1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 483; WV Archives Website.
Lorenzo Gregory; age 22; born and living in Montgomery, AL; single; married on 16 May 1947 at
Ashland, WV; Dris Lee Sweeney; age 17; born in Lillybrook, WV; single; living at Ashland, WV; with
consent of Ruby Sweeney, mother of Doris Lee Sweeney.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 483; WV Archives Website.
Lorenzo Gregory; age 22; born and living in Montgomery, AL; single; married on 16 May 1947 at
Ashland, WV; Dris Lee Sweeney; age 17; born in Lillybrook, WV; single; living at Ashland, WV; with
consent of Ruby Sweeney, mother of Doris Lee Sweeney.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Daniel Ray Ball, 45, of Panther, WV, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2023 at his residence."Daniel was born August 16, 1977, in Welch, WV, a son of Arthur Allen Ball and the late Bertha Ellen Cline Ball.
"In addition to his mother Bertha Ball, Daniel was preceded in death by two brothers, Edgar and Jeremiah Ball.
"Survivors include his wife, Amy Ball of Panther, WV; one daughter, Destiny Ball and girlfriend, Nikki Lankford of Princeton, WV; one son, Brandon Ball and wife Alicia of Eielson, Alaska; grandchildren, Saylor Lankford of Princeton, Jeremiah, Lorenzo and Scarlett Ball of Eielson, Alaska; his father, Allen Ball of Panther; one sister Tonya Stiltner and husband J.D. of Vansant, VA; brother, Eric Ball of Wytheville, VA; two nieces Jasmine Hackney and husband Keith of Castlewood, VA and Lashelle Stiltner and Josh Addair of Vansant VA; nephew, Cody Ball of Bluefield, WV; and a great nephew Clay Addair of Vansant, VA.
"Funeral services will be held at 7 o’clock Saturday evening, May 6, 2023 with Pastor Randall Dority officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Following services his body will be cremated.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger Saturday evening, May 6, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Amy Lynn Ball, 43, of Panther, WV, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024."Amy was born May 14, 1981, in Princeton, WV a daughter of Harold Mullins and Lorraine Matney.
"Amy was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Ball and her father and mother-in-law, Arthur and Bertha Ball.
"Survivors include her children, Brandon Ball and Alicia of Panther and Destiny Ball and Nikki of Princeton; four grandchildren, Jeremiah, Lorenzo and Scarlett Ball all of Panther and Saylor Lankford of Princeton; and one sister, Diana Owens also of Princeton.
"Amy’s body has been cremated and there will be no services at this time.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 84; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Griffin age 50; born and living in Salem, VA; single; married on 18 Jun 1947 at Welch, WV;
Garnette Pullen; age 40; born in Baileysville, WV; divorced; living at Welch, WV.
1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan; 35 Merrill St; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page 124A; Household #210.
Listed as Garnett Pullen; age 32; born in WV; married; 3 yrs college education; lived in same place
on1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, James R. B. Pullen.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 84; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Griffin age 50; born and living in Salem, VA; single; married on 18 Jun 1947 at Welch, WV;
Garnette Pullen; age 40; born in Baileysville, WV; divorced; living at Welch, WV.
1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan; 35 Merrill St; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page 124A; Household #210.
Listed as James R. Pullen; age 37; born in WV; married; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; manager of filling station; head of household.
2. Logan Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #1785; 16 Oct 1940; Ancestry.com Website.
James Robert Berman Pullen; age 26; born 16 Dec 1913 in Logan, WV; living at 688 Stratton St,
Logan, WV; employed by Ashland Oil and Refining Co, Asland, KY; name of person who will always
know address, Mrs. Garnette Holbrook Pullen, wife; 5'10" tall' 150 lbs; blue eyes; Black hair; light
complexion.
1. 1940 Census, Logan Co, WV; Logan; 35 Merrill St; taken 20 Apr 1940; Page 124A; Household #210.
Listed as Garnett Pullen; age 32; born in WV; married; 3 yrs college education; lived in same place
on1 Apr 1935; in household of husband, James R. B. Pullen.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 84; WV Archives Website.
Thomas Griffin age 50; born and living in Salem, VA; single; married on 18 Jun 1947 at Welch, WV;
Garnette Pullen; age 40; born in Baileysville, WV; divorced; living at Welch, WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 231; WV Archives Website.
Johnny H. Griffith; age 21; born in Tazewell, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 2 Feb 1947
in Welch, WV; Sophia Jane Liss; age 17; born in Fayette Co, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; with
consent of Mary Liss, mother of Sophia Jane Liss.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 231; WV Archives Website.
Johnny H. Griffith; age 21; born in Tazewell, VA; single; living at Welch, WV; married on 2 Feb 1947
in Welch, WV; Sophia Jane Liss; age 17; born in Fayette Co, WV; single; living at Welch, WV; with
consent of Mary Liss, mother of Sophia Jane Liss.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 73A; Family #73/78.
Listed as John Gustus; age 7, born in WV; in household of father, Frank Gustus.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 226; WV Archives Website.
John Alfred Gustus; age 24; born and living in Gary, WV; single; Colored; married on 29 Jan 1947 at
Gary, WV; Mellie (sic, Nellie) Mae Wilson; age 17; born and living at Gary, WV; single; Colored; with
consent of Hattie Wilson, mother of Nellie Mae Wilson.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23;
Dwelling #158.
Listed as John A. Gustus; age 28; born in WV; married; Negro; tipple laborer for coal mine; head of
household.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name John Alfred Gustus [John A Gustus]
Gender Male
Race Black
Birth Date 8 Apr 1922
Birth Place Gary McDowel, West Virginia
Death Date 13 Jun 1995
Father Frank Gustus
Mother Willie Ross
SSN 235281171
Notes May 1940: Name listed as JOHN ALFRED GUSTUS;
23 Jun 1995: Name listed as JOHN A GUSTUS"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 226; WV Archives Website.
John Alfred Gustus; age 24; born and living in Gary, WV; single; Colored; married on 29 Jan 1947 at
Gary, WV; Mellie (sic, Nellie) Mae Wilson; age 17; born and living at Gary, WV; single; Colored; with
consent of Hattie Wilson, mother of Nellie Mae Wilson.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23;
Dwelling #158.
Listed as Nellie M. Gustus; age 21; born in WV; married; Negro; in household of husband, John A.
Gustus.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23;
Dwelling #158.
Listed as Wanta (sic, Wanda?) L. Gustus; age 2; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, John A.
Gustus.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23;
Dwelling #158.
Listed as John A. Gustus; age 1; born in WV; Negro; in household of father, John A. Gustus.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Venus; taken 11 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 23;
Dwelling #158.
Listed as Ollie L. Gustus; born in Mar 1950 in WV; Negro; in household of father, John A. Gustus.