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     His Social Security Number was 235-80-0740.³ Richard Larry Sowers married Rebecca Chapin.⁴ Richard Larry Sowers was born on November 20, 1949 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He died on November 16, 2005 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 55.^3,4 He Richard L. "Dicky" Sowers, 55, of 1019 Groveland Drive, Bluefield, died Wednesday Nov. 16, 2005 at a Bluefield hospital. Born Nov. 20, 1949 in Princeton, he was a son of the late Walter P. Sowers and Eula Hedrick Sowers. Dicky was a member and Deacon of First Christian Church of Bluefield and was a kitchen and bathroom designer, owning and operating Kitchen’s Plus for many years. Active in both civic and community affairs, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve, was a member of Bluefield Elks Lodge No. 269, was former treasurer of The University Club, was active in the Jaycee’s and was past president of Belle Acres. He loved golfing and fishing, and was a member of Wolf Creek Golf and Country Club. Dicky is survived by his wife, Rebecca Chapin Sowers; a daughter, Ivy Elizabeth Sowers of Winston-Salem, N.C; a son, Ward Sterling Sowers of Bluefield; a sister, Susan Johnson and husband, Marquis of Bluefield, Va; a brother, Walter L. "Bucky" Sowers and wife, Louisa of Bluefield, Va., and several nieces and nephews. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Rick Saunders, John Lazenby, Bob Saunders, Sammy Lewis, Will Smith, Jay Mullen, Jim Layton, Larry Douglas and Doug Jones. on November 17, 2005.⁴

     Thomas Herbert "Tom" Walthall was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 235-05-9291.⁵ He was born on November 4, 1912 at Kilsyth, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He married Ruby Virginia Hedrick, daughter of John Henry Hedrick and Mattie Arnold Elmore, circa 1993.^1,4 Thomas Herbert "Tom" Walthall died on October 24, 2007 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^5,4 He Thomas Herbert "Tom" Walthall, 94, of 144 Oriole Avenue in Princeton, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born November 4, 1912 in Kilsythe, he was the son of the late Robert H. Walthall Sr. and Susan Painter Walthall. He retired as laundry manager for Princeton Community Hospital in 1981. Tom worked at Majestic Steam Laundry for many years as a route person, first filling in for his father and continuing to work there full time until 1970 when he was named laundry manager for Princeton Community Hospital. In his new position Tom was responsible for the set up and the transition of the new laundry service from Princeton Memorial Hospital to Princeton Community Hospital during and after completion of the project. Tom was a faithful member of the Princeton Presbyterian Church which he joined in 1938. He was currently the oldest male member of the congregation. He formerly served as a Sunday school teacher and superintendent and further served the church as a Deacon, Elder and Trustee. He was very interested in and generous to the children's program in the church. Although not a member he often attended the First Christian Church in Princeton with his wife, Ruby. Tom was a U.S. Army veteran of World War ll serving in the European Theater during his service to his country. In addition to his parents, Tom's first wife, Viola Mullins Walthall; three brothers, Robert, Richard and Wilbur; and two sisters, Hannah and Bertha preceded him in death. Survivors include his second wife and best friend for the past 14 years, Ruby Hedrick Walthall of Princeton; a very devoted daughter, Gayle Wise and her husband Charles of Roanoke, Va; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Pallbearers will be Ed Lowe, Ray Parkey, Tommy Thomas, Leonard DeBuque, Charles Foster, Sam Conner, Bud Raines and Ralph Repass. Honorary pallbearers will be Appalachian Teen Challenge. on October 27, 2007.⁴

