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     Her Social Security Number was 261-05-0579.³ Grace Ludora Pittman was born on November 23, 1910 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.^3,5,6 As of August 1, 1928,her married name was Powell.² She married Jack Owen Powell, son of Charles Edgar/Edwin "Charley" Powell and Ida Estaline Thompson, on August 1, 1928 at Duval Co., Florida.^2,7 Grace Ludora Pittman and Jack Owen Powell were divorced in 1935 at Duval Co., Florida.⁴ Grace Ludora Pittman died on October 13, 1995 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 84.^3,5

     Lakie Robinette Martin Lakie R. Powell, 96, of Princeton, WV passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at the home of her daughter with her family by her side. Born May, 15, 1918, in Athens, WV, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Ollie Wiley Martin. She attended school in Mercer County and retired from General Instrument Corporation in Tazewell, VA. She enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, loved being with her family and was an active member of the Goodwyn's Chapel Church of Christ. Lakie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Owen Powell (1951), a son, Jackson F. Powell (1974), daughters-in-law Helen Powell (2006) Anna Powell (2010), Brothers: Sam, Earl, Gus, Lon, Walter & Tony Martin; Sisters: Grace Baumgarner, Crete Jackson, Easter Carter, Pearl Nunn, Bernice Johnson and Liza Anderson and a special neice, Frances Meadows. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Paul E. Powell and (Pearl Akers) and her daughter, Thressa Carper and husband Orville. Grandchildren: Vickie Fife, Jacky Powell, Jr (Sandy), Terri Barie (Roger), Rhonda Thomas, Michael Smith & Gina Sively (finance, Howie Dalton). Great-grandchildren: Tamala (Terrence), Greg (Allie), Nicholas, Heather (Fred), Chasen, Josh (LaToya), Brandi (Doug), Brandy, Miranda, Chucky (Tabitha) and Amber. Great-great-grandchildren: Khamrin, Ayce, Ky'Anna, Lexy, Dhestyn, Saeghyn, Glaecyn, Hunter, Levi, James and Jordan. Nieces, Freddie, Helen, Shirley, Sandy, Jewell, Betty and Shelby. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be, Jacky Powell, Josh Powell, Chucky Barie, Chasen Thomas, Scott Thomas, Greg Smith, Michael Smith, Jimmy Wayne Meadows, Joe Meadows, Darrell Martin and Cecil Martin. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be, Fredie Farley, Jack Sively, Raymond Carper, Eddie Reed and Harlan Hudson.³ She was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on May 15, 1918 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of February 14, 1938,her married name was Powell.¹ She married Jack Owen Powell, son of Charles Edgar/Edwin "Charley" Powell and Ida Estaline Thompson, on February 14, 1938 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Lakie Robinette Martin died on October 31, 2014 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 96.³

     Jackson Frederick Powell was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 236-56-1429.⁹ He was born on October 28, 1938 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Phyllis Ann Ferguson on April 5, 1958 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.³ Jackson Frederick Powell married Montry Anglie Jones on June 17, 1961 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.¹⁰ Jackson Frederick Powell and Montry Anglie Jones were divorced on January 28, 1963 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹⁰ Jackson Frederick Powell married Helen Bird Hall on May 7, 1965 at Bexar Co., Texas.^2,5,11 Jackson Frederick Powell died on March 3, 1974 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 35; Died in an auto accident.^1,2,4

     Mary Louise Johnson was buried at Arlington Park Cemetery, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.² She was born on June 1, 1909 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.^2,3,1 As of October 14, 1935,her married name was Powell.¹ She married Teddy Edward "Ted" Powell, son of Charles Edgar/Edwin "Charley" Powell and Ida Estaline Thompson, on October 14, 1935 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Mary Louise Johnson died on May 27, 1993 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 83.^2,3

     Woodrow Wilson Powell was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on March 4, 1916 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on March 17, 1917 at Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 1.^1,2

     Wanda Powell was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on August 13, 1924 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on August 13, 1924 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     Henrietta T. "Etta" Southern was buried at Viola Cemetery, Viola, Mercer Co., Illinois.^2,3 She was born on December 20, 1867 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of November 24, 1886,her married name was Thompson.⁵ She married Lewis Watson Thompson, son of John David Thompson and Nancy Emily/Emma DeWeese, on November 24, 1886 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Henrietta T. "Etta" Southern died on February 2, 1938 at Greene, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^2,4 She Mrs. Etta Southern, 70, was found dead in her home south of Gilchrist at 2:15 p.m., Wednesday. A coroner's jury, impaneled by Dr. V. A. McClanahan of Aledo found that death was due to a heart attack. The body was discovered in an upright position in a rocking chair by Clyde Blaine, her son-in-law, when he went to the home to deliver a load of coal which Mrs Southern had ordered at 10 a.m., the same day. Mrs. Southern was born Dec. 20, 1867 in Harrisburg. Va., and had been a resident of Mercer county since 1898. She married Mr. Southern Aug. 31, 1897. Her husband preceded her in death Sept. 29, 1927. Four children were born to this union, two of whom died in infancy. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Flatt of North Henderson and Mrs. Nina Blaine of Viola. She also leaves a daughter by her first marriage, Mrs. Sadie Baker of Viola, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Goldie Andrews of Red Wing, Minn. on February 3, 1938.⁴

