1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 14 Jun 1900; Page 210A;
Family #104.
Listed as William H. Brooks; age 4; born in WV in Apr 1896; in household of father, Lenzie Brooks.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on (no date); Page 240B;
Family #37/37.
Listed as Willie Brooks; age 14; born in WV; in household of mother, Lydia Smith Brooks.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
William H. Brooks; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; driver; living at Deegans, WV; son
of Lindsey and Lyda; married on 17 May 1916 at Davy, WV; Margaret L. Rose; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of E.S. and Eliza.
4. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #3699; 5 Jun 1917.
William Brooks; age 21; born on 15 Apr 1896 in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Davy, McDowell Co,
WV; employed by New Pocahontas Coal Co, Deegans, McDowell Co, WV; dependent wife and
child; medium height and build; brown eyes and brown hair.
5. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 229A;
Family #24/24.
Listed as Willie Brooks; age 24; born in WV; married; coal miner; head of household.
6. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Brooks; born on 15 Apr 1896; died in Feb 1976; living at Wolf Pen, Wyoming Co,WV at
death.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, page 122B, Family 54.
Listed as Eliza Margaret Rose, age 1, in household of father, Eli Rose.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Brown's Creek District, Page 219B, Family #194.
Listed as Margaret Rose, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Eli S. Rose.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
William H. Brooks; age 20; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; driver; living at Deegans, WV; son
of Lindsey and Lyda; married on 17 May 1916 at Davy, WV; Margaret L. Rose; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of E.S. and Eliza.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 229A;
Family #24/24.
Listed as Margaret Brooks; age 20; born in WV; married; in household of husband, William H.
Brooks.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 229A;
Family #24/24.
Listed as William G. Brooks; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, William H. Brooks.
1. Evans Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mary Geneva Brooks 84, of Indian Creek, went home to be with Lord on February 13, 2017 at Wyoming county Nursing and Rehabilitation after facing a trialing battle with Alzheimer’s Disease."Born July 23, 1933 in Welch, she was the daughter of the late William Harrison, and Margret Elizabeth Rose Brooks.
"Mary took pride in and enjoyed working, being with her family, being outdoors, drinking her coffee, reading the newspaper, and caring for her Dogs. Mary was a custodian for the Wyoming County Board of Education for twenty-four years, and a part time custodian at the West Virginia Department of Highways until early 2017.
"Mary was met at heavens gates by her parents, and her ten brothers and sisters.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her son Harry Brooks and his wife Melissa of Indian Creek, her three grand daughters Amber Brooks, Autumn Brooks, and Ashley Brooks all of Indian Creek and many nieces, nephews and countless friends.
"Services will be held Saturday February 17, 2017 at Noon in the chapel of Evans-Calfee Funeral Service in Pineville with Pastor Scott Cline, and Pastor Michael Brooks officiating. Burial will follow, in Roselawn Memorial Park in Princeton...."
Pallbearers will be Tommy Brooks, Mike Bailey, Phillip Phillips, and Henry Woods.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 9 May 1930; Page 154A; Image 21 of
40; Family #156/162.
Listed as Calvin Lester; age 3; born in WV; in household of father; William H. Lester.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; E.D. 55-6; taken on 2 May 1940; Page 127B;
Image 36 of 64; Household #303.
Listed as Calvin Lester; age 13; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William H. Lester.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1945); Page 78; WV Archives Webb Site.
Calvin Huland Lester; age 18; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son of W.H. and Nancy Jane
Lester; married on 20 May 1945 at Baileysville, WV; Edith Mae Brooks; age 19; born at Asco, WV;
single; living at Wolf Pen, WV; daughter of Bill and Margaret Brooks.
4. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Calvin H. Lester; born 7 Jan 1927; living at 61 Keyrock Road, Pineville, WV 24874.
5. Evans Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Calvin H. Lester Sr. 92 of Princeton formerly of Key Rock passed away Friday January 11, 2019."Born January 7, 1927 in Key Rock he was the son of the late William and Nancy Lester.
"Calvin was a coal miner, and dearly loved his family.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Edith Mae Brooks Lester, his 3 sons: Jeff Randall Lester, Calvin H. Lester Jr. and Roger Lester, His brothers Rev. Roy Lester, Troy Lester, Richard Lester, Loy Lester, and Elva Clyde (Doc) Lester. his sister: Orna Britton, Peachie Hinson, and Dolly Lamb.
