1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Noble Mitchem Search, 18 Dec 2004, submitted by Fred Bailey.
Samuel Preston Mitchem; born on 27 Aug 1891 on Burke Mtn, Wyoming Co, WV; died on 16 Nov
1939 from tree fall in timber accident; son of Gabriel Riffe and Almedia Alice Bailey Mitchem;
married Cloah Ann Bailey, daughter of Andrew Jackson and Josephine Angle Bailey, on 21 Dec
1910.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 27 Jun 1900; Page 145A;
Family #467.
Listed as Sam Mecham; age 9; born in WV in 1891; in household of father, Gabriel R. Mitchem.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; North Fork District; Burks Garden; taken on 21 Apr 1910; Page
54B; Family #87.
Listed as Samuel Preston Mitchem; age 18; born in WV; in household of mother, Almeda Bailey
Mitchem.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 343; WV Archives Web Site.
Samuel Preston Mitchem; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Gabriel Riffe and
Almedia Mitchem; married on 21 Dec 1910 at residence of bride's parents; Chloe Annie Bailey; age
21; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Andrew J. and Josephine Bailey.
5. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #403; 5 Jun 1917.
Sam Preston Mitchem; age 25; born on 27 Aug 1891 in WV; living at Algonquin, WV; miner; for
Zenith Coal Co; dependents, wife and 4 children; medium height and build; blue eyes and light
hair.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 155B;
Family #204.
Listed as Sam P. Mitchem; age 28; born in WV; carpenter in coal mine; head of household.
7. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 Apr 1930, Page 106B,
Family #315.
Listed as Samuel P. Mitchem, age 38, born in WV, married at 19, coal miner, head of household.
8. Mercer Co, WV Death Certificate #14908; WV Archives Web Site.
Samuel Preston Mitchem; age 48 yrs, 2 mons, 27 days; born on 27 Aug 1891 in Wyoming Co,
WV; married; husband of Annie Bailey; timberman for Piedmont Colliery; son of Rife and Meta
Bailey Mitchem; died on 16 Nov 1939 in Bluefield Sanitarium, Bluefield, Mercer Co, WV of wounds
suffered in accident on 24 Oct 1939 at Widemouth, WV; "lung abscess with empyema, Fracture
of Cervical Vertebra with Spinal Cord. Lacerated wounds of face. Knocked about 20 feet through
air"; buried on 17 Nov 1939 in Lusk Cemetery, near Crumpler, WV; informant, A. A. Mitchem.
9. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Samuel P Mitchem
Birth Date: 27 Aug 1891
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 16 Nov 1939
Claim Date: 5 Mar 1940
SSN: 236075722
Notes: 03 Dec 1976: Name listed as SAMUEL P MITCHEM"
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Barker's Ridge District, Family #140.
Listed as Cloah A. Bailey, age 11, in household of father, Andrew J. Bailey
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 3 May 1910,
Page 200B, Family #87.
Listed as Cloah A. Bailey, age 21, born in WV, in household of father, Andrew J. Bailey
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 343; WV Archives Web Site.
Samuel Preston Mitchem; age 19; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Gabriel Riffe and
Almedia Mitchem; married on 21 Dec 1910 at residence of bride's parents; Chloe Annie Bailey; age
21; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Andrew J. and Josephine Bailey.
4. Ancestry.com Web Site, Noble Mitchem Search, 18 Dec 2004, submitted by Fred Bailey.
Samuel Preston Mitchem; born on 27 Aug 1891 on Burke Mtn, Wyoming Co, WV; died on 16 Nov
1939 from tree fall in timber accident; son of Gabriel Riffe and Almedia Alice Bailey Mitchem;
married Cloah Ann Bailey, daughter of Andrew Jackson and Josephine Angle Bailey, on 21 Dec
1910.
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 2 Jan 1920; Page 155B;
Family #204.
Listed as Annie Mitchem; age 30; born in WV; in household of husband, Samuel P. Mitchem.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 Apr 1930, Page 106B,
Family #315.
Listed as Annie Mitchem, age 41, born in WV, married at 21, in household of husband, Samuel P.
Mitchem.
7. Mercer Co, WV; Death Certificate #'71 009002; WV Archives Web Site vis LDS Web Site.
Chloe Annie Mitchem; age 83; born 17 jan 1880 in WV; widow; housewife; living at Crumpler,
WV; daughter of Andrew and Josephine (Angle) Bailey; died 6 Jun 1971 in the Bluefield
Sanitarium Hospital, Bluefield, WV; from subarachnoid hemorrhage secondary to arteriosclerosis;
buried 8 Jun 1971 in Lusk Cemetery, beartown, WV; informant, Bertha Mitchem, Crumpler, WV.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 Apr 1930, Page 106B,
Family #315.
Listed as Cletus Mitchem, age 5 months, born in WV, in household of father, Samuel P. Mitchem.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 23 Apr 1930, Page 107A,
Family #315.
