1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Allen Lee Parker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: 21 Dec 1949
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Jul 1970
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Claude R Parker
Mother: Katherine Maris
Spouse: Shirley Ann Akers "
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Shirley Ann Akers
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 16
Birth Date: 10 Mar 1954
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Jul 1970
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Edward Akers
Mother: Reba Fields
Spouse: Allen Lee Parker "
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Shirley A Parker
Also Known As Shirley S Parker
Residence Date 01 Oct 2003-25 Feb 2005
Residence Place Hillsville, Virginia, United States
Birth Date 01 Sep 1955
Address Hillsville, Virginia 24343
Address Date 01 Oct 2003-25 Feb 2005
2nd Address Bristol, Connecticut 06010
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-31 Dec 1996
3rd Address Bristol, Connecticut 06010
3rd Address Date 01 Mar 1991-18 Jul 2001
4th Address Mount Pleasant, North Carolina 28124
4th Address Date 01 Jan 1979-18 Jul 2001
Record Number 29746513
3. "The Carroll News", Hillsville, VA; Tuesday 31 May 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"Shirley Akers Parker, 57 of Galax, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at her home. Ms. Parker was born in Welch, WV to the late Edward Posey and Reba Fields Akers. She is survived by her daughter Michelle Parker of Fries; son Anthony Parker of Charlotte, NC; brothers John E. Akers of Walcott, CT, Willard L. Akers of Raven, VA, Luther R. Akers of Hillsville, Roy D. Akers of Coalwood, WV and Troy G. Akers of Princeton, WV; sisters Mary M. Bellamy of Bervard, NC, Nita R. Stewart of Clearwater, FL, Wanda S. Altizer of Baywood, and Donna J. Lambert of Roanoke, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
Services with entombment following will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Princeton, WV on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM. There will be no visitation."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Cucumber; E.D. 24-19; taken 1 May 1940; Page
383B; Image 32 of 46; Household #280.
Listed as Charles Beavers; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Moody Beavers.
2. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Charles B Beavers
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1937
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Jun 1960
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Moody Beavers
Mother: Georgia Love
Spouse: Wilma J Akers "
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Melba Jean McCormick Deutsch"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Dr.
Thomas Hatcher, PO Box 185, War, WV 24892.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Buddy Charles Beavers, 83, of War, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital. Born October 21, 1937 in War; Buddy was the son of the late Moody and Georgia Love Beavers. Buddy was formerly employed as a Police Officer and Coal Miner. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in passing by his wife, Wilma Jean Beavers as well as his brother, Clifford Beavers. Buddy is survived by his loving family comprised of his daughter, Donna Lambert and her husband, Andy of Longs, South Carolina; son, Charles Beavers of Connecticut; six grandchildren: Jimmy Jones of Roanoke, Virginia, Christopher Jones of War, West Virginia, Buddy Beavers of Lenoir, Tennessee, James Beavers of War, West Virginia, Megan Kennedy of Martinsville, Virginia and Jesse Beavers of Middleburg, Pennsylvania; as well as one sister, Dana Pierpont of Arlington, Virginia and numerous great grandchildren. Memorial Services honoring and celebrating the life of Mr. Beavers will be conducted Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Little Country Church located in War, West Virginia with Pastor Mary Boyd officiating. Following Buddy’s wishes his body has been cremated. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com. Fanning Funeral Home of Welch & War, West Virginia is serving the family."
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Wilma J Akers
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1939
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 7 Jun 1960
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Edward Akers
Mother: Reba Fields
Spouse: Charles B Beavers "
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Melba Jean McCormick Deutsch"; Article; Page 140; submitted by Dr.
Thomas Hatcher, PO Box 185, War, WV 24892.
1. Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Aestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Juanita Akers
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1942
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 28 Dec 1959
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: Edward Akers
Mother: Reba Fields
Spouse: Robert E Johnson "
2. Florida, Divorce Index, 1927-2001; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Juanita
Gender: Female
Spouse's Name: Robert Johnson
Divorce Date: 6 May 1971
Divorce Place: Seminole, Florida, USA
Certificate Number: 016178"
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Nita A Stewart
Residence Date 25 Sep 2000-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place Palm Harbor, Florida, United States
Birth Date 02 Aug 1942
Address Palm Harbor, Florida 34684
Address Date 25 Sep 2000-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address Clearwater, Florida 33756
2nd Address Date 01 Mar 1996-23 Feb 2006
3rd Address Clearwater, Florida 33765
3rd Address Date 01 May 1993-06 Aug 2008
Possible Relatives James W Stewart, Juanita A Stewart, Jas W Stewart, Karen S Stewart, Karen Stewart Spanos, Michael E Stewart, Robert J Stewart
Record Number 44301213"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 122; WV Archives Web Site.
Garrett Hobart Brewster; age 44; born and living at Newhall, WV; divorced; was issued a license
to marry on 30 Nov 1944 in McDowell Co, WV; Virginia Irene Altizer; age 22; born in Vallscreek,
WV; single; living in Canebrake, WV; no return by a minister.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 122; WV Archives Web Site.
Garrett Hobart Brewster; age 44; born and living at Newhall, WV; divorced; was issued a license
to marry on 30 Nov 1944 in McDowell Co, WV; Virginia Irene Altizer; age 22; born in Vallscreek,
WV; single; living in Canebrake, WV; no return by a minister.
2. 14 Oct 2000; Newspaper Obit.
"Virginia Irene Wilson, 78, of Canebrake, WV, died Oct. 14 in a Bristol, TN, hospital after a brief
illness.
"Born in McDowell County, WV, she was the daughter of the late George and Marie Beavers
Altizer, both McDowell County natives.
"She made her home in the Canebrake area on of her life and attended the Hartwell Church of
God.
"In addition to her parents, she was prceded in death by her first husband, Rev. Garrett H. Brewster;
her second husband, Woodrow Wilson; one grandchild, David Brewster and one sister, Mildred
Collis. (sic, Collins)
"Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Eddie "Fern" Honaker of Troutville, Mrs. Ronnie "Faye Roach of
Richmond, Mrs. Bill "Linda" Vance of Tazewell, Yvonne Brewster of Greensboro, NC; son and
daughter-in-law, Garrett and Toni Brewster of Richlands; sisters, Mae Boothe of Peery, NY, Eunice
Hylton of Pulaski, Betty Hicks of Dublin; brothers Robert (Bob) Altizer and George Altizer, Jr, both of
Baltomore, MD; grandchildren, Brian Honaker, Kevin Honaker, Brett Honaker, DeDee Warren,
Misty Keene, Ronnie Roach, Jr., Christy price, Scotty Brewster and Crystal Brewster; and great-
grandchildren, Joshua Robbins, Justin Warren, Morgan Vance and Sierra Roach.
" The funeral was conducted Oct. 17 at 12 noon at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with
the Rev. Max Linkous and Rev, Roger Barnette officating.
" Internment followed at the Hartwell Cemetery in Hatrwell, WV"
3. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virginia Irene Brewster
Maiden Name: Altizer
Birth Date: 25 Jul 1924
Death Date: 14 Oct 2000
Cemetery: Hartwell Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Father: George Washington Altizer
Mother: Marie Ellen Altizer
Spouse: Garrett Hobart Brewster
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem..."
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Eldon Dwain Lambert
Also Known As E Lambert
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000
Residence Place Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Birth Date 31 Dec 1935
Address Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Address Date 13 Nov 2000
2nd Address Roanoke, Virginia 24012
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1996-01 Oct 2007
3rd Address Roanoke, Virginia 24019
3rd Address Date 01 Sep 1988-01 Oct 2007
Possible Relatives Donna D Lambert, Martha A Lambert, Sheila C Lambert
Record Number 167713983"
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Donna D Lambert
Residence Date 15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Birth Date 21 Jul 1957
Address Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Possible Relatives Cynthia J Lambert, Darris Lambert, Eldon D Lambert, Tracie L Lambert
Record Number 1240514226"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken on 12 Apr
1930; Page 237B; Image 14 of 35; Family #106/106.
