1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; Alpoca; E.D. 55-3; taken on 25 Apr 1940; Page 46B;
Image 46 of 96; Household #46.
Listed as James McLemore; age 42; born in AL; married; no education; Negro; lived in Raleigh Co, WV on
1 Apr 1935; loader in coal mine; head of household.
2. McDowell co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1750; 27 Apr 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James McLemore; age 49; born 11 oct 1892 in Saintclair, AL; living at Hemphill, WV; employed by
Kingston Pocahontas Coal Co, Hemphill, WV; person who will always know address, Minnie McLemore,
Hemphill, WV; Negro; 5'11" tall; 210 lbs; brown eyes; brown hair; light brown complexion.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'66 013427; WV Archives Web Site.
James McLemore; age 72; born in St Clair Co, WL; coal miner; widowed; Colored; living at Hemphill, WV;
son of unknown parents; died 21 Sep 1966 in Grace Hospital, Welch, WV; due to chronic arteriosclerotic heart
disease with myocardial failure; buried 25 Sep 1966 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by;
B. Walls; 30 Dec 2013.
James McLemore; born 2 Nov 1894; died 21 Sep 1966; buried here; grave marker photo shown; "AT REST'.
1. 1910 Census, Washington Co, TN; 15th District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 60B; Image 14 of 27;
Family #318/318.
Listed as Minnie Blair; age 8; born in TN; mulatto; in household of father, William Blair.
2. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; Alpoca; E.D. 55-3; taken on 25 Apr 1940; Page 46B;
Image 46 of 96; Household #46.
Listed as Minnie McLemore; age 37; born in TN; married; 2nd grade education; Negro; lived in
Raleigh Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, james McLemore.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'61 007897; WV Archives Web Site.
Minnie McLemore; age 59; born 26 Jul 1901 in Jonesboro, TN; married; housewife; Colored;
living at Hemphill, WV; daughter of William and Nannie (Conley) Blair; died 22 Jun 1961 in
Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute cardiac failure caused by hypertensive
cardiovascular disease; buried 25 Jun 1961 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant,
Winona Hansbury, Welch, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by;
Minnie Blair McLemore; born 26 Jul 1901; died 22 Jun 1961; buried here; no grave marker photo shown.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek Didtrict; Twin Branch; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page
190A; Image 7 of 12; Family #103/110.
Listed as Charley McKee; age 0; born in VA; in household of father, Walter McKee.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 336; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles McKee; age 22; born in Bedford Co, VA; single; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of
Walter Margaret; married on 1 Apr 1924 at Twin Branch, WV; Mary Barber; age 21; born in Henry Co,
VA; single; daughter of A. C. and Sally.
(Believe birth counties in VA are reversed)
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #163
Listed as Charles McKee; age 49; born in VA; married; pool room operator; head of household..
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'62 009991; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles F. McKee; age 60; born 9 Nov 1901 in Martinsville, VA; married; unemployed;
SS#233-07-3491; living at Davy, WV; son of Walter McKee and unknown mother; died 12 Jun 1952
in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to unspecified cancer; buccal cavity with hemorrhage; buried 14
Jun 1962 in Iaeger Memorial; informant, Eugene McKee, South Point, OH.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 14 Aug 2014.
Charles F. "Bud" McKee; born 9 Nov 1901; died 12 Jun 1962; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 336; WV Archives Web Site.
Charles McKee; age 22; born in Bedford Co, VA; single; miner; living at Twin Branch, WV; son of Walter
Margaret; married on 1 Apr 1924 at Twin Branch, WV; Mary Barber; age 21; born in Henry Co, VA;
single; daughter of A. C. and Sally.
(Believe birth counties in VA are reversed)
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 7 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23; Dwelling #163
Listed as Mary McKee; age 43; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Charles McKee.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 14 Aug 2014.
Mary L. McKee; born 9 May 1904; died 3 Mar 1996; buried here; grave marker photo shown.
1. 1900 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; taken on 22 Jun 1900; Page 228B; Image 56 of 61;
Family #541/544.
Listed as Alonzo B. McGraw; age 5; born in Nov 1894 in WV; in household of father, William J. McGraw.
2. 1910 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Magnolia District; Lick Fork; taken on 26 Apr 1910; Page 173B; Image
22 of 56; Family #153/157.
Listed as Bevley McGraw; age 15; born in KY; in household of father, William J. McGraw.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vo, #__(1918); Page 25; WV Archives Web Site.
Bev McGraw; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at iaeger, WV; son of
Willy and Nancy; married on 11 Feb 1918 at Welch, WV; Ella herald; age 16; born in Mercer Co, WV;
single; daughter of D.H. and Mary.
