Roy Gray Pruett1,2,3

M, b. November 8, 1904, d. January 10, 1972
     His Social Security Number was 232-12-5255.4 Roy Gray Pruett was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on November 8, 1904 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.6,4,1,2,3 He married Cassie Murial Pittman, daughter of Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, on November 15, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,6,1 Roy Gray Pruett died on January 10, 1972 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 67.1 He Roy Ray Pruett, 67, of 217 Allen Ave., died at 1 p.m. Monday at his home following an apparent heart attack. He was born in Tazewell, Va., Nov. 8, 1904, a son of the late Thomas and Kate Conlley Pruett. He was a retired employee of the Joness and Laughlin Steel Co. at Black Eagle and also served six years as custodian at Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School. He was a member of the Saint Mary's Methodist Church, and belonged to the Retired Teachers Association and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his widow, Cassie Pittman Pruett; four sons, Bill and Paul, both of Jacksonville, Fla., John of Gainesville, Fla., and Robert of Falls Church, Va; a brother, Lawrence of Beckley and 12 grandchildren. The body is at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements. on January 11, 1972.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 365, District 41-16, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Coal miner8

Family

Cassie Murial Pittman b. January 1, 1910, d. September 18, 1997
Marriage*Roy Gray Pruett married Cassie Murial Pittman, daughter of Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, on November 15, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Ray Pruett obituary in the Jan 11, 1972 edition.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Ray Pruett obituary in the Jan 12, 1972 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pruett-Pittman marriage record.
  7. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pruett-Callahan marriage record.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Paul Everett Pruett1,2,3,4

M, b. May 2, 1939, d. November 22, 2008
FatherRoy Gray Pruett1,5,2,3 b. November 8, 1904, d. January 10, 1972
MotherCassie Murial Pittman1,5,2,3 b. January 1, 1910, d. September 18, 1997
     Paul Everett Pruett was born on May 2, 1939 at Lillybrook, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6 He married Thelma Jean Baldridge on December 30, 1957 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 Paul Everett Pruett and Thelma Jean Baldridge were divorced on April 29, 1980 at Duval Co., Florida.4 Paul Everett Pruett died on November 22, 2008 at Suwannee Co., Florida, at age 69.6,7 He Paul Pruett, 69, Branford, passed away November 22, 2008. Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 408 Suwannee Ave., Branfor, FL on November 24, 2008.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 365, District 41-16, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Family

Thelma Jean Baldridge
Marriage*Paul Everett Pruett married Thelma Jean Baldridge on December 30, 1957 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Paul Everett Pruett and Thelma Jean Baldridge were divorced on April 29, 1980 at Duval Co., Florida.4 

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Ray Pruett obituary in the Jan 11, 1972 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the Paul Pruett obituary in the Nov 24, 2008 edition.

John Gray Pruett1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 26, 1940, d. September 9, 2006
FatherRoy Gray Pruett1,3,4,5 b. November 8, 1904, d. January 10, 1972
MotherCassie Murial Pittman1,2,3,4,5 b. January 1, 1910, d. September 18, 1997
     John Gray Pruett was born on December 26, 1940 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6,5 He married Shelby Callahan on June 6, 1959 at Daniels, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 John Gray Pruett died on September 9, 2006 at Florida at age 65.6

Family

Shelby Callahan
Marriage*He married Shelby Callahan on June 6, 1959 at Daniels, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Cassie P. Pruett obituary in the Sep 19, 1997 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pruett-Callahan marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roy Ray Pruett obituary in the Jan 11, 1972 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Tivis Henry Graybeal1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 22, 1904, d. February 17, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 232-12-5257.7 Tivis Henry Graybeal was born on May 22, 1904 at Ashe Co., North Carolina; His marriage license has a birth year of about 1915.2,7,3,5 He married Dollie Myrtle Pittman, daughter of Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, on January 27, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Tivis Henry Graybeal died on February 17, 1994 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.7,6 He Tivis Henry Graybeal, 89, of Midway, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 1994, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia, is in charge of arrangements. on February 18, 1994.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 147, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Coal miner8

Family

Dollie Myrtle Pittman b. 1914, d. April 12, 2014
Marriage*Tivis Henry Graybeal married Dollie Myrtle Pittman, daughter of Benjamin Douglas "Ben" Pittman and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Terry, on January 27, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Graybeal-Pittman marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Tivis Henry Graybeal obituary in the Feb 18, 1994 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Tivis Arnold Graybeal obituary in the Apr 15, 2015 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Graybeal-Hartsog marriage record.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Daniel Keith Pettry obituary in the Jun 22, 2006 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Pettry-Graybeal marriage record.

