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     His Social Security Number was 227-09-6535.⁴ Rufus Roy Bowman was buried at Sandy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Deatonville, Amelia Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 22, 1913 at Leigh, Amelia Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Aug 2, 1913 and the SSDI has Aug 2, 1912.^3,6,4 He married Gladys Katherine "Gigi" Thomas, daughter of Sidney Harry Thomas and Alice Virginia Williams, on June 12, 1939 at Vera, Appomattox Co., Virginia.^1,2 Rufus Roy Bowman and Gladys Katherine "Gigi" Thomas were divorced on September 24, 1960 at Nottoway Co., Virginia.⁷ Rufus Roy Bowman died on December 15, 1968 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 55.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 223-54-8080.³ Shirley Ann Bowman was born on September 24, 1942 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,7,5 As of January 26, 1967,her married name was Willett.² She married Earnest Lee Willett on January 26, 1967 at Richmond, Virginia.² Shirley Ann Bowman and Earnest Lee Willett were divorced on August 16, 1976 at Hampton, Virginia.⁷ Shirley Ann Bowman died on March 23, 1999 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 56.^3,4,5 She Shirley Ann Bowman Willett, age 56, of Williamsburg, died earty Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Born in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Gladys Thomas Bowman, and was retired from Eastern State Hospital. Mrs. Willett also attended the King's Way Church of Williamsburg. She is survived by her daughter, Leigh Anne Langston, and husband, Timothy, of Toano; a son, Sidney Scott Willett, and wife, Tammy, of Williamsburg; and three grandchildren, Andrew, Michael and Joanne Willett. on March 24, 1999.⁴

     Earnest Lee Willett was buried at Hampton National Cemetery, Cemetery Road At Marshall Avenue, Hampton, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on April 23, 1933 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.^1,2,5,3,4,6 He married Shirley Ann Bowman, daughter of Rufus Roy Bowman and Gladys Katherine "Gigi" Thomas, on January 26, 1967 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Earnest Lee Willett and Shirley Ann Bowman were divorced on August 16, 1976 at Hampton, Virginia.⁶ Earnest Lee Willett died on April 9, 1995 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 61.^2,5,3

     Sidney Scott Willett Sidney Scott Willett, 50, of Scarbro, WV passed away July 22, 2021. He was born in Virginia but made West Virginia his home. He is named after his great grandfather Sidney Harry Thomas. The family called him "Scott" but his friends called him "Sid". He never knew a stranger. Growing up, he played pee wee football and was a loyal Oilers fan when they were at Houston. One year, his karate team went to the national championships in Pennsylvania. Later on, he spent time working in the trades of carpentry and masonry but never settled down to just one. Scott also enjoyed his time working at Colonial Williamsburg in the Lodge kitchen for a short while. After moving to West Virginia, he enjoyed working at the Pawn Shop, hanging out at the Comac and even tried his hand at taxidermy. He did whatever he needed to do in order to provide for his family. Scott was a 21 year cancer survivor with 3 different types of cancer over the years though he struggled with health issues his whole life. Despite the odds being against him, he loved his family and friends with all his heart. He is predeceased by his grandmother, Gladys Thomas Bowman whom he called "Gigi"; his mother Shirley B. Willett, and Zack Stallone, who was like a son. He is survived by his two sons, Andrew and Michael; two daughters, Joanne and Billie Jean and three grandchildren; Gabriel, Gage and Abigail, as well as a sister Leigh Anne Langston (Tim) of Virginia and nephew, Hunter Langston. There are many other extended family and friends who will truly miss him.⁴ He married Tammy Unknown.³ Sidney Scott Willett was born on September 11, 1970 at Richmond, Virginia.² He died on July 22, 2021 at Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 50.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 236-46-3069.³ Goldie Mae Beckelhimer Goldie Mae Thomas, age 81, died Thursday, February 6, 2014 in Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. She is preceded in death by her parents Noah and Virgie Beckelhimer and a daughter, Bonnie Stone. Interment: East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville, NC. Survivors Sons: Monte Thomas, Marion, IND, John Thomas, Richlands, NC; Daughter: Samantha Thomas, Richlands, NC.² She was buried at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville, Duplin Co., North Carolina.^4,2 She was born on October 27, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of October 10, 1949,her married name was Thomas.¹ She married Earnest John Thomas, son of Roscoe Bee Thomas and Pearl May Kelly, on October 10, 1949 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Goldie Mae Beckelhimer died on February 6, 2014 at Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 81.²

