Malissie A. "Lissie" Elmore1,2,3

F, b. June, 1892, d. January 30, 1931
FatherFleming Wade Elmore4,1,2,5 b. August 10, 1853, d. July 4, 1939
MotherPhoebe F. Taylor4,1,2 b. February 22, 1855, d. October 25, 1921
     Malissie A. "Lissie" Elmore was buried at Elmore Cemetery, Deerfield Lane, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,6,5 She was born in June, 1892 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,3 As of December 25, 1912,her married name was White.3 She married Emory Clarence White on December 25, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 Malissie A. "Lissie" Elmore died on January 30, 1931 at East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 38.2,5 She Funeral service for Mrs. White, 35 years old, wife of E. C. White who died suddenly at her home on Oakvale-Princeton Road Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock from a heart ailment will be conducted at the home today at noon by Dr. P erry J. Cook, pastor of the First Church of Christ of this city. Interment will be in the Elmore cemetery, near Princeton. Mrs. White was the daughter of F. W. Elmore of near Princeton, and besides her husband and two children. Juanita and Everett, is survived by the following brothers and sisters: J. T. Elmore, W. D. Elmore, G. A., G. C., of Princeton; B. H. Elmore of Hiawatha; and Mrs. D. F. Farmer and Mrs. J. D. White of Princeton. on February 1, 1931.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 167, District 82, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1910Dwelling 52, District 132, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 110, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 143, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Emory Clarence White b. November 29, 1890, d. March 22, 1981
Marriage*Malissie A. "Lissie" Elmore married Emory Clarence White on December 25, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lissie Elmore death certificate.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the White-Elmore marriage record.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. White obituary in the Feb 1, 1931 edition.
  6. [S12596] Elmore Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Everett Layfette White death certificate.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Everett L. White obituary in the Mar 5, 1964 edition.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edith Juanita Hill obituary in the Oct 5, 1993 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Bessie E. Elmore1,2

F, b. April 18, 1896, d. October 29, 1910
FatherFleming Wade Elmore1,3 b. August 10, 1853, d. July 4, 1939
MotherPhoebe F. Taylor1,3 b. February 22, 1855, d. October 25, 1921
     Bessie E. Elmore was buried at Elmore Cemetery, Deerfield Lane, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on April 18, 1896 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 She died on October 29, 1910 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 14.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 167, District 82, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 52, District 132, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S12596] Elmore Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Fleming Wade Elmore Jr.1,2

M, b. June 4, 1898, d. February, 1985
FatherFleming Wade Elmore1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 b. August 10, 1853, d. July 4, 1939
MotherPhoebe F. Taylor1,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. February 22, 1855, d. October 25, 1921
     Fleming Wade Elmore Jr. was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10 His Social Security Number was 235-58-5288.11 He was born on June 4, 1898 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,11 He married Alice Isabelle Vest on September 21, 1920 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.12 Fleming Wade Elmore Jr. died in February, 1985 at age 86.11

Census Records

1900Dwelling 167, District 82, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 52, District 132, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 157, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 175, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 95, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia13
1950Dwelling 20, District 28-56, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1920Farm laborer
1930Farmer9
1940Farmer13
1950Farmer14

Family

Alice Isabelle Vest b. January 25, 1900, d. February 24, 1981
Marriage*Fleming Wade Elmore Jr. married Alice Isabelle Vest on September 21, 1920 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William B. Elmore obituary in the Jun 29, 1949 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bert Elmore obituary in the Mar 23, 1960 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Grover Cleveland Elmore obituary in the May 28, 1967 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Vergie Palmer obituary in the Dec 8, 1958 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3262] Oakvale Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmore-Vest marriage record.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alice Vest Elmore obituary in the Feb 25, 1981 edition.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lucille E. Shelton obituary in the Feb 16, 1992 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  18. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  19. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  20. [S1860] Houston Chronicle, From the Franklin D. Elmore, Sr. obituary in the Feb 5, 2011 edition.

Theodosia Frances "Dosia" Elmore1,2,3,4

F, b. January 29, 1900, d. August 10, 1947
FatherFleming Wade Elmore1,3,5 b. August 10, 1853, d. July 4, 1939
MotherPhoebe F. Taylor1,3,5 b. February 22, 1855, d. October 25, 1921
     Theodosia Frances "Dosia" Elmore was buried at Elmore Cemetery, Deerfield Lane, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 She was born on January 29, 1900 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 As of October 5, 1918,her married name was White.6 She married James Dayton White on October 5, 1918 at Tennessee.6,2,3,5,7,8 Theodosia Frances "Dosia" Elmore died on August 10, 1947 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 47.2,3,5 She Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Stinson chapel for Mrs. J. D. White, 47, who died at her home on the Oakvale road Sunday night at 11:40. Her death was attributed to a heart attack. The Rev. Z. F. Mayberry will be in charge. Interment will be in the Elmore cemetery. Mrs. White was a daughter of the late F. W. and Phoebe Elmore. She was born January 29, 1900. She is survived by her husband and the following children: James, of the Princeton-Oakvale road; Flem of the U. S. army; Mrs. Howard Goins, od Bramwell; Mrs. Arnold Williby, of Oakvale; Freda, Madge, Willie and Mildred, at home; also a sister, Mrs. B. F. Palmer, of Hinton, and the following brothers: Will, Bert, Grover, Wade and George Elmore, of Princeton. on August 14, 1947.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 167, District 82, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 52, District 132, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 121, District 85, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 363, District 11, Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee11
1940Dwelling 90, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Family

James Dayton White b. June 12, 1896, d. June 17, 1973
Marriage*Theodosia Frances "Dosia" Elmore married James Dayton White on October 5, 1918 at Tennessee.6,2,3,5,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S12596] Elmore Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thedosia Frances White death certificate.
  4. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Velma Nicatie Goins obituary.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mrs. J. D. White obituary in the Aug 14, 1947 edition.
  6. [S4801] Elmore Family WV, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/52894409/person/26426101861
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Dayton White obituary in the Jun 19, 1973 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Russell White obituary in the Mar 25, 1982 edition.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Blanche Williby obituary in the Feb 1, 2007 edition.

