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     Clara Burkie Thomas was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She was born on February 28, 1886 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Feb 20, 1889.^1,2,3,4 As of November 20, 1903,her married name was Hoback.² She married Andrew William "Bill" Hoback, son of Daniel E. Hoback and Eva Frances Gearheart, on November 20, 1903 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Clara Burkie Thomas and Andrew William "Bill" Hoback were divorced before April, 1940.⁵ Clara Burkie Thomas died on December 12, 1958 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^1,3,4 She Mrs. Bucky Thomas Hoback, 72, of Princeton, a well-known nurse in Bluefield and Princeton for the past 40 years, died at her home at 702 Harrison St., Friday evening. She suffered a heart condition. Mrs. Hoback was a daughter of the late Wilson and Jane Little Thomas and was born at Oakvale on Feb 28, 1886. Her husband, A. W. Hoback, preceded her in death. Surviving are four sons, Paul Hoback of Radford, Va., Silas D. Hoback of Dearborn, Mich., James Hoback in Arkansas; and Bill Hoback of Miami, Fla; two daughters, Mrs. Norton Jones and Mrs. Thomas Poff, both of New Haven, Conn; and four grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers, Troy Thomas of Narrows, Va., Elmer Thomas of Hellier, Ky., Beecher Thomas of Pittsburgh, Pa; and Raymond T. Thomas of Princeton; and two sisters, Mrs. Dimple Akers of Bluefield, and Mrs. Florence Beedle of Cincinnati, O. Mrs. Hoback was a member of the Kee Street Methodist Church in Princeton. She also was a member of the GIA Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. on December 14, 1958.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 719-14-6442.⁹ Jeane Paul Hoback was buried at Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,7 He married Pearl Lucille Wright.^5,7 Jeane Paul Hoback was born on May 15, 1906 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,9,6 He married Besa Love "Bess" "Bessie" Worley on October 18, 1934 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,7 Jeane Paul Hoback died on July 27, 1961 at Radford, Virginia, at age 55.^5,7 He Jeane Paul Hoback, 59, died Tuesday afternoon in the Radford Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pearl Wright Hoback, Radford; two daughters, Miss Pauletta Hoback, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. James Hollandsworth, Salem; two sisters, Mrs. Norton Jones, West Haven, Conn., Mrs. Tommy Ross, New Haven Conn; three brothers, Silas D. Hoback, Detroit, Mich; James Hoback, serving with the U.S. Army in Germany, William Hoback, Hollywood, Calif. The funeral, to be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at Seaver-Sanders Funeral Home, will be conducted by the Rev. E. B. Randall and the Rev. Virgil Anderson. Burial will be in Sunrise Cemetery. on July 28, 1961.⁵

     Silas De Hoback was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 367-09-4670.⁹ He was born on December 20, 1908 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,9,7 He married Elizabeth B. Lilly on July 17, 1935 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^6,7 Silas De Hoback died on January 17, 2012 at Dearborn, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 103.^9,7 He DEARBORN, Mich. - Silas De Hoback, 103, of Lafayette Dr. in Dearborn, Mich., a former resident of Princeton, died in Dearborn on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Born in Oakvale on December 20, 1908, he was the son of the late Andrew W. and Burkie Thomas Hoback. He was a Tool and Die Skilled Trades Retiree with Ford Motor Co. Silas was an avid archer who enjoyed Field and Hunting archery and taking part in tournament archery contests in numerous locations. He was the oldest member of the Lincoln-Bowman Archers and was active until he reached 101 years of age. In addition to his parents, his wife, Elizabeth Lilly Hoback; and one son, Lynn S. Hoback preceded him in death. Survivors include brother-in-law, George "Bill" Linkenhoker; and one niece, Ruth Linkenhoker Boyles, both of Princeton. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m.. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Athens Cemetery in Athens, W.Va. with the Reverend Randy Adkins officiating. on January 22, 2012.⁷

     Ruth C. Hoback was born circa 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 234-22-0650.³ James Welford Hoback was born on July 21, 1913 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,8,5,6 He married Odessa A. "Odis" Stewart on December 5, 1941 at Fort Bend Co., Texas.⁴ James Welford Hoback died on August 18, 1982 at Cotter, Baxter Co., Arkansas, at age 69.^3,8,6 He James W. Hoback, 69, died Wednesday of last week at his home in Cotter. A retired United States Army Sergeant, First Class, he had iived in Cotter since 1958. He was also a veteran of World War II. Born July 21, 1913 at Princeton, W. Vir., he was the son of the late Burkie Thomas Hoback and Andrew Welford Hoback. He and the former Odis A. Stewart were married Aug. 1, 1940 at Richmond, Tex. Survivors include his wife of Cotter; one stepson, Lt. Col. Ed Ashley, United States Air Force retired, of League City, Tex; one stepdaughter, Margie Sweetman of Clear Lake City, Tex; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Interment was private, with arrangements handled by Roller Funeral Home. on August 25, 1982.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 223-24-1635.⁴ Rheba Mae/May Hoback and Thomas Day Ross were divorced.⁶ Rheba Mae/May Hoback was born on June 27, 1915 at Princeton Meadows, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,7,8 As of October 23, 1933,her married name was Armstrong.³ She married Lewis Armstrong on October 23, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of September 17, 1938,her married name was Cross.⁵ Rheba Mae/May Hoback married Dennis Charles Cross on September 17, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ Rheba Mae/May Hoback and Dennis Charles Cross were divorced before January, 1944.⁹ As of before 1948,her married name was Tabor.^10,4 Rheba Mae/May Hoback married Unknown Tabor before 1948.^4,10 As of February 28, 1948,her married name was Ross.⁴ Rheba Mae/May Hoback married Thomas Day Ross on February 28, 1948 at New Haven Co., Connecticut.¹⁰ Rheba Mae/May Hoback died on June 30, 1998 at New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, at age 83.^4,7

