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; "Robert and Gale Smith, Miner";
Article; Page 240; submitted by Gale Smith, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom
Hatcher and Sandra Long; "Errett H. Grizzel"; Article; Page 156; submitted by Gale Grizzel Smith,
Jolo, WV 24850.
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; "Robert and Gale Smith, Miner";
Article; Page 240; submitted by Gale Smith, Jolo, WV 24850.
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; "Robert and Gale Smith, Miner";
Article; Page 240; submitted by Gale Smith, Jolo, WV 24850.
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; "Robert and Gale Smith, Miner";
Article; Page 240; submitted by Gale Smith, Jolo, WV 24850.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Aldson Vanover
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: 15 May 1950
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 15 Apr 1972
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Jess Vanover
Mother: Millie Muncy
Spouse: Linda Gail Christian
Certificate Number: 1972011673"
2. US Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Aldson Vanover
Residence Date 01 Dec 1999-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place Iaeger, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 15 May 1950
Address 452 PO Box
Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
2nd Address 795 PO Box
2nd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
2nd Address Date 01 Jan 1998..."
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Aldson "Dobin" Vanover, 65, of Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV, passed away at his residence Friday, May 13, 2016.
"Aldson was born May 15, 1950 in Welch, WV, a son of the late Jess and Mealy Muncy Vanover. He was a saw mill operator and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening.
"In addition to his parents Aldson was preceded in death by one son, Tony Vanover and three brothers, Faye, Ernest, and Jesse Jr. Vanover.
"Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Linda Christian Vanover of the home; one daughter, Angie Cline and husband Timmy of Panther, WV; one grandson, Timmy Cline Jr. and wife Angelica also of Panther, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 1 o'clock with Reverend Brenda Blankenship officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Vanover Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger, WV...."
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Linda Gail Christian
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 17
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1954
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 15 Apr 1972
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Glen Christian
Mother: Judy Justice
Spouse: Aldson Vanover
Certificate Number: 1972011673"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #1750; WV Archives Website.
Albert Renfro Miller; age 51 yrs, 5 mons, 6 days; born 9 Aug 1894 in Wilkesboro, NC; married;
of Alva Rebecca, age 53; mine foreman; living at Havaco, WV; son of Harrison and Sarah Ann
(Abshire, sic Absher) Miller; died 15 Jan 1946 at Havaco, WV; due to mine explosion with chrushing
injuries to head and chest; buried 18 jan 1946 in Woodlawn, Bluefield (sic, Bluewell), WV; informant,
Coy Miller, Caples, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by kenneth bowen; 2 Jul 2010; maintained by Roberta Dalton.
" Albert Renfro Miller
Birth 9 Aug 1894
Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Death 15 Jan 1946 (aged 51)
Havaco, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 54384268"Additional Information Posted:
"He was the husband of Alva Rebecca Miller, and the son of Harrison Miller and Sarah Ann Abshire Miller. Albert was mine foreman for the New River and Pocahontas Coal Company at Havaco, West Virginia and was killed in the mine explosion. The informant was Coy Miller of Caples, Wv."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1912); Page 45; WV Archives Website.
Albert Miller; age 21; born in Wilkes Co, NC; single; miner; living in Welch, WV; son of Harrison and
Sarah A; married on 15 jun 1912 at her home; Rebecca Miller; age 18; born in Wilkes Co, NC;
single; daughter of Ross and Fannie.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 3; Dwelling #17.
Listed as Rebecca Miller; age 58; born in NC; widow; head of household.
3. West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Rebecca Miller
Death Date: 28 Nov 1973
Death Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Marital status: Married
Father Name: Ross Miller
Mother Name: Fannie White
Spouse Name: Arthur R. Miller
FHL Film Number: 2114642"
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 3; Dwelling #17.
Listed as Kenneth Miller; age 23; born in WV; never married; supply man for coal mine; in
household of mother, Alva Rebecca Miller.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 3; Dwelling #17.
Listed as Donald Miller; age 14; born in WV; never married; in household of mother, Alva Rebecca
Miller.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 1 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 3; Dwelling #17.
Listed as Dawanma Miller; age 12; born in WV; never married; in household of mother, Alva Rebecca
Miller.
1. Private Messinger; Facebook; Friday; 10 Sep 2021; Willa Zimmerman>
"... I am Willa Ann Allen Zimmerman. My father is listed in your research. Willie Allen born 4-Dec-1931 Blackey, Buchanan County, Virginia. He is the 2nd son of Elzie Allen b 11-Feb-1912, d 11-Apr-1997 and Lovis Della Stacy b 15-Aug-1916 d 3-Feb-1998. You have the other children listed.
Elzie Allen’s father was Daniel Allen b 29-Apr-1882 d 18-Aug-1944. Elzie Allen’s mother was Susie Addair born about 1899-14-Aug-1925. Daniel Allen’s father was Riley Allen b 2-Sep-1856 d 27-Sep-1930. I have more information."
