1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 171; WV Archives Website.
Robert Paul Knight; age 26; born in Freeburn, KY; single;iving at Pineville, WV; son of Harry L. and
Mary (Hurley) Knight; married on 12 Jun 1954 at the Presbyterian Church, Pineville, WV;Annabelle
Lee Cook; age 25; born at Clearfork, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of F.P. and Mandie
(sic, Maudie) Cook.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Clear Fork District, takn on 2 Apr 1930, Page 164B, Family #15.
Listed as Annabell L. Cook, age 1 yr, 9 months, born in WV, in household of father, Franklin P. Cook.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 171; WV Archives Website.
Robert Paul Knight; age 26; born in Freeburn, KY; single;iving at Pineville, WV; son of Harry L. and
Mary (Hurley) Knight; married on 12 Jun 1954 at the Presbyterian Church, Pineville, WV;Annabelle
Lee Cook; age 25; born at Clearfork, WV; single; living at Pineville, WV; daughter of F.P. and Mandie
(sic, Maudie) Cook.
3. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit; 28 Feb 2023 On-Line Edition.
"Annabelle Lee Cook Knight, 94, of Pineville, West Virginia departed this life on an early morning journey to her Heavenly home Monday, February 13, 2023, in her apartment at The Villages of Greystone in Beaver, West Virginia where she had lived since February 1, 2023, following a year-long battle with cancer."Born July 21, 1928, to the late Franklin Pierce and Nita Maude Shannon Cook, she was the youngest and last survivor of her immediate family. Her sisters were Mildred Pizzino and Audrey Morgan. In addition to her siblings, she was preceded in death by brothers-in-law James Pizzino and Grady Morgan. Annabelle was also preceded in death by her sisters- and brother’s-in-law Lillian Knight Smith-Cook and Claude S. Smith, Billie Knight Neal and Gene Neal, Jack Knight, Gertrude Knight Brock, Harry Hurley Knight, and Thelma Knight. She is preceded in death by her father- and mother-in-law Harry L. and Mary Hurley Knight.
"Annabelle and her family moved to Pineville in 1939 when she was 11 years old, and she lived the remainder of her life in this town that she dearly loved. She married Robert Paul Knight in the Pineville Presbyterian Church on June 12, 1954, and they were blessed with 30 years together. Robert and Annabelle had two children, twins, of which one, Alan Paul Knight, died at birth. Annabelle’s only surviving child is Victoria “Vicki” Knight Clay, whom she loved unconditionally, and Victoria’s husband, who seemed more like a son, George Michael “Mike” Clay. Vicki and Mike made their home with Annabelle up until February 1 when she became too weak to stay at home. Annabelle was also partial to a neighbor’s child, Rachel Browning Cook, of whom she referred to as her Mawmaw Knight.
"Annabelle is survived by special nieces, Gail Pizzino Wolfe of Roanoke, VA and Ann Smith of Charleston, WV, along with nieces and nephews Katie Neal Stump of Mullens, WV, Randi Neal Trumbauer of Ormond Beach, FL, and Gene Neal of FL. She is preceded in death by nieces Patsy Shattuck, Saundra Carte, and nephews Michael Morgan, Swannie Smith, Bobby Smith, and Frankie Smith. She is also survived by a host of great nieces, great nephews, and cousins of which Robert “Robbie” Paul Smith, Jimmy Wolfe, and Rossie Kate Wolfe kept in touch with her. Her special friends that she talked with on a regular basis are Sue Cooper Shumate, Debbie Marsh and Camy Crouse.
"She graduated from Pineville High School in 1946. Upon graduation from high school, she began work in the office of Island Creek Coal Company’s Red Jacket coal mine. She worked there for 10 years until which time she began her career in the Assessor’s Office of the Wyoming County Court House for the next 30 years. At the time of her retirement from the Assessor’s Office, she held the title of chief office deputy. She often referred to her time working in an office as some of her most enjoyable moments.
"Since 1954, Annabelle was a member of the Pineville Presbyterian Church where she served in several capacities including elder and clerk of the session. She was also a dedicated member of the Pineville Presbyterian Church Prayer Group.
"Annabelle had many loves. Most important to her were the love of her family, the love of her church, the love of God, the love of the work that she did at home, the love of the community in which she lived, the love of travel, and the love she felt in serving others. She enjoyed her many vacations to North Myrtle Beach, Europe, Caribbean cruises, and bus tours within the United States all of which she made with her daughter, nieces, and friends. She began each day in prayer reading her Bible and Daily Word devotionals.
"The family would like to thank Annabelle’s primary care physician, Dr. Joanna Bailey, who went above and beyond for her. Also, a special thanks to Hospice of Southern WV and all of the staff at The Villages of Greystone.
"A celebration of Annabelle’s life was held on Thursday, February 16, at the Pineville Presbyterian Church with Reverend Dr. Robert Lyons and Reverend Jerry Cook officiating. Entombment followed at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Faith #3 Mausoleum in Beckley, West Virginia.
