McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


John Montgomery Long Jr.

1. 1900 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken on 9/10 Jun 1910; Page 109B; Family #68/71.
Listed as J. M. Long; age 39; born in VA in Nov 1865; married for 12 yrs; farmer; head of household.
2. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 164B; Family #185/194.
Listed as John M. Long; age 49; born in VA; married once for 22 yrs; farm laborer; head of household.


Ollie Whitaker

1. 1900 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken on 9/10 Jun 1910; Page 109B; Family #68/71.
Listed as Ollie Long; age 32; born in VA in Jan 1868; married for 12 yrs; 5 children, 3 (sic, 5) living; in
household of husband, John M. Long.
2. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 164B; Family #185/194.
Listed as Ollie Long; age 45; born in VA; married once for 22 yrs; 9 children, 6 living; in household
of husband, John M. Long.


F. Jane Long

1. 1900 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken on 9/10 Jun 1910; Page 109B; Family #68/71.
Listed as F. Jane Long; age 9; born in VA in Jul 1891; in household of father, John M. Long.


Hallie F. Long

1. 1900 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken on 9/10 Jun 1910; Page 109B; Family #68/71.
Listed as Hallie F. Long; age 7; born in VA in May 1893; in household of father, John M. Long.
2. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 164B; Family #185/194.
Listed as Hallie F. Long; age 16; born in VA; in household of father, John M. Long.


John W. Long

1. 1900 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken on 9/10 Jun 1910; Page 109B; Family #68/71.
Listed as John W. Long; age 4; born in VA in Jul 1895; in household of father, John M. Long.


Lewis E. Long

1. 1900 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken on 9/10 Jun 1910; Page 109B; Family #68/71.
Listed as Lewis E. Long; age 3; born in VA in Jul 1897; in household of father, John M. Long.
2. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 164B; Family #185/194.
Listed as Lewis E. Long; age 13; born in VA; in household of father, John M. Long.


Virginia Long

1. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 164B; Family #185/194.
Listed as Virginia Long; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, John M. Long.


Mina E. Long

1. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 164B; Family #185/194.
Listed as Mina E. Long; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, John M. Long.


Clara L. Long

1. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co, VA; Pulaski District; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 164B; Family #185/194.
Listed as Clara L. Long; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, John M. Long.


Robert Earl Bailey

1. 1920 census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 Jan 1920, Page 225A, Family #9.
Listed as Earl Bailey, age 10 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Green W. Bailey.


Sarah Evelyn Johnson

1. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sarah Evelyn Bailey, 83, of Mill Creek, Brenton, passed away Monday, September 14, 2009, in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.

"Born Nov. 8, 1925, at Blackwater, Va. and raised in Jackson County, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Euna Faye Miner Stewart and Roy Johnson.

"Evelyn was a homemaker known for her good cooking and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Mill Creek Baptist Church for 64 years and served as secretary for a number of years.

"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Bailey; a son, Leon Bailey; a great-granddaughter, Allysa Bailey; a sister, Laura Jane Morgan; a brother, Moses Stewart; a nephew, Timmy Cofelt; and a niece, Becky Stewart.

"She is survived by four sons, Robert Dale Bailey and his wife, Glenna, Larry Bailey and his wife, Yvonne, David Bailey and his wife, Dianna, and Tommy Bailey and his wife, Missy, all of Mill Creek; a daughter-in-law, Karen Bailey of Pineville; 11 grandchildren, Steve Bailey of Troutman, NC, Pam and Jason Sprinkle, Amy and David Adams, and Christy and Ray Vance, all of Statesville, NC, Angie and Darrell Cline of Ghent, Michael Bailey and his companion, Melissa Hand, of Daniels, Adam, Samuel, Jeremy and April Bailey and Jennifer and Brandon Hall, all of Mill Creek, and Cody Bailey of Pineville; 18 great-grandchildren; a brother, Howard Stewart and his wife, Donna, of Brownstown, Ind.; a special sister-in-law and best friend, Mae Bailey of Mill Creek; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends..."