     Rebecca Darlene Hedrick was born on July 2, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 As of June 8, 1961,her married name was Hurt.⁶ She married Dallas Jackson Hurt on June 8, 1961 at Jefferson, Ashe Co., North Carolina.⁶ Rebecca Darlene Hedrick and Dallas Jackson Hurt were divorced on January 21, 1974 at Portsmouth, Virginia.⁴ As of March 5, 1974,her married name was Hurd.³ Rebecca Darlene Hedrick married Dr. Paul St. Clair Hurd on March 5, 1974 at Portsmouth, Virginia.^2,3,7,5 Rebecca Darlene Hedrick died on July 26, 2021 at Concord, Merrimack Co., New Hampshire, at age 77.⁵ She Rebecca Darlene Hurd, age 77, of Concord, New Hampshire died suddenly, but peacefully, on Monday, July 26, 2021. Rebecca was born July 2, 1944 in Princeton , West Virginia to Jaunita (Gillispie) Hedrick and John Hedrick Jr. Rebecca is cherished for being a patient listener who always had a calm, simple solution to any problem. She loved to dabble in interior design and executed many projects over the years with beautiful results. She was an avid coupon clipper and had a wallet full of them, ready to spend. She could not resist a cup of tea and relaxing with a good book. Rebecca truly loved animals, and helped give as many as she could a loving home. She had a green thumb, and her beautiful rose gardens were proof of her natural ability to nurture. Rebecca flourished as a mom, but as her children became adults with families of their own, she decided to go back to school to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. She worked as a traveling PTA, so she could enjoy seeing her family in the South and maintain her "sweet" Southern accent. She loved her patients dearly. Rebecca is survived by her daughter Robyn (Hurt) Bashios and husband James; her daughter Jodie (Hurt) Bean and husband Robert; her daughter Jackie (Hurt) Parsons and husband John; and her son Dallas Hurt; her brother Stephen Hedrick and wife Delores of Mechanicsville, Virginia; her grandchildren Christian, Alexander, Treste, Tristan, Shannon, Bryan; her great grandchildren Kiara, River, Trinity, Gabriel; and her adored friends Susan Newkirk of Lebanon, NH, and Ellen Follansbee of Boscawen, NH. Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband Paul S. Hurd; her father John Hedrick Jr. and her mother Jaunita (Gillispie) Hedrick; her granddaughter Christina, and her granddaughter Tasha. on August 4, 2021.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 374-34-4099.⁴ Dr. Paul St. Clair Hurd was buried at North Shore Memory Gardens, 5027 M-63 North, Coloma, Berrien Co., Michigan.³ He was born on December 11, 1936 at Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.^2,3,5,4 He married Rebecca Darlene Hedrick, daughter of John Henry Hedrick Jr. and Juanita Mae Gillespie, on March 5, 1974 at Portsmouth, Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Dr. Paul St. Clair Hurd Dr. Paul S. Hurd, 49, former Lake Michigan College instructor, died Thursday at 63518 Ridge Avenue, Lawrence. He resided at Route 1, Box 312, Bradford, N.H. Burial will be in North Shore Memory Gardens. Dr. Hurd taught at LMC from 1962 to 1968. He was instrumental in developing a two-year curriculum at LMC in metallurgical technology. He was born Dec. 11, 1936, in Benton Harbor. He was currently a college administrator at Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio. From 1974 to 1981, he was academic dean at New Hampshire Technical Institute, where this year he received the Distinguished Service Award. He received his bachelor's degree from Michigan Technological University, a master's degree from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, and his doctorate in higher education from William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Va. Survivors include: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Elsie Long) Maurig of Lawrence; his wife, the former Rebecca D. Hedrick; three sons, Michael Hurd of Patety Bridge, England; Jeffry S. Hurd of Sidney, Ohio and Timothy M. Hurd of St. Joseph; a daughter, Lori J. Hurd of Shepherdstown, W. Va; four stepchildren Robyn Hurt and Mrs. Robert (Jody) Bean, both of Contoocook, N.H., Mrs. Kevin (Jackie) O'Conner of Piqua, Ohio and D. J. Hurt of Bradford, N.H; three grandchildren; a stepbrother, Brian J. Maurig of Hartford; and a sister, Mrs. Pat Krumrei of Stevensville. on July 18, 1976.³ He died on July 17, 1986 at Lawrence, Van Buren Co., Michigan, at age 49.^3,5

     Larry Lee Hedrick was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He died on March 24, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on March 24, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³

     Caroline Louise Robinette Carolyn Louise "Carn" Polk, age 73, of Prestonsburg, KY wife of Randy Polk, died Friday, January 1, 2021 in the Baptist Health, Lexington, KY. She was born March 31, 1947 in Princeton, WV a daughter of the late Randolph Straley and Ina Louise Hedrick Robinette. Carolyn was a Secretary for the First Baptist Church, Prestonsburg, for many years and was a member of the Pleasant Home Baptist Church, Prestonsburg. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son, Dallas Grayson (Judy) Polk, Lexington, KY, one daughter; Randi Lynn (Ahmed Keita) Polk, Richmond, KY, one sister; Randa Jones, New York, NY, and three grandchildren; Carolyn Taylor Polk, Ryan Dallas Polk and Benjamin Keita. Entombment will follow in the Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg.² She was buried at Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co., Kentucky.² Her married name was Polk.² She married Randy Polk.² Caroline Louise Robinette was born on March 31, 1947 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She died on January 1, 2021 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 73.²