Mary Elizabeth Nugen1,2

F, b. April 24, 1905, d. August 28, 1985
FatherWilliam Virdira Nugen1,3,4 b. June 18, 1881, d. July 5, 1958
MotherRoxanna Amelia Bower1,3,4 b. February, 1883, d. February 8, 1964
     Mary Elizabeth Nugen was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 048-28-0481.6 She was born on April 24, 1905 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.6,2 As of April 25, 1923,her married name was Booth.2 She married Whitten Monroe Booth on April 25, 1923 at Abney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,2 Mary Elizabeth Nugen died on August 28, 1985 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.6,5 She BECKLEY - Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Booth, 80, of 203 First Ave., Beckley, died Wednesday in a Beckley hospital She was a retired employee of Institute Grade School. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Beckley. She was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Edith Callahan of Monroeville, Pa., Mrs. Anna Saylor of College Park, Md., Mrs. Dorothy Rollins of Seminole, Fla., Mrs. Violet Stover of Macon, Ga; sons, William Whitten of Beckley, John H. of Nitro, James G. of Huntington; sisters, Mrs. Ada Cooper of Coal City, Mrs. Oreda Keaton of Oak Hill, Mrs. Dora DeHart of Alexandria, Va; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. William Childs and the Rev. Howard Backus officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley, and one hour prior to service at the church. on August 29, 1985.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 718, District 177, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 358, District 168, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 552, District 25, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 160, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Family

Whitten Monroe Booth b. February 16, 1890, d. July 18, 1953
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Nugen married Whitten Monroe Booth on April 25, 1923 at Abney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Booth-Nugen marriage record.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Dora Lena DeHart obituary in the Apr 25, 1989 edition.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Elizabeth Booth obituary in the Aug 29, 1985 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1339] Putnam Post, From the Ada Leslie Nugen Cooper obituary in the Nov 13, 2001 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Catherine Irene Booth death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Callahan-Booth marriage record.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gibb-Booth marriage record.
  13. [S798] Register Herald, From the Anna Booth Saylor Herman obituary in the Jun 29, 2010 edition.
  14. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the John H. Booth obituary in the Dec 27, 2015 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Beulah Jolene Booth death certificate.
  17. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Edith V. Callahan obituary in the Apr 14, 2005 edition.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stover-Booth marriage record.
  19. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  20. [S3589] Ancestry.com, West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971.

Bessie Ethel Nugen1,2

F, b. October 28, 1906, d. March, 1980
FatherWilliam Virdira Nugen1,3,4,5 b. June 18, 1881, d. July 5, 1958
MotherRoxanna Amelia Bower1,3,4,5 b. February, 1883, d. February 8, 1964
     Her Social Security Number was 235-48-1915.6 Bessie Ethel Nugen was born on October 28, 1906 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,2 As of April 23, 1930,her married name was Peters.2 She married Rev. Dallas Bernard Peters, son of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney, on April 23, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Bessie Ethel Nugen died in March, 1980 at West Virginia at age 73.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 718, District 177, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 358, District 168, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 542, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

Rev. Dallas Bernard Peters b. April 17, 1905, d. February 4, 1986
Marriage*Bessie Ethel Nugen married Rev. Dallas Bernard Peters, son of George Jackson Peters and Allie Lucy Janney, on April 23, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 
Child
  • Betty Ann Peters7

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Peters-Nugen marriage record.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Dora Lena DeHart obituary in the Apr 25, 1989 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ada Leslie Nugen1,2,3,4

F, b. January 5, 1909, d. November 12, 2001
FatherWilliam Virdira Nugen1,5,4,6 b. June 18, 1881, d. July 5, 1958
MotherRoxanna Amelia Bower1,5,4,6 b. February, 1883, d. February 8, 1964
     Ada Leslie Nugen was buried at Forest Memorial Park, Milton, Cabell Co., West Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 236-90-1558.7 She was born on January 5, 1909 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,7,4 As of December 23, 1927,her married name was Cooper.8 She married Rev. James Wesley "J.W." Cooper on December 23, 1927 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,9,8 Ada Leslie Nugen died on November 12, 2001 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 92.2,7,3 She ADA LESLIE NUGEN COOPER, 92, of Milton, wife of the Rev. James Wesley "J.W." Cooper, died Monday in Putnam General Hospital, Hurricane. She was a homemaker. Also surviving are two sons, the Rev. Carl J. Cooper of Milton and W. Ezra Cooper of Hurricane; and one daughter, Lorene Rooper of Barboursville. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Heck Funeral Home, Milton; burial in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on November 14, 2001.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 718, District 177, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 358, District 168, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 595, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 266, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Family