Ethel W. White1

F, b. circa 1877
     Ethel W. White was born circa 1877 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,1 As of June 27, 1906,her married name was Elmore.1 She married Grover Cleveland Elmore, son of Fleming Wade Elmore and Phoebe F. Taylor, on June 27, 1906 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1

Family

Grover Cleveland Elmore b. June 11, 1885, d. May 27, 1967
Marriage*Ethel W. White married Grover Cleveland Elmore, son of Fleming Wade Elmore and Phoebe F. Taylor, on June 27, 1906 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmore-White marriage record.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Buford Thurman Elmore1,2,3

M, b. November 17, 1909, d. July 16, 1978
FatherGrover Cleveland Elmore4,1,5,6,7,3 b. June 11, 1885, d. May 27, 1967
MotherEthel K. Manning4,1,5,6,7,3 b. September 12, 1887, d. October 28, 1972
     Buford Thurman Elmore was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on November 17, 1909 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 He married Louise Gooch on July 17, 1935 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,9,10 Buford Thurman Elmore died on July 16, 1978 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.3 He Buford Thurman (Dunk) Elmore, 68 of 230 Hale Ave., Princeton died in a Princeton hospital Sunday morning after a long illness. He was born in Princeton, the son of the late Grover C. and Ethel Manning Elmore. He was a retired N&W railroad carman, a member of the Kee St. United Methodist Church and the Princeton Old Guard. He is survived by four sons, Willis Elmore of Fairfax. Va., Paul Elmore of Annandale, Va., Stanley Elmore of Woodbridge, Va., the Rev. Robert Elmore of Peterstown; one daughter, Mrs. Ira (Juanita Margaret) Collins of Princeton; three sisters, Mrs. Oke (Irene) Sanders, Mrs. Jim (Katherine) Neely, both of Princeton, Mrs. Clarence (Helen) Belcher of Elyria, Ohio; three brothers, Clyde Pat Elmore, Robert Elmore and Howard Elmore, all of Princeton, and eight grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Bluefield-Princeton Road. on July 18, 1978.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 53, District 132, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 158, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 228, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 66, District 28-33, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Farm laborer11

Family

Louise Gooch b. February 16, 1913, d. March 8, 1972
Marriage*Buford Thurman Elmore married Louise Gooch on July 17, 1935 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Buford Thurman Elmore obituary in the Jul 18, 1978 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Grover Cleveland Elmore obituary in the May 28, 1967 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ethel Manning Elmore obituary in the Oct 29, 1972 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmore-Gooch marriage record.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Louise Elmore obituary in the Mar 9, 1972 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Louise Elmore death certificate.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert E. Elmore obituary in the Dec 4, 1992 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willis Lee Elmore obituary in the Jun 23, 2024 edition.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer1,2,3

F, b. December 19, 1878, d. September 16, 1940
     Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on December 19, 1878 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of July 4, 1900,her married name was Elmore.1 She married William Bee Elmore, son of Fleming Wade Elmore and Phoebe F. Taylor, on July 4, 1900 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer died on September 16, 1940 at East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 61.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 215, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 150, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 174, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 94, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

William Bee Elmore b. November 21, 1876, d. June 28, 1949
Marriage*Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer married William Bee Elmore, son of Fleming Wade Elmore and Phoebe F. Taylor, on July 4, 1900 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmore-Palmer marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Docia I. Elmore death certificate.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wade Lee Elmore obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William B. Elmore obituary in the Jun 29, 1949 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wade Lee Elmore death certificate.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Clarence Elmore obituary in the May 12, 1987 edition.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ruby Lucille Elmore Goins obituary in the Jun 23, 1991 edition.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Billie Elmore Whittaker obituary in the Sep 10, 2013 edition.

Raymond B. Elmore1

M, b. circa 1902
FatherWilliam Bee Elmore1 b. November 21, 1876, d. June 28, 1949
MotherTheodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer1 b. December 19, 1878, d. September 16, 1940
     Raymond B. Elmore was born circa 1902 at West Virginia.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 215, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Lurinda Frances Elmore1,2,3

F, b. 1904, d. January 21, 1985
FatherWilliam Bee Elmore4,1,2,5 b. November 21, 1876, d. June 28, 1949
MotherTheodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer4,1,2,5 b. December 19, 1878, d. September 16, 1940
     Lurinda Frances Elmore was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,3 She was born in 1904 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,6 As of September 19, 1923,her married name was Swim.2 She married Tony Michael Swim on September 19, 1923 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2,3,7 Lurinda Frances Elmore died on January 21, 1985 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She Mrs. Lurinda Frances Swim, 80, of Winfrey Trailer Park, Princeton, died Monday in a Princeton hospital after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Princeton, she was a member of Princeton Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Swim in 1976 and one son, Richard Earl Swim. Survivors are: sons, Harold L. Swim of Princeton and Garland J. Swim of Logan; daughters, Mrs. Lorena Walker of Princeton and Mrs. Shirley Bond of Mullens; brother, Clarence H. Elmore of Bluefield; sisters, Mrs. Billie Whittaker and Mrs. Annie White of Princeton and Mrs. Ruby Goins of Detroit, Mich; 17 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. Burial at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Princeton. on January 22, 1985.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 215, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 150, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 165, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 314, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Family

Tony Michael Swim b. November 24, 1905, d. May 24, 1976
Marriage*Lurinda Frances Elmore married Tony Michael Swim on September 19, 1923 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lurinda Frances Swim obituary in the Jan 22, 1985 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wade Lee Elmore obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  6. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park, Mercer Co. WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Tony M. Swim obituary in the May 25, 1976 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Garland Joseph Swim obituary.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harold L. Swim obituary in the Mar 20, 1988 edition.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the Shirley Anne Bond obituary in the Jul 25, 2001 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richard Earl Swim death certificate.
  14. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Lorena E. Walker obituary.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Wade Lee Elmore1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 13, 1906, d. December 15, 1970
FatherWilliam Bee Elmore1,6,2,3,5 b. November 21, 1876, d. June 28, 1949
MotherTheodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer1,6,2,3,5 b. December 19, 1878, d. September 16, 1940
     Wade Lee Elmore was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,5 His Social Security Number was 234-22-1134.7 He was born on February 13, 1906 at West Virginia.7,5 He married Pansy Viola Mullins on May 19, 1935 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,8,9 Wade Lee Elmore died on December 15, 1970 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.3,5 He Wade Lee Elmore, 64, of Oakvale died Tuesday following an apparent heart attack. He was a son of the late William and Theodosia Elmore. He was a member and trustee of Oakvale Methodist Church. He was a merchant and postmaster at Oakvale, a member of the Masonic Lodge and Royal Archmasons of Athens and Bluefield Commandery No. 19. He was also a member of Help Lodge IOOF, town recorder and former mayor of Oakvale, and chairman of the East River Improvement Association. Survivors are his widow. Pansy Mullins Elmore; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Hill of Princeton and Mrs. Hazel Barton of Mimot, N. D; one son, Jerry L. Elmore of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Billy Whittaker of Princeton, Mrs. Lurinda Swim of Bluefield, Mrs. Ruby Goins of Bramwell and Mrs. Anna White of Warren, Mich; and two brothers, C. H. Elmore of Bluefield and Joe Elmore of Ferndale, Mich; and two grandchildren. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with masonic rites. on December 17, 1970.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 215, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 150, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 174, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 74, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Timber cutter11

