1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 71B; Image 6 of
78; Family #38/43.
Listed as Brice Allen; age 4 yrs, 9 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Lester B. Allen..
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 471; WV Archives Web Site.
Lester Brice Allen, Jr; age 27; born at Gary, WV; single; living at Gary, WV; married on 26 Dec
1952 at Roderfield, WV; Thelma Maried Dishorne Davis; age 21; born at Elbert, WV; dvorced;
living at Welch, WV.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lester B. “Buddy” Allen Jr, 93, of Gary, WV, Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division. Born July 9, 1925, in Gary WV, he was the son of the late Lester B. Allen Sr and Blanche D. Roark Allen."He was a resident of Gary all of his life. He retired from U.S. Steel Gary after forty and one half years; where he worked as a carpenter. He was of the Protestant faith. He was a Veteran of World War II; serving in the Marine Corps for four years. He was an avid bowler. He and his wife traveled to many states participating in tournaments, where they won many trophies. He was a member of the U.M.W.A. and American Legion Post 38 of Gary, WV.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, his wife Thelma Marie Dishorne Allen, one daughter, Carolyn Alice Allen Lusk, one son in law Roy C. Lusk.
Survivors include, one sister, Mary Lou Reed of Gary WV, two brothers, Fred Allen of Vancebury KY, Dewey E. Allen and wife Kay of Morganton N.C., one brother-in-law, Oscar Dykes, one granddaughter, Deborah M. Lusk Bosworth, one great grandson, Evan Ray Myles, two great-granddaughters, Jennifer and Shianne Myles, one great great granddaughter."Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, November 9, 2018, at 1 P.M. from the Fanning Funeral Home Chapel in Welch WV, with Pastor Tim Akers officiating; burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell WV..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
Earlie Carr; age 21; born in Wheelwright, KY; singe; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 11 Feb
1946 at Welch, WV; Thelma Myree Dishorne; age 18; born at Gary, WV; single; living at
Roderfield, WV; with consent of Beulah Mae Severt, mother of Thelma Myree Dishorne.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 471; WV Archives Web Site.
Lester Brice Allen, Jr; age 27; born at Gary, WV; single; living at Gary, WV; married on 26 Dec
1952 at Roderfield, WV; Thelma Marie Dishorne Davis; age 21; born at Elbert, WV; divorced;
living at Welch, WV.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thelma Marie Dishorne Allen, age 80, of Gary, WV
passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Bluefield
Regional Medical Center. Born January 22, 1932, in
Gary, WV. She was the daughter of the late Authur
and Birtie Severt Dishorne.
"Thelma was an active bowler for 30 plus years at
Landmark Lanes in Welch, WV, competing in
tournaments all over the country. She was also a
volunteer at Stevens Clinic Hospital.
"Preceeded the death by in addition to her parents, her
daughter: Carolyn Alice Allen Lusk and son-in-law,
Roy C. Lusk of Alabama.
"She leaves behind to cherish her memory her
husband of 59 years, Lester B. (Bud) Allen, Jr. of
Gary, WV, one granddaughter: Deborah M. Lusk
Bosworth and husband, Christopher Bosworth of
Tennessee. One great grandson, Evan Ray Myles of
Ft. Hood, Texas, two great granddaughters: Jennifer
E. Myles and Shianne M. Myles of Tennessee. Two
step great grandchildren: Cody and Krysta Bosworth
of Utah. One brother: Oscar Dykes of Virginia and a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving
relatives and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 23,
2012 at 12 noon from the Fanning Funeral Home
Chapel in Welch, WV with Rev. Timothy E. Akers,
officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial
Park, in Bluewell, WV..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1968); Page 109; WV Archives Web Site.
James Howard Stewart; age 25; born on 29 May 1943 at Jesse, WV; divorced; living at Hemphill, WV;
son of Benton and Virginia (Scott) Stewart; married on 6 Jun 1968 at Hemphill, WV; Pamela Dru Lusk;
age 17; born on 28 Aug 1950 at Welch, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; daughter of Estel Lee and
Kathryn (Fruia) Lusk.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1968); Page 109; WV Archives Web Site.
James Howard Stewart; age 25; born on 29 May 1943 at Jesse, WV; divorced; living at Hemphill, WV;
son of Benton and Virginia (Scott) Stewart; married on 6 Jun 1968 at Hemphill, WV; Pamela Dru Lusk;
age 17; born on 28 Aug 1950 at Welch, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; daughter of Estel Lee and
Kathryn (Fruia) Lusk.
