1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #39148; Ancestry.com Website.
Douglas Rutter; age 20; born and living in Raysal, WV; single; logger; son of Frank and Artie (Rose)
Rutter; married on 22 Dec 1962 in Lebanon, VA; Shirley Atwell; age 16; born and living in Raysal,
WV; daughter of Frank and Gracie (Whitt) Atwell.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #39148; Ancestry.com Website.
Douglas Rutter; age 20; born and living in Raysal, WV; single; logger; son of Frank and Artie (Rose)
Rutter; married on 22 Dec 1962 in Lebanon, VA; Shirley Atwell; age 16; born and living in Raysal, WV;
daughter of Frank and Gracie (Whitt) Atwell.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"John Douglas Rutter, 55, of Raysal, formerly of Dry Branch, WV left his earthly home September 6, 2025."John was born August 31, 1970 a son of the late Douglas and Shirley Atwell Rutter. John was known as an outdoorsman; he was an avid hunter with his Rabbit Beagles. John enjoyed whittling and living a quiet life with his favorite dog, Lucy. During his last few years John was an avid Bible reader; he loved to read, write and study God’s word as he grew closer to the Lord. John had a large Bible collection. Those closest to him knew him as Uncle John. He did not like to see anyone sad; he wanted to make you smile.
"In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Gracie Atwell and Frank and Artie Rutter.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving sister, Anita (John) Rowe of Dry Branch, WV; nieces, Paula (Fred) Baldwin of Bradshaw, WV, Amanda (Allen) Lester of Panther, WV, and Karen (Timothy) Marshall of Raysal, WV; a nephew, Johnathon (Christine) Rowe of Compton Mountain, VA; a special cousin, Thomas and Tosha Mutter and their family; and a host of additional nephews and nieces.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger Friday, September 12, 2025 from 12 o’clock until the time of services at 1 o’clock.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 12, 2025 at 1 o’clock with Reverend John Rowe officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased his body will be cremated following these services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 66; WV Archives Web Site.
James Bruce Cook; age 23; born on 7 Mar 1941 at Pierpoint, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV;
son of Tennis Fred and Gladys Dawn (Jackson) Cook, Sr; married on 4 Jan 1965 at Baileysville, WV;
Connie Sue Sizemore; age 17; born on 14 Mar 1947 at Bud, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV;
daughter of Millard Frank and Polly Frances (Lester) Sizemore.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #89-005603; Ancestry.com Website.
James Bruce Cook; age 38; born 7 Mar 1941 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 20 Oct 1978; 12th grade education; living at Box 677, Pineville, WV; son of Tennis Fred and
Gladys Dawn (Jackson) Cook, Sr; married on 14 Feb 1980 at Pembroke, VA; Phyllis Ann Harold;
maiden name Short; age 35; born 27 Nov 1944 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 19 Nov 1976; 12th grade Education; living at Box 43, Clear Fork, WV; daughter of
Bert and Margaret Lyle (Gregory) Short, Jr.
