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     Her Social Security Number was 227-04-5002.⁸ Fleta Lucille Thornton was buried at Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^9,4 She was born on February 14, 1914 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,8,3 As of December 31, 1934,her married name was Talbott.² She married Edgar Franklin Talbott Sr. on December 31, 1934 at Carlisle, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,10,4,6 Fleta Lucille Thornton died on January 13, 1990 at Elkhorn City, Pike Co., Kentucky, at age 75.^11,4 She Fleta Thornton Talbott, 75, of Grundy, Va., died Saturday in an Elkhorn City, Kentucky nursing home. Born in Princeton, she was a daughter of the late William and Enva Thomas Thornton. She had lived in the Grundy area for 55 years. She was a member of the Buchanan First Presbyterian Church and a member of the women’s circle. She had served as chairman of the Tuberculosis Society for 20 years. She was a supporter of the Boy Scouts of America. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar F. Talbott Sr. Survivors: sons, Edgar F. Talbott and James A. Talbott, both of Grundy; sister, Minnie Lou Snyder of Salem, Va; brother, Archie Thornton of Troutville, Va; five grandchildren, Lt. Edgar F. Talbott III of the U.S. Navy in Charleston, S.C., Terry Marie Talbott, Allison Leigh Talbott, Sarah Elizabeth Talbott and Megan LeAnne Talbott, all of Grundy. The funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Buchanan First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Harry Hill officiating and burial at Mountain Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock. Va. on January 14, 1990.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-76-1634.⁵ Minnie Lou Thornton was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Her married name was Snider.⁶ She married William Alphus "Al" Snider.⁶ Minnie Lou Thornton was born on August 20, 1916 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She died on April 20, 2007 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^5,7,6 She Minnie Lou Thornton Snider, 90, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 20, 2007. She was born in Princeton, W.Va. and was a member of New Covenant Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Al) Snider; parents, William and Enva Thornton; brother, Randy Thornton; sister, Fleta Talbott. She is survived by a brother, Archie Thomas Thornton; daughters, Gayle Denison, Donna Arthur and husband, Stephen Arthur; four grandchildren, Wally Denison, Stephanie Arthur Hunt, Mary Ellen Arthur Nininger, Alan Arthur; and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. George L. Edwards officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on April 23, 2007.⁶

     Walter Douglas Noonan was buried at Hampton National Cemetery, Cemetery Road At Marshall Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^4,5,6 He was born on March 20, 1895 at Yards, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Enva Blacy Thomas, daughter of Charles Anderson Thomas and Minnie Leona Cole, on May 27, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Walter Douglas Noonan died on September 30, 1946 at Elizabeth City, Virginia, at age 51.^4,5,6

     Archie Thomes Thornton was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^8,7 He was born on June 2, 1921 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Virginia Edna Lester on December 20, 1945 at Hurley, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^6,9,7 Archie Thomes Thornton died on August 27, 2013 at Rock Hill, York Co., South Carolina, at age 92.⁷ He Archie T. Thornton, 92, from Daleville, passed away surrounded by his children on August 27, 2013. Formerly of Hurley and Princeton, W.Va., he most recently resided in Rock Hill, S.C. Graveside service will be at noon on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Roanoke, with the Rev. John Gess officiating. He was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Virginia Lester Thornton; and granddaughter, Heather Leigh Thornton. He is survived by his children, Bill (Janet), Brenda Gess (the Rev. John), Mary Kane (Steve), Vicki Clark (Bruce), and Mark (Diane); 15 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; sister-in-law, Madeline Thornton, of Morgantown, W.Va; and many nieces and nephews. Gunnery Sgt. Archie Thornton was proud to serve in the Marine Corp during World War II in the Pacific Theatre, and was honorably discharged November 1945, when he returned home to marry his beloved "Ginny". His Marine Corp service and family remained his pride and joy. As a machinist he worked for Panther Coal Company, Knox Creek Coal Company, and Roanoke Iron and Bridge Co. He served as a Boy Scout leader, was a member of the Masons, enjoyed bowling, gardening, back yard birding and above all else, waterskiing on Claytor Lake. "Once a Marine, always a Marine." on August 29, 2013.⁷

     James Randolph "Randy" Thornton was buried at Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-34-7929.⁹ He married Mary Madeline Winter.⁴ James Randolph "Randy" Thornton was born on September 22, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,9,5 He died on April 8, 1972 at Harrison Co., West Virginia, at age 47.^3,6