Robert Lee Tabor

1. 1900 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 21 Jun 1900; Page 269A;
Family #153/155.
Listed as Robert L. Tabor; age3; born in WV in Mar 1897; in household of father, Abraham Tabor.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 4 May 1910; Page 224A; Family #178/182.
Listed as Robert L. Tabor; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Abraham Tabor.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 235A; Family #166/163.
Listed as Lee R. Tabor; age 30; born in WV; married at 22; odd job laborer; head of household.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #1169; 1942.
Robert Lee Tabor; age 46; born on 18 Jan 1896 in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Ravencliffe, Wyoming
Co, WV; employed by WPA; person who will always know address, Nancy Jane Tabor, Ravencliff.
5. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #8237; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert L. Tabor; age 55 yrs, 4 mons, 21 days; born on 18 Jan 1896 in McDowell Co, WV; married;
miner; served in WW I; son of Abe and Nancy J.(sic, M) Adkins Tabor; died on 9 Jun 1951 at Ravencliff,
Wyoming Co, WV from TB; buried on 11 Jun 1951 in Oak Grove Cemetery; informant, Nancy Short
Tabor.


Nancy Jane "Nannie" Short

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 235A; Family #166/163.
Listed as Nanie Tabor; age 26; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, Lee R. Tabor.


Janie Tabor

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 235A; Family #166/163.
Listed as JanieTabor; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Lee R. Tabor.


Virgil Tabor

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 235A; Family #166/163.
Listed as Virgil Tabor; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Lee R. Tabor.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #12841; WV Archives Web Site.
Virgil Tabor; age 19 yrs; born in 1927 in Wyoming Co, WV; single; son of Robert Lee and Nancy Short
Tabor; died on 20 Oct 1946 at Tipple, Wyoming Co, WV from strangleation by wall? noose; suicide;
buried on 22 Oct 1946 in Tipple WV; informant, Robert Lee Tabor.


Ruby Tabor

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 235A; Family #166/163.
Listed as Ruby Tabor; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Lee R. Tabor.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #9966; WV Archives Web Site.
Ruby Tabor; age 19 yrs, 3 mons, 11 days; born on 8 Apr 1929 at Ravencliff, WV; single; daughter of
Robert Lee and Nancy Short Tabor; died on 19 Jul 1948 at Glen Rogers, Wyoming Co, WV from a
gun shot to the throat; homicide; buried on 22 Jul 1948 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Ravencliff, WV;
informant, Robert Lee Tabor.


Gary "Leon" Bailey

1. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gary Leon Bailey; born on 12 Jul 1951; living at Pineville, WV.
2. Calfee Funeral Home Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Gary “Leon” Bailey, 56, of Pineville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, after his 4 ½ year battle with cancer. "Born July 12, 1951, at Pineville, he was the son of Evelyn Johnston Bailey of Mill Creek and the late Robert Earl Bailey. "Leon was an avid hunter and lover of the outdoors. He enjoyed spending time at his “home away from home” in Monroe County with his close friends. He had been a 13-year employee of Itmann Coal Company and a 20-year employee at Cabot Oil and Gas. "In addition to his mother, survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 35 years, Karen Green Bailey and his children, Amy Adams and her husband, David and Christy Vance and her husband, Ray, all of Statesville, NC and Cody Bailey of the home. "Also surviving are four brothers, Dale Bailey and his wife, Glenna, Larry Bailey and his wife, Yvonne, David Bailey and his wife, Dianna, and Tommy Bailey and his wife, Missy, all of Mill Creek; three grandsons, Jacob Timothy and Caleb Bailey Adams and Carter Ray Vance, all of Statesville, NC; a special aunt, Mae Bailey and her family; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

"Services for Mr. Gary 'Leon' Bailey will be held, August 23, 2007, at 01:00 PM at the following locations: Cook Memorial Baptist Church Junction of Routes 10 and 97 Pineville, WV 24874 Rev. David White will be officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley..."


Karen L. Green

1. US Public Records Index, Vol #1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Karen L. Bailey; born on 18 May 1951; living at Pineville, WV.