"Survivors include his daughters Barbara Oliver and her husband Roger of Wellborn Fl, Lillian (Patsy) Fairley and her husband Robert of Key Rock, his son: Willaim H. Lester II and his wife Donna, his sisters: Amanda Toler and her husband Bob of Key Rock, Gladys Carother's and her husband Bob of Key Rock. 8 grand children, and several Great Grand Children. "
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1945); Page 78; WV Archives Webb Site.
Calvin Huland Lester; age 18; born and living at Keyrock, WV; single; son of W.H. and Nancy Jane
Lester; married on 20 May 1945 at Baileysville, WV; Edith Mae Brooks; age 19; born at Asco, WV;
single; living at Wolf Pen, WV; daughter of Bill and Margaret Brooks.
2. Calfee Funeral Home Web Site; Posted Obit
"Edith Lester, 80, of Keyrock, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. "Born April 4, 1927, at Davy, she was the daughter of the late William Harrison and Margaret Rose Brooks. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Jeff Randall Lester and Calvin H. Lester Jr.; five brothers, William “Dutch” Brooks, Grever Brooks, Walter Brooks, Charles “Buddy” Brooks and Howard Brooks; and a sister, Gladys Brooks Ellison. "Survivors include her husband, Calvin H. Lester Sr.; two sons, Roger Lester and his wife Edna “Jan”, of Brenton and William Lester and his wife, Donna, of Kopperston; two daughters, Lillian “Patsy” Fairley and her husband, Robert, of Keyrock and Barbara Oliver and her husband, Roger, of Jackson FL; four sisters, Pearl Phillips of Skin Fork, Lula Fuller of Keyrock, Mary Brooks of Indian Creek and Virgie Short of Indian Creek; eight grandchildren, Jason Oliver of Lake City, FL, Terry Hagy Jr. and Robert Shawn Hagy, both of Peterstown, Joshua Lester and Sarah Lester, both of Brenton, Amy Lester of Tampa, FL and Billy Lester and Samantha Lester, both of Kopperston; and eight great-grandchildren."Rev. Doc Adkins will be officiating (1 Mar 2008). Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Calvin H. Lester, Jr; born on 20 Jan 1952; died on 28 Mar 2003; living at Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV
at death.
1. Calfee Funeral Services; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
" Roger Eugene Lester, 66 of Brenton, went home to be with the Lord December 24, 2014 at 5:15 a.m. in Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. Roger was born June 28, 1948 at Keyrock, WV"There to greet him was his mother, Edith Mae Brooks Lester, brother, Randall “Ranny”, and Calvin H. Lester, “Jr.”, and nephew Sam Lucky Blankenship.
"Those awaiting the family reunion are his son, Joshua L. Lester, and companion Randy Lawrence, a daughter Sarah Elizabeth, and husband Ryan Blackburn, and son Blake Evan, father, Calvin H. Lester Sr., sisters Barbara and husband Roger E. Oliver, son Jasin. Lillian “Patsy” and husband Robert Fairley, sons Terry Lyn and Shawn Hagy, a brother, William and wife Donna, son Billy and daughter Samantha Lester.
"Along with a host of family and friends including a special cousin he called “Bro” Harry Lee Brooks. Brother-in-law Carson Blankenship and sons Steve, Billy, and Chris. A special daughter Tara Cline.
"A celebration of Roger’s life will be held Mon. December 29, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the chapel of Calfee Funeral Service with Rev. Lee Fischer officiating...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 460; WV Archives Web Site.
Alfred Ellison; age 22; born at Keyrock, WV; songle; son of Everett and Mary Ellison; married on
23 Aug 1953 at Rockview, WV; Gladys Marie Brooks; age 21; born in Asco, WV; single; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of Bill and Margaret Brooks
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Alfred Ellison
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1931
Birth Place: Keyrock Wyom, West Virginia
Death Date: 19 Apr 2004
Father: Everett H Ellison
Mother: Mary E Cooke
SSN: 236464683
Notes: Sep 1948: Name listed as ALFRED ELLISON"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 460; WV Archives Web Site.
Alfred Ellison; age 22; born at Keyrock, WV; songle; son of Everett and Mary Ellison; married on
23 Aug 1953 at Rockview, WV; Gladys Marie Brooks; age 21; born in Asco, WV; single; living at
Pineville, WV; daughter of Bill and Margaret Brooks.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Services; Pineville. WV; Posted Obit.