Family

Pansy Viola Mullins b. April 25, 1909, d. April 28, 2001
Marriage*Wade Lee Elmore married Pansy Viola Mullins on May 19, 1935 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William B. Elmore obituary in the Jun 29, 1949 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wade Lee Elmore obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  4. [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.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wade Lee Elmore death certificate.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elmore-Mullins marriage record.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pansy Mullins Elmore obituary in the Apr 30, 2001 edition.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Martha Elmore Hill obituary in the Jul 30, 2013 edition.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hazel Ann Barton obituary in the May 27, 2012 edition.
  14. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Clarence Horton Elmore1,2

M, b. August 17, 1908, d. May 10, 1987
FatherWilliam Bee Elmore1,2,3,4,5 b. November 21, 1876, d. June 28, 1949
MotherTheodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer1,2,3,4,5 b. December 19, 1878, d. September 16, 1940
     His Social Security Number was 233-09-5474.6 Clarence Horton Elmore was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He and Beatrice Lola Bell were divorced.5 Clarence Horton Elmore was born on August 17, 1908 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,6 He married Beatrice Lola Bell circa 1928.8 Clarence Horton Elmore died on May 10, 1987 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.6,5 He Clarence Elmore, 78, of the Parkway Apts., Princeton, died Sunday at a Princeton Hospital. Born in Mercer County, he was a son of the late William B. and Theodosia Palmer Elmore. He was a retired machinist for National Electric Coil. He was a member of Grace Methodist Church, Bluefield, the Bluefield Moose Lodge and the Bluefield Masonic Lodge. He was a resident of Princeton for the past 12 years coming from Bluefield. Survivors: son, Charles H. Elmore of Pineville, N.C; daughters, Mrs. Joseph “Betty” Wingfield of Sydney, Ohio, exwife, Mrs. Beatrice Elmore of Bluefield; sisters, Mrs. Mrs. Billie Whittaker and Anna White of Princeton, Mrs. Ruby Goins of Detroit, Mich; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Princeton. on May 12, 1987.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 215, District 130, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 150, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 76, District 35, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 93, District 28-1, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1930Machinist8
1940Railroad foreman machinist9

Family

Beatrice Lola Bell b. May 4, 1908, d. March 20, 1997
Divorce*Clarence Horton Elmore and Beatrice Lola Bell were divorced.5 
Marriage* Clarence Horton Elmore married Beatrice Lola Bell circa 1928.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William B. Elmore obituary in the Jun 29, 1949 edition.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wade Lee Elmore obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Clarence Elmore obituary in the May 12, 1987 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [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.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2007] Salisbury Post, From the Charles Horton Elmore obituary in the Jan 7, 2009 edition.

Anna Elizabeth "Annie" Elmore1,2,3,4

F, b. December 24, 1910, d. March 7, 1989
FatherWilliam Bee Elmore1,5,6,7 b. November 21, 1876, d. June 28, 1949
MotherTheodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer1,5,6,7 b. December 19, 1878, d. September 16, 1940
     Anna Elizabeth "Annie" Elmore was buried at White Family Cemetery, Whites Crossing Road, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on December 24, 1910 at West Virginia.1,3 As of October 31, 1930,her married name was White.2 She married Carl Allen White on October 31, 1930 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Anna Elizabeth "Annie" Elmore died on March 7, 1989 at age 78.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 174, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 101, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Family

Carl Allen White b. January 23, 1910, d. August, 1970
Marriage*Anna Elizabeth "Annie" Elmore married Carl Allen White on October 31, 1930 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the White-Elmore marriage record.
  3. [S12617] White Family Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S12618] Givens Funeral Home, online www.givensfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Jacqueline White Carter obituary.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wade Lee Elmore obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Clarence Elmore obituary in the May 12, 1987 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Allen B. White obituary in the Jun 22, 1986 edition.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ruby Lucille Elmore1,2,3,4

F, b. September 16, 1913, d. June 19, 1991
FatherWilliam Bee Elmore1,5,6,7,3,4 b. November 21, 1876, d. June 28, 1949
MotherTheodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer1,5,6,7,3,4 b. December 19, 1878, d. September 16, 1940
     Her Social Security Number was 233-02-3185.4 Ruby Lucille Elmore was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,8 She was born on September 16, 1913 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,9 As of September 15, 1934,her married name was Goins.2 She married George Monroe Goins on September 15, 1934 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,10,3 Ruby Lucille Elmore died on June 19, 1991 at Dearborn, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 77.3,4,9,11 She Ruby Lucille Elmore Goins of Bramwell, died Wednesday, June 19, 1991 in a Dearborn, Michigan hospital. Born September 16, 1913 in Princeton, she was a daughter of the late William and Theodosia Palmer Elmore. She was a former member of the Bramwell Presbyterian Church and a member of the Eastern Star. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Monroe Goins and a daughter, Theodosia Goins Gabris. Survivors: son, William Monroe Goins of Detroit; daughter, Mrs. Chester (Jane) Kowaleski of Detroit; sister Billie Whittaker of Princeton; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Gary Kowaleski, Charlie Kowaleski, Mark Kowaleski, Albert Baker, Jimmy White and Jeff Whittaker. on June 23, 1991.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 174, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 118, District 28-53, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Family

George Monroe Goins b. April 24, 1901, d. August 31, 1976
Marriage*Ruby Lucille Elmore married George Monroe Goins on September 15, 1934 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,10,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Goin-Elmore marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ruby Lucille Elmore Goins obituary in the Jun 23, 1991 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wade Lee Elmore obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Clarence Elmore obituary in the May 12, 1987 edition.
  8. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George Monroe Goins obituary in the Sep 1, 1976 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Billie Beatrice Elmore1,2,3

