Jasper Eugene "Gene" Wiley1,2,3

M, b. September 14, 1934, d. November 20, 2003
FatherErnest Marcus Wiley1,2,4,5,6 b. May 14, 1908, d. May 21, 1993
MotherLois Iola Pardue1,2,4,5,6 b. July 28, 1913, d. March 28, 2003
     Jasper Eugene "Gene" Wiley was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.7 His Social Security Number was 232-54-5161.8 He was born on September 14, 1934 at Tophet, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,8 He married Lyndall Maxine Honaker on April 5, 1956 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.3,2,9 Jasper Eugene "Gene" Wiley died on November 20, 2003 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.8 He PRINCETON - Mr. J. Eugene Wiley, 60, of Crestview Drive, (Hillcrest) Princeton, a prominent church, community, and business leader, has died. Born Sept. 14, 1934, at Tophet, W.Va., he was the son of the late Ernest Marcus and Lois Perdue Wiley. Mr. Wiley graduated from Union High School, attended Concord College in Athens, and finished his studies at McClain Business College in Bluefield. He served his country during the Korean conflict with the U.S. Army. Mr. Wiley began his banking career with the Bank of Athens, accepting a position with Mercer County Bank in Princeton, which later became One Valley Bank, where he retired as Vice-President with more than 33 years of service. He was a member of the W.Va. Bankers Association and other professional groups. Gene Wiley was a devoted and dedicated Christian, an active member for many years with the Immanuel Baptist Church on New Hope Road, Princeton. He was serving as the chairman of Deacons, a member of the choir, taught Sunday school, was assistant treasurer of the church, and served on various committees within the church. He also served on the Board of Trustees for the Carroll Roberson's Ministries. Mr. Wiley was a member for many years and held various offices for the Gideon's International and the Princeton Camp number 4712. Mr. Wiley was a devoted husband, brother, uncle, and a caring friend to many people. He gave much of his time to others. When time would allow, he loved to garden and was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Nace Wiley. He is survived by his loving, caring, and devoted wife of 47 years, Lyndall Honaker Wiley; six brothers and sisters, Edna Mae Burwell of Sinks Grove, Polly Plunkett of Lake Worth, Fla., Rhonda Hylton of White Sulphur Springs, Joe Wiley of Ronceverte, Trixie Long of Radford, Va., and Charlie Wiley of Covington, Va; brother-in-law, David A. Honaker, Jr. of Alderson; his children, Carmela Shires and Angela McCallister, both of Alderson, and Valerie Honaker of Cary, N.C., whom he loved as his own; and a host of nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. J. Eugene Wiley will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, from the Immanuel Baptist Church on New Hope Road in Princeton with the Reverends Carroll Roberson and Dan Jividen officiating. Burial will follow in the Fletcher Addition of the Alderson Cemetery in Alderson. Friends may call today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton and one hour prior to services at the church. Pallbearers will be the Deacons of the church, with the members of the Gideon's and Princeton Camp number 4712 serving as Honorary Pallbearers, along with Mr. Jim Thompson and Mr. Jim Miller. on December 19, 2003.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 141, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia4

Family

Lyndall Maxine Honaker b. April 7, 1937, d. December 26, 2017
Marriage*Jasper Eugene "Gene" Wiley married Lyndall Maxine Honaker on April 5, 1956 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.3,2,9 

Citations

  1. [S1926] Mountain Messenger, From the Lois Pardue Wiley obituary in the Apr 5, 2003 edition.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the J. Eugene Wiley obituary in the Dec 19, 2003 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wiley-Honaker marriage record.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ernest Marcus Wiley obituary in the May 23, 1993 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trixie Wiley Long obituary in the Aug 8, 2010 edition.
  7. [S8636] Alderson Cemetery, Greenbrier Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lyndall Maxine Wiley obituary in the Dec 29, 2017 edition.