"Pamela Annette Ellison 63, of Rockview, passed away on Monday July 14, 2025, after a long illness."Pamela was born July 25, 1961, in Welch, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Gladys Brooks Ellison. She was a 1979 honor graduate of Pineville High School, she had been employed by Rite Way Supermarket, Independent Herald Newspapers, Lazzer Graphics, and Montani Graphics. She was currently employed by the WV DHHR as a case worker.
"Pamela loved animals, especially her cats. She was generous in nature, always lending a helping hand to those in need. She was also an excellent cook.
"In addition to she was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Ellison, and her sister, Kathy Ellison Blankenship.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her brother Tim Ellison and his wife Sherri Morgan-Ellison. Her beloved nephew Tommy Blankenship and his wife Kim and her only great niece Emma. Her neighbor and close friend Jean Norman.
"In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 37; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Clark; age 24; born at Genoa, WV; single; living at Cyclone, WV; son of C.C. and Rhoda
Clark; married on 4 Jun 1957 at Princeton, WV; Suzanne Fisher; age 18; born at Omar, WV;
single; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of V.A. and Dixie Fisher.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Suzanne Clark, 85, of Oceana, passed away peacefully at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, Tuesday, April 16, 2024."She was born December 17, 1938, in Omar, WV to the late Virgil and Dixie Fisher.
"Suzanne was a 1957 graduate of Oceana High School. Very active in her community, she was a member of numerous organizations, where she held several different titles. She was a member of the Wyoming County Economic Development Authority, a former president of the Oceana Chamber of Commerce and a former president of the Wyoming County Democratic Women. She was the first president of the Oceana Library Board, as well as the first president of the Oceana High School Hall of Fame. She was a member of the organizing committee of the Oceana High School Alumni Association. She served as Secretary of Oceana United Methodist Church and was a former member of Wyoming County Humane Society.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Clark, her son, Barry Clark and her brothers, Virgil Fisher Jr. and Bob Fisher.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Rebecca Blankenship and her husband Dave; her grandchildren, Shannon Lynch and Roy Lynch, Sean Miller and his wife Kate, and Shane Miller; a host of extended family members; and countless friends."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 37; WV Archives Web Site.
Sam Clark; age 24; born at Genoa, WV; single; living at Cyclone, WV; son of C.C. and Rhoda
Clark; married on 4 Jun 1957 at Princeton, WV; Suzanne Fisher; age 18; born at Omar, WV;
single; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of V.A. and Dixie Fisher.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sam Clark, 87, of Oceana entered Heaven’s gates Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Bower’s Hospice House following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family."Born August 18, 1931, he was the son of late C.C. and Rhoda Webb Clark.
"Sam attended Oceana High School and Concord College, where he won many awards and citations for his basketball skills. He proudly served in the US Army. In 1955, Mr. Clark lead Europe in the scoring divisional level basketball competition.
"He was a past member and President of Oceana Rotary Club. He was a former member of Oceana Area Chamber of Commerce and a longtime sponsor of Oceana Little League. He considered being chosen as a founding member of Oceana Hall of Fame a great honor, as he dearly loved the Town of Oceana.
"Mr. Clark was a former teacher and basketball coach at Glen Rogers High School from 1958 to 1961. He taught at Oceana High School from 1961 to 1962.
"Sam was privileged, in 1962, to be hired as an agent for State Farm Insurance. He held this position until his retirement in 2012. He was honored and humbled to have served the people of Oceana and surrounding areas for fifty years. Retiring at age 80, he loved and respected each one of his clients. Being a true entrepreneur and businessman, Mr. Clark leaves a giant legacy of honesty and integrity to the Oceana area.
"Sam was a founder and first President of Oceana National Bank, now First Community Bank. He served fourteen years as Chairman of the Board for Castle Rock Bank, Pineville, WV. He was a former board member of First Community, Princeton, WV and FCFT Holding Co. (parent company of First Community Bank). He was the owner of the former Country Junction Co, Inc, Real Estate.
"Sam was a member of Oceana United Methodist Church, where he served as a former trustee.
"In addition to his parents, Sam is preceded in death by his son, Barry, sister, Sharon Blackburn and brothers-in-law, Arnold Brown, Otis Bailey and Denzil Blackburn.
