1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #104.
Listed as Walter W. Pardue, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Nathaniel M. Pardue.
2. 1920 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 28/29 Jan 1920; Page 192A; Family #58/58.
Listed as Whitt Pardue, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, Nathaniel M. Pardue.
3. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1929); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
Whitt Perdew; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; married on 25 Nov 1929 at
Beckley; Lilly Belle Simpson; age 18; born in Raleigh Co, WV; livng at Dameron, WV.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken 6 May 1940; Page 131B; Family #366.
Listed as Whitt Perdue; age 38; born in WV; divorced; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; labor for
private employer; in household of mother with his children.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1929); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
Whitt Perdew; age 27; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; married on 25 Nov 1929 at
Beckley; Lilly Belle Simpson; age 18; born in Raleigh Co, WV; livng at Dameron, WV.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 232; WV Archives Web Site.
Emmet Roy Long; age 19; born at Pineville, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of Walter and
Lakie Long; married on 12 Oct 1937 at Pineville, WV; Lilly Perdue; age 25; born in Raleigh Co, WV;
divorced; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Bill and Mint Simpson.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1908); Page 106; WV Archives Web Site.
W.H. Simpson; age 22; bornand living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of John Simpson and ____; married
on 12 Nov 1908 at the bride's home; Minta Evans; age 18; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of Sam and Lizzie Evans.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1908); Page 106; WV Archives Web Site.
W.H. Simpson; age 22; bornand living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of John Simpson and ____; married
on 12 Nov 1908 at the bride's home; Minta Evans; age 18; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of Sam and Lizzie Evans.
1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Chapmansville District; E.D. 23-1; taken 5 Apr 1940; Page 4A; Image
11 of 30; Household #58.
Listed as Donald R. Griggs; age 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, George Griggs.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 243; WV Archives Website.
Donald Griggs; age 21; born in Chapmansville, WV; single; living at Keyrock, WV; son of George and
Martha Griggs; married on 6 Nov 1961 at Rockview, WV; Juanita Irene Long; age 16; born in Marianna, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Roy and Lilly Long.
3. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Donald Ray Griggs 79, of Pineville passed away Saturday November 10, 2018"Born June 7, 1939 in Logan he was the son of the late George Griggs, and Marthie Roboerts.
'Don was a logger, working in the Timber industry for many years. He enjoyed hunting, camping and being outdoors.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Bobby Ray Griggs, and his 2 brothers Johnny Griggs and Franklin Griggs.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 55 years Juanita Griggs, his brothers and sisters Tommy Griggs, Frank Griggs, Eddie Griggs, David Griggs, Helen Tolliver, and Burgess Patton, and his nephew and his caretakers, David Adkins and Becky Hanshaw. A host of extended family and friends. "
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 243; WV Archives Website.
Donald Griggs; age 21; born in Chapmansville, WV; single; living at Keyrock, WV; son of George and
Martha Griggs; married on 6 Nov 1961 at Rockview, WV; Juanita Irene Long; age 16; born in Marianna, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of Roy and Lilly Long.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Linda Carol Long Cox 72, of Welch passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021."Born May 8, 1948 in Turkey Creek she was the daughter of the late Emmett Roy and Lilia Bell Perdue Long.
"Linda was a homemaker.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters Nathan Perdue, Richard Long, Pansy Craig, Nita Prater, and Bonnie Kay Adkins.
Survivors are her two sisters Lorrenne Akers, and Juanita Griggs, and a host of nieces and nephews."
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bonnie Kay Long Adkins 69, of Ravencliff formerly of Key Rock passed away on December 31, 2019 following a long illness."Born March 6, 1950 in Turkey Creek, she was the daughter of the late Emmett Roy and Lilly Belle Simpson Long.
"Bonnie loved working in her garden, being outdoors and enjoying nature, she loved reading her bible, and spending time with her family.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandson Clinton Adkins, and her brothers and sisters Nathan Purdue, Richard Long, Pansy Craig, and Nita Prater.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her 5 children Junior Adkins, Brenda Adkins, Rodney Adkins, David Adkins, and Rose Adkins Tilley. 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and her 3 sisters Lorrenne Akers, Linda Cox, and Juanita Griggs, and a host of extended family and many friends.
"Services will be Monday January 6, 2020, at 1pm in the Chapel of Evans-Calfee funeral service in Pineville, with Rev. Steve Acord officiating. Burial will follow in the Privett Cemetery on Key Rock.
"Friends may gather with the family from 11am until service time Monday at the funeral home."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1951); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Smith; age 20; born at Laurel Creek, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Ed and Dolas
Smith Cox; married on 22 Dec 1951 at Windom, WV; Neta Perdue; age 17; born at Rockview, WV;
single; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Whit Perdue and Lilly Long.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken 6 May 1940; Page 131B; Family #366.
Listed as Nada Perdue; age 6; born in WV; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of
grand mother with her father..
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1951); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Smith; age 20; born at Laurel Creek, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Ed and Dolas
Smith Cox; married on 22 Dec 1951 at Windom, WV; Neta Perdue; age 17; born at Rockview, WV;
single; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Whit Perdue and Lilly Long.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1964); Page 410; WV Archives Web Site.
Rodney Adkins; age 31; born on 11 Sep 1932 at Keyrock, WV; divorced; living at Keyrock, WV; son of
Moses and Ada (Farley) Adkins; married on 13 Jun 1964 at Pineville, WV; Neta Ann Smith; age 29;
born on 31 Jul 1934 at East Gulf, WV; divorced; living at Keyrock, WV; daughter of Whitt and Lilly
(simpson) Perdue.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken 6 May 1940; Page 131B; Family #366.
