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     Stephen Harris "Steve" Guilliams Stephen H. Guilliams, 68, of Roanoke, Va., died on Friday, September 28, 2018. Surviving is his father, Harry E. Guilliams; son, Justin and fiancée, Tina; two brothers, Bud and John; special friend, Ann Zyki; other friends including Keith Carr and Anna Rowland. Graveside Services will be held at Evergreen Burial Park.⁵ He was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on July 5, 1950 at Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Linda Mae Craighead, daughter of Roy Ezra Craighead and Dorothy Anna Mae Conner, on March 29, 1969 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Stephen Harris "Steve" Guilliams and Linda Mae Craighead were divorced on July 11, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Stephen Harris "Steve" Guilliams died on September 28, 2018 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 226-62-4810.⁶ Dewey Swanson Hundley was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4 He was born on October 20, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6,2,4 He married Rachel I. Nichols, daughter of James Ira "Jim" Nichols and Teressa Marcella "Teressie" King, on May 22, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,5 Dewey Swanson Hundley married Mary Ellen "Honey" Wimmer, daughter of Thomas Flemmington "Flem" Wimmer and Hattie F. DeWeese, on September 12, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,8,4 Dewey Swanson Hundley died on February 28, 1989 at age 90.^6,7,4

     Elva Mae "Elvie" Melton was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-05-5199.⁶ She married Unknown Blankenship.¹ Her married name was Blankenship. Elva Mae "Elvie" Melton was born on November 27, 1913 at Galax, Virginia.^6,3 As of June 26, 1946,her married name was Conner.² She married Jessie Lewis "Jess" Conner, son of John William Conner and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hall, on June 26, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7,2 Elva Mae "Elvie" Melton died on December 16, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^1,8 She CONNER, Elva Mae, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, December 16, 1996. She was the widow of Jess L. Conner and was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Belle Blankenship, and a son, Thomas Junior Blankenship. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond E. and Betty J. Blankenship, Roanoke; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Elsie Parrish, Cora Jane Lephew, both of Elliston, Laura Wade, Salem, Isabell Conner, Roanoke; two brothers, Ed Melton, and Frank Melton, both of Elliston; and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 1996 at the Little Hope Cemetery in Elliston with the Rev. John Chambers officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday from Oakey's Vinton Chapel. on December 18, 1996.¹

     Hazel G. Allen was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 4, 1933.³ She married Clarence Thomas "C.T." Woods Sr., son of Joseph Clarence "Joe" Woods and Ruby May Conner, circa 1951.^1,4,2 As of circa 1951,her married name was Woods.⁴ Hazel G. Allen died on June 6, 2013 at Virginia at age 79.² She Hazel G. Woods, 79, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2013. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Clarence Woods. She is survived by two sons, Michael Woods and wife, Susan, Clarence Woods Jr; one daughter, Robin Bowen and husband, Larry; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Margaret Dudley and husband, Harrison, Verna Steen and husband, Donald; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Mae Allen. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013, at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Randel Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. on June 9, 2013.²

     His Social Security Number was 577-38-6776.¹⁰ Ruben Lee Conner Ruben Lee Conner, age 66, died Friday in a Salem hospital. Surviving are his wife, Emmie May Conner, Copper Hill; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Melvin Francisco, Kathy and Steve McKay, Mary Lou and Luther Cox, all of Roanoke; one son, Harless Conner, Copper Hill; seven grandchildren, four sisters, Bertha Gaye Ferguson, Nokesville; Attrice Pendleton, Goldie Newman, both of Fairfax; Rachel Rogers, Fredericksburg. Interment in the Salem Church Cemetery, Copper Hill.¹ He was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He was born on May 1, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{10,6,3,4,11,12} He married Emma May "Emmie" Conner, daughter of George Lewis Conner and Mary Della Moran, on March 31, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3 Ruben Lee Conner died on February 27, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^1,3,4

