1. "The Register Herald": Beckley, WV; Tuesday; 10 Aug 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"SKIN FORK — Gary Wayne Cook, 56, of Skin Fork, stepped into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer."Born Dec. 14, 1953, at Pineville he was the son of George Wayne and Cleta Helen Green Cook of Skin Fork.
"In addition to his parents, survivors include his son, Dennis Cook of Skin Fork; his daughter, Michelle Raye of Skin Fork; two sisters, Brenda Lawson and her husband, Roy, and Donna England and her husband, Ray, all of Skin Fork; and a significant other, Genelea Raye of Skin Fork.
"Gary will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews, Jerry Cline, Rebecca Bannister and Bo, Savannah and Summer England; and a great-niece, Madison Bannister.
"Gary was loved and will be missed by many special cousins of the Cook family and his friends.
"A private service will be held for Gary..."
1. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Tina M. Akers Cook [Tina M. Akers Akers]
Gender: Female
Death Age: 36
Birth Date: 9 Aug 1969
Birth Place: Bluefield
Residence Place: Pineville
Death Date: 22 Mar 2006
Burial Place: Matheny
Obituary Date: 24 Mar 2006
Obituary Place: Tina, Carroll, Missouri, USA
Father: Charles Akers
Spouse: Gary Wayne Cook
Child: Brianna Sue Cook
Siblings:Morgan Irene Akers
Mc Kinlea Carlie- Ann Akers
Charles Akers"
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 85A; image 1 of
10; Family #2.
Listed as Sylvia Morefield; age 3 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Dennis Moorefield.
1. "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940" LDS Web Site.
Daniel Morefield; age 22; born in 1846 in TN; single; son of D. and M. Morefield; married on 11 Feb
1868 in Grayson Co, VA; M. Rankin; age 26; born in TN; single; daughter of J. and S. Teester.
1. "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940" LDS Web Site.
Daniel Morefield; age 22; born in 1846 in TN; single; son of D. and M. Morefield; married on 11 Feb
1868 in Grayson Co, VA; M. Rankin; age 26; born in TN; single; daughter of J. and S. Teester.
1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; taken on 23 Jun 1900; Page 242B; Family #193/193.
Listed as William H. Justice; age 2; born in WV in Jun 1897; in household of father, George W.
Justice.
2. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Gilbert; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 207B; Family #121/121.
Listed as William H. Justice; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, George W. Justice.
3. WW I Draft Registration Card #3319; 12 Sep 1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
William Henry Justice; age 19; born 17 Jun 1899; living at justice, Mingo Co, WV; farmer for (father)
G.W. Justice; nearest relative G.W. Justice, Justice, WV; tall with slender build; blue eyes and light hair.
4. 1920 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; Guyan River; taken on 8/9 Jan 1920; Page 171A;
image 7 of 24; Family #66/66.
Listed as Will Justice; age 21; born in WV; single; farmer; in household of father, George W. Justice.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 74; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie H. Justice; age 26; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Guyan, WV; married on 5 Aug 1924 at
Guyan, WV; Gracie West; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Guyan, WV.
6. Mingo Co, Death Registry; Vol #__(1926); Page ___; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Will H. Justice; born in WV; died 23 Aug 1926 in Mingo Co, WV; due to "Lacerated wound of neck.
Caused by pieces of steel from drill".
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 242A, Family #106.
Listed as Gracie West, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Green W. West.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 212B,
Family #140.
Listed as Gracie S. West, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Green W. West.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 74; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie H. Justice; age 26; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Guyan, WV; married on 5 Aug 1924 at
Guyan, WV; Gracie West; age 17; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Guyan, WV.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Cub Creek; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 171B;
Image 16 of 22; Family #128/129.
Listed as Gracie Justice; age 22; born in WV; widow; in household of father, Green W. West.
5.1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Clearfork; E.D. 55-7; taken on 25 Apr 1940; Page 160B;
Image 38 of 48; Household #286.
Listed as Gracie Morgan; age 32; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house on 1
Apr 1935; in household of husband, Verner O. Morgan.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Patty Greene; 16 Jul 2008; maintained by Valerie Neal.
