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     Helen Louisa Ann Burk was buried at Maxey Cemetery, Gardner, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-14-5790.⁸ She was born on November 12, 1912 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8,9,2 As of May 14, 1954,her married name was Lilly.⁹ She married Orville Wright Lilly on May 14, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,2,10 Helen Louisa Ann Burk died on April 1, 1999 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^8,2 She Helen Louisa Ann Lilly, 86, of Cornbread Ridge, Princeton, died Thursday, April 1, 1999, at her residence. Born Nov. 12, 1912, in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Gratton Wesley and Edith Hearn Burk. She was formerly a salesperson at G.L. Murphy Co. in Princeton. She was a member of Kee Street United Methodist Church in Princeton. She had been a resident of Princeton since 1954 moving from Roanoke, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Wright Lilly and one brother, Robert Andrew Burk. Survivors include one nephew she raised, Robert W. Burk of Princeton; one niece she raised, Barbara Ann Cockman and husband Andy of Hinesville, Ga; one brother, Kyle Burk of Blacksburg, Va; and two sisters, Hazel Williams of Pearisburg, Va., and Mildred Burk of Princeton. Graveside services will be conducted the Maxey Family Cemetery, Cornbread Ridge, Princeton. on April 2, 1999.²

     Robert Andrew Burk was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8 His Social Security Number was 225-16-3337.⁴ He was born on December 21, 1913 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,13,3,4,5,8 He married Alice Preston Williams on February 5, 1939 at Hoge's Store, Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ Robert Andrew Burk married Frances Virginia Lee Tynes on November 29, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^13,3,8 Robert Andrew Burk and Alice Preston Williams were divorced on March 23, 1946 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁷ Robert Andrew Burk died on December 21, 1963 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 50.^2,3,8 He Robert Andrew Burk, 50, McKinley Avenue, Princeton, died Saturday in a Princeton hospital. Born Dec. 21, 1913 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Gratton and Edith Hearn Burk. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Frances Tynes Burk; a daughter, Barbara and a son, Robert Wesley, both at home; three sisters, Miss Mildred Burk, Princeton, Mrs. Orville Lilly, Garten and Mrs. Dan Williams, Pearisburg, Va; and a brother, Kyle Burk, Pearisburg. Burial will be in Oakvale Cemetery. on December 22, 1963.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 227-14-1847.¹¹ Kyle Edward Burk was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,12 He was born on April 4, 1915 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,7,3,12,4 He married Ruby Clyola Thacker on April 19, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,13,3,2 Kyle Edward Burk died on September 6, 2006 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 91.^11,7,2,12 He Kyle Edward Burk, 91 of Pearisburg, Va., passed away Wednesday morning, September 6, 2006 at Riverview Nursing Home in Rich Creek, Va. Mr. Burk was born on April 4, 1915 in Bluefield, W. Va., and was a son of the late Gratton W. and Edith Hearn Burk. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Thacker Burk and son Daniel K. Burk. Mr. Burk was a retired employee of the Celanese Corp. in Narrows, was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg, the Oddfellows Lodge # 1006 and a lifetime member of the Pearisburg Volunteer Fire Dept. He is survived by one son, Richard J. Burk of Valparaiso, Fla., survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy B. and John R. Pennington of Lynchburg; sisters, Hazel Williams of Pearisburg and Mildred Burk of Princeton, W. Va; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. on September 7, 2006.⁷

