1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hemphill; Orkney Hollow; E.D. 24-39; taken
on 20 May 1940; Page 776A; Image 22 of 31; Household #167.
Listed as Margaret A. Osborne; 2; born in WV; in household of father, George L. Osborne.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Margaret A Barbour [Margaret Barber] [Margaret N Barbour] [Margerate Barbour]
Birth Date Sep 1937
Residence Date 2013-2020
Address 835 Suke Creek Rd
Residence Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24844
Second Residence Date 1991-2017
Second Address Hc 68 Box 255
Second Residence Iaeger, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24844
Third Residence Date 1998
Third Address 970 Twin Creek Rd
Third Residence Kernersville, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code 27284
Fourth Residence Date 1998
Fourth Address 1680 Grace Lndg
Fourth Residence Kernersville, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code 27284"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Margaret Ann Barbour, 86 of Buffalo, WV, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at Teays Valley Center. Margaret was born September 13, 1937, a daughter of the late George Osborne and Gladys (Short) Osborne."In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Osborne; brothers, Johnny, David, Danny, and Billy Osborne; son, Michael Barbour
"Margaret was a member of the Christ Cathedral Church in Iaeger, WV and Church of Zion in Ikes Fork, WV. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Margaret will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
"She is survived by her son Shane Barbour and wife Michelle of Buffalo, WV; stepsons, Darrell Barbour and wife Nancy of Hanover, WV and Ronald Barbour of Oceana, WV; Sister, Susan Morgan of Havelock, NC; several grand children and great grandchildren.
"Graveside services will be conducted Friday, April 26, 2024, at 11 o’clock at Palm Memorial Gardens in Matheny, WV. Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 6:00-9:00 PM with an evening service at 7:00 PM at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV with Reverend Russell King officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 81B; Family #58.
Listed as Arthur Collins; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Anderson W. Collins.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 233B; Image 21 of
33; Family #177/178.
Listed as Bob Collins; age 21; born in WV; single; car dropper at coal tipple; in household of mother,
Arminda Lester Collins.
3. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #13435; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert H. Collins; age 27 yrs, 5 mons, 6 days; born on 24 Apr 1909 in McDowell Co, WV; married;
husband of Gladys Collins; car dropper at coal tipple; son of Anderson and Arminda Lester Collins;
living at Litwar, WV; died on 30 Sep 1936 from a falling object at tipple near coal mine; buried on
2 Oct 1936 in Collins Cemetery, Litwar, WV; informant, Arthur Collins.
4. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries; McDowell Co, WV Web Site.
Robert Collins; born in 1908; died in 1936; buried here.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 247; WV Archives Website.
Billy Gene Blankenship; age 22; born in Iaeger, WV; single; living at General Delivery, Hensley, WV;
married on 3 Spt 1959 in Iaeger, WV; Betty Joe Lowe; age 16; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; living
in Iaeger, WV.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #76-031262; Ancestry.com Website.
Billy Gene Blankenship; age 38; born 2 Aug 1937 in Iaeger, WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage;
1 yr HS education; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of Willis and Stella (Facello) Blankenship; married on
3 Jul 1976 in Lebanon, VA; Mary J. Short; maiden name Jones, age 47; born 16 Jun 1929 in Lex,
WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 4 yrs college education; living at Bradshaw, WV; daughter of
William and Laura (Short) Jones.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-037141; Ancestry.com Website.
Billy Gene Blankenship; age 43; born 2 Aug 1934 in WV; divorced; this is his 4th marriage; last
Marriage ended 25 Mar 1980; 8th grade education; living at Box 668, Iaeger, WV; son of Willis and
Stella (Facello) Blankenship; married on 14 Aug 1980 at Grundy, VA; Thelma Ferris Lee; maiden
name Beavers; age 46; born 21 Aug 1933 in WV; divorced; this is her 4th marriage; last marriage
ended 25 Mar 1980; 10th grade education; living at Box 668, Iaeger, WV; daughter of John and
Sarah (Lester) Beavers.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Billy Gene Blankenship [Billy G Blankenship]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Aug 1934
Birth Place: Larger McDow, West Virginia [Iaeger McDow??, West Virginia]
Death Date: 16 Jan 2004
Father:
Willie Blankenship
Mother:
Stella M Facello
SSN: 236546512
Notes: 22 Nov 1983: Name listed as BILLY GENE BLANKENSHIP;
03 Feb 2004: Name listed as BILLY G BLANKENSHIP"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 57; WV Archives Web Site.