Grace Susan West Morgan; born 2 Aug 1907 in Guyan, Wyoming Co, WV; died 19 Sep 1986 in Baileysville,
Wyoming Co, WV; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"Married to Verner Otson Morgan (1909-1991) on August 5, 1938 in Wyoming County, WV."Mother of Norma Morgan (B. about 1939), Bobby Morgan (B. 1940), Bonnie Faye Morgan-Vance (B. 1944), Randal Morgan (B. 1945), & Rachel Morgan (B. 1948).
"Stepmother of Waitman Morgan (B. after 1928), Ardelle Noel Morgan Sr. (1929-1975), Ruth Morgan (B. 1931), & Earnestine Morgan (B. 1933...").
1, 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Stafford District; Gilbert; taken on 5 May 1910; Page 211A;
Family #178/178.
Listed as Frank Browning; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, George Browning.
2. 1920 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 16/17 Mar 1920; Page 194A;
Family #362/366.
Listed as Frank Browning; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, George F. Browning.
3. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Triadelphia District; taken on 24 April 2010; Page 24B;
Family #294/311.
Listed as Frank Browning; age 22; born in WV; in household of father, George Browning.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #2896; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
Frank Elliot Browning; age 33; born 23 Nov 1907 at Verner, WV; living at Guyan, WV; employed by
Herbert West at Guyan, WV; person who will always know address, Lottie Naoma Browning, wife;
Guyan, WV; gray eyes; brown hair; light complexion.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Frank Elliot Browning [Frank E Browning] [Frank Browning]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Nov 1907
Birth Place: Verner, West Virginia [Verner|]
Death Date: 15 Sep 1987
Claim Date: 19 May 1960
Father:
George F Browning
Mother:
Sephronia L Belcher
SSN: 233120477
Death Certificate Number: 037642
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 05 Apr 1985: Name listed as FRANK ELLIOT BROWNING;
16 May 1960: Name listed as FRANK E BROWNING;
22 May 1998: Name listed as FRANK BROWNING "
6. North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Frank Elliot Browning
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Age: 79
Birth Date: 23 Nov 1907
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Randolph, North Carolina
Death Date: 14 Sep 1987
Death Place: Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina
Social Security Number: 233120477
Father's Last Name: B
Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1983-87
Notes: Disposition: Burial out of state, Attendant: Physician, Hospital Status: General Hospital "
6. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by april browning; 19 May 2011.
" Frank Elliott Browning
Birth 23 Nov 1907
Death 12 Sep 1987 (aged 79)
Burial
Coal Mountain Community Cemetery
Coal Mountain, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 70064853"
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 212B,
Family #140.
Listed as Lottie N. West, age 4 yrs, 2 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Green W. West.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Cub Creek; taken on 15 Apr 1930; Page 171B;
Image 16 of 22; Family #128/129.
Listed as Lottie Justice (sic, West); age 14; born in WV; single; in household of father, Green W. West.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by april browning; 20 May 2011.
" Lottie Naomi West Browning
Birth 10 Oct 1915
Death 11 Apr 1979 (aged 63)
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 70146259"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Eugene Franklin Browning
Birth Date: May 1939
Residence Date: 1976-2020
Address: 704 Gaines Ave
Residence: High Point, North Carolina, USA
Postal Code: 27263"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Denver Paul Browning Sr [Denver Browning Accti Sr] [Denver P Browning Sr]
Birth Date: Jan 1947
Residence Date: 1993-2020
Address: 1701 Market Dr
Residence: Sophia, North Carolina, USA
Postal Code: 27350
Second Residence Date: 1993-2020
Second Address: 6828 Creek Hills Dr
Second Residence: Trinity, North Carolina, USA
Second Postal Code: 27370
Third Residence Date: 1985-1999
Third Address: Rr 3 Box 734
Third Residence: High Point, North Carolina, USA
Third Postal Code: 27260
Fourth Residence Date: 1986-1994
Fourth Address: 28 Creek Hill Dr
Fourth Residence: Trinity, North Carolina, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 27370"
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Bowen Cemetery, Shoals, Wayne Co, WV; submitted by Renee; 15 Feb 2011;
headstone photo added by E.M. Shada.
Barbara Luther; born in 1835; died in 1919; buried here; headstone photo shown; "MOTHER".
