1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Teddy Gene Lusk
[Teddy G Lusk]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Feb 1936
Birth Place: Justice Wyo, West Virginia
Death Date: 21 Mar 2004
Father: Clarence E Lusk
Mother: Nina M Breeding
SSN: 312364946
Notes: Jun 1953: Name listed as TEDDY GENE LUSK;
23 Apr 2004: Name listed as TEDDY G LUSK"
1. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; Nickelsview, Deel; E.D. 14-5; Taken on 16 May
1940; Page 128B; image 23 of 83; Household #193.
Listed as Barbara Shields; age 3; born in NC; in household of father, Andrew D. Shields.
2. Stafford Funeral Home, Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Barbara Ann Shields Lusk, 82, of Fanrock, WV passed away on Monday October 28, 2019, after a
long illness at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, WV. She was born on June 28, 1937in Rainbow Springs, NC to the late Andrew Don Shields, Sr. and Elda Mae Jacobs Shields."In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Teddy G. Lusk; her sister, Betty Sharrar; brothers, Andrew Don Shields, Jr. and Edgar Shields.
"Those left to cherish her memory include her sons Terry M. Lusk and John D. Lusk both of the home; granddaughter Autumn A. Lusk of the home; sister, Sandra J. Lusk and husband Nelson of Trace Fork; brothers, Earl R. Shields and wife Sue of New Richmond and Charles A. Shields and wife Deanna of Fairmont; and a host of other loving family and friends.
"Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Sunday November 3rd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Bishop Charles A. Shields and Rev. Ernest Francis, III officiating. She will be laid to rest in Lusk Cemetery, Trace Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 12 PM until time of services on Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV, Posted Obit; 7 Jan 2020; On-Line Edition.
"John David Lusk, 53, of Fanrock, WV went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2020 following a long illness. John was born on May 11, 1967 in Prince William County, VA a son of the late Teddy G. and Barbara Shields Lusk. He is a 1985 graduate of Baileysville High School. John was a very special person. He possessed the remarkable ability to remember birthdays and anniversaries of everyone he cared for and dearly loved following sports. He could recite the final scores and statistics of football, basketball, and baseball games for decades past. In addition to following all local high school sports, his favorite teams were Marshall, WVU and the Cincinnati Reds."In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Clarence and Nina Breeding Lusk and maternal grandparents Don and Elda Jacobs Shields.
"Survivors include his loving brother Terry Lusk and niece Autumn Lusk with whom he made his home; aunt Sandra Lusk and husband Nelson of Fanrock; uncle Earl Shields and wife Sue of New Richmond; uncle Charles Shields and wife Deanna of Fairmont; and a host of other loving family and friends. The family would like to thank those near and far who took the time to accept John’s calls. Those talks and friendships were precious to him. Unfortunately, due to COVID, regular funeral services with extended family and friends will not be held. John will be laid to rest in the Lusk Family Cemetery, Fanrock, WV.
"A private graveside service will be held with Pastor Ernest Francis, III officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations to honor John’s love of sports be sent to the Westside Girls Basketball Program Attn: Melanie Lusk, HC 65 Box 275, Clear Fork, WV 24822.
"The family is being served by Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV."
1. 1940 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; Nickelsview, Deel; E.D. 14-5; Taken on 16 May
1940; Page 128B; image 23 of 83; Household #193.
Listed as Betty Shields; age 6; born in NC; no education; not attending school; lived in Macon
Co, NC on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Andrew D. Shields.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1972); Page 292; WV Archives Web Site.
Ray Ownby; age 21; born in Sevierville, TN; single; living in Coal Mtn, WV; son of Clyde and Georgia
Ownby; married on 15 Aug 1951 in Gilbert, WV; Betty Sue Shields; age 21; born in Rainbow Springs,
NC; single; living in Coal Mtn, WV; daughter of Don and Ela Shields.
3. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Betty Sue Sharrar
[Betty Sue Shields]
Birth Date: 10 Feb 1934
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic (Latino)
Death Date: 25 Jul 1998
Death Time: 03:45 AM
Hospital of Death: St Vincent Mercy Med Center
Death Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Certificate: 057499
Age at Death: 64
Certifier: Physician
Hospital Status: Hospital/ER-Outpatient
Social Security Number: 232-52-9595
Father's Surname: Shields
Mother's Maiden Name: Jacobs
Marital status: Widowed
Education: 10
Armed Forces Indicator: No
Industry of Decedent: Glass and glass products
Occupation of Decedent: Assemblers
Primary Registration District: 4801"
1. McDowell Co, Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 254; WV Archives Web Site.
Alex Calvin Deskins; age 20; born in English, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; married on 11 Mar
1946 in Welch, WV; Phyllis Lucille Mullins; age 16; born and living at Bartley, WV; single; with consent
of George S. Deskins, father of Alex Calvin Deskins; and Rosa Buchanan, mother of Phyllis Lucille
Mullins.
2. Alexandria, VA; Marriage License #69 006132; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Enous Lee Barrett; age 36; born 12 Jan 1933 in VA; divorced; this his his 2nd marriage; 8th grade
education; living at 502 Duke St, Alexandria, VA; son of Richard W. and Ruby V. (Denson) Barrett;
married on 8 Mar 1969 in Alexandria, VA; Phyllis Lucille Matney, maiden name Mullins; age 39;
born 8 Mar 1929 in WV; divorced; this is her 3rd marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 1800 King
St, Alexandria, VA; daughter of H.C. and Rosa (Dunford) Mullins.
3. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #78 031849; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Morris Price Collins; age 74; born 2 Jun 1904 in Johnson Co, KY; widowed; this is his 2nd marriage;
last marriage ended 30 Apr 1977; 2nd grade education; living at Box 38, Warriormine, WV; son of
Lewis and Laura Collins; married on 19 Jul 1978 in the Elk Garden United Methodist Church,
Rosedale, VA; Phyllis Lucille Matney; maiden name Mullins; age 48; born 8 Mar 1929 in Bartley, WV;
divorced; this is her 4th marriage; last marriage ended 2 Jun 1978; 2 yrs college education; living at
Box 462, War, WV; daughter of Howard and Rosa (Dunford) Mullins.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Phyllis Lucille Mullins
[Phyllis Lucille Matney]
[Phyllis Barrett]
[Phyllis Collins]
[Phyllis Deskins]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Aug 1927
Birth Place: Bartley Mcdo, West Virginia
[Bartley Mcd, West Virginia]
Death Date: 18 Oct 2002
Father: Howard C Mullins
Mother: Rose B Dunford
SSN: 235387801
Notes: Sep 1943: Name listed as PHYLLIS LUCILLE MULLINS;
Aug 1961: Name listed as PHYLLIS LUCILLE MATNEY;
Feb 1971: Name listed as PHYLLIS LUC BARRETT;
Feb 1971: Name listed as PHYLLIS LUCILLE BARRETT;
31 May 1979: Name listed as PHYLLIS LUCILLE MATNEY COLLINS; :
Name listed as PHYLLIS LUCILLE DESKINS"
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 11 May 1910, Page 77A,
Family #208.
Listed as Howard Mullins, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, Preston, Mullins.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 3; WV Archives Website.
H.C. Mullins; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Paynesville, WV; son of Pres
and Polly Ann Mullins; married on 9 Nov 1928 at Bartley, WV; Rosie Belle Dunford; age 20; born in
McDowell co, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of Bill and Fannie Dunford.
3. "McDowell County WV Cemeteries", Vance Cemetery, Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV.
Howard Mullins ; born in 1900; died in 1982; son of Craw? Preston and Polly Keen Mullins"; buried
here.
4. Social Security Death Index.
Howard Mullins; born on 28 Jul 1900; died in Sep 1982; living at Warriormine, McDowell Co, WV at
death.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Thomas Carl and Grace Belle Davidson Dunford"; Article; Page 141;
submitted by Loretta Dial, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1928); Page 3; WV Archives Website.
H.C. Mullins; age 25; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; miner; living at Paynesville, WV; son of Pres
and Polly Ann Mullins; married on 9 Nov 1928 at Bartley, WV; Rosie Belle Dunford; age 20; born in
McDowell co, WV; single; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of Bill and Fannie Dunford.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1936); Page 121; WV Archives Website.
