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     Her Social Security Number was 231-42-4418.³ Dorothy Beatrice Halsey was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,2 She was born on July 18, 1926 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jul 17, 1926.^4,1,3,2 As of November 28, 1942,her married name was Hall.¹ She married Kelly Lawrence Hall, son of James Woodson Hall and Ada Bessie Hill, on November 28, 1942 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 Dorothy Beatrice Halsey died on August 12, 2008 at Elk Garden, Russell Co., Virginia, at age 82.^4,3,2 She Dorothy B. Halsey Hall, 82, of Elk Garden, W.Va., formerly of Princeton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. Born on July 18, 1926 in Jenkinjones, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Betty Halsey. She was a member of the Elk Garden Church of God. She was married to Kelly L. Hall until his death in 1980. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Robert L. and James C. Hall; one infant daughter, Joan Elaine Hall; one infant grandson, David Matthew Hall; one infant granddaughter, Kelly Rae Hall; five brothers and two sisters. Dorothy was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors: Three sons, Richard L. Hall of Wytheville, Virginia, Lloyd A. Hall and wife Denise of Bluefield, Virginia, Michael D. Hall and wife Jane of Princeton; two daughters, Joyce Maddox and husband Gene of Lynchburg, Virginia and Diana S. Mayberry and husband Pastor Byron Mayberry of Elk Garden, with whom she made her home for the past four years; 17 grandchildren; one step-grandson; numerous great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens on the Bluefield-Tazewell Road near Bluefield, Virginia. on August 14, 2008.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-54-6957.⁸ Robert Lawrence Hall was born on May 14, 1944 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,8,3 He married Mary Lee Hawks on June 8, 1963 at Boissevain, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Robert Lawrence Hall died on March 12, 1986 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 41.^2,4 He Robert Lawrence “Pete” Hall, 41, of Route 1, Box 44, Princeton, was dead on arrival Wednesday at a Tazewell, Va., hospital. He was a son of Mrs. Dorothy Halsey Hall of Princeton and the late Kelly Lawrence Hall. He had lived at Route 1, Princeton, for 8 months and was a former resident of Boissevain, Va. He was an ordained minister with the National Chaplins Association, Pigeon Forge, Tenn., where he held the rank as general. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 212, Maiden, N.C. He was a retired coal miner from United Poca Co., Algoma, and was preceded in death by one daughter, Kelly Ray Hall. Additional survivors: wife, Mrs. Mary Lee Hawks Hall; sons, Robert Kelly Hall of the home, Michael Lee Hall of Mt. Airy, N.C; brothers, Michael Hall of Princeton, Calvin Hall of Dale City, Va., Lloyd Hall of Boissevain, Richard Hall of Bland, Va; sisters, Joyce Smith of Wytheville, Va., Diane Mayberry of Princeton. The body will be cremated. on March 14, 1986.⁴

     Mary Lee Hawks was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^2,4 She Mrs. Mary Lee Hawks Jenkins, 77, of Mt. Airy, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019. She was born in Welch WV July 23, 1942 to the late Raymond and Mary Frances Lavender Hawks. Mrs. Jenkins was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Edgar Jenkins; a son, Robert Kelly "Charlie Brown" Hall; step daughters, Vonda Jenkins-Kimrey and spouse Carla Jo Kimrey, and Victoria Jenkins; grandchildren, Zackary Isaiah Hall; step grandchildren, Ayden Woelk , Ella Woelk and Carlee Jo Kimrey; and a sister Betty Jean Pauley and husband, Eddie. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by a daughter, Kelly Ray Hall; a son Michael Lee Hall; and a granddaughter Caurin Lonae "Cory" Hall. Entombment will follow at Oakdale Cemetery.² She was born on July 23, 1942 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of June 8, 1963,her married name was Hall.¹ She married Robert Lawrence Hall, son of Kelly Lawrence Hall and Dorothy Beatrice Halsey, on June 8, 1963 at Boissevain, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 Mary Lee Hawks died on August 1, 2019 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^2,4

