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     Robert Eugene Hopps was buried at Harford Memorial Gardens, 3839 Aldino Road, Aberdeen, Harford Co., Maryland.³ He was born on August 11, 1954 at Havre de Grace, Harford Co., Maryland.^1,2 He died on November 22, 1989 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 35.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 215-30-2849.³ Arlen Ray "Sonny" Hall Sr. was buried at Harford Memorial Gardens, 3839 Aldino Road, Aberdeen, Harford Co., Maryland.² He married Unknown Barker.¹ Arlen Ray "Sonny" Hall Sr. married Unknown Gibney.¹ Arlen Ray "Sonny" Hall Sr. was born on August 30, 1935 at Jumping Branch, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He died on August 6, 1994 at Havre de Grace, Harford Co., Maryland, at age 58.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-5991.¹⁰ Asa Wayne Bolen was buried at Ashworth Cemetery, Ghent, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on August 16, 1918 at Glen Hedrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^10,2,3 He married Mabel Lee Fix on September 16, 1939 at Craigsville, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,11,3,4 Asa Wayne Bolen died on October 18, 1990 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^5,10,1,3 He Asa Wayne Bolen, 72, of Beckley, died Oct. 18, 1990, in Raleigh General Hospital after a short illness. He was retired a mine inspector and land surveyor. He was an employee of Sterling Smokeless Coal Co., Whitley. He was a member, deacon and choir member of First Baptist Church, Prosperity. Surviving: wife, Mabel Lee Fix Bolen; daughter, Emma Lee Helvey of Maryland; sons, David Wayne and Paul of Illinois, Asa Arnold of Beckley, Gary of Barboursville; sister, Dolores McDonald of Maryland; brothers, James Arthur of New Port Richey, Fla., Henry Farlen of Columbia, Robert of Oceanspring, Miss., Cloris of Maryland; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Warden and the Rev. Gary Eisenman officiating. Burial will be in Ashworth Cemetery, Ghent. on October 20, 1990.¹

     Mabel Lee Fix Mabel Lee Fix Bolen, 94, of Prosperity WV passed away on March 16, 2017. Born Dec. 12, 1922, she was the daughter of John Henry and Mabel Mae McKinney Fix and a loving sister to four siblings. Known for her keen memory, she served unofficially as oral historian of generations of the McKinney, Fix and Bolen families, collecting and preserving pictures, stories and documents. She enjoyed life to the fullest and often stated that she would relish living her life over, exactly as it occurred. Our view is that there’s no greater testament of a life well lived than to want to re-live it. Her unwavering faith in Christianity and steadfast devotion to husband and family were constants in a life filled with love, compassion, and sense of purpose. Mabel Lee is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Ruby and Carline, brother John Russell, grandson Russell, and her loving husband Asa. She is survived by her sister Eula Faye Fix Sanders and husband Bob (Austin TX), children, Erma Helvey & husband Grant (Berlin, MD), Wayne & wife Cassandra (Phoenix, AZ), Arnold & wife Cathy (Beckley, WV), Paul & wife Geri (Red Bank, NJ), and Gary (Beckley, WV). Other survivors include 12 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. Our family is forever grateful to Ms. Judy Weaver for the outstanding care she provided Mabel Lee during her time of need. The mutual strong friendship and trust they developed was a major factor in extending the high quality of life Mabel Lee enjoyed during her last years. It is so difficult for those remaining to part with someone of such indomitable spirit. She leaves us with endearing memories, as a mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, in-law, and friend. We are bound by ties with her that death cannot sever. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, WV. Funeral services will be held on Monday, 2:00 pm, March 20, 2017 at First Baptist Church, 480 Prosperity Road, Prosperity WV, with Reverends Gary Eisenman and Gary Walker officiating. Burial will follow at the Ashworth Cemetery, Ghent ,WV.² She was buried at Ashworth Cemetery, Ghent, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 12, 1922 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 As of September 16, 1939,her married name was Bolen.⁴ She married Asa Wayne Bolen, son of Levi Herbert Bolen and Zelphia Jane Hall, on September 16, 1939 at Craigsville, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Mabel Lee Fix died on March 16, 2017 at West Virginia at age 94.²

