1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken 5 Apr 1930; Page 73A; Family #73/78.
Listed as Roselee Gustus; age 9, born in WV; in household of father, Frank Gustus.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name George Washington Lester
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 19
Birth Date 13 Jan 1954
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 24 Nov 1973
Marriage Place Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father Anthony Lester
Mother Hazel Hopson
Spouse Judith Ann Gardner
Certificate Number 1973050892"
2. Fanning Funeral home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"George Washington Lester, 69, of Tazewell, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell, VA."George was born January 13, 1954, in Mohawk, WV, a son of the late Anthony and Hazel Sara Hopson Lester. George worked for the Norfolk Southern Railroad, retiring in 2007.
"In addition to his parents, Anthony and Hazel Lester, George was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers.
"Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Judy Lester of the home; one son, Shannon Lester and companion Jonathan Griffin of the home; one sister, Agnes Toone; three brothers, Charles, Ralph, and Richard Lester; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"In honoring the wishes of the deceased his body has been cremated and there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name George Washington Lester
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 19
Birth Date 13 Jan 1954
Marriage Registration Place Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 24 Nov 1973
Marriage Place Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father Anthony Lester
Mother Hazel Hopson
Spouse Judith Ann Gardner
Certificate Number 1973050892"
1. WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 471; WV Archives Website.
Charles Ronald Lester; age 21; born in Barnabus, WV; single; living at North Spring, WV; married on
5 Jan 1951 in Iaeger, WV; Anna Lou Stacey; age 18; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; with consent
of Beulah (Stacey) Belcher, mother of Anna Lou Stacey.
1. WV Marriage Records; Vol #__(1951); Page 471; WV Archives Website.
Charles Ronald Lester; age 21; born in Barnabus, WV; single; living at North Spring, WV; married on
5 Jan 1951 in Iaeger, WV; Anna Lou Stacey; age 18; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; with consent
of Beulah (Stacey) Belcher, mother of Anna Lou Stacey.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
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1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 80; WV Archives Website.
Murriel Franlin Matics; age 20; born 15 Oct 1944 at Abney, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Arlington, VA; son of Johnny Franklin and Lenora (Wood) ______ (sic, Matics); married on 26 Jan
1965 at Lester, WV; Earl Ann Workman; age 19; born 31 Mar 1945 at Pierpoint, WV; no previous
marriage; living in Washington, DC; daughter of Earl C. and Alden (Halsey) Workman.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 80; WV Archives Website.
Murriel Franlin Matics; age 20; born 15 Oct 1944 at Abney, WV; no previous marriage; living at
Arlington, VA; son of Johnny Franklin and Lenora (Wood) ______ (sic, Matics); married on 26 Jan
1965 at Lester, WV; Earl Ann Workman; age 19; born 31 Mar 1945 at Pierpoint, WV; no previous
marriage; living in Washington, DC; daughter of Earl C. and Alden (Halsey) Workman.