1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Carral Justus
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 29
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 14 Jan 1911
Birth Place: Blackey, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Blackey, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Blackey, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Employer: W P A
Weight: 155
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Red
Height: 5 9
Next of Kin: Lettie Justus
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Carral Justus Self (Head)
Lettie Justus Wife"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 19 Nov 2008; maintained by Lori Hurley Lester.
Carroll Justus, Sr; born 14 Jan 1910 in Buchanan Co, VA; died 15 Dec 1987; buried here; double
grave marker photo shown with wife. Lettie Blankenship Justus.
Lydia Lorraine "Lettie" Blankenship
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 19 Nov 2008; maintained by Lori Hurley Lester.
Lettie Lorraine Blankenship Justus; born 10 Mar 1911; died in Jul 1991; buried here; double grave
marker photo shown with husband, Carroll Justus, Sr.
"Married to Carroll Justus (1910-1987) in 1929.'Lettie Lorraine Blankenship Justus was the daughter of Alfred and Nancy Sillar Blankenship. Mother of Truler Bee Justus-McGraw (1934-1997), Vernor Justus (1938-2013), Harless Justus (1940-2012), Creith Justus-Lane (Deceased), Carrol Justus Jr. (1952-2013), Gertrude Justus-Hurley, Inez Justus-Smith, Nancy Justus-Hawks, Imogene Justus-Short, Dreama Justus-Lester, and Frank "Frankie" Justus."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Raymond Cook Cemetery, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 20 May 2013.
Carroll Justus, Jr.; born 24 jan 1952 in Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV; died 15 may 2013; buried
here; no grave marker photo shown; obit and personal photo posted.
"OCEANA — Carrol Justus, Jr., 61, of Oceana, WV, passed away on May 15, 2013, at his home, Kopperston, WV."He was born January 24, 1952, in Baileysville, WV, a son of the late Carrol Justus Sr. (1910-1987) and Lettie Blankenship-Justus (1911-1991). In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters Creith Justus-Lane (Deceased), and Truebee Justus-McGraw (Deceased); a brother Harless Justus (1940-Deceased); and a stepdaughter Lisa Blackburn (Deceased).
"He was a truck driver.
"Survivors include two sons Dwight Justus of Kopperston, and Cody Justus of Kopperston; a stepdaughter Brenda Reed of Pineville; stepgranddaughters Jamie Short, Kayla Ritchie and Brittany Ritchie all of Oceana; a stepgreat-granddaughter Tiona Short of Oceana; five sisters Gertrude Justus-Hurley of Brenton, Inez Justus-Smith of Cedar Creek, Nancy Justus-Hawks of Brenton, Imogene Justus-Short of Brenton and Dreama Justus-Lester of Beckley; two brothers Vernor Justus of Brenton, and Frankie Justus of Kopperston; and a host of other loving family and friends.
"Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2013, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family on Monday from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home."
Franklin Delano "Frank" Justice
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Frank Justus
Also Known As Franklin Delano Justus
Residence Date 01 Oct 1994-20 Oct 2006
Residence Place Brenton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 03 Nov 1954
Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
Address Date 01 Oct 1994-20 Oct 2006
Record Number 304446459"
William Harvey "Bill" Shiflett
1. FindAGrave.com; Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 30 Dec 2009.
William Harvey "Bill" Shiflett; born 16 (sic, 4) Jun 1916 at Backus, Fayette Co, WV; died 9 (sic, 8)
Apr 1989 in Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV; buried here; Obit shown.
"ROCKVIEW -- William H. Shiflett, 73, died Sunday April 8, 1989 at a Beckley hospital following a short illness."Born June 4, 1916 at Backus Mountain, he was the son of the late Leo Shiflett and Susie Fox-Shiflett.
"Mr. Shiflett was a heavy equipment operator being last employed by the Georgia-Pacific Corporation, was a member of the Little Laurel Baptist Church on Backus Mountain and was a 54 year resident of Wyoming County.
"He was preceded in death by two half sisters, Dorothy Harrah and Anna Ping and a brother Robert Shiflett.
"Survivors include his wife, Pauline Brooks-Shiflett (1921-2007); two sons, Barry Shifflett of Pineville and Billy Ray Brooks of Kopperston; two brothers, Lewis Shiflett of Backus Mountain and Davie Shiflett of Midway; a half brother, John Duty of Oceana and three grandchildren.
