1. "News Herald"; Port Clinton, OH; Wednesday; 24 Apr 1991; Page 10; Newspapers.com Website.
"CHARLES W. COVER and WENDY R. MORGAN
"Morgan-Cover PORT CLINTON"Dr. and Mrs. Barry R. Cover, 1011 Grant St., are announcing the approaching wedding of their son, Charles William, to Wendy R. Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Morgan, Iaeger, W.Va.
"The wedding will take place May 25 at Bronson Memorial, Peninsula, Ohio. The Rev. Brad Price will officiate at the 1:30 p.m. ceremony.
"The bride-elect has a bachelor of arts in theater from Kent State University and attended Concord College, Athens, W. Va. She is employed at The Courtyard Cafe, Brecksville, Ohio.
"Her fiance also attended Kent State University and has a bachelor of arts in theater from there."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; rural; E.D. 24-33; taken on 30 Apr 1940;
Page 671A; Image 37 of 44; Household #308.
Listed as Otis Rotenberry; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Charles Rotenberry.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 480; WV Archives Website.
Otis Lee Rotenberry; age 21; born 28 Feb 1937 in Carswell, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV; married
on 15 Nov 1958 in Kimball; Arletta Burks; age 17; born in Carswell, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV;
with consent of Bailey and Elsie Burks, parents of Arletta Burks.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 480; WV Archives Website.
Otis Lee Rotenberry; age 21; born 28 Feb 1937 in Carswell, WV; single; living in Kimball, WV;
married on 15 Nov 1958 in Kimball; Arletta Burks; age 17; born in Carswell, WV; single; living in
Kimball, WV; with consent of Bailey and Elsie Burks, parents of Arletta Burks.
2. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #72 036317; Ancestry.com Website.
Darrell Ward Church; age 29; born 12 Jul 1943 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at Box 79, Keystone, WV; son of Hermie Ishmal and Katie Reeves (Hughes)
Church; married on 18 Aug 1972 in Tazewell, VA; Arletta Rotenberry; maiden name Burks; age 31;
born 6 Apr 1941 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at Box 254,
Kimball, WV; daughter of Bailey and Elsie (Green) Burks.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Arletta Burke Rotenberry [Arletta Church] [Arletta Burke Burks]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1941
Birth Place: Carswell McD, West Virginia
Death Date: 11 Dec 1996
Father:
Bailey Burks
Mother:
Elsie Green
SSN: 236825725
Notes: Aug 1967: Name listed as ARLETTA BURKE ROTENBERRY;
Oct 1972: Name listed as ARLETTA CHURCH "
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 23 Jan 2013.
" Domenico Miano
Birth 14 Jan 1887
Italy
Death 22 Dec 1969 (aged 82)
Thorpe, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 2 Sep 2017.
" Josephine Fama Miano
Birth 7 Jan 1893
Sicilia, Italy
Death Sep 1975 (aged 82)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "
2."The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Domenica and Josephine
Miano, Miner"; Article; Page 202; submitted by Donna M. Chinsolo, 961 Magnolia Ave, Welch, WV
24801.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Ream; taken on 20 Jan 1920; Page 182A; Image 19
of 70; Family #156/178.
Listed as Charlie Roark; age 17; born in NC; single; laborer in coal mine; in household of father,
Newton L. Roark.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 87; WV Aechives Web Site.
Charlie Roark; age 21; born in Clifton, NC; single; brakeman; living at Davy, WV; son of
N.L. and Susan, married on 7 Dec 1924 at Davy, WV; Zala Sowers; age 18; born in Knozville,
TN; single; daughter of C.H. and Lillie.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1924); Page 87; WV Aechives Web Site.
Charlie Roark; age 21; born in Clifton, NC; single; brakeman; living at Davy, WV; son of
N.L. and Susan, married on 7 Dec 1924 at Davy, WV; Zala Sowers; age 18; born in Knozville,
TN; single; daughter of C.H. and Lillie.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Loges and Enrica Virgili"; Article, Page 253; submitted by Catherine Virgili, PO
Box, 83, Welch, WV 24801.