Rev. James Wesley "J.W." Cooper b. January 19, 1908, d. January 7, 2002
Marriage*Ada Leslie Nugen married Rev. James Wesley "J.W." Cooper on December 23, 1927 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,9,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1339] Putnam Post, From the Ada Leslie Nugen Cooper obituary in the Nov 13, 2001 edition.
  3. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Ada Leslie Nugen Cooper obituary in the Nov 14, 2001 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Dora Lena DeHart obituary in the Apr 25, 1989 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cooper-Nuygen marriage record.
  9. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the James Wesley Cooper obituary in the Jan 9, 2002 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From an article about the death of James L. Cooper in the Nov 9, 1970 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cooper-Wyant marriage record.
  14. [S6933] Wallace Funeral Home, online http://www.timeformemory.com/wallace, From the Carl Joseph Cooper obituary.
  15. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Ezra Cooper obituary in the Feb 20, 2018 edition.
  16. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lorene C. Rooper obituary in the Apr 9, 2015 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cooper-Young marriage record.
  18. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rooper-Cooper marriage record.

Dora Leana Nugen1,2,3

F, b. August 7, 1911, d. April 23, 1989
FatherWilliam Virdira Nugen1,2,4 b. June 18, 1881, d. July 5, 1958
MotherRoxanna Amelia Bower1,2,4 b. February, 1883, d. February 8, 1964
     Dora Leana Nugen was buried at Bowers Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,4 Her Social Security Number was 235-48-1976.6 She was born on August 7, 1911 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6,4 As of February 2, 1933,her married name was DeHart.3 She married William Claborn "Clabe" DeHart on February 2, 1933 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 Dora Leana Nugen died on April 23, 1989 at Ripley, Jackson Co., West Virginia, at age 77.6,4 She RIPLEY — Mrs. Dora Lena DeHart, 77, formerly of Beckley, died Sunday, April 23, at 3:18 a.m. in a Ripley hospital atter a long illness. Born Aug. 7, 1911, at Coal City, she was the daughter of the late William and Roxanna Bowers Nugen. Mrs. DeHart had been a resident of Ripley since 1988 and was a 20-year resident of Alexandria, Va., where she was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clabe DeHart in 1954 and two sisters, Bessie Peters and Mary Booth. Survivors include four sons, Robert L. DeHart of Ripley and Charles, Ray and Eddie DeHart, all of Alexandria; two sisters, Ada Cooper of Coal City and Oreda Keaton of Oak Hill; five grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Bowers Cemetery at Coal City. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Cooper, Dexter Bowles, Michael DeHart and Robert DeHart Jr., Carlos Keaton and Larry Cooper. on April 25, 1989.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 358, District 168, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 542, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 161, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

William Claborn "Clabe" DeHart b. November 7, 1899, d. September 23, 1954
Marriage*Dora Leana Nugen married William Claborn "Clabe" DeHart on February 2, 1933 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Children
  • Edward Gene DeHart8,4
  • Robert Lee "Bobby" DeHart7,8,4
  • Sonny DeHart9 b. September 30, 1934, d. September 30, 1934
  • Charles DeHart7,8,4
  • Ray William DeHart8,4,10

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the DeHart-Nugen marriage record.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Dora Lena DeHart obituary in the Apr 25, 1989 edition.
  5. [S6800] Bowers Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Claborn DeHart obituary in the Sep 26, 1954 edition.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the infant DeHart obituary in the Oct 1, 1934 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Okie Oreda Nugen1,2,3,4

F, b. November 30, 1914, d. November 11, 1999
FatherWilliam Virdira Nugen5,1,6 b. June 18, 1881, d. July 5, 1958
MotherRoxanna Amelia Bower5,1,6 b. February, 1883, d. February 8, 1964
     Okie Oreda Nugen was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 236-78-8600.7 She was born on November 30, 1914 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,4 As of February 2, 1933,her married name was Keaton.4 She married Aubrey Lee Keaton on February 2, 1933 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,8 Okie Oreda Nugen died on November 11, 1999 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.7,3 She BEAVER - Okie Oreda Nugen Keaton, 84, of Beaver, formerly of Oak Hill, died Nov. 11, 1999, at home after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Harvey Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving: sons, Carlos of Oak Hill, Charlton of Beaver; sister, Ada Cooper of Hurricane; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Thomas S. Darlington officiating. Burial will be in Blue
Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
on November 13, 1999.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 358, District 168, Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 542, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 249, District 10-9A, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia9

Family

Aubrey Lee Keaton b. September 30, 1905, d. August 2, 1974
Marriage*Okie Oreda Nugen married Aubrey Lee Keaton on February 2, 1933 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1339] Putnam Post, From the Ada Leslie Nugen Cooper obituary in the Nov 13, 2001 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Okie Oreda Nugen Keaton obituary in the Nov 13, 1999 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Keaton-Nugen marriage record.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Dora Lena DeHart obituary in the Apr 25, 1989 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Aubrey Lee Keaton obituary in the Aug 3, 1974 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Carlos Lee Keaton obituary in the Oct 20, 2011 edition.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Rev. James Wesley "J.W." Cooper1,2