"Services will be Wednesday at 1 P.M. at the Calfee Funeral Service Chapel in Pineville with the Revs. Wiley F. Brooks Jr. and Ruth Goins officiating.
"Entombment will be in the Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at Matheny..."
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, taken on 24 Apr 1930, Page 202A, Family #293.
Listed as Pauline Brooks, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, Wiley F. Brooks.
2. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Pauline Shiflett, 86, of Pineville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 30, 2007, in McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Gary, following a long illness.
"Born March 28, 1921, at Faith, she was the daughter of the late Wiley Brooks Sr. and Lella Workman Brooks.
"Mrs. Shiflett was a homemaker and a member of Guyandotte Baptist Church, Jesse.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Shiflett; a daughter-in-law, Kay Shiflett; a brother, Benny Brooks; and two stepbrothers, Denver and Clinton Canterbury.
"She is survived by her son, Barry Shiflett, a grandson, Scott Shiflett and his wife, Becky, two great-grandchildren, Allyson Shiflett and Nicholas Shiflett, two step great-grandchildren, Amanda Mullins and her husband, Chris, and Christopher Stafford, and two step great-great-grandchildren, Christian Mullins and Charleigh Mullins, all of Pineville; four brothers, Dock Brooks and his wife, Omera, of Kernersville, NC, Wiley Brooks Jr. and his wife, Ada, of Jesse, Lewis Brooks and his wife, Darlene, of Cleveland, OH and Dewey Brooks and his wife, Linda, of South Bend, IN; three sisters, Lora Stewart and her husband, Vern, of Pineville, Virginia Fitch of Pineville and Betty Krospe of Crystal Lake, IL; a step sister, Katherine McGraw of Meadow Bridge; an uncle, Bill Workman and his wife, Ruby, of Augusta, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1949); Page 348; WV Archives Web Site.
Jimmy Franklin; age 24; born at Maben, WV; single; living at Clear Fork, WV; married on 2 Jul 1949
at Bramwell, WV (Mercer Co); Dorothy Faye Lambert; age 21; born at Woosley, WV; single; living at
Roderfield, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1949); Page 348; WV Archives Web Site.
Jimmy Franklin; age 24; born at Maben, WV; single; living at Clear Fork, WV; married on 2 Jul 1949
at Bramwell, WV (Mercer Co); Dorothy Faye Lambert; age 21; born at Woosley, WV; single; living at
Roderfield, WV.
2. "Wyoming Heritage...", WGS, Phillip Lambert article, page 129.
Phillip Lambert, son of Edward "Son" and Nancy Jane Cline Lambert, married
Dorothy "Tottie" Roles, daughter of Ed and Mary Roles.
Dorpthy faye Lambert, daughter of Phillip and Tottie Roles Lambert,
married first Jimmy Franklin; second Bill Capps.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Dorothy Lambert Franklin Capps, of Norfolk, VA, formerly of Wyoming County, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, in Chesapeake General Hospital, Chesapeake, VA.
"Born March 9, 1929, at Wolf Pen, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Tottie Lee Roles Lambert.
"Mrs. Capps was a member of Azalea Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA and was a retired trust officer with Sun Trust Bank.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmy Franklin; and her second husband, William E. Capps.
"Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Hamby of Odenton, MD and Cathy Keeter of Chesapeake, VA; a son, Danny W. Franklin and his wife, Susan, of Virginia Beach, VA; a sister, Bertha Mullens of New Richmond; a brother, Freeman Lambert of Pineville; six grandchildren, Michele Birckhead, Damon Josue, Shane Hamby, Courtney Blount, Wendy Keeter and Jennifer Keeter; and nine great-grandchildren..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1949); Page 348; WV Archives Web Site.
Jimmy Franklin; age 24; born at Maben, WV; single; living at Clear Fork, WV; married on 2 Jul 1949
at Bramwell, WV (Mercer Co); Dorothy Faye Lambert; age 21; born at Woosley, WV; single; living at
Roderfield, WV.
2. "Wyoming Heritage...", WGS, Phillip Lambert article, page 129.
