1. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Della Mae Payne, 64, of Jolo, WV, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019, in the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY."Della was born January 4, 1958 in Paynesville, WV, a daughter of the late Marion and Vicey Lester Baker. Della was a homemaker; she enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, camping, fishing, and going to Wal Mart.
"In addition to her parents Della was preceded in death by one brother, Glen Rowe; two sisters, Bonnie Barnes and Lou Vicey Rowe; and her stepfather, Boyd Rowe.
"Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Thomas Payne of the home; one daughter, Suzanne Stinson and husband Marvin of Garland, WV; one son, Claude Payne and fiancé Tonia of Bradshaw, WV; stepson, Scottie Mutter and fiancé, Tessa of Gary, WV; grandchildren, Brandon Stinson, Bradley Stinson, Nicholas Keen, Madison Payne, Summer Payne and Jolene Payne; step grandchild, Addison Mutter; two sisters, Janie Adams and husband Ray of Bradshaw, WV, and Penny Ann Estep and husband Harry of Rockhill, SC; and five brothers, Elliott Rowe of Bartley, WV, James Boy Rowe and wife Thelma of Bartley, WV, Buster Roberts and wife Marlene of Welch; McKinley Lester and wife Christine of Jolo, WV, and Oliver Lester and Jennie of Roanoke, VA.
"Friends may visit with the family Sunday, May 5, 2019, after 6 p.m. at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 6, 2019 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Roger Pete Woods and Reverend Charlie Barker officiating at the Jesus Church of Bartley in Bartley, WV. Burial will follow in the W. R. Estep Cemetery on Estep Ridge near Paynesville, WV. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends...."
1. Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: John Morgan
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Birth Date: abt 1856
Marriage Date: 10 Jan 1888
Marriage Place: Marion, Kentucky, USA
Spouse: Harriett Thompson
Film Number: 000597761"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; sunmitted by Dolores and Danny Bohn; 10 Sep 2009.
" John H. Morgan
Birth 17 May 1855
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Death 7 Apr 1917 (aged 61)
Saint Mary, Marion County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Saint Charles Cemetery
Saint Mary, Marion County, Kentucky, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"John was baptized, 12-08-1877, at St. Charles Catholic Church at the age of 22. Birth date, 5-17-1855. Sponsors, John A. Mattingly and Malinda Thompson. Parents: William Morgan and Margaret Fabes."Widower of Harriett C. Thompson.
"The Lebanon Enterprise, Friday, 4/13/1917.
"JOHN H. MORGAN.
"After a two weeks illness of heart trouble, John H. Morgan, a well known citizen of the western part of the county, died Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Smith, near St. Mary's. The funeral services were held at St. Charles Church Tuesday morning and were conducted by Rev. J. J. Pike. The burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Morgan was 61 years old, having been born in London, England, May 17, 1856 (s/b 1855). He had been a resident of this country for probably half a "century. His wife, Mrs. Harriet Morgan, died four years ago. He is survived by three daughters."Note, per D & D Bohn, The inscription on his marker: + JOHN MORGAN 1854 (s/b 1855, based on his baptism record.) - 1917."
1. Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Harriett Thompson
Gender: Female
Age: 32
Birth Date: abt 1856
Marriage Date: 10 Jan 1888
Marriage Place: Marion, Kentucky, USA
Spouse: John Morgan
Film Number: 000597761"
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; sunmitted by Dolores and Danny Bohn; 10 Sep 2009.
" Harriett C. Thompson Morgan
Birth 3 Jun 1855
Saint Mary, Marion County, Kentucky, USA
Death 10 Apr 1911 (aged 55)
Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Saint Charles Cemetery
Saint Mary, Marion County, Kentucky, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Parents: Daniel B. Thompson and Malinda A. Mattingly."Wife of John H. Morgan.
"Harriett is a twin of Caroline Thompson.
"Kentucky Death Records Certificate # 10495; full name, Mrs. Harrett Morgan; date of death, Apr. 10, 1911; place of death, Lebanon, Marion Co., Ky; female; white; married; date of birth, June 3, 1855; age: 55 yrs., 9 (s/b 10) mos., 24 (s/b 7) ds.; birthplace, Marion County, Ky; occupation, invalid; name of father, Daniel Thompson, birthplace, Washington Co., Ky; maiden name of mother, Malinda Mattingly, birthplace, Washington Co., Ky; informant, Anne E. Thompson, Lebanon, Ky. The cause of death was as follows: Pulmonary Consumption; duration, 2 yrs. Buried, April 11, 1911, in St. Charles Cemetery, St. Mary, Ky.