     Edgar Franklin Talbott Sr. was buried at Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, Buchanan Co., Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 229-09-6835.⁶ He was born on September 15, 1907 at Pocahontas, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,1,3,4,5,6 He married Fleta Lucille Thornton, daughter of William Columbus "Willie" Thornton and Enva Blacy Thomas, on December 31, 1934 at Carlisle, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5,7,8 Edgar Franklin Talbott Sr. died on January 14, 1986 at Grundy, Buchanan Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,5

     Howard Lee Skeens was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 234-22-0438.⁴ He was born on April 7, 1917 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Helen Alice Thomas, daughter of Roscoe Bee Thomas and Pearl May Kelly, on June 7, 1938 at Greasy Ridge, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Howard Lee Skeens died on November 4, 1983 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.²

     Mary Beatrice Lusk BUD - Mary Beatrice Lusk Burnecke, 66, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born Sept. 14, 1932, at Bud, she was the daughter of Powell Lusk of Cabin Creek, and the late Edna Lester Lusk. Mrs. Burnecke was a lifelong resident of Bud Mountain, a housewife, and a member of the Guyandotte Baptist Church, Bud. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frankie Burnecke; a daughter, Christine Faulkner; a son, Leonard Thomas; a granddaughter, Tina Johnson; and a brother, Bernard Lusk. Other survivors include two sons, Roscoe Thomas and his wife, Tammy, of King, N.C., and Bernard Thomas of Bud Mountain; five daughters, Catherine Meador of Stephenson, Marie Daugherty of King, N.C., Geneva Tolliver and her husband, Shelby, of Bud Mountain, Rella Tingler of Beckley, and Edna Keenan of South Carolina; a brother, William Lusk of Cabin Creek; four sisters, Geneva Colbird of Bud, Racheal Blankenship of New Richmond, Jeanetta Godsey of Cabin Creek, and Ona Worf of North Carolina; 23 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside services and burial will be 11 a.m. Friday at Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Bud Mountain, with Elder Bryce Phillips officiating. Pallbearers will be Shelby Tolliver, Mike Lesher, Jimmy Shrewsbury, Robert Tingler, Shawn Bennett and Joshua Stover.³ She was buried at Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 235-88-5887.⁴ She was born on September 14, 1932 at Bud, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5,4 As of March 4, 1953,her married name was Thomas.¹ She married Leonard Howard Thomas, son of Roscoe Bee Thomas and Pearl May Kelly, on March 4, 1953 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹ Mary Beatrice Lusk and Leonard Howard Thomas were divorced in November, 1964.² Mary Beatrice Lusk died on December 1, 1998 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^3,5,4,6

     Ada Mae Bradbury was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on July 31, 1901 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1900.^3,4 As of March 30, 1918,her married name was Thomas.¹ She married Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas, son of Charles Anderson Thomas and Minnie Leona Cole, on March 30, 1918 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Ada Mae Bradbury died on September 22, 1963 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 62.^5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 213-34-2566.⁴ Marie Lucille Thomas was born on September 1, 1920 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of January 20, 1939,her married name was Shorter.³ She married Durward Lee Shorter on January 20, 1939 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 Marie Lucille Thomas died on July 16, 2009 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 88.⁴

     Lillian Pansy Thomas was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁴ She On March 18, 2015, Lillian P. Pitzer (Nee Thomas), 92, formerly of Dundalk, Md; beloved wife of the late Bruce N. Pitzer; devoted mother of Scott B. Pitzer and his wife Sandy and the late Dean T. Pitzer; mother in law of Pat Tschudy; loving grandmother of Kenneth and his wife Lisa, David and his wife Larissa, Gina and her husband Mark, Duffy and his wife Ang, Deana and her husband Bill; great grandmother of Lexi, Brittany, Jake, Kayla, Kelly, Chloe, River, Poppy, Shiloh, Kyle and his wife Chyna, Lily, Antonio; great-great grandmother of Blaze, Kevin and Olivia Grace; dear sister of Edna Mae Hull and the late Betty Whitaker and Marie Shorter; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends. Family and friends will honor Lillian's life at the family owned Evans Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services-Bel Air, 3 Newport Dr. (Rts. 23 & 24-Forest Hill) on Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8 pm where a funeral service will be celebrated on Monday at 12:30 pm. Interment: Oak Lawn Cemetery.⁴ She was born on January 4, 1923 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,5 As of December 12, 1945,her married name was Pitzer.² She married Bruce Norman Pitzer on December 12, 1945 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,6,4 Lillian Pansy Thomas died on March 18, 2015 at Maryland at age 92.⁴