1. "Bluefield Dailey Telegrph"; Bluefield, WV; Saturday 18 Dec 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"RAYSAL — Mrs. Betty Lou (Graham) Asbury, 69, of Raysal, W.Va., passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, in Mooresville, N.C., after a courageous battle with cancer. Betty slipped peacefully from this world into the loving embrace of her Heavenly Father surrounded by her devoted family, the playful laughter of her great-grandchildren, soft Christmas music, and her dog Zippy. "One of eight siblings, Betty was the eldest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willard (Helen Furo) Graham of Pineville, W.Va. She was a graduate of Pineville High School having recently enjoyed her 50th class reunion, and attended Concord College (now Concord University) in Athens, W.Va. She met and married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Asbury, Jr. in 1963, and that union was blessed with the births of five daughters. Betty was a member of the Bradshaw United Methodist Church in Bradshaw, W.Va., where she sang with the voice of an angel. She loved her job with Avon, having just been honored for 30 years continued service as a representative. She was a charter member of the Ladies Aide Society in Raysal and also a member of the Bradshaw Rebekah Lodge #86. An animal lover, she was an animal rights advocate, never giving up on her hope that someday there would be no more homeless pets, and all shelters would be empty. At the time of her passing, she owned 18 cats and two dogs. A passionate flower gardener, she loved her many roses, dahlias, sunflowers and others and shared many cuttings and seeds with her friends through the years. Each year she and her husband Bob planted a vegetable garden from which she would home can the yummy bounty. Betty was a second mom to so many, including her own siblings in their early years. Her enthusiasm and kindness was inspiring. When her daughters were growing up, she was the mom who baked the cookies and chaperoned the school/band trips, even going along with Iaeger High School's award-winning Band of Gold to New Orleans in 1980 when they were invited to march in the Mardi Gras parade. She was the mom who led the fundraisers, and threw the birthday parties, the mom who, although had every moment of her time accounted for with her own children, managed to find abundant time for her children's friends as well. Generosity was a perfected art to Betty, and motherhood a sacred privilege that she honored with grace, compassion and endless love. Preceding her in death, in addition to her precious parents, were an older infant brother, and her beloved "Tippy." "Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 47 years, Robert (Bob) Asbury Jr. of the home; her daughters, Desiree' (DD) Asbury Young and husband Dwight, Candace Asbury Vangile and husband Simon, Nerissa Asbury Kennedy and husband George, all of North Carolina, Heather Asbury and fiancé' Jimmy Sparks of Bradshaw, and Chantel Asbury Blankenship and husband Larry also of North Carolina; sisters, Frances Mikles, Beverly Riling, Barbara Laxton, Judy McNair, Yolanda Graham; and brother, Patrick Graham; a dear adopted sister, Vera Thomas; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a multitude of other family; and two fur-babies, Zippy and Beth. "Friends visited with the family on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 from 6-9 p.m. at Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, W.Va. "Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 with the Reverend Roger Hale Sr. and the Reverend Roger Hale, Jr. officiating at the chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. A memorial service will also be conducted by the Rebekah Lodge #86 of Bradshaw. Burial will immediately follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 450 Courthouse Road, Princeton, W.Va..."
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Heather Hilary Asbury, 51, of Grundy, VA, formerly of Raysal, WV, was called home to be with the Lord December 12, 2020."Heather was born January 14, 1969 in Richmond, VA, the fourth of five daughters born to the late Robert and Betty Lou Graham Asbury. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. After her finace Jimmy got dementia Heather willing became his caregiver, she enjoyed taking care of him. She enjoyed taking care of others especially her grandchildren; being a grandma made her the happiest. Heather also, enjoyed riding horses and was an animal lover; she loved her fur babies, Will and Nessie more than most people.
"In addition to her parents, Robert and Betty Asbury, Heather was preceded in death by a great nephew, Paxton Thomas.
"Survivors include two daughters, Danielle Smith and husband Scottie of Snow Camp, NC, and Camille Bailey and husband Jason of Princeton, WV; six grandchildren, Jayden Smith, Kaylen Smith, Dylan Cline, Jordan Bailey, Taylor Bailey and Ansley Hagerman; her companion, Jimmy Sparks of the home; four sisters, Desiree Young and husband Dwight of Lexington, NC, Candace Vangile and husband Simon of Mooresville, NC, Nerissa Kennedy and husband George of Thomasville, NC, and Chantel Estep and husband Keith of Mooresville, NC; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 12 o’clock with Reverend Jason Smith officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Caleb Smith Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Saturday evening, December 19, 2020 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced with no more than 25 people in attendance.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"