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     Betty Jane Thomas was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.³ Her Social Security Number was 232-38-2042.⁴ She was born on April 1, 1928 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,4 As of November 16, 1945,her married name was Whitaker.⁵ She married Orval Lee Whitaker on November 16, 1945 at Rupert, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,3 Betty Jane Thomas died on February 9, 2009 at Maryland at age 80.^3,4 She WHITAKER, Betty Jane - On February 9, 2009, Betty Jane (nee Thomas), beloved wife of the late Orvil Lee Whitaker; devoted mother of Donald (Woody) Whitaker, Judith Sipe, Thomas Whitaker and Steven Jarvis; dear sister of Lillian Pitzer, Marie Shorter and Edna Mae Hall. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. on February 12, 2009.³

     Orval Lee Whitaker was born on July 18, 1920 at Lockbridge, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Betty Jane Thomas, daughter of Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas and Ada Mae Bradbury, on November 16, 1945 at Rupert, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3

     Bruce Norman Pitzer was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Eastpoint, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁴ His Social Security Number was 218-01-3934.⁵ He was born on January 30, 1913 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Lillian Pansy Thomas, daughter of Oakley Hobert/Hobart Thomas and Ada Mae Bradbury, on December 12, 1945 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,4,6 Bruce Norman Pitzer died on February 12, 1996 at Maryland at age 83.⁵ He PITZER, Bruce N. On February 12, 1996, Bruce Norman, beloved husband of Lillian P. Pitzer (nee Thomas), devoted father of Scott B. and Dean T. Pitzer. Loving father-in-law of Sandy L. and Pat M. Pitzer. Also survived bv five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one brother and four sisters Friends may call at Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk. Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mr. Pitzer will lie in state in North Point Baptist Church, 4201 North Point boulevard on Thursday 10:30 to 11 A.M. the funeral hour. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. on February 14, 1996.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-64-6980.¹ Eva Eunice Pack was born on November 1, 1919 at Streeter, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,1 As of January 25, 1945,her married name was Thompson.² She married Alvin Eugene Thompson, son of William Henderson Thompson and Lillian Harriet "Lillie" Brooks, on January 25, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Eva Eunice Pack died on August 9, 1999 at West Virginia at age 79.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-1127.⁸ Cecil Frederick "Pete" Gore was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Billie Gray "Billy" Overstreet.^9,10,6 Cecil Frederick "Pete" Gore was born on October 31, 1908 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^8,4,5 He died on December 15, 1989 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^8,5,6 He Cecil F. “Pete” Gore, 81, of 1406 North Walker St., Princeton, died Friday in a Princeton hospital. Born in Summers County, he was a son of the late Fred M. and Bessie Thompson Gore. He was a retired owner of Gore’s Department Store of Princeton, member of the First Baptist Church of Princeton, member of the Princeton Moose Lodge No. 1521, and a member of the Modem Woodman’s Lodge of Princeton. He was a former member of the Princeton Rotary Club, Princeton Merchant’s Association, Princeton Credit Bureau, and the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. He was active with the Princeton Salvation Army, and was an avid baseball fan attending many of the World Series. He had resided in Princeton since 1919. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Paul Gore. Survivors: wife, Billie Overstreet Gore; sister, Mary Thorp of Greensboro, N.C; nieces, Elizabeth Montgomery and Christy Beckner both of Greensboro; nephew, David Montgomery of San Francisco, Calif. The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at George W. Seaver Funeral Home Chapel at Princeton with the Rev. Harry Christie officiating and burial at Monte Vista Park Cemetery at Green Valley. on December 17, 1989.⁶

     Her married name was Thorpe.⁴ Mary E. Gore married Harold Thorpe.⁴ Mary E. Gore was born circa 1903 at West Virginia.¹

     Dr. Thompson Paul Gore was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on May 14, 1910 at Bertha, Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He married Thelma J. Unknown before 1940.⁸ Dr. Thompson Paul Gore and Thelma J. Unknown were divorced before May, 1942.⁵ Dr. Thompson Paul Gore married Leota Fierbaugh on May 21, 1942 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 Dr. Thompson Paul Gore died on June 7, 1943 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 33.³ He BLUEFIELD, June 7 - The collision of two automobiles during a rain storm caused the death of two Mercer county men and injury to three other persons. Dr. Paul Gore, 33, a Princeton osteopath, and J. G. Rose. 62, of Bluefield, died in a Bluefield hospital early today soon after the accident on the Bluefield-Princeton road. Slate police said the mishap occurred at the top of a hill, and the vision of both drivers was impaired by the heavy rain. Rose's daughter, Mrs. W. T. Bailey, Jr., 24, was injured critically while his son-in-law, W. T. Bailey, Jr, 29, and granddaughter, Mary Frances Bailey, 2, suffered minor hurts. Dr. Gore was traveling alone, while Rose and the others were en route from New Hope to Bluefield. Dr. Gore recently was given an honorable discharge from the army. Rose was a retired Norfolk and Western railway engineer. on June 8, 1943.⁹

