Willie Blanton, 65, lifelong resident of Volga, KY, died in a local hospital Monday, following an illness of several weeks. He was married to Lola Colvin who preceded him in death nine years ago. Surviving are his wife Mertie Blanton; two sons, Haskel and Frank Blanton, both of Volga; one daughter, Mrs. Hobart McKenzie, also of Volga. Other survivors include the following brothers and sisters: George Blanton, Volga; Albert Blanton, Ironton, Ohio; John F. Blanton and Kendrick Blanton, both of Volga; Mrs. Edgar Lemaster, Portsmouth, Ohio; Mrs. O. L. Williams, Red Bush; Mrs. Virgil Butler, city; Mrs. Bexford Trimble, Volga. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM today (Wednesday) at the home at Volga, with the Rev. Kendrick Blanton officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home. 
Paintsville Herald 
9-16-1953