1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Shelley Earl Lusk, 65, of Cyclone, WV went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was born July 23, 1960 in Man, WV a son of the late Shelley Lucian and Brookie Clarice Osborne Lusk. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He ran a continuous miner and enjoyed talking about his mining career. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, fishing, being outdoors, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his 4 sisters Thelma (John) Faulkner, Wanda (Jimmy) Watts, Patsy Lusk, and Brady (Gene) Osborne, a son Jeff Lusk, granddaughter Casie Sewell, Step granddaughter Kiera Wells, two great- grandchildren Aubree Highlander, Leeliah Highlander, and a brother-in-law Donnie Harvey. He was a member of the UMWA and attended Bright Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of almost 5 years Vivian Nadine Poole Lusk, his daughter Tonya (Donald) Morgan of Cyclone, a sister Orpha Harvey of Cyclone. Step daughters Rita Lester, and Shawna (TJ) Dean both of SC, a daughter-in-law Mary Ann Lusk, his grandchildren Shana Lusk, Kelley (Joe) Highlander, Crystal (Kyle) Spaulding, Kevin Sewell, Jr., Amberlyn Caldwell, Caiden “Bubby” Lusk, Hailee Lusk, Jazzmin Lusk, Kisha Morgan, great-grandchildren Kai Mathew Spaulding due to arrive in May 2026, step grandchildren Whitney Lester, Levi Anthony Thorton Fuller, and Raelynn Dean, a brother-in-law Mickey Lusk and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, April 19 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Robert Morgan officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 12:00pm until time of service on Sunday at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in the L & M Family Cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lesha Caroline Lusk, 59, of Neola, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2021 at Roanoke
Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, WV surrounded by her husband and family. She was born on September 16,
1961in Man, WV a daughter of the late Sebert and Drema Osborne Lusk. Lesha's life revolved around family
and friends. Her hobbies were fishing and mowing grass on er John Deere. In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by her first husband Jackie Watts; a son Jackie "Hobe" Watts; and a brother Ricky Lusk.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Shelley Earl Lusk; brothers Fabian (Michelle) Lusk
and Audford Lusk; a daughter Joni (Scott) Miller and her children Hobie, Daniel and Addie Miller; step
children Tonya (Donald) Morgan and her children Kelly, Crystal, Kevin, Jr. Sewill and Amber Caldwell; Jeff
(Mary) Lusk and their children Shana and Kadine "Bub" Lusk; longtime family friend who was like a sister
Francis Meadows; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be
held at 2 pm on Saturday February 20th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with
Rev. Scottie Lusk and Bro. Keith Osborne officiating. She will be laid to rest in Brown Cemetery, Cyclone.
WV. Friends may gather with the family from 1 pm until Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers consist
of family and friends. The family is being served by Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Big Sandy; taken 15 Apr 1930; Page 60A;
Image 49 of 57; Family #418/436.
Listed as Mamie V. Arnold; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, George J. Arnold.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Davy; E.D. 24-35; taken 2 Apr 1940; Page
594A; Imagr 3 of 57; Household #23.
Listed as Virginia Arnold; age 22; born in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; lived in McDowell Co,
WV on 1 Apr 1935; varity store saleslady; in household of father, George J. Arnold.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Davy; taken on 11 Apr 1950;Sheet Number 32; Dwelling #256.
Listed as Virginia Arnold; age 31; born in WV; never married; bookeeper for Welch Electric Co; in
household of father, George J. Arnold.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Virginia Mamie Arnold
[Virginia Arnold Nichols]
[Virginia Nichols]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Dec 1917
Birth Place: Big Sandy, West Virginia
Death Date: 1 May 2006
Father: George J Arnold
Mother: Fannie Powell
SSN: 233162472
Notes: Feb 1937: Name listed as VIRGINIA MAMIE ARNOLD; Aug 1954: Name listed as VIRGINIA ARNOLD NICHOLS; 23 Sep 1994: Name listed as VIRGINIA A NICHOLS"
5. "Charleston Daily Mail"; Charleston, WV; Friday, 5 May 2006; Newspaper Obit.
