1. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV, 1995", WGS, "Norma Jean Green Bryant" article, page 90.
1. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV, 1995", WGS, "Norma Jean Green Bryant" article, page 90.
Theodore Roosevelt "Ted" Blankenship
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 24/27 Jan 1920;
Page 220B; Image 14 of 26; Family #110/110.
Listed as Tedy R. Blankenship; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Perry Blankenship.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 244A; Image 8
of 51; Family #64/65.
Listed as Ted Blankenship; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, Perry Blankenship.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 90; WV Archives Website.
Ted Theodore Roosevelt Blankenship; age 38; born and living in Bradshaw, WV' sinle; married on
5 Mar 1953 at Welch, WV; Dorcas Webb; age 19; born and living in Jolo, WV; single; with consent of
Arthur and Marybelle Webb, parents of Dorcas Webb.
4. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #37684; Ancestry.com Website.
Theodore Roosevelt Blakenship; age 50; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; one previous
marriage; coal miner; living at Jolo, WV; son of Perry and Lottie (Atwell) Blankenship; married on 6
Nov 1964 in Buchanan Co, VA; Dorcus Webb; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; one
previous marriage; housework; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of Arthur and Mary Belle (Kennedy)
Webb.
5. World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1942-1954; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Theodore R Blankenship
Race White, includes Mexican (White)
Rank Enlisted Man
Admission Age 30
Birth Date abt 1914
Admission Date Dec 1944
Discharge Date Dec 1944
Military Branch Military Police
Diagnosis SecondLocation: Face: Cheek; ; CausativeAgent: Assualt or Fighting (unarmed)
Type of Injury Injury, non-battle
Injured in Line of Duty not in line of duty, other
Type of Discharge Duty
Length of Service 3 Year(s), 0 Month(s)
Service Number 35425905"
6. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985; Ancestry.com Website.
Theodore R. Blankenship; born 1 Nov 1914; died 8 Sep 1966; PFC, 56th Military Police, US Army,
WW II; enlisted 4 Apr 1942; discharged 9 Oct 1945; no decorations; Service ID 35-425-905; Dorcus
Blankenship, wife, applicant, 11 Sep 1966, Iaeger, WV; buried in family cemetery, Bradshaw, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 90; WV Archives Website.
Ted Theodore Roosevelt Blankenship; age 38; born and living in Bradshaw, WV' sinle; married on
5 Mar 1953 at Welch, WV; Dorcas Webb; age 19; born and living in Jolo, WV; single; with consent of
Arthur and Marybelle Webb, parents of Dorcas Webb.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #37684; Ancestry.com Website.
Theodore Roosevelt Blakenship; age 50; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
coal miner; living at Jolo, WV; son of Perry and Lottie (Atwell) Blankenship; married on 6 Nov 1964 in
Buchanan Co, VA; Dorcus Webb; age 31; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
housework; living at Jolo, WV; daughter of Arthur and Mary Belle (Kennedy) Webb.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Theodore “Marty” Blankenship, 66, of Raysal, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2023, at Ballad Health Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee surrounded by his loving family."Born June 23, 1957, in Iaeger, West Virginia, Marty was the son of the late Ted and Darcus Webb Blankenship
"Marty grew up in the Three Forks area where he stayed till recent years. In his early years he was a coal miner and a timber cutter. He enjoyed hunting, ginsenging, gardening, pitching horseshoes and being with his family.
"In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Margie Lea Blankenship.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 48 years, Connie Blankenship, of the home; Sons: Mark Blankenship and wife Wiononia of Honaker, Virginia and Christopher Blankenship and wife Whitney of Richlands, Virginia; One daughter: Stephanie Bailey and husband Russell of Bradshaw, West Virginia. Eight Grandchildren: Kylie Blankenship, Caitlyn (Keaton) Honaker, Colton Blankenship, Taven Blankenship, Carter Blankenship, Nathan (Katie) Bailey, Alexis Bailey, and Brianna (Devin) Short; One Great Grandchild: Scarlett Short
"Step Grandchildren: Hudson Mullins, Mason Beavers, Shane Blevins, AJ Hicks, and Gavin Hicks; One brother: Will Blankenship and wife Gena of Raven, Virginia; and One sister: Lizzie Hatton of Columbus, Ohio.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 28, 2023, at 1 o’clock with Reverend Ray Belcher and Reverend Janice Belcher officiating at the Community Church of the Living God at Three Forks near Jolo, WV. Burial will follow in the Goodman Cemetery in Buckeye Hollow near Jolo, WV. Pallbearers will be Nathan Bailey, Donnie Rife, Logan Viars and Russell Bailey
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening July 27, 2023, after 6 p.m. at the Community Church of the Living God at Jolo, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roger Lee "Big John" Parks Jr., 56, of Bluefield, West Virginia passed away on July 25, 2023, at WVU Princeton Community Hospital."Roger was born on November 7, 1966, in Welch, West Virginia. He spent most of his years working as a Coal Truck Driver. He was a hardworking and reliable man. Roger was a loving husband, father, and brother. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
"Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Lee Parks Sr. and Donna Perkins Johnson; and his sister, Darlene.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Erica Parks of the home; son Shawn Bragg of the home; twin sister Rita Justice of Panther, West Virginia; and sister Kathy Combs of Charleston, West Virginia; and a host of other family and friends.
"Graveside rites will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 2 o'clock at England Cemetery in Hensley, West Virginia.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."