     Mildred V. Burk was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 231-14-6481.⁸ She was born on May 19, 1917 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,2 She died on March 3, 2009 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^8,2 She PRINCETON — Mildred V. Burk, 91, of Cassell’s Board and Care Facility, Princeton, formerly of Wickham Avenue, departed this life early Tuesday morning, March 3, 2009 to be united with her Lord and Savior. Born May 19, 1917, in Bluefield, she was the daughter of the late Gratton “Grat” Burk and Edith Hearn Burk.Having grown up in Bluefield, she lived their until 1944, when she moved to Princeton. Ms. Burk had worked for the Celanese Corporation in Narrows, Virginia for more than 41 years, retiring in 1982. While her health permitted, she was an active member of the Kee Street United Methodist Church in Princeton; she was also a member of Willing Workers Sunday School Class, the Wesleyan Service Guild and served with different committees within the Church. She loved her neighbors on Wickham Avenue, and her church family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Burk and Kyle Burk along with a sister, Helen Lilly. Survivors: Her last sibling, Hazel Williams of Troutville, Virginia; her dear friend and caregiver, Sue Lucas and her family, whom were loving, giving and caring for her, every day, for many years. Burial will follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Bluefield. on March 4, 2009.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-14-5789.⁹ Hazel Irene Burk was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,10 She was born on May 12, 1919 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,9,10 As of August 11, 1944,her married name was Williams.³ She married Dan Wagner Williams on August 11, 1944 at Eggleston, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,11 Hazel Irene Burk died on March 13, 2010 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 90.^9,2,10 She Hazel Irene Williams, 90, of Pearisburg, departed this life Saturday evening, March 13, 2010, at Carrington Place in Daleville. Born in Bluefield, W.Va., on May 12, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Gratton Wesley and Edith Pearis Hearn Burk. She was a devoted Christian, a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead and was a retired retail clerk with Cheds Department Store in Pearisburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dan Wagner Williams; a son, Gratton Williams; and a daughter, Edith Joyce Williams. She leaves to cherish her memory her son and daughter-in-law, Leslie and Jean Williams, of Troutville; her daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Don Greenwood, of Roanoke; her grandchildren, Ursula and Sean Lee, Erich Stephens, Holly , Valerie, and Emily Williams, Brandon and Mary Susan Williams; her greatgrandchildren, Dalton and Wyatt Lee. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. on March 15, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-22-1601.⁵ Orville Wright Lilly was buried at Maxey Cemetery, Gardner, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,4 He was born on February 25, 1912 at Spanishburg, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Helen Louisa Ann Burk, daughter of Gratton Wesley "Grat" Burk and Edith Paris Hearn, on May 14, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Orville Wright Lilly died on September 30, 1985 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^5,6,4 He Orville Wright Lilly, 73, of Cornbread Ridge, Princeton, died Monday in a Beckley hospital. He was a retired employee of the West Virginia Department of Highways and was of the Methodist faith. Born in Mercer County, he had been a lifelong resident of Mercer County. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Helen Burk Lilly; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Burial at Maxey Cemetery, Cornbread Ridge, Princeton. on October 2, 1985.⁴

     Dan Wagner Williams was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on February 28, 1909 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 He married Hazel Irene Burk, daughter of Gratton Wesley "Grat" Burk and Edith Paris Hearn, on August 11, 1944 at Eggleston, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Dan Wagner Williams died on January 28, 1973 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 63.^2,5 He Dan Wagner Williams, 63, died Sunday in a Pearisburg hospital. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Burke Williams; a son, Leslie Williams, Pearisburg; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Stephens, Cape Kennedy, Fla; two brothers, Roy Williams, Salem, Garnett Williams, Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Annabell Williams, Pulaski, Miss Georgia Williams, Richmond, Mrs. Mildred Stevenson, Raleigh, N. C. Burial in Birchlawn Burial Park. on January 29, 1973.⁵

     Ruby Clyola Thacker was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 Her Social Security Number was 228-16-2324.⁸ She was born on January 23, 1916 at Eggleston, Giles Co., Virginia.^{8,2,3,4,5,6,7} As of April 19, 1941,her married name was Burk.⁴ She married Kyle Edward Burk, son of Gratton Wesley "Grat" Burk and Edith Paris Hearn, on April 19, 1941 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,6 Ruby Clyola Thacker died on October 29, 1997 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 81.^8,2,6,7 She BURK, Ruby Thacker, 81, of Pearisburg, passed away Wednesday evening, October 29, 1997, at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Burk was born on January 23, 1916 in Eggleston, Va. and was a daughter of the late Edgar C. and Katie Straley Thacker and was also preceded in death by one son, Daniel Kyle Burk. Mrs. Burk was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg and was a member of the Anne S. Hoilman Sunday School Class. Mrs. Burk was survived by her husband, Kyle Burk of Pearisburg; one son, Richard J. Burk of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; one daughter, Kathy R. Burk of Lynchburg; four sisters, Janie Hicks of Milton, Fla., Margaret Coulter of Lindside, W.Va., Deleene Bingham of Springboro, Ohio, Sallie Dowdy of Christiansburg; and three grandchildren. Burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. on October 31, 1997.²

