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     His Social Security Number was 230-34-2496.⁹ Edward Temple Pruitt was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ He was born on May 1, 1931 at Air Point, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,3,4 He married Christine Arnetta Kessler on February 9, 1952 at York, York Co., South Carolina.² Edward Temple Pruitt married Cecelia June Minnix on November 12, 1958.^1,10 Edward Temple Pruitt and Christine Arnetta Kessler were divorced on December 3, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,2 Edward Temple Pruitt died on June 27, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^9,8,5 He PRIUTT, Edward T., 66, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 27, 1997. Mr. Pruitt was a retired driver for the Greyhound Bus Company. He is survived by his wife, Cecelia M. Pruitt; his mother, Lula C. Pruitt; sons, William E. Pruitt of Salem, Nathan L. Pruitt of Stewartsville and Matthew C. Pruitt of Salem; daughters, Brenda P. Hawks of Charleston, S.C., Angela P. Combs of Salem and Kimberley P. Wray of Salem; brother, Hugh T. Pruitt of Troutville; sister, Dorothy DeHart of Salem, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 1997, at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Carl Basham officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on June 29, 1997.⁸

     James Eldridge "Jim" Pruitt married Caroline Mae "Carol" Leopoldo.¹ His Social Security Number was 226-52-2808.³ James Eldridge "Jim" Pruitt was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia. He was born on January 9, 1942.^1,3 He died on December 17, 1972 at age 30; Died in an automobile accident.¹

     Mac Ralph DeHart Sr. married Dorothy Lillian "Doris" Pruett, daughter of Clifton Ford Pruett Sr. and Lula Clara Mary Catherine Craighead.¹ Mac Ralph DeHart Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.² He Mac R. DeHart, Sr., 84, passed away on March 23, 2015. Dad was born the youngest of nine children to James and Amanda DeHart on May 9, 1930. In addition to his parents, Dad was preceded in death by brothers Harvey, James and Harry DeHart; and sisters, Nancy Jones, Peg VanHoy, Jessie Huddle and Callie Witt. Dad served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 – 1956 and retired from General Electric. After retirement, he enjoyed many years of bowling in local senior leagues. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Mack Jr. and Sue DeHart., and daughter, Vickie DeHart. Also surviving are his helpmate and former wife, Dorothy DeHart and his sister, Sue Gagnet, along with many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Lotz Funeral Home Salem from 5 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on March 27, 2015 at Cedar Lawn Cemetery with Pastor Art Hearne officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 1291, Salem, VA 24153.² He and Dorothy Lillian "Doris" Pruett were divorced.² Mac Ralph DeHart Sr. was born on May 9, 1930.^1,2

     Odessa Mae Lilly was buried at Coal City Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on September 7, 1917 at Camp Creek, Mercer Co., West Virginia; The cemetery record has a birth year of 1918.^2,3 She married George Dennis Craighead, son of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on October 19, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2,4 As of October 19, 1934,her married name was Craighead.⁴ Odessa Mae Lilly died on June 27, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 19.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-6442.³ Earsie Faye Bowling was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on December 27, 1919 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,2 She married George Dennis Craighead, son of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on January 8, 1940 at Bland Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 As of January 8, 1940,her married name was Craighead.² Earsie Faye Bowling died on January 5, 1995 at age 75.¹ She CRAIGHEAD, Earsie Faye 75, of Roanoke, died Thursday, January 5, 1995. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, George D. Craighead; six sons, Dennis L. Craighead, G. Arthur Craighead, David O. Craighead, Dewey E. Craighead, Carless E. Craighead, Bobby R. Craighead; six daughters, Earsie C. Proctor, Donna C. Church, Kathy C. Maddox, Deborah C. Fontaine, Mary C. Jefferson, Susan C. Huffman; one sister, Madgline Irwin; one brother, Jay Bowling; 32 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bible Baptist Church by the Rev. Jeff Gardner, with burial to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on January 6, 1995.¹

