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     Her Social Security Number was 232-34-0093.² Martha Jane Odle was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on May 16, 1911 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She married Ted Olan "Teddie" Conner, son of Dennis Haden Conner and Addie Anne"Annie" Kingrea, on July 6, 1928 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of July 6, 1928,her married name was Conner. Martha Jane Odle died on August 16, 2002 at Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 91.^1,2 She SARASOTA, Fla. - Martha Jane Conner, 91, of 3711 Heather Lake Circle, Sarasota, formerly of Princeton, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2002 at her residence. Born May 16, 1911, in McComas, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Berthenia Odle. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the First Church of God on Mahood Avenue in Princeton and it was there that she enjoyed being a member of various circle groups and ladies clubs. She was a retired baker at Mercer County Schools and Concord College. She loved flowers and keeping a garden. Martha was beautiful, and the most beautiful thing about her was her heart. She was a true friend to all who knew her. Her life was devoted to her family, her friends and the Lord. She was preceded in death by Ted Conner, her husband of 64 years at the time of his death in 1987. Two brothers and one sister also preceded her in death. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Piersall and Elaine Straley both of Sarasota; two sons, Donald Conner of Matoaka and Stuart Conner of Princeton; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and many countless friends whose lives she touched along the way. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with the Rev. Paul Hall officiating. Burial will follow. Those attending the service are asked to be at Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton by 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. on August 20, 2002.¹

     Virginia Marie Lovern was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 12, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Homer Robert Woolwine, son of Noah Wise Woolwine and Essie Emmaline Spradlin, on June 1, 1940 at Radford, Virginia.¹ As of June 1, 1940,her married name was Woolwine.¹ Virginia Marie Lovern and Homer Robert Woolwine were divorced on October 2, 1959 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.² Virginia Marie Lovern died on February 18, 2015 at Virginia at age 93.³

     Elsie Gaye Woolwine was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 26, 1892 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of August 2, 1911,her married name was Woods.¹ She married James Monroe Woods on August 2, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6,3 Elsie Gaye Woolwine died on April 23, 1962 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^2,3 She Mrs. Elsie Gaye Woods, 40, died Monday afternoon at her home at Princeton Ave., Bluefield, following a lingering illness. A native of Christiansburg, Va., she was the widow of James Monroe Woods. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. A. R. Maxey of Salem, Va., Mrs. Sam Townsend of Richmond, Ind., and Mrs. Loraine Ramey of the home; four sons, Henry F. Woods of Charleston, Ralph H. Woods of the U.S. Navy, Don Woods of Beckley, and Gene Woods of Bluefield. Also surviving are five granddaughters and two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ida Wirt of Salem; and a brother Noah Woolwine of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in Bratton Memorial Chapel of Mercer Funeral Home. Rev. T. F. Herndon and Rev. W. W. Judy will officiate and burial will be the Monte Vista Park Cemetery. on April 24, 1962.³

     James Monroe Woods was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on June 11, 1891 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Elsie Gaye Woolwine, daughter of Floyd Woolwine and Sarah Jane Epperly, on August 2, 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6 James Monroe Woods died on February 24, 1959 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^4,5 He James Monroe Woods of 2248 Princeton Avenue, Bluefield, died early Tuesday morning at his home. He was born June 11, 1891 in Christainsburg, Va. He retired 7 years ago from the employe of Piggly Wiggly Company due to ill health. He is survived by her wife, Mrs. Elsie Woolwine Woods; three daughters, Mrs. A. R. Maxey of Salem, Va., Mrs. Sam Towensend of Richmond, Ind., Mrs. C. E. Ramey of Bluefield; four sons, Henry Woods of Huntington, Ralph Woods of Norfolk, Va., Don Woods of Beckley, Gene Woods of Bluefield; one brother, K. T. Woods of Bluefield; two sisters, Mrs. Zola Freeman of Columbia, S.C., Mrs. Annie Sizemore of Washington, D.C; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. The funeral service will be held today at 3:30 p.m. in Bratton Memorial Chapel of Mercer Funeral Home in Bluefield, with Rev. T. F. Herndon and Rev. John Gindlessperger officiating. Burial will be in Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be W. G. Kidd, John Parks, Henry Bowling, H. M. Saunders, M. G. Taylor, Roy Baker; flower bearers will be members of Mrs. Keys Sunday School Class of East End Baptist Church. on February 25, 1959.⁵

