1. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Cecil C Brewster
Race White
Marital Status Single, without dependents (Single)
Rank Private
Birth Year 1923
Nativity State or Country West Virginia
Citizenship Citizen
Education Grammar school
Civil Occupation Unskilled occupations in extraction of minerals, n.e.c.
Enlistment Date 31 Mar 1944
Enlistment Place Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana
Service Number 35828693
Branch No branch assignment
Component Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Civil Life
Height 00
Weight 000"
2. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Cecil C Brewster
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Helen Louise Surratt
Spouse Gender Female
Marriage Date 1946
Marriage Place Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States"
3. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Cecil Clyde Brewster
Birth Date 24 Dec 1923
Birth Place Caretta, West Virginia
Death Date 18 Apr 1959
Death Place Jolo, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date 20 Apr 1959
Burial Place Big Creek, West Virginia
Cemetery Name Big Creek
Death Age 35
Occupation Miner
Race White
Marital Status Married
Gender Male
Residence Jolo, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name Byrd Brewster
Mother Name Carrie Bailey
Comments SSN 236-26-0520
FHL Film Number 800214"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brenda Goldy; 21 Aug 2008.
"PFC Cecil Clyde Brewster
Birth 20 Oct 1923
Death 18 Apr 1959 (aged 35)
Burial Big Creek Cemetery III
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 29208565"
1. Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920; Ancestry.com Website,
"Name Hellen Louise Surratt
Birth Date 31 Aug 1928
Birth Place Pulaski, Virginia, USA
Certificate Number 1928035741"
2. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Helen Louise Surratt
Gender Female
Spouse's Name Cecil C Brewster
Spouse Gender Male
Marriage Date 1946
Marriage Place Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States"
3. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Helen Louise Brester [Helen Louise Surratt]
Birth Date 30 Aug 1928
Birth Place Virginia
Death Date 12 Feb 1961
Death Place Welch, McDowell, West Virginia
Burial Date 15 Feb 1961
Burial Place Big Creek, West Virginia
Cemetery Name Big Creek
Death Age 32
Race White
Marital Status Widowed
Gender Female
Residence Raysal, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name Boyd Surratt
Mother Name Sarah Surratt Pauley
Comments Mrs. Cecil
FHL Film Number 800215"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Brendy Goldy; 21 Aug 2008.
"Helen Louise Surratt Brewster
Birth 30 Aug 1928
Virginia, USA
Death 12 Feb 1961 (aged 32)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Big Creek Cemetery III
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 29208950"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Alva Randy Brewster
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 18
Birth Date 1 Feb 1958
Marriage Registration Place Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 19 Jan 1977
Marriage Place Cumberland, Virginia, USA
Father Cecil Clyde Brewster
Mother Helen Surrat
Spouse Elizabeth Clare O'Donnell
Certificate Number 1977002394"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Elizabeth Clare O'Donnell
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date 12 Aug 1955
Marriage Registration Place Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 19 Jan 1977
Marriage Place Cumberland, Virginia, USA
Father John James O'Donnell
Mother Margaret M Byrnes
Spouse Alva Randy Brewster
Certificate Number 1977002394"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Four; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 20; Dwelling #131.
Listed as John Rose; age 16; born in VA; in household of father, John P. Rose.
2. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name John Priestly Rose
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Loretta Ann Phillips
Spouse Gender Female
Marriage Date 1959
Marriage Place Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States"
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 27 Apr 2017.
"John Priestly Rose Jr.
Birth 27 Dec 1933
Saint Charles, Lee County, Virginia, USA
Death 26 Apr 2017 (aged 83)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 178805264"Additional Information Posted:
"John Priestly Rose, Jr., 83, of Bluefield, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at his residence."John was born on December 27, 1933 in St. Charles, Virginia to the late John Priestly Rose Jr. (Deceased) and Eva Whitt-Rose (Deceased). He had been a resident of Mercer County since 2001. He attended Southview Church and served his country in the United States Army. John was a retired mechanic.
"In addition to John’s parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Ann Phillips-Rose (1935-2008); brothers, V.D. Rose (Deceased), Victor H. Rose (Deceased) and Odel Rose (Deceased); sisters, Regina Rose (Deceased) and Velma Rose-Harman (Deceased).
"Left to cherish his memory is his three sons Perry D. Rose and wife Vickie Rose of Bluefield, VA; John Priestly Rose III and wife Debra Rose of Evington, VA, and Everett J. Rose and wife Teresa of Welch, WV; two brothers, Elmer J. Rose of Jasper, GA, and Ronnie B. Rose of Abingdon, VA; one sister, Emily Laqatta Rose-Smith of Ridgeway, VA.