Listed as Neetha Mitchem, age 5 months, born in WV, in household of father, Samuel P. Mitchem.
2. Ancestry.com Web Site, Noble Mitchem Search, 18 Dec 2004, submitted by Fred Bailey.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, Rock View, Family 10.
2. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1868.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 3, No 161, Haga, page 79.
Alonzo Cleremont Stewart, age 19, married on 6 Nov 1888 Ritha
(sic, Rutha) Richardson, age 23, born in Alleghaney Co, NC.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 748.
Center Township, page 004.
Listed as Alonzo Stewart, age 11, in household of father, James H.
Stewart.
5. Ancestry.com Web Site, Alonzo Stewart Search, 17 Jun 2002, submitted by
Joel Hager, hagerj@us.army.mil.
Alonzo Clermont Stewart; married Ruth E. Richardson, daughter of Drury and
Rachel (________) Richardson, on 6 Nov 1888 in Wyoming Co, WV.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 25 Apr 1910, Page 219B, Family #105.
Listed as Alonzo C. Stewart, age 41, born in WV, widowed, farmer, head of household.
7. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 307; WV Archives Website.
Alonzo Clermont Stewart; age 39; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of James H. and
Catherine; married on 7 Sep 1910 at the residence of the brides parents; Icy W. Workman; age 19;
born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Zacriah and Mary M.
8. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 4/5/6 Feb 1920, Page 195A, Family #101.
Listed as Alonzo C. Stewart, age 50, born in WV, farm laborer, father born in KY, mother in WV, head
of household.
9. Wyoming Co, WV death certificate #8813; WV Archives Web Site.
Alonzo C. Stewart; age 69 yrs, 2 mons, 21 days; born on 23 Dec 1868 at Keyrock, WV; married;
spouse of Icie Workman; son of James H. and Catherine (Cook) Stewart; died on 14 Mar 1938 at
Rockview of prostate cancer; buried on 15 Mar 1938 at Rocjview; informant, Buyd D. Stewart,
Pineville.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #158.
Listed as Icy Workman, age 8, in household of husband, Zachariah
Workman.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 10 May 1910, Page 278B, Family #308.
Listed as Isala W. Workman, age 18, born in WV,in household of mother, Mary M. Cooke Workman.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 307; WV Archives Website.
Alonzo Clermont Stewart; age 39; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of James H. and
Catherine; married on 7 Sep 1910 at the residence of the brides parents; Icy W. Workman; age 19;
born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Zacriah and Mary M.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 4/5/6 Feb 1920, Page 195A, Family #101.
Listed as Icie Stewart, age 28, born in WV, in household of husband, Alonzo C. Stewart.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 4/5/6 Feb 1920, Page 195A, Family #101.
Listed as Marie Stewart, age 3 yrs, 1 mon, born in WV, in household of father, Alonzo C. Stewart.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 4/5/6 Feb 1920, Page 195A, Family #101.
Listed as Audie Stewart, age 1 mon, born in WV, in household of father, Alonzo C. Stewart.
1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Sunday 19 Nov 2004, newspaper obit.
"PINEVILLE - Dennis Stewart, 80, of Pineville, passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, in Heartland of
Beckley following a long illness.
"Born Feb. 27, 1924, at Rockview, he was the son of the late Elonzo and Icie Workman Stewart.
"Mr. Stewart worked for Eastern Associated Coal Corp. as a general mine foreman for 35 years and
attended Cook Memorial Baptist Church. He enjoyed being with his family, friends and especially
his grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Gunter Stewart; a daughter,
Brenda Bias; a brother, Claren Stewart; two sisters, Marie Scott and Audie Evans; and a special friend,
Eileen Tilley.
"Survivors include a son, Robert Dennis Stewart and his wife, Karen, of Pineville; a daughter, Cathy
Sepko and her husband, Ken, of Greenville, S.C.; a son-in-law, Jack Bias of Pineville; a brother, Dallas
Stewart of Proctorville, Ohio; a sister, Geneva Clay of Saulsville; three grandsons, Chris Mayhew and
his wife, Angie, of Pineville, Micah Sepko and his wife, Katie, of Greenville, S.C., and Dick Lanham
and his wife, Krystal, of Charleston; two granddaughters, Barbara and Cassie Stewart, both of
Pineville; three great-grandchildren, Hannah Sepko, Andrew and Amanda Lanham; and special
friends, Bill and Tammy McCurdy.
"Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Clay Phillips
officiating. Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1899); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
W.L. Mullins; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of Harvey and Lydia;
married on 4 Jul 1899 in McDowell Co, WV; Nancy J. Lane; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of William and Mary.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, page 117A, Family 745.
Listed as Nancy J. (Lane) Mullins, age 18, married, in household of father, William Lane.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1899); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
W.L. Mullins; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of Harvey and Lydia;
married on 4 Jul 1899 in McDowell Co, WV; Nancy J. Lane; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of William and Mary.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Page 117A; Family #748/745.