     Betty Jane Thomas was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.³ Her Social Security Number was 232-38-2042.⁴ She was born on April 1, 1928 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,4 As of November 16, 1945,her married name was Whitaker.⁵ She married Orval Lee Whitaker on November 16, 1945 at Rupert, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,3 Betty Jane Thomas died on February 9, 2009 at Maryland at age 80.^3,4 She WHITAKER, Betty Jane - On February 9, 2009, Betty Jane (nee Thomas), beloved wife of the late Orvil Lee Whitaker; devoted mother of Donald (Woody) Whitaker, Judith Sipe, Thomas Whitaker and Steven Jarvis; dear sister of Lillian Pitzer, Marie Shorter and Edna Mae Hall. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. on February 12, 2009.³

     Orval Lee Whitaker was born on July 18, 1920 at Lockbridge, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Betty Jane Thomas, daughter of Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas and Ada Mae Bradbury, on November 16, 1945 at Rupert, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3

     Bruce Norman Pitzer was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁴ His Social Security Number was 218-01-3934.⁵ He was born on January 30, 1913 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Lillian Pansy Thomas, daughter of Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas and Ada Mae Bradbury, on December 12, 1945 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,4,6 Bruce Norman Pitzer died on February 12, 1996 at Maryland at age 83.⁵ He PITZER, Bruce N. On February 12, 1996, Bruce Norman, beloved husband of Lillian P. Pitzer (nee Thomas), devoted father of Scott B. and Dean T. Pitzer. Loving father-in-law of Sandy L. and Pat M. Pitzer. Also survived bv five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one brother and four sisters Friends may call at Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk. Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mr. Pitzer will lie in state in North Point Baptist Church, 4201 North Point boulevard on Thursday 10:30 to 11 A.M. the funeral hour. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. on February 14, 1996.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-64-6980.¹ Eva Eunice Pack was born on November 1, 1919 at Streeter, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,1 As of January 25, 1945,her married name was Thompson.² She married Alvin Eugene Thompson, son of William Henderson Thompson and Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks, on January 25, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Eva Eunice Pack died on August 9, 1999 at West Virginia at age 79.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-1127.⁸ Cecil Frederick "Pete" Gore was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Billie Gray "Billy" Overstreet.^9,10,6 Cecil Frederick "Pete" Gore was born on October 31, 1908 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,4,5 He died on December 15, 1989 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^8,5,6 He Cecil F. “Pete” Gore, 81, of 1406 North Walker St., Princeton, died Friday in a Princeton hospital. Born in Summers County, he was a son of the late Fred M. and Bessie Thompson Gore. He was a retired owner of Gore’s Department Store of Princeton, member of the First Baptist Church of Princeton, member of the Princeton Moose Lodge No. 1521, and a member of the Modem Woodman’s Lodge of Princeton. He was a former member of the Princeton Rotary Club, Princeton Merchant’s Association, Princeton Credit Bureau, and the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. He was active with the Princeton Salvation Army, and was an avid baseball fan attending many of the World Series. He had resided in Princeton since 1919. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Paul Gore. Survivors: wife, Billie Overstreet Gore; sister, Mary Thorp of Greensboro, N.C; nieces, Elizabeth Montgomery and Christy Beckner both of Greensboro; nephew, David Montgomery of San Francisco, Calif. The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at George W. Seaver Funeral Home Chapel at Princeton with the Rev. Harry Christie officiating and burial at Monte Vista Park Cemetery at Green Valley. on December 17, 1989.⁶

     Her married name was Thorpe.⁴ Mary E. Gore married Harold Thorpe.⁴ Mary E. Gore was born circa 1903 at West Virginia.¹

     Dr. Thompson Paul Gore was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on May 14, 1910 at Bertha, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He married Thelma J. Unknown before 1940.⁸ Dr. Thompson Paul Gore and Thelma J. Unknown were divorced before May, 1942.⁵ Dr. Thompson Paul Gore married Leota Fierbaugh on May 21, 1942 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 Dr. Thompson Paul Gore died on June 7, 1943 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 33.³ He BLUEFIELD, June 7 - The collision of two automobiles during a rain storm caused the death of two Mercer county men and injury to three other persons. Dr. Paul Gore, 33, a Princeton osteopath, and J. G. Rose. 62, of Bluefield, died in a Bluefield hospital early today soon after the accident on the Bluefield-Princeton road. Slate police said the mishap occurred at the top of a hill, and the vision of both drivers was impaired by the heavy rain. Rose's daughter, Mrs. W. T. Bailey, Jr., 24, was injured critically while his son-in-law, W. T. Bailey, Jr, 29, and granddaughter, Mary Frances Bailey, 2, suffered minor hurts. Dr. Gore was traveling alone, while Rose and the others were en route from New Hope to Bluefield. Dr. Gore recently was given an honorable discharge from the army. Rose was a retired Norfolk and Western railway engineer. on June 8, 1943.⁹