     Dennis Lee "Denny" Craighead was born on November 30, 1935 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Nancy Lou Price on May 29, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Dennis Lee "Denny" Craighead married Anita Robin Lewis on September 13, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Dennis Lee "Denny" Craighead died on November 2, 2014 at Virginia at age 78.² He Dennis Lee Craighead, 78, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, George Dennis Craighead; mother, Odessa Mae Lilly Craighead; step/mother, Earsie Craighead; brother, Dallas Craighead; sister, Earsie Proctor; and his first wife, Nancy Price Craighead. Dennis was a devoted and faithful member and volunteer at Fellowship Community Church. He retired after 38 years of service with Meadow Gold Dairy and later retired from the Roanoke County School System. He was a kindhearted easy going person who never met a stranger. Surviving are his wife, Anita Lewis Craighead; sons, Gary (Elaine) Craighead; Randall Craighead all of Roanoke; and a number of nieces, nephews and other family members. on November 7, 2014.²

     Cora Lee Stephens was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ She was born in November, 1877 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^5,3 As of December 23, 1903,her married name was Worley.³ She married Thomas Peter Worley on December 23, 1903 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4,6 Cora Lee Stephens died on September 14, 1927 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 49.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-44-9836.⁸ Dallas Landon Craighead was buried at Conyer Springs Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on March 5, 1937 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,2,3,9 He married Janice Eileen Morgan on March 8, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Dallas Landon Craighead and Janice Eileen Morgan were divorced on March 20, 1978 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ Dallas Landon Craighead died on October 9, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 47.^8,2

     Earsie Eloise Craighead and Clyde Melvin Jones Jr. were divorced.¹ Earsie Eloise Craighead was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 8, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2 She married Clyde Melvin Jones Jr. on June 6, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 6, 1959,her married name was Jones.² Earsie Eloise Craighead married Calvin Thomas Proctor Sr. on October 21, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,2 As of October 21, 1961,her married name was Proctor.² Earsie Eloise Craighead died on February 10, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.⁴ She Earsie C. Proctor, 73, of Roanoke, died Monday, February 10, 2014 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born January 8, 1941 a daughter of the late George D. and Earsie F. Craighead. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Dallas Craighead and a sister, Shirley Jean Craighead. Surviving her are her husband of 52 years, Calvin Proctor Sr; children, Calvin "Tommy" Proctor Jr. (Dianne), Cynthia "Cindy" Rogers (Mark) and Kimberly "Kim" Bernard (Bill); five sisters; six brothers; thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. on February 12, 2014.⁴

     Carless Eugene Craighead Sr. Carless "Craig" Craighead of Goodview, Virginia passed away on Thursday, August 25th, 2022. Craig was born July 20, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earsie Faye and George Dennis Craighead, his brothers, Denny and Dallas Craighead and sisters Earsie Proctor and Shirley Jean Craighead. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Vickie Trent Craighead: His son, Scott Craighead of Tarpon Springs, Florida and his daughter Misty Frankenberry and her husband Joseph, of Vinton, Virginia. His grandchildren: Alexis, Morgan, Dylan, Daniel and Karli. His brothers: Arthur Craighead of Magnolia, Texas, David [Doc]Craighead of Hudson, Florida, Dewey Craighead of Costa Rica, and Bobby Craighead and his wife Tammy of Marion, Virginia. His sisters: Donna Watson and her husband Jerry of Moneta, Virginia, Kathy Maddox and her husband Charles of Indian Land, South Carolina, Debbie Fontaine and her husband Mark of Wytheville, Virginia, Mary and her husband Carl of Rocky Mount, Virginia, Susan and her husband Timmy of Roanoke, Virginia. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces. A graduate of Cave Spring High School, Craig went on the join the Air Force. Then After marrying the love of his life, Vickie, they lived in New Mexico, where their son, Scott, was born. From there they moved to Italy where their daughter, Misty, was born. Afterward they moved to North Carolina before returning to the Roanoke area. He then went to college at Radford University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982. He and Vickie built a home in Bedford, Virginia with the help of family and friends where they resided for the past 28 years. During this time, he worked as an insurance agent then retired from Rick Woodson Honda after 17 years. The second love of his life was spending time with his children and grandchildren. Old classic cars were another love, which he enjoyed restoring for many years. He also loved boating, skiing, camping and being with his with family and friends. Residing in rural Virginia, he enjoyed watching all the wildlife around his home. Craig's family would like to express sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown during this time of grief and sadness. Your love and support will always be remembered.⁴ He was born on July 20, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 He married Vickie Lynn Trent, daughter of Joseph Allen "Joe" Trent and Catherine Lorene Aldridge, on February 27, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,2,4 Carless Eugene Craighead Sr. died on August 25, 2022 at Virginia at age 73.⁴