Listed as Nancy J. (Lane) Mullins: age 18; born in WV in 1882; married less than a year, no children;
in household of father, William Lane.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1903); Page 56; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Miles Wyatt; age 61; born in Alleghaney Co, NC; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Eli and
Docia; married on 30 May 1903 at residence of R.M. Wyatt in Wyoming Co, WV; Nancy Jane Lane;
age 24; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of William and Mary Ann.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 223A; Family #164/168.
Listed as Nancy J. Wyatt; age 30; born in WV; married twice; last time for 6 yrs; no children; in
household of husband, Robert M. Wyatt.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1913); Page 346; WV Archives Web Site.
John Will Lester; age 41; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Kimball, WV; son of
Mathias and Emily; married on 12 Dec 1913 in McDowell Co, WV; Nancy Jane Wyatte; age 32; born
in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Mary Ann.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 200A, Family #86.
Listed as Nancy J. Lester, age 43, born in WV, in household of husband, John W. Lester.
7. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 2 apr 1930, Page 156A, Family #8 1/2?
Listed as Nan Lester, age 47, born in WV, married at 15, in household of husband, John W. Lester.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 223A; Family #164/168.
Listed as Dosa Mullins; age 8; born in WV; in household of step-father, Robert M. Wyatt.
1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Sunday 19 Nov 2004, newspaper obit.
"PINEVILLE - Dennis Stewart, 80, of Pineville, passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, in Heartland of
Beckley following a long illness.
"Born Feb. 27, 1924, at Rockview, he was the son of the late Elonzo and Icie Workman Stewart.
"Mr. Stewart worked for Eastern Associated Coal Corp. as a general mine foreman for 35 years and
attended Cook Memorial Baptist Church. He enjoyed being with his family, friends and especially
his grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Gunter Stewart; a daughter,
Brenda Bias; a brother, Claren Stewart; two sisters, Marie Scott and Audie Evans; and a special friend,
Eileen Tilley.
"Survivors include a son, Robert Dennis Stewart and his wife, Karen, of Pineville; a daughter, Cathy
Sepko and her husband, Ken, of Greenville, S.C.; a son-in-law, Jack Bias of Pineville; a brother, Dallas
Stewart of Proctorville, Ohio; a sister, Geneva Clay of Saulsville; three grandsons, Chris Mayhew and
his wife, Angie, of Pineville, Micah Sepko and his wife, Katie, of Greenville, S.C., and Dick Lanham
and his wife, Krystal, of Charleston; two granddaughters, Barbara and Cassie Stewart, both of
Pineville; three great-grandchildren, Hannah Sepko, Andrew and Amanda Lanham; and special
friends, Bill and Tammy McCurdy.
"Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Clay Phillips
officiating. Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny..."
1. 1930 Cenus, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 8 May 1930, Page 152B, Family #135.
Listed as Lucille Gunter, age 6, born in WV, twin, in household of father, Hobart Gunter.
2. Social Security Death Index, LDS Web Site.
Lucille Stewart; born on 29 Jun 1924; died on 22 Feb 1996; living at Pineville, Wyoming Co, WV at
death.
1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Sunday 19 Nov 2004, newspaper obit.
"PINEVILLE - Dennis Stewart, 80, of Pineville, passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, in Heartland of
Beckley following a long illness.
"Born Feb. 27, 1924, at Rockview, he was the son of the late Elonzo and Icie Workman Stewart.
"Mr. Stewart worked for Eastern Associated Coal Corp. as a general mine foreman for 35 years and
attended Cook Memorial Baptist Church. He enjoyed being with his family, friends and especially
his grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Gunter Stewart; a daughter,
Brenda Bias; a brother, Claren Stewart; two sisters, Marie Scott and Audie Evans; and a special
friend, Eileen Tilley.
"Survivors include a son, Robert Dennis Stewart and his wife, Karen, of Pineville; a daughter, Cathy
Sepko and her husband, Ken, of Greenville, S.C.; a son-in-law, Jack Bias of Pineville; a brother,
Dallas Stewart of Proctorville, Ohio; a sister, Geneva Clay of Saulsville; three grandsons, Chris
Mayhew and his wife, Angie, of Pineville, Micah Sepko and his wife, Katie, of Greenville, S.C., and
Dick Lanham and his wife, Krystal, of Charleston; two granddaughters, Barbara and Cassie
Stewart, both of Pineville; three great-grandchildren, Hannah Sepko, Andrew and Amanda
Lanham; and special friends, Bill and Tammy McCurdy.
"Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Clay
Phillips officiating. Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny..."
1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Sunday 19 Nov 2004, newspaper obit.
"PINEVILLE - Dennis Stewart, 80, of Pineville, passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, in Heartland of
Beckley following a long illness.
"Born Feb. 27, 1924, at Rockview, he was the son of the late Elonzo and Icie Workman Stewart.
