1. US, WW II Army Enlistment Records, 19338- 1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Homer Kiser; born in 1918 in VA; living in Buchanan Co, VA; enlisted on 19 Mar 1941 at Roanoke,
VA; as private in US Army; grammar school; semi skilled miners and mining machine operator;
single; no dependents; 69" tall; 156 lbs.
2. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
Homer Kiser; born on 12 Jun 1918; died on 11 May 2002; living at New Richmond, Wyoming Co,
WV at death; card issued in VA.
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 16 __1930; Page 44B; Family #110/111.
Listed as Sytha Stacy; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Thomas W. Stacy.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Saturday, 28 Aug 2010; Newspaper Obit.
"NEW RICHMOND — Sytha Kiser, 84, of New Richmond, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, in Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. "Born Nov. 28, 1925, at Logan, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Gustie Dales Stacy. "Mrs. Kiser was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the New Richmond Chapel. She was an active participant at the Wyoming County Council on Aging at Itmann where she brought treats and snacks for everyone each day. Her door was always open to the neighborhood youth, always keeping a supply of treats for them. Mrs. Kiser loved to read her Bible and watch television from her recliner. "In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Kiser, and several brothers and sisters. "Those left to cherish her memory include three sons, Eddie Kiser of Detroit, Mich., Walt Kiser of Beaver and Chris Kiser of New Richmond; three daughters, Kaye Loucks of Fredericksburg, Va., Sandy Brown of Oceana and Sue Kiser of Wilton, Calif.; a sister, Lexie Webb of Harmon, Va.; four grandchildren, Michael Kiser of Detroit, Mich., Melanie Loucks of Richmond, Va., James Kiser of Bristol, Va., and Chrissy Kiser of New Richmond; and a great-granddaughter, Haley Kiser of Bristol, Va. "A celebration of Sytha’s life will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, at Calfee Funeral Service Chapel, Pineville, with the Rev. Larry England and the Rev. Robert Bannister officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley..."
1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Gary C. Browning; born on 15 Feb 1941; living at Elaine Dr Trlr D, Cyclone, WV 24827.
Gary C. Browning; born on 15 Feb 1941; living at 392 Hc 69 Box, Cyclone, WV, 24827
1. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Sherlene Browning; born on _____; living at 392 Hc 69 Box, Cyclone, WV, 24827
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Friday, 26 May 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"GASTON, S.C. - Ronald Ross Brooks, 61, formerly of Oak Hill, passed away Monday, May 22, 2006, at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, S.C., after a courageous battle with cancer. Ronald lived most of his life in Wyoming County in the Glen Rogers, Glen Fork and Sabine area. "Born Sept. 18, 1944, at Glen Fork, he was the son of the late James and Hettie Cozort Brooks. "Ronald was a disabled coal miner, having last worked at Kopperston No. 2 Mines. He became a child of God in the early '70s, was of the Baptist faith and he preached in several different churches in Wyoming County. "In addition to his parents, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bud and Stella Carter; two sisters, May Hall and Henrietta Bailey; a brother, Jennings Brooks; and five nephews, Jimmy Hash, Shawn Bailey, Timmy Brooks, Rodney Brooks and Lonnie Hash, preceded him in death. "Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 37 years, Dorothy Carter Brooks; two sons, Randall Brooks of Gaston and Phillip Brooks and his wife, Amy, of Gaston; two brothers, Frank Brooks and his wife, Viola, of Sabine and General Brooks and his wife, Merlynn, of Sabine; three sisters, Faye Hash of Glen Fork, Rosetta Cozort and her husband, Harmon, of Red Sulphur Springs and Loretta Bailey and her husband, Hollie, of Sabine; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. "Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Rev. Delmas Wolfe and the Rev. Benny Cozort officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Fork Community Cemetery..."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 82; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph C. Lusk; age 27; born and living at Cyclone, WV; divorced; son of Hayes and Orpha (Brown)
Lusk; married on 13 Mar 1958 at Kistler, WV; Lucille Lucas; age 20; born in Lincoln Co, WV; single;
living at Kistler, WV; daughter of Vernon and Velma (Gartin) Lucas.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph C. Lusk; born 19 Feb 1931; living at P.O. Box 454, Lynco, WV.
Nancy L Lusk, born 1 Sep 1937, and Loraine B. Lusk, born 1 Sep 1937 are also listed here.
