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     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-1658.² Leva Clara Burton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on November 29, 1896 at West Virginia.^1,2 As of December 25, 1917,her married name was Thornton.³ She married Herbert Oscar Thornton, son of James Henry Thornton and Belle Velaria Davis, on December 25, 1917 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Leva Clara Burton died on March 4, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.¹

     Walter Norvell Martin was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,7 His Social Security Number was 236-09-1118.⁸ He was born on February 3, 1886 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,8 He married Zada "Zadie" Thornton, daughter of James Henry Thornton and Belle Velaria Davis, on February 28, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,9 Walter Norvell Martin died on March 12, 1970 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^8,5,6,7 He Walter N. Martin, 714 Princeton Avenue, Princeton, died in his home Thursday following a two-weeks illness preceded by a stroke. He was a retired employee of Peerless Coal and Coke Co. at Vivian. He moved from Vivian to Princeton in 1951 and was a member of First Methodist Church in Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge No. 134 AF & AM and the Princeton Old Guard. He was the son of the late William E. and Sarah E. Hern Martin. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Thelma Nance Martin; two sons, Robert K. Martin of Norfolk, Va., and William E. Martin of Vienna, Va; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Surber of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Levi Norman of Bartow, Fla., Mrs. Phil Dunford of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Robert Womick of Forest City, N. C; two stepsons, Thurman Milam of Boston, Mass. and Ted Milam of Princeton; one sister, Mrs. Ora M. Craig of Spokane, Wash; 27 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Resthaven Park Cemetery in Princeton. Members of Princeton Lodge AF & AM will serve as pallbearers. Members of the Old Guard will serve as honorary pallbearers. on March 13, 1970.⁷

     Charles Leland Hauck was buried at Utahville Cemetery, Coalport, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 208-09-3350.⁵ He was born on February 13, 1892 at Punxsutawney, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.^6,5,3 He married Ruth Elizabeth Thornton, daughter of James Henry Thornton and Belle Velaria Davis, on August 3, 1947 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Charles Leland Hauck died on May 27, 1979 at East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 87.⁷ He Charles L. Hauck, beloved husband of Ruth (nee Thornton), dear father of Mrs. Toresso Romanin of Cleveland Hts., Charles, Jr., of Seattle, Wash., Laura Mae Patterson of Punxsutawney, Pa., Ada Van Horn of Norton, O., Will R. of Malta, Mont., Rhoda Tandy of Newark, Del. on May 29, 1979.⁴

     Daisy Mae Riggenbach was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 232-03-2117.⁴ She was born on September 17, 1912 at New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3,2 As of March 3, 1946,her married name was Thornton.¹ She married Arthur Bettis Thornton, son of James Henry Thornton and Belle Velaria Davis, on March 3, 1946 at New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia.¹ Daisy Mae Riggenbach died on July 31, 1996 at West Virginia at age 83.^4,3

     Lois N. Martin was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ She was born on June 6, 1914 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,7 She died on April 20, 1940 at Vivian, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 25.^5,7 She Funeral rites will be held today in the home at Vivian for Lola Martin, 26-year-old resident of Vivian who died Tuesday morning after an illness of several years. Burial at the Rest Haven cemetery in Princeton. Miss Martin was born August 16, 1914, at Oakvale, and had lived in this section most of her life. Her father, Walter N. Martin, is outside superintendent for the coal company at Croser. She leaves her father; two brothers, Robert and William; and four sisters, Mrs. C. B. Sisk, of Kimball; Mrs. Levi Norman, of Croser; and Virginia and Glenna Lake Martin, of Vivian. on August 21, 1940.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-1113.¹² Robert Killey "Bob" Martin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He Robert Killey "Bob" Martin, 95, of the Oakvale Road, Princeton, died peacefully at home early Wednesday morning, November 30, 2011 following a long illness. Born February 26, 1916, at Kimball, he was the son of the late Walter N. Martin and Zada Thornton Martin. Mr. Martin finished his schooling at Welch High School and entered the service to serve with the Army Air Corp during World War II. Mr. Martin had a long career in the coal industry having retired from United Poca Fuel Company at Crumpler and Algoma with more than 44 years of service. He was a member of the U.M.W.A. and the V.F.W. He was a member of Stinson United Methodist Church in Princeton. Mr. Martin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, he loved baseball, doing carpentry and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Moore Martin, Step mother, Thelma Virginia Martin, along with siblings; Evelyn Myrtle, Lois, Marguerite Ruth, William and Virginia Katherine Martin, and two step brothers, Thurman Gene & Teddy. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Suzanne Phillips & husband Fred of Roanoke VA, Casey Martin of Princeton, Marlene Martin of Peterstown; Grandchildren, Jessica Lynn Martin Cordes & husband Nikolaus of Tuscaloosa AL, Robert Eric Martin of Peterstown, Fred A. Phillips Jr. & family of Roanoke VA, Bryan L. Phillips of Vancleave MS; Siblings, Mary Frances Surber and Glenna Lake Womack, and a host of nieces and nephews; And his extended family, at Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton Health Care Center, Hospice Compassus, Dr. Gordon Prescott and his staff, his special caregivers, Sandi Lawrence, Janet Harvey and Monica Lane and the members of Stinson United Methodist Church and Fairview Christian Community Church. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.⁴ He was born on February 26, 1916 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^{3,12,5,4,6,7,13} He married Elizabeth Warden "Betty" Moore on November 17, 1942 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,4,14 Robert Killey "Bob" Martin died on November 30, 2011 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^4,12,6,13