"Mr. Stewart worked for Eastern Associated Coal Corp. as a general mine foreman for 35 years and
attended Cook Memorial Baptist Church. He enjoyed being with his family, friends and especially
his grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Gunter Stewart; a daughter,
Brenda Bias; a brother, Claren Stewart; two sisters, Marie Scott and Audie Evans; and a special friend,
Eileen Tilley.
"Survivors include a son, Robert Dennis Stewart and his wife, Karen, of Pineville; a daughter, Cathy
Sepko and her husband, Ken, of Greenville, S.C.; a son-in-law, Jack Bias of Pineville; a brother, Dallas
Stewart of Proctorville, Ohio; a sister, Geneva Clay of Saulsville; three grandsons, Chris Mayhew and
his wife, Angie, of Pineville, Micah Sepko and his wife, Katie, of Greenville, S.C., and Dick Lanham
and his wife, Krystal, of Charleston; two granddaughters, Barbara and Cassie Stewart, both of
Pineville; three great-grandchildren, Hannah Sepko, Andrew and Amanda Lanham; and special
friends, Bill and Tammy McCurdy.
"Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Clay Phillips
officiating. Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny..."
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1866.
John W. Lester was born 3 Nov 1866 to Mathias H. and Emily Lester, Jr.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 30.
3. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, page 175, Richard Thornsberry and Ruth Lester Article.
Richard Thornsberry Lester's siblings were Berwell (Burl) Franklin; John Will; George T.; Cosbi; and
Sampson Lester.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 22, Haga, page 42.
John William Lester, age 28, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of M.H. and Emily
Lester, married on 30 May 1899 Mary Ann Lester, age 22, daughter of John T. and Anna Lester.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 009.
Listed as John William Lester, age 14, in household of father, M.H. Lester.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #147.
Listed as John W. Lester, age 34, in household of father, Mathias H. Lester.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 13 May 1910, Page 208B,
Family #220.
Listed as John W. Lester, age 40, born in WV, married 10 years, farmer, head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1913); Page 346; WV Archives Web Site.
John Will Lester; age 41; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Kimball, WV; son of
Mathias and Emily; married on 12 Dec 1913 in McDowell Co, WV; Nancy Jane Wyatte; age 32; born
in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Mary Ann.
9. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 200A, Family #86.
Listed as John W. Lester, age 52, born in WV, farm laborer, head of household.
10. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 2 apr 1930, Page 156A, Family #8 1/2?
Listed as John W. Lester, age 62, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
11. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
John William Lester was born on 28 Oct 1868 (this is in conflict with Ref 1
which should be accurate); died in 1923(sic, he is alive in 1930 Census) in Wyoming Co, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1899); Page 396; WV Archives Web Site.
W.L. Mullins; age 19; born in Wyoming Co, WV; living in McDowell Co, WV; son of Harvey and Lydia;
married on 4 Jul 1899 in McDowell Co, WV; Nancy J. Lane; age 18; born in Wyoming Co, WV;
daughter of William and Mary.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Page 117A; Family #748/745.
Listed as Nancy J. (Lane) Mullins: age 18; born in WV in 1882; married less than a year, no children;
in household of father, William Lane.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1903); Page 56; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Miles Wyatt; age 61; born in Alleghaney Co, NC; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Eli and
Docia; married on 30 May 1903 at residence of R.M. Wyatt in Wyoming Co, WV; Nancy Jane Lane;
age 24; born and living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of William and Mary Ann.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Center District; taken on 2 May 1910; Page 223A; Family #164/168.
Listed as Nancy J. Wyatt; age 30; born in WV; married twice; last time for 6 yrs; no children; in
household of husband, Robert M. Wyatt.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1913); Page 346; WV Archives Web Site.
John Will Lester; age 41; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Kimball, WV; son of
Mathias and Emily; married on 12 Dec 1913 in McDowell Co, WV; Nancy Jane Wyatte; age 32; born
in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Mary Ann.
6. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 200A, Family #86.
Listed as Nancy J. Lester, age 43, born in WV, in household of husband, John W. Lester.
7. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 2 apr 1930, Page 156A, Family #8 1/2?
Listed as Nan Lester, age 47, born in WV, married at 15, in household of husband, John W. Lester.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 200A, Family #86.
Listed as Robert E. Lester, age 6, born in WV, in household of father, John W. Lester.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 26 Jun 1900, Page 279B, Family #277.
Listed as Luther (sic, Edward) Lusk, age 2 months, born in WV in Mar 1900, in household of father,
Reece T. Lusk.
(Either the census taker made a mistake in this given name or his parents decided not to cll him
Luther. sebsequent census' named him Edward and a siblng born in 1909 was named Luther)
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 21 Apr 1910, Page 265B, Family #107.
Listed as Edward Lusk, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Reece T. Lusk.
3. WW I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Wyoming Co, WV, Draft Board, Pineville, WV, Reg.
Card 114.