     Linda Fay Conner was born on August 24, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of September 10, 1971,her married name was Davidson.² She married Douglas Eugene Davidson on September 10, 1971 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Linda Fay Conner and Douglas Eugene Davidson were divorced on November 4, 1974 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁸ As of November 29, 1974,her married name was Francisco.² Linda Fay Conner married Melvin Leon Francisco on November 29, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2,6

     Luther Artice Stump was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 233-10-8637.⁸ He was born on October 6, 1893 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3,8,5 He married Volena Muriel Poff, daughter of Hosea Ezekiel Poff and Minnie Lynnwood Hall, on December 28, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia; This was Luther's second marriage. He was listed as married on his WWI Draft Registration card.^6,9 Luther Artice Stump died on November 12, 1966 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.⁴ He Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Williams Funeral Home Chapel in MacArthur for Luther Artice Stump, 73, of Crab Orchard who died at 10 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital after a short illness. Rev. Dewey Wilson will be in charge and Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be S. S. Reed, A. J. Underwood, Pete Bernard, Carl Hale, Arthur Pack and W. L. Pendry. on November 14, 1966.⁴

     Robert Alan "Bob" Krasnow and Sandra L. Marks were divorced.⁴ Robert Alan "Bob" Krasnow was born on July 20, 1934 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York.^2,4 He married Sandra L. Marks, daughter of Max Marvin Marks and Gwendolyn Faye "Gwen" Knoppow, on February 6, 1954 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.^1,3 Robert Alan "Bob" Krasnow died on December 11, 2016 at Wellington, Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 82.⁴ He An ugly list of marching orders awaited Bob Krasnow when he took the helm of Elektra Records in 1983. Once a powerhouse label for the rock titans of the day — the Doors, Queen, the Eagles — Elektra was struggling and Krasnow had unpleasant business ahead of him. The label’s Los Angeles office would have to be closed, 200 of the company’s 300 employees let go and its stable of 150 recording artists gutted. “I went through the roster with a hacksaw,” he told the Los Angeles Times in a 1989 interview. “It didn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out they needed to get rid of most of those acts and start over.” The feeling in the industry was that Krasnow had unwittingly taken on a mortician’s job and that Elektra would soon be dismantled. Instead, the record executive put the label back together as a leaner, more diverse collection of singers and bands, from new talent like Tracy Chapman and 10,000 Maniacs to rock hipsters like the Cure and the Pixies and heavy metal outfits like Metallica and Motley Crue. Krasnow, who died Sunday in Wellington, Fla., at the age of 82 , was revered for his taste and his ear, qualities that made him an uncanny spotter of musical talent, motivated him to help found the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and — quicker than many thought possible — made Elektra relevant again. “When he took over, it looked like he had stepped into a plane that was going straight toward the ground at a very fast speed,” former Virgin Records director Jeff Ayeroff said. “But he pulled it out at the last minute. Because of that, everyone sort of looks at him in awe.” Born in Rochester, N.Y., on July 20, 1934, Krasnow grew up in L.A. where he would prowl the record shops on the Westside, shuffling through the stacks of singles, and then rush back home to listen to them, sometimes imagining that he was in the studio guiding the artists. His parents were not won over by his musical tastes, particularly the earthy sounds of rhythm and blues that he favored. “‘Don’t get sidetracked by this music thing,”’ he said his parents cautioned him. ‘“Practice your violin. Take your Hebrew lessons.”’ But he was stubborn. After four years in the Navy, he worked in promotions for James Brown and took a low-paying sales took a job at Decca Records just to get a taste of the industry. He later hooked up with King Records in San Francisco, where the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane and other Bay Area groups where shaping what would become the soundtrack of the psychedelic era. Krasnow moved back to L.A. and worked with Warner Bros. Records and Buddah Records before founding Blue Thumb Records, an early-day alternative label that attracted a broad range of artists from Ike and Tina Turner to T. Rex. He sold Blue Thumb in 1974 and moved to Warner Bros., where he asked to hunt up new talent. He proved so skilled at the job that he was given what seemed a hopeless task — breathe new life into Elektra, fat with talent but lean on profits. He parted ways with dozens of artists. A few, like Linda Ronstadt, he worked to hang on to. “I took a giant bouquet of tulips to Linda,” he recalled in a 1990 interview with the British newspaper the Independent. “I was like, legs with tulips, that’s how many there were. I walk in. I give them to her. She says, ‘What’s this got to go with me? I make records.’” Krasnow said he told Ronstadt that he was the new president at Elektra and was the one who would make her records work. ‘”When my records comes out, I’ll worry about who’s president,’” he said she replied. “I thought, ‘That’s welcoming.’” Ronstadt stayed with Elektra, though others like Don Henley did not. Krasnow quickly rebuilt the label with fresh talent. He liked Tracy Chapman immediately. He found acts like the Cure, 10,000 Maniacs and the Gypsy Kings to be intriguing. And, after a long weekend of thinking it over, he signed Metallica, even though he was no great fan of headbanger music. One of his most celebrated moves was persuading Natalie Cole to record an album of duets singing along with classics recorded by her late father, Nat King Cole. “Unforgettable” was a runaway hit and won the Grammy for best album of the year. Years later, after leaving Elektra, he founded his own label, Krasnow Entertainment. He later retired to Palm Beach, Fla. His son, Mitchell Krasnow, said that even in retirement his father kept his ears open and sometimes talked with him about alternative artists and independent acts he’d happen to hear. One day, his son said, his father began raving about Lourde, then a little known singer/songwriter from New Zealand. “I don’t even know where he would hear this music,” his son said. Krasnow was among a small group that founded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland in 1983. He was also a board member for the New York City Center and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He is survived by his son Mitchell, a daughter Debra and a brother, Paul. His wife, Nada Lantz, died last year. An earlier marriage to Sandy Krasnow ended in divorce. on December 14, 2016.⁴

