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     Her married name was Kornke.¹ Betty Jo Sowder married Bill Kornke.^1,5 Betty Jo Sowder was born on January 28, 1934 at Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,7 As of July 14, 1952,her married name was Salango.² She married Noah Salango on July 14, 1952 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Betty Jo Sowder died on June 25, 2016 at Virginia at age 82.⁸

     Bonnie Sue Sowder was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on November 18, 1943 at Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of circa 1962,her married name was Hornsby.⁷ She married Henry Lee Hornsby Sr. circa 1962.^3,7 Bonnie Sue Sowder died on September 26, 2016 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.³ She Bonnie Sue Hornsby, 72, of Bradley, passed away at Bowers Hospice House on Monday, September 26, 2016. Born November 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William Ernest Sowder and Goldie Settle Sowder. Bonnie worked at Beckley Manufacturing and Appalachian Hospital as an LPN, before serving the family business at Henry's Radiator Shop for over 40 years. She enjoyed reading, going out to eat, visiting with numerous friends and family. Bonnie loved to plant and tend to her flowers, and especially cherished the time she shared with her daughter. She will be remembered by her ability to make people laugh, smile and all the generosity she has shown to countless people. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hornsby; daughter, Debra Sue Hornsby; siblings, Harold Sowder, Sherman M. Sowder, Loraine L. Radford, Evelyn Lois Turner and Betty Kornke. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Henry Hornsby Jr and wife Jill; grandchildren, Mary Kristen Price, John Pate Price, Henry Hornsby III and Madison Hornsby; siblings, James Sowder of West Chester, PA, Bob G. Sowder and wife Jan of Warrenton, VA, Charles Sowder and wife Jessie of Baltimore, MD, Geneva Coley of Oak Hill, WV, Rosann Culley of Baltimore, Md; a very special niece considered by Bonnie as a sister to her, Leona "Jackie" Huffman and husband Wayne of Beckley, WV; brother-in-law, Bill Kornke of Kilmarnock, VA; sister-in-law, Joanna Sowder of MacArthur, WV and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may gather with the family Friday, September 30, 2016 from 6-9pm at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon, Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Bowyer officiating. The family asks that you share a special memory or funny story that you had with Bonnie. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 28, 2016.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-58-7542.⁴ Henry Lee Hornsby Sr. Henry Lee Hornsby, Sr. - 1939 ~ 2001. He was the son of Helen Marie Sundman Hornsby of Bradley and the late Carl Hornsby Sr. He was the owner of Henry's Radiator Shop. He served in the West Virginia National Guard. He attended Maple Fork Baptist Church. He enjoyed his family, church, gospel music and racing. He had been involved in racing since 1959, both racing and supporting his son, No. 39. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Hornsby Jr. and Lewis Hornsby. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Bonnie Sowder Hornsby; a son, Henry Lee Hornsby Jr. (wife Jill); a daughter, Debra Sue Hornsby; and three grandchildren, Mary Kristen Price, John Pate Price, and Henry Lee Hornsby III. Service at 11 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2001 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Prosperity with Pastor Robert L. Barley officiating.³ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on November 29, 1939 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,2 He married Bonnie Sue Sowder, daughter of William Ernest Sowder and Goldie Pearl Settle, circa 1962.^1,3 Henry Lee Hornsby Sr. died on November 27, 2001 at Washington, D.C., at age 61.^4,5

     George Leslie Coley was born circa 1915 at Thurmond, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Geneva Gay Sowder, daughter of William Ernest Sowder and Goldie Pearl Settle, on September 22, 1967 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹

     Everette Dayton Settle was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 232-24-8668.⁴ He married Zelma Louise Bailey.^1,4 Everette Dayton Settle was born on August 2, 1922 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3,7 He died on October 5, 2004 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^1,4,3,7 He BRAMWELL - Everette Dayton Settle, 82, of Route 1, Box 61, Bramwell, was called home by Jesus on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004 at his residence in Bramwell. Mr. Settle was born on Aug. 2, 1922 in Goodwill, a son of the late Joseph Sanford Settle and Rose Annabelle Shockey Settle. Mr. Settle had been a resident of Bramwell for 44 years and was a retired coal miner having worked in the mining industry for 20 years. He was a member of the U.M.W.A, veteran of World War II where he was the recipient of the Purple Heart, was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and was a member of the Prosperity Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jeff, Herman and Nelson Settle; sisters, Goldie Sowder, Lena Belcher, Mabel Mabe and Angie Quesinberry. Survivors include his wife, Zelma Louise Bailey Settle of Bramwell; daughter, Barbara Louise Hill and husband Stephen of Charleston; sons, Gareth Dayton Settle and wife Theresa of Princeton, Cleveland Stanford Settle and wife Dreama of Peterstown; sister, Treecie Taylor of Princeton; nine grandchildren, Kristin Bowman, Rebecca, Leslie and Chord Settle, Matthew Hill, Ronnie and John Putorek and Jeremy and Brandon Brown; eight great-grandchildren; special friends, Danny, Vickie and Daniel Sparks; special caregivers, Betty Johnson, Rita Johnson, Joanne Ervin and Ida Childers. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004 at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Minister Jim Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell where John and Ronnie Putorek, Michael East, Kevin Bowman and Matthew and Stephen Hill will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Settle family. on October 9, 2004.¹