     Issac Eldridge Spangler was buried at William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, 1033 Friendship Road, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 His Social Security Number was 223-12-3067.⁸ He was born on September 6, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,1,2,6,7 He married Ethel Beatrice Craighead, daughter of Peter Everett "Pete" Craighead and Elzora Jane "Ellie" Conner, on May 14, 1926 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,2,9 Issac Eldridge Spangler died on September 27, 1976 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 72.^1,2,6,7

     David Andrews/Andrew Spangler was buried at William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, 1033 Friendship Road, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ He married Theresa Ann Bowen.^1,3 David Andrews/Andrew Spangler was born on June 12, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,1,9 He married Nada Rebecca Cline on July 10, 1965 at Winchester, Virginia.^5,6,10 David Andrews/Andrew Spangler and Nada Rebecca Cline were divorced on February 8, 1980 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁹ David Andrews/Andrew Spangler married Sharon Elaine Sartin on November 1, 1981.^5,6 David Andrews/Andrew Spangler died on March 16, 2010 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 66.^1,3,2 He David Andrews Spangler, 66, of Goshen, Va., died on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. He was born on June 12, 1943, in Montgomery County, a son of the late Isaac Eldridge Spangler and Ethel Beatrice Craighead Spangler. David was retired truck driver with Landford Brothers, Inc. in Roanoke. He was a member of the Goshen Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Theresa Ann Bowen Spangler, of Goshen; one son, Steven L. Spangler, of Rocky Mount; one daughter, Shawn Marie Altice, of Martinsville; one step daughter, Julie Maria Woodson Nicely McCauley, of Goshen; one stepson, Terry Woodson, of Goshen; two granddaughters; one grandson; three brothers, John Winfield, of Salem; Joanthan Wainwrieht, of Blacksburg, and Ray Spangler, of Shawsville; and one sister, Rufus Haymaker, of Virginia Beach. on March 17, 2010.¹

     Jonathan Wainright Spangler married Alma Elizabeth Blankenship.^1,2 Jonathan Wainright Spangler was buried at William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, 1033 Friendship Road, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4 He and Alma Elizabeth Blankenship were divorced.² Jonathan Wainright Spangler was born on August 13, 1945 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,4 He died on November 11, 2014 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 69.^6,4 He Jonathan W. Spangler, 69, of Blacksburg, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 11, 2014, in Lewis Gale Medical Center in Montgomery County. John was born August 13, 1945, in Shawsville, and was one of 10 children born to Isaac E. Spangler and Ethel B. Craighead. He was preceded by his eight brothers and is survived by his one sister, Mary R. Haymaker and husband, Wayne, of Virginia Beach; along with three sisters-in-law and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a few great-aunts and great-uncles. John is a United States Army Vietnam Service Veteran and a member of DAV, Chapter VA29. Jean Pauley will deliver his cremains to his Mom and Dad's cemetery, The Spangler Family Cemetery, in Shawsville for a private graveside service. on November 16, 2014.⁶

     William H./R. Gray was buried at Gray Cemetery, Rt. 891.2 mile east of Rt. 692 intersection, Cana, Carroll Co., Virginia.³ He was born circa 1790 at Pennsylvania. He married Mary "Polly" Hale on November 25, 1812 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ William H./R. Gray died circa 1846 at Grayson Co., Virginia.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-5341.¹¹ Paul Daniel Spangler Sr. was buried at William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, 1033 Friendship Road, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia; Cremated and his ashes are in the cemetery.^3,7 He was born on March 15, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,3,4,5 He married Edith Shaetzl on April 6, 1962 at Munich, Germany.^3,5 Paul Daniel Spangler Sr. and Edith Shaetzl were divorced on October 30, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 Paul Daniel Spangler Sr. died on March 28, 1993 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.^11,2,3,6 He SPANGLER, Paul Daniel Sr., 66, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Shawsville, died Sunday, March 28, 1993. Mr. Spangler will be cremated and a memorial service held at a later date. on March 29, 1993.²

