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."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Culler; age 27; born in Surry Co, NC; single; miner; living at Yukon; son of William and
Fannie; married on 13 Oct 1931 at Welch, WV; Vergie Nipper; age 22; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
single; daughter of Charlie and Margaret.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Daisey; 19 Jan 2023.
"Homer William Culler Sr.
Birth 29 May 1904
Patrick County, Virginia, USA (Ref 1 states, Surry Co, NC)
Death 25 May 1949 (aged 44)
Hurley, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Burial Ramey Cemetery Rocklick
Big Rock, Buchanan County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 248673034"Additional Information Posted;
"Son of William Culler and Fannie. Gunner; Spouse of Virginia Culler.∼
"In the 1940 federal census, Homer and his family were living in Rock Lick Township, Buchanan County, Virginia on 601 Levisa River Road. He was listed as Homer Culler, a coal miner, age 35, born in North Carolina, and the highest grade of school completed was 2nd grade. Also he was living in Rural, Buchanan County, Virginia in 1935. His wife was listed as, Virgie Culler, age 30, born in Virginia, and that she only completed 6th grade. Their children listed were; Homer Culler, age 7, born in West Virginia, Ruby Culler, age 5, born in West Virginia, Mary Culler, age 3, born in Virginia and Shirley Culler, age 11 months, born in Virginia.
"According to the his World War II Draft Registration Card dated February 16, 1942. His serial number was 1513, his full name was Homer Culler, his residence at that time was Big Rock, Buchanan, Virginia. He was born May 29, 1904 in Patrick County, Virginia, his age at that time was 37, and that he was working for the Buchanan County Coal Corporation. The person he listed as some one who would always know his address, was his wife, Mrs. Homer Culler, of Buchanan, Virginia. He was listed as a white male, his height was 5' 10" tall, weight was 145, brown eyes, black hair, and light complexion.
"His obituary:
"Homer Culler was the son of William and Fannie Culler; b: May 29 1904 d: May 25 1949 married: Virgie Nipper, Oct 13 1931; 4 boys 2 girls, one girl died in infancy. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church".
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Yukon; taken 21 Apr 1930; Page 59B; Image 60
of 91; Family #29/31.
Listed as Virginia Nipper; age 20; born in VA; single; in household of father, Charlie W. Nipper.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1931); Page 393; WV Archives Web Site.
Homer Culler; age 27; born in Surry Co, NC; single; miner; living at Yukon; son of William and
Fannie; married on 13 Oct 1931 at Welch, WV; Vergie Nipper; age 22; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
single; daughter of Charlie and Margaret.
3. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #17767; Ancestry.com Website.
Willie Ferrell Stacy; age 44; born in Buchanan Co, VA; divorced; one previous marriage; coal miner;
living at Hurley, VA; son of Samuel Mathew and Leventha (Smith) Stacy; married on 1 Jul 1950 in
Buchanan Co, VA; Virginia Mary Culler; maiden name, Nipper; age 40; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
widow; one previous marriage; housework; living at Hurley, VA; daughter of Charley and Margaret
(Keen) Nipper.
4. "Fort Lauderdale News"; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Wednesday 31 Aug 1977; Page 29; Newspapers.com
Website.
"STACY
"Virgie Stacy, 67, of Holiday Springs Boulevard, Margate, on Monday. A 26 year resident from Hurley,
Va. Mrs Stacy was formaly associated with the Fort Lauderdale Retirement Home and the Harmony Hill Retirement Home as a supervisor. She is survived by her husband, W. F. Stacy; four daughters, Mrs. Ruby Muncey of Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. John Salvino of Davie, Mrs. Steve Newman of Margate, Mrs Ionia Eldredge of Coral Springs; one son, Homer Culler of Glencoe, Okla; two stepsons, James Stacy of Fenton, Mich,, Willie Stacy of Tacoma, Wash.; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 9 step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; four sisters and one brother. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m; Wednesday. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday at BAIRD-CASE TAMARAC FUNERAL HOME. The Reverend Harold O Taylor officiating, Internment will follow in Lauderdale Memorial Gardens."
5. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Romper90069; 1 Mar 2020.
"Virgie Mary Nipper Stacy
Birth
10 Feb 1910
Death 29 Aug 1977 (aged 67)
Burial Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens South
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USA
Memorial ID 207554082"