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     James Franklin Bolt was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,8 He and Betty Jane Smith were divorced.¹⁰ James Franklin Bolt married Betty Anne Taylor.⁵ James Franklin Bolt was born on January 23, 1928 at Sandstone, Summers Co., West Virginia; His WWII draft card has a birth date of Jan 22, 1928.^2,4,9,6,8 He married Betty Jane Smith on July 1, 1948 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² James Franklin Bolt died on May 12, 1994 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 66.^5,9,8 He James Franklin Bolt, 66, formerly of Beckley, died Thursday, May 12, 1994, in a Chicago, Ill. hospital following an apparent heart attack. Born Jan. 23, 1928, in Raleigh County, he was the son of the late John and Nellie Taylor Bolt. Mr. Bolt was a retired shipping foreman for the PanAmerican Panelling Company. He was preceded in death by a son, Luther Lykins; two brothers, Bill and Curtis Bolt and a sister, Laverne Vance. Survivors include seven daughters, Betty Ann Taylor Bolt of Chicago, Ill., Sue Kees Hudson, Brenda Jarrell and Karen Fannin, all of Oak Hill, Lisa Scanlan of Chicago, Ill., Doris Jean Lane and Betty Lou Adkins, both of Hinton; three brothers, Larry Wayne Taylor of Chicago, Ill., James W. Bolt of Hinton and Eugene Bolt of Sprague; two sisters, Christine Bennett of Kimbolten, Ohio, Geraldine Ingram of Crab Orchard; five brothers, Ralph Bolt of Lester, David Bolt of La., Robert Bolt of Pomeroy, Ohio, Carl Bolt of Cleveland, Ohio and John Bolt of Penn. and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on May 15, 1994.⁸

     Anna Thelma McVey was buried at McVey Cemetery, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on August 4, 1914 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on March 15, 1918 at Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 3.¹

     Everett Lafayette McVey was born on November 4, 1903 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Stella Skyrlin on April 15, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.^6,9

     Basil Guy "Bassil" "Bassill" McVey was buried at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, 5598 Trumps Mill Road, Rosedale, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁶ He married Anna Loraine Trent.⁶ Basil Guy "Bassil" "Bassill" McVey was born on February 18, 1910 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He died on January 12, 1962 at Dundalk, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 51.⁶

     Remus Haskel McVey was buried at McVey Cemetery, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 235-10-2243.² He was born on November 7, 1908 at Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5,9 He married Vicie Ola Bowman on August 16, 1928 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,10 Remus Haskel McVey died on March 19, 1999 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^2,3,5 He Remus Haskel McVey, 90, of Pemberton died March 19, 1999, in a Beckley hospital. He was a retired miner with 47 years' service, having been employed at Affinity Coal Co., Westmoreland Coal Co., Slab Fork Coal and Republic Steel. He was a member of UMW, Mountain Lodge 156 and Missionary Baptist Church, Pemberton. Surviving: wife, Vicie Bowman McVey; son, Benny McVey of Pemberton; daughters, Barbara Cotten of Midway, Faye Bolen of Boones Mills, Va., Twila Haynes of Piqua, Ohio, Peggy Rafacz of Lancaster, Ohio; brother, Dempsey McVey of California; sister, Joy Lusk of Pemberton; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Burial with Masonic graveside rites conducted by Masonic Lodge 156 will be in McVey Cemetery, Sullivan. on March 20, 1999.³