Basil Buchon (sic, Buchanan); age 22; born in Dixon (sic, Dickerson) Co, VA; single; miner; living at
Bartley, WV; son of Alex and Euria?; married on 27 Jun 1936 at Welch, WV; Rosie Dunford; age 25;
born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; living at Bartley, WV; daughter of Bill and Fannie.
4. McDowell Co, WV Marriage Records; Vol #____(1949); Page 449; WV Archives Web Site.
Theodore Roosevelt Coleman; age 43; born in Bradshaw, WV; divorced; living at Yukon, WV; married
on 25 Aug 1949 at Bartley, WV; Rosa Bell Buchanan; age 39; born in Bradshaw, WV; divorced living
at Bartley, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 184; "David and Denise Dawson"; article; submitted by Teresa
Dawson Clevenger, Box 173, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Danny Jr and Teresa Clevinger"; article; Page 120; submitted by Teresa
Clevinger; Iaeger, WV 24844.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Hobert and Sue Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Sue Mullins, PO Box,
212, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 184; "David and Denise Dawson"; article; submitted by Teresa
Dawson Clevenger, Box 173, Iaeger, WV 24844.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Hobert and Sue Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Sue Mullins, PO Box,
212, Jolo, WV 24850.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Little Candice Mullins"; Article; Page 216; submitted by Sue Mullins, PO Box,
212, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 184; "David and Denise Dawson"; article; submitted by Teresa
Dawson Clevenger, Box 173, Iaeger, WV 24844.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Dwight and Teresa Estep", Article; Page 187;
submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581 Maiden Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Ora Mae and Glen Mullins"; Article; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581 Maiden
Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1999", Vol II, "Dwight and Teresa Estep", Article; Page 187;
submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581 Maiden Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Ora Mae and Glen Mullins"; Article; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581 Maiden
Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Ora Mae and Glen Mullins"; Article; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581 Maiden
Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Ora Mae and Glen Mullins"; Article; submitted by Joyce Reed, 1581 Maiden
Wood Circle, Maiden, NC 28650.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 155; WV Archives Web Site.
J.W. Taylor; age 28 yrs; born in Alleghany Co, PA; living in Raleigh Co, WV; married on 2 Feb 1910
in Wickham, WV; Mary Stewart; age 19; born in KY; living in Raleigh Co, WV.
2. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; Mabscott Precinct; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 220A;
Image 28 of 44; Family #254/266.
Listed as John W. Taylor; age 41; born in PA; married; coal miner; head of household.
3. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; Cranberry; taken on 1 May 1930; Page 142B; Image 46 of
55; Family #413/418.
Listed as John W. Taylor; age 53; born in PA; married at 33; district mine foreman in coal mine; head
of household.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 155; WV Archives Web Site.
J.W. Taylor; age 28 yrs; born in Alleghany Co, PA; living in Raleigh Co, WV; married on 2 Feb 1910
in Wickham, WV; Mary Stewart; age 19; born in KY; living in Raleigh Co, WV.
2. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; Mabscott Precinct; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 220A;
Image 28 of 44; Family #254/266.
Listed as Mary E. Taylor; age 21; born in KY; married; in household of husband, John W. Taylor.
3. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; Cranberry; taken on 1 May 1930; Page 142B; Image 46 of
55; Family #413/418.
Listed as Mary Taylor; age 29; born in KY; married at 18; in household of husband, John W. Taylor.
1. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; Mabscott Precinct; taken on 19 Jan 1920; Page 220A;
Image 28 of 44; Family #254/266.
Listed as John W. Taylor; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Taylor.
2. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; Cranberry; taken on 1 May 1930; Page 142B; Image 46 of
55; Family #413/418.
Listed as John W. Taylor, Jr; age 19; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Taylor.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; Cranberry; taken on 1 May 1930; Page 142B; Image 46 of
55; Family #413/418.
Listed as Melba J. Taylor; age 3 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Taylor.
1. 1930 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Town District; Cranberry; taken on 1 May 1930; Page 142B; Image 46 of
55; Family #413/418.
Listed as Clarence E. Taylor; age 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John W. Taylor.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page 183; "Raymond and Arlene Davis" article; submitted by Barbara C.
Davis, 2527 David Dr., Nashville, TN 37207.