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     Her Social Security Number was 273-34-7636.² Doris Jean Shunkwiler was born on August 21, 1938 at Kentucky.^2,1 As of March 31, 1978,her married name was Munsey.³ She married Arlen L. Munsey, son of Roy Lee Munsey and Lona Blain, on March 31, 1978 at Montgomery Co., Ohio.³ Doris Jean Shunkwiler died on May 4, 1996 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 57.^2,1

     Harold Richard Hastings was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 228-36-8949.⁶ He was born on March 26, 1902 at Ceris, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^6,5,7 He married Marion Ethel Blankenship, daughter of John Floyd "Johnny" Blankenship and Roxie Ana Dove Wickham, on September 18, 1931 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,8 Harold Richard Hastings died on July 28, 1959 at Portsmouth, Virginia, at age 57.^6,4,7 He Harold Richard Hastings, 57, husband of Mrs. Marion Ethel Hastings and son of Bernard L. Hastings and the late Mrs. Elizabeth Louise Hastings, died at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Besides his wife and father, he is survived by an uncle, Cleon Hastings of Allentown, N.Y. Mr. Hastings was a native of Cirus Township, N.Y. and had been a resident of Norfolk for 14 years, residing at 8028 Galveston Blvd. Before his retirement in 1948, he had served in the U.S. Navy for 32 years, retiring as chief storekeeper. Since 1948, he had been employed at Naval Supply Center. He was a member of Ocean View Lodge 335 A.F. and A.M. and was a Veteran of World Wars I and II. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. on July 30, 1959.⁴

     Harrison Solly was born in 1882 at Syria.³ He married Thelma Gertrude Blankenship, daughter of John Floyd "Johnny" Blankenship and Roxie Ana Dove Wickham, on August 20, 1916 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4

     Frank Schaefer Mitchell Jr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 226-14-7772.⁵ He married Laura Augusta "Lillian" Blankenship, daughter of John Floyd "Johnny" Blankenship and Roxie Ana Dove Wickham.^1,2,4 Frank Schaefer Mitchell Jr. was born on January 20, 1913 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^3,4,6,5 He died on March 24, 1981 at age 68.^4,6

     Anna Rae Solly was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 235-28-1807.⁷ She was born on September 14, 1917 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,6 As of June 9, 1935,her married name was Elliott.² She married William Garth Elliott on June 9, 1935 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.^2,3,6 Anna Rae Solly died on August 11, 1995 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^7,6 She Anna Rae Elliott, 77, of 410 North St., Bluefield, died Friday, August 11, 1995, at a Bluefield hospital. Born in Matoaka, she was a daughter of the late Harrison and Thelma Blankenship Solly. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bluefield where she was chairman of the Alter Guild, and was in charge of the Acolyte Program for 24 years. She was a life member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, where she served as chairman of Circle 4 for several years and was a member of the Wesley Fellowship Sunday School Class. She also served on the board of directors as executive vice president of Sibley Coal and Coke Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Garth Elliott; one son, Thomas Garth Elliott; and one brother. Survivors: sons, William R. "Bill" Elliott of Bluefield and William David Elliott of Bethel, Ohio; sisters, Mrs. Mary Jane Knight, Mrs. Richard (Alma S.) Arnt, Mrs. Ruby S. Yockey and Mrs. Charles H. (Dorothy M.) Bailey, all of Norfolk, Va; two grandchildren, Terri Ann Mallott and Michael Elliott, both of Bethel; and four great-grandchildren, Erin McClain, Ryan Mallott, Christian Elliott and Candice Elliott, all of Bethel. Burial will follow at Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Green Valley. on August 13, 1995.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 233-14-0188.⁸ Mary Jane Solly was born on July 9, 1919 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,4 As of February 16, 1950,her married name was Knight.⁵ She married James Rosser Knight on February 16, 1950 at Wake Co., North Carolina.⁵ Mary Jane Solly and James Rosser Knight were divorced on December 23, 1960 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁹ Mary Jane Solly died on December 11, 2002 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 83.^8,10,11 She Mary Jane Knight, 83, died Dec. 11, 2002. Born in West Virginia, she resided in Norfolk and was a long standing member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. She is survived by two children, two sisters, several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. on December 14, 2002.¹⁰

     Alma Sophia Solly was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 233-20-4320.⁴ She was born on May 26, 1921 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,6,4 As of February 18, 1941,her married name was Brooks.⁵ She married Deming Ralph Brooks on February 18, 1941 at Henry Co., Ohio.⁵ Alma Sophia Solly and Deming Ralph Brooks were divorced in 1946 at Bradford Co., Florida.⁸ As of May 29, 1950,her married name was Arnt.³ Alma Sophia Solly married Richard Lee Arnt Sr. on May 29, 1950 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^9,2,3 Alma Sophia Solly died on June 27, 2006 at Virginia at age 85.^7,6

