Blanche Elzena Cochrane1,2

F, b. September 29, 1924, d. September 29, 2011
     Blanche Elzena Cochrane and John Edgar Tolliver were divorced.3 Blanche Elzena Cochrane was buried at Linwood Cemetery, Colerain, Belmont Co., Ohio.3 She was born on September 29, 1924 at Kilsyth, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,4 As of June 7, 1947,her married name was Tolliver.1 She married John Edgar Tolliver, son of William Amos Tolliver and Ollie Mabel Bailey, on June 7, 1947 at Maple Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Blanche Elzena Cochrane died on September 29, 2011 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia, at age 87.3,4

Family

John Edgar Tolliver b. May 19, 1925, d. February 22, 2002
Divorce*She and John Edgar Tolliver were divorced.3 
Marriage* Blanche Elzena Cochrane married John Edgar Tolliver, son of William Amos Tolliver and Ollie Mabel Bailey, on June 7, 1947 at Maple Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Child
  • Sharon Lee Tolliver2

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tolliver-Cochrane marriage record.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S8283] Linwood Cemetery, Belmont Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Norma Nadine Lay1,2

F, b. July 22, 1923, d. January 12, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 236-22-7286.2 Norma Nadine Lay was born on July 22, 1923 at Jellico Camp, Campbell Co., Tennessee.1,2 As of June 19, 1943,her married name was Cole.1 She married William Edward Cole, son of Fred Camden Cole and Mary Ellen Lusher, on June 19, 1943 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Norma Nadine Lay died on January 12, 2005 at age 81.2

Family

William Edward Cole b. March 30, 1918, d. September 3, 1954
Marriage*She married William Edward Cole, son of Fred Camden Cole and Mary Ellen Lusher, on June 19, 1943 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cole-Lay marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Margaret Fannie Meadows1

F, b. October 14, 1923, d. May, 2008
     Margaret Fannie Meadows and Buren Lucian Cole were divorced.2 Margaret Fannie Meadows was born on October 14, 1923 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.1 As of October 25, 1944,her married name was Cole.1 She married Buren Lucian Cole, son of Fred Camden Cole and Mary Ellen Lusher, on October 25, 1944 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Margaret Fannie Meadows died in May, 2008 at Canada at age 84.3

Family

Buren Lucian Cole b. October 15, 1921, d. April 5, 1988
Divorce*She and Buren Lucian Cole were divorced.2 
Marriage* Margaret Fannie Meadows married Buren Lucian Cole, son of Fred Camden Cole and Mary Ellen Lusher, on October 25, 1944 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children
  • Joyce Ann Cole4
  • Buren Wayne Cole4

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cole-Meadows marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/
  3. [S8871] Martin-Maynor Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/83131987/person/44515779130/facts
  4. [S593] Daily Press, From the Buren Lucian Cole obituary in the Apr 6, 1988 edition.

Evelyn Jane Fleming1

F, b. September 23, 1926, d. January 8, 1972
     Evelyn Jane Fleming was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 232-34-2041.2 She was born on September 23, 1926 at Claremont, Fayette Co., West Virginia.3,2,1 As of before 1956,her married name was Aaron.1 She married Unknown Aaron before 1956.1 As of July 19, 1956,her married name was Cole.3 Evelyn Jane Fleming married Buren Lucian Cole, son of Fred Camden Cole and Mary Ellen Lusher, on July 19, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 Evelyn Jane Fleming died on January 8, 1972 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 45.1 She Evelyn Aaron Cole, 45, of Piney View, died at 10 p.m. Saturday in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. She was born Sept. 23, 1926, in Clairemont, a daughter of the late George and Nettie Smith Fleming. Survivors include one daughter, Rita Aaron, at home; two brothers, Cecil Fleming of Piney View and Harry Fleming of Annapolis, Md., and three sisters, Miss Edith Fleming of Piney View, Mrs. Dorothy Adams of Crab Orchard, and Mrs. Josephine O'Neal of Salem, Va. A brother, Carlos Fleming, preceded her in death in 1969. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Peace Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Smith in charge. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. Pallbearers Lynn Griner, Harry Fisher, Bill Bonner, Ronald Garten, Don Aaron and Duon Aaron. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today. on January 10, 1972.1

Family 1

Unknown Aaron
Marriage*She married Unknown Aaron before 1956.1 

Family 2

Buren Lucian Cole b. October 15, 1921, d. April 5, 1988
Marriage*Evelyn Jane Fleming married Buren Lucian Cole, son of Fred Camden Cole and Mary Ellen Lusher, on July 19, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Evelyn Aaron Cole obituary in the Jan 10, 1972 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cole-Aaron marriage record.

