1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; rural; E.D.24-58; Page 1143B; Image 48 of
60; Household #352.
Listed as Meda Estep; age 5; born in WV; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in
household of father, Carlos Estep.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Robert "Bobby" Carl Ramsey 64, of Mill Creek in Brenton, passed away on Friday March 18, 2022 in the Bowers Hospice House with his loving family by his side."Born December 22, 1957 in New Brighton Pa, he was the son of the late Carlo and Anna Marie Cook Ramsey.
"Bobby was a retired coalminer, working for many years at US Steel, at the Pinnacle Mine in Pineville. Bobby was an active member of the Brenton Volunteer Fire Department, where he was still serving on the Board at the time of his death. He enjoyed going to ball games, spending time with his family, and watching the birds come to the feeders around his home.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by, his sisters Joyce Ramsey, Rose Breeding, Vicky Mills, and his beloved dog Buddy, whom he had with him for 17 years.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved daughter Katie Ramsey (Steven) and his grandchildren Keevin, Karson, and Kason Hash. His beloved sisters: Sarah Tegtmeier (Tom) of Ft. Worth Tx, Carla Bailey (Major) of Rockhouse, Barbara Stacy (Lee-Lee) of Glover, Gloria Blankenship (Dalwood) of Oceana, a god daughter Christina Ramsey. His life long friends Bill and Evelyn Rodgers, and his best friends Ronnie Toler and Teddy Rife, and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, his brothers and sisters at the Brenton Volunteer Fire Department, and countless friends.
"In keeping with his wishes, following the services he will be cremated."
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Rebecca McKinney Zupanick, 64, of Pineville, WV, passed away at the Bowers Hospice
House of Southern West Virginia, on Thursday, September 8, 2022, after a long battle
with cancer. She was a resident of Wyoming County and southern West Virginia for her
entire life."Becky was born in Mullens, WV, on January 28, 1958. She was the daughter of the late
James P. McKinney and the late Marie McVey McKinney, of Corinne, WV. Becky was
also preceded in death by her special uncle, Jimmy D. McVey of Pinch, WV."Becky graduated from Mullens High School in 1976. She was the first woman to
graduate (1980) from West Virginia Institute of Technology with a degree in Mining
Engineering. After graduating, she was employed by US Steel Corporation. Becky also
obtained her MBA from West Virginia University. She worked for Cabot Oil and Gas
Company, as well as a substitute teacher for the Wyoming County Board of
Education. Later in life, Becky graduated from Mountain State University with a
certificate in Culinary Arts. She conceived and opened her restaurant and craft
brewery, Dobra Zupas, in Beckley, WV, which she operated until her passing. She was
also the resident caterer for The Gaines Estate in Fayetteville, WV."Becky is survived by her daughter, Emily Zupanick of Montevallo, Alabama, and her
fiancé Aaron Ryan, and Joseph Zupanick of Beckley, WV and his partner Mercedes
Bloomfield. She is also survived by her brother, James P. McKinney, Jr., and his wife,
Sheila, of Corinne, WV, and their children David (wife Tracy) of North Carolina, and
Kimberly, Corinne, WV. Also surviving are her Aunt Edna McVey, of Lewes, DE, a
brother-in-law, Michael Zupanick, of Broomall PA, three sisters-in-law, Corinne
Zupanick of Austin TX, Paula Zupanick Iannotta, of Pittsburgh PA, and Clare Zupanick
Ellis (husband Tom) of Houston, Texas. Becky is also survived by her Aunt Alberta
McKinney of Stephenson, WV, cousin Jim McVey-Back and his husband Bruce of
Lewes, DE, and her devoted cousins, nieces and nephews."Becky enjoyed many hobbies and activities throughout her life. She loved spending
time with her animals including horses, rabbits, chickens, cats and dogs. Becky was an
avid sports fan but especially of WVU Mountaineer sports and attended many
basketball and football games with her brother. She attended Holy Cross Catholic
Church, Pineville, WV, and St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Beckley, WV. Becky
was an active member of the Xi Beta Epsilon Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority,
Pineville, WV. During her life, Becky was a member of The Order of Eastern Star and
International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, both in Mullens, WV."In addition to the many people who have been so kind to Becky, the family would like to
extend special thanks and appreciation to Becky’s good friend Tammy Cook for all of
her support and care, Larry Eperhart (and wife Teresa) who cared for Becky’s animals
over the years, as well as her many sorority sisters. They would also like to thank the
Home Care Hospice Team, especially Tanya Bailey who was available anytime her
services were needed, The Bowers Hospice House of Southern WV for the care and
concern for Becky as well as her friends and family. Lastly, the family would like to
thank the entire team at her restaurant, Dobra Zupas, and her catering service."A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life for Becky will be held at a later date. In lieu
of customary remembrance, donations may be made to the Bowers Hospice House of
Southern WV at 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801, the Humane Society of
Raleigh County at 325 Grey Flats Road, Beckley, WV, 25801, or the charitable
organization of your choice"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 424; WV Archives Website.
