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Matilda Jane Cook

Female 1867 - 1948  (81 years)


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  1. 1.  Matilda Jane Cook was born on 14 Jun 1867 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 21 Sep 1948 in Mooreland, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Sep 1948 in Mount Summit Cemetery, Mount Summit, Henry County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Bath County, Kentucky

    Notes:

    Modoc Woman Dies at 81; Rites Friday
    Mrs. Matilda Jane Razor, 81, of near Modoc, died at 7:35 o’clock Tuesday night at the Wood Nursing Home in Mooreland after a short illness.
    She had been living at the home of a son, Thomas, one mile west of Modoc on U.S. 36, until she became ill.
    In addition to Thomas, she is survived by three other sons, Chris, of R.R.1, Mooreland; Allie, of Salt Lick, Ky., and George, of R.R.5, New Castle; one daughter, Mrs. Fannie Rogers of Lebo, Kans.; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Myers of Middletown, O., and Mrs. Effie Stanton of Winchester, Ky.; two brothers, Luther Cook of Omar, W.Va., and Robert Cook of Sharpsburg, Ky.; 33 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be conducted at the Church of God in New Castle at 2:30 o’clock Friday afternoon by the Rev. Dewey Hole of Muncie. Burial will be in Mt. Summit Cemetery. The body is to be removed from the Fox and Macer funeral home in New Castle to the residence of the son, Thomas, where friends may call after 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon.
    The Star Press, Muncie, Indiana. Thursday, 23 September 1946.


    Name:
    daughter of William Cook and Elizabeth Purvis

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103338437/matilda-jane-razor

    Matilda married John Henry Razor in 1885. John was born on 20 Mar 1849 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 21 Jul 1905 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Allie Razor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jun 1893 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 7 Jul 1969 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    2. 3. George Washington Razor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Feb 1896 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 30 Oct 1977 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Nov 1977 in Mount Summit Cemetery, Mount Summit, Henry County, Indiana.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Allie Razor Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matilda1) was born on 26 Jun 1893 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 7 Jul 1969 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Henry, Henry County, Indiana

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87237954/john-allie-razor

    John married Mabel Dorothy Ralstin on 15 Aug 1912 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky. Mabel (daughter of Solomon Ralstin and Lucy Grant "Lulu" Razor) was born on 4 Jan 1895 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 22 Mar 1967 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Eugene Ray Razor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1913 in Breathitt County, Kentucky; died on 18 Feb 1994 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    2. 5. Claude Solomon Razor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1916 in Breathitt County, Kentucky; died on 24 Feb 1979 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    3. 6. Geneva Razor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1918 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 22 Oct 2007 in Henderson, Clark County, Nevada; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    4. 7. Dorothy Aleen Razor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1922 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 25 Aug 1922 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    5. 8. Allie Ewell Razor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1923 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 27 Oct 1989 in Midland, Bath County, Kentucky; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Midland, Bath County, Kentucky.

  2. 3.  George Washington Razor Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matilda1) was born on 19 Feb 1896 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 30 Oct 1977 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Nov 1977 in Mount Summit Cemetery, Mount Summit, Henry County, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, White Sulphur, Bath County, Kentucky
    • Census: 1930, Prairie, Henry County, Indiana
    • Census: 1940, Prairie, Henry County, Indiana

    Notes:

    George W. Razor
    Mount Summit - George W. Razor, 81, died Sunday evening at Heritage House Convalescent Center, New Castle, after an illness of several months.
    A Kentucky native, he had lived in Henry County since 1925 and had farmed on Rutherford Road until his retirement in 1973, when he moved here.
    Survivor include five daughters, Mrs. Thelma Flowers of Anderson, Mrs. Beulah Snow of Greenfield, Mrs. Stanley Lester of Pendleton, Mrs. Floyd Poe of R.R.5, New Castle, and Mrs. James Littrell of New Castle; one son, Nelson of Mount Summit; 28 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
    His wife Oda died in 1974.
    Services for Razor will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Macer-Sheets Funeral Services, new Castle, with Rev. harold M. Goodpaster officiating. Burial will be in Mount Summit Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
    Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana. Tuesday, 1 November 1977.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99362863/george-razor

    Family/Spouse: Oda Hope Razor. Oda (daughter of Wilmington Teager Razor and Lavena Penelope Ward) was born on 1 Oct 1898 in Kentucky; died on 3 Feb 1974 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 6 Feb 1974 in Mount Summit Cemetery, Mount Summit, Henry County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Eugene Ray Razor Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Matilda1) was born on 22 Sep 1913 in Breathitt County, Kentucky; died on 18 Feb 1994 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer and store keeper