     Daniel Kyle Burk was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,8 His Social Security Number was 230-56-8597.⁴ He was born on July 31, 1944 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6,7,8 He married Cynthia Louise Bishop on May 7, 1966 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ Daniel Kyle Burk and Cynthia Louise Bishop were divorced on August 17, 1977 at Culpeper Co., Virginia.⁷ Daniel Kyle Burk married Rosalinda Camacam on September 10, 1977 at Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.⁶ Daniel Kyle Burk and Rosalinda Camacam were divorced on February 20, 1985 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁷ Daniel Kyle Burk married Vicky Lee Tremer on August 7, 1986 at Urbanna, Middlesex Co., Virginia.^6,7 Daniel Kyle Burk and Vicky Lee Tremer were divorced on October 3, 1987 at York Co., Virginia.⁷ Daniel Kyle Burk died on September 23, 1989 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 45.^3,8

     Frances Virginia Lee Tynes was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 31, 1915 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of November 29, 1945,her married name was Burk.¹ She married Robert Andrew Burk, son of Gratton Wesley "Grat" Burk and Edith Paris Hearn, on November 29, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Frances Virginia Lee Tynes died on November 2, 1968 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 53.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 233-09-7437.^6,4 Roby McKinley Groseclose was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on February 15, 1897 at Boissevain, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,4 He married Effie Elizabeth Hearn, daughter of Andrew Johnston/Johnson Hearn and Sarah Louisa "Sallie" White, on September 20, 1922 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Roby McKinley Groseclose died on November 13, 1941 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 44.^4,7,5 He Funeral services for Roby M. Groseclose, 44, Bluefleld-Princeton road, who died at 2:45 o’clock yesterday morning of pneumonia, at Bluefleld sanitarium where he had been a patient since Monday will be conducted this afternoon. Interment will be in Monte Vista cemetery. Mr. Groseclose is survived by his wife, who was Miss Effie Hearn. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hearn. His mother, Mrs. Ollle Groseclose, and two brothers, Haller and Theodore Groseclose, of Boissevain, Va., and a sister, Mrs. Sam Lucas, of Jenkinjones, also survive. Pallbearers will be: J. E. Wagner, Jr., Irvin Mills, Robert A. Lampton, M. M. Woodyard, C. M. Rudder, Roy D. Phillips, C. E. Foster, Cecil Bond. Flowerbearers will be members of the American Legion, Bluefleld Post No 9. on November 14, 1941.⁵

     George Robert "Bob" Lowder was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,6 His Social Security Number was 234-24-1731.⁷ He was born on January 31, 1887 at Nebraska.^{1,7,8,3,4,9,6,5} He married Virginia Catherine Hearn, daughter of Andrew Johnston/Johnson Hearn and Sarah Louisa "Sallie" White, on October 22, 1919 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ George Robert "Bob" Lowder died on August 22, 1968 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^2,3,4,6,5 He G. R. (Bob) Lowder, 81, of 101 Bradford St., died en route to Charleston General Hospital Thursday. The World War I veteran was a retired FMC employee and a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors: wife, Virginia; sons, Joe of Kirkwood, Mo. and Daniel at home; daughters, Mrs. John W. Morrison of Falls Church, Va., and Miss Mary Catherine Lowder at home; sister, Mrs. Holland Jones of Bluefield, Va. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield. on August 23, 1968.²