     Samuel E. Thompson was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on May 18, 1889 at West Virginia.¹ He died on November 17, 1892 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 3.¹

     Andrew J. Thompson was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on May 25, 1873 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on October 30, 1878 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 5.¹

     Phyllis Maxine "Betty" Varner LAKE CHARLES, LA. - Phyllis Maxine "Betty" Thompson, 88, of Lake Charles, La. formerly of Glyn Lyn and Dublin died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003 in an Oakdale, La. hospital. Born Sept. 27, 1915 she was the daughter of the late Jonathan and Nancie Lee Johnston Varner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennet E. Thompson, a son, Billie Ben Thompson, a brother, Samuel Harry Varner and a sister, Virginia St. Clair. Survivors are: her son, Jo-John Thompson and wife of Lake Charles, La; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. A gravesite service was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Elgood Cemetery at Elgood, W. Va. with Rev. David Damewood officiating. Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton was in charge of the arrangements.¹ She was buried at Elgood Cemetery, behind the Elgood school and the church, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-44-2229.³ She was born on September 27, 1915 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 As of December 16, 1937,her married name was Thompson.² She married Bennett Estil "Ben" Thompson, son of Joseph Wallace Thompson and Nancy Estaline "Nannie" Dunn, on December 16, 1937 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Phyllis Maxine "Betty" Varner died on November 4, 2003 at Oakdale, Allen Parrish, Louisiana, at age 88.^1,5,3,6

     Jo John Thompson was buried at Consolata Cemetery, 2300 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.^2,3 He was born on August 10, 1938 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Elaine M. Savoy on March 5, 1960 at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.^2,4 Jo John Thompson Jo John Thompson, 72, departed this life on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011 while vacationing in Roanoke, VA. Jo was born on Aug. 10, 1938 in Princeton, WV and grew up on Claytor Lake in Dublin, VA. He was a 1956 graduate of Dublin High School, and after serving in the Air Force, where he was stationed at Chennault, he was employed by the Olin Corporation in Lake Charles. He retired from Olin as a maintenance supervisor in 1994. Jo was deeply committed to his community and was involved in many service organizations. He was active in Calcasieu 4-H and FFA and mentored several livestock exhibitors. He volunteered many hours to the parish livestock shows, and was named Honorary Sale Chairman in 2007. He was involved in the LSU AgCenter Master Gardener program and served as co-chairman for their Garden Festival since 2004. Jo served as president of the Iowa Lion's Club, Iowa AARP, and Iowa Housing Authority. He served on the Board of Directors for the Calcasieu Council on Aging for 6 years. He volunteered at LeBleu Settlement Elementary, Iowa High School, and Bell City High School. He was a fan of McNeese and Iowa football and was a member of the Cowboy Club. Jo is preceded in death by his parents, Bennett and Phyllis Thompson and brother Bill Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elaine Savoy Thompson; his three children and their spouses, Teresa and Maurice Marceaux of LeBleu Settlement, Jodi and Dana Rushing of Denham Springs, and Bill and Paula Thompson of Iowa; six grandchildren, Bennett and Brant Marceaux, Sammie and Victor Rushing, and Annabelle and Mia Thompson and one great-grandson, Kale Reese Marceaux. Pallbearers will be Jo's grandsons, Bennett and Brant Marceaux and Victor Rushing, and Mike Fournet, Troy LeFleur, and Gerald Doucet. Honorary pallbearers are Craig Thompson, Larry Smith, and Kale Marceaux. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery. in August, 2011.² He died on August 7, 2011 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.^2,5

     Edith Elizabeth Atterberry was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 579-48-5278.² She was born on February 14, 1912 at Atlanta, Macon Co., Missouri.² As of May 2, 1936,her married name was Thompson.¹ She married Cyrus Fox Thompson, son of Phillip/Philip Leonard Thompson and Carrie Mae Eskew, on May 2, 1936 at Washington, D.C..¹ Edith Elizabeth Atterberry died on October 5, 2005 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 93.^3,4

