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     Elizabeth Anne Dale was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on May 18, 1925 at Wise Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,4 As of June 26, 1948,her married name was Ridinger.² She married William Nelson Ridinger, son of Harvey Jackson Ridinger and Hester Blanche Jennings, on June 26, 1948 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,5 Elizabeth Anne Dale died on October 1, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46.^3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 228-70-6655.⁴ Linda Dale Ridinger was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,7 She was born on August 3, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of February 23, 1974,her married name was Smith.² She married Jody Lynn Smith on February 23, 1974 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,7 Linda Dale Ridinger died on September 22, 2002 at Herndon, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,4,8,7 She Smith, Linda Ridinger - On Sunday, September 22, 2002 at her home in Herndon, VA. Beloved wife of Jody Smith; loving mother of Adam T. Smith of Blacksburg, VA and Gregory D. Smith of Herndon, VA. She is also survived by her father, William N. Ridinger and a stepmother, Sandra Ridinger, of Christiansburg, VA; her sisters, Anne Maroon of Richmond, VA and Jane Ridinger of Matthews, NC; one stepbrother, Jay Foster of Roanoke, VA and one stepsister, Leslie Mitchell of Salem, VA. Interment Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on September 24, 2002.⁷

     Sandra Sarver was born on October 15, 1941 at West Virginia.^2,3 As of December 28, 1972,her married name was Ridinger.³ She married William Nelson Ridinger, son of Harvey Jackson Ridinger and Hester Blanche Jennings, on December 28, 1972 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Sandra Sarver died on November 19, 2023 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 82.² She Sandra S. Ridinger, October 15, 1941 - November 19, 2023. Christiansburg, VA - Sandra Sarver Ridinger, 82, died Sunday, November 19, 2023, in her home, peacefully in her sleep. This would not have been possible without the amazing care she received from her team of dedicated caregivers. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband Nelson Ridinger; parents James and Lucy Mae Sarver; step-daughters Linda (Jody) Smith and Anne (Joe) Maroon. Sandra is survived by her daughter, Leslie Mitchell; son, Jay (Brenda) Foster; step-daughter Jane Ridinger; sisters, Betsy Rittenhouse, Jenny Wise and Jane Collins; grandsons, Dustin Clifford, Adam Smith, Jordan Maroon, Greg Smith, Garrett Maroon, Ryan Mitchell; granddaughters, Alex Foster, Brooke Mitchell, Brittany Foster, Sarah Mitchell; and seven great-grandchildren. Sandra was beautiful in so many ways. She was both Homecoming Queen and May Queen at CHS high school. After attending Radford College she pursued her lifelong vocation of building strong relationships with family and friends. Her real beauty shined within. She loved the holidays, especially cooking big meals that brought her blended family together. She had an amazing memory and enjoyed sending cards to celebrate special occasions. She also had a love for God that was reflected in her commitment to the St. Paul community over the years, from teaching Sunday School to participating in Bible Study Fellowship. Sandra loved to have fun. From watching VT Football to playing doubles tennis to playing bridge and Pictionary, she loved to be on a team and celebrate (sometimes loudly) getting the lead. Sandra also enjoyed many great trips with Nelson over their 36 Years of marriage. She was known for her creative range of facial expressions and hand motions that could get even the grumpiest baby to break into a belly laugh. Parkinsons tried to slow Sandra down. It wasn't easy. Her self-determination over the past 20 years of fighting that disease was truly inspirational. Regardless of the struggles, Sandra remained positive and focused on celebrating family and friends. on November 26, 2023.²