     His Social Security Number was 086-12-6599.⁵ Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Settle married Eleanor R. Carey.⁶ Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Settle was born on March 2, 1901 at West Virginia.^3,4,7,5 He died on December 12, 1982 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 81.^4,7

     Dayton Powell Belcher was buried at Waddie Belcher Cemetery, Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Lena Settle, daughter of Joseph Sanford Settle and Anna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey.^2,3 Dayton Powell Belcher was born on November 18, 1890 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His WWII Draft Card has a birth date of Nov 8, 1890.^3,4,5 He died on February 1, 1956 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^3,4 He Funeral services for Dayton Powell Belcher, 65, Bramwell, will be conducted at Pocahontas Union Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. W. P. Eastwood in charge. Burial will be in Belcher Cemetery on Bramwell Hill. Born November 18, 1890 in Bramwell, he was a son of the late Waddie C. and Martha Hayden Powell Belcher. Mr. Belcher is survived by his wife, Lena Settle Belcher; two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Doris) Hall in Germany and Sharon Belcher of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Molly Williams of Matoaka; Mrs. R.W. (Beulah) Hill of Bramwell and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be W. P. Wyrick, Barnes Gillepie, C. H. White, John Wasco, Howard Goins, Kenneth Price, Steve Kaluk and Kermit Blizzard. Mr. Belcher died suddenly Wednesday night, February 1, 1956 at Bluefield Sanitarium a few hours after admission. He had been employed by Pocahontas Fuel Company for 52 years and retired only four months ago. The body will remain at the funeral home until time for the service. Friends may call after 10 a.m. today. on February 3, 1956.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-2886.⁴ William Johnson Mabe PRINCETON - William J. Mabe, 92, of PO Box 68, Princeton, died Sunday, May 22, 2005 at a Princeton hospital. Born Oct. 17, 1912 in McComas, he was a son of the late Estil C. and Stella Phillips Mabe. He had been a resident of the Princeton area for 55 years and was a member of the Melrose Presbyterian Church. He was a 1932 graduate of McComas High School and retired as the general mine foreman for Eastern Associated Coal Company in Herndon. He had also formerly worked for Pocahontas Fuel. He was a 50-plus year member of the Bailey Masonic Lodge No.137 AF&AM and was a member of the Beni Kedem Shrine in Charleston.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Settle Mabe; sisters, Brookie Mabe, Bertha Webb, Maggie Lawson; and a brother, Henry Mabe. Survivors include daughters, Shirley Miller of Princeton, Vera Bowling of Princeton, Annabelle Lewis of Evans, Ga; grandchildren, Dana Allen of Princeton, Amy Lewis of Evans, Jonathan Bowling of Roanoke, Va., Carl Bowling and wife, Heather of Princeton; great-grandchildren, Riley and Blake; brother, Cletus Mabe and wife, Elizabeth of Montcalm; brother-in-law, Luieco Lawson of Princeton; sisters-in-law, Muriel Mabe of Murretta, Calif., Treecie Taylor of Princeton, Zelma Settle of Rich Creek, Va; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Casper Dalton and Paul Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton where members of the Bailey Masonic Lodge No. 137 AF&AM will conduct graveside services and serve as pallbearers. Family and friends will serve as honorary pallbearers.³ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on October 17, 1912 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Mabel C. Settle, daughter of Joseph Sanford Settle and Anna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey, on January 26, 1935 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 William Johnson Mabe died on May 22, 2005 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^4,3

     Hobert Lee Quesinberry was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-05-4767.³ He was born on January 7, 1913 at Freeman, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,2 He married Angie Weston Settle, daughter of Joseph Sanford Settle and Anna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey, on November 16, 1935 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 Hobert Lee Quesinberry died on June 26, 1972 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^3,2 He Funeral services for Hobart Lee Quesenberry, 59, of Coaldale, who died Monday, June 26, 1972 in a Bluefield hospital after a long illness, will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. Roy Lacy officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Bluefield-Tazewell Road. Born January 7, 1913 in Freeman, he was a son of the late Garland and Addie Wolfe Quesenberry. He had been a lifelong resident of Coaldale. He was a retired miner, having been employed by Pocahontas Fuel Co. at Pageton until his retirement in 1969. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Angie Settle Quesenberry; two sons, Gary and Jack Quesenberry of Coaldale; one brother, William Quesenberry of Roderfield; five sisters, Mrs. Mae Byrd, Mrs. Bessie Gullian, Mrs. Margaret Shandoah and Mrs. Hazel Wright of Elkhart, In. and Mrs. Lillian Akers of Mullens; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers: Albert and Eddie Brown, Dewey Hazelwood, Bill and Doug Quesenberry, Nelson Settle, Douglas Quesenberry, and William Quesenberry. on June 28, 1972.²