Lyndall Maxine Honaker1,2,3

F, b. April 7, 1937, d. December 26, 2017
     Lyndall Maxine Honaker was buried at Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.4,3 She was born on April 7, 1937 at Summers Co., West Virginia.5,1 As of April 5, 1956,her married name was Wiley.1 She married Jasper Eugene "Gene" Wiley, son of Ernest Marcus Wiley and Lois Iola Pardue, on April 5, 1956 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Lyndall Maxine Honaker died on December 26, 2017 at Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 80.3 She PRINCETON - Lyndall Maxine Wiley, 80 of Princeton died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at the Greenbrier Health Care Center in Lewisburg after an extended illness. Born in Summers County on April 7, 1937 she was the daughter of the late David Andrew Honaker, Sr. and Iris Elaine Taylor Honaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband J. Eugene Wiley and her brother, David A. Honaker, Jr. Lyndall retired from the Mercer County Board of Education where her last official title was Supervisor/Curriculum Specialist. She was honored as Mercer County Teacher of the Year 1977-1978, she was the Horace Mann Distinguished American Educator in 1984, and was a member of the Auxiliary Gideon's International. Lyndall was an active member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Princeton where she previously served as Co-Director of the Children's Church, Church Music Director, Good News Mission/Jail Ministry Volunteer, Assistant Church Pianist and was the Secretary of the Baptist Women. She was also a Committee Member for the Implementation for the Study of the Bible in Mercer County Schools. Lyndall was an excellent cook, enjoyed gardening, staying in top physical condition and was a doting Aunt. Survivors include her loving and caring nieces, Carmela Shires of Alderson, Angela McCallister of Alderson and Valerie L. Honaker of Cary, NC. Great niece and nephew that she deeply adored, Haylee Shires and Tanner McCallister. Special friend, Garnet White of Princeton. Services to celebrate the life of Lyndall Wiley will be held Friday (Today), December 29, 2017 at 1:00 PM from the Immanuel Baptist Church in Princeton with Pastor Dan Jividen officiating. Burial will follow in the Fletcher Addition of the Alderson Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. on December 29, 2017.3

Family

Jasper Eugene "Gene" Wiley b. September 14, 1934, d. November 20, 2003
Marriage*She married Jasper Eugene "Gene" Wiley, son of Ernest Marcus Wiley and Lois Iola Pardue, on April 5, 1956 at Alderson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wiley-Honaker marriage record.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the J. Eugene Wiley obituary in the Dec 19, 2003 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lyndall Maxine Wiley obituary in the Dec 29, 2017 edition.
  4. [S8636] Alderson Cemetery, Greenbrier Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Trixie Gayle Wiley1,2,3

F, b. December 6, 1949, d. August 6, 2010
FatherErnest Marcus Wiley1,2,4,3 b. May 14, 1908, d. May 21, 1993
MotherLois Iola Pardue1,2,4,3 b. July 28, 1913, d. March 28, 2003
     Trixie Gayle Wiley was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.5,3 She was born on December 6, 1949 at Sinks Grove, Monroe Co., West Virginia.5,3 As of February 14, 1970,her married name was Long.5 She married Dewey Otis "Sonny" Long on February 14, 1970.1,5,3,6 Trixie Gayle Wiley died on August 6, 2010 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 60.5,7,3 She Trixie Wiley Long, 60, of Radford, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 6, 2010. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend. For 19 years, she worked as a special education instructional aide in Montgomery County elementary schools. She was also an active member of Belmont Christian Church. Trixie was born in Sinks Grove, W.Va. and was preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Lois Wiley; and two brothers, Gene and Nace Wiley. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Sonny, of Radford; her son, John and daughter-in-law, Nicole, of Radford; and her daughter, Tammy and son-in-law, Eric Dunkum of Chesterfield, Va; and her four grandchildren, Hannah, Beth, Jed and Kate. She is also survived by her brothers, Joe Wiley and sister-in-law, Genevieve, of Roncerverte, W.Va., and Charlie and sister-in-law, Theresa Wiley, of Covington, Va; and her sisters, Edna Mae Burwell, of Sinks Grove, W.Va., Rhonda and brother-in-law, Claude Hylton, of White Sulpher Springs, W.Va., and Polly and brother-in-law, Freddy Plunkett, of Seiverville, Tenn. She was also survived by her sisters-in-law, Lyndall Wiley, of Princeton, W.Va., and Audrey Wiley, of Covington, Va. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 8, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, August 9, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Belmont Christians Church officiated by Pastor Jerry Dowdy, Pastor Jim Bayne and Pastor Brandon Craig. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on August 8, 2010.3

