1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
James Millard McPherson; age 28; born at Kegley, WV; single; living at Princeton, WV; son of
Clifton and Sue McPherson; married on 25 Jun 1949 at Rock, WV; Billie Rae Lusk; age 21; born at
Spanishburg, WV; single; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Bill and Sue Lusk.
2. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Jame M. McPherson; born on 12 Jun 1921; living at PO Box 68, Spanishburg, WV; 25922 in 1984.
1. 1940 Census, Mercer Co, WV; Rock District; E.D. 28-42; taken on 17 Apr 1940; Page 655A; Image
3 of 18; Household #16.
Listed as Billie Rae Lusk; age 8; born in WV; 2nd grade education;attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, William F. Lusk.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 107; WV Archives Web Site.
James Millard McPherson; age 28; born at Kegley, WV; single; living at Princeton, WV; son of
Clifton and Sue McPherson; married on 25 Jun 1949 at Rock, WV; Billie Rae Lusk; age 21; born at
Spanishburg, WV; single; living at Herndon, WV; daughter of Bill and Sue Lusk.
3. US Public Records Index, Vol 1; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Billie R. McPherson; born on 22 Nov 1931; living at PO Box 68, Spanishburg, WV; 25922 in 1984.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 298; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy Rae Lusk; age 30; born on 6 Mar 1938 at Cyclone, WV; single; living at Cyclone, WV; son of
Maxwell G. and Hallie (Paynter) Lusk; married on 4 Oct 1968 at Robinette, Logan Co, WV; Georgia
Ann Holt; age 28; born on 5 Jun 1940 in KY; single; living at Crites, WV; daughter of Raymond and
Dixie Ann Blackburn.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 298; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy Rae Lusk; age 30; born on 6 Mar 1938 at Cyclone, WV; single; living at Cyclone, WV; son of
Maxwell G. and Hallie (Paynter) Lusk; married on 4 Oct 1968 at Robinette, Logan Co, WV; Georgia
Ann Holt; age 28; born on 5 Jun 1940 in KY; single; living at Crites, WV; daughter of Raymond and
Dixie Ann Blackburn.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Georgia Ann Lusk, 85, of Oceana, WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 5, 1940 in Weeksbury, KY a daughter of the late Raymond and Alice Blackburn Holt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Billy Ray Lusk, two daughters Brenda Lee Lusk and Kimberly Castle, a brother Herbert Holt, three sons-in-law Bilton Keith Blakenship, Ricky Lusk and Carl David Burgess, and a grandson Ricky Noel Lusk. Survivors include three daughters Pamela Manning of Oceana, Teresa Blankenship of Knoxville, TN and Mary Burgess of Lyburn, a son Billy Joe Lusk of Oceana, seven grandchildren Joshua Lusk, Julie Pack, Bilton Blankenship, Cortnie Sanders, Veronica Lusk, David Burgess and Courtney Blocker, thirteen great grandchildren Dylan Porter, Desarae Pack, Damian York Lusk, Destiny Justice, Alysa Justice, Paisley Justice, Hunter Sanders, Devon Sanders, Jaci Blankenship, Braylee Blankenship, Braxton Blankenship, Bentley Cook and Brodie Blankenship, four sisters, two brothers, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. "
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 116; WV Archives Web Site.
Siebert Vernon Lusk; age 19; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; living at Herndon, WV; son of Vernie
and Gracie Lusk; married on 23 Aug 1957 at Jesse, WV; Patsy Ann Hall; age 16; born at Fanrock,
WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Don and Erneatrue Hall.
2. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Siebert V. Lusk; born 7 Apr 1938; living at 478 Browns Ferry Rd, Madison, AL from 1 Aug 1980
thru 20 Aug 2008.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 116; WV Archives Web Site.
Siebert Vernon Lusk; age 19; born in Mercer Co, WV; single; living at Herndon, WV; son of Vernie
and Gracie Lusk; married on 23 Aug 1957 at Jesse, WV; Patsy Ann Hall; age 16; born at Fanrock,
WV; single; living at Jesse, WV; daughter of Don and Erneatrue Hall.
2. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Patricia G. Lusk; born 4 May 1945; living at 478 Browns Ferry Rd, Madison, AL from 1 Jun 1993
thru 25 Mar 2008.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 223; WV Archives Web Site.
Lacy Lusk; age 18; born at Herndon, WV; single; living at Matoaka, WV; son of Vernie and Gracie
Lusk; married on 25 Dec 1957 at Marianna, WV; Wilma Mullins; age 18; born in WV; single; living
at Marianna, WV; daughter of ____ and Sylvia Lambert.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1957); Page 223; WV Archives Web Site.
Lacy Lusk; age 18; born at Herndon, WV; single; living at Matoaka, WV; son of Vernie and Gracie
Lusk; married on 25 Dec 1957 at Marianna, WV; Wilma Mullins; age 18; born in WV; single; living
at Marianna, WV; daughter of ____ and Sylvia Lambert.
2. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Wilma J. Lusk; born 9 may 1939; living at 901 Buford Oaks Rd, Richmond, VA; from 23 Oct 1998
thru 25 Mar 2008.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Tracy J. Lusk; born on 21 Feb 1946; living at 217 Route 1, Rock, WV 24747.
1. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kathleen A., Lusk; born on 19 Nov 1949; living at 217 Route 1, Rock, WV 24747.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 194; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Hayes Bailey; age 18; born at Lorado, WV; single; living at Cyclone, WV; son of Azel and Elsie
Bailey; married on 7 Jul 1954 at Hatcher, WV; Ruby Mae Lusk; age 16; born and living at Cyclone, WV;
single; daughter of Maxwell and Hallie Lusk.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 194; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Hayes Bailey; age 18; born at Lorado, WV; single; living at Cyclone, WV; son of Azel and Elsie
Bailey; married on 7 Jul 1954 at Hatcher, WV; Ruby Mae Lusk; age 16; born and living at Cyclone, WV;
single; daughter of Maxwell and Hallie Lusk.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Monday, 15 Jul 2013; Newspaper Obit.
"CYCLONE — Ruby Mae Lusk Bailey, 75, of Cyclone, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Logan Regional Medical Center following a long illness with her family by her side. She was born March 6, 1938, at Cyclone , WV, a daughter of the late Mack and Hallie Paynter Lusk. Ruby enjoyed her family get-togethers, her church family and her church. She loved going out to eat with her daughters and granddaughters; she loved going to church when she could."In addition to her parents, her husband Robert “Pondy” Bailey in 1998 and an infant son Robert Grady Bailey and a daughter Regina Bailey Trent in Nov. of 2009, and a granddaughter Miranda Bailey also preceded her in death.
"Those left to cherish her memory include six children, three daughters Linda Lusk and husband Andrew of Cyclone, Judy Fraley and husband Wes of Oceana and Cindy Daniels and husband Ryan of Cyclone; three sons Randall Bailey and wife Suzette of Cyclone, Jackie Bailey and wife Pam of Oceana and Iverson Bailey and wife Vickie of Matheny; Ruby’s nine grandchildren Chris Fraley, Brad Fraley, Crystal Massey, Michael Bailey, Keith Bailey, Hayes Lusk, Shelia Haynes, Matthew Daniels and Sarah Daniels; her thirteen great-grandchildren Christopher Fraley, Isaac Fraley, Gracie Fraley, Kaylee Massey, Gavin Massey, Kacie Fraley, Karlie Fraley, Tyler Bailey, Jacob Haynes, Hayden Lusk, Matthew Bailey, Hunter Bailey and Kaitlyn Bailey; two brothers her twin Billy Lusk of Oceana and Mackie Lusk of Cyclone; two sisters Sharon Osborne of Cyclone and Carrie Toler of Celina, Ohio; and a host of other loving family and friends.
"Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at the Toler Baptist Church, Campus, with Pastor Clarence Gibson officiating. Ruby will be laid to rest beside her husband in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 100; WV Archives Web Site.
