1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Linda Carol Long Cox 72, of Welch passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021."Born May 8, 1948 in Turkey Creek she was the daughter of the late Emmett Roy and Lilia Bell Perdue Long.
"Linda was a homemaker.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters Nathan Perdue, Richard Long, Pansy Craig, Nita Prater, and Bonnie Kay Adkins.
Survivors are her two sisters Lorrenne Akers, and Juanita Griggs, and a host of nieces and nephews."
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bonnie Kay Long Adkins 69, of Ravencliff formerly of Key Rock passed away on December 31, 2019 following a long illness."Born March 6, 1950 in Turkey Creek, she was the daughter of the late Emmett Roy and Lilly Belle Simpson Long.
"Bonnie loved working in her garden, being outdoors and enjoying nature, she loved reading her bible, and spending time with her family.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandson Clinton Adkins, and her brothers and sisters Nathan Purdue, Richard Long, Pansy Craig, and Nita Prater.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her 5 children Junior Adkins, Brenda Adkins, Rodney Adkins, David Adkins, and Rose Adkins Tilley. 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and her 3 sisters Lorrenne Akers, Linda Cox, and Juanita Griggs, and a host of extended family and many friends.
"Services will be Monday January 6, 2020, at 1pm in the Chapel of Evans-Calfee funeral service in Pineville, with Rev. Steve Acord officiating. Burial will follow in the Privett Cemetery on Key Rock.
"Friends may gather with the family from 11am until service time Monday at the funeral home."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1951); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Smith; age 20; born at Laurel Creek, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Ed and Dolas
Smith Cox; married on 22 Dec 1951 at Windom, WV; Neta Perdue; age 17; born at Rockview, WV;
single; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Whit Perdue and Lilly Long.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken 6 May 1940; Page 131B; Family #366.
Listed as Nada Perdue; age 6; born in WV; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of
grand mother with her father..
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1951); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Smith; age 20; born at Laurel Creek, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Ed and Dolas
Smith Cox; married on 22 Dec 1951 at Windom, WV; Neta Perdue; age 17; born at Rockview, WV;
single; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Whit Perdue and Lilly Long.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1964); Page 410; WV Archives Web Site.
Rodney Adkins; age 31; born on 11 Sep 1932 at Keyrock, WV; divorced; living at Keyrock, WV; son of
Moses and Ada (Farley) Adkins; married on 13 Jun 1964 at Pineville, WV; Neta Ann Smith; age 29;
born on 31 Jul 1934 at East Gulf, WV; divorced; living at Keyrock, WV; daughter of Whitt and Lilly
(simpson) Perdue.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken 6 May 1940; Page 131B; Family #366.
Listed as Nada Perdue; age 6; born in WV; lived in same house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of
grand mother with her father..
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1951); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Smith; age 20; born at Laurel Creek, WV; single; living at Marianna, WV; son of Ed and Dolas
Smith Cox; married on 22 Dec 1951 at Windom, WV; Neta Perdue; age 17; born at Rockview, WV;
single; living at Marianna, WV; daughter of Whit Perdue and Lilly Long.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1964); Page 410; WV Archives Web Site.
Rodney Adkins; age 31; born on 11 Sep 1932 at Keyrock, WV; divorced; living at Keyrock, WV; son of
Moses and Ada (Farley) Adkins; married on 13 Jun 1964 at Pineville, WV; Neta Ann Smith; age 29;
born on 31 Jul 1934 at East Gulf, WV; divorced; living at Keyrock, WV; daughter of Whitt and Lilly
(simpson) Perdue.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, Indian Creek Road, taken on 14 Apr 1930, Page
81B, Family # 179.
Listed as Howard Lester, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, James T. Lester.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1967); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard lester; age 43; born on 24 Mar 1924 at Fanrock, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Baileysville, WV; son of James and Ada (Lusk) Lester; married on 6 Dec 1967 at Baileysville, WV;
Pauline Holcombe; age 42; born on 2 Jun 1925 at Ashville, NC; no previous marriage; living at
Baileysville, WV; daughter of L. J. and Bertha (Franks) Holcomb.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1967); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard lester; age 43; born on 24 Mar 1924 at Fanrock, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Baileysville, WV; son of James and Ada (Lusk) Lester; married on 6 Dec 1967 at Baileysville, WV;
Pauline Holcombe; age 42; born on 2 Jun 1925 at Ashville, NC; no previous marriage; living at
Baileysville, WV; daughter of L. J. and Bertha (Franks) Holcomb.
2. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pauline Lester, 83, of Glover, passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, in Golden Harvest Long-Term Care, Welch, following a short illness."Born June 2, 1925, in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Jerome Lige and Bertha Franks Holcombe.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lester; a son, Ricky Steven Lester; and a grandson, Christopher Burns Lester.
"Survivors include a son, Cecil Lester and her his wife, Judy, of Skin Fork; two daughters, Carolyn Morgan and her husband, Darrell, of Pineville and Patsy Gibson and her husband, Glen, of Turkey Creek; a brother, Bobby Holcombe and his wife, Sue, of York, SC; a sister, Louise Haney of South Carolina; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. .."
1. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jerome Holcomb
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 21 Jan 1924
Marriage Place: Cocke, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Bertha Franks"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Karyn Buckner Garvin; 18 Jul 2011; maintained by Dana,
Goddess of the Hun ---for Ancestors!.
" Gerome Lige Holcombe
Birth 20 May 1900
Madison County, North Carolina, USA
Death 19 Jan 1981 (aged 80)
Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Locust Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Weaverville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Row 24 Site 56
Memorial ID 73544518"Additional Information Posted:
"Gerome Lige Holcombe, the son of Robert Newton Holcombe & Patty Holcombe Holcombe."Survived by three daughters and a son; two sisters, Nellie H. Chandler and Myrtle Smith; 22 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
"Predeceased by another sister, Monroe Holcombe Thomas.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 22, 1981, chapel of West Funeral Home.
"Burial: Family plot at Locust Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
"Full obituary may be located here:
HOLCOMBE, GEROME L. (80)
Asheville Citizen-Times
21 JAN 1981"Have seen his name also spelled Jerome"
1. Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jerome Holcomb
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 21 Jan 1924
Marriage Place: Cocke, Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Bertha Franks"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Karyn Buckner Garvin; 11 Jun 2011; maintained by Dana,
Goddess of the Hun ---for Ancestors!.
" Bertha Mae Franks Holcombe
Birth 11 Feb 1904
Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
Death 8 Aug 1960 (aged 56)
Flat Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Locust Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Weaverville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Plot Row 24 Site 57
Memorial ID 71186929"Additional Information Posted:
"Bertha Mae Franks, the daughter of John Franks & Matilda Jane Freeman."The wife of Gerome Lige Holcombe.
"Beloved Mother of Mrs Lois Holcombe Franks; Christine Holcombe Fox of Los Angeles, CA; Mrs Marjorie Holcombe Fox of Newport News, VA; Mrs Louise Holcombe Haney of Locust Grove; Mrs. Pauline Holcombe Lester of West Virginia; a son, Bobby Lee Holcombe of Locust Grove; a sister, Mrs. Maggie Lee Franks Woody Cothran of Asheville; a brother, Alonzo Webb Franks of Chicago, IL.; and 16 grandchildren.
"Other siblings who predeceased her were a sister, Belle Zora Franks Smathers, and a brother, Leo Franks."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1954); Page 140; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald L. Perdue; age 24; born at New Richmond, WV; single; living at Cabin Creek, WV; son of
Gus and Polly Perdue; married on 12 May 1954 at New Richmond, WV; Pansy Lorraine Mullins;
age 28; born at Itmann, WV; single; living at Itmann, WV; daughter of Van and Mary Mullins.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Donald L Perdue
Residence Date 01 Aug 1994
Residence Place East Bend, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date 26 Sep 1931
Address East Bend, North Carolina 27018
Address Date 01 Aug 1994
2nd Address Roderfield, West Virginia 24881
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1993-01 Dec 1999
Record Number 171360199
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name Donald Lee Perdue
SSN 236423435
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 26 Sep 1929
Birth Place New Richmond, West Virginia
Death Date 14 Apr 1996
Claim Date 26 Oct 1967
Type of Claim Duplicate SSN - change or replacement.
