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     Mary Margaret Saunders was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on March 31, 1941 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of February 4, 1959,her married name was Via.¹ She married James Calvin Via Sr., son of James William "Bill" Via and Mary Ella LaFon, on February 4, 1959 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Mary Margaret Saunders died on November 26, 2013 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.² She Mary Margaret Hyden, 72, of the Oakvale Road, Princeton, died early Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at her residence. Born March 31, 1941, at Pettry, she was the daughter of the late James Saunders and Virginia Jones Saunders. She attended Athens High School, Margaret was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James C. Via Sr., along with three children; Kathy Via Newkirk, Terry Hyden and Infant son Jerry Hyden, also, two brothers, Robert Saunders and Ralph Saunders. Survivors include her two children, Jim C. Via and wife Angelica of Dublin, OH, Ronda Via White and husband Larry of Church Hill, TN; six grandchildren, Adam Lee and Catherine White, Lindsey White, Laura and Zach Weisenegger, Heather Newkirk, Jesse Via, Jeremy Via; three great grandchildren, Cooper White, Stella White and Henley Starnes; siblings, Mae Meadows of Paint Bank, VA, Betty Carrico, Alice and Jerry Cecil all of Princeton, Shirley and Dick Erskine of Bluefield VA; former husband, Eugene Hyden of FL; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Tammy Lucas. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be David and Rick Carrico, Rodney Cecil, Gale Meadows, Richard Erskine and Bobby Saunders. on November 29, 2013.²

     Kathy Sue Via was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 232-76-0396.⁷ She was born on August 28, 1961 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,7,3,4,6 As of December 28, 1985,her married name was Burns.⁴ She married Joseph Thomas Burns on December 28, 1985 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁴ Kathy Sue Via and Joseph Thomas Burns were divorced on June 4, 1987 at Duval Co., Florida.⁸ As of July 10, 1987,her married name was Newkirk.⁵ Kathy Sue Via married Joseph Edison Newkirk on July 10, 1987 at Indian River Co., Florida.^3,5 Kathy Sue Via died on April 26, 1998 at Laurel, Maryland, at age 36.^2,3 She Mrs. Kathy Sue Via Newkirk, 36, of 7709 B. Ray St., Fort Meade, formerly of Princeton, died Sunday, April 26, 1998, at the Laurel Regional Medical Center, Laurel, Md. Born Aug. 25, 1961, at Bluefield, she was the daughter of Mary Margaret Saunders Via Hyden of Princeton and the late James Calvin Via. She was a graduate of Princeton High School Class of 1979 and attended Bluefield State College. She was a devoted wife and mother. Survivors include her husband, Joseph E. Newkirk of Fort Meade; two daughters, Laura Leigh and Heather Nicole Newkirk both of the home; one sister, Ronda Via White and her husband, Larry, of Church Hill, Tenn; two brothers, James C. Via and his wife, Angelica, of New Martinsvile, and Terry Hyden and his wife, Tonya, of Plymouth, Fla; her second father, Eugene B. Hyden and his wife, Patricia, of Roseland, Fla; grandmother, Virginia Saunders of Princeton; many special aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Princeton. on April 28, 1998.³