Edna Green

1. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV, 1995", WGS, Greenberry Green-Judy Morgan Green
article, page 112 submitted by Terri Gwinn.
Greenberry Green; son of Nancy Green who later married Nathaniel Rose; born
in 1865; died in 1937; married first, Mary Ann Perdew in 1881; second, Judy
Morgan in 1908.
Greenberry and Juda Morgan Green's children were: Edna, married Ike Belcher;
Ira, married Opal Whitt; Virgil, married Nola Tilley; Aulda, married Sylvia
Tilley; Raymond, married Bessie Craft; Walter, married Naomi Cline; Josie,
married H.D. Sutphin; and Jess, married Norma Hagerman.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, Pineville, taken on 2 Jan
1920, Page 185B, Family #12.
Listed as Edna Green, age 4, born in WV, in household of father,
Greenberry Greeen.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; Pineville; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 139B;
Family #10/10.
Listed as Edna Green, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, Greenberry Greeen.
4. Calfee Funeral Home Web Site; Posted Obit.
"On March 7, 2007, Heaven received another angel. Edna Green Belcher was met by her Lord, her husband of 57 years, Isaac and son, Robert Belcher . "Born February 18, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Greenberry and Judy Morgan Green. "Mrs. Belcher was a lifelong resident of Pineville and member of Cook Memorial Baptist Church. She also was a lifetime member of the CEOS Homemakers Club and was a staunch supporter of Billy Graham. "Living the Christian life, she continuously showered those she knew and those she didn’t with love, kindness and compassion. This was her way of spreading God’s word. She was a devoted wife to Isaac and a loving and devoted mother to Robert & Shirley. "In addition to her parents, her husband, Ike Belcher; a son, Bob Belcher and five brothers, Ira, Vigil, Aulda, Walter and Raymond preceded her in death. "Survivors include—a daughter, Shirley Grose and her husband, Oley, of Ferrum, VA "A brother—Jess Green and his wife, Norma Lee of Pineville "A sister—Josie Sutphin and her husband, H. D. of Beaver "7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren "3 special nieces, Pat Adams,Yvonne Adams and Teri Gwinn and several other nieces and nephews. "Service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2007 at Cook Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Glen Green officiating.
"Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley..."


Karen Shields

1. Calfee Funeral Home Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Karen Lane Shields Blankenship, 60, of Randleman, NC, formerly of Pineville, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 7, 2007, at her residence. "Born April 27, 1946 in Baileysville, WV she was the daughter of the late Virgil Lane Shields and Edna Cook Shields. "In addition to her parents, her nephew, Bobby Bias, preceded her in death. "Karen was a homemaker but was previously employed by Robinson Phillips Coal Company and Rite Way Food Market. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. "Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Danny Blankenship; her daughter, Kim Toler and son-in-law, Edwin and her precious grandson, Daniel, all of Randleman, NC. Her only sister, Patricia Bias and her husband, Robert of West Hamlin, WV, also survive her.

"Services for Mrs Karen Shields Blankenship will be held, April 13, 2007, at 01:00 PM at the following locations:
Calfee Funeral Service Route 10, P.O. Box 452 Pineville, WV 24874 (304) 732-6166 "Rev. Doc Adkins and Rev. Silas Mullins officiating. "Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."


James Woodrow "Woody" Brooks

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1964); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
James Woodrow Brooks; age 23; born on 21 Feb 1941 at Pineville, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son
of Elva and Zettie (Tolliver) Brooks; married on 17 Oct 1964 in Wyoming Co, WV; Leola Bailey; age
29 born on 30 Nov 1964 (sic, abt 1935) at Pineville, WV; divorced; living at Oceana, WV; daughter of
Lawrence and Augusta (Farley) Atwell.
2. Calfee Funeral Home Web Site; Posted Obit.
"James “Woody” Brooks, 65, of Pineville passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007, in Bowers Hospice House, in Beckley, after a courageous fight with cancer. "Born February 11, 1942, in Pineville, he was the son of the late Elva and Zetta Tolliver Brooks. "He was a retired miner from Eastern Associated Coal Company. He loved people and was always ready and willing to help anyone in need. "In addition to his parents, a daughter, Robin Cline, three brothers, Kelly, Roy and Dee Brooks; two sisters, Edith Pettry and Audie Nelson preceded him in death. "Those left to cherish his memory is his wife, Leola Atwell Brooks, "Two daughters: Kim Morgan and her husband, Roger and Kris Ann Brooks. "Four grandchildren: Jennifer Lonker and her husband, Jason Kara Steele and her husband, Billy Jacque Canada Bobby Smith, Jr. "Six great-grandchildren: Robbie, Robin, Kaileigh, Kyle and Colton Lonker and Madison Lynne Clark. "Two sisters: Ada Anderson of Princeton Dona Tilley of New Mexico "He is also survived by a host of friends, nephews and nieces. "The family would like to thank his caregivers, Tracey Lane, Tonya Hurd and Tammy Daniels for the special care they gave Woody. "Woody will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

