McDowell and Wyoming Co, WV Families

Notes


Andrej Frank "Andy" Zver

1. Midkiff/May Family Tree; posted by Teresa May; Ancestry.com Website.
"Birth
29 Nov 1889 • Slovenia

"Lipa, Republic of Slovenia, Yugoslavia. Birth Certificate states Lipa, Republic of Slovenia, Yugoslavia. Research shows that the country was formally the Austria-Hungarian Empire during the years of 1867 through 1918. Slovenia was 1 of 14 countries comprised in the Austro-Hungarian Empire."


Barbara Mary "Bessie" Koren

1. Midkiff/May Family Tree; posted by Teresa May; Ancestry.com Website.
"Birth
2 Oct 1893 • Slovenia

"Birth Certificate states Turnišče, Republic of Slovenia, Yugoslavia. Research shows that the country was formally the Austria-Hungarian Empire during the years of 1867 through 1918. Slovenia was 1 of 14 countries comprised in the Austro-Hungarian Empire."


Blaine Dale Cook

1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District, taken on 18 Apr 1910;
Page 215B, Family #29.
Listed as Blaine D. Cook, age 3, born in WV, in household of father, Walter R. Cooke.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 434; WV Archives Web Site.
Blaine Dale Cook; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Rpckview, WV; son of Walter
R. and Minnie E. Cook; married on 28 Nov 1934 at Toneyfork, WV; Grady Browning; age
18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Windom, WV; daughter of Walter and Myrtle Browning.


Grady Prince Browning

1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 21 Jan 1920; Page 190B; Family #27/27.
Listed as Grady Browning; age 4 yrs, 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Walter G. Browning.
2. 1930 Census, Giles Co, VA; Pembroke District; taken on 1 May 1930; Page 245B; Family #164/164.
Listed as Grady P. Browning; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Walter G. Browning
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1934); Page 434; WV Archives Web Site.
Blaine Dale Cook; age 28; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Rpckview, WV; son of Walter
R. and Minnie E. Cook; married on 28 Nov 1934 at Toneyfork, WV; Grady Browning; age
18; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Windom, WV; daughter of Walter and Myrtle Browning.


Harold Blaine Cook

1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #68 008465; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Harold Blain Cook; age 27; born in Marianna, WV; single; works in natural gas; living in Wyomig,
WV; son of Blain Dale and Grady Prince (Browning) Cook; married on 14 Mar 1968 in Pearisburg,
VA; Lillian Glenda Cooper; maiden name Mitchem; age 22; divorced; one previous marriage;
born in Philadelphia, PA; living at Box 156, Itmann, WV; daughter of James Abraham and Violet
Marie (Presley) Mitchem.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Harold Blaine Cook 77, of Rockview went home to be with his Lord on Friday December 22, 2017 following a long and courageous battle with multiple illnesses.

'Born September 15, 1940 in Wyoming he was the son to the late Dale Blaine and Grady Prince Browning Cook.

"Harold was a Christian and loved the Lord. He was a retired foreman from Cabot Natural Gas in Pineville. He loved being outdoors, working in his yard, fishing and working his flowers. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His family meant the world to him, and he loved them dearly.

"Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife Anita Workman Cook, His three sons Harold Alfon Cook and his wife Candie, James Blaine Cook and his wife Dawn, and Michael Paul Workman and his wife Kelli. One daughter Teresa Stacy and her husband Terry. 4 grandchildren Michael, Chloe, Alliee, and Cassie. 3 great grandchildren J.J. , Millie, and Anaiken. His half brother Bill Cook, and countless other family and dear friends. "


Harry Franklin Cook

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 197B, Family #208.
Listed as Harry Cook, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Jefferson E. Cook.


Florine "Flo" Meade

1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Florine (Flo) Meade Cook 89, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House, following a long illness.

"Flo was born September 2, 1928 in Hammond Creek, KY. She was one of seven children born to the late Curtis and Eulah Castle Meade. She was a faithful member of the Oceana Church Of Christ and a part-time cook at Kopperston Grade School.

"In addition to her parents, Flo was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Harry F. Cook; her son, Harry Dale Cook; in-laws, J. Earl and Lula Rollins Cook, James E. Cook, Henry Eugene Cook, Edith Cook and Helen Adams Meade and Elizabeth (Mousie) Daniels; and siblings, Estill Meade, Lloyd Meade, Pauline Meade Scarberry, Fred Meade and Darrell Meade.

"Flo is survived by her daughter, Debra Kay Cook of Kopperston; one sister, Judy Meade Butcher and her husband, Ira (Butch) Butcher of Paintsville, KY; sisters-in-law, Kay Meade of Van Lear, KY, Lois Jean Cook of Beckley, and Willadean Meade of Flatwoods, KY; grandchildren, Darrell Cook and Jeff Cook, both of Oceana and, Holly Cook-Collins and husband, A.B. Collins of Charlotte, NC; two great-grandsons, Aiden and Noah Collins of Charlotte, NC. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

"Flo was a caring and compassionate woman who loved her family as well as her church family. She read her Bible every night before she went to bed and loved attending church. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Flo, loved her.

