1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jimmy Lee Wolfe, 73, of Warriormine passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 in Golden Harvest Long Term Care, Welch.
Born November 24, 1947 in War he was the son of the late Evangeline Honaker Wolfe and Guy Buckles Wolfe. He was a former coal miner, and of the Pentecostal faith. He was an artist and loved to paint pictures.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Bettye Jean Wingo; and two brothers, Guy Edward Wolfe and Billy Eugene Wolfe.
Those left to cherish his memory are his only surviving sibling Linda Wolfe Hoffman of Gray, TN., and many nieces and nephews.
Jimmy has been cremated and the family will honor his memory at a later date.
The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pauline C. Berosh, 83, of War passed away Thursday, January 08, 2015 in Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born October 2, 1931 in Caretta she was the daughter of the late Andy Tokoch and Mary Dedrick Tokoch. She was a 1950 graduate of Big Creek High School, and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in War. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Berosh; two brothers, John Tokoch and Andy Tokoch; and one sister, Katie Christian. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael Berosh of War; and her daughter, Mary Vestal of Newton, NC; and 3 grand children and numerous great grandchildren. Graveside service will be conducted Saturday, January 10 at 11 a.m. in Hartwell Cemetery with Father Mike Woods officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery...."
1. 1920 Census, Harrison Co, WV; Clay; taken 27/28 Jan 1920; Page 226B; Image 26 of 30;
Family #303/317.
Listed as Andy Tockach; age 27; born in Austria; married; alien; immigrated to US in 1908; coal
miner; head of household.
2. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Andy Tokach
[Andy Takach]
Race: Aryan
Marital status: Single
Birth Date: 30 Mar 1892
Birth Place: Austria
Residence Place: Harrison, West Virginia, USA"
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #5472; WV Archives Web Site.
Andy Tokash (sp?); age 42 yrs, 7 days; born 23 Mar 1893 (different from other records) in Hungary
(?. Austria); married; husband of Mary Dedricks; coal loader for Carter Coal Co; son of Andy Tokash
and Annie "don't know"; died 5 Apr 1935 due to lobar pneumonia at Caretta, WV; had lived there 8
yrs; biried 7 Apr 1935 in Pocahontas, VA; informant, Mary Tokash.
1. 1920 Census, Harrison Co, WV; Clay; taken 27/28 Jan 1920; Page 226B; Image 26 of 30;
Family #303/317.
Listed as Mary Tockach; age 23; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Andy Tokoch.
2. Facebook Message; Mary Elizabeth ; 13 Apr 2020.
"Mary Dedrick Tokoch was my grandmother, she passed away in 70 or 71. She's buried in Roderfield. Her daughter was Annie, she was my mother's baby sister. My mother is Pauline."
1. 1920 Census, Harrison Co, WV; Clay; taken 27/28 Jan 1920; Page 226B; Image 26 of 30;
Family #303/317.
Listed as John Tockach; age 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Andy Tokoch.
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Kathleen Tokach Christian
[Katherine T Christian]
[Kathleen Tokach Tokach]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Sep 1921
Birth Place: Clarksburg A, West Virginia
Death Date: 23 Jan 2000
Father: Andy Tokach
Mother: Mary Dedrick
SSN: 233062885
Type of Claim: Evidence other than birth record submitted; U.S. citizen or alien allowed to work.
Notes: 11 Aug 1975: Name listed as KATHLEEN TOKACH CHRISTIAN;
15 Feb 2000: Name listed as KATHERINE T CHRISTIAN"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Katherine T. Christian
Social Security Number: 233-06-2885
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1921
Issue Year: 1975
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24892, War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 23 Jan 2000"
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Andy Tokoch
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 24 Oct 1922
Birth Place: Owens Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: War, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: W H Johnson
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Mary Tokoch
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Andy Tokoch Self (Head)
Mary Tokoch Mother"
2. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Andy Tokoch
Birth Year: 1922
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia
Enlistment Date: 13 Jan 1943
Enlistment State: West Virginia
Enlistment City: Huntington
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Bookkeepers and cashiers, except bank cashiers
Marital status: Single, with dependents
Height: 65
Weight: 142"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Andy Tokoch
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 24 Oct 1922
Birth Place: Owens, West Virginia
Death Date: 21 Oct 1999
Father: Andy Tokoch
Mother: Mary Dedrick
SSN: 234220503
Notes: Feb 1939: Name listed as ANDY TOKOCH"
4. FindAGrave.com; Web Site; submitted by Charles Mattes; 2 Aug 2011.
" Andy Tokoch
Birth 24 Oct 1922
Death 21 Oct 1999 (aged 76)
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74337921"
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 7 May 1910, Page 226A, Family #226.