     Anne Nelson Ridinger Anne Ridinger Maroon, 68 years old, died on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, surrounded by her family after a nearly eight year battle with stage 4 breast cancer. For those eight years Anne lived a full and mostly normal life by the Lord’s kindness. The last two months brought a new and final battle as the cancer spread to the liver. Her deep faith in The Lord, sincere love for her husband and family and sacrificial heart kept her going and joyful even in the last moments. Anne’s life was painted with joy, kindness, grace, gentleness, faithfulness and above all, the sincerest picture of selflessness. Rarely seen without a smile on her face even through her cancer journey, Anne would rarely speak of herself and always wanted to know how you were doing. She constantly thought of how to serve others and freely gave of her time and energy - a true, one-of-a-kind woman loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Anne was born on June 4, 1954 in Roanoke, Virginia to William and Elizabeth Dale Ridinger. She was the youngest of 3 sisters – Linda and Jane. She lost her mother in 1971 and just a few months later was chosen as Homecoming Queen at her high school and was escorted by her new boyfriend, Joe Maroon. Anne and Joe both went to Virginia Tech for school and dated their entire college years. Anne and Joe both came to know The Lord within one day of each other and it was this faith that would shape the next 45 years of their lives together. Anne and Joe married on March 5, 1977. She taught French (along with Spanish occassionally) at Radford High School as Joe finished his master’s degree. They moved to Richmond, Virginia in 1978. From 1978 to 1982, Anne taught at Richmond Christian School; later at the Millwood School and 20 years at Westminster Academy. In total, she taught French for nearly 30 years and was beloved by her students. It was in Richmond that Anne and Joe started to attend Stony Point Presbyterian Church in 1986 where they have worshipped for over 35 years. At Stony Point, Anne was involved in many different ministries. She loved singing on the worship team with Joe or leading music at Vacation Bible School. One of her truly great joys in life was singing with Joe. Anne also became part of a woman’s group of special friends that has met faithfully for over 20 years. Anne and Joe raised two incredible sons, Jordan and Garrett. Possessing a true servant’s heart, Anne learned to love sports and would go to all the boys’ sporting events and would watch Cleveland Indian games with Joe and make her famous 7-layer dip. She faithfully cared for her family and loved gathering the whole family together. Anne shaped her family through her deep passion and heart for Jesus and lived an example of Christlikeness. Anne and Joe travelled many times to France together and on many different trips to baseball games. She loved to love what brought joy to others. When her sons married, she immediately welcomed Krystal and Rachel as her own true daughters and developed a special relationship with them. She was also blessed with 6 grandchildren whom she cherished. She spent many hours as “Nana”, serving, loving and playing with them and they loved her deeply. It is hard to capture such a life well-lived in such a short amount of space. Anne loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus, with a true, sincere zeal. Anne loved her husband, Joe, with all of herself. He was her favorite person in the entire world and it showed. She loved her boys and her daughters-in-law with grace and kindness and she loved her grandkids (Riley, Copeland, Haddie, Piper, Dylan and Ivy Lane) with service and smiles and lots of hugs. She also deeply loved her friends who are too numerous to count. In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by her sister Jane Ridinger, her step-mother Sandra Ridinger, step-siblings Jay Foster and Leslie Mitchell, brother-in-law Jody Smith, sister-in-law Emily Siebert and wonderful nephews and nieces. The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support in many heart-felt forms from far too many people to name individually. Special thanks to her great friend Lisa White for her constant care for Anne and coordination of the loving efforts of many. We also want to thank the amazing staff of VCU Health, especially her incredible oncologist, Dr. Mary Helen Hackney, and the caregivers at Johnston Willis Hospital where she spent her final days in the care of her talented and caring surgeon, Dr. Christine M. Bouchard.³ She was born on June 4, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of March 5, 1977,her married name was Maroon.² She married Joseph Harold "Joe" Maroon on March 5, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Anne Nelson Ridinger died on October 4, 2022 at Virginia at age 68.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-05-7644.⁵ William Miller Sanders was buried at Spencer Memorial Cemetery, Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁶ He was born on August 8, 1891 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^5,4,7 He married Birtie Alice Harper on November 5, 1911 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,3 William Miller Sanders died in June, 1979 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 87.²

     Birtie Alice Harper was buried at Spencer Memorial Cemetery, Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on August 21, 1895 at Roane Co., West Virginia.² As of November 5, 1911,her married name was Sanders.¹ She married William Miller Sanders, son of Charles Robert Sanders and Mary Ellen Dodd, on November 5, 1911 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Birtie Alice Harper died on May 4, 1954 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 58.²

     Josie P. Sanders was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on November 10, 1893 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.³ As of October 28, 1916,her married name was Yearian.⁴ She married Charles William Yearian on October 28, 1916 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia.^4,3 Josie P. Sanders died on January 25, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 29; Died after giving birth.^2,3

