3; born in WV; in household of grandmother, Clarissa (Trent) Blevins;
with mother.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Patricia Ann Hylton Walkup
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 29
Birth Date 28 Nov 1946
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 4 Sep 1976
Marriage Place Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father Dennis Louie Hylton
Mother Irene Blevins
Spouse Dwight Kelly Cartwright
Certificate Number 1976042018"