1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 7 Feb 2022; On-Line Edition.
"Larry Ray Beavers, 70, of Ikes Fork, WV, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. following an illness. Born on May 12, 1951 in Iaeger, WV a son of the late John Jr. and Frances Isom Beavers. Larry is a member of the Church of God at Harmons Branch, where he faithfully attended. Larry loved attending church, four wheeler riding, being with his family, eating good food and the color red. He enjoyed going to the auction, hunting and wildlife. He also enjoyed talking to people and never met a stranger. He often gave out nick names to many of his friends. He enjoyed joking around and having fun. He carried everyone’s burdens and prayer requests and faithful to lift them up in prayer. He enjoyed accompanying his wife to the Hanover Public Library where she works. He had a deep love of reading books, which was another of his favorite past times. In the evenings, he loved to wind down and relax with his “tweetheart” and sweet puppy Mitzi. He’s now hearing those “most” beautiful words” – well done thou good and faithful servant. Larry is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his “tweetheart” for 47 years Rachel Sandridge Beavers; a son Bradley (wife Amanda) Beavers of Iaeger; two daughters Karla (husband Matt) Lyle of OH, and Esther Beavers of Princeton; two precious grandsons Michael and Kaden Beavers, who were the joy of his life; a sister Rita (husband Roscoe) Miller of Brenton; a niece Jatanna (husband Eric), and their daughter Keira; a special friend Don Muncy of Chillicothe, OH, who was like a brother to him; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, February 9th at the Church of God at Harmons Branch, Iaeger, WV with Pastor John Green officiating. He will be laid to rest in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm on Tuesday, February 8th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1968); Page 451; WV Archives Website.
Robert Paul Cooper; age 35; born 4 May 1933 at Windom, WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
living at Pineville, WV; son of Kade and Carrie (Bailey) Cooper; married on 12 May 1968 in Pineville,
WV; Lois Jean McMillion; age 29; born 12 May 1938 in Pineville, WV; no previous marriage; living in
Pineville, WV; daughter of William and Lela (Brinegar) McMillion.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1968); Page 451; WV Archives Website.
Robert Paul Cooper; age 35; born 4 May 1933 at Windom, WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
living at Pineville, WV; son of Kade and Carrie (Bailey) Cooper; married on 12 May 1968 in Pineville,
WV; Lois Jean McMillion; age 29; born 12 May 1938 in Pineville, WV; no previous marriage; living in
Pineville, WV; daughter of William and Lela (Brinegar) McMillion.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lois Jean Cooper (83) of Pineville, WV born to the late William Billy McMillion and Lela Brinegar McMillion of Bearhole, WV. Went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, peacefully on saturday February 5th 2022."She was a wonderful wife, proud mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a dedicated daughter in Christ. She was an avid attendee of her home church for many years, Pineville Church of God. And was wyoming county's own Queen of Queens in September 1993.
"She considered family to be her greatest blessings in life. When she wasn't spending time with loved ones she enjoyed: Fishing, cooking homemade meals, road trips, dancing and music. Wathcing old westerns, gardening, porch sitting and feeling the warm sun upon her face, and reminiscing on times past.
"She was the kindest soul you could ever meet. To know her was to love her. A laugh so contagious that it made you laugh. Never did she meet a stranger and offered a warm plate and prayers to anyone she'd meet. A heart bigger than her body, and the kind of hug that when she held you it felt like home.
"A true lady, one of a kind.
"Lois is survived by her children:
"Daughter, Debra Compton and her children. Adam Compton, Savanna Johnson, Nathan Compton
"Daughter, Lynn Stafford her husband David Stafford and their son David Stafford
"Son, Robert Kade " Bobby" Cooper, his wife Candy Cooper and their son Benjamin Cooper
"And youngest daughter Tammy Cooper and wife Brandy Goode
"Two great-grandchildren Luna Johnson and Ryan Compton
"A sister Dorothy Sizemore and brother Delbert McMillion
"And a host of nieces and nephews.
"She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Paul "Bob" Cooper, son in law Roger Dale Compton
"Sisters: Shirley McMillion, Marthetta McMillion, Loretta McGirr, and Velvae Thompson
"Brothers: Charles McMillion and Roscoe McMillion
"I carry you, I carry you in my heart always.
""But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint"
"Isaiah 40:31"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Cassie May Conner Guilliams
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 34
Birth Date: 22 Mar 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 26 Feb 1971
Marriage Place: Troutville Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Father: Ernest V Conner
Mother: Clarice Holland
Spouse: John Paul Lowe
Certificate Number: 1971004509"
James Clarence "J.C." Tilley Jr
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"James Clarence "JC" Tilley, 73, of Beckley, WV passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born on November 28, 1948 in Glen Fork, WV a son of the late James Clarence and Lottie Bowers Tilley. He a retired coal miner, member of the UMWA and of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son Wayman Tilley a sister Beatrice George brothers Harvey Wayman Tilley and Johnny William Tilley he was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survivors include his loving wife of forty-one years three daughters Clarice (Brian) Miller of Matheny, Peggy (Alvin) Vance of Pineville and Courtney (fiance` Chris Rexrode) Billings of Waynesboro, VA five grandchildren Jackie (Dana) Bailey, Tabitha (Brian) Cline, Jonathon Tilley, Makayla Bailey and Emiley Miller four great grandchildren Bryson, Little Brian, Kendra and Jackson and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and there will not be a public service. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."