Ruth Joyce Barnett1

F, b. May 8, 1939, d. September 1, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 233-58-8054.2 Ruth Joyce Barnett was born on May 8, 1939 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,1 As of September 12, 1958,her married name was Cox.1 She married Wilburne Ray Cox, son of Charles Franklin Cox and Lillie Mae Young, on September 12, 1958 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 Ruth Joyce Barnett died on September 1, 2000 at Davy, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 61.2

Family

Wilburne Ray Cox b. July 31, 1937, d. June 15, 2009
Marriage*She married Wilburne Ray Cox, son of Charles Franklin Cox and Lillie Mae Young, on September 12, 1958 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cox-Barnett marriage record.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Carlos Calvin Cox1,2,3

M, b. May 29, 1930, d. November 6, 1988
FatherCharles Franklin Cox1,3 b. April 21, 1902, d. May 7, 1976
MotherLillie Mae Young1,3 b. November 11, 1905, d. May, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 233-44-7981.4 Carlos Calvin Cox was born on May 29, 1930 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.4,3 He married Peggy Joyce Johnson on July 16, 1949 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 Carlos Calvin Cox died on November 6, 1988 at age 58.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 189, District 24-3, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia1

Family

Peggy Joyce Johnson
Marriage*Carlos Calvin Cox married Peggy Joyce Johnson on July 16, 1949 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cox-Johnson marriage record.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Minnie B. Sanders1

F, b. April 20, 1905, d. June 24, 2004
     Her Social Security Number was 225-92-4409.2 Minnie B. Sanders was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She was born on April 20, 1905 at North Carolina.4,2,3 As of circa 1926,her married name was Young.4 She married Amrock Balm Young, son of Flemmon T. "Fleming" Young and Lina Patrie King, circa 1926.4 Minnie B. Sanders died on June 24, 2004 at West Virginia at age 99.2,1 She Minnie B. Young, 99, of Gary, W.Va. died on Thursday, June 24, 2004. Surviving are her brother, Sayman Sanders of Zephraius, Fla; and sister, Ethel Martin, of Gary, W.Va; also several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on Monday, June 28, 2004 from 10 to 11 a.m. where services will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bruce Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery. "She'll stay forever young in heaven." on June 27, 2004.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 189, District 32, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 300, District 14-5, Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia5

Family

Amrock Balm Young b. December 21, 1901, d. April 24, 1985
Marriage*Minnie B. Sanders married Amrock Balm Young, son of Flemmon T. "Fleming" Young and Lina Patrie King, circa 1926.4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Minnie B. Young obituary in the Jun 27, 2004 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S4955] Restvale Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ella Mae Cox1,2

F, b. July 19, 1924
FatherCharles Franklin Cox1 b. April 21, 1902, d. May 7, 1976
MotherLillie Mae Young1 b. November 11, 1905, d. May, 1983
     Her married name was High.3 Ella Mae Cox married Unknown High.3 Ella Mae Cox was born on July 19, 1924 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of September 28, 1945,her married name was Belcher.2 She married James P. Belcher on September 28, 1945 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 189, District 24-3, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia1

Family 1

Unknown High
Marriage*Ella Mae Cox married Unknown High.3 

Family 2

James P. Belcher
Marriage*Ella Mae Cox married James P. Belcher on September 28, 1945 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Belcher-Cox marriage record.
  3. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Charles Linder "Buddy" Cox1,2,3

M, b. September 11, 1927, d. February 15, 2010
FatherCharles Franklin Cox1 b. April 21, 1902, d. May 7, 1976
MotherLillie Mae Young1 b. November 11, 1905, d. May, 1983
     Charles Linder "Buddy" Cox was born on September 11, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.4,2 He married Sylvia Loretta Reeves on March 18, 1950 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,3 Charles Linder "Buddy" Cox died on February 15, 2010 at Virginia at age 82.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 189, District 24-3, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia1

Family

Sylvia Loretta Reeves b. August 25, 1930, d. July 21, 2009
Marriage*Charles Linder "Buddy" Cox married Sylvia Loretta Reeves on March 18, 1950 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Children
  • David Cox3
  • Donald Cox3
  • Debbie Cox3
  • Dee Dee Cox3
  • Danny Lee Cox3 b. December 31, 1950, d. January, 1986

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cox-Reeves marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Sylvia Loretta Cox obituary in the Jul 23, 2009 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Emmaline "Emma" Cox1,2

F, b. August 2, 1933, d. November 5, 2016
FatherCharles Franklin Cox1 b. April 21, 1902, d. May 7, 1976
MotherLillie Mae Young1 b. November 11, 1905, d. May, 1983
     Emmaline "Emma" Cox was buried at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 863, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Rakes.2 She married John Rakes.2 Emmaline "Emma" Cox was born on August 2, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,2 As of circa 1969,her married name was Sigmon.2 She married Bobby Ray Sigmon circa 1969.2 Emmaline "Emma" Cox died on November 5, 2016 at Virginia at age 83.2 She Emmaline Cox Sigmon, 83 of Callaway was born August 2, 1933 in Roanoke Co. Va. and went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Rakes. Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Bobby Ray Sigmon; daughter, Libby Wimmer (Vernon); daughter, Donna Hodges (Jerry); son, Mike Sigmon (Marie); 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grand-children. She is also survived by sister, Agnes Sexton; brother-in-law, Larry Sigmon (Linda); sisters-in-law, Irene Sigmon and Shelby Cox; special aunt, Thelma Cox; numerous nieces and nephews. She co-founded Heavenly Manna Food Bank and worked there for almost 15 years giving it up for health reasons. She was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Angie Weddle, 2300 McNeil Mill Road, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Liz Lazenby and Rev Larry Mann officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church cemetery. Her family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on November 6, 2016.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 189, District 24-3, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia1

