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     Olah Margaret Hoke was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 235-26-2389.² She was born on December 22, 1891 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of July 4, 1917,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married James Tracy Elmore, son of Fleming Wade Elmore and Phoebe F. Taylor, on July 4, 1917 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Olah Margaret Hoke died on January 28, 1959 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^3,4 She Mrs. Olah Margaret Elmore, 67, died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jack French of Airport Drive, Princeton. Mrs. Elmore was born in Princeton, and was a member of Kee Street Methodist Church. Her husband, Jim T. Elmore, whom she married on July 4, 1917, preceded her in death in August 1938. A son, Robert Elmore, a Navy pilot during World War II, was listed as missing and presumed dead in 1945. In addition to her daughter, survivors include a grandson, James Robert French; three sisters, Mrs. D. T. Carr Sr. and Miss Rachel Koke, of Princeton, and Mrs. Dan Myers of Harrisburg, Pa; and a brother, Dr. Leonard Hoke of Nitro. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Alex Shelton, C. O. Stafford, Robert D. Turner, Richard T. Lloyd, Jess Hughes, and H. H. McGaughey. Flower bearers will be the WSCS of the Kee Street Methodist Church. on January 29, 1959.³

     Robert Wade Elmore was born on May 24, 1921 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He died on April 30, 1946 at age 24; Awarded the Purple Heart Medal.^7,8

     Her Social Security Number was 236-32-1755.³ Margaret Frances Elmore Margaret (Elmore) French, formerly of 211 Airport Drive, Princeton, passed away June 15, 2007 at Cassells Nursing Home with her family and the nursing staff of Hospice and Cassells by her side. Born Sept. 19, 1926 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late James and Olah Hoke Elmore. She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, cousin and friend. She enjoyed visiting her friends, baby-sitting her grandson when he was young, and volunteering for as many church activities as she could. She was a member of Kee Street United Methodist Church where she attended all of her life. She was a member of Weatherford Fellowship Circle, Ruth Byrd Circle, Everready Sunday School Class, Official Board, Worship Committee, and volunteer for Mark's Place. She retired after a lifelong career from Princeton Bank and Trust Co., now known as First Community Bank. To many customers in the Princeton area, Margaret was one of the bank's best and most favorite bank tellers. Her husband, Jack French, and one brother, Robert Elmore, preceded her in death. She is survived by son, Jim and his wife Susan (Walsh) French of 104 Cottonwood Court JoHo Estates, Princeton; son, Andrew French; grandson, Michael French of the Naval Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise; granddaughter, Andrea (Missy) French of Arizona; two great-grandchildren of Arizona; special cousins, Nancy Donovan and Karen Thorn of Princeton. Private burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.⁵ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on September 19, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of April 22, 1947,her married name was French.⁴ She married Jack J. French Jr. on April 22, 1947 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,7,5,8,9 Margaret Frances Elmore died on June 15, 2007 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^3,5,10

     His Social Security Number was 235-34-7906.⁴ Jack J. French Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,2 He was born on October 2, 1925 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Margaret Frances Elmore, daughter of James Tracy Elmore and Olah Margaret Hoke, on April 22, 1947 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,5,2 Jack J. French Jr. died on July 8, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^5,4,2,8 He Jack French Jr., 66, of 211 Airport Drive, Princeton, died Wednesday at a Roanoke, Va., hospital. Born in Princeton, he was a son of the late J. J. and Nellie B. Neal French. He was a retired professor of sociology and chairman of the Social Science Department of Bluefield State College. He was a member of the Kee Street United Methodist Church in Princeton where he served as past chairman of the administrative board, member of the finance committee, teacher of the Mens Bible Class and a lay speaker of the Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Princeton High School, Concord College and West Virginia University. He attended Emory University and the University of Colorado. He also was a member of the Princeton Masonic Lodge 134, A.F. & A.M. He was a charter member of the Princeton Jaycees and was a former member of the Princeton Zoning Board. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the U.S. Navy. Survivors: wife, Margaret Elmore French; sons, James Robert French of Princeton and Andrew Neal French of Phoenix, Ariz; sisters, Louise Lloyd of Baton Rouge, La., and Betty Rae Hughes of Rogers City, Mich; three grandchildren. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. on July 10, 1992.⁵

     Andrew Neal French was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-04-5051.⁵ He and Corlas Margaret Walker were divorced.³ Andrew Neal French was born on August 12, 1960 at West Virginia.^3,5 He married Corlas Margaret Walker on September 11, 1982 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ Andrew Neal French married Kassie Lynn Sowder on July 12, 1995 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ Andrew Neal French married Patricia Ann Lefkovitz on May 8, 2002 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ Andrew Neal French died on January 30, 2009 at Arizona at age 48.⁵