"He is also survived by his grandsons, Anthony E. Rose, Ryan M. Gordon and wife Lisa Gordon, Ryan J. Brewster and Travis D. Rose and wife Murphy Rose; granddaughters, Michelle N. Garland and husband Bryan Garland, Dana M. Willis and husband Jamie Willis, and Brittany Rose; and great-grandchildren, Carlen J. Gordon, John Michael Gordon, Jerry C. Gordon, Sophia Gordon, Julieonna Wolford, Peyton Wolford, Kalea Belcher, Myla Dick, Braxton Brewster, Kimberly Hagy and Brantley Rose.
"Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluefield, WV with Rev. Jerry Novell officiating the service. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV, where military graveside rites will be conducted."
1. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name John Priestly Rose
Gender Male
Spouse's Name Loretta Ann Phillips
Spouse Gender Female
Marriage Date 1959
Marriage Place Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States"
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 2 May 2008.
"Loretta Ann Phillips Rose
Birth 4 Sep 1935
Death 4 Apr 2008 (aged 72)
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 26545539"Additional Information Posted:
"BLUEFIELD — Loretta Ann Rose, age 72, of Route 3, Box 600, Bluefield, W.Va., died on Friday, April 4, 2008 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center."Born on September 4, 1935, in Capels, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late George and Sarah Phillips. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the Southview Church in Bluewell.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, George Phillips, Jr., Theodore Phillips, Buford Phillips, and Marvin Phillips; and two sisters, Irene Greene and Alberta Day.
Survivors: Husband: John P. Rose, Jr. of the home; sons: Everett J. Rose and wife Teresa of Welch, W.Va., John P. Rose, III and wife Debra of Huntington, W.Va., Perry D. Rose and wife Vickie of Bluefield, Va.; brother: Elwood Phillips of Rogersville, Ala.; sisters: Mary Payne of Indiana and Greta Roper of Midlothian, Ill.; grandsons: Anthony E. Rose, Ryan M. Gordon and wife Jessica, Ryan J. Brewster, and Travis D. Rose; granddaughters: Michelle N. Rose, Dana M. Gordon, and Brittany D. Rose; great-grandchildren: Carlen J. Gordon, John Michael Gordon, Jerry C. Gordon, and Violet Gordon."Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell. The Rev. Mac McBride will officiate.
"Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Her grandsons and friends will serve as her pallbearers.
"Friends may call on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Rose family."
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Four; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 20; Dwelling #131.
Listed as John P. Rose; age 49; born in VA; married; motorman in coal mine; head of household.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Four; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 20; Dwelling #131.
Listed as Eva Rose; age 41; born in VA; married; in household of husband, John P. Rose.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Four; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 20; Dwelling #131.
Listed as Odell Rose; age 18; born in VA; single; laborer on state roads; in household of father, John
P. Rose.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Four; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 20; Dwelling #131.
Listed as V.D. Rose; age 14; born in VA; in household of father, John P. Rose.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Four; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 20; Dwelling #131.
Listed as Victor Rose; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, John P. Rose.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Four; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 20; Dwelling #131.
Listed as Regena Rose; age 5; born in WV in household of father, John P. Rose.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Four; taken 18 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 20; Dwelling #131.
Listed as Ronnie Rose; age 2; born in WV in household of father, John P. Rose.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #88-023302; Ancestry.com Website.
Perry Dewayne Rose; age 23; born 28 Aug 1964 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Box 899, Kimball, WV; son of John and Loretta (Phillips) Rose, Jr; married on
16 May 1988 in Lebanon, VA; Vickie Sue Brewster; age 17; born 20 Jun 1970 in WV; 9th grade
education; living at PO Box 214, Hemphill, WV; daughter of Ernest and Joyce (Mullins) Brewster.
1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #88-023302; Ancestry.com Website.
Perry Dewayne Rose; age 23; born 28 Aug 1964 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 12th grade
education; living at Box 899, Kimball, WV; son of John and Loretta (Phillips) Rose, Jr; married on
16 May 1988 in Lebanon, VA; Vickie Sue Brewster; age 17; born 20 Jun 1970 in WV; 9th grade
education; living at PO Box 214, Hemphill, WV; daughter of Ernest and Joyce (Mullins) Brewster.