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     His Social Security Number was 558-07-5398.² Ralph Charles Gross married Faye Agnes Coleman, daughter of Dennis Joseph Coleman and Jessie Eldiva Carroll.¹ Ralph Charles Gross was born on July 21, 1904 at Ceresco, Saunders Co., Nebraska.^1,3,2 He died on March 22, 1968 at Rosemead, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 63.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 231-16-1413.⁶ Shirley Belford Chafin was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on October 11, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,7 He married Freda Woodson Bower, daughter of Samuel Evans "Sam" Bower and Sarah Rosabell "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner, on November 10, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 Shirley Belford Chafin died on December 7, 1985 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.^6,3,4

     Samuel Lee Chafin was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 231-56-7600.⁸ He was born on November 26, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7,4 He married Carol Ann Graybeal on December 17, 1966 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3 Samuel Lee Chafin died on January 19, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^8,2,7,5 He Samuel Lee Chafin, 65, of Riner, died on Monday, January 19, 2009. Sam dedicated his life to the agricultural and dairy industries. He worked in the Agriculture Extension Service earlier in his life, and retired as the general manager of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA). He was an avid sportsman, and in his later years, enjoyed trap and skeet shooting. Sam is fondly remembered for his dry sense of humor. He is survived by his wife, Carol Chafin; his son, Brian Chafin; his brother and his wife, Donald and Jane Chafin, and their children, Justin Chafin, and Jenny and Scott Jacobs; great-nephew, Brady Jacobs; his in-laws, Maxine Graybeal, Jerry and Barb Graybeal, Janet and Robert Phillips, Alan Graybeal, and Laura Bullard; and his valued administrative assistant, Kathy Ratcliffe. on January 21, 2009.²

     Lebanon Ward Lovell was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 3, 1890 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Mosby Bower, daughter of Samuel Evans "Sam" Bower and Sarah Rosabell "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner, on April 27, 1968 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Lebanon Ward Lovell died on May 16, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.²

     Justin Grey Chafin was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 18, 1984 at Ohio.^2,3,4 He died on November 22, 2013 at Ohio at age 29.^2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 236-48-8583.³ Dorla Jean "Doris" Lusk was born on May 20, 1931 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ As of circa 1949,her married name was Whittaker.⁴ She married Edward Lee Whittaker circa 1949.^2,4 Dorla Jean "Doris" Lusk died on July 12, 2003 at West Virginia at age 72.^3,8

     Alvin Bryan Lusk was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, 5505 Northfield Road, Bedford Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.³ He Alvin "Bud" Lusk, Oct 3, 1934 - Jan 21, 2025. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bud Lusk, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather on January 21st, 2025, at the age of 90. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Velma Lusk, sister Dorla Whittaker and brother Jack Lusk. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Patrasche; his son Dennis Berry (Diane); daughter Deana Montisano. Grandchildren Kurt Berry (Brianna), Danielle McLeod (Michael), Nicole Moone (Charlie); great grandchildren Tessa, Brooklyn, Logan, Finn, Peyton and Kinley. Additionally, he is survived by his sister, Sandy Trump (Larry). Bud was a very hardworking man and dedicated 42 years to Seaway Lumber. He loved creating wood pieces for his family, especially bird houses, and had the knowledge to repair almost anything. He was a loyal sports fan of all the Cleveland teams, as well as OSU. Buds’ biggest passion was his family and always looked forward to their visits. Bud will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 5505 Northfield Rd, Bedford Heights, OH.³ He was born on October 3, 1934 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Patrasche Ann Carter on December 19, 1964 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Patrasche was divorced from a Mr. Berry at the time of this marriage.^2,8 Alvin Bryan Lusk died on January 21, 2025 at Ohio at age 90.³