Rommie Osborne; age 19; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of Murvan and Lura Osborne;
married on 6 May 1963 at Cyclone, WV; Sharon Lusk; age 16; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single;
daughter of Mawxwell and Hallie Lusk.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 24 Jun 2013.
" Rommie Lee Osborne
Birth 24 Feb 1944
Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Death 1 Apr 2009 (aged 65)
Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Cook Cemetery
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 112800470"Additional Information Posted:
"Rommie Lee Osborne, 65, of Cyclone departed this life Wednesday, April 1, 2009, in a Huntington hospital following a short illness. Rommie was a retired coal miner, President of Board on Cyclone Fire Department which he helped to start in 1996, he was of the Baptist faith, member of Pineville Masonic Lodge 138 Chapter 50 in Mullens, enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, 4-wheeling, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Rommie will always be remembered for his dedication to his community, his willingness to always be of help to others."He was born on February 24, 1944, in Cyclone to the late Murvan Osborne (1919-1962) and Lura Cook-Osborne (1921-1994). In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Lee Osborne (1963–1977); two sisters, Bonnie Sue Osborne-Walls (1953-2007) and Dianna G. Osborne-Parton (1954-2007).
"Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 46 years, Roberta "Sharon" Lusk-Osborne (1947-2015) of Cyclone whom he married on May 6, 1963 in Cyclone, Wyomng County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, Wyoming County, WV, 1963, Page 100, Application Date: April 27, 1963); a son, Rodney Lee Osborne Sr. (1971-2013) & wife Yvonne Marie "Heidi" Acord-Osborne of Cyclone; a daughter, Patsy Renea "Sissy" Osborne-Blankenship (1969-2016) of Cyclone; two brothers, Danny Dale Osborne (1947-2012)& wife Carolyn June Toler-Osborne (1948-2012), and Keith Osborne & wife Sheila Osborne all of Cyclone; a sister, Drema Joyce Osborne-Lusk (1942–2019) & husband Sebert Noel Lusk (1938-2010) of Cyclone; four grandchildren, C.J. Blankenship & fiancee Savannah, Little Rod Osborne, Brittany Blankenship & fiance Matt Cline, and Treavor Osborne, all of Cyclone; four great-grandchildren, Garrett Blankenship, Addison Blankenship, Hunter Cline and one on the way; son-in-law, Denzil Blankenship of Oceana; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
"A celebration of Rommie's life will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Roland Cook and Nicky Osborne officiating. Rommie will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Cyclone."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 100; WV Archives Web Site.
Rommie Osborne; age 19; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of Murvan and Lura Osborne;
married on 6 May 1963 at Cyclone, WV; Sharon Lusk; age 16; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single;
daughter of Mawxwell and Hallie Lusk.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Roberta Sharon Lusk Osborne, 67, of Cyclone , WV passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at her home
following a long illness. She was born on June 28, 1947 in Cyclone, WV, a daughter of the late Maxwell and
Hallie Gertrude Lusk. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband Rommie
Lee Osborne; two sons Richard Lee Osborne and Rodney Lee Osborne; a very special sister-in-law Diana
Parton and husband; a very special brother and sister-in-law Danny and Carolyn Osborne; a sister-in-law
Bonnie Walls and Brother-in-law Sebert Lusk; a brother Billy and three sisters Imogene, Ruby and Loclare.
Survivors include her daughter Patsy Blankenship of Cyclone; a sister Carrie Toler of Celina, OH; a brother
Mackie (Faye) Lusk of Cyclone; four grandchildren CJ ( Savannah)Blankenship, Brittany (Matt) Cline,
Trevor and Rodney Osborne all of Cyclone; five great grandchildren Garrett, Addison, Bryson, Hunter and
Carli; a sister-in-law Georgie Lusk; a son -in-law Densil Blankenship of Oceana; a brother-in-law Keith
(Shelia) Osborne of Cyclone; a sister-in-law Drema Lusk of Cyclone; several nieces, nephews and a host of
other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the
Cyclone Church of God, Cyclone, WV, with Rev. Roland Cook officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cook
Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. ..."