     Olive Hester "Ollie" Dangerfield was buried at Anderson Memorial Park, 6805 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 304-26-8100.⁵ She was born on August 30, 1891 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,5,4 She married Ernest Raymond Akers, son of Ballard Preston Akers and Emily Jane "Emma" Poff, on October 10, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 As of October 10, 1910,her married name was Akers.⁴ Olive Hester "Ollie" Dangerfield died on August 20, 1966 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 74.⁴ She Mrs. Olive H. Akers, 74, of 1919 Fletcher St., was stricken at her home Saturday evening and died at St. John's Hospital at 8:45 p.m. A resident here for 30 years, she was born Aug. 30, 1891, in Christiansburg, Va., to Leonard and Lura Daingerfield. Her husband, Ernest L. Akers, to whom she was wed in 1910 in Roanoke, Va., died in 1955. Mrs Akers attended Christ Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ilene Michaels, of olo, Mo; two sons, Raymond E. Akers and Billy W. Akers of Anderson; two sisters, Mrs. Nell Epperly and Mrs. Elizabeth Hensley, both of Christiansburg, Va; three brothers, Harry Daingerfield of Redford, Va., Ed Daingerfield of Harrisburg, Pa., and Tex Daingerfield of Va; 14 grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren. A son, Lynn Akers died here July 2. The body was taken to the Harold E. Rozelle Funeral Home where friends may call after 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Funeral rites will be conducted at the mortuary at 2 p.m., Tuesday by the Rev. Lester Ringham the Central Christian Church. Burial will take place in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. on August 21, 1966.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 235-34-8387.¹⁰ Gladys Loraine Gibson was buried at Michigan Memorial Park, 32163 Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan.³ She was born on May 11, 1927 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,4,7 As of May 11, 1950,her married name was Lawrence.⁴ She married Robert Eugene Lawrence on May 11, 1950 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Gladys Loraine Gibson died on July 2, 1999 at Taylor, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 72.^10,3

     Clisty Elnora Gibson Clisty Elnora Harry - Elnora Harry, 89 of Bluefield went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2018. Elnora was the daughter of Zula Conner Gibson and Clarence Gibson, Elnora attended Maple View Church of Christ and Westminster Presbyterian Churches. Over the years she had been an active member of the community. She belonged to the Bluefield Civic League, American Legion Auxiliary, Gray Ladies and sponsor of a school club. Elnora had been the caregiver for her mother, husband, mother and father-in-law and great aunt until their passing. She had also been the office manager at Howery Electric for several years. She was full of life and generous to all she meet. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; John C. Harry, Jr. a sister; Gladys Lawrence and brother; James Gibson and a nephew; Richard Gibson who she thought of as a brother. Surviving are her daughter; Deborah Sarver and companion Joe Belisle, brothers; John Gibson and wife Lois, Robert Gibson and wife Sharon, Frank Gibson, sister; Ruby Hamlin, grandchildren; Aaron and wife Melanie Sarver, Leigh Ann Sarver, great grandchildren; Elijah and Hanna Sarver, and many nieces and nephews.⁴ She was born on August 28, 1929 at West Virginia.^1,7 As of June 19, 1951,her married name was Harry.⁵ She married John Calvin Harry Jr. on June 19, 1951 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^2,4,5 Clisty Elnora Gibson died on October 24, 2018 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 89.⁴

     Clarence James Gibson married Carolyn Sue Page.¹ Clarence James Gibson was born on May 12, 1931 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Lois Lee Sarver on July 14, 1956 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Clarence James Gibson and Lois Lee Sarver were divorced on October 23, 1974 at Alexandria, Virginia.³ Clarence James Gibson died on November 26, 2014 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.¹ He Clarence James "Poppa" Gibson, 83, of Nemours Valley Road, Bluefield, WV passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at his residence. Clarence was born on Tuesday, May 12, 1931 in Bluefield, WV to the late Clarence Clayton Gibson and Zula Mae Conner Gibson. He has been a resident of Nemours for the past 13 years. Clarence was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean conflict. He was wounded during his service earning the Purple Heart. He was a former employee of Virginia Foods in Falls Mills, VA. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Gladys Lawrence. Survivors include: His wife: Carolyn Sue "Suedee" Page Gibson of the home. One daughter: Nikki Dofflemyer of Pennsylvania. One stepson: Kevin Perry and wife Carla of Texas. One stepdaughter: Lisa Watkins of Florida. Three brothers: Gene Gibson and wife Lois of Bluefield, WV, Bobby Gibson and wife Sharon of Salem, VA, Frankie Gibson and companion Sharon of Bristol, TN. Two sisters: Elenora Harry of Bluefield, WV, Ruby Hamlin of Bluefield, WV. Eleven grandchildren and two special grandchildren: Kayla Lamie and Matt Pennington. on November 30, 2014.¹

     Robert Eugene Lawrence was buried at Michigan Memorial Park, 32163 Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan.² He was born on September 21, 1925 at Fort Spring, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3,4 He married Gladys Loraine Gibson, daughter of Clarence Clayton Gibson and Zula Mae Conner, on May 11, 1950 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Robert Eugene Lawrence died on August 12, 1987 at Taylor, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 61.^2,5

     John Calvin Harry Jr. was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 233-34-7552.⁷ He was born on August 25, 1924 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,2,5,6 He married Clisty Elnora Gibson, daughter of Clarence Clayton Gibson and Zula Mae Conner, on June 19, 1951 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,3,4 John Calvin Harry Jr. died on August 4, 2003 at West Virginia at age 78.^7,2

