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     Pauline Faye Harrison was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 234-40-8609.² Her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Joseph Leonard Elmore, son of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer.¹ Pauline Faye Harrison was born on December 3, 1927 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She died on November 6, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,2,3 She Pauline Faye Harrison Elmore, Polly, 80, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008. Born December 3, 1927, in Logan W.Va., she was preceded in death by mother, Frankie Harrison Bean; father, Tom Harrison; and brother, Eugene Harrison. She graduated from Welch High School, Welch, W.Va. in 1944 and National Business College in Roanoke, Va., 1946. She worked as Department Head of Medical Records at Oakland General Hospital Madison Heights, Mich., with 28 years of service. She moved to Virginia after retirement where she enjoyed being with family and friends and especially her friends at the Senior Citizens Group at the Radford Recreation Center. She is survived by children, Warren F. Pennington, of Rochester, Mich., John H. Pennington and wife, Connie, of Blacksburg, Va., Deborah F. Brooke and husband, Joseph, of Cape Coral, Fla., Forrest G. Pennington, of Glade Springs, Va., Max Elmore, of Bluefield, W.Va; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren live to cherish her memory. Along with special animal friend "Charlie" and several aunts and cousins. Special thanks for the care given to Polly by the nursing staff of Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg, Va. Private Burial, Monday November 10, 2008, at Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Ceres, W.Va. on November 11, 2008.¹

     Hattie Frances Oney was buried at Elmore Cemetery, Deerfield Lane, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 She was born on September 27, 1882 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of October 22, 1904,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Bert Hamilton Elmore, son of Fleming Wade Elmore and Phoebe F. Taylor, on October 22, 1904 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Hattie Frances Oney died on January 19, 1923 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 40.^2,4 She Yesterday morning at the home of her husband, just one mile East of this city, Mrs. Hattie Elmore, wife of B. H. Elmore, passed into the Great Beyond as a result of an illness extending over many months. Mrs. Elmore was born and reared near here at Oney Gap and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Oney, widely known among our older citizens. She was married some eighteen years ago to Burt H. Elmore and to them were born seven children who together with her husband survive her. She was a sister of Mrs. W. A. Miller and Mrs. Irvin Gooch, of this city, and has numerous relatives in this and Giles County. All her life long she was a devout Christian, being a member of the Methodist church, in which faith she lived and died. Her gentle kindly disposition and charming personally made her friends wherever she was seen. In her neighborhood she was loved and respected by all with whom she came in contact. The funeral service will take place at the late home, one mile east of this place, this a.m. at 10 o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Mayberry, at East River circuit. And the interment will immediately follow at the family cemetery near here. on January 20, 1923.⁴

     Lattie Celina Elmore was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 226-88-0435.⁷ She was born on October 4, 1905 at West Virginia.^4,7 As of December 25, 1931,her married name was Reed.² She married Wade Jacob Reed on December 25, 1931 at Hiawatha, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Lattie Celina Elmore died on September 28, 1972 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^3,8 She PRINCETON — A 27-year-old Bluefield man who struck and killed a pedestrian Thursday on Secondary Route 11 near here has been charged with negligent homicide, state police at Princeion said. The dead woman was identified as 66-year-old Lattie Reed of Newport News, Va. The driver of the vehicle was Russell C. Thorne, 27, of Bluefield. In addition to the negligent homicide charge, intoxication and driving uder the influence of alcohol charges have also been lodged against Thorne. Thorne is lodged in the Bluefield city jail in lieu of $2,000 bond, police said. Mrs. Reed was visiting relatives in the area when the accident occurred. Troopers said Thorne's car knocked Mrs. Reed across the road. The vehicle then ran into a parked car owned by Harry T. Sublett of Mountcalm in Mercer County, police said. on September 30, 1972.⁸