    Notes:

    Morehead - Eugene Ray Razor, 80, Dublin, Ohio, formerly of Rowan County, retired farmer and storekeeper, husband of Oda Pettit Razor, died yesterday. Services 2 p.m. today, Lane=Stucky Funeral Home. Visitation noon today.
    Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Saturday, 19 February 1994.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58679183/eugene-ray-razor

    Family/Spouse: Oda Mae Petitt. Oda was born on 18 Oct 1918 in Salt Lick, Bath County, Kentucky; died on 17 Nov 2017 in Henry County, Indiana; was buried in Green Hills Memory Gardens, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Claude Solomon Razor Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Matilda1) was born on 1 Mar 1916 in Breathitt County, Kentucky; died on 24 Feb 1979 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer

    Notes:

    Claude S. Razor
    Morehead - Claude S. razor, 73, of Farmers, a retired farmer, husband of Alma Highley Razor, died of an apparent heart attack Saturday at St. Claire Medical Center. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lane Funeral Home. Visitation at the funeral home.
    The Lexington Herald, Lexington, Kentucky. Monday, 26 February 1979.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87238378/claude-solomon-razor

    Family/Spouse: Alma J. Highley. Alma was born on 8 Feb 1918 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 14 Apr 1994 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Shirley Razor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 No 1937 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 21 Feb 2009 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    2. 10. Sharon Sue Razor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1946 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 14 Nov 1985 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Brown Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

  3. 6.  Geneva Razor Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Matilda1) was born on 25 Aug 1918 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 22 Oct 2007 in Henderson, Clark County, Nevada; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    She was born August 25, 1918 in Bath County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Allie and Mable Ralston Razor.

    Geneva was a homemaker and a member of the Rowan County Homemakers, the Bluebank First Church of God where she served as song leader and the Kentucky Farm Bureau Association. She loved fishing, her flower gardens and nature. Geneva tried to get everyone see the beauty in nature. She loved her friends and her door was always open to anyone.

    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 591/2 years, Burl Moore who passed away on March 31, 1993 and three brothers, Claude Razor, Gene Razor and Ewell Razor.

    Survivors include two daughters, Lana Peacock and her husband, James Richard of Las Vegas, Nevada and Joyce Marie Moore Alfrey of Auburndale Florida, four grandchildren, Jameson Burl Allen Peacock, Daryl Alfrey, Jeannie Carroll and Leigh Ann Morris, seven great-grandchildren, Erin Alfrey, Amanda Alfrey, Michael Alfrey, Tess Marie Carroll, Zachary Morris, Mariah Morris and Arabella Morris and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 12 Noon Saturday, October 27, 2007 at the Bluebank First Church of God with Rev. Jeff Fannin and Rev. Mark Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Slaty Point Cemetery at Farmers. Visitation is after 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the church.

    Pallbearers will be family and friends.

    Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65811114/geneva-moore

    Family/Spouse: Burley Moore. Burley was born on 23 Feb 1916 in Kentucky; died on 31 Mar 1993 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Joyce Marie Moore  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1938 in Salt Lick, Bath County, Kentucky; died on 1 Apr 2018 in Auburndale, Polk County, Florida; was buried in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

  4. 7.  Dorothy Aleen Razor Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Matilda1) was born on 25 Aug 1922 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 25 Aug 1922 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87244402/dorothy-aleen-razor


  5. 8.  Allie Ewell Razor Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Matilda1) was born on 24 Dec 1923 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 27 Oct 1989 in Midland, Bath County, Kentucky; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Midland, Bath County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    SALT LICK -- Allie "Ewell" Razor, 65, of Midland, died Friday, apparently of a heart attack. Services 2 p.m. today at Midland First Church of God. Visitation 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals, Morehead.

    Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on October 29, 1989, page B4.

    * * *
    Morehead
    Ewell Razor, 65, Salt Lick, died here Friday. His wife, Mary Louise, survives. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday, Midland First Church of God. Visitation is at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.

