1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1946); Page 208; WV Archives, Web Site.
James Jennings Brooks; age 21; born at Sabine, WV; single; living at Glen Fork, WV; son of James M.
and Ettie Brooks; married on 30 Nov 1946 at Hatcher, WV; Roberta Bailey; age 19; born at Jesse,
WV; single; living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Martin Ellis and Alvia Bailey.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Chambers Cemetery, Rum Junction, Logan Co, WV; submitted by
ARKdeFREH; 4 Dec 2011.
Jennings Brooks; born 20 Jul 1925; died 1 Jan 1979; buried here; headstone inscription quoted.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Glen Morrison; taken on 25 Apr 1930;
Page 265B; Family #380/384.
Listed as Roberta Bailey; age 2 yrs 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Martin E. Bailey.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1946); Page 208; WV Archives, Web Site.
James Jennings Brooks; age 21; born at Sabine, WV; single; living at Glen Fork, WV; son of James
M. and Ettie Brooks; married on 30 Nov 1946 at Hatcher, WV; Roberta Bailey; age 19; born at
Jesse, WV; single; living at Glen Fork, WV; daughter of Martin Ellis and Alvia Bailey.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Chambers Cemetery, Rum Junction, Logan Co, WV; submitted by
ARKdeFREH; 4 Dec 2011.
Roberta Brooks; born 16 Dec 1927; died 29 Jul 2007; buried here; headstone inscription quoted.
4. Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site; posted Obit.
"GLEN FORK-Roberta Brooks, departed this life Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 19 days at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness.
"Born December 10, 1927, in Oceana she was the daughter of the late Martin and Alvia Walker Bailey.
"Roberta was a homemaker, she attended Russell Missionary Baptist Church in Glen Fork. She loved to bowl and she devoted her life to her family.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Jennings Brooks; and a son, Rodney Blaine Brooks.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her three sons, Gary Wilson Brooks and his wife, Debbie of Mullens, Michael Dee Brooks of Glen Fork, and James Ellis Brooks of Glen Fork; a daughter, Sandra Dawn Estel and her husband, Samuel "Skip" of St. Albans; a brother Martin Estil Bailey of Beckley; a sister Edna Barrnett of Glen Fork; nine grandchildren, Dee Bragg and her husband, James of Cyclone, April Dawn Brooks of Beckley, Patrick Wilson Brooks of Morgantown, Christopher Michael Brooks and his wife, Kim of Glen Fork, Allen Keith Brooks and his wife, Angie of Glen Fork, Stephen Andrew Brooks of Glen Fork, Kimberly Nichole Estel of St. Albans, Jennings Harold Estel of St. Albans, and Britany Michele Estel of St. Albans; five great grandchildren, Audrey Brooks and Allen Keith Brooks,Jr. both of Glen Fork, Kalyn Marie Bragg and James Matthew Bragg both of Cyclone, and Nevaeh Asbury of St. Albans; several nices and nephews and a host of friends.
"A celebration of Roberta's life will be 2;30 p.m. Wednesday August 1, 2007 at the Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Gene Reid officiating. She will be laid to rest at the Stewart Cemetery, Matheny..."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Chambers Cemetery, Rum Junction, Logan Co, WV; submitted by
ARKdeFREH; 4 Dec 2011.
Rodney B. Brooks; born in 1953; died in 1998; buried here; headstone inscription quoted.
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Saturday, 26 Feb 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"MULLENS — James Brooks, 56, formerly of Glen Fork, departed this life Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at his home following a short illness. "Born May 30, 1954, in Pineville, he was the son of the late James and Roberta Brooks. "James was a 1973 graduate of Glen Rogers High School, served his country in the U.S. Navy for seven years, and worked for Goodsons’ Supermarket in Oceana. He loved sports, especially WVU. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with nieces and nephews. "In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Rodney Blaine Brooks. "Those left to cherish his memory are two brothers, Gary Wilson and wife, Debbie, of Mullens and Michael D. Wilson of Glen Fork; a sister, Sandra Estel and husband, Samuel “Skip,” of St. Albans; nieces and nephews, Christopher Brooks and wife, Kim, Allen Brooks and wife, Angie, Dee Bragg and husband, Junior, April Brooks, Steven Brooks, Patrick Brooks, Kimberly Zwick and husband, Keith, Jennings Estel and Brittany Estel; several great-nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. "A celebration of James’ life will be 2 p.m. Sunday, February 27, 2011, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ron Harvey officiating. James will be laid to rest in Stewart Cemetery, with full military graveside rites by Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guards..."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 187A, Family #25.
Listed as Posy Toler, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Day Toler.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
George P. Toler; born on 18 Sep 1927; living at PO Box 21, Cyclone, WV 24827 in 1996.
3. Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site; posted Obit.
"CYCLONE- George Posey "Doc" Toler, 79, departed this life, Monday, July 23, 2007 at the Logan Center Nursing Home following a long illness.
"Born September 18, 1927, at Cyclone he was the son of the late Day and Etha Toler.