     His Social Security Number was 234-20-4521.¹⁰ Howard Hope Solly was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^3,6,8 He was born on August 2, 1923 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{10,2,3,4,5,6,7,8} He married Stella Marie Whittaker on October 22, 1948 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ Howard Hope Solly and Stella Marie Whittaker were divorced on September 8, 1960 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹¹ Howard Hope Solly died on February 3, 1972 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 48.^2,3,6,8

     Ruby Rose Solly was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^2,8 Her Social Security Number was 278-20-2685.⁹ She and Alvin Albert Watson were divorced.⁷ Ruby Rose Solly was born on July 10, 1925 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,9,8,4 As of February 20, 1943,her married name was Watson.³ She married Alvin Albert Watson on February 20, 1943 at Paulding Co., Ohio.³ As of March 12, 1947,her married name was Yockey.⁷ Ruby Rose Solly married Ronald Miller Hughes on March 12, 1947 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁷ As of February 6, 1954,her married name was Hughes.⁷ Ruby Rose Solly married Robert Stanley Yockey on February 6, 1954 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,7 Ruby Rose Solly died on July 2, 2003 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 77.^2,9,8,10 She NORFOLK - Ruby Solly Yockey, 77, of the 8500 block of Wayland St., passed away July 2, 2003 in DePaul Hospital. A native of Matoaka, W.Va., Mrs. Yockey was an active member of Third Presbyterian Church and an avid bingo player. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Stanley Yockey, her son, Howard F. Hughes, sisters, Anna Rae Elliott, Mary Jane Knight, Dorothy M. Bailey and brother, Howard Solly. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Yockey Watts and her special friend John Bartley of Norfolk; her son, Patrick S. Yockey and his wife Jane Powell of Norfolk; and a sister, Alma Arnt of Norfolk. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Kay Hughes of San Jose, Calif; five grandchildren, Robert Steven Yockey, Daniel Patrick Yockey, Emma Caroline Yockey all of Norfolk, Joseph Abatello of Roanoke, Va. and Michael Abatello of San Jose; as well as several nieces and nephews and very dear friends. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. on July 3, 2003.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-9130.⁵ Dorothy Marie Solly was born on April 13, 1927 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4,5 As of December 11, 1954,her married name was Bailey.⁴ She married Charles Hampton Bailey Jr. on December 11, 1954 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,7,4,9 Dorothy Marie Solly died on March 8, 2000 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 72.^8,3,5,9,10 She Dorothy Marie Bailey of Norfolk passed away in DePaul Medical Center on March 8, 2000. Born in Matoaka, W.Va., she was a homemaker. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 45 years, Charles H. Bailey; three sisters; seven nephews; and three nieces. on March 9, 2000.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-26-2105.⁴ Lyda Duval Blankenship was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.⁵ She was born on September 20, 1915 at Freeman, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,6,5,2 As of May 4, 1941,her married name was White.¹ She married James Alfred White Sr. on May 4, 1941 at Camden Co., North Carolina.^1,7 Lyda Duval Blankenship and James Alfred White Sr. were divorced on October 6, 1943 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁷ As of May 4, 1944,her married name was Burnish.⁸ Lyda Duval Blankenship married Walter Boyd Burnish on May 4, 1944 at Hopewell, Virginia.^8,9 As of February 17, 1973,her married name was Kunkel.¹⁰ Lyda Duval Blankenship married James Lonzo "Jim" Kunkel on February 17, 1973 at Los Angeles Co., California.¹⁰ Lyda Duval Blankenship died on May 9, 1990 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 74.^6,4,5

     James Alfred White Sr. was buried at Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on June 3, 1909 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jun 21, 1909 in Kanawha Co., WV.^1,3 He married Lyda Duval Blankenship, daughter of Thelma Gertrude Blankenship, on May 4, 1941 at Camden Co., North Carolina.^2,4 James Alfred White Sr. and Lyda Duval Blankenship were divorced on October 6, 1943 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ James Alfred White Sr. died on April 28, 1957 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 47.¹

     Unknown Solly died on October 7, 1929 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on October 7, 1929 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     Walter Boyd Burnish was buried at Northwood Cemetery, Southport, Brunswick Co., North Carolina.^1,2,4 He was born on February 23, 1908 at Jefferson, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,4,5 He married Lyda Duval Blankenship, daughter of Thelma Gertrude Blankenship, on May 4, 1944 at Hopewell, Virginia.^3,2 Walter Boyd Burnish died on February 20, 1956 at Southport, Brunswick Co., North Carolina, at age 47.^1,2,4

     His Social Security Number was 288-12-6623.⁷ Robert Stanley Yockey was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on March 12, 1923 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^2,7,3,4,5,6 He married Ruby Rose Solly, daughter of Harrison Solly and Thelma Gertrude Blankenship, on February 6, 1954 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,3 Robert Stanley Yockey died on December 21, 1985 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 62.^2,5,6

