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     Sarah Jane Stump was buried at Shutt Cemetery, Rock-Lashmeet Road Sec. Rt. 71/12, Wright Mountain, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 15, 1845 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of 1847.^3,2 She married Peter Albert Poff, son of Peter Riley Poff III and Mary Ann "Polly" Conner, on January 29, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of January 29, 1874,her married name was Poff. Sarah Jane Stump died on March 4, 1932 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.³

     Jerry Lenn Parker Jerry Lenn Parker, 75, of Charleston, WV, passed away on June 17, 2021. Born November 8, 1945 in Athens, WV, he was the son of the late Frank Bird and Bernice Gertrude Vest Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Frances “Fritzi” Maupin Fentress and Elizabeth Maupin Mills. Jerry served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and the WV Air National Guard for over 20 years. He was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed having drinks with his friends, attending family reunions, frequent visits to Athens, WV, and yearly trips to Sandbridge Beach in Virginia. Jerry is survived by his children, Frank Eric (Rikki) Parker of Eleanor, WV and Rita Parker of Gettysburg, PA; brother, F. Joe (Elizabeth) Parker; sister, Jack (Joe) Parker Burroughs of Pungo, VA; grandchildren, Kyle Few, Carly Few, Aiden Parker, Sawyer Parker and Celia Parker, and several nieces and nephews.² He was born on November 8, 1945 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Celia Kathryn Givens circa 1971.^4,5 Jerry Lenn Parker and Celia Kathryn Givens were divorced on May 14, 1986 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.⁵ Jerry Lenn Parker died on June 17, 2021 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.²

     Mabel Amanda Scott was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.^3,2 She was born on November 7, 1911 at West Virginia.³ She married Howard Charles Vest, son of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, on April 5, 1932 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of April 5, 1932,her married name was Vest.¹ Mabel Amanda Scott died on July 30, 1968 at Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 56.^3,2 She Vest - On Tuesday, July 30, 1968, Mabel A. (nee Scott) of 69 Del Rio Rd., Dundalk, the beloved wife of Howard C. Vest and devoted mother of Mrs. Jean Bolling and also survived by three grandchildren. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. on August 1, 1968.²

     Jean Yvonne Vest was buried at Bloomery Cemetery, Federalsburg, Caroline Co., Maryland.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 217-38-2399.³ She married Robert Frank "Bobby" Bolling.^7,4 Her married name was Bolling.⁷ Jean Yvonne Vest was born on April 1, 1939 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,3,7 She died on July 4, 1998 at Federalsburg, Caroline Co., Maryland, at age 59.^3,7,4 She Jean Yvonne Bolling died at her home near Federalsburg Saturday, July 4, 1998. She was 59. Born on April 1, 1939 at Rock, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mabel Scott Vest. She was a graduate of Dundalk High School. She and her husband lived in Baltimre for many years and she worked as a secretary at City Hospital in Baltimore. The couple moved to the Federalsburg area five years ago. While in Baltimore, she attended Bethel Assembly of God, where she directed music cantatas and also was leader of the Patriots Senior Group. She was a member and former pianist at the Church of God in Easton and currently attended Bridgeville Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Robert F. Bolling; and four daughters, Sandie J. Eltringham of Baltimore; Jill Altizer in Federalsburg; Connie Collins of Preston; Holly D. Salmons of Federalsburg; and 11 grandchildren: Eddie, Clint, Larezza, Leilani, Dustin, Louie, Adam, Kristin, Caleb, Tyler and Kacie. Interment will follow in Bloomery Cemetery near Smithville. on July 5, 1998.⁷