     Eugene "Gene" Hearn was buried at Southern Heritage Cemetery, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, Shelby Co., Alabama.² He was born on March 10, 1907 at West Virginia.^3,4 He married Nellie J. "Nell" Gore, daughter of Joseph Edward Gore and Lizzie Neph Thompson, circa 1926.^5,1,3,6 Eugene "Gene" Hearn died on March 15, 1997 at Birmingham, Alabama, at age 90.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 224-36-0777.⁶ Bobbie Marie Gore was buried at Powell-Thompson Cemetery, Route 28/6, Elgood, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,7 She was born on January 17, 1926 at Princeton Meadows, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,6,7 As of August 13, 1942,her married name was Vass.² She married Cary Vincent Vass on August 13, 1942 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² As of November 18, 1955,her married name was Hardin.² Bobbie Marie Gore married Ludris Frank Hardin on November 18, 1955 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Bobbie Marie Gore and Ludris Frank Hardin were divorced on December 11, 1973 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ Bobbie Marie Gore died on October 2, 1998 at Barger Springs, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^8,6,7 She BARGER SPRINGS — Bobbie Vickie Hardin, 72, died Friday, Oct. 2, 1998, at her home following a long illness. Born Jan. 17, 1926, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Thompson Gore. Mrs. Hardin was retired from the Celenese Corporation in Narrows, Va., with 41 years of service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Rich Creek, Va. Survivors include a son, Vincent Vass of Barger Springs; two nieces and one nephew. Burial will follow in the Thompson Family Cemetery, Oakvale. on October 3, 1998.⁷

     Gonn Sherman Hearn was buried at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 236-38-4596.⁶ He was born on June 22, 1927 at Princeton Meadows, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Dorothy Loraine Moles on August 31, 1948 at Gallia Co., Ohio.^2,3,5 Gonn Sherman Hearn died on August 29, 1998 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 71.^3,4,6 He CHESAPEAKE - Gonn S. Hearn, 71, of the 700 block of Brisa Court, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, in Chesapeake. Mr. Hearn was born in Princeton, W.Va., and was the son of the late Eugene and Nell Gore Hearn. He retired as a master sergeant from the U.S. Army in 1974. Mr. Hearn was also a highly decorated veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam during his 26 years of service. Mr. Hearn also had retired from the Public Works Dept. of the city of Portsmouth, where he had been employed from 1974 to 1988. He was a member of the Great Bridge Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Moles Hearn of Chesapeake; his two daughters, Judy Phillips of Lawrenceville and Sharon H. Harrell of Chesapeake; his son, Joseph Edward "Joe" Hearn of Hampton; two half-brothers, Danny Hearn and Jerry Hearn, both of Birmingham, Ala; his half-sister, Patsy Ann Armstrong, also of Birmingham, Ala; and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial with military honors will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. on September 1, 1998.³

     Dorothy Loraine Moles was buried at New Antioch Cemetery, Red House, Putnam Co., West Virginia.² She Dorothy L. Hearn, 86, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2011, in Hampton. Born in Greenbrier County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Earl H. Moles and Eula Mae Goff Moles. She was predeceased by her husband, Gonn S. Hearn; a daughter, Judy H. Phillips; three brothers and one sister. Survivors include her children, Joseph E. Hearn and wife Kathy of Hampton and Sharon L. Harrell and husband Earl of Portsmouth; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers; a sister and her best friend, Ada Moles. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Rev. Randy Wooden will officiate. Interment will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. The viewing will begin on Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.¹
Her Social Security Number was 236-24-4221.⁵ She was born on January 30, 1924 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^1,5 As of August 31, 1948,her married name was Hearn.³ She married Gonn Sherman Hearn, son of Eugene "Gene" Hearn and Nellie J. "Nell" Gore, on August 31, 1948 at Gallia Co., Ohio.^1,6,3 Dorothy Loraine Moles died on January 17, 2011 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 86.^1,5,7

     Her married name was Guthrie.⁴ Her married name was Rayl.³ Her Social Security Number was 212-44-0540.⁴ Judith Kaye "Judy" Hearn married Unknown Rayl.³ Judith Kaye "Judy" Hearn married Unknown Guthrie.⁴ Judith Kaye "Judy" Hearn was born on February 11, 1945 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She and Unknown Rayl were divorced before August, 1970.³ As of August 15, 1970,her married name was Cope.³ Judith Kaye "Judy" Hearn married Robert F. Cope on August 15, 1970 at Fort Monroe, Henrico Co., Virginia.³ As of June 23, 1984,her married name was Phillips.³ Judith Kaye "Judy" Hearn married Forrest Anderson Phillips on June 23, 1984 at Southampton Co., Virginia.³ Judith Kaye "Judy" Hearn died on August 1, 2000 at age 55.⁴