     Gracie Beatrice Stump was buried at Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6 She was born on March 2, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of April 2, 1895.^4,5,6 As of August 28, 1913,her married name was Hodges.² She married Bennie Fox Hodges on August 28, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,4,2,8 Gracie Beatrice Stump died on August 21, 1951 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 56.^4,5,6 She Princeton - Aug 23 - Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs. Benny Hodges, 56, wife of Benny Hodges of Kegley, who died Tuesday afternoon in a Bluefield Sanatarium. She had suffered from a heart condition for the last three years. She was born in Floyd County, Va., on April 2, 1895, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stump and married Hodges on August 13, 1915. In addition to the husband, the following children survive: Jake of Gardner; Miss Bonnie Hodges of Ballard; Joseph, David and Paul Hodges and Mrs. Virginia Dunn, all of Kegley; Mrs. Lula Dunn, Montcalm; and the following brothers and sisters; Artice Stump, address unknown; and Mrs. Alma Mills, Columbus, Ohio. Services were conducted in the home at Kegley at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. Henry Smith, with interment taking place in the Thompson cemetery near Kegley. Neighbors will serve as pallbearers and flowerbearers. on August 24, 1951.⁵

     William Arthur Stump was buried at Mt. Plain Cemetery, Mechum River, Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 233-07-7341.⁷ He was born on December 30, 1896 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7,4,6 He married Lizzie Rena Doss on August 10, 1915 at McAlpin, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6 William Arthur Stump died on December 31, 1974 at Arlington, Virginia, at age 78.⁶ He William Arthur Stump, 78, of Arlington, Va., formerly of Raleigh County, died in an Arlington hospital Tuesday evening following a long illness. Born in Floyd County, Va., Dec. 30, 1896, he was a son of the late Peter Sigmond and Laeula Ann Lavina Conner Stump and was a member of the Mt. Plain Baptist Church in Mechum River, Va. Stump was a retired constable for the Slab Fork District where he worked for 21 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Doss Stump and a son, William Shelby, both in 1970. Surviving are a son, Calvin G., Saddle Brook, N.J; two daughters, Mrs. Veva Burton, Arlington, and Mrs. Goldie Thompson, Crozet, Va; a sister, Mrs. Sue Mitchell, Beckley; three half-brothers, Alfred and Cannie Stump, both of McAlpin and Kyle Proffitt, Roanoke, Va; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside rites will be conducted by the Rev. John Chaffy at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. Plain Cemetery at Mechum River. The body is at the Anderson Funeral Home in Crozet. on January 2, 1975.⁶

