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; "Irene Smith Parsons" Article;
Page 216; submitted by Walma Collins, 108 Peach Orchard Lane, Winchester, VA 22602.
1. "Wyoming County Heritage, Wyoming County, WV"; 1995; Wyoming Co Genealoical Society; Pineville,
WV; "Eve Bower Kite" Article; Page 126 ; submitted by Eve C. Kite.
2. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 488; WV Archives Web Site.
James Bower, Jr; age 21; born in Otsego, WV; single; living at Saulsville, WV; son og James and Ada
(Pendry) Bower, Sr; married 5 Feb 1949 in Corinne, WV; Clara Bell Gentry; age 16; born in Meade,
WV; single; living at McGraws, WV; daughter of C.B. and Ruby (Ellis) Genrty.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1949); Page 488; WV Archives Web Site.
James Bower, Jr; age 21; born in Otsego, WV; single; living at Saulsville, WV; son og James and Ada
(Pendry) Bower, Sr; married 5 Feb 1949 in Corinne, WV; Clara Bell Gentry; age 16; born in Meade,
WV; single; living at McGraws, WV; daughter of C.B. and Ruby (Ellis) Genrty.
1. Tankersley Funeral Home; Mullens, WV; Posted Obit,
"Andrea Nanette Bower, 57, is now dancing and singing with Jesus. After a long struggle with dementia, on June 30, 2019, she became free from all pain and is walking on streets of gold with her Savior, Jesus Christ."Andy was born June 9, 1962, in Beckley, WV, with a condition known as Down Syndrome. Nevertheless, she was always a happy, funny, talented girl – truly EXTRAordinary. She was blessed with family, church members, and friends who loved and supported her.
"Andy left behind many people who will forever cherish and miss her. Among them are Pamela Bailey of Mullens, WV, who was her sister and surrogate mother; her brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Ray Bower, of Herndon Heights, WV; her sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Larry Holbrook, of Bulls Gap, TN; her sister, Ruby Pennington, of High Point, NC; a special niece-sister, Whitney, and her husband, Tim Estes, of Mullens, WV; and numerous adoring nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father, James Bower Jr., and her mother, Clara Crooks.
"A celebration of life will be held 6:00 P.M. Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Mullens Church of God Family Worship Center, Mullens with John Morgan officiating.
"Friends may call from 4:00 P.M. until time of service Monday at the church.
"In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Down Syndrome Network of West Virginia at dsnwv.org or the West Virginia Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org/wv...."
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; "Ay Smithers, Miner"; Article;
Page 241; submitted by Vivian S. Porter, PH.D.; 12701 Allendale Lane, Tampa, FL 33618-3003,
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; "Ay Smithers, Miner"; Article;
Page 241; submitted by Vivian S. Porter, PH.D.; 12701 Allendale Lane, Tampa, FL 33618-3003,
1. 1920 Census, Raleigh Co, WV; Shady Spring District; Fireco; taken 16/17 Jan 1920; Page 21A;
Image 17 of 47; Family #152/153.
Listed as Antoni Bovino; age 2 yrs 6 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Felice Bovino.
2.1930 Census, New York; Rensselaer Co, Troy; 104 Ferry Street; taken 4 Apr 1930; Page 21A; Image
9 of 31; Family #55/112.
Listed as Anthony Bovino; age 13; born in WV; single; in household of father, Felice Bovino.
3. New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Anthony J. Bovino
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 23 Aug 1936
Marriage Place: Troy, New York, USA
Spouse: Bernice R. Stackrow
Certificate Number: 40779
Records Sharing Certificate Number:
Name
Bernice R. Stackrow
Anthony J. Bovino "
4. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Anthony John Bovino
Race: White
Age: 25
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1915
Birth Place: Coalwood, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 178
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Gray
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Phelix Bovino
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Anthony John Bovino Self (Head)
Phelix Bovino Father
5. New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Anthony J Bovino
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 23 Oct 1947
Marriage Place: Troy, New York, USA
Spouse: Julia Warenda
Certificate Number: 54520
Records Sharing Certificate Number:
Name
Julia Warenda
Anthony J Bovino "
6. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995; Troy, NY; 1947; Page 59; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Anthony and Julia Bovino; living at 614 Grand, Troy NY.
7. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Anthony Bovino
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1916
Death Date: 28 Nov 1978
SSN: 233444855
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 10 Jan 1946
Release Date 1: 9 Jan 1949"
8. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Anthony Bovino
SSN: 233-44-4855
Last Residence:
12047 Cohoes, Albany, New York, USA
Born: 16 Jun 1916
Last Benefit: 12180, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, United States of America
Died: Nov 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)"
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Alysia; 13 Dec 2012.