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Bruce Cook, known as JB to his family and friends, passed away at the home of his youngest daughter and son in law on September 11, 2025, at the age of 84. JB was born in Pierpoint, West Virginia, on March 7, 1941, to the late Tennis Fred and Gladys Jackson Cook. JB, who never met a stranger, will be remembered for his bigger than life personality, his archives, and his endless stash of Little Debbie snack cakes. He and his wife enjoyed sharing in the many accomplishments and milestones of their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Through the years he was often described as a workaholic, but in his spare time loved woodworking in his shop and watching sports. You might find him in front of the television watching any kind of sport but he especially loved UNC Tarheel basketball, the LA Lakers, and NASCAR. JB was a 1959 graduate of Baileysville High School. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He began working as a body shop repairman for Pine Chevrolet in Pineville, West Virginia in 1972. JB took his talents and, along with his business partner Tim McGraw, opened J & T Body Shop in Pineville, West Virginia, in 1980. They ran a very successful business until they both retired in 2005. JB married his beloved wife, Phyllis Ann Short Cook, on February 14, 1980. Together they built a beautiful life and family until her death earlier this year on May 3, 2025. In addition to his parents and wife, JB is preceded in death by his sister Marjorie Brining, two brothers and their wives Ted (Pat) Cook and Kenneth Edward (Rhonda) Cook, and two nephews, Tennis Kenner Dancy and Robert David Breeding. JB is survived by his daughters Sherri Lynn (Tommy) Bland and Carla Cook (Reece) Carter step daughters Angie (Dave) Morrison and Christy (Billy) Fox grandchildren Trey Hunt, Thomas Bland, Megan (Michael) Asbury, Michael (Lindsay) Bland, Will (Carissa) Fox, Hailee (Nathan) Taylor and Phillip Fox (Kylie Lester) great grandchildren Cullen Kirkendoll, Damian Reed, and two great grandchildren on the way, Baby Girl Fox in March and Baby Bland in April sisters Billie Sue (Bob) Breeding and Vicki (Larry) Dancy brother Jody (Kim) Cook brother-in-law Paul Brining along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews and his Short family from Elk Lick. In keeping with JB’s wishes, he will be cremated. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 pm on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Casteel Event Center, 129 Main Street, Pineville, West Virginia. His family will spread his ashes around his Elk Lick home where his wife’s ashes were spread. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963): Page 188; WV Archives Web Site.
Buel Lee Harold; age 20; born at Newton, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Darrell B.
and Mary B. Harold; married on 17 Aug 1963 at Spencer, Roane Co, WV; Phyllis Short; age 18;
born and living at Clearfork, WV; single; daughter of Bert and Margaret Short, Jr.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #89-005603; Ancestry.com Website.
James Bruce Cook; age 38; born 7 Mar 1941 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first marriage
ended 20 Oct 1978; 12th grade education; living at Box 677, Pineville, WV; son of Tennis Fred and
Gladys Dawn (Jackson) Cook, Sr; married on 14 Feb 1980 at Pembroke, VA; Phyllis Ann Harold;
maiden name Short; age 35; born 27 Nov 1944 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first
marriage ended 19 Nov 1976; 12th grade Education; living at Box 43, Clear Fork, WV; daughter of
Bert and Margaret Lyle (Gregory) Short, Jr.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 270; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert J. Blevins; age 26; born on 18 Jan 1939 at Richlnds, VA; single; living at Lynco, WV; Hazel
and Mary Frances (Brooks) Blevins; married on 7 Oct 1965 at Wyoming, WV; Georgie Geraldine
Bailey; age 19; born on 26 Aug 1946 at Clearfork, WV; single; living at Clearfork, WV; daughter of
Earl and Eloise (Cline) Bailey.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Oceana, WV' Posted Obit.
"Georgia Geraldine Bailey, 72, of Kopperston, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday November15, 2018 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. She was born on August 26, 1946 in Simon, WV adaughter of the late Earl and Elouise Cline Bailey." In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bobby" Blevins; infant son Larry Blevins; sister Helen "Rita" Toler; and step son Bruce
Jackson."Survivors include a daughter Melinda (Ernie) Prichard of McGraws; two sons Danny Blevins of
Oceana and Robert Blevins of Kopperston; her companion George Jackson of Crab Orchard; two step sons Brian (Trixie) Jackson of Beckley and Kevin (Nova) Jackson of Daniels; a sister Mildred (Jackie) Morgan of Sunhill; a brother Gene (Sherry) Bailey of Sunhill; seven grandchildren Andrea Prichard, Kayla Blevins, Brandon Blevins, Brittany Blevins, Ashley Blevins, Haley Blevins and Kelsey Prichard; six great grandchildren Medeline, Brynnleigh, Connor, Case, Jax and Hayden; special friend and care giver Sharon Lafferty of Sabine; special friend Bubby Bledsoe of Brenton; and a host of other loving family and friends."Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Tuesday November 20th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV.