Family

Dewey Otis "Sonny" Long b. June 19, 1950, d. December 8, 2021
Marriage*She married Dewey Otis "Sonny" Long on February 14, 1970.1,5,3,6 
Children
  • John William Long3,6
  • Tammy Jo Long3,6

Citations

  1. [S1926] Mountain Messenger, From the Lois Pardue Wiley obituary in the Apr 5, 2003 edition.
  2. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the J. Eugene Wiley obituary in the Dec 19, 2003 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trixie Wiley Long obituary in the Aug 8, 2010 edition.
  4. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Ernest Marcus Wiley obituary in the May 23, 1993 edition.
  5. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dewey Otis Long, Jr. obituary in the Dec 11, 2021 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Dewey Otis "Sonny" Long1,2,3,4

M, b. June 19, 1950, d. December 8, 2021
     Dewey Otis "Sonny" Long was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 He was born on June 19, 1950.2,4 He married Trixie Gayle Wiley, daughter of Ernest Marcus Wiley and Lois Iola Pardue, on February 14, 1970.1,2,3,4 Dewey Otis "Sonny" Long died on December 8, 2021 at Virginia at age 71.4 He Dewey Otis Long Jr., known by everyone as Sonny, of Radford, Va., entered into heaven on December 8, 2021. He was born on June 19, 1950, and grew up in Greenville, W.Va. He met his wife Trixie when they were teenagers, and devoted his life to his family, his church and serving others in Christiansburg, Va. A genuine self-made man, Sonny worked as an electrician before beginning his long career at Wolverine Gasket Company in, Blacksburg, Va., where he started in the maintenance department, was promoted to process engineer, and eventually the plant manager. His co-workers, friends and family often say, "Sonny can fix and build anything." and he enjoyed using his gifts helping out everyone he knew, with his electrical, mechanical and carpentry skills. Sonny was a faithful member of Belmont Christian Church in Christiansburg where he served on many committees and service projects and as a deacon and elder. After his retirement, he was tasked to be the foreman of constructing the new church building Belmont currently uses and was often the one the staff called first when something at the church was broken. When not serving at church, Sonny volunteered his talents on several building sites and in the Restore. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, camping and woodworking. His passing was preceded by his parents, Dewey "Otis" Long Sr. and Vivian Hedrick Long of Greenville, W.Va., and his wife of 40 years, Trixie Wiley Long of Christiansburg. He is survived by his son, John and daughter-in-law, Nicole, of Radford, Va; his daughter Tammy and son-in-law, Eric Dunkum, of Chesterfield, Va; and his four grandchildren, Hannah, Beth, Jed and Kate. He is also survived by his sister, Sandra and brother-in-law, Dave Dowdy, of Greenville, W.Va; his nephew, TJ Dowdy and his wife, Amy and their sons, Jacob and Ethan, of Cool Springs, W.Va; and former wife, Carol Long of Christiansburg. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 2 until 4 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Monday, December 13, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Belmont Christian Church officiated by Pastor's James "Beaver" Terry, Jerry Dowdy, and Brandon Craig. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on December 11, 2021.4

Family

Trixie Gayle Wiley b. December 6, 1949, d. August 6, 2010
Marriage*He married Trixie Gayle Wiley, daughter of Ernest Marcus Wiley and Lois Iola Pardue, on February 14, 1970.1,2,3,4 
Children
  • John William Long3,4
  • Tammy Jo Long3,4

Citations

  1. [S1926] Mountain Messenger, From the Lois Pardue Wiley obituary in the Apr 5, 2003 edition.
  2. [S5899] Sunset Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trixie Wiley Long obituary in the Aug 8, 2010 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dewey Otis Long, Jr. obituary in the Dec 11, 2021 edition.