     James Arthur Bolen was buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 12609 Memorial Drive, Trinity, Pasco Co., Florida.² He was born on April 23, 1920 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6 He married Irene Lois Miller circa 1941.⁷ James Arthur Bolen died on December 21, 2008 at Pasco Co., Florida, at age 88.^6,2 He James A. Bolen, 88, passed away on Dec. 21, 2008. He is survived by his devoted wife Irene to whom he was married for 67 years. Jim is also survived by his only daughter Barbara Hanley and her husband Gene Hanley. He has two loving grandchildren, Sue Brennan and Brent Hanley and his wife Susan. He also leaves two great-grandchil-dren Katie & Andrew Brennan. He was often seen walking his beloved pet JB throughout his neighborhood. Jim was awarded many medals during World War II where he spent several years in combat. He loved golf and actually achieved a hole in one. He participated in several golf leagues. For many years his greatest love was playing guitar and singing which he did very well. At one time was a noted musician singing on several radio stations. His roots were in West Virginia. Jim will also be missed by his extended family along with his many friends and neighbors. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 from 9-11 am at Trinity Memorial Gardens funeral home 12720 Memorial Drive, New Port Richey, with funeral services immediately following at 11 am also at Trinity Memorial Gardens. on December 27, 2008.²

     Irene Lois Miller was buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 12609 Memorial Drive, Trinity, Pasco Co., Florida.² She was born on July 27, 1924.² As of circa 1941,her married name was Bolen.² She married James Arthur Bolen, son of Levi Herbert Bolen and Zelphia Jane Hall, circa 1941.² Irene Lois Miller died on May 28, 2015 at Pasco Co., Florida, at age 90.² She BOLEN, Irene L., 90, of New Port Richey, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2015. Irene celebrated 67 years as the wife of the late James A. Bolen. She is survived by her only child, Barbara D. Hanley and her husband, Gene Hanley of Sandwich, MA as well as two grandchildren, Sue Brennan of Sandwich, Brent Hanley and his wife Susan of Sandwich MA. She also had two great-grandchildren, Katie Brennan of Middleboro, MA and Andrew Brennan of Las Cruces NM, and even a great-great-grandchild, Isabelle Knowles of Middleboro MA. Irene loved her family and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, golf, and was a talented china painter. She successfully ran three business before her retirement, Bolen's Gift Shop and Bolen's Real Estate in Wareham MA as well as Sue-Brent Dist. In Westport MA. Funeral will held at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 12609 Memorial Drive, New Port Richey at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at 12 pm. on May 31, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 234-24-7393.³ Henry Berland Bolen was buried at Columbia Burying Grounds, Columbia, Tolland Co., Connecticut.^6,7 He married Theresa Perry.⁷ Henry Berland Bolen was born on September 26, 1921 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,6,7 He died on July 16, 2005 at Vernon, Tolland Co., Connecticut, at age 83.^3,4,6,7 He COLUMBIA - Henry B. Bolen, 83, of Columbia, husband of Theresa (Perry) Bolen, died Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Rockville General Hospital, Vernon. He was born September 26, 1921 in Princewick, W. Virginia. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter- inlaw, Tom and Linda Bolen of Knoxville, TN; a daughter and son- in- law, Terry and Terry Clark of Andover; two brothers, James of FL and Clovis of MD; a sister, Dolores MacDonald of MD; 12 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11: 00 a. m. at St. Columba Church, intersection of Rte's 66 & 87, Columbia with assembly at the church. Burial with military honors will follow in Center Cemetery, Columbia. on July 18, 2005.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 214-34-3894.³ Melva Marie Bolen was born on October 20, 1923 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ As of July 29, 1939,her married name was Graham.⁴ She married Edward James Graham Sr. on July 29, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,7,4 Melva Marie Bolen died on February 27, 1988 at Maryland at age 64.^2,3