"Mr. Toler was an avid deer hunter and gardener and looked forward each fall to going hunting and making apple butter with his family. He loved his grandchildren, and took a lot of pleasure in them visiting and watching them at play. Mr. Toler was very well known for making "Old Fashion Stack Cakes" (this was a family tradition passed down several generations) which he loved doing and everyone loved eating.
"He was baptized into the baptist faith in April 2007.
"Mr. Toler worked in the coal industry 42 years and retired in 1990 with 41 years with Eastern Associated Coal Corp. and was a member of Local Union 7604.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter, six brothers, Raymond Pierce, James Pete, Ronald Paul, Prayther Lee, Pondy N. and William "Bill" Powell Toler.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, India Bailey Toler; two daughters, Marilyn Lusk and her husband, Rodney of Cyclone and Jean Ann Blankenship and her husband, Mike of Basset, VA.; five grandchildren, Brian Lusk and his wife, Ashley of Davin, Jennifer Shelton and her husband, Frankie of Beckley, Kelly McDaniel and her husband, Jason of Beckley, Joshua Blankenship and his wife, April of Lynchburg,VA. and Kayla Adkins of Beckley; seven great-grandchildren, Brandon Cook, Corey Acord, and Kara Cook of Beckley,Lexie Lusk of Davin, Aaron Irick of Cyclone, Nikki and Mackenzie Blankenship of Lynchburg,VA.;two step great-grandchildren, Tanner Shelton and Jayce McDaniel both of Beckley; four sisters, Clara West (who was also a loving caregiver to him) of McConnell, Carrie Hanshaw and her husband, Dr. Bill of Quincy, IL., Minnie Rose Anthony and her husband, Gene of Claremore, OK, and Lillian Goodman of Newport News, VA.; and a special friend and brother-in-law who spent many hours working in the garden and making apple butter with him, Michael Hall of Cyclone; several nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of Mr. Toler's life will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Merle Walls officiating. Burial will follow in Harless/Bailey Family Cemetery at Logan/Wyoming county line..."
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
India M. Toler Toler; born on 7 Jul 1932; living at PO Box 21, Cyclone, WV 24827 in 1996.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Rodney G. Lusk; born on 9 Feb 1949; living at PO Box 126, Cyclone, WV 24827 in 1993.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marilyn J. Lusk; born on 3 Oct 1954; living at PO Box 126, Cyclone, WV 24827 in 1992.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 438; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Workman; age 21; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of Rush and Alva Workman;
married on 22 Aug 1962 in Wyoming Co, WV; Joyce Ann Lusk; age 14; born and living at Cyclone,
WV; single; daughter of Drewey and Lunda Lusk.
2. Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site; posted Obit.
"CYCLONE-Joyce Ann Bailey departed this life Sunday, July 22, 2007 at the age of 59 years, 6 months and 1 day at Logan Regional Medical Center following a short illness.
"Born January 1, 1948, in Welch she was the daughter of the late Drewey and Lunda Cook Lusk. Joyce was a member of Cyclone Church of God for 27 years taking membership on January 26, 1980, she served as vice-president of The Ladies Aide for 12 years.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Carless Lusk, Larry Lusk and an infant brother.
"Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 32 years, Darrell Bailey of Cyclone; a son, Jimmie Workman and his wife, Rebecca of Sugar Grove, WV; three daughters, Vickie Osborne and her companion, Harvey of Cyclone, Angela Valencia of Cyclone and Lenore McKinney and her husband, Kevin of Oceana; one brothers, James Lusk and his wife, Beulah of Cyclone; a sister, Charlotte Osborne and her husband, Minnis of Cyclone; two half sisters, Lena Osborne and her husband, Lee of Seth and Alice Murphy and her husband, Brian of Delaware; five grandchildren, Joshua Webb, Kellie Osborne, David Matney, Bethany and Maria McKinney; a special friend, Dewanna Boothe; her church family at Cyclone Church of God; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of Joyce’s life will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at Cyclone Church of God with Pastor Kennis Lusk officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery, Cyclone..."
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, Page 281A, Family #6/6.
Listed as James F. Cook, age 7, born in WV in Sep 1892; in household of father, John M. Cooke.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 22/23 Apr 1910, Page 284A,
Family #86.
Listed as James F. Cook; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, John M. Cooke.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #23; 5 Jun 1917.
James Frank Cook; age 24; born on 28 Sep 1893 at Mullens, Wyoming Co, WV; miner for Trace Fork
Coal Co; dependents, mother and wife; medium height and build; brown eyes and brown hair.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 232A; Family #123/104.
Listed as Frank Cook; age 36; born in WV; married at 20; coal miner; head of household.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #1742.
James Frank Cook; age 49; born on 28 Sep 1892 in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Glover, Wyoming Co,
WV; employed by Marianna Smokeless Coal Co; Marianna, Wyoming Co, WV; person who will
always know address, Naomi Albright, Wyoming Co, WV.
6. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #11682; WV Archives Web Site.