Edward Lusk; age 18; born on 8 Mar 1900; living at Oceana, Wyoming Co, WV; coal miner;
employed by Amherst Fuel at Lorado, Logan Co, WV; nearest relative, Reece Lusk;
medium height with medium build; brown eyes and Black hair; 12 Sep 1918.
4. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Oceana District; taken on 17 Jan 1920; Page 234B;
Family #171/172.
Listed as Edward Lusk; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, Reece T. Lusk.
5. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, Lorado, taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 100A,
Family #160.
Listed as Edd Lusk, age 29, born in WV, married at 21, trackman in coal mine, head of household.
6. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Tuesday 21 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"CYCLONE -- Dorothy Lusk, 74, one of God's special angels, went home to be with the Lord,
Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, following a short illness.
"Born April 28, 1930, at Lorado, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lusk and Ella Lusk.
"Dorothy enjoyed playing with blocks and her baby dolls and coloring.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley Lusk, James Lusk
and Alvin Lusk; three sisters, Darline Daniels, Opal Harvey and Heaster Lusk; five brothers-in-law,
Mickey Powell, James Bailey, the Rev. Kenna Harvey, the Rev. Sester Osborne and Homer
Daniels; two sisters-in-law, Charline Lusk and Zelma Lusk.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three sisters, Lois Powell of Cyclone, with whom she made
her home, Gladys Bailey of Cyclone and Christine Osborne of Cyclone; a very special niece and
also her caregiver, Judy Powell of Cyclone; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Lusk of Auborn; several
nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist
Church with the Rev. Jackie Lusk and Tommy Adkins officiating. Entombment will follow at the
Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny...."
7. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edward Lusk; born on 8 Mar 1900; died in Nov 1969; last residence, Cyclone, Wyoming Co, WV;
SS # 236-09-8991; card issued in Wv before 1951.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, Huff Creek Road, taken on 22 Apr 1910, Page
267A, Family #125.
Listed as Ella Lusk, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, William Lusk.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 23 Jan 1920, Page 238A, Family #236.
Listed as Ella B. Lusk, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, William Lusk.
2. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, Lorado, taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 100A,
Family #160.
Listed as Ella Lusk, age 26, born in WV, married at 16, in household of husband, Edward Lusk.
3. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Tuesday 21 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"CYCLONE -- Dorothy Lusk, 74, one of God's special angels, went home to be with the Lord,
Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, following a short illness.
"Born April 28, 1930, at Lorado, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lusk and Ella Lusk.
"Dorothy enjoyed playing with blocks and her baby dolls and coloring.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley Lusk, James Lusk
and Alvin Lusk; three sisters, Darline Daniels, Opal Harvey and Heaster Lusk; five brothers-in-law,
Mickey Powell, James Bailey, the Rev. Kenna Harvey, the Rev. Sester Osborne and Homer
Daniels; two sisters-in-law, Charline Lusk and Zelma Lusk.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three sisters, Lois Powell of Cyclone, with whom she made
her home, Gladys Bailey of Cyclone and Christine Osborne of Cyclone; a very special niece and
also her caregiver, Judy Powell of Cyclone; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Lusk of Auborn; several
nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist
Church with the Rev. Jackie Lusk and Tommy Adkins officiating. Entombment will follow at the
Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny...."
4. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ella Lusk; born on 4 Mar 1905; died in Mar 1986; last residence, Cyclone, Wyoming Co, WV;
SS # 233-96-8919; card issued in WV in 1973.
1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, Lorado, taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 100A,
Family #160.
Listed as Hester Lusk, age 2 yrs, 3 months, born in WV, in household of father, Edward Lusk.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Death Registry; Vol # 4 (19490; Page 278; WV Archives Web Site.
Hester Lusk; age 20; born in 1928 in Cyclone, WV; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; daughter of Ed
and Ella Lusk; died on 4 Jan 1949 in Wyoming Co, WV from rhumatic fevor; buried on 6 Jan 1949
in Brown Cemetery; informant, Ed Lusk.
3. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Tuesday 21 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"CYCLONE -- Dorothy Lusk, 74, one of God's special angels, went home to be with the Lord,
Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, following a short illness.
"Born April 28, 1930, at Lorado, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lusk and Ella Lusk.
"Dorothy enjoyed playing with blocks and her baby dolls and coloring.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley Lusk, James Lusk
and Alvin Lusk; three sisters, Darline Daniels, Opal Harvey and Heaster Lusk; five brothers-in-law,
Mickey Powell, James Bailey, the Rev. Kenna Harvey, the Rev. Sester Osborne and Homer
Daniels; two sisters-in-law, Charline Lusk and Zelma Lusk.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three sisters, Lois Powell of Cyclone, with whom she made
her home, Gladys Bailey of Cyclone and Christine Osborne of Cyclone; a very special niece and
also her caregiver, Judy Powell of Cyclone; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Lusk of Auborn; several
nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist
Church with the Rev. Jackie Lusk and Tommy Adkins officiating. Entombment will follow at the
Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny...."
