1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 25; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Smith; age 34; born in Goodwill, WV; single; living in North Tazewell, VA; son of Peter C.
and Jesse Mae (Caldwell) Smith; married on 30 Jun 1946 in Oceana, WV; Virginia Belle Cook; age
23; born and living in Oceana, WV; single; daughter of George Wayne and Letah (Chambers) Cook.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 193B, Family #125.
Listed as Virginia Cook, age 7, born in WV, in household of father, George W. Cook.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 25; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Smith; age 34; born in Goodwill, WV; single; living in North Tazewell, VA; son of Peter C.
and Jesse Mae (Caldwell) Smith; married on 30 Jun 1946 in Oceana, WV; Virginia Belle Cook; age
23; born and living in Oceana, WV; single; daughter of George Wayne and Letah (Chambers) Cook.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 293; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard Sexton; age 21; born and living in Jenkinjones, WV; single; married on 13 Oct 1945 in
Welch, WV; Maxine Perdue; age 19; born and living in Jenkinjones, WV; single; with consent of
Estella Perdue, mother of Maxine Perdue.
1. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Maxine Hardy
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1926
Address: 5173 Aldersyde Rd, Oak Forest, IL, 60452-4403"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 293; WV Archives Web Site.
Howard Sexton; age 21; born and living in Jenkinjones, WV; single; married on 13 Oct 1945 in
Welch, WV; Maxine Perdue; age 19; born and living in Jenkinjones, WV; single; with consent of
Estella Perdue, mother of Maxine Perdue.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #30955; WV Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kurt Don Hardy; age 21; born and living in Boissevain, VA; single; coal miner; son of Haller and
Belvia (Jones) Hardy; married on 26 oct 1951 in Tazewell Co, VA; Maxine Unice Sexton; maiden
name Perdue; age 25; born and living in Jenkinjones, WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
daughter of Luther and Estella (Crockett) Perdue.
4.Tazewell Co, VA; Divorce Records; #84-015985; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kurt Donald Hardy; age 51; born 18 Sep 1932; 7th grade educaton; this was his first marriage; living
at Box 121, Pocahontas, VA; was granted a divorce on 15 Aug 1984 in Tazewell Co, VA; from Maxine
Eunice Perdue age 57; born 30 Aug 1926; 11th grade education; this was her second marriage;
living at Box 163B, Boissevain, VA; 2 children; none under 18; marrge took place 26 Oct 1951; they
seperated 16 Apr 1975; grounds, seperated and apart exceeding 1 year.
5. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eunice Maxine Perdue
[Eunice Maxine Hardy]
[Maxine Sexton]
[Eunice Hardy]
[Eunice Maxine Pardue]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1926
Birth Place: Jenkinjones, West Virginia
Death Date: Nov 1993
Father: Luther G Pardue
Mother: Estell V Crockett
SSN: 232440058
Signature on SSN Card: Maxine Perdue
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Sep 1945: Name listed as EUNICE MAXINE PERDUE;
03 Mar 1975: Name listed as EUNICE MAXINE HARDY; :
Name listed as MAXINE EUNICE SEXTON;
16 Dec 1993: Name listed as EUNICE M HARDY"
6. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Eunice M. Hardy
SSN: 232-44-0058
Last Residence:
24605 Bluefield, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Born: 30 Aug 1926
Died: Nov 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 313; WV Archives Web Site.
Milton B. Harper; age 21; born in PA; single; living at Kopperston, WV; son of William Melvin and
Marian May harper; married on 31 Dec 1941 at Oceana, WV; Juna Mattie Cook; age 20; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at oceana, WV; daughter of George Wayne and Leta Cook.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Pattie Greene; 26 Jun 2008.
" Milton B. Harper
Birth 29 Oct 1920
Pennsylvania, USA
Death 11 Jun 1973 (aged 52)
USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Son of William Melvin Harper (1897-1962) & Marian H. May-Harper (1897-1974)."Married to Juna Cook-Harper (1921-2000) on December 31, 1941 in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1941, Page 313, Application Date: December 27, 1941).
"Father of Dr. Wilmer M. Harper, Dr. George W. Harper, and Dr. Stephen B. Harper.
"World War II Veteran"
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 12 Apr 1930, Page 193B, Family #125.
Listed as Matties Cook, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, George W. Cook.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1941); Page 313; WV Archives Web Site.
Milton B. Harper; age 21; born in PA; single; living at Kopperston, WV; son of William Melvin and
Marian May harper; married on 31 Dec 1941 at Oceana, WV; Juna Mattie Cook; age 20; born in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; living at oceana, WV; daughter of George Wayne and Leta Cook.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Pattie Greene; 12 Mar 2009.