     His Social Security Number was 548-28-5590.² William Ricardo Hoback was born on February 12, 1921 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,6 He married Eleanor Pruden Baldwin on November 8, 1952 at Los Angeles Co., California.⁷ William Ricardo Hoback died on December 17, 2003 at Elko, Elko Co., Nevada, at age 82.^2,5,8,6

     Besa Love "Bess" "Bessie" Worley was buried at Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 23, 1907 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ As of October 18, 1934,her married name was Hoback.³ She married Jeane Paul Hoback, son of Andrew William "Bill" Hoback and Clara Burkie Thomas, on October 18, 1934 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Besa Love "Bess" "Bessie" Worley died on November 13, 1953 at Radford, Virginia, at age 46; Died in an auto accident.⁴

     Hazel Bernice Hoback was buried at Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 230-40-7726.² Her married name was Warfe.² She married Unknown Warfe.² Hazel Bernice Hoback was born on May 28, 1936 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of January 10, 1957,her married name was Hollingsworth.³ She married James Houston Hollingsworth on January 10, 1957 at Radford, Virginia.³ Hazel Bernice Hoback died on August 23, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 234-60-1230.² Her married name was Yow.⁵ Her married name was Sharman.² Paulette Iris Hoback married Unknown Sharman.² Paulette Iris Hoback married Raymond Doyle Yow.⁵ Paulette Iris Hoback was born on March 22, 1940 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of February 23, 1957,her married name was Osborne.³ She married Millard Harold Osborne on February 23, 1957 at Radford, Virginia.³ As of April, 1964,her married name was Phillips.⁶ Paulette Iris Hoback married Robert Harrison Phillips in April, 1964 at Baltimore, Maryland.⁶ Paulette Iris Hoback died on February 14, 2001 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 60.^2,7,5 She Paulette Iris Yow, 60, a longtime resident of Atlantic Beach, died Wednesday Feb. 14, 2001. She was a native of Princeton, W.Va. and was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Yow, on Jan. 14, 2001. Survivors include daughters Susan L. Zyla of Atlantic Beach and Rosie Yow of Mobile, Ala; son James Yow of Atlantic Beach, and nine grandchildren. on February 16, 2001.⁵

     Pearl Lucille Wright was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Her married name was Hoback.¹ She married Jeane Paul Hoback, son of Andrew William "Bill" Hoback and Clara Burkie Thomas.^1,3 Pearl Lucille Wright was born on July 29, 1909. She died in June, 1988 at age 78. She Pearl Lucille Hoback, 78, 1912 3rd St., Radford, died in Radford Community Hospital. She was the widow of Paul Hoback. She is survived by one brother, Tampa, Fla. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 24 at DeVilbis Funeral Home. Intermet will follow at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, WV. on June 21, 1988.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-9269.³ James Houston Hollingsworth was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^5,6,7 He James Houston Hollingsworth, 74, of 1500 Staple Street, Lot 32, Radford, died Wednesday night, Jan. 14, 2004, in the Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Blacksburg. He was born in North Carolina on May 23, 1929 and was the son of the late Norman Hollingsworth and Dorothy Mae Manning Hollingsworth. He was also preceded in death by three brothers William T., Erby Lee and Robert Richard (Bobby) Hollingsworth. He was a member of the Dora Highway Baptist Church and he was a veteran of the United States Army where he was a Private First Class in the Korean Conflict. Surviving are: his sisters, Maxine H. Bishop, Radford, Dorothy Stilwell, Pulaski, Irene Wright, Cleveland, Ohio; four nieces; four nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Dora Highway Baptist Church, Pulaski with Rev. L. J. Rippey officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery with the Pulaski VFW Post #1184 conducting the military graveside rites.⁷ He was born on May 23, 1929 at Surry Co., North Carolina.^3,5,8,6,4 He married Hazel Bernice Hoback, daughter of Jeane Paul Hoback and Besa Love "Bess" "Bessie" Worley, on January 10, 1957 at Radford, Virginia.² James Houston Hollingsworth died on January 14, 2004 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 74.^3,4,5,8,6,7

     Robert Harrison Phillips was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 5829 Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn Park, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.⁴ His Social Security Number was 217-24-0499.⁵ He was born on April 25, 1928 at Baltimore, Maryland.^5,3,2 He married Paulette Iris Hoback, daughter of Jeane Paul Hoback and Besa Love "Bess" "Bessie" Worley, in April, 1964 at Baltimore, Maryland.¹ Robert Harrison Phillips died on April 15, 1999 at South Carolina at age 70.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 252-56-9569.³ Raymond Doyle Yow married Paulette Iris Hoback, daughter of Jeane Paul Hoback and Besa Love "Bess" "Bessie" Worley.¹ Raymond Doyle Yow was born on October 24, 1939 at Huffman, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^3,4 He died on January 14, 2001 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 61.^1,2,4,3 He Raymond D. Yow, 61, of Atlantic Beach died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001. A native of Blytheville, Ark, he had been a resident of Mayport and Atlantic Beach for all of his life. He was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard and was a commercial fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Paulette Yow of Atlantic Beach; daughters Rosie Yow of Mobile, Ala., and Susan Zyla of Atlantic Beach; son James Yow of Atlantic Beach; sisters Lee Barbaree and Judy Metzler of Atlantic Beach, Debbie Whetstine of Lapine, Ala., Annie Rathburn of Hartford, Ala., and Diane Montifotie of Biloxi, Miss; brothers Richard of Mayport, Sammy of Jacksonville and Glen Yow of Ponte Vedra Beach, and 10 grandchildren. on January 19, 2001.²