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     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     Andy Buchta was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on July 8, 1887 at Rakos, Czechoslovakia.^1,2,3 He married Beulah Mae Tilley, daughter of John A. Tilley and Susie Mae Pigg, on November 11, 1943 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Andy Buchta died on February 6, 1960 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.³

     C. C. Davis was born circa 1890 at Tennessee.¹ He married Lillie Ellen Tolliver, daughter of Stephen Lee Toliver and Rebecca Jane Mullens, on June 27, 1913 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia.¹

     Scotty Ray "Scott" Farr was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on September 27, 1945 at Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas.³ He married Nelda Collene Sloan on June 6, 1968 at Wichita Co., Texas.⁴ Scotty Ray "Scott" Farr married Diana Cline circa 1979.³ Scotty Ray "Scott" Farr died on November 21, 2018 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.³ He Scotty Roy Farr, age 73, of Lester, WV, passed away at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Born on September 27, 1945, in Brownsville, Texas, he was the son of the late Carl Farr and Beatrice Tolliver Farr. Mr. Farr was a welder and was the owner and operator of Safeway Grocery Store near Lake Stephens. He was a former custodian for the Raleigh County School Systems and enjoyed farming. He was a member of Akers Baptist Church at Maple Meadow and was a US Army Veteran. Those survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife of 39 years, Diana Cline Farr; four children, Walter Scott Farr and companion, Amanda Murray, of Lester, Elizabeth Farr of Palm Dale, California, Lynette Farr Wahl and husband Ronald, of Maple Meadow, and Tammy Metro and husband Greg, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania; a brother, David Farr of Lester; five grandchildren, Lexi Voiers, Kaylee Voiers, Erica Farr, Michael Metro and Kaitlyn Metro; a great grandson, Greyson Farr; and a very close friend, Teressa Teressaro, also survives. Funeral services will be conducted at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. on November 23, 2018.³