1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Cole
Gender: Male
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Peapatch, Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 12 Jul 1911
Residence Place: Raysal, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Willard Hatfield
Weight: 135
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Virgil Cole
Household Members:
Name Relationship
James Cole Self (Head)
Virgil Cole Wife"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: James Cole
SSN: 232-28-7422
Last Residence:
24850 Jolo, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 11 Jul 1911
Died: Nov 1985
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Death Certificate #85-039643; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Riley Cole; age 74; born 11 Jun 1911; married; husband of Virgie Day Cole; coal miner;
living at Jolo, WV; son of William Mack and Sarah (Christian) Cole; died 22 Nov 1985 in Grundy
Hospital, Grundy, VA; due to end stage COPD and respiratory failure; buried in Mt. Blessing
Cemetery, Wolf Pen, near Jolo, WV.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virgia Day Cole
[Virgie Cole]
[Virgia Day Day]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 May 1913
Birth Place: Jolo, West Virginia
Death Date: 24 Feb 1991
Father: William Day
Mother: Lisa J Payne
SSN: 234945716
Notes: Aug 1972: Name listed as VIRGIA DAY COLE;
27 Mar 1991: Name listed as VIRGIE COLE"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virgie Cole
SSN: 234-94-5716
Last Residence:
24850 Jolo, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
BORN: 13 May 1913
Died: 24 Feb 1991
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1972)"
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Cub Creek Road; taken on 15/16 Jan 1920,
Page 221A; Family #84/84.
Listed as Toney F. Cline; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Lonnie B. Cline.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 175B;
Family #15/15.
Listed as Tony Cline; age 17; born in WV; in household of father, Lonnie B. Cline.
3. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Tony Cline; born on 18 Dec 1912; died in Mar 1968; card issued in WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Cline Cemetery. North Spring, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Valerie Neal; 7 Feb 2014.
Tony F. Cline; born 18 Dec 1912; died 27 Mar 1968; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Pine Creek; taken on 22 Jan 1920; Page 163A;
Family #144/147.
Listed as Lena Thornsbury; age 9; born in KY; in household of father, Walter K.Thornsbury.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 180B;
Family #98/99.
Listed as Lena Thornsbury; age 20; born in KY; in household of father, Walter K.Thornsbury.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Cline Cemetery. North Spring, Wyoming Co, WV; submitted by
Valerie Neal; 7 Feb 2014.
Addie Lena Thornsbury Cline; born 19 Jul 1910 in KY; died 4 Aug 1979; buried here; no
grave marker photo shown.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Oceana, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jason Ray Lusk, 41, of Kenova, WV, formally of Oceana, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Cabell Huntington Hospital."Born January 7, 1979 in Beckley, he was the son of Donnie and Linda Lusk of Fairdale and Joni Thornsbury of Weston.
"Jason was a 1997 graduate of Oceana High School and an employee of Willet Products in Kenova.
"He loved his son, Grayson, who was the light of his life. He also liked spending time with his family and friends. He had a great interest in motorcycles, mechanic work and music.
"Jason was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph C. Lusk and Lucille Nichols; his maternal grandparents, James and Joyce Thornsbury; and two uncles, Ronnie Joe Lusk and Joseph C. “Tee” Lusk Jr.
"In addition to his parents he is survived by his son, Grayson Lusk of Fairdale; a sister, Amanda Lusk of Beckley; one brother, Conner Lusk of Fairdale; two step-brothers, Jayson Bennett and companion, Sue of Cool Ridge and Eric Bennett of Beckley; two nieces, Bre’Aunna Thomson and Kayleigh Lusk of Fairdale; two aunts, Franchiski Dixon and husband, Richard of Turkey Dip and Jennifer Cline and husband, Charlie of Beckley; one uncle, Jamie Thornsbury of Lynco; the mother of his son, Pam Redman of Ripley; his mother-in-law, Crandle Redman of Ripley; and a host of cousins and other loving family members and friends."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dwight James Brewster, 46, of Davin, WV passed away on Friday December 4, 2020. He was born on
February 6, 1974 in Logan, WV a son of Gisele Sturgell Blankenship of Logan and Dwight D. Brewster of
Princeton. He is preceded in death by a sister Teresa Mae Belcher; and grandparents Isaac and Eula
Sturgell; his step father Lee Blankenship. In addition to his parents survivors include four sons Devan
James Brewster of Beckley, Leland Morgan, Kenton James Brewster and Steven Brewster all of OH; a
step son David Keith Cook of Oceana; two brothers Michael Ray Brewster of Oceana and William "Willie"
Brewster of Princeton; a granddaughter Nevaeh Brewster; his step mother Norma Brewster of
Princeton; three step sisters Michelle Props of NC, Rhonda Blankenship of VA and Lisa Conley of Sugar
Grove; his girlfriend Wendy Marie Cook of Oceana; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral
service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday December 12, 2020 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral
Home, Lynco, WV with Sister Patty Morgan officiating. He will be laid to rest in Davis & Brewster
Cemetery, Princeton, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 PM until time of service on
Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 370; WV Archives Website.