Tivis Arnold Graybeal1,2,3

M, b. September 25, 1934, d. April 5, 2015
FatherTivis Henry Graybeal1,4,2,3 b. May 22, 1904, d. February 17, 1994
MotherDollie Myrtle Pittman1,4,2,3 b. 1914, d. April 12, 2014
     Tivis Arnold Graybeal was born on September 25, 1934 at Midway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Jewell Frances Hartsog on August 9, 1958 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 Tivis Arnold Graybeal died on April 5, 2015 at West Virginia at age 80.2 He Tivis “Arnold” Graybeal, died on Easter Sunday, surrounded by his family, after an extended battle with cancer. He was 80. Born to a coal miner, Tivis Henry Graybeal, and his wife, the former Dollie Pittman, in Midway, on September 25, 1934, Graybeal lived most of his life in the Beckley area. A CPA by training, Graybeal worked for a number of coal industry concerns in West Virginia before becoming a partner in Boyce, Graybeal and Sayre - a company that manufactured and installed coal processing plants. At its peak, BGS employed 150 people. Graybeal was active in the community, including positions on the Raleigh County Board of Education and President of the Beckley Chamber of Commerce. A number of young people who grew up in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s will remember Graybeal’s leadership in 4H, church camp and little league. An avid horseman, Graybeal kept more than 35 Quarter horses and was a familiar face at local and state competitions. Adults remember Arnold had a joke for every occasion but was known for a visual trick that made it onto a national television show — pouring a drink from a cold can that he managed to stick to his forehead. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jewell Hartsog Graybeal, and three children, daughter Julie Graybeal Roach of Cornelius, N.C., daughter Laura Graybeal of Beckley, and son Thomas Arnold Graybeal of Beckley. He has five grandchildren. Graybeal is also survived by a brother, Gary Graybeal, of Dallas, Texas and a sister, Betty Pettry, of Daniels, West Virginia. A memorial service for family and friends to remember Arnold Graybeal will be held at the United Methodist Temple on Saturday at 2 p.m. with visitation at the Temple preceding the service beginning at 1 p.m. on April 15, 2015.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 147, District 41-39, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

Jewell Frances Hartsog
Marriage*Tivis Arnold Graybeal married Jewell Frances Hartsog on August 9, 1958 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 
Children
  • Julie Graybeal2
  • Laura Graybeal2
  • Thomas Arnold Graybeal2

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Tivis Arnold Graybeal obituary in the Apr 15, 2015 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Graybeal-Hartsog marriage record.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Wiley Jackson Farmer1,2,3

M, b. December 2, 1917, d. May 28, 1995
     Wiley Jackson Farmer was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 236-16-3623.4 He was born on December 2, 1917 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of Dec 2, 1918.4,2 He married Martha Louise Terry, daughter of Dewey Johnson Terry and Thelma Louise Webb, on September 16, 1937 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 Wiley Jackson Farmer died on May 28, 1995 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.4,3 He Wiley Jackson Farmer, 76, of MacArthur, Raleigh County, died Sunday, May 28, 1995, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Matoaka and a retired coal miner with more than 40 years of service in area mines. He was a member of the UMW and MacArthur Church of God. Surviving: wife, Martha Louise Terry Farmer; son, Bobby Jackson Farmer of MacArthur; daughters, Agnes Totten and Shirley King, of MacArthur, Patty Carter of Piney View, Eileen Miller of Cool Ridge, Judy Jennings of Booneville, N.C; brother, Robert of South Carolina; sister, Faye Nicosia of Beckley; 26 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Billy Carter officiating. Burial will be in Canady Cemetery, Glen View. on May 29, 1995.3

Family

Martha Louise Terry b. February 19, 1923, d. January 2, 2001
Marriage*He married Martha Louise Terry, daughter of Dewey Johnson Terry and Thelma Louise Webb, on September 16, 1937 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Farmer-Terry marriage record.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Wiley Jackson Farmer obituary in the May 29, 1995 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Martha Louise Terry Farmer obituary in the Jan 4, 2001 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the George-Farmer marriage record.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Edlin-Farmer marriage record.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Byrd-Farmer marriage record.