" Juna Cook Harper
Birth 17 Feb 1921
Oceana, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Jun 2000 (aged 79)
Charlottesville City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"OCEANA - Juna Cook-Harper, 79, died Saturday, June 10, 2000, in the University of Virginia Medical Center."Born Feb. 17, 1921, in Oceana, she was the daughter of the late Corp. George Wayne Cook (1894-1965) and Letha Desmaris Chambers-Cook (1894-1986).
"Mrs. Harper was a lifelong resident of Wyoming County. She was self-employed on her family farm.
"She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton B. Harper (1920-1973) whom she married on December 31, 1941 in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1941, Page 313, Application Date: December 27, 1941).
"Survivors include three sons, Dr. Wilmer M. Harper of Mesilla Park, NM, Dr. George W. Harper of Morgantown and Dr. Stephen B. Harper of Vienna; a brother, George Wayne Cook (1926-2006) of St. Albans; two sisters, Virginia Belle Cook-Smith (1922-2017) and Sarah "Arleene Cook-Drake (1932-2019), both of Oceana; seven grandchildren, Dr. Warren Harper of Boulder, CO, Laura S. Harper of Oklahoma City, OK, April H. Harper of Vienna, Brooke E. Harper and Todd W. Harper, both of Mesilla Park, Matthew T. Harper and Sara E. Harper of Morgantown; and a great-granddaughter, Samantha R. Harper of Boulder.
"Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Oceana United Methodist Church with the Rev. Calvin McCutcheon officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny."
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Herman Eldridge Cullop
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1926
Birth Place: Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Damascus, Washington, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1946
Weight: 167
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Frank Leslie Cullop
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Herman Eldridge Cullop Self (Head)
Frank Leslie Cullop Father"
2. Smyth Co, VA; Marriage License #10619; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Herman Eldridge Cullop; age 25; born on Krotlitz (sic, Krolitz), WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
US Navy; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Frank Leslie and Maggie Alice (Parker) Cullop; married on 26
Apr 1952 at Marion, VA; Delores Marlene Dean; age 20; born and living in Marion, VA; single; no
previous marriage; secretary; daughter of Marvin and Julia Virginia (Price) Calton.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Herman Eldridge Cullop
[Herman E Cullop]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1926
Birth Place: Bradshaw Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 23 Dec 2003
Father: Frank L Cullop
Mother: Margaret A Parker
SSN: 229340556
Notes: Oct 1946: Name listed as HERMAN ELDRIDGE CULLOP;
06 Jan 2004: Name listed as HERMAN E CULLOP"
4. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Herman Cullop
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1926
Death Date: 23 Dec 2003
Cause of Death: Natural
Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1: 7 Dec 1962
Release Date 1: 27 Jul 1964"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Herman E. Cullop
SSN: 229-34-0556
Last Residence:
31503 Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
Born: 26 Jul 1926
Died: 23 Dec 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)"
6. FindAGrave.com; submitted by Wiregrass Irisheyes; 4 Nov 2009.
" Herman Estridge Cullop
Birth 26 Jul 1926
Death 23 Dec 2003 (aged 77)
Burial
Greenlawn Cemetery
Waycross, Ware County, Georgia, USA
Plot Garden Of Love"Additional Information Posted:
"Herman E. Cullop
"Born in Marion, Smyth Co, VA on Jul. 26, 1926 (sic, Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV)
Departed on Dec. 23, 2003 and resided in Waycross, Ware Co, GA"Visitation: Friday, Dec. 26, 2003
Service: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003
Cemetery: Greenlawn Cemetery"Mr. Herman E. Cullop, 77, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 23, 2003) at Satilla Regional Medical Center.
"He was raised in Marion, VA, but he has lived in Waycross since 1977. He retired from the United States Navy and the Navy Exchange System after 30 years of service as a ship serviceman and chief. He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Trinity United Methodist Church and was currently attending Emmanuel Baptist Church.
"He is the son of the late Margaret Parker Cullop. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Junior and Ralph Cullop.
"He is survived by his wife, Norma Goodman Cullop of Waycross; a daughter, Shannon Cullop Walker (husband Mike) of Blackshear; two sons, Rick Cullop (wife Mary) of Lexington, NC, and Barry Cullop; six grandchildren, Ricky Cullop, Blake and Michaela Walker; a sister-in-law, Cleata Cullop of Damascus, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
"A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 27, 2003) at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Music Funeral Home.
"Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
"---More Information---
"Father: Frank Leslie CULLOP, Sr.
Mother: Margaret Alice PARKER
Married: 19 AUG 1923 Bradshaw, West Virginia
Their Children:
1. Herman Estridge CULLOP b: 03 JAN 1927
2. Frank Leslie CULLOP b: 22 NOV 1924
3. Ralph Edward CULLOP b: 25 FEB 1929
4. Reba May CULLOP b: 30 MAY 1931 d: 30 SEP 1932"
1. FindAGrave.com; submitted by Wiregrass Irisheyes; 4 Nov 2009.
" Norma E. Goodman Cullop
Birth 22 Aug 1949
Death unknown
Burial (no death date. She may be still alive or not be buried here)
Greenlawn Cemetery
Waycross, Ware County, Georgia, USA
Plot Garden Of Love"Additional Information Posted:
"Father: Virgil Vivian GOODMAN, Sr.
Mother: Clara Mildred CANNON"Spouse: Herman E. CULLOP"
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Herman Eldridge Cullop
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1926
Birth Place: Bradshaw, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Damascus, Washington, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1946
Weight: 167
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Frank Leslie Cullop
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Herman Eldridge Cullop Self (Head)
Frank Leslie Cullop Father"
2. Smyth Co, VA; Marriage License #10619; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Herman Eldridge Cullop; age 25; born on Krotlitz (sic, Krolitz), WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
US Navy; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Frank Leslie and Maggie Alice (Parker) Cullop; married on 26
Apr 1952 at Marion, VA; Delores Marlene Dean; age 20; born and living in Marion, VA; single; no
previous marriage; secretary; daughter of Marvin and Julia Virginia (Price) Calton.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Herman Eldridge Cullop
[Herman E Cullop]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1926
Birth Place: Bradshaw Mcd, West Virginia
Death Date: 23 Dec 2003
Father: Frank L Cullop
Mother: Margaret A Parker
SSN: 229340556
Notes: Oct 1946: Name listed as HERMAN ELDRIDGE CULLOP;
06 Jan 2004: Name listed as HERMAN E CULLOP"
4. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Herman Cullop
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1926
Death Date: 23 Dec 2003
Cause of Death: Natural
Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1: 7 Dec 1962
Release Date 1: 27 Jul 1964"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Herman E. Cullop
SSN: 229-34-0556
Last Residence:
31503 Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
Born: 26 Jul 1926
Died: 23 Dec 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)"
6. FindAGrave.com; submitted by Wiregrass Irisheyes; 4 Nov 2009.
" Herman Estridge Cullop
Birth 26 Jul 1926
Death 23 Dec 2003 (aged 77)
Burial
Greenlawn Cemetery
Waycross, Ware County, Georgia, USA
Plot Garden Of Love"Additional Information Posted:
"Herman E. Cullop
"Born in Marion, Smyth Co, VA on Jul. 26, 1926 (sic, Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV)
Departed on Dec. 23, 2003 and resided in Waycross, Ware Co, GA"Visitation: Friday, Dec. 26, 2003
Service: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003
Cemetery: Greenlawn Cemetery"Mr. Herman E. Cullop, 77, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 23, 2003) at Satilla Regional Medical Center.
"He was raised in Marion, VA, but he has lived in Waycross since 1977. He retired from the United States Navy and the Navy Exchange System after 30 years of service as a ship serviceman and chief. He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Trinity United Methodist Church and was currently attending Emmanuel Baptist Church.
"He is the son of the late Margaret Parker Cullop. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Junior and Ralph Cullop.
"He is survived by his wife, Norma Goodman Cullop of Waycross; a daughter, Shannon Cullop Walker (husband Mike) of Blackshear; two sons, Rick Cullop (wife Mary) of Lexington, NC, and Barry Cullop; six grandchildren, Ricky Cullop, Blake and Michaela Walker; a sister-in-law, Cleata Cullop of Damascus, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
"A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 27, 2003) at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Music Funeral Home.
"Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
"---More Information---
"Father: Frank Leslie CULLOP, Sr.
Mother: Margaret Alice PARKER
Married: 19 AUG 1923 Bradshaw, West Virginia
Their Children:
1. Herman Estridge CULLOP b: 03 JAN 1927
2. Frank Leslie CULLOP b: 22 NOV 1924
3. Ralph Edward CULLOP b: 25 FEB 1929
4. Reba May CULLOP b: 30 MAY 1931 d: 30 SEP 1932"
1. Smyth Co, VA; Marriage License #10619; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Herman Eldridge Cullop; age 25; born on Krotlitz (sic, Krolitz), WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
US Navy; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Frank Leslie and Maggie Alice (Parker) Cullop; married on 26
Apr 1952 at Marion, VA; Delores Marlene Dean; age 20; born and living in Marion, VA; single; no
previous marriage; secretary; daughter of Marvin and Julia Virginia (Price) Calton.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1923); Page 141; WV Archives Web Site.
