1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert Fulton Worley Family"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Shelvie J. Nickles;
5055 Tibbitt Lane, Burke, VA 22015.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert Fulton Worley Family"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Shelvie J. Nickles;
5055 Tibbitt Lane, Burke, VA 22015.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert Fulton Worley Family"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Shelvie J. Nickles;
5055 Tibbitt Lane, Burke, VA 22015.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert Fulton Worley Family"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Shelvie J. Nickles;
5055 Tibbitt Lane, Burke, VA 22015.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Robert Fulton Worley Family"; Article; Page 258; submitted by Shelvie J. Nickles;
5055 Tibbitt Lane, Burke, VA 22015.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"John W. Cook, 88, formerly of Cyclone, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2021 at
McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. He was born on March 26, 1932 in Logan, WV and was the son
of the late Wirt and Geneva Cook. John served in the United States Army and was a Sargent during the Korean
War. He was honored to have served his country. John was a cable lineman for GE Cablevision in Logan, WV
for many years before entering the coal industry. He began as a laborer but continued his education and
became an electrician. He worked at Harris #2 until retirement. He also managed the Burial Fund for the
company for many years. He so enjoyed the comradery with his co-workers and was always glad to run into
them and reminisce about their time in the mines. John was a dedicated member of the Toler Baptist Church
for most of his adult life. He was a Deacon and actively served in this roll until his health worsened. He used
his gifts to help construct the new church at Campus. He loved the Lord and he loved to serve alongside his
church family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Ethel Cook; a
stepmother, Mammie Cook; one brother, George “Babe” Cook; and one sister, Jean Klippa. Those left to
cherish his memory are a son, Gary Cook of Cyclone; a daughter Kim (AJ) Cook of Florence, SC; Four
grandchildren, Daniel Cook (Jocie Cline) and Parker Cook of Cyclone; Jordan and Connor Cook of Florence, SC;
one great-granddaughter, Alanah Cook of Cyclone; a sister Ann (Bill) Parker of Beckley, WV; a very good
friend, Robert Lusk of Cyclone, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:
00 PM on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Toler Baptist Church, Cyclone, WV with the Rev. Clarence Gibson and
Rev. Charlie Gibson officiating. He will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with
the family at 12:00PM until time of services on Friday at the church. Military rites will be conducted by the
Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by
the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 362; WV Archives Website.
Frank Ronald Vitosky; age 20; born 29 Nov 1948 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; son of
Frank and Anna Louise (Nunley) Vitosky; married on 31 May 1969 in Anawalt, WV; Bonnie Sue Byrd;
age 19; born 30 May 1949 in Bluefield, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at 3537 Leesburg
Ct, Alexandria, VA; daughter of McConley and Dottie Frances (Neece) Byrd.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 362; WV Archives Website.
Frank Ronald Vitosky; age 20; born 29 Nov 1948 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; son of
Frank and Anna Louise (Nunley) Vitosky; married on 31 May 1969 in Anawalt, WV; Bonnie Sue Byrd;
age 19; born 30 May 1949 in Bluefield, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at 3537 Leesburg
Ct, Alexandria, VA; daughter of McConley and Dottie Frances (Neece) Byrd.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 388; WV Archives Website.
John William Vernon, Jr; age 21; born 24 Aug 1947 in Caretta, WV; single; no previous marriage;
Negro; living at Box 264, Caretta, WV; son of John William and Gertrude (Howard) Vernon; married
on 13 Jun 1969 in Anawalt, WV; Jo Ann Collins; age 20; born 24 Apr 1949 in Anawalt, WV; single; no
previous marriage; Negro; living at Box 81, Anawalt, WV; daughter of George and Virginia (White)
Collins.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 388; WV Archives Website.
John William Vernon, Jr; age 21; born 24 Aug 1947 in Caretta, WV; single; no previous marriage;
Negro; living at Box 264, Caretta, WV; son of John William and Gertrude (Howard) Vernon; married
on 13 Jun 1969 in Anawalt, WV; Jo Ann Collins; age 20; born 24 Apr 1949 in Anawalt, WV; single; no
previous marriage; Negro; living at Box 81, Anawalt, WV; daughter of George and Virginia (White)
Collins.