1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 261A, Family #45.
Listed as Nancy J. Cook, age 32, born in WV, married twice, last time for 1 yr, 1child, 1 living, in
household of husband, Charles F. Cook.
2. 1920 Census, Pike Co, KY, Knox District; taken on 10 Jan 1920, Page 155B, Family #147.
Listed as Nancy Cook, age 38, born in KY, in household of husband, Charles F. Cook.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Charles F. Cook search, 11 Apr 2002, submitted by
Joel Hager, hagerj@us.army.mil.
Charles Ferguson Cooke; son of Jacob Hartley and Malinda Chambers Cooke;
married first, Elmira Kitts, on 22 Mar 1866; second, Nancy Jane Sansom,
daughter of John C. and Sarah (______) Sansom, on 30 Nov 1909 in Wyoming Co,
WV.
Nancy Jane Sansom; born abt 1878 in Pike Co, KY.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 261A, Family #45.
Listed as Robert R. Carter, age 9, born in WV, in household of step-father, Charles F. Cook.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1879.
J.F. Barber was born on 14 Nov 1879 to Joseph and Martha Barber.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; taken on 4 Jun 1880; Page 525C; Family #21/21.
Listed as John F. Barber; age 7 mons; born in WV in Nov 1879; in household of father, Joseph F.
Barber.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; taken on 20 Jun 1900; Page 275A;
Family #199/203.
Listed as Thomas (sic, John) F. Barber; age 20; born in WV in Oct 1879; in household of father,
Joseph F. Barber.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 436; WV Archives Web Site.
John Franklin Barber; age 27; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Joseph and Martha
Barber; married on 15 Feb 1907 at the residence of Oley Walters; Linnie Johnston; age 28; born and
living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Chap and Melvina Johnston.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 270A, Family #176.
Listed as John F. Barber, age 30, born in WV, married once for 3 yrs, farmer, head of household.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 28 Jan 1920, Page 242A, Family #293.
Listed as Frank Barber, age 40, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
7. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, Page 195A, Family #158.
Listed as Frank Barber, age 50, born in WV, mine timber "proper", head of household.
(Sets timbers in coal mine)
8. Wyoming Co, WV Obits; Genealogy Trails; transcribed by Candace Robinson.
"Barber, Frank,92, of Oceana died Saturday in a Madison, Ohio, rest home following a long illness. He was born Oct. 14, 1879, at Oceana, a son of the late Joseph and Martha Walker Barber. He is survived by his wife, Corba Barber; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Elkins Cemetery at Oceana. [Beckley Post-Herald (no other date than 1971)]"
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Green; 2 Nov 2005.
" John Franklin “Frank” Barber
Birth 1879
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1972 (aged 92–93)
USA
Burial
Cook Cemetery #01
Oceana, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 12236933"Additional Information Posted:
"Son of Joseph F. Barber (1854-Deceased) & Martha A. Walker-Barber (1860-Deceased)."Sister of Rosa Lee Barber-Griffiths (1876-Deceased), Henry Paris Barber (1878-1957), Marion Marvin Barber (1881-Decreased), George A. Barber (1883-Deceased), Pearl Barber-Cook (1884-1954), Julia F. Barber-Cook (1885-1930), Lake Maude Barber-Stewart (1886-1949), Stella Barber-Cook (1890-Deceased), Eva Barber-Rollins (1891-Deceased), Lockey Barber-Cook (1893-1969), Bessie Barber (1896-Deceased), Bertha Barber-Maynor (1897-1961), & Cora Barber (1900-Deceased).
"Married to Linnie S. Johnson-Barber (1880-1948) on February 15, 1907 in Wyoming Co, WV (per WV Marriage Certificate Register, Wyoming County, WV, Page 436, Application Date: February 15, 1907).
"Father of Nola Barber (1909-Deceased)."
Malinda Susan "Linnie" Johnston
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 784.
Sandy River Township, page 017.
Listed as Linny B.C. Johnston, age 1, in household of father, Chapman L. Johnson.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #5 (1899); Page 343; WV Archives Web Site.
James Elliott Cook; age 21; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Floyd and Elizabeth Cook,
married on 16 Feb 1899 at residence of D. A. Robinson; Linnie Susan Johnston, age 19, born in
McDowell Co, WV, living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of C.L. and Melvenia Johnston.
3. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1907); Page 436; WV Archives Web Site.
John Franklin Barber; age 27; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Joseph and Martha Barber;
married on 15 Feb 1907 at the residence of Oley Walters; Linnie Johnston; age 28; born and living
in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Chap and Melvina Johnston.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 270A, Family #176.
Listed as Lennie S. Barber, age 30, born in WV, married twice, last time for 3 yrs, 2 children, both
living, in household of husband, John F. Barbour.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 28 Jan 1920, Page 242A, Family #293.
Listed as Lillie Barber, age 40, born in WV, in household of husband, Frank Barbour.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, Page 195A, Family #158.
Listed as Lena (sic?) Barber, age 50, born in WV, in household of husband, Frank Barbour.
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Green; 7 Jun 2012.
" Linnie Johnston Barber
Birth 28 Sep 1880
Guyan, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 17 Mar 1948 (aged 67)
Jesse, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Unknown
Memorial ID 91515230 ·"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Chapman L. Johnston (1842-Deceased) and Melvina Christian-Johnston (1842-1888)."Sister of David Andrew R. Johnston (1865-Deceased), Sidney Thomas Lee Johnston (1868-Deceased), Rutha C. L. Johnston (1870-Deceased), George Oley Johnston (1872-Deceased), Samuel J. Tilde Johnson (1876-Deceased), Susan Johnston-Cook (1880-Deceased), Odalus Cameron Johnston (1883-1961) & Hamilton Oscar Johnston (1886-1948).
"Married to John Franklin "Frank" Barber (1879-1972) on February 15, 1907 in Wyoming Co, WV (per WV Marriage Certificate Register, Wyoming County, WV, Page 436, Application Date: February 15, 1907).
"Linnie Barber died at age 68 from myocarditis (per WV Certificate of Death #7295 Dist #550 Serial #48).
"Death certificate indicates she was buried in Chambers Bottom Cemetery in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV on March 19, 1948."
1. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
"Name John R. Lambert
Birth Date 1872
Birthplace , Bland, Va
Age 21
Spouse's Name Alice Kirby
Spouse's Birth Date 1873
Spouse's Birthplace , Smythe, Va
Spouse's Age 20
Event Date 25 Dec 1893
Event Place Tazewell, Virginia
Father's Name Hiram
Mother's Name Lady
Spouse's Father's Name James
Spouse's Mother's Name Callie
Race White
Marital Status Single
Spouse's Race White
Spouse's Marital Status Single"
2. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, Graham Town, taken on 21 Jun 1900, Page 69A,
Family #138.
Listed as Robert Lambert, age 27, born in VA in Apr 1873, married 7 yrs, day laborer, head of
household.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Page 219B, Family #198.
Listed as Robert J. Lambert, age 39, born in VA, married once for 19 yrs, logger for coal mine,
head of household.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 29 Jan 1920, Page 143A, Family #144.
Listed as John R. Lambert, age 51, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 14 Apr 1930, Page 81B, Family #178.
Listed as Robert Lambert, age 60, born in VA, married at 21, coal miner, head of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #4669; WV Archives Web Site.
John Robert Lambert; age 68 yrs, 4 mons, 17 days; born 10 Oct 1871 in Bland Co, VA; married;
husband of Alice Lambert; farmer; living at rural Fanrock, WV; son of Hiram and Harriett Licia
Lambert; died 27 Feb 1940 at rural Fanrock, WV from obstruction of stomach at pyrocisdere? to
stenosis from ulcer or ulcer becoming malignant; buried 29 Feb 1940 in Baileysville Cemetery,
Baileysville, WV; informant, Tom Lambert, Fanrock, WV.
1. 1880 Census, Smyth Co, VA; Rich Valley; taken on 21/22 Jun 1880; Page 72A; Image 29 of 35;
Family #240/239.
Listed as Alice Kirby; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, James F. Kirby.
2. Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940; LDS Web Site.