     Alma Marie Stump was buried at Beeville Memorial Cemetery, Beeville, Bee Co., Texas.⁶ Her married name was Short.² Her Social Security Number was 234-10-7278.⁷ She and Horace Harley Mills were divorced.^2,8 Alma Marie Stump married Horrace Short.² Alma Marie Stump was born on January 25, 1899 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Feb 25, 1899.^2,7,6 As of January 28, 1916,her married name was Mills.³ She married Horace Harley Mills on January 28, 1916 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Alma Marie Stump died on March 8, 1974 at Nueces Co., Texas, at age 75.^7,9,6

     Her Social Security Number was 233-96-2243.⁵ Susan Mary "Sue" Stump was born on April 20, 1901 at Virginia.^1,5,2 As of February 12, 1916,her married name was Mitchell.³ She married William Jackson "Billy" Mitchell on February 12, 1916 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6 Susan Mary "Sue" Stump died on December 8, 1980 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^2,5

     Margaret A. Gray was born circa 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Joseph A. Profitt in 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of 1890,her married name was Profitt. Margaret A. Gray married Peter Sigmon Stump, son of Elijah G. Stump and Martha J. Smith, on October 8, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 8, 1902,her married name was Stump.

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-7395.⁴ Bennie Fox Hodges was born on April 2, 1891 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Gracie Beatrice Stump, daughter of Peter Sigmon Stump and LaEula Ann Lavina "Lula" Conner, on August 28, 1913 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3,6 Bennie Fox Hodges married Mattie Wyatt on June 26, 1953 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ Bennie Fox Hodges died in November, 1979 at age 88.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 570-54-2709.¹ Neal E. Marks was born on March 17, 1941 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.¹ He married Pamela Sue Goldring on April 17, 1966 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.⁴ Neal E. Marks died on July 22, 2007 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 66.^1,5

     Bonnie McCoy Hodges was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁹ He was born on November 15, 1919 at Thornhill, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1918.^2,9 He married Eva Irene Farmer on March 11, 1946 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,1 Bonnie McCoy Hodges died on February 25, 1989 at West Virginia at age 69.⁹

     Bennie Fox Hodges Jr. was born on November 15, 1918 at West Virginia.² He died on September 14, 1923 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 4.

     Virginia Amelia Hodges was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-68-0198.⁸ Her married name was Dunn.⁴ She married Samuel Arthur Dunn, son of Coy Oscar Dunn.^4,5 Virginia Amelia Hodges was born on January 4, 1921 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,2,3 She died on August 10, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^8,3

     Ballard Fitzhugh Hodges was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 21, 1923 at Crystal, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jun 21, 1923.^9,3,4 He married Eva Thelma Farmer on May 8, 1947 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,10 Ballard Fitzhugh Hodges died on April 4, 2010 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^9,4 He KEGLEY - Ballard F. Hodges, 86, of Clay Court, on the Bluestone Road, Kegley, died Sunday afternoon, April 4, 2010 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 21, 1923 at McComas, he was the son of the late Bennie F. Hodges and Gracie Beatrice Stump Hodges. For most of Ballard's life, he worked around coal mines and for the railroad. He was of the Protestant Faith. Ballard was devoted to his family, for our loss is heavens gain. The emptiness is great, but rewards of loving memories will fill that space. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Thelma Farmer Hodges; along with seven siblings, Jake, David, Bonnie and Paul Hodges, Laula Hodge, Virginia Dunn and Mary Elizabeth "Della" Akers. Survivors include his eight children and spouses, Delaney Grose, Patricia Lewis and Charles Romans, Barry and Patricia Hodges, Alvin Hodges, Calvin Hodges, Donna and Earl Romans, all of Kegley, Drema and Clinton Lewis of Rock, Jeffrey and Kelli Hodges of Silver Valley, N.C; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, Heaven Lewis. "That's Papaw's baby," he always said. One brother, Joseph and Minnie Hodges of Princeton also survives. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Bob Myers officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Friends may visit with the family today (Tuesday) from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Ballard's grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. on April 6, 2010.⁴

