1. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; 30 Jan 2023; On-Line Edition; Posted Obit.
"Ronald Hayes Lusk, 70, of Cyclone, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. He was born on June 16, 1952 in Oceana, WV, a son of the late Alfred Lacy and Shirley Mavis Lusk. Ronald was the last surviving member of his immediate family."In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Randall Lacy Lusk, a nephew Randall Thomas Stevens, special aunt Jackie Helmandollar, aunts Ella Jean Lusk and Arlie Lusk Heirs, uncles Lanta Lusk, Wendall Lusk, Buford Lusk, and all of the Arlie Lusk heirs.
"Survivors include his wife Barbara Bailey Lusk, a daughter Lori Jean Hileman Lusk of MI, an aunt Shirley (Rob) Harrison of Cyclone, uncle Wandall Lusk of Lusk, nephews Jeremy Lusk of Pennsboro and Jared Lusk of Mt. Lookout, great nephews and nieces, Rylee Copeland and Noah, Emitt, and Jane Lusk, a sister-in-law Katrina Lusk of Auburn, special cousins Carroll Jean (Ruby) Lusk of Cyclone and Leslee Lusk of Cyclone, and a host of other loving family and friends.
"In keep with his wishes he will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 7 pm on Sunday, January 29th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Randall Bailey and Rev. Valdus Bailey officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 6 pm until time of service on Sunday at the funeral home.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1927); Page 85; Line #30; WV Archives Web Site.
Rush Hall; age 26; born in WV; single; living at Switzer, WV; miner; son of Jonas and Laura (Steele)
Hall; married on 11 Nov 1927 at Peach Creek, WV; Maxie McDonald; age 20; born in WV; single; living
at Peach Creek, WV; daughter of E.A. and Aves? (Manervia?) McDonald.
1. Logan Co, WV; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1927); Page 85; Line #30; WV Archives Web Site.
Rush Hall; age 26; born in WV; single; living at Switzer, WV; miner; son of Jonas and Laura (Steele)
Hall; married on 11 Nov 1927 at Peach Creek, WV; Maxie McDonald; age 20; born in WV; single; living
at Peach Creek, WV; daughter of E.A. and Aves? (Manervia?) McDonald.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Virgil Leland Justus
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Birth Date: abt 1934
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 6 Nov 1954
Marriage Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Father: Adam Justus
Mother: Edna Stacy
Spouse: Ruby Justus
Certificate Number: 1954032127"
2. Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, 1918-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Virgil Leland Justus
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 46
Birth Date: 26 Jan 1934
Marriage Date: 6 Nov 1954
Divorce Date: 3 Oct 1980
Divorce Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Spouse: Ruby Justus
Certificate Number: 1980018064
Number of Children: 0"
3 "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; 3 Feb 2022.
"Virgil Lealan Justus, 87, of Oceana, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy, VA. He was born on January 26, 1934 in Hurley, VA a son of the late Garfield and Edna Stacy Justus. Virgil is a member of the Joseph Baptist Church."In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his second wife Bernice Justus.
"Survivors include his wife Judy Blankenship Justus a daughter Barbara Stewart of Turkey Dip a son Steve Justus of Raven, VA a son-in-law J. R. Charles of Turkey Dip two sisters Dorothy Marie, and Wilma three brothers Bobby, Garfield, Jr., and Donnie two grandchildren Christy Steele of Oceana, and Virgil Stewart of Matheny two great grandchildren Candace Toler, and Colton Steele his first wife Ruby Justus and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.
"Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday at the Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV, with Pastor William Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Floyd Justus Cemetery, Guesses Fork, VA. Graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Friday with Bro. Zeb Justus, Bro. Roy Lester, and Bro. Will Matney officiating. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8 pm on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the church. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco."
1. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 4 Aug 2011.
" Ernest Courtland Freeman
Birth 26 Aug 1898
Death 3 Nov 1971 (aged 73)
Burial
Shady Grove Cemetery
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74423591"Additional Information Posted:
"Ernest G. Freeman, 73, of Skygusty, died Wednesday, November 3, 1971 in a Welch hospital after a long illness."Born August 26, 1898 in Horsepen Cove, he was a son of the late William and Macky Bowman Freeman.
"He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Skygusty. He also was a member of the American Legion and UMWA Local Union 9534.
"Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Maggie Harmon Freeman; three sons, Ernest Freeman of White Plains, Md., Edwin Freeman of LaPlata, Md., and Johnny Freeman of Petersburg, Va.;; four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Cleta) Day and Betty Garay of Skygusty, Mrs. Thomas (Pearl) O'Dell of Lothian, Md. and Mrs. Harry (Kitty) Moxley of Accokeek, Md.; seven sisters, Mrs. Clara Brewster, Mrs. Frances Boothe, Mrs. Nola Curtis, and Icey Freeman of Horsepen, Va.; Mrs. Nellie Brewster of Squire, Mrs. Pearl Howie of Inkster, Mi., and Mrs. Grace Hill of Bluefield; 17 grandchildren/ and 16 great-grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m at the Church of Jesus Christ in Skygusty with Rev. Charles Sublett and Rev Carl Lambert officiating.
"Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery at Skygusty.
"Grandson will serve as pallbearers.
"The body will be taken from Douglas Mortuary in Welch to the home in Skygusty today at 3 p.m and will be taken to the church Saturday at noon.
"Published 11-5-1971 in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph."
1. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #12, LDS, submitted 19 Mar 2000 by Morris, 1201
Treeland Terrace, Chesapeake, VA 23322.
Maggie Blanch Harman was born on 15 Dec 1905 in McDowell Co, WV; died on 6
Nov 1986 in McDowell Co, WV; buried in Shady Grove Cemetery, Skygusty, WV.
2. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 10 Oct 2012.
" Maggie Blanche Harman Freeman
Birth 15 Dec 1905
Death 6 Nov 1986 (aged 80)
Burial
Shady Grove Cemetery
Skygusty, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 98643796"Additional Information Posted:
"Maggie Blanche Harman Freeman, 80, of Skygusty, was dead on arrival Thursday, November 6, 1986 at a New Smyrna Beach, Fl. Hospital.Born December 15, 1905 in Skygusty, she was a daughter of the late John Bailey and Lou Alley Harman. She was a lifelong resident of Skygusty and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Skygusty."She was a housewife and was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest C. Freeman in 1971, one son, Curtis in 1951; three brothers and one sister.
"Survivors: sons, Earnest C. Freeman, Jr., of White Plains, Md., Eugene Freeman of LaPlata, Md., Johnnie W. Freeman of Sutherland, Va.; daughters, Mrs. Robert (Cledia) Day of Oak Hill, Fl., Mrs. Thomas (Pearl) o'Dell of Partlow, Va., Mrs. Claude (Betty) Presley of Skygusty, Mrs. Harry (Kitty) Moxley of Fort Washington, Md.; brothers, Steward Harman and Cammie K. Harman of Skygusty, Albert Harman and Sherman Harman of Tannersville, Va.; 16 grandchildren , 20 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren.
"Funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ, Skygusty, with Rev. Carl Lambert officiating and burial at Shady Grove Cemetery, Skygusty.
"Friends may call at the home of the deceased Sunday after 1 p.m.
"Douglas Mortuary in Welch is in charge of arrangements.
"Published In the Bluefield Daily Telegraph on November 8, 1986."
1. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 19 Jul 2013.
"...In addition to his parents, Ernest C. and Maggie Harman Freeman, he (Curtis Bailey Freeman) is survived by two children by a former marriage; Iva Jean of Skygusty and Danny Freeman of Willmington, De.; three brothers, Ernest, Jr,, Eugene and Johnny, all of Skygusty; and four sisters, Mrs. Cleta Day of Skygusty, Mrs. Pearlie O'Dell of Detroit, Mrs. Betty Garay of Washington, D.C. and Kitty Freeman of Washington, D.C...."
1. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 19 Jul 2013.
"...In addition to his parents, Ernest C. and Maggie Harman Freeman, he (Curtis Bailey Freeman) is survived by two children by a former marriage; Iva Jean of Skygusty and Danny Freeman of Willmington, De.; three brothers, Ernest, Jr,, Eugene and Johnny, all of Skygusty; and four sisters, Mrs. Cleta Day of Skygusty, Mrs. Pearlie O'Dell of Detroit, Mrs. Betty Garay of Washington, D.C. and Kitty Freeman of Washington, D.C...."
1. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 19 Jul 2013.