     Robert Frank "Bobby" Bolling married Jean Yvonne Vest, daughter of Howard Charles Vest and Mabel Amanda Scott.^1,2 Robert Frank "Bobby" Bolling Robert Frank Bolling of Federalsburg passed away on September 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 82. He was born on April 8, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Rols Frank Bolling and Helen Walker Bolling. He was married to Jean Yvonne Vest Bolling who preceded him in death on July 4, 1998. After schooling, Robert followed in the footsteps of his father as a plumber. He worked many years for Ruark & Lauer, Joseph M. Zimmer and later retired from Talbot County Public Schools in 2015. During his tenure at the school, he married Charlene Boone Bolling on December 11, 1999. Robert was a member of Park Lane Church of God in Federalsburg where he served as the Missionary Represtative, and taught Sunday School in the widows class. He was on the Planning and Action Committee, and the Finance Board. He also attended Bethel Assembly of God in Baltimore for over twenty-five years. While attending there he served as a trustee, bus driver, Sunday School teacher, and misions. He was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and taking Charlene along for deer watching. He had an assortment of yard fowl and enjoyed his freshwater fish. In his younger years he loved drag racing. He enjoyed spending time on his uncle’s farm in the summer as a boy. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Boone Bolling of Federalsburg, MD; A step son, Joseph Ostrowski, Jr., his wife Janna; step-grandchildren Emilee, Colton and Noah; step-daughter, Sarah Sinclair of Bozman, MD, husband JR and Lucy. His also survived by four daughters: Sandra Jean Eltringham and her husband Thomas of Harrisonburg, VA. Grandchild, Clint Eltringham and his wife, Darlene of Baltimore, MD; and their children Olivia, Luke, and Max; Caleb Eltringham of WV; Kacie Eltringham and Ryan Skelton of Weyers Cave, VA, and her children, Timmy, Connor, and Ryker; Jill Altizer and her husband Louie of Federalsburg; grandchild, Edris Evans IV and wife Kristen of Baltimore, MD, and their children Edris Evans V, and Reece; Louie Altizer III and wife Angie of Bridgeville, DE, and their children, Louie IV, Matthew, and Noah; Adam Altizer and wife Alison of Snow Hill, MD, and his children Kaila, Cody, Adyson, A.J., and Juliann; Constance Ann Collins and her husband Mark of Easton, MD, and their children Kristin Lockerman, Tyler Collins and his wife Elysia of Easton, MD and their daughter Emma; Holly Frase of Federalsburg, MD and her daughter Hailey. Also survived by a brother, David Bolling of South Carolina, and a sister, Brenda Szymanik and her husband Doug of Baltimore, MD. In addition to his parents and his first wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Paul Bolling and sister Jane Reeder.² He was born on April 8, 1938 at Baltimore, Maryland.² He died on September 13, 2020 at Maryland at age 82.²

     Dorothy A. Hicks was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 233-56-9826.⁴ She was born on July 2, 1924 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 She married John Elliott Bird Vest, son of Charles Will Vest and Alma Victoria Poff, on August 30, 1940 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,3 As of August 30, 1940,her married name was Vest.² Dorothy A. Hicks died on January 21, 2009 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^1,4 She Dorothy A. Vest, age 84, of Lot 16, O and C Mobile Home Park, Bluefield, W.Va., died on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Cassell Board and Care in Princeton, W.Va.Born on July 2, 1924, in Mercer County, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Paul and Robbie Bell Hicks. She had lived in Bluefield for the past 30 years and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents and son-in-law, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elliott B. Vest. Survivors: Son: Charles H. Vest and wife Betty L. of Green Valley, Bluefield, W.Va; daughter: Betty Vest Gillenwater, wife of the late Ronald Gillenwater, of Salem, Va; aunt: Virginia Faw of Montcalm, W.Va; 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Burial will follow at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, West Virginia. on January 23, 2009.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-58-9358.⁶ Ronald Everett Gillenwater was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 He was born on June 9, 1939 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,4,5 He married Betty Jo Vest, daughter of John Elliott Bird Vest and Dorothy A. Hicks, on May 27, 1958 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,7 Ronald Everett Gillenwater died on May 31, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^2,6,3 He Ronald Everett Gillenwater, 65, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2005. He was retired employee of Kroger's and a member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Betty Gillenwater of Salem; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Stephanie Gillenwater of Roanoke; daughter, Lisa Wiseman of Salem; five grandchildren, Ryan and Bethany Gillenwater, Megan Gillenwater, Sean Gillenwater, Kristopher Wiseman and Chelsea Wiseman; three sisters and brother-in-law, Judy and Carlton Updike, Pat Gillenwater and Sharon Puckett. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 2, 2005.²

     Charles Howard Vest was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Betty Lou Scott. Charles Howard Vest was born on December 14, 1943 at West Virginia.^3,4 He died on July 10, 2019 at age 75.⁴

     Martha Elizabeth Stump was born in 1855 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 She married Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff, son of Peter Riley Poff III and Mary Ann "Polly" Conner, on May 1, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of May 1, 1884,her married name was Poff. Martha Elizabeth Stump died on June 28, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of flux.^4,2,3,5

     Maggie Beatrice Rakes was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 15, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She married John Bure Pain Hale, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale and Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner, on April 7, 1917.¹ As of April 7, 1917,her married name was Hale. Maggie Beatrice Rakes died on January 3, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.¹

     Gladys Marie Underwood married Posey Maynard Hale, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale and Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner. Gladys Marie Underwood was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 228-38-1524.² Her married name was Jones.² She married Unknown Jones.² Her married name was Hale. Gladys Marie Underwood was born on March 12, 1911.² She died on December 19, 2000 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 89.^2,3