Additional Information Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes 03 Nov 1978: Name listed as DONALD LEE PERDUE; 19 Oct 1967: Name listed as DONALD PERDUE
Household Members
Name Age
Donald Lee Perdue
Polly Workman
Gus Perdue"
4. North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Donald Lee Perdue
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Social Security Number: 236423435
Father's Last Name: Perdue
Age: 66
Date of Birth: 26 Sep 1929
Residence County: Yadkin
Residence State: North Carolina
Date of Death: 14 Apr 1996
Death County: Yadkin
Death State: North Carolina
Autopsy: No
Institution: Home
Attendant: Medical Examiner
Burial Location: Burial out of state
Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1993-96"
5. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Donald Perdue
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1929
Death Date: 14 Apr 1996
SSN: 236423435
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 27 Mar 1951
Release Date 1: 16 Jul 1953
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 31 Dec 2013.
Donald Lee Perdue; born 26 Sep 1929; died 14 Apr 1996; buried here; double headstone photo
shown with wife, Margaret Tenny Hall; "MEET YOU IN HEAVEN; and grave marker photo shown;
"PVT US ARMY KOREA".
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 159B; Family #68/68.
Listed as Pansy Mullins; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Van Buren Mullins.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book#__(1954); Page 140; WV Archives Web Site.
Donald L. Perdue; age 24; born at New Richmond, WV; single; living at Cabin Creek, WV; son of
Gus and Polly Perdue; married on 12 May 1954 at New Richmond, WV; Pansy Lorraine Mullins;
age 28; born at Itmann, WV; single; living at Itmann, WV; daughter of Van and Mary Mullins.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pansy L. Mullins Perdue, 82, of New Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness."Born April 7, 1926, in Mullens, she was the daughter of the late Van Buren and Mary Elizabeth Workman Mullins.
"Mrs. Perdue was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Her grandfather, Andrew Jackson Mullins, was the founder of Mullens. She enjoyed talking on the phone, watching television and sewing.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Garland Mullins, Dewey Mullins, Johnny Mullins and Kelly Mullins; five sisters, Beulah Morgan, Dossie Browning, Malady Morgan, Virgie Tilley and Faye Daugherty; a granddaughter, Amanda Lorraine Mullins; and a grandson, Joshua Stacy.
"Survivors include three sons, Franklin Perdue and his wife, Peggy, of Lexington, NC, Dennis Perdue of Pineville and Timmy Perdue and his wife, Kathy, of Pineville; four daughters, Frances Hale and her husband, Barry, of Premier, Sheila Belcher and her husband, Wayne, of Pineville, Debby Green and her husband, Sampson, of Corinne and Becky Stacy and her husband, Hubbard, of Pineville; one brother, Dallas Mullins of Virginia; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. .."
1. "The Regisyer Herald"; Beckley, WV; Saturday, 3 Jul 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"PINEVILLE — Dennis Paul Perdue, 51, of Pineville, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010, in CAMC Memorial Division following a short illness."Born May 15, 1959, in Mullens, he was the son of the late Donald Lee and Pansy Lorraine Mullins Perdue.
"Dennis was employed by the town of Pineville. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed being in the woods, fishing and working.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Amanda Mullins.
"Survivors include a son, Michael Perdue of Oceana; three daughters, Jessica Perdue of Princeton, Kayla Perdue of Shady Spring and Tiffany Perdue of Oceana; two brothers, Franklin Perdue of Lexington, NC, and Timothy Perdue of Pineville; five sisters, Frances Hale of Premier, Sheila Belcher of Pineville, Deborah Green of Corinne, Rebecca Stacy of Pineville and Annette Gross of Beckley; a grandson, Tashawn Perdue; his companion, Kathy Hayes of Peterstown; two special friends, Randy and Chuck Ackelson; and several nieces and nephews.
"A celebration of Dennis’ life will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Franklin Perdue Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Cemetery..."
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 17 Jan 1920, Page 234B,
Family #174.
Listed as Maxwell Lusk, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Leander S. Lusk.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 187B, Family #26.
Listed as Maxwell Lusk, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Leander S. Lusk.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1935); Page 47; WV Archives Web Site.