     Emory Clarence White was buried at White Family Cemetery, Whites Crossing Road, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 233-40-7002.⁸ He was born on November 29, 1890 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,4,6 He married Malissie A. "Lissie" Elmore, daughter of Fleming Wade Elmore and Phoebe F. Taylor, on December 25, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Emory Clarence White died on March 22, 1981 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^8,7 He Clarence "E.C." White, 90, of Princeton Rt. 4 at Fountain Park on U.S. Rt. 460, died Sunday at a Princeton hospital after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Mercer County, he was a son of the late William and Minnie White. He was a retired fanner and cattleman and was a member of the Godwin's Chapel Christian Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Everett White in 1963. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Thornton White; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita White Hill of Pnnceton; two granddaughters, Mrs. Linda Moore and Mrs. Wanda Van Wickien, both of Sanford, N.C; three sisters, Mrs. Julie Ferguson, Mrs. Virginia Walker and Mrs. Louise Elmore, all of Princeton; and one great-granddaughter. Burial will follow in the White Family Cemetery at Fountain Park. The Chapel Church Men’s Bible Class will serve as pallbearers. on March 24, 1981.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 233-09-8590.¹¹ Everett Layfette White was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,9 He was born on October 23, 1914 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,11,3 He married Ruth E. Bauguess on July 5, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^8,12,9 Everett Layfette White died on March 4, 1964 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 49.^11,3,9 He Funeral rites for Everett L. White, 40, of Oakvale Road, Princeton, will be conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. in First Christian Church, of which he was a member. Dr. Norman Crawford and Rev. Jimmy Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. White, an employe of West Virginia Armature Co., Bluefield, died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital. He was born in Princeton and was a son of Emory C. White of Princeton, and the late Lissia Elmore White. Survivors, in addition to the father, include his wife, Ruth Baugess White; two daughters, Linda Carol and Wanda Lou White, of the home; and a sister, Juanita Hill of Princeton. Pallbearers will be L. H. Smith, Ralph Evans, John Harry, Trevor Pettrey, Roy Lane, Henry Talley, Howard Six and Homer Richmond. Honorary pallbearers will be fellow workers of the armature company, and employes of Maiden Form, Inc., will carry flowers. on March 5, 1964.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 234-36-8401.² Edith Juanita White was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on July 25, 1916 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,8 As of August 8, 1936,her married name was Hill.³ She married Fred Haven Hill on August 8, 1936 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Edith Juanita White and Fred Haven Hill were divorced before August, 1957.^9,10 Edith Juanita White died on October 4, 1993 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^2,11,8 She Edith Juanita Hill, 77, of Box 10, Murdock St., Princeton, died Monday at a Princeton hospital. Born in Oakvale, she was a daughter of the late Emory Clarence and Lissie Elmore White. She retired after 36 years of service as a machine operator with the Celanese Corporation. She was a former member of the Mercer County Diabetes Association and was a member of the AARP and the Mercer County Humane Society. She was preceded in death by one brother, Everett L. White. Survivors: stepmother, Gertrude White of Oakvale, and nieces, Linda White Moore and Wanda White Morris. Burial will be at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on October 5, 1993.⁸

