1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Carlos Lee Keaton
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 47
Birth Date: 7 Jun 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Apr 1984
Marriage Place: Rich Creek, Virginia, USA
Father: Aubrey Lee Keaton
Mother: Okie Oreda Nugen
Spouse: Gloria Fay Rhodes Keaton
Certificate Number: 1984013824"
( This was their second marriage to each other. They devorced in Sep 1982, then remarried)
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Gloria Fay Rhodes Keaton
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 47
Birth Date: 9 Dec 1936
Marriage Registration Place: Giles, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 20 Apr 1984
Marriage Place: Rich Creek, Virginia, USA
Father: Lawrence Mahlon Rhodes
Mother: Addie Elizabeth Hanson
Spouse: Carlos Lee Keaton
Certificate Number: 1984013824"
( This was their second marriage to each other. They devorced in Sep 1982, then remarried)
1. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #N-551; Ancestry.com Website; 30 Jun 1942.
Harold June Justice; age 18; born 26 Sep 1923 at Asco, WV; living at Asco, WV; employed by
Atlantic Smokeless Coal, Co, Asco, WV; name of person who will always know address, Mr. John
Justice, Asco, WV; 5'6" tall' 124 lbs; blue eyes; blonde hair; light complexion.
2. FindAGrave,com Website; submitted by Arnie Lilly; 27 Oct 2019.
" Harold J Justice
Birth 26 Sep 1923
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Oct 1996 (aged 73)
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 204188498"Additional Information Posted:
"HAROLD J. JUSTICE ~ (1923~1996)"He is the son of the late John 'Doc' Justice and Sallie Green Justice.
"He had been living in Princeton since 1985, having moved from McDowell County. He was an active member of the First Church of God in Princeton. He was a retired coal miner and a member of UMWA Local Union 5997.
"He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and three brothers.
"Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mary Hanson Justice; daughter, Phyllis Justice Owens (husband Donald); granddaughter, Dr. Michele Owens Good (husband Kenneth D.); two brothers, Howard W. Justice and Fred Justice; and sister, Edna Justice.
"Service Monday, October 21, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory, Athens, with the Rev. Jimmie Russ officiating.
Burial in Restlawn Memorial Gardens."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken __Apr 1930; Page 73A;
Family #146/151.
Listed as Mary F. Hanson; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Harry W. Hanson.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Asco; taken 23 Apr 1940; Page 708A;
Household #277.
Listed as Mary F. Hanson; age 17; born in WV; single; 2 yrs HS education; attending school; lived
in same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Harry W. Hanson.
3. FindAGrave,com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 1 Jul 2019.
" Mary Hanson Justice
Birth 26 Oct 1922
Asco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 24 Jul 2017 (aged 94)
Clifton Forge, Alleghany County, Virginia, USA
Burial Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 200719473"Additional Information Posted:
"Mary Hanson Justice, 94, of Clifton Forge VA, formerly of Princeton and Asco, experienced the ultimate healing and went to be with her Lord from Clifton Forge on Monday evening, July 24, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She spent most of her life in McDowell County. She, along with her late husband Harold Justice, moved to the Princeton area in 1985. In June, 2015 she moved to Clifton Forge, VA to be near her family. She was a former member of the congregation of First Church of God, Davy, WV, where she was active in all programs of the church. Since 1985 she has been a member of the congregation of the First Church of God, 301 Mahood Avenue, Princeton where, over the years, she served on many boards and committees, including Board of Trustees, Church Council, Board of Christian Education, Food Pantry Committee, Pasto-Parish Committee, Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, Adult Sunday School principal, Recording Secretary, and as substitute teacher for the Friendship Class."She was also a former member of the Sanctuary Choir; for many years was Coordinator of the older adult ministry of the church known as the “Silver Saints”, a ministry which she was instrumental in establishing, and was an active member of the Women of the Church of God (now Christian Womens Connection) where she held various offices. She also served as church secretary part time for several years. Since moving to Clifton Forge she attended Central United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Anne Lively Fellowship and the Wednesday Morning Bible Study Group. She was also a volunteer at Allegheny Highlands Arts and Craft Center in Clifton Forge.