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Exel T Lusk [E T Lusk] [T Lusk Exel] [Travis Lusk]
Birth Date Sep 1954
Residence Date 2009-2020
Address 198 Mud Run Rd
Residence Cyclone, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24827
Second Residence Date 2005-2007
Second Address Hc 80 Box 100
Second Residence Cyclone, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24827
Third Residence Date 1986-2001
Third Address Rr 70 261b
Third Residence Cyclone, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24827
Fourth Residence Date 1986-2001
Fourth Address Rr 70 Box 261b
Fourth Residence Cyclone, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24827"
2. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Exel Terry Lusk; born 17 Sep 1954; living at PO Box 261, Cyclone, WV
from 1 Jun 1986 to13 Nov 2000.
3. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Exel Travis Lusk, 71, of Cyclone, WV, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 11, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 17, 1954 in Man, WV a son of the late Travis Marvin and Justine Josephine Workman. Exel was a lifelong resident of Cyclone, WV, a father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and great friend to anyone lucky enough to know him. He loved spending his time working, the smallest challenges enticed his mind, he loved finally getting finished with a project or job that need to be done. Exel also loved spending time with his friends and family, hunting with lifelong friends and relatives, sitting on the porch watching the mountainside with his wife Brenda, who he loved endlessly. He was a coal miner by profession, a brother to countless men underground, and spending his later years guiding his grandkids to be better men. He enjoyed watching the Red’s, Braves, NASCAR and endless westerns like Gun Smoke. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son Kevin Exel Lusk, and a daughter Kimberly Kay Lusk. Survivors include his loving wife Brenda, a son Brian Exel Lusk of Cyclone, a sister Reva Lusk Gibson of Brandywine, three grandchildren Kevin Isaac Lusk, Matthew Brian Lusk, both of Cyclone, Aaron Franklin Irick and wife Jordyn Shay of Ottawa, three great grandchildren Bentley James Irick of Cherryvale, KS, Vada Ashlynn Irick of Ottawa, and Brynlea Sage Osborne of Matheny, a brother-in-law, Ronald (Pam) Workman who he considered a brother of Cyclone, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Brenda K Lusk
Birth Date May 1960
Residence Date 2009-2020
Address 198 Mud Run Rd
Residence Cyclone, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24827
Second Residence Date 1993-1997
Second Address Rr 70 532
Second Residence Cyclone, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24827
Third Residence Date 1993-1997
Third Address Rr 70 Box 532
Third Residence Cyclone, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24827
Fourth Residence Date 1994-2013
Fourth Address Po Box 532
Fourth Residence Cyclone, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24827"
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Brenda K Lusk
Birth Date 28 May 1960
Residence Date 1993
Address PO Box 532
Residence Cyclone, WV
Postal Code 24827-0532"
1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Charles Curtis Gibson; born 14 Feb 1956; living at PO Box 453, Cyclone, WV from
1 Nov 1991 to 13 Nov 2000.
2. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Charles Curtis Gibson, 68, of Cyclone, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV. He was born February 14, 1956 in Welch, WV, a son of the late John William Gibson and Essie Brown Gibson. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. He worked hard to provide for his family. He spent 24 years as a coalminer and was a proud member of the UMWA. He also enjoyed ginsenging, coon and groundhog hunting and raising a garden. He never met a stranger. He loved everyone and everyone loved him. Those who knew him, will never forget him. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Travis and Justine Lusk, four sisters Willie (Ott) Maynard, Betty (Carlos) Maynor, Sarah (Boy) Maynor, and Edna “Peachy” Morgan, six brothers Bill “Bud” Gibson, Roland (Barbara) Gibson, Bob Gibson, Carmel (Karen Lynn) Gibson, Roger “Nig” Gibson, and Donald Ray Gibson, a special Niece Shauna Maynor Peyton. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years Reva Gibson of Cyclone, a daughter Pamela (Rick) Smith of Cyclone, two sons Kenneth (Donna) Gibson of Brandywine, and Timothy (Tiffaney) Maynor of Cyclone, eight grandchildren Kelsey (Chris) Lusk of Cyclone, Briana (Jeremy) Myers of New Richmond, Ricky Smith and fiancé Ginger Bailey, Mason Peters, Aiden Garrett, and Curtis Maynor all of Cyclone and Emma Gibson and Ethan Gibson both of Brandywine, a baby girl Maynor due in December 2024, five great grandchildren Makenna and Laken Lusk of Cyclone and Brylee, Brody, and Berkley Myers of New Richmond, a sister in law Harriet (Sissy) Gibson of Brenton, a special friend Patricia Workman of Cyclone, and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated and no public service will be held. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Reva Sue Gibson; born 24 Aug 1959; living at PO Box 453, Cyclone, WV from
1 Nov 1991 to 13 Nov 2000.
1. US Public Records Index; LDS Web Site.
Keith E. Workman; born 23 Sep 1960; living at PO Box 70, Cyclone, WV 24827 on 17 Jul 2001.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 87; WV Archives Web Site.
