1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Brooks C Walker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1941
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Jul 1962
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Delpha Walker
Mother: Belva Brooks
Spouse: Aleita Courington
Certificate Number: 1962021273"
2. Evans - Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Brooks Christian Walker 80, of Prosperity passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in Bowers Hospice House, Beckley."Born in Pineville, West Virginia on April 6, 1942, Brooks was the son of the late Delpha and Velva Walker.
"He spent most of his life in Pineville. Brooks was a loving husband and father and shared his caring and loving heart with all who knew him. So, generous with family and friends, he never failed to offer help and support. Over the years, they frequently opened their home to others who needed a helping hand.
"In addition to his parents, Brooks was preceded in death by his wife Aleita, his sisters Emily Phillips, and Delphine Hill.
"He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Sonja Brunke of Prosperity, his son Vernon Walker and his wife Erica, of Beaver; his grandchildren, William Brunke and his wife Deanna of Prosperity; James and Madison of Beaver and great grandchildren Jolene and Ben of Prosperity, and his sister Nancy Acord of Pineville.
"The family is planning a private memorial service."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Aleita Courington
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1945
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 5 Jul 1962
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Hollis Courington
Mother: Ruby Walton
Spouse: Brooks C Walker
Certificate Number: 1962021273"
1. McDowell Co,WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 65; WV Archives Website.
Dave Testerman; age 23; born in Mingo Co, WV; single; miner; living at Panther, WV; son of Green
and Jennie; married on 2 Aug 1935 in Welch, WV; Virginia Hensley; age 23; born in Buchanan Co,
VA; widow; living at Panther, WV; daughter of Taylor and _____.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jennie B Testerman [Jennie M Burks]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Sep 1911
Birth Place: Malien Wyomi, West Virginia
Death Date: 8 Jul 2002
Father: Taylor Burks
Mother: Pauline Davis
SSN: 236969550
Notes: 28 Mar 1973: Name listed as JENNIE B TESTERMAN"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 395; WV Archives Website.
John Clarence Callaway, Jr; age 28; born and living in Maybeury, WV; single; married on 18 Feb
1960 at Maybeury, WV; Martha Sue Belcher; age 19; born and living in Superior, WV; single; with
consent of Walter Mack and Hazel Lula Belcher, parents of Martha Sue Belcher.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 395; WV Archives Website.
John Clarence Callaway, Jr; age 28; born and living in Maybeury, WV; single; married on 18 Feb
1960 at Maybeury, WV; Martha Sue Belcher; age 19; born and living in Superior, WV; single; with
consent of Walter Mack and Hazel Lula Belcher, parents of Martha Sue Belcher.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 7/9 Feb 1920; Page 229A;
Family #272/274.
Listed as Lettie Hess; age 12; born in WV; single; in household of father, Elisha L. Hess.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Donald Edward Justus
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1939
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Mar 1956
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Earl Justus
Mother: Lena Blankenship
Spouse: Phyllis Matney
Certificate Number: 1956006533"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Donald Edward Justus [Donald E Justus]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Jun 1939
Birth Place: Blackey Buch, Virginia [Grundy, Virginia]
Death Date: 4 Jun 2004
Father:
Earl Justus
Mother:
Linnie Blankenship
SSN: 224464926
Notes: Apr 1954: Name listed as DONALD EDWARD JUSTUS;
08 Jul 2004: Name listed as DONALD E JUSTUS"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Phyllis Matney
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1939
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Mar 1956
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Mother: Rosie Matney
Spouse: Donald Edward Justus
Certificate Number: 1956006533"
1. 1930 Census, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 14 Apr 1930, Page 186A, Family #293.
Listed as Margaret Addair, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, James F. Addair.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Gary/Ream; taken 17 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 42; Dwelling #296.
Listed as Carolyn Hopkins; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas Hopkins, Sr.