1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 280; WV Archives Website.
John Elkins, Jr; age 21; born in Gilbert, WV; single; living in Mann, WV; son of John and Virtie (Harris)
Elkins; married on 9 Nov 1946 at Davin, WV; Naomi Linville; age 17; born at Clean Eagle, WV; single;
living at Davin, WV; daughter of Carl and Ida (Osborne) Linville.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 280; WV Archives Website.
John Elkins, Jr; age 21; born in Gilbert, WV; single; living in Mann, WV; son of John and Virtie (Harris)
Elkins; married on 9 Nov 1946 at Davin, WV; Naomi Linville; age 17; born at Clean Eagle, WV; single;
living at Davin, WV; daughter of Carl and Ida (Osborne) Linville.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 411; WV Archives Website.
Howard Linville; age 19; born and living in Davin, WV; single; son of Carl and Ida Linville; married on
14 Dec 1951 in Oceana, WV; Ramona Birley; age 18; born in Kincaid, WV; single; living in Hatcher,
WV; daughter of Frank and Lida Birley.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Services; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Howard Linville, 92, of Oceana went Home to be with his Lord, on Sunday September 22, 2024, at Bower’s Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 2, 1932, to the late Carl and Ida Linville. Howard was a well-known business owner who owned three businesses: Linville’s Coal, Bel-Mar Coal, and Howard’s Hotdogs. Howard also gave to multiple charities. He loved playing golf, working with his flowers, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a faithful servant of the lord for over 75 years, reading through his Bible countless times. He truly lived the scripture “Study to show thyself approved”. Howard was a former member of Glen Fork Baptist Temple where he was a chairman of the Deacon Board and long time adult Sunday school teacher. He attended Saulsville Baptist Church until his health declined and prevented him from attending."In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Ramona Linville, one brother, Grover Linville, and three sisters: Barbara Stroupe, Naoma Elkins, and Hollene Linville.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his three children: Martha Lusk and husband Sharol, Belinda Lay and husband John, Frank Linville and wife Teresa. Seven grandchildren: Natasha Cline and husband BJ, Rishona Jones and husband Jacob, John David Lay and wife Perla, Katie Alward and husband David, Rebecca Linville, Hannah Fleming and husband Will, and Bethany Lewellen and her husband Jake. Five great-grandchildren: “Little Man” Cruz Cline, “Big Sister” Addison Jones, “Little Sister” Gracie Jones, Mabel Sloan Lewellen, and Baby Fleming due in February 2025. A special friend, Sandra Cobb. Caregivers: Wanda Carter, Penny Kennedy, Leigha Smith, Teresa Stewart, Karen Sigmon, and Teresa Hannah. A host of nieces and nephews and countless friends.
"In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Southern West Virginia
"The family will receive friends on Wednesday September 25, from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the chapel of Evans-Calfee Funeral Service. Funeral will begin at 1:00pm with Rev. Brian Dean and Rev. Larry Halsey Officiating. Family will serve as pallbearers."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 411; WV Archives Website.
Howard Linville; age 19; born and living in Davin, WV; single; son of Carl and Ida Linville; married on
14 Dec 1951 in Oceana, WV; Ramona Birley; age 18; born in Kincaid, WV; single; living in Hatcher,
WV; daughter of Frank and Lida Birley.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 461; WV Archives Website.
Grover Lee Linville, age 25; born and living in Davin, WV; single; son of Carl and Ida (Osborne)
Linville; married on 3 Jan 1953 in Gilbert, WV; Cora Ellen Brown; ahe 18; born and living in Davin, WV;
single; daughter of Bittle D. and Hattie (Miller) Brown.
1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; Davin; E.D.23-43; Page 865B; Image 2 of 52;
Household #19.
Listed as Cora Ellen Brown; age 5; born in WV; no education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Bittle D. Brown.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 461; WV Archives Website.