James Frank Cook; age 49 yrs; 10 mons, 20 days; born on 28 Sep in Wyoming Co, WV; miner;
living in Marianna, Wyoming Co, WV; married, husband of Pearl Lafferty; son of John and Sarah Jane
Dixon Cook; died on 17 Aug 1942 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, McDowell Co, WV from a slate fall in mine
on 3 Aug 1942; "Compression fractures of lumbar vertebra ; injury to spinal cord"; buried on 20 Aug
1942 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, Wyoming Co, WV; informant, pearl Cook, Marianna, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 20 Apr 1910; Page 106B; Family #58/61.
Listed as Pearl Lafferty; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, John G. Lafferty.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 232A; Family #123/104.
Listed as Pearl Cook; age 33; born in WV; married at 18; in household of husband, James F. Cook.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 232A; Family #123/104.
Listed as Edd Cook; age 15; born in WV; in household of father, James F. Cook.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 232A; Family #123/104.
Listed as Willard Cook; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, James F. Cook.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 232A; Family #123/104.
Listed as Elmer B. Cook; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, James F. Cook.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 232A; Family #123/104.
Listed as Naoma Cook; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, James F. Cook.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 232A; Family #123/104.
Listed as Geraldine Cook; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, James F. Cook.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 232A; Family #123/104.
Listed as Okey T. Cook; age 2 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James F. Cook.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 7 Apr 1930; Page 232A; Family #123/104.
Listed as Luther F. Cook; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, James F. Cook.
2. Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site; posted Obit.
"RAVENCLIFF-Luther Frank Cook, departed this life Sunday, July 22, 2007, in Beckly VA Medical Center at the age of 82 years and 12 days following a long illness.
"Born July 10, 1925, at Mullens he was one of sixteen children of the late Rev. James Frank and Pearl E. Lafferty Cook.
"Mr. Cook was a US Navy veteran having served our country in World War II and in Korea. He was a Civilian Employee at the Eileson AFB in Alaska. He also worked for the Wyoming County Board of Education as a bus driver for 18 years.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lottie Acord Vaught Cook and a daughter Sharon Grindle.
"Those left to cherish his memory are four sons, Larry Cook of Coal City, Boyd Cook of Coal City, Eugene Cook of Lanark, and Danny Cook of Warren, M.A.; three daughters, Terri Blake and her husband, Gregory of Ravencliff, Sheila Manning and her husband, Dean of Fairdale, and Deborah Arcemort and her husband, Paul of Patterson, LA; three step children, Marilyn Fowler and her husband, Harold of Cleveland, OH, Skip Vaught and his wife, Caroline of Jefferson, OH., and Julie Horton of Beckley; two sisters, Shirley Ansel of NC., and June Browning and her husband, Lloyd of Michigan; a brother, Ed Cook and his wife, June of OH.; several grandchilden, nieces and nephews and a host of frineds.
"A celebration of Luther's life will be 1 p.m. Thursday July, 26, 2007, at the Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Harry Lafferty officiating. Mr. will be laid to rest at the Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 11/13 May 1910; Page 294B; Family #272.
Listed as Alda D. Brown; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, D. Howard Brown.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 12/13 Feb 1920; Page 272B;
Family #109.
Listed as Alda Brown; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, D. Howard Brown.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 277; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion D. Brown; age 22; born and living at Glen Fork, WV; single; son of M/M Altia Brown;
married on 5 Apr 1958 at Glen Fork, WV; Frances Lee Grubb; age 18; born and living at
Glen Fork, WV; single; daughter of Bernard Basil and Mollie Elizabeth Grubb.
2. Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Web Site; posted Obit.
"GLEN FORK- Marion D. Brown, was called home by his Father in Heaven Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at the age of 71 years, 10 months and 13 days following a courageous fight with cancer surrounded by his loving family and friends.
"Born August 5, 1935, in Glen Fork he was the son of the late Alda and Maryland Trent Brown. He was raised by his grandparents, Howard and Martina Adkins Brown due to the death of his parents.
"Marion was a graduate of Glen Rogers High School and Marshall University. He earned a Master's Degree in 1970. He also attended West Virginia College of Graduate Studies and West Virginia University.
He retired from Wyoming County Board of Education in 1988 after 30 years. He was faithfully commited to being a teacher, coach and principal.
"He was member of the Glen Fork Baptist Temple. He also attended the Lillyhave Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,Frances Lee Grubb Brown.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his sons and daughters, Cindy Stepp and her husband, David of Matheny, Jeff Brown and his wife, Vickie of Glen Fork, Todd Brown and his wife, Deanna of Glen Fork, Dr. Scott Brown and his wife, Gwen of Clifton Forge, Va.; a special friend, Mary Richmond of Lewisburg, WV.; seven grandchildren, Aaron and Ashley Stepp, Cameron Brown, Taylor and Chase Brown, and Caleb and Lindsey Brown.
"A celebration of Marion's life will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2007, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Dean, Rev. Wallace York, Rev. Algie Cook and Mr. Gene Reid officiating. Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Mausoleum, Matheny..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 277; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion D. Brown; age 22; born and living at Glen Fork, WV; single; son of M/M Altia Brown;
married on 5 Apr 1958 at Glen Fork, WV; Frances Lee Grubb; age 18; born and living at
Glen Fork, WV; single; daughter of Bernard Basil and Mollie Elizabeth Grubb.