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     His Social Security Number was 233-09-5474.⁶ Clarence Horton Elmore was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He and Beatrice Lola Bell were divorced.⁵ Clarence Horton Elmore was born on August 17, 1908 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,6 He married Beatrice Lola Bell circa 1928.⁸ Clarence Horton Elmore died on May 10, 1987 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^6,5 He Clarence Elmore, 78, of the Parkway Apts., Princeton, died Sunday at a Princeton Hospital. Born in Mercer County, he was a son of the late William B. and Theodosia Palmer Elmore. He was a retired machinist for National Electric Coil. He was a member of Grace Methodist Church, Bluefield, the Bluefield Moose Lodge and the Bluefield Masonic Lodge. He was a resident of Princeton for the past 12 years coming from Bluefield. Survivors: son, Charles H. Elmore of Pineville, N.C; daughters, Mrs. Joseph “Betty” Wingfield of Sydney, Ohio, exwife, Mrs. Beatrice Elmore of Bluefield; sisters, Mrs. Mrs. Billie Whittaker and Anna White of Princeton, Mrs. Ruby Goins of Detroit, Mich; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Princeton. on May 12, 1987.⁵

     Anna Elizabeth "Annie" Elmore was buried at White Family Cemetery, Whites Crossing Road, Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on December 24, 1910 at West Virginia.^1,3 As of October 31, 1930,her married name was White.² She married Carl Allen White on October 31, 1930 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Anna Elizabeth "Annie" Elmore died on March 7, 1989 at age 78.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-02-3185.⁴ Ruby Lucille Elmore was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,8 She was born on September 16, 1913 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,9 As of September 15, 1934,her married name was Goins.² She married George Monroe Goins on September 15, 1934 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,10,3 Ruby Lucille Elmore died on June 19, 1991 at Dearborn, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 77.^3,4,9,11 She Ruby Lucille Elmore Goins of Bramwell, died Wednesday, June 19, 1991 in a Dearborn, Michigan hospital. Born September 16, 1913 in Princeton, she was a daughter of the late William and Theodosia Palmer Elmore. She was a former member of the Bramwell Presbyterian Church and a member of the Eastern Star. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Monroe Goins and a daughter, Theodosia Goins Gabris. Survivors: son, William Monroe Goins of Detroit; daughter, Mrs. Chester (Jane) Kowaleski of Detroit; sister Billie Whittaker of Princeton; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Gary Kowaleski, Charlie Kowaleski, Mark Kowaleski, Albert Baker, Jimmy White and Jeff Whittaker. on June 23, 1991.³

     Billie Beatrice Elmore was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-88-2560.¹⁰ She was born on October 1, 1916 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,10,3 As of October 5, 1940,her married name was Whittaker.² She married Elijah Harrison Whittaker on October 5, 1940 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,11,3,12 Billie Beatrice Elmore died on September 8, 2013 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 96.^10,3 She Billie Elmore Whittaker, 96, of Greasy Ridge Road in Princeton, died Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Cassells' Board & Care in Princeton. Born October 1, 1916 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late William Elmore and Theodosia Palmer Elmore. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Greasy Ridge. Billie was a 1930 graduate of Oakvale High School at the age of 14 and was a member of the Elmore Union Church, Greasy Ridge in Princeton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Harrison Whittaker; one granddaughter, Diana Lou Carter; and several brothers and sisters. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include two sons, William "John" Whittaker and wife Cathy of Florida and Jeffrey C. Whittaker of Princeton; three daughters, Patricia Schurr of Texas, Diana Callison of Michigan, and Barbara Paul and husband Robert of Princeton; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A graveside committal service will be conducted at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, Sermon on the Mount Garden. on September 10, 2013.³

     Joseph Leonard Elmore was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 233-09-6331.⁴ He married Pauline Faye Harrison.⁹ Joseph Leonard Elmore was born on February 25, 1919 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3,10,4,5 He married Ruth Irene Dickens on December 26, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.² Joseph Leonard Elmore died on January 30, 1982 at Madison Heights, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 62.^4,5

