Ronald Newton "Hop" Hopkins Sr
1, "The Welch News"; Welch, WV; Friday Evening; 19 Jun 2020; Page 8; Newspaper Obit.
"RONALD "HOP” NEWTON
HOPKINS SR.
"Ronald "Hop" Newton Hopkins
Sr. of Landgraff, WV. departed his
life surrounded by his family on
Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Better know
as “Hop" he was bom March 21,
1947 in Welch, WV. and was the son
of the late Robert Lee Hopkins and
Myrtle Elizabeth Burks Hopkins.
"Hop ‘was a 1965 graduate of Kim—
ball High School. Upon graduation,
he immediately joined the United
States Air Force, then drafted to the
Vietnam War. He served from May
6, 1966 to February 8, 1975. After
retiring from the Military, he worked
for the Refine Sugar Corp. in Yon—
kers, NY. where he also retired in
1992; He returned home to North-
fork, WV to care for his parents. Hop
became very active in the commu-
nity and schools serving as a father
figure to many. He was a member of
the ‘Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist
Church іп Norwood/Kimball, WV.
"Other than his parents, Hop was
preceded in death by two sisters,
Gerline Cheeks and Rosetta Hop-
kins. Special niece. Glendora Wood-
son and his beloved granddaughter,
Starasia Lewis.
"Those left to cherish his memo—
ry are, his loving and devoted wife
of 42 years. Priscilla Hopkins. His
children, Wayne Hopkins and wife
Tamara, Marcelino "Max" Edwards
and wife Scherrie Edwards, Makiba
Hopkins, Sharonnia Osayaba and
husband Babatu Osayaba. Robert
“Monty" Hopkins. Ronald "Strcreh"
Hopkins and Elizabeth "Lizzie"
Hopkins. Special grandchildren: De
Moni Edwards, Chri' Shay Hopkins.
and Na' Chonte Miller. Hop was ᴀ
blessed with 21 grandchildren and
2 great-grandchildren as“ well as a
host of aunts, nieces, nephews
cousins. Also, very special friends
Shirley Merriweather, Rev. Wil
"Bum Bum" Spencer and Donald
"Zeke" Hairston.
"Graveside services will be held
Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Rest
Haven Cemetery Mausoleum with
Rev. William Spencer officiating at
12: Noon. Military Honors will be
conducted by the Mercer County
Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers
will be family and friends. Social
Distancing and mask recommend.
"Proudly serving the Hopkins Fam.-
ily is Widener Funeral Home, North-
fork, WV."
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 329; WV Archives Website.
Warren Edgar Reed; age 25; born in Basin, WV; single; living in Pineville, WV; son of Alfred and Edna
Reed; married on 3 Oct 1956 at Pineville, WV; Rosabelle Stewart; age 18; born and living at
Rockview, WV; single; daughter of John L. and Lettie M Stewart Borders.
1. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1956); Page 329; WV Archives Website.
Warren Edgar Reed; age 25; born in Basin, WV; single; living in Pineville, WV; son of Alfred and Edna
Reed; married on 3 Oct 1956 at Pineville, WV; Rosabelle Stewart; age 18; born and living at
Rockview, WV; single; daughter of John L. and Lettie M Stewart Borders.
2. Evans-Calfee Funeral Home; Pineville, WV; Posted Obit.
"Rosa “Belle” Reed, 82, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family."She was born April 11, 1938 in Key Rock, WV, to the late John L. Stewart and Lettie McMillion Stewart.
"Belle spent many years as a Teacher’s Aide for the Wyoming County Board of Education. She worked at several different schools throughout her career before her retirement. She was dearly loved by all.
"She was a member of Rockcastle Baptist Church where she was a longtime member of the choir. She absolutely loved singing and cherished the fellowship time spent with her church family. She was never happier than when she was in God’s house.
"In addition to her parents a host of family members preceded her in death.
"She will be dearly missed by her loving husband of sixty five years, Warren Reed; her son, Keith Reed and his wife, Andrea; her daughter, Rhonda Reed and her companion, Syrus ; several siblings; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews; and countless friends."
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Jack Dempsey Dillon
Race: White
Age: 22
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 4 Aug 1918
Birth Place: Roderfield McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
Employer: Carter Coal Co
Weight: 150
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: T B Dillon
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Jack Dempsey Dillon Self (Head)
T B Dillon Father"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 86; WV Archives Website.