1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Tuesday 21 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"CYCLONE -- Dorothy Lusk, 74, one of God's special angels, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday,
Dec. 19, 2004, following a short illness.
"Born April 28, 1930, at Lorado, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lusk and Ella Lusk.
"Dorothy enjoyed playing with blocks and her baby dolls and coloring.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley Lusk, James Lusk
and Alvin Lusk; three sisters, Darline Daniels, Opal Harvey and Heaster Lusk; five brothers-in-law,
Mickey Powell, James Bailey, the Rev. Kenna Harvey, the Rev. Sester Osborne and Homer Daniels;
two sisters-in-law, Charline Lusk and Zelma Lusk.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three sisters, Lois Powell of Cyclone, with whom she made her
home, Gladys Bailey of Cyclone and Christine Osborne of Cyclone; a very special niece and also her
caregiver, Judy Powell of Cyclone; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Lusk of Auborn; several nieces and
nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
with the Rev. Jackie Lusk and Tommy Adkins officiating. Entombment will follow at the Palm
Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny...."
1. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Tuesday 21 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"CYCLONE -- Dorothy Lusk, 74, one of God's special angels, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday,
Dec. 19, 2004, following a short illness.
"Born April 28, 1930, at Lorado, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lusk and Ella Lusk.
"Dorothy enjoyed playing with blocks and her baby dolls and coloring.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley Lusk, James Lusk
and Alvin Lusk; three sisters, Darline Daniels, Opal Harvey and Heaster Lusk; five brothers-in-law,
Mickey Powell, James Bailey, the Rev. Kenna Harvey, the Rev. Sester Osborne and Homer Daniels;
two sisters-in-law, Charline Lusk and Zelma Lusk.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three sisters, Lois Powell of Cyclone, with whom she made her
home, Gladys Bailey of Cyclone and Christine Osborne of Cyclone; a very special niece and also her
caregiver, Judy Powell of Cyclone; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Lusk of Auborn; several nieces and
nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
with the Rev. Jackie Lusk and Tommy Adkins officiating. Entombment will follow at the Palm
Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 459; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenna Harvey; age 29; born in Boone Co, WV; living at Bald Knob, WV; son of Levi and Lora Harvey;
married on 24 Oct 1936 at the bride's home in Cyclone, WV; Opal Lusk; age 16; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Ed and Ella Lusk.
2. Social Security Death Index, LDS Web Site.
Kenna Harvey; born on 6 Dec 1904; died on 5 Dec 1997; living at Cyclone, Wyoming Co, WV at
death.
3. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Tuesday 21 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"CYCLONE -- Dorothy Lusk, 74, one of God's special angels, went home to be with the Lord,
Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, following a short illness.
"Born April 28, 1930, at Lorado, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lusk and Ella Lusk.
"Dorothy enjoyed playing with blocks and her baby dolls and coloring.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley Lusk, James Lusk
and Alvin Lusk; three sisters, Darline Daniels, Opal Harvey and Heaster Lusk; five brothers-in-law,
Mickey Powell, James Bailey, the Rev. Kenna Harvey, the Rev. Sester Osborne and Homer
Daniels; two sisters-in-law, Charline Lusk and Zelma Lusk.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three sisters, Lois Powell of Cyclone, with whom she made
her home, Gladys Bailey of Cyclone and Christine Osborne of Cyclone; a very special niece and
also her caregiver, Judy Powell of Cyclone; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Lusk of Auborn; several
nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist
Church with the Rev. Jackie Lusk and Tommy Adkins officiating. Entombment will follow at the
Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny...."
1. 1930 Census, Logan Co, WV, Triadelphia District, Lorado, taken on 30 Apr 1930, Page 100A,
Family #160.
Listed as Opal Lusk, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Edward Lusk.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 459; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenna Harvey; age 29; born in Boone Co, WV; living at Bald Knob, WV; son of Levi and Lora Harvey;
married on 24 Oct 1936 at the bride's home in Cyclone, WV; Opal Lusk; age 16; born in Wyoming
Co, WV; living at Cyclone, WV; daughter of Ed and Ella Lusk.
3. Social Security Death Index, LDS Web Site.
Opal Harvey; born on 29 Mar 1922; died on 10 Mar 1998; living at Cyclone, Wyoming Co, WV at
death.
4. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Tuesday 21 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"CYCLONE -- Dorothy Lusk, 74, one of God's special angels, went home to be with the Lord,
Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, following a short illness.
"Born April 28, 1930, at Lorado, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lusk and Ella Lusk.
"Dorothy enjoyed playing with blocks and her baby dolls and coloring.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley Lusk, James Lusk
and Alvin Lusk; three sisters, Darline Daniels, Opal Harvey and Heaster Lusk; five brothers-in-law,
Mickey Powell, James Bailey, the Rev. Kenna Harvey, the Rev. Sester Osborne and Homer
Daniels; two sisters-in-law, Charline Lusk and Zelma Lusk.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three sisters, Lois Powell of Cyclone, with whom she made
her home, Gladys Bailey of Cyclone and Christine Osborne of Cyclone; a very special niece and
also her caregiver, Judy Powell of Cyclone; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Lusk of Auborn; several
nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist
Church with the Rev. Jackie Lusk and Tommy Adkins officiating. Entombment will follow at the
Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny...."
1. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Ralph J Harvey
Also Known As Ralph R Harvey
2nd Also Known As Name Jimmie Ralph Harvey
3rd Also Known As Name Jimmy Ralph Harvey
Residence Date 13 Nov 2000-01 Sep 2002
Residence Place Mosheim, Tennessee, United States
Birth Date 25 May 1940
Phone Number 682-5286
Phone Number Recorded Date 10 Jan 2009
Address 281 PO Box
Address Continued Mosheim, Tennessee 37818
Address Date 13 Nov 2000-01 Sep 2002
2nd Address 113 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Bulls Gap, Tennessee 37711
2nd Address Date 01 Aug 1998-13 Jul 2001
3rd Address 98 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Sutherland, Virginia 23885
3rd Address Date 01 Mar 1996
4th Address 37B PO Box
4th Address Continued La Follette, Tennessee 37766
4th Address Date 01 Apr 1992
5th Address 1128 RR 4 POB
5th Address Continued Moneta, Virginia 24121
5th Address Date 01 Jan 1988
Possible Relatives Cynthia Jean Harvey, Debbie Harvey, Donna Alene Harvey, John W Harvey, Kathy R Stinnett..."
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jimmie Ralph Harvey, 75, of Greenville, TN passed away on March 30, 2016 in Greenville, TN. He was born
May 25, 1940 in Cyclone, WV a son of the late Rev. Kenna and Opal Leland Lusk Harvey. Jimmie was a
retired truck driver for Wal-Mart and attended to Faithful View Church in Greenville, TN. He was a US
Army Veteran. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter Vonda Opal Harvey, a sister Edna
Turner and two brothers Jerry and Allen Harvey. survivors include a daughter Kathy Harvey and David
Patton of Oak Ridge, TN; three sons John (Vicky) Harvey of LA, David (Missy) Harvey of Oak Ridge, TN
and Cody (Michelle) Harvey of Greenville, TN; two sisters Betty Rock of Roanoke, VA and Bonnie
(Tommy) Pendry of Jesse; three brothers Henry (Virginia) Harvey of Bob White, Donnie (Orpha) Harvey
of Cyclone and Michael Lee (Brenda) Harvey of Wharton; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren;
and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday April 4,
2016 at Stafford Family Funeral Home with Rev. Benny Turner, Rev. Scott Harvey and Bro. Carlos Webb
officiating. Burial will follow in the Harvey Toler Cemetery, Farley Branch. Military Rites will be
conducted by the Madison VFW Post. ..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book#___(1952); Page 2; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Daniels; age 19; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of Coy and Bertha Daniels; married
on 22 Mar 1952 at Oceana Darlene Lusk; age 16; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; daughter of
Ed and Ella Lusk.
1. Wyoming Co, WV Marriage Records; Book#___(1952); Page 2; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Daniels; age 19; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of Coy and Bertha Daniels; married
on 22 Mar 1952 at Oceana Darlene Lusk; age 16; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; daughter of
Ed and Ella Lusk.
2. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Tuesday 21 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"CYCLONE -- Dorothy Lusk, 74, one of God's special angels, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday,
Dec. 19, 2004, following a short illness.
"Born April 28, 1930, at Lorado, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lusk and Ella Lusk.
"Dorothy enjoyed playing with blocks and her baby dolls and coloring.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley Lusk, James Lusk
and Alvin Lusk; three sisters, Darline Daniels, Opal Harvey and Heaster Lusk; five brothers-in-law,
Mickey Powell, James Bailey, the Rev. Kenna Harvey, the Rev. Sester Osborne and Homer Daniels;
two sisters-in-law, Charline Lusk and Zelma Lusk.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three sisters, Lois Powell of Cyclone, with whom she made her
home, Gladys Bailey of Cyclone and Christine Osborne of Cyclone; a very special niece and also her
caregiver, Judy Powell of Cyclone; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Lusk of Auborn; several nieces and
nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
with the Rev. Jackie Lusk and Tommy Adkins officiating. Entombment will follow at the Palm
Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny...."
Mitchell Henry "Mickey" Powell
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 419; WV Archives Web Site.
Mitchell Henry Powell; age 20; born and living at Kopperston, WV; single; son of T.W. and Opal
Powell; married on 9 Sep 1960 at Kopperston, WV; Lois Faye Lusk; age 17; born and living at
Cyclone, WV; single; daughter of Ed and Ella Lusk.
2. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Tuesday 21 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"CYCLONE -- Dorothy Lusk, 74, one of God's special angels, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday,
Dec. 19, 2004, following a short illness.
"Born April 28, 1930, at Lorado, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lusk and Ella Lusk.
