Herbert Muncie/Muncy Tabor1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 25, 1893, d. August 31, 1961
     Herbert Muncie/Muncy Tabor was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3 He was born on January 25, 1893 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jan 28, 1893.3,4 He married Cleo Dixie Hall, daughter of Ira Valentine Hall and Susan Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pate, on March 4, 1943 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 Herbert Muncie/Muncy Tabor died on August 31, 1961 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.3,4,5 He Herbert Muncy Tabor, 68, died Thursday at 8:15 p.m. at his home in Kegley. Born in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Joe and Lydia Peery Tabor. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cleo Hall Tabor; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Lankford of Princeton and Mrs Cynthia Bowman of Yards, Va; four brothers, Robert Tabor of Yards, Wiley Tabor of Nemours, Va., George and Willie Tabor of Bishop, Va. on September 1, 1961.5

Family

Cleo Dixie Hall b. March 6, 1908, d. December 31, 1996
Marriage*He married Cleo Dixie Hall, daughter of Ira Valentine Hall and Susan Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pate, on March 4, 1943 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,5 

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Tabor-Hall marriage record.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Cleo D. Tabor obituary in the Jan 2, 1997 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Herbert Muncie Tabor death certificate.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Herbert Muncy Tabor obituary in the Sep 1, 1961 edition.

Samuel Arthur Dunn1,2,3

M, b. August 22, 1921, d. January 26, 1979
FatherCoy Oscar Dunn4 b. August 22, 1891, d. February 22, 1958
     Samuel Arthur Dunn was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 283-18-0304.5 He married Virginia Amelia Hodges, daughter of Bennie Fox Hodges and Gracie Beatrice Stump.6,7 Samuel Arthur Dunn was born on August 22, 1921 at McAlpin, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,3 He died on January 26, 1979 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 57.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 333, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1940W.P.A. road laborer1

Family

Virginia Amelia Hodges b. January 4, 1921, d. August 10, 1988
Marriage*Samuel Arthur Dunn married Virginia Amelia Hodges, daughter of Bennie Fox Hodges and Gracie Beatrice Stump.6,7 
Children
  • Raymond Clyde Dunn2
  • Roy Elwood Dunn2
  • Christine Marie Dunn2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [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&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Mrs. Benny Hodges obituary in the Aug 24, 1951 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the article about the murder of Jacob Hodges in the Oct 14, 1953 edition.

Sallie Jo Hodges1

F, b. February 7, 1945, d. September 2, 2014
FatherJacob Astor "Jackie" Hodges2,1 b. July 5, 1914, d. October 13, 1953
MotherZona Vernon White2,1 b. March 25, 1918, d. May 28, 2000
     Sallie Jo Hodges was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Her married name was Fraetis.1 She married Unknown Fraetis.1 Sallie Jo Hodges was born on February 7, 1945 at Kegley, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,1 She died on September 2, 2014 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 69.1,3 She PRINCETON — Sallie Jo Hodges Fraetis, 69, of Walnut Street, Princeton was ushered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning, September 2, 2014 at her home with members of her family by her side. Born February 7, 1945, at Kegley, she was the daughter of the late Jacob A. Hodges and Zona V. White Hodges. Sallie was educated in Mercer County and had been in food service & management her entire life, having last worked for K & W Cafeteria. She was a very active member of the First Church of God on Mahood Avenue in Princeton. Sallie had served in many capacities within the life of the church; she loved people of all ages, but especially children. Sallie was devoted to her family, her family meant the world to her, she enjoyed outdoors, going on river walks with her grandchildren and working in her flower garden. Sallie had fought a courageous battle with many illnesses, through it all, she gave God the glory, and now, she is in the presence of Her Lord whom she loved dearly. She will be sadly missed by her family and church family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim Hodges and Peter Hodges. Survivors include her five children, Jacob and Denise Hodges of Princeton, Pete and Rebecca Fraetis of Iowa, Angel and Tom Swanner of Richmond VA, Aaron "Chuck" and Kelly Fraetis of Charlotte NC, Felicia and Dale Branham of Roanoke VA. 17 Grandchildren and they were all great in her eyes; Nine living siblings, Garnette Ervin of Princeton, Tim and Bertha Hodges of San Diego CA, Ben Hodges of Cleveland TN, Art and Rhonda Hodges of Athens, Sandra and Eugene Lambert of Princeton, Mark Hodges of San Diego CA, Chuck and Martha Hodges of Chicago IL, Kyle S. and Carol Hodges of Warsaw VA, Doug and Debbie Hodges of Stretor, IL; Sister-in-law, Carolyn Hodges; A host of nieces and nephews. On Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 1:00 P.M., we will celebrate the Home going of Sallie at First Church of God on Mahood Avenue in Princeton with Pastor Paul Stokes officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on September 3, 2014.1