     Lodicia Aldridge was buried at Walters Burial Ground, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 19, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on August 25, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-3118.³ Pansy Roseamond Smith was born on February 2, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1 She married Herbert McCary Hale, son of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Hale and Elizena Laurena/Louvenna "Eliza" Conner, on January 26, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of January 26, 1933,her married name was Hale.² Pansy Roseamond Smith died on August 28, 1995 at age 92.³

     Charles William "Charlie" Hale was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 11, 1939 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Phyllis Elaine Belcher on August 2, 1963 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 Charles William "Charlie" Hale died on August 17, 2016 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 77.⁴ He BLUEFIELD — Charles William Hale (Charlie) 77, of the Blue Prince Road, (Green Valley) died Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital at Winston-Salem, NC. Born August 11, 1939 in Bluefield, he was the son of the late H. M. Hale & Pansy Smith Hale. Charlie was a graduate of Princeton High School and a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. He was a certified Welder most of his life and the owner/operator of Charlie Hale Welding Company for many years. Charlie also taught welding at the Mercer Vocational Technical Center for 37 years. For many years, Charlie was an active member of the Bluefield Rescue Squad and was given a lifetime membership with the Squad. He was a member of the AF & AM Lodge #85 of Bluefield. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Phyllis Elaine Belcher Hale, two sons: Jeffery Scott Hale & fiancée Nancy Hickman, Mark Alan Hale. Two grandchildren, Sarah Catherine Hale & Christopher Michael Hale. Two siblings, H. Jackson Hale & Betty Jo Parker. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 20, 2016 from the Greenview United Methodist Church in Green Valley with Pastor Rick Chester officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with Masonic AF & AM Lodge #85 of Bluefield will provide graveside rites. on August 18, 2016.⁴

     Betty Jo Hale was born on July 30, 1934 at Itmann, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 As of August 18, 1962,her married name was Parker.¹ She married McIvor Lemuel Parker Jr. on August 18, 1962 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Betty Jo Hale died on July 22, 2018 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 83.⁴ She Williamsburg - Betty Jo Parker passed away July 22, 2018 at the Williamsburg Hospice House at the age of 83. Betty Jo was born on July 30, 1934 at Itmann, West Virginia as the first daughter of Hubbert M. and Pansy Smith Hale. She grew up in Princeton, West Virginia. She graduated from Princeton High School and attended Bluefield Business College. She worked as a teller, bookkeeper and Secretary to the President of the Princeton Bank and Trust Company. She was married on August 18, 1962 to Mclvor L. Parker, Jr. of Arlington, Virginia. They moved to Falls Church, Virginia and subsequently they moved to Springfield, Virginia and lived there for 30 years. During those years, they enjoyed Square Dancing and numerous vacations to various parts of the United States. Betty Jo was very talented at various crafts and pursued many craft projects. Over the years, they visited Colonial Williamsburg many times and upon retirement, they moved here. Betty Jo was deeply involved with the Woman's Club of Williamsburg GFWC while continuing to pursue many craft projects. Betty Jo was predeceased by her father, mother, sister Lois Ann and brother Charles. She is survived by her husband, Mclvor, and brother Jack Hale of Alexandria, Virginia. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 25th from 3-5pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg, Virginia 23188. A private burial will be held on July 23, 2018.⁴

     Mary Frances Lawrence was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on January 7, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,3,2,6,4 She married Fleming Jacob Valentine Poff, son of Peter Riley Poff III and Mary Ann "Polly" Conner, on August 21, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of August 21, 1892,her married name was Poff. As of May 22, 1926,her married name was Griffith.² Mary Frances Lawrence married William Henry Griffith on May 22, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 Mary Frances Lawrence died on June 28, 1942 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^5,6,4

     Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8 He was born on February 20, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,8 He married Lizenie Alice Hale, daughter of Jeremiah Lee "Jerry" Hale and Hannah Alice Carr, on June 13, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,9,8 Greenville Tuggle "Green" Poff died on January 27, 1962 at Orange Co., Florida, at age 91.^8,3

     Alverta Mae "Bertie" Aldridge was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 224-14-1059.⁸ She married William Vance.⁹ Her married name was Vance. Alverta Mae "Bertie" Aldridge was born on July 6, 1923 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,2 As of November 6, 1946,her married name was Basham.² She married Robert Grayson Basham on November 6, 1946 at Campbell Co., Virginia.² Alverta Mae "Bertie" Aldridge died on September 25, 1997 at Maryland at age 74.^1,8 She VANCE, Alverta Mae Aldridge, 74, of Bel Air, Md., died Thursday, September 25, 1997. She is survived by a son, Donald R. Basham of Bel Air, Md; a daughter, Patricia A. Bateman of Mechanicsville, Va; brothers, Wink Aldridge of Roanoke, Va., and Vernon Aldridge of Tempe, Ariz; sisters, DeAnne Custer and Lorene Trent of Roanoke, Va., and Anita Miller of Columbia, S.C., and grandchildren, Michael Basham, Amy Basham, Donald Bateman and Danielle Bateman. The service will be held at Lotz Vinton Chapel at 12 noon Monday, September 29, 1997. The Rev. Don E. McCaskill will officiate. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel on September 28, 1997.¹