" Anthony J. Bovino
Birth 15 Jun 1916
Death 28 Nov 1978 (aged 62)
Burial
Saint Mary's Cemetery
Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA
Plot Section L"Grave Marker Photo Shown:
"ANTHONY J. BOVINO * PFC * US Army * WORLD WAR II"
1. New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Bernice R. Stackrow
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 23 Aug 1936
Marriage Place: Troy, New York, USA
Spouse: Anthony J. Bovino
Certificate Number: 40779
Records Sharing Certificate Number:
Name
Bernice R. Stackrow
Anthony J. Bovino "
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
George Wiley Sumlars; age 23; born 30 Nov 1941 in Memphis, TN; single; no previous marriage;
Negro; living at 1723 State St, Memphis, TN; son of Joenathan and Eva (Moody) Sumlars; married
on 21 May 1965 at Kimball, WV; Gloria Jean Abbington; age 20; born 6 Apr 1945 in Gary, WV; single;
no previous marriage; Negro; living at Box 177 Kimball, WV; daughter of William and Retha (Wright)
Abbington; with consent of Retha Abbington Horton, mother, parents divorced, mother has custody.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Gary/Ream; taken 4 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 8; Dwelling #49.
Listed as Gloria Abbington; age 4; born in WV; Negro; lodger; in household of Charlie E. Holland,
with mother.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 335; WV Archives Web Site.
George Wiley Sumlars; age 23; born 30 Nov 1941 in Memphis, TN; single; no previous marriage;
Negro; living at 1723 State St, Memphis, TN; son of Joenathan and Eva (Moody) Sumlars; married
on 21 May 1965 at Kimball, WV; Gloria Jean Abbington; age 20; born 6 Apr 1945 in Gary, WV; single;
no previous marriage; Negro; living at Box 177 Kimball, WV; daughter of William and Retha (Wright)
Abbington; with consent of Retha Abbington Horton, mother, parents divorced, mother has custody.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 428; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenneth James Stumbo; age 25; born 2 May 1940 in Paw Paw, KY; single; no previous marriage;
living at Keystone, WV; son of Jess and Lula (Chaffibs) Stumbo; married on 11 Sep 1965 at Eckman,
WV; Helen Marie Szichak; age 20; norn 26 Feb 1945 in Valier, IL; single; no previous marriage; living
at Box 5, Keystone, WV; daughter of Joseph and Mary (York) Szichak; with consent of Joe W. and
Mary Szichak, parents of Helen Marie Szichak.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1965); Page 428; WV Archives Web Site.
Kenneth James Stumbo; age 25; born 2 May 1940 in Paw Paw, KY; single; no previous marriage;
living at Keystone, WV; son of Jess and Lula (Chaffibs) Stumbo; married on 11 Sep 1965 at Eckman,
WV; Helen Marie Szichak; age 20; norn 26 Feb 1945 in Valier, IL; single; no previous marriage; living
at Box 5, Keystone, WV; daughter of Joseph and Mary (York) Szichak; with consent of Joe W. and
Mary Szichak, parents of Helen Marie Szichak.
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; "Ay Smithers, Miner"; Article;
Page 241; submitted by Vivian S. Porter, PH.D.; 12701 Allendale Lane, Tampa, FL 33618-3003,
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Hull; E.D. 24-57; taken on 17 Apr 1940; Image
40 of 74; Household #339.
Listed as Vivian Smithers; age 9; born in WV; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in
McDowell Co, WV on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, A.Y. Smithers.
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; "Ay Smithers, Miner"; Article;
Page 241; submitted by Vivian S. Porter, PH.D.; 12701 Allendale Lane, Tampa, FL 33618-3003,
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; "Ay Smithers, Miner"; Article;
Page 241; submitted by Vivian S. Porter, PH.D.; 12701 Allendale Lane, Tampa, FL 33618-3003,
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; "Ay Smithers, Miner"; Article;
Page 241; submitted by Vivian S. Porter, PH.D.; 12701 Allendale Lane, Tampa, FL 33618-3003,
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 17 Jan 2018.
"Gerald L. Frazier
BIRTH 18 Oct 1951
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
DEATH 3 Jan 2014 (aged 62)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
BURIAL Burial Details Unknown
MEMORIAL ID 186698816"Additional Information Posted:
"Gerald L. Frazier, 62, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at Raleigh General Hospital."Born October 18, 1951 in Beckley, WV, he was the son of late Raymond Jenkins Frazier (1913-1981) and Stella Ann Irick-Lester-Frazier (1928-Deceased).
"Gerald was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and was a retired coal miner. He loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and loved ones. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a very kind, caring, loving and unselfish person who was always there for anyone who needed him. He will be greatly missed.
"In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Leann Frazier (Deceased); a sister, Linda Sue Frazier-Wright (Deceased); and a brother, Donald Micheal Frazier (Deceased).
"Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Pamela Canada-Frazier; three children, Pammy Frazier-Toler and her husband Heath Toler of NC, Michael Frazier of Gilbert and Jerry Frazier and his wife Julianna Frazier of Glen Fork; three brothers, Raymond Dean Frazier (1950-2018), Gary Frazier and Robert Frazier (Deceased) all of Sabine; eight grandchildren, Jeremy Stewart, Brittany Fox, Jordan Sizemore, Courtney Dishmon, Josh Frazier, Brandi Frazier, Tiarra Frazier and Bella Frazier; and one great-granddaughter, Destiny Fox."