F, b. October 1, 1916, d. September 8, 2013
FatherWilliam Bee Elmore1,4,5,6,7,8,9,3 b. November 21, 1876, d. June 28, 1949
MotherTheodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer1,4,5,6,7,8,9,3 b. December 19, 1878, d. September 16, 1940
     Billie Beatrice Elmore was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 233-88-2560.10 She was born on October 1, 1916 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,10,3 As of October 5, 1940,her married name was Whittaker.2 She married Elijah Harrison Whittaker on October 5, 1940 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,11,3,12 Billie Beatrice Elmore died on September 8, 2013 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 96.10,3 She Billie Elmore Whittaker, 96, of Greasy Ridge Road in Princeton, died Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Cassells' Board & Care in Princeton. Born October 1, 1916 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late William Elmore and Theodosia Palmer Elmore. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Greasy Ridge. Billie was a 1930 graduate of Oakvale High School at the age of 14 and was a member of the Elmore Union Church, Greasy Ridge in Princeton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Harrison Whittaker; one granddaughter, Diana Lou Carter; and several brothers and sisters. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include two sons, William "John" Whittaker and wife Cathy of Florida and Jeffrey C. Whittaker of Princeton; three daughters, Patricia Schurr of Texas, Diana Callison of Michigan, and Barbara Paul and husband Robert of Princeton; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A graveside committal service will be conducted at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, Sermon on the Mount Garden. on September 10, 2013.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 174, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 94, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family 1
Child
  • Patricia E. Elmore3,12,13

Family 2

Elijah Harrison Whittaker b. March 31, 1917, d. October 9, 1981
Marriage*Billie Beatrice Elmore married Elijah Harrison Whittaker on October 5, 1940 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,11,3,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Whittaker-Elmore marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Billie Elmore Whittaker obituary in the Sep 10, 2013 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William B. Elmore obituary in the Jun 29, 1949 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wade Lee Elmore obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Clarence Elmore obituary in the May 12, 1987 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ruby Lucille Elmore Goins obituary in the Jun 23, 1991 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Elijah H. Whittaker obituary in the Oct 11, 1981 edition.
  13. [S12621] Allen Funeral Home, online www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com, From the Diana Mae Whittaker Stillman Callison obituary.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Joseph Leonard Elmore1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 25, 1919, d. January 30, 1982
FatherWilliam Bee Elmore1,7,8,2 b. November 21, 1876, d. June 28, 1949
MotherTheodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer1,7,8,2 b. December 19, 1878, d. September 16, 1940
     Joseph Leonard Elmore was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6 His Social Security Number was 233-09-6331.4 He married Pauline Faye Harrison.9 Joseph Leonard Elmore was born on February 25, 1919 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3,10,4,5 He married Ruth Irene Dickens on December 26, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.2 Joseph Leonard Elmore died on January 30, 1982 at Madison Heights, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 62.4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 150, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 174, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 20, District 28-2, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940Armature winder11

Family 1

Pauline Faye Harrison b. December 3, 1927, d. November 6, 2008
Marriage*Joseph Leonard Elmore married Pauline Faye Harrison.9 

Family 2

Ruth Irene Dickens b. December 15, 1920, d. October 2, 1994
Marriage*Joseph Leonard Elmore married Ruth Irene Dickens on December 26, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Max L. Elmore9,12

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  6. [S3312] Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wade Lee Elmore obituary in the Dec 17, 1970 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Faye Harrison Elmore obituary in the Nov 8, 2008 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ruth Irene Dickens Elmore obituary in the Oct 4, 1994 edition.

Elijah Harrison Whittaker1,2,3,4

M, b. March 31, 1917, d. October 9, 1981
     Elijah Harrison Whittaker was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 227-03-1963.6 He was born on March 31, 1917 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2,7,6 He married Billie Beatrice Elmore, daughter of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer, on October 5, 1940 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,7,3,5 Elijah Harrison Whittaker died on October 9, 1981 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.4,5 He Funeral services for Elijah H. Whittaker, 64, of Greasy Ridge near Princeton, who was dead on arrival at a Princeton hospital Friday morning after an apparent heart attack, will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at Davis Funeral Chapel in Oakvale. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Bluefield-Princeton Road. A son of the late William and Cora Whittaker, he had been a resident of Greasy Ridge for 50 years. He was a retired machine operator for Eastern Associated Coal Corp. and was a member of the Princeton Chapter of the Old Guard, the Keystone United Mine Workers Local, East River Ruritan Club and Elmore Union Church on Greasy Ridge. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II in Korea. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Billie Elmore Whittaker; three daughters, Mrs. Bob (Patricia) Schurr of Longview, Texas, Mrs. James (Diana) Callison of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. Paul (Barbara) Fleenor of Emporia, Va; two sons, Capt. William J. Whittaker, stationed with the U.S. Marine Corps at Quantico, Va., and Jeffrey C. Whittaker of Richmond, Va; one sister, Mrs. J. G. Thompson of Pearisburg, Va; two brothers, Don Whittaker of Princeton and Rufus Whittaker of Welch; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers: Frank Crews, Hobart Peak, Pete Pentasuglia, Johnny Pentasuglia, Don Bowman, Sam Thurmer, George Erps and Bill Brown. on October 11, 1981.5

Family

Billie Beatrice Elmore b. October 1, 1916, d. September 8, 2013
Marriage*He married Billie Beatrice Elmore, daughter of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer, on October 5, 1940 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,7,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Whittaker-Elmore marriage record.
  2. [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.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Billie Elmore Whittaker obituary in the Sep 10, 2013 edition.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Elijah H. Whittaker obituary in the Oct 11, 1981 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  8. [S12621] Allen Funeral Home, online www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com, From the Diana Mae Whittaker Stillman Callison obituary.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Tony Michael Swim1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 24, 1905, d. May 24, 1976
     Tony Michael Swim was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,5 He was born on November 24, 1905 at Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.4 He married Lurinda Frances Elmore, daughter of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer, on September 19, 1923 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,7,5 Tony Michael Swim died on May 24, 1976 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.5 He Tony M. Swim, 70, of Princeton, Mercer County, died Monday in Princeton Community Hospital. He was a member of Princeton Presbyterian Church, Brotherhood of Railway Clerks and former employe of Norfolk and Western Railway. Surviving: wife, Mrs. Lurinda Elmore Swim; sons, Harold L. Swim of Princeton, Garland J. Swim of Logan; daughters, Mrs. Lorena Robinette of Princeton, Mrs. Shirley Bond of Mullens, Mrs. Tressie Shrader of Princeton; brother, Aubry Swim of Princeton; sisters, Mrs. Flora Brewster, Mrs. Lola Miller, and Mrs. Sue Elmore, all of Princeton; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery, Princeton. on May 25, 1976.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 165, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 314, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farmer2
1940Railroad derrick hand8

