Theresa Perry1

F, b. October 9, 1926
     Her married name was Bolen.1 Theresa Perry married Henry Berland Bolen, son of Levi Herbert Bolen and Zelphia Jane Hall.1 Theresa Perry was born on October 9, 1926.2

Family

Henry Berland Bolen b. September 26, 1921, d. July 16, 2005
Marriage*She married Henry Berland Bolen, son of Levi Herbert Bolen and Zelphia Jane Hall.1 
Children
  • Tom Bolen1
  • Terry Bolen1

Citations

  1. [S8009] Chronicle, The, From the Henry B. Bolen obituary in the Jul 18, 2005 edition.
  2. [S1972] Comp. Merlin Data Publishing Corporation, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2.

Edward James Graham Sr.1,2,3

M, b. June 10, 1917, d. January 5, 1994
     His Social Security Number was 234-20-4141.4 Edward James Graham Sr. was born on June 10, 1917 at Hot Coal, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4,5 He married Melva Marie Bolen, daughter of Levi Herbert Bolen and Zelphia Jane Hall, on July 29, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,6,2 Edward James Graham Sr. died on January 5, 1994 at Maryland at age 76.4,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 75, District 41-40B, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Coal miner7

Family

Melva Marie Bolen b. October 20, 1923, d. February 27, 1988
Marriage*Edward James Graham Sr. married Melva Marie Bolen, daughter of Levi Herbert Bolen and Zelphia Jane Hall, on July 29, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,6,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1985] Fredlund Family Tree, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=fredlundtree&id=I3197
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roger Dale Graham death certificate.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Roger Dale Graham1

M, b. September 18, 1949, d. March 9, 1950
FatherEdward James Graham Sr.1 b. June 10, 1917, d. January 5, 1994
MotherMelva Marie Bolen1 b. October 20, 1923, d. February 27, 1988
     Roger Dale Graham was buried at Smith Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on September 18, 1949 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 He died on March 9, 1950 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roger Dale Graham death certificate.

Clara McDaniels1

F, b. circa 1909
     Clara McDaniels was born circa 1909 at Cunard, Fayette Co., West Virginia.2 As of October 30, 1955,her married name was Garten.2 She married Dr. Noel Chapman Garten on October 30, 1955 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2

Family

Dr. Noel Chapman Garten b. March 14, 1901, d. February 27, 1958
Marriage*Clara McDaniels married Dr. Noel Chapman Garten on October 30, 1955 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Noel C. Garten obituary in the Feb 28, 1958 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Garten-McDaniel marriage record.

Margaret Pearl Collins1,2,3,4

F, b. October 23, 1934, d. December 7, 1974
FatherHoward Edward Collins1,2,3,5,6 b. 1888, d. May 6, 1960
MotherSylvia E. Hall1,2,3,5,6 b. May 4, 1912, d. April 7, 1964
     Her married name was Dent.3 Margaret Pearl Collins was buried at Black Oak Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She married Hermon W. Dent.3 Margaret Pearl Collins was born on October 23, 1934 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 As of January 18, 1957,her married name was Dobbins.4 She married George Evans Dobbins on January 18, 1957 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 Margaret Pearl Collins and George Evans Dobbins were divorced on April 13, 1966 at Giles Co., Virginia.7 Margaret Pearl Collins died on December 7, 1974 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 40.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 42, District 28-51, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

Hermon W. Dent
Marriage*Margaret Pearl Collins married Hermon W. Dent.3 

Family 2

George Evans Dobbins b. July 18, 1912
Marriage*Margaret Pearl Collins married George Evans Dobbins on January 18, 1957 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 
Divorce* Margaret Pearl Collins and George Evans Dobbins were divorced on April 13, 1966 at Giles Co., Virginia.7 
Child
  • Mary Alice Dobbins8

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sylvia Hall Collins obituary in the Apr 9, 1964 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dobbins-Collins marriage record.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Paul Lewis Collins obituary in the Jun 2, 2018 edition.
  6. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Lonnie Thomas Collins obituary.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

George Evans Dobbins1,2

M, b. July 18, 1912
     George Evans Dobbins was born on July 18, 1912 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 He married Margaret Pearl Collins, daughter of Howard Edward Collins and Sylvia E. Hall, on January 18, 1957 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 George Evans Dobbins and Margaret Pearl Collins were divorced on April 13, 1966 at Giles Co., Virginia.2