Grover Lee Linville, age 25; born and living in Davin, WV; single; son of Carl and Ida (Osborne)
Linville; married on 3 Jan 1953 in Gilbert, WV; Cora Ellen Brown; ahe 18; born and living in Davin, WV;
single; daughter of Bittle D. and Hattie (Miller) Brown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 75; WV Archives Website.
William Douglas Blackburn; age 20; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 19 Feb 1949
in Kimball, WV; Emma Louise Belcher; age 18; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Superior, WV;
with consent of Myrtle Gladys Blackburn, mother of William Douglas Blackburn; and Mrs. Oscar
Belcher; mother of Emma Louise Belcher.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #68 038939; Ancestry.com Website.
William Douglas Blackburn; age 39; born 26 Jun 1929 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at PO Box 318, Kimball, WV; son of George William and Myrtle G. (Bowles)
Blackburn; married on 18 Sep 1968 in Russell Co, VA; Mary Joan Arkell; maiden name Whyte; age
36; born 23 May 1932 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs college education; living at PO
Box 425, Welch, WV; daughter of James W. and Mary H. (Clark) Whyte.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 75; WV Archives Website.
William Douglas Blackburn; age 20; born and living in Kimball, WV; single; married on 19 Feb 1949
in Kimball, WV; Emma Louise Belcher; age 18; born in Welch, WV; single; living in Superior, WV;
with consent of Myrtle Gladys Blackburn, mother of William Douglas Blackburn; and Mrs. Oscar
Belcher; mother of Emma Louise Belcher.
2. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Emma Louise Blackburn [Emma Louise Belcher]
Birth Date 21 May 1930
Birth Place West Virginia
Death Date 20 Apr 1968
Death Place Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
Burial Date 22 Apr 1968
Burial Place Princeton, West Virginia
Cemetery Name Roselawn Mem.
Death Age 37
Occupation General Work
Race White
Marital Status Married
Gender Female
Residence Kimball, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name Oscar Belcher
Mother Name Lucy Lockhart
Comments SSN 234-44-8977
FHL Film Number 804481"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #68 038939; Ancestry.com Website.
William Douglas Blackburn; age 39; born 26 Jun 1929 in WV; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage;
4 yrs HS education; living at PO Box 318, Kimball, WV; son of George William and Myrtle G. (Bowles)
Blackburn; married on 18 Sep 1968 in Russell Co, VA; Mary Joan Arkell; maiden name Whyte; age
36; born 23 May 1932 in WV; widow; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs college education; living at PO
Box 425, Welch, WV; daughter of James W. and Mary H. (Clark) Whyte.
2. "Bluefield Daily Telegraph"; Bluefield, WV; Tuesday, May 7, 2013; Newspaper Obit.
"ATHENS — Mary Joan Blackburn, age 80, of Athens, W.Va., formerly of Welch, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 5, 2013 following a long illness at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, W.Va. Born May 23, 1932, in Welch, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late William Watson and Mary Clark Whyte."She was an X-ray Technician at Stevens Clinic Hospital in Welch for over 20 years. She had an unwavering faith in God, was active in her church and a loving mother and wife. She had a tender heart for animals, especially her faithful pet, Mocha.
"Joan is preceded in death by her husband of 42 happy years, Douglas Blackburn, her daughter, Barbara Blackburn Church and son, John David Arkell.
"Joan will be sadly missed by her children, William Doug Blackburn II and wife Sharon, Robert Blackburn and wife Susie, William R. Arkell and wife Tonya, Carol Gray and husband Larry, Andrew Arkell and wife Kailen and Mary Goebel and husband Herb, as well as her sixteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted today (Tuesday), May 7, 2013 at 12 noon from the Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mausoleum Chapel in Bluewell, W.Va. with Father Paul Manickathan and the Reverend Diane Hall, officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. ..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 458; WV Archives Web Site.
Melvin Bolden; age 24; born in Marytown, WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on
15 Mar 1962 at Marytown, WV; Betty Jo. Mills; age 23; born at Davy, WV; single; living at
Twin Branch, WV.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol #2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Melvin Bolden; born 21 Jul 1937; living at PO Box 234, Twin Branch, WV 24828.