Thermon Jerrell Belcher; age 20; born on 8 May 1944 at Kimball, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV;
son of Leonard and Virgie (Lane) Belcher; married on 6 Jun 1964 at Superior, WV; Peggy lee Lusk;
age 19; born on 17 Feb 1945 at Algoma, WV; single; living at Algoma, WV; daughter of Emmer and
Irene (Hall) Lusk; with consent of Leonard and Virgie Belcher, parents of Thermon Jerrell Belcher;
and Emmer and Irene Zelma Lusk, parents of Peggy Lee Lusk.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1964); Page 87; WV Archives Web Site.
Thermon Jerrell Belcher; age 20; born on 8 May 1944 at Kimball, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV;
son of Leonard and Virgie (Lane) Belcher; married on 6 Jun 1964 at Superior, WV; Peggy lee Lusk;
age 19; born on 17 Feb 1945 at Algoma, WV; single; living at Algoma, WV; daughter of Emmer and
Irene (Hall) Lusk; with consent of Leonard and Virgie Belcher, parents of Thermon Jerrell Belcher;
and Emmer and Irene Zelma Lusk, parents of Peggy Lee Lusk.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 138; WV Archives Web Site.
Orlo Burk Ypung; age 54; born at Hemphill, WV; living at P.O. Box 85, Hemphill, WV; divorced;
married on 5 Oct 1962 at Roderfield, WV; Kathyrn Ella Lusk; age 41; born at Davy, WV; divorced;
living at Hemphill, WV.
2. Orlo Young; born on 2 Nov 1907 ; died in Oct 1980; last residence, Hemphill, McDowell Co, WV;
SS# 236-05-1060; card issued in WV before 1951.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 78A; Image 27
of 48; Family #242/248.
Listed as Kathern Fruia; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, James V. Fruia.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1962); Page 138; WV Archives Web Site.
Orlo Burk Ypung; age 54; born at Hemphill, WV; living at P.O. Box 85, Hemphill, WV; divorced;
married on 5 Oct 1962 at Roderfield, WV; Kathyrn Ella Lusk; age 41; born at Davy, WV; divorced;
living at Hemphill, WV.
3. "US Public Records Index, Vol 2"; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Kathyrn Young; born on 30 Apr 1921; living at P.O. Box 85, Hemphill, WV 24842.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 17 Apr 1930; Page 78A; Image 27
of 48; Family #242/248.
Listed as Joe Fruia; age 2 yrs, 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, James V. Fruia.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 265; WV Archives Web Site.
Joe Thomas Fruia; age 22; born at Davy WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on 23 Aug
1947 at Hensley, WV; Kathleen Lambert; age 18; born at Davy, WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV;
with consent of Sylvania Lambert, mother of Kathleen Lambert.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet number 9; Dwelling #61.
Listed as Joe T. Fruia; age 24; born in WV; married; coal loader in coal mine; head of household.
4. Kanawha Co, WV; Death Certificate; Book #20; Page 3; WV Archives, Web Site.
Joe Thomas Fruica; age 40; born on 28 Apr 1925 at Davy, WV; coal miner; living at Tams, WV; son of
Jim and Kansas (Justice) Fruia; died on 31 Aug 1966 in the Charleston General Hospital, Charleston,
Kanawha Co, WV; from cerebral contusion and laceration suffered in ar wreck on highway in Raleigh
Co, WV; buried on 2 Sep 1966 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, Kathleen Fruia, Tams,
WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Feb 2014.
Joseph T. "Joe" Fruia; born 28 Apr 1925; died 31 Aug 1966; buried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 15 Apr 1940; Page 788A;
E D # 24-40; Image 15 of 36; Household #93.
Listed as Kathleen Lambert; age 11; born in WV; 3rd grade education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Franklin Lambert.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 265; WV Archives Web Site.
Joe Thomas Fruia; age 22; born at Davy WV; single; living at Twin Branch, WV; married on 23 Aug
1947 at Hensley, WV; Kathleen Lambert; age 18; born at Davy, WV; single; living at Twin Branch,
WV; with consent of Sylvania Lambert, mother of Kathleen Lambert.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet number 9; Dwelling #61.
Listed as Kathleen R. Fruia; age 21; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Joseph T. Fruia.