     Virgie Gertrude Elmore was buried at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 235-86-7814.³ She was born on November 29, 1906 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of May 25, 1934,her married name was Brown.² She married William Howard Brown on May 25, 1934 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5,7 Virgie Gertrude Elmore died on September 29, 1997 at Langhorne, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, at age 90.^3,8,5 She Vergie G. Brown, 90, of Langhorne, formerly of MacArthur, died Monday, September 29, 1997 in Langhorne. Born November 29, 1906 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Hattie Oney Elmore. She was a resident of MacArthur for 44 years prior to moving to Langhorne three years ago and was an active member of the Mabscott Methodist Church for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Brown. Survivors include: a daughter, Mrs. Basil (Hattie) Danley of Levittown, Pa; a son, Bennie Brown and his wife, Kate of Monks Corner, S.C; two granddaughters, Cheryl Danley of Levittown and Mrs. David (Karen) Dakin of Trenton, N.J; two sisters, Hallie McKinney of Alexandria, Va., and Mabel Treolo of Mt. Pleasant, Pa; a special friend, Sue Rosser of Levittown and by several nephews and nieces. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. on October 2, 1997.⁵

     Garland Craft Elmore was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 236-10-1603.⁹ He was born on October 8, 1908 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,9 He married Helen Mabel Sutherland on March 21, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4,10 Garland Craft Elmore died on March 3, 1976 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.⁴ He Garland C. Elmore, 67, of Athens, died Wednesday in a Princeton hospital following a short illness. He was born in Princeton and was a son of the late Bert H. and Hattie Oney Elmore. He was a retired contractor, a member of the Athens First United Methodist Church and the UMW Local 5959 at Beckley. Surviving are his stepmother, Mary Elmore of Princeton; his widow, Helen Sutherland Elmore of Athens; one son, Garland Elmore Jr., of Logan; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Surrat of Carmel, Ind., Mrs. Thelma Diachenko of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Nance Farley of Athens and Mrs. Martha Robertson of Logan; one brother, Ben Elmore of Princeton; two stepbrothers, Floyd Hensley and Francis Hensley, both of Princeton; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Treola of Tarris, Pa., Mrs. Hallie McKinney of Alexandria, Va., and Mrs. Vergie Brown of McArthur. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on March 4, 1976.⁴

     Hazel Garnett Elmore was buried at Elmore Cemetery, Deerfield Lane, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5,4 She was born on June 1, 1910 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5 As of circa 1927,her married name was Davis.⁶ She married Clarence Osborne Davis circa 1927.^2,3,7,6 Hazel Garnett Elmore and Clarence Osborne Davis were divorced before April, 1950.⁸ Hazel Garnett Elmore died on March 6, 1970 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 59.^2,5,4 She Mrs. Hazel Davis, 60, of Princeton, died Friday in a Houston, Tex., hospital following a long illness. Born in Princeton, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bert Elmore. Survivors include two sons, Bobby Davis of Washington, D. C., and Roger Davis of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. Imogene Shrewsbury of Levittown, Pa; two brothers, Garland Elmore of Athens and Ben Elmore of Lerona and four sisters, Mrs. W. H. Brown of MacArthur, Mrs. Hallie McKinney of Alexandria, Va., Mrs. Mable Treola of Harris, Pa., and Mrs. Wade Reed of Newport News, Va. Burial will follow in Elmore Cemetery in Princeton. on March 8, 1970.⁴

     Uma Mabel Elmore was buried at Green Ridge Memorial Park, 2901 Memorial Boulevard, Connellsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on March 13, 1912 at Greasy Ridge, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of November 18, 1935,her married name was Treolo.⁸ She married William Treolo on November 18, 1935 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,9,8 Uma Mabel Elmore Mabel Elmore Treolo, 91, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Tarrs, died Tuesday, April 29, 2003, in Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant. She was born March 13, 1912, in Greasy Ridge, W.Va., a daughter of the late Bert and Hattie Elmore. Mrs. Treolo and her husband owned and operated Treolo's Market in Tarrs for more than 35 years. She was Methodist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Treolo, in 1990; a granddaughter, Dina Crandall; four sisters, Vergie Brown, Hazel Davis, Lattie Reed and Hallie McKinney; and two brothers, Garland and Ben Elmore. She is survived by her loving family: a son, Jerry F. Treolo and his wife, Margaret, of Princeton, W.Va; two grandchildren, J. Dwayne Treolo and the Rev. Sharon Jean Miller; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons. Interment, Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. on March 3, 2003.³ She died on April 29, 2003 at Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 91.³