"He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years, Suzanne Fisher Clark. Daughter, Rebecca Blankenship and husband, David of Oceana. Grandchildren, Shannon Lynch and husband, Roy of Daniels, Sean Miller of Charlottesville, VA, Shane Miller and wife, Krista of Oceana. Great-Grandchildren, Elizabeth Lynch, Jacob Lynch, Keaton Miller, Zakk, Ariel, Vada and Seth Miller. Sisters, Doris Browning and husband Curtis and Charlotte Massey. Brothers, Charles Clark and wife, Brenda and Leonard Clark. Many nieces, nephews and friends.
"Being a gifted musician, he leaves many precious memories of guitar and banjo picking.
"Services celebrating the life of Sam Clark will be held at 1pm, Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Oceana United Methodist Church, Cook Parkway, Oceana. Entombment will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Pastor Ron Acord and former Pastor Melissa White will officiate. Friends may gather with the family 6 to 9 pm, Friday, August 31, at Evans-Calfee Funeral Service, 1081 Cook Parkway, Oceana.
"Sean Miller, Shane Miller, Roy Lynch, Ben Cook, Johnny Maynard and Tim Bailey will serve as pallbearers. Rebecca Clark Blankenship will be an honorary pallbearer.
"The family would like to thank Bower’s Hospice House, Westside Pharmacy, Devonna West, Amedysis Hospice, Oceana United Methodist Church, Pastor Ron and Joetta Acord.
"We deeply thank all the caregivers that provided care over the last three years.
"In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Oceana United Methodist Church or Bowers Hospice House."
1. Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site; posted Obit.
"OCEANA-Barry Clark 48, departed this life Saturday, February 23, 2008.
"Barry was born November 12, 1959 in Logan he was the son of Sam and Suzanne Fisher Clark.
"Barry was a 1978 graduate of Oceana High School, he attended Oceana United Methodist Church. He also enjoyed playing drums and loved animals.
"He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, V.A. and Dixie Fisher; his paternal grandparents, C.C. and Rhoda Clark.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Sam and Suzanne Clark of Oceana; a sister, Becky Blankenship and her husband, David of Kopperston; a niece, Shannon Miller Lynch and her husband, Roy of Oceana; two nephews, Sean Miller and Shane Miller both of Kopperston; great-nieces and nephews, Elisabeth Lynch, Zakk Miller, Ariel Miller, and Vada Miller; and a host of friends.
"A celebration of Barry's life will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gerald Kincaid officiating. Barry will be laid to rest in the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. Wayne Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Columbus Clark; age 27; born and living in Wayne Co, WV; son of Will and Laura Clark; married
on 1 Jul 1934 at home of A.R. Harvey, Baptist Minister, in Genoa, WV; Rhoda Webb; age 27;
born in Wayne Co, WV; daughter of Albert and Sadie Webb.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Christopher Columbus Clark
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 33
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 21 Aug 1907
Birth Place: Ferguson, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Cyclone, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Maynard Lumber Co
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Rhoda Clark
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Christopher Columbus Clark Self (Head)
Rhoda Clark Wife"
3. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #69 027498; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Christopher Columbus Clark; age 61; born 21 Aug 1907 in WV; single; widowed; th is his 2nd
marriage; 7th grade education; living at General Delivery;, Cyclone, WV; son of William Albert and
Laura (Watts) Clark; married on 14 Jul 1969 at Pearisburg, VA; Essie Bea Hatfield, maiden name
Layne; age 59; born 30 Apr 1910 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; 7th grade education;
living at General Delivery, Hampden, WV; daughter of James Arlan and Mary Elizabeth (Wyatt)
Layne.
1. Wayne Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Columbus Clark; age 27; born and living in Wayne Co, WV; son of Will and Laura Clark; married
on 1 Jul 1934 at home of A.R. Harvey, Baptist Minister, in Genoa, WV; Rhoda Webb; age 27;
born in Wayne Co, WV; daughter of Albert and Sadie Webb.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 11 Feb 1920, Page 271B
Family #96.
Listed as Willard Lafferty, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, John Jackson Lafferty.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 22 Apr 1930, Page 246A,
Family #324.
Listed as Willard J. Lafferty, age 17, born in WV, in household of father, John Jackson Lafferty.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 294; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Laferty; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at McGraws, WV; son of Jack
and Mary Laferty; married on 31 Dec 1937 at McGraws, WV; Gladys Bailey; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at McGraws, WV; daughter of Dan and Cora Bailey.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Willard James Lafferty; born on 13 Mar 1913; died on 22 Jun 1962; buried in Pine Grove
Cemetery, Ravencliff, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 294; WV Archives Web Site.