"Name John R. Lambert
Birth Date 1872
Birthplace , Bland, Va
Age 21
Spouse's Name Alice Kirby
Spouse's Birth Date 1873
Spouse's Birthplace , Smythe, Va
Spouse's Age 20
Event Date 25 Dec 1893
Event Place Tazewell, Virginia
Father's Name Hiram
Mother's Name Lady
Spouse's Father's Name James
Spouse's Mother's Name Callie
Race White
Marital Status Single
Spouse's Race White
Spouse's Marital Status Single"
3. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, Graham Town, taken on 21 Jun 1900, Page 69A,
Family #138.
Listed as Sarah A. Lambert, age 25, born in VA in Jul 1874, married 7 yrs, 5 children, 4 living,
in household of husband, John R. Lambert.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Page 219B, Family #198.
Listed as Alice S. Lambert, age 38, born in VA, married once for 19 yrs, 10 children, 8 living, in
household of husband, John R. Lambert.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 29 Jan 1920, Page 143A, Family #144.
Listed as Alice Lambert, age 49, born in VA, in household of husband, John R. Lambert.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 14 Apr 1930, Page 81B, Family #178.
Listed as Alice Lambert, age 59, born in VA, married at 20, in household of husband, John R. Lambert.
7. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #15950; WV Archives Web Site.
Alice Lambert; age 72 yrs, 4 mons, 14 days; born in Tazewell Co, VA; widow of John Robert Lambert; living
at Fanrock, WV; daughter of James and Caroline (Williams) Kirby; died 23 Nov 1944 at Fanrock, WV; due to
arteriosclerous and senility; buried 25 Nov 1944 in cemetery at Baileysville, WV; informant, Ollie Green, Jim, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, Graham Town, taken on 21 Jun 1900, Page 69A,
Family #138.
Listed as Charles A. Lambert, age 5, born in VA in Oct 1894, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Page 219B, Family #198.
Listed as Charles Lambert, age 16, born in VA, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, Graham Town, taken on 21 Jun 1900, Page 69A,
Family #138.
Listed as Robert L. Lambert, age 2, born in VA in Nov 1897, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Page 220A, Family #198.
Listed as Robert Lee Lambert, age 12, born in VA, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Page 220A, Family #198.
Listed as Weaver Lambert, age 9 mons, born in WV, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 29 Jan 1920, Page 143A, Family #144.
Listed as Weaver Lambert, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 14 Apr 1930, Page 81B, Family #178.
Listed as Weaver Lambert, age 20, born in WV, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 29 Jan 1920, Page 143A, Family #144.
Listed as Roy Lambert, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 14 Apr 1930, Page 81B, Family #178.
Listed as Roy Lambert, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 29 Jan 1920, Page 143A,
Family #144.
Listed as Tom Lambert, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 14 Apr 1930, Page 81B, Family #178.
Listed as Tom Lambert, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
3. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Thursday, 12 Jan 2006, Newspaper Obit.
"FANROCK — Tom Lambert, 92, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, in Bluefield Regional Medical Center following a long illness. "Born May 2, 1913, at Asco, he was the son of the late John Robert and Alice Kirby Lambert. He was the last survivor of his immediate family. "Mr. Lambert was a retired coal miner, having worked 47 years in the mines. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Lambert loved going to church and gardening, especially flowers. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Ollie Mae Green, Gertrude Morgan, Carrie Morgan and Connie Collins; and six brothers, Charlie, Robert, William, Frank, Roy and Weaver Lambert. "Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Hazel Marie Rose Lambert; four daughters, Phyllis Lambert at home, Shirley Belcher and her husband, Roger, of Fanrock, Diana Young and her husband, Jerry, of Pineville and Reba Morgan and her husband, Mark, of Fanrock; five grandchildren, Tommy Belcher and his wife, Joyce, of Fanrock, Gary Young and his wife, Kelly, of Pineville, Teresa Taylor and her husband, Eddie, of Fanrock, Jeff Young and his wife, Christy, and Misty Morgan of Fanrock; six great-grandchildren, Zachary and Chase Taylor, and Michael, Clay, Morgan and Emma Young; two step great -randchildren, John and David Cook; three step great-great-grandchildren, Brooke, Nathan and Katie Cook; a special longtime friend, Sam Vance of Fanrock; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who loved him dearly. "Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with Brother Gary Walker and Brother Teddy Vance officiating. Burial will follow in Short Cemetery, Brier Creek..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
Jay Perry Morgan; age 22; born at Fanrock, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Wirt and
Carrie Morgan; married on 7 Nov 1949 at Baileysville, WV; Geneva Louise Clay; age 18; born in
Boone Co, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Carl and Mary Clay.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
Jay Perry Morgan; age 22; born at Fanrock, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; son of Wirt and
Carrie Morgan; married on 7 Nov 1949 at Baileysville, WV; Geneva Louise Clay; age 18; born in
Boone Co, WV; single; living at Baileysville, WV; daughter of Carl and Mary Clay.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Louise Clay Morgan 87, of Indian Creek, went home to be with her Lord on Monday April 1, 2019."Born September 8, 1931 in Mullens, she was the daughter of the late Carl Riley, and Mary Jane Baker Clay.
