1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "The Rowe Family"; Article; Page
234; submitted by Jessica Rowe, Box 33, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #65 028247; Ancestry.com Website.
Boyd Rowe; age 38; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widowed; one previous marriage; disabled; living at
Paynesville, WV; son of Wallace and Spicey (Blankenship) Rowe; married on 3 Aug 1965 in
Buchanan Co, VA; Vicey Lester; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; living at
Bradshaw, WV; unemployed; daughter of Alfred and Amanda (Blankenship) Lester.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Paynesville, WV; taken 8 Aug 1940; Page 1142 B;
Household #339.
Listed as Vicy Lester; age 8; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of mother Amanda B. Lester.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #65 028247; Ancestry.com Website.
Boyd Rowe; age 38; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widowed; one previous marriage; disabled; living at
Paynesville, WV; son of Wallace and Spicey (Blankenship) Rowe; married on 3 Aug 1965 in
Buchanan Co, VA; Vicey Lester; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; living at
Bradshaw, WV; unemployed; daughter of Alfred and Amanda (Blankenship) Lester.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Suzanne Stinson, 44, of Avondale, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021."Suzanne was born July 10, 1976, a daughter of Thomas Payne and the late Della Mae Lester Payne. She loved meeting new people and making friends. She loved her animals and spending time with her family. Suzanne’s favorite things were going fishing, four wheeling and camping. She loved going to the lake.
" In addition to her mother, Della Payne Suzanne was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Eloise Stinson.
"Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Marvin Stinson Jr.; two sons, Brandon Stinson of Avondale and Bradley Stinson of Bartley; father, Thomas Payne of Jolo, two brothers, Claude Payne of Jolo and Scott Mutter of Gary; four nieces, Madison, Jolene and Summer Payne all of Albion, IN, and Addison Mutter of Gary, WV; one nephew, Nicholas Payne of Jolo; and her father-in-law, Marvin Stinson Sr.,
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Kenny Green and Reverend Roger Pete Woods officiating at the Garland Church of the Living God in Garland, WV.
"Burial will follow in the W. R. Estep Cemetery on Estep Ridge near Paynesville. Serving as pallbearers will be Shorty Barnes, Marlan Lester, Jamie Church, Kinley Lester, Mark Payne and Jeremey Payne.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, May 25, 2021 after 6 p.m. at the Garland Church of the Living God at Garland.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriege Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 301; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Miano; age 40; born in Italy; single; laborer; living at Thorpe, WV; son of Angelo and Anna;
married on 21 Seo 1930 at the Catholic Church in Welch, WV; Grace Minafo; age 24; born in Italy;
single; living at Capels, WV; daughter of Antonio and _______.
2, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Frank Miano; age 48; born in Italy; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; has first papers; contractor laborer; head of household.
3. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Miano
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence Age: 52
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1890
Birth Place: Italy
Residence Date: 1942
Residence Place: Schenectady, New York, USA
Occupation: Unemployed At Present
Height: 5 5
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Gray
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light brown"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Miano
SSN: 122-12-8184
Last Residence:
New York
Born: 5 Feb 1890
Died: Jan 1965
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)"
5. New York State, Death Index, 1957-1968; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Miano
Gender: Male
Age: 74
Birth Date: abt 1891
Residence Place: Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA
Death Date: 25 Jan 1965
Death Place: New York, USA
Certificate Number: 6682"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 19 Apr 1930; Page 114A; Image 51 of
62; Family #507/521.
Listed as Grace Munafo; age 25; born in Itay; single; alien; immigrated to US in 1918; in household
of step-father, Mike Bushey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriege Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 301; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Miano; age 40; born in Italy; single; laborer; living at Thorpe, WV; son of Angelo and Anna;
married on 21 Seo 1930 at the Catholic Church in Welch, WV; Grace Minafo; age 24; born in Italy;
single; living at Capels, WV; daughter of Antonio and _______.
3, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Grace Miano; age 34; born in Italy; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; alien; in household of husband, Frank Miano.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Grace Miano
[Grace Munafo]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1906
Birth Place: Messina, Italy
Death Date: 1 Jul 1990
Father: Frank Miano (sic, this is her husband)
Mother: Grace Munafo (sic, this herself)
SSN: 065520333
Notes: 18 Sep 1972: Name listed as GRACE MIANO"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Grace Miano
SSN: 065-52-0333
Born: 9 Feb 1906
Died: 1 Jul 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (1973)"
1, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Anna Miano; age 9; born in NY; 3rd grade education; not attending school; lived in same
place on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Frank Miano.
1, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Angelo Miano; age 7; born in NY; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Frank Miano.
1, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Antinette Miano; age 5; born in NY; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Frank Miano.
1, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Fortunada Miano; age 4; born in NY; in household of father, Frank Miano.
1, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Catherine Miano; age 2; born in NY; in household of father, Frank Miano.
1, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Stella Miano; age 5 mons; born in NY; in household of father, Frank Miano.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 70B;
Family #83/84.
Listed as Brooks M. Roberts; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, John F. Roberts.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 4 Feb 1920; Page 226B;
Family #231/233.
Listed as Brooks M. Roberts; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, John F. Roberts.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 239; WV Archives Website.
Brooks Roberts; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; truck driver; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
J.F. and Alice Roberts; married on 8 Aug 1927 at Welch. WV; Tennessee Payne; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Paynesville, WV; daughter of Irvin and Rhoda Payne.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 117A;
Family #294/298.
Listed as Brook Roberts; age 26; born in WV; married; coal miner; head of household.
5. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
McKinley Roberts; born on 3 Oct 1903; died in Feb 1965; card issued in WV; living in WV at death.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Paynesville, WV; taken 8 Aug 1940; Page 1142 B;
Household #339.
Listed as Vicy Lester; age 8; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of mother Amanda B. Lester.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #65 028247; Ancestry.com Website.
Boyd Rowe; age 38; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widowed; one previous marriage; disabled; living at
Paynesville, WV; son of Wallace and Spicey (Blankenship) Rowe; married on 3 Aug 1965 in
Buchanan Co, VA; Vicey Lester; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; living at
Bradshaw, WV; unemployed; daughter of Alfred and Amanda (Blankenship) Lester.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 66; WV Archives Web Site.
James Russell Rice, Jr; age 24; born 3 Oct 1943 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at Box 731, Welch, WV; son of James Russell and Mattie Bell (Datson) Rice; married on 19 Apr 1968
at Welch, WV; Elizabeth Chaos Cota; age 21; born 6 May 1946 at Filbert, WV; divorced; 1 previous
marriage; living at Box 114, Davy, WV; daughter of Benigno and Elizabeth (Renka) Chaos.
2. Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
" James Russell Rice, Jr., age 75 of Welch, departed his earthly life on April 29, 2019 at the Beckley VAMC after suffering from several illnesses for many years.
Born October 3, 1943, in Welch, Russ was the son of the late Mattie Bel (Mary) Datson Howlett and James Russell Rice. He attended McDowell County Schools and was graduated from Welch High School in 1964 where he enjoyed playing basketball and especially football for the mighty “Maroon Waves”."After his high school graduation Russell fulfilled a lifelong dream by serving his country. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1964-1967 during the Vietnam War. He attended Basic and AIT Training at Fort Knox, KY and served the remainder of his term at Fort Myers, VA where he worked at the Pentagon directly under the Joint Chiefs of Staff in communications.
"After his discharge, Russ worked for Southern Insurance Agency and then for U.S. Steel for five years after which he used his VA Educational Benefits to attend Bluefield State College where he earned a degree in Education. Russell felt it was a privilege to teach as he began his career at Hemphill Elementary in 1977 followed by twenty-five years at Welch Jr. High and Welch Middle School until his retirement in 2003.
"He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Welch. He was a member of the Welch Lions’ Club, Knights of Columbus, Council 6180 of Welch where he served twice as Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, Assembly 2232, Princeton, WV, American Legion Post 8 of Welch, and 40 & 8 Local 1171 of Welch.
"Russ was happily married to his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth “Betty” Chaos Rice for fifty-one years having their anniversary on April 19, during his hospital stay prior to his passing. He thoroughly enjoyed camping and traveling with his family to whom he was completely dedicated. He also loved rooting on his beloved Washington Redskins and watching boxing with his wife on Saturday nights.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Daisy Donce Hodge Rice and Sydney Rice and Nannie Rose Riley Datson Bishop and John C. Bishop; a sister Laura Daisy Osinski; precious grandson with whom he has now been reunited, Kenneth Russell “Rusty” Eastman; a wonderful son-in-law, Ashley Eastman; a special uncle who was more like a Dad to him, Hubert Rice; his very special aunt “Aunt Dot” Collins; and many other beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins who all enriched his life as he grew."Those left to cherish his memory in addition to his wife, Betty, are daughters, Anne Marie Prucha (Michael) of Roanoke, VA, Mary Elizabeth Eastman of Shady Spring, and Jami Kathleen Rice of Princeton. Surviving grandchildren are Bethany Veneble (Josh), Matthew Keasler, Abigail Eastmen, James Eastman, Piper Rain Bross, River Prucha, Benjamin Prucha, and great grandchildren Morgan and Logan Wingler.
