1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 499; WV Archives Web Site.
James Edward Williams; age 24; born at Iaeger, WV; single; living at Dry Fork, WV (Iaeger, WV);
married on 11 Jul 1955 at Union City, WV; Betty Jean Bowles; age 18; born and living at Iaeger,
WV; single; with consent of Jasper and Nellie Bowles, parents of Betty Jean Bowles.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Betty Jean Bowles Williams
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 36
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1937
Marriage Registration Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 24 Jun 1974
Marriage Place: Grundy, Virginia, USA
Father: Jasper Cleveland Bowles
Mother: Nellie Nancy Bolden
Spouse: Ted Mitchem
Certificate Number: 1974022385"
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Betty Jean Bowles [Betty Jean Mitchem] [Betty Lockey]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1936
Birth Place: Iaeger McDow, West Virginia [Iaeger, West Virginia]
Death Date: 25 Sep 2006
Father:
Jasper C Bowles
Mother:
Nellie N Bolden
SSN: 236546927
Notes: Oct 1952: Name listed as BETTY JEAN BOWLES;
17 May 1976: Name listed as BETTY JEAN MITCHEM;
11 Jul 1995: Name listed as BETTY JEAN LOCKEY;
03 Oct 2006: Name listed as BETTY LOCKEY"
1. 1940 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Huff Creek District; E.D. 55-8; taken 4 Apr 1940; Page 169B; Image
8 of 43; Household #63.
Listed as Cecil Rowe; age 20; born in VA; single; 7th grade education; lived in Panther, WV on 1 Apr
1935; logging laborer; in household of father, Reuben Rowe, Sr.
2. "Lowe Family Tree"; posted by materfelis; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Cecil Cordon Rowe
1920–1983
Birth 29 JUL 1920 • Whitewood, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Death 9 JUN 1983 • Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA"
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Cecil Cordon Rowe
Race: White
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 29 Jul 1919
Birth Place: White Wood, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Hanover, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 13 Mar 1943
Registration Place: Hanover, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Employer: M E Crisp Lumber Co
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Ruben Rowe
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Cecil Cordon Rowe Self (Head)
Ruben Rowe Father"
3. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Cecil C Rowe
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 63
Birth Date: Est 1920
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Death Date: 9 Jun 1983
Death Place: Columbus (Pt), Franklin, USA
Inquest Hospital: Home
Registrar's Certificate Number: 040491
Inquest Questions: Certifier: Physician;"
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken 3 Apr 1930; Page 54B; Image 2 of 26;
Family #15/15.
Listed as Florence Rife; age 2 yrs, 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Reece Riffe.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #11068; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Lawrence Willaim McCoy; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; miner;
living at Whitewood, Buchanan Co, VA; son of Jesse and Lona (Mullins) McCoy; married on 30 Apr
1942 in Grundy, VA; Florence Wilmajean Rife; age 16; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; no previous
marriage; living at Whitewood, VA; daughter of Reece and Myrtle (Mullins) Rife.
3. "Lowe Family Tree"; posted by materfelis; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Florence Wilmajene "Doll" Rife
1928–2018
Birth 25 JAN 1928 • West Virginia, USA
Death 22 AUG 2018 • Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States"
4. Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Florence Wrowe
[Florence Rife]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 90
Birth Date: 28 Jan 1928
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Ohio, USA
Death Date: 22 Aug 2018
Death Hospital: Inpatient
Death Place: Ohio, USA
Father: Rife
Inquest Questions: Autopsy Performed?: NO; Autopsy Findings Available?: Not Applicable; Manner of Death: Natural; Pregnant at Time of Death?: Not Applicable; Tobacco Use Contribute to Death?: UNKNOWN; Method of Disposition: Burial;
Education: High School Graduate or GED Completed
Industry: AUTOMOTIVE
Occupation: Laborer"
1. Scott Co, VA; Marriage License #71 002755; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Harold Graham; age 32; bor 8 Apr 1938 in KY; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at General Delivery, Norton, Wise Co, VA; son of Hubert and Pearl (Thomas)
Graham; married on 9 Jan 1971 in Gate City, VA; Johanna Berta Graham; maiden name Giau; age
43; born 12 Apr 1927 in Germany; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at
1049 Fairway St, Kingsport, Sullivan Co, TN; daughter of Fredrich and Berta (Heffner) Giau.
2. "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Wednesday Evening; 11 Mar 2020.
" THOMAS HAROLD GRAHAM
"Thomas Harold Graham, 81 of
Kimball, WV, went to be with the
Lord Saturday, March 7, 2020 at
Raleigh General Hospital in Beck-
ley, WV. Born April 8, 1938 in Мс-
Carr, KY, he was the son of the late
Hubert Graham and Margaret Pearl
Thomas Graham.
