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     Terrance Walter Cole Terance Walter Cole, 66, of Princeton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Princeton. Born October 2, 1953, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Harry Edgar and Virginia Thomas Cole. Terance was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His family will miss him sitting outside under his picnic shed and drinking coffee with him. His life was taken prematurely but the family is comforted knowing he has a new body and heart with no pain or hurt; Knowing they will see him again as he saves a seat for them. Using his favorite quote, “Love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.” He loved life, the outdoors, his family but most of all he loved his Lord. Terance was a member of the Cooks Chapel Baptist Church at Pipestem. He was a heavy equipment operator for various companies. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Cole. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Gloria Price Cole; Two children, Terri Browning and husband Walter Browning, Jr.,and Jason Cole; Step-children, Corey Meadows, Nicole Ellison and husband Duane; One brother, Russell “Rusty” Cole; One sister, Teresa Nelson; Five grandchildren, Jenna and Jacob Browning and Madeline, Brody and Haley Cole; Step-grandchildren, Victoria and Daniella Meadows, Jayce and Dakota Ellison; Special niece and nephew, Kathy Anderson and Russell Cole, Jr., and several other nieces, nephews. friends and his church family. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road Princeton.² He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on October 2, 1953 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Barbara Jeanette Terry, daughter of Lafayette Hannon Terry and Sybil Jean Kupner, on April 12, 1975 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Terrance Walter Cole died on June 27, 2020 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^2,3

     Rita Carol Terry was buried at Christie Cemetery, Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,7,2 She Rita C. Reed, age 62 of Princeton, WV, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 13, 2008 as a result of injuries she received from a vehicle accident. She was born October 24, 1946 at Oakvale, WV, and was the daughter of Lafayette and Sybil Kupner Terry of Princeton, WV. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Ethan Lee Atwell. Rita was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, she dedicated her life to the ministry of the Lord along with her husband, Rev. Bill Reed. She loved to sing gospel music, cook, and garden. She was a teller at the First National Bank Of Peterstown for 25 years. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband Rev. Charles W. “Bill” Reed. Two daughters, Ginger Atwell and husband Tony of Willowton, WV, and Myra Frazier and husband Earl of Winston Salem, NC; two grandchildren, Chance and Isabella Atwell; four brothers, Paul Terry and wife Imogene of Willowton, WV, Wayne Terry and wife Jeanette, Vincent Terry and wife Dottie all of Princeton, WV, and Gerald Terry and wife Ruth of Elgood, WV; three sisters, Linda Robertson and husband Olen of Willowton, WV, Bernice Combs and husband Rick, and Barbara Kupner and husband Scottie all of Princeton, WV. Burial will follow at the Christie Cemetery, Willowton, WV.² Her Social Security Number was 232-72-5630.⁸ She was born on October 24, 1946 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,2,8 As of June 12, 1965,her married name was Reed.³ She married Rev. Charles William "Bill" Reed on June 12, 1965 at Glen Lyn, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,3 Rita Carol Terry died on November 13, 2008 at West Virginia at age 62.^7,2,8