Jack Dempsey Dillon; age 33; born in Roderfield, WV; divorced; living at Box 649, Coalwood, WV;
married on 12 Dec 1953 in Roderfield, WV; Lealia Christian; age 22; born and living in Roderfield,
WV; single.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 10 Jul 2010.
" Jack D Dillon
Birth 4 Aug 1920
Death 12 Feb 1986 (aged 65)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 54777797"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1953); Page 86; WV Archives Website.
Jack Dempsey Dillon; age 33; born in Roderfield, WV; divorced; living at Box 649, Coalwood, WV;
married on 12 Dec 1953 in Roderfield, WV; Lealia Christian; age 22; born and living in Roderfield,
WV; single.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by F. Hylton; 10 Jul 2010.
" Lelia Dillon
Birth 20 Dec 1930
Death 16 Mar 1993 (aged 62)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 54777875"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-063380; Ancestry.com Website.
Lewis James Lauderback; age 46; born 9 Apr 1941 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage, first
marriage ended in May 1980; 10th grade education; living at Box 145, Jolo, WV; son of Jim and
Almeady (Collins) Lauderback; married on 27 Dec 1985 in Buchanan Co, VA; Bonnie Ineece
Deskins; age 25; born 22 Apr 1960 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended
in Jan 1981; 8th grade education; living at Box 260, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Raymond Ellis and
Betty Jean (Dawson) Deskins.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-063380; Ancestry.com Website.
Lewis James Lauderback; age 46; born 9 Apr 1941 in WV; divorced; this is his 2nd marriage, first
marriage ended in May 1980; 10th grade education; living at Box 145, Jolo, WV; son of Jim and
Almeady (Collins) Lauderback; married on 27 Dec 1985 in Buchanan Co, VA; Bonnie Ineece
Deskins; age 25; born 22 Apr 1960 in WV; divorced; this is her 2nd marriage; first marriage ended
in Jan 1981; 8th grade education; living at Box 260, Bradshaw, WV; daughter of Raymond Ellis and
Betty Jean (Dawson) Deskins.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Vernon Miller; 30 Jan 2012; maintained by Sue Lapp.
" Bonnie Deskins Lauderback
Birth 22 Apr 1960
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death 29 Jan 2012 (aged 51)
Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Deskins Cemetery
Atwell, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 84235189"Additional Information Posted:
"Bonnie Lauderback, age 51 of Jolo, West Virginia was surrounded by her loving family when she went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 29, 2012 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer."She was born in Welch, West Virginia and was the daughter of Betty Dawson Deskins Mullins of Bradshaw, West Virginia and the late Raymond Deskins. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and grandchildren. She also enjoyed attending church at the Family Worship Center of Jolo, West Virginia where she was a member. She worked many years for McDowell County Board of Education. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by one son, Lewis James Lauderback, Jr.
"In addition to her mother, those who remain to carry on her spirit are:
"Her loving husband, Lewis Lauderback of Jolo, West Virginia
"Daughters:
"Stephanie Keene of Jolo, West Virginia
"Teresa Brittain and husband, Tony of Vale, North Carolina
"Cathy Sutherland and husband, Nicky of Princeton, West Virginia
"Son, Christopher Lauderback and fiancée, Jennifer Boyd of Jolo, West Virginia
"Four Sisters:
"Faye Boyd and husband, Danny of Bassett, Virginia
"Ida Proffitt and husband, William of Vansant, Virginia
"Cora Deskins of Jolo, West Virginia
"Hazel Jenkins and husband, Harry of Spartanburg, South Carolina
"One Brother, Danny Deskins of Bradshaw, West Virginia
"Seven Grandchildren:
"Sevin Blevans, Nevaeh Blevans, Steven Leonard, Michelle Leonard, Amanda Leonard, Kiarah Stacy and Jonathan Stacy, Jr.
"Her Best Friend of 31 years, Cloye Stevenson and a host of nieces and nephews also survive
"Funeral services for Bonnie Lauderback will be conducted, at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, West Virginia with the Rev. Charlie Rose officiating. Interment will follow at the Deskins Family Cemetery located on Atwell Mountain in Atwell, West Virginia. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tuesday evening at the Family Worship Center in Jolo, West Virginia. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com."