1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1939); Page 592; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard Simpson; age 24; born in Raleigh Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of William and
Minnie Simpson; married on 19 Mar 1939 at Keyrock, WV; Virginia Long; age 18; born at Pineville, WV;
single; living at Rockview, WV; daughter of Walter and Lakie Long.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 6 May 1930; Page 150B; Family #102/107
Listed as Virginia Long; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Walter H. Long.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1939); Page 592; WV Archives Web Site.
Richard Simpson; age 24; born in Raleigh Co, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; son of William and
Minnie Simpson; married on 19 Mar 1939 at Keyrock, WV; Virginia Long; age 18; born at Pineville, WV;
single; living at Rockview, WV; daughter of Walter and Lakie Long.
3. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Tuesday, 28 Dec 2004, Newspaper Obit.
"MULLENSVILLE -- Jay Kemper Cook, 84, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, in a Boone
County hospital.
"Born Dec. 27, 1919, in Oceana, he was the son of the late Charlie and Julie Cook.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his companion of 30 years, Virginia
Simpson; three brothers, Ted Cook, George Cook and Eugene Cook; seven sisters, Hattie Maynor,
Rita Alexandra, Brookie Oxier, Mini Hinkle, Gay Hinkle, Brady Marie Cook and Myrtle Cook; and a
stepdaughter, Christine Simpson..."
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Virginia Simpson; born on 20 Oct 1920; died on 15 Dec 1998; last residence, Pineville, Wyoming Co,
WV; SS # 235-02-7355; card issued in WV in 1974.
1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV; Tuesday, 28 Dec 2004, Newspaper Obit.
"MULLENSVILLE -- Jay Kemper Cook, 84, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, in a Boone
County hospital.
"Born Dec. 27, 1919, in Oceana, he was the son of the late Charlie and Julie Cook.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his companion of 30 years, Virginia
Simpson; three brothers, Ted Cook, George Cook and Eugene Cook; seven sisters, Hattie Maynor,
Rita Alexandra, Brookie Oxier, Mini Hinkle, Gay Hinkle, Brady Marie Cook and Myrtle Cook; and a
stepdaughter, Christine Simpson..."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #70 015348; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edsel Eugene Tolliver; age 27; born 12 May 1943 in WV; single; this was his first marriage;
2 yrs HS education; living at Box 2-A; Glen Rogers, WV; son of Eouch Johnson and Mary Lee
(Faw) Tolliver; married on 26 May 1970 at Big Rock, VA; Patricia Ann Cook; age 17; born 8 Mar
1953 in WV; single; this was her first marriage; 1 yr HS education; living at Roderfield, WV;
daughter of Fran and Margaret Esthel (Collins) Cook.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
Edsel Eugene Tolliver, 74, of Indian Creek, WV passed away on Saturday April 14, 2018 at Princeton
Community Hospital, Princeton, WV. He was born on May 12, 1943 in Wolfe Pen, WV a son of the late
Enoch Johnson and Mary Lee Faw Tolliver. He was a member of the UMWA and last worked at the US Steel Prep Plant. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 35 years Barbara Simpson Tolliver; and a brother Kenneth Tolliver. Survivors include two daughters Angela Roberts of Fanrock and Cyndi (Jeff) Patrick of Brier Creek; a son Edsel "Junior" (Stephanie) Tolliver of Maryland; a brother Larry (Marcella) Tolliver of Shady Spring; five grandchildren Tori, Cody, Dylan, Dustin and Brad; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Thursday April 19th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro Leonard Sizemore officiating. He will be laid to rest in Roberts-Tolliver Cemetery, Fanrock, WV. The Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9PM on Wednesday April 18th at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Barbara Tolliver, 52, of Indian Creek Road, Pineville, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, following a long illness.
"Born July 7, 1956, at Pineville, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Virginia Long Simpson.
"Mrs. Tolliver was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County and was a member of Brenton Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed working around the house, collecting porcelain dolls and purses. She also enjoyed shopping and talking with her family and friends. She lived life to the fullest.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Kemper Cook; two sisters, Kathy and Christine Simpson; and two brothers, Billy and Dennis Simpson.
"Survivors include her loving husband of 35 years, Edsel Tolliver; two daughters, Angela Roberts and her husband, Bubby, of Fanrock and Cyndi Patrick and her husband, Jeff, of Brier Creek; a son, Edsel "Junior" Tolliver and his wife, Stephanie, of Maryland; a brother, Jimmy Simpson of Brenton; seven sisters, Shirley Lusk of New York, Marie Whittington of New Richmond, Connie Davis of Florida, Betty Mitchem of Brier Creek, Cletis Miller of Beaver, Diana Faulkner of Princeton and Doreen Miller of Skin Fork; five grandchildren, Tori, Cody, Dylan, Dustin and Brad; and very dear, best friends, Teresa Hicks of Pineville and Audrey and Fred Forren of Turkey Creek..."