M, b. January 19, 1908, d. January 7, 2002
     Rev. James Wesley "J.W." Cooper was buried at Forest Memorial Park, Milton, Cabell Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 235-05-0998.3 He was born on January 19, 1908 at West Virginia.3 He married Ada Leslie Nugen, daughter of William Virdira Nugen and Roxanna Amelia Bower, on December 23, 1927 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 Rev. James Wesley "J.W." Cooper died on January 7, 2002 at Teays Valley, Putnam Co., West Virginia, at age 93.2,3 He The REV. JAMES WESLEY "J.W." COOPER, 93, of Milton, widower of Ada Nugen Cooper, died Monday in Teays Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a coal miner, carpenter, building contractor and pastor. Survivors include two sons, the Rev. Carl J. Cooper of Milton and W. Ezra Cooper of Hurricane; and one daughter, Lorene Rooper of Barboursville. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Heck Funeral Home, Milton; burial in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on January 9, 2002.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 595, District 12, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 266, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1930Coal miner5
1940School carpenter6

Family

Ada Leslie Nugen b. January 5, 1909, d. November 12, 2001
Marriage*Rev. James Wesley "J.W." Cooper married Ada Leslie Nugen, daughter of William Virdira Nugen and Roxanna Amelia Bower, on December 23, 1927 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Ada Leslie Nugen Cooper obituary in the Nov 14, 2001 edition.
  2. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the James Wesley Cooper obituary in the Jan 9, 2002 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cooper-Nuygen marriage record.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From an article about the death of James L. Cooper in the Nov 9, 1970 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cooper-Wyant marriage record.
  9. [S6933] Wallace Funeral Home, online http://www.timeformemory.com/wallace, From the Carl Joseph Cooper obituary.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Ezra Cooper obituary in the Feb 20, 2018 edition.
  11. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lorene C. Rooper obituary in the Apr 9, 2015 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cooper-Young marriage record.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rooper-Cooper marriage record.

Aubrey Lee Keaton1,2

M, b. September 30, 1905, d. August 2, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 234-01-3827.3 Aubrey Lee Keaton was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on September 30, 1905 at Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia.1,3,2,4 He married Okie Oreda Nugen, daughter of William Virdira Nugen and Roxanna Amelia Bower, on February 2, 1933 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 Aubrey Lee Keaton died on August 2, 1974 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 68.3,4 He FAYETTEVILLE - Aubrey Lee Keaton, 68, of Route 1, Fayetteville died Friday morning in an Oak Hill hospital after a long illness. He was a retired state road employe, attended Harvey Chapel United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Coal City. Born in Summers County, Sept. 30, 1905, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Emma Neely Keaton. Survivors include his wife, Oreda Nugent Keaton; two sons, Carlos Lee and Charlton Ross, both of Beckley; three brothers, William (Bill) of Cleveland, Ohio, Arnold (Jack) and Dewey, both of Hinton; five sisters, Mrs. Lydia Farley, Mrs. Maude Williams and Mrs. Geneva Keaton, all Hinton, Mrs. Nancy Pigg, Daniels and Mrs. Ruth Lilly of Baltimore, Md; five grandchildren and three step grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Harvey Chapel United Methodist Church, Salem Road with Rev. Glenn Wriston and Rev. Calvin Greathouse in charge. Burial will be Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. on August 3, 1974.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 249, District 10-9A, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Occupation

1940Coal miner5

Family

Okie Oreda Nugen b. November 30, 1914, d. November 11, 1999
Marriage*Aubrey Lee Keaton married Okie Oreda Nugen, daughter of William Virdira Nugen and Roxanna Amelia Bower, on February 2, 1933 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Keaton-Nugen 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Aubrey Lee Keaton obituary in the Aug 3, 1974 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Carlos Lee Keaton obituary in the Oct 20, 2011 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Okie Oreda Nugen Keaton obituary in the Nov 13, 1999 edition.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Claborn "Clabe" DeHart1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 7, 1899, d. September 23, 1954
     William Claborn "Clabe" DeHart was buried at Bowers Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 He was born on November 7, 1899 at Patrick Co., Virginia.6,1,3,4,5 He married Dora Leana Nugen, daughter of William Virdira Nugen and Roxanna Amelia Bower, on February 2, 1933 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,7 William Claborn "Clabe" DeHart died on September 23, 1954 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 54.1,5 He Funeral services for William Claborn DeHart, 54, Coal City, were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Free Will Baptist Church, Coal City. The Rev. R. H. Doan officiated at the rites and burial was made in the Bowers Cemetery, Coal City. DeHart died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday after a long illness. He was born Nov. 7, 1899 in Virginia, son of the late Thomas DeHart. A retired coal miner, he had been a resident of Raleigh County the past 44 years. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Ansted. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Dora DeHart; four sons, Robert Lee, with the United States Navy in Maryland; Charles, William Ray and Edward Gene at home; four brothers, Fred of Florida, Woodrow of Iowa, Paul of Beckley, and Joe of Skelton; three sisters, Mrs. Kila Stover of Michigan, Mrs. Mattie Keaton of Cunard, and Mrs. Gertrude Waddell of Beckley. on September 26, 1954.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 161, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Coal miner8