Family

Lurinda Frances Elmore b. 1904, d. January 21, 1985
Marriage*Tony Michael Swim married Lurinda Frances Elmore, daughter of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer, on September 19, 1923 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [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.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Tony M. Swim obituary in the May 25, 1976 edition.
  6. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park, Mercer Co. WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lurinda Frances Swim obituary in the Jan 22, 1985 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Garland Joseph Swim obituary.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harold L. Swim obituary in the Mar 20, 1988 edition.
  11. [S798] Register Herald, From the Shirley Anne Bond obituary in the Jul 25, 2001 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richard Earl Swim death certificate.
  13. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Lorena E. Walker obituary.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Harold Lee Swim1,2,3

M, b. June 22, 1924, d. March 18, 1988
FatherTony Michael Swim1,4,5,6,7,2,8 b. November 24, 1905, d. May 24, 1976
MotherLurinda Frances Elmore1,4,5,6,7,2,8 b. 1904, d. January 21, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 233-34-7690.9 Harold Lee Swim was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,2 He was born on June 22, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,2,9,11 He married Doris Jewell Damewood on March 30, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 Harold Lee Swim died on March 18, 1988 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 63.10,2,11 He Harold Lee Swim, 63, of Wickham Avenue, Princeton, was dead on arrival Friday at a Princeton hospital. Born at Princeton, the son of the late Tony M. and Lurinda Elmore Swim, he was a retired employee of Itmann Coal Co. and a member of the United Mine Workers Local 9690. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was awarded four bronze stars for his duty in the Pacific Theater. Survivors: wife, Doris Damewood Swim; daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Charlotte) Carper of Princeton; son, Joseph Harold Swim of Tazewell, Va; brother, Garland Swim on Logan; sisters, Mrs. Shirley Bond of Mullins and Mrs. Lorena Walker of Princeton; and two grandchildren, Debra Carper and Derrick Swim. Burial will follow in Resthaven Park Cemetery at Princeton. on March 20, 1988.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 165, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 314, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

Doris Jewell Damewood b. June 20, 1926, d. October 29, 1996
Marriage*Harold Lee Swim married Doris Jewell Damewood on March 30, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Children
  • Charlotte Swim2
  • Joseph Harold Swim2,12

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harold L. Swim obituary in the Mar 20, 1988 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Swim-Damewood marriage record.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Garland Joseph Swim obituary.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lurinda Frances Swim obituary in the Jan 22, 1985 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Tony M. Swim obituary in the May 25, 1976 edition.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Shirley Anne Bond obituary in the Jul 25, 2001 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2248] Resthaven Memorial Park, Mercer Co. WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Richard Earl Swim1,2,3

M, b. November 3, 1927, d. April 7, 1938
FatherTony Michael Swim1,4,2,3,5 b. November 24, 1905, d. May 24, 1976
MotherLurinda Frances Elmore1,4,2,3,5 b. 1904, d. January 21, 1985
     Richard Earl Swim was born on November 3, 1927 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He died on April 7, 1938 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 10.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 165, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lurinda Frances Swim obituary in the Jan 22, 1985 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Richard Earl Swim death certificate.
  4. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Garland Joseph Swim obituary.
  5. [S798] Register Herald, From the Shirley Anne Bond obituary in the Jul 25, 2001 edition.

Lorena Ernestine Swim1,2,3

F, b. November 16, 1928, d. July 2, 2011
FatherTony Michael Swim1,4,5,6,7,8,9,3,10 b. November 24, 1905, d. May 24, 1976
MotherLurinda Frances Elmore1,4,5,6,7,8,9,3,10 b. 1904, d. January 21, 1985
     Lorena Ernestine Swim Lorena E. “Granny” Walker, 82 of 1322 Princeton Avenue in Princeton died Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the Princeton Health Care Center. Born in Princeton November 16, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Tony Michael Swim and Lurinda Elmore Swim. Lorena was a 1946 graduate of Princeton High School and was a former employee of G.C. Murphy Co., The Glass House on the WV Turnpike and Taylor’s Truck Stop in Princeton. In addition to her parent’s she was preceded in death by her first husband, J.L. Robinette; second husband, Harry Walker; one son, Steve Robinette; one sister, Shirley Bond and three brothers, Harold Swim, Garland Swim and Richard Swim. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Donley and husband Dickie of Princeton and Patty Reed and husband Fairly of Lerona; seven sons, Wayne Robinette of Princeton, Michael Robinette and wife Bonnie of Dublin, VA, David Robinette and wife B.J. of Gallipolis, OH, Donald Robinette of Princeton, Scottie Robinette and wife Wendy of Athens, Jackie Robinette and Barry Robinette and his companion Gina Blankenship all of Princeton; thirteen grandchildren and thirty two great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Princeton.5 Her Social Security Number was 232-38-0954.11 She was born on November 16, 1928 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5,3,11 As of July 22, 1946,her married name was Robinette.3 She married Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. on July 22, 1946 at Washington Co., Virginia.5,3 Lorena Ernestine Swim and Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. were divorced in May, 1976.3 As of August 26, 1981,her married name was Walker.3 Lorena Ernestine Swim married James Harry Walker on August 26, 1981 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.5,3 Lorena Ernestine Swim died on July 2, 2011 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.5,11

Census Records

1930Dwelling 165, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 314, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. b. September 23, 1924, d. February 1, 1994
Marriage*Lorena Ernestine Swim married Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. on July 22, 1946 at Washington Co., Virginia.5,3 
Divorce* Lorena Ernestine Swim and Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. were divorced in May, 1976.3 
Children

Family 2

James Harry Walker b. July 28, 1926, d. May 10, 1984
Marriage*Lorena Ernestine Swim married James Harry Walker on August 26, 1981 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.5,3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7616] Chapman Funeral Home, Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, online www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com, From the David Ray Robinette obituary.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Lorena E. Walker obituary.
  6. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Garland Joseph Swim obituary.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lurinda Frances Swim obituary in the Jan 22, 1985 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Tony M. Swim obituary in the May 25, 1976 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harold L. Swim obituary in the Mar 20, 1988 edition.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Shirley Anne Bond obituary in the Jul 25, 2001 edition.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Allen Wayne Robinette obituary.
  13. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Linda Robinette Donley obituary.
  14. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Patty Kay Reed obituary.