"...In addition to his parents, Ernest C. and Maggie Harman Freeman, he (Curtis Bailey Freeman) is survived by two children by a former marriage; Iva Jean of Skygusty and Danny Freeman of Willmington, De.; three brothers, Ernest, Jr,, Eugene and Johnny, all of Skygusty; and four sisters, Mrs. Cleta Day of Skygusty, Mrs. Pearlie O'Dell of Detroit, Mrs. Betty Garay of Washington, D.C. and Kitty Freeman of Washington, D.C...."
1. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 19 Jul 2013.
"...In addition to his parents, Ernest C. and Maggie Harman Freeman, he (Curtis Bailey Freeman) is survived by two children by a former marriage; Iva Jean of Skygusty and Danny Freeman of Willmington, De.; three brothers, Ernest, Jr,, Eugene and Johnny, all of Skygusty; and four sisters, Mrs. Cleta Day of Skygusty, Mrs. Pearlie O'Dell of Detroit, Mrs. Betty Garay of Washington, D.C. and Kitty Freeman of Washington, D.C...."
1. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 19 Jul 2013.
"...In addition to his parents, Ernest C. and Maggie Harman Freeman, he (Curtis Bailey Freeman) is survived by two children by a former marriage; Iva Jean of Skygusty and Danny Freeman of Willmington, De.; three brothers, Ernest, Jr,, Eugene and Johnny, all of Skygusty; and four sisters, Mrs. Cleta Day of Skygusty, Mrs. Pearlie O'Dell of Detroit, Mrs. Betty Garay of Washington, D.C. and Kitty Freeman of Washington, D.C...."
1. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 19 Jul 2013.
"...In addition to his parents, Ernest C. and Maggie Harman Freeman, he (Curtis Bailey Freeman) is survived by two children by a former marriage; Iva Jean of Skygusty and Danny Freeman of Willmington, De.; three brothers, Ernest, Jr,, Eugene and Johnny, all of Skygusty; and four sisters, Mrs. Cleta Day of Skygusty, Mrs. Pearlie O'Dell of Detroit, Mrs. Betty Garay of Washington, D.C. and Kitty Freeman of Washington, D.C...."
1. FindAgrave.com Website; submitted by Beverly Aker; 19 Jul 2013.
"...In addition to his parents, Ernest C. and Maggie Harman Freeman, he (Curtis Bailey Freeman) is survived by two children by a former marriage; Iva Jean of Skygusty and Danny Freeman of Willmington, De.; three brothers, Ernest, Jr,, Eugene and Johnny, all of Skygusty; and four sisters, Mrs. Cleta Day of Skygusty, Mrs. Pearlie O'Dell of Detroit, Mrs. Betty Garay of Washington, D.C. and Kitty Freeman of Washington, D.C...."
1. "Wyoming County, WC Heritage", "Fred and Lois Bailey" article, WGS, page 78.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 461; WV Archives Website.
Jimmy Bailey; age 23; born and living in Baileysville, WV; son of Robert and Maggie Bailey; married
on 12 Nov 1060 at Baileysville, WV; Ursela Justice; age 19; born in Justice, WV; divorced; daughter
of Fred and India Blankenship.
1. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jack Harvey Bias, 76, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 in Roanoke, VA."He was born January 23, 1946 in Huntington, WV to the late Homer Bias and Juanita Bailey Bias.
"Jack was a public servant all his adult life. He began his service in Cabell County where he was a member of the Marshall Police Department and part of the team that responded to the 1970 plane crash involving the Thundering Herd football team. He continued his service after moving to Wyoming County where he served in many capacities. He first served as a Patrolman with the Oceana Police Department and later went on to serve as a Wyoming County Deputy Sheriff for twenty-two years. While with the Sheriff’s department, he enjoyed spending time with the students of the local schools as the DARE Officer. After retiring from the Sheriff’s Department, he proudly served as the Pineville Town Council Police Commissioner.
"Jack was a member of the Wyoming County Civil Service Board, the Fraternal Order of Police and Saulsville Baptist Church.
"He was loved by those that knew him and will be dearly missed by all whom had the pleasure.
"In addition to his parents Jack was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Bias; sisters, Barbara Leonard and Ruth Rice; mother and father-in-law, Euell and Betty Hanshaw; and longtime friends, Eddie Hatfield and Dennis Stewart.