     Her Social Security Number was 228-46-1213.⁹ Mary Frances Martin Mary Frances Sink Surber, age 94, of Bristol, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at her home. She was born in Vivian, West Virginia a daughter of the late Walter Norvell and Zada Thornton Martin. Mary spent most of her life in Bluefield, VA and had lived in the Bristol area since 2005. She was a member of State Street Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husbands Claude Burlin Sink, Sr. and G.A. Surber, four sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by: Son: Claude Burlin Sink and wife Barbara. Daughters: Ruth Dickerson and Barbara Shifflett. Grandchildren: Rhonda Rice, William Sink, Brad Sink, Kevin Shifflett. Great Granddaughter: Brianna Sink. Two Great Grandchildren. Sister: Glenna "Lake" Womick and husband Bob. Several Nieces and Nephews. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Bluefield, VA. The family will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Sink, Ronnie Sagaty and Jessie James Sink.⁶ She was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^6,10 Her married name was Surber.⁶ She married Glen Austin Surber.⁶ Mary Frances Martin was born on May 6, 1918 at Vivian, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^9,6 As of August 6, 1938,her married name was Sink.³ She married Claude Burlin Sink Sr. on August 6, 1938 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,6 Mary Frances Martin died on February 17, 2013 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 94.^9,6

     Her Social Security Number was 264-72-0580.² Margaret Ruth Martin was buried at Lakeland Memorial Gardens, 2125 Bartow Road, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.⁷ She was born on February 11, 1920 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,8 As of June 29, 1940,her married name was Norman.³ She married Levi Bryant Norman on June 29, 1940 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^3,9 Margaret Ruth Martin died on March 9, 1991 at Bartow, Polk Co., Florida, at age 71.^2,8,9 She Margaret Norman, 71, of Bartow, died Saturday at her home. A native of Kimball, W.Va., she moved to Bartow in 1961 from Chuluota. She was a retired secretary for the Polk County School Board, and a member of First United Methodist Church in Bartow and the Bartow Pilot Club. She is survived by her husband, Levi B. Sr; four sons, Levi B. Jr. of Houston, Martin of St. Petersburg, and David and Michael, both of Bartow; two daughters, Mancy Gore of Chuluota and Susan Bacher of Clio, Ala; a brother, Robert Martin of Princeton, W.Va; three sisters, Mary Serber of Abington, W.Va., and Virginia Dunford and Lake Womick, both of Forest City, N.C; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. on March 11, 1991.⁹

