1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Lori Ann Lambert, 46, of Bunn, NC formerly of Oceana, WV passed away on Sunday September 15, 2019 at
Wake Forest Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC. She was born on March 10, 1973 in Man, WV a daughter
of Freddie Lawrence and Gloria M. Allen Lambert. Lori is a 1991 graduate of Oceana High School. In
addition to her parents survivors include a daughter Sydney Booke Pritt and her father Roger Pritt; a sister
Toni (Darren) Kenneda of Crouches Farm; brother Freddie (Amy) Lambert of Oceana; four nieces Olivia,
Marlie, Alivia and Quinn; two nephews Parker and Gavin; many uncles, aunts, cousins and other loving
family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 3PM
on Saturday October 5th at the Promise Land Church, Oceana, WV with Pastor David Johnson officiating.
The family The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Elmer Ray Baker, 70, of Shannon Mill Creek, WV passed away on Saturday September 28, 2019 at CAMC
General, Charleston, WV. He was born on February 5, 1949 in Bradshaw, WV a son of the late Lonnie and
Martha Baker. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Betty Steele Baker; two
brothers Leonard Cantrell and William Henry Baker; and a sister June Horn. Survivors include his loving
wife of 17 years Edna Lou Compton Hawks Baker; two daughters Michelle (Shawn) Strickland and Lindsey
Nicole Baker all of Shannon Mill Creek; a son Lonnie (Brittany) Baker of Hanover; a brother Nathan (Carol
Sue) Baker of Baileysville; three step sons Chuckie Hawks of Van, Scotty Hawks of Garrison, KY and Jason
Hawks of Oceana; fourteen grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Wednesday October 2nd in the Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Wayne Bailey and Pastor Gary Hatfield officiating. He will be laid to
rest in Johnson Cemetery, Shannon Mill Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11AM until
time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home. 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.
"Elmer Ray Baker, 70, of Shannon Mill Creek, WV passed away on Saturday September 28, 2019 at CAMC
General, Charleston, WV. He was born on February 5, 1949 in Bradshaw, WV a son of the late Lonnie and
Martha Baker. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Betty Steele Baker; two
brothers Leonard Cantrell and William Henry Baker; and a sister June Horn. Survivors include his loving
wife of 17 years Edna Lou Compton Hawks Baker; two daughters Michelle (Shawn) Strickland and Lindsey
Nicole Baker all of Shannon Mill Creek; a son Lonnie (Brittany) Baker of Hanover; a brother Nathan (Carol
Sue) Baker of Baileysville; three step sons Chuckie Hawks of Van, Scotty Hawks of Garrison, KY and Jason
Hawks of Oceana; fourteen grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Wednesday October 2nd in the Chapel of Stafford Family
Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bro. Wayne Bailey and Pastor Gary Hatfield officiating. He will be laid to
rest in Johnson Cemetery, Shannon Mill Creek, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11AM until
time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is
being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Elkhorn District; Maybeury-Balow; E.D. 24-48; taken on 11 Apr
1940; Page 341B; Image 28 of 30; Household #252.
Listed as Geneva Perdue; age 5 mons; born in WV; in household of grand, Joseph V. Perdue, with
parents.
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Williamson; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 170A; Image 25 of 32;
Family #225/304.
Listed as Billy Luke; age 8; born in VA; in household of father, William J. Luke.
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Billie Aston Luke
Race: White
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 11 Jan 1922
Birth Place: Pocahontas, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Excelsior, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 25 Sep 1945
Registration Place: Excelsior, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 141
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Ida Mae Luke
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Billie Aston Luke Self (Head)"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Billy Luke
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Jan 1922
Death Date: 11 Dec 1988
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 235280858
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 26 Apr 1941
Release Date 1: 20 Sep 1945"
4. Tazewell Co, VA; Death Certificate #88-044517; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Billy Aston Luke; age 66; born 11 Jan 1922 in WV (sic, VA); married; husband of Ella Marlow; coal
miner; served in armed forces; living at PO Box 486, War, McDowell Co, WV; son of W.J. "Bill" and
Mae (Rye) Luke; died 11 Dec 1988 in Tazewell Community Hospital, Tazewell, VA; due to
respiratory failure; buried in Grandview, Bluefield, VA.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Billy and Ella Marlow Luke,
Miner"; article; Page 197; submitted by Ella Luke, PO Box 486, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Billy and Ella Marlow Luke,
Miner"; article; Page 197; submitted by Ella Luke, PO Box 486, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Billy and Ella Marlow Luke,
Miner"; article; Page 197; submitted by Ella Luke, PO Box 486, War, WV 24892.
Frieda Elizabeth "Sissie" Luke
1. 1930 Census, Mingo Co, WV; Williamson; taken 8 Apr 1930; Page 170A; Image 25 of 32;
Family #225/304.
Listed as Freda Luke; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, William J. Luke.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Billy and Ella Marlow Luke,
Miner"; article; Page 197; submitted by Ella Luke, PO Box 486, War, WV 24892.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Frieda Elizabeth Luke [Frieda Luke Esquerra] [Frieda Esquerra]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Nov 1919
Birth Place: Boissevain, Virginia
Death Date: 28 Nov 1996
Father:
William J Luke
Mother:
Ida M Rye
SSN: 233287697
Notes: Sep 1938: Name listed as FRIEDA ELIZABETH LUKE; :
Name listed as FRIEDA LUKE ESQUERRA;
15 Mar 1997: Name listed as FRIEDA L ESQUERRA"
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Friday Evening, 8 Jan 2020; Page 8; Newspaper Obit.
"
JULIAN DEMADARO (DЕ)
ESQUERRA, JR.
"January 14, 1941 to November 28,
2019
"Julian DeMadan (De) Esquerra,
Jr., 78, moved from his earthly home
in India, California to his Heavenly
Home on Thanksgiving Day, No-
vember 28, 2019, with his wife of
over 36 years, Darlene M. Ffiquerra
at his bedside
"Bom in Miami, Florida January
14, 1941 he was the sun of the late
Julian D. and Frieda (Sissie) Luke
Esquerra.
"In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his Maternal
Grandparents W. J. (Bill) and Ida
Mae Rye Luke of War, WV, Uncle
Billy A. Luke and cousin Billy W.
Luke.
"In addition to his wife Darlene M.
Esquerra, he is survived by his Aunt
Pauline Luke of War, WV, Cousin
Doreen Luke Wright of Peoria, AZ,"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy Wallace Luke; age 19; born 6 Sep 1948 in War, WV; single; no pevious marriage; living at Box
486, War, WV; son of Billy A. and Ella (Marlow) Luke; married on 6 Jul 1968 in War, WV; Linda Lucy
Cantrell; age 18; born 5 Feb 1950 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Box 250,
Welch, WV; daughter of John W. and Ethelene (Lambert) Cantrell.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Billy and Ella Marlow Luke,
Miner"; article; Page 197; submitted by Ella Luke, PO Box 486, War, WV 24892.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
Billy Wallace Luke; age 19; born 6 Sep 1948 in War, WV; single; no pevious marriage; living at Box
486, War, WV; son of Billy A. and Ella (Marlow) Luke; married on 6 Jul 1968 in War, WV; Linda Lucy
Cantrell; age 18; born 5 Feb 1950 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Box 250,
Welch, WV; daughter of John W. and Ethelene (Lambert) Cantrell.