Shirley Jean Farmer1,2

F, b. December 1, 1940, d. October 26, 2016
FatherWiley Jackson Farmer1,2,3 b. December 2, 1917, d. May 28, 1995
MotherMartha Louise Terry1,2,4,3 b. February 19, 1923, d. January 2, 2001
     Her married name was King.4 Shirley Jean Farmer and Morton Lindeman "Marty" Edlin were divorced.5 Shirley Jean Farmer married Unknown King.4,3 Shirley Jean Farmer was born on December 1, 1940 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 As of August 7, 1960,her married name was Edlin.2 She married Morton Lindeman "Marty" Edlin on August 7, 1960 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Shirley Jean Farmer died on October 26, 2016 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.6 She Shirley Jean King, 76, of Beckley, died Oct. 26, 2016. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley. on October 26, 2016.6

Family 1

Unknown King
Marriage*She married Unknown King.4,3 

Family 2

Morton Lindeman "Marty" Edlin b. November 26, 1937, d. October 19, 2008
Divorce*Shirley Jean Farmer and Morton Lindeman "Marty" Edlin were divorced.5 
Marriage* Shirley Jean Farmer married Morton Lindeman "Marty" Edlin on August 7, 1960 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Edlin-Farmer marriage record.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Wiley Jackson Farmer obituary in the May 29, 1995 edition.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Martha Louise Terry Farmer obituary in the Jan 4, 2001 edition.
  5. [S7553] Evening News and Tribune, From the Morton L. Edlin obituary in the Oct 21, 2008 edition.
  6. [S5184] Montgomery Herald, From the Shirley Jean King obituary in the Oct 26, 2016 edition.

Virgie Ellen Cochran1,2,3

F, b. March 23, 1930, d. June 10, 2004
     Virgie Ellen Cochran was buried at Trail Cemetery, Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on March 23, 1930 at Metalton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Mar 23, 1929.2,3 As of December 10, 1949,her married name was Terry.3 She married James Edward "Jimmy" Terry, son of Dewey Johnson Terry and Thelma Louise Webb, on December 10, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 Virgie Ellen Cochran died on June 10, 2004 at West Virginia at age 74.2

Family

James Edward "Jimmy" Terry b. January 4, 1920, d. April 1, 1996
Marriage*She married James Edward "Jimmy" Terry, son of Dewey Johnson Terry and Thelma Louise Webb, on December 10, 1949 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S1596] Trail Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvrcbiog/TrailCemetery.htm
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Terry-Cochran marriage record.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Terry, Jr. obituary in the Nov 22, 2005 edition.

James Edward Terry Jr.1,2,3

M, b. December 14, 1952, d. November 17, 2005
FatherJames Edward "Jimmy" Terry1,3 b. January 4, 1920, d. April 1, 1996
MotherVirgie Ellen Cochran1,3 b. March 23, 1930, d. June 10, 2004
     James Edward Terry Jr. was buried at Trail Cemetery, Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 233-88-5910.4 He was born on December 14, 1952 at West Virginia.3,4 He died on November 17, 2005 at Edgewood, Harford Co., Maryland, at age 52.3,4 He James Edward Terry Jr., 52, passed away at his home in Edgewood, Md., Nov. 17, 2005. Born Dec. 14, 1952, Mr. Terry spent his childhood in Eccles, W.Va., and also was a former resident of Bolt. He was the son of the late James Edward Sr. and Virgie Cochran Terry. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dewey and Thelma Terry; maternal grandparents, Clarence and Edna Cochran and a great nephew, Ryan League. Mr. Terry attended Trap Hill High School. He was formerly employed by Ranger Fuel, Westmoreland and Beckley Coal Companies, most recently being employed by Ryder Logistics Trucking Co. of Glen Burnie, Md. He was of the Christian faith. He will be sadly missed by his loving daughters, Angela Terry Harvey and her husband, Richard, of Bolt, Ashley Terry of Edgewood, Md., and Miranda Blevins of Hanover, Pa; devoted sons, James Edward Terry III of Blue Ridge, Va., and Christopher Hinchliff of Joppatown, Md; seven wonderful grandchildren, Paige, Taylor, Triston, Rebecca, Matthew, Alexis and Jaydon; a loving sister, Alice League and her husband, Darrell, of Lester; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins who will cherish his memory. With loving memories, he will also be sadly missed by Brenda Terry, Dana Hinchliff and Harvella Collette. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Wallace York officiating. Burial will follow in the Trail Cemetery, Surveyor. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of the service on Wednesday. Pallbearers will be John, David, and Harold League, Roger Pierce, Tommy Cochran and Gregory Terry. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley. on November 22, 2005.3