     Ruth E. Bauguess was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on January 21, 1920 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of July 5, 1939,her married name was White.¹ She married Everett Layfette White, son of Emory Clarence White and Malissie A. "Lissie" Elmore, on July 5, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Ruth E. Bauguess died on June 25, 2012 at Sanford, Lee Co., North Carolina, at age 92.² She Ruth Bauguess White, 92, of Sanford, N.C., formerly of Princeton, died Monday, June 25, 2012, at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford, N.C. Born Jan. 21, 1920, in Lerona, she was the daughter of the late George and Minnie Cole Bauguess. She retired after 35 years of service at Maidenform, Inc. in Princeton where she was the payroll clerk. She was a member of Johnston Chapel Baptist Church in Princeton and attended church with her daughters while living in Sanford. She had been a resident of Sanford since the mid 1990's, moving there from Princeton. Ruth's family meant the world to her. She dearly loved her daughters, grandchildren, and triplet great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett L. White; two brothers, Essie and Ralph Bauguess; and two sisters, Betty Sue and Lucille Bauguess. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Linda Moore and husband, Gary, and Wanda Morris and husband, Roger, all of Sanford, N.C; three grandchildren, Heather Moore Miller and husband, David, Kristin Moore Steed and her husband, Bryan, and Michael Moore; triplet great-grandchildren, Tyson, Lindley, and Camden Miller; four brothers, George Bauguess and wife, Dottie, Ray Bauguess and wife, Irene, Charles Bauguess and wife, Louise, all of Princeton, and Bennie Bauguess and wife, Frances of Hillsborough, N.C; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on June 28, 2012.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-18-5319.⁴ Fred Haven Hill was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on June 6, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5 He married Edith Juanita White, daughter of Emory Clarence White and Malissie A. "Lissie" Elmore, on August 8, 1936 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Fred Haven Hill and Edith Juanita White were divorced before August, 1957.^6,7 Fred Haven Hill died on April 28, 1958 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 45.^3,5,4,7 He A Princeton man being held in conjunction with shooting a fellow railroad worker committed suicide in Mercer County jail Monday morning, Sheriff Clyde White said. The sheriff said Fred Hill, 45, slashed his left arm above the elbow, using a safety razor blade, about 4 or 5 a.m. and apparently bled to death. A coroner’s jury held Hill "took his own life by severing the arteries and blood vessels of his left arm." He was being held in conjunction with the wounding of Winfred (Lucky) Sexton in the Virginian Railway yards at Princeton last February. He had been indicted for maiming, sent to Weston State Hospital for mental examination, and returned to Princeton to stand trial. Sexton, of Princeton, paralyzed by the shots fired by Hill in the presence of witnesses, has been taken to McGuire General Hospital in Richmond for treatment. Hill’s survivers include his wife, Mrs. Virgie M. Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Alton Kimbleton of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Marie Madrid of Milpitas, Calif; and three brothers, Garlin Hill of Bluefield, Wiley Hill of Buena Vista. Va., and Robert Hill of Princeton. on April 29, 1958.⁷

     Alice Isabelle Vest was buried at Oakvale Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on January 25, 1900 at West Virginia.^5,4 As of September 21, 1920,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Fleming Wade Elmore Jr., son of Fleming Wade Elmore and Phoebe F. Taylor, on September 21, 1920 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Alice Isabelle Vest died on February 24, 1981 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.³ She Mrs. F. Wade (Alice Vest) Elmore, 81, of Princeton, died Tuesday morning at Glenwood Methodist Home after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Alice Vest of Keysville. She had been a resident of Mercer County for her entire life and was a member of Stinson United Methodist Church on Oakvale Road. She was preceded in death by one daughter, two sisters and three brothers. Survivors in additon to her husband include one daughter, Mrs. Alex (Lucille) Shelton of Princeton; four sons, Tracy Elmore of Bluefield, Nathan Elmore of Princeton, Franklin Elmore of South Houston, Tex., and Randolph Elmore of Vinton, Va; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Oakvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Dooley, Mike Donovon, Steve Elmore, Bobby Elmore, Don Elmore, Farley Litton, James Broyles and Norman Calyon. Honorary pallbearers will be Rudolph Tabor, Lefty Sizemore, Elijah Whittaker, Don Whittaker, Pete Pennington, Berman Delp, Ace Carter, George Erps, Sam Thurmer, Bill Brown, Don Bowman, Melvin Williby, Charles Pensula, John Pensula and Pete Pensula. on February 25, 1981.³

     Lucille Elmore was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on July 27, 1921 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of November 27, 1947,her married name was Shelton.³ She married Charles Alexander "Alex" Shelton on November 27, 1947 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,6,4 Lucille Elmore died on February 14, 1992 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.⁴ She Mrs. Lucille E. Shelton, 70, of 512 Straley Ave., Princeton, died Friday at a Bluefield hospital. Born in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Wade and Alice Vest Elmore. She was a homemaker and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Princeton, where she was a member of the WSCS and the Rachel Fulton Circle. She was also a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Shelton, and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Walls. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Karen Thorn and Mrs. Michael (Nancy) Donovan, both of Princeton; brothers, Tracy Elmore of Bluefield, Randolph Elmore of Vinton, Va., Franklin D. Elmore of South Houston, Texas, and Nathan Elmore of Princeton; and two grandchildren. Burial at the Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. Pallbearers will be Bill Belcher, Bobby Elmore, Steve Elmore, Bud Litton, Buck Salver and Dan Whittaker. on February 16, 1992.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-28-8069.⁴ Harry Tracy Elmore was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁹ He was born on October 9, 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,10 He married Billie Joyce Dickens on July 3, 1948 at Bland Co., Virginia.^3,11,12 Harry Tracy Elmore married Vivian Louise Floyd on November 14, 1958 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,13 Harry Tracy Elmore died on December 13, 1994 at West Virginia at age 72.^4,14,10