"He is survived by his loving wife, Belinda Bias; stepson, Craig Cook and wife Stephanie; stepdaughter, Tara Hatfield and husband Adam; step son, Chris Mayhew; grandchildren, Matt Perry and wife Katlyn, Piper, Maizy and Zane Cook, McKinlei, Sadie and Chase Hatfield and Kadan, Riley, Jax, Mason and Nate Cook; and a great-grandchild, Tucker Perry; sisters-in-law, Karan Bias and Debbie Cox and companion Walter Lester; brothers-in-law, Bob Stewart and wife Karen and Jr. Hanshaw; special Lisa Collins and his two best friends, Dexter Price and Mike Clay."
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Belinda G Bias [B L Bias] [Belinda G Cook] [Belinda L Bias]
Birth Date Nov 1952
Residence Date 2008-2020
Address Po Box 1124
Residence Pineville, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24874
Second Residence Date 1984-1996
Second Address Rr 10 Box 24
Second Residence Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24898
Third Residence Date 1996-2016
Third Address Po Box 24
Third Residence Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24898
Fourth Residence Date 1984-2011
Fourth Address Po Box 110
Fourth Residence Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24898"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16211; WV Archives Website.
John Henry Mitchell; age 32 yrs, 8 mons, 20 days; born 7 Apr 11891 in OH; married; coal miner; son
of Henry and Hanna (Gifford) Mitchell; died 27 Dec 1923 in Welch Hospital #1, Welch, WV; due to gun
shot wound of abdomen; buried 30 Dec 1923 at Davy, WV; informant, Annie Mitchell, Hemphill, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by B. Walls; 28 Sep 2017.
" John Henry Mitchell
Birth 7 Apr 1891
Ohio, USA
Death 27 Dec 1923 (aged 32)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Big Jenny Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 183803626"
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; Cub Creek; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 179B;
Image 10 of 22; Family #88/89.
Listed as Oscar Morgan; age 4; born in WV; in household of mother, Hattie Morgan.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 51; WV Archives Web Site.
William Oscar Morgan; age 22; born and living at North Spring, WV; divorced; married on
12 Feb 1949 at North Spring, WV; Janet Morgan; age 21; born at Capels, WV; divorced;
living at Iaeger, WV.
(Suspect they divorced and this was their remarriage)
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluewell, Mercer Co, WV; submitted by
Rosie McNaughton; 3 Jul 2014.
William Oscar Morgan, Sr; born 17 Sep 1926 in North Spring, WV; died 30 Jun 2014 in Princeton, WV;
buried here; gravemarker photo shown; person photo and obit posted; "TEC 5 * US ARMY";
"Mr. Morgan passed away at his home in Princeton, on June 30 and will be very much missed by his family. He was the son of Ottoway and Hattie Morgan who preceded him in death."He was a veteran, having served our country in the armed forces in WWII for which we are grateful. A family man, he was a retired coal operator and a member of the Rich Creek Baptist Church.
"Also preceding him in death are two sisters, Elsie Justice and Ernie Trent and two brothers, Sampie and Nathan Morgan.
"William is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, a stepdaughter, three stepsons, 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 51; WV Archives Web Site.
William Oscar Morgan; age 22; born and living at North Spring, WV; divorced; married on
12 Feb 1949 at North Spring, WV; Janet Morgan; age 21; born at Capels, WV; divorced;
living at Iaeger, WV.
(Suspect they divorced and this was their remarriage)
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Janet Gaynor Vance
[Janet Morgan]
SSN: 232-44-2113
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 22 Jul 1929
Birth Place: Capels McDowell, West Virginia
Death Date: 18 Apr 2002
Father: William E Vance
Mother: Bertha C Lockhart
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Dec 1945: Name listed as JANET GAYNOR VANCE; Jun 1963: Name listed as JANET MORGAN; 26 Jun 1980: Name listed as JANET GAYNOR MORGAN; 30 Apr 2002: Name listed as JANET G MORGAN"
3. FindAgrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 7 Apr 2014.
Janet Gaynor Vance Morgan; born 22 Jul 1932 at Capels, WV; died 18 Apr 2002 in Roanoke, VA; buried
here; headstone photo shown; "Family links: Spouse: William Oscar Morgan (1926 - 2014)..."