1. Private Messinger; Facebook; Friday; 10 Sep 2021; Willa Zimmerman>
"... I am Willa Ann Allen Zimmerman. My father is listed in your research. Willie Allen born 4-Dec-1931 Blackey, Buchanan County, Virginia. He is the 2nd son of Elzie Allen b 11-Feb-1912, d 11-Apr-1997 and Lovis Della Stacy b 15-Aug-1916 d 3-Feb-1998. You have the other children listed.
Elzie Allen’s father was Daniel Allen b 29-Apr-1882 d 18-Aug-1944. Elzie Allen’s mother was Susie Addair born about 1899-14-Aug-1925. Daniel Allen’s father was Riley Allen b 2-Sep-1856 d 27-Sep-1930. I have more information."
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Combs26; 22 Mar 2017.
" Robert J. Steele
Birth 4 May 1954
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death 19 Mar 2017 (aged 62)
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Steele Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 177647474"Additional Information Posted:
"
Robert J. SteeleBirth
4 May 1954
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death
19 Mar 2017 (aged 62)
Panther, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Steele Cemetery
McDowell County, West Virginia, USAMemorial ID
177647474 · View SourceMemorial
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Flowers 4Robert J. Steele, 62
March 20, 2017
Robert J. Steele, 62 of Panther, WV passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at his residence. Robert was born May 4, 1954 in Bluefield, WV to the late George T. Steele & Edna Bailey Wiley. Besides his parents, Robert was preceded in death by one brother, Russell Steele. Robert is survived by his wife, Rosa Nell Matney Steele of Panther, WV; one son, Robert Owen (Becky) Steele; seven step-children, Diane (Flem) Justice, Deborah (Dave) Justice, Eddie (Valerie) Justice, Lisa (Thurman Mullins) Auville, Roberta (Glenn) Anderson, Andy (Rita) Justice and Michelle (Tony) Stewart; one brother, Ralph (Virginia) Steele; grandchildren; Amanda Bailey, Heather Bailey, Shauna Bogess, Briana Bailey, Michael Bailey Steven Bailey, Pamela Bailey, Gregory Lester, Heath Justice, Andrea Justice, Rebecca Vanover, Dedra Hulka, Lisa Marie Anderson, Robert Joseph Steele, Timothy Justice, Eddie Dean Justice, Melody Justice Maria Steele, Elysia Steele, Robert Steele and Tyler Scott Bailey and a special dog, Possum. Visitation will be from 1-2PM Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the Avondale Christian Church, Avondale, WV. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 2PM from the church with Andy Justice & Tony Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at the Steele Cemetery, Panther, WV."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 118; WV Archives Website.
Kenis Justice; age 19; born and living at Panther, WV; single; married on 11 Apr 1959 at Horse Creek,
WV; Nell Matney; age 16; born in Hurley, VA; single; living at Panther, WV; with consent of Irvin and
Victoria Justice; parents of Kenis Justice; and Kenis and Lou Jane Matney, parents of Nellie Matney.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"As we grieve our loss it’s really a celebration of a blessed life. Rosa Nell Steele, 80, of Panther, WV, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023."Rosa was born January 7, 1943, in Grundy, VA a daughter of the late Kenis and Lou Jane Ashby Matney. Rosa spent her life on this earth praising the Lord.
"Rosa was preceded in death by her parents, Kenis and Lou Jane Ashby Matney; her first husband, Kennis Justice; her second husband, Robert J. Steele; a daughter Diana Bailey; three grandchildren, Michael F. Bailey, Lisa Marie Anderson and Andrew Justice.
"Rosa leaves behind her children, Deborah (Dave) Justice, Eddie (Valorie) Justice, Roberta (Glenn) Anderson, Lisa Auville, Andy (Rita) Justice and Michelle (Tony) Stewart; a son-in-law, Flem Bailey; grandchildren, Steven Bailey, Pam Bailey, Amanda Bailey, Heather Bailey, Shauna Justice, Briana Bailey, Melody, Timothy Justice, Eddie D. Justice Jr, Dedra Anderson, Rebecca Vanover, Heath Justice, Andrea Justice, Greg Lester, Glenn Stewart and Jonah Stewart; 25 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 16, 2023 at 11 o’clock with Pastor Ralph Steele officiating at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church in Panther, WV. Burial will follow at Rosa’s home in the Steele Cemetery located at 111 Greenbrier Mountain Road. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, June 15, 2023 after 6 p.m at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church in Panther, WV. Evening services will be held at 7 o’clock.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #13075; Ancestry.com Web Site.
James Chester Ashby; age 30; born in Buchanan Co, VA; singel; no previous marriage; farmer; living
at Hurley, VA; son of Melvin and Rosa (Layne) Ashby; married on 20 Apr 1946 in Buchanan Co, VA;
Mary Ellen Matney; age 20; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; housework;
living at Hurley, VA; daughhter of Keenis and Maggie (Coleman) Matney.