1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 010957; WV Archives Website.
Anthony (Tony) Carucci; age 53; born 16 Apr 1916 at Canebrake, WV; married; husband of Helen
Toth; served in WW II; grocery store owner; SS#236-07-5214; living on Rt 16, Cucumber, WV; son of
Enrico and Rose (Nicolai) Carucci; died 30 Jun 1972 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to liver
cancer; buried 3 Jul 1972 in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, VA.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 129; WV Archives Website.
Earl Junior Johnson; age 28; born in Havaco, WV; single; living at 316 First St, Niagara Falls, NY;
married on 8 Sep 156 at Squire, WV; Velma Geraldine Barton; age 24; born in Berwind, WV; single;
living at Squire, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 129; WV Archives Website.
Earl Junior Johnson; age 28; born in Havaco, WV; single; living at 316 First St, Niagara Falls, NY;
married on 8 Sep 156 at Squire, WV; Velma Geraldine Barton; age 24; born in Berwind, WV; single;
living at Squire, WV.
2, Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Velma Geraldine Barton Johnson, 91, formerly of Newhall, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at The Maples in Bluefield, West Virginia."Although, Geraldine passed away on 4th of August, her soul will continue living on through her adoring family and friends. Geraldine was a caring and lovable woman, who throughout her lifetime, devoted herself to her religion, and the people around her. Born in 1932 to a large family in Berwind, West Virginia she was an intelligent and motivated woman. She remained a faithful Christian her entire life and made a family out of her church group. We know that God is pleased to have one of his generous and kind angels back in his arms where she belongs. She will be sorely missed by those on earth. She is the daughter of the late Elijah (Lige) Barton and Carrie Cook Barton.
"Geraldine was happily married for 53 years to the love of her life the late Earl J Johnson.
She is also proceeded in death by a son Earl Elijah Johnson (Pedro) and her siblings Clarence Barton, Emory Barton, Ervin Barton, Roscoe Barton, Thelma Sparks, Dolly Barton, Lettie Barton, and Shirley Hicks."Left to cherish her memory is a son William (Peanut) Johnson and wife Colleen of Stanley, North Carolina. One daughter Diana Sparks of Rocky Gap, Virginia. One brother Wayne Barton and wife Susie of Linwood, North Carolina. One sister Darlene Linkous and husband William of Rocky Gap, Virginia. Three grandsons, Billy Johnson and partner Sarah of Stanley, North Carolina. Jason Barton and fiancé, Victoria of South Point, Ohio. Ryan Nelson and wife LaCresia of Fries, Virginia. Three granddaughters Stephanie Love and husband Rick of Stanley, North Carolina. Crystal Ball and husband Joe of Tazewell, Virginia. Thelma Davis and husband Kevin of Princeton, West Virginia.
She has 10 great grandchildren, Breanna, Bubby, Lathan, Raelyn, Kaidence, Ashley, Brittney, Harley, Christina and Cameron. She has 2 great-great grandchildren to cherish her memories. Several nieces and nephews. Her best friend of a lifetime, prayer buddy, bible study, church family, God fearing woman- Mrs. Dolly Matney."Funeral Services will be conducted at the Country Church, Squire West Virginia, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM, with Roger Hicks, and Philip Buttery, officiating. Burial will follow in the Hartwell Cemetery in Hartwell, WV.
"Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the services.
"Pallbearers - Rick Love, Brian (Possum) Barton, Billy Johnson, Jason Barton, Jim Mattas, RJ (Bubby) Love.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 010958; WV Archives Website.
Bethella "Bessie" Coldiron; age 86; born in Nov 1885 in Blaine, KY; widow; housewife; living at PO
Box 485, War, WV; daughter of David and Arena (Boggs) Sturgill; died 12 Jun 1972; DOA Doctors
Memorial Hospital, Welch, WV; due to arterioclerotic heart disease with myocardial falure; buried
15 Jun 1972 in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, VA.
1. 1850 Census, Ashe Co, NC, taken on 30 Aug 1850; Page 267B, Family #435.
Listed as David A. Sturgill, age 13, born in NC, in household of father, Joshua Sturgill.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 275A, Family #250.
Listed as Frank D. Cook, age 2, born in WV, in household of father, Gratton M. Cook.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 14 Jan 1920, Page 232A, Family #148.
Listed as Frank D. Cookie, age 12 , born in WV, in household of father, Gratton M. Cooke.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 19 Apr 1930, Page 198B, Family #224.
Listed as Doyle Cook, age 22, born in WV, in household of father, Gratton M. Cooke.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Married Records; Vol __(1938); Page 452; WV Archives Website.
F. Doyle Cook; age 30; born and living in Oceana, WV; single; son of Gratt M. and Maggie Cook;
married on 27 Aug 1938 in Oceana, WV; Helen Elizabeth Brooks; age 20; born and living in Jesse,
WV; single; daughter W. Powell and Verna Brooks.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 010960; WV Archives Website.
F. Doyle Cook; age 64; born 7 Sep 1907 in WV; married; husband of Helen Brooks Cook; retired
school teacher; living at Ocena, WV; son of Grat M. and Maggie (Stewart) Cook; died 27 Jun 1972 in
Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to cardiac arrest caused by myocardial infarction; buried 30 Jun 1972
in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV; informant, Helen Cook, Oceana, WV.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 7/8 Jan 1920, Page 227B, Family #52.
Listed as Helen E. Brooks; age 2 yrs, 2 mons, born in WV, in household of father, William P. Brooks.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 24 Apr 1930, Page 201B, Family #277.
Listed as Helen E. Brooks, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, William P. Brooks.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Married Records; Vol __(1938); Page 452; WV Archives Website.
F. Doyle Cook; age 30; born and living in Oceana, WV; single; son of Gratt M. and Maggie Cook;
married on 27 Aug 1938 in Oceana, WV; Helen Elizabeth Brooks; age 20; born and living in Jesse,
WV; single; daughter W. Powell and Verna Brooks.