Family

Dora Leana Nugen b. August 7, 1911, d. April 23, 1989
Marriage*William Claborn "Clabe" DeHart married Dora Leana Nugen, daughter of William Virdira Nugen and Roxanna Amelia Bower, on February 2, 1933 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,7 
Children
  • Edward Gene DeHart5,7
  • Robert Lee "Bobby" DeHart8,5,7
  • Sonny DeHart9 b. September 30, 1934, d. September 30, 1934
  • Charles DeHart8,5,7
  • Ray William DeHart5,7,10

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Claborn DeHart death certificate.
  2. [S6800] Bowers Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [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.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the William Claborn DeHart obituary in the Sep 26, 1954 edition.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the DeHart-Nugen marriage record.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Dora Lena DeHart obituary in the Apr 25, 1989 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the infant DeHart obituary in the Oct 1, 1934 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Rev. Dallas Bernard Peters1,2

M, b. April 17, 1905, d. February 4, 1986
FatherGeorge Jackson Peters1 b. June 3, 1875, d. November 6, 1951
MotherAllie Lucy Janney1 b. February 10, 1882, d. May 21, 1965
     Rev. Dallas Bernard Peters was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 233-07-4393.3 He was born on April 17, 1905 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3,1,5 He married Bessie Ethel Nugen, daughter of William Virdira Nugen and Roxanna Amelia Bower, on April 23, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Rev. Dallas Bernard Peters died on February 4, 1986 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 80.3,2 He The Rev. Dallas Peters, 80, of Coal City, Raleigh County, died Tuesday in Beckley Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Floyd County, Va., and was a disabled miner. He was a retired Missionary Baptist minister and was a member of Missionary Baptist Church, Coal City. He was a 64-year resident of Raleigh County. Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Betty Ann Handy of Danbury, N.C; sisters, Mrs. Maggie Nichols and Mrs. Vivian Agee, both of Floyd, Mrs. Clarence Cole of Pilot, Va; brothers, Herman and Harris Peters, both of Floyd; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. Edward Garten officiating. Entombment will be Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Prosperity. on February 5, 1986.2

Family

Bessie Ethel Nugen b. October 28, 1906, d. March, 1980
Marriage*He married Bessie Ethel Nugen, daughter of William Virdira Nugen and Roxanna Amelia Bower, on April 23, 1930 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 
Child
  • Betty Ann Peters6,2

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Dallas Peters obituary in the Feb 5, 1986 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Peters-Nugen 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Whitten Monroe Booth1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 16, 1890, d. July 18, 1953
     Whitten Monroe Booth was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5 He was born on February 16, 1890 at Falls Mills, Tazewell Co., Virginia.2,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Nugen, daughter of William Virdira Nugen and Roxanna Amelia Bower, on April 25, 1923 at Abney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 Whitten Monroe Booth died on July 18, 1953 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 63.4,5 He Funeral services Whitten Monroe Booth, 63, of 203 First Avenue, who died after an extended illness Saturday, in a Bluefield hospital, will be conducted from the Bethel Church at MacArthur at 2 p.m. today with the Rev. D. W. French officiating. Burial will follow In Sunset Memorial Park. In addition to others he is survived by his step-father, J. W. Caves of Sylvester. The body will be removed from the Calfee Funeral Home to the church an hour prior to the funeral hour. on July 20, 1953.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 552, District 25, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 160, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1930Garage owner6
1940School bus driver7

Family

Mary Elizabeth Nugen b. April 24, 1905, d. August 28, 1985
Marriage*Whitten Monroe Booth married Mary Elizabeth Nugen, daughter of William Virdira Nugen and Roxanna Amelia Bower, on April 25, 1923 at Abney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1339] Putnam Post, From the Ada Leslie Nugen Cooper obituary in the Nov 13, 2001 edition.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Booth-Nugen marriage record.
  4. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Whitten Monroe Booth obituary in the Jul 20, 1953 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Catherine Irene Booth death certificate.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Callahan-Booth marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gibb-Booth marriage record.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Anna Booth Saylor Herman obituary in the Jun 29, 2010 edition.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the John H. Booth obituary in the Dec 27, 2015 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Beulah Jolene Booth death certificate.
  15. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Edith V. Callahan obituary in the Apr 14, 2005 edition.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stover-Booth marriage record.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S3589] Ancestry.com, West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971.

