1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 193; WV Archives Web Site.
Belino (Belijno); born 12 Jul 1899 in Spain; living at Gary, WV; son of Manuel and Rose; was issued
a license to marry on 17 Aug 1937 in McDowell Co, WV; Elizabeth Renka; born 5 Jul 1916 in
Calumet, MI; living at Gary, WV; daughter of Fred and Antonia. (No return by a minister)
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Benigno Chaos
Race: White
Age: 43
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 12 Jan 1899
Birth Place: Spain
Residence Place: Filbert, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Registration Place: Filbert, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: United States Coal And Coke Co
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Next of Kin: Elizabeth Chaos
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Benigno Chaos Self (Head)"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Petition For Naturalization; 24 Mar 1942; LDS Web Site.
Benigno Chaos; age 42; born 12 Jan 1899 in Gamis Spain; coal loader; living at Filbert, WV; height
5'5"; 180lbs; brown eyes; brown hair; medium complexion; married Elizabeth ______; 16 Deb 1940
in Bristol, TN she was born 28 Jul 1914 in Ahmeek (sic), MI; children: Mary, born 20 Aug 1938 in
Bartley, WV; living in Filbert, WV; Antonio, born 23 Feb 1940 in Filbert, WV; living in Filbert, WV; Rosa,
born 22 jan 1922 in Cabin Creek, WV; living in Lafarcada, Spain; and Manuel, born 12 May 1923 in
Weyben (sic, sp), Wv; living in Lafarcada, Spain; emmigrated to us from Vigo, Spain 16 Oct 1920
aboard the Manchuria; returned to Spain fron NY in Sep 1924 aboard SS Roussellion; returning to
NY on 27 Oct 1925 abord the SS Orizaba.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 21; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Perecz; age 27; born in Spain; single; miner; living at Bartley, WV; son of Joe and Anna;
married on 28 Jan 1933 in Welch, WV; Elizabeth Renka; age 21; born in MI; single; living at Bartley,
WV; daughter of Fred and Antonia.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1937); Page 193; WV Archives Web Site.
Belino (Belijno); born 12 Jul 1899 in Spain; living at Gary, WV; son of Manuel and Rose; was issued
a license to marry on 17 Aug 1937 in McDowell Co, WV; Elizabeth Renka; born 5 Jul 1916 in
Calumet, MI; living at Gary, WV; daughter of Fred and Antonia. (No return by a minister)
1. Melton Mortuary; Beckley, WV; Posted Obit.
"Beningo Chaos, Jr., age 77 of Welch, West Virginia passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2020, at the home of his sister in Daniels, West Virginia, while recuperating from recent health issues."The son of Benigno Chaos and Elizabeth Renka Chaos, Benigno was born on May 27th, 1943, at Welch. Benny was educated in McDowell County schools where he was a 1961 honor graduate from Welch High School and he was the first student to receive a dual diploma completing both college preparatory courses as well as the completion of the vocational requirements to become a certified welder. Benny began his college studies on a scholarship to WV Institute of Technology in Montgomery, West Virginia, after which he completed his four year degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson. He retired from Chevron Oil after a career as project manager of oil rigs off the coast of Louisiana as well as throughout the world. He enjoyed flying planes and helicopters and he loved traveling to different countries and interacting with people from many different cultures, but yet he was never happier than when he returned home to McDowell County where he cherished the solitude of mountain living, fishing in streams, stopping at flea markets and sharing his life with any dog that needed a home. Often he was affectionately referred to by some as the “the Dog Man.” Benny was a man of great faith and he loved living a simple life but he was not a simple man; brilliant, kind, and generous, he loved having a robust debate which he seldom lost! The “Dog Man” will be missed by his beloved dogs, but he will also be missed by his family as well as his many friends which he met along the way.
"In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded death by his beloved brother, Antonio Chaos.
"Survivors include one daughter, Danielle Deppisch Marks (Jim) and two granddaughters, Helena and Julia Marks of Appleton, Wisconsin and two sisters, Mary Barnett (Gene) of Roanoke, Virginia and Elizabeth “Betty” Rice of Daniels, West Virginia, in addition to a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, his many friends and his seven beloved dogs.
"Honoring Benny’s wishes, his body was cremated and a private memorial will be held at a later date."
