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     Clisty Elnora Gibson Clisty Elnora Harry - Elnora Harry, 89 of Bluefield went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2018. Elnora was the daughter of Zula Conner Gibson and Clarence Gibson, Elnora attended Maple View Church of Christ and Westminster Presbyterian Churches. Over the years she had been an active member of the community. She belonged to the Bluefield Civic League, American Legion Auxiliary, Gray Ladies and sponsor of a school club. Elnora had been the caregiver for her mother, husband, mother and father-in-law and great aunt until their passing. She had also been the office manager at Howery Electric for several years. She was full of life and generous to all she meet. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; John C. Harry, Jr. a sister; Gladys Lawrence and brother; James Gibson and a nephew; Richard Gibson who she thought of as a brother. Surviving are her daughter; Deborah Sarver and companion Joe Belisle, brothers; John Gibson and wife Lois, Robert Gibson and wife Sharon, Frank Gibson, sister; Ruby Hamlin, grandchildren; Aaron and wife Melanie Sarver, Leigh Ann Sarver, great grandchildren; Elijah and Hanna Sarver, and many nieces and nephews.⁴ She was born on August 28, 1929 at West Virginia.^1,7 As of June 19, 1951,her married name was Harry.⁵ She married John Calvin Harry Jr. on June 19, 1951 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^2,4,5 Clisty Elnora Gibson died on October 24, 2018 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 89.⁴

     Clarence James Gibson married Carolyn Sue Page.¹ Clarence James Gibson was born on May 12, 1931 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Lois Lee Sarver on July 14, 1956 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Clarence James Gibson and Lois Lee Sarver were divorced on October 23, 1974 at Alexandria, Virginia.³ Clarence James Gibson died on November 26, 2014 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.¹ He Clarence James "Poppa" Gibson, 83, of Nemours Valley Road, Bluefield, WV passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at his residence. Clarence was born on Tuesday, May 12, 1931 in Bluefield, WV to the late Clarence Clayton Gibson and Zula Mae Conner Gibson. He has been a resident of Nemours for the past 13 years. Clarence was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean conflict. He was wounded during his service earning the Purple Heart. He was a former employee of Virginia Foods in Falls Mills, VA. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Gladys Lawrence. Survivors include: His wife: Carolyn Sue "Suedee" Page Gibson of the home. One daughter: Nikki Dofflemyer of Pennsylvania. One stepson: Kevin Perry and wife Carla of Texas. One stepdaughter: Lisa Watkins of Florida. Three brothers: Gene Gibson and wife Lois of Bluefield, WV, Bobby Gibson and wife Sharon of Salem, VA, Frankie Gibson and companion Sharon of Bristol, TN. Two sisters: Elenora Harry of Bluefield, WV, Ruby Hamlin of Bluefield, WV. Eleven grandchildren and two special grandchildren: Kayla Lamie and Matt Pennington. on November 30, 2014.¹

     Robert Eugene Lawrence was buried at Michigan Memorial Park, 32163 Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan.² He was born on September 21, 1925 at Fort Spring, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3,4 He married Gladys Loraine Gibson, daughter of Clarence Clayton Gibson and Zula Mae Conner, on May 11, 1950 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Robert Eugene Lawrence died on August 12, 1987 at Taylor, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 61.^2,5

     John Calvin Harry Jr. was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 233-34-7552.⁷ He was born on August 25, 1924 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,2,5,6 He married Clisty Elnora Gibson, daughter of Clarence Clayton Gibson and Zula Mae Conner, on June 19, 1951 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,3,4 John Calvin Harry Jr. died on August 4, 2003 at West Virginia at age 78.^7,2