"The Cook family would like to express a special appreciation for her excellent care givers: Margie Hatfield, Amanda Hubbard, Linda Stafford, Calista Trent, Mona Owens, Dorothy Brooks, Candace Stafford and Deanna Cook. An extra special thank you to Mom’s nieces (just for being there), Brenda Topping, Betsy Browning, Diana Cook and cousins, Wilda Powell and Rhonda Trull-Cook.

"Flo loved the musical stylings of her great-great-niece, Whitney Ann Walker. Whitney, at the age of three, would bring her guitar to entertain Aunt Flo. Whitney brought sunshine to her Aunt Flo on cloudy days. Flo also loved visits from her great-great-niece, Madilyn Walker, and great-great nephew, Owen Walker...."


Gary Marvin Bowyer

1. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 038474; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gary Marvin Bowyer; age 21; born in Union, WV; college student; single; living in Montgomery, WV;
son of Emmett Marvin and Minnie Susan (Linton) Bowyer; married on 22 Oct 1966 in Bluefield, VA;
Pamela Ann Adams; age 19; born and living in Pineville, WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
secretary for Board of Education; daughter of William Ray and Icie (Greene) Adams.


Lacy Junior Dixon

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 78; WV Archives web Site.
Lacy Junior Dixon; age 18; born and living in New Rochmond; single; son of Vester and
Aretta Dixon; married on 26 Mar 1963 at Pineville, WV; Pamela Ann Adams; age 16; born
and living at Pineville, WV; single; daughter of Ray and Ice Adams.
2. Prince William Co, VA; Marriage License #67 026169; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lacy Dixon; age 27; born in Mullens, WV; single; fabrication was occupation; living at 210
Harrison St, Woodbridge, VA; son of Vester and Aretta (Tilley) Dixon; married on 24 Jul 1967
at Woodridge, VA; Loretta Davis; maiden name Javins; age 34; born in Alexandria, VA; widow;
married once before; living at 299 Fisher Ave, Woodbridge, VA; daughter of Harry and Eva
(Grey) Javins.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Lacy Jr Dixon
Also Known As Lacy Junior Dixon
Residence Date 01 Feb 2000
Residence Place New Richmond, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 20 Feb 1945
Address New Richmond, West Virginia 24867
Address Date 01 Feb 2000
2nd Address New Richmond, West Virginia 24867
2nd Address Date 01 Dec 1992-01 Jan 2009
Record Number 171335362"


Pamela Ann Adams

1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 78; WV Archives web Site.
Lacy Junior Dixon; age 18; born and living in New Rochmond; single; son of Vester and
Aretta Dixon; married on 26 Mar 1963 at Pineville, WV; Pamela Ann Adams; age 16; born
and living at Pineville, WV; single; daughter of Ray and Ice Adams.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #66 038474; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gary Marvin Bowyer; age 21; born in Union, WV; college student; single; living in Montgomery, WV;
son of Emmett Marvin and Minnie Susan (Linton) Bowyer; married on 22 Oct 1966 in Bluefield, VA;
Pamela Ann Adams; age 19; born and living in Pineville, WV; divorced; one previous marriage;
secretary for Board of Education; daughter of William Ray and Icie (Greene) Adams.


Dorothy May Sizemore

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 259B;
Family #246/251.
Listed as Dorthy Sizemore; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Enoch Sizemore.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 144; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Ellis Tilley; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Maben, WV; son of J.W. and Mary Tilley;
married on 30 Sep 1933 at Meban, WV; Dorothy Sizemore; age 25 (sic); born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Maben, WV; daughter of Enoch and Enoch (sic, Minnie) Sizemore.


William Edward Tilley

1. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Tommies Creek Pricinct; taken on 29 Jan 1920; Page 169A; Image 9
of 13; Family #66/66.
Listed as Willie Tilley; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Tilley.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 254A; Image 15 of 44;
Family #139/143.
Listed as Willie Tilley; age 20; born in WV; miner; in household of mother, Mary A. Tilley.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 144; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Ellis Tilley; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Maben, WV; son of J.W. and Mary Tilley;
married on 30 Sep 1933 at Meban, WV; Dorothy Sizemore; age 25 (sic); born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Maben, WV; daughter of Enoch and Enoch (sic, Minnie) Sizemore.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate; WV Archives Web Site; Certificate #16652.
William Edward Tilly; age 33 yrs, 11 mons, 23 days; born on 29 Dec 1907; in Raleigh Co, WV;
married; miner; husband of Dortha Sizemore Tilly; son of John W. and Mary A. Tolliver Tilley; died
on 22 Dec 1944 at Ravencliff, Wyoming Co, WV; buried on 24 Dec 1944 at Saulsville, Wyoming Co,
WV.


Dorothy May Sizemore

1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 16 Apr 1930; Page 259B;
Family #246/251.
Listed as Dorthy Sizemore; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Enoch Sizemore.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1933); Page 144; WV Archives Web Site.
Willie Ellis Tilley; age 25; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Maben, WV; son of J.W. and Mary Tilley;
married on 30 Sep 1933 at Meban, WV; Dorothy Sizemore; age 25 (sic); born in Wyoming Co, WV;
living at Maben, WV; daughter of Enoch and Enoch (sic, Minnie) Sizemore.