Pastor Carl Joseph Cooper1,2,3,4

M, b. December 28, 1951, d. February 9, 2011
FatherRev. James Wesley "J.W." Cooper1,2,5,6,3,4,7,8 b. January 19, 1908, d. January 7, 2002
MotherAda Leslie Nugen1,2,5,6,3,4,7,8 b. January 5, 1909, d. November 12, 2001
     Pastor Carl Joseph Cooper Pastor Carl Joseph Cooper, age 78, of Milton, WV, beloved husband of Nelma Young Cooper, and faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, was called to his heavenly home on February 9th following a time of brief illness. After beginning his preaching ministry in December of 1964, Pastor Cooper served faithfully through evangelistic work, Pastor of several churches, active involvement in local, State, and the National Association of Free Will Baptists. Pastor Cooper served as a Home missionary to Wheeling, WV. He authored a book entitled Two Covenants and taught numerous Bible studies, many of them on the subject of The Wilderness Tabernacle using a scale model that he constructed. In addition to his life in ministry, Pastor Cooper was a builder by trade and former owner of White Oak Lumber Company. Pastor Cooper was preceded in death by his parents, Pastor J.W. Cooper and Ada Leslie Nugen Cooper, and his brother Pastor Lloyd Cooper. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 59 years, Nelma Young Cooper, brother, Ezra Cooper, sister, Lorene Rooper, sons, Wesley Edward Cooper (Debbie), Pastor Daniel Joseph Cooper (Sandie), Paul Keith Cooper (Sandra), and daughter, Julie Cooper McCoy (Pastor Dale), seven wonderful grandchildren, and two very special great-grandchildren. Pastor Cooper was extremely proud that all his children and their families are faithfully serving the Christ he so loved and proclaimed. Memorial services will be conduced at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2011, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Pastor Ray Sovine and Pastor Dale McCoy. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Friday, February 11, 2011, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton.3 He was buried at Forest Memorial Park, Milton, Cabell Co., West Virginia.9 He was born on December 28, 1951 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,10,8 He married Nelma Young on December 28, 1951 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,11,8 Pastor Carl Joseph Cooper died on February 9, 2011 at Milton, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 59.3,10,9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 266, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family

Nelma Young b. April 4, 1932, d. March 16, 2013
Marriage*Pastor Carl Joseph Cooper married Nelma Young on December 28, 1951 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,11,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Ada Leslie Nugen Cooper obituary in the Nov 14, 2001 edition.
  2. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the James Wesley Cooper obituary in the Jan 9, 2002 edition.
  3. [S6933] Wallace Funeral Home, online http://www.timeformemory.com/wallace, From the Carl Joseph Cooper obituary.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Ezra Cooper obituary in the Feb 20, 2018 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From an article about the death of James L. Cooper in the Nov 9, 1970 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lorene C. Rooper obituary in the Apr 9, 2015 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cooper-Young marriage record.
  9. [S6934] Forest Memorial Park, Cabell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S6933] Wallace Funeral Home, online http://www.timeformemory.com/wallace, From the Nelma Young Cooper obituary.
  12. [S6935] Fielden Funeral Home, online http://www.fieldenfuneralhome.com, From the Wesley Edward Cooper obituary.

William Ezra Cooper1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 9, 1933, d. February 19, 2018
FatherRev. James Wesley "J.W." Cooper1,2,7,3,8,4,9,10 b. January 19, 1908, d. January 7, 2002
MotherAda Leslie Nugen1,2,7,3,8,4,9,10 b. January 5, 1909, d. November 12, 2001
     William Ezra Cooper was buried at Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.4,5 He was born on November 9, 1933 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,6 He married Betty Lou Howard on December 5, 1954 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.6 William Ezra Cooper died on February 19, 2018 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 84.4,5 He William Ezra Cooper, 84, of Hurricane, formerly of Oak Hill, passed away on February 19, 2018. He was a Baptist with a confessed faith in our Savior Jesus Christ. Ezra was a retired home builder and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an avid bass fisherman and enjoyed fishing at Beech Fork Lake. He also loved gardening and sharing produce with his family, friends, and neighbors. Ezra was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend James Wesley and Ada Cooper; brothers, Reverend James Lloyd Cooper and Reverend Carl Joseph Cooper; and sister, Lorene Rooper. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Lou Cooper; sons, James Howard (Jill) Cooper and Pastor Larry Ezra (Anita) Cooper; granddaughter, Allison Bethany (Daniel) Carpenter; and great - granddaughter, Jovie Grace Carpenter. Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 21, at Allen Funeral Home in Hurricane. Funeral service will immediately follow visitation with Pastor Junior Smith and Pastor Daniel Joseph Cooper officiating. Graveside services will follow on Thursday at 10 a.m at Valley View Cemetery in Hurricane. on February 20, 2018.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 266, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Betty Lou Howard
Marriage*William Ezra Cooper married Betty Lou Howard on December 5, 1954 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.6 
Children
  • James Howard Cooper4
  • Pastor Larry Ezra Cooper4

Citations

  1. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Ada Leslie Nugen Cooper obituary in the Nov 14, 2001 edition.
  2. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the James Wesley Cooper obituary in the Jan 9, 2002 edition.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From an article about the death of James L. Cooper in the Nov 9, 1970 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Ezra Cooper obituary in the Feb 20, 2018 edition.
  5. [S4074] Valley View Memorial Park, Putnam Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cooper-Howard marriage record.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S6933] Wallace Funeral Home, online http://www.timeformemory.com/wallace, From the Carl Joseph Cooper obituary.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lorene C. Rooper obituary in the Apr 9, 2015 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cooper-Young marriage record.