     Gayla Sue Pettrey Gayla Sue Slade, 82, of Chesapeake, passed away Friday, October 4th, 2024. Raised in Bluefield, VA, she was the daughter of Paul and Willie Mae Presley. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary Slade. Gayla graduated from Graham High School and McClains Business College in Bluefield, WV. She went on to serve as Office Manager of Romero Family Practice with over 10 years of service helping the locals of the Hampton Roads area. After retirement, she continued to be active with her husband, Gary, in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 80. Together, they contributed over the years, unreservedly, in numerous local charities as well as charities back home in Bluefield, in particular causes promoting children's welfare, animal welfare, and nature preservation were very close to their hearts. Gayla lived 1000 lives through her life-long love of reading and books and she was a caretaker all of her life for her family both adults and children, always taking care of those in need and having a gift in hand for all the family children over the years. She is survived by her loving son, Larry Slade, and granddaughters: Cailey Slade and fiancé Italo Etkin, Michelle and Nick Reed and children Lennon and Quinn, and MacKenzi and Justin Moore, as well as close family members Ronda Via White and Larry White, Adam and Catherine White and children Cooper and Stella, Lindsey White and daughter Henley Starnes, Jim and Angelica Via, Jessie Via, Jeremy Via, and Jeanette Powers, and Gayla's sister-in-law, Maxine Bourne and her grandchildren Richard III and Nicholas. Graveside services will be held at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Princeton.³ She was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 1, 1942 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of August 20, 1960,her married name was Slade.⁴ She married Gary Douglas Slade on August 20, 1960 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,4,6 Gayla Sue Pettrey and Gary Douglas Slade were divorced in January, 1962 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ As of July 23, 1962,her married name was Young.² Gayla Sue Pettrey married James Henry Young Jr. on July 23, 1962 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² Gayla Sue Pettrey died on October 4, 2024 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 82.³

     Gary Douglas Slade Gary D. Slade, 81, of Chesapeake, passed away Monday, July 19th, 2021. Raised in Bluefield, VA, he was the son of the late John H. Slade and Virginia Lucille Slade. He is preceded in death by siblings Brenda K. White and William P. Slade. Gary retired from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 80 as a Journeyman Electrician after 55 years of service. Gary enjoyed NASCAR, had a passion for Westerns, and loved entertaining the kids with his holiday gadgets. He is survived by his loving wife, Gayla Slade, son, Larry Slade, sister, Maxine Bourne of Bluefield West Virginia and her son Richard Jr. and her grandchildren Richard III and Nicholas, grandchildren Cailey Slade, Michelle Smith and fiance Nicky Reed, Patrick Smith and Casey, and Mackenzi Powers, and family members Ronda and Larry White, Adam and Katherine White and children, Lindsey Starnes and daughter, Jim and Angelica Via, Jessie Via, Jeremy Via, and Tommy and Jeanette Powers.⁵ He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on December 15, 1939 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Gayla Sue Pettrey, daughter of Henry Mason Pettrey and Willie Mae Via, on August 20, 1960 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,3,5 Gary Douglas Slade and Gayla Sue Pettrey were divorced in January, 1962 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Gary Douglas Slade died on July 19, 2021 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 81.⁵

     Johnny William Pettrey was buried at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, 524 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, Virginia.⁵ He was born on November 19, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,1 He married Linda Carol Puckett on October 24, 1962 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^3,1,6,7 Johnny William Pettrey died on January 14, 2020 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 75.¹ He Johnny W. Pettrey, 75, of Chesapeake, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Born Princeton, WV, he was the son of the late Willie Mae Presley and Paul M. Presley. Johnny retired from the Chesapeake Police Department as a Detective Sergeant, after 29 years of service. Johnny enjoyed playing cards and going to gun shows. Most of all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Linda; a son, Johnny Ray Pettrey (Sabrina); a grandson, Kevin R. Pettrey (Lauren), and a great-grandson, Reese. on January 16, 2020.¹

     Linda Carol Puckett Linda Carol Pettrey, Sep 12, 1945 - Dec 27, 2024. Chesapeake – Linda C. Pettrey, 79, passed away on December 27, 2024. She was born in Bluefield, WV to the late Margaret Virginia Shrader and John Reece Puckett. She was also predeceased by her husband, Johnny W. Pettrey; brothers, Bobby Puckett and Johnny Puckett. She is survived by her son, Johnny Ray Pettrey and his wife Sabrina; grandson, Kevin Pettrey and his wife Jess; great-grandchildren, Reese and Murphy; siblings, Betty Brinkley, Alan Puckett and his wife Hilda, Sue Puckett.³ She was born on September 12, 1945 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of October 24, 1962,her married name was Pettrey.² She married Johnny William Pettrey, son of Henry Mason Pettrey and Willie Mae Via, on October 24, 1962 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^4,5,2,3 Linda Carol Puckett died on December 27, 2024 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 79.³