"Tom was a member of the Little
Vine Baptist Church in Superior,
WV, and alway s enjoyed listening
to his gospel music. He was a Veter-
an of the United States Army where
he prou dly served for 3 years. Tom
was former employee of Eastern
Coal Company and Bantam Mar—
ket in Welch, WV. A couple of his
favorite pastimes included bowling
and fishing. He loved spending time
with his family as often as possi—
ble where his contagious laughter
broughtjoy and delight. Tom was a
resident of McDowell County
most of his life and will be sadly
missed by all that knew him.
"Other than his Parents, Tom was
preceded in death by his loving and
devoted wife of 33 years,Sandra
Rae Graham and two brothers, Joe
and Bob Graham.
"Leaving to cherish his memories
are his daughter, Cynthia Daniels
and husband Bob of Rainelle, WV.
His sister, Sue Bolt and husband
Robert of Princeton, WV. Sister—in-
law, Charlotte Massey and husband
Leonard of Bluefleld, VA. Also, a
host of nieces, nephews as well as
great- nieces, nephews and extended
family and friends.
"Services will be held Thursday,
March 12, 2020 at the Little Vine
Baptist Church in Superior, WV,
with Pastor Tom Belcher and Pas—
tor Bob Dahiels officiating at 1:00
PM. Burial will folI ow at the Ma—
ple Hill Cemetery in Bluefield, VA.
The family will receive visitors from
11:00 AM until the hour of service
at the church. Pallbearers will be
Brian Mowdy, Keith Copolo, Walk—
er Massey, Collin Massey, Todd
Massey and Mark Massey.
"Honorary Bearers will be Frankie
Dillon and Bill Pickett.
"Considering it an honor to serve
the Graham Family is Widener Fu—
neral Home. Northfork, WV."
1. Scott Co, VA; Marriage License #71 002755; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Thomas Harold Graham; age 32; bor 8 Apr 1938 in KY; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at General Delivery, Norton, Wise Co, VA; son of Hubert and Pearl (Thomas)
Graham; married on 9 Jan 1971 in Gate City, VA; Johanna Berta Graham; maiden name Giau; age
43; born 12 Apr 1927 in Germany; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; 2 yrs HS education; living at
1049 Fairway St, Kingsport, Sullivan Co, TN; daughter of Fredrich and Berta (Heffner) Giau.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Johanna Berta Graham
[Johanna Graham]
[Johanna Berta Grau]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1927
Birth Place: Pfullingen, Federal Republic of Germany
Death Date: Sep 1976
Father: Friederich Grau
Mother: Berta Haffner
SSN: 408081708
Notes: 09 May 1972: Name listed as JOHANNA BERTA GRAHAM;
28 Dec 1987: Name listed as JOHANNA GRAHAM"
3. Charlottesville Death Certificate #76-027347; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Johanna Berta Graham; age 49; born 12 Apr 1927 i West Germany; married; bus driver for Dept of
Education; living at RFD, Carswell, WV; daughter of Friedrick and Berta (Haffner) Grau; died 13 Sep
1976 in the UVA Hospital, Charlottesville, VA; due to cardiac arrest; hepatorenal failure, 15 day post
partiial hepatectomy; buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, WV.
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Thurman Cline
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 31 May 1927
Birth Place: Hanover, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Hanover, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 31 May 1945
Registration Place: Hanover, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Farming
Weight: 125
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 5
Next of Kin: Joseph Cline
Household Members:
Name Relationship
George Thurman Cline Self (Head)
Joseph Cline Father"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 377; WV Archives Web Site.
George Thurman Cline; age 31; born and living in iaeger, WV; single; married on 2 Aug 1958 in
Iaeger, WV; Hazel Lorraine Shrader; age 22; born 5 Jun 1926 in Northfork, single; living at Iaeger,
WV; daughter of Gus and Sadie.
3. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: George Cline
Social Security Number: 232-42-8214
Birth Date: 31 May 1927
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia
Last Residence: 24845, Ikes Fork, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: Jun 1976"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1958); Page 377; WV Archives Web Site.
George Thurman Cline; age 31; born and living in Iaeger, WV; single; married on 2 Aug 1958 in
Iaeger, WV; Hazel Lorraine Shrader; age 22; born 5 Jun 1926 in Northfork, single; living at Iaeger,
WV; daughter of Gus and Sadie.