     Linda Darlene Terry was buried at Christie Cemetery, Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She Linda Darlene (Terry) Robertson, 76, of Willowton, West Virginia fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith, and entered the eternal presence of Jesus on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, with her family surrounding her. Linda was born on October 10, 1947 in Oakvale, West Virginia as the second daughter of Lafayette Hannon and Sybil Jean Terry. From the moment she arrived in that home, she grew into a young woman of integrity, tenacity, and faith—helping her daddy and momma raise her three sisters and four brothers. It was there in that white house on the banks of that small stream where Linda learned the value of hard work and perseverance, unending love and mercy, and a deep foundation rooted in relationship with her Saviour, Jesus Christ. It started with her babysitting her brothers and sisters which would often end (as she so lovingly told the story) with all of them sitting in a corner against the wall until her parents returned home. Her mother taught her how to sew and make clothes for the family, raise and can vegetables from the garden, and wash dishes which was her least favorite chore and often ended up with several pots and pans hidden in the oven. The most valuable thing growing in the hearts of that family in Oakvale was their legacy of faith. Growing up as a preacher's daughter, she continued that legacy as a preacher's wife. On January 2, 1965, Linda Darlene Terry became the bride of Olen Bruce Robertson and thus began a relationship that started from a proposal of "it's now or never" to a beautiful climax of "until death do us part." All of those years of listening to her daddy preach the power of Jesus and seeing her momma read the Bible every day in the same chair, at the same table, praying to the same Jesus taught Linda everything she needed to be the perfect pastor's wife, church's "First Lady," and perfect mother for her two children—Melissa and Yvonne. Reverend Olen and Linda Robertson served together in ministry for 32 years, and they were always a team. He couldn't have made it to the right places at the right times if it weren't for Linda who kept track of more than his appointments. She could find car keys, his Bible, and sermon notes at a moment's notice. Their impact as husband-and-wife ministry partners still echoes through the hollers of McDowell County where they served Maybeury, Elkhorn, and Powhatan United Methodist Churches from 1972 until 1987. They continued their ministry journey at Calvary United Methodist and Mount Hope UMC in Clarksburg, WV from 1987 until retirement in 2004. Linda is remembered for her quiet, inviting demeanor and genuine love for the people she served as well as her beautiful alto singing voice that accompanied Olen even when he threw an impromptu song or two on her every now and then. For most of Linda's life, she held the precious, often underrated role, of homemaker and mother to her two daughters. She never missed a party at school and walked her girls to the bus stop every morning with curlers and an orange scarf over her hair. For anyone who knew Linda, they will recognize this as a great act of love since she was particular about hair. As a mother, she was a cheerleader, a role model, a teacher, a counselor, and a friend. As a pastor's wife, she was adamant on making others feel important. If someone were a frequent visitor at the Robertson's house for dinner, she kept a note detailing the things they liked and disliked to make sure she set the table with all their favorite food. When her daughters were teenagers, she added another role to her repertoire—dental assistant. She worked for oral surgeons Dr. Oliverio and Dr. Lattanzi in Clarksburg for sixteen years. Linda was preceded in death by her father Lafayette Terry and her mother Sybil Jean Terry; her sister, Rita Reed: and brother-in-law, Rick Combs. She leaves behind a wealth of people who love and miss her—the love of her life, Rev. Olen Robertson (residing in Harmony at White Oaks)—her children, Melissa (Steve) Hinerman of Clarksburg; Yvonne (Todd) Gauer of Monks Corner, SC—her siblings, Paul (Imogene) Terry of Willowton; Bernice Combs of Princeton; Barbara (Scottie) Kupner of Princeton; Wayne (Janette) Terry of Willowton; Gerald (Valerie) Terry of Elgood; and Vince (Dottie) Terry of Princeton. She also leaves behind her grandchildren—Katie (Erica) Dorshimer of Clairton, PA; Sarah (Robbie) Stevens of Waynesburg, PA; Trey Gauer of Monks Corner, SC; and Madison (Eliseo) Reyes of Phoenix, AZ. Her newest treasure is great grandson, Mateo Reyes of Phoenix, AZ. Interment will be at the Christie Family Cemetery in Willowton, WV.³ She was born on October 10, 1947 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of January 2, 1965,her married name was Robertson.² She married Rev. Olen Bruce Robertson on January 2, 1965 at Kellysville, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3 Linda Darlene Terry died on February 21, 2024 at Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.³

     Rick Combs was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He Rick Combs, 62, of Princeton died May 15, 2012 at his home. Born December 28, 1949 at Covel he was the son of the late William J. Combs and Ruby Akers Combs. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in Korea. He was a member of the North Narrows Tabernacle in Narrows, Virginia. He was a retired coal miner and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter, Rebecca M. Combs. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Bernice Terry Combs; two daughters, Haley Combs of the home and Denna Nelson of Princeton; one grandson, Jayden of Princeton; one sister, Paulette Lamb of Waiteville and three brothers, Terry Combs and wife Linda of Peterstown, Steve Marsh of Princeton and Jeff Marsh and wife Penne of Suffolk, Virginia. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton where military graveside rites will be conducted by the West Virginia National Guard Honor Guard and the Mercer County Veterans Council.³ He was born on December 28, 1949 at Covel, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.³ He married Bernice G. Terry, daughter of Lafayette Hannon Terry and Sybil Jean Kupner, circa 1994.^1,2,3 Rick Combs died on May 15, 2012 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 62.³

     Ethan Lee Atwell was buried at Christie Cemetery, Willowton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He died on September 1, 2003 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on September 1, 2003 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.²