"Evans-Calfee Funeral Home of Pineville is serving the Knight family. Online condolences may be sent to https://www.evans-calfee.com"
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #72 023688; Ancestry.com Website.
Jesse J. Cook; age 48; born 22 Apr 1924 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 247, Pineville, WV; son of Elmore and Minnie (Taylor) Cook; married on
9 Jun 1972 at Lebanon, VA; Lillian K. Smith; maiden name Knight; age 58; born 1 Apr 1914 in KY;
4 yrs college education; widowed; living at Box 247, Pineville, WV; daughter of Harry L. and Mary J.
(Hurley) Knight.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #72 023688; Ancestry.com Website.
Jesse J. Cook; age 48; born 22 Apr 1924 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 247, Pineville, WV; son of Elmore and Minnie (Taylor) Cook; married on
9 Jun 1972 at Lebanon, VA; Lillian K. Smith; maiden name Knight; age 58; born 1 Apr 1914 in KY;
4 yrs college education; widowed; living at Box 247, Pineville, WV; daughter of Harry L. and Mary J.
(Hurley) Knight.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #72 023688; Ancestry.com Website.
Jesse J. Cook; age 48; born 22 Apr 1924 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 247, Pineville, WV; son of Elmore and Minnie (Taylor) Cook; married on
9 Jun 1972 at Lebanon, VA; Lillian K. Smith; maiden name Knight; age 58; born 1 Apr 1914 in KY;
4 yrs college education; widowed; living at Box 247, Pineville, WV; daughter of Harry L. and Mary J.
(Hurley) Knight.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, Page 281A, Family #6/6.
Listed as Elmore Cook, age 10, born in WV in Dec 1889; in household of father, John M. Cooke.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 166; WV Archives Website.
Elmore Cook; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of John M. and Sarah J.; marroed on
19 Jun 1909 in the Wiley Bower School House, Wyoming Co, WV; Nora Tolliver; age 18; born and
living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of David and Victoria.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 287A; Family #147.
Listed as Elmore Cook; age 18; born in WV; single; boarder; laborer in lumber yard; in household of
Felix Dixon.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 354; WV Archives Website.
Elmore Cook; age 20; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of J.M. and Sarah J.; married on 10
Feb 1911 at the residence of Mrs. Frances Taylor; Minty Taylor; age 16; born and living in Wyoming
Co, WV; daughter of _____ and Frankie.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 15/16 Jun 1900, Page 232A, Family #106.
Listed as Minnie L. Taylor, age 2, born in WV in Sep 1897, in household of father, John Taylor.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 16 Apr 1910; Page 214B; Family #18/18.
Litsed as Minnie Taylor; age 13; born in VA; in household of mother, Frances (_____) Taylor.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 354; WV Archives Website.
Elmore Cook; age 20; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of J.M. and Sarah J.; married on 10
Feb 1911 at the residence of Mrs. Frances Taylor; Minty Taylor; age 16; born and living in Wyoming
Co, WV; daughter of _____ and Frankie.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, Page 281A, Family #6/6.
Listed as Elmore Cook, age 10, born in WV in Dec 1889; in household of father, John M. Cooke.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 166; WV Archives Website.
Elmore Cook; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of John M. and Sarah J.; marroed on
19 Jun 1909 in the Wiley Bower School House, Wyoming Co, WV; Nora Tolliver; age 18; born and
living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of David and Victoria.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 287A; Family #147.
Listed as Elmore Cook; age 18; born in WV; single; boarder; laborer in lumber yard; in household of
Felix Dixon.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 354; WV Archives Website.
Elmore Cook; age 20; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of J.M. and Sarah J.; married on 10
Feb 1911 at the residence of Mrs. Frances Taylor; Minty Taylor; age 16; born and living in Wyoming
Co, WV; daughter of _____ and Frankie.
1.1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #25.
Listed as Norah Tolliver, age 6, in household of mother, Victoria Dixon Toliver.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1909); Page 166; WV Archives Website.
Elmore Cook; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of John M. and Sarah J.; marroed on
19 Jun 1909 in the Wiley Bower School House, Wyoming Co, WV; Nora Tolliver; age 18; born and
living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of David and Victoria.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 385; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Justice; age 24; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Davin, WV; son of Pern? and Jane
(Brown) Justice; marrie on 20 Sep 1947 at Davin, WV; Sylvia Grimmett; age 16; born and living at
Davin, WV; single; daughter of Norman and Ruth (Trimble) Grimmett.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 385; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Justice; age 24; born in Logan Co, WV; single; living at Davin, WV; son of Pern? and Jane
(Brown) Justice; marrie on 20 Sep 1947 at Davin, WV; Sylvia Grimmett; age 16; born and living at
Davin, WV; single; daughter of Norman and Ruth (Trimble) Grimmett.