"Services for Mr James Brooks will be held, July 08, 2007, at 01:00 PM at the following locations: Calfee Funeral Service Route 10, P.O. Box 452 Pineville, WV 24874 (304) 732-6166 Rev. Bill Goode officiating. Burial will follow in the Coon Fork Cemetery, Keyrock..."


Leola Atwell

1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; Pineville; E.D. 55-5; taken on 6 Apr 1940;
Page 106B; Image 16 of 22; Household #159.
Listed as Leola Atwell; age 7; born in WV; no education; not attending school; lived at
Rockview on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William L. Atwell.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Registry; Book#______(1957); Page 470.
Ottis Ray Bailey; age 21; born at Lorado, WV; living at Pceama, WV; single; son of Roy and Piney
Bailey; married on 28 Feb 1957 at Matheny, WV; Liola Atwell; age 22; born at Pineville, WV; living at
Oceana; single; daughter of William Laurence and Augusta Atwell.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1964); Page 16; WV Archives Web Site.
James Woodrow Brooks; age 23; born on 21 Feb 1941 at Pineville, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son
of Elva and Zettie (Tolliver) Brooks; married on 17 Oct 1964 in Wyoming Co, WV; Leola Bailey;
age 29 born on 30 Nov 1964 (sic, abt 1935) at Pineville, WV; divorced; living at Oceana, WV;
daughter of Lawrence and Augusta (Farley) Atwell.
4. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Leola Atwell Brooks, age 89, was a lifelong resident of Pineville, WV. She passed away on January 31st, 2023 at Bowers Hospice House after a short illness. During that time, she was surrounded by her loving family giving her the love and comfort she had always given them.

"She was born November 30th, 1933 in Pineville, WV. She was the late daughter of Lawrence and Augusta Farley Atwell.

"In addition to her parents, she was also proceeded in death by her devoted husband of 43 years, James Woodrow Brooks - her beloved daughter Robin Lynn Cline - and four brothers: Odel, Verlin, Raymond, and Justin Atwell.

"After graduating Pineville High School, she enlisted and served in the United States Air Force, which she worked as a secretary. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her children and grandchildren as her life mission. She was a faithful member of the Pineville Church of God as a devoted Christian for more than 56 years and loved the Lord.

"Leola is survived by her two sisters Goldie Allen of Brenton, WV and Sylvia Stafford of Baileysville, WV, her daughter of the home Kris Ann Brooks, Kim Bailey, the granddaughter that she raised and called her daughter Jennifer Lonker (Jason) of Hampstead, NC; grandchildren - Jacqueline Canada (Jason), Kara Clemins (Steven) and Bobby Smith all of Pineville, WV - Great grandchildren: Robbie, Robin, Kaileigh, Kyle, Colton, Caiden, and Ryker Lonker. Madison Clark, Mackenzie McGraw, Jazzlynn & Sadie Smyth. Khloe Steele and Harper Clemins. Great-great grandchildren: Silas and Liam England, Joselyn Lonker, and Hadley Lonker and a host of nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

"The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at The Bowers Hospice House, CCU and CCSD staff at R.G.H for the loving care given to our loved one. Also, thank you to Kerri and Elizabeth Hickman and Hunter, David and Stephanie England for the added effort and care extended to our beloved Leola.
Services will be held at the Evans-Calfee Funeral Service in Pineville, WV on February 7th, 2023. Family will accept friends at 12:00 pm and services to start at 1:00. Leola will be laid to rest at Palm Memorial Gardens. "