Family

Margaret Pearl Collins b. October 23, 1934, d. December 7, 1974
Marriage*George Evans Dobbins married Margaret Pearl Collins, daughter of Howard Edward Collins and Sylvia E. Hall, on January 18, 1957 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Divorce* George Evans Dobbins and Margaret Pearl Collins were divorced on April 13, 1966 at Giles Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Mary Alice Dobbins3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Dobbins-Collins marriage record.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Franklin Floyd Collins1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 24, 1933, d. March 7, 2000
FatherHoward Edward Collins1,3,6,7 b. 1888, d. May 6, 1960
MotherSylvia E. Hall1,3,6,7 b. May 4, 1912, d. April 7, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 233-52-6959.3 Franklin Floyd Collins was born on May 24, 1933 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,8 He married JoAnn Breeden on October 31, 1953 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5 Franklin Floyd Collins died on March 7, 2000 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 66.3,4,8 He On March 7, 2000, Franklin F. Collins beloved husband of JoAnn Collins (nee Breeden); devoted father of Terry W. Collins and wife Peggy, Phyllis A. Durkm and husband Jimmy; loving grandfather of Jessica, Jimmy, Christopher. Lacie and Becky and the late Shannon. Also survived by brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at the Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dun-dalk, Inc., 7922 Wise avenue on Friday at 8:30 p.m. Interment private. on March 9, 2000.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 41, District 28-51, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia2

Family

JoAnn Breeden
Marriage*Franklin Floyd Collins married JoAnn Breeden on October 31, 1953 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5 
Children
  • Terry W. Collins4
  • Phyllis A. Collins4

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sylvia Hall Collins obituary in the Apr 9, 1964 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Franklin F. Collins obituary in the Mar 9, 2000 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Collins-Breeden marriage record.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Paul Lewis Collins obituary in the Jun 2, 2018 edition.
  7. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Lonnie Thomas Collins obituary.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Paul Lewis Collins1,2,3,4

M, b. April 9, 1936, d. June 1, 2018
FatherHoward Edward Collins1,5,2,6 b. 1888, d. May 6, 1960
MotherSylvia E. Hall1,5,2,6 b. May 4, 1912, d. April 7, 1964
     Paul Lewis Collins was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He was born on April 9, 1936 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He married Betty Jo Mooney on October 19, 1962 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4 Paul Lewis Collins died on June 1, 2018 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.2 He KEGLEY - Paul Lewis Collins, 82 of Kegley, died peacefully Friday evening, June 1, 2018 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 9, 1936 at Kegley, he was the son of the late Edd Collins & Silvia Hall Collins. Paul was educated in Mercer County. He had worked for Giles French Sawmill, Pike Electric and retired from Ingersoll Rand Corporation in Beckley as an electrician. Paul loved his family, traveling, hunting and eating at the Cracker Barrel. He will be remembered for being a good neighbor and a good cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jo Mooney Collins along with three siblings: Floyd, Marion & Pearl. Survivors include his devoted son and his wife, Matthew Paul & Marie Collins, his special companion, his four-legged cat "Marlow". Siblings, Dorothy Soto, Mollie Darst & husband Ronald, Blaine Backus, Leroy Collins & wife Judy, Lonnie Collins, along with a host of nieces, nephews & cousins. Two special nephews: Herman "Buddy" Dent, & Terry Collins, and a special friend Amelia Leslie. Services to celebrate Paul's life will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Dr. Dan Jividen officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on June 2, 2018.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 42, District 28-51, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Betty Jo Mooney b. 1939, d. 2000
Marriage*Paul Lewis Collins married Betty Jo Mooney on October 19, 1962 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4 
Child
  • Matthew Paul Collins2

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sylvia Hall Collins obituary in the Apr 9, 1964 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Paul Lewis Collins obituary in the Jun 2, 2018 edition.
  3. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Collins-Mooney marriage record.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Lonnie Thomas Collins obituary.

Lonnie Thomas Collins1,2,3

M, b. September 15, 1944, d. October 17, 2018
FatherHoward Edward Collins1,2,3 b. 1888, d. May 6, 1960
MotherSylvia E. Hall1,2,3 b. May 4, 1912, d. April 7, 1964
     Lonnie Thomas Collins was buried at Collins Family Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He Lonnie Thomas Collins, 74, of Mooney Lane, Princeton, died peacefully Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Born September 15, 1944 in Kegley, he was the son of the late Edd and Silvia Hall Collins. Lonnie had worked as a brick mason. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served his country proudly and was of the Church of God faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Paul Collins, Floyd Collins. Marion Collins and Pearl Dobson. He is survived by four siblings, Lee R. Collins and wife Judy, Mollie Darst and husband Ronald, Blaine Backus and Dorothy Soto; Several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Collins Family Cemetery with Pastor Larry Dyer officiating.3 He was born on September 15, 1944 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He died on October 17, 2018 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.3

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Sylvia Hall Collins obituary in the Apr 9, 1964 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Paul Lewis Collins obituary in the Jun 2, 2018 edition.
  3. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Lonnie Thomas Collins obituary.