     Elijah Harrison Whittaker was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 227-03-1963.⁶ He was born on March 31, 1917 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,7,6 He married Billie Beatrice Elmore, daughter of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer, on October 5, 1940 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7,3,5 Elijah Harrison Whittaker died on October 9, 1981 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^4,5 He Funeral services for Elijah H. Whittaker, 64, of Greasy Ridge near Princeton, who was dead on arrival at a Princeton hospital Friday morning after an apparent heart attack, will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at Davis Funeral Chapel in Oakvale. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Bluefield-Princeton Road. A son of the late William and Cora Whittaker, he had been a resident of Greasy Ridge for 50 years. He was a retired machine operator for Eastern Associated Coal Corp. and was a member of the Princeton Chapter of the Old Guard, the Keystone United Mine Workers Local, East River Ruritan Club and Elmore Union Church on Greasy Ridge. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II in Korea. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Billie Elmore Whittaker; three daughters, Mrs. Bob (Patricia) Schurr of Longview, Texas, Mrs. James (Diana) Callison of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. Paul (Barbara) Fleenor of Emporia, Va; two sons, Capt. William J. Whittaker, stationed with the U.S. Marine Corps at Quantico, Va., and Jeffrey C. Whittaker of Richmond, Va; one sister, Mrs. J. G. Thompson of Pearisburg, Va; two brothers, Don Whittaker of Princeton and Rufus Whittaker of Welch; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers: Frank Crews, Hobart Peak, Pete Pentasuglia, Johnny Pentasuglia, Don Bowman, Sam Thurmer, George Erps and Bill Brown. on October 11, 1981.⁵

     Tony Michael Swim was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,5 He was born on November 24, 1905 at Roderfield, McDowell Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Lurinda Frances Elmore, daughter of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer, on September 19, 1923 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 Tony Michael Swim died on May 24, 1976 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.⁵ He Tony M. Swim, 70, of Princeton, Mercer County, died Monday in Princeton Community Hospital. He was a member of Princeton Presbyterian Church, Brotherhood of Railway Clerks and former employe of Norfolk and Western Railway. Surviving: wife, Mrs. Lurinda Elmore Swim; sons, Harold L. Swim of Princeton, Garland J. Swim of Logan; daughters, Mrs. Lorena Robinette of Princeton, Mrs. Shirley Bond of Mullens, Mrs. Tressie Shrader of Princeton; brother, Aubry Swim of Princeton; sisters, Mrs. Flora Brewster, Mrs. Lola Miller, and Mrs. Sue Elmore, all of Princeton; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery, Princeton. on May 25, 1976.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-34-7690.⁹ Harold Lee Swim was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,2 He was born on June 22, 1924 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,2,9,11 He married Doris Jewell Damewood on March 30, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Harold Lee Swim died on March 18, 1988 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^10,2,11 He Harold Lee Swim, 63, of Wickham Avenue, Princeton, was dead on arrival Friday at a Princeton hospital. Born at Princeton, the son of the late Tony M. and Lurinda Elmore Swim, he was a retired employee of Itmann Coal Co. and a member of the United Mine Workers Local 9690. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was awarded four bronze stars for his duty in the Pacific Theater. Survivors: wife, Doris Damewood Swim; daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Charlotte) Carper of Princeton; son, Joseph Harold Swim of Tazewell, Va; brother, Garland Swim on Logan; sisters, Mrs. Shirley Bond of Mullins and Mrs. Lorena Walker of Princeton; and two grandchildren, Debra Carper and Derrick Swim. Burial will follow in Resthaven Park Cemetery at Princeton. on March 20, 1988.²

     Richard Earl Swim was born on November 3, 1927 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He died on April 7, 1938 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 10.³