Family 1

John Rakes
Marriage*Emmaline "Emma" Cox married John Rakes.2 

Family 2

Bobby Ray Sigmon
Marriage*Emmaline "Emma" Cox married Bobby Ray Sigmon circa 1969.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emmaline Cox Sigmon obituary in the Nov 6, 2016 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Georgia Alene Cox1,2,3

F, b. April 15, 1936, d. February 25, 2002
FatherCharles Franklin Cox1,2 b. April 21, 1902, d. May 7, 1976
MotherLillie Mae Young1,2 b. November 11, 1905, d. May, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 232-52-8421.2 Her married name was Love.2 Her married name was Owens.2 Georgia Alene Cox married Unknown Owens.2 Georgia Alene Cox married Unknown Love.2 Georgia Alene Cox was born on April 15, 1936 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of December 10, 1954,her married name was Ellis.3 She married Donald Lee Ellis on December 10, 1954 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3 Georgia Alene Cox died on February 25, 2002 at age 65.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 189, District 24-3, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia1

Family 1

Unknown Love
Marriage*Georgia Alene Cox married Unknown Love.2 

Family 2

Unknown Owens
Marriage*Georgia Alene Cox married Unknown Owens.2 

Family 3

Donald Lee Ellis b. July 9, 1936, d. June 13, 1993
Marriage*Georgia Alene Cox married Donald Lee Ellis on December 10, 1954 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Ellis-Cox marriage record.

Sylvia Loretta Reeves1,2

F, b. August 25, 1930, d. July 21, 2009
     Sylvia Loretta Reeves was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on August 25, 1930 at Twin Branch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,3,2 As of March 18, 1950,her married name was Cox.1 She married Charles Linder "Buddy" Cox, son of Charles Franklin Cox and Lillie Mae Young, on March 18, 1950 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2 Sylvia Loretta Reeves died on July 21, 2009 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 78.3,2 She WELCH — Sylvia Loretta Cox, 78, of Welch went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in Wake Forrest Baptist Hospital, Winston Salem, N.C. Born August 25, 1930 in Twin Branch she was the daughter of the late Charles and Nellie Reeves. She was a clerk for 29 years with G.C. Murphy in Welch, and attended the Church of God, Maitland. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Danny Lee Cox; two brothers, Earnest and Franklin Reeves; and a grandson and granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 59 years, Charles "Buddy" Cox of Hemphill; two sons, David Cox and wife Vickie of Hemphill and Donald Cox and wife Roxie of Pinnacle, N.C; two daughters, Debbie Martin and husband Perry of King, N.C. and Dee Dee Mabe and husband John of Pinnacle; a daughter-in-law, Rosemary Cox of Newberry, Fla; four brothers, Charles "Chuck" Reeves of Welch, Donald Reeves of Kingsport, Tenn., Clifford Reeves of Denton, N.C., and Ray Reeves of Big Sandy; five sisters, Dorothy Mills of Twin Branch, Deloris Snow of Bluefield, Carol Reeves of Indiana, Brenda Osborne of Winchester, Ind., and Ruth Green of Welch; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with Bishop Tim Akers and the Rev. Steve Walker officiating. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Princeton. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 6-8 p.m. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. on July 23, 2009.2

Family

Charles Linder "Buddy" Cox b. September 11, 1927, d. February 15, 2010
Marriage*She married Charles Linder "Buddy" Cox, son of Charles Franklin Cox and Lillie Mae Young, on March 18, 1950 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • David Cox2
  • Donald Cox2
  • Debbie Cox2
  • Dee Dee Cox2
  • Danny Lee Cox2 b. December 31, 1950, d. January, 1986

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cox-Reeves marriage record.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Sylvia Loretta Cox obituary in the Jul 23, 2009 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Danny Lee Cox1

M, b. December 31, 1950, d. January, 1986
FatherCharles Linder "Buddy" Cox1 b. September 11, 1927, d. February 15, 2010
MotherSylvia Loretta Reeves1 b. August 25, 1930, d. July 21, 2009
     His Social Security Number was 235-82-0249.2 Danny Lee Cox married Rosemary Unknown.1 Danny Lee Cox was born on December 31, 1950.2 He died in January, 1986 at age 35.2

Family

Rosemary Unknown
Marriage*He married Rosemary Unknown.1 

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Sylvia Loretta Cox obituary in the Jul 23, 2009 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Donald Lee Ellis1,2

M, b. July 9, 1936, d. June 13, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 233-54-6730.2 Donald Lee Ellis was born on July 9, 1936 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Georgia Alene Cox, daughter of Charles Franklin Cox and Lillie Mae Young, on December 10, 1954 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 Donald Lee Ellis died on June 13, 1993 at West Virginia at age 56.2

Family

Georgia Alene Cox b. April 15, 1936, d. February 25, 2002
Marriage*He married Georgia Alene Cox, daughter of Charles Franklin Cox and Lillie Mae Young, on December 10, 1954 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

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