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; taken on 28 Jan 1920; Page 123B;
Family #251/310.
Listed as Richard Blankenship; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Stonewall Blankenship.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Lake Superior; (now Superior); taken on
24 Apr 1930; Page 191A; Image 73 of 75; Family #625/680.
Listed as Richard D. Blankenship; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Stonewall Blankenship.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Richard D. Blankenship, 90, of Welch-Pineville Road, Centerville, went to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, in Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, following a long illness.
"Born March 31, 1918, in Welch, he was the son of the late Stonewall Jackson Blankenship and Alea Victoria Keen Blankenship.
"Mr. Blankenship was a retired miner from Slab Fork Coal Mines and was a member of the UMWA for 43 � years. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during World War II and was a member of Indian Creek Community Church.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Edna E. Slagle Blankenship on July 11, 2006; a son, Richard Carl Blankenship; and a daughter, Beverly Jo Stepp.
"Survivors include two sons, James K. Blankenship and his wife, Kathy, of Lisbon, Ohio and Morris J. Blankenship, and his wife, Claudette, of Centerville; a sister, Connie Matthews of Virginia; a special son-in-law, Landon Stepp of Point Pleasant; nine grandchildren, Bryan Stepp, David Blankenship, Michael Ikirt, Jacob Blankenship, Richard Blankenship, Joshua Blankenship, Leslie Hipes, Ericka Blankenship and Jamie Blankenship; 12 great-grandchildren; and one nephew..."
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 201B;
Family #99/99.
Listed as Enoch White; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, John D. White.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; WWI Draft Registration Card #846; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Enoch White; age 20; born on 12 Dec 1898; living at Herndon, WV; miner for Flat Top Pocahontas Coal
Co, Herndon, WV; nearest relative, John D. White, Herndon, WV; medium height and build; dark brown
eyes and Black hair.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1919); Page 63; WV Archives Web Site.
Enoch White; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Herndon, WV; son of John D. White; married
on 29 Oct 1919 at Mullens, WV; Beatrice Tilley; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Herndon,
WV; daughter of W.D. Tilley.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #12906; WV Archives Web Site.
Enoch White, age 39 yrs, 7 mons, 28 days; born on 12 Dec 1898 in WV; married; husband of Beatrice
Tilley; deputy sheriff; son of John D. and Mary (Chaffins) White; died on 10 Aug 1938 in a public road
at Herndon, Wyoming Co, WV from a gunshot wound to spine near a private home; buried on 11 Aug
1938 at Princeton, WV; informant, Mack White, Herndon, WV.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1919); Page 63; WV Archives Web Site.
Enoch White; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Herndon, WV; son of John D. White; married
on 29 Oct 1919 at Mullens, WV; Beatrice Tilley; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; living at Herndon,
WV; daughter of W.D. Tilley.
1. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Listed in household of father, Benton White.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 201B;
Family #99/99.
Listed as John D. White; age 40; born in PA; married 15 yrs; sawmill superintendent; head of
household.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 201B;
Family #99/99.
Listed as Mary White; age 30; born in WV; married 15 yrs; 7 children, all living; in household of
husband, John D. White.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 201B;
Family #99/99.
Listed as Maud White; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, John D. White.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 201B;
Family #99/99.
Listed as Pernie White; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, John D. White.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 201B;
Family #99/99.
Listed as Leona White; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, John D. White.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 201B;
Family #99/99.
Listed as Willie White; age 2 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John D. White.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 201B;
Family #99/99.
Listed as Mack White; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, John D. White.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1917); Page 234; WV Archives Web Site.
Mack White; age 20; born in Wyomig Co, WV; living at Herndon, WV; son of John D. and Mary White;
married on 1 Dec 1917 at his father's home; Eva Lambert; age 22; born in Elliott Co, KY; living at
Herndon, WV; daughter of Frank and Mary Lambert.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1917); Page 234; WV Archives Web Site.
Mack White; age 20; born in Wyomig Co, WV; living at Herndon, WV; son of John D. and Mary White;
married on 1 Dec 1917 at his father's home; Eva Lambert; age 22; born in Elliott Co, KY; living at
Herndon, WV; daughter of Frank and Mary Lambert.