     Lorena Ernestine Swim Lorena E. “Granny” Walker, 82 of 1322 Princeton Avenue in Princeton died Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the Princeton Health Care Center. Born in Princeton November 16, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Tony Michael Swim and Lurinda Elmore Swim. Lorena was a 1946 graduate of Princeton High School and was a former employee of G.C. Murphy Co., The Glass House on the WV Turnpike and Taylor’s Truck Stop in Princeton. In addition to her parent’s she was preceded in death by her first husband, J.L. Robinette; second husband, Harry Walker; one son, Steve Robinette; one sister, Shirley Bond and three brothers, Harold Swim, Garland Swim and Richard Swim. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Donley and husband Dickie of Princeton and Patty Reed and husband Fairly of Lerona; seven sons, Wayne Robinette of Princeton, Michael Robinette and wife Bonnie of Dublin, VA, David Robinette and wife B.J. of Gallipolis, OH, Donald Robinette of Princeton, Scottie Robinette and wife Wendy of Athens, Jackie Robinette and Barry Robinette and his companion Gina Blankenship all of Princeton; thirteen grandchildren and thirty two great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Princeton.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 232-38-0954.¹¹ She was born on November 16, 1928 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,3,11 As of July 22, 1946,her married name was Robinette.³ She married Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. on July 22, 1946 at Washington Co., Virginia.^5,3 Lorena Ernestine Swim and Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. were divorced in May, 1976.³ As of August 26, 1981,her married name was Walker.³ Lorena Ernestine Swim married James Harry Walker on August 26, 1981 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,3 Lorena Ernestine Swim died on July 2, 2011 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^5,11

     His Social Security Number was 233-48-8006.⁸ Garland Joseph Swim was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He Garland Joseph Swim, 76, of 186 Nighbert Avenue in Logan died Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Logan Regional Medical Foundation in Logan. Born February 16, 1934 in Princeton he was the son of the late Tony Swim and Lurinda Elmore Swim. He was a 1951 graduate of Princeton High School and attended Bluefield Business College. Garland retired in April of 2009 as the owner and operator of Swim Electric Company in Logan. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Garland was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Logan. He was also a member and Master Mason of the Aracoma Masonic Lodge #99 in Logan and a 32nd Degree Mason. In addition to his parents, two brothers, Richard Swim and Harold Swim; and one sister, Shirley Bond preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of fifty six years, Billie Jo Luke Swim of Logan; two daughters, Kathie Cheek and husband Michael of Logan and Vickie Watson and husband Kevin of Ft. Mill, SC; two grandsons, Adam Cheek of Huntington, WV and Kevin Watson, II of Ft. Mill, SC; one sister, Lorena Walker of Princeton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with the Princeton Masonic Lodge #134 conducting Masonic graveside rites. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Michael Cheek, Kevin Watson, Adam Cheek, Kevin Watson, II, Chad Jarrell, and Joseph Wolfe.² He was born on February 16, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,8 He married Billie Jo Luke on June 6, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Garland Joseph Swim died on December 7, 2010 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^2,8

     Her Social Security Number was 233-56-7664.³ Shirley Anne Swim was born on February 11, 1938 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,6 As of April 1, 1955,her married name was Childers.⁵ She married James Roy Childers on April 1, 1955 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^11,5 Shirley Anne Swim and James Roy Childers were divorced before 1968.^4,11 As of May 3, 1975,her married name was Bond.⁴ Shirley Anne Swim married Gilmer French Bond on May 3, 1975 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Shirley Anne Swim died on July 23, 2001 at West Virginia at age 63.^3,12,6 She Shirley Anne Bond, 83, of 1106 Moran Ave., died Monday, July 23, 2001, at the home of her daughter following an extended illness. Born Feb. ll, 1938, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Tony and Lurinda Elmore Swim. Mrs. Bond was a graduate of Princeton High School, Class of 1956. She resided in Mullens the past 41 years and was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Mullens. She devoted much of her time and energy to her community through her volunteer work at Mullens Grade School. She served as a past chairperson of the Homeroom Mothers and worked in the concession stand for the Wyoming East High School marching band. Shirley was a member of the Clown Club and worked in the kitchen during community Thanksgiving dinners. She was a self-employed seamstress, making many costumes, uniforms, prom and wedding dresses, and did the community’s mending and hemming. She also wrorked at Joe’s Market in West Mullens where high school students loved to go during their lunch hour. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Lynn Childers; and two brothers, Harold and Richard Swim. Survivors include her two daughters, Royceanne Childers of Mullens and Toni Gayle Clay and her husband, Tim, of Saulsville; a son, Joseph Michael Bond of Mullens; a granddaughter, Rebekah Clay of Saulsville; two sisters, Lorena Walker and Tressie Shrader of Princeton; a brother, Garland Swim of Logan; and a very special friend, Peggy McClain of Mullens. on July 25, 2001.⁶

     Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia. His Social Security Number was 235-30-9289.² He was born on September 23, 1924 at Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Lorena Ernestine Swim, daughter of Tony Michael Swim and Lurinda Frances Elmore, on July 22, 1946 at Washington Co., Virginia.^1,5 Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. and Lorena Ernestine Swim were divorced in May, 1976.⁵ Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. died on February 1, 1994 at West Virginia at age 69.^2,6

     His Social Security Number was 236-40-2903.⁶ James Harry Walker was buried at Walker-Bowden-Ayers Cemetery, Pence Springs, Summers Co., West Virginia.⁷ He was born on July 28, 1926 at Pence Springs, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,4,6 He married Lorena Ernestine Swim, daughter of Tony Michael Swim and Lurinda Frances Elmore, on August 26, 1981 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 James Harry Walker died on May 10, 1984 at age 57.³

     Linda Carol Robinette Linda Robinette Donley, 66 of Princeton died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at her residence. Born July 7, 1954 in Princeton, WV she was the daughter of the late J.L. Robinette and Lorena Ernestine Swim Walker. Linda was a graduate of Princeton High School and a graduate of the LPN program at Mercer County Vo-Tech Center in Princeton. She was a retired LPN at Princeton Community Hospital with forty-two years service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Steve, Wayne, and David Robinette; one sister, Patty Reed; and one stepson, Ricky Donley. Survivors include her husband, Donald R. “Dickie” Donley of Princeton; one daughter, Stephanie Shelton and husband Alan of Lashmeet, WV; one stepson, Kenny Donley and wife Denise of Surfside, SC; two grandchildren, Lexi Matthews and husband Joey and Cassie Donley; and five brothers, Michael Robinette of Dublin, VA, Donald Robinette of Princeton, Scottie Robinette and wife Wendy of Athens, Jackie Robinette and Barry Robinette both of Princeton. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.² She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Her married name was Donley.¹ She married Donald Richards "Dickie" Donley.^1,4,5,2 Linda Carol Robinette was born on July 7, 1954 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She married Carl Richard Cox on April 21, 1975 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.³ As of December 8, 1978,her married name was Hall.³ Linda Carol Robinette married Michael Dale Hall on December 8, 1978 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Linda Carol Robinette and Michael Dale Hall were divorced on February 16, 1979.³ As of April 2, 1979,her married name was Cox.³ Linda Carol Robinette married Carl Richard Cox on April 2, 1979 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Linda Carol Robinette died on September 12, 2020 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.²

     Patty Kay Robinette Patty Kay Reed, age 47, of 311 Lady Fern Drive, Lerona, WV, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at her residence. Born on December 16, 1964 at Princeton, she was a daughter of the late JL Robinette, Jr. and Lorena Swim Walker. She had been a resident of Lerona for 6 years and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded iun death by her brother, Steven Robinette. Survivors include: Husband: Fairley Reed of the home; Daughter: Rissie Murphy and Nick of Lexington, VA; Grandson: Colin Jude Murphy; Sister: Linda Donley and Dickie of Princeton; Brothers: Wayne Robinette of Princeton; Michael Robinette and Bonnie of Dublin, VA; David Robinette and BJ of Gallipolis, OH; Donald Robinette of Princeton; Scotty Robinette and Wendy of Speedway; Jackie Robinette of Princeton; Barry Robinette of Gina of Princeton.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 233-08-1618.⁶ Her married name was Reed.¹ She married Fairley Reed.^1,5 Patty Kay Robinette was born on December 16, 1963 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,5 As of June 6, 1980,her married name was Kirby.² She married Douglas Wayne Kirby on June 6, 1980 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.² Patty Kay Robinette and Douglas Wayne Kirby were divorced on November 6, 1981.² As of February 2, 1983,her married name was Holdren.² Patty Kay Robinette married Larry Wayne Holdren Sr. on February 2, 1983 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Patty Kay Robinette died on August 2, 2012 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 48.^6,5