Claude Wayne Hylton1,2,3,4

M, b. October 4, 1927, d. March 18, 2014
     Claude Wayne Hylton was buried at Fairview Christian Church Cemetery, Keenan, Monroe Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on October 4, 1927 at Clace, Monroe Co., West Virginia.2,3,4 He married Rhonda Louise Wiley, daughter of Ernest Marcus Wiley and Lois Iola Pardue, on February 24, 1961 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2,5,4 Claude Wayne Hylton died on March 18, 2014 at Fairlea, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia, at age 86.4 He WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS - Claude Wayne Hylton, 86, of White Sulphur Springs, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Fairlea, W.Va., following a long illness. Born Oct. 4, 1927, at Hollywood, W.Va., he was the son of the late S.A. Hylton and Ruth Nicholas Hylton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Melvin and a sister, Mary Carney, nephew, William Hines and paternal grandparents Enos and Mattie Wood Hylton who raised him and his siblings. He was in the Lumber and Grocery business, and a retired employee from the State of West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration. He was a past elder and deacon and a member of First Presbyterian Church in White Sulphur Springs. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rhonda Wiley Hylton; daughter, Nancy Lynn (Mike) Herbst of Virginia Beach, Va; two sons, John Wayne Hylton (Magda) of San Antonio, Texas, and James Lee Hylton (Cindy) of White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Genna (Steven) Swartz of Virginia Beach, Va. and Justin Herbst of Virginia Beach, Va., Victoria Hylton of San Antonio, Texas, Nicholas Fogus of White Sulphur Springs, Jeremy Hylton of Morgantown, W.Va. and Isabella Hylton of White Sulphur Springs, he also has four great-grandchildren. He also has a brother Alvin Hylton of White Sulphur Springs and a sister, Dorothy Hines of Lewisburg, W.Va. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014, at the First Presbyterian Church in White Sulphur Springs, with the Rev. Ben Gurley and Rev. Gene Sizemore officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery at Keenan. on March 20, 2014.4

Family

Rhonda Louise Wiley
Marriage*He married Rhonda Louise Wiley, daughter of Ernest Marcus Wiley and Lois Iola Pardue, on February 24, 1961 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1,2,5,4 
Children
  • John Wayne Hylton4
  • James Lee Hylton2,4

Citations

  1. [S1926] Mountain Messenger, From the Lois Pardue Wiley obituary in the Apr 5, 2003 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S798] Register Herald, From the Claude Wayne Hylton obituary in the Mar 20, 2014 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Trixie Wiley Long obituary in the Aug 8, 2010 edition.

George A. Porterfiield1,2

M, b. January 5, 1869, d. June 23, 1939
     George A. Porterfiield was born on January 5, 1869 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.2 He married Emma Bell Thompson, daughter of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on October 19, 1929 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 George A. Porterfiield died on June 23, 1939 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 70.2

Family

Emma Bell Thompson b. March 2, 1907, d. January 26, 2000
Marriage*He married Emma Bell Thompson, daughter of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on October 19, 1929 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Child
  • Mary Evelyn Porterfiield3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Porterfield-Thompson marriage record.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Frank Stanford Collier1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 17, 1909, d. March 10, 1988
     Frank Stanford Collier was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5 His Social Security Number was 114-09-7321.6 He was born on July 17, 1909 at Stonega, Wise Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1911.1,6,2,3,5 He married Emma Bell Thompson, daughter of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on June 22, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4,5,7 Frank Stanford Collier died on March 10, 1988 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.6,2,5 He Frank Standford Collier, 78, of Route 2, Bluefield, died Thursday in a Bluefield hospital. Born in Stonega, Va., he was a son of the late Howard and Sallie Rogers Collier. He was a retired home-improvement contractor and a member of Cumberland Heights Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Emma B. Thompson Collier; son, Herbert Scott Collier of Bluefield; stepdaughter, Mrs. Mary Baldwin of Bluefield; sisters, Mrs. Juanita Clark of California and Mrs. Ruth Walker of Gainesville, Ga; four grandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ben Barus officiating. Burtal will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on March 11, 1988.5

Family

Emma Bell Thompson b. March 2, 1907, d. January 26, 2000
Marriage*He married Emma Bell Thompson, daughter of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on June 22, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4,5,7 
Child
  • Herbert Scott Collier4,5

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Collier-Porterfield marriage record.
  2. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Emma Bell Collier obituary in the Jan 28, 2000 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Frank Standford Collier obituary in the Mar 11, 1988 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Samuel E. Thompson obituary in the Dec 29, 1991 edition.