     Forest Lacey Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on August 27, 1929 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,1 He died on November 13, 1995 at age 66.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 265-23-6513.³ Her married name was McGuire.⁵ Minnie Matilda Thomas married Unknown McGuire.^5,2,4 Minnie Matilda Thomas was born on April 2, 1932 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She died on March 10, 2006 at Florida at age 73.³

     Robert B. Thomas was buried at Thornton Cemetery, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on May 27, 1936 at West Virginia.^1,2 He died on December 29, 1991 at age 55.²

     Her Social Security Number was 232-74-8206.² Alma Delois Thomas was buried at Maxey-Moye Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 12, 1938 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of November 19, 1955,her married name was Moye.⁴ She married Howard Stanley "Tommy" Moye on November 19, 1955 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5,4 Alma Delois Thomas died on October 1, 2002 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^2,3 She PRINCETON - Mrs. Alma D. Moye, 64, of Cornbread Ridge, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002 at her home. Born May 12, 1938, at Oakvale, she was the daughter of the late Rodrick and Ethel Hager Thomas. Alma owned and operated Gardner Grocery on the Gardner Road in Princeton for 25 years. She was a lifelong resident of the Mercer County area. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard S. "Tommy" Moye on Aug. 2, 1998; four brothers and one sister. Survivors include her daughter, Debra Darnell and companion, Jetty Lawrence of Princeton; son, Jeff Moye and wife, Lori of Princeton; grandchildren, Derick Darnell and Brandon Moye; and sisters, Minnie McGuire and Wanda Clark both of Florida. Graveside services and burial will be held at ll a.m. Friday from the Maxey-Moye Cemetery on the Cornbread Ridge Road in Princeton with the Rev. David (Butch) Damewood officiating. on October 3, 2002.³

     Her Social Security Number was 273-28-6255.³ Imogene Mamie Katherine Hurt was buried at New Springfield Lutheran Cemetery, New Springfield, Mahoning Co., Ohio.⁴ She was born on December 28, 1912 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,1 As of October 3, 1938,her married name was Thomas.² She married Frank Mateer Thomas, son of Charles Anderson Thomas and Minnie Leona Cole, on October 3, 1938 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² Imogene Mamie Katherine Hurt died in February, 1992 at age 79.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232- 04-3739.³ Sylvia Elizabeth Beckelhimer was buried at Beckelhimer Family Cemetery, Richlands, Onslow Co., North Carolina.² She was born on March 21, 1928 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of November 10, 1945,her married name was Thomas.¹ She married Charles Armon Thomas, son of Roscoe Bee Thomas and Pearl May Kelly, on November 10, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Sylvia Elizabeth Beckelhimer died on December 29, 1984 at Jacksonville, Onslow Co., North Carolina, at age 56.⁴

     Roger Lee Thomas was buried at Beckelhimer Family Cemetery, Jacksonville, Onslow Co., North Carolina.¹ His Social Security Number was 234-72-7684.³ He married Irene Geneva Thomas.⁴ Roger Lee Thomas was born on July 29, 1946 at Princeton Meadows, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on November 17, 1976 at Jacksonville, Onslow Co., North Carolina, at age 30.^1,2

