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; "Antonio and Francesca
Buzzanca Rasi, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Linda Ramella 439 Stewart St, Welch, WV
24801.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Orval Hodges; 5 Apr 2017.
" Dionigi “Dan” Rasi
Birth 25 Sep 1927
Sicilia, Italy
Death 5 Apr 2017 (aged 89)
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 178130055"Additional Information Posted:
"s/o Antonio and Francesca Buzzanta Rasi
h/o Nancy Majestro RasiDionigi (Dan) Rasi
September 25, 1927 - April 5, 2017
Obituary for Dionigi (Dan) Rasi
Dionigi (Dan) Rasi -89 years of age - Passed away peacefully at his home April 5, 2017, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Born September 25, 1927 in Montagnareale, (Sicily) Italy to the late Antonio and Francesca Buzzanca Rasi."Dan married his beloved wife Nancy Majestro on April 30, 1950 - almost 67 years.
"Dan and Nancy had 5 children and over the years their family grew in love and size.
"Dan had a zest for life that never diminished even during his long illness. He lived life to the fullest.
He loved and cared deeply for his family and was very proud of his children and grandchildren's accomplishments. An avid hunter and fisherman he enjoyed both until his death - especially with his son Anthony. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, family members, and relatives. Also visiting relatives in Italy, Australia, and enjoyed winters in Florida for many years with relatives. He enjoyed all his relatives and their company. He loved playing cards especially 3 card poker, Blackjack and pinochle. He was proud of his Italian heritage and loved eating with family and friends - especially spaghetti, meatballs and Italian hard bread. He was a member of Sons of Italy in Bluefield. An avid sports fan - especially West Virginia University - St Louis Cardinals."Dan was an operator of German plow long wall machine and worked for Eastern Assoc. Coal Corp., Keystone 1, Mine #11.
"He resided in Kimball until moving to Bluefield in 2004. He had a deep love for God and his church. He was an active member of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Kimball and became a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church after moving to Bluefield.
"Dan was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Frank and wife Christine Rasi, sisters Mary and husband Dominic Oliver and Lena and husband Roosevelt Ramella.
In addition to his wife he is survived by and was the beloved father of Dr. Anthony (Nancy) Rasi of Bluefield, W.Va, Frances (James) Butch of Charleston, W.Va., Dina Munsey, of Rocky Gap, Va, Carmella (Ken) Miller of Louisville, Ky, and Mary (Chuck) Otte, of Beckley, W.Va. Beloved grandfather of Elizabeth (Mickey) Carr, Danny (Amy) Rasi, Nancy Catena (Chris) Webb, Dina Marie (Jared) Wyrick, Maria (Darren) Franck, Nikki (David) Frampton, Natalie (John) Swartz, Joseph (Joan) Miller, Daniel (finance Giovanna) Miller, Adrienne (Greg) Barnett, Charles Joseph (Christine) Otte, Lindsay (Nathan) Davenport. Beloved great grandfather of Caden, Ty, Victoria, Max, Trista, Catena, Alyssa, Vincent, Alexander, Dominic, Isaac, Samuel, Gabrellia, Jeffrey, Jace, Vivienne, Charles Joseph IV, Frank, Adeline, Jayden, and Isaiah And one on the way."Dear brother of Thelma Rasi. Beloved brother-in-law of Joe and Josephine Chiari,
Natalie Giardina, Dr Tony and Prudence Majestro, Carmella and Francis Cuomo , Margaret and Philip Cuomo, and many beloved nieces and nephews."Special friends Annette and Claude Morgan, Gianato Family and many in Bluefield and Kimball.
"Friends may call at Mercer Funeral Home on Thursday, April 6, 2017
from 6-8 PM. Where there will be a Rosary and Wake Service at 7:30 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 7, 2017 at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bluefield with the Rev. Sebastian Devasya officiating.
A rite of committal will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, W.Va."
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; "Tony and Maria F. Majestro"
article; Page 198; submitted by Dan Ras, Box 639, Kimball, WV 24853.
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; "Antonio and Francesca
Buzzanca Rasi, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Linda Ramella 439 Stewart St, Welch, WV
24801.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 14 Jul 2017.
" Nancy Majestro Rasi
Birth 3 Sep 1930
Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 6 Jul 2017 (aged 86)
West Virginia, USA
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 181343312"Additional Information Posted:
"Nancy Majestro-Rasi, 86 years of age, passed away peacefully at her home on July 6, 2017, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on September 3, 1930, in Kimball, WV to the late Antonio Majestro (1891-1979) and Maria Martella-Majestro (1903-1972). She married her beloved husband, Dionigi "Dan" Rasi (1927-2017) on April 30, 1950 in Powhatan, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1950, Page 359, Application Date: April 22, 1950)."The greatest joy of the late Dan and Nancy Rasi were their five children who brought them immeasurable happiness. Nancy was a resilient fighter of lymphoma and multiple myeloma which eventually claimed her life. With her rich faith in God, she was always a major source of inspiration and love to all who knew her.