Vada Ruth Pettrey1,2

F, b. November 27, 1921, d. April 8, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 233-06-2506.2 Vada Ruth Pettrey was born on November 27, 1921 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 As of July 6, 1950,her married name was Thompson.1 She married Paul Thompson, son of William Henderson Thompson and Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks, on July 6, 1950 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Vada Ruth Pettrey died on April 8, 2005 at age 83.2

Family

Paul Thompson b. June 29, 1919, d. November 7, 1990
Marriage*She married Paul Thompson, son of William Henderson Thompson and Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks, on July 6, 1950 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Child
  • Carol Jean Thompson3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Pettrey marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Texas Ruby Carrell1,2

F, b. October 17, 1931, d. January 25, 2001
     Texas Ruby Carrell and Donald Fern Thompson were divorced.3 Her Social Security Number was 234-46-6581.2 Texas Ruby Carrell was born on October 17, 1931 at Twin Branch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of November 13, 1948,her married name was Thompson.1 She married Donald Fern Thompson, son of William Henderson Thompson and Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks, on November 13, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Texas Ruby Carrell died on January 25, 2001 at age 69.2

Family

Donald Fern Thompson b. April 1, 1927, d. March 9, 1999
Divorce*She and Donald Fern Thompson were divorced.3 
Marriage* Texas Ruby Carrell married Donald Fern Thompson, son of William Henderson Thompson and Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks, on November 13, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Carrell marriage record.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Britton Conley1,2

M, b. October 7, 1909, d. February 25, 2004
     John Britton Conley was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 718-10-2340.3 He was born on October 7, 1909 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,2 He married Garnet Iris "Polly" Thompson, daughter of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on March 1, 1930 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4,5 John Britton Conley died on February 25, 2004 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 94.3,2 He PRINCETON - John Britton Conley, 94, of Princeton, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004. Born in Princeton Oct. 7,1909, he was the son of the late John W. and Nancy Green Conley. He was a charter member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Princeton. He was also a Master Mason in Princeton Masonic Lodge No. 134, a member of Princeton Chapter No. 44 Royal Arch Masons and a member of Princeton Chapter No. 53, Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Garnet I. 'Polly' Thompson Conley; one brother, Lawrence Conley; three sisters, Mary Anderson, Blanche Smith, Evelyn Thompson. John was a lifelong professional concrete mason noted for his ability, work ethic and willingness to teach his trade to others. He retired from the Virginian Railroad with 20 years service, the City of Princeton Fire Department with 26 years service and from the Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. where he worked part-time for over 35 years. He also served on the Princeton City Council from 1973 to 1981 and again from 1993 to 1997. During his last term he served as vice-mayor for the city. John also served on numerous commissions and committees for the city of Princeton during his lifetime. He is survived by one son, John Phillip Conley and wife Sherri; two step grandchildren, Sara Via and Heather Via all of Richmond, Va; one sister, Hazel Sage of Princeton; several nieces and nephews and many devoted friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Lyle Mullins and the Rev. Glen Sage officiating. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church, 400 City View Heights, Princeton, WV 24740. on February 29, 2004.2

Family

Garnet Iris "Polly" Thompson b. February 25, 1912, d. March 27, 1998
Marriage*He married Garnet Iris "Polly" Thompson, daughter of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on March 1, 1930 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,4,5 
Child
  • John Phillip Conley2,5

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Conley-Thompson marriage record.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the John Britton Conley obituary in the Feb 29, 2004 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Samuel E. Thompson obituary in the Dec 29, 1991 edition.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Garnet I. Thompson Conley obituary in the Mar 29, 1998 edition.