     Oakley Garfield Comer and Ruby Mae Gibson were divorced.¹ His Social Security Number was 234-18-3893.⁴ Oakley Garfield Comer was born on November 17, 1914 at Mayberry, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Nov 14, 1914.^4,1,2 He married Ruby Mae Gibson, daughter of Clarence Clayton Gibson and Zula Mae Conner, on September 10, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Oakley Garfield Comer died on November 4, 1972 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at age 57.^4,3 He Funeral services for Oakley G. Comer, 58, of Denver, Colo., and formerly of Bluefield, who died Saturday in Denver following an apparent heart attack, will be held at 2 p.m. today. Burial will follow in Denver. Born at Maybeury, he was a son of the late Luther and Ivonnie Comer. He was a former employe of Griffin Pie Company in Bluefield and had lived Colorado for the past nine years. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Sharon Cortley of Princeton, Miss Cheryl Comer of Parkersburg, and Miss Cynthia Comer of Bluefield; three sisters, Mrs. Eileen Proffitt of Bluefield, Mrs. Shirley Lawson of London, Ky., and Mrs. Hazel Shaw of Lubbock, Tex; three brothers, Edward Comer of Denver, Dewey Comer of Lubbock, Tex., and Buddy Comer of Bluefield. on November 10, 1972.³

     Donald Eugene "Don" Conner was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on March 23, 1932 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Phyllis Jean Mills circa 1958.^1,3 Donald Eugene "Don" Conner died on October 18, 2007 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.³ He MATOAKA - Donald E. Conner, 75, of Matoaka, went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton. Born March 23, 1932 at Matoaka, he was the son of the late Ted and Martha Conner. Mr. Conner worked at Kitchikan Fuel Company before retiring as a truck driver. He attended the Lashmeet Church of God. Those left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 48 years, Phyllis J. Mills Conner of the home; five sons, Donald E. (Skip) Conner, Jr. of Matoaka, Michael L. Conner and his wife Julie of Matoaka, Ricky A. Conner of Union Grove Wis., Ted O. Conner of Lashmeet and Shawn B. Conner and his wife Vonda of Bluefield; eight grandchildren, Candice Fowler and her husband Mylan of Lake Shawnee, Michael Conner, Jr., of Matoaka and Danielle, Ted Jr. (T.J.), Brandi Conner all of Lashmeet, Dustin Montgomery of Wisconsin and Manda and Rachael Mullins both of Bluefield; one great-grandchild, Caleb of Bluefield; and a special nephew, Mark Piersall of Florida. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2007 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with the Revs. Gary Raulerson and Jerry Heaton officiating. Music will be provided by Eddie and Mary Day. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call today from 6-8 p.m. at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bailey-kirk.com. on October 22, 2007.³

     Boyden Alden Hamlin was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 233-52-5681.³ He was born on November 21, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 He married Ruby Mae Gibson, daughter of Clarence Clayton Gibson and Zula Mae Conner, on August 26, 1963 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 Boyden Alden Hamlin Boyden Alden Hamlin, 50, of Route 2, (Ada), died Thursday. He was born in Montgomery Co., Va, and was the son of Howard W. Hamlin of Princeton. He was a member of Ceres Baptist Church. Survivors: Wife Ruby Hamlin of Bluefield; daughters, Mrs Carla Thomas and Mrs. Lisa Williams of Princeton and Mrs. Susan Walker of Bluefield; stepdaughters; Mrs. Sharon Courtney of Front Royal, Va., Mrs. Cheryl Dennin of Parkersburg and Mrs. Cindy Comer of Bluefield; sisters, Mrs. Barbara Henley, and Juanita Blankenship of Bluefield; brothers, Curtis Howard Hamlin of Rocky Gap, Va. and nine grandchildren. Graveside rites will be Monday at Monte Vista Park Cemetery. in July, 1985.¹ He died on July 18, 1985 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 50; PRINCETON: A 36 year old Bluefield man has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the early Thursday morning stabbing death of another Mercer County resident at an automobile repair garage on State Rt. 112 near Bluefield. Raymond Scott Kidd of 620 Reservoir St., Bluefield, is charged with the slaying of 50 year old Boyden Allen Hamlin of Ada Road. Scott was arraigned Thursday morning before Magistrate Harold Buckner and is being held under $25,000 bond set by Mercer County Circuit Judge William O. Bivens, Jr. Deputy R. L. Boone of the Mercer County Sheriff 's Department's Criminal Investigation Division said hamlin's body was found on the bed in his bedroom adjacent to the garage repair area. Boone said preliminary investigations reveal that Hamlin had been stabbed twice, once in the chest and once in the back. Hamlin lived in the garage alone officers said. Boone said authorities believe Hamlin was slain a short time after midnight. The weapon used in the slaying has not been located, he added. Kidd was taken into custody in Bluefield several hours after the incident by Sheriff's Department Cpl. Roy Compton. No motive for the slaying has been established, Boone said. Other officers assisting in the investigation are Deputies Roger Midkiff and Carl Stilwell and Don Meadows of the Mercer County prosecuter's staff.^3,7,2