     Bernard Matthew Spangler was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^10,6 His Social Security Number was 225-32-1132.¹¹ He was born on April 2, 1928 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,2,3,5 He married Dorothy Jean Harris, daughter of Frank Edward Harris and Cynthia Alice Burke, on March 4, 1950 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3,12 Bernard Matthew Spangler died on August 24, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^11,10,2,4 He Bernard M. Spangler, age 64, of 4934 Florist Road, N.W. died Monday, August 24, 1992. He attended Valley View Wesleyan Church, was a retired employee of Valley Rich Dairy and was a Navy Veteran of World War II. He was predeceased by one son Bernard Wayne Spangler. He is survived by his wife, D. Jean Spangler; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Donnie Kidd, Boones Mill; Linda and Victor Bristow, Troutville; one son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Odilee Spangler, Roanoke; five brothers, Paul Spangler, Rocky Mount; John, David and Jonathan Spangler, all of Shawsville; Kenneth Spangler, Roanoke; one sister, Mary Ruth Haymaker, Virginia Beach; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 25, 1992.¹⁰

     James Arnold Spangler was buried at William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, 1033 Friendship Road, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 223-30-6497.⁸ He was born on October 20, 1929 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,3,5 He married Rosa Lee Birdsong on December 8, 1954 at Hertford, Perquimans Co., North Carolina.^1,2,9 James Arnold Spangler and Rosa Lee Birdsong were divorced on March 25, 1963 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,9 James Arnold Spangler died on February 17, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 53.^1,2,8,3,5

     John Winfield Spangler was buried at William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, 1033 Friendship Road, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹² He was born on September 26, 1932 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,13,7 He married Frankie Elizabeth Harris, daughter of Frank Edward Harris and Cynthia Alice Burke, on June 2, 1956 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 John Winfield Spangler and Frankie Elizabeth Harris were divorced on April 19, 1961 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,5 John Winfield Spangler married Janina Patricia "Jennie" Kryger on August 10, 1965 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.² John Winfield Spangler and Janina Patricia "Jennie" Kryger were divorced in August, 1972.² John Winfield Spangler died on September 28, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^12,6,13,8 He SPANGLER, John Winfield, 81, of Salem died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. on October 4, 2013.⁶

     Billie Eugene Spangler was buried at William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, 1033 Friendship Road, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on July 28, 1934 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,7,1,2,3 He died on December 12, 1944 at Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 10; Died of a brain tumor.^5,6,7,2,3

     Howard Kenneth Spangler I was buried at William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, 1033 Friendship Road, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ His Social Security Number was 227-44-7542.¹⁰ He was born on April 27, 1936 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,3,4 He married Jeannine Evelyn Kittinger on November 2, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4,5 Howard Kenneth Spangler I died on February 28, 2006 at Virginia at age 69.^2,10 He Howard Kenneth Spangler, I, 69, of Roanoke, born April 27, 1936, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Ethel Spangler and five brothers. Mr. Spangler served his country four years in the U. S. Navy, 15 years on the Roanoke City Police Department and retired from Service America Corp. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jeannine K. Spangler; daughter, Belinda Spangler Jones; daughter and son-in-law, Anna Jo Spangler Gill and Tim; son, Howard Kenneth Spangler, II; grandchildren, Genesis Maria Jones, Howard Kenneth Spangler, III, Brian Nathanal Spangler, Alexander Bryce Gill; one sister; and three brothers. on March 2, 2006.²