     Jasper Jackson "Jack" Lusk was buried at McVey Cemetery, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He Jasper Jackson “Jack” Lusk, 81, of Pemberton, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Born September 7, 1937 in Pemberton, he was the son of the late Curtis “Broad” and Velva Marie McVey Lusk. Jack was a retired truck driver for Seaway Lumber. He was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church and the Crab Orchard Hunting Club. He enjoyed the Bingo & Lunch Bunch at Coal City Senior Center. Jack loved hunting, sitting on his front porch and talking to people. He never met a stranger. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Dorla Whittaker. He is survived by his wife, Judy Lusk; son, Michael Lusk of Antioch, TN; grandson, Noah Lusk of Wake Village, TX; brother, Alvin “Bud” Lusk and wife Pat of Bedford Heights, OH; sister, Sandra Trump and husband Larry of Beckley and special friends, Allen Lester and Wayne Davis. Burial will follow in the McVey Cemetery at Sullivan.³ He was born on September 7, 1937 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,8,4,5 He married Judith Pauline "Judy" Yanke on December 19, 1961.^3,8 Jasper Jackson "Jack" Lusk died on October 3, 2018 at West Virginia at age 81.^3,8,5

     Patrasche Ann Carter was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, 5505 Northfield Road, Bedford Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.² She Patrasche Ann (nee Carter) Lusk, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was born on May 3, 1935 in Pemberton, West Virginia to Rev. John Robert and Minnie (nee Elam) Carter and was one of twelve children in a large, loving family. She was a devoted wife for 60 years of the late Alvin "Bud" Lusk, who just passed away himself on January 21st of this year; cherished mother to Dennis Berry (Diane Avery) and Deana Montisano; beloved grandmother of Kurt Berry (Brianna), Danielle McLeod (Michael) and Nicole Moone (Charlie) and great-grandmother of Tessa, Brooklyn, Logan, Finn, Peyton and Kinley. She is also survived by four of her siblings, Ruth Smith (Ted), James Carter (Lorinda), Fred Carter (Brenda), and Danny Ray Carter (Brenda); and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by seven of her siblings, Wanda Carter, Edward Carter (Crystal), John Paul Carter (Joan), Martha Tolliver (Amos), Frances Hatcher (Robert), Norma Riddle and Violet Moats. Patrasche enjoyed many quiet pursuits such as scrapbooking, word puzzles, crossword puzzles and adult coloring books as they became popular. She and Bud were also devoted fans of the daytime show The Young and The Restless, making sure to plan all activities around its' daily airing. While normally more of a "homebody", she did enjoy seeing the country on road trips with her sisters-in-law! However, what mattered most to Patrasche and what she shaped her life around was caring for home and family. She was a deeply devoted wife and mother, and making a comfortable and loving home for them was a source of great joy and pride for her. She made sure dinner was always ready and no meal ended without a home baked dessert. The little signs of her love could be seen in everything from the curtains she chose for the windows to the flowers planted in the yard, her loving touch was everywhere. When her grandchildren and then her great-grandchildren were welcomed into the family, she turned her loving devotion to each one in turn, finding new joy in the additions to her family. While Patrasche was a quiet, rather introverted lady with a touch of stubbornness from time to time, her kindness, and deep love and devotion to her family shown through more than anything else and was truly a model of strength and dignity for her whole family that will be greatly missed by each one of them. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, Bedford Heights.² She was born on May 3, 1935 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of December 19, 1964,her married name was Lusk.¹ She married Alvin Bryan Lusk, son of Curtis Eldridge "Broad" Lusk and Velva Marie "Joy" McVey, on December 19, 1964 at Pemberton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Patrasche was divorced from a Mr. Berry at the time of this marriage.^1,2 Patrasche Ann Carter died on April 29, 2025 at Ohio at age 89.²

     His Social Security Number was 216-34-1450.² Gary E. Bower was born on June 12, 1939 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on March 8, 1995 at age 55.²

     Melvin Cooper Bowling Sr. was born on August 12, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He married Edith Sue Lewis on July 9, 1954 at Warner Robins, Houston Co., Georgia.⁴ Melvin Cooper Bowling Sr. married Marian Louise Doane on March 3, 1956 at Harris Co., Texas.^2,9