     Leota Fierbaugh was born circa 1914 at Henderson, Mason Co., West Virginia.² As of May 21, 1942,her married name was Gore.² She married Dr. Thompson Paul Gore, son of Fred Madison Gore and Bessie Leona Thompson, on May 21, 1942 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 236-82-1523.¹ Maude Lue/Lou Pennington was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on June 16, 1913 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.¹ As of November 9, 1935,her married name was Thompson.³ She married Daniel Arnold Thompson, son of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on November 9, 1935 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,2 Maude Lue/Lou Pennington died on March 28, 2000 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^1,2 She BLUEFIELD, Va. - Maude Lou Thompson, 86, of Mobile Estates, Bluefield, died Tuesday, March 28 2000, at a Bluefield Hospital. Born in Ash County, N.C. she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mr. Henry Pennington. She was a member of the Parkview Baptist Church, Bluefield, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Arnold Thompson; and by several brothers. Survivors include three daughters, Emma Jean Mays and husband Charlie, Margaret Millsap and husband Ronnie all of Bluefield Va., Libby Dillon and husband Ron of Mt. Pleasant, S.C; one sister Nancy Wynn of Portmouth, Va; grandchildren, Ralph Michael Mays of Weetchester, Ohio, Sharon Dolinger and Karen Neal, both of Bluefield Va., Daniel Dillon of Charleston, S.C., Jonathon Dillon of Knoxville Tenn., Peter Dillon of New York City, N.Y, and Benjamin Millsap of Charlotte N.C; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral ervice will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Dudley Memorial Chapel, Bluefield, Va., with Dr. Walter Clot and Dr. Ron Dillon officiating. Burial will follow at the Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ralph M. Mays, Daniel Dillon, Jonathon Dillon, Peter Dillon, Benjamin Millsap and Scott Collier. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Smith, George Helmandollar, Bob Riggens, Gale Case, Scott Stephenson and Mark Oblinger. on March 30, 2000.²

     James Oliver Pettrey was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on July 3, 1917 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Sybil Agnes Pardue, daughter of Newton Charles Henry Pardue and Della Mae Thompson, on April 12, 1941.^1,2,4 James Oliver Pettrey died on August 4, 1990 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^2,4 He James Oliver Pettrey, 73, of 415 Prince St., Princeton, was dead on arrival at a Princeton hospital Saturday. Born at Pettrey, he was a son of the late Janie Pettrey Stidham. He was a retired employee of the Norfolk and Southern Railway and a member of the Pettrey Church of Christ at Pettrey. He was also a member of the Princeton American Legion Post #54 and the Woodmen of the World, Princeton chapter. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Corps of Engineers. Survivors: wife, Sybil Perdue Pettrey; son, James O. (Jim) Pettrey, Jr. of Prichard; daughter, Mrs. Charles (Jerlene) Harvey of Princeton; sister, Mrs. Joe (Magda) Bennett of High Shoals, Ga; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at George W. Seaver Funeral Home Chapel in Princeton with the Rev. Donald Tate and the Rev. L.K. Deavers officiating. Burial at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Princeton. on August 6, 1990.⁴

     Ernest Marcus Wiley was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 14, 1908 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Lois Iola Pardue, daughter of Newton Charles Henry Pardue and Della Mae Thompson, on October 8, 1931 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Ernest Marcus Wiley died on May 21, 1993 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^4,5 He Ernest Marcus Wiley, 85, of Princeton, formerly of Sinks Grove, died May 21, 1993, at Princeton Community Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of College Avenue Baptist Church, Bluefield. Surviving: wife, Lois Purdue Wiley; sons, Eugene of Princeton, Nace, Joe and Charlie, all of Covington, Va; daughters, Edna Mae Burwell of Sinks Grove, Polly Plunkett of West Palm Beach, Fla., Rhonda Hylton of White Sulphur Springs, Trixie Long of Christiansburg, Va; sister, Pauline Bunch of Huntington; 23 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Broyles-McGuire Funeral Home, Union, with the Rev. Dallas Forren officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Union. on May 23, 1993.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-36-9094.⁴ Bennie Bee Byrne was buried at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway, Manassas, Virginia.^1,2 He married Eva Marie Pardue, daughter of Newton Charles Henry Pardue and Della Mae Thompson.² Bennie Bee Byrne was born on January 8, 1910 at Arcola, Loudoun Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 He died on June 7, 1985 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 75.^4,2