Listed as Nada Perdue; age 6; born in WV; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of
grand mother with her father..
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1951); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Smith; age 20; born at Laurel Creek, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Ed and Dolas
Smith Cox; married on 22 Dec 1951 at Windom, WV; Neta Perdue; age 17; born at Rockview, WV;
single; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Whit Perdue and Lilly Long.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1964); Page 410; WV Archives Web Site.
Rodney Adkins; age 31; born on 11 Sep 1932 at Keyrock, WV; divorced; living at Keyrock, WV; son of
Moses and Ada (Farley) Adkins; married on 13 Jun 1964 at Pineville, WV; Neta Ann Smith; age 29;
born on 31 Jul 1934 at East Gulf, WV; divorced; living at Keyrock, WV; daughter of Whitt and Lilly
(simpson) Perdue.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Services; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pauline Lorraine Akers, 69, passed away on February 12, 2025. She was born on April 12, 1955, to the late Emmett and Lilly Long."Pauline cherished time spent with her family and found great joy in playing with her dolls.
"In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by two brothers: Nathan Perdue and Richard Long, four sisters: Pansy Craig, Nita Prater, Bonnie Adkins, and Linda Cox, and one half-sister, Wilma Griggs.
"She is survived by one sister, Juanita Griggs. Her longtime friend, Tommy Griggs, and his two children: Sandra Lester and Frank Griggs. Two grandchildren, Ashlynn Griggs and Noah Griggs, and a host of extended family and friends.
"In keeping with her wishes, Pauline will be cremated, and no service will be held at this time."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, Indian Creek Road, taken on 14 Apr 1930, Page
81B, Family # 179.
Listed as Howard Lester, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Lester.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1967); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard lester; age 43; born on 24 Mar 1924 at Fanrock, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Baileysville, WV; son of James and Ada (Lusk) Lester; married on 6 Dec 1967 at Baileysville, WV;
Pauline Holcombe; age 42; born on 2 Jun 1925 at Ashville, NC; no previous marriage; living at
Baileysville, WV; daughter of L. J. and Bertha (Franks) Holcomb.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1967); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard lester; age 43; born on 24 Mar 1924 at Fanrock, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Baileysville, WV; son of James and Ada (Lusk) Lester; married on 6 Dec 1967 at Baileysville, WV;
Pauline Holcombe; age 42; born on 2 Jun 1925 at Ashville, NC; no previous marriage; living at
Baileysville, WV; daughter of L. J. and Bertha (Franks) Holcomb.
2. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pauline Lester, 83, of Glover, passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, in Golden Harvest Long-Term Care, Welch, following a short illness."Born June 2, 1925, in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Jerome Lige and Bertha Franks Holcombe.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lester; a son, Ricky Steven Lester; and a grandson, Christopher Burns Lester.
"Survivors include a son, Cecil Lester and her his wife, Judy, of Skin Fork; two daughters, Carolyn Morgan and her husband, Darrell, of Pineville and Patsy Gibson and her husband, Glen, of Turkey Creek; a brother, Bobby Holcombe and his wife, Sue, of York, SC; a sister, Louise Haney of South Carolina; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. .."
1. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jerome Holcomb
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 21 Jan 1924
Marriage Place: Cocke, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Bertha Franks"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Karyn Buckner Garvin; 18 Jul 2011; maintained by Dana,
Goddess of the Hun ---for Ancestors!.
" Gerome Lige Holcombe
Birth 20 May 1900
Madison County, North Carolina, USA
Death 19 Jan 1981 (aged 80)
Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Locust Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Weaverville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Row 24 Site 56
Memorial ID 73544518"Additional Information Posted:
"Gerome Lige Holcombe, the son of Robert Newton Holcombe & Patty Holcombe Holcombe."Survived by three daughters and a son; two sisters, Nellie H. Chandler and Myrtle Smith; 22 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
"Predeceased by another sister, Monroe Holcombe Thomas.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 22, 1981, chapel of West Funeral Home.
"Burial: Family plot at Locust Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
"Full obituary may be located here:
HOLCOMBE, GEROME L. (80)
Asheville Citizen-Times
21 JAN 1981"Have seen his name also spelled Jerome"
1. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jerome Holcomb
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 21 Jan 1924
Marriage Place: Cocke, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Bertha Franks"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Karyn Buckner Garvin; 11 Jun 2011; maintained by Dana,
Goddess of the Hun ---for Ancestors!.
" Bertha Mae Franks Holcombe
Birth 11 Feb 1904
Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
Death 8 Aug 1960 (aged 56)
Flat Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Locust Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Weaverville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Row 24 Site 57
Memorial ID 71186929"Additional Information Posted:
"Bertha Mae Franks, the daughter of John Franks & Matilda Jane Freeman."The wife of Gerome Lige Holcombe.
"Beloved Mother of Mrs Lois Holcombe Franks; Christine Holcombe Fox of Los Angeles, CA; Mrs Marjorie Holcombe Fox of Newport News, VA; Mrs Louise Holcombe Haney of Locust Grove; Mrs. Pauline Holcombe Lester of West Virginia; a son, Bobby Lee Holcombe of Locust Grove; a sister, Mrs. Maggie Lee Franks Woody Cothran of Asheville; a brother, Alonzo Webb Franks of Chicago, IL.; and 16 grandchildren.
"Other siblings who predeceased her were a sister, Belle Zora Franks Smathers, and a brother, Leo Franks."