Garland Joseph Swim1,2,3

M, b. February 16, 1934, d. December 7, 2010
FatherTony Michael Swim1,2,4,5,6,7 b. November 24, 1905, d. May 24, 1976
MotherLurinda Frances Elmore1,2,4,5,6,7 b. 1904, d. January 21, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 233-48-8006.8 Garland Joseph Swim was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He Garland Joseph Swim, 76, of 186 Nighbert Avenue in Logan died Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Logan Regional Medical Foundation in Logan. Born February 16, 1934 in Princeton he was the son of the late Tony Swim and Lurinda Elmore Swim. He was a 1951 graduate of Princeton High School and attended Bluefield Business College. Garland retired in April of 2009 as the owner and operator of Swim Electric Company in Logan. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Garland was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Logan. He was also a member and Master Mason of the Aracoma Masonic Lodge #99 in Logan and a 32nd Degree Mason. In addition to his parents, two brothers, Richard Swim and Harold Swim; and one sister, Shirley Bond preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of fifty six years, Billie Jo Luke Swim of Logan; two daughters, Kathie Cheek and husband Michael of Logan and Vickie Watson and husband Kevin of Ft. Mill, SC; two grandsons, Adam Cheek of Huntington, WV and Kevin Watson, II of Ft. Mill, SC; one sister, Lorena Walker of Princeton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with the Princeton Masonic Lodge #134 conducting Masonic graveside rites. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Michael Cheek, Kevin Watson, Adam Cheek, Kevin Watson, II, Chad Jarrell, and Joseph Wolfe.2 He was born on February 16, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,8 He married Billie Jo Luke on June 6, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 Garland Joseph Swim died on December 7, 2010 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 76.2,8

Census Records

1940Dwelling 314, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family

Billie Jo Luke
Marriage*Garland Joseph Swim married Billie Jo Luke on June 6, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Children
  • Kathie Swim2
  • Vickie Swim2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Garland Joseph Swim obituary.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Swim-Luke marriage record.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lurinda Frances Swim obituary in the Jan 22, 1985 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Tony M. Swim obituary in the May 25, 1976 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harold L. Swim obituary in the Mar 20, 1988 edition.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Shirley Anne Bond obituary in the Jul 25, 2001 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Shirley Anne Swim1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. February 11, 1938, d. July 23, 2001
FatherTony Michael Swim1,7,3,4,8,9,10,6 b. November 24, 1905, d. May 24, 1976
MotherLurinda Frances Elmore1,7,3,8,9,10,6 b. 1904, d. January 21, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 233-56-7664.3 Shirley Anne Swim was born on February 11, 1938 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4,6 As of April 1, 1955,her married name was Childers.5 She married James Roy Childers on April 1, 1955 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,5 Shirley Anne Swim and James Roy Childers were divorced before 1968.4,11 As of May 3, 1975,her married name was Bond.4 Shirley Anne Swim married Gilmer French Bond on May 3, 1975 at Giles Co., Virginia.4 Shirley Anne Swim died on July 23, 2001 at West Virginia at age 63.3,12,6 She Shirley Anne Bond, 83, of 1106 Moran Ave., died Monday, July 23, 2001, at the home of her daughter following an extended illness. Born Feb. ll, 1938, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Tony and Lurinda Elmore Swim. Mrs. Bond was a graduate of Princeton High School, Class of 1956. She resided in Mullens the past 41 years and was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Mullens. She devoted much of her time and energy to her community through her volunteer work at Mullens Grade School. She served as a past chairperson of the Homeroom Mothers and worked in the concession stand for the Wyoming East High School marching band. Shirley was a member of the Clown Club and worked in the kitchen during community Thanksgiving dinners. She was a self-employed seamstress, making many costumes, uniforms, prom and wedding dresses, and did the community’s mending and hemming. She also wrorked at Joe’s Market in West Mullens where high school students loved to go during their lunch hour. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Lynn Childers; and two brothers, Harold and Richard Swim. Survivors include her two daughters, Royceanne Childers of Mullens and Toni Gayle Clay and her husband, Tim, of Saulsville; a son, Joseph Michael Bond of Mullens; a granddaughter, Rebekah Clay of Saulsville; two sisters, Lorena Walker and Tressie Shrader of Princeton; a brother, Garland Swim of Logan; and a very special friend, Peggy McClain of Mullens. on July 25, 2001.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 314, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Family 1

James Roy Childers b. October 22, 1933, d. September 6, 2004
Marriage*Shirley Anne Swim married James Roy Childers on April 1, 1955 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.11,5 
Divorce* Shirley Anne Swim and James Roy Childers were divorced before 1968.4,11 
Children

Family 2

Gilmer French Bond b. July 26, 1919, d. January 29, 1998
Marriage*Shirley Anne Swim married Gilmer French Bond on May 3, 1975 at Giles Co., Virginia.4 
Child
  • Joseph Michael Bond6

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Childers-Swim marriage record.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Shirley Anne Bond obituary in the Jul 25, 2001 edition.
  7. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Garland Joseph Swim obituary.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lurinda Frances Swim obituary in the Jan 22, 1985 edition.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Tony M. Swim obituary in the May 25, 1976 edition.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Harold L. Swim obituary in the Mar 20, 1988 edition.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the James Roy Childers obituary in the Sep 9, 2004 edition.
  12. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Toni Gayle Clay obituary in the Sep 2, 2012 edition.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Karen Lynn Childers death certificate.

Julius Lewis Robinette Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. September 23, 1924, d. February 1, 1994
     Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia. His Social Security Number was 235-30-9289.2 He was born on September 23, 1924 at Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He married Lorena Ernestine Swim, daughter of Tony Michael Swim and Lurinda Frances Elmore, on July 22, 1946 at Washington Co., Virginia.1,5 Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. and Lorena Ernestine Swim were divorced in May, 1976.5 Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. died on February 1, 1994 at West Virginia at age 69.2,6

Family

Lorena Ernestine Swim b. November 16, 1928, d. July 2, 2011
Marriage*He married Lorena Ernestine Swim, daughter of Tony Michael Swim and Lurinda Frances Elmore, on July 22, 1946 at Washington Co., Virginia.1,5 
Divorce* Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. and Lorena Ernestine Swim were divorced in May, 1976.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Lorena E. Walker obituary.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Allen Wayne Robinette obituary.
  8. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Linda Robinette Donley obituary.
  9. [S7616] Chapman Funeral Home, Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, online www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com, From the David Ray Robinette obituary.
  10. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Patty Kay Reed obituary.

