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     Dorothy Marie Wyrick was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 She was born on January 12, 1935 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of November 9, 1964,her married name was Conner.¹ She married Harold Dempster Conner, son of Frank Dempster Conner and Ada Bell/Belle Pruett, on November 9, 1964 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,2,3 Dorothy Marie Wyrick died on November 6, 1968 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 33.^2,4 She Mrs. Dorothy Harris Conner, 33, of Princeton died Wednesday in a Bluefield hospital after a long illness. Born in McDowell County, she was the daughter of Mrs. Emma Gentry Wyrick and the late James Walter Wyrick. She was a licensed practical nurse and a member of Matoaka Methodist Church. She had lived in Princeton for two years after moving from Arlington, Va. Survivors include her husband Harold Conner of Princeton; one daughter, Terry Leigh Harris, of the home; one sister, Mrs. Connie Baker of Carson, Miss; two brothers, Roger Wyrick of Brunswick, Ohio and Allen Wyrick of Princeton. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on November 8, 1968.³

     Thomas Richard "Tom" Kitts Thomas Richard Kitts, 72, of Amarillo died July 5, 2019. Private family interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Thomas was born January 15, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to Bill and Beatrice Kitts. He was the oldest of 4 siblings. He grew up in Falls Church, VA and later moved to Houston, TX his senior year when his Dad accepted a job with NASA. Tom graduated from Clear Creek High School in 1966. He attended the University of Houston until he was drafted by the Army in 1971 during the Vietnam War. After 2 years of service in Heidelberg, Germany he returned to attend Lamar University to complete a degree in Geology. After college, he worked as a Wireline Engineer and then a Sales Engineer for Schlumberger. In the late 80’s Tom achieved the positon of Vice President of British Plaster Board. Later he worked in the natural gas side of the energy industry before retiring with CSI as Senior Sales Engineer in 2015. Tom married Terri Susan Shoemaker August 1, 1986 in Amarillo, TX. He was a member of Paramount Terrace Christian Church and later attended Hillside Christian Church every Sunday at 8:15. He was involved in many professional oil and gas organizations: SPWLA-Society of Professional Well Log Analyists, AAPG-Associaton of Petroleum Geologists, PPROA-Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association, SPE-Society of Petroleum Engineers (scholarship chairman), API-American Petroleum Institute, Gas Compressor Institute in Liberal, KS and PIE-Petroleum Industry Education. In his spare time, Tom enjoyed skiing, hunting, playing/watching soccer, riding bicycles in Palo Duro Canyon, taking his dog to the park, and was a motorcycle enthusiast. He even had the nick name “Moto Doctor” for his talent of fixing almost anything in the garage. He loved spending time at the lake and on the slopes with family and friends where he was known for his great sense of humor and quick wit. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Survivors include his wife Terri Kitts; three children and their spouses Tod and Teri Kitts, Kheli and Joe Harless, Trevor and Meghan Kitts all of Amarillo; seven grandchildren: Damian, Braydon, Ryan, Ashlin, Casey, Tori, and Malorie; a sister, Donna Robinson and Husband Ken of Dripping Springs, TX; numerous nieces and a nephew; and his faithful Chocolate Lab Tank.² He was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 14200 Interstate 27, Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas.² He was born on January 15, 1947 at Washington, D.C..² He married Wanda Anne Fodrin on May 16, 1971 at Harris Co., Texas.⁵ Thomas Richard "Tom" Kitts and Wanda Anne Fodrin were divorced on May 2, 1983 at Potter Co., Texas.⁶ Thomas Richard "Tom" Kitts married Terri Susan Shoemaker on August 1, 1986 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas.² Thomas Richard "Tom" Kitts died on July 5, 2019 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 72.²

     Steven Randall "Randy" Kitts Steven Randall Kitts, 68, of Lake Charles, passed from this life after fighting a long battle with cancer and ESRD on Monday, July 23, 2018. He was born in the District of Columbia on September 22, 1949 to his late parents, William T. and Dorothy B. Kitts. He was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church under Rev. Weldon Bares and was a generous giver to many local organizations. He was a 25 year member of the Lake Charles yacht club and avid sailor. He was the past president of the Lake Charles Yacht Club, and was awarded the James Sudduth award. Steven also loved working at the elections polls, assisting others with the voting process. He retired as plant manager, Big Three Industries, which took him to many places to live, and his favorite was in Hawaii. After retiring from Big Three Industries, he went to work in sales at Magnolia Life Insurance Company and was accomplished and recognized throughout his career. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife of 26 years, Erin "Jan" Kitts who was his loving caregiver for the last fourteen years that he suffered; a daughter, Dr. Jennifer Marie Kitts Lindley and husband Jonathan of Palm Beach, FL and two granddaughters, Bodhi Margo Lindley, Ever Dune Lindley; his best friend and sister, Donna Lynn Robinson and husband Ken of Austin, TX; one brother, Tom Kitts and wife Terri of Amarillo, TX; along with his devoted mother in law, Faye George of Lake Charles. Steven is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, William Terrance Kitts; and loving father in law, Charles E. George.³ He was born on September 22, 1949 at Washington, D.C..³ He married Margaret Inez Lyman on June 15, 1968 at Harris Co., Texas.² Steven Randall "Randy" Kitts and Margaret Inez Lyman were divorced on July 28, 1972 at Galveston Co., Texas.⁵ Steven Randall "Randy" Kitts married Erin "Jan" George circa 1992.³ Steven Randall "Randy" Kitts died on July 23, 2018 at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at age 68.³