     William Elbert Martin was buried at Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, Pinellas Co., Florida.^9,10 His Social Security Number was 232-24-8193.² He was born on June 27, 1921 at Vivian, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^{2,11,4,9,3,10} He married Helen Mae Young on July 10, 1941 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹² William Elbert Martin died on November 7, 1989 at Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 68.^{2,11,4,9,13,10} He MARTIN, William E., 68, of Seminole, died Tuesday (Nov. 7, 1989) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Vivian, W.Va., and came here in 1976 from Vienna, Va. He was a personnel administrative assistant for the VA Regional Central Office in Washington, D.C. He also was director of personnel for the VA Regional Office, St. Petersburg. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans 13, Madeira Beach, and Tides Hotel and Bath Club Resort, North Redington Beach. Survivors include his wife, Helen M; a son, William E., Vienna; three daughters, Pamela, Baltimore, Elizabeth Blanchard, Newport News, Va., and Kimberly, Washington; a brother, Robert K., Kingston, W.Va; three sisters, Margaret Norman, Bartow, and Virginia Dunford and Lake Womick, both of Forest City, N.C; five grandchildren. on November 9, 1989.¹³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-28-7617.⁶ Virginia Katherine Martin was buried at Columbus Presbyterian Cemetery, Columbus, Polk Co., North Carolina.⁷ She was born on March 28, 1923 at West Virginia.^1,6,8 As of circa 1944,her married name was Dunford.⁵ She married Rev. Dr. Philip Welford Dunford circa 1944.^5,9 Virginia Katherine Martin died on April 1, 2011 at Forest City, Rutherford Co., North Carolina, at age 88.^6,5,8 She Virginia Martin Dunford - After a lengthy decline Ginny entered into the promised eternal rest on April 1st, just days after her 88th birthday. She was one of seven children born to the late Walter N. Martin and Zada (Thornton) Martin of Mercer County, WV. After growing up in Vivian, West Virginia, she joined the US Marine Corps in 1942, serving until 1944 and reaching the rank of Corporal. Following her military service she was educated at Presbyterian College. She served as a Child Welfare worker in Florida. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, the Reverend Dr. Philip W. Dunford of Forest City; a brother, Robert Martin, Princeton, WV; two sisters, Mary Surber, Bristol, TN, and Glenna Womick, Forest City. She was the mother of a daughter Kate Dunford of Raleigh, NC; three sons, The Rev Skip Dunford of Elizabethtown, KY, Timothy Dunford of Mandeville, LA. She also loved her six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Dunford. A devoted spouse and mother, and doting "MeeMaw", Ginny was also an avid outdoors-person, enjoying camping, hiking and fishing. She was a world traveler. Her strong faith and devotion to her Lord Jesus led her to active service in the Presbyterian Church (USA). She served at various times and places as a Teacher and choir member, and was an ordained Elder and occasional preacher. She was an active participant in Women of the Church, receiving the Lifetime Woman of the Church Award. She was also honored with the status of Elder Emeritus by First Presbyterian Church, Forest City. An outstanding contributor to the life of her community, she dedicated her life to serving those in need. She helped found the Forest City Christmas Cheer Center where she served as Director for 8 years. She volunteered at Yokefellow, delivered Meals on Wheels, and assisted at Isothermal Community College Library. In recognition of her community service she received the NC Governor's Award; the Forest City Kiwanis Citizen of the Year Award; and the prestigious international Others Award from The Salvation Army. on April 3, 2011.⁵

     Glenna Lake Martin was buried at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 250 Hudlow Road, Forest City, Rutherford Co., North Carolina.^4,5 She Mrs. Glenna Martin Womick, age 87 of Owens Street, Forest City, died Monday, May 5, 2014 at her home. Born in West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Walter N. Martin and Zada Thornton Martin and was the widow of the late Robert Quinn "Bob" Womick, Sr. She was a bookkeeper for many businesses through the years, and last worked in the Isothermal Community College Library. Mrs. Womick was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church where she was Past-President of the United Methodist Women, was active in the Women's Circle, a founding member and an integral part of the church bizarre committee, and she also served on various other church committees. She was also involved with Meals On Wheels, a very active volunteer with Yokefellow, and also served as a Cub Scout Den Mother. Survivors include her son, Robert Womick, Jr. and wife Carol of Forest City; daughters, Sharon Graham and husband Mickey of Ellenboro, Sandra Dale and husband Tom of Bermuda, Toni Gamble and husband John of Cary, NC; grandchildren, John Gamble, Jr., Lisa Gamble, Skip Steffey, Rich Steffey, Ryan Steffey, Chip Graham, Tracy Miller, Lori Carpenter, and Quinn Womick; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Frances Cobb of Forest City, and brothers-in-law, Grady Womick and Phil Dunford, both of Forest City. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Lail, brothers and sisters, Mary Suber, Robert Martin, Margaret Norman, Bill Martin, Virginia Dunford, Lois Martin, and Evelyn Martin. Funeral services will be held in the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.⁵ She was born on October 11, 1926 at West Virginia.^4,10 As of June 14, 1947,her married name was Womick.⁷ She married Robert Quinn "Bob" Womick Sr. on June 14, 1947 at Maxton, Scotland Co., North Carolina.^3,4,5,6,7 Glenna Lake Martin died on May 5, 2014 at Forest City, Rutherford Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^4,10,5