"She was a 1941 graduate of Welch High School and a graduate of McLain’s Business College. She was a legal secretary in McDowell County, where she was employed for nearly twenty two years in the law office of Grover C. Goode, and later in several other law offices in Welch. She was instrumental in establishing the McDowell County Chapter of the Literacy Volunteers of America. She also served for many years as a volunteer at Princeton Community Hospital. She was a former member of the League of Mercy, the Golden Angels, and the day circle of the Home League of the Salvation Army in Princeton. She was a former member of the Red Hat Society, and was, at the time of her death, an associate member of the United Mine Workers of America.
"Born at Asco, McDowell County, on October 26, 1922, she was born again, through the blood of Jesus Christ, in 1946. She was the youngest child of the late Harry Ward Hanson (1890-1945) and Emma Alice Perry-Hanson (1900-1962). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Justice (Deceased); one sister, Addie Elizabeth Hanson-Rhodes (1917-1966); two brothers, Joseph Hanson (Deceased) and Lewis Hanson (Deceased); and her loving canine companion Freckles. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
"She is survived by her daughter, the love of her life, Phyllis Justice-Owens & husband Donald Owens; her cherished granddaughter, Dr. Michele Owens-Good; nieces and nephews, Dr. Michael Hanson & wife Jane Hanson, Joseph Hanson & wife Mary Ann Hanson, Sue Ross & husband Leston Ross, Faye Keaton, Phyllis Waddell, Sheila Gobel & Sarah Owens.
"A service celebrating her life and home going will be held 7:00 P.M. Thursday evening, July 27, 2017 at First Church of God on Mahood Avenue in Princeton with Pastor Larry McCallister Jr. and Lynn Wright officiating. Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday morning at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton."
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 6 Mar 2023; On-Line Edition.
"Ronnie Lee Scott, 68, of Maybeury, WV, went to be with his Lord peacefully February 26, 2023 at his home after a long illness. He was born March 30, 1954. He graduated from high school in Welch, WV and es a member of the Maybeury Church of God for 50 years. He also worked for Ramey Tazewell for 18 years. He loved the Lord, his family, and friends."Ronnie is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Johnson; sister Matha Johnson; nephew, Walter Keith Johnson; adoptive grandparents, Hobert and Artie Scott; and adoptive brothers and sisters, Carol, Buck, Pat, and Nancy.
"He is survived by his sisters, Judy Johnson of Maybeury, WV, Pamela Butler of Princeton, WV, and Kathy Gibson and Virgil Lambert of Pearisburg, VA; brother, Ricky Johnson and wife Belvia of Sparta, NC; and two adopted brothers, Clinton Scott and wife Donna and Kermit Scott.
"Homegoing service will be conducted on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Maybeury Church of God in Maybeury with Rev. Kenneth Abram and Rev. Dolly Sexton officiating.
"Visitation will one hour before the service, from 1:00-2:00 PM.
"Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Scott family."
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 6 Mar 2023; On-Line Edition.
"Ronnie Lee Scott, 68, of Maybeury, WV, went to be with his Lord peacefully February 26, 2023 at his home after a long illness. He was born March 30, 1954. He graduated from high school in Welch, WV and es a member of the Maybeury Church of God for 50 years. He also worked for Ramey Tazewell for 18 years. He loved the Lord, his family, and friends."Ronnie is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Johnson; sister Matha Johnson; nephew, Walter Keith Johnson; adoptive grandparents, Hobert and Artie Scott; and adoptive brothers and sisters, Carol, Buck, Pat, and Nancy.
"He is survived by his sisters, Judy Johnson of Maybeury, WV, Pamela Butler of Princeton, WV, and Kathy Gibson and Virgil Lambert of Pearisburg, VA; brother, Ricky Johnson and wife Belvia of Sparta, NC; and two adopted brothers, Clinton Scott and wife Donna and Kermit Scott.
"Homegoing service will be conducted on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Maybeury Church of God in Maybeury with Rev. Kenneth Abram and Rev. Dolly Sexton officiating.
"Visitation will one hour before the service, from 1:00-2:00 PM.
"Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Scott family."
1. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; 6 Mar 2023; On-Line Edition.
"Jason Gerard Wade age 39 who resided at 17 Beth Lane in Eckman, West Virginia and departed this life in the comforts of his home on Sunday, February 19, 2023."He was born at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, West Virginia on the 22nd day of August, 1983 and the son of Tamsey Wade Kelsor of Keystone, West Virginia and Gerald Shelton of Columbus, Ohio. After completing his High School education, Jason began working and was last employed at the Wal-mart Store in Bluefield, Virginia. Jason gave his life to Christ and was a faithful member of New Vision United Holiness Church in Northfork, West Virginia.