     His Social Security Number was 711-10-0737.¹¹ Joseph Frank "Joe" Lowder was born on February 10, 1922 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,3,12,4 He married Elsie Gwendolyn Kinsey on March 11, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ Joseph Frank "Joe" Lowder died on November 22, 2006 at Missouri at age 84.^11,12,6,13 He Lowder, Joe, 84, died suddenly of suspected heart failure Wednesday, November, 22, 2006. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, Mr. Lowder left home to serve in the Navy during World War II. His plane was shot down in Indochina and he survived the crash with severe wounds only to be captured by the Japanese. When the war ended, he returned to the U.S. to complete his studies at Springfield College in Massachusetts. Mr. Lowder attributed his survival to superior physical fitness before the plane crash and he became a lifelong advocate of healthy living. He held teaching and coaching positions at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida, and several universities, including Auburn University in Alabama; Parks College of St.Louis University; Washington University in St. Louis; and the Meramec campus of St. Louis Community College. In 1964, Mr. Lowder moved to Kirkwood, Missouri, with his wife Gwen and sons Eric, Craig and Kevin. Gwen died in 1998 and Eric in 2005. Joe Lowder is survived by his sister Mary Catherine Lowder-Bailey of Charleston, West Virginia; son Kevin of Kirkwood, son Craig and wife Sue who currently live in Japan, his beloved companion Dorothy (Dot) Ebeling of Sunset Hills, Missouri, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. on November 30, 2006.¹³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-24-6664.³ Frances Louise Lowder was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,7 She was born on July 12, 1923 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,7 As of May 14, 1955,her married name was Morrison.⁴ She married John Wesley Morrison III on May 14, 1955 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,9 Frances Louise Lowder died on May 27, 1996 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 72.^3,7

     His Social Security Number was 232-34-5399.¹⁰ Daniel George Lowder was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,11,3 He was born on September 2, 1927 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,4,5,12 He died on November 6, 1997 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^10,11,12 He Daniel G. Lowder, 70, of Charleston died Nov. 6, 1997, at home after a short illness. He was a member of First Christian Church, Charleston, an Army veteran of the Korean War, a graduate of Charleston High School and Morris Harvey College and a member of the Charleston Chess Club. Surviving: sister, Mary Catherine Lowder-Bailey of Charleston; brother, Joe Lowder of St. Louis. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield. on November 8, 1997.¹¹

     Her Social Security Number was 235-44-5880.⁸ Mary Catherine Lowder was buried at St. Matthews Episcopal Church Columbarium, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,5 Her married name was Lowder-Bailey.⁴ She married Dr. Frederick Eugene Bailey Jr.^4,5 Mary Catherine Lowder was born on December 14, 1928 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,4 She died on June 7, 2010 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^4,8 She Mrs. Mary Catherine Lowder-Bailey, 81, of Charleston died on June 7, 2010, at The Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness with Parkinson's disease. Mrs. Lowder-Bailey was a public schoolteacher, tennis and basketball coach, and an inspiring associate professor of English at Morris Harvey/University of Charleston. Born in Bluefield to George R. Lowder and Virginia C. Hearn Lowder, Mrs. Lowder-Bailey moved to Charleston in 1938 with her family. With the exception of her time away at universities for her education, Charleston has been her home ever since. She was educated at Bethany College, West Virginia University, Auburn University, and Morehead State University. She taught at Upper Witcher Grade School 1951-52; Woodrow Wilson Jr. High School 1952-59; and Charleston High School 1959-64. An associate professor of English at Morris Harvey College/University of Charleston from 1965-1994, she was voted Teacher of the Year for 1987-88. Thousands of Charleston residents will no doubt fondly remember the time they spent with her in classrooms and on athletic courts. Many of the English teachers in Kanawha County learned their grammar and how to teach grammar under her instruction. She was married to Dr. Frederick E. Bailey Jr., who predeceased her in 1991. A nationally respected senior chemical research scientist with Union Carbide/Dow, Dr. Bailey received acclaim for more than 60 U.S. patents for formulas he developed, among many other achievements. Mrs. Lowder-Bailey was the last survivor among her siblings: sister, Francis Lowder Morrison; and brothers, Daniel Lowder and Joseph Lowder. She is survived by her nephews, Kevin Lowder of St. Louis, Mo., and Craig Lowder of Mahopac, N.Y; brother-in-law, John W. Morrison III of Tazewell, Va; and many dear lifelong friends. She was an active member of the community, serving many organizations: the Municipal Beautification Commission, the Greater Kanawha Valley Scholarship Committee, Patchwork, Tennis, Inc., and the First Presbyterian Church. She generously supported many local and national charities, most notably, Kanawha Hospice Care, Inc. Her ashes will be interred in the columbarium at St. Matthews Episcopal Church on Norwood Road. on June 13, 2010.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 233-32-3849.² Elsie Gwendolyn Kinsey was born on March 7, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of March 11, 1945,her married name was Lowder.¹ She married Joseph Frank "Joe" Lowder, son of George Robert "Bob" Lowder and Virginia Catherine Hearn, on March 11, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Elsie Gwendolyn Kinsey died on July 9, 1998 at Kirkwood, St. Louis Co., Missouri, at age 74.^3,2 She KIRKWOOD, Mo. - Gwendolyn K. Lowder, 79, of Kirkwood, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died July 9, 1998. She attended South Charleston High School, Bowling Green University and Lindenwood College, St. Louis; was president of the Friends of Kirkwood Library; and former president of the St. Louis Writers Guild. She was a free-lance manuscript editor, a swimming instructor at Meramac Junior College and founded a Unitarian church in Pensacola, Fla. Surviving: husband, Joe F. Lowder; sons, Eric and Kevin Lowder, both of Kirkwood, Craig Lowder of New York; four grandchildren. on July 15, 1998.³

