1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"John W. Cook, 88, formerly of Cyclone, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2021 at
McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. He was born on March 26, 1932 in Logan, WV and was the son
of the late Wirt and Geneva Cook. John served in the United States Army and was a Sargent during the Korean
War. He was honored to have served his country. John was a cable lineman for GE Cablevision in Logan, WV
for many years before entering the coal industry. He began as a laborer but continued his education and
became an electrician. He worked at Harris #2 until retirement. He also managed the Burial Fund for the
company for many years. He so enjoyed the comradery with his co-workers and was always glad to run into
them and reminisce about their time in the mines. John was a dedicated member of the Toler Baptist Church
for most of his adult life. He was a Deacon and actively served in this roll until his health worsened. He used
his gifts to help construct the new church at Campus. He loved the Lord and he loved to serve alongside his
church family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Ethel Cook; a
stepmother, Mammie Cook; one brother, George “Babe” Cook; and one sister, Jean Klippa. Those left to
cherish his memory are a son, Gary Cook of Cyclone; a daughter Kim (AJ) Cook of Florence, SC; Four
grandchildren, Daniel Cook (Jocie Cline) and Parker Cook of Cyclone; Jordan and Connor Cook of Florence, SC;
one great-granddaughter, Alanah Cook of Cyclone; a sister Ann (Bill) Parker of Beckley, WV; a very good
friend, Robert Lusk of Cyclone, and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:
00 PM on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Toler Baptist Church, Cyclone, WV with the Rev. Clarence Gibson and
Rev. Charlie Gibson officiating. He will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with
the family at 12:00PM until time of services on Friday at the church. Military rites will be conducted by the
Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by
the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 362; WV Archives Website.
Frank Ronald Vitosky; age 20; born 29 Nov 1948 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; son of
Frank and Anna Louise (Nunley) Vitosky; married on 31 May 1969 in Anawalt, WV; Bonnie Sue Byrd;
age 19; born 30 May 1949 in Bluefield, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at 3537 Leesburg
Ct, Alexandria, VA; daughter of McConley and Dottie Frances (Neece) Byrd.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 362; WV Archives Website.
Frank Ronald Vitosky; age 20; born 29 Nov 1948 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; son of
Frank and Anna Louise (Nunley) Vitosky; married on 31 May 1969 in Anawalt, WV; Bonnie Sue Byrd;
age 19; born 30 May 1949 in Bluefield, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at 3537 Leesburg
Ct, Alexandria, VA; daughter of McConley and Dottie Frances (Neece) Byrd.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 388; WV Archives Website.
John William Vernon, Jr; age 21; born 24 Aug 1947 in Caretta, WV; single; no previous marriage;
Negro; living at Box 264, Caretta, WV; son of John William and Gertrude (Howard) Vernon; married
on 13 Jun 1969 in Anawalt, WV; Jo Ann Collins; age 20; born 24 Apr 1949 in Anawalt, WV; single; no
previous marriage; Negro; living at Box 81, Anawalt, WV; daughter of George and Virginia (White)
Collins.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 388; WV Archives Website.
John William Vernon, Jr; age 21; born 24 Aug 1947 in Caretta, WV; single; no previous marriage;
Negro; living at Box 264, Caretta, WV; son of John William and Gertrude (Howard) Vernon; married
on 13 Jun 1969 in Anawalt, WV; Jo Ann Collins; age 20; born 24 Apr 1949 in Anawalt, WV; single; no
previous marriage; Negro; living at Box 81, Anawalt, WV; daughter of George and Virginia (White)
Collins.
1. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: James Chester Bennett
Birth Date: 16 Feb 1920
Birth Place: Davy, West Virginia
Death Date: 23 Aug 1956
Death Place: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date: 25 Aug 1956
Burial Place: Asco, West Virginia
Cemetery Name: Justice
Death Age: 36
Occupation: None
Race: White
Marital status: Married
Gender: Male
Residence: Asco, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name: Andrew Bennett
Mother Name: Elizabeth Parks
FHL Film Number: 800214"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 4 Jul 2013.
" James Chester Bennett
Birth 16 Feb 1920
Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 23 Aug 1956 (aged 36)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Justice Cemetery
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 113333358"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Bonita Hager; 25 Jun 2010.
" Eva Marie Morgan Stanley
Birth 6 Feb 1920
Death 10 Jun 2009 (aged 89)
Burial
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Pecks Mill, Logan County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 54119285"Additional Information Posted:
"Eva Marie Stanley, 89, of Godby Heights, was born February 6, 1920, in Logan County, a daughter of the late Alfred and Josie Morgan. She departed this life Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at St. Francis Medical Center at Charleston."Also preceding her in death was her first husband, James Chester Bennett; second husband, Walter Stanley; two daughters, Josie England and Terrie Dingess; son, James C. Bennett Jr., and sons-in-law, Robert Hicks and Johnnie Pitts. Mrs. Stanley was a homemaker and attended the Godby Heights Church of God.
"Survivors include her children, Neda Pitts of Cleveland, Ohio; Freda Hicks and Brenda (Lewis) Nord, both of Godby Heights; Alfred Bennett and Sandy (Curtis) Franklin, both of Kegley; Peggy (Rick) Melson of Sunset, La., and Sherri (Larry) Stroub of Hurricane; son-in-law, Harold England of Davy; 28 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren
"Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville with Rev. Darlena Franklin officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill.
"Family members will serve as pallbearers.
"Visitation will begin one our prior to services Saturday at the funeral home."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 386; WV Archives Website.
Arnold Townsend; age 74; born in MS; widowed; Negro; 2 previous marriages; living at Box 574,
Iaeger, WV; son of James and Ella (Bramelett) Townsend; married on 25 Jun 1969 in Big Sandy,
WV; Creola Nannie Patterson; age 68; born 27 Apr 1901 in NC; widow; Negro; one previous
marriage; living at Box 65, Big Sandy, WV; daughter of Larkin and Mary Horton.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 386; WV Archives Website.
Arnold Townsend; age 74; born in MS; widowed; Negro; 2 previous marriages; living at Box 574,
Iaeger, WV; son of James and Ella (Bramelett) Townsend; married on 25 Jun 1969 in Big Sandy,
WV; Creola Nannie Patterson; age 68; born 27 Apr 1901 in NC; widow; Negro; one previous
marriage; living at Box 65, Big Sandy, WV; daughter of Larkin and Mary Horton.