"...lives in Welch."
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Capels; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page 686B;
Household #174.
Listed as Paul Miano; age 12; born in WV; 7th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Simon Miano.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 424; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Miano; age 29; born at Wilcoe, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; married on 29 Apr 1956 at
Welch, WV; Laurina Enrica Virgili; age 25; born and living in Maitland, WV; single.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 2 Sep 2017.
"Paul Miano
Birth 18 Mar 1927
Wilcoe, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 12 Dec 2008 (aged 81)
Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Bluefield Daily Telegraph" Bluefield, WV; 14 Dec 2008; Newspaper Obit and Personal Picture Posted.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Loges and Enrica Virgili"; Article, Page 253; submitted by Catherine Virgili, PO
Box, 83, Welch, WV 24801.
"...lives in Welch."
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 424; WV Archives Web Site.
Paul Miano; age 29; born at Wilcoe, WV; single; living at Hemphill, WV; married on 29 Apr 1956 at
Welch, WV; Laurina Enrica Virgili; age 25; born and living in Maitland, WV; single.
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Baretta C Tolliver [Baretta A Tolliver] [Barretta Tolliver] [Marretta Tolliver]
Birth Date: Jan 1977
Residence Date: 2013-2017
Address: 300 Lugar Ln Apt 212
Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24870
Second Residence Date: 2001
Second Address: Rr 971 Box 22
Second Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24870
Third Residence Date: 1997-2019
Third Address: Po Box 371
Third Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24870
Fourth Residence Date: 1999-2014
Fourth Address: Po Box 22
Fourth Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24870"
1. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Maretta A Tolliver [Ann Massey Maretta] [Baretta Tolliver] [Maretta Ann Massey]
Birth Date: Jun 1976
Residence Date: 1984-2020
Address: Po Box 371
Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code: 24870
Second Residence Date: 2013-2018
Second Address: 300 Lugar Ln Apt 212
Second Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code: 24870
Third Residence Date: 2008
Third Address: Oceana
Third Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code: 24870
Fourth Residence Date: 2002-2007
Fourth Address: Po Box 22
Fourth Residence: Oceana, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code: 24870"
2. "The Independent Herald"; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit; 27 Feb 2023 On-Line Edition.
"Maretta Ann Massey Tolliver, 46, of Oceana, WV, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Logan Regional Medical Center, Logan, WV. She was born on June 5, 1976 in Man, WV a daughter of the late Archie Lee and Helen “Vonnie” Cline Massey. Martha was of the Pentecostal faith and was a loving caring person whose smile lit up the room. She loved her family and children dearly."In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her mother-in-law Ann George and sister-in-law Karen Massey.
"Survivors include her loving husband, Baretta Tolliver, a son Tashawn Michael Paul Perdue of the home, one sister Debbie Lester and husband Buddy of Oceana, three brothers, Jimmey Massey and wife Aretta, Richard Massey and wife Thelma, and Harold Massey and wife Diana all of Oceana, three brother-in-laws, Wayne Tolliver and fiance Nikki Porter of Brenton, Joe Tolliver and wife Misty of Mullens, and Troy Morgan and Shannon Lusk of Briar Creek, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and a host other loving family and friends.
"Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, February 23rd in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Barry Brooks officiating. She will be laid to rest in Cook Cemetery, Lynco, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6-9 pm until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1925); Page 344; WV Archives Web Site.
Simon Miano; age 25; born in Italy; single; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of Paulo and Carmelo;
married on 11 Oct 1925 at Welch, WV; Consetta Munafo; age 17; born in Italy; single; daugnter of
Antonino and Antonina; information provided by mother, Antonina Munafo.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Capels; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page 686B;
Household #174.