Maxwell Grady Lusk; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Cyclone, WV; son of L.S. and Eva
Lusk; married on 20 Apr 1935 at Cyclone, WV; Miss Hallie Paynter; age 21; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Cal and Lavie Paynter.
4. Logan Co, WV; Death Certificate #'60 006937; WV Archives Web Site.
Maxwell Grady Lusk; age 49; born on 12 Mar 1911 in WV; married; disabled coal miner;
SS # 235-10-6522; living at Cyclone, WV; son of Leander Spurlock and Eva (Burgess) Lusk; died on
21 Apr 1960 in the Man Memorial Hospital, Man, WV; from a cerebral hemorrhage due to
hypertensive heart disease; buried on 24 Apr 1960 in family cemetery, Cyclone, WV; informant, Hallie
Lusk, wife, Cyclone, WV.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, Oceana District, taken on 25/26 Jan 1920, Page 241A, Family #278.
Listed as Hadie Paynter, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Calhoun Painter.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, Oceana District, taken on 2 Apr 1930, Page 186B, Family #10.
Listed as Hallie Paynter, age 16, born in WV, in household of father, Calhoun Painter.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1935); Page 47; WV Archives Web Site.
Maxwell Grady Lusk; age 24; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Cyclone, WV; son of L.S. and Eva
Lusk; married on 20 Apr 1935 at Cyclone, WV; Miss Hallie Paynter; age 21; born in Wyoming Co,
WV; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Cal and Lavie Paynter.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 31 Jan 1920, Page 214A, Family #167.
Listed as Osker P.Cook, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, Maloney B. Cook.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 3 Apr 1930, Page 188A, Family #41.
Listed as Oscar Cook, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, Blaine Cook.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1934); Page 217; WV Archives Web Site.
Oscar Pierce Cook; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Cyclone, WV; son of Blaine and Eva
Cook; married on 8 Jan 1934 at Cyclone, WV; Mollie Patterson; age 19; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Clarence Bandy and Ellen Patterson.
4. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Oscar Cook; bor on 27 May 1912; died in Feb 1958; SS # 236-05-6735; card issued in WV.
5. Cabell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '58 001383; WV Archives Web Site.
Oscar Pierce Cook; age 45 yrs, 8 mons, 4 days; born on 27 May 1912 in Wyoming Co, WV; married;
living at Lorado, WV; son of Blaine and Evy (Graham) Cook; died on 1 Feb 1958 in St. Mary's
Hospital, Huntington, Cabell Co, WV from post operative shock due to pneunomocotois of left lung;
buried on 4 Feb 1958 in Cook Cemetery, Cyclone, WV; informant, Mrs. Nina Cook, Lorado, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 24 Mar 2015.
" Osker Pierce Cook
Birth 27 May 1912
Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Feb 1958 (aged 45)
Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cook Cemetery
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 144126933"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1934); Page 217; WV Archives Web Site.
Oscar Pierce Cook; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Cyclone, WV; son of Blaine and Eva
Cook; married on 8 Jan 1934 at Cyclone, WV; Mollie Patterson; age 19; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Clarence Bandy and Ellen Patterson.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Mollie Cook; born on 15 Jul 1914; died on 23 Dec 1989; last rsidence, Davin, Logan Co, WV;
SS # 279-34-1214; card issued in OH in 1955-1956.
3. Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Molly Cook
[Molly Patterson]
Gender: Female
Race: White, Not Hispanic (White)
Age: 75
Birth Date: 15 Jul 1914
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Logan, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 24 Dec 1989
Death Hospital: Hospital/ER-Outpatient
Death Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, USA
Filing Date: 2 Jan 1990
Inquest Hospital: Lutheran Medical Center
Registrar's Certificate Number: 096285
Father: Patterson
Inquest Questions: Place of Injury: Unspecified Place; Injury in Ohio?: Yes; Referred to Coroner?: Referred to Coroner; Certifier: Physician; Autopsy Performed?: No Autopsy performed; Time of Death: 07:28 AM
Education: 6
Industry: Homemaker, student, unemployed volunteer
Occupation: Homemaker"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 24 Mar 2015.
" Molly Patterson Cook
Birth 15 Jul 1914
Tazewell, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Death 24 Dec 1989 (aged 75)
USA
Burial
Cook Cemetery
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 144126892"