     His Social Security Number was 266-80-9220.⁴ Eric David Lowder LOWDER, Eric D., 56, of Kirkwood, on April 28, 2005 after a valiant battle with prostate cancer; son of Joseph F. and the late Gwendolyn K. Lowder; brother of Craig (Susan) and Kevin; father of Laura Dawson (Sam), Michael Culp (Andrea), Matthew Culp (Wade) and Katy Kamper (Jim); grandfather of Logan, Casey, Sydney, Joseph, Wesley, Reiley, Gabriel and Kinsey; uncle to Kyle (Arianne), Travis and Cameron Lowder; friend to many and loved by all. Athlete, Soldier, Teacher, Child Advocate and Policy Analyst for MO-SPAN.⁷ He married Deboarh Ann Hale.⁸ Eric David Lowder was born on September 11, 1948 at Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.⁴ He died on April 28, 2005 at Missouri at age 56.^4,9,6,7

     Dr. Frederick Eugene Bailey Jr. was buried at St. Matthews Episcopal Church Columbarium, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 233-54-4901.³ He married Mary Catherine Lowder, daughter of George Robert "Bob" Lowder and Virginia Catherine Hearn.^1,2 Dr. Frederick Eugene Bailey Jr. was born on October 8, 1927 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^5,3,4 He died on August 15, 1991 at age 63.³

     Asa John "Ace" Porter Sr. was buried at Independence Cemetery, Sandyville, Jackson Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Hespie Chute.⁵ Asa John "Ace" Porter Sr. was born on July 5, 1901 at Wirt Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Virgie Beulah Hively, daughter of William Thomas Hively and Laura Catherine Dodd, on June 28, 1938 at Speed, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ Asa John "Ace" Porter Sr. died on August 11, 1961 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 60.⁴ He POINT PLEASANT— Funeral services for Ace Porter, 60, of Leon, who died Friday morning will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Stevens funeral home. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Durst. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Independence, W. Va. on August 13, 1961.⁴

     Mattie Wyatt was born circa 1893 at North Carolina.¹ As of June 26, 1953,her married name was Hodges.¹ She married Bennie Fox Hodges on June 26, 1953 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 235-36-8187.⁵ Eva Thelma Farmer was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 16, 1927 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5 As of May 8, 1947,her married name was Hodges.¹ She married Ballard Fitzhugh Hodges, son of Bennie Fox Hodges and Gracie Beatrice Stump, on May 8, 1947 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Eva Thelma Farmer died on December 11, 1986 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^5,4 She Mrs. Eva Thelma Hodges, 59, of Box 85, Kegley, died Thursday in a Princeton hosptial. She was born at Rock. She attended the Fairview Community Church at Princeton. Survivors: husband, Ballard Hodges; sons, Barry Hodges, Alvin Hodges, Calvin Hodges, Jeffrey Hodges of Kegley; daughters, Mrs. Teddy (Delaney) Grose of Kegley, Mrs. Curley (Patricia) Romans, Mrs. Clinton (Drema) Lewis of Princeton, Mrs. Earl (Donna) Romans of Tuson, Ariz; brothers, Emery Farmer of Rock, Delbert Farmer, Donald Lewis of Princeton; 11 grandchildren and five stepgrandchildren. Funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Directory, Athens Road, Princeton, with the Rev. Larry Dyer and the Rev. Paul Hall officiating with burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. on December 14, 1986.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 234-74-8610.⁵ Dorothy Marie Kennedy was born on April 29, 1937 at Buchanan Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 As of August 16, 1952,her married name was Hodges.⁴ She married Paul Benjamin Hodges, son of Bennie Fox Hodges and Gracie Beatrice Stump, on August 16, 1952 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,4 Dorothy Marie Kennedy died on June 13, 2005 at West Virginia at age 68.^1,5