Family

Children
  • Angela Terry3
  • Ashley Terry3
  • Miranda Terry3
  • James Edward Terry III3
  • Christopher Hinchliff3

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S1596] Trail Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvrcbiog/TrailCemetery.htm
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the James Edward Terry, Jr. obituary in the Nov 22, 2005 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Jessie Katherine Terry1

F, b. April 17, 1925, d. July 26, 2013
FatherDewey Johnson Terry2,3,4,5,6,1,7 b. June 10, 1901, d. February 7, 1978
MotherThelma Louise Webb2,3,4,5,6,1,7 b. July 26, 1903, d. January 11, 1997
     Jessie Katherine Terry was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 She was born on April 17, 1925 at Tolley Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,8,1 As of July 29, 1945,her married name was Cochran.5 She married George Washington Cochran on July 29, 1945 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,9,1 Jessie Katherine Terry died on July 26, 2013 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.8,1 She On Friday, July 26th, 2013, our most precious mother, Jessie Cochran, "slipped out the door" of her earthly home and went to Heaven. Jessie was blessed to pass away under the tender and loving care of the Bowers Hospice House. She was in her 88th year. One of twelve children, Jessie Katherine Terry was born on April 17th, 1925, at Surveyor. She was the daughter of the late Dewey Johnson and Thelma Marie Webb Terry. Her brothers, Jimmy and Bobby Lee, and sisters, Louise Farmer and Mable Showalter, have preceded her in death. Jessie is survived by her siblings, Donald, Harold, Ronald, Gregory, and Billy Dean Terry, Bessie Bass and Willa Mae Kimball; several nieces and nephews survive as well. Jessie spent her childhood at Surveyor. On July 29th, 1945, she married George Washington Cochran. To this union were born seven children, Tommy Cochran and his companion, Ellen Allmon, Benny and his wife, Ruth, Denny who has passed away, Patty Godfrey and her husband, Lester, Bobby, Donna Brown and Steve Cochran and his girlfriend, Sandy Moye; Jessie was blessed with 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A resident of Dutch Lane since 1992, Jessie and her family formerly lived at Grandview. George died on June 13th, 1992. Jessie will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In her leisure time, she enjoyed her collectibles, her flowers and gardening. Today, Tuesday, July 30th, at 2 p.m., there will be a "Service of Remembrance" at the Melton Mortuary Chapel. Rev. Paul Zutaut will be officiating. Jessie will be laid to rest beside George in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity, and now, "Oh Glad Reunion." The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the service hour. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. on July 30, 2013.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 182, District 28, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 74, District 41-43, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Family

George Washington Cochran b. February 22, 1928, d. June 13, 1992
Marriage*Jessie Katherine Terry married George Washington Cochran on July 29, 1945 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,9,1 
Children
  • Donna Cochran2,9,1
  • Steven "Steve" Cochran2,9,1
  • Thomas Edward "Tommy" Cochran2,10,9,1
  • Benny Darrell Cochran2,11,9,1
  • Denny Lee Cochran+2,12,9,1 b. March 28, 1946, d. January 26, 1993
  • Patricia Ann "Patty" Cochran2,13,9,1
  • Bobby Ray Cochran14,9,1