James Harry Walker1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 28, 1926, d. May 10, 1984
     His Social Security Number was 236-40-2903.6 James Harry Walker was buried at Walker-Bowden-Ayers Cemetery, Pence Springs, Summers Co., West Virginia.7 He was born on July 28, 1926 at Pence Springs, Summers Co., West Virginia.2,4,6 He married Lorena Ernestine Swim, daughter of Tony Michael Swim and Lurinda Frances Elmore, on August 26, 1981 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 James Harry Walker died on May 10, 1984 at age 57.3

Family

Lorena Ernestine Swim b. November 16, 1928, d. July 2, 2011
Marriage*He married Lorena Ernestine Swim, daughter of Tony Michael Swim and Lurinda Frances Elmore, on August 26, 1981 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Lorena E. Walker obituary.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S12614] Walker-Bowden-Ayers Cemetery, Summers Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.

Linda Carol Robinette1,2,3

F, b. July 7, 1954, d. September 12, 2020
FatherJulius Lewis Robinette Jr.1,4,5,3 b. September 23, 1924, d. February 1, 1994
MotherLorena Ernestine Swim1,4,5,3 b. November 16, 1928, d. July 2, 2011
     Linda Carol Robinette Linda Robinette Donley, 66 of Princeton died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at her residence. Born July 7, 1954 in Princeton, WV she was the daughter of the late J.L. Robinette and Lorena Ernestine Swim Walker. Linda was a graduate of Princeton High School and a graduate of the LPN program at Mercer County Vo-Tech Center in Princeton. She was a retired LPN at Princeton Community Hospital with forty-two years service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Steve, Wayne, and David Robinette; one sister, Patty Reed; and one stepson, Ricky Donley. Survivors include her husband, Donald R. “Dickie” Donley of Princeton; one daughter, Stephanie Shelton and husband Alan of Lashmeet, WV; one stepson, Kenny Donley and wife Denise of Surfside, SC; two grandchildren, Lexi Matthews and husband Joey and Cassie Donley; and five brothers, Michael Robinette of Dublin, VA, Donald Robinette of Princeton, Scottie Robinette and wife Wendy of Athens, Jackie Robinette and Barry Robinette both of Princeton. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.2 She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 Her married name was Donley.1 She married Donald Richards "Dickie" Donley.1,4,5,2 Linda Carol Robinette was born on July 7, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 She married Carl Richard Cox on April 21, 1975 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.3 Linda Carol Robinette married Michael Dale Hall, son of Kelly Lawrence Hall and Dorothy Beatrice Halsey, on December 8, 1978 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 As of December 8, 1978,her married name was Hall.3 Linda Carol Robinette and Michael Dale Hall were divorced on February 16, 1979.3 As of April 2, 1979,her married name was Cox.3 Linda Carol Robinette married Carl Richard Cox on April 2, 1979 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.3 Linda Carol Robinette died on September 12, 2020 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.2

Family 1

Donald Richards "Dickie" Donley b. December 12, 1944, d. December 24, 2020
Marriage*She married Donald Richards "Dickie" Donley.1,4,5,2 
Child
  • Stephanie Donley2,6

Family 2

Carl Richard Cox
Marriage*Linda Carol Robinette married Carl Richard Cox on April 21, 1975 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.3 
Marriage Linda Carol Robinette married Carl Richard Cox on April 2, 1979 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.3 

Family 3

Michael Dale Hall
Marriage*Linda Carol Robinette married Michael Dale Hall, son of Kelly Lawrence Hall and Dorothy Beatrice Halsey, on December 8, 1978 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.3 
Divorce* Linda Carol Robinette and Michael Dale Hall were divorced on February 16, 1979.3 

Citations

  1. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Lorena E. Walker obituary.
  2. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Linda Robinette Donley obituary.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Allen Wayne Robinette obituary.
  5. [S7616] Chapman Funeral Home, Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, online www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com, From the David Ray Robinette obituary.
  6. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Donald Richards Donley obituary.

Patty Kay Robinette1,2

F, b. December 16, 1963, d. August 2, 2012
FatherJulius Lewis Robinette Jr.1,3,4,2,5 b. September 23, 1924, d. February 1, 1994
MotherLorena Ernestine Swim1,3,4,2,5 b. November 16, 1928, d. July 2, 2011
     Patty Kay Robinette Patty Kay Reed, age 47, of 311 Lady Fern Drive, Lerona, WV, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at her residence. Born on December 16, 1964 at Princeton, she was a daughter of the late JL Robinette, Jr. and Lorena Swim Walker. She had been a resident of Lerona for 6 years and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded iun death by her brother, Steven Robinette. Survivors include: Husband: Fairley Reed of the home; Daughter: Rissie Murphy and Nick of Lexington, VA; Grandson: Colin Jude Murphy; Sister: Linda Donley and Dickie of Princeton; Brothers: Wayne Robinette of Princeton; Michael Robinette and Bonnie of Dublin, VA; David Robinette and BJ of Gallipolis, OH; Donald Robinette of Princeton; Scotty Robinette and Wendy of Speedway; Jackie Robinette of Princeton; Barry Robinette of Gina of Princeton.5 Her Social Security Number was 233-08-1618.6 Her married name was Reed.1 She married Fairley Reed.1,5 Patty Kay Robinette was born on December 16, 1963 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,6,5 As of June 6, 1980,her married name was Kirby.2 She married Douglas Wayne Kirby on June 6, 1980 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.2 Patty Kay Robinette and Douglas Wayne Kirby were divorced on November 6, 1981.2 As of February 2, 1983,her married name was Holdren.2 Patty Kay Robinette married Larry Wayne Holdren Sr. on February 2, 1983 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 Patty Kay Robinette died on August 2, 2012 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 48.6,5

Family 1

Fairley Reed
Marriage*She married Fairley Reed.1,5 

Family 2

Douglas Wayne Kirby
Marriage*Patty Kay Robinette married Douglas Wayne Kirby on June 6, 1980 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Patty Kay Robinette and Douglas Wayne Kirby were divorced on November 6, 1981.2 