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Danny Eugene Blevins, 58, of Oceana, WV, passed away after a long battle with Cancer on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1966 in Mullens, WV a son of the late Robert Joseph Stephen Blevins and the late Georgia Geraldine Bailey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his Grandparents Hazel and Molly Blevins and Elouise and Earl Bailey, his step father George Jackson, his ex-mother and father-in-law Melvin and Burnia Adkins, an aunt Rita Toler, and two uncles Jimmy Toler and Jackie Morgan. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Haley Blevins (Dominick Moore Dommy), his son Brandon Blevins, his ex-wife and love of his life Julie Blevins, a sister Melinda Prichard and husband Ernie, a brother Robbie “Bones” Blevins, two grandchildren Kase Blevins and Xavier Cook, and one due in October 2025 Ella Grace Moore, nieces Kayla Blevins, Brittany Haynes, Ashley Hoosier, Andrea Prichard, and Kelsey Bledsoe, special great nephews Connor Prichard, Kannon Bledsoe, and Krew Bledsoe, an aunt Mildred Morgan, uncle Gene Bailey and wife Sherry, cousins Donald Bailey, Eugene Bailey, J.D. Morgan, Timmy Morgan, and Bobby Morgan, Joey O’neal his lifelong best friend, special friends Anthony Walls, Troy Carter, Danny Hicks, and Tody Cox, and a host of great nieces, great nephews, and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 16th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Minister Chris Lester officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 5pm-8pm on Monday, September 15th at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. Pallbearers will be Brandon Blevins, Anthony Walls, Danny Hicks, Troy Carter, Tody Cox, Donald Bailey. and Honorary Pallbearer Robbie Blevins. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; (Mingo Co, WV); Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Richard Lee Lambert
Race White
Age 18
Relationship to Draftee Self (Head)
Birth Date 29 Nov 1928
Birth Place Hardy, Kentucky, USA
Residence Place Kermit, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date 5 Dec 1946
Registration Place Kermit, Mingo, West Virginia, USA
Employer Unemployed Student
Height 5 10
Weight 150
Complexion Light
Hair Color Blonde
Eye Color Hazel
Next of Kin Tom Lambert
Household Members (Name) Relationship
Richard Lee Lambert Self (Head)
Tom Lambert Father"
2. Texas, U.S., Divorce Index, 1968-2015; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Richard L Lambert
Gender Male
Divorce Age 51
Birth Date 1929
Marriage Date 28 Aug 1948
Divorce Date 6 Oct 1980
Divorce Place Wichita, Texas, USA
Spouse Helen B Lambert
Number of Children 1
Case Number 076766"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Joe Broomfield; 3 Mar 2023.
"Richard L Lambert Sr.
Birth 29 Nov 1928
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Death 14 Sep 2021 (aged 92)
Burial Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 2501180
Richard Lee "Ricky" Lambert Jr
1. Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Richard Lee Lambert
Gender Male
Birth Date 24 Jun 1961
Birth Place Wichita, Texas, USA
Father Richard Lee Lambert
Mother Helen Bessalee Sluder
Roll number 1961_0009"
2. Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2021; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Richard L Lambert Jr
Gender Male
Age 20
Birth Date abt 1961
Marriage Date 19 Dec 1981
Marriage Place Wichita, Texas, USA
Spouse Angela J Monroe
Case Number 20191981180883"
3. Texas, U.S., Divorce Index, 1968-2015; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Richard L Lambert Jr
Gender Male
Divorce Age 26
Birth Date 1961
Marriage Date 19 Dec 1981
Divorce Date 26 Oct 1987
Divorce Place Harris, Texas, USA
Spouse Angela J Lambert
Number of Children 0
Case Number 072960"
1. Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2021; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Angela J Monroe
Gender Female
Age 22
Birth Date abt 1959
Marriage Date 19 Dec 1981
Marriage Place Wichita, Texas, USA
Spouse Richard L Lambert
Case Number 221931981180883"
2. Texas, U.S., Divorce Index, 1968-2015; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Angela J Lambert
Gender Female
Divorce Age 28
Birth Date 1959
Marriage Date 19 Dec 1981
Divorce Date 26 Oct 1987
Divorce Place Harris, Texas, USA
Spouse Richard L Lambert
Number of Children 0
Case Number 072960"