Melton Mortuary in Beckley, West Virginia is serving the Chaos family.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 355; WV Archives Web Site.
Otis Cooper; age 23; born and living at Raysal, WV; single; married on 7 Jul 1958 at Raysal, WV;
Bessie Marie Brewster; age 17; born and living at War, WV; single; with consent of Clyde and Lou
Brewster, parents of Bessie Marie Brewster.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Jul 2018.
"Otis Cooper
Birth 1935
Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death unknown
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191809295"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Bessie Marie Brewster-Cooper (1940-2017) on July 7, 1958 in Raysal, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1958, Page 355, Application Date: July 2, 1958)."Father of David Alvin Cooper (B. 1961)."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 355; WV Archives Web Site.
Otis Cooper; age 23; born and living at Raysal, WV; single; married on 7 Jul 1958 at Raysal, WV;
Bessie Marie Brewster; age 17; born and living at War, WV; single; with consent of Clyde and Lou
Brewster, parents of Bessie Marie Brewster.
2. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bessie Marie Cooper, 76, of English went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 14, 2017 in McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Gary.
"Born September 10, 1940 in War she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lou Brewster. She was a member of the Church of God, Atwell Mountain. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a precious prayer warrior and loved talking and witnessing to everyone about Jesus.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Otis Cooper; two brothers, Bill Brewster and Buck Brewster; and a sister Betty Click.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her son, David Alvin Cooper of Bartley; one daughter, Betty Lou Walsh of Hartwell, GA; two grandchildren, A.J. Walsh and Amber Knight of Athens, GA; and two great grandchildren. All whom she loved dearly.
"Bessie also had numerous special friends who loved her, and she loved them very much. We also want to thank all the first floor nursing staff of the McDowell Nursing home for the care and kindness during her stay there.
"Funeral service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the Jesus Church of Bartley with Rev. Hubert Sweeny and Rev. Pete Woods officiating. Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery on Bradshaw Mountain...."
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 30 Jul 2018.
"Bessie Marie Brewster Cooper
BIRTH 10 Sep 1940
War, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
DEATH 14 Jul 2017 (aged 76)
Gary, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
BURIAL Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID 191810057"
1. "The Welch News"; Wednesday Evening; 26 Aug 2020; Newspaper Obit.
"Pastor Wilma Lucille Soto 73 of Havaco, WV passed away August 24th, 2020. She was born April 14th, 1947, she was the Daughter of Bascum Morgan and Ollie Finley Morgan of Wilcoe, WV."Lucille was the Pastor of Welch Pentecostal Church of God for the last 15 years. She was employed at Welch Community Hospital for the last 27 years and had just retired August 1st, 2020. She loved her husband and family dearly, her goal in life was to spread the word of God and win souls for the Lord. She was a very giving and faithful servant of God.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 2 sisters Rosie May Harmon, Shirley Faye Lewno and 2 brothers Bascum Leslie Morgan and Jackie Lee Morgan.
"She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Cruz Soto of Havaco WV. Her daughter Mary Soto Jordan of Princeton, WV, and Son Jose Soto and Stephanie of Welch, WV. She is also survived by 5 siblings David Morgan and (wife Virginia) of Princeton WV, Elmer Morgan and (wife Sharon) of Bristol Tennessee, Dorothy Brickey of West Columbia SC, Mary Brickey and husband (Randall) of Beckley WV, and Marie Hubinak of Oceana, WV. Her grandchildren Rebecca and (Adam) Kelly of Marytown, WV, Ben and (Kelsie) Addair of Gary, WV, Zoey Soto and Cruz Eugene Soto of Welch,WV. And 3 Great Grandchildren MaKinley Kelly, Abigail Bohin and Colton Kelly, all of Marytown, WV, and also numerous nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Randall Brickey officiating. Pastor C.T. Lilly will open the services. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell with Adam Kelly, Glen “Tubby” Walters, Kyle “Jammer” Walters, Ronald Green, Sandy Etter and Daniel Rose serving as pallbearers.
"Friends may call prior to services, from 11:00-1:00 at the funeral home.
"Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Soto family."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
Noah McCoy; age 24; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; brakeman; living at Vallscreek, WV; son of
D.G. and Myrtle; married on 15 Aug 1928 at Vallscreek, WV; Margaret E. Mitchell; age 20; born in
Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of W.H. and Sarah.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
Noah McCoy; age 24; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; brakeman; living at Vallscreek, WV; son of
D.G. and Myrtle; married on 15 Aug 1928 at Vallscreek, WV; Margaret E. Mitchell; age 20; born in
Tazewell Co, VA; single; daughter of W.H. and Sarah.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol #__(1949); Browns Creek District; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. Noah McCoy or Margaret McCoy; age 39 yrs, 4 mons, 4 days; born in Tazewell Co, VA; married;
housewife; daughter of William and Sally (Beavers) Mitchell; died 21 May 1949 in McDowell Co, WV;
due to massive pulmonary embolism.
1. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullins, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jeffrey Alan Cox, 59, of Glen Daniel, formerly of Mullens, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley."Born May 19, 1959 at Mullens, he was the son of Betty Jane (Simpson) Williams and the late Lacy Garland Cox.
"Jeff was a former coal miner with 26 1/2 years of service, retiring from Patriot Coal, was a member of UMWA, he loved working to support his family, and in his leisure he enjoyed cutting firewood, riding four wheelers, and loved the beach.
"In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by his two sisters, Vicky and Sue Cox; maternal and paternal grandparents, Joe and Fallie Whitt Simpson and Bill and Martha Pendry Cox.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 36 years, Teresa Cox; two sons, Alan and Cory Cox; three grandchildren, Haeden June Cox, Draiden Kiblinger, and Brooklyn Cox; one sister, Pam Cox; and two brothers, Lacy and Steve Cox.
"Services will be 12:30 P.M. Monday, May 6, 2019 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Pastor Clyde Patrick officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley...."
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 104 B;
Family #191/193.
Listed as Willie Lockhart; age 7. born in WV; in household of father, James J. Lockhart.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Mohawk; taken 27 Jan 1920; Page 272 A; Family #389/394.
Listed as Willie Lockhart; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, James J. Lockhart.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 29 Apr 1930; Page 200 A;
Family #461/467.
Listed as Willie Lockhart; age 27; born in WV; single; loads coal in coal mine; in householdof father,
James J. Lockhart.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Lockhart; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at North Spring, WV; son of
Jud and Dellie; married on 21 Nov 1930 in Welch, WV; Gertrude Lewis; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of J.F. and Amanda.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; rural area; taken 8 Apr 1940; Page 1088 B
Household #102.
Listed as Willie Lockhart; age 37; born in WV; married; 6th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; coal miner; head of household.
6. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Longpole; taken 15 Apr1950; Sheet Number 17; Dwelling #111.
Listed as Willie Lockhart; age 47; born in WV; married; coal loader for L. L. Coal Co; head of
household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River; Mohawk; taken on 20 Jan 1920; Page 253B;
Family #40.
Listed as Gertrude Lewis; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Frank Lewis.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 89; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Lockhart; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at North Spring, WV; son of
Jud and Dellie; married on 21 Nov 1930 in Welch, WV; Gertrude Lewis; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of J.F. and Amanda.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; rural area; taken 8 Apr 1940; Page 1088 B
Household #102.
Listed as Gertrude Lockhart; age 28; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Willie Lockhart.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Longpole; taken 15 Apr1950; Sheet Number 17; Dwelling #111.
Listed as Gertrude L. Lockhart; age 39; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Willie
Lockhart.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'67 011673; WV Archives Website.
Gertrude Lockhart; age 57; born 14 Jun 1910 in WV; married; housewife; living at Iaeger, WV;
daughter of Frank amd Mandy (Collins) Lewis; died 12 Aug 1967 at Iaeger, WV; due to acute
coronary thrombosis with hypertensive cardio valcular disease; buried 15 Aug 1967 in Lockhart
Cemetery, Long Pole, WV; informant, Williw Lockhart, Iaeger, WV.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; rural area; taken 8 Apr 1940; Page 1088 B
Household #102.
Listed as Deloris Lockhart; age 8; born in WV; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Willie Lockhart.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Longpole; taken 15 Apr1950; Sheet Number 17; Dwelling #111.
Listed as Deloris Lockhart; age 18; born in WV; single; helps around the house; in household of
father, Willie Lockhart.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Panther; taken on 4 May 1910; Page 102 B;
Family #150/152.