     Irene Geneva Thomas was buried at Jones Family Cemetery, Richlands, Onslow Co., North Carolina.² She Irene Geneva Thomas - She was born on July 26, 1938 in Princeton, West Virginia. She died on January 5, 2004 in Jacksonville, North Carolina at Onslow Memorial Hospital. She was 65. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Ida Belle Thomas both of West Virginia. Irene was survived by her lifelong companion, Billy Smith of Richlands -1 daughter, Tammy Thomas of New Bern - 4 sons - Eddie Sexton and Weston Thomas, both of Richlands, Jerry Sexton of West Virginia and Ronald Sexton - 3 brothers, Preston Thomas, Robert Lee Thomas and Giles Hammonds, all of West Virginia - 2 sisters, Georgia Barnett and Betty Ann Griffey, both of West Virginia - 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and her good friend Richard Briggs of Richlands, NC. Irene was laid to rest at the Jones Family Cemetery on Comfort Highway, 6 miles outside of Richlands, NC. She was very loved and is deeply missed.² Her Social Security Number was 236-56-1229.³ She married Roger Lee Thomas, son of Charles Armon Thomas and Sylvia Elizabeth Beckelhimer.⁴ Irene Geneva Thomas was born on July 26, 1938 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,1,2 She died on January 5, 2004 at Jacksonville, Onslow Co., North Carolina, at age 65.^3,1,2

     George Washington Blaicher was buried at Glenco Cemetery, Big Stone Gap, Wise Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 235-10-3031.⁴ He married Edith Elnora Thomas, daughter of Roscoe Bee Thomas and Pearl May Kelly.⁵ George Washington Blaicher was born on March 25, 1900 at Big Stone Gap, Wise Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He died on November 20, 1970 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.⁴ He A 70-year-old Princeton area man was struck and killed by an automobile near his home on State Route 20, Friday, police said. The victim was identified as George Washington Blaicher of Athens Road, Princeton. Police said Blaicher was walking across the highway to get a newspaper at about 8:30 a.m. Friday when he was struck by a south-bound 1960 model car being driven by Joseph Roark, 53, of Princeton. No charges were filed in the incident, according to D. R. Bowman, investigating state trooper. Burial will follow in Gleneo Cemetery, Big Stone Gap, Va. Born at Big Stone Gap, he was a son of the late William and Willie Jane Blaicher. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Edith Thomas Blaicher, two sons, Charles and Ernest Blaicher of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Sisk of Maple Acres and Mrs. Archie Day of Big Four. on November 21, 1970.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 235-28-1472.⁴ Marshall Alton Phillips was buried at Phillips Cemetery, Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Edith Elnora Thomas, daughter of Roscoe Bee Thomas and Pearl May Kelly.^1,5 Marshall Alton Phillips was born on October 20, 1922 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He died on October 27, 1993 at West Virginia at age 71.^1,4

     William David Frost Sr. William David Frost Sr., 78, of Bluefield, who recently accepted Jesus as his Savior, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 26, 2002 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born on December 11, 1923, in Hillsville, Va., he was a son of the late James and Victoria Warf Frost. He was a retired coal miner working over 40 years with U.S. Steel in McDowell County and was also a member of the UMWA. Mr. Frost attended the Independent Bible Church of God at Rock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Milton, Lester, and Samuel Frost; sisters, Ruby and Beatrice Frost; and two grandchildren, Carmella and Sherman Wiley. Survivors include sons, William David Frost Jr. and wife, Phyllis of Bluefield, Wesley Frost of Bluefield, James Frost and wife, Ersie of Bluefield, and Sammy Frost and wife, Claudia of Welch; daughters, Pearl Brimm and husband, Douglas of Bluefield, Vickie Carroll and husband, Roger of Bluefield, Diana Scott and husband, David of Bluefield, and Bertha Ann (Susie) Sweeney-Jewell of Bluefield; 15 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; half-brother, Walter Alley of Hillsville; and special friend and flea market buddy, Jack Noe. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton where William Frost, Douglas Frost, Charles Frost, Douglas Brimm, Michael Horton, and Kevin Underwood will serve as pallbearers.³ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on December 11, 1923 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Pansy Elaine Thomas, daughter of Roscoe Bee Thomas and Pearl May Kelly, on June 29, 1945 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 William David Frost Sr. and Pansy Elaine Thomas were divorced on June 10, 1957.² William David Frost Sr. died on April 26, 2002 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.³