"On May 1, 2006, in Welch Community Hospital, Mamie Virginia Arnold Nichols completed her earthly journey of Christian faith.
Born Dec. 30, 1917, in Big Sandy, she was the daughter of the late George Jefferson and Fannie Powell Arnold."Virginia was the widow of H. Coleman "Nick" Nichols who preceded her in death on May 11, 1973.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Millard (Florence) Short of Logan and Mrs. Robert (Jamie) Ellis and Carole Arnold of Welch."Additional survivors include her nephew and his wife, Arnold and Cheryl Walker of Charleston; and her niece and her husband, Martha and Sam Moore of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Charleston.
"A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, at the First United Methodist Church, Welch. Entombment will in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Bluewell.
"In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Box 416, Welch, WV 24801, for the Handicapped Facility Fund of the church.
The Douglas Mortuary, Welch, is in charge of arrangements."
1. 1920 Census, Rockingham Co, NC; Leaksville Township; Leakesville; taken on 1 __. 1920; Page 285B;
Image 30 of 33; Family #273/277.
Listed as Louisa Fain; age 75; born in VA; widow; in household of son-in-law, Jordan C. Lyons
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 293; WV Archives Web Site.
William Thomas Carter; age 20; born 21 Feb 1945 in Ashland, WV; single; living at Box 5, Ashland,
WV; son of Oscar and Hattie (Doss) Carter; married on 13 Mar 1965 in Keystone, WV; Julia Ann
Battoia; age 20; born 4 Sep 1944 in Keystone, WV; single; living at Box 715, Keystone, WV; daughter
of Ferrie R. and Stannya (Mazinsky) Battoia; with consent of Stannya Battoria, mother of Julia Ann
Battoia, father deceased; and Hattie and Oscar Carter, parents of William Thomas Carter.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 293; WV Archives Web Site.
William Thomas Carter; age 20; born 21 Feb 1945 in Ashland, WV; single; living at Box 5, Ashland,
WV; son of Oscar and Hattie (Doss) Carter; married on 13 Mar 1965 in Keystone, WV; Julia Ann
Battoia; age 20; born 4 Sep 1944 in Keystone, WV; single; living at Box 715, Keystone, WV; daughter
of Ferrie R. and Stannya (Mazinsky) Battoia; with consent of Stannya Battoria, mother of Julia Ann
Battoia, father deceased; and Hattie and Oscar Carter, parents of William Thomas Carter.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75-007878; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Johnny Ray Lester; age 22; born 4 Aug 1952 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Wharncliffe, WV; son of Bart and Lettie (Cline) Lester; married on 7 Mar 1975 in
Buchanan Co, VA; Patsy Ann Justice; age 17; born 12 Jul 1957 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
8th grade education; living at Box 65, Wharncliffe, WV; daughter of Elbert and Ruth (Ellis) Justice.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #75-007878; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Johnny Ray Lester; age 22; born 4 Aug 1952 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 6th grade
education; living at Wharncliffe, WV; son of Bart and Lettie (Cline) Lester; married on 7 Mar 1975 in
Buchanan Co, VA; Patsy Ann Justice; age 17; born 12 Jul 1957 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage;
8th grade education; living at Box 65, Wharncliffe, WV; daughter of Elbert and Ruth (Ellis) Justice.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #87-039936; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Hassell Jerome Robinette; age 36; bone 7 Jul 1951 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; first
marrige ended 21 Jul 1983; 7th grade education; living at PO Box 165, Mohawk, WV; son of Hassell
Parker and Helen Louise (Jones) Robinette; married on 7 Aug 1987 in Buchanan Co, VA; Patsy Ann
Justice; age 30; born 12 Jul 1957 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended 15
Dec 1982; 10th grade education; living at PO Box 165, Mohawk, WV; daughter of Elbert and Ruth Ann
(Ellis) Justice.