Family 1

Unknown Fraetis
Marriage*She married Unknown Fraetis.1 
Children
  • Pete Fraetis1
  • Angel Fraetis1
  • Aaron "Chuck" Fraetis1
  • Felicia Fraetis1

Family 2

Child
  • Jacob Hodges1

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Sallie Jo Hodges Fraetis obituary in the Sep 3, 2014 edition.
  2. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the article about the murder of Jacob Hodges in the Oct 14, 1953 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Edna Mae Hodges1,2

F, b. February 11, 1949, d. November 19, 2011
FatherBonnie McCoy Hodges1 b. November 15, 1919, d. February 25, 1989
MotherEva Irene Farmer1 b. November 8, 1925, d. July 5, 1963
     Edna Mae Hodges was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 She was born on February 11, 1949 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,2 As of circa 1966,her married name was King.2 She married David Eugene King circa 1966.2 Edna Mae Hodges died on November 19, 2011 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 62.2,3 She Edna Mae King, 62, of Northview Avenue, Princeton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 19, 2011, surrounded by her loved ones. Born February 11, 1949 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Bonnie McCoy Hodges and Eva Irene Farmer Hodges. She was preceded in death by two siblings, James and Della Hodges. Edna Mae was employed by Concord College in Athens for 26 years as a baker until this terrible disease called cancer took its hold on her. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 45 years, David Eugene King; one son, Lee Wayne Hodges; daughters, Patricia Diane King and fiancée Darrell, Carol Evans and husband James, all of Princeton; eleven grandchildren, Jeremiah, Jacob, Sarah, Bryce, Brittany, Amanda, Zachary, Hayley, David, Lydia and Isabella; six great-grandchildren, Jesika, Trinity, Logan, Zane, Katelyn and Audrey; three brothers, Johnny Hodges and wife Debbie of Princeton, Buster Hodges of Kegley, Lawrence Hodges and wife Melinda of Princeton; two sisters, Faye Bailey and husband Herman of Montcalm, Effie Cardwell and husband Paul of Rock; several very close nieces and nephews; and a very special friend and caregiver, Dolly Lane who loved her dearly. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Joyce Tedder officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be Joseph Thompson, Melan Grubb, Jacob Phillips, Jeremiah Phillips, Bryce Phillips and Zachary Hodges. on November 21, 2011.2

Family 1

Child
  • Lee Wayne Hodges2

Family 2

David Eugene King
Marriage*She married David Eugene King circa 1966.2 
Children
  • Patricia Diane King2
  • Carol King2

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Della Ann Hodges obituary in the Sep 24, 1949 edition.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edna Mae King obituary in the Nov 21, 2011 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Rosemary Cole1,2

F, b. November 7, 1932, d. April 24, 2008
FatherEmmett Basil Cole1,2,3,4 b. April 24, 1908, d. October 14, 1959
MotherMacy Willie Gilkeson1,2,3,4 b. October 15, 1911, d. January 18, 1994
     Her Social Security Number was 232-48-0871.5 Rosemary Cole was born on November 7, 1932 at Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3,5 As of April 11, 1953,her married name was Shank.3 She married Walter Bert "Walt" Shank on April 11, 1953 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 Rosemary Cole and Walter Bert "Walt" Shank were divorced on June 22, 1981 at Clark Co., Nevada.6 Rosemary Cole died on April 24, 2008 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 75.2,5 She Rosemary Cole passed away quietly April 24, 2008, after suffering deteriorating health for many years, always with a smile on her face. Members of her family were near. Rosemary was born Nov. 7, 1932, to Emit Cole and Macy Gilkeson Cole in Stanaford, W.Va. She married Walter "Bert" Shank in West Virginia, and in 1953, they moved west to California. They moved to Las Vegas in 1968, where she spent the next 40 years. She is survived by five children, Donna Anderson of Salt Lake City, Susan Golubich of Las Vegas, Cheryl Iacuaniello of Las Vegas, Donald Shank of Hemet, Calif., Daniel Shank of Tocqueville, Utah; two brothers, James Cole and Fred Cole; four sisters, Bonnie Colvin, Margaret Miller, Phyllis Cole and Dreama Pittman; 11 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was a very active member of the Jehovah's Witnesses congregations in California and Nevada. Rosemary loved her children who were the focus of her life. She was an excellent cook. An avid historical reader, she found fascination in all kinds of history and carried that into a love of exploring various historical sites throughout California. Rosemary loved the outdoors finding the beauty in flowers and trees. She will be greatly missed. Special thanks to her daughters who cared for her and the many others who have assisted and supported her over the years. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, West Entrance, 4051 N. Cimarron, Las Vegas, NV 89129. on April 29, 2008.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 559, District 41-41, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