     Oakley Garfield Comer and Ruby Mae Gibson were divorced.¹ His Social Security Number was 234-18-3893.⁴ Oakley Garfield Comer was born on November 17, 1914 at Mayberry, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Nov 14, 1914.^4,1,2 He married Ruby Mae Gibson, daughter of Clarence Clayton Gibson and Zula Mae Conner, on September 10, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Oakley Garfield Comer died on November 4, 1972 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 57.^4,3 He Funeral services for Oakley G. Comer, 58, of Denver, Colo., and formerly of Bluefield, who died Saturday in Denver following an apparent heart attack, will be held at 2 p.m. today. Burial will follow in Denver. Born at Maybeury, he was a son of the late Luther and Ivonnie Comer. He was a former employe of Griffin Pie Company in Bluefield and had lived Colorado for the past nine years. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Sharon Cortley of Princeton, Miss Cheryl Comer of Parkersburg, and Miss Cynthia Comer of Bluefield; three sisters, Mrs. Eileen Proffitt of Bluefield, Mrs. Shirley Lawson of London, Ky., and Mrs. Hazel Shaw of Lubbock, Tex; three brothers, Edward Comer of Denver, Dewey Comer of Lubbock, Tex., and Buddy Comer of Bluefield. on November 10, 1972.³

     Donald Eugene "Don" Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on March 23, 1932 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Phyllis Jean Mills circa 1958.^1,3 Donald Eugene "Don" Conner died on October 18, 2007 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.³ He MATOAKA - Donald E. Conner, 75, of Matoaka, went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born March 23, 1932 at Matoaka, he was the son of the late Ted and Martha Conner. Mr. Conner worked at Kitchikan Fuel Company before retiring as a truck driver. He attended the Lashmeet Church of God. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 48 years, Phyllis J. Mills Conner of the home; five sons, Donald E. (Skip) Conner, Jr. of Matoaka, Michael L. Conner and his wife Julie of Matoaka, Ricky A. Conner of Union Grove Wis., Ted O. Conner of Lashmeet and Shawn B. Conner and his wife Vonda of Bluefield; eight grandchildren, Candice Fowler and her husband Mylan of Lake Shawnee, Michael Conner, Jr., of Matoaka and Danielle, Ted Jr. (T.J.), Brandi Conner all of Lashmeet, Dustin Montgomery of Wisconsin and Manda and Rachael Mullins both of Bluefield; one great-grandchild, Caleb of Bluefield; and a special nephew, Mark Piersall of Florida. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2007 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with the Revs. Gary Raulerson and Jerry Heaton officiating. Music will be provided by Eddie and Mary Day. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call today from 6-8 p.m. at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bailey-kirk.com. on October 22, 2007.³

     Boyden Alden Hamlin was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 233-52-5681.³ He was born on November 21, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Ruby Mae Gibson, daughter of Clarence Clayton Gibson and Zula Mae Conner, on August 26, 1963 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 Boyden Alden Hamlin Boyden Alden Hamlin, 50, of Route 2, (Ada), died Thursday. He was born in Montgomery Co., Va, and was the son of Howard W. Hamlin of Princeton. He was a member of Ceres Baptist Church. Survivors: Wife Ruby Hamlin of Bluefield; daughters, Mrs Carla Thomas and Mrs. Lisa Williams of Princeton and Mrs. Susan Walker of Bluefield; stepdaughters; Mrs. Sharon Courtney of Front Royal, Va., Mrs. Cheryl Dennin of Parkersburg and Mrs. Cindy Comer of Bluefield; sisters, Mrs. Barbara Henley, and Juanita Blankenship of Bluefield; brothers, Curtis Howard Hamlin of Rocky Gap, Va. and nine grandchildren. Graveside rites will be Monday at Monte Vista Park Cemetery. in July, 1985.¹ He died on July 18, 1985 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 50; PRINCETON: A 36 year old Bluefield man has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the early Thursday morning stabbing death of another Mercer County resident at an automobile repair garage on State Rt. 112 near Bluefield. Raymond Scott Kidd of 620 Reservoir St., Bluefield, is charged with the slaying of 50 year old Boyden Allen Hamlin of Ada Road. Scott was arraigned Thursday morning before Magistrate Harold Buckner and is being held under $25,000 bond set by Mercer County Circuit Judge William O. Bivens, Jr. Deputy R. L. Boone of the Mercer County Sheriff 's Department's Criminal Investigation Division said hamlin's body was found on the bed in his bedroom adjacent to the garage repair area. Boone said preliminary investigations reveal that Hamlin had been stabbed twice, once in the chest and once in the back. Hamlin lived in the garage alone officers said. Boone said authorities believe Hamlin was slain a short time after midnight. The weapon used in the slaying has not been located, he added. Kidd was taken into custody in Bluefield several hours after the incident by Sheriff's Department Cpl. Roy Compton. No motive for the slaying has been established, Boone said. Other officers assisting in the investigation are Deputies Roger Midkiff and Carl Stilwell and Don Meadows of the Mercer County prosecuter's staff.^3,7,2