     Her Social Security Number was 235-05-3805.⁸ Hallie Frances Elmore was born on May 5, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,8 As of August 4, 1931,her married name was Trivett.³ She married Cecil McKinley Trivett on August 4, 1931 at Hiawatha, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,9 As of February 19, 1934,her married name was McKinney.¹⁰ Hallie Frances Elmore married Wilbur Vincent McKinney on February 19, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹⁰ Hallie Frances Elmore died on July 2, 2000 at Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 86.^8,11

     His Social Security Number was 235-18-4768.¹¹ Benjamin Hamilton "Ben" Elmore was buried at Elmore Cemetery, Deerfield Lane, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,7 He was born on February 24, 1920 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,11,5,2,7 He married Myrtle Ruth Mayberry, daughter of Rev. Zebrum Flurnoy Mayberry and Mona Arbell Poff, on May 16, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 Benjamin Hamilton "Ben" Elmore and Myrtle Ruth Mayberry were divorced on November 13, 1970.² Benjamin Hamilton "Ben" Elmore married Lura Myrtle White on June 23, 1980 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,6 Benjamin Hamilton "Ben" Elmore died on May 11, 1994 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 74.^11,6 He Benjamin H. (Ben) Elmore, 74, of Hilltop Drive, Princeton, died Wednesday, May 11, 1994, at a Princeton hospital. Born in Mercer County, he was a son of the late Bert H. and Hattie Frances Oney Elmore. He was educated in the Mercer County Schools. He was a Supply Clerk from 1962 until his retirement in 1983 from Concord College in Athens and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. He was a member of Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church on the Ingleside Road in Princeton. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Mary Elmore; two brothers, Garland Elmore and infant Elmore, and two sisters, Lattie Reed and Hazel Davis. Surv ivors: wife, Lura White Elmore; son, James H. Elmore of Charlottesville, Va; daughter, Mrs. Benny (Sherry) Thompson of Princeton; stepson, Wade White of Princeton; sisters, Mrs. Virgie Brown of MacArthur, Mrs. Mabel Treolo of Tarrs, Pa., and Mrs. Hallie McKinney of Alexandria, Va; two grandchildren. Burial will be in the Elmore Family Cemetery on the Greasy Ridge Road near Princeton. on May 13, 1994.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 234-06-7825.³ Mary Lou Fouse was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on May 22, 1897 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^3,5 As of March 7, 1936,her married name was Elmore.⁴ She married Bert Hamilton Elmore, son of Fleming Wade Elmore and Phoebe F. Taylor, on March 7, 1936 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,2,4,5 Mary Lou Fouse died on November 24, 1993 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 96.^3,7,5 She Mary L. Elmore, 96, of Princeton, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1993, at a Princeton hospital. Born at Marion, Va., she was a daughter of the late John and Amanda Fouse. She was of the Methodist faith and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd S. Hensley; her second husband, Bert Elmore, and two sons, Eldrige F. Hensley and Floyd S. Hensley. Survivors: stepson, Ben Elmore of Princeton; stepdaughters, Virgie Brown of Macarthur, Hallie McKinney of Alexandria, Va., and Mable Trealo of Tarrs, Pa; six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Burial will be at the Resthaven Memorial Park in Princeton. on November 25, 1993.⁵

