1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 5 Jan 1920, Page 226A, Family #28.
Listed as Freland Walker, age 1 yr, 1 mon, born in WV, in household of father, Turley M. Walker.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, taken on 16 Apr 1930, Page 196B, Family #195.
Listed as Freelin Walker, age 11, born in WV, in household of father, Turley M. Walker.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Oceana District, Page195B, Family #174.
Listed as May Fern Cook, age 8, born in WV, in household of father, Roscoe C. Cooke.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1962); Page 490; WV Archives Web Site.
Landon B. Lusk; age 25; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of Pierce and Mary Lusk; married
on 10 Nov 1962 at Ravencliff, WV; Jean Walker; age 21; born and living in Oceana, WV; single;
daughter of Billy R. and Maye Fern Walker.
2. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"On Friday morning, July 24, 2015, Landon Bruce Lusk, 78, of Oceana, WV, went to be with his Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ. Heaven's choir is much sweeter today. He was born on January 30, 1937 in Cyclone,
WV, a son of the late Onnie Pierce and Mary Ellen Bailey Lusk. Landon was a loving and devoted husband,
father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a member and ordained deacon of the Toneda Missionary
Baptist Church where he also served through the years as a trustee, Sunday School teacher, choir director
and youth choir director. He loved singing in the choir and in recent years playing the bass guitar with
pianist Virginia Toler. He also greatly enjoyed being in church Christmas plays. Landon worked as a mine
foreman for Eastern Associated Coal Corp., working mostly at Kopperston No. 2 mine and retiring from the
Harris mines in 1992 after 35 years of service. Supporting his sons in their growing years, he was a Little
League coach and a former president of Oceana Little League for three years. He loved gardening and
playing golf, and was a very talented handyman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his
father-in-law, Freelin Walker, mother-in-law, May Fern Cook Walker, and mother-in-law, Nannie Brown
Walker; two brothers-in-law, Paris Brown and Richard Walker; and a sister-in-law, Edith Lusk. Those left
to cherish his memory are his loving wife Jean Walker Lusk, to whom he would have been married 53 years
in November; two sons Brad (Tracey) Lusk of Venetia, PA and Kevin (Sandy) Lusk of Follansbee, WV; three
sisters Lucy (Ralph) Grubb of Oceana, Gretcha Brown of Cyclone and Sylvia (Steve) Gibson of Oceana; three
brothers Lonnie Lusk of Oceana, Earnel (Eleanor) Lusk of Cyclone and Leonard (Anita) Lusk of Oceana; five
grandchildren T.J. Tate, Alex Tate, Will Lusk, Krissa Lusk and David Lusk; a host of other loving family and
friends; and his beloved dog Eddie. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at
the Toneda Missionary Baptist Church, Kopperston, WV, with Rev. Ron Lee officiating. Landon's nephews
will serve as pallbearers, and deacons and other dear friends from his church, will serve as honorary
pallbearers. He will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV...."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1962); Page 490; WV Archives Web Site.
Landon B. Lusk; age 25; born and living at Cyclone, WV; single; son of Pierce and Mary Lusk; married
on 10 Nov 1962 at Ravencliff, WV; Jean Walker; age 21; born and living in Oceana, WV; single;
daughter of Billy R. and Maye Fern Walker.
1. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Tuesday 15 Dec 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Richard Joe Walker, 53, of Winston–Salem, formerly of Oceana, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. "He was born February 27, 1956, in Welch, W.Va., a son of the late Billie Freelin and Maye Fern Cook Walker. "He was a member of Toneda Baptist Church, 1974 graduate of Oceana High School and a graduate of Concord College. "Survivors include his two sons, Andrew Joe Walker of Fayetteville, N.C., and Ryan Marshall Walker of Medford, Mass.; a sister, Jean Lusk and husband Landon of Oceana; his companion Connie Clifton of Winston–Salem; the mother of his children, Beth Farley Gillespie of Richlands, Va.; two nephews, Bradley P. Lusk and wife Tracey of Venecia, Pa., and Kevin B. Lusk and wife Sandra of Follansbee, W.Va.; and a host of other loving family and friends. "Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the Toneda Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Lee and Rev. James Hamrick officiating. He will be laid to rest in Kennedy Cemetery, Craney, W.Va..."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1939); Page 579; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Woods; age 29; born at Central City, KY; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Lim and Ana
Bales; married on 18 Feb 1939 at Bartley, WV; Nola Avonella Cook; age 21; born and living in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Lee and Lake Cook.
1. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, taken on 9 Jan 1920; Page 137B, Family #45.
Listed as Nola Cook, age 2 yrs, 9 mons, born in WV, in household of father, Lee Cook.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville District; taken on 12 Apr 1920; Page #80B;
Family #162/165.