     Mary Ruth Spangler was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on July 24, 1938 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 She married Wayne Franklin Haymaker on December 23, 1958.^2,3,7,5 As of December 23, 1958,her married name was Haymaker.² Mary Ruth Spangler died on December 17, 2023 at Virginia at age 85.⁵ She Mary Ruth "Ruthie" Spangler-Haymaker, July 24, 1938 - December 17, 2023. Mary Ruth "Ruthie" Spangler-Haymaker, 85 years old, of Salem, Va., gained her angel wings peacefully in the arms of her daughter, Debby, with stories of Heaven and family joining her on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, SFC Wayne Franklin Haymaker Sr; parents, Isaac Eldridge Spangler and Ethel Beatrice Craighead-Spangler; brothers, Paul Daniel Spangler Sr., Bernard Matthew Spangler, James Arnold Spangler, John Winfield Spangler, Billie Eugene Spangler, Howard Kenneth Spangler Sr., David Andrew Spangler, Jonathan Wainwright Spangler, and Avis Lee Spangler; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Luther Roscoe Haymaker and Mary Elizabeth Crowder-Haymaker; brothers-in-law, Donald Eugene Haymaker and Ara Aris Ayanian; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Jean Harris-Spangler, Jeannine Evelyn Kittinger Spangler, Nada Rebecca Cline- Spangler, Rosa Lee Birdsong, Theresa Ann Bowen-Spangler, Mary Lou Gaynell Haymaker-Ayanian, and Nellie Bernice Reed-Haymaker; daughter-in-law, Carole Ashley McCraw-Haymaker; and nephews, James Steven Spangler and Paul Daniel Spangler Jr. Mary is survived by son, Wayne (Abbe) Haymaker Jr; daughters, Debby (Billy) Wolfe and Tina Haymaker-Greene; grand kids, Don (Jess) Smith Jr., Michelle (Stephen) Jenks Ping, Caroline Haymaker, and Katelynn (Charles) Seaman; great-grand kids, Morgan Smith, Skylar Smith, Mason Seaman, Everly Seaman, and Baby Boy Ping; brother-in-law, Bob (Bonnie) Haymaker; sisters-in-law, Edith Schaeltz-Spangler, Sharon Sartin-Spangler, and Karen Cooper-Haymaker; aunt, Stella Craighead-Freeman; very close cousin, Benjamin Ray Spangler Sr; many nephews, nieces, and cousins; and last but not least, her Maine Coon cat, Smokey! Mary was born on July 24, 1938, to Isaac Eldridge Spangler and Ethel Beatrice Craighead-Spangler in Montgomery County, Va. Mom was child number seven (7) with six older brothers and later would have three younger brothers, she helped raise. Mary was raised in a religious mountain musical household. Mary's love of singing and playing the piano or autoharp began at four years old. Mary went with her eldest brother, Paul, to Spain and graduated 1957 Torrejon High School, Madrid Spain. Upon Mary returning home in 1958, she met Wayne Sr. Wayne Sr. and Mary were married on December 23,1958. Mary excelled as "A Military Wife." Mary was a very skilled cook, gardener, and seamstress plus enjoyed transcribing her husband's class materials. Mary raised three children with the challenges of the military and Wayne serving two Vietnam Tours. When Mary and Wayne Sr.'s kids were grown, Mary returned to her deepest and dearest passions. Mary embraced playing and singing again with returning to her roots. Mary will always be Mountain Autoharp. Mary was part of two bands being Hayriders and Seneca Mountain Band. Wayne Sr became Mary's stage set up and maintenance man to enable Mary to live her dream. Mary played music at Farmers Market, Festivals, Veterans Centers, Nursing Homes, etc. Mary and Wayne Sr. are both lovingly remembered by the music community with their love and big smiles. The family wishes to thank Mary's POAs, Loretta Spangler-Bailess and Dean Edward Spangler, for their dedication and very hard work for these last two years. Also, the family wants to thank Hospice, all the Doctors, RNs, CNAs, PCAs, and Case Workers. Heartfelt thanks to everyone for their help, encouragement, and prayers. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Mary's smile brightened everyone's heart and will always be remembered for it. on December 20, 2023.⁵

     Avis Lee "Abe" Spangler married Edith Shaetzl.^1,2 Avis Lee "Abe" Spangler was buried at William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, 1033 Friendship Road, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 16, 1947.^1,2 He died on August 30, 1985 at age 38; Died in an industrial accident in the Petersburg-Richmont area while resurfacing a highway at night.^1,2