     Myrtle Ruth Mayberry Ruth Mayberry Elmore, 93, of Keswick, Virginia, formerly of Athens, West Virginia, passed away on the evening of January 25, 2021. She was the third daughter of the late Mona Poff and The Reverend Z.F. Mayberry, and was only days away from celebrating her 94th birthday. She was born on February 6, 1927, at the Methodist parsonage in Independence, Virginia, while her father was the pastor there. In her early years, the family was transferred to Southern West Virginia, where Ruth grew up and spent most of her life. Ruth graduated with the Matoaka (WV) High School Class of 1944, and studied at Concord Normal School, now Concord University, receiving her teaching certificate with a major in music. Her professional career included instruction in public school, teaching piano lessons, and working for the Sanitary Board in Princeton, from which she retired after 25 years of service. In addition to her talents in music, sewing, quilting, and cooking, Ruth was blessed with a remarkable singing voice. Her melodies honored those at weddings, funerals, church services, and civic events over the decades. She was a member of Concord Methodist Church where she participated in the choir for many years, and was active in numerous church functions, including as a Lay Leader. Ruth was a past member of the Rock Chapter of the Eastern Star, and of the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women. Ruth was a loving, kind, and generous person who adored her family. In addition to her parents, two sisters, Mary Mayberry Shoda and Margaret Mayberry Weatherford, preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Jim Elmore and wife Jan, grandson Seth, and step-granddaughter Genevieve, all of the Charlottesville area. Also left behind to share memories of a life well lived are her brother, James S. Mayberry, Sr., nephew Pastor Scott Mayberry and wife Lynn, all of Athens; niece Lynn Mayberry Hanchock and husband Don, of Princeton; and, grandnephew Dr. Dustin Hanchock and wife Jessica and their children, Kayleigh, Bryson, and Trenton, and grandnephew Todd Hanchock, all of Nashville, Tennessee.⁴ She was born on February 6, 1927 at Independence, Grayson Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of May 16, 1946,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Benjamin Hamilton "Ben" Elmore, son of Bert Hamilton Elmore and Hattie Frances Oney, on May 16, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,6 Myrtle Ruth Mayberry and Benjamin Hamilton "Ben" Elmore were divorced on November 13, 1970.¹ Myrtle Ruth Mayberry died on January 25, 2021 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 93.⁴

     Clarence Osborne Davis was born circa 1901 at West Virginia.² He married Hazel Garnett Elmore, daughter of Bert Hamilton Elmore and Hattie Frances Oney, circa 1927.^3,4,1,2 Clarence Osborne Davis and Hazel Garnett Elmore were divorced before April, 1950.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-6763.² Wilbur Vincent McKinney was born on May 18, 1912 at Basin, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.² He married Hallie Frances Elmore, daughter of Bert Hamilton Elmore and Hattie Frances Oney, on February 19, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Wilbur Vincent McKinney died on July 13, 1947 at Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 35.^3,2 He Wilbur McKinney, about 35, mine foreman at Matoaka, was drowned late Sunday afternoon while fishing in New River above Sandstone Falls. State police and relatives of McKinney began searching for the body about 7 a.m. this morning, out at 2 p.m. still had not recovered it. Trooper Paul Kyer said that the search would be continued Tuesday morning with drag nets and dynamite. Kyer said McKinney had told two friends who were on the fishing trm with him that he was going up the river and wade across the falls. He did not return. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hallie McKinney of Matoaka; two children, Sue Carol and Wilbur, Jr., at home; four sisters, Mrs. Joy Godfrey, Mrs. Della Godfrey, Mrs. Helen Clark and Mrs. Betty Grimms, all of Matoaka; his mother, Mrs. Julia McKinney; and three brothers Ray and Glynn McKinney of High Point, N.C., and Mac McKinney of Alderson. on July 14, 1947.³