     Elizabeth Warden "Betty" Moore Mrs. Elizabeth W. "Betty" Martin, 85, a loving wife, mother, nanny, departed this life peacefully Saturday evening, February 18, 2006 with her caring husband by her side at the Princeton community Hospital. Born September 26, 1920, at Hellier, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Columbus E. and Lillie Frye Moore. Betty graduate from Northfork High School. She was a former employee for the G.C. Murphy Company, Clark Hardware of Northfork and Gianatos at Kimball. Mrs. Martin was a resident of Northfork until 1980, moving with her husband to Princeton. She was a member of the Stinson United Methodist church on Oakvale Road in Princeton, a member of the United Methodist Women and the church choir. She also was a member of the Weatherford Fellowship of the Kee Street United Methodist church in Princeton. Betty was devoted to her family, church and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Charles E. Moore, Kenneth E. Moore and Heber E. Moore along with sisters; Ruth Prentice, Quilla Grunwald and Esther Phillips. Survivors Her devoted husband of 63 years, Robert K. Martin; two children, Suzanne M. Phillips and husband Fred of Roanoke, Virginia; Casey Martin of Princeton; daughter in law, Marlene Gammon and husband Burke of Peterstown; two grandchildren, Jessica Lynn Martin of Princeton, Eric Martin of Peterstown; step grandchildren, Fred A. Phillips of Roseville, California; Bryan L. Phillips of Biloxi, Miss; special caregiver Monica Lane of Princeton; a host of nephews and nieces. Graveside services will be conducted at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the courthouse Road in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers are Charles Kassay, Eric Martin, Luke Simplicio, Marvin Moore, Lional Beasley and Mike Milam.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 234-32-5734.⁴ She was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 She was born on September 26, 1920 at Hellier, Pike Co., Kentucky.^3,4,5,6 As of November 17, 1942,her married name was Martin.¹ She married Robert Killey "Bob" Martin, son of Walter Norvell Martin and Zada "Zadie" Thornton, on November 17, 1942 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 Elizabeth Warden "Betty" Moore died on February 18, 2006 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^4,5,6

     Claude Burlin Sink Sr. was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 17, 1915 at Nolan, Mingo Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1916.^1,2,4 He married Mary Frances Martin, daughter of Walter Norvell Martin and Zada "Zadie" Thornton, on August 6, 1938 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Claude Burlin Sink Sr. died on August 8, 1953 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 37; Died in a slate fall in a mining accident.²

     Herbert Oscar Thornton Jr. was buried at Chambers Cemetery, Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² He was born on October 8, 1918 at Monroe Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Oct 14, 1918.^1,2 He died on February 25, 1920 at Lindside, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 1; His death certificate has a death date of Feb 14, 1920.^1,2

     Fleta Fairbanks Wilkins was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^1,3 She was born on March 15, 1905 at Virginia.^1,3 As of November 30, 1929,her married name was Thornton.² She married Wilbur Frank Thornton Sr., son of James Henry Thornton and Belle Velaria Davis, on November 30, 1929 at Norfolk, Virginia.^3,2 Fleta Fairbanks Wilkins died on August 8, 1976 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 71.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 231-76-0850.³ Jerry Wayne Hatcher Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 1, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2,4 He married Cathy Unknown circa 1972.² Jerry Wayne Hatcher Sr. died on April 5, 2009 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 55.^2,3,5 He Jerry Hatcher Sr., 55, of Christiansburg, Va., born on August 1, 1953, went to heaven to rest on Sunday, April 5, 2009. Jerry was a loving man and faithful friend. Jerry never met a challenge building or framing that he could not rise to. He is preceded in death by his mother, Frances Karr; and brother, Stanley Hatcher. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Cathy. She was the light of his world and was by his side every minute. He is also survived by his children, Jerry W. Hatcher Jr. and wife, Nichole, and Crystal Stump and husband, Joey; grandchildren, Michael Stump, Katlin Stump and Samantha Hatcher; his father, T.W. Hatcher, of Shawsville; brothers, Donnie Hatcher, of Shawsville, Dennis Hatcher and wife, Lisa, of Shawsville, and Raymond Hatcher and Donna, of Christiansburg; sister, Linda Mize and husband, Keith, of Salem; stepfather, Thomas Karr, of Salem; special friends, Bob Ratcliff and Kelly Walters; and many, many other friends. We want to offer a special thanks to all who prayed for and visited him. Also his care giver, Dr. McCoy, who was a blessing to the family, and to the nursing staff at Montgomery Regional Hospital. We will forever miss his smile and humor. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with special friend, Pastor Neil Turner officiating. Interment to follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com. The Hatcher family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. on April 7, 2009.²