Citations

  1. [S798] Register Herald, From the Jessie Cochran obituary in the Jul 30, 2013 edition.
  2. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mabel Terry Showalter obituary in the Jul 2, 2007 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cochran-Terry marriage record.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8281] Summers Funeral Home, online www.summersfuneralhome.com, From the Willa Mae Kimball obituary.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George Washington Cochran obituary in the Jun 15, 1992 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cochran-Lilly marriage record.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cochran-Youing marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cochran-Hollingsworth marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Webb-Cochran marriage record.
  14. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

George Washington Cochran1,2,3

M, b. February 22, 1928, d. June 13, 1992
     George Washington Cochran was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on February 22, 1928 at Metalton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 He married Jessie Katherine Terry, daughter of Dewey Johnson Terry and Thelma Louise Webb, on July 29, 1945 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 George Washington Cochran died on June 13, 1992 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 64.3,4 He George Washington Cochran, 64, of Beckley died June 13, 1992, at a Beckley hospital after a short illness. He was a retired coal miner and a member of UMW Local 5570, Eccles. Surviving: wife, Jessie Terry Cochran; mother, Edna Cooper Cochran of Mabscott; sons, Thomas E., Benny D., Bobby and Steve, all of Beckley, Denny L. of Huntsville, Ala; daughters, Patty Godfrey of Virginia, Donna Brown of Crab Orchard; brothers, Edward of Cummings, Ga., Clarence and Alfred, both of Maryland, Archie of Scarbro, Frank of Mabscott; sisters, Virgie Terry of Eccles, Wanda Mitchel of Trivoli, Ill., Mary Royal of Piney View; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Gene Hall officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on June 15, 1992.3

Family

Jessie Katherine Terry b. April 17, 1925, d. July 26, 2013
Marriage*He married Jessie Katherine Terry, daughter of Dewey Johnson Terry and Thelma Louise Webb, on July 29, 1945 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3,4 
Children
  • Donna Cochran5,3,4
  • Steven "Steve" Cochran5,3,4
  • Thomas Edward "Tommy" Cochran5,6,3,4
  • Benny Darrell Cochran5,7,3,4
  • Denny Lee Cochran+5,8,3,4 b. March 28, 1946, d. January 26, 1993
  • Patricia Ann "Patty" Cochran5,9,3,4
  • Bobby Ray Cochran10,3,4

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cochran-Terry marriage record.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George Washington Cochran obituary in the Jun 15, 1992 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Jessie Cochran obituary in the Jul 30, 2013 edition.
  5. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cochran-Lilly marriage record.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cochran-Youing marriage record.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cochran-Hollingsworth marriage record.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Webb-Cochran marriage record.
  10. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Denny Lee Cochran1,2,3,4

M, b. March 28, 1946, d. January 26, 1993
FatherGeorge Washington Cochran1,2,5,6 b. February 22, 1928, d. June 13, 1992
MotherJessie Katherine Terry1,2,5,6 b. April 17, 1925, d. July 26, 2013
     Denny Lee Cochran was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,4 He married Sandy Unknown.4 Denny Lee Cochran was born on March 28, 1946 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7 He married Brenda Carol Hollingsworth on February 14, 1969 at Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Denny was divorced at the time of this marriage.2 Denny Lee Cochran died on January 26, 1993 at Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama, at age 46.7,4 He Denny Lee Cochran, 46, of Huntsville, formerly of Beckley, W.Va., died Jan. 26, 1993, in a Huntsville hospital after a long illness. He was a disabled coal miner for Eccles No. 6. He was a Christian, a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of VFW and American Legion. Surviving: wife, Sandy Cochran; sons, David Stanley, Gregory Stanley and John Stanley Cochran, all of Huntsville; daughter, Rhonda Bailey of Beckley; brothers, Thomas E., Bobby, Benny and Steven, all of Beckley; sisters, Patty Godfrey of Dumfries, Va., Donna Brown of Beckley; three grandchildren Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Gene Hall officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on January 28, 1993.4

Family 1

Sandy Unknown
Marriage*He married Sandy Unknown.4 

Family 2

Brenda Carol Hollingsworth
Marriage*Denny Lee Cochran married Brenda Carol Hollingsworth on February 14, 1969 at Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Denny was divorced at the time of this marriage.2 
Children
  • David Stanley Cochran4
  • Gregory Stanley Cochran4
  • John Stanley Cochran4
  • Rhonda Faye Cochran8,4
  • Jason Lee Cochran7 b. January 25, 1971, d. February 5, 1989