     Mary Elizabeth "Della" Hodges was born on December 25, 1924 at Crystal, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of August 5, 1944,her married name was Akers.² She married Walter Jack Akers on August 5, 1944 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Mary Elizabeth "Della" Hodges died on February 27, 2010 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.⁹ She Mary Elizabeth (Della) Akers, 83, of Princeton, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at her home. Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton was in charge of arrangements. on March 5, 2010.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 232-42-8891.¹⁰ James William David Hodges was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 5001 Crackerville Road, Gregson, Silver Bow Co., Montana.^2,3 He was born on January 7, 1929 at Thornhill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,10,4,5 He married Dorothy Thompson on August 30, 1949 at Lashmeet, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,11,12 James William David Hodges died on June 4, 1998 at Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, at age 69.²

     Paul Benjamin Hodges was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 233-48-8090.⁸ He married Clara Mae Thompson.⁹ Paul Benjamin Hodges was born on December 10, 1930 at Crystal, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,8 He married Dorothy Marie Kennedy on August 16, 1952 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^2,3 Paul Benjamin Hodges died on April 12, 2008 at Saulsville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^2,8 He SAULSVILLE — Paul Benjamin Hodges, 77, of Saulsville, formerly of Princeton, went home to be with his Lord, on April 12, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born Dec. 10, 1930, at Crystal, he was the son of the late Benny Fax and Gracie Stump Hodges. Paul was a Foreman in the coal mines and was a member of the U.M.W.A., where he served as president of his local union. He attended the Pierpoint Freewill Baptist Church in Pierpoint. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Marie Kennedy Hodges, on June 13, 2005; son, Benjamin Ray Hodges; daughter, Versie Hall; and granddaughters, Tina Spicer and Donna Hodges. Survivors include children, Kenneth Lee Hodges and wife Jill of Pineville, Benny Joe Hodges of Mullens, Debbie Jean Vance and husband Ernest of Pineville, Shirley Marie Acord of Corinne, and Kathy Pauline Acord and husband Charles Butch Jr. of Crab Orchard; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; sister, Della Akers of Princeton; brothers, Joseph Isaiah Hodges and wife Minnie of Princeton and Ballard Hodges of Kegley; special daughters, Ashley Dunn and Carol Edwards; and many other extended family and friends. On Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 1 p.m., we will celebrate the life of Paul Hodges from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton, with Pastor Charles Butch Acord Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. The family will receive friends today from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton. Family and friends may share online condolence via www.memorialfd.com. Paul’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The Hodges Family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. on April 14, 2008.²