Edna Lorene Cooper1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, b. May 11, 1935, d. April 8, 2015
FatherRev. James Wesley "J.W." Cooper1,2,8,4,5,9,10,7 b. January 19, 1908, d. January 7, 2002
MotherAda Leslie Nugen1,2,8,4,5,9,10,7 b. January 5, 1909, d. November 12, 2001
     Edna Lorene Cooper was buried at Forest Memorial Park, Milton, Cabell Co., West Virginia.10,6 She was born on May 11, 1935 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,6 As of November 11, 1956,her married name was Rooper.7 She married Rev. Jack Eldon Rooper on November 11, 1956 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,10,7 Edna Lorene Cooper died on April 8, 2015 at Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 79.10,6 She Lorene C. Rooper, 79, of Barboursville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, with Dr. David Lemming officiating. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. She was born May 11, 1935 in Coal City, W.Va., a daughter of the late Rev. James Wesley Cooper and Ada Nugen Cooper. Lorene served the Lord faithfully for over 35 years as a pastor's wife. She was a retired legal secretary with Campbell, Woods and Bagley Law Firm and was a member of Springdale Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Jack Eldon Rooper; one son, David Rooper; and two brothers, Rev. James Loyd Cooper and Rev. Carl J. Cooper. She is survived by two daughters, Rebecca (Gary) Ferguson of Huntington, W.Va., and Robin (Jerry) Ramey of South Point, Ohio; two sons, Jack Alan Rooper of Scott Depot, W.Va., and Victor (Lori) Rooper of Hurricane, W.Va; one brother, Ezra (Betty) Cooper of Hurricane, W.Va; a sister-in-law, Mary Jean Cooper of North Carolina; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. The family would like to thank the staff of Midland Meadows Senior Living for their loving care and support. on April 9, 2015.10

Census Records

1940Dwelling 266, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Family

Rev. Jack Eldon Rooper b. June 28, 1934, d. August 1, 2007
Marriage*Edna Lorene Cooper married Rev. Jack Eldon Rooper on November 11, 1956 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,10,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Ada Leslie Nugen Cooper obituary in the Nov 14, 2001 edition.
  2. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the James Wesley Cooper obituary in the Jan 9, 2002 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jack Eldon Rooper obituary in the Aug 3, 2007 edition.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From an article about the death of James L. Cooper in the Nov 9, 1970 edition.
  5. [S6933] Wallace Funeral Home, online http://www.timeformemory.com/wallace, From the Carl Joseph Cooper obituary.
  6. [S6934] Forest Memorial Park, Cabell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rooper-Cooper marriage record.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Ezra Cooper obituary in the Feb 20, 2018 edition.
  10. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lorene C. Rooper obituary in the Apr 9, 2015 edition.
  11. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the David E. Rooper obituary in the May 17, 2008 edition.

Rev. Jack Eldon Rooper1,2,3,4

M, b. June 28, 1934, d. August 1, 2007
     Rev. Jack Eldon Rooper was buried at Forest Memorial Park, Milton, Cabell Co., West Virginia.1,3 His Social Security Number was 236-50-7661.5 He was born on June 28, 1934 at Teays, Putnam Co., West Virginia.5,1,3 He married Edna Lorene Cooper, daughter of Rev. James Wesley "J.W." Cooper and Ada Leslie Nugen, on November 11, 1956 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.6,7,1,2,4 Rev. Jack Eldon Rooper died on August 1, 2007 at Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 73.5,1,3 He Jack Eldon Rooper, 73, of Barboursville, husband of Lorene Cooper Rooper, passed into God's care on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, at his residence. Visitation will be at Wallace Funeral Home on Friday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Wallace Funeral Home with Dr. David Lemming officiating and a eulogy by Richard Farley. Singers will be the Rev. and Mrs. John Horn and Mike Nelson. David Blevins will be honorary pallbearer. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park in Milton. He was born June 28, 1934, at Teays, a son of Everett and Reba Meadows Rooper. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother-in-law, Gary Hill. Additional survivors are two daughters, Rebecca (Gary) Ferguson and Robin (Jerry) Ramey and three sons, David (Robyn) Rooper, Jack (Margaret) Rooper and Victor (Lori) Rooper; eight grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother and his three sisters, Ramona (Clifford) Erwin, Gaye (John Dale) Samples, and Janet Hill. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and was in the Navy Seabees. He retired from Bell Atlantic Telephone Company with 39 years service. He was a minister and pastored churches in Milton, Ashland, Ky., and Kenova. He also had a radio ministry for over 30 years. He was at WEMM for 23 years, WPAY for several years and other local stations. He was also a Kentucky Colonel. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Veterans Honor Guard, American Legion Post #16, Huntington. on August 3, 2007.1

