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     Eugene Lewis Bower Eugene Lewis Bower, 81, of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday evening , February 28, 2019 at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on October 30, 1937 in Affinity, WV, the son of Virgil H. and Gracie America (Howerton) Bower, who preceded him in death. Gene moved to Philadelphia in his teens, joined the US Air Force and later made Sedalia his home. He told the family many Stories of Coal City, WV, and about Philadelphia. In the Air Force he went to many places; Azores, Cuba, Puerto Rico, New Foundland, Guam, Germany, Greenland, Italy, Sicily, and Spain. He also visited many bases in the US; Edwards in CA, England AFB in Louisiana, Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, TX, Richards Gebaur in Belton, MO, Whiteman AFB in Knob Noster, MO, and many others. Gene served his country honorably on active duty and the reserves for 23 years. Gene met his bride to be, Gloria Jean Elkins, while she worked as a car hop at Eddie’s Drive-In. On November 5, 1959 in Sedalia, they were united in marriage. Gene held many jobs and owned several businesses and worked cattle. He worked at Philadelphia gas company as a meter reader, Delongs as a welder, UPS, Waller Trucking, Kelsey Hayes where he retired, and others. He owned a junk store on 3rd Street and Bower Sales CB Radio, South 65 Fina, West Side Fina and Quick Shop on Broadway. Gene enjoyed working outdoors and gardening. In recent years, he would catch a nap while with his dogs. He was a Third degree Mason and York Rite. Gene was also a member of the American Legion and the NRA. He was friends with Danny and the Juniors who had “At the Hop” as a famous song. While watching television, it was not uncommon for Gene to say that he had visited there. He rarely met a stranger and thought very highly of a lot of people, especially his Air Force friends and Hayes Wheels co-workers. Gene went through several major surgeries in his life and it never stopped him, even when he was told not to return to work he went back. He worked so hard for his family. Every night he would say “See you in the morning, if the Good Lord is willing and the creek don’t rise”. Gene’s wife Gloria survives of the home in Sedalia. He is also survived by two children, Brian Bower of Sedalia and Cheryl Callahan (Clint) of Cole Camp; a brother, Roger Bower (Helen) of PA; a sister, Peggy Montagna of PA; four grandchildren, David Bower II, Kyle Bower, Hilary Weber, and Emily Mayo; and four great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Bower and a brother, Virgil Bower, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia with Rev. Dan Hankins, officiating. A Masonic service will take place at 1:40 pm, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Rea Funeral Chapel. A Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm until Masonic service time. Burial will be at New Bethel United Methodist Cemetery, Sedalia. Full military honors provided by the US Air Force Honors Team. Pallbearers will be the US Air Force Honors Team.² He was buried at New Bethel Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri.² He was born on October 30, 1937 at Affinity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He married Gloria Jean Elkins on November 5, 1959 at Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri.² Eugene Lewis Bower died on February 28, 2019 at Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri, at age 81.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-56-5339.⁴ Leona Grace Hatcher was buried at Redden Cemetery, Crow, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,3 She was born on March 29, 1913 at Spanishburg, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of April 14, 1935,her married name was Bowling.¹ She married Theron Ralph Bowling, son of David Lindsey Bowling and Bessie Evelyn Cole, on April 14, 1935 at Glen Hedrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6,3 Leona Grace Hatcher died on September 30, 1995 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^4,3 She Mrs. Leona Grace Hatcher Bowling, 82 , of Beckley, formerly of Crow, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 1995, in a Beckley care center following a long illness. Born March 29, 1913, at Spanishburg, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Mamie V. Walls Hatcher. Mrs. Bowling was a homemaker, the owner of Bowling’s Grocery at Crow, was of the Baptist faith and attended several area churches. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theron Bowling and four brothers, Earl, Loren, Lowell and Dwight Hatcher. Survivors include a son, Calvin R. Bowling and his wife, Ruby, of Beckley; a daughter, Gwendolyn Worley Richmond and her husband, Silas "Pete," of Beckley; a brother, Eugene Hatcher of Kingsport, Tenn; a sister, Millicent Redden of Grandview; six grandchildren, Cathy Sullivan, Christie Bowling, Sharon and Kevin Worley, Bradley Richmond and Rhonda Collins, and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Oscar Schwitzerlette officiating. Burial will follow in the Redden Cemetery at Crow. on October 3, 1995.³

     Nannie Bettie Walters was born circa 1901 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ As of July 4, 1918,her married name was Light.¹ She married Cyrus Hugh "Huey" Light, son of John Ballard Light and Rebecca Ann "Annie" Link, on July 4, 1918 at Greenville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹

