1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 190; WV Archives Website.
Basil Henry Scott; age 21; born in McComas, WV; single; living at Bishop, VA; married on 16 Apr
1949 at War, WV;
Junella Gealdine Baird; age 20; born in Besco, WV; single; living in War, WV; with consent of Mrs.
Gibson Baird, mother of Junella Geraldine, Baird.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 190; WV Archives Website.
Basil Henry Scott; age 21; born in McComas, WV; single; living at Bishop, VA; married on 16 Apr
1949 at War, WV;
Junella Gealdine Baird; age 20; born in Besco, WV; single; living in War, WV; with consent of Mrs.
Gibson Baird, mother of Junella Geraldine, Baird.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 205; WV Archives Website.
William Miller; age 25; born in Raleigh, NC; single; living at Brenton, WV; married on 25 Apr 1949 at
Clearfork, WV; Patricia Cooper; age 16; born in Wyndham, WV; single; living at Keystone, WV; with
consent of Flossie Cooper Wyatt; mother of Patricia Cooper.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 205; WV Archives Website.
William Miller; age 25; born in Raleigh, NC; single; living at Brenton, WV; married on 25 Apr 1949 at
Clearfork, WV; Patricia Cooper; age 16; born in Wyndham, WV; single; living at Keystone, WV; with
consent of Flossie Cooper Wyatt; mother of Patricia Cooper.
1. Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium; Nitro, WV; Posted Obit.
"Veronica “Tootsie” Baker, 83, of Iaeger, WV, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. She was born September 17, 1942, in Lex, WV, to the late Burl and Mable Payne Stanley."In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Hershel Baker; brothers James “Jimmy”, Dennis “DC,” Oliver “Big O”, Burl Jr. “Junior”, and Calvin Coolidge Stanley; and sisters Joan Stanley, and Katherine “Kat” Addair. She is survived by her children: Hershel “J.R.” Baker, Jr. (Jimmie) of Scott Depot, Nicholas “Nick” Baker (Erica) of Bridgeport, and Monica McBryde (companion Thomas Moore) of Hurricane.
"She was a proud Granny “Ghee” to her Magnificent Seven grandchildren: Corbin McBryde, Elise Baker, Tucker McBryde, Oliver Baker, Claire McBryde, Jordan Baker, and Millie Baker. Also surviving are her sister and best friend, Cricket Donnelly (the late Edgar Brant and late Johnny Donnelly); brothers Forrest “Buster” (Berniece) and Roger (Sherry) Stanley; sister-in-law Johnnie Mae Stanley (the late Jimmy); and many, many beloved nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
"Tootsie was known for her strength, humor, and loving heart. She enjoyed Yahtzee, card games, puzzles, and never traveled without her Sudoku book. After raising her family, she worked for many years at Pioneer Community Bank in Iaeger, WV. Her greatest pride was her family, especially her children and grandchildren, whom she loved deeply. Tootsie’s laugh and smile are surely to be missed by all who were blessed to know and love her. A celebration of Tootsie’s life will be held on a later date.
"Cards can be mailed to J.R. at 1672 Scott Depot Rd. Scott Depot, WV 25560. A fund has been established in memory of Tootsie to help with lung cancer screening costs. In place of flowers, contributions may be made to the United Health Foundation and mailed to 327 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 206; WV Archives Website.
John Esak, Jr; age 24; born and living at Gary, WV; single; married on 30 Apr 1949 in St. Lukes
Episcopal Church, Welch, WV; Mildred Elaine Thomas; age 25; born in Gary, WV; divorced; living
Welch, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 10 Jul 2010.
"John Esak Jr.
Birth 21 Feb 1925
Gary, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death Sep 1982 (aged 57)
Burial Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA; Latitude: 37.304211, Longitude: -81.255773
Plot Section 21, lot 262, grave A1
Memorial ID 54774925"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 206; WV Archives Website.
John Esak, Jr; age 24; born and living at Gary, WV; single; married on 30 Apr 1949 in St. Lukes
Episcopal Church, Welch, WV; Mildred Elaine Thomas; age 25; born in Gary, WV; divorced; living
Welch, WV.
2. "Tucson Citizen"; Tucson, AZ; Monday; 17 Dec 1990; Page 38; Newspapers.com Website.
"Funeral Notices
"ESAK, Mildred Elaine, 67, of Tucson, AZ, died December 14, 1990. Survived by her children, Judy
R. Buckels, Joseph R. (Iris) Esak and Janice E. (Charles) Spencer; granddaughter, Valerie Amber
Spencer and family friend, William Griffin, all of Tucson. Services, 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 18, 1990 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, with Rev. Bonnie Roddy of St. Albans Episcopal
Church officiating, Interment in Bluewell, WV...."
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 10 Jul 2010.
"Mildred Elaine Thomas Esak
Birth 1923
Gary, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1990 (aged 66–67)
Burial Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA; Latitude: 37.304211, Longitude: -81.255773
Plot Section 21, lot 262, grave A2
Memorial ID 54774861"