McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Edith Steele

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 211A;
Family #172/185.
Listed as Edith B. Cook; age 35; born in WV; married; in household of husband, James B. Cook.


Harold H "Buddy" Clark

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 211A;
Family #172/185.
Listed as Harold H. Clark; age 9; born in WV; in household of step-father, James B. Cook, with
mother.


Billy S. Cook Sr

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Mullens; taken on 5 Apr 1930; Page 211A;
Family #172/185.
Listed as Billy S. Cook; age 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James B. Cook.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 322; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy S. Cook; age 26; born and living in Mullens, WV; single; son of J.B. and Edith C. Cook; married
on 30 Sep 1956 at Mullens, WV; Ann D. Vaden; age 30; born at Slab Fork, WV; widow; living at
Meban, WV; daughter of Joseph and Frances Denbah (sic, Dembek)
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday, 2 Jul 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"MULLENS — Billy S. Cook, Sr., 80, of Mullens, passed away Monday, June 28, 2010, at the Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, following a short illness.

"Born January 27, 1930, he was the son of the late James Bilton Cook and Edith Clark Cook.

"In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Clark; mother-in-law, Francis Dembek; sister-in-law, Jean Gonzalez; brothers-in-law, John Dembek and Anthony Dembek.

"He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

"He began his career as a civil servant on the Mullens Police and Fire Departments. He retired after 44 years as an engineer on the Norfolk and Southern Railway. He was a member of the UTU, Moose Lodge, and American Legion.

"Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ann Dembek Cook; his children, Wilma Viers and husband, Steve, of Lakeland, Fla., Billy S. Cook Jr. of Mullens and Mary Price and husband, Ken, of Taylors, S.C.; grandchildren, Jeffrey Viers of Lakeland, Fla., Billy S. Cook III of Columbia, S.C., Leslie Cook of Mullens, Kyle Price and wife, Melissa, of Greenville, S.C., and Tyler Price of Taylors, S.C.; sisters-in-law, Alice Reed of Helen, Stella Dembek of N.J., and Norma Cooper of Corinne; and many nieces and nephews.

"Memorial Mass will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2010, at St. John’s Catholic Church, 13 Terry Street, Mullens, with Father Jack Reich as celebrant, followed by a celebration of Billy’s life in the church social hall..."


Ann Dembek

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 322; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy S. Cook; age 26; born and living in Mullens, WV; single; son of J.B. and Edith C. Cook; married
on 30 Sep 1956 at Mullens, WV; Ann D. Vaden; age 30; born at Slab Fork, WV; widow; living at
Meban, WV; daughter of Joseph and Frances Denbah (sic, Dembek)


Garland "Bud" Carter

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 28/29 Apr 1910, Page 245A,
Family #159.
Listed as Amon Carter, age 1, born in WV, in household of father, James W. Carter.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 20/21 Jan 1920, Page 210A,
Family #99.
Listed as Garland Carter, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, James W. Carter.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 169A; Image
11 of 22; Family #86/86.
Listed as Bud Carter; age 22; born in WV; single; farm laborer; in household of father, James W.
Carter.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 408; WV Archives Web Site.
Bud Carter; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Uno, WV; son of J.W. and Augusta
Carter; married on 24 Oct 1934 in Wyoming Co, WV; Stella Florence Brinegar; age 18; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of J.L. and Sally Brinegar.
5. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page 151B; Image 20 of 48; Household #140.
Listed as Bud G. Carter; age 31; born in WV; married; 5th grade education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; farm laborer; head of household.
6. Social Security Death index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Garland Carter; born 9 Oct 1908; died in Jun 1981; last residence, Glen Fork, Wyoming Co, WV;
SS#230-03-3457; card issued in VA before 1951.


Stella Florence Brinegar

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 30/31 Jan 1920; Page 193A; Family #71.
Listed as Stella Brinegar, age 2 yrs, 4 mons, born in WV, in household of father, James L. Brinegar.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 7 May 1930; Page 151B; Family #113.
Listed as Stella Brinegar, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, James L. Brinegar.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 408; WV Archives Web Site.
Bud Carter; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Uno, WV; son of J.W. and Augusta Carter;
married on 24 Oct 1934 in Wyoming Co, WV; Stella Florence Brinegar; age 18; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of J.L. and Sally Brinegar.
4. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page 151B; Image 20 of 48; Household #140.
Listed as Stella Carter; age 24; born in WV; married; 1 yr HS; education; lived in same house
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Garland Carter.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Stella F. Carter; born 27 Mar 1916; died 6 Oct 1999; last residence, Glen Fork, Wyoming Co, WV;
SS#236-96-4064; card issued in WV in 1973.


