1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Mohegan; taken 20 Mar 1950; Sheet Number 2; Dwelling #9.
Listed as Edna M. Worthington; age 12; born in WV; in household of father Finley Worthingtom, Jr.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 96; WV Archives Web Site.
Eugene Franklin Cox; age 18; born in Charleston, WV; single; living at War, WV; married on 1 Dec
1951 in War, WV; Edna E. Altizer; age 18; born at Warriormine, WV; single; living at War, WV;
with consent of Louise Cox Rose, mother of Eugene Franklin Cox, and George W. and Mazie
Altizer, parents of Edna E. Altizer.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Death Certificate #84-027349; ANcestry.com Website.
Eugene Franklin Cox; age 51; born 19 Jun 1933 in WV;; divorced; military; living in Tazewell, VA;
son of Lanie and Louise (Etter-Cox-Rose) Cox; died 31 Jul 1984 in Tazewell Community Hospital,
Tazewell, VA; due to cardio-respiratory arrest; buried in Grandview, Cemetery, Bluefield, VA.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Edna Eloise Altizer Davis
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 45
Birth Date: 24 Jul 1932
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Nov 1977
Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Father: George Altizer
Mother: Mae Harmon
Spouse: Billy Cardwell
Certificate Number: 1977052061"
1. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; Newspaper Obit; 2 Nov 2021; On-Line Edition.
"Verlia Faye Alfrey Short, 88, of Oceana, WV passed away on Friday November 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 26, 1933 in McDowell County, WV a daughter of the late Virgil and Narie Queen Alfrey. Faye attended Concord College, along with her husband, before deciding to become a Beautician. She was a graduate of Little French Beauty Academy in Bluefield, WV. She worked for many years in Oceana as a Beautician and developed many friendships in her profession. Faye and Gerald lived in Oceana since 1958. She was a devoted member of the Oceana First Baptist Church."In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son Micah Gerald Short brothers Ralph Alfrey, Clyde Alfrey, Charlie Alfrey, and her twin Ray Alfrey and sister Imogene Alfrey Black.
"Survivors include her husband Gerald L. Short, whom was the love of her life. They were high School sweethearts and were married for almost 71 years. Sister Jannia Lee Alfrey Bostic of Oceana brother James Marvin Alfrey (Judy) of Beckley daughter-in-law Michelle Short of Oceana two grandchildren of whom she was very proud of, Cody Micah Short (Kyra) of Beckley, and Chase Austin Short of Oceana and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
"Funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, December 1st at the Oceana First Baptist Church, Oceana, WV with Pastor Jerry Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 10:30 am until time of service on Wednesday at the church.
"Pallbearers will be family and friends. Thanks to special friends and helpers, Joy Mayberry, Mitzi Mitchell, Delinda Phillips, Marci Rollins, Darlene Black Keller, Ricky and Janet Hicks, Michelle Short, Cody and Kyra Short, and Hospice of Southern West Virginia for taking such loving care of her. A special thanks to Karen Lane, Physical Therapist for her caring efforts.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 231; WV Archives Website.
Lonnie Elbert Belcher; age 26; born in Maitland, WV; living at Box 22, Superior, WV; married on
15 May 1961 in Welch, WV; Kathleen Minnie Green; age 22; born and living in Kimball, WV; single.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 231; WV Archives Website.
Lonnie Elbert Belcher; age 26; born in Maitland, WV; living at Box 22, Superior, WV; married on
15 May 1961 in Welch, WV; Kathleen Minnie Green; age 22; born and living in Kimball, WV; single.
1. Gregory-Page Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Deacon Lee A. Jennings age 65, and a life long resident of Northfork, WV, who departed this life on Saturday, June 13, 2020 surrounded by his family in the comforts of his home. He was born May 1, 1955 in Welch, WV, and the son of the late Charlie M. Sr. and Elizabeth L. (Moss) Jennings. He was a graduate of Northfork High School, Class of 1973. After graduating, he began working as a coal miner at Eastern Associated Coal Company in Keystone, WV. For a number of years, he was employed by the Council of Southern Mountains in Welch, WV, as a Weatherization Field Inspector and until declining health was employed by the WV Department of Highways. He was a member and Deacon of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Worth, WV, where he was often called upon to do a Harmony of the Scriptures. Lee loved the Lord and his most favorite hymn was "Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross." He was truly blessed with both faith and favor. Throughout his health challenges he never complained. He was an avid fan of sports, westerns and game shows. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charlie M. Jennings Jr. He leaves a life time of cherished memories to his devoted wife of 44 years, Kathryn Jennings and their children: Jarrod (Jenelle) Brooks of Charleston, WV, Nicole (David Sr.) Hickman of Upland, WV, John Charles Jennings of Huntington, WV, James Lee (Ty'lecia) Jennings of Columbus, OH and Sonya Sims of NC; two sisters, Diana L. Brown of Brooklyn, NY and Charmie (William) Carrington of Keystone, WV; eight grandchildren, with one grandchild due in December; four great-grandchildren; another brother, Walter J. Anderson of Columbus, OH; his sisters-in-law: Rochelle (Nathaniel), Darlene (Butch) and April (Steven) and brothers-in-law, Michael (Arnetta) and Vain (Jim), a host of nephews, nieces and cousins; which includes a special cousin, Phyllis Jennings; his Church family; many friends and special friends: Charles Burger, John Hairston, David Hickman Sr., and Mike Wray. Deacon Jennings' Homegoing Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Hairston, officiating; assisted by: Pastors: John Hale, Donna Jackson and Jerome Powell. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 6605 New Hope Road, in Bluewell, WV. Pallbearers: Michael Brooks, Rashawn Brooks, Torrell and Latrell Hairston, Dewayne Lane, Kareem and Koshan Perkins. Honorary pallbearers: Deacons, Seward Bush and Ellis Bryson and William Carrington. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch. (Due to Covid-19, social distancing and masks are required.)"
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Betty and Hobert Wimmer" Article; Page 262; submitted by Betty Wimmer, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
"...lives in Paynesville, WV..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Betty and Hobert Wimmer" Article; Page 262; submitted by Betty Wimmer, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
"...lives in Paynesville, WV..."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Betty and Hobert Wimmer" Article; Page 262; submitted by Betty Wimmer, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 301; WV Archives Website.
Jimmy Ray Brown; age 21; born in Isaban, WV; single; living at Litwar, WV; married on 5 Aug 1961
in Gilbert, WV; Carol Sue Lester; age 17; born in Isaban, WV; single; living in Panther, WV; with
consent of Eulan Norman and Erma Ellen Lester, parents of Carol Sue Lester.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 301; WV Archives Website.
Jimmy Ray Brown; age 21; born in Isaban, WV; single; living at Litwar, WV; married on 5 Aug 1961
in Gilbert, WV; Carol Sue Lester; age 17; born in Isaban, WV; single; living in Panther, WV; with
consent of Eulan Norman and Erma Ellen Lester, parents of Carol Sue Lester.