     Joseph Isaiah Hodges was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on December 25, 1924 at Crystal, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,10,2,3,4 He married Minnie Margaret Belcher on March 16, 1946 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,2,4,11 Joseph Isaiah Hodges died on February 17, 2014 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 89.^2,10 He PRINCETON - Joseph Isaiah Hodges, 89, of Hale Avenue, Princeton, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 17, 2014. Joe was a "Christmas Gift," born December 25, 1924 to the late, Bennie F. and Gracie Stump Hodges. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Jake, Bonnie, Bennie, Ballard, David, Paul, Laula, Virginia and Della all who were waiting for him at the gate to welcome him home. But first in line was the love of his life, his wife of sixty-five years, Minnie Margaret who went before him on 2011. Joe served his county in WWII, while serving under General George Patton in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. He was awarded 3 Bronze Stars, The American Victory Medal and the European Army Medal. When he returned home to Kegley, W.Va. he met and married the girl of his dreams, Minnie Belcher. They laughed together many times, recalling that he thought she was older than fifteen years and she thought he was sick when he proposed and didn't want to upset him, so she accepted, but their love and devotion was strong and sure. They modeled a loving relationship to all who knew them, showing honor and respect to each other always. Together, they built a home that honored Christ and blessed their family and friends. They gave life to four children, Barbara and husband, Larry King of Sandlick, Brenda and her husband, Kenneth Johnston of Princeton, with whom they lived the last years of their lives and Joseph E. Hodges and wife, Betsy of Princeton; their infant son, Eldon preceded them to heaven. "Papaw" was a strong model of Christian living to his nine grandchildren, Kristie & Chip Musick, Tracie & Anthony Parker, Kellie & Rocky Pennington, Immanuel & Buffy King, Kimberly & Jonathan Hendricks, Lisa & Randall Black, Brittany Hodges, Nancy Hodges & David Hodges. He was adored by his 19 great-grandchildren & seven great-great-grandchildren. Joe was a loving, gentle man who made a vow to God while overseas, that he would support orphans any way he could when he got home. Till his last day, he sent funds to numerous orphanages and needy programs the world over, never forgetting his promise. He woke his family in the morning with praise, and his last act each night was to kneel at his bedside and pray. His Bible was worn and tattered, but his faith was strong. He was a man of honor, a man who worked and served and loved his fellow man, a peace-maker. Never once in all his life, did his children ever hear him speak a negative word about anyone. He looked for the good in others. He witnessed to neighbors, often leaving scriptures and Bibles in their mail boxes. His greatest wish was to please the Lord and lead others to Christ. For all who knew him, there is no doubt, there is a great reunion going on in heaven today, because his family circle is complete and Joe and Minnie are together again with the Lord. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Joseph Isaiah Hodges will be conducted Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Randall Black officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 p.m. until service hour. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Military graveside rites will be Friday, February 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens by the Mercer County Honor Guard. on February 18, 2014.²

     Lizzie Rena Doss was born on November 14, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married William Arthur Stump, son of Peter Sigmon Stump and LaEula Ann Lavina "Lula" Conner, on August 10, 1915 at McAlpin, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 10, 1915,her married name was Stump.² Lizzie Rena Doss died in 1970.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 150-09-0355.⁷ William Shelby Stump was buried at Mount Plain Cemetery, 1345 Browns Gap Turnpike, Crozet, Albemarle Co., Virginia.^8,9,4 He married Mary Virginia Lilly.^1,4 William Shelby Stump was born on January 25, 1916 at Woodbay, West Virginia.^7,3,8,9,4 He died on April 18, 1970 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 54.^7,8,9,4

     Her Social Security Number was 233-22-9119.⁵ Goldie Mae Stump was buried at Mount Plain Cemetery, 1345 Browns Gap Turnpike, Crozet, Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on December 28, 1919 at McAlpin, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,7,1,6 She married Harry E. Thompson on July 29, 1939.^7,8 As of July 29, 1939,her married name was Thompson. Goldie Mae Stump died on November 22, 1993 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 73.^5,6,9

     Velva Marie "Velvie" Stump was buried at Mount Plain Cemetery, 1345 Browns Gap Turnpike, Crozet, Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 236-32-4987.⁶ She was born on January 26, 1923 at Woodbay, West Virginia.^6,2,5,7 She married Marvin William "Curley" Jamison on April 19, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of April 19, 1939,her married name was Jamison. As of May 17, 1947,her married name was Burton.⁷ Velva Marie "Velvie" Stump married Nathan Weldon Burton on May 17, 1947 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,7 Velva Marie "Velvie" Stump died on February 21, 1995 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 72.^6,5,8