Family

Edna Lorene Cooper b. May 11, 1935, d. April 8, 2015
Marriage*He married Edna Lorene Cooper, daughter of Rev. James Wesley "J.W." Cooper and Ada Leslie Nugen, on November 11, 1956 at Hurricane, Putnam Co., West Virginia.6,7,1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Jack Eldon Rooper obituary in the Aug 3, 2007 edition.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Lorene C. Rooper obituary in the Apr 9, 2015 edition.
  3. [S6934] Forest Memorial Park, Cabell Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rooper-Cooper marriage record.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the Ada Leslie Nugen Cooper obituary in the Nov 14, 2001 edition.
  7. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the James Wesley Cooper obituary in the Jan 9, 2002 edition.
  8. [S1232] Herald-Dispatch, From the David E. Rooper obituary in the May 17, 2008 edition.

Edith Virginia Booth1,2

F, b. December 17, 1925, d. April 12, 2005
FatherWhitten Monroe Booth1,2,3 b. February 16, 1890, d. July 18, 1953
MotherMary Elizabeth Nugen1,2,3,4 b. April 24, 1905, d. August 28, 1985
     Edith Virginia Booth was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.5 Her Social Security Number was 236-38-9397.6 She was born on December 17, 1925 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,6,5 As of November 23, 1943,her married name was Callahan.2 She married James Lacy Callahan Jr. on November 23, 1943 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Edith Virginia Booth died on April 12, 2005 at Hudson, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 79.6,7,5 She CALLAHAN, EDITH V., 79, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (April 12, 2005) in Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Beckley, W.Va., she came to Florida 16 years ago from Pittsburgh. She owned and operated a beauty salon. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Spring Hill and president of its Women's Club. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Kreiling, Spring Hill; a brother, John Booth, West Virginia; three sisters, Dot Rollins, St. Petersburg, Violet Stover, Macon, Ga., and Ann Saylor-Herman, Fort Lauderdale; two granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter. National Cremation Society, Brooksville. on April 14, 2005.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 552, District 25, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 160, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Family

James Lacy Callahan Jr. b. February 27, 1924, d. December 23, 2003
Marriage*Edith Virginia Booth married James Lacy Callahan Jr. on November 23, 1943 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 
Child
  • Joyce Callahan7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Callahan-Booth marriage record.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Elizabeth Booth obituary in the Aug 29, 1985 edition.
  5. [S212] Florida National Cemetery, Sumter Co., Florida, online http://www.interment.net/data/us/fl/sumter/flornat/florida%5Fpippou.htm
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Edith V. Callahan obituary in the Apr 14, 2005 edition.

Anna Francis "Annie" Booth1,2,3

F, b. May 17, 1927, d. June 27, 2010
FatherWhitten Monroe Booth1,2,4,5 b. February 16, 1890, d. July 18, 1953
MotherMary Elizabeth Nugen1,2,4,5,6 b. April 24, 1905, d. August 28, 1985
     Her married name was Herman.4 Her married name was Saylor.7 Anna Francis "Annie" Booth was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 She married Lucky Eugene Saylor.7,4 Anna Francis "Annie" Booth married William George Herman.7,4,8 Anna Francis "Annie" Booth was born on May 17, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,4 As of July 18, 1946,her married name was Gibb.2 She married David Emery Gibb on July 18, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Anna Francis "Annie" Booth died on June 27, 2010 at Dania Beach, Broward Co., Florida, at age 83.4 She Anna Booth Saylor Herman, 83, formerly of Beckley, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010, in Dania Beach, Fla. Born May 17, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Whitten Booth and Mary Nugen Booth. In addition to working for Publix, Anna was a retired florist having owned her own floral company. Survivors include her two daughters Vicki Gibb Bristow and husband Thomas of Dania Beach, Fla., Doris Gibb Fox and husband Gene of Oklahoma City, Okla; granddaughter, Bree Smoot of Lauderhill, Fla; grandson, Shane Smoot and wife Danielle of Dayton, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Cole and Erik Smoot also of Dayton, Ohio; brother, John Booth and wife Harriet of St. Albans, W.Va; sisters, Dorothy Booth Rollins of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Violet Booth Stover and husband Dean of Macon, Ga. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum B. There is no visitation scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to The Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Online condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley. on June 29, 2010.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 552, District 25, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 160, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family 1

William George Herman b. November 30, 1925, d. November 15, 2011
Marriage*Anna Francis "Annie" Booth married William George Herman.7,4,8 

Family 2

Lucky Eugene Saylor b. May 23, 1925, d. July 7, 2010
Marriage*Anna Francis "Annie" Booth married Lucky Eugene Saylor.7,4 

Family 3

David Emery Gibb b. December 17, 1924, d. July 9, 1997
Marriage*Anna Francis "Annie" Booth married David Emery Gibb on July 18, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 
Children
  • Vicki Ann Gibb4
  • Doris Gibb4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gibb-Booth marriage record.
  3. [S1032] Sun-Sentinel, From the Anna Francis Herman obituary in the Jun 29, 2010 edition.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Anna Booth Saylor Herman obituary in the Jun 29, 2010 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Elizabeth Booth obituary in the Aug 29, 1985 edition.
  7. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Edith V. Callahan obituary in the Apr 14, 2005 edition.
  8. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the James Griffin Booth obituary in the Jul 5, 2000 edition.