Listed as Royman Pezzato; age 7; twin; born in WV; in household of father, Fillippo Pezzato.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 6 Apr 1940; Page 784B;
E D # 24-40; Image 11 of 36; Household #70.
Listed as Roman Patsy; age 17; born in WV; 6th grade education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of step-father, Frank Salvucci.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 55A;
Family #334.
Listed as Ruby A. Rose; age 2 yrs, ? months; born in WV; in household of father, Reuben Rose.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ruby A. Patsey, age 86, of Premier WV, died Friday, January 2, 2015 at McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gary, WV, following a long illness. Born April 2, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ruben and Pearl Lee Rose. She was a retired school teacher for McDowell County School system.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by, her husband, Roman Patsey, two brothers, Jim Rose, and infant Douglas Rose, one sister Ruth Rose.
"Survivors include, her only son, Doug Patsey and wife Gayla of Premier WV, one granddaughter, Noaka Bishop and husband Jeff of Dunbar WV, two great grandchildren, Zack and McKenna Bishop both of Dunbar WV, three sisters, Juanita Amos of Princeton WV, Maxine Perkey of Norfolk VA, and Glenna Rose of Premier WV, and many Nieces and Nephews.
She was a member of the Premier Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and church secretary for many years.
"Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 12 Noon, from the Premier Pentecostal Holiness Church in Premier WV, with Pastor Randall Dority officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton WV
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 55A;
Family #334.
Listed as Juanita C. Rose; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, Reuben Rose.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, taken on 28 Jun 1900,
Page 257B, Family #326.
Listed as James M. Day, age 5, born in Jan 1895 in WV, in household of
father, James Day.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Apr, 1910,
Page 79A, Family #1.
Listed as James M. Day, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, James Day.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 401; WV Archives Web Site.
J.M. Day; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; railroad employee; living at Iaeger, WV; single;
son of James and Lydia Day; married on 15 Aug 1917 at Iaeger, WV; Pearl Lee; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Clersie Lee.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, James Day search, 2 Jun 2002, sbumitted by
Phil Holden; ptholden@aol.com.
James M. Day; born on 14 Jan 1896 in McDowell Co, WV; died on 19 Aug 1922 in
McDowell Co, WV; married Pearl Lee on 13 Aug 1917; killed when his head
caught between locomotive and timbers in tunnel.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1917); Page 401; WV Archives Web Site.
J.M. Day; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; railroad employee; living at Iaeger, WV; single;
son of James and Lydia Day; married on 15 Aug 1917 at Iaeger, WV; Pearl Lee; age 18; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of John and Clersie Lee.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 46; WV Archives Web Site.
Rube Rose; age 27; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; N&W Railway worker; living at Iaeger, WV;
son of Lash and Mary Rose; married on 14 May 1927 at Welch, WV; Pearl Day; age 26; born in
McDowell Co, WV; widow; daughter of John and Claria Lee.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken on 11 Apr 1930; Page 55A;
Family #334.
Listed as Pearle Rose; age 29; born in WV; married at 26; in household of husband, Reuben Rose.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #15981; WV Archives Web Site.
Pearl Rose; age 52; born 10 Jul 1900 at Iaeger, WV; married; living at Roderfield, WV; daughter of
John and Clarcie (Ball) Lee; died 19 Oct 1952 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; from uremia due to
bilateral renal tuberculosis; buried 21 Oct 1952 at Ikes Fork, WV; informant, Reuben Rose, husband.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Hensley; taken 11 Apr 1930; page 55A;
Family #334/350.
Listed as James M. Rose (sic, Day); age 6; born in WV; in household of step-father, Reuben Rose.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 223; WV Archives Web Site.
Oscar Clark Cooper, Jr; age 19; born at Paynesville, WV; single; living at Bradsahw, WV;
married on 5 Jun 1951 at Jolo, WV; Helen Louise Mullins; age 19; born in Betsy Lane, KY;
single; living at Bradshaw, WV; with consent of Elsie Cooper, mother of Oscar Clark Cooper;
and Okie and Helen Mullins, parents of Helen Louise Mullins.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 8 Aus 2011"
" Oscar Clark Cooper
Birth 27 Apr 1934
Death 1 Dec 1974 (aged 40)
Burial
Cooper Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74627870"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 223; WV Archives Web Site.