     Clovis Rodney Bolen was buried at Harford Memorial Gardens, 3839 Aldino Road, Aberdeen, Harford Co., Maryland.⁴ He was born on December 5, 1925 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,3,9 He married Ernestine Arnold on June 30, 1944 at Lucas Co., Ohio.² Clovis Rodney Bolen married Ramona Lilly on January 6, 1951 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ Clovis Rodney Bolen died on December 17, 2012 at Havre de Grace, Harford Co., Maryland, at age 87.^9,4 He HAVRE de GRACE, Md. — Clovis R. Bolen, of Havre de Grace, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, December 17, 2012. He was 87. He was born in Princewick, West Virginia, to Levi and Zelphia Jane Bolen. He was the devoted husband of Ramona Bolen for 62 years. He was the loving father of Rodney Averitt and his wife Becky of Spring, Texas, Dennis Bolen and his wife Nancy of Havre de Grace, Darryl Bolen and his wife Sally of Greenville, Ill. Mr. Bolen was the adored grandfather of Dennis Bolen Jr., and his wife Ann Marie, Rodney Bolen and his wife JoAnn, Dr. Suzanne Buschjost and her husband Dr. Matt Buschjost, Kirk Bolen and his wife Amanda, Darren Averitt, and Jennifer Fairy and her husband Rick. He had 14 great-grandchildren. He was the dear brother of Dolores MacDonald and her husband Ralph, and the late Jim Bolen, Berland Bolen, Asa Bolen, Bobby Bolen, Melva Graham, and Trifina Bolen. Mr. Bolen served in the U.S. Army during World War II, then served in the Maryland Defense Force for several years. He was a member of First Christian Church and was interested in local politics. He worked as the First Code Administrator for the City of Havre de Grace until his retirement in 1992. He and his wife Ramona were local entrepreneurs, and owned the Ra Bo Company. He was a life member of the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, Concord Point Lighthouse, Susquehanna Lockhouse Museum, Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy, and the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 1564 and a life member of the American Legion Post 47. Mr. Bolen was also a member of the Young at Heart Club for 11 years. He was also Past Chairman of the Fourth of July Committee in Havre de Grace. Mr. Bolen adored his family and loved people. He was a building contractor and managed concrete pipe plants. He was a former Boy Scout leader, former member of the Susquehanna Hose Company, and served on the First Christian Church Board for many years. A viewing will be held on Friday, December 21, 2012, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Zellman Funeral Home, P.A., 123 South Washington St., Havre de Grace, MD 21078. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012, at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church, 800 Giles Street, Havre de Grace, Md. Pastor Ronald L. Tabor will officiate. Interment will be held at Harford Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Rob Mitchell, Rodney Bolen, Dominick Bolen, Kirk Bolen, Dr. Matt Buschjost and Dennis Bolen Jr. on December 19, 2012.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-44-2726.² Robert Ardean Bolen was buried at Crestlawn Memorial Park, 4111 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs, Jackson Co., Mississippi.^3,7,4 He married Edna Earl Wilkerson.^7,8 Robert Ardean Bolen was born on July 20, 1927 at Whitley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,7,4 He died on August 31, 2000 at Ocean Springs, Jackson Co., Mississippi, at age 73.^2,3,7,4 He OCEAN SPRINGS --- Robert A. Bolen, 73, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Bolen was born July 20, 1927, in Jonben, W.Va., and had been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 26 years. He was a 21 year Air Force veteran and served in Korea and Vietnam. He was retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding and had been a member of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Zelphia Bolen; a brother, Asa Bolen; three sisters, Melva Graham, Shirley Bolen and Triphenia Bolen; and a granddaughter, Dana Waltman. Survivors include his wife, Edna Bolen of Ocean Springs; two sons, Bobby Bolen of Biloxi and David Bolen of Ocean Springs; four daughters, Brenda Coury, Lynda Bolen, and Cynthia Bolen, all of Ocean Springs, and Sherry Waltman of Vancleave; three brothers, Clovis Bolen of Havre De Grace, Md., Arthur Bolen of Port Richey, Fla., and Henry Bolen of Columbia, Conn; a sister, Delores MacDonald of Colora, Md; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 tonight at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs. A service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with burial in Crestlawn Memorial Park. on September 4, 2000.⁷

