1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 12 Feb 2013.
" Nancy Lee Johnson Havert
Birth 1940
USA
Death 4 Nov 2011 (aged 70–71)
Fairdale, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Raymond Cook Cemetery
Lynco, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA"Additional Information Posted;
"Nancy Lee Johnson-Velos-Havert, 71, of Fairdale, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Gayther William Johnson (1913-Deceased) and Nora Beatrice Mullins-Johnson (1916-1991); and sister of Gayther Arvus Johnson (1935–2011), Johnny E. Johnson (1937–2004), Erdene Johnson, Debbie Johnson, Douglas Leon Johnson (1942–2013), Bill Johnson, and Michael Craig Johnson (1949–2015)."Married to Thomas James Velos (Deceased).
"Mother of Louis "Louie" James Velos (1957-2018), Darlene Velos-Blankenship (1958-2015), Tammy Velos-Maynard (Deceased), and Trina Dawn Velos-Cline.
"Also married to Charles "Chuck" Fredrick Havert who was living in Fairdale, Raleigh County, WV in 2018.
"Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, with Pastor Jim Lucas of Bolt Fundamental Baptist Church officiating. Nancy will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 446; WV Archives Website.
Robert J. Harrison; age 25; botn in Christian, WV; single; living at Kistler, WV; son of Robert and
Nora (Grimmett) Harrison; married on 10 Dec 1955 at Mallory, WV; Shirley Henrdicks; age 17; born
in VA; single; living at Kistler, WV; daughter of Chester and Grace (Harman) Hendricks.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 446; WV Archives Website.
Robert J. Harrison; age 25; born in Christian, WV; single; living at Kistler, WV; son of Robert and
Nora (Grimmett) Harrison; married on 10 Dec 1955 at Mallory, WV; Shirley Henrdicks; age 17; born
in VA; single; living at Kistler, WV; daughter of Chester and Grace (Harman) Hendricks.
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 10 Dec 2020; Newspaper Obit; On-Line Version.
"Shirley Mae Hendricks Mosley, 82, of Accoville, WV gained her wings and went to be with the Lord on Monday November 30, 2020 at her home following a short illness. She was born on October 23, 1938 in Lee County, VA a daughter of the late Chester and Gracie Harmon Hendricks. Shirley was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was of the Christian faith and loved the Lord and her family. She loved to have her picture taken and to make people laugh."In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by three brothers Raymond, Charles and James; a son James Harrison; and a grandson J. D. Harrison.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Drema Ray with whom she made her home, Vickie Hunt and Rhonda (Roy) Cooper; four sons Jennings (Teresa) Jr. Harrison, Rodney (Shirley) Harrison, Michael (Rebecca) Harrison and Kenny Harrison; two special granddaughters that helped care for her Maranda Muncy and Leigh Ann Ferrell and their children; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends.
:Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Friday December 4th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. P.J. Tomelin officiating. She will be laid to rest in Highland Memory Garden, Logan, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11 am until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Complied by William A. March, page 779.
Elkhorn District, Page 015.
Listed as Thomas M. Hall, age 3, in household of father, Henry Hall.
2. 1900 Census McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 121A, Family 27.
Listed as Morgan Hall, age 21, born in 1879 in WV, in household of father, Henry Hall.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Services; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Harry Green Cooke Jr, 97, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV."Born in Jesse, WV, on July 22, 1928, he was one of seven children born to the late Harry Green Cooke Sr and Blanche Stewart Cooke.
"After graduating from high school, Harry earned his Engineering degree from West Virginia University. He was a proud veteran of the US Army and a longtime member of Pineville United Methodist Church.
"A card-carrying member of the National Rifle Association, he was an avid hunter. His passion for hunting led him on many great adventures across North America. When he wasn’t enjoying the outdoors that he loved so dearly, he could often be found cheering on his favorite team, the Mountaineers.
"In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
"He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of sixty-nine years, Charlene Shields Cooke; his two children, Leah Mendez and her husband John and Phillip Craig Cooke and his wife Debra; six grandchildren, John Ryan Mendez, Erin Rae Rimbach, Adam Emilio Mendez, Phillip Zachary Cooke, Ashley Taylor Breese and Victoria Anne Armstrong; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Kathleen Cook; a brother, Ronald Cooke; his caregivers, Judy Robinson and Rada McKinney; and a host of extended family and friends."