Wilburne Ray Cox; age 21; born in Hemphill, WV; single; living at Box 56, Hemphill, WV; married on
12 Sep 1958 at Welch, WV; Ruth Joyce Barnett; age 19; born and living at Davy, WV; single; with
consent of Gaither and Ester Barnett, parents of Ruth Joyce Barnett.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1961); Page 362; WV Archives Website.
James Henry Cooley; age 20; born in Newhall, WV; single; living at Bassett, VA; married on 23 Oct
1961 at Marytown, WV; Shelvie Jean Blankenship; age 16; born in Big Sandy, WV; single; living at
Hensley, WV; with consent of Henry Clary Cooley, father of James Henry Cooley, whereabouts of
mother unknown; and Julius Blankenship, father of Shelvie Jean Blankenship, mother deceased.
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Shelby J Cox [Shelby Cooley] [Shelvie J Cooley]
Birth Date: Dec 1944
Residence Date: 2004-2020
Address: Po Box 154
Residence: Davy, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24828
Second Residence Date: 1994-2000
Second Address: Po Box 444
Second Residence: Roderfield, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24881
Third Address: 186 School House Rd
Third Residence: Davy, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24828
Fourth Address: Po Box 154
Fourth Residence: Twin Branch, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24828"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Shelby Jean Cox, 78 years of age, passed away at her residence in Davy, West Virginia the morning of Monday, April 3, 2023, with loving members of her family by her side."Born December 11, 1944, in Big Sandy, West Virginia, Shelby was the daughter of the late Julius and Mandy Mullins Blankenship. Shelby was a twice widowed homemaker who greatly loved and enjoyed the precious moments spent with her children and grandbabies. Shelby was preceded in death by her parents, as well as son, James Henry Cooley, Jr.; first husband, James Henry Cooley, Sr.; second husband, Wilburn Ray Cox, Sr.; three brothers: Herman, Earl, and Reverend Douglas Blankenship; along with her late sister, Helen Kennedy.
"Surviving family members include two daughters: Delana Cooley of Twin Branch, West Virginia and Carmella Bennett and husband, Anthony of Princeton, West Virginia; two granddaughters: Jamie Cooley Carraway of Twin Branch and Lex Cantrell of Matoaka, West Virginia; two grandsons: Randall Frasher of Twin Branch and Jeramy Bennett of Princeton; brother, Bob Blankenship of Canton, Ohio; sister, Carol Lester of Catawba, North Carolina, as well as several stepbrothers, stepsisters, nieces, and nephews.
"Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch, West Virginia, with Reverend Merve White officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Mitchell Cemetery in Hensley, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be Shelby’s family and friends.
"The family wishes to extend special thanks to the wonderful staff of Amedisys Hospice of Bluefield for their compassionate efforts and assistance.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Twin Branch; taken 18 Apr1950; Sheet Number 42; Dwelling #227
Listed as Ernest Waldron; age 42; born in WV; married; electrician in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Twin Branch; taken 18 Apr1950; Sheet Number 42; Dwelling #227
Listed as Lillie Waldron; age 42; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Ernest C. Waldron.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Twin Branch; taken 18 Apr1950; Sheet Number 42; Dwelling #227
Listed as Ernest Waldron, Jr age 13; born in VA; in household of father, Ernest C. Waldron.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Elana Raylin Atwell, infant daughter of Jacob and Sasha Atwell of Princeton, WV, was born October 17, 2020 and went to Heaven to join her brother Tristian."Elana is survived by her daddy and mommy, Jacob and Sasha Atwell; brother, Jaxson Ray Atwell of Wyoming County, WV; maternal grandparents, Larry and Jeanene Dotson of Princeton, WV; paternal grandparents, Reverend Dillard and Barbara Atwell of Lex, WV; great grandparents, Larry and Linda Dotson of Hurley VA; uncles, Zak Dotson and Katie Wood, and cousin Cain Waylon Dotson of Princeton, WV, and Andrew and Ashley Mullins and cousin, Amelia Jayde Mullins of Hanover, WV; aunts, Ellen Sharp, Trish Perdue, and Shelia Cagel all of Virginia, and Marie Baker of West Virginia; great aunts, Twila and Herbert Steele of Iaeger and Lynn Dotson of Alabama; great uncles, Chris Dotson of Hurley, VA, Roy and Krystle Helmandollar of Princeton, WV, and Dewayne and Veronica Helmandollar of Lerona, WV.
"Elana is preceded in death by her brother, Tristian Ray Atwell; great grandparents, Roy and Philistine Helmandollar; Rosetta Atwell Shelton; Herbert Atwell; Delores and Clinton Long.
"Graveside services will be held Friday, October 23, 2020 at 2 o’clock with Reverend Adam Wheeler officiating at the Four Pole Cemetery at Mohawk with burial to follow.
"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.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"