Oscar Clark Cooper, Jr; age 19; born at Paynesville, WV; single; living at Bradsahw, WV;
married on 5 Jun 1951 at Jolo, WV; Helen Louise Mullins; age 19; born in Betsy Lane, KY;
single; living at Bradshaw, WV; with consent of Elsie Cooper, mother of Oscar Clark Cooper;
and Okie and Helen Mullins, parents of Helen Louise Mullins.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Page 254B, Family #270.
Listed as Clark Cooper, age 4, born in Jan 1896 in WV, in household of
father, Joseph E. Cooper.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 6 May
1910, Page 75A, Family #163.
Listed as Clark Cooper, age 13, born in WV, in househol of father, Joseph Edward Cooper.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 147; WV Archives Web Site.
Clark Cooper; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Paynesville, WV; son of
Ed and Jane; married on 11 Feb 1913 at Ed Cooper's, Paynesville, WV; Alsy Spurlock; age 16;
born in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of ______ and Emily.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #10791; WV Archives Website.
Clark Cooper; age 40; born in McDowell Co, WV; married; husband of Alse (sic, Elsie) Cooper;
farmer; son of Edd and (Jane Blankenship) Cooper; died 27 Mar 1934 in Paynesville, WV; due to a
homicide; "shot and killed" at a neighbors house; buried 29 Mar 1934 in Cooper Cemetery;
informant, Harve Stacy.
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 1 Aug 2011.
" Clark Cooper
Birth 18 Jan 1891
West Virginia, USA
Death 27 Mar 1934 (aged 43)
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cooper Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74245262"Additional Information Posted:
"Father: Ed Cooper
Mother: Jane BlankenshipMarriage 1 Elsie Roberts Spurlock
*Married 8 FEB 1913-McDowell County, West Virginia
Children
Fanny Cooper b: 15 APR 1914 in McDowell County, WV
Adam Cooper b: 8 Nov 1915 in McDowell County, WV
Clell Cooper b: 14 Dec 1917 in McDowell County, WV
Walker Cooper b: 13 Nov 1919 in McDowell County, WV
Lou Eve Cooper b: 1921 in McDowell County, WV
James Cooper b: 1925 in McDowell County, WV
Bessie Cooper b: Jul 1927 in McDowell County, WV
Tootsie Cooper b: 1929 in McDowell County, WV
Charlie Hobart Cooper b: 1 Jul 1931 in McDowell County, WV
Roxie Beatrice Cooper b: 1 Jul 1931 in McDowell County, WV
Roy Elmer Cooper b: 21 Mar 1932 in McDowell County, WV
Oscar Clark Cooper b: 27 APR 1934"
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA, Rock Creek District, taken on 13 Jun 1900, Page 275B, Family #215.
Listed as Alice B. Roberts, age 11, born in May 1899 in VA, household of father, Preston Roberts.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1913); Page 147; WV Archives Website.
Clark Cooper; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Paynesville, WV; son of Ed
and Jane; married on 11 Feb 1913 at Ed Cooper's; Alsy Spurlock; age 16; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of ____ and Emily.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 25 Feb 2012.
" Bessie Cooper
Birth Jul 1927
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 15 Jun 1929 (aged 1)
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cooper Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 85708695"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 25 Feb 2012.
" Charley Hobart Cooper
Birth 1 Jul 1931
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 2 Jul 1931 (aged 1 day)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cooper Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 85710030"Additional Information Posted:
"Twin brother of Roxie Beatrice"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 25 Feb 2012.
" Roxie Beatrice Cooper
Birth 1 Jul 1931
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 4 Jul 1931 (aged 3 days)
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cooper Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 85709836"Additional Information Posted:
"Twin brother of Charley Hobart"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Polly Fry Hagerman; 25 Feb 2012.
" Roy Elmer Cooper
Birth 21 Mar 1932
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 May 1933 (aged 1)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cooper Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 85709151"