     Alvis Otis Snow was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on August 11, 1921 at North Carolina.¹ He married Pansy Elaine Thomas, daughter of Roscoe Bee Thomas and Pearl May Kelly, on August 17, 1978 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,2 Alvis Otis Snow died on November 17, 1999 at age 78.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-98-4540.¹⁰ Eula Jean Thomas was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5 She was born on November 13, 1931 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,10,5 As of March 16, 1949,her married name was Skeens.² She married Otis Vernon Skeens on March 16, 1949 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,11,5 Eula Jean Thomas died on February 19, 1998 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^1,10 She BLUEFIELD - Eula Jean Skeens, 66, of Route 1, Box 126, Bluefield, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, at a Bluefield nursing home. Born on Nov. 13, 1931, at Oakvale, she was a daughter of the late Roscoe B. and Pearl Mae Kelly Thomas. She had been a resident of Bluefield for all of her life and was of the Baptist faith. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Vernon Skeens; one granddaughter; one grandson; four brothers, Earnest, Charles, Hobert and Leonard Thomas; and one sister, Helen Skeens. Survivors include five sons, James Skeens of Glenwood Park, Daniel Skeens of Bluewell, Billy Skeens of Princeton, Hobert Skeens of Bluefield and Kenneth Skeens of Princeton; three daughters, Shirley Skeens of Princeton, Victoria Skeens of North Carolina and Linda McKinney of Matoaka; three sisters, Thelma Skeens of Oakvale, Pansy Snow of Bluefield and Edith Phillips of Lerona; 25 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at the Brown Cemetery in Hardy, where grandsons will serve as pallbearers. on February 22, 1998.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 234-32-5705.⁷ Otis Vernon Skeens was buried at Brown Cemetery, Hardy, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He was born on October 23, 1922 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,7,4,5,6 He married Eula Jean Thomas, daughter of Roscoe Bee Thomas and Pearl May Kelly, on March 16, 1949 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,6,8 Otis Vernon Skeens died on December 26, 1997 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^2,7,6 He BLUEFIELD - Otis Vernon Skeens, 75, of Route 1, Box 126, Bluefield, died on Friday, December 26, 1997 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born on October 23, 1922 in Ingleside, he was a son of the late William M. and Victoria L. Blankenship Skeens. He had been a resident of Route 1 for 35 years and was a retired state road employee as a grader operator and had also worked in the coal mines at Herndon. He was of the Protestant faith and was preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters, a granddaughter and a grandson. Survivors: wife, Eula Thomas Skeens of Route 1, Bluefield; three daughters, Shirley Skeens of Princeton, Victoria Skeens of North Carolina and Linda McKinney of Matoaka; five sons, James Skeens of Glenwood, Daniel Skeens of Bluewell, Billy Skeens and Kenneth Skeens, both of Princeton, and Hobert Skeens of Bluefield; two sisters, Madeline Blankenship and Katherine Canterbury, both of Oakvale; brother, Harold Skeens of Oakvale; 25 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at the Brown Cemetery at Hardy. on December 27, 1997.⁶

     Shirley J. Skeens PRINCETON — Shirley J. Skeens, 57, of P.O. Box 5881, Princeton, died on Sunday, April 1, 2007 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born on May 3, 1949 in Princeton, she was a daughter of the late Otis Vernon and Eula Jean Thomas Skeens. She had lived in Princeton for the past 20 years and was a member of the Princeton Fundamental Christian Church/R.A. West Ministries. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, her son, Brian Skeens preceded her in death. Survivors: Son: Terry Skeens and wife Betty of Princeton; brothers: James Skeens and wife Sharon of Bluefield, Daniel Skeens and wife May of Bluewell, Billy Skeens of Princeton, Hobert Skeens of Green Valley, Kenneth Skeens and wife Tuesday of Princeton; sisters: Victoria Skeens of Harmoning, N.C., Linda McKinney and husband Denver of Lashmeet; granddaughters: Amanda Skeens and Rebecca Skeens; step-grandchildren: Samantha Rathburn, Sahyla King, and Travis Phillips. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with the Rev. Jay West officiating. Burial will follow at the Brown Cemetery in Hardy. Her nephews will serve as her pallbearers. Friends may call on Tuesday (today) from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Skeens family.¹ She was born on May 3, 1949 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on April 1, 2007 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 57.¹