(This is Nancy Lorene Bishop-Lusk; she is also listed as a surviving sister in obit of Lora Opal
Bishop-Cline) (Problem: Nancy's birth is listed as 1 Sep 1937; her supposed father Scott Bishop has
been listed as died in 1933 and her mother, Viola Belcher-Bishop in 1936; both can't be correct.
Believe her birth year id listed incorrectly)
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Joseph C. Lusk; born on 19 Feb 1931; died on 16 Jun 2001; living at Lynco, Wyoming Co, WV at
death; SS #235-44-3173; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 82; WV Archives Web Site.
Joseph C. Lusk; age 27; born and living at Cyclone, WV; divorced; son of Hayes and Orpha (Brown)
Lusk; married on 13 Mar 1958 at Kistler, WV; Lucille Lucas; age 20; born in Lincoln Co, WV; single;
living at Kistler, WV; daughter of Vernon and Velma (Gartin) Lucas.
2. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #73-014963; Ancestry.com Website.
Basil E. Nichols; age 47; born 16 Sep 1925 in WV; widower; this is his 2nd marriage; 1 yr college
education; living at Box 83, Oceana, WV; son of Brooks and Gertrude (Walker) Nichols; married on
15 Apr 1973 in Buchanan Co, VA; Lucille V. Lusk; maiden name Lucas; age 33; born 8 Aug 1939 in
WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at General Delivery, Oceana, WV;
daughter of Verman and Velma (Gartin) Lucas.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lucille Nichols; born on 21 Aug 1937; living at Jefferson Orchard Rd, Oceana, WV 24870.
4. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; 24 Mar 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"OCEANA - Vernola Lucille Nichols, 66, of Oceana, passed away Monday, March 20, 2006, at Raleigh General Hospital following a long illness. "Born Aug. 21, 1939, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Vern and Velma Garten Lucas. "Mrs. Nichols was a member of Joseph Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and caring for others. "In addition to her parents, her first husband, Joe Lusk, and her second husband, Basil Nichols, preceded her in death. "Survivors include three sons, Donald Ray Lusk and his wife, Joni, of Fairdale, Ronnie Joe Lusk and his wife, Jennifer Lynn, of Oceana and Joseph Lusk of Port Charlotte, Fla.; a daughter, Franchiski Ann Dixon and her husband, Richard, of Oceana; three stepsons, Eugene Nichols and his wife, Sharon, of Leesburg, Va., Wayne Nichols and his wife, Brenda, of Oceana and Barry Nichols and his wife, Renee, of Louisville, Ky.; two sisters, Tressie Issacs and her husband, Howard, of West Hamlin and Sybil Bogdanski of West Hamlin; eight grandchildren, Roncheska Bailey and her husband, Jason, of Oceana, Calen, Karmen and Zeb Dixon of Oceana, Jason Lusk of Fairdale, Amanda Lusk of Mabscott, Veronica Lusk of Matheny and Joey Lusk of Oceana; 14 stepgrandchildren; a great-grandchild; and 16 stepgreat-grandchildren. "Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with the Rev. Johnny Jones officiating. Entombment will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny..."
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday, 31 Mar 2011; Newspaper Obit.
"JAMESTOWN, Tenn. — Joseph C. “Joe” Lusk Jr., 45, of Jamestown, formerly of Oceana, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011, of a heart attack. "Born Dec. 17, 1965, in Logan, he was the son of the late Joseph C. Lusk and Lucille Lusk Nichols. "Mr. Lusk was a 1984 graduate of Oceana High School. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was employed at the Waffle House in Crossville, Tenn. "In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Hayes and Orpha Lusk; his maternal grandparents, Vernon and Velma Lucas; and an uncle, Gary Lucas. "Survivors include two brothers, Donnie Lusk and his companion, Linda Derringer, of Fairdale and Ronnie Lusk of Oceana; a sister, Franchiski “Ann” Dixon and her husband, Richard, of Oceana; four nephews, Jason Lusk of Fairdale, Calen Dixon and Zeb Dixon, both of Oceana and Joey Lusk of Oceana; four nieces, Roncheski Bailey and her husband, Jason, of Crany, Amanda Lusk and her companion, David Thompson of MacArthur, Veronica Lusk of Beckley and Karmen Dixon of Oceana; three great-nieces, Ella and Olivia Bailey, both of Crany, and Bre’Aunna Thompson of MacArthur; two aunts, Tressie Isaacs and Sybil Bogdanski, both of West Hamlin; and a very special friend, Bessie Null of Port Charlotte, Fla. "A celebration of Joe’s life will be 2 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Evans Memorial Chapel, Oceana, with Pastor Johnny Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny..."