4. Mingo Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-1146; 27 Apr 1942; LDS Web Site.
Alonzo Beverley McGraw; age 46; born 18 Nov 1895 in Panther, WV; living at Isaban, Mingo
Co, WV; employed by Peter White Coal Co; person who will always know address, Ella McGraw,
Iasaban, WV; 5'8" tall' 150 lbs' blue eyes; brown hair; ruddy complexion; mole on left side of face.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 28 Dec 2013.
Alonzo B. McGraw; born 18 Nov 1894; died 25 Aug 1980; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with wife, Sarah Ellen McGraw.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vo, #__(1918); Page 25; WV Archives Web Site.
Bev McGraw; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at iaeger, WV; son of
Willy and Nancy; married on 11 Feb 1918 at Welch, WV; Ella herald; age 16; born in Mercer Co, WV;
single; daughter of D.H. and Mary.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 28 Dec 2013.
Sarah Ellen McGraw; born 28 Jul 1902; died 22 Feb 1977; buried here; double headstone photo shown
with husband, Alonzo B. McGraw.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Frank Virgil “Sonny” Parks, 75, of Pineville, passed away Monday January 2, 2017 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born October 26, 1941 he was the son of the late Frank and Bessie Cummings Parks."Frank was ordained as a minister on August 29, 1993 at the Spruce Knob Missionary Baptist Church where he served as pastor. He proudly served his country in the Air Force from 1961-1965.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Gaye and his sister, Patty Raynes and her husband Gail and a host of family and friends.
"A memorial Service will be held Friday January 6, 2016 at 1pm at the Pineville Southern Baptist Church with the Rev. Dewight Stafford officiating.
1. 1900 Census, Anderson Co, TN; District 13; taken 20 Jun 1900; Page 182A; Image 48 of 54;
Family #479/490.
Listed as James F. Parks; age 5; born in Sep 1894 in TN; in household of father, William L. Parks.
2. 1910 Census, Anderson Co, TN; District 12; taken 15 Apr 1910; Page 150B; Image 22 of 30;
Family #177/183.
Listed as Franklin Parks; age 16; born in TN; in household of father, William L. Parks.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 213; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Parks; age 22; born in Anderson Co, TN; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of William and
Ollie; married on 17 Jun 1916 in Davy, WV; Bessie Cummings; age 18; born in Morgan Co, TN;
single; daughter of William and Mary.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1916); Page 213; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Parks; age 22; born in Anderson Co, TN; single; miner; living at Davy, WV; son of William and
Ollie; married on 17 Jun 1916 in Davy, WV; Bessie Cummings; age 18; born in Morgan Co, TN;
single; daughter of William and Mary.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Service; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Michael Ray Hall, 49, of Conover, NC, formerly of Pineville, passed away Saturday January 28, 2017."Born December 22, 1967, he was the son of the late Vernel and Ruth Stanley Hall.
Michael was preceded in death by two brothers, Frankie Stanley and Eddie Graley; sister, Carolyn Marrs; niece, Anita Graley; nephew, Eugene Hall; step brothers, Malcom and James Hall; and his grandparents.
"Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Erin LeAnn Hall and her husband Tommy; step daughter, Alexus Owens; sisters, Debra Graley and Patricia Bailey; brothers, Eugene Hall and his wife Sandy and Robert Hall and his wife Regina; step brother, Buddy Hall and his wife Helen; two grandsons and two granddaughters; several nieces and nephews; and longtime friends, Jerry and Debbie Knipe and Charles and Anita Greene.
"A memorial Service will be held at a later date.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1897); Page 581; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert McCray; age 24; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; laborer; living in McDowell Co, WV;
son of Caesar and Jane; was issued a license to marry on 28 Dec 1897 in McDowell Co, WV;
Mariah Jackson; age 18; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of
John and Fannie. (No return by a minister).
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1897); Page 581; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert McCray; age 24; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; laborer; living in McDowell Co, WV;
son of Caesar and Jane; was issued a license to marry on 28 Dec 1897 in McDowell Co, WV;
Mariah Jackson; age 18; born in Pulaski Co, VA; single; living in McDowell Co, WV; daughter of
John and Fannie. (No return by a minister).
2. Kanawha Co, WV; Death Certificate #8151; WV Archives Web Site.
Mrs. mariah McCray; age 77; born 25 Jun 1877 in Pulaski Co, VA; widow; housewife; Negro; living at
2083 Oakridge Drive, Charleston, WV; daughter of James (sic, John) and Mariah (sic, Fannie) Jackson;
died 17 Jul 1954 in Charleston, WV; due to coronary thrombosis; buried 20 Jul 1954 in Roderfield
Cemetery, Welch (sic); informant, Mrs. William Anderson, daughter.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 28 Dec 2013.
