1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1968); Page 53; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Clabyrn Lusk; age 19' born on 3 May 1948 at Anawalt, WV; single; living at Anawalt, WV; son of
Theodore and Olene (Thomas) Lusk; married on 31 Mar 1968 at Gary, WV; Carolyn Alice Allen; age
20; born on 21 Mar 1948 at Welch, WV; single; living at Gary, WV; single; daughter of Lester Brice
and Thelma Marie (Dishhorne) Allen, Jr; with consent of Theodore and Olean Lusk, parents of Roy
Clabyrn Lusk; and Lester B. and Thelma Marie Allen, Jr, parents of Carolyn Alice Allen.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1968); Page 53; WV Archives Web Site.
Roy Clabyrn Lusk; age 19; born on 3 May 1948 at Anawalt, WV; single; living at Anawalt, WV; son of
Theodore and Olene (Thomas) Lusk; married on 31 Mar 1968 at Gary, WV; Carolyn Alice Allen; age
20; born on 21 Mar 1948 at Welch, WV; single; living at Gary, WV; single; daughter of Lester Brice
and Thelma Marie (Dishorne) Allen, Jr; with consent of Theodore and Olean Lusk, parents of Roy
Clabyrn Lusk; and Lester B. and Thelma Marie Allen, Jr, parents of Carolyn Alice Allen.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 10 Apr 1930; Page 118B; Image 16
of 56; Family #158/158.
Listed as Theodore Lusk, Jr; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Theodore H. Lusk, Sr.
2. US WW II, Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Theodore H. Lusk, Jr; born in !921 living in Wyoming Co, WV; enlisted on 24 Hul 1924 at Huntington,
WV as a Private; grammar school education, unskilled lumberman; single, with dependents; 70 " tall;
145 lbs.
4. US Public Records Index, Vol 2; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Theodore H. Lusk; born on 17 Sep 1921; living at PO Box 104, Anawalt, WV 24808.
5. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Theodore H. Lusk, Jr; born on 17 Sep 1921; died on 5 Jul 1993; last residence, Loxahatchee,
Palm Beach Co, FL; SS # 233-34-8193; card issued in WV before 1951.
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. 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.
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.