Gleason Douglas Bowles; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single; married on 3 Nov 1949
at Iaeger, WV; Thelma Farris Beavers; age 21; born and living at Iaeger, WV; single.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #71 007608; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Ray Lee; age 53; born 24 Jun 1917 in AL; divorced; this was his second marriage; living at
Iaeger, WV; son of James Fred and Elizabeth Ada (Manshardt) Lee; married on 19 Mar 1971 in
Grundy, VA; Thelma Farris Bowles; age 37; born 21 Aug 1933 in WV; divorced; this was her second
marriage; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of John and Sara (Lester) Beavers.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #80-037141; Ancestry.com Website.
Billy Gene Blankenship; age 43; born 2 Aug 1934 in WV; divorced; this is his 4th marriage; last
Marriage ended 25 Mar 1980; 8th grade education; living at Box 668, Iaeger, WV; son of Willis and
Stella (Facello) Blankenship; married on 14 Aug 1980 at Grundy, VA; Thelma Ferris Lee; maiden
name Beavers; age 46; born 21 Aug 1933 in WV; divorced; this is her 4th marriage; last marriage
ended 25 Mar 1980; 10th grade education; living at Box 668, Iaeger, WV; daughter of John and
Sarah (Lester) Beavers.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thelma Farris Blankenship, 90, of Iaeger, WV, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at her home."Thelma was born August 21, 1933, in War, WV a daughter of the late John and Sarah Lester Beavers.
"Thelma was a member of the Iaeger Church of God and a devoted prayer warrior. She was a hard worker with her last employment being at her daughter’s restaurant “Lynne’s Pizza” where she was known for the meals and delicious coconut pies and peanut butter cakes. She was great cook and she also worked for the McDowell County Board of education as a cook for several years.
"Thelma was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
"In addition to her parents Thlema was preceded in death by five brothers: Moody, Luther, Daniel, Jessie and John Jr. Beavers; four sisters, Addie Beavers, Zella Mae Mullins, Rosie Love and Mildred Davis; five children, Mickey, Gerald, Marietha, Joey, and Lynne.
"Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Darlene Bowles of Olin, NC, Rhonda Poirier of Statesville, NC, Donna Helton of Mt. Airy, NC, and Connie Lowe of Salisbury, NC; Special Grandson, Kevin Kirk who was her caregiver for several years; friend, Gary Lowe, who helped out a lot. Special nieces and nephews; Rita (Roscoe) Miller, Speedy (Teresa) Auville, Hershel (Anna) Davie; Grandchildren, Phillip (Kimberly) Bowles, Wendy (Michael) Martin, Sean (Casey) Poirier, Robin Poirier Townsend, Chrystal Andrigo, Brandon (Michelle) Rowe, Mandie (Craig) Kalista, and Jeffery Bowles. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special Friends; Brenda Morgan, Jean Mullins, and Hazel Lowe.
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 2 o’clock, with Reverend Danny Bowles and Reverend Jimmie Justus officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Bowles Cemetery in Mile Branch, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV with an evening service at 7 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donna Yvonne Cooper, 82, of Davin, WV, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at CAMC Memorial in Charleston, WV."Donna was born February 28, 1942 in Man, WV a daughter of the late James and America Robertson Frazier.
"In addition to her parents Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Cooper; two daughters, Brenda Cooper and Sherry Smith; four sisters, Joann, Lillian, Midge and Betty and one brother Irvin.
"Survivors include three sons, Jackie Frazier of Davin, WV, Dale Cooper of South Charleston, WV and James Cooper of Duffield, VA; one brother, James “Jim” Frazier of Davin, WV; and five grandchildren, Brenda Golden, Carla Blevins, James Cooper, Eli Cooper and Zach Cooper; six great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 1 o’clock, with Reverend Lacy Griffith officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Pea Patch, VA. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"