"The Lebanon Enterprise, Friday, 4/14/1911.
DIES OF TUBERCULOSIS - MRS. HARRIET MORGAN, aged 65 years, died at the home of her sister, Miss Annie Thompson, on Chandler street, Monday morning, of tuberculosis. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. Charles Church, conducted by Rev. J. J. Pike, and the remains were interred in St. Charles Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John Morgan, and three daughters, Mrs. Henry Smith, of St. Mary, and Misses Laura and Lavenia Morgan, of this city."
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; sunmitted by Francis Ede; 6 Feb 2010.
"Mrs Linda Helen “Kate” Briggs Leonard
Birth 16 Nov 1888
Saint Mary, Marion County, Kentucky, USA
Death 10 Feb 1929 (aged 40)
Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Saint Charles Cemetery
Saint Mary, Marion County, Kentucky, USA "Additional Information Posted:
"Parents: John H. Morgan and Harriett C. Thompson."Wife of Henry Ivo Smith, Sr.
"The Lebanon Enterprise, February, 1929.
"MRS. MARGARET CATHERINE SMITH, wife of Henry I. Smith, a well known merchant of St. Mary's, passed away at Elizabeth's Hospital in this city, about 9 o'clock Sunday morning. Death was due to complications for which she had been under treatment the past 3 weeks. Her death came as a shock to her family and friends. Mrs. Smith was a native of this county, having been born November 16, 1888, a daughter of John and Harriett Thompson Morgan, both deceased. Mrs. Smith was a good Christian woman, a devout member of the Catholic church and always took an active interest in church and school work. She had many friends and will be greatly missed in the community where she lived. Besides her husband, she is survived by seven children as follows: Morgan, Catherine, Harry, Pauline, Teresa, Richard Louis and Felix Smith. One child preceded her to the grave. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. George O'Leary of Louisville, and Mrs. P.K. Robertson of Keystone, W.Virginia. The body was taken to her home at St. Mary Sunday afternoon and on Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, funeral services were held at St. Charles Church. Burial was in the church cemetery."Note, per D & D Bohn, The inscription on her stone: + KATIE MORGAN Wife of HENRY SMITH NOV. 16, 1888 - FEB. 10, 1930 (s/b 1929)."
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 3 Apr 1930; Page 201B; Family #17.
Listed as Marion Baker; age 9; born in WV; in household of father, William B. Baker.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995", McDowell Co, Historical Society,
1995, page 94, "Jim Bob Baker, Miner" article, submitted by Larry Baker, Raysal, WV.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River Didtrict; Paynesville, E.D. 24-58; taken 5 Aug 1940;
Page 1140A; Image 41 of 60; Household #298.
Listed as Marion Baker; age 19; born in WV; single; no education; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of father, William B. Baker.
4. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Marion Baker
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 6 May 1921
Birth Place: Paynesville, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Paynesville, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942
Employer: Farmer
Weight: 150
Complexion: Dark
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 6
Next of Kin: Will Baker
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Marion Baker Self (Head)
Will Baker Father"
5. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 207; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion Baker; age 22; born and living at Paynesville, WV; single; married on 28 Apr 1944 at
Paynesville, WV; Pearley Lester; age 19; born and living at Paynesville, WV; single; with consent of
Luther Lester, father of Pearley Lester.
6. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #10357; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Marion Baker; age 44; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage (sic, married before);
timberman; living at Paynesville, WV; son of Will and Nancy (Blankenship) Baker; married on 3 Apr
1965 in Grundy, VA; Barbara Ellen Bowens; age 26; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous
marriage; unemployed; living at Welch, WV; daughter of Johnny and Shelva (Mullins) Bowens.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 28 Apr 1930; Page 218A; Image
34 of 42; Family #274/275.
Listed as Pearl Lester; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Luther F. Lester.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; E.D. 24-58; taken on 6 Aug
1940; Page 1141A; Image 43 of 60; Household #312.
Listed as Pearl Lester; age 15; born in WV; 6th grade education; attending school; lived in same
house on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Luther F. Lester.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1944); Page 207; WV Archives Web Site.