Jo Ann Bauguess1,2

F, b. September 23, 1926, d. October 4, 1931
FatherCharles Martin Oscar Bauguess1 b. April 2, 1896, d. January 27, 1933
MotherJosephine Irene "Josie" Thompson1 b. November 28, 1904, d. April 21, 1993
     Jo Ann Bauguess was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on September 23, 1926 at West Virginia.1,2 She died on October 4, 1931 at West Virginia at age 5.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com

Wayne Thompson Bauguess1,2,3,4

M, b. July 11, 1928, d. January 5, 1960
FatherCharles Martin Oscar Bauguess1,4 b. April 2, 1896, d. January 27, 1933
MotherJosephine Irene "Josie" Thompson1,4,5 b. November 28, 1904, d. April 21, 1993
     Wayne Thompson Bauguess was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4 He married Biddie Bell Whittaker.3 Wayne Thompson Bauguess was born on July 11, 1928 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4 He died on January 5, 1960 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 31.2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 28, District 12, Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 241, District 28-38, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Biddie Bell Whittaker b. May 22, 1938, d. November 26, 2016
Marriage*Wayne Thompson Bauguess married Biddie Bell Whittaker.3 
Child
  • Charlie Bauguess3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3386] Elgood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S7432] Seaver Funeral Service, Inc., online www.seaverfuneralservice.com, From the Biddie Bell Whittaker Thomas obituary.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Wayne Thompson Bauguess death certificate.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Nellie J. "Nell" Gore1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 28, 1908, d. December 25, 1934
FatherJoseph Edward Gore1,2,4,5 b. September 9, 1884, d. February 7, 1962
MotherLizzie Neph Thompson1,2,4,5 b. November 12, 1890, d. March 23, 1973
     Nellie J. "Nell" Gore was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on November 28, 1908 at West Virginia.3,4 As of circa 1926,her married name was Hearn.5 She married Eugene "Gene" Hearn circa 1926.3,4,5,6 Nellie J. "Nell" Gore Mrs. Nellie Gore Hearn, 26, who was allegedly shot by her husband at her parents' home on Main street Sunday night, remained in a critical condition at the Memorial hospital Monday afternoon, while her husband, Eugene Hearn, 27, was being held at the county jail pending outcome of her injuries. A bullet from a .38-calibre pistol is imbeded in Mrs. Hearn's body. The bullet entered the left shoulder above the heart and ranged down through her left lung. Due to the weak condition of Mrs. Hearn, physcians were unable to make X-rays or to probe for the bullet. Although conscious, the patient was said to be hanging on to life by a thread. According to investigation conducted by Sheriff J. C. Fanning and other officers, it appears that Hearn became angry when his wife was not at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gore, when he came from Beckley Sunday night. It is said that he made several trips down town in search of her. Officers were told that Mrs. Hearn had gone to church, and she is quoted as saying that after attending church she went to the home of a friend on Harrison stroet and talked for some time. When she returned home, officers were told that Hern ordered his wife "to get the kids clothes," and that he was going to take the children back to Beckley with him. Mrs. Hearn is quoted as saying "if that is the way you feel about it, all right." Then officers were informed Hearn fired a shot from the pistol, without removing the weapon from a pocket on the right side of his coat. Mrs. Hearn was seated in a chair at the time. Hearn is said to have gone to the Memorial hosnital to summon a physician. Sheriff Fanning and other officers, who were at the Gore home when Hearn returned from the hospital, placed him under arrest. The officers took the pistol from his pocket, it is said. Hearn and his wife have been married for eight years, and have a son, about six years old. Ed Gore, father of the wounded woman, is a well known contractor and carpenter of Princeton. Hearn is a native of Wyoming county. on October 2, 1934.7 She died on December 25, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 26; Shot to death in a homicide.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 136, District 128, Forest Hill, Summers Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 107, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 197, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Eugene "Gene" Hearn b. March 10, 1907, d. March 15, 1997
Marriage*Nellie J. "Nell" Gore married Eugene "Gene" Hearn circa 1926.3,4,5,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3261] Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Nell Gore Hearn death certificate.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2425] Daily Press, From the Gonn S. Hearn obituary in the Sep 1, 1998 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Oct 2, 1934 edition.

