1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2 May 1930; Page 147A; Family #46/48.
Listed as Paul Cook; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Hobert W. Cook.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage records; BOOK #__(1950); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Cook; age 23; born on 10 Mar 1927 at Pineville, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son of Wade and
Nina Cook; married on 1 Jul 1950 at Sophia, WV; Peggy Church; age 18; born on 1 Mar 1932 at
Sophia, WV; living at Sophia, WV; daughter of Harry and Julia Church.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Clifford "Paul" Cook, 80 of Beaver passed away Friday, August 31, 2007.
"Born March 10, 1927 to the parents of H. Wade and Nina Cook.
"Paul was a member of the Brenton Baptist Church and attended the 1st Southern Baptist Church in Grandview. He enjoyed hunting, Nascar, sports and being with all of his family and friends. Paul served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired from Island Creek Coal Company after 38 years of service. "Paul is preceded in death by his parents H. Wade and Nina Cook and a brother, Ed Cook.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Peggy Church Cook of Beaver; son Alan Cook of New Orleans, LA; daughters Nancy Wiseman and husband Butch of Charleston, SC; Cathy Hylton and husband Larry of Pineville, WV; Paulette Cook of Shady Spring; grandchildren Christy Mullins and husband Joey of Pineville, WV; Rickey Shumate and wife Teresa of Appling, GA; Jeffrey Hylton and wife Amanda of Pineville; Jennifer Wiseman of Augusta, GA; Justin Hylton and wife Lindsey of Hamlin, WV; three great-grandchildren Kelsey and Kody Mullins; Olivia Hylton; one brother Ralph Cook and wife, Janice of Pineville; sisters Lorene Hatfield of Johnstown, OH and Merrilee Bailey of Johnstown, OH; brother-in-law, Gene Church of Crab Orchard, sisters-in-law, June Hatcher of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Connie Shumate and husband, J.C. of Coal City; and many nieces and nephews..."
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage records; BOOK #__(1950); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Cook; age 23; born on 10 Mar 1927 at Pineville, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son of Wade and
Nina Cook; married on 1 Jul 1950 at Sophia, WV; Peggy Church; age 18; born on 1 Mar 1932 at
Sophia, WV; living at Sophia, WV; daughter of Harry and Julia Church.
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 7 Sep 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"Gene Harlan Church, 86, of Crab Orchard, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2011, at the Bowers Hospice House, in Beckley, WV, following a short illness. "Born on September 21, 1924, in Ashland, WV, in McDowell County, Gene was the son of late Harrison “Harry” Church and Julia Haire Church. Gene was also preceded in death by his devoted wife of 54 years, Macie Shrewsbury Church. Gene and Macie were married on September 17, 1948; this year they will be able to spend their anniversary together again in Heaven. Gene was also preceded in death by 3 brothers-in-law, Paul Cook, Williard “Hatch” Hatcher, and Arnold Reed. "Gene grew up in Sophia, WV. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an Artillery Sergeant. "After World War II, Gene attended Louisiana State University and National Business College in Roanoke, VA, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in accounting. After receiving his degree, Gene worked at Tams Coal Company as the accountant for 10 years. Gene then decided to open his own business and specialize in taxes and bookkeeping. He opened Gene Church and Associates in 1961, and his last day of work was January 7, 2011. Gene loved going to work and often referred to his clients as “friends first, clients second.” Gene served as president of the Raleigh County Building Commission from 1991 until present. He was the Raleigh County Airport accountant for at least 10 years. He was also a Charter Member of the Lions Club in Crab Orchard, WV. Gene was a true businessman, and the only things he loved more than that were his family, his two cats: Simon and Mia, and telling stories about World War II and France. "Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Harry Church and his wife Jana of Beckley, WV, Steve Church and his wife Judie of Beckley, WV, Anita Church Wood Adams of Crab Orchard, WV, and Joe Church. Grandchildren include Stephen Church II and his wife Erika of Winston-Salem, NC, Matt Church and his wife Sheri of Kernersville, NC, and his “doll” Julia Wood of Crab Orchard, WV. 2 Stepgranddaughters Jessica Turner Jones of Richmond, VA, and Emily Turner of Beckley, WV. 2 Great-Grandsons Eric Church and Carson Church. 3 sisters June Church Reed Hatcher of Edgewater, FL, Peggy Church Cook of Grandview, WV, and Connie Church Shumate and husband J.C. Shumate of Coal City, WV. Gene is also dearly loved by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. As well as extended family Marlene Church, Sharon Lou Church, and James “Woody” Wood. Gene will be greatly missed by all who knew him. "Funeral Services will be conducted by Gene’s friends at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, WV, on Friday, September 9, 2011, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Phillip Farrington officiating, with a eulogy by Danny Reed. Entombment will follow at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in the Peace Chapel in Prosperity,..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenner Bailey; age 22; born in Slab Fork (District), Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; son
of Ike and India Bailey; married on 19 Sep 1937 at Oceana, WV; Frances Bledsoe; age 16; born in
Princeton, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Dan and Bertha Bledsoe.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenner Bailey; age 22; born in Slab Fork (District), Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; son
of Ike and India Bailey; married on 19 Sep 1937 at Oceana, WV; Frances Bledsoe; age 16; born in
Princeton, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Dan and Bertha Bledsoe.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1952); Page 249; WV Archives Web Site.
