1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 111A; Image 1 of
56; Family #5/5.
Listed as Charles C. Ritchie; age 46; born in TN; married at 27; manager of retail grocery store; head
of household.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by ETownDown; 5 Oct 2019.
" Charles C. Ritchie
Birth 1883
Death 1955 (aged 71–72)
Burial
Ritchie Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 203590446"
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 111A; Image 1 of
56; Family #5/5.
Listed as Mary Ritchie; age 39; born in TN; married at 19; in household of husband, Charles C.
Ritchie.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by ETownDown; 5 Oct 2019.
" Mary Elizabeth Nidiffer Ritchie
Birth 14 Aug 1890
Death 23 Sep 1996 (aged 106)
Burial
Ritchie Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 203590470"
"Inscription"Daughter of James Nidiffer and Maggie Stevens"
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 111A; Image 1 of
56; Family #5/5.
Listed as Charles C. Ritchie, Jr; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, Charles C. Ritchie.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 111A; Image 1 of
56; Family #5/5.
Listed as Mary C. Ritchie; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Charles C. Ritchie.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 111A; Image 1 of
56; Family #5/5.
Listed as Jame E. Ritchie; age 4 yrs, 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Charles C. Ritchie.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Certificate #11523; WV Archives Website.
Name: James Elbert Ritchie
Birth Date: 21 Oct 1925
Birth Place: Wyo County, West Virginia
Death Date: 26 Aug 1941
Death Place: Oceana, Wyoming, West Virginia
Burial Date: 28 Aug 1941
Burial Place: Elizabethton, Tenn
Death Age: 15 years 10 months 5 days
Occupation: Student
Race: White
Marital status: Single
Gender: Male
Residence: Oceana
Father Name: C. C. Ritchie
Father Birth Place: Tenn.
Mother Name: Mary Nidiffer
Mother Birth Place: Tenn
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by ETownDown; 5 Oct 2019.
" James Elbert Ritchie
Birth 1926
Death 1941 (aged 14–15)
Burial
Ritchie Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 203590411"
4. "Wyoming County Proud!!"; Facebook Page; Posted by Vickie Thomas; 11 Mar 2022.
"On August 26, 1941, a very severe storm front when through Wyoming County. Fifteen year old James Elwood Ritchie from Oceana was on his bicycle heading home when the storm hit. He was on the Toney Fork Road when he was caught in the rain. He sheltered under a tree that was at the edge of the creek. Lightning hit the tree, breaking a huge limb that in turn hit young James. The force of the limb knocked James into the nearby creek where he drowned.
Credit: Jack Feller"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by ETownDown; 5 Oct 2019.
" Thomas E. Ritchie
Birth 22 Oct 1927
Death 21 Dec 1927 (aged 1 month)
Burial
Ritchie Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 203590363"
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 111A; Image 1 of
56; Family #5/5.
Listed as Jack H. Ritchie; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Charles C. Ritchie.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 351; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Ritchie; age 21; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son of C. C. and Mary
Ritchie; married on 14 Feb 1942 at Oceana, WV; Novella Cozart; age 27; born ar Ravencliff, WV;
single; living at Oceana, WV; daughter of Jack and Triga Cozart.
3. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jack H. Ritchie; born on 13 Oct 1920; living at P.O. Box 607, Oceana, WV in 1984.
4. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jack Harding Ritchie, 96, of Oceana, WV passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017. He was born on October 13,
1920 in Princeton, WV a son of the late Charles C. Ritchie, Sr., and Mary Nidiffer Ritchie. Jack grew up in
Bud, WV, and was a 1938 graduate of Herndon High School. He and his wife Novella were the owners and
operators of Jack's Transfer in Oceana. As an agent for United Van Lines, he moved people in and out of
Wyoming County for many years. They owned Ritchie's Furniture from 1956 until their retirement in 1989.
Jack was a well respected, honest businessman, who treated everyone fairly. He was always a true
gentleman. Until his health deteriorated, Jack faithfully attended Crany Missionary Baptist Church. He
helped to establish the Oceana Fire Department and also was instrumental in bringing a bank to Oceana. He
was one of the original directors of the Bank of Oceana and was extremely proud of his fifteen years of
service as a director without missing a single board meeting. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in
death by his wife of 66 years, business partner and true love of his life, Novella Cozort Ritchie; his brothers
Charles C. Ritchie, Jr. and Paul C. Ritchie, and their wives Dorothy, Marguerite and Pat; his sisters Mary
Terry, Josephine Canterbury Adkins and Rachel Cozort Lamb, and their husbands Walt, Doug, Mason,
Vaughn and Harold; sisters-in-law Grace McGraw and Virginia Kennedy; and several nieces and nephews. He
is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Betty and Fred Halsey; his granddaughter Andrea Fatony and her
husband Dana; and his great grandson Dallas Fatony. He will be sadly missed by his family, his many friends,
especially his good friends Bill and Regina Cook, and his caregivers. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM
on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Raybon Cook
and Rev. William Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, WV...."
