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     His Social Security Number was 245-46-9332.³ James Roy Childers was born on October 22, 1933 at Lansing, Ashe Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He married Shirley Anne Swim, daughter of Tony Michael Swim and Lurinda Frances Elmore, on April 1, 1955 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 James Roy Childers and Shirley Anne Swim were divorced before 1968.^1,2 James Roy Childers died on September 6, 2004 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^2,3,5 He James Roy Childers, 70, of 130 Mountain View Drive, Princeton, died Sept. 6, 2004 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Charleston after a long illness. Born Oct. 22, 1933, in Lansing, N.C., he was the son of the late James and Edna Jones Childers of Springton. He was a resident of Princeton for 30 years. Upon graduation from Matoaka High School in 1952, he worked at Tralee in the mines until enlisting in the Air Force in January 1956. He also served in the USAF Reserves and the Air National Guard in Charleston. Roy as he was known by friends and family was employed by Norfolk and Western Railroad for 35 years beginning in Mullens and Elmore Yards, retiring in 1995 from the Bluefield office. He was a member of the Transportation and Communications International Union and the Princeton Moose Lodge 1521. He was an avid gardener and pool player. He was of the Protestant faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karen Lynn, and ex-wife, Shirley Bond of Mullens. Survivors include his son, James Childers and wife Kelli of Charleston; daughters, Royceanne Childers of Mullens, Toni Clay and husband Tim of Saulsville, Jennifer Green and husband Richard of the home; grandchildren, Rebekah Peerman and husband Trent of Sevierville, Tenn., Jessica, Joey, Daniel, Nicholas, Juleigh, Hannah all of Charleston, Jamie, Jakob, Jordan of the home; brother, Joe Childers and wife Janet of Coffeen, Ill; sisters, Anita Monk and husband Lawrence of Coffeen, Edna Reed and husband Roy of Bluefield; several nieces and cousins; ex wife and caregiver, Jeannette Childers of Princeton; and one great-grandchild due in January 2005. on September 9, 2004.²

     Carl Allen White was buried at White Family Cemetery, Whites Crossing Road, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on January 23, 1910 at West Virginia.¹ He married Anna Elizabeth "Annie" Elmore, daughter of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer, on October 31, 1930 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Carl Allen White died in August, 1970 at age 60.

     Her Social Security Number was 233-40-6622.⁴ Doris Jewell Damewood was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on June 20, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,5 As of March 30, 1944,her married name was Swim.² She married Harold Lee Swim, son of Tony Michael Swim and Lurinda Frances Elmore, on March 30, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Doris Jewell Damewood died on October 29, 1996 at age 70.^4,6,5

     Larry Wayne Holdren Sr. Larry Wayne Holdren, Sr., 69, of Goodview, VA formerly of Princeton passed away peacefully at his home December 24, 2016.  He was born on December 15, 1947 to Bottie A. and Georgia Six Holdren.  Larry graduated from Princeton High School. He worked for Norfolk Western Railroad from which he retired. Larry is preceded in death by his parents the late Bottie A. Holdren and Georgia B. Six Holdren, and his daughter Suzette Jean Holdren. He is survived by his loving and devoted son with whom he lived Larry Wayne Holdren II and his children Haley and Clayton; and his beautiful daughter who he was very proud of Rissie Lurinda Murphy and her husband Nicholas and their children Colin and Jasper. Big Larry is also survived by his brothers Mikel Holdren of Princeton, WV, Rodney Holdren and his wife Susan of NC, and Todd Holdren and his wife Melissa of Yorktown, VA., as well as, numerous special nieces, nephews, and friends.²   He was born on December 15, 1947 at West Virginia.^1,2 He married Patty Kay Robinette, daughter of Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. and Lorena Ernestine Swim, on February 2, 1983 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Larry Wayne Holdren Sr. died on December 24, 2016 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 69.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-11-1366.⁵ Toni Gayle Childers was born on November 11, 1963 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 As of March 22, 1984,her married name was Clay.¹ She married Timothy Wade Clay on March 22, 1984 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Toni Gayle Childers died on August 30, 2012 at Saulsville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 48.^2,5 She SAULSVILLE — On Aug. 30, 2012, after a long illness, Toni Gayle Clay our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and very special friend to a lot of people departed this life and got her halo and wings. Toni Gayle Clay was born on Nov. ll, 1963 in the city of Princeton, W.Va. Toni attended and graduated from Mullens High School in 1982. After she graduated she attended Concord College where she studied to become a physical education teacher in Wyoming County Those loved ones that preceded our beloved Toni in death are her parents, Shirley and Roy; one infant sister, Karen Lynn and one grandson, Phoenix Alexazander and a number of uncles, aunts, and cousins. Those left to cherish her fun loving life is her loving husband of 28 wonderful years, Timothy Wade Clay of Saukville; one daughter, Rebekah Elizabeth; one granddaughter, Searya Madysen; one sister, Royceanne Childers and her fiance Ray Toler; one brother, Joe Michael Bond; her in-laws, Teddy and Margaret Clay that loved her dearly; brother-in-law, David Russell and his wife Jona Clay of Alabama. Toni also had a great and fun loving sister-in-law, Teresa Rae. Toni had some special friends that were like family, Gary Poindexter and family, Rick Rezzonico and family, Kevin Grogg and family Danny Lumbo and family, Kevin Hedinger and family, Ron Mayhew and family, Darren Thomas and family, Kathy and Larry Hylton and family. Toni loved the Wyoming East Warrior Football Team and loved her beloved Marshall University Football Team and tailgating with her beloved friends and family. on September 2, 2012.²