     His Social Security Number was 234-86-3100.⁶ Benjamin Ray Hodges was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He married Carol McGlothlin.³ Benjamin Ray Hodges was born on June 29, 1953 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,3,4 He died on September 1, 1999 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 46.^6,2,3,4 He CEDAR BLUFF, Va. - Benjamin Ray Hodges, 46, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in a Winston-Salem, N.C., hospital following a short illness. Born June 29, 1953, in Princeton, he was the son of Paul Benjamin and Dorothy Kennedy Hodges of Princeton. Mr. Hodges attended Pierpoint Freewill Baptist Church. He formerly taught CPR classes for the Red Cross and taught mining classes at Southwest Virginia Community College, Richlands, Va. He formerly worked as an electrician for Amigo Smokeless Coal Co. and was an employee of Hunter Paving. Other survivors include his wife, Carol McGlothlin Hodges; four sons, Rocky Hodges and his wife, LaCosta, Daniel Hodges and Andrew Hodges, all of Princeton, and Adam Hodges of Camp Lejune, N.C; three brothers, Kenneth Hodges and his wife, Jill, of Pineville, Benny Hodges and his wife, Sissy, of Basin and Steven Kennedy and his wife, Ruby, of Abingdon, Va; four sisters, Mrs. Ernie (Debbie) Vance of Pineville, Mrs. Clayton (Shirley) Dickens of Wyco, Mrs. Butch (Kathy) Acord of Crab Orchard and Mrs. Gene (Versie) Hall of Bluefield, Va; and two grandchildren, Gracilyn Hodges and Mason Kroll, both of Princeton. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Princeton, with the Rev. Charles Acord officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum. Those wishing to attend services may gather at the mausoleum at 1:45 p.m. Friends called 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Singleton Funeral Service, Cedar Bluff. Nephews and brothers-in-law will serve as pallbearers. on September 4, 1999.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-82-0960.² Versie Evelyn Hodges was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 21, 1951 at Maybeury, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of August 4, 1969,her married name was Spicer.⁴ She married Van Malcolm Spicer on August 4, 1969 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁴ Versie Evelyn Hodges and Van Malcolm Spicer were divorced in June, 1979.³ As of March 16, 1985,her married name was Hall.³ Versie Evelyn Hodges married Bobby Gene Hall Sr. on March 16, 1985 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,3,5 Versie Evelyn Hodges died on December 13, 2003 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 52.^4,2 She PEMBROKE, Va. - Versie Thompson Hall, 52, of Pembroke and formerly of Bluefield, passed away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born on March 21, 1951, in Maybeury, she was a daughter of Paul Hodges and stepmother Dorothy Hodges and the late Clara Mae Taylor and stepfather the late James Taylor. She was a homemaker and a member of Castle Rock Baptist Church in Pembroke. Versie was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gene Hall Sr; and brother, Ray Hodges. She is survived by her children, Tina Reed and husband Bobby of Merrimac, Michelle Combs and husband Randy of Pembroke, Jody Hall of the home, Bobby Gene Hall and wife Becky of Pembroke, Randall Hall and wife Rose of Ohio, Billy Hall and wife Frieda of Ohio; a grandson of the home, Bobby Wayne Reed; sisters, Gladys Spinella and husband Dennis of Bluefield, Deborah Farmer and husband Michael of Bluefield, Shirley Garrietson of Mullens, Kathy Acord and husband Butch of Crab Orchard, Debbie Vance and husband Ernie of Indian Creek; brothers, Donald Taylor of Bluefield, Gary Taylor and wife Tammy of Blacksburg, Kenny Hodges of Indian Creek, and Benny Hodges and wife Ailene of Bassin; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a special friend, Carrie Viars of Pembroke. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Castle Rock Baptist Church in Pembroke with the Pastor Phillip Moran officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens at Bluefield. The family received friends at the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke Monday from 6-8 p.m.



on January 5, 2004.⁴