Walter Bert "Walt" Shank b. May 25, 1930, d. September 14, 2006
Marriage*Rosemary Cole married Walter Bert "Walt" Shank on April 11, 1953 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 
Divorce* Rosemary Cole and Walter Bert "Walt" Shank were divorced on June 22, 1981 at Clark Co., Nevada.6 
Children
  • Donna Lynn Shank2
  • Daniel Shank2
  • Susan Dianne Shank2
  • Cheryl Ann Shank2,7
  • Donald Shank2

Citations

  1. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Emmett Basil Cole obituary in the Oct 15, 1959 edition.
  2. [S1987] Las Vegas Review-Journal, From the Rosemary Cole obituary in the Apr 29, 2008 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shank-Cole marriage record.
  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. [S1989] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Divorce Index, 1968-2005.
  7. [S1988] Pahrump Valley Times, From the Walter Shank obituary in the Sep 30, 2006 edition.

Walter Bert "Walt" Shank1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 25, 1930, d. September 14, 2006
     His Social Security Number was 567-38-3295.6 Walter Bert "Walt" Shank was born on May 25, 1930 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California.2,6,4,5 He married Rosemary Cole, daughter of Emmett Basil Cole and Macy Willie Gilkeson, on April 11, 1953 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 Walter Bert "Walt" Shank and Rosemary Cole were divorced on June 22, 1981 at Clark Co., Nevada.3 Walter Bert "Walt" Shank died on September 14, 2006 at Redding, Shasta Co., California, at age 76.2,6 He Services for Walter "Walt" Shank, 76, who passed away Sept. 14, 2006, in Redding, Calif., will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Moose Lodge 808 in Pahrump. He was born May 25, 1930, in Oakland, Calif., and raised in Modesto, Calif. He was a Pahrump resident since 1985 and came from Las Vegas, where he lived for 17 years. He served in the U.S. Army. He then worked construction as a superintendent and retired from the Nevada Test Site after 10 years in 1991. He was a member of the Masons, American Legion 22 and Moose Lodge 808. His wife Marcella Shank; children Donna Lynn Anderson, Susan (John) Golabich, Cheryl (Tony) Iacuaniello, Donald (Debbie), and Daniel; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister Ida (Donald) Angle of Modesto; and numerous nieces and nephews survive him. His parents, one sister and four brothers preceded him in death. on September 30, 2006.2

Family

Rosemary Cole b. November 7, 1932, d. April 24, 2008
Marriage*He married Rosemary Cole, daughter of Emmett Basil Cole and Macy Willie Gilkeson, on April 11, 1953 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Divorce* Walter Bert "Walt" Shank and Rosemary Cole were divorced on June 22, 1981 at Clark Co., Nevada.3 
Children
  • Donna Lynn Shank1,2
  • Daniel Shank1,2
  • Susan Dianne Shank1,2
  • Cheryl Ann Shank1
  • Donald Shank1,2

Citations

  1. [S1987] Las Vegas Review-Journal, From the Rosemary Cole obituary in the Apr 29, 2008 edition.
  2. [S1988] Pahrump Valley Times, From the Walter Shank obituary in the Sep 30, 2006 edition.
  3. [S1989] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Divorce Index, 1968-2005.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shank-Cole marriage record.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.