    Published in The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky) on Sunday, October 29, 1989


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87244836/allie-ewell-razor

    Family/Spouse: Mary Louise Click. Mary was born on 17 Aug 1927 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 16 Jun 2012 in Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Midland, Bath County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Shirley Razor Descendancy chart to this point (5.Claude3, 2.John2, 1.Matilda1) was born on 30 No 1937 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 21 Feb 2009 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Shirley Binion Obituary
    Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 24 to Feb. 26, 2009.
    Shirley Razor Binion
    1937-2009 MOREHEAD – Shirley Razor Binion, 71, of U.S. 60 West passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2009 in the St. Claire Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 30, 1937 in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late Claude S. and Alma Highley Razor. Mrs. Binion was retired clerk having worked at Battson Drug and Rite Aid. She was a member of the Mud Lick First Church of God and enjoyed reading, going to church and Southern Gospel Music. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Binion who passed away on March 28, 1997 and one sister, Sharon Sue Razor James. Survivors include two aunts, Louise Razor of Hillsboro and Odie Razor of Mooreland, Indiana, two uncles, John Paul Highley and Robert E. Highley both of Salt Lick, two step-children, Greg Binion of Salt Lick and Debbie Bates of Salvisa and several cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 25, 2009 in the chapel of the Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Slaty Point Cemetery. Visitation is after 6:00 P.M. Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Matthew Vincent, Jordan Snedegar, Jacob Snedegar, Greg Binion, Bernard McGuire, Jay Brown, Eddie Sluss and Willie Hankinson. To view the online memorial and sign the guest book, please visit www.lanestuckygray.com.
    https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/shirley-binion-obituary?id=24425136


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34154783/shirley-razor-binion

    Family/Spouse: Robert “Bob” Binion. Robert was born on 13 Feb 1931 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 28 Mar 1997 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 10.  Sharon Sue Razor Descendancy chart to this point (5.Claude3, 2.John2, 1.Matilda1) was born on 19 Jun 1946 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 14 Nov 1985 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Brown Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Morehead - Sharon Sue James, 39, a former Rowan County Board of Education employee, wife of Chenault James, died Thursday at St. Claire Medical Center after a long illness. Services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Lane-Stucky Funeral Home. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today.
    Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. 16 November 1985.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67387142/sharon-sue-james

    Family/Spouse: Ray Chenault James. Ray was born on 17 Nov 1931 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 17 May 1986 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Brown Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  Joyce Marie Moore Descendancy chart to this point (6.Geneva3, 2.John2, 1.Matilda1) was born on 4 Mar 1938 in Salt Lick, Bath County, Kentucky; died on 1 Apr 2018 in Auburndale, Polk County, Florida; was buried in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Joyce Marie Moore Alfrey, age 80, of Auburndale went to heaven on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 4, 1938 in Salt Lick, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Burl and Geneva Jewel (Razor) Moore. She was a resident of Polk County for over 60 years. She graduated from Breckinridge High School in Rowan County, Kentucky and continued her education at Florida Southern graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Joyce was a 6th grade teacher at Inwood Elementary and loved teaching; she wanted her students to know how special they were and what great potential they had. Former students still recall her contagious smile and wonderful hugs. Joyce loved nature and saw God’s beauty everywhere. Her descriptive creative writings were magical. She was an avid reader, loved to shop at thrift stores, go to arts and crafts bazaars; she enjoyed weaving, advocating for wildlife, making jewelry and was a fierce Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan! Joyce loved her family passionately. She instilled her love of life and reverence of God in her children. She was a member of Auburndale Community Church. Her passing came suddenly and has left the family heartbroken but celebrating her extraordinary life, for as long as we are apart, our lives will not be whole. Someday we will be together again; we know she is one of God’s most precious angels. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband – Gene Alfrey and son – David Lee Alfrey.

    Joyce is survived by her loving & devoted family;

    Son: Daryl (Roseann) Alfrey of Gulf Breeze, FL.

    2 Daughters: Jeannie Carroll of Auburndale, FL. Leigh Ann (David) Morris of Haines City, FL.

    Sister: Lana (Butch) Peacock of Las Vegas, NV.

    7 Grandchildren: Erin, Amanda, Michael, Tess, Mariah, Zachary and Arabella

    1 Gt. Grandson: Jason

    In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 12502 USF Pine Dr., Tampa, FL. 33612 OR St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105.

    There are no services scheduled for Mrs. Alfrey.

    Arrangements By: Kersey Funeral Home
    https://kerseyfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/67325/Joyce-Alfrey/obituary.html


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64569082/joyce-marie-alfrey

    Family/Spouse: Gene Austin Alfrey. Gene was born on 23 Nov 1936 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 1 Feb 1998 in Auburndale, Polk County, Florida; was buried in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Daryl Austine Alfrey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Feb 1959 in Conway, Horry County, South Carolina; died on 28 Feb 2021 in Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County, Florida; was buried in Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida.
    2. 13. David Lee Alfrey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1962; died on 7 Dec 1963 in Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Lee Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.


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