     Her married name was Bolen.¹ Theresa Perry married Henry Berland Bolen, son of Levi Herbert Bolen and Zelphia Jane Hall.¹ Theresa Perry was born on October 9, 1926.²

     His Social Security Number was 234-20-4141.⁴ Edward James Graham Sr. was born on June 10, 1917 at Hot Coal, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Melva Marie Bolen, daughter of Levi Herbert Bolen and Zelphia Jane Hall, on July 29, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 Edward James Graham Sr. died on January 5, 1994 at Maryland at age 76.^4,5

     Roger Dale Graham was buried at Smith Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on September 18, 1949 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on March 9, 1950 at Besoco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹

     Clara McDaniels was born circa 1909 at Cunard, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² As of October 30, 1955,her married name was Garten.² She married Dr. Noel Chapman Garten on October 30, 1955 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Her married name was Dent.³ Margaret Pearl Collins was buried at Black Oak Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She married Hermon W. Dent.³ Margaret Pearl Collins was born on October 23, 1934 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of January 18, 1957,her married name was Dobbins.⁴ She married George Evans Dobbins on January 18, 1957 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Margaret Pearl Collins and George Evans Dobbins were divorced on April 13, 1966 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁷ Margaret Pearl Collins died on December 7, 1974 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 40.³

     George Evans Dobbins was born on July 18, 1912 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Margaret Pearl Collins, daughter of Howard Edward Collins and Sylvia E. Hall, on January 18, 1957 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ George Evans Dobbins and Margaret Pearl Collins were divorced on April 13, 1966 at Giles Co., Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-52-6959.³ Franklin Floyd Collins was born on May 24, 1933 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,8 He married JoAnn Breeden on October 31, 1953 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 Franklin Floyd Collins died on March 7, 2000 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 66.^3,4,8 He On March 7, 2000, Franklin F. Collins beloved husband of JoAnn Collins (nee Breeden); devoted father of Terry W. Collins and wife Peggy, Phyllis A. Durkm and husband Jimmy; loving grandfather of Jessica, Jimmy, Christopher. Lacie and Becky and the late Shannon. Also survived by brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at the Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dun-dalk, Inc., 7922 Wise avenue on Friday at 8:30 p.m. Interment private. on March 9, 2000.⁴

     Paul Lewis Collins was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on April 9, 1936 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Betty Jo Mooney on October 19, 1962 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Paul Lewis Collins died on June 1, 2018 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.² He KEGLEY - Paul Lewis Collins, 82 of Kegley, died peacefully Friday evening, June 1, 2018 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born April 9, 1936 at Kegley, he was the son of the late Edd Collins & Silvia Hall Collins. Paul was educated in Mercer County. He had worked for Giles French Sawmill, Pike Electric and retired from Ingersoll Rand Corporation in Beckley as an electrician. Paul loved his family, traveling, hunting and eating at the Cracker Barrel. He will be remembered for being a good neighbor and a good cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jo Mooney Collins along with three siblings: Floyd, Marion & Pearl. Survivors include his devoted son and his wife, Matthew Paul & Marie Collins, his special companion, his four-legged cat "Marlow". Siblings, Dorothy Soto, Mollie Darst & husband Ronald, Blaine Backus, Leroy Collins & wife Judy, Lonnie Collins, along with a host of nieces, nephews & cousins. Two special nephews: Herman "Buddy" Dent, & Terry Collins, and a special friend Amelia Leslie. Services to celebrate Paul's life will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Dr. Dan Jividen officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on June 2, 2018.²

     Lonnie Thomas Collins was buried at Collins Family Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He Lonnie Thomas Collins, 74, of Mooney Lane, Princeton, died peacefully Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Born September 15, 1944 in Kegley, he was the son of the late Edd and Silvia Hall Collins. Lonnie had worked as a brick mason. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served his country proudly and was of the Church of God faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Paul Collins, Floyd Collins. Marion Collins and Pearl Dobson. He is survived by four siblings, Lee R. Collins and wife Judy, Mollie Darst and husband Ronald, Blaine Backus and Dorothy Soto; Several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Collins Family Cemetery with Pastor Larry Dyer officiating.³ He was born on September 15, 1944 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He died on October 17, 2018 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.³