     William Treolo was buried at Green Ridge Memorial Park, 2901 Memorial Boulevard, Connellsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 236-09-6460.⁴ He was born on September 10, 1912 at Weyanoke, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Uma Mabel Elmore, daughter of Bert Hamilton Elmore and Hattie Frances Oney, on November 18, 1935 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 William Treolo died on March 17, 1990 at Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.^2,4 He William Treolo, 78, of Tarrs, Pa., formerly of Maybeury, died Saturday in a Mount Pleasant, Pa., hospital. Born in Weyanoke, he was a son of the late Charles and Essie Graham Treolo. He was self-employed owner/operator of the Treolo Market in Tarrs for over 35 years. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was preceded in death by one brother, Tony Treolo. Survivors: wife, Mabel Elmore Treolo; son, Jerry F. Treolo of Keystone; brother Carl Treolo of Shawsville, Va; sisters, Mrs. Rose Anthony of Ronda, N.c., Ms. Josephine Treolo of Kearneysville, Mrs. Carmella Cunningham of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. Dorothy Eldridge of Shawsville; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Entombment at Green Ridge Memorial Park at Pennsville, Pa. on March 19, 1990.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-09-2747.⁵ Wade Jacob Reed was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on April 16, 1912 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He married Lattie Celina Elmore, daughter of Bert Hamilton Elmore and Hattie Frances Oney, on December 25, 1931 at Hiawatha, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Wade Jacob Reed died on January 2, 1980 at Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.⁴ He Wade Jacob Reed, 67 of Rt. 2, Rock, died Wednesday in a Bluefield hospital after a long illness. Born at Rock, he was a son of the late Andrew and Roena Wade Reed. A resident of Rock for the past eight years, he was a retired coal miner and a member of UMWA local Union No. 7086. He attended Mt. Grove Baptist Church at Browning Lambert Mountain and was a member of Bluefield Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ella Browning Reed; one son, Larry Reed of Leesburg, Fla; two daughters, Mrs. Franklin (Joy) Sargent of Rt. 3, Bluefield and Mrs. Karl (Esther) Ohlrich of Gibsonton, Fla; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Poda (Marie) Lambert of Etowah, Tenn; five brothers Ray and Warren Reed, both of Newport News, VA, Nathan C. Reed of Bluefield, Calvin Reed of Princeton and Lincoln Reed of Gilbert; four sisters, Mrs. Virgie Brown of Matoaka, Mrs. Charlie (Catherine) Pennington of Newport News, Mrs. Effie Mills of Williamsburg, VA, and Mrs. William (Josie) Alger of Rock; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Cletis Hines, Clayton Miller, Roy Lacy, Pelby Poff, Robert Akers and Frank Niday. on January 3, 1980.⁴

     Cecil McKinley Trivett was buried at Elmore Cemetery, Deerfield Lane, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on December 24, 1910 at Dante, Russell Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Hallie Frances Elmore, daughter of Bert Hamilton Elmore and Hattie Frances Oney, on August 4, 1931 at Hiawatha, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Cecil McKinley Trivett died on April 14, 1932 at Hiawatha, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 21; Died in a mining accident.^2,3

     Jo Ann Fulford was born on January 31, 1935 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of May 29, 1952,her married name was Reed.¹ She married Larry Bert Reed, son of Wade Jacob Reed and Lattie Celina Elmore, on May 29, 1952 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2 Jo Ann Fulford died on November 17, 2014 at Fruitland Park, Lake Co., Florida, at age 79.² She Jo Ann Reed, age 79, peacefully passed away on November 17th, 2014 at her home in Fruitland Park. She was born January 31st, 1935 in the small town of McComas, West Virginia. Jo Ann was the wife of her one and only love of (62 years), Larry Reed. The Caring mother of three, Jo Ann leaves behind Vicki Williams, Andrea Knight, and Larry Reed Jr. She was the doting grandmother of Taylor Williams, Sidney Williams, Nicole Knight, and Rachel Knight. Her devotion and love for her family is a tribute to the beauty of her heart and soul. Her spirited presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to have known her. on January 9, 2015.²