William Whitten Booth1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 10, 1930, d. August 29, 1987
FatherWhitten Monroe Booth1,3,7 b. February 16, 1890, d. July 18, 1953
MotherMary Elizabeth Nugen1,3,7,5 b. April 24, 1905, d. August 28, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 235-44-1143.3 William Whitten Booth was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,6 He was born on January 10, 1930 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 He died on August 29, 1987 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 57.3,4,6 He William W. Booth, 57, of Beckley, died Aug. 29, 1987, in a local hospital. He was a department manager for Montgomery Ward in Beckley and was the owner of Blossoms and Bows Floral Shop in the Raleigh Mall. He was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and was a retired member of the Teamsters union. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. Surviving: brothers, John H. of St. Albans and James G. of Huntington; sisters, Edith Callahan of Monroeville, Pa., Anna Saylor of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Dorothy Rollins of Seminole, Fla., Violet Stover of Macon, Ga. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Beckley, with the Rev. Howard Backus officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on August 31, 1987.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 552, District 25, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 160, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Mary Elizabeth Booth obituary in the Aug 29, 1985 edition.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William W. Booth obituary in the Aug 31, 1987 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Carlos Lee Keaton1,2,3,4

M, b. June 7, 1936, d. October 15, 2011
FatherAubrey Lee Keaton1,5,2,3,4 b. September 30, 1905, d. August 2, 1974
MotherOkie Oreda Nugen1,5,2,3,4 b. November 30, 1914, d. November 11, 1999
     Carlos Lee Keaton was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 234-56-0416.6 He was born on June 7, 1936 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,6,4 He married Gloria Fay Rhodes on July 10, 1967 at Russell Co., Virginia.2 Carlos Lee Keaton and Gloria Fay Rhodes were divorced in September, 1982.2 Carlos Lee Keaton married Gloria Fay Rhodes on April 20, 1984 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.2 Carlos Lee Keaton and Gloria Fay Rhodes were divorced on July 10, 1986.2 Carlos Lee Keaton married Laura Ference on October 11, 1989 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 Carlos Lee Keaton died on October 15, 2011 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 75.6,4 He Carlos Lee Keaton, 75, of Bozoo, formerly of Oak Hill, died Oct. 15, 2011, at Welch Community Hospital in Welch. Born June 7, 1936, at Coal City, he was the son of the late Aubrey Lee and Okie Oreda Nugen Keaton. His wife, Laura Keaton, and a stillborn sister, Helen Lois Keaton, also preceded him in death. He was a retired taxi cab and MTA bus driver. Mr. Keaton attended the Church of God of Prophecy, Bozoo, and was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving: his former wife and caregiver, Gloria Fay Keaton of Bozoo; children, Reda Sue Pitzer and husband Buster of Ballard, Adah Hosey and husband Charles of Covington, Va., and Carlos Lee Keaton Jr. and wife Crystal of Hanover; stepchildren, Sarah Owens, Shelia Gobel and husband Junior, and Norris Dewayne Dickens and wife Tina, all of Peterstown; brother, Charlton Keaton and wife Marlys of Beaver; five grandchildren, 13 stepgrandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 19 at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill, with Rev. Fred Mooney officiating. Burial was at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, with military graveside rites by Oak Hill VFW Post #3110. on October 20, 2011.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 249, District 10-9A, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia5

Family 1

Gloria Fay Rhodes
Marriage*Carlos Lee Keaton married Gloria Fay Rhodes on July 10, 1967 at Russell Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Carlos Lee Keaton and Gloria Fay Rhodes were divorced in September, 1982.2 
Marriage Carlos Lee Keaton married Gloria Fay Rhodes on April 20, 1984 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce Carlos Lee Keaton and Gloria Fay Rhodes were divorced on July 10, 1986.2 
Children
  • Adah Keaton4
  • Carlos Lee Keaton Jr.4
  • Reda Sue Keaton7,4

Family 2

Laura Ference b. July 15, 1918
Marriage*Carlos Lee Keaton married Laura Ference on October 11, 1989 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Okie Oreda Nugen Keaton obituary in the Nov 13, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Aubrey Lee Keaton obituary in the Aug 3, 1974 edition.
  4. [S2038] Fayette-Tribune, The, From the Carlos Lee Keaton obituary in the Oct 20, 2011 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.