William Floyd Morgan; age 22; born 30 Jul 1943 in Simon, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Simon, WV; son of Azzie and Martha Morgan; married on 1 Apr 1966 at Clearfork, WV; Emma Mae
Toler; age 17; born 18 Feb 1949 at SunHill, WV; no previous marriage; living at Clearfork, WV;
daughter of William and Pearl (Blankenship) Toler.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"William Floyd Morgan, 77, of Lillydale, WV passed away on Thursday December 10, 2020 at his home
following a short illness. He was born on July 30, 1943 in Simon, WV a son of the late Azzie and Martha
Morgan. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters MayLee Maynard and infant
Lorene Morgan; five brothers Ronald Morgan, Rodney Morgan, Azzie Morgan, Jr., Roger Morgan and
infant Larry Morgan. Survivors include his loving wife of almost 54 years Emma Toler Morgan; a
daughter Tina (Michael) Judge of Fisherville, VA; a son William Wesley Morgan of Oceana; two sisters
Helen Cline of Sunhill and Minnie Elkins of High Point, NC; three brothers Jackie Morgan of Sunhill,
Ranal Morgan of New Richmond and Thomas Morgan of Simon; three grandchildren Austin Judge of
Virginia Beach, VA, Marshall Judge of Fisherville, VA and William Reed Morgan of NC; several half
brothers and sisters; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2 pm
on Monday December 14th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. He will be laid
to rest in Cline Family Cemetery, Sunhill, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 pm until time
of service on Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being
served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1966); Page 370; WV Archives Website.
William Floyd Morgan; age 22; born 30 Jul 1943 in Simon, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Simon, WV; son of Azzie and Martha Morgan; married on 1 Apr 1966 at Clearfork, WV; Emma Mae
Toler; age 17; born 18 Feb 1949 at SunHill, WV; no previous marriage; living at Clearfork, WV;
daughter of William and Pearl (Blankenship) Toler.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 351; WV Archives Website.
Joseph Randolph Lester; age 19; born in ____; single; living at Steeles, WV; son of Hugh and
Sadie (deceased) Lester; married on 27 Jun 1958 at North Spring, WV' May Bell Cline; age 18;
born and living in Steeles, WV; single; daughter of Clell and Gladys Cline.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Joseph Randolph Lester, 82 of Hanover, WV passed away on Thursday December 10, 2020 at his home.
He was born on September 8, 1938 in Gary, WV a son of the late Hugh and Sara Ann Mitchell Lester.
Joseph is the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents he is preceded
in death by his wife Mabel Cline; and twelve brothers and sisters. Survivors include his companion of
35 years Elizabeth Justice; two daughters Ramona Neace and Melissa Lester; two sons Joseph Lester
and companion Katrina and Billy Lester and wife Nicole; a special granddaughter LeahAnna Lester; two
step sons Randy Justice and Brian Justice and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and other
loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated. The family is being served by
the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 351; WV Archives Website.
Joseph Randolph Lester; age 19; born in ____; single; living at Steeles, WV; son of Hugh and
Sadie (deceased) Lester; married on 27 Jun 1958 at North Spring, WV' May Bell Cline; age 18;
born and living in Steeles, WV; single; daughter of Clell and Gladys Cline.
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Hugh B. Lester
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Birth Date: 1893
Marriage Date: 1 Mar 1916
Marriage Place: Tazewell Co., Virginia
Father: Isaac Lester
Mother: Nancy Lester
Spouse: Sada Stephenson
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P238 L32"
2. Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Hugh Bradley Lester
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 87
Birth Date: 30 Oct 1894
Death Date: 28 Feb 1982
Death Place: Troutdale, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 9 Mar 1982
Father: Issac Lester
Mother: Nancy Vencill
Spouse: Cordelia Rachel Brooks
Certificate Number: 1982006722"
1. 1910 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 22/23 Apr 1910; Page 188A; Image
5 of 23; Family #58/58.
Listed as Sadie Stevenson; age 11; born in VA; in household of father, James Stevenson.
2. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sada Stephenson
Gender: Female
Age: 19
Birth Date: 1897
Marriage Date: 1 Mar 1916
Marriage Place: Tazewell Co., Virginia
Father: J. T. Stephenson
Mother: Nannie Stephenson
Spouse: Hugh B. Lester
FHL Film Number: 34214
Reference ID: P238 L32"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1943); Page 64; WV Archives Web Site.
Matison Millerage 62; born in Wyoming Co, WV; widowed; living at Baileysville, WV;
son of A.L. and Susan Miller; married on 16 Jan 1943 ay Mill Creek, Wyoming Co, WV;
Sarah Rife; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at Hanover, WV; daughter of
Dave and Martha Riffe.
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Clearfork District; Guyan; E.D. 55-7; Page 150A; Image 17 of 48;
Household #114.
Listed as Maylee Morgan; age 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Azzie Morgan.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Karen (Ogburn) Lint; 2 Dec 2012.
" Joseph Andrew Beatty
Birth 1924
Death 1990 (aged 65–66)
Burial
Fairfax Memorial Park
Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 101612435"
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District, near Roderfield; E.D. 24-57; taken on 3 May
1940; Page 1116B; image 72 of 74; Household #602.
Listed as Margie Smith; age 11; born in WV; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Raleigh W. Smith.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Beatress Marjoria Smith
[Margie Beatrice Beatty]
[Beatrice Beatty]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Jan 1924 (sic, 1929)
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
[Roderfield, West Virginia]
Death Date: 15 Aug 2004
Father: Raleigh W Smith
Mother: Hattie Hicks
SSN: 235369110
Signature on SSN Card: Marjoria Smith
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Feb 1943: Name listed as BEATRESS MARJORIA SMITH;
Aug 1951: Name listed as MARGIE BEATRICE BEATTY;
13 Dec 1991: Name listed as BEATRICE M BEATTY;
15 Sep 2004: Name listed as BEATRICE BEATTY"
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Karen (Ogburn) Lint; 2 Dec 2012.
" Beatrice Margie Beatty
Birth 1929
Death 2004 (aged 74–75)
Burial
Fairfax Memorial Park
Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 101612456"Additional Information Posted:
"wife of Joseph Andrew Beatty"