     Joy Lynn Reed was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 233-56-9808.⁵ She was born on November 18, 1935 at West Virginia.^3,5,4 As of November 10, 1952,her married name was Sargent.² She married Franklin R. Sargent on November 10, 1952 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Joy Lynn Reed died on March 18, 2013 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^5,2,4 She Joy Lynn Sargent, 77 years old of Bluewell, West Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2013. She was born to the late Wade Reed and Lattie Elmore Reed on November 18, 1935. Joy married Franklin R. Sargent on November 10, 1952 in Tazewell, Virginia. The love of family and friends were Joy's specialty. She grew up right here in Mercer county nurtured by loving parents, and she passed that passion on to her loved ones throughout her life in splendid fashion. No one was a stranger to Joy and she had an amazing ability to bring people together while always being the life of the party. An avid bowler for over forty years, Joy was very active in spearheading leagues and tournaments as a member of the Women's International Bowling Congress (WIBC). She was even given special recognition from the WIBC for attending twenty-five consecutive annual national tournaments held at various locations around the USA. She had a competitive spirit that served her well, not only with bowling, but with any challenge she faced. That spirit shined on countless occasions throughout her life as she successfully and tirelessly tackled benevolent causes for the various organizations she was involved with such as The Easter Star, The Moose Club, School PTOs, etc. Above all, Joy was as world-class homemaker. She excelled at being a wife and mother even as her home was uprooted often due to the relocation requirements of being a military spouse. Throughout the twenty-two year Air Force career of her husband Frank, she always succeeded in maintaining a clean, safe and loving home for her family - wherever that place may be. Fortunately, the last assignment led Joy and her family right back home to Mercer county in 1969 where she was finally able to truly make a homestead in a house that has seen the best of what family is all about. Joy, along with Frank raised three children who wanted for nothing and will always be proud to call that wonderful place their home. Joy is survived by her husband Frank Sargent; daughter Donna Watkins; son Greg Sargent and wife Marta; grandson Randall Watkins and wife Elizabeth; grandson Heath Watkins and wife Amy; granddaughter Robin (Girl) Sargent; great grandchildren (Sugar) Kane Watkins, Kaitlynn Watkins, Logan Watkins, Ethan Watkins, Kyla Watkins and Cierra Watkins; brother Larry Reed and wife JoAnn; and sister Esther Ohlrich and husband Karl. She is predeceased by her parents Wade and Lattie Reed; brother Rodney Reed, and son Brian Sargent. on March 22, 2013.²

     Franklin R. Sargent was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He Franklin R. Sargent of Lashmeet, WV, formerly of Bluewell, WV passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022, while on vacation in Florida. He was born in McComas, WV on August 18, 1934, the son of the late Henry and Edith Barger Sargent. A graduate of Bramwell High School, Frank enlisted into the USAF and completed a distinguished 21-year career, retiring as a Master Sergeant as a recruiter in Bluefield in 1974. He later drove a school bus, retiring from the Mercer County Board of Education and worked for Norfolk & Western Railroad in Princeton. He was a member of the Bluewell Lion's Club for many years and a member of the Bluefield and Princeton Moose Clubs and the Princeton Elk's Club and a longtime member of the Freemasons. By all accounts, Frank was a man loved and respected by many, and will be fondly remembered by all those fortunate enough to have known him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Joy Reed Sargent, son Brian and brothers Hershel and John and sisters Barbara Parcell and Naomi Bowman. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Davis, daughter Donna Watkins, son Greg and his wife Marta Sargent, grandson Randall and his wife Elizabeth Watkins, grandson Heath Watkins and granddaughter Robin Sargent. Great-grandchildren; Kane, Kaitlynn, Ethan, Logan, Kyla and Cierra Watkins and great-great-grandchildren Adlee and Bryer Winnell. Also, he is survived by his loving and devoted fiancé of 7 years, Edna Barlow of Bluewell, WV.⁴ He was born on August 18, 1934 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He married Joy Lynn Reed, daughter of Wade Jacob Reed and Lattie Celina Elmore, on November 10, 1952 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Franklin R. Sargent died on March 3, 2022 at Florida at age 87.³

     Rodney Wade Reed was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on November 30, 1937 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He died on February 15, 1946 at Montcalm, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 8.^1,2 He Funeral rites will be conducted today for Rodney Wade Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Jacob Reed of Montalm, who was killed Friday when struck by a school bus. The services will be conducted at 2 o'clock at the Rock Methodist Church with the Rev. T. E. Shea, officiating, assisted by the Rev. D. E. Workman. Interment will follow in Woodlawn cemetery. The child was killed instantly when struck by a school bus which was to have taken him to school. The accident occured about 150 yards from his home early Friday morning, on February 16, 1946.¹