     Allen Wayne Robinette was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He Allen “Wayne” Robinette, 67, a life-long resident of Princeton, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Cleveland, TN at the residence of his daughter, Elizabeth Flores, who was serving as his caregiver and where he was living at this time. Born in Princeton July 3, 1948 he was the son of the late J.L. Robinette and Lorena Swim Robinette Walker. Wayne was a graduate of Princeton High School. He retired in 2012 as Chief Office Deputy of the Mercer County Assessor’s Office with 26 years of service. Prior to the Assessor’s office he was a draftsman doing blueprints for Joy Manufacturing Co. Wayne enjoyed all aspects of his career in the Courthouse and especially the political side of the business. He held many positions and received many honors during his career. Among them were; President of the Mercer County Democrat Club, named both the State of West Virginia and the Mercer County Democrat of the Year and serving on the State and County Democrat Executive Committees. Wayne was also elected by the voters of Mercer County as County Surveyor. For many years Wayne opened regular scheduled meetings of the Mercer County Commission with a prayer. Wayne always said he loved Jesus, Family, Democrats and Jeff Gordon. Wayne had a close companion, his cat Bandit, he adopted from the Animal Shelter. Wayne loved his autograph collection he worked at since childhood and his Jeff Gordon Nascar collection he worked on for several years. He also loved to read and be a daddy and a grandpa to his children and grandchildren that he took such great pride in. Wayne never met a stranger and was loved by his many friends. In addition to his parent’s two brothers, Steven and David Robinette and one sister, Patty Reed preceded him in death. Survivors include three daughters, Louise Turpin and husband David of Perris, CA, Elizabeth Flores and husband Jonathan of Cleveland, TN, with whom he made his home and Teresa Robinette of Bristol, TN; twenty five grandchildren; one sister, Linda Donley and husband Dickie of Princeton and five brothers, Michael Robinette of Dublin, VA; Donald Robinette, Jackie Robinette and Barry Robinette all of Princeton and Scottie Robinette and wife Wendy of Athens.Burial will be in Resthaven Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his brother, Scottie Robinette, son-in-law, Jonathan Flores and grandsons, Jonathan Flores, Jr., Joseph Flores, Jacob Flores and friend, Verlin Moye.² He married Phyllis Taylor.⁵ Allen Wayne Robinette was born on July 3, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He died on May 15, 2016 at Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tennessee, at age 67.²

     David Ray Robinette was buried at Lower Hodges Cemetery, Winfield, Putnam Co., West Virginia.² He David Ray Robinette, 63, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went to Paradise on Saturday, March 14, 2015 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born Dec. 22, 1951, David was the son of the late Julius Lewis Robinette and Lorena Ernestine Swimm. David trusted Jesus Christ as his Saviour on March 12, 2015. David is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Betty; his son, David Ray Robinette Jr. of Princeton; stepson, Gary D. Young and wife, Penny, of Winfield; stepdaughter, Rita Marion of Gallipolis, Ohio; sister, Linda Donely and husband, Dickie, of Princeton; brothers, Wayne Robinette of Princeton, Michael Robinette of Dublin, Va., Donald Robinette of Princeton, Scottie Robinette and wife, Wendy, of Athens, W.Va., Jackie Robinette of Princeton and Barry Robinette and wife, Gina, of Princeton; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. David grew up in the countryside of Lashmette and attended Matoka High School. David was a Marine Corps veteran of Platoon 344, Paris Island, S.C., graduating July 19, 1971. In his early years, David was employed by U.S. Steel Mining Operations in Gary, and later moved into automobile sales and worked for Mountain Motor Sales, Lester Raines, Robinette Preowned Autos and, most recently, Rick Miller Auto, Ripley. David loved NASCAR and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan. David possessed a photographic memory when it came to his knowledge of automobiles. David will be most remembered as a dedicated, loving husband, a giver to all and a friend to so many who will forever cherish their memories of him. The graveside memorial service to honor the life of David will be held at Lower Hodges Cemetery, off Big Hurricane Creek Road, Winfield, with Dr. Jeffrey Johnson officiating.² He was born on December 22, 1951 at West Virginia.^2,3 He married Betty June Erwin on January 23, 1982 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 David Ray Robinette died on March 14, 2015 at Ohio at age 63.²