     Charles Johnson Ransom was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,3 His Social Security Number was 719-03-3000.⁵ He was born on November 6, 1912 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5 He married Clarice L. "Clara" Broce, daughter of Clarence Leonard Broce and Roxie Leah Hall, on August 17, 1933 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Charles Johnson Ransom died on October 24, 1986 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^5,4,3 He DANIELS - Charles Johnson Ransom, 73, of Daniels, Raleigh County, died Oct. 24, 1986, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley. He was owner-operator of Ransom's Market in Beaver. Surviving: sons, Franklin Sr. of Beaver, Clarence L. of Crestview, Fla; brother, John Noel Ransom of Nebraska; sisters, Cora Lee Hall, Susie Ransom, and Pearl Underwood, all of Beaver, Doris Dempsey of Titusville, Fla., Mary Lilly of Beckley; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Ted Lilly and the Rev. Don Pfleyer officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on October 26, 1986.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-26-1632.⁴ Cauley Edward Hill was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on June 29, 1906 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Nellie Cleo Bruce, daughter of Arthur Eugene Bruce and Carrie Elizabeth Hall, on August 25, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Cauley Edward Hill died on September 16, 1987 at West Virginia at age 81.⁴ He Cauley Edward Hill, 81, of 117 Hope Lane, Princeton, died Wednesday at home. Born in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Peter Alexander and Josie Broyles Hill. He was a former employee of the Virginian Railway and a retired employee of Concord College. He was a member of the Jesus Faith Church in Princeton. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Nellie Cleo Bruce Hill; sons, Cauley Eugene Hill of Princeton and Richard Allen Hill of Lerona; daughters, Mrs. Elgin (Ernestine) Clark of Athens, Mrs. Junior (Mary) Howell of Pipestem, Mrs. David (Dena Virginia) Lucas, both of Staffordsville, Va., and Mrs. Richard (Lynda) Mills of Cocoa, Fla; sisters, Ode Hill of Princeton, Mrs. Bertha Pendleton of Athens, and Mrs. Mae Meadows of Clearwater, Fla; brother, Alexander Hill of Crab Orchard; 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Burial at the Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. on September 18, 1987.³

     Mary Emmaline/Emalyne Hill was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She and Samuel Reed/Reid "Sam" Bailey were divorced.⁸ Mary Emmaline/Emalyne Hill was born on June 18, 1929 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of August 30, 1947,her married name was Bailey.⁵ She married Samuel Reed/Reid "Sam" Bailey on August 30, 1947 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of April 5, 1954,her married name was Howell.⁹ Mary Emmaline/Emalyne Hill married Martin Luther Howell Jr. on April 5, 1954 at Chester, Chester Co., South Carolina.^3,9 Mary Emmaline/Emalyne Hill died on April 8, 2012 at Pipestem, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 82.³ She PIPESTEM - Mary E. Howell, 82, of Pipestem, died Saturday evening, April 8, 2012 at her home with her loving family gathered by her side. Born June 18, 1929, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Cauley E. Hill and Nellie Cleo Bruce Hill. Mary was a graduate of Princeton High School, a former cook at Pipestem Elementary School and with Pipestem State Park (Black Bear Restaurant). Mary was a devoted member of Painters Chapel United Methodist Church, the Willing Workers Class and with other areas within the church. She loved her Lord and her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Donna Howell. Survivors include her devoted husband of 60 years, Martin Luther Howell; six children, Michael Reed Bailey and wife, Kathy of Delaware, Martin Edward Howell, Kenneth "Jerry" Howell, both of True, Regina Carol Danieley of Pipestem, Timothy Wayne Howell of Pipestem, Thomas Kevin Howell and wife, Melissa of Charlotte, N.C., and the apple of her eyes, her 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Richard and Jeannie Hill of Speedway, Gene and Mary Hill of Princeton, Linda and Dickie Mills of Florida, Ernestine Clark of Athens, Dena Lucas of Staffordsville, Va; and her former daughter-in-law, Helen Smith of Delaware. A celebration of life for Mary Howell will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Tommy Mounts officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until the service hour at the funeral home. Mary's grandson will serve as pallbearers. The honor of serving the Howell family has been given to the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton. on April 10, 2012.³

     Elgin Junior Clark was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 235-38-7915.⁶ He was born on August 27, 1925 at Steelsburg, Russell Co., Virginia; The SSDI and WWII Drafts Card have his birth date as Aug 6, 1927.^6,2,3,4 He married Ernestine Carriebelle Hill, daughter of Cauley Edward Hill and Nellie Cleo Bruce, on February 1, 1947 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7,5 Elgin Junior Clark died on February 12, 1995 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.^6,5 He Elgin J. Clark, 69, of Caldwell Street, Athens, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 1995, at a Princeton hospital. Born at Pounding Mill, Va., he was a son of the late William Edward and Margaret Vencil Clark. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Navy having received the Pacific Theater Ribbon with one star, the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He served as a railway carman for more than 40 years with the Virginian, Norfolk & Western and the Norfolk Southern railroads having retired in 1990. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church on the New Hope Road in Princeton. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Elmer Clark. Survivors: wife, Ernestine Hill Clark; son, Elgin E. Clark of Spanishburg and Gary W. Clark of Princeton; daughter, Mrs. Dan (Gayle) Henderson of Princeton; sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Stella) Thompson of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Mrs. Dorothy Vari and Mrs. Helen Evans, both of Youngstown, Ohio; brother, P.E. Clark of Youngstown; five grandchildren. Burial will be at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. on February 14, 1995.⁵

     Cauley Eugene "Gene" Hill was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ He Cauley Eugene "Gene" Hill, 90 of Princeton, died Monday, December 13, 2021, in Princeton. Born April 11, 1931, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Cauley and Cleo Hill. He was educated in Mercer County and served his country honorably with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Gene was a retired employee with the Mercer County Board of Education with more than 30 years of service. He had attended Roger Street Community Church and loved serving His Lord. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a son, Allen Eugene Hill and two siblings. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Thomas Hill; One son, Mark Hill; Two grandchildren, Kasandra Hill and Christian Cole; Three siblings, Richard Hill (Jeanne), Earnestine Clark and Linda Mills; Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, in the Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor David Barnette officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.⁶ He was born on April 11, 1931 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6 He married Mary Alice Thomas on August 24, 1957 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,6 Cauley Eugene "Gene" Hill died on December 13, 2021 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 90.⁶

     Robert Todd Metrick was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia.² He was born on October 18, 1939 at Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Nancy Ruth Adkins, daughter of Ralph M. Adkins and Ruth E. Brown, on September 19, 1959 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Robert Todd Metrick died on February 28, 1962 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 22.²