1. Summit County, Ohio, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1980; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jerel A Baker
Gender: Male
Marriage Age: 27
Birth Date: 16 Sep 1914
Birth Place: Akron, Ohio
Marriage Date: 25 May 1941
Marriage Place: Summit, Ohio, USA
Father:
Joseph Baker
Mother:
Lona Cornell
Spouse:
Florence Bishop"
1. Internet e-mail, dbishop2@ameritech.net, 7 Nov 1999, Douglas A. Bishop.
Florence Bishop was born on 28 Feb 1906.
2. Ancestry.com web site, GEDCOM file 185947, 10 Dec 2000, submitted by
danbetts@home.com
Florence C. Bishop; daughter of Floyd and Mary Arrely Lester Bishop; born on
28 Feb 1906.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 28 Apr 1910, Page 201A,
Family #317.
Listed as Florence Bishop, age 3, single, born in WV, in household of father, Floyd Bishop.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken on 2 Jan 1920, Page 228A,
Family #17.
Listed as Florence C. Bishop, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Floyd Bishop.
5. Summit County, Ohio, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1980; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Florence Bishop
Gender: Female
Marriage Age: 28
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1913
Birth Place: Iaeger, West Virginia
Marriage Date: 25 May 1941
Marriage Place: Summit, Ohio, USA
Father:
Floyd Bishop
Mother:
Mary Lester
Spouse:
Jerel A Baker"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 23 Apr 1930; Page 196B;
Family #386/399.
Listed as Walter Estep; age 11; born in WV; in household of mother, Mahala (Bowles) Estep.
2. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #5361; Ancestry.com Website.
Walter Charles Estep; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Rock Camp, WV;
son of Arthur and Mahala Ann (Bowles) Estep; married on 5 Mar 1938 in Pearisburg, VA; Florence
Katherine Main; age 26; born in Monroe Co, WV; single; living at Rock Camp, WV; daughter of
Albert and Louisa (McMahan) Main.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1945); Page 473; WV Archives Website.
Walter Chares Estep; age 26; born in Jolo, WV; divorced; living at Raysal, WV; was issed a license to
marry on 7 Jun 1945 in McDowell Co, WV; Mary Learmonth; age 36; born in Vicksburg, IN; divorced;
living in Iaeger, WV. (No return by a minister)
4. "Registry of Deaths-McDowell Co, WV"; 1964; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Charles Atwell; age 45; born on 29 Apr 1919 in WV; married; miner; son of Arthur and Mahala
(Bowles) Estep; served in WW II; died on 10 Jul 1964 at Bradshaw, McDowell Co, WV; from an acute
coronary thrombosis; buried on 14 Jul 1964 in Sparks Cemetery, Jolo, WV; informant, Mary Estep,
Bradshaw, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 13 Jul 2018.
"Walter Charles Estep
Birth 29 Apr 1919
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 10 Jul 1964 (aged 45)
Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191343253"
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jeanine (Nina) Justice, 52 of Panther, West Virginia departed this life on Monday, August 08, 2022, on her way to Charleston Area Medical Center.
Born May 02, 1970, Nina was the daughter of Ruth Rasnick and the late Larry Rasnick.
In addition to her father, Nina was preceded in death by her daughter, Priscilla Ann; nephews: Jeremy Rasnick and Zachary Dewayne Bailey.'Jeanine was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, fiancé, mother and friend who loved spending time with family and friends. Nina was always helping everybody any way that she could; always so full of life and possessing a beautiful smile to greet you. Nina lived life to the fullest and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
"Those left to love, cherish and mourn her passing include Nina’s mother, Ruth Rasnick; fiancé, Adam Lockhart; two sisters: Carmelia Parker and husband, Billy, along with Angelia Dotson; two brothers: Benjamin Rasnick and wife, Holly, as well as Christopher Rasnick; her beloved children: son, Patrick Neil Justice and fiancé, Christina, additionally, daughter Courtney Rachelle Lester and husband, Greg; four beautiful grandchildren: Hailey Cheyenne, Brody Patrick, Peyton Isaiah and Ariel Nicole; two nephews: Shane Matney and Dakota Bailey; one special niece, Shantelle Bailey and a host of family and friends.
"Funeral Services will be held at Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church, Greenbrier on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Elder Danny Hurley officiating. Visitation will be held 6:00 PM on Friday, August 12, 2022, with services beginning at 7:00 PM and additionally, all day Saturday, August 13, 2022.
"Burial will follow at The Hillard Justus Cemetery on Guesses Fork near Hurley, Virginia where Jeanine will be carried to her final resting place by family; she is gone, but never forgotten.
'Fanning Funeral Home of Iaeger is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."