1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 18 Apr 1930; Page 197B, Family #208.
Listed as Henry Cook, age 4 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Jefferson E. Cook.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 37; wV Archives Website.
Henry E. Cook; age 24; born and living in Oceana, WV; divorced; son of J. Earl and Lula A. Cook;
married on 19 Dec 1953 at Oceana, WV; Lois Jean Maynard; age 17; born in Pilgrim, KY; single;
living at Oceana, WV; daughter of Oliver and Stella Maynard.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 1 Mar 2018.
" Henry E. Cook Sr.
Birth 17 Dec 1929
Toney Fork, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 11 Oct 1998 (aged 68)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 187686500"Additional Information Posted:
"Henry E. Cook Sr., 68, of Beckley died Sunday, October 11, 1998, in a Beckley hospital following a battle with lung cancer. Born December 17, 1929, at Toney Fork, he was the son of the late Jefferson "Earl" Cook (1899-1984) and Lula Ann Rollins-Cook (1900-1971). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Earl Cook (1922-1973) of Kopperston."Mr. Cook lived at 1207 Maxwell Hill Road, for the past 23 years, being formerly of Kopperston. He attended Oceana High School and served as master sergeant in the U.S. Army infantry from 1949 to 1952. He worked 48 years in the coal mining industry, with 39 years at Eastern Associated Coal Corp. He held various positions, including managing the Kopperston, Keystone and Herndon operations, as well as manager of longwalls and manager of all outside heavy equipment. Mr. Cook spent three years in the early 1970s as general manager of Winifrede Division of Carbon Fuel Co. of Charleston. After retirement from Eastern Associated Coal Corp., he formed and was president of Mine Operations and Maintenance Specialists Inc., a mine consulting company where he stayed active until his illness.
"Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Lois "Jean" Maynard-Cook (1938-2018) whom he married on December 19, 1953 in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1953, Page 37, Application Date: December 16, 1953); a son, Henry E. Cook Jr. and his wife, Z. Dianne Cook, of Pikeville, KY; a daughter, Melinda L. Cook of Beckley; a grandson, Henry E. “Tripp” Cook III, and a granddaughter, Ashlie B. Cook, both of Pikeville, KY; a brother, Harry Franklin Cook (1924-1999) of Kopperston; a sister, Clara B. Cook-Stewart of Vincennes, IN; and many extended family members and friends.
"Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 1998 at Evans and Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with Luther Raines officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 37; wV Archives Website.
Henry E. Cook; age 24; born and living in Oceana, WV; divorced; son of J. Earl and Lula A. Cook;
married on 19 Dec 1953 at Oceana, WV; Lois Jean Maynard; age 17; born in Pilgrim, KY; single;
living at Oceana, WV; daughter of Oliver and Stella Maynard.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 1 Mar 2018.
" Lois Jean Maynard Cook
Birth 9 Dec 1936
Pilgrim, Martin County, Kentucky, USA
Death 25 Feb 2018 (aged 81)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 187686183"Additional Information Posted:
"Lois ”Jean” Cook passed peacefully from this life on February 25, 2018 at Bower’s Hospice House In Beckley. She enjoyed working in retail as she loved people. She was a manager for George’s Fashions and also worked at Hallmark. Although she loved cooking, reading and hiking, she especially enjoyed gardening as her favorite pastime. She grew vegetables and beautiful flowers that she mostly gave away to family and friends. However; of all of her pastimes, the role she cherished most in life was that of being a mother and grandmother. This is what truly brought her joy."Born in Martin County, Kentucky on December 9, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Maynard (1910-2001) and Stella Nichols-Maynard (1918-2004). She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Henry E. Cook Sr. (1929-1998) whom she married on December 19, 1953 in Oceana, Wyoming County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1953, Page 37, Application Date: December 16, 1953); sisters, Nora L. Maynard-Brunty (1934-2017), Anna Mae Maynard-Dancy-Lester (1939-Deceased), and Bonnie Jo Maynard-Koutsunis (1942-2009); brothers, Elmer "Tiny" Maynard (1945-2008) and Charles E. Maynard (Deceased).
"Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Henry E. Cook Jr. & wife Dianne Cook of Piney Flats, TN; daughter, Melinda L. Cook of Beckley; grandson, Henry E. “Tripp” Cook III & wife Bethany Cook of Vinton, VA; granddaughter, Ashlie Epling & husband Matthew Epling of Gray, TN; great-grandchildren, Henry E. Cook IV, Sam Cook, Ashlyn and Colton Epling; sister, Sandra Maynard-Trent & husband Harold Trent of Beaver, WV; brothers, Oliver Lee "Leo" Maynard (1947-2020) of Jesse, WV and Rev. Dalley Maynard & wife Pam Maynard of Mullens, WV; a special niece and nephew, Melissa Trent & husband Harold Trent Jr.; A host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends also survive.
"Funeral Services will be held on Thursday March 1, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Melton Mortuary Chapel in Beckley. The family will be receiving friends two hours prior to the service. Jean’s brother, the Rev. Dalley Maynard will be conducting the service. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens at Matheny."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name James Lloyd Christian
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 25
Birth Date abt 1928
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 14 Mar 1953
Marriage Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Father Sam Jackson Christian
Mother Della Margaret Whitt
Spouse Audrey Ruth Keith
Certificate Number 1953007875"
2. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name James L. Christian
Social Security Number 227-32-0583
Birth Date 15 Sep 1927
Issue year Before 1951
Issue State Virginia
Last Residence 24815, Berwind, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date 19 Nov 1989"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Audrey Ruth Keith
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1932
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 14 Mar 1953
Marriage Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Father Everett Keith
Mother Jessie Holley
Spouse James Lloyd Christian
Certificate Number 1953007875"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Audrey Ruth Keith [Audrey Ruth Christian] [Audrey Christian]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 4 May 1932
Birth Place Caretta McDo, West Virginia [War McNall, West Virginia]
Death Date 20 Jan 2005
Father Everett Keith
Mother Jessie Holly
SSN 236463746
Notes Jul 1948: Name listed as AUDREY RUTH KEITH;
Aug 1959: Name listed as AUDREY RUTH CHRISTIAN;
01 Feb 2005: Name listed as AUDREY R CHRISTIAN"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol __(1936); Page 2; WV Archives Website.
W.D. Hopkins; age 50; born in Smyth Co, VA; widowed; Blacksmith; living in Capels, WV; son of
Anderson and Nancy; married on 13 Sep 1936 in Iaeger, WV; Sarah F. Mullins; age 25; born in
McDowell Co, WV; living in Sandy (Huff), Iaeger, WV; single; daughter of J.C. and Emma.