Listed as Nola Cook; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Lee Cook.
3. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1939); Page 579; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Woods; age 29; born at Central City, KY; single; living in Wyoming Co, WV; son of Lim and Ana
Bales; married on 18 Feb 1939 at Bartley, WV; Nola Avonella Cook; age 21; born and living in
Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of Lee and Lake Cook.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1960); Page 444; WV Archives Web Site.
Basil George Goff; age 21; born on 7 Dec 1938 at Lester, WV; living at Lester, WV; son of Fred and
Rose Goff; married on 2 Feb 1960 at Surveyor, WV; Dorothy Ann Cook; age 18; born on 25 Jun 1941
at Lester, WV; living at Lester, WV; daughter of Jesse and Nola Cook.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1960); Page 444; WV Archives Web Site.
Basil George Goff; age 21; born on 7 Dec 1938 at Lester, WV; living at Lester, WV; son of Fred and
Rose Goff; married on 2 Feb 1960 at Surveyor, WV; Dorothy Ann Cook; age 18; born on 25 Jun 1941
at Lester, WV; living at Lester, WV; daughter of Jesse and Nola Cook.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Thursday 17 Dec 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"Dorothy Ann Goff was born in Lester, on June 25, 1942. She was gloriously taken into her Father’s arms on December 13, 2009. She died at home with her family following a long illness. "Dorothy worked for the Lester Post Office for over 18 years and she was a faithful Baptist her entire life. "She was preceded in death by her parents, Nola and Jessie Cook; three brothers, Romeo, Clifford and Junior Cook and by a daughter, Brenda Kay Goff Gray. "Survivors include her husband George Goff; three sons: Jeffrey Goff, David Goff and wife Christine and Basil Goff and wife Willa; grandchildren: Dorothy Gray and fiancé William Davis, Carrie Goff and fiancé Stanley Sweeney, Jason Gray, Kallie Goff, L. David Goff Jr., Summer Goff and Whitney and Brittany Phillips. "She is also survived by four great grandchildren: Austin and Dustin Lusk, Phoebe Davis and Maria Jewell. "We love you, Rest In Peace. "Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, December 18, in the Stevens Baptist Church, Maplewood Road, Lester with Rev. Ardeth Bailey, Rev. Don Cochran and Rev. Earl Snuffer officiating. Burial will follow in the Richardson Cemetery, Lester..."
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Oceana District, Family #154.
Listed as Jessie Cook, age 10, in household of father, William Cooke.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 234; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse James Cook; age 48; born on 26 Jun 1889 at Jesse, WV; living at Glen Rogers, WV; son of
W.V. and Janie Cook; married on 24 Aug 1937 at the home of E.D. Canterbury, Minister, McGraws,
WV; Nolah Richardson; age 21; born on 20 May 1916 at Maple Meadow, WV; living at Glen Daniels,
WV; daughter of Ira and Ala Richardson.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Trap Hill District; taken 19 Apr 1930; Page 284A; Image 43 of 50;
Family #416/416.
Listed as Nola Richardson; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Roean Richardson.
2. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1937); Page 234; WV Archives Web Site.
Jesse James Cook; age 48; born on 26 Jun 1889 at Jesse, WV; living at Glen Rogers, WV; son of
W.V. and Janie Cook; married on 24 Aug 1937 at the home of E.D. Canterbury, Minister, McGraws,
WV; Nolah Richardson; age 21; born on 20 May 1916 at Maple Meadow, WV; living at Glen Daniels,
WV; daughter of Ira and Ala Richardson.
3. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Nola Cook; born on 30 may 1916; died in Aug 1987; living at Fairdale, Raleigh Co, WV at death; card
issued in WV before 1951.
1. Summers Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #__(1914); Page 53; Line 90; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Goff; age 23; born and living in Summers Co, WV; single; married on 14 Jul 1914 in Summers
Co, WV; Rosie Ancey; age 16; born in Raleigh Co, WV; single; living in Summers Co, WV.
1. Summers Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Book #__(1914); Page 53; Line 90; WV Archives Web Site.
Fred Goff; age 23; born and living in Summers Co, WV; single; married on 14 Jul 1914 in Summers
Co, WV; Rosie Ancey; age 16; born in Raleigh Co, WV; single; living in Summers Co, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Albemarle Co, VA; Blackwells Precinct; taken on 26 Jun 1900; Page 288B;
Image 2 of 18; Family #61/64.
Listed as Hiram B. Wright; age 15; born in Jul 1884 in VA; farm laborer; Black; in household of father,
George N. Wright.
2. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1924); Page 191; Line #14; WV Archives Web Site.
