1. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Freddy Dean Blankenship, 67, of Kopperston, WV passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at his home. He was born on December 7, 1956 in Man, WV, a son of the late Jerry Blankenship, Sr. and the late Martha Maynard Blankenship Osborne and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Freddy was a coal miner and a member of the UMWA. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Jerry “Bear” Blankenship, Jr. and sister in law Henrietta Clair Blankenship, a sister Athlene (Alfred) Hicks, and two nephews, Jerry (Kathy) Hicks, and Terry Hicks. Those left to cherish his memory include his fiancé of 17 years, Francis Grimmett, his step children Aaron Fields and fiance Heather of Greenville and Mandy Grimmett of Accoville, four very special grandchildren Maci and Madison Fields and Haven and Ryker McCloud, nieces Ramona (David) Wood of Parma, OH, Phyllis (Jackie, who was his best friend) Banther of Oceana and Phillip (Lana) Blankenship of Etsel Springs, TN, a special great-nephew Kyle (Channing) Lusk of Oceana and their children Jude, Reece, and Parker, nieces and nephews Larry (Teresa) Hicks of Mocksville, NC, Gary (Paula) Hicks of Mocksville, NC, Roger (Melissa) Hicks of Rocky Hill, CT, Jennifer (Nelson) Sampson of Cleveland, TN, and Darlene Hicks of Mocksville, NC, mother in law Cheryl Fields of Mallory, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 13, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 pm until time of service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Frank Francis
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 22
Birth Date abt 1945
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 30 Sep 1967
Marriage Place Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father Troy Francis
Mother Opal Adkins
Spouse Louise Workman
Certificate Number 1967035980"
2. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frankie Gene Francis, 79, of Glen Fork, WV, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was born on February 18, 1945 in Glen Fork, WV a son of the late Troy and Opal Adkins Francis. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Wandal Roy Francis. He was an avid bear hunter and loved being in the mountains. He loved to make people laugh and always had a story to tell. Those left to cherish his memory include his sons Frankie (Gretta) Francis of Jesse, Brandon Francis of the home, and Dylan Francis of Glen Fork, a daughter Dina (Michael) Duncan of Oceana, a brother Sammy (Judy) Francis of Glen Fork, two sisters Diana Cresong of Glen Fork and Karen Jewell of Gastonia, NC, his best friend Jason Dishmon of Arnett, three grandchildren Brandi (Matthew) Paynter of Matheny, Steven (Hannah) Duncan of Ravencliff and Brittany Duncan of Oceana, seven great grandchildren Alydia Duncan, Abel Paynter, Aliyah Duncan, Gabriel “Gussy” Paynter, Mason Duncan, Claire Paynter and Walker Duncan, along with a host of many loving family and friends. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Monday, May 13th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated following the service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Louise Workman
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1946
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 30 Sep 1967
Marriage Place Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father Winfred Workman
Mother Thelma Linkous
Spouse Frank Francis
Certificate Number 1967035980"
1. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frankie Gene Francis, 79, of Glen Fork, WV..."
"...of the home ..." (Glen Fork, WV)
1. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"...of Glen Fork...( WV)
1. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frankie Gene Francis, 79, of Glen Fork, WV
"...of Jesse..." (WV)
1. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frankie Gene Francis, 79, of Glen Fork, WV
"...of Jesse..." (WV)
1. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"...of Oceana..." (WV)
1. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Billy Ray Toler, 64, of Coal Mountain, WV went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born November 30, 1959 in Guyan, WV, a son of the late Robert Franklin and Hazel A. Morgan Toler. Billy was a disabled coal miner and worked many years in Coal Mountain. He attended Hyles Anderson College in Hammond, IN and Tabernacle Baptist College. After those accomplishments, he then traveled with Evangelist Howard Sightler. In addition to his parents he is preceeded in death by a brother Daniel Toler, a nephew Adam Toler, and a niece Rachel Toler. Those left to cherish his memory include two sons, Billy Lee Toler of Coal Mountain and Jeremy Ray Toler of TN, two brothers Pastor John Toler and his wife Lynn of Kopperston and Pastor Bobby Toler and wife Karen of Grass Lakes, MI, a sister Linda Thomas and her husband Paul of Coal Mountain, a special nephew Stevie Thomas and his wife Andrea of Charleston, sister-in-law Donna Toler of Georgia, several nieces and nephews, and a host of other loving family and friends. A celebration of Billy’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 10th, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with his brothers, Pastor Bobby Toler and Pastor Johnny Toler, officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 until time of service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Bobby Dean Toler
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1946
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 15 Jul 1967
Marriage Place Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father Robert Franklin Toler
Mother Hazel Morgan
Spouse Charlene Edith Runyon
Certificate Number 1967024283"