Clinton "Bill" Carter

1. Stafford Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Clinton "Bill" Carter, 78, of Jesse, WV went home to be with the Lord on Saturday October 20, 2018 in
Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV following a sudden illness. He was born on December 23, 1939 in
Uno, WV a son of the late Garland Bud and Stella Florence Brinegar Carter. Bill was a janitor for the
Wyoming County Board of Education for 31 years. After retiring Bill enjoyed spending time with his dog
Wolfie. When able he liked to play bingo and yard sale. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by
a sister Helen Workman; and three brothers Arley "Buddy" Carter, Roger Carter and Roy Lee Carter.
Survivors include four sisters Bobbie Perry of Cyclone, Carol (Gordon) Mudgett of Moab, UT, Janice
(Everett) Jesse of Bud and Dorothy Brooks of Beckley; two brothers Danny (Darlene) Carter and Eddie
(Wanda) Carter all of Glen Fork; his aunt Mary Brinegar of Pineville; special friends Leroy Thompson,
Carrell Brook and Doug Cline; his faithful companion Wolfie; many nieces, nephews and a host of other
loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1PM on Friday October 26th in the Chapel of
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Ricky Proffitt officiating. He will be laid to rest in Cline
Family Cemetery, Barn Hollow Road, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8PM on Thursday
October 25th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."


Billie Ray Carter

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page 151B; Image 20 of 48; Household #140.
Listed as Billy Ray Carter; age 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Garland Carter.


Robert Vincent Workman

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Ocena District, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 191B, Family #98.
Listed as Robert Workman, age 1 mon, born in WV, in household of father, French Workman.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 254; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Workman; age 23; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of French and Hannah M.
(Brown) Workman; married on 1 Aug 1953 at Man, WV; Eula Simpkins; age 33; born at Bristol, VA;
widow; living at Christian, WV; daughter of Jake and Frances (Rowe) Bailey.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 496; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert V. Workman; age 34; born and living at Cyclone, WV on 14 Mar 1930; divorced; son of
French and Hannah (Brown) Workman; applied for marrage on 3 Aug 1964 to Helen Jean
Carter; age 25; born on 2 Jan 1939 at Cyclone, WV; single; living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of
Garland "Bud" and Stella Florence (Brinegar) Carter; application marked "Do not issue certificate"
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 14; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Vinson Workman; age 36; born and living at Cyclone, WV on 14 Mar 1930; divorced; son of
French and Hannah (Brown) Workman; married on 13 Sep 1966 at Pineville, WV; Helen Jean Carter;
age 27; born on 2 Jan 1939 at Cyclone, WV; single; living at Lillydale, WV; daughter of Garland "Bud"
and Stella F. (Brinegar) Carter.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Robert V. Workman; born on 14 Mar 1930; died on 15 Jan 1998; last residence, Pineville, Wyoming
Co, WV; SS # 232-40-7079; card issued in NC or WV before 1951.


Helen Jean Carter

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page 151B; Image 20 of 48; Household #140.
Listed as Helen Carter; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Garland Carter.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 496; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert V. Workman; age 34; born and living at Cyclone, WV on 14 Mar 1930; divorced; son of
French and Hannah (Brown) Workman; applied for marrage on 3 Aug 1964 to Helen Jean
Carter; age 25; born on 2 Jan 1939 at Cyclone, WV; single; living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of
Garland "Bud" and Stella Florence (Brinegar) Carter; application marked "Do not issue certificate"
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 14; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Vinson Workman; age 36; born and living at Cyclone, WV on 14 Mar 1930; divorced; son
of French and Hannah (Brown) Workman; married on 13 Sep 1966 at Pineville, WV; Helen Jean
Carter; age 27; born on 2 Jan 1939 at Cyclone, WV; single; living at Lillydale, WV; daughter of
Garland "Bud" and Stella F. (Brinegar) Carter.
4. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Helen J. Workman; born on 2 Jan 1939; living at PO Box 1229, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1992.
5. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Tuesday, 22 Nov 2005; Newspaper Obit.
"GLEN ROGERS - Helen Workman, 66, of Glen Rogers, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, in a Beckley hospital. "Born Jan. 2, 1939, at Uno, she was the daughter of the late Garland "Bud" and Stella F. Brinegar Carter. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Arley, Roy and Roger Carter. "Mrs. Workman was of the Baptist faith. "Survivors include three sons, Robert Workman and his wife, Brenda of Bolt, Christopher Workman of Bolt, and Ricky Workman of Huntington; three daughters, Donna Blankenship and her husband, William C. Blankenship Sr., of Glen Rogers, Michelle Justus and her husband, Carl, of Kopperston, and Beatrice Livingston and her husband, Charles, of Pineville; three brothers, Danny Carter and his wife, Darlene, of Glen Fork, Clinton "Bill" Carter of Glen Fork, and Eddie Carter and his wife, Wanda, of Glen Fork; four sisters, Bobbie Perry and her husband, Bill, of Cyclone, Janice Jesse and her husband, Everette, of Bud, Carol Mudgett and her husband, Gordon, of Moab, Utah, and Dorothy Brooks and her husband, Ronald, of Oak Hill; a sister-in-law, Mary Carter of Mullens; 13 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. "Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Revs. Firg Proffitt and Pete Cresong officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."