"A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, May 3 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Reverend Sravan Kumar Reddimasu, celebrant. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton where military grave side rites will be conducted by VFW Post 1144, Iaeger...."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1968); Page 66; WV Archives Web Site.
James Russell Rice, Jr; age 24; born 3 Oct 1943 in Welch, WV; single; no previous marriage; living
at Box 731, Welch, WV; son of James Russell and Mattie Bell (Datson) Rice; married on 19 Apr 1968
at Welch, WV; Elizabeth Chaos Cota; age 21; born 6 May 1946 at Filbert, WV; divorced; 1 previous
marriage; living at Box 114, Davy, WV; daughter of Benigno and Elizabeth (Renka) Chaos.
1. 1930 Census, Lawrence Co, KY; District 8; Louisa; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 108A; Image 3 of 30;
Family #39/42.
Listed as Ira E. Justice; age 1 yr, 2 mons; born in WV; in household of mother, Haney Tackett
Justice.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Krollitz; E.D. 24-57; taken on 12 Apr 1940;
Page 1196A; Image 27 of 74; Household #232.
Listed as Eddie Justice; age 11; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in
Lawrence Co, KY on 1 Apr 1935; in household of step-father, Roosevelt Hurley.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 344; WV Archives Web Site.
Ira Edward Justice; age 27; born at Matewan, WV; single; living at Iaeger, WV; married on 27 Feb
1956 at Iaeger, WV; Katherine Evans; age 18; born and living at Iaeger, WV; widow.
4. Bristol, VA; Marriage License 70 017671; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ira Edward Justice; age 41; born 8 Jan 1929 in WV; single; this was his first (sic, second) marriage;
8th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Andrew and Haney (Tackett) Justice; married on 30
Jun 1970 at Bristol, VA; Sue Ella Vanover; age 22; born 22 Nov 1947 in WV; single; this was her first
marriage; 7th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Hugh and Jettie (Taylor) Vanover.
5. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'72 006056; WV Archives Web Site via LDS Web Site.
Ira Edward Justice; age 37; born in WV; married; husband os Sue Vanover; living at Litwar, WV;
manager of apartment building; SS#235-38-1860; served in military from 1947-1950; son of Andrew
and Hannie (Tackett) died 4 Apr 1972 at home near Panther, WV; due to shotgun wound to chest;
homicide; buried 7 Apr 1972 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV.
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jan 2015.
Ira Edward Justice; born 8 Jan 1929; died 4 Apr 1972; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA PFC US MARINE CORPS".
1. Bristol, VA; Marriage License 70 017671; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Ira Edward Justice; age 41; born 8 Jan 1929 in WV; single; this was his first (sic, second) marriage;
8th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; son of Andrew and Haney (Tackett) Justice; married on
30 Jun 1970 at Bristol, VA; Sue Ella Vanover; age 22; born 22 Nov 1947 in WV; single; this was her
first marriage; 7th grade education; living at Iaeger, WV; daughter of Hugh and Jettie (Taylor)
Vanover.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sue Ella Vanover Justice
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 24
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1948
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 3 Jul 1973
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Hugh Vanover
Mother: Jettie Mae Taylor
Spouse: Jessie Browning
Certificate Number: 1973029955"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Sue Ellen Ball, 77, of Roderfield, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 5, 1948, in Iaeger, WV, Sue was the daughter of the late Hugh and Jettie Mae Taylor Vanover."She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. Sue’s love for family was unmatched. She found happiness in her garden, flowers, spending time with family and in every laugh and hug shared.
'In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Bill” Ross Ball; her brothers Harless “Smokey”, Clell “Bo”, Ronald “Lil Boy”, Charles Don “Pop”, John Henry, and Dave “Major” Vanover; sisters Barbara Ellen Vanover and Eunice Reed; her daughter Jeannette Justice; a great-grandson, Branson Jones; and her son-in-law, Bill Waldon Sr.
"Those left to carry on her memory include her children: Sandy (Phillip) Justice of Roderfield, WV; Gary Vanover of Bluefield, WV; and Jeanine Waldon of Pennsylvania. She was a proud grandmother to Michelle (Ryan) Beck of Bluefield, Amanda Roberts of Kentucky, Sonya (Brandon) Jones of Iaeger, Billy Ray Waldon Jr. of Pennsylvania, and Rebecca (Joe) Edwards of Iaeger. Sue also leaves behind her beloved great-grandchildren: Brycelynn and Rylan Beck, Kyler Rodgers, Zay Jones, and Elijah Edwards; her sisters, Irma Runyon and Cloie (Larry) Goodson; Brother, Hiram “Huckle” Vanover; special in-laws Lucille Vanover and Hobert Reed; and a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
"She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and kindness that will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.
"In honoring Sue’s wishes, her body will be cremated and there will be no services.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"