Listed as Willie J. Lockhart; age 9. born in WV; in household of father, Elijah Lockhart.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #2087; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Willie Jennings Lockhart; age 18; born 31 Jul 1900; living at Panther, WV; brakeman for Lathrop Coal
Co at Panther, WV; nearest nelative, Elijah Lockhart, Panther, WV; medium height and build; brown
eyes and brown hair.
3.1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 13/14 Jan 1920; Page 265A; Image
25 of 43; Family #253/257.
Listed as Willie Lockhart; age 19; born in WV; single; in household of father, Elijah Lockhart.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 188; WV Archives Website.
Willie J. Lockhart; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of
Elijah and Eliza; married on 2 Nov 1921 at Panther, WV; Matilda Smith; age 18; born in Pike Co, KY;
single; daughter of Noah and Colonda.
5.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 15 Apr 1930; Page 207B; Image 13 of
32; Family #104/105.
Listed as William Lockhart; age 29; born in WV; married at 21; laborer in saw mill; head of household.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 188; WV Archives Website.
Willie J. Lockhart; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of
Elijah and Eliza; married on 2 Nov 1921 at Panther, WV; Matilda Smith; age 18; born in Pike Co, KY;
single; daughter of Noah and Colonda.
2.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 15 Apr 1930; Page 207B; Image 13 of
32; Family #104/105.
Listed as Matilda Lockhart; age 24; born in KY; married at 16; in household of husband, Willie J.
Lockhart.
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 15 Apr 1930; Page 208A; Image 14 of
32; Family #104/105.
Listed as Earl Lockhart; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Willie J. Lockhart.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Earl Edward Lockhart
[Earl E Lockhart]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Mar 1923
Birth Place: Panther Mcdo, West Virginia
Death Date: 11 Apr 2004
Father: Willie J Lockhart
Mother: Matilda Smith
SSN: 228148414
Notes: Oct 1939: Name listed as EARL EDWARD LOCKHART;
24 Apr 2004: Name listed as EARL E LOCKHART"
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Earl E. Lockhart
SSN: 228-14-8414
Last Residence:
19734 Townsend, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Born: 15 Mar 1923
Died: 11 Apr 2004
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)"
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Eric Speck; 22 Mar 2013.
" Earl E Lockhart
Birth 15 Mar 1923
Death 11 Apr 2004 (aged 81)
Burial
All Saints Cemetery
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Plot Sec-11 Blk-9 Lot-1 Grv-1"
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 15 Apr 1930; Page 208A; Image 14 of
32; Family #104/105.
Listed as Lucille Lockhart; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Willie J. Lockhart.
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 15 Apr 1930; Page 208A; Image 14 of
32; Family #104/105.
Listed as Goldie Lockhart; age 3 yrs, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Willie J. Lockhart.
1.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 15 Apr 1930; Page 208A; Image 14 of
32; Family #104/105.
Listed as Frona Lockhart; age 10 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Willie J. Lockhart.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bertha Louis Casey
[Bertha Loc Polek]
[Bertha Polek]
[Bertha Louis Lockhart]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Mar 1931
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
[Yager, West Virginia]
Death Date: 15 Jan 1997
Father: Willie J Lockhart
Mother: Matilda Smith
SSN: 236523737
Death Certificate Number: 601504
Notes: Mar 1952: Name listed as BERTHA LOUIS CASEY;
Sep 1967: Name listed as BERTHA LOC POLEK;
22 May 1985: Name listed as BERTHA POLEK"
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #8594; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bobby Matney; age 20; born and living at Panther, WV; single; miner; son of Kennis and Lou Jane
(Ashby) Matney; married on 7 Apr 1961 in Clintwood, VA; Maggie Kennedy; age 16; born in Hurley,
VA; single; housewife; daughter of Isom and Nancy (Justice) Kennedy.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Bobby Matney
Event Date 01 Dec 1999
Event Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Sep 1940
Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
2nd Address Panther, West Virginia 24872
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1996
Affiliate Identifier 557282680"
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #8594; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Bobby Matney; age 20; born and living at Panther, WV; single; miner; son of Kennis and Lou Jane
(Ashby) Matney; married on 7 Apr 1961 in Clintwood, VA; Maggie Kennedy; age 16; born in Hurley,
VA; single; housewife; daughter of Isom and Nancy (Justice) Kennedy.