Phillip Lambert, son of Edward "Son" and Nancy Jane Cline Lambert, married
Dorothy "Tottie" Roles, daughter of Ed and Mary Roles.
Dorpthy faye Lambert, daughter of Phillip and Tottie Roles Lambert,
married first Jimmy Franklin; second Bill Capps.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Dorothy Lambert Franklin Capps, of Norfolk, VA, formerly of Wyoming County, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, in Chesapeake General Hospital, Chesapeake, VA.
"Born March 9, 1929, at Wolf Pen, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Tottie Lee Roles Lambert.
"Mrs. Capps was a member of Azalea Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA and was a retired trust officer with Sun Trust Bank.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmy Franklin; and her second husband, William E. Capps.
"Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Hamby of Odenton, MD and Cathy Keeter of Chesapeake, VA; a son, Danny W. Franklin and his wife, Susan, of Virginia Beach, VA; a sister, Bertha Mullens of New Richmond; a brother, Freeman Lambert of Pineville; six grandchildren, Michele Birckhead, Damon Josue, Shane Hamby, Courtney Blount, Wendy Keeter and Jennifer Keeter; and nine great-grandchildren..."
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #202.
Listed as Hobert W. Cook, age 1, in household of father, Raleigh W. Cooke.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910, Page 216A, Family #37.
Listed as Hobart W. Cook, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Raleigh W. Cooke.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #655: Pineville, VA Draft Board; 12 Sep 1918.
Hobert Wade Cook; age 19; born on 12 Apr 1899; farmer; living at Rockview, Wyoming Co, WV;
nearest relative, Tautee Cook, mother; medium height and build; brown eyes and brown hair.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 15/16 Jan 1920, Page 189B, Family #9.
Listed as Wade Cook, age 19, born in WV, in household of mother, Rue Tautee Shields Cook.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1922); Page 221; WV Archives Web Site.
H. Wade Cook; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; married on 22 May 1922;
Nina D. Belcher; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2 May 1930; Page 147A; Family #46/48.
Listed as Wade Cook; age 32; born in WV; married at 24; farmer; head of household.
7. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com.
Hobert Cook; born on 12 Apr 1899; died in Feb 1986; living at Marianna, Wyoming Co, WV at death;
card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 22/23 Apr 1910, Page 284A,
Family #84.
Listed as Nina D. Belcher; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Josiah E. Belcher.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 23/24/26 Jan 1920, Page 191A, Family #32.
Listed as Nina D. Belcher, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Josiah E. Belcher.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1922); Page 221; WV Archives Web Site.
H. Wade Cook; age 23; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV; married on 22 May 1922;
Nina D. Belcher; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2 May 1930; Page 147A; Family #46/48.
Listed as Nina Cook; age 23; born in WV; married at 15; in household of husband, Hobert W. Cook.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2 May 1930; Page 147A; Family #46/48.
Listed as Lorine Cook; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Hobert W. Cook.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2 May 1930; Page 147A; Family #46/48.
Listed as Marylee Cook; age 6; born in WV; in household of father, Hobert W. Cook.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2 May 1930; Page 147A; Family #46/48.
Listed as Paul Cook; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Hobert W. Cook.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage records; BOOK #__(1950); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Cook; age 23; born on 10 Mar 1927 at Pineville, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son of Wade and
Nina Cook; married on 1 Jul 1950 at Sophia, WV; Peggy Church; age 18; born on 1 Mar 1932 at
Sophia, WV; living at Sophia, WV; daughter of Harry and Julia Church.
3. Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Web Site; Posted Obit.
"Clifford "Paul" Cook, 80 of Beaver passed away Friday, August 31, 2007.
"Born March 10, 1927 to the parents of H. Wade and Nina Cook.