"Louise was a life long resident of Wyoming County, and attended Indian Creek Community Church, and Turkey Ridge Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her home on Indian Creek, and was so proud that she helped build it with her late husband.
"In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband of almost 50 years Jay P. Morgan. her sister, Margie Cline, her brother Roger Clay, and her son-in-law Scott Fisher.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her 8 children: Toni Morgan of Cleveland Ohio, Gennie Stump and her husband Pete of Rockview, Pam Fisher of Charleston, Sherry Burgess and husband Donald of Matheny, Richard Morgan and his wife Michelle Stevens of Rockview, Jamie Morgan of Harrodsburg Ky, Andi Meadows and her husband David of Lynco, and Kelly Young, and her husband Gary of Pineville. 19 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 sister Peggy Lester of Brier Creek, and a host of extended family and friends, "
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Jeffersonville District; taken on 7 Jun 1900; Page 105A; Image 9 of
44; Family #73/73.
Listed as Franklin P. Green; age 14; born in VA in May 1886 in household of father, Harvey Green.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on ____; Page 220A; Image 19 of 32;
Family #203/217.
Listed as Franklin P. Green; age 23; born in WV; single; farmer; in household of father, Harvey Green.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book # __(1916); Page 417; WV Archives Web Site.
Pierce Green; age 29; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Davy, WV; son of Harvey and
Lulicia; married on 19 Feb 1916 at Davy, WV; Ollie Lambert; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Robert and Alice.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 242A;
Image 29 of 37; Family #292/295.
Listed as Pierce Green; age 34; born in WV; farmer; head of household.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Jim and Phyllis Snow; 26 Jul 2009.
Pierce Green; born 11 May 1886; died 14 Dec 1977; buried here; double headstone photo shown with
wife, Ollie M. Lambert Green.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, Graham Town, taken on 21 Jun 1900, Page 69A,
Family #138.
Listed as Ollie M. Lambert, age 5, born in VA in May 1896, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Page 220A, Family #198.
Listed as Arlie (female) Lambert, age 14, born in VA, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book # __(1916); Page 417; WV Archives Web Site.
Pierce Green; age 29; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Davy, WV; son of Harvey and
Lulicia; married on 19 Feb 1916 at Davy, WV; Ollie Lambert; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single;
daughter of Robert and Alice.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 242A;
Image 29 of 37; Family #292/295.
Listed as Ollie Green; age 24; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Franklin P. Green.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Jim and Phyllis Snow; 26 Jul 2009.
Ollie Green; born 17 May 1895; died 28 Oct 1972; buried here; double headstone photo shown with husband,
Franklin Pierce Green.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 242A;
Image 29 of 37; Family #292/295.
Listed as Ethel Green; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Franklin P. Green.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 10 Jan 1920; Page 242A;
Image 29 of 37; Family #292/295.
Listed as Harry Green; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Franklin P. Green.
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Clear Fork District, Graham Town, taken on 21 Jun 1900, Page 69A,
Family #138.
Listed as Ethel G. Lambert, age 1, born in VA in May 1899, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, Page 220A, Family #198.