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cochran-Hollingsworth marriage record.
  3. [S3589] Ancestry.com, West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Denny Lee Cochran obituary in the Jan 28 1993 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the George Washington Cochran obituary in the Jun 15, 1992 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Jessie Cochran obituary in the Jul 30, 2013 edition.
  7. [S2424] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=collins&GSfn=billy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=17767566&CRid=77796&df=all&
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Sanford Showalter1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 18, 1926, d. November 20, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 236-38-8901.6 William Sanford Showalter was buried at Trail Cemetery, Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7 He was born on June 18, 1926 at Lake Superior, West Virginia.6,4,5 He married Mabel Marie Terry, daughter of Dewey Johnson Terry and Thelma Louise Webb, on February 1, 1946 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 William Sanford Showalter died on November 20, 1998 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.2,6 He SURVEYOR - William Sanford Showalter, 72, of Surveyor died Nov. 20, 1998, at home after a short illness. He was a retired miner having worked in Eccles with more than 50 years' service. He was a member of UMW Local 5770, a Christian and a lifelong resident of Surveyor. Surviving: wife, Mabel Marie Terry Showalter; sons, Kenneth of Gauley Bridge, Robert of Oceana, Gary of Beckley; daughters, Rebecca Martin of Beckley, Cathy Martin of Chico, Calif; brothers, Jackie of Prince, Gale "Dickie" of Summerlee, Harry "Skeeter" and Kurt, both of Lorain, Ohio; sisters, Phyllis and Rose Marie, both of Wills Point, Texas, Frances of Lorain; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Randall Pugh officiating. Burial will be in Trail Cemetery, Surveyor. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.
on November 22, 1998.2

Family

Mabel Marie Terry b. October 2, 1927, d. June 29, 2007
Marriage*He married Mabel Marie Terry, daughter of Dewey Johnson Terry and Thelma Louise Webb, on February 1, 1946 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Sanford Showalter obituary in the Nov 22, 1998 edition.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mabel Terry Showalter obituary in the Jul 2, 2007 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Showalter-Terry marriage record.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1596] Trail Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvrcbiog/TrailCemetery.htm
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the James Howard Showalter obituary in the Aug 11, 1995 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Howard Showalter1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 4, 1949, d. August 9, 1995
FatherWilliam Sanford Showalter1,2,4,6 b. June 18, 1926, d. November 20, 1998
MotherMabel Marie Terry1,2,4,6 b. October 2, 1927, d. June 29, 2007
     James Howard Showalter was buried at Trail Cemetery, Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6 His Social Security Number was 233-78-2341.7 He was born on October 4, 1949 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,7,4,5 He married Debora Ann Brown on July 3, 1984 at Giles Co., Virginia.4 James Howard Showalter died on August 9, 1995 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 45.3,7,6 He CRAB ORCHARD - James Howard Showalter, 45, of Crab Orchard died Aug. 9, 1995, in a Beckley hospital after an apparent heart attack. He was a truck driver for R. Dean Trucking. Surviving: wife, Debora Brown "Debi" Showalter; daughters, Heather Showalter at home, Lori Showalter of Grandview; parents, William and Mable Terry Showalter of Surveyor; brothers, Kenny of Gauley Bridge, Robert of Oceana, Gary of Beckley; sisters, Cathy Martin of California, Becky Martin of Shady Spring; maternal grandmother, Thelma Webb Terry of Daniels; three grandchildren. Service will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Rose-Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. Wayne Easter officiating. Burial will be in Trail Cemetery, Surveyor. on August 11, 1995.6

Family 1

Children
  • Heather Showalter6
  • Lori Showalter6

Family 2

Debora Ann Brown
Marriage*He married Debora Ann Brown on July 3, 1984 at Giles Co., Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S463] Terry Family Genealogy, online http://www.geocities.com/teach652010/Page2.html
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mabel Terry Showalter obituary in the Jul 2, 2007 edition.
  3. [S1596] Trail Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvrcbiog/TrailCemetery.htm
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the James Howard Showalter obituary in the Aug 11, 1995 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.