Helen Jean Carter

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page 151B; Image 20 of 48; Household #140.
Listed as Helen Carter; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Garland Carter.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 496; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert V. Workman; age 34; born and living at Cyclone, WV on 14 Mar 1930; divorced; son of
French and Hannah (Brown) Workman; applied for marrage on 3 Aug 1964 to Helen Jean
Carter; age 25; born on 2 Jan 1939 at Cyclone, WV; single; living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of
Garland "Bud" and Stella Florence (Brinegar) Carter; application marked "Do not issue certificate"
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 14; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Vinson Workman; age 36; born and living at Cyclone, WV on 14 Mar 1930; divorced; son
of French and Hannah (Brown) Workman; married on 13 Sep 1966 at Pineville, WV; Helen Jean
Carter; age 27; born on 2 Jan 1939 at Cyclone, WV; single; living at Lillydale, WV; daughter of
Garland "Bud" and Stella F. (Brinegar) Carter.
4. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Helen J. Workman; born on 2 Jan 1939; living at PO Box 1229, Pineville, WV 24874 in 1992.
5. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Tuesday, 22 Nov 2005; Newspaper Obit.
"GLEN ROGERS - Helen Workman, 66, of Glen Rogers, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, in a Beckley hospital. "Born Jan. 2, 1939, at Uno, she was the daughter of the late Garland "Bud" and Stella F. Brinegar Carter. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Arley, Roy and Roger Carter. "Mrs. Workman was of the Baptist faith. "Survivors include three sons, Robert Workman and his wife, Brenda of Bolt, Christopher Workman of Bolt, and Ricky Workman of Huntington; three daughters, Donna Blankenship and her husband, William C. Blankenship Sr., of Glen Rogers, Michelle Justus and her husband, Carl, of Kopperston, and Beatrice Livingston and her husband, Charles, of Pineville; three brothers, Danny Carter and his wife, Darlene, of Glen Fork, Clinton "Bill" Carter of Glen Fork, and Eddie Carter and his wife, Wanda, of Glen Fork; four sisters, Bobbie Perry and her husband, Bill, of Cyclone, Janice Jesse and her husband, Everette, of Bud, Carol Mudgett and her husband, Gordon, of Moab, Utah, and Dorothy Brooks and her husband, Ronald, of Oak Hill; a sister-in-law, Mary Carter of Mullens; 13 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. "Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Revs. Firg Proffitt and Pete Cresong officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."


Beatrice Ann Carter

1. Adam Toler Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"PINEVILLE-Beatrice Ann Livingston 51, departed this life Sunday, June 27, 2010 following a short illness.

"Born November 14, 1958, in Mullens she was the daughter of the late Helen Carter Workman.

"In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Carter; and a brother, Christopher Workman.

"Those left to cherish her memory are a son, Joey Livingston, of Bluefield; two brothers, Robert Workman and wife, Brenda of Bolt and Ricky Workman and wife Robin of Beckley; two sisters, Michelle Justice and husband, Carl of Kopperston and Donna Blankenship and husband, Billy of Glen Rogers; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.

"A celebration of Beatrice's life will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2010, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Firg Profitt officating. Burial will follow in Livingston Cemetery, Tracy Mountain, Mullens.


Linda Joyce Lusk

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1967); Page 192; WV Archives Web Site.
Clyde Mason Cook; age 19; born on 5 Dec 1947 at Windom, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV;
son of Calvin C. and Hallie (Adams) Cook; married on 24 Jun 1967 at Fanrock, WV; Linda Joyce
Lusk; age 17; born on 14 Sep 1949 at Pineville, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of
Burbridge C. and Violet Mae (Lambert) Lusk.


Roger Lamaster

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 217; WV Archives Web Site.
Roger Lamastus; age 18; born on 20 Apr 1947 at Bluefield, WV; single; living in Cleveland, OH; son
of Oral and Marjorie (Bailey) Lamastus; married on 24 Jul 1965 at Fanrock, WV; Loretta Mae Lusk;
age 17; born on 21 Oct 1947 at Twin Branch, WV; single; Baileysville, WV; daughter of Burbridge
and Violet (Lambert) Lusk.


Loretta Mae Lusk

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 217; WV Archives Web Site.
Roger Lamastus; age 18; born on 20 Apr 1947 at Bluefield, WV; single; living in Cleveland, OH; son
of Oral and Marjorie (Bailey) Lamastus; married on 24 Jul 1965 at Fanrock, WV; Loretta Mae Lusk;
age 17; born on 21 Oct 1947 at Twin Branch, WV; single; Baileysville, WV; daughter of Burbridge
and Violet (Lambert) Lusk.


Jesse J. Hall

1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Jesse J. Hall; born 15 Feb 1958; living at 12 Brier Creek Rd., Brenton, WV; on 13 Nov 2000.


Constance Gay "Connie" Lusk

1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Constance Gay Hall; born 28 Jul 1954; living at PO Box 234, Brenton, WV; from 15 Nov 1007
thru 25 Mar 2008.