Lewis Richard Guilliams1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 1, 1897, d. July 11, 1968
     Lewis Richard Guilliams was buried at Stanaford Cemetery, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,6 He was born on June 1, 1897 at Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,6 He married Clara Bell Cole, daughter of Ballard Lucian Cole and Virginia Ellen Bailey, on May 20, 1925 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,7,6 Lewis Richard Guilliams died on July 11, 1968 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.4,5,6 He Lewis Richard Guilliams, 71, of Stanaford, died at 5 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital following a long illness. A member of the Church of Christ, he was a retired miner from the New River Coal Co. and a member of UMWA District 29 Local No. 2325. He was born June 1, 1897 in Raleigh County, a son of the late Fird and Elizabeth Jones Guilliams. Survivors include his wife, Clara Cole Guilliams and three sons, Lewis Jr. and Robert, both of Waterloo, N.Y. and Jack of Palmyra, N.Y; two daughters, Mrs. Clara M. Trump of Stanaford and Miss Martha Ann Guilliams, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Holiday of Beckley, Mrs. Arizona Warden of Stanaford; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Church of Christ at Stanaford. The Rev. Elgie Thompson and the Rev. R. B. Roden of Oklahoma City will officiate. Burial will follow in the Stanaford Cemetery. The body will be removed to the residence at 1 p.m. Saturday where it will remain until one hour before the service. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. on July 12, 1968.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 456, District 24, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2

Occupation

1930Coal miner2

Family

Clara Bell Cole b. August 13, 1904, d. January 1, 1992
Marriage*Lewis Richard Guilliams married Clara Bell Cole, daughter of Ballard Lucian Cole and Virginia Ellen Bailey, on May 20, 1925 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Guilliams-Cole marriage record.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S4669] Stanaford Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  6. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Lewis Richard Guilliams obituary in the Jul 12, 1968 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lonnie Q. Cole obituary in the Apr 7, 1964 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Trump-Guilliams marriage record.

Lewis Richard Guilliams Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. November 15, 1925, d. January 16, 1986
FatherLewis Richard Guilliams1,4 b. June 1, 1897, d. July 11, 1968
MotherClara Bell Cole1,4 b. August 13, 1904, d. January 1, 1992
     Lewis Richard Guilliams Jr. was buried at Chief Tecopa Cemetery, Pahrump, Nye Co., Nevada.5 His Social Security Number was 236-32-4520.6 He was born on November 15, 1925 at West Virginia; His gravestone and the Nevada Death Index have a birth date of Nov 14, 1925.1,6,5,3 He married Lillian Lee Parks on December 22, 1984 at Clark Co., Nevada.2 Lewis Richard Guilliams Jr. died on January 16, 1986 at Clark Co., Nevada, at age 60.6,5,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 456, District 24, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

Lillian Lee Parks
Marriage*Lewis Richard Guilliams Jr. married Lillian Lee Parks on December 22, 1984 at Clark Co., Nevada.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1491] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005.
  3. [S3924] Office of Vital Statistics Nevada State Health Division, Nevada, Death Index, 1980-2012.
  4. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Lewis Richard Guilliams obituary in the Jul 12, 1968 edition.
  5. [S4674] Chief Tecopa Cemetery, Nye Co., NV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Jesse Lee Swann1,2,3

M, b. November 27, 1915, d. November 26, 1957
     Jesse Lee Swann was buried at Oaklawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, 1626 Oaklawn Avenue, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.2,3 He was born on November 27, 1915 at Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina.1,2,3 He married Hilda Mae Operchuck, daughter of Daniel "Dan" Operchuck and Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, on December 2, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 Jesse Lee Swann died on November 26, 1957 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 41.2,3

Family

Hilda Mae Operchuck b. May 6, 1920, d. July 12, 1986
Marriage*He married Hilda Mae Operchuck, daughter of Daniel "Dan" Operchuck and Margaret Gerushia/Jerusha "Rushia" Light, on December 2, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Swann-Operchuck marriage record.
  2. [S6198] Oaklawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Mecklenburg Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

George Henry Hite1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 4, 1911, d. August 2, 1983
     George Henry Hite was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.5 He married Nina Burke Hall, daughter of Zina Earl Hall and Mary Louise Ballard.3,4 George Henry Hite was born on October 4, 1911 at Amherst Co., Virginia.7,2,5,6 He died on August 2, 1983 at Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 71.2,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 165, District 41-8, Friendship, Guilford Co., North Carolina8

Occupation

1940Truck driver8

Family

Nina Burke Hall b. September 11, 1918, d. November 21, 1995
Marriage*George Henry Hite married Nina Burke Hall, daughter of Zina Earl Hall and Mary Louise Ballard.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Zina Earl Hall death certificate.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Nina Burke Hall Hite obituary in the Nov 23, 1995 edition.
  4. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the George E. Hite obituary in the Dec 27, 1996 edition.
  5. [S5168] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Guilford Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [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.
  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. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  10. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the David Ballard Hite obituary in the Jun 30, 1996 edition.

