1. Botetourt Co, VA; Marriage License #68 031721; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Dale Cook; age 23; born 23 oct 1944 in VA; single; 12th grade education; this is his first
marriage; living in Alexandria, VA; son of Noel Vern and Edna Mae (Millan) Cook; married on 24 Aug
1968 in Eagle Rock, VA; Elizabeth May Campbell age 21; born 2 Jul 1947 in VA; single; 10th grade
education; living at Eagle Rock, VA; daughter of Willie Clarence and Mary Victoria (Green) Campbell.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Roger Dale Cook
Event Date 01 Jun 2002
Event Place Brenton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 23 Oct 1944
Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
Address Date 01 Jun 2002
2nd Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1995-01 Jan 2009
3rd Address Marianna, West Virginia 24859
3rd Address Date 01 Aug 1993-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives Amanda Faith Cook, Elizabeth May Cook
Affiliate Identifier 171334632"
3, Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roger Dale Cook 74, of Turkey Creek passed away Thursday March 7, 2019 at Raleigh General Hospital following a short illness. Born October 23, 1944 in Bud he was the son of the late Noel Vern, and Edna Mae Milam Cook."Roger was a 1963 graduate of Pineville High School and proudly served his country in Vietnam. He was a coal miner for over 30 years, having worked at various places such as Lynco and retiring in 2001 from Candice #2. He loved spending time with his family, and friends camping, hunting, fishing, and going to his Veteran meetings on Monday's.
"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 50 years Elizabeth Campbell Cook, two daughters Mary Ann Pettry and her husband Mark, and Amanda King and husband John, and his pride and joy grand daughters Savannah King, and Emilee King all of Turkey Creek, his brothers and sisters Larry (Hazel) Cook, Rodney(Diane)Cook and David Cook all of Turkey Creek, Kathy (Glen) Workman of Cyclone and Phyllis (Charlie) Massie of Flat Top, and a host of nieces, nephews, and countless friends. ..."
1. Botetourt Co, VA; Marriage License #68 031721; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Roger Dale Cook; age 23; born 23 oct 1944 in VA; single; 12th grade education; this is his first
marriage; living in Alexandria, VA; son of Noel Vern and Edna Mae (Millan) Cook; married on 24 Aug
1968 in Eagle Rock, VA; Elizabeth May Campbell age 21; born 2 Jul 1947 in VA; single; 10th grade
education; living at Eagle Rock, VA; daughter of Willie Clarence and Mary Victoria (Green) Campbell.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Elizabeth May Cook
Event Date 01 Apr 2002
Event Place Brenton, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 02 Jul 1947
Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
Address Date 01 Apr 2002
2nd Address Brenton, West Virginia 24818
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1995-01 Jan 2009
3rd Address Marianna, West Virginia 24859
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1993
4th Address Pineville, West Virginia 24859
4th Address Date 01 Oct 1992
Possible Relatives Amanda Faith Cook, Roger Dale Cook
Affiliate Identifier 171334638"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 223; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Adams; age 22; Born in Grayson Co, VA; single; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of Charlie
and Maggie; married on 15 Jan 1925 at Wilcoe, WV; Eva Blanche Howie; age 17; born in Gaston
Co, NC; single; daughter of ______ and Della.
2.1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; Gary-Thorpe Road; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page
19A; Image 11 of 60; Family # 90/92.
Listed as Jess Adams; age 28; born in VA; married at 23; machine man in coal mine; half-son
(sic, step-son); in household of step-father, James C. Nichols.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1925); Page 223; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse Adams; age 22; Born in Grayson Co, VA; single; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of Charlie
and Maggie; married on 15 Jan 1925 at Wilcoe, WV; Eva Blanche Howie; age 17; born in Gaston
Co, NC; single; daughter of ______ and Della.
1. 1920 Census, Washington Co, VA; North Fork District; Greendale Precinct; taken on 13 Jan 1920; Page 278A;
Image 11 of 23; Family #105/107.
Lited as Earnest Hearl; age 15; born in VA; in household of father, Milton H. Hearl.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; Oregon Spur Road; taken on 7 Apr 1930;
Page 252B; Image 12 of 21; Family # 89/114.
Listed as Earnest Hearl; age 25; born in VA; married at 22; loader in coal mine in household of mother, Mary
Ellen Hearl, with wife and child.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; Oregon Spur Road; taken on 7 Apr 1930;
Page 252B; Image 12 of 21; Family # 89/114.
Listed as Irene Hearl; age 27; born in WV; married at 17; in household of mother-in-law, Mary Ellen Hearl,
with husband and child.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Welch; Oregon Spur Road; taken on 7 Apr 1930;
Page 252B; Image 12 of 21; Family # 89/114.
Listed as Faye Hearl; age 2 mons; born in WV; in household of grandmother, Mary Ellen Hearl, with parents.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-58; taken on 28 Jun 1940; Page
1125A; Image 11 of 60; Household #82.
Listed as James Runyon; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Charles C. Runyon.
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Posted Obit; 20 Oct 2021; On-Line Edition.
"James “Jaydog” Runyon, 83, of Premier, WV, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at his residence. Born September 27, 1938 in Panther, WV he as the son of the late Charles
Runyon and Hailey Lester Runyon.
He was a retired coal miner and truck driver for XMB mining at Eckman. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
In addition to his parent; he was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Carl and Dennis Runyon; two sisters, Dora Vanover and Belva Patrick; one daughter, Donna Gail Runyon; and one granddaughter, Jennifer Kay Hamby.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Rosa Runyon of the home; two sons, Willy Runyon and wife Amy of Gary, Michael Runyon and wife Annie of Hiddenite, NC; six daughters, Dianna Benton and Chuck of Maitland, Kay Walker and Rick Lester of Vale, NC, Rachel Justice and Thomas of Bluefield, WV, Tammy Reed and Junebug of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, Denise Stumbo and Ernie of Superior, Jeannette Green and Boone of Welch; one brother, Cecil Runyon and wife Janna of Hurricane, WV; one sister, Phyllis Morgan and husband Billy of Premier; and 24 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren.
Sadly he will be missed, but happily we will remember his quirkiness, his laugh, his smile and the love he had for his family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM from the North Welch Church of God with Reverend Tim Akers, officiating.
Friends may call at the church Wednesday evening after 6:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, masks are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the Runyon family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"