     Sharon Elizabeth Hurst was born on August 4, 1942 at Dott, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She married George Robert "Bobby" Gibson, son of Clarence Clayton Gibson and Zula Mae Conner, on July 27, 1963 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of July 27, 1963,her married name was Gibson.¹ Sharon Elizabeth Hurst died on May 12, 2022 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.² She Sharon Elizabeth Hurst Gibson, August 4, 1942 - May 12, 2022. Sharon Gibson, 79 of Salem, Va. passed away at home with family by her side early Thursday morning, May 12, 2022, after years of battling a blood disease. Sharon, also known as "Shirttail," was born in Dott, W.Va. on August 4, 1942, the daughter of the late Amos and Ora Mae Hurst. She lived her childhood years in Covel, W.Va., and most of her adult life in Salem, Virginia. Sharon was a graduate of Herndon High School. She retired from the old Williamson Road Sears and Roebuck after 30 years of faithful service. She was known to be a very hard worker. Sharon also took great pride in keeping a clean house, loved collecting antiques, and working outside with her plants. Above it all, Sharon will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, and friend to many. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sisters, Wilma Geraldine Hurst and Hilda Ernestine Hurst; other siblings, Onsby Dale Hurst, Edzel Emory Hurst, Larry Bernard Hurst, Iris Gale Broyles, and Reginald Denny Hurst. Left to cherish in her memory includes her loving husband of 59 years, George “Hoot” Bob Gibson; daughter, Tammy Cohen, and husband, Keith; son, Rob Gibson, and wife, Amanda; grandchildren, Griffin, Kate, and Macy Gibson; sister, Brenda Milner; and brothers, Jerry, Carlos, and Randal Hurst. on May 15, 2022.²

     Judy Ruth Via Judy Ruth Via, 78, of Bassett passed away on March 9, 2023 at Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Henry Co on September 24, 1944 to the late John Kermit Via and the late Mattie Tilly Via. Judy spent her adult life as a teacher and later as a secretary in the medical field. Judy is survived by her sister Janet Bobbitt, her “adopted” sister Pat Linkous, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She loved her family. Judy is also survived by her longtime friend and caregiver Maggie Clark and by her best friends beloved dogs. At Judy request there will be no visitation or funeral service at this time her cremains will be scatter at various locations on her property that held special meaning to her. A special thank you to the friends, family and caregivers who helped to get Judy thru most difficult time and into the loving arms of her God who was waiting and welcome her into the spot in heaven that he had reserve just for her.⁴ She was born on September 24, 1944 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married Rev. John Edward "Buddy" Conner, son of James Edward "Edd" Conner and Trula Marie Giberson, on September 12, 1964 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.¹ As of September 12, 1964,her married name was Conner.¹ Judy Ruth Via and Rev. John Edward "Buddy" Conner were divorced on July 15, 1982 at Danville, Virginia.² Judy Ruth Via died on March 9, 2023 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 78.⁴