Monte Gore1,2

M, b. April 26, 1912, d. April 9, 1996
FatherJoseph Edward Gore3,4,5,6 b. September 9, 1884, d. February 7, 1962
MotherLizzie Neph Thompson3,4,5,6 b. November 12, 1890, d. March 23, 1973
     Monte Gore was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 235-16-1257.7 He was born on April 26, 1912 at West Virginia.3,7,1 He married Jenette V. Hagan on March 13, 1936 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8 Monte Gore died on April 9, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.7,1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 107, District 89, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 197, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 223, District 28-30, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 121, District 36-4, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940W.P.A. roadworker9
1950Railroad maintenance worker5

Family

Jenette V. Hagan b. April 10, 1919, d. November 11, 2014
Marriage*Monte Gore married Jenette V. Hagan on March 13, 1936 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3284] Fairview Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2069] Hinton News, From the Joseph Gore obituary in the Feb 8, 1962 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gore-Hagan marriage record.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11972] Busch Funeral and Crematory Services, online buschfuneral.tributes.com, From the Jenette V. Hagan Gore obituary.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Pearl Alice "Pat" Vipperman1,2

F, b. September 16, 1907, d. October 9, 1999
     Pearl Alice "Pat" Vipperman was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 She was born on September 16, 1907 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 As of June 1, 1933,her married name was Thompson.4 She married Samuel Emmett "Sam" Thompson, son of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on June 1, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,3,2 Pearl Alice "Pat" Vipperman died on October 9, 1999 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.3 She Princeton - Pearl Alice Thompson, 92, of 493 Courthouse Road, Princeton, died Saturday Oct. 9, 1999, at her residence. She was born in Matoaka on Sept. 16, 1907. She was of the Protestant faith. Her husband, Samuel Emmett Thompson, one infant daughter, one son, William Smith; and one grandson Greg Moses preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Moses of Princeton and Bonnie Dillard of Ocala, Fla; four grandchildren, Anthony Ashbury of Ballard, Sue Thorn of Lovern, Marty Mitchum and C.J. Mitchem, both of Roanoke, Va; five great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Park Cemetery in Princeton with Pastor Raymond Klaiber officiating. on October 11, 1999.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 170, District 28-28, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia5

Family

Samuel Emmett "Sam" Thompson b. March 21, 1909, d. December 27, 1991
Marriage*Pearl Alice "Pat" Vipperman married Samuel Emmett "Sam" Thompson, son of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on June 1, 1933 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Minnie Elizabeth Thompson death certificate.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Samuel E. Thompson obituary in the Dec 29, 1991 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Pearl Alice Thompson obituary in the Oct 11, 1999 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Thompson-Smith marriage record.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Snowden Phillip Davis1,2,3,4

M, b. January 7, 1904, d. November 26, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 233-09-7330.5 Snowden Phillip Davis was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 He was born on January 7, 1904 at Charlottesville, Virginia.1,5,6,3,4 He married Wilma L. Thompson, daughter of Phillip/Philip Leonard Thompson and Carrie Mae Eskew, on January 12, 1932 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 Snowden Phillip Davis died on November 26, 1989 at Charlotte Co., Florida, at age 85.5,6,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 225, District 77-7, Virginia Beach, Virginia7

Occupation

1940Butcher7

Family

Wilma L. Thompson b. August 19, 1910, d. March 22, 2009
Marriage*Snowden Phillip Davis married Wilma L. Thompson, daughter of Phillip/Philip Leonard Thompson and Carrie Mae Eskew, on January 12, 1932 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Davis-Thompson marriage record.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wilma L. Davis obituary in the Mar 26, 2009 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3298] Oakwood Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Gene Phillip Davis1,2,3

M, b. December 18, 1932, d. May 6, 2002
FatherSnowden Phillip Davis1,4,2 b. January 7, 1904, d. November 26, 1989
MotherWilma L. Thompson1,4,2 b. August 19, 1910, d. March 22, 2009
     His Social Security Number was 228-32-4952.5 Gene Phillip Davis married JoAnn Unknown.1 Gene Phillip Davis was born on December 18, 1932 at Charlottesville, Virginia.5,6,2,3 He died on May 6, 2002 at Florida at age 69.5,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 225, District 77-7, Virginia Beach, Virginia4

Family

JoAnn Unknown
Marriage*Gene Phillip Davis married JoAnn Unknown.1 

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Wilma L. Davis obituary in the Mar 26, 2009 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.