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; taken on 14 Jan 1920; Page 232A; Family #134.
Listed as Novella Cozart, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, John H. Cozart.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 16 Apr 1930, Page 196B, Family #187.
Listed as Novella Cozart, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, John H. Cozart.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 351; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Ritchie; age 21; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; living at Oceana, WV; son of C. C. and Mary
Ritchie; married on 14 Feb 1942 at Oceana, WV; Novella Cozart; age 27; born ar Ravencliff, WV;
single; living at Oceana, WV; daughter of Jack and Triga Cozart.
4. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Novella C. Ritchie; born on 26 Sep 1914; living at P.O. Box 607, Oceana, WV in 1984.
Elizabeth Catherine "Susie" Cozart
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday, 20 Apr 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"OCEANA — Elizabeth Catherine “Susie” Wolfe, 49, of Oceana, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. "She was born October 2, 1961 in Beckley, a daughter of the late Vaughn J. and Rachel Mae Ritchie Cozort. "She was a 1979 graduate of Oceana High School and a member of the Crany Missionary Baptist Church. Susie worked as an EMT for over 20 years, was a First Aid and CPR instructor for much of that time. During her career she worked for many of the local EMS Services, endeavoring to help those in need. "She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Wolfe and a brother, Eddie Cozort. "Those left to mourn her passing include her daughter, Tanya Dawn Garber and husband Phillip Jr. of Oceana; a step-son, Joshua Wolfe of Pennsylvania; a brother, Jim Cozort and wife Patricia of Oceana; two grandchildren, Faith and Willia Garber of Oceana; an uncle Jack Ritchie of Oceana; sister-in-law Karen Roberts of North Carolina; nieces Julie Cozort and Misti Toler, both of Oceana; nephew Adam Cozort and wife Emily of Oceana; special cousins, Betty Halsey and husband Fred and Andrea Hall and husband Daniel, all of Oceana; and a host of other loving family and friends. "Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday April 21, 2011 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with Rev. James Walker officiating. Susie will be laid to rest in the Kennedy Cemetery, Crany, W.Va..."
1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #237/240.
Listed as James Elam, Jr; age 29; born in KY; married at 19; brakeman in coal mine; head of
household.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, Page 250A, Family #4
Listed as Jettie Lester, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Paris O. Lester.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1918); Page 123; WV Archives Web Site.
Harman Blankenship; age 51; born in WV; living at Twin Branch; divorced; married on 7 Dec 1918 at
Princeton, WV; Jettie Lester; age 22; born in WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV.
3. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #237/240.
Listed as Jettie Elam; age 26; born in WV; married at 15; in household of husband, James Elam.
1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Image 37 of 65;
Family #334/335.
Listed as Walter Arrington; age 2 yrs, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John V. Arrington.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 224; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Arrington; age 22; born in Orville, WV; single; living at Davin, WV; son of John and Cora
(Buress) Arrington; married on 22 Apr 1948 at Davin, WV; Geneva Elam; age 21; born in OK; single;
living in Davin, WV; daughter of Jim and Jettle (Luster) Elam.
3. "US Public Records Index, Vol 1"; Anceatry.com Web Site.
Walter Arrington; born on 11 Dec 1927; living at P.O. Box 122; Lynco, WV in 1993.
4. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Anceatry.com Web Site.
Walter Arrington; born on 11 Dec 1927; living at Anaconda Ave R; Lynco, WV.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Walter Arrington; born on 11 Dec 1927; died on 16 Feb 2010; living at Lynco, Wyoming Co, WV at
death; SS #235-36-9790; card issued in WV before 1951.
6. Tributes.com Web Site; Obit Posted 18 Feb 2010.
"Walter Arrington, 82, of Lynco, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at his residence following a sudden illness.
"Born December 11, 1927 at Lundale, he was the son of the late John Vernon and Cora Burress Arrington.
"He was of the Pentecostal faith and formerly attended the Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco. He served in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of the UMWA having worked and retired from Big Bear Mining at Lynco. He enjoyed being at home and spending time with his family.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, John, William, Gene and Carl Arrington and a sister, Barbara Blevins.
"Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Geneva Elam Arrington
"3 sons, Kenneth Arrington and his wife, Betty of Lynco Timmy Arrington and his wife, Brenda of Glen Daniels Roger Arrington and his wife, Anita of Clear Fork
"A daughter, Patricia Scott and her husband, Michael of Lynco
"A sister, Janice Milam of North Carolina
"10 Grandchildren
"13 Great-grandchildren
"Rev. Tommy White officiating..."