Listed as Simon Miano; age 39; born in Italy; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; naturalized alien; mine for coal company; head of household.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by F. Hylton; 2 Sep 2017.
" Simon Miano
Birth 19 Oct 1900
Italy
Death Oct 1983 (aged 82–83)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "Additional InFormation Posted:
"Bluefield Daily Telegraph" Bluefield, WV; 14 Oct 1983; Newspaper Obit.
"Simon Miano, 83, of Hemphill, died Wednesday at a Welch hospital of natural causes."Born in Italy, he was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church at Welch. He was a retired coal miner, having been employed at the New River and Pocahontas Coal Company at Havaco. He was a member of UMWA Local No. 6025.
"Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Concetta Monafo Miano, two sons, Paul Miano of Welch and Anthony Miano of Radford, Va.; one daughter, Carmello Batcho of Gary; one sister, Concetta Miano of Castroreale, Italy; and 12 grandchildren.
"Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Peter's Catholic Church at Welch with Rev John McGinnity officating. Entombment will follow at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Bluewell.
"Frends my cal today at the Douglas Mortuary Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. where rosary and prayer services will be held at 8 p.m."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(1925); Page 344; WV Archives Web Site.
Simon Miano; age 25; born in Italy; single; miner; living at Gary, WV; son of Paulo and Carmelo;
married on 11 Oct 1925 at Welch, WV; Consetta Munafo; age 17; born in Italy; single; daugnter of
Antonino and Antonina; information provided by mother, Antonina Munafo.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Capels; taken 11 Apr 1940; Page 686B;
Household #174.
Listed as Concetta Miano; age 30; born in Italy; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same house on
1 Apr 1935; naturalized alien; in household of husband, Simon Miano.
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940: Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Ice Parks
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 1872
Birth Place: N.C.
Marriage Date: 14 Aug 1894
Marriage Place: Grayson County, Virginia
Father: M. Parks
Mother: Parks
Spouse: Mollie Perkins
FHL Film Number: 31758
Reference ID: reg2 p74 #52"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 293; WV Archives Website.
Isom Parks; age 40; born in Grayson Co, VA; widowed; miner; living at Anawalt, WV; son of Marshall
and Tabitha; married on 16 Jul 1914 at home of A.C. Blevins in McDowell Co, WV; Myrtle Andrews;
age 28; born in Grayson Co, VA; daughter of Henry and Martha.
3. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 6 Mar 1920; Page 141B; Family #267/267.
Listed as Isom Parks; age 47; born in VA; married; coal miner; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #7639; WV Archives Website.
Ison (sic Isom) Orborne Parks; age 83; born in Grayson Co, VA; married; retired state road laborer;
living at Spencer Curve, Anawalt, WV; son of William Marshal and Tabitha (Hash) Parks; died 16
May 1953 in Welch Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to cerebral accident; buried 18 May 1953
in Woodlawn Memorial Park; informant, Garrnett Parks.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 293; WV Archives Website.
Isom Parks; age 40; born in Grayson Co, VA; widowed; miner; living at Anawalt, WV; son of Marshall
and Tabitha; married on 16 Jul 1914 at home of A.C. Blevins in McDowell Co, WV; Myrtle Andrews;
age 28; born in Grayson Co, VA; daughter of Henry and Martha.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 6 Mar 1920; Page 141B; Family #267/267.
Listed as Myrtke A. Parks; age 36; born in VA; married; in household of husband, Isom Parks.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 6 Mar 1920; Page 141B; Family #267/267.
Listed as Garnet W. Parks; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Isom Parks.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 6 Mar 1920; Page 141B; Family #267/267.
Listed as Lillian Parks; age 2 yrs, 4 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Isom Parks.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 6 Mar 1920; Page 141B; Family #267/267.
Listed as Hazel M. Parks; age 1 yr, 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Isom Parks.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; taken 6 Mar 1920; Page 141B; Family #267/267.
Listed as Tabitha Parks; age 3 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Isom Parks.