     Dorothy Aberdeen "Deenie" Aldridge married Joseph Louis Custer.² Her married name was Custer. Dorothy Aberdeen "Deenie" Aldridge was born on July 30, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³

     Bobby Ray Aldridge was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 22, 1935 at Virginia.^5,6 He married Sylvia Geraldine "Gerry" Shively on June 21, 1958.^1,3,7,4 Bobby Ray Aldridge died on January 17, 2016 at Virginia at age 80.⁴ He Bobby Ray Aldridge, 80, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2016. A loyal husband, dedicated father and grandfather, and faithful friend, he left this earth surrounded by his family. He truly began living as he stepped into eternity to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and be reunited with the love of his life, Gerry, his wife of 57 years. Bobby's parents, Velmer and Mattie Aldridge, were farmers in Floyd, Virginia. As a young man, he left Floyd to begin a career as a commercial driver. In his early twenties, he was introduced to a beautiful, Godly woman named Sylvia Geraldine Shively. He was immediately smitten, and although she was seeing someone else at the time, he knew he had found his soul mate. They truly experienced a Nicholas Spark's "Notebook" romance. Bobby and Gerry wed in 1958, and moved to Roanoke, Virginia. Eight months later, he was drafted into the Army and served in the Korean War where he drove a truck to transport military supplies. Following discharge, he continued to drive professionally and earned a reputation as a conscientious, trusted driver, and his career included employment at Roanoke Mills, Mason and Dixon, Preston Truck Lines, and following retirement, Abbott Bus Lines. He also enjoyed driving a shuttle bus to transport Carilion Clinic employees for a few years. In the early 1960s, Bobby became a member of New Life Christian Ministries (formerly, First Pentecostal Holiness Church). Throughout the years, Bobby served in many capacities, including board member, head usher, director of men's ministries, and bus driver. He and Gerry lived to serve others, and were an integral part of this body of believers. Even in his latter years when essential tremors limited his ability to actively serve, he continued to inspire with his positive outlook, grateful attitude, and genuine love and concern for others. His church family stood with him during his health challenges and loss of his wife, and continually buoyed his faith. Through the past five decades, he was blessed to experience the friendships of some of the finest people to ever walk this earth. Bobby was also a member of the Teamster's Local 171 where he was privileged to know "salt of the earth" men and women. He cherished the lasting friendships he made throughout his driving years, and appreciated the support shown by his colleagues who often provided transportation to union meetings and regularly held "solve the world's problems" meetings at Hardee's and K&W. He was known for his love of coffee, Krispy Kreme donuts, and reading the local newspaper. He was also a sports enthusiast and remained current on collegiate and professional players and games. As a professional driver, he also held a special place in his heart for NASCAR. Bobby lived out his faith and values in a real, tangible way. He was consistent in his walk with the Lord, and exemplified a life of pursuing God. Every day, even when it was difficult to hold a book and turn the pages, he would say, "I need to read my Bible today." He truly loved the Lord with all of his heart, and it was amazing to his family how people were drawn to him. He left a tremendous legacy of faith to his children and grandchildren. Surviving are his children, Sharon (Aldridge) Parker, and her husband, Glenn, John Aldridge, and his wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Brooke Parker, Alex and Jordyn (Woods) Parker, Jackson Aldridge, Abigail Aldridge and Amelia Aldridge; brother, Bill Aldridge, and wife, Margaret, of Tarboro, N.C; brothers-in-law, Richard Shively, and wife, Karen, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, and, Johnny Shively, and wife, Beth, of Ferrum, Virginia. He is also survived by several cousins; nieces; and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 19, 2016, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home in Roanoke, Virginia. The funeral be conducted at New Life Christian Ministries, 5745 Airport Road, Roanoke, on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at noon with the Rev. Walter L. Wood, the Rev. Elwood Rakes, and the Rev Tony Atkinson officiating. A committal service will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Life Center Ministries Africa. Please contact New Life Christian Ministries at 540-563-4989 or www.newlifecm.org. Special thanks to the physicians and staff of the CRMH Palliative Care Unit. Your attentive, compassionate care provided to our father and family will forever be cherished. on January 18, 2016.⁴