Family 3

Larry Wayne Holdren Sr. b. December 15, 1947, d. December 24, 2016
Marriage*Patty Kay Robinette married Larry Wayne Holdren Sr. on February 2, 1983 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Rissie Lurinda Holdren5

Citations

  1. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Lorena E. Walker obituary.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Allen Wayne Robinette obituary.
  4. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Linda Robinette Donley obituary.
  5. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Patty Kay Reed obituary.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Allen Wayne Robinette1,2

M, b. July 3, 1948, d. May 15, 2016
FatherJulius Lewis Robinette Jr.1,2,3,4 b. September 23, 1924, d. February 1, 1994
MotherLorena Ernestine Swim1,2,3,4 b. November 16, 1928, d. July 2, 2011
     Allen Wayne Robinette was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He Allen “Wayne” Robinette, 67, a life-long resident of Princeton, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Cleveland, TN at the residence of his daughter, Elizabeth Flores, who was serving as his caregiver and where he was living at this time. Born in Princeton July 3, 1948 he was the son of the late J.L. Robinette and Lorena Swim Robinette Walker. Wayne was a graduate of Princeton High School. He retired in 2012 as Chief Office Deputy of the Mercer County Assessor’s Office with 26 years of service. Prior to the Assessor’s office he was a draftsman doing blueprints for Joy Manufacturing Co. Wayne enjoyed all aspects of his career in the Courthouse and especially the political side of the business. He held many positions and received many honors during his career. Among them were; President of the Mercer County Democrat Club, named both the State of West Virginia and the Mercer County Democrat of the Year and serving on the State and County Democrat Executive Committees. Wayne was also elected by the voters of Mercer County as County Surveyor. For many years Wayne opened regular scheduled meetings of the Mercer County Commission with a prayer. Wayne always said he loved Jesus, Family, Democrats and Jeff Gordon. Wayne had a close companion, his cat Bandit, he adopted from the Animal Shelter. Wayne loved his autograph collection he worked at since childhood and his Jeff Gordon Nascar collection he worked on for several years. He also loved to read and be a daddy and a grandpa to his children and grandchildren that he took such great pride in. Wayne never met a stranger and was loved by his many friends. In addition to his parent’s two brothers, Steven and David Robinette and one sister, Patty Reed preceded him in death. Survivors include three daughters, Louise Turpin and husband David of Perris, CA, Elizabeth Flores and husband Jonathan of Cleveland, TN, with whom he made his home and Teresa Robinette of Bristol, TN; twenty five grandchildren; one sister, Linda Donley and husband Dickie of Princeton and five brothers, Michael Robinette of Dublin, VA; Donald Robinette, Jackie Robinette and Barry Robinette all of Princeton and Scottie Robinette and wife Wendy of Athens.Burial will be in Resthaven Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his brother, Scottie Robinette, son-in-law, Jonathan Flores and grandsons, Jonathan Flores, Jr., Joseph Flores, Jacob Flores and friend, Verlin Moye.2 He married Phyllis Taylor.5 Allen Wayne Robinette was born on July 3, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He died on May 15, 2016 at Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tennessee, at age 67.2

Family

Phyllis Taylor b. January 14, 1950, d. February 18, 2016
Marriage*He married Phyllis Taylor.5 
Children
  • Louise Robinette2
  • Elizabeth Robinette2
  • Teresa Robinette2

Citations

  1. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Lorena E. Walker obituary.
  2. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Allen Wayne Robinette obituary.
  3. [S7616] Chapman Funeral Home, Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, online www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com, From the David Ray Robinette obituary.
  4. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Linda Robinette Donley obituary.
  5. [S4219] Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, online http://www.cravens-shires.com, From the Phyllis Robinette obituary.

David Ray Robinette1,2,3

M, b. December 22, 1951, d. March 14, 2015
FatherJulius Lewis Robinette Jr.1,4,2,5,3 b. September 23, 1924, d. February 1, 1994
MotherLorena Ernestine Swim1,4,2,5,3 b. November 16, 1928, d. July 2, 2011
     David Ray Robinette was buried at Lower Hodges Cemetery, Winfield, Putnam Co., West Virginia.2 He David Ray Robinette, 63, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went to Paradise on Saturday, March 14, 2015 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born Dec. 22, 1951, David was the son of the late Julius Lewis Robinette and Lorena Ernestine Swimm. David trusted Jesus Christ as his Saviour on March 12, 2015. David is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Betty; his son, David Ray Robinette Jr. of Princeton; stepson, Gary D. Young and wife, Penny, of Winfield; stepdaughter, Rita Marion of Gallipolis, Ohio; sister, Linda Donely and husband, Dickie, of Princeton; brothers, Wayne Robinette of Princeton, Michael Robinette of Dublin, Va., Donald Robinette of Princeton, Scottie Robinette and wife, Wendy, of Athens, W.Va., Jackie Robinette of Princeton and Barry Robinette and wife, Gina, of Princeton; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. David grew up in the countryside of Lashmette and attended Matoka High School. David was a Marine Corps veteran of Platoon 344, Paris Island, S.C., graduating July 19, 1971. In his early years, David was employed by U.S. Steel Mining Operations in Gary, and later moved into automobile sales and worked for Mountain Motor Sales, Lester Raines, Robinette Preowned Autos and, most recently, Rick Miller Auto, Ripley. David loved NASCAR and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan. David possessed a photographic memory when it came to his knowledge of automobiles. David will be most remembered as a dedicated, loving husband, a giver to all and a friend to so many who will forever cherish their memories of him. The graveside memorial service to honor the life of David will be held at Lower Hodges Cemetery, off Big Hurricane Creek Road, Winfield, with Dr. Jeffrey Johnson officiating.2 He was born on December 22, 1951 at West Virginia.2,3 He married Betty June Erwin on January 23, 1982 at Giles Co., Virginia.2,6,3 David Ray Robinette died on March 14, 2015 at Ohio at age 63.2

Family 1
Child
  • David Ray Robinette Jr.2

Family 2

Betty June Erwin b. February 4, 1937, d. September 16, 2016
Marriage*He married Betty June Erwin on January 23, 1982 at Giles Co., Virginia.2,6,3 

Citations

  1. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Lorena E. Walker obituary.
  2. [S7616] Chapman Funeral Home, Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, online www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com, From the David Ray Robinette obituary.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Allen Wayne Robinette obituary.
  5. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Linda Robinette Donley obituary.
  6. [S7616] Chapman Funeral Home, Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, online www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com, From the Betty June Erwin Young Robinette obituary.