     Velva Marie "Joy" McVey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,6 Her Social Security Number was 233-94-6401.⁸ She Velva Marie McVey Lusk, "Granny Jay," went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2014. She was 103 years old and the last surviving member of her family. She was born September 8, 1910, at McVey, near Sullivan, W.Va. Her parents were Andrew Jackson McVey and Willie Terry McVey. Mrs. Lusk was a lifelong resident of Pemberton, W.Va. She was a homemaker, loved to grow flowers, and a member of the Wednesday Morning Mothers Bowling League. She liked to travel and spend time with her children and grandchildren. She was a Christian and a member of the Old Pemberton Community Church which now sits at New River Park. She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis "Broad" Lusk; daughter and son-in-law, Dorla and Lee Whittaker of Beckley; sister, Thelma McVey of Pemberton; brothers, Paul McVey, Remus and wife Vicie McVey, Richard McVey, all of Pemberton, Dempsey and wife Margaret McVey of Sunnymead, Calif., and Harold "Tag" and wife Betty of Mantua, Ohio; and one great-great-grandson, Robert Milam of Crab Orchard, W.Va. Those left to cherish her memory are sons Alvin "Bud" and wife Pat of Bedford, Ohio, Jack and wife Judy Lusk of Coal City Road with whom she made her home; daughter, Sandy and husband Larry Trump of Beckley; grandchildren, Pam and husband Gary Nichols, Cool Ridge, W.Va., Loma and Mickey Cooper, Crab Orchard, Dr. Jeff and wife Tammy Trump, S. Charleston, W.Va., Michael and wife Nele Lusk, Nashville, Tenn., Deana Montisano, Cincinnati, Ohio, Dennis Berry and companion Diane Avery, Macedonia, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Sterling "Dusty" and wife Kim Lewis, Shady Spring, Courtney and husband Wayne Marshall, Lake Norman, N.C., Hunter Trump, S. Charleston, W.Va., Danille and husband Mike Mcleod, Cincinnati, Ohio, Nikki and husband Charles Moone, Sarasota, Fla., Kurt Berry, Fair View Park, Ohio, and Christ and wife Katie Cooper of Beckley; great-great-grandchildren, Sterling "Cade" Lewis, Shady Spring, Aliva Hatfield, Shady Spring, Tessa Mcleod, Cincinnati, and Carter Cooper, Beckley; sister-in-law, Dorothy McVey, Pemberton; and many nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁶ She was born on September 8, 1910 at McVey, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,10,8 As of May 16, 1929,her married name was Lusk.⁵ She married Curtis Eldridge "Broad" Lusk on May 16, 1929 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6,11 Velva Marie "Joy" McVey died on January 28, 2014 at West Virginia at age 103.^6,8

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-2233.¹⁰ Richard Gullie McVey was buried at McVey Cemetery, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 11, 1912 at Affinity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^10,3,4,5 He married Dorothy Lucille Mentz on March 13, 1937 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,11 Richard Gullie McVey died on June 1, 1983 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 70.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-05-4503.³ Dempsey Dewey McVey was buried at McVey Cemetery, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on July 17, 1916 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Margaret Bivens, daughter of James Watson Bivens and Winnie J. Calloway, on March 28, 1936 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Dempsey Dewey McVey died on August 4, 1999 at Moreno Valley, Riverside Co., California, at age 83.^3,5

     His Social Security Number was 233-24-8328.⁹ Harold Theadford McVey was buried at McVey Cemetery, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on February 6, 1919 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 9, 1919.^1,9,10,11,2 He married Betty Sue Houck on November 20, 1947 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,10 Harold Theadford McVey died on June 27, 1982 at age 63.^10,11