     Robert S. Kilby Robert S. Kilby - On Tuesday May 18, 1943, Robert S. Kilby, husband of Beulah Kilby. Services at the Chambers Funeral Home 517 11th St. S.E. on Friday May 21 at 12 noon. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Md.² He was buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, 3801 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland.² He was born in June, 1867 at Virginia.³ He married Beulah M. Jane Pardue, daughter of Newton Charles Henry Pardue and Della Mae Thompson, on November 5, 1928 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.¹ Robert S. Kilby died on May 18, 1943 at age 75.²

     Bonnie Lou Bowen was buried at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, 2813 Goodwill Road, Huntington, Wayne Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on July 1, 1943 at Bowen, Wayne Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of May 19, 1975,her married name was Pettrey.² She married James Oliver "Jim" Pettrey Jr., son of James Oliver Pettrey and Sybil Agnes Pardue, on May 19, 1975 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Bonnie Lou Bowen died on April 20, 2003 at West Virginia at age 59.¹ She BONNIE L. BOWEN SHEPARD PETTREY, 59, wife of James O. Pettrey Jr. of Prichard, W.Va., rejoiced with the angels and went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003. Bonnie was a Christian and member of Prichard Freewill Baptist Church, and was a graduate of Wayne High School Class of 1961. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2003, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Cothea Workman officiating. Burial will be in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Bonnie is reunited with her father and mother, George and Alice Bowen; her sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Jack Lucas; sister, Mary Catherine; and a dear son-in-law, Timmy Doss in Heaven. She was born July 1, 1943, in Bowen, W.Va. Bonnie has left behind a very dear, caring, devoted, and loving husband, James O. Pettrey Jr. of Prichard; five loving children, Theresa Shepard of Wayne, Susie (Shepard) Doss of Fort Gay, Larry and Pearline Shepard of Prichard, Lawton and Kelly Shepard of Fort Gay, and Marie (Shepard) Mathis of Prichard; a son-in-law, David Mathis of Kenova. Bonnie held 13 very special grandchildren close to her heart. They are Cindy Shepard, Rebecca Mathis, Katie Adkins, and Kristina Maynard of Prichard, Natashia Shepard of Wayne, Amanda Doss, Holly Doss, and Timmy Doss Jr. of Fort Gay, Stephen Shepard, C.J. Shepard, and Nathan Shepard of Fort Gay, John Blake and Tristan Shepard of Prichard. She was also a second mother to nieces, Tammy Gibson and Denise Calhoun of Ceredo and 15 other special nieces and nephews. She is the loving daughter-in-law of Sybil Pettrey of Princeton, W.Va., and sister-in-law of Jerlene and Charlie Harvey of Princeton, W.Va. She was a caring sister to two brothers and three sisters, Lindel Bowen of Branchland, Limuel (Sonny Boy) and Doris Bowen of Branchland, Darlene and Don Childers of Branchland, Romaine and Ray Wantowski of Branchland, and Geneva (Turtle) and Walter Burgess of Branchland. She had one uncle, Jarrett Porter Jr. of Detroit, Mich. Bonnie also left behind a very dear and special lifetime best friend, Connie Blake. Any woman can be a mother, but it takes someone special to be a mommy, and she was a mommy to all who wanted or cared for her motherly advice, comfort, and guidance. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bonnie?s name to McKenzie Brewer, P.O. Box 30 Route 2, Prichard, WV, 25555. This little girl was close to Bonnie's heart and any contribution will be greatly appreciated. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at Chapman's Mortuary. A special thank you goes to her Pastor Cothea Workman and the family of Prichard Freewill Baptist Church. With all our love to you from your soul mate Jim, your children, and grandchildren, until we meet again. Bonnie, you survived cancer. There isn?t any in Heaven. on December 5, 2003.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-62-1218.⁴ Ernest Nathan “Nace” Wiley Sr. was buried at Fletchers Chapel UMC Cemetery, 200 Fletcher Chapel Road, Callaghan, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ He and Nellie Viola Barton were divorced.⁶ Ernest Nathan “Nace” Wiley Sr. was born on September 25, 1938 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Nellie Viola Barton on March 14, 1958 at Cashmere, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁷ Ernest Nathan “Nace” Wiley Sr. married Audrey Grey Johnson on September 22, 1965 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,6 Ernest Nathan “Nace” Wiley Sr. died on January 7, 2002 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 63.^3,4,5