     Karen Lynn Childers was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on May 24, 1960 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She died on May 26, 1960 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³

     Her Social Security Number was 234-72-9353.⁴ Pansy Viola Mullins was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on April 25, 1909 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of May 19, 1935,her married name was Elmore.² She married Wade Lee Elmore, son of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer, on May 19, 1935 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Pansy Viola Mullins died on April 28, 2001 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^4,3 She Pansy Mullins Elmore, 92, of Elmore Road, in the Elmore Addition of Princeton, died Saturday, April 28, 2001, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born in Ingleside, April 25, 1909, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Willie Ann Smith Mullins. She was a member of the Oakvale United Methodist Church where she formerly served in the WSCS. She was also active in the Athens Eastern Star and the Rebekkah Lodge. She was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. In addition to her parents, her husband, Wade Lee Elmore, four sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Martha Hill and her husband Steve of Monroe, N.C. and Hazel Barton of Princeton; one son, Jerry Elmore of Smithsburg, Md; four grandchildren, Debora Gambino of Charlotte, N.C., Daryl Barton of Princeton, Jason and Casey Elmore, both of Smithsburg, Md; four greatgrandchildren; one sister, Eula Pritchett of Princeton; and two brothers, Harry Mullins of Princeton and Buster Mullins of Roanoke. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Pallbearers will be Randolph Honaker, Ron Pennington, Jim Gilbert, Joe White, Franklin Long and Clarence Pritchett. on April 30, 2001.³

     Martha Imogene Elmore was buried at Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, Union Co., North Carolina.³ Her Social Security Number was 235-58-5257.⁶ She was born on August 4, 1940 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,3 As of September 3, 1960,her married name was Hill.² She married Norman Steve Hill on September 3, 1960 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4,5 Martha Imogene Elmore died on July 28, 2013 at North Carolina at age 72.^6,3 She MONROE - Martha Elmore Hill, 72, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. She was born August 4, 1940 in Mercer County, WV, daughter of the late Wade Lee and Pansy Mullins Elmore. She is also preceded in death by a sister Hazel Barton. Burial to follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. Martha is a graduate of Oakvale High School, and attended the University of Charleston West Virginia formerly known as Morris Harvey College. She was also a former long time member of Stinson United Methodist Church in Princeton WV, before joining Central United Methodist Church in 1999, and a past worthy matron of the Eastern Star of Princeton, WV. She was a 30 year employee of Mercer County Bank in Princeton WV. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Steve Hill, daughter Deborah H. Gambino and husband Jeff of Charlotte, two grandsons that were her pride and joy Robert and Steven Gambino, and a brother Jerry Elmore of Smithburg, MD. on July 30, 2013.³

     Hazel Ann Elmore was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 235-60-3987.⁶ She was born on November 10, 1941 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,5 As of September 15, 1962,her married name was Barton.² She married Homer Curtis Barton on September 15, 1962 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5,7 Hazel Ann Elmore died on May 26, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^6,8,5 She Hazel Ann Barton, 70, originally of her home place just off Ambrose Lane in Princeton, but prior to spending her last days in a nursing home in Bastian, Va., was a former resident of Tabor's Mobile Home Park in Green Valley. Hazel died Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va. Born Nov. 10, 1941 in Mercer County she was the daughter of the late Wade Lee Elmore and Pansy Mullins Elmore. She was a graduate of Oakvale High School and a lifelong resident of the Oakvale-Princeton area. Hazel was a retired office manager for A-Mart and was last employed in the office of Attorney Mark Wills in Princeton. She was a member of the Stinson United Methodist Church in Princeton. In addition to her parents, her husband, Homer C. Barton preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Daryl C. Barton and wife, Tammy of Princeton; twin granddaughters, Victoria Barton and Veronica Barton of Princeton; one sister, Martha Hill and husband, Steve of Monroe, N.C; and one brother, Jerry Elmore of Smithburg, Md. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on May 27, 2012.⁵

     Homer Curtis Barton was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 232-46-0619.³ He was born on March 4, 1931 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,4 He married Hazel Ann Elmore, daughter of Wade Lee Elmore and Pansy Viola Mullins, on September 15, 1962 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,4 Homer Curtis Barton died on December 29, 1998 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^3,7,5,4 He Homer Curtis Barton, 67, of Route 4, Box 234 (Elmore Addition) Princeton, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998, at a Princeton hospital. Born March 4, 1931, at Jenkinjones, he was the son of the late John and Mary Elizabeth King Barton. He retired from the U.S. Air Force on Nov. 1, 1971, with 20 years of service with rank of staff sergeant. After military retirement, he worked in retail sales for Blank’s Wallpaper and Paint Store in Bluefield and Westgate Amart in Bluefield, Va. He was a member of Oakvale United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Princeton Moose Lodge No. 1521 and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Lewis Barton; and two sisters, Gladys Carter and Alverta White. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Hazel Elmore Barton of Princeton; one son, Daryl Barton and wife, Tammy, of Princeton; twin granddaughters, Victoria and Veronica Barton, both of Princeton; three brothers, Harry Barton of Scott’s Depot, Earl Ray Barton of Medford, Ore., and Burl Kay Barton of Baltimore, Md. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Sandy River American Legion Post 175 and the Mercer County Veterans Council. Pallbearers will be Clarence Biggs, Randolph Honaker, Jim Gilbert, Roscoe Harry, Joe White and Junior Terry. on January 1, 1999.⁴