"...Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Honor Guard..."
"...Interment Saturday February 20 2010 Palm Memorial Gardens Matheny, WV.."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 224; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Arrington; age 22; born in Orville, WV; single; living at Davin, WV; son of John and Cora
(Buress) Arrington; married on 22 Apr 1948 at Davin, WV; Geneva Elam; age 21; born in OK; single;
living in Davin, WV; daughter of Jim and Jettle (Luster) Elam.
2. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Anceatry.com Web Site.
Geneva Arrington; born on 2 dec 1933; living at Anaconda Ave R; Lynco, WV.
3. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday, 21 Apr 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"Geneva Frances Elam Arrington, 78, of Lynco, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at the Bower’s Hospice House, Beckley, following a short illness. "Born February 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James Elam and Jettie Mae Lester. "Geneva was a member of the Pentecostal House of Prayer, Lynco. She was always known as “Mommy Gen.” She rejoined her husband on their 63rd wedding anniversary. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Arrington; brothers, Floyd Blankenship, L.C. Blankenship and Tildon “Bud” Blankenship; sisters, Mildred Gorlesky, Vicky Arrington and Charlene Wooten. "Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Scott and her husband, Michael of Lynco, 3 sons, Kenneth Arrington and his wife, Betty of Lynco,Timmy Arrington and his wife, Brenda of Glen Daniels, Roger Arrington and his wife, Anita of Clear Fork, 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Joyce Bowens and Evelyn Elam both of Elgin, IL. "A celebration of Geneva’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2011 in the Evans Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Tommy White officiating. "Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registery; Vol #__(1925); Page 2; Line 18; WV Archives Web Site.
John Arrington, age 24; born in Alabama; single; miner; living at Argile, WV; son of John and Ida
(Johnson) Arrington; married on 4 Jun 1925 at Logan, WV; Cora Buress; age 17; born in TN; single;
living at Yalyn, WV; daughter of Conda and Myrtle (Rutherford) Buress.
2. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Image 37 of 65;
Family #334/335.
Listed as John Arrington; age 29; born in AL; married at 25; miner; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, Anderson Co, TN; District 14; taken on 9 Jan 1920; Page 190B; Image 14 of 22;
Family #143/144.
Listed as Cora Buress; age 11; born in TN; in household of father, Conda Buress.
2. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registery; Vol #__(1925); Page 2; Line 18; WV Archives Web Site.
John Arrington, age 24; born in Alabama; single; miner; living at Argile, WV; son of John and Ida
(Johnson) Arrington; married on 4 Jun 1925 at Logan, WV; Cora Buress; age 17; born in TN; single;
living at Yalyn, WV; daughter of Conda and Myrtle (Rutherford) Buress.
3. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Image 37 of 65;
Family #334/335.
Listed as Cora Arrington; age 21; born in TN; married at 17; in household of husband, John V.
Arrington.
1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 201A; Image 37 of 65;
Family #334/335.
Listed as Thomas Arrington; age 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John V. Arrington.
2. Logan Co, WV Death certificate #10519; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Arrington; age 1 yr, 8 mons; born in WV; son of John and Cora (Burres) Arrington; died on 14
Aug 1931 at McBeth, Logan Co, WV from chronic intestinal coletis and nephritis; buried on 14 Aug
1931 at Cham., WV; informant, John Arrington.
1. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1918); Page 123; WV Archives Web Site.
Harman Blankenship; age 51; born in WV; living at Twin Branch; divorced; married on 7 Dec 1918 at
Princeton, WV; Jettie Lester; age 22; born in WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Huff Creek District, Page 250A, Family #4
Listed as Jettie Lester, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, Paris O. Lester.
2. Mercer Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1918); Page 123; WV Archives Web Site.
Harman Blankenship; age 51; born in WV; living at Twin Branch; divorced; married on 7 Dec 1918 at
Princeton, WV; Jettie Lester; age 22; born in WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV.
3. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #237/240.
Listed as Jettie Elam; age 26; born in WV; married at 15; in household of husband, James Elam.
1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #237/240.
Listed as Floyd Blankenship; age 7; born in WV; in household of step-father, James Elam.
1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #237/240.
Listed as Syble Blankenship; age 5; born in WV; in household of step-father, James Elam.
1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #237/240.
Listed as Carry L. Blankenship; age 2 yrs, 10 mons; born in WV; in household of step-father, James
Elam.
1. 1930 Census, Floyd Co, KY; District 7; taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 238A; Image 25 of 71;
Family #237/240.
Listed as Telden Blankenship; age 1 yr 6 mons; born in KY; in household of step-father, James Elam.