     Marinda Alice Rowe was born circa 1891 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ As of July 3, 1913,her married name was McVey.¹ She married John Jacob "Uncle John" McVey on July 3, 1913 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-2321.⁶ Curtis Eldridge "Broad" Lusk was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on July 15, 1902 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,3,4,5 He married Velva Marie "Joy" McVey, daughter of Andrew Jackson McVey and Willie Ethel Terry, on May 16, 1929 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4,7,5 Curtis Eldridge "Broad" Lusk died on September 1, 1990 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 88.^6,3,5 He Curtis Eldridge Lusk, 88, of Pemberton, died Saturday, Sept. 1, in a Beckley hospital, following a snort illness. Born July 15, 1902, at Duhring, he was the son of the late Freelin and Virgie Bailey Lusk. Mr. Lusk was a retired coal miner, having worked for Lillybrook Coal Company for many years and last worked for the Janey Coal Company at Pigshin, was a member of local Union 7086, was a member of the Crab Orchard Hunting Club, was of the Protestant faith, and had been a resident of Raleigh County for the past 64 years. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Paris, Vernal and Paul Lusk and two sisters, Victoria and Mildred Lusk. Survivors include his wife, Velva McVey Lusk of Pemberton; two daughters, Dorla Whittaker and Sandra Trump, both of Beckley; sons, Alvin Lusk of Bedford Heights, Ohio and Jack Lusk of Twinsburg, Ohio; two brothers, Woodrow Lusk of Shady Spring and Herbert Lusk of West Point, NY; four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Prosperity. Pallbearers will be Dusty Lewis, Jeff Trump, Paris Arnold Lusk, Michael Lusk, Elwood Phipps, Fred Carter and Willard Johnson. on September 2, 1990.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 236-52-2002.⁵ Vicie Ola Bowman was buried at McVey Cemetery, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on May 20, 1911 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 As of August 16, 1928,her married name was McVey.² She married Remus Haskel McVey, son of Andrew Jackson McVey and Willie Ethel Terry, on August 16, 1928 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Vicie Ola Bowman died on May 7, 2001 at West Virginia at age 89.^5,3,4 She Vicie Ola McVey, 89, of Pemberton, died Tuesday, May 7, 2001, at her daughter’s residence. Born May 20, 1911, in Carroll County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Lawrence S. and Sarah Geneva Hendrick Bowman. Ms. McVey was a retired seamstress, having worked 11 years for White House Interiors. She also worked for Jerry Woodell and Barbara Parker. She was a born-again believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. She belonged to Pemberton Methodist Church that moved to New River Park. She later attended Sunset Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Remus H. McVey; a daughter, Verna Belle; and a son, Billy Raye McVey. Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Cotten and her husband, John, of Midway, Faye Bolen of Boones Mill, Va., Twila Wheeler of Piqua, Ohio, and Peggy Hodson and her husband, Hal, of Lancaster, Ohio; a son, Benny McVey of Pemberton; 11 grandchildren, Diana McKinney, Roy Arnold DeWeese, Edsel Bolen Jr., Randall Bolen, Janine Owen, Rhonda Everett, Kevin McVey, Manda Snuffer, Melanie McVey, Lynnette Cozart and Anissa Agee; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in McVey Family Cemetery, Sullivan. on May 10, 2001.⁴

     Barbara Alice McVey was buried at McVey Cemetery, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6 She was born on April 7, 1932 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6 As of March 24, 1951,her married name was DeWeese.² She married Roy Arnold DeWeese Sr., son of Jacob Andrew "Jake" DeWeese Sr. and Nettie Belle Milam, on March 24, 1951 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Barbara Alice McVey and Roy Arnold DeWeese Sr. were divorced on January 2, 1975 at Williamsburg, Virginia.⁴ As of August 20, 1976,her married name was Cotten.⁶ Barbara Alice McVey married John C. Cotten Jr. on August 20, 1976.^3,6,5 Barbara Alice McVey died on November 11, 2017 at Midway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^3,6 She Barbara Alice Cotten, 85 of Midway, WV passed away at home on Saturday November 11, 2017. Born April 7, 1932 in Pemberton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Vicie Ola (Bowman) McVey and Remus Haskell McVey. Barbara graduated from Stoco High School in 1949 and served as a member of the Womens Auxiliary at Midway First Church of God. She was Assistant VP for the Bank President at Raleigh County National Bank. In her spare time she loved to cook, play piano, crochet and sing. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Verna Belle McVey; and brother, William Rey McVey. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, John C. Cotten Jr; son, Roy A. DeWeese Jr. and wife Tracey; daughter, Diana L. (DeWeese) McKinney; sisters, Faye Bolen, Twila Haynes, Peggy Hart and Husband Ed; brother, Benny McVey; grandchildren, J.R. Stinnette, Kristyn Stinnette, Roy (Trae) DeWeese, Morgan R. DeWeese, Allison M. Swope, Jeremy S. Kuehn; great-grandchildren, Katelyn Waltemyer, Sydnie Madison Stinnette, Naeomey Stinnette, Ellie DeWeese, Brynlie Swope, Lauren Swope, Paxton DeWeese, Gabe Swope, Henry DeWeese. JR Stinnette, Mike Willett, Scott Bolen, Jay Borror, Skyler Johnson, Cody Johnson and Trae DeWeese will serve as pallbearers. Burial will follow at McVey Cemetery. on November 15, 2017.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-24-2574.⁶ Arthur Arlington Terry was born on August 25, 1921 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6,7,2 He married Kathleen Willie Cobb on June 29, 1952 at Pax Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² Arthur Arlington Terry died on October 28, 1984 at West Virginia at age 63.^6,7