     Betty June Erwin Betty June Erwin Young Robinette, 79, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went to Paradise on Friday, September 16, 2016, after a long illness. Born on February 4, 1937, Betty was the daughter of the late Clell Leonard Erwin and Lorene Bertha Gibson. Betty was a Baptist and taught Sunday school in her younger years. Betty was married to the late Gary R. Young for 27 years and married to the late David Ray Robinette for 33 years and is survived by her son Gary D. Young and wife, Penny of Winfield; daughter, Rita M. Marion of Gallipolis, Ohio; stepson, David Ray Robinette, Jr. of Princeton WV; five grandchildren, Amanda R. Cintron (Greg) of Greenville, SC, Amber Beth Stevens (Blake) of Scott Depot, Gary D. Young, II of South Korea, Heidi Faith Clark (Jordan) of Winfield, and Nicki Marion of Long Beach, California; eight great-grandchildren, Lincoln Haynes, Ari Zane, Adah and Israel Clark, Asher, Jude, and Evelyn Stevens and Ezekiel Cintron. Betty grew up in the countryside of Putnam County, WV and attended Winfield High School. In her early years, Betty was a house wife and mother and later attended nursing school. Betty provided from her heart nursing care in several WV hospitals and cherished most of her nursing career caring for the elderly in nursing homes. Betty has spent the last 3 1/2 years as a patient at Abbyshire Place, Bidwell, Ohio, due to crippling strokes. The family wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the entire Abbyshire staff and caregivers for the excellent care of Mom. Betty enjoyed her Sunday drives though the countryside, was a great cook, sang hymns with the family even after being paralyzed and was always overjoyed at the sight of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The graveside memorial service to honor the life of Betty will be at Lower Hodges Cemetery, off Hurricane Creek Road, Winfield WV, with Dr. Jeffery Johnson officiating.¹ She was buried at Lower Hodges Cemetery, Winfield, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on February 4, 1937 at West Virginia.^1,2 As of January 23, 1982,her married name was Robinette.² She married David Ray Robinette, son of Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. and Lorena Ernestine Swim, on January 23, 1982 at Giles Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 Betty June Erwin died on September 16, 2016 at Ohio at age 79.¹

     Donald Richards "Dickie" Donley Donald Richards “Dickie” Donley, 76, of Princeton died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence. Born February 12, 1944 in Princeton he was the son of the late Carl and Elsie Donley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Donley; one son, Richard “Ricky” Donley; and one brother, Glen Donley. Donald was a retired journeyman baker having work at several places in the United States including Lloyds Bakery in Princeton. He was a member of both the Elks and Moose clubs in Princeton. He is survived by one son, Kenny Donley and wife Denise of Surfside, SC; one daughter, Stephanie Shelton and husband Alan of Rock, WV; two grandchildren, Lexi Matthews and husband Joey, and Cassie Collins and husband Jon Michael; six sisters, Sylvia Phillips of OK, Shirley Thomas and husband Benton of MO, Wilma Finn of VA, Nancy Larue and husband Larry of Princeton, Rebecca Hunnicutt and husband Bill of Salem, VA, and Aletha Aboulhosn and husband Samir of NJ; and three brothers, Carol Donley of MD, Frederick Donley and wife Sue of MD, and Clyde Donley and wife Carla of Princeton.⁵ He married Linda Carol Robinette, daughter of Julius Lewis Robinette Jr. and Lorena Ernestine Swim.^1,2,3,4 Donald Richards "Dickie" Donley was born on December 12, 1944 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He died on December 24, 2020 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.⁵