"Always living life to the fullest, Nancy was the ultimate homemaker and consummate matriarch to her family as well as to the community. Her culinary skills were second to none-her legendary cream puffs, pound cakes, fried chicken and chicken soup were superb. Being the "glue" that held the family together, festive holiday gatherings were always full of elaborately planned food with indulgent reminiscences of many fond memories of previous special family occasions.
"Forever committed to family, Nancy enjoyed traveling with her beloved husband Dan and her cherished children and grandchildren which included cruises and traveling abroad. She also enjoyed trips taken with her siblings to Florida, Los Vegas, Italy, Australia and Hawaii, to name a few.
"Nancy worked for WV Grocery prior to her marriage to Dan. She always enjoyed interacting with the public who adored her. She also worked for McDowell Supply Company after her children graduated from college. Her greatest sense of accomplishment was being a devoted wife and a supreme mother to her children. Nancy lived in Kimball all her life until moving to Bluefield in 2004. She never forgot her wonderful Kimball community of cherished friends including the Gianato family. She was an active member of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Kimball and became a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church after moving to Bluefield.
"Proud of her Italian heritage, Nancy was a member of The Sons of Italy in Bluefield and particularly enjoyed the Italian Festival year after year. She was also a member of the Bereavement Committee associated with the church. Playing Bunco where the gatherings were hosted at the home of her dear friends, Annette and Claude Morgan, was also a great means of enjoyment for her.
"Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dionigi "Dan" Rasi (1927-2017), her sister Francesca Majestro (Deceased), her infant brother Joseph Majestro (Deceased), her sister Natalie Teresa Majestro-Giardina (1937-2017) and husband Sam "Sammy" Russell Giardina (1935-2008).
"She is survived by and was the beloved mother of Dr. Anthony Rasi & wife Nancy Rasi of Bluefield, WV; Frances Rasi-Butch & James Butch of Charleston, WV; Dina Rasi-Munsey of Rocky Gap, VA; Carmella Rasi-Miller & Ken Miller of Louisville, KY; and Mary Rasi-Otte & Chuck Otte of Oak Hill, WV; grandmother of Elizabeth Carr & Mickey Carr, Danny Rasi & Amy Rasi, Nancy Catena Webb & Chris Webb, Dina Marie Wyrick & Jared Wyrick, Maria Franck & Darren Franck, Nikki Frampton & David Frampton, Natalie Swartz & John Swartz, Joseph Miller & Joan Miller, Daniel Miller & Giovanna Miller, Adrienne Barnett & Greg Barnett, Charles Joseph Otte & Christine Otte, and Lindsay Davenport & Nathan Davenport; great grandmother of Caden, Ty, Victoria , Max, Trista, Catena, Alyssa, Vincent, Alexander, Dominic, Isaac, Samuel, Gabriella, Jeffrey, Jace, Vivienne, Charles Joseph IV, Frank, Adeline,Jayden, and Isaiah; and two great grandchildren on the way.
"Nancy was the dear sister-in-law of Thelma Rasi, the beloved sister of Josephine Majestri-Chiari (B. 1933) & Joe Chiari, Dr. Tony Calorio Majestro (B. 1940) & Prudence Gaziano-Majestro (B. 1940), Carmella Majestro-Cuomo & Francis Cuomo, and Margaret Majestro-Cuomo & Philip Cuomo . There are also many beloved nieces and nephews.
"Friends may call at Mercer Funeral Home on Friday, July 7, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm where there will be a Rosary and Wake Service at 7:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conduct ed at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bluefield, WV with the Rev. Sebastian Devasya officiating. A rite of committal will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, 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; "Antonio and Francesca
Buzzanca Rasi, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Linda Ramella 439 Stewart St, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Antonio and Francesca
Buzzanca Rasi, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Linda Ramella 439 Stewart St, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Antonio and Francesca
Buzzanca Rasi, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Linda Ramella 439 Stewart St, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Antonio and Francesca
Buzzanca Rasi, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Linda Ramella 439 Stewart St, Welch, WV
24801.
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; "Antonio and Francesca
Buzzanca Rasi, Miner"; Article; Page 227; submitted by Linda Ramella 439 Stewart St, Welch, WV
24801.
1. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 20, Family #124
Listed as James Odar, age 8, in household of father, Moses Odar.
2. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 26/27/28 Jun 1880, Page 327A,
Family #6.
Listed as James Addair, age 17, born in VA, in household of father, Moses Addair.
3. "Marriage Records of McDowell Co, WV", page 23.
Marriage Record, Book 1, 1865-1896, page 114.
James Addair, age 23, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of Moses and Susan Adair,
married on 10 Apr 1885 Laura B. Rowe, age 15, born in Pike Co, KY, daughter
of Jacob and Tabitha Rowe.
4. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 7 May 1910; Page 92B;
Family #247/249.
Listed as James Addair; age 39; born in VA; married; farmer; head of household.
5. McDowell Co, WV Cemeteries, Shortridge Cemetery, Garland Mtn, by Lorrie Kelly.
James Adair; born on 12 Jul 1861; died on 15 Feb 1946; buried here.
6. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 10 Apr 1930, Page 254A,
Family #229.
Listed as James Addair, age 68, born in VA, farmer, head of household.
7. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 152, Henry Addair article.
James Addair was son of Moses and Susie Florence Addair; first married Laura
Belle Rowe; after her death he married Ellen White.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 153, Moses and
Susannah Mullins Addair article; submitted by Alice S. Addair, P.O. Box 82, Avondale, WV, 24811.
Married second Ellen White Smith.
9. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 154, James and
Ellen White Smith Addair article; submitted by Earl L. Addair, P.O. Box 82, Avondale, WV, 24811.
10. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by RobMinteer57; 2 Jan 2013.
" James Addair
Birth 12 Jul 1861
Death 15 Feb 1946 (aged 84)
Burial
Short Ridge Cemetery
Garland, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 102939054"Additional Information Posted:
"James Addair married Laura B. Rowe, daughter of Jacob Hiram Rowe and Tabitha Sweeny, on 11 April 1885. They were parents of Lucinda, John. Benjamin, Moses, Levi and William. James married Ellen White, a widow, on 11 November 1899. She had children from her previous marriage. They subsequently had 7 children together, Margaret Louise, Susie Florence, Lee Wallace, Bertha Edna, Mary Ellen, James Harvey and Vicie Belle."
1. 1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Western District; taken 8 Sep 1850; Page 147; Family #980/980.
Listed as Cynthia Luster; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, John V. Lester.
2. 1860 Census, McDowell Co, VA (now WV); Peeryville; taken 17 Jul 1860; Page 120; Family #94/94.
Listed as Cyntha Lester; age 20; born in VA; in household of father John V. Lester.
3. 1870 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 14, Family #85.
Listed as Synthia Luster, age 28, as head of household.
4. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 26/28 Aug 1880; Page 327A; Image
1 of 4; Family #6/7.
Listed as Cynthia Luster; age 37; born in VA; single; servant; in household of Moses Addair; with children,
Joseph and Sis Lester.
5. Email from R. Peck; 25 Oct 2016.
"Cynthia Lester is the daughter of John V Lester and Rachael Stiltner. She is the mother of Paris Jones. Her cousin David Payne Jones is Paris's father. David went on to marry his wife, which you have correct. While Cynthia went on to have children with several men and as far as I know she never married. Paris is my great grandfather. I never met him, but that is the info I have from other members in the family tree. ..."
1. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elizabeth Irene Rash
[Elizabeth I Rash]
[Elizabeth Irene Mulkey]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1924
Birth Place: Keystone, West Virginia
Death Date: 21 Aug 2003
Father: Ferd R Mulkey
Mother: Ida B Meredith
SSN: 075206543
Signature on SSN Card: Irene Rash
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH’s name.
Notes: Feb 1943: Name listed as ELIZABETH IRENE RASH;
11 Sep 2003: Name listed as ELIZABETH I RASH"
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; "Clyde and Nancy Moore
Maderia"; article; Page 197; submitted by Nancy Maderia, Keystone, WV 24852.
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; "Clyde and Nancy Moore
Maderia"; article; Page 197; submitted by Nancy Maderia, Keystone, WV 24852.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 22 Jun 1880; Page 318D;
Image 12 of 22; Family #100/101.
Listed as Joshua Day; age 7; born in VA; in household of father, Isaac Day.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken 7 Jun 1900; Page 76A, Family #59/59.
Listed as Josh Day, age 27, born in Mar 1873 in VA; married 5 yrs; farmer; head of household.
3. "McDowell Co, WVGW:Queries July-December 1996", internet site
www.scioto.org/McDowell/MQS/queries1999.html
January 1999, Carol Frasure.
Seeking infomation on Isaac Day, born in 1844 in Tazewell Co, VA, died 10
Mar 1907; buried at Big Creek Cemetery, McDowell Co, WV.