     William Terance "Terry" Kitts was born on April 29, 1957 at Arlington, Virginia.^3,4 He married Bonnie Lucille Unknown on January 31, 1987 at Galveston Co., Texas.^5,3 William Terance "Terry" Kitts died on September 28, 2012 at League City, Galveston Co., Texas, at age 55.³ He William Terance “Terry” Kitts, age 55, of Dickinson, TX passed away on September 28, 2012 in League City, TX. Terry was born on April 29, 1957 in Arlington, VA to William T. “Bill” Kitts and Dorothy Beatrice Kitts. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1975 and went on to study at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. Terry married Bonnie Wilson on January 31, 1987 and settled down in Dickinson, TX to raise their two children together. Terry was employed with BASF Chemical for 30 years where he worked as an Operator and Process Optimization Coordinator. Terry was an avid motorcyclist. He also enjoyed fishing, grilling and jet skiing and spending time with his family. His parents Bill and Dorothy Beatrice Kitts preceded him in death. Survivors include: his wife of 25 years, Bonnie Wilson Kitts, Children: Daniel Kitts, Melissa Apley and husband, Scott. Siblings: Thomas Kitts and wife Terri, Steven “Randy” Kitts and wife Jan, Donna Robinson and husband Ken. Numerous friends, neighbors and coworkers. on October 2, 2012.³

     Samuel Edwin Robertson Samuel Edwin Robertson, 66, of 1645 Bethany Road, Rustburg died Saturday, November 13, 2021 at his home. He was the husband of Pamela Giles Robertson for 39 years. He was born August 25, 1955 in Bluefield, WV, a son of the late James Edwin Robertson and LouEmma Conner Robertson. He was a retired contractor and crane operator. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Casey Robertson Layne and her husband, Blake of Rustburg; one brother, Terry Robertson and his wife, Cindy of Appomattox; one sister, Patricia Garrett of Appomattox; one sister-in-law, Rebecca Robertson of Rustburg; two grandchildren, Emery Diane Layne and Luke Samuel Layne; and special friends, Craig "Skeeter" Milton, Rick "Bob the Builder" White, Reggie "Greenie" Smith and Lenny Pain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Timmy Robertson.² He was born on August 25, 1955 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Pamela Diane Giles on October 23, 1982 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 Samuel Edwin Robertson died on November 13, 2021 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 66.²

     Timothy Blain Robertson was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 227-82-3803.³ He was born on May 24, 1957 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Rebecca Darlene Barden on September 14, 1985 at Hopewell, Virginia.¹ Timothy Blain Robertson died on December 23, 2000 at Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 43.^2,3,6,4

     Nathan Wayne Garrett was buried at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery, Oakville, Appomattox Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 228-72-8811.⁶ He Nathan Wayne Garrett, 61, of Oakville Road, Appomattox, died Tuesday January 31, 2012 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia (Pat) Garrett. Wayne was born in Lynchburg on September 22, 1950 a son of Nelda Lucado and Frank Nathan Garrett of Appomattox. He was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church, Retired from Flowserve formerly Limitorque after 30 years’ service and had served in the National Guard. In addition to his wife and parents, Wayne is survived by his son, Jason S. Garrett of Appomattox, two grandchildren, DeAnna Lynn and Hayley Elane Garrett; three sisters, Iris and her husband Roy Woody, Helen and her husband, Terry (J.T.) Adams; Peggy and her husband, Stanley Sivertson of Chesapeake; and his beloved dogs, Daisy Mae & Henry. A Graveside funeral service will be held at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery.⁵ He was born on September 22, 1950 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,4,6,5 He married Patricia Lou Robertson, daughter of James Edwin Robertson and Louemma Laura Conner, on April 8, 1972 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,4 Nathan Wayne Garrett died on January 31, 2012 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 61.^3,4,6,5

     Julia Leigh Long Julia Long Boggs, 49, of Tazewell, TN, passed away Wednesday March 23, 2011 at her home. She was born February 20, 1962 in Union, West Virginia the daughter of the late Bobby Long and Julia Larew Long Light who survives. She was a member of the Binghamtown Baptist Church where she served as a volunteer for many things. She was a graduate of Berea College and had received her Masters Degree from the University of Kentucky. She is survived by the following members of her family: Husband: Chuck Boggs – Tazewell, TN; Mother: Julia Light and Husband Paul “Buddy” Light – Marie, West Virginia; Son: Alex Boggs – Tazewell, TN; Daughter: Katelynn Boggs – Tazewell, TN; Brother: Ernest Long and wife Liz and daughter: Saydeann Long – Charlotte, NC; Sister: Suzanne Palrew and husband Eric and children Laurel and Joseph – Martin, TN; Brother: Wilbur Long and wife Kelly and daughters Clara and Carley – Charlotte, NC; Mother in law: Yvonne Deal and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Binghamtown Baptist Church with Dr. William Boyd Bingham, Garry Bingham, Boyd Bingham and Rev. Lonnie Riley presiding. Music will be provided by the Binghamtown Baptist Church Choir. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, at the Mountain View Cemetery at Harrogate, Tn. Pallbearers will be Mark Nichols, Mark King, Lou Keelen, Robbie Jackson, Roger Howard, Albert Coleman, Wayne Brock, and Rusty Shook. Honorary Pallbearer will be Bill Coleman. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, at the Binghamtown Baptist Church. Interment 10:00 a.m. Saturday - Mountain View Cemetery - Harrogate, TN.¹ She was buried at Mountainview Cemetery & Memorial Gardens, Harrogate, Claiborne Co., Tennessee.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 234-11-1296.⁴ She was born on February 20, 1962 at Union, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of April 13, 1985,her married name was Boggs.² She married Charles Bruce "Chuck" Boggs on April 13, 1985 at Marshall Co., Kentucky.^1,2,3 Julia Leigh Long died on March 23, 2011 at Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tennessee, at age 49.^1,2,4