Listed as Wiley W. Sizemore, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, Franklin Sizemore.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 31 Jan 1920, Page 202, Family #118.
Listed as Wiley Sizemore, age 13, born in WV, in household of father, Franklin Sizemore.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 95; WV Archives Web Site.
Wiley Sizemore; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in Pineville, WV; married on 3 Jul 1927
at Pineville, WV; Lizzie Sizemore; age 21; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living at Pineville, WV.
4. 1930 Census, Marshall Co, WV; Washington District; Moundsville; WV Penitentiary; taken on 14 Apr
1930; Page 161A; Image 29 of 45.
Listed Wiley Sizemore; age 25; born in WV; married at 18; inmate; tailor in penitintiary.
5. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Vivian; E.D. 24-45; taken on 16 Apr 1940;
Page 881A; Image 31 of 34; Household #273.
Listed as Wiley Sizemore; age 36; born in WV; married; 4th grade education; lived in Wyoming Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
6. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Wiley Sizemore
Gender: Male
Race: White
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1906
Residence: Vivian, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Occupation: Pocahontas Corporation
Weight: 144
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Lizzie Sizemore
Relationship to Draftee: Wife
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Wiley Sizemore Self (Head)
Lizzie Sizemore Wife"
7. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1692); Page 334; WV Archives Web Site.
Wiley Sizemore; age 63; born 9 Mar 1906 in Pineville, WV; widowed; living at Box 178,
Northfork, WV; son of Frank and Marcy Jane (Mullins) Sizemore; married on 15 Apr 1969;
at Vivian; Dorthy Janell Brown; age 34; born 3 Apr 1935 at Big Four, WV; widow; living at
Box 523, Kimball, WV; daughter of ______ and Victoria Day.
8. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate # '72 002573; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Wiley Sizemore, Sr; age 65; born 9 Mar 1906 in WV; married; husband of Dorothy Brown; retired
miner; living at Landgraff, WV; son of Frank and <artha (Muliins) Sizemore; died 31 Jan 1972 in the
Bluefield Sanitarium Hospital, Bluefield, WV fromthrombosis of inferior vena cava and portal vein,
infarction of lung due to embolus caused by diabetes mellitus; buried 3 Jan 1972 (sic, before death);
in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
Virginia Gal; 10 Apr 2007.
Wiley Sizemore, Sr; born 9 Mar 1906; died 21 Jan 1972; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 237; WV Archives Web Site.
Junior Lee Brown; age 25; born in Hiawatha, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV; married on
24 Jan 1952 at Welch, WV; Dorothy Janell Day; age 16; born and living at Kimball, WV; with
consent of Victoria Day, father deceased, mother of Dorothy Janell Day.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1692); Page 334; WV Archives Web Site.
Wiley Sizemore; age 63; born 9 Mar 1906 in Pineville, WV; widowed; living at Box 178,
Northfork, WV; son of Frank and Marcy Jane (Mullins) Sizemore; married on 15 Apr 1969;
at Vivian; Dorthy Janell Brown; age 34; born 3 Apr 1935 at Big Four, WV; widow; living at
Box 523, Kimball, WV; daughter of ______ and Victoria Day.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; taken on 8 Jan 1920; Page 241A;
Image 27 of 37; Family #265/268.
Listed as Myrtle Hart; age 19; born in WV; single; in household of father, Pat F. Hart.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1921); Page 316; WV Archives Web Site.
Jonah Atkins (Adkins); age 22; born in Ashland, KY; single; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV;
son of James and Venie; married on 8 Feb 1921 at Twin Branch, WV; Myrtle Hart; age 21; born
in McDowell Co, WV; single; daughter of Pat and Myrtle.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 21 Apr 1930; Page 208B; Image
32 of 75; Family #278/294.
Listed as Myrtle Atkins; age 29; born in WV; married at 19; in household of husband, Jonah H.
Adkins.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-35; taken on 11 Apr 1940;
Page 599B; Image 15 of 57; Household #131.
Listed as Myrtle Adkins; age 40; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, Jonah H. Adkins.
5. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 10; Dwelling #65.
Listed as Myrtle Adkins; age 49; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Jonah H. Adkins.
6. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Myrtle Adkins; born 25 Nov 1900; died in Jan 1975; last residence, Davy, WV; SS#234-64-2259;
card issued in WV in 1957/1958.
7. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 14 Jun 2014.
Myrtle Adkins; born in 1900; died in 1975; buried here; double headstone shown.