Listed as Ethel Lambert, age 9, born in VA, in household of father, John R. Lambert.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Edward Lebron Price
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 38
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1940
Marriage Registration Place: King George, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Jun 1978
Marriage Place: Stafford, Virginia, USA
Father: Doyce Webster Price
Mother: Bonnie Lynne Wade
Spouse: Beverly Addair
Certificate Number: 1978031008"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Beverly Addair
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 34
Birth Date: 19 May 1944
Marriage Registration Place: King George, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 17 Jun 1978
Marriage Place: Stafford, Virginia, USA
Father: Cecil Montgomery Addair
Mother: Betty Lavinia Richardson
Spouse: Edward Lebron Price
Certificate Number: 1978031008"
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 4 May 1910, Page 274A, Family #231.
Listed as Clayton C. Walker, age 2, born in WV; in household of father, Jacob Walker.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 16 Jan 1920, Page 233A, Family #153..
Listed as Clayton Walker, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Jacob Walker.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 16 Apr 1930, Page 196B, Family #194.
Listed as Clayton Walker, age 22, born in WV, in household of father, Jacob Walker.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Clayton Walker; born on 16 Jan 1908; died on 28 Sep 1994; living at Crany, Wyoming Co, WV at death.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Plyant Elswick search, 3 Mar 2002, submitted by
Karen Monk.
Obit: Minnie B. Walker, 1915-2000. Minnie B. Walker, age 84, daughter of
Pliant and Cerilda Toler Elswick; born on 28 Sep 1915 in Oceana; died on 20
Jan 2000 at Beckley Hospital, Beckley, WV; buried on 23 Jan 2000 in Kennedy
Cemetery, Crany, WV; married Clayton Walker.
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Minnie Walker; born on 28 Sep 1915; died on 20 Jan 2000; living at Crany, Wyoming Co, WV at death.
1. "The Register herald", Beckley, WV, Friday 13 Jan 2006, Newspaper Obit.
"OCEANA — Ernest Marvin Walker, loving husband, father, grandfather and best friend, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, at the age of 51 years, 9 months and 28 days at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division, with his loving family by his side following a courageous battle with C and S clotting disorder. "Ernest loved to fish, enjoyed basketball and loved NAS-CAR. He loved spending time with his family, especially his only granddaughter, Kaylee Leann, whom he loved very much. Ernest was a member of Crany Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized Oct. 28, 1973. He was also an active member of Delilah Methodist Church where he sang in the choir and helped with the youth. He was a member of Local Union 1503. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. "Born March 14, 1954, at Crany, he was the son of the late Clayton and Minnie B. Elswick Walker. "In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Marvin Walker; a daughter, Kristi Lynn Walker; a brother, Leonard C. Walker; and his father-in-law, Shelby Brown. "Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife and best friend of 30 wonderful years, Teresa L. Brown Walker; a daughter, Tracy Walker Reed and her husband, Joe, of Oceana; his precious granddaughter, Kaylee Leann Reed “Cottontop”; mother-in-law, Helen Brown “Ma Kettle” of Oceana; two brothers, the Rev. James A. Walker and his wife, Kathleen, of Oceana and Raymond C. Walker and his wife, Betty, of Keyrock; five sisters, Glenna Toler and her husband, Rev. Eual, of Oceana, Sybil Rose of Oceana, Joyce Griffith and her husband, Adrain, of Oceana, Bernice Giles and her husband, Rev. Roy, of Gordonsville, Va., and Elizabeth Linton and her husband, Darrell, of Dunnellton, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of dear friends. "A celebration of Ernest’s life will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Revs. Rick Chester, James Walker and Raymond Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 416; WV Archives Web Site.
Shelby Brown; age 30; born in Lorado, WV; single; living at Kopperston, WV; son of Elva and
Delphia Brown; married on 5 Jul 1953 at Hatcher, WV; Helen Elkins; age 17; born in Logan
Co, WV; single; living at Hatcher, WV; daughter of Walter and Ida Elkins.
1. "Wyoming County Heritage" WGS 1995, "Walter and Ida Miller Elkins"Article, page 106.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 416; WV Archives Web Site.
Shelby Brown; age 30; born in Lorado, WV; single; living at Kopperston, WV; son of Elva and
Delphia Brown; married on 5 Jul 1953 at Hatcher, WV; Helen Elkins; age 17; born in Logan
Co, WV; single; living at Hatcher, WV; daughter of Walter and Ida Elkins.