"In earlier years he was a member of both Galilee Baptist Church and McDowell Missionary Baptist Church. Jason was a quiet young man who loved reading the Bible. Also, he was a member of the Community of Praise Choir. He enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid fan of basketball.
Jason was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Tomie and Dorothy Wade and his paternal grandfathers, William Shelton and the Reverend Curtis Spencer."Jason leaves cherished memories to his parents, Tamsey (Kevin) Kelsor and Gerald Shelton; his daughter, Dream Goodson of Phoenix, Arizona; his siblings: Takeisha (Kevin) Hayes of High Point, North Carolina, Leyton (Amanda) Wade of Crumpler, West Virginia, Darrien Kelsor of Keystone, Yolanda Pelt, Lauren Harris, Michael and Donovan Gravely; his paternal grandmothers, Charlotte Spencer of Columbus, Francine Spencer of Northfork and Deaconess Brenda Kelsor of Algoma, West Virginia; a host of aunts and uncles; his nephews, nieces and a special niece, Leyonna Wade; many cousins and friends.
"Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at New Vision United Holiness Church in Northfork with the Elder Dorian Cox officiating. Family and friends will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers. Visitation will begin at 11:30 AM.
"Services entrusted to Gregory-Page Funeral Home in Welch, West Virginia."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1904); Page__; Line #130; Ancestry.com Website.
Mat Justus; age 23; born in Pike Co, KY; divorced; living in Buchanan Co, VA; son of _______;
married on 26 Aug 1904 in Buchanan Co, VA; Lu Stacy; age 25; born and living in Buchanan Co, VA;
single; daughter of Frank and H. Stacy.
2. 1930 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #6; taken 2/3 May 1930; Page 159A; Family #740/750.
Listed as Mat Justice; age 50; born in KY; married at 23; general store merchant; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #1806; WV Archives Website.
Mathew Justice; age 67; born in 1889 in Buchanan Co, VA; widowed; retired coal miner; living at
Big Four, WV; son of John J. and Louise (Blankenship) Justice; died 5 Feb 1956 at Big Four, WV;
due to crushing injuries to head, chest and legs; hit by an automobile while walking on US 52 in
Kimball, WV; buried in Mullins Cemetery, Panther, WV; informant, Herschel Justice.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage Registry; Vol #__(1904); Page__; Line #130; Ancestry.com Website.
Mat Justus; age 23; born in Pike Co, KY; divorced; living in Buchanan Co, VA; son of _______;
married on 26 Aug 1904 in Buchanan Co, VA; Lu Stacy; age 25; born and living in Buchanan Co, VA;
single; daughter of Frank and H. Stacy.
2. 1930 Census, Pike Co, KY; District #6; taken 2/3 May 1930; Page 159A; Family #740/750.
Listed as Lou Justice; age 54; born in VA; married at 25; in household of husband, Matthew Justice.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Oscar Benton Bowen
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marriage Age: 27
Birth Date: abt 1921
Marriage Registration Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Mar 1948
Marriage Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
Father: Perry Bowen
Mother: Pearle Musick
Spouse: Rachel Blankenship
Certificate Number: 1948005363"
1, 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville, WV; taken 11 Feb 1920; Page
231A; Family #302/304.
Listed as Rachel Blankenship; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, William B. Blankenship.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 201B; Family #16/16.
Listed as Rachel Blankenship; age 14; born in WV; in household of mother, Lou B,
Blankenship.
3. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rachel Blankenship
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 30
Birth Date: abt 1918
Marriage Registration Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 22 Mar 1948
Marriage Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
Father: Boyd Blankenship
Mother: Lou Bandy Stacy
Spouse: Oscar Benton Bowen
Certificate Number: 1948005363"
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rachel Baker [Rachel Bowen] [Rachel Bower] [Rachel Blankenship]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 6 Sep 1916
Birth Place: Paynesville, West Virginia
Death Date: Jan 1980
Father: Boyd Blankenship
Mother: Bandy Stacy
SSN: 232342453
Notes: Dec 1944: Name listed as RACHEL BAKER;
Sep 1958: Name listed as RACHEL BOWEN;
30 Dec 1987: Name listed as RACHEL BOWER"