F.L. Cullop; age 21; Born in Smyth Co, VA; single; brick mason; living at Marytown, WV; son of Adam
and Maggie; married on 19 Aug 1923 at Iaeger, WV; Margaret A. Parker; age 18; born in Washington
Co, VA; single; daughter of Robert and Ethel.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by James Archer; 31 Jul 2011.
" Frank L Cullop
Birth 29 Apr 1903
Death 11 Apr 1963 (aged 59)
Burial
Mount Zion Church Cemetery
Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA"
Margaret Alice "Maggie" Parker
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1923); Page 141; WV Archives Web Site.
F.L. Cullop; age 21; Born in Smyth Co, VA; single; brick mason; living at Marytown, WV; son of Adam
and Maggie; married on 19 Aug 1923 at Iaeger, WV; Margaret A. Parker; age 18; born in Washington
Co, VA; single; daughter of Robert and Ethel.
1. 1940 Census, Pocahontas Co, WV; Huntersville District; Buckeye; E.D. 38-11; taken 22 May 1940;
Page 157B; Image 40 of 44; Household #309.
Listed as Samuel Alderman; absent; age 39; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in
Bath Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; farmer; head of household.
1. 1940 Census, Pocahontas Co, WV; Huntersville District; Buckeye; E.D. 38-11; taken 22 May 1940;
Page 157B; Image 40 of 44; Household #309.
Listed as Selma Alderman; age 28; born in VA; married; 7th grade education; lived in Bath Co, VA
on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Samuel Alderman..
2. Louisa Co, VA; Marriage License #23921; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Archibald Christopher MacPhearson; age 36; born in Brooklibe, MA; single; hospital arrendent; living
at 1208 E. 44th St, Richmond, VA; son of William James and Anna Katherine (MacDougal)
MacPhearson; married on 29 Sep 1949 in Richmond, VA; Selma Ferren Alderman; maiden name,
Smith; age 38; born in Hot Springs, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; no occupation; living at Rt
#2, Bumpass, VA; daughter of Mathias Harmon and Nellie May (Thacker) Smith.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Selma Fern MacPherson
[Selma F MacPherson]
[Selma Fern Smith]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Jun 1911
Birth Place: Covington, Virginia
[Covington|]
Death Date: 28 Sep 1998
Claim Date: 5 May 1973
Father: Harman Smith
Mother: Nellie Thacker
SSN: 229249203
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Signature on SSN Card: Selma MacPherson
Notes: 26 Oct 1993: Name listed as SELMA FERN MACPHERSON;
03 May 1973: Name listed as SELMA F MACPHERSON"
1. 1940 Census, Pocahontas Co, WV; Huntersville District; Buckeye; E.D. 38-11; taken 22 May 1940;
Page 157B; Image 40 of 44; Household #309.
Listed as Robert Alderman; age 11; born in Washington (DC? or State?); 3rd grade education;
attending school; lived in Bath Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Alderman..
1. 1940 Census, Pocahontas Co, WV; Huntersville District; Buckeye; E.D. 38-11; taken 22 May 1940;
Page 157B; Image 40 of 44; Household #309.
Listed as Lorraine Alderman; age 9; born in VA; 3rd grade education; attending school; lived in
Bath Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Alderman..
1. 1940 Census, Pocahontas Co, WV; Huntersville District; Buckeye; E.D. 38-11; taken 22 May 1940;
Page 157B; Image 40 of 44; Household #309.
Listed as Mary Alice Alderman; age 7; born in VA; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in
Bath Co, VA on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Samuel Alderman..
1. 1940 Census, Pocahontas Co, WV; Huntersville District; Buckeye; E.D. 38-11; taken 22 May 1940;
Page 157B; Image 40 of 44; Household #309.
Listed as Alvonia (sp?) Alderman; age 4; born in VA; in household of father, Samuel Alderman..
1. 1940 Census, Pocahontas Co, WV; Huntersville District; Buckeye; E.D. 38-11; taken 22 May 1940;
Page 157B; Image 40 of 44; Household #309.
Listed as Betty Alderman; age 2; born in VA; in household of father, Samuel Alderman..