     Zelma Louise Bailey RICH CREEK, Va. - Zelma Louise Bailey Settle, 84, of Rich Creek, formerly of Bramwell, went home to her Lord Monday, Sept. 5, 2005 in Pearisburg, Va., following a long period of declining health and a short, severe illness. Born Oct. 9, 1920, Windmill Gap, she was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Mabel O'Brien Bailey. She was the seventh of 17 children and the oldest living daughter. She was a graduate of McComas High School and earned her undergraduate degree in education from Concord College in Athens. She was born to be a teacher, loved teaching with a passion, and never considered doing anything else. She began teaching on an emergency teaching certificate at the age of 18 in one room Barger School on "Mabe Mountain," near Windmill Gap, walking several miles to work and then back to the Bailey homeplace each day. She later taught at Sagamore Elementary School, Crumpler Elementary School, Wilcoe Elementary School and ended her career at Anawalt Elementary and Junior High School in the McDowell County School system. She was a reading specialist and taught many years in the Title 1 reading program in McDowell County. She taught literally hundreds of children to read and more importantly to love reading and literature. After the Lord and her family, she loved teaching and children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everette Dayton Settle; sisters, Frances Bailey, Dora Bailey Baldwin, Mamie Bailey Taylor, and Patricia Bailey Sadtler; brothers, Leonard Bailey, Bernard Bailey, Delmer Bailey, Clinton Bailey, U.G. Bailey and David Bailey. Survivors include three children whom she brought up in the " ... nurture and admonition of the Lord," and who are all active followers of Christ today. They are her daughter, Barbara Louise Settle Hill and son-in-law, Stephen Hill of Elkview; son, Gareth Dayton Settle and daughter-in-law, Theresa Settle of Athens, Cleveland Stanford Settle and daughter-in-law, Dreama Settle of Peterstown; sisters, Bonnie Bailey Hodge of Rocky Gap, Va., Bridget Bailey Morrow of Fredericksburg, Va; brothers, William Bailey and wife, Lucy of Palatka, Fla., Raymond Bailey of Mansfield Center, Conn., Marvin Bailey and wife, Annette of Ward, Ark., and Kenneth Bailey and wife, Betty of Casa Grande, Ariz; grandchildren, Kristin Settle Bowman, Rebecca Leanne Settle, Leslie Katherine Settle, Matthew Stephen Hill, Christian Chord Settle, John and Ronnie Putorek, and Jeremy and Brandon Brown, as well as many greatly loved nieces, nephews and cousins. Friend and the family may call at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, today, Sept. 8, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. Services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 9, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, Bluewell, with Pastor Earl Hill officiating. Interment will follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluewell.² She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Her married name was Settle.¹ She married Everette Dayton Settle, son of Joseph Sanford Settle and Anna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey.^1,4 Zelma Louise Bailey was born on October 9, 1920 at Windmill Gap, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 She died on September 5, 2005 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,2,4,3

     Fizer Curn Taylor was buried at Belcher Family Cemetery, Coaldale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 235-05-4482.³ He was born on April 21, 1908 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,1,2,3 He married Treecie Marie Settle, daughter of Joseph Sanford Settle and Anna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey, on October 23, 1933 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,4 Fizer Curn Taylor died on March 21, 1967 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^1,2

     Gary Wayne Quesinberry Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He PRINCETON — Gary W. Quesinberry Sr., 64, of Princeton, W.Va., passed away January 13, 2012 at Wythe County Community Hospital. Born November 17, 1947 in Coaldale, W.Va., he was the son of the late Hobert L. Quesinberry and Angie Quesinberry. Gary was a heavy equipment operator in the coal mining industry. He was of the Baptist faith. Gary will be sadly missed by his five sons, Danny Quesinberry and fiancé Karen of Clovis, Calif., David Quesinberry of Princeton, W.Va., Gary Quesinberry II and Kimbra Foss of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Tony Quesinberry, Hobert Qusinberry of Princeton, W.Va; one daughter, Christine Grondzik of Princeton, W.Va; one brother, Randy Quesinberry of Coaldale, W.Va; and thirteen grandchildren. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 2 p.m. Friends may call one hour prior to service at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel in Princeton, W.Va. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.⁴ He married Dreama Unknown.¹ Gary Wayne Quesinberry Sr. married Sandra Sutherland.⁶ Gary Wayne Quesinberry Sr. was born on November 17, 1947 at Coaldale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,4 He died on January 13, 2012 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia, at age 64.^4,5