"Dorothy enjoyed playing with blocks and her baby dolls and coloring.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley Lusk, James Lusk
and Alvin Lusk; three sisters, Darline Daniels, Opal Harvey and Heaster Lusk; five brothers-in-law,
Mickey Powell, James Bailey, the Rev. Kenna Harvey, the Rev. Sester Osborne and Homer Daniels;
two sisters-in-law, Charline Lusk and Zelma Lusk.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three sisters, Lois Powell of Cyclone, with whom she made her
home, Gladys Bailey of Cyclone and Christine Osborne of Cyclone; a very special niece and also her
caregiver, Judy Powell of Cyclone; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Lusk of Auborn; several nieces and
nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
with the Rev. Jackie Lusk and Tommy Adkins officiating. Entombment will follow at the Palm
Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 419; WV Archives Web Site.
Mitchell Henry Powell; age 20; born and living at Kopperston, WV; single; son of T.W. and Opal
Powell; married on 9 Sep 1960 at Kopperston, WV; Lois Faye Lusk; age 17; born and living at
Cyclone, WV; single; daughter of Ed and Ella Lusk.
2. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Tuesday 21 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"CYCLONE -- Dorothy Lusk, 74, one of God's special angels, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday,
Dec. 19, 2004, following a short illness.
"Born April 28, 1930, at Lorado, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lusk and Ella Lusk.
"Dorothy enjoyed playing with blocks and her baby dolls and coloring.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley Lusk, James Lusk
and Alvin Lusk; three sisters, Darline Daniels, Opal Harvey and Heaster Lusk; five brothers-in-law,
Mickey Powell, James Bailey, the Rev. Kenna Harvey, the Rev. Sester Osborne and Homer Daniels;
two sisters-in-law, Charline Lusk and Zelma Lusk.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three sisters, Lois Powell of Cyclone, with whom she made her
home, Gladys Bailey of Cyclone and Christine Osborne of Cyclone; a very special niece and also her
caregiver, Judy Powell of Cyclone; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Lusk of Auborn; several nieces and
nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
with the Rev. Jackie Lusk and Tommy Adkins officiating. Entombment will follow at the Palm
Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 90; WV Archives Web Site.
James Lee Bailey; age 24; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of McKinley and Anthie Bailey;
married on 2 Mar 1954 at Hatcher, WV; Gladys Lorine Lusk; age 13; born and living at Cyclone, WV;
daughter of Ed and Ella Lusk.
2. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Tuesday 21 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"CYCLONE -- Dorothy Lusk, 74, one of God's special angels, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday,
Dec. 19, 2004, following a short illness.
"Born April 28, 1930, at Lorado, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lusk and Ella Lusk.
"Dorothy enjoyed playing with blocks and her baby dolls and coloring.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley Lusk, James Lusk
and Alvin Lusk; three sisters, Darline Daniels, Opal Harvey and Heaster Lusk; five brothers-in-law,
Mickey Powell, James Bailey, the Rev. Kenna Harvey, the Rev. Sester Osborne and Homer Daniels;
two sisters-in-law, Charline Lusk and Zelma Lusk.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three sisters, Lois Powell of Cyclone, with whom she made her
home, Gladys Bailey of Cyclone and Christine Osborne of Cyclone; a very special niece and also her
caregiver, Judy Powell of Cyclone; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Lusk of Auborn; several nieces and
nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
with the Rev. Jackie Lusk and Tommy Adkins officiating. Entombment will follow at the Palm
Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 90; WV Archives Web Site.
James Lee Bailey; age 24; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of McKinley and Anthie Bailey;
married on 2 Mar 1954 at Hatcher, WV; Gladys Lorine Lusk; age 13; born and living at Cyclone, WV;
daughter of Ed and Ella Lusk.
2. "The Register Herald", Beckley, WV, Tuesday 21 Dec 2004, newspaper obit.
"CYCLONE -- Dorothy Lusk, 74, one of God's special angels, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday,
Dec. 19, 2004, following a short illness.
"Born April 28, 1930, at Lorado, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lusk and Ella Lusk.
"Dorothy enjoyed playing with blocks and her baby dolls and coloring.
"In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley Lusk, James Lusk
and Alvin Lusk; three sisters, Darline Daniels, Opal Harvey and Heaster Lusk; five brothers-in-law,
Mickey Powell, James Bailey, the Rev. Kenna Harvey, the Rev. Sester Osborne and Homer Daniels;
two sisters-in-law, Charline Lusk and Zelma Lusk.
"Those left to cherish her memory are three sisters, Lois Powell of Cyclone, with whom she made her
home, Gladys Bailey of Cyclone and Christine Osborne of Cyclone; a very special niece and also her
caregiver, Judy Powell of Cyclone; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Lusk of Auborn; several nieces and
nephews and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
with the Rev. Jackie Lusk and Tommy Adkins officiating. Entombment will follow at the Palm
Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny...."