Hiram B. Wright; age 40; born in VA; widowed; Colored; living at Ingrams Branch, WV; son of
G. H. and Amanda; married on 16 Sep 1924 at Ingrams Branch, WV; Nettie J. Craig; age 32;
born in VA; widow; Colored; living at Ingrams Branch, WV; daughter of Alex and Eliza Craig.
1. 1900 Census, Franklin Co, VA; Blackwater District; taken 8 Jun 1900; Page 8A; Image 19 of 46;
Family #105/106.
Listed as Nettie J. Craig; age 8; born in May 1892 in VA; Black; in household of father, Alexander
M. Craig.
2. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Slab Fork District; Slab Fork Village; taken 23 Jan 1920; Page 113A;
Image 14 of 15; Family #578/609.
Listed as Nettie Anderson; age 25; born in VA; married; mulatto; in household of husband, John
Anderson.
3. Fayette Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1924); Page 191; Line #14; WV Archives Web Site.
Hiram B. Wright; age 40; born in VA; widowed; Colored; living at Ingrams Branch, WV; son of
G. H. and Amanda; married on 16 Sep 1924 at Ingrams Branch, WV; Nettie J. Craig; age 32;
born in VA; widow; Colored; living at Ingrams Branch, WV; daughter of Alex and Eliza Craig.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 133; WV Archives Web Site.
Thomas Noel; age 53; born in Bedford Co, VA; Colored; widowed; coal miner; living at Maitland, WV;
son of Richard and Elizabeth; married on 1 Jul 1936 at Welch, WV; Nettie J. Wright; age 44; born
in Franklin Co, VA; widow; Colored; daughter of Alex and Sally Craig.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 93A; Image 9 of
62; Family #88/91.
Listed as Julia Noel; age 46; born in VA; married at 17; Negro; in household of husband, Thomas
Neal.
6. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1942); Page 401; WV Archives Web Site.
John Windbush; age 54; born in NC; widowed; Colored; living at Powatan, WV; married on 25 Jun
1942 at Welch, WV; Nettie Wright Noel; age 50; born in VA; widow; Colored; living at Powatan,
WV.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7652; WV Archives Web Site.
Nettie J. Winbush; age 60; born 1 May 1892 in Franklin Co, VA; married; Colored; domestic; living at
Capels, WV; daughter of Alex and Sallie (Early) Craig; died 2 Apr 1953 at Capels, WV; due to
coronary embolism; general obesity; buried 4 Apr 1953 in Oak Grove Cemetery; informant, John
Anderson.
8. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Kenneth Bowen; 29 Sep 2010
" Nettie Jane Craig Winbush
Birth 1 May 1892
Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Death 2 Apr 1953 (aged 60)
Capels, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 5 Feb 1920;
Page 227B; Family #245/247.
Listed as Peery E. Lester; age 11 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John Lester.
2. "The Register Herald"; Beckley, WV; Wednesday 9 Dec 2009; Newspaper Obit.
"On Monday, December 7th, 2009 our beloved Perry Lester of the Sunny Acres Division, Beckley passed away at the Raleigh General Hospital. He was in his 91st year. "Born Perry Ellis Lester on January 17, 1918, at Bradshaw, he was one of five children born to the late John and Rendi Mitchem Lester. "He was the last survivor of his immediate family. "Perry spent his childhood at Bradshaw. "A coal miner for 40 years, he retired from Harris #1, Eastern Associated Mines at Wharton. Perry was a long time resident of Kopperston. He was of the Baptist faith and in later years he attended Bethel Freewill Baptist Church at MacArthur. Over the years he has served as Sunday school teacher and a deacon. "Perry was first married to the former Magnolia (Nola) O’Quinn. To this union of over 50 years, was born eight children. "Nola died in 1991. A daughter, Marie and a son, Larry have both preceded him in death. "In November of 1996, Perry married long time family friend, Margaret Webb Bailey. They have shared 13 wonderful years together and blended their families as one. "In addition to Margaret, Perry is the dear father of six living children, John Lester and his wife Martha of Titusville, FL, Lucy Cooper and her husband, Joe of Crab Orchard, Tabitha Maxey of Kopperston, Sharon Atwell and her husband David of Beckley, Dare Cline and her husband Tony of Lexington, KY, Samantha Kleinfelder and her husband Bill of Cocoa, FL; the fond stepfather of Margaret’s son, Guy Bailey and his wife Shelly of Chicago, IL, the sweet grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. "At the end of the day, when Perry’s family reflects on his life they say, “He was a bold witness for Jesus Christ.” And so now, we give Perry back to his Lord and Savior. "Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bethel Freewill Baptist Church with Pastors, Billy Calhoun, Terry Hatcher, and Scott Lester officiating. Committal services will be at 3 p.m. at the Palm Memorial Gardens at Matheny..."