Mariah McCray; born 14 May 1876; died 17 Jul 1954; buried here; grave marker photo shown; "MOTHER".
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2 May 1930; Page 147A; Image 7 of
40; Family #38/40.
Listed as Herbert Cook; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Fred H. Cook.
2. 1940 Census; Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; E.D. 5-6; taken on 27 Apr 1940; Page 123A;
Image 27 of 64; Household #235.
Listed as Herbert Cook; age 11; born in WV; 4th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Fred H. Cook.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 362; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Cook; age 20; born and living at Rockview, WV; single; son of Fred H. and Faye Cook;
married on 9 Oct 1948 at Pineville, WV; Betty Lou Lambert; age 17; born and living at Ravencliff,
WV; single; daughter of Dallas and Gladys Lambert.
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Herbert Fred Cook, 88, of Kopperston, WV went peacefully to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 4,
2017 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV following a short illness. He was born November 1, 1928 in
Rockview, WV, a son of the late Fred H. and Faye Mullens Cook. Herbert was a beloved husband, father,
grandfather, uncle and friend. His kindness, loyalty and goodness drew people to him. He was a man of
great Christian Faith and exhibited unyielding love for his Savior. Herbert's love for his wife and family
revealed his amazing character. He was truly loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Herbert was
a retired coal miner, a member of the UMWA, a US Navy Veteran and a member of the Toneda Baptist
Church in Kopperston, WV. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Cletis Stewart and
a brother "Little" Roger Cook. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 68 years Betty; his
daughter Beverly Fleenor and husband Carl "Tuffy" of Kopperston; his son Tommy Cook and wife Janet of
Titusville, FL; five grandchildren Anessia Thomas and husband Richard of Chesapeake, VA, Brandon Fleenor
and wife Kristy of Clear Fork, Chris Fleenor and wife Mandy of Glen Allen, VA, Thomas Cook and wife
Jennifer of Titusville, FL, and April Brown and husband Calvin of Titusville, FL; ten great grandchildren
Alysson and Jaeden Fleenor, Ian and Parker Thomas, Mandolin and Stone Fleenor, Peyton, Avery and Brinley
Cook, and Hayden Brown; two brothers Billy Joe (Janice) Cook of Pineville and Selby (Beatrice) Cook of
Pineville; five sisters Delmia Rainwater of TX, Reva (Don) McMillon of OH, Sonja (Jack) Brewer of TX, Janie
Williams of TX and Trilla (Edsell) Cook of TX; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service
will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday January 10, 2017 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home with
Minister Johnny Maynard officiating. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. ..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 362; WV Archives Web Site.
Herbert Cook; age 20; born and living at Rockview, WV; single; son of Fred H. and Faye Cook;
married on 9 Oct 1948 at Pineville, WV; Betty Lou Lambert; age 17; born and living at Ravencliff,
WV; single; daughter of Dallas and Gladys Lambert.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Betty Lou Cook, 88, of Kopperston, WV, went peacefully to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Crestwood
House Residential Assisted Living in Titusville, FL. Born July 27, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Dallas
Lambert and Gladys Paynter (sic?, Maynor?) Lambert. Betty was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt,
and friend to all. She was a follower of Jesus and exuded His love with great grace and dignity. Betty’s smile lit
up the room, and her kindness was a gift that she gave to all that she came into contact with. Her love for her
family was strong and true. She will be missed by all that knew her. Betty was a member of the Toneda
Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69
years, Herbert F. Cook, a brother, Jimmy Dale Lambert, four sisters, Dreama Pavilak, Dorothy Tilley, Bobby
Gentry, Kay McGraw, and a son-in-law, Carl E. “Tuffy” Fleenor, Jr. Those left to cherish her memory are a
daughter Beverly Fleenor of Kopperston; a son Tom (Janet) Cook of Titusville, FL. Grandchildren Anessia (Rich)
Thomas of Chesapeake, VA; Brandon (Kristy) Fleenor of Clear Fork, WV; Chris (Mandy) Fleenor of Glen Allen, VA;
Thomas (Jennifer) Cook of Titusville, FL; and April (Calvin) Brown of Titusville, FL. Ten great-grandchildren Aly
Fleenor, Jaeden Fleenor, Ian Thomas, Parker Thomas, Mandolin Fleenor, Stone Fleenor, Peyton Cook, Avery Cook,
Brinley Cook, and Hayden Brown; and a host of other loving family and friends. Graveside services will be held on
Wednesday, May 6th at the Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, WV with Pastor Johnny Maynard
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. The family is being served by the
Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."