"Paul was a member of the Brenton Baptist Church and attended the 1st Southern Baptist Church in Grandview. He enjoyed hunting, Nascar, sports and being with all of his family and friends. Paul served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired from Island Creek Coal Company after 38 years of service. "Paul is preceded in death by his parents H. Wade and Nina Cook and a brother, Ed Cook.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Peggy Church Cook of Beaver; son Alan Cook of New Orleans, LA; daughters Nancy Wiseman and husband Butch of Charleston, SC; Cathy Hylton and husband Larry of Pineville, WV; Paulette Cook of Shady Spring; grandchildren Christy Mullins and husband Joey of Pineville, WV; Rickey Shumate and wife Teresa of Appling, GA; Jeffrey Hylton and wife Amanda of Pineville; Jennifer Wiseman of Augusta, GA; Justin Hylton and wife Lindsey of Hamlin, WV; three great-grandchildren Kelsey and Kody Mullins; Olivia Hylton; one brother Ralph Cook and wife, Janice of Pineville; sisters Lorene Hatfield of Johnstown, OH and Merrilee Bailey of Johnstown, OH; brother-in-law, Gene Church of Crab Orchard, sisters-in-law, June Hatcher of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Connie Shumate and husband, J.C. of Coal City; and many nieces and nephews..."
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage records; BOOK #__(1950); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Cook; age 23; born on 10 Mar 1927 at Pineville, WV; living at Pineville, WV; son of Wade and
Nina Cook; married on 1 Jul 1950 at Sophia, WV; Peggy Church; age 18; born on 1 Mar 1932 at
Sophia, WV; living at Sophia, WV; daughter of Harry and Julia Church.
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 7 Sep 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"Gene Harlan Church, 86, of Crab Orchard, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2011, at the Bowers Hospice House, in Beckley, WV, following a short illness. "Born on September 21, 1924, in Ashland, WV, in McDowell County, Gene was the son of late Harrison “Harry” Church and Julia Haire Church. Gene was also preceded in death by his devoted wife of 54 years, Macie Shrewsbury Church. Gene and Macie were married on September 17, 1948; this year they will be able to spend their anniversary together again in Heaven. Gene was also preceded in death by 3 brothers-in-law, Paul Cook, Williard “Hatch” Hatcher, and Arnold Reed. "Gene grew up in Sophia, WV. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an Artillery Sergeant. "After World War II, Gene attended Louisiana State University and National Business College in Roanoke, VA, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in accounting. After receiving his degree, Gene worked at Tams Coal Company as the accountant for 10 years. Gene then decided to open his own business and specialize in taxes and bookkeeping. He opened Gene Church and Associates in 1961, and his last day of work was January 7, 2011. Gene loved going to work and often referred to his clients as “friends first, clients second.” Gene served as president of the Raleigh County Building Commission from 1991 until present. He was the Raleigh County Airport accountant for at least 10 years. He was also a Charter Member of the Lions Club in Crab Orchard, WV. Gene was a true businessman, and the only things he loved more than that were his family, his two cats: Simon and Mia, and telling stories about World War II and France. "Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Harry Church and his wife Jana of Beckley, WV, Steve Church and his wife Judie of Beckley, WV, Anita Church Wood Adams of Crab Orchard, WV, and Joe Church. Grandchildren include Stephen Church II and his wife Erika of Winston-Salem, NC, Matt Church and his wife Sheri of Kernersville, NC, and his “doll” Julia Wood of Crab Orchard, WV. 2 Stepgranddaughters Jessica Turner Jones of Richmond, VA, and Emily Turner of Beckley, WV. 2 Great-Grandsons Eric Church and Carson Church. 3 sisters June Church Reed Hatcher of Edgewater, FL, Peggy Church Cook of Grandview, WV, and Connie Church Shumate and husband J.C. Shumate of Coal City, WV. Gene is also dearly loved by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. As well as extended family Marlene Church, Sharon Lou Church, and James “Woody” Wood. Gene will be greatly missed by all who knew him. "Funeral Services will be conducted by Gene’s friends at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, WV, on Friday, September 9, 2011, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Phillip Farrington officiating, with a eulogy by Danny Reed. Entombment will follow at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in the Peace Chapel in Prosperity,..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenner Bailey; age 22; born in Slab Fork (District), Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; son
of Ike and India Bailey; married on 19 Sep 1937 at Oceana, WV; Frances Bledsoe; age 16; born in
Princeton, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Dan and Bertha Bledsoe.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 204; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenner Bailey; age 22; born in Slab Fork (District), Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; son
of Ike and India Bailey; married on 19 Sep 1937 at Oceana, WV; Frances Bledsoe; age 16; born in
Princeton, WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Dan and Bertha Bledsoe.