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; E.D. 56-1; taken on 16 Apr 1940; Page 2A;
Image 3 of 45; Household #19.
Listed as Charleen Shields; age 6; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lloyd T. Shields.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charlene Lillian Cooke, 91, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 8, 2026, at Wyoming Healthcare in New Richmond."Born December 6, 1934, in Baileysville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Shields and Veta Mae Davis Shields.
"A lifelong resident of Wyoming County, Charlene was a longtime member of Pineville United Methodist Church, as well as the Women’s Club and Garden Club. She spent many hours quilting and crafting and had a love of painting. When not putting her creative skills to use, she absolutely loved to go bowling and was very skilled.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-nine years, Harry Cooke and her brother, James Lloyd Shields.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Leah Mendez and her husband John; her son Phillip Cooke and his wife Debbie; six grandchildren, Ryan, Zach, Erin, Taylor, Tori and Adam; nine great-grandchildren; and countless friends.
"In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Charlene's honor to: Pineville United Methodist Church, PO Box 382, Pineville, WV 24874."
"Funeral
Friday
May 15, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Evans-Calfee Funeral Service
614 Appalachian Hwy
Pineville, WV 24874"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 418; WV Archives Web Site.
Cecil Robert Lester; age 25; born and living at War, WV; single; married on 21 Apr 1956 in War, WV;
Elsie Hawkins; age 21; born and living in War, WV; widow.
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Else Lester
Birth Date: 20 Jul 1936
Address: PO Box 703
Residence Place: War, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code: 24892-0703"
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #88-062551; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Salvadore Dequino; age 60; born 18 Feb 1928 in WV; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; last
marriage ended in Mar 1979; 12th grade education; living at Box 210, Bartley, WV; son of Louis and
Mary Maude (Shrader) Dequino; married on 6 Nov 1988 in Bishop, VA; Else Lester, maiden name
Hild; age 52; born 20 Jul 1936 in Germany; widow; this is her 3rd marriage; last marriage ended
26 Oct 1975; 12th grade education; living at Box 84, War, WV; daughter of Franc and Lesa
(Bechorer) Hild.
1. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #86-041438; Ancestry.com Website.
Robert Thomas Gilbert; age 26; born 1 Jun 1960 in NC; divorced; this is his 3rd marriage; 10th grade
education; living at PO Box 268-8, Ennice, Alleghany Co, NC; son of Thomas and Lucy Mae (BeBord)
Gilbert; married on 4 Aug 1986 in Independence, VA; Sherri Ann Munday; maiden name Workman;
age 21; born 26 Mar 1965 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; last marriage ended 9 Sep 1985;
9th grade education; living at same address; daughter of Hurley and Phyllis Ann (Burks) Workman.
2. North Carolina, U.S., Divorce Index, 1958-2004; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Sherri Gilbert
Spouse Robert Gilbert
Marriage Date Aug 1986
Marriage Place Virginia, USA
Divorce Date 16 Nov 1990
Divorce Place Ashe, North Carolina, USA
Residence Place Wilkes, North Carolina, USA"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 23 Apr 1930, page 197A,
Family #403.
Listed as Virgil Gibson, age 11, born in WV, son, in household of father, Arvid Gibson.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-57; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 1117B; Image 70 of 74; Household #593.
Listed as Virgil Gibson; age 21; born in WV; single; 6th grade education; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1935; laborer for W.P.A.; in household of father, Arvid Gibson.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 226; WV Archives Web Site.
Virgil Herbert Gibson; age 34; born in Wilmore, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 6 Mar
1954 in Iaeger; Pearl England; age 43; born at Twin Branch, WV; widow; living at Iaeger, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 122; WV Archives Web Site.
Lacy England; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Big Sandy, WV; son of
Lewis and Dicy; married on 2 Jul 1926 at Welch, WV; Pearl Lester; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Phillip and Isabell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 226; WV Archives Web Site.
Virgil Herbert Gibson; age 34; born in Wilmore, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 6 Mar
1954 in Iaeger; Pearl England; age 43; born at Twin Branch, WV; widow; living at Iaeger, WV.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Modfreak; 7 Aug 2018.
" Virgil H Gibson
Birth 18 Jul 1919
Wilmore, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 8 Sep 1979 (aged 60)
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Riffe Cemetery
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 192061774"