     Ronald Miller Hughes was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,6 He was born on January 22, 1920 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,4,5 He married Ruby Rose Solly, daughter of Harrison Solly and Thelma Gertrude Blankenship, on March 12, 1947 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Ronald Miller Hughes died on April 17, 1953 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 33.^1,2,6

     His Social Security Number was 231-66-5728.⁵ Howard Floyd Hughes was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.² He married Kay Unknown.¹ Howard Floyd Hughes was born on January 1, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5,6,3 He died on May 8, 1986 at Santa Clara Co., California, at age 39.^2,6

     William Garth Elliott was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 723-16-6139.⁶ He was born on June 20, 1912 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Anna Rae Solly, daughter of Harrison Solly and Thelma Gertrude Blankenship, on June 9, 1935 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.^1,4,5 William Garth Elliott died on August 1, 1979 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^3,4 He William Garth Elliott, 67, of 410 North Street in Bluefield was dead on arrival at a Bluefield hospital Wednesday morning following a short illness. He was born in Bluefield, a son of the late William T. and Myrtle Miller Elliott. He was a veteran of World War II, a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a trustee, and a member of Bluefield Masonic Lodge Number 85 and the Scottish Rite Bodies. He was a member of the Beni Kedem Shrine Temple in Charleston. Elliot was a former railway postal clerk and a former inspector for the West Virginia Department of Employment Security. At the time of his death he was Executive Vice President of the Sibley Coal and Coke Company. He is survived by his widow, Anna Rae Solly Elliott; three sons, David Elliott of Bethel, Ohio, Thomas Elliott of Cincmnatti, Ohio, and Bill Elliott of Bluefield; and two grandchildren. Burial will follow in Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Graveside Rites will be conducted by members of the Masonic Order. on August 2, 1979.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 231-01-0236.⁴ James Rosser Knight was born on September 10, 1918 at Franktown, Northampton Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Mary Jane Solly, daughter of Harrison Solly and Thelma Gertrude Blankenship, on February 16, 1950 at Wake Co., North Carolina.¹ James Rosser Knight and Mary Jane Solly were divorced on December 23, 1960 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁷ James Rosser Knight died on April 10, 1987 at Dade Co., Florida, at age 68.^4,5,6

     His Social Security Number was 232-46-2463.⁴ Charles Hampton Bailey Jr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^1,5 He was born on April 28, 1931 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3,6 He married Dorothy Marie Solly, daughter of Harrison Solly and Thelma Gertrude Blankenship, on December 11, 1954 at Norfolk, Virginia.^7,2,3,8 Charles Hampton Bailey Jr. died on November 9, 2009 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 78.^1,4,6,9 He NORFOLK - Charles H. "Uncle Buddy" Bailey Jr., 78, passed away peacefully Nov. 9, 2009, while under the wonderful care of the staff at Sentara Leigh Hospital during his final days. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Uncle Buddy was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Bailey. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, retired from NORSHIPCO and attended Spring Branch Church. A visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. A graveside service will be held in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Special "Thanks" are given to the neighbors and friends of Camilia Gardens who offered their love and support. Uncle Buddy will be missed by all who knew him, especially his loving niece and caretaker, Patricia Stearns. on November 11, 2009.¹

     Donna Jean Yockey Donna Yockey Watts, 68, passed away October 14, 2023. Born in Portsmouth and a Proud lifelong Norfolk resident she was the daughter of the late Robert S. Yockey and Ruby Solly Yockey. After graduating from Norview High School in 1973, Donna worked in local law offices before finding a home at the law firm of Kaufman and Canoles as a real estate paralegal. After twenty some years she left that group of very talented people for a different challenge, landing with the real estate developer Terry Peterson Companies. Donna stayed there another twenty plus years before retiring in June of 2021. She did not refer to either company as employer but rather family. If Donna wasn’t looking for a new travel adventure or searching her family tree, she was pursuing her passion for gardening by tending to the beautiful gardens she created at her home. She loved people and had lifelong friendships, many established in grade school. It was important for Donna to know an individual and be able to address them by name. You show a person you care if you remember their name, she would say. Donna will be sorely missed by numerous close and caring friends and family members. She was predeceased by her older brother Howard Hughes. Among those left to cherish the impact Donna had on their lives include her brother, Pat Yockey (Jane); nephews, Robert and Daniel (Roselyn) Yockey; niece, Emma Yockey; and cousins, Jim Knight (Kim) and Bill Elliott (Cindy). Godspeed Donna, on to your next journey! The family wishes to express their immense gratitude to all the caregivers of Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine as well as the physicians and health care professionals that provided Donna world class medical care.² She was born on April 19, 1955 at Norfolk, Virginia.^3,4 As of March 10, 1984,her married name was Watts.⁴ She married Stephen Edward Watts on March 10, 1984 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ Donna Jean Yockey and Stephen Edward Watts were divorced on November 22, 1996 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁵ Donna Jean Yockey died on October 14, 2023 at Virginia at age 68.²