     Leota Fierbaugh was born circa 1914 at Henderson, Mason Co., West Virginia.² As of May 21, 1942,her married name was Gore.² She married Dr. Thompson Paul Gore, son of Fred Madison Gore and Bessie Leona Thompson, on May 21, 1942 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 236-82-1523.¹ Maude Lue/Lou Pennington was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on June 16, 1913 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.¹ As of November 9, 1935,her married name was Thompson.³ She married Daniel Arnold Thompson, son of James David Thompson and Minnesota S. "Minnie" Vest, on November 9, 1935 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,2 Maude Lue/Lou Pennington died on March 28, 2000 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^1,2 She BLUEFIELD, Va. - Maude Lou Thompson, 86, of Mobile Estates, Bluefield, died Tuesday, March 28 2000, at a Bluefield Hospital. Born in Ash County, N.C. she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mr. Henry Pennington. She was a member of the Parkview Baptist Church, Bluefield, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Arnold Thompson; and by several brothers. Survivors include three daughters, Emma Jean Mays and husband Charlie, Margaret Millsap and husband Ronnie all of Bluefield Va., Libby Dillon and husband Ron of Mt. Pleasant, S.C; one sister Nancy Wynn of Portmouth, Va; grandchildren, Ralph Michael Mays of Weetchester, Ohio, Sharon Dolinger and Karen Neal, both of Bluefield Va., Daniel Dillon of Charleston, S.C., Jonathon Dillon of Knoxville Tenn., Peter Dillon of New York City, N.Y, and Benjamin Millsap of Charlotte N.C; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral ervice will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Dudley Memorial Chapel, Bluefield, Va., with Dr. Walter Clot and Dr. Ron Dillon officiating. Burial will follow at the Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ralph M. Mays, Daniel Dillon, Jonathon Dillon, Peter Dillon, Benjamin Millsap and Scott Collier. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Smith, George Helmandollar, Bob Riggens, Gale Case, Scott Stephenson and Mark Oblinger. on March 30, 2000.²

     James Oliver Pettrey was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on July 3, 1917 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Sybil Agnes Pardue, daughter of Newton Charles Henry Pardue and Della Mae Thompson, on April 12, 1941.^1,2,4 James Oliver Pettrey died on August 4, 1990 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^2,4 He James Oliver Pettrey, 73, of 415 Prince St., Princeton, was dead on arrival at a Princeton hospital Saturday. Born at Pettrey, he was a son of the late Janie Pettrey Stidham. He was a retired employee of the Norfolk and Southern Railway and a member of the Pettrey Church of Christ at Pettrey. He was also a member of the Princeton American Legion Post #54 and the Woodmen of the World, Princeton chapter. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Corps of Engineers. Survivors: wife, Sybil Perdue Pettrey; son, James O. (Jim) Pettrey, Jr. of Prichard; daughter, Mrs. Charles (Jerlene) Harvey of Princeton; sister, Mrs. Joe (Magda) Bennett of High Shoals, Ga; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at George W. Seaver Funeral Home Chapel in Princeton with the Rev. Donald Tate and the Rev. L.K. Deavers officiating. Burial at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Princeton. on August 6, 1990.⁴

     Ernest Marcus Wiley was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 14, 1908 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Lois Iola Pardue, daughter of Newton Charles Henry Pardue and Della Mae Thompson, on October 8, 1931 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Ernest Marcus Wiley died on May 21, 1993 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^4,5 He Ernest Marcus Wiley, 85, of Princeton, formerly of Sinks Grove, died May 21, 1993, at Princeton Community Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of College Avenue Baptist Church, Bluefield. Surviving: wife, Lois Purdue Wiley; sons, Eugene of Princeton, Nace, Joe and Charlie, all of Covington, Va; daughters, Edna Mae Burwell of Sinks Grove, Polly Plunkett of West Palm Beach, Fla., Rhonda Hylton of White Sulphur Springs, Trixie Long of Christiansburg, Va; sister, Pauline Bunch of Huntington; 23 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Broyles-McGuire Funeral Home, Union, with the Rev. Dallas Forren officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Union. on May 23, 1993.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-36-9094.⁴ Bennie Bee Byrne was buried at Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway, Manassas, Virginia.^1,2 He married Eva Marie Pardue, daughter of Newton Charles Henry Pardue and Della Mae Thompson.² Bennie Bee Byrne was born on January 8, 1910 at Arcola, Loudoun Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 He died on June 7, 1985 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 75.^4,2