     Harold Loyd Terry was buried at Trail Cemetery, Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,3 He married Adele Aloise “Peggy” Pozdena.⁴ Harold Loyd Terry was born on June 19, 1928 at Surveyor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,1,2 He died on July 2, 2003 at West Virginia at age 75.^8,3 He Harold Lloyd Terry, 75, of Scarbro, died July 2, 2003. Service will be at Trail Cemetery, Trap Hill. on July 4, 2003.³

     Minnie Bell Russell was buried at Mills Cemetery, Soak Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on March 19, 1893 at Kentucky.^4,3 As of May 15, 1916,her married name was Terry.¹ She married Thomas Elbert "Tom" Terry, son of James B. Terry and Julia Emaline Fletcher, on May 15, 1916 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Minnie Bell Russell died on June 30, 1982 at age 89.³

     Alma Virginia Terry was born circa 1917 at West Virginia.¹ As of June 10, 1939,her married name was Jones.⁴ She married Herbert Brady "Junior" Jones on June 10, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,6 Alma Virginia Terry died on July 31, 1973 at Cook Co., Illinois.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 236-26-4383.¹⁰ Elbert Homer Terry Elbert Homer Terry, 76, of Crab Orchard died June 8, 1998, in Raleigh General Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired coal miner. He attended the Church of God, Coal City and was a member of UMW. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Velma Harmon Terry; son, Elbert H. Terry Jr. of Williamson; daughter, Gay Broce of St. Albans; stepson, David Dixon of Fredericksburg, Va; brother, Macky Ray Terry of Logan; two grandchildren. Burial will be in Mills Cemetery, Soak Creek.² He was buried at Mills Cemetery, Soak Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He married Velva Harmon.² Elbert Homer Terry was born on May 21, 1922 at Coldale, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,10,3 He married Carol Maxine Bowen on April 14, 1942 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.⁸ Elbert Homer Terry married Ella Mae Ables on July 11, 1946 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ Elbert Homer Terry and Ella Mae Ables were divorced before 1949.¹¹ Elbert Homer Terry married Grace Bowens on July 8, 1961 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Elbert Homer Terry died on June 8, 1998 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^10,2

     Walter Ellis Terry was buried at Hot Coal Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 6, 1926 at Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Virginia Louise Short on March 17, 1962 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Walter Ellis Terry died on May 4, 1982 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 56.^4,10,11

     Mackey Ray Terry was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, Logan Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He married Phyllis Hicks.⁶ Mackey Ray Terry was born on September 5, 1929 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His obit and the SSDI have an impossible birth date of Sep 29, 1930 and her gravestone has Sep 5, 1930.^1,4,9,5 He died on June 27, 2013 at Godby Heights, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 83.^4,9,5 He Mackey Ray Terry, 82, of Godby Heights, departed this life Thursday, June 27, 2013, at his residence. Born September 5, 1930, in Raleigh, he was a son of the late Thomas and Minnie Russell Terry. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Walter and Elbert Terry; two sisters, Virgie Burkhead and Alma Jones, and one daughter-in-law, Sandra Terry. Mackey was a member of the New Testament Baptist Church in North Mitchell Heights. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren and family. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Phyllis Terry; two sons, Gary Terry and Brian (Angie) Terry, both of Chapmanville; five grandchildren, Gary Allen Terry, James (Angie) Terry, and Todd, Adam and Aaron Terry, and two great-grandchildren, Chloe and Jamison Terry. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Pallbearers will be Adam Terry, Todd Terry, James Terry, Joey Stevens, Troy Blevins Jr. and Frankie McKinney. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Robinette, Michael York, Kenny Hatton and Jonathan York. on June 29, 2013.⁴