1. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #4727; Ancestry.com Website.
Clyde Hawkins Bennettl age 38; born in Tazewell Cop, VA; single; mining engineer; living at Welch,
WV; son of William R. and Anna L, (Kinder) Bennett; married on 28 Dec 1948 in Lebanon, VA; Ada
Virginia McBinnis; maiden name, Bender; age 37; boren in Uniontown, PA; widow; one previous
marriage; housewife; living at Uniontown, PA; daughter of Thosas T. and Mary I. (Payne) Bender.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 75; Dwelling #54.
Listed as Ada V. Bennett; age 43; born in PA; married; in household of husband, Clyde H. Bennett.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 30 jan 1920; Page 196B;
Image 4 of 16; Family #34/34.
Listed as John L. Lucas; age 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John L. Lucas.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken on 5 Apr
1930; Page 233B; Image 6 of 35; Family #44/44.
Listed as Loyd J. Lucas; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, John L. Lucas.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 761A;
E D # 24-38; Image 1 of 10; Household #2.
Listed as Lloyd Lucas (absent); age 20; born in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lacy Lucas.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 75; Dwelling #123.
Listed as John L. Lucas; age 30; born in WV; married; timber man in coal mine; head of household.
5. Marion Co, IN; Death Certificate #72-015225; Ancestry.com Website.
John Lloyd Lucas; age 52; born 4 Aug 1919 in WV; married; husband of Hazel Jedliska; inspector of
foundations for Peerless Pump; served in WW II from 14 Aug 1939 to 12 Apr 1945; living at 1718
Milburn St, Indianapolis, IN; son of John Lacy and Tamsey (Saunders) Lucas; died 14 Apr 1972 in
the VA Hospital, Indianapolis, IN; due to hepatic failure from cirrhosis of the liver; body removed for
burial in Yaeger (sic, Iaeger) Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
6. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985; Ancestry.com Website.
John Lloyd Lucas; born 4 Aug 1919; died 14 Apr 1972; service number 27 35 06; enlisted 14 Aug
1939 in NC; discharged 12 Apr 1945; served in South Pacific; Sargent, US Marine Corps Engineer
Bat., Specialist Training Regiment; buried in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; signed by
Hazel Lucas, wife, 1425 N. Sharon AVe, Indianapolis, IN; flat bronze marker.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 75; Dwelling #123.
Listed as Mable K. Lucas; age 34; born in VA; married; bookkeeper for retail grocery; in household
of husband, John L. Lucas.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken on 30 jan 1920; Page 196B;
Image 4 of 16; Family #34/34.
Listed as John L. Lucas; age 5 mons; born in WV; in household of father, John L. Lucas.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier Mining Village; taken on 5 Apr
1930; Page 233B; Image 6 of 35; Family #44/44.
Listed as Loyd J. Lucas; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, John L. Lucas.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Premier; taken 25 Apr 1940; Page 761A;
E D # 24-38; Image 1 of 10; Household #2.
Listed as Lloyd Lucas (absent); age 20; born in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Lacy Lucas.
4. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 75; Dwelling #123.
Listed as John L. Lucas; age 30; born in WV; married; timber man in coal mine; head of household.
5. Marion Co, IN; Death Certificate #72-015225; Ancestry.com Website.
John Lloyd Lucas; age 52; born 4 Aug 1919 in WV; married; husband of Hazel Jedliska; inspector of
foundations for Peerless Pump; served in WW II from 14 Aug 1939 to 12 Apr 1945; living at 1718
Milburn St, Indianapolis, IN; son of John Lacy and Tamsey (Saunders) Lucas; died 14 Apr 1972 in
the VA Hospital, Indianapolis, IN; due to hepatic failure from cirrhosis of the liver; body removed for
burial in Yaeger (sic, Iaeger) Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
6. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985; Ancestry.com Website.
John Lloyd Lucas; born 4 Aug 1919; died 14 Apr 1972; service number 27 35 06; enlisted 14 Aug
1939 in NC; discharged 12 Apr 1945; served in South Pacific; Sargent, US Marine Corps Engineer
Bat., Specialist Training Regiment; buried in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; signed by
Hazel Lucas, wife, 1425 N. Sharon AVe, Indianapolis, IN; flat bronze marker.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 75; Dwelling #87.
Listed as Armster Swan; age 82; born in NC; married; Negro; unemployed; head of household.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Premier; taken 13 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 75; Dwelling #87.
Listed as Katie Swan; age 65; born in NC; married; Negro; in household of husband, Armster Swan.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '71 000637; WV Archives Website.
Charles Paul Odom; age 60; born 8 Mar 1910 in AL; married; husband of Anna Burita Mitchell; coal
miner; SS# 223-12-4863; living at Hensley, WV; son of Jim and Mary (Bridgeman) Odom; died 10
Jan 1971 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to acute myocardial infarction with chronic
pulmonary fibrosis and silicosis; buried 12 Jan 1971 in Mitchell Cemetery, Hensley, WV; informant,
Burita Odom, Box 54, Hensley, WV.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Melvin Eugene Odom Sr. (Eugene), 71, of Hensey departed this life November 25, 2023 at Welch Community Hospital. Born November 23, 1952 he was the son of the late Charles Paul Odom an Anna Burita Odom. He was raised in McDowell County and was of the Pentecostal Faith. He was a former coal miner and Headstart school bus driver."In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his infant son Dennis Dewayne Odom; 3 brothers James, Charles and Bill Odom; 2 sisters, Linda Carter and Josie Cox.
"Melvin was a dedicated husband, wonderful father and grandfather (Peepaw) and friend to many. He was loving, kind, caring, helpful and respectful, and he never met a stranger.
"Those left to cherish his sweet memories are his loving wife Connie Odom of the home; son Melvin Odom Jr. and wife Heather, and daughter Jessica Roberts and husband Joey all of Hensley; three stepsons, Steven Potter of Welch, Keith Potter and wife Chaisty of Gary, and Kevin Potter and wife Jessica of Havaco; grandchildren Tylor, Emily and Brantly Odom, Hayden, Ethan and Paisley Roberts; 5 step grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great great granchild. He was a friend to every one and will be missed by so many.
"Funeral service will be conducted Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Ark of Safety in Roderfield with the Rev. Danny Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell.
"Friends may call at the church Thursday, November 30 from 6-9 p.m.
"Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"The Douglas Mortuary of Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Connie Potter
Birth Date 23 Nov 1952
Address PO Box 48
Residence Place Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Zip Code 24843-0048"
2. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Connie Jean Odom [Connie J Potter] [Connie Jean Meade]
Birth Date Nov 1952
Residence Date 2007-2020
Address Po Box 15
Residence Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24843
Second Residence Date 2020
Second Address 35 Westchester Rd
Second Residence Hensley, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24843
Third Residence Date 2004
Third Address 396 Stewart St
Third Residence Welch, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24801
Fourth Residence Date 1997-2007
Fourth Address Po Box 114
Fourth Residence Gary, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24836"