Son, Joshua.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 318; WV Archives Web Site.
Joshua Day; age 36; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; living in Height, Buchanan Co, VA;
son of Isaac and Ailsy; married on 3 Nov 1910 in Welch, WV; Jennie Endicott; age 35; born in
Martinsburg, KY; widow; daughter of Robert and Agnes Cummins.
Mary Virginia "Jennie" Cummings
1. Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Mary V Cummins
Birth Date: 17 Nov 1875
Birth Place: Elliott, Kentucky, USA
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female
Father: Robert Cummins
Mother: Arzaneth J Mathew "
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1910); Page 318; WV Archives Web Site.
Joshua Day; age 36; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; farmer; living in Height, Buchanan Co, VA;
son of Isaac and Ailsy; married on 3 Nov 1910 in Welch, WV; Jennie Endicott; age 35; born in
Martinsburg, KY; widow; daughter of Robert and Agnes Cummins.
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by L. Winslow; 6 Dec 2013.
"Richard Roberts
Birth Aug 1781
Yadkin County, North Carolina, USA
Death 8 Nov 1850 (aged 69)
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Arnold-Roberts Cemetery
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 121285910"Additional Information Posted:
"First wife Leanna Jane Lynn"
1. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Thomas Jefferson Davis
Gender: Male
Marital status: Widowed
Age: 23
Birth Date: 1838
Birth Place: Washington County, VA.
Marriage Date: 28 Jul 1861
Marriage Place: Washington Co., Virginia
Father: Ambrose Davis
Mother: Lannia Davis
Spouse: Micah Jane Roberts
FHL Film Number: 34389
Reference ID: P. 114"
1. 1850 Census, Washington Co, VA; 6th District; taken 3 Sep 1850; Page 126B; Image 118 of 289;
Family #886/886.
Listed as Michael Roberts; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, George Roberts.
2. 1860 Census, Washington Co, VA; Western District; Abingdon PO; taken 1 Jun 1860; Page 367;
Image 4 of 361; Family #19/19.
Listed as Micah Roberts; age 20; born in VA; weaver; in household of father, George Roberts.
3. Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Micah Jane Roberts
Gender: Female
Marital status: Single
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1840
Birth Place: Washington County, VA.
Marriage Date: 28 Jul 1861
Marriage Place: Washington Co., Virginia
Father: George Roberts
Mother: Martha Roberts
Spouse: Thomas Jefferson Davis
FHL Film Number: 34389
Reference ID: P. 114"
4. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Karen EAGLE Moman; 10 Dec 2015.
" Micah Jane Roberts Davis
Birth 1840
Virginia, USA
Death 19 Jan 1892 (aged 51–52)
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Burial Cremated"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of George Roberts, 1819-1886
&
Martha S. "Patsy" Pippin 1821-1898."When Micah married Thomas Jefferson Davis he was listed as widowed.
"Micah is the name of several people in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), and means "who is like God?
"In German and Dutch, Micah is spelled Micha and the ch in the name is pronounced either [ʃ] or [x]; the first is more common in female names, the latter in male names.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micah"After Micah's death Thomas J. Davis married two more times:
1. Catherine Gobble on 18 May 1893-she had married Hezekiah Foran in 18672.Mary Jane Collins -she had first married William Bridgeman about 1884
"Thomas Jefferson Davis in the Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: Thomas Jefferson Davis
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Widowed
Age: 23
Birth Date: 1838
Birth Place: Washington County, VA.
Marriage Date: 28 Jul 1861
Marriage Place: Washington Co., Virginia
Father: Ambrose Davis
Mother: Lannia Davis
Spouse: Micah Jane Roberts
FHL Film Number: 34389
Reference ID: P. 114"1880 WASHINGTON CO VA CENSUS
# 3, North Fork, image 1 of 61, read 2 June 1880 by A O.Sanders (?)
ALL IN HOME AND THEIR PARENTS B. VIRGINA
Thomas J. Davis.....43, farmer
Micha J. Davis........40, wife keeps house
Martha L. Davis.....18, dau, servant, (sic)
Wm. L. Davis.........16, son, works on farm
Mariah Davis.........14, dau
Lena G. Davis........10, dau
Mary L. Davis..........8, dau
Samuel T. Davis......6, son
Robert C. Davis.......4, son
Joseph C. Davis ......2, son
Eliza A. Davis..........1m= 1 month of age, dau.
"M J Davis in the Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: M J Davis
Birth Date: abt 1839
Birth Place: Washington County
Death Date: 19 Jan 1892
Death Place: North Fork Dist.,Washington, Virginia
Death Age: 53
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Female
FHL Film Number: 34388"