Herbert Muncie/Muncy Tabor1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 25, 1893, d. August 31, 1961
     Herbert Muncie/Muncy Tabor was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on January 25, 1893 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 28, 1893.3,4 He married Cleo Dixie Hall, daughter of Ira Valentine Hall and Susan Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pate, on March 4, 1943 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 Herbert Muncie/Muncy Tabor died on August 31, 1961 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.3,4,5 He Herbert Muncy Tabor, 68, died Thursday at 8:15 p.m. at his home in Kegley. Born in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Joe and Lydia Peery Tabor. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cleo Hall Tabor; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Lankford of Princeton and Mrs Cynthia Bowman of Yards, Va; four brothers, Robert Tabor of Yards, Wiley Tabor of Nemours, Va., George and Willie Tabor of Bishop, Va. on September 1, 1961.5

Family

Cleo Dixie Hall b. March 6, 1908, d. December 31, 1996
Marriage*He married Cleo Dixie Hall, daughter of Ira Valentine Hall and Susan Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pate, on March 4, 1943 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tabor-Hall marriage record.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cleo D. Tabor obituary in the Jan 2, 1997 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herbert Muncie Tabor death certificate.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Herbert Muncy Tabor obituary in the Sep 1, 1961 edition.

Samuel Arthur Dunn1,2,3

M, b. August 22, 1921, d. January 26, 1979
FatherCoy Oscar Dunn4 b. August 22, 1891, d. February 22, 1958
     Samuel Arthur Dunn was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 283-18-0304.5 He married Virginia Amelia Hodges, daughter of Bennie Fox Hodges and Gracie Beatrice Stump.6,7 Samuel Arthur Dunn was born on August 22, 1921 at McAlpin, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,3 He died on January 26, 1979 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 57.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 333, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1940W.P.A. road laborer1

Family

Virginia Amelia Hodges b. January 4, 1921, d. August 10, 1988
Marriage*Samuel Arthur Dunn married Virginia Amelia Hodges, daughter of Bennie Fox Hodges and Gracie Beatrice Stump.6,7 
Children
  • Raymond Clyde Dunn2
  • Roy Elwood Dunn2
  • Christine Marie Dunn2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mrs. Benny Hodges obituary in the Aug 24, 1951 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the article about the murder of Jacob Hodges in the Oct 14, 1953 edition.

Sallie Jo Hodges1

F, b. February 7, 1945, d. September 2, 2014
FatherJacob Astor "Jackie" Hodges2,1 b. July 5, 1914, d. October 13, 1953
MotherZona Vernon White2,1 b. March 25, 1918, d. May 28, 2000
     Sallie Jo Hodges was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Her married name was Fraetis.1 She married Unknown Fraetis.1 Sallie Jo Hodges was born on February 7, 1945 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,1 She died on September 2, 2014 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.1,3 She PRINCETON — Sallie Jo Hodges Fraetis, 69, of Walnut Street, Princeton was ushered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning, September 2, 2014 at her home with members of her family by her side. Born February 7, 1945, at Kegley, she was the daughter of the late Jacob A. Hodges and Zona V. White Hodges. Sallie was educated in Mercer County and had been in food service & management her entire life, having last worked for K & W Cafeteria. She was a very active member of the First Church of God on Mahood Avenue in Princeton. Sallie had served in many capacities within the life of the church; she loved people of all ages, but especially children. Sallie was devoted to her family, her family meant the world to her, she enjoyed outdoors, going on river walks with her grandchildren and working in her flower garden. Sallie had fought a courageous battle with many illnesses, through it all, she gave God the glory, and now, she is in the presence of Her Lord whom she loved dearly. She will be sadly missed by her family and church family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim Hodges and Peter Hodges. Survivors include her five children, Jacob and Denise Hodges of Princeton, Pete and Rebecca Fraetis of Iowa, Angel and Tom Swanner of Richmond VA, Aaron "Chuck" and Kelly Fraetis of Charlotte NC, Felicia and Dale Branham of Roanoke VA. 17 Grandchildren and they were all great in her eyes; Nine living siblings, Garnette Ervin of Princeton, Tim and Bertha Hodges of San Diego CA, Ben Hodges of Cleveland TN, Art and Rhonda Hodges of Athens, Sandra and Eugene Lambert of Princeton, Mark Hodges of San Diego CA, Chuck and Martha Hodges of Chicago IL, Kyle S. and Carol Hodges of Warsaw VA, Doug and Debbie Hodges of Stretor, IL; Sister-in-law, Carolyn Hodges; A host of nieces and nephews. On Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 1:00 P.M., we will celebrate the Home going of Sallie at First Church of God on Mahood Avenue in Princeton with Pastor Paul Stokes officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on September 3, 2014.1

Family 1

Unknown Fraetis
Marriage*She married Unknown Fraetis.1 
Children
  • Pete Fraetis1
  • Angel Fraetis1
  • Aaron "Chuck" Fraetis1
  • Felicia Fraetis1

Family 2

Child
  • Jacob Hodges1

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Sallie Jo Hodges Fraetis obituary in the Sep 3, 2014 edition.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the article about the murder of Jacob Hodges in the Oct 14, 1953 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.