George E. Hite1,2,3

M, b. July 12, 1936, d. December 26, 1996
FatherGeorge Henry Hite1,2,3,4 b. October 4, 1911, d. August 2, 1983
MotherNina Burke Hall1,5,2,3,4 b. September 11, 1918, d. November 21, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 242-50-7935.6 George E. Hite married Barbara Unknown.5,2 George E. Hite was born on July 12, 1936 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.1,6,2 He died on December 26, 1996 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 60.6,2 He WINSTON-SALEM - Mr. George E. Hite, 60, of Winston-Salem, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996, at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Randy Waugh officiating. There will be a private entombment to follow. Mr. Hite was born July 12, 1936, in Guilford County, to George Henry and Nina Hall Hite. He was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, the Winston-Salem Moose Lodge, and served in the U.S. Army Reserves before the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Barbara C. Hite of the home; one son, Keith Hite and wife, Maureen of Winston-Salem; one grandson, Bobby Hite of Winston-Salem; one granddaughter, Kristina Hite of Winston-Salem; two brothers, Tommy Hite and wife, Maxie of Greensboro, Randy Hite and wife, Linda of Pleasant Garden; one sister, Judy Park and husband, Byard Houck of Emerald Isle; one sister-in-law, Joanne Hite of Washington, N.C; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, David Hite. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to The American Cancer Society, Winston-Salem Chapter, 1900 S. Hawthorne Rd., Forsyth Medical Park, Suite 622, Winston-Salem, N.C. 237103-3901. on December 27, 1996.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 165, District 41-8, Friendship, Guilford Co., North Carolina4

Family

Barbara Unknown
Marriage*George E. Hite married Barbara Unknown.5,2 
Child
  • Jeffrey Keith Hite1,2

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the George E. Hite obituary in the Dec 27, 1996 edition.
  3. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the David Ballard Hite obituary in the Jun 30, 1996 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Nina Burke Hall Hite obituary in the Nov 23, 1995 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

David Ballard Hite1,2

M, b. November 8, 1938, d. June 29, 1996
FatherGeorge Henry Hite1,3,4,5 b. October 4, 1911, d. August 2, 1983
MotherNina Burke Hall1,6,3,4,5 b. September 11, 1918, d. November 21, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 243-52-6408.7 David Ballard Hite was buried at Pamlico Gardens Cemetery, Washington, Beaufort Co., North Carolina.4 He was born on November 8, 1938 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.1,7,2,4 He married Joann Wilson on August 21, 1982.4 David Ballard Hite died on June 29, 1996 at Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 57.7,2,4 He Mr. David Ballard Hite, 57, a resident of 202 East 10th Street and owner of D & J Hobbies and Crafts, died Saturday, June 29, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, conducted by the Rev. Charles Schwidde and the Rev. Jim Watters. Burial will be in Pamlico Gardens. Mr. Hite was born in Guilford County November 8, 1938. He was the son of the late George H. and Nina Hall Hite. Mr. Hite worked for Sears for 27 years. After his retirement from Sears, he operated D & J Hobbies and Crafts. Mr. Hite was a member of the Lighthouse Church and P.R.I.S.M. On August 21, 1982, Mr. Hite married the former Joanne Wilson, who survives. Surviving with his wife, are two daughters, Cindy H. Odom of Wilson and Elizabeth H. Wolfe of Virginia Beach, Va; four sons, D. Mark Hite of Wake Forest, Andrew L. Hite of Schenectady, N.Y., Matthew Hite and Brian J. Polumbo, both of the home; three brothers, George E. Hite of Winston-Salem, Thomas B. Hite of Greensboro, and Randy Hite of Pleasant Garden, N.C; one sister, Judy H. Park of Rocky Mount and five grandchildren, Holley, Wendy, Lauren, Phillip and Joshua. The family will receive friends 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home, 202 East 10th Street, Washington. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. on June 30, 1996.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 165, District 41-8, Friendship, Guilford Co., North Carolina5

Family 1

Children
  • Elizabeth Hite4
  • Matthew Hite4
  • Cynthia L. "Cindy" Hite4,1
  • David Mark Hite4,1

Family 2

Joann Wilson
Marriage*David Ballard Hite married Joann Wilson on August 21, 1982.4 
Child
  • Andrew Lane Hite4,1

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the George E. Hite obituary in the Dec 27, 1996 edition.
  4. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the David Ballard Hite obituary in the Jun 30, 1996 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Nina Burke Hall Hite obituary in the Nov 23, 1995 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.