Willard Laferty; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at McGraws, WV; son of Jack
and Mary Laferty; married on 31 Dec 1937 at McGraws, WV; Gladys Bailey; age 17; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at McGraws, WV; daughter of Dan and Cora Bailey.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gladys Lafferty; born on 26 Jan 1922; died on 6 Oct 1996; living at Glen Rogers, Wyoming
Co, WV at death.
1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Frank E. Lafferty; born 17 Feb 1945; living at Glen Rogers, WV from 15 Nov 2007 to 25 Mar
2008.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV 1 Mar 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"GLEN ROGERS — Frankie Lafferty, 63, of Glen Rogers, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. "Born Feb. 17, 1945, at Glen Rogers, he was the son of the late Willard and Gladys Bailey Lafferty. "He was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed watching the news, being with his grandchildren, family and friends. He loved his dog, feeding the birds and being outdoors. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Lafferty; two sisters, Mae Bailey and Crystal Laxton; and a brother-in-law, John Laxton. "He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Billie Jean Lafferty; his stepfather and father by heart, Raymond Bailey; three daughters, Eva Marie Webb and her husband, Timmy, of Glen Rogers, Beverly Sue Brooks and her husband, Randall, of Glen Rogers and Rachel Ann Tolliver and her husband, Willis, of Glen Rogers; two brothers, Willis Lafferty and his wife, Darlene, of Glen Rogers and James Lafferty and his wife, Maxine, of Glen Rogers; a sister, Edna Jean Bailey and her husband, Ivan, of Glen Rogers; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Lafferty of Beechwood; a brother-in-law, Kelley Bailey of Glen Rogers; grandsons, Matthew Randall Brooks (a son in heart), Christopher Shawn Tolliver and Jeremy Willis Tolliver; great-grandson, Justin Shane Hash; and an unborn great-grandchild. "He is also survived by a son at heart, Mark Lafferty, 19 nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. "Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Ravencliff, with the Pastor Kevin Francis and the Rev. Rusty Church officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff..."
1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Billy Jean Lafferty; born in Feb 1953; living at Glen Rogers, WV on 1 Jan 1993.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 11 Apr 1930, page 157A, Family #21.
Listed as Margaret Sizemore, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Phillip Sizemore.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 419; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Mitchem; age 39; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; living at Bud, WV; son of Samuel
P. and Nancy Mitchem; married on 15 Aug 1944 at Mullens, WV; Margaret Sizemore; age 21;
born at Pineville, WV; single; living at Bud, WV; daughter of Phillip and Ettie Sizemore.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Margaret V. Mitchem; born 6 Mar 1923; living at PO Box 546, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1992.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Bud, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patti Greene; 23 Aug 2006.
Margaret Sizemore Mitchem; born in 1923 in Wyoming Co, WV; died unknown; buried here.
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday, 28 Feb 2008; Newspaper Obit.
"JUMPING BRANCH — Ray Derwood Sizemore Sr., 63, of Jumping Branch, formerly of Bud, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at his residence. "Born March 24, 1944, at Welch, he was the son of the Margaret Sizemore Mitchem of Clearfork. "Ray was a former machinist, had been a resident of Jumping Branch for the past five years and was a U.S. Navy veteran. "In his leisure, Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. "He was preceded in death by a half brother, Johnny Mitchem, and an uncle, Emmitt Calvin Sizemore. "Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Ray D. Sizemore Jr. of Indian Mills, Elivian Sizemore of Stephenson and Rebecca McKendree of Indian Mills; four half sisters, Edith Gilley and her husband, Ernest, of Clearfork, Genalea Raye of Pineville, Nancy Lester and her husband, Lee, of Pineville and Sue Clay and her husband, Steve, of Pineville; three half brothers, Luther Mitchem Jr. and his wife, Meradith, of Lexington, Ky., Wayne Mitchem of Pineville and Randy Mitchem and his wife, Joni, of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. "Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens, with the Rev. Hugh McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in Bud Cemetery..."
1. US Public Records Index, LDS Web Site.
Elivian W. Sizemore; born 1 Mar 1945; living at Indian Mills, WV; 1 Dec 1992.
1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Ray D. Sizemore; born 12 Nov 1967; living at PO Box 96A, Indian Mills, WV; from 1 Dec 1991
to 31 Dec 1996.
1. US Public Records Index, LDS Web Site.
Rebecca Sue McKendree; born 21 Feb 1971; living at Indian Mills, WV; 30 Dec 2000.