     Prentice Blaine Smith and Joyce Ann Hall were divorced.¹ Prentice Blaine Smith was buried at New Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.³ He Command Sergeant Major Prentice Blaine Smith, affectionately known as "Smitty," was born on August 18, 1940, and passed away on April 24, 2024, at the age of 83. He grew up on a family farm in Bluefield, Virginia, along with his siblings, Harry, Darrin, Barbara, and Lois (Snooky), where he learned the value of hard work. At the age of 18, Smitty joined the US Army, beginning a distinguished military career that spanned 29 years. He primarily served in supply and logistics positions and was selected as the Soldier of the Year at Fort Bragg, NC, with the 18th Airborne Corps. Throughout his career, Smitty served at many military posts worldwide, including Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Ord, CA; Fort Lewis, WA; Vietnam; Germany; and Okinawa, Japan. His final assignment was as the Command Sergeant Major of the Ordinance Battalion with the 7th Infantry Division (Light). After retiring from the military in 1986, Smitty began a second career with the Vernon Company in Tacoma, WA, selling promotional advertising products. Through persistence and hard work, he became a proud member of the Vernon Company's elite Million Dollar Salesman group and was the sixth-highest-leading salesman in the company's history. In his leisure time, Smitty enjoyed playing golf, visiting casinos near his home and in Reno, NV, and traveling whenever he could. He set a high standard for others with his love for excellence in all tasks, his fearless leadership, his competitive spirit, and his unconditional love for his family, friends, country, and God. Smitty was a loving father to his children, including Steve, Teresa, Mickey, Richard, April, Kelley, and Dana, and was proud of all his grandchildren. He never missed an opportunity to send a holiday or birthday card to them. Smitty was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of many years, Leona. As the couple had planned, Smitty will be buried next to Leona in the New Tacoma Cemetery. Smitty's family and friends will deeply miss him, but his legacy will live on through the memories he created and the example he set. Smitty will have a Graveside Committal Service at New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home, University Place, WA.³ He was born on August 18, 1940 at Buchanan Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Joyce Ann Hall, daughter of Kelly Lawrence Hall and Dorothy Beatrice Halsey, on September 9, 1959 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Prentice Blaine Smith died on April 24, 2024 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 83.³

     Stanley Robert Mathis was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 232-42-8983.⁴ He was born on June 10, 1922 at Maybeury, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Joyce Ann Hall, daughter of Kelly Lawrence Hall and Dorothy Beatrice Halsey, on June 5, 1971 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.¹ Stanley Robert Mathis died in September, 1983 at West Virginia at age 61.⁴

     Joann S. Gillespie Joann Jones, 79, of Princeton, formerly of Matoaka died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at her home. Born December 13, 1936 at Horsepen, VA, she was the daughter of the late Fugate Gillespie and Ruby Hall Gillespie. She was a homemaker and loved shopping and playing bingo. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Roscoe Lee Jones; daughter, Tracy Kay Jones; brother, Kermit Gillespie; brother-in-law, John Roach; nephew, Joey Roach and two nieces, Kimberly D. Gillespie and Kimberly M. Gillespie. Survivors include son, Harlon Jones and fiancé Kathie Dingess of Logan, WV; daughter, Stacy Ann Jones and fiancé Steve Hurst of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Jamie Jones and wife Sarah of Bluefield, VA, Cody Eddins of Jacksonville, FL and Amber Rye of Hiawatha; sister, Janet Roach of New Jersey; brother, Lakeland Gillespie and wife Bonnie of Jacksonville, FL; sister-in-law, Sondra Gillespie of Lashmeet and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.³ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on December 13, 1936 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of July 9, 1954,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Roscoe Lee Jones on July 9, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3,7,6 Joann S. Gillespie died on May 10, 2016 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.³

     Roscoe Lee Jones was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 9, 1930 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Joann S. Gillespie, daughter of Fugate Isaac Gillespie and Ruby Lamer Hall, on July 9, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,3,5,7 Roscoe Lee Jones died on June 30, 2009 at Lashmeet, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.⁵ He Roscoe Lee Jones, 79, of Matoaka, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Lashmeet. Born February 9, 1930 at Rocky Gap, he was the son of the late Floyd Jones and Matilda Jones. Mr. Jones had worked for Blankenship Brothers of Matoaka. He served in the National Guard during the Korean Conflict and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his foster parents, Leslie Tutor Burton and Ora Nell Laxton Burton; one daughter, Tracey Kay Jones; two brothers, Charles Jones and Glen Jones. Survivors include his wife, Joann Gillespie Jones of the home; one son, Harlon Jones and his wife Vanessa of Lashmeet; one daughter, Stacey Ann Jones of Jacksonville, Fla; two sisters, Anna Mae and Evelyn; three grandsons, John Taylor, Jr. of Lashmeet, Harlon “Jamie” Jones and his wife Sarah of Princeton and Cody Eddins of Jacksonville, Fla; two granddaughters, Michelle Dillon and her husband Richard of Princeton and Amber Rye of Matoaka; and one great-granddaughter, Miranda Lusk of Cheesy Creek. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on July 2, 2009.⁵