Benny Franklin Lyons; age 19; born in KY; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of H.D. and Pluria J.
Lyons; married on 19 Dec 1952 in Wyoming Co, WV; Delcie Carol Bailey; age 16; born at Jesse, WV;
single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Kenner and Frances Bailey.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1952); Page 249; WV Archives Web Site.
Benny Franklin Lyons; age 19; born in KY; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of H.D. and Pluria J.
Lyons; married on 19 Dec 1952 in Wyoming Co, WV; Delcie Carol Bailey; age 16; born at Jesse, WV;
single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Kenner and Frances Bailey.
1. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Brenda Jane Cook, 47, of Keyrock, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at her residence.
"Born Oct. 19, 1959, she was the daughter of Delcie Bailey Lyons of Keyrock and the late Benny Lyons.
"She enjoyed reading, music, taking care of her family and being with her family and friends.
"She was preceded in death by her only daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Cook-Bowman on Aug. 11, 2007; and her grandmother, Frances Bailey.
"In addition to her mother, survivors include two sons, Gary Edgar Cook of Pineville and Jonathan Mark Cook of Pineville; three granddaughters, Brianna Lynn Bowman and Bayleigh RaeAnn Bowman, both of Matheny, and Braylynn Andi Kathleen Blankenship of Keyrock; two sisters; four brothers; four nephews; two nieces; and 10 great nieces and nephews..."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 3 Apr 1950; Sheet number 7; Dwelling #43.
Listed as Luther Winger; age 22; born in WV; never married; coal loader in coal mine; in household
of father, John F, Wingler.
2. Wyoming Co WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1950); Page269; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Wingler; age 22; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 23 Sep 1930
at Baileysville, WV; Janice Lee Rose; age 21; born and living at Davy, WV.
1. Wyoming Co WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1950); Page269; WV Archives Web Site.
Luther Wingler; age 22; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Davy, WV; married on 23 Sep 1930
at Baileysville, WV; Janice Lee Rose; age 21; born and living at Davy, WV.
2. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Janice Lee Rose Wingler, 77, of the Pineville-Welch road, passed away, Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Welch Community Hospital following a short illness.
"Born April 14, 1930 in Davy, she was the daughter of the late Jeston (sic, Justin) C. Rose and Viola Belle Walker Rose.
"Mrs. Wingler was a member of the Indian Creek Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, going to church, gardening and being with her family and friends.
"In addition to her parents, her husband, Luther Wingler, a sister, Iris Rose Green and a brother, Norman Rose, preceded her in death.
"Survivors include a son, Jackie Wingler and his wife, Brenda of Lillydale; two daughters, Anna Kennedy of Welch-Pineville Road and Faye Green and her husband, Gregory of Welch-Pineville Road; two brothers, Ray Rose and his wife, Carol of Princeton and Calvin Rose and his wife, Opal of North Carolina; four sisters, Garnett Gullett of Premier, Eunice Thomas of Rock House, Hazel Lambert of Brier Creek and Wilma Pack and her husband, Burnett of Woodbridge, VA; three grandchildren, Drema and Todd Lester of the Welch-Pineville Road, Alicia and Kevin Tabor of Pineville and Gregory and Heather Green of Coal Mountain; a great-grandson, Branson Tabor; a stepgranddaughter, Amy and Jeff Lester Sell of Lynco; and stepgrandchildren, Jay Tabor, McKenzie Sell, Logan, Dakota and Madison Brown..."
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 9 May 1910; Page 257A; Image 15
of 17; Family #128/131.
Listed as Booker Riffe, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Robert Riffe.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 3/5 Jan 1920; Page 217A; Image
3 of 17; Family #24/24.
Listed as Booker C. Riffe; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Robert Riffe.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 256; WV Archives Website.
Booker C. Riffe; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; timberman; living at Sandy Huff, WV; son of
Robert and Clara; married on 1 Aug 1925 in Sandy Huff, WV; Susie Horne; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Ely Mullins, guardian.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 256; WV Archives Website.
Booker C. Riffe; age 22; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; timberman; living at Sandy Huff, WV; son of
Robert and Clara; married on 1 Aug 1925 in Sandy Huff, WV; Susie Horne; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of Ely Mullins, guardian.