     Robert S. Kilby Robert S. Kilby - On Tuesday May 18, 1943, Robert S. Kilby, husband of Beulah Kilby. Services at the Chambers Funeral Home 517 11th St. S.E. on Friday May 21 at 12 noon. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Md.² He was buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, 3801 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland.² He was born in June, 1867 at Virginia.³ He married Beulah M. Jane Pardue, daughter of Newton Charles Henry Pardue and Della Mae Thompson, on November 5, 1928 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.¹ Robert S. Kilby died on May 18, 1943 at age 75.²

     Bonnie Lou Bowen was buried at Spring Valley Memory Gardens, 2813 Goodwill Road, Huntington, Wayne Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on July 1, 1943 at Bowen, Wayne Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of May 19, 1975,her married name was Pettrey.² She married James Oliver "Jim" Pettrey Jr., son of James Oliver Pettrey and Sybil Agnes Pardue, on May 19, 1975 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Bonnie Lou Bowen died on April 20, 2003 at West Virginia at age 59.¹ She BONNIE L. BOWEN SHEPARD PETTREY, 59, wife of James O. Pettrey Jr. of Prichard, W.Va., rejoiced with the angels and went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003. Bonnie was a Christian and member of Prichard Freewill Baptist Church, and was a graduate of Wayne High School Class of 1961. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2003, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Cothea Workman officiating. Burial will be in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Bonnie is reunited with her father and mother, George and Alice Bowen; her sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Jack Lucas; sister, Mary Catherine; and a dear son-in-law, Timmy Doss in Heaven. She was born July 1, 1943, in Bowen, W.Va. Bonnie has left behind a very dear, caring, devoted, and loving husband, James O. Pettrey Jr. of Prichard; five loving children, Theresa Shepard of Wayne, Susie (Shepard) Doss of Fort Gay, Larry and Pearline Shepard of Prichard, Lawton and Kelly Shepard of Fort Gay, and Marie (Shepard) Mathis of Prichard; a son-in-law, David Mathis of Kenova. Bonnie held 13 very special grandchildren close to her heart. They are Cindy Shepard, Rebecca Mathis, Katie Adkins, and Kristina Maynard of Prichard, Natashia Shepard of Wayne, Amanda Doss, Holly Doss, and Timmy Doss Jr. of Fort Gay, Stephen Shepard, C.J. Shepard, and Nathan Shepard of Fort Gay, John Blake and Tristan Shepard of Prichard. She was also a second mother to nieces, Tammy Gibson and Denise Calhoun of Ceredo and 15 other special nieces and nephews. She is the loving daughter-in-law of Sybil Pettrey of Princeton, W.Va., and sister-in-law of Jerlene and Charlie Harvey of Princeton, W.Va. She was a caring sister to two brothers and three sisters, Lindel Bowen of Branchland, Limuel (Sonny Boy) and Doris Bowen of Branchland, Darlene and Don Childers of Branchland, Romaine and Ray Wantowski of Branchland, and Geneva (Turtle) and Walter Burgess of Branchland. She had one uncle, Jarrett Porter Jr. of Detroit, Mich. Bonnie also left behind a very dear and special lifetime best friend, Connie Blake. Any woman can be a mother, but it takes someone special to be a mommy, and she was a mommy to all who wanted or cared for her motherly advice, comfort, and guidance. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bonnie?s name to McKenzie Brewer, P.O. Box 30 Route 2, Prichard, WV, 25555. This little girl was close to Bonnie's heart and any contribution will be greatly appreciated. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at Chapman's Mortuary. A special thank you goes to her Pastor Cothea Workman and the family of Prichard Freewill Baptist Church. With all our love to you from your soul mate Jim, your children, and grandchildren, until we meet again. Bonnie, you survived cancer. There isn?t any in Heaven. on December 5, 2003.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-62-1218.⁴ Ernest Nathan “Nace” Wiley Sr. was buried at Fletchers Chapel UMC Cemetery, 200 Fletcher Chapel Road, Callaghan, Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ He and Nellie Viola Barton were divorced.⁶ Ernest Nathan “Nace” Wiley Sr. was born on September 25, 1938 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Nellie Viola Barton on March 14, 1958 at Cashmere, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁷ Ernest Nathan “Nace” Wiley Sr. married Audrey Grey Johnson on September 22, 1965 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,6 Ernest Nathan “Nace” Wiley Sr. died on January 7, 2002 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 63.^3,4,5

     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

     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

     Trixie Gayle Wiley was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North 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