Marion Baker; age 22; born and living at Paynesville, WV; single; married on 28 Apr 1944 at
Paynesville, WV; Pearley Lester; age 19; born and living at Paynesville, WV; single; with consent of
Luther Lester, father of Pearley Lester.
4. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Pearlie Lester Estep, 87, of Flat Top, WV, formerly of
the Bradshaw area, died Thursday, November 8,
2012 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley,
WV.
"Pearlie was born March 5, 1925, in Panther, WV, a
daughter of the late Luther and Bessie Kennedy
Lester. She was a homemaker and the family
matriarch, who was loving, giving, and sharing. She
was a member of the Church of Jesus at Princeton,
WV. She loved reading the bible and attending
church. She also loved flowers and animals
especially dogs.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death
by her husband James Estep, two sons, Ralph and
Kenneth Estep, a daughter, Faye Estep, and a brother
Homer Lester.
"Survivors include three daughters, Thelma Blevins of
Davy, WV, Mabel Scammell of Beckley, WV, and
Kathy Estep Wamsley of Lebanon, IN; a
daughter-in-law, Easter Estep of Flat Top, WV; eight,
grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, six
great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Sitha Stacy of
Paynesville, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Monday,
November 12, 2012, at 11 o clock, with Reverend
Kathleen Stanley officiating at the Berwind Revival
Center in Berwind, WV. Burial will follow in the
Preston Mullins Cemetery on Estep Ridge near
Paynesville, WV..."
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Homer and Macie Lester"; Article; Page 209; submitted by Barbara Hawks
Lester, Box 251, Paynesville, WV 24873.
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; "The Rowe Family"; Article; Page
234; submitted by Jessica Rowe, Box 33, Bartley, WV 24813.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #65 028247; Ancestry.com Website.
Boyd Rowe; age 38; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widowed; one previous marriage; disabled; living at
Paynesville, WV; son of Wallace and Spicey (Blankenship) Rowe; married on 3 Aug 1965 in
Buchanan Co, VA; Vicey Lester; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; living at
Bradshaw, WV; unemployed; daughter of Alfred and Amanda (Blankenship) Lester.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Paynesville, WV; taken 8 Aug 1940; Page 1142 B;
Household #339.
Listed as Vicy Lester; age 8; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of mother Amanda B. Lester.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #65 028247; Ancestry.com Website.
Boyd Rowe; age 38; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widowed; one previous marriage; disabled; living at
Paynesville, WV; son of Wallace and Spicey (Blankenship) Rowe; married on 3 Aug 1965 in
Buchanan Co, VA; Vicey Lester; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; living at
Bradshaw, WV; unemployed; daughter of Alfred and Amanda (Blankenship) Lester.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Suzanne Stinson, 44, of Avondale, WV, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021."Suzanne was born July 10, 1976, a daughter of Thomas Payne and the late Della Mae Lester Payne. She loved meeting new people and making friends. She loved her animals and spending time with her family. Suzanne’s favorite things were going fishing, four wheeling and camping. She loved going to the lake.
" In addition to her mother, Della Payne Suzanne was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Eloise Stinson.
"Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Marvin Stinson Jr.; two sons, Brandon Stinson of Avondale and Bradley Stinson of Bartley; father, Thomas Payne of Jolo, two brothers, Claude Payne of Jolo and Scott Mutter of Gary; four nieces, Madison, Jolene and Summer Payne all of Albion, IN, and Addison Mutter of Gary, WV; one nephew, Nicholas Payne of Jolo; and her father-in-law, Marvin Stinson Sr.,
"Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 1 o’clock with Reverend Kenny Green and Reverend Roger Pete Woods officiating at the Garland Church of the Living God in Garland, WV.
"Burial will follow in the W. R. Estep Cemetery on Estep Ridge near Paynesville. Serving as pallbearers will be Shorty Barnes, Marlan Lester, Jamie Church, Kinley Lester, Mark Payne and Jeremey Payne.
"Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening, May 25, 2021 after 6 p.m. at the Garland Church of the Living God at Garland.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriege Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 301; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Miano; age 40; born in Italy; single; laborer; living at Thorpe, WV; son of Angelo and Anna;
married on 21 Seo 1930 at the Catholic Church in Welch, WV; Grace Minafo; age 24; born in Italy;
single; living at Capels, WV; daughter of Antonio and _______.
2, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Frank Miano; age 48; born in Italy; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; has first papers; contractor laborer; head of household.
3. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Miano
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence Age: 52
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1890
Birth Place: Italy
Residence Date: 1942
Residence Place: Schenectady, New York, USA
Occupation: Unemployed At Present
Height: 5 5
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Gray
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light brown"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Miano
SSN: 122-12-8184
Last Residence:
New York
Born: 5 Feb 1890
Died: Jan 1965
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)"
5. New York State, Death Index, 1957-1968; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Frank Miano
Gender: Male
Age: 74
Birth Date: abt 1891
Residence Place: Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA
Death Date: 25 Jan 1965
Death Place: New York, USA
Certificate Number: 6682"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; taken 19 Apr 1930; Page 114A; Image 51 of
62; Family #507/521.
Listed as Grace Munafo; age 25; born in Itay; single; alien; immigrated to US in 1918; in household
of step-father, Mike Bushey.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriege Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 301; WV Archives Web Site.
Frank Miano; age 40; born in Italy; single; laborer; living at Thorpe, WV; son of Angelo and Anna;
married on 21 Seo 1930 at the Catholic Church in Welch, WV; Grace Minafo; age 24; born in Italy;
single; living at Capels, WV; daughter of Antonio and _______.
3, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Grace Miano; age 34; born in Italy; married; 3rd grade education; lived in same place on
1 Apr 1935; alien; in household of husband, Frank Miano.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Grace Miano
[Grace Munafo]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1906
Birth Place: Messina, Italy
Death Date: 1 Jul 1990
Father: Frank Miano (sic, this is her husband)
Mother: Grace Munafo (sic, this herself)
SSN: 065520333
Notes: 18 Sep 1972: Name listed as GRACE MIANO"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Grace Miano
SSN: 065-52-0333
Born: 9 Feb 1906
Died: 1 Jul 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (1973)"
1, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Anna Miano; age 9; born in NY; 3rd grade education; not attending school; lived in same
place on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Frank Miano.
1, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Angelo Miano; age 7; born in NY; 2nd grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Frank Miano.
1, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Antinette Miano; age 5; born in NY; 1st grade education; attending school; lived in same
place on1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Frank Miano.
1, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Fortunada Miano; age 4; born in NY; in household of father, Frank Miano.
1, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Catherine Miano; age 2; born in NY; in household of father, Frank Miano.
1, 1940 Census, Schenectady Co, NY; Schenectady; 29 Jefferson St; E.D. 47-30; taken 12 Apr 1940;
Page 483A; Image 17 of 30; Household #163.
Listed as Stella Miano; age 5 mons; born in NY; in household of father, Frank Miano.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 27 Apr 1910; Page 70B;
Family #83/84.
Listed as Brooks M. Roberts; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, John F. Roberts.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 4 Feb 1920; Page 226B;
Family #231/233.
Listed as Brooks M. Roberts; age 16; born in WV; in household of father, John F. Roberts.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1927); Page 239; WV Archives Website.
Brooks Roberts; age 23; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; truck driver; living at Bradshaw, WV; son of
J.F. and Alice Roberts; married on 8 Aug 1927 at Welch. WV; Tennessee Payne; age 17; born in
McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Paynesville, WV; daughter of Irvin and Rhoda Payne.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Susannah; taken on 26 Apr 1930; Page 117A;
Family #294/298.
Listed as Brook Roberts; age 26; born in WV; married; coal miner; head of household.
5. Social Security Death Index; LDS Web Site.
McKinley Roberts; born on 3 Oct 1903; died in Feb 1965; card issued in WV; living in WV at death.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Paynesville, WV; taken 8 Aug 1940; Page 1142 B;
Household #339.
Listed as Vicy Lester; age 8; born in WV; no education; attending school; lived in same place on 1 Apr
1935; in household of mother Amanda B. Lester.
2. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #65 028247; Ancestry.com Website.
Boyd Rowe; age 38; born in Buchanan Co, VA; widowed; one previous marriage; disabled; living at
Paynesville, WV; son of Wallace and Spicey (Blankenship) Rowe; married on 3 Aug 1965 in
Buchanan Co, VA; Vicey Lester; age 34; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; never married; living at
Bradshaw, WV; unemployed; daughter of Alfred and Amanda (Blankenship) Lester.