     Charles William Yearian was buried at George Washington Cemetery, 9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi, Prince George's Co., Maryland.⁴ Charles William Yearian was also known as Charles William Bosworth.^5,3 He was born on October 25, 1892 at Sandyville, Jackson Co., West Virginia; His WWII draft card has a birth year of 1894.² He married Josie P. Sanders, daughter of Charles Robert Sanders and Mary Ellen Dodd, on October 28, 1916 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Charles William Yearian died on February 9, 1968 at Washington, D.C., at age 75.⁵ He Charles William Bosworth, 74, retired miner of Hines, died Friday evening in Washington, D.C. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen; two daughers, Mrs. Cynthia Springer, Arlington, Va., and Lucille, Akron, Ohio; and six sons, Robert Lee, Arlington, Charles Glenn, Falls Church, Va., Paul David of Virginia, Franklin of Maryland, Ray, Rupurt and Eugene, address unknown. on February 11, 1968.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 234-26-3016.⁷ Preston Hall Saunders was buried at Largo City Cemetery, Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida.⁴ He was born on July 25, 1896 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^7,8,3 He married Myrtle Ethel Harper on June 9, 1920 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^9,10,11 Preston Hall Saunders died on December 9, 1963 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 67.^7,2,6 He Preston Hall Saunders, 67, of 10451 Alt. 19, died yesterday at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg. A native of Frame, W.Va., he came here 20 years ago from Ravenswood, W.Va. He was a Protestant, and Star Lodge No. 78, Largo. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Myrtle E. Saunders; a son, Avis W. Saunders, both of Largo; a daughter, Mrs. LeRoy Vaughan. Richmond, Va; four grandchildren; six brothers, Emmett Saunders, Elkview, W.Va., Miller Saunders, Spencer, W.Va., Joseph Saunders, Sissonsville, W.Va., Arlie Saunders, and Edward Saunders, both of Charleston. W.Va., and Earl Saunders, Walton. W.Va., and a sister, Mrs, Dottie Legg, Slssonsville. on December 10, 1963.⁶

     Myrtle Ethel Harper was buried at Largo City Cemetery, Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 263-04-3418.⁶ She was born on March 16, 1901 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,7,6 As of June 9, 1920,her married name was Saunders.³ She married Preston Hall Saunders, son of Charles Robert Sanders and Mary Ellen Dodd, on June 9, 1920 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Myrtle Ethel Harper died on August 27, 1981 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 80.⁷

     Edward Lewis Saunders was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 233-20-4238.⁵ He was born on September 7, 1900 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^5,3 He married Dessie Mae Larch on July 24, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,7 Edward Lewis Saunders died on June 17, 1978 at West Virginia at age 77.^5,8

     Dessie Mae Larch was buried at Jordan Harper Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.² She was born on March 19, 1904 at Roane Co., West Virginia.² As of July 24, 1923,her married name was Saunders.¹ She married Edward Lewis Saunders, son of Charles Robert Sanders and Mary Ellen Dodd, on July 24, 1923 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Dessie Mae Larch Mrs. Dessie Mae Saunders, 61, of 1822 Pansy Drive, died today at the home of a son, Denver Saunders of Pansy Drive. She had been ill a year. Mrs. Saunders was a native of Roane County and a member of the Baptist Church. Other survivors: husband, Edward; sons, Rev. James Saunders of Charleston; brother, Clinton Larch of Charleston; sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Ordonia of Charles City, Va., and Mrs. Stella Brasham of Charleston; seven grandchildren. on May 3, 1965.³ She died on May 3, 1965 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 61.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-14-8252.⁴ Emmett Gay Sanders was born on March 25, 1903 at Frame, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Gladys Elizabeth Campbell on May 9, 1928 at Wills Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,6 Emmett Gay Sanders died on November 17, 1991 at West Virginia at age 88.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 232-18-9842.⁷ Earl Robert Sanders was buried at Looney Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on January 17, 1906 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^7,4 He married Addie Blanche Campbell on March 14, 1938 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Earl Robert Sanders died in April, 1984 at West Virginia at age 78.⁷

     Addie Blanche Campbell was buried at Looney Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Her Social Security Number was 236-76-7574.¹ She was born on June 13, 1921 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,1,3 As of March 14, 1938,her married name was Sanders.⁴ She married Earl Robert Sanders, son of Charles Robert Sanders and Mary Ellen Dodd, on March 14, 1938 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Addie Blanche Campbell died on March 15, 2004 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^2,1 She Addie Blanche Sanders, 82, of Walton died March 15, 2004, in CAMC General Hospital, Charleston. She was born June 13, 1921, in Kanawha County, a daughter of the late Lloyd B. and Harriet Susan Nida Campbell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Robert Sanders; son, Roland Sanders; granddaughter, Stacy Waybright; brothers, Lester, Lloyd "Cage", Donald, and Delbert Campbell; and sisters, Jessie Monroe, Jenny Monroe, Mae Higginbotham, Violet Higginbotham, Nessie Campbell and Locie Campbell. She was a homemaker and a member of Sandy Knob Advent Christian Church, Walton. Survivors include three sons, Denver P. Sanders and wife, Jackie, of New Carrollton, Md., Ronald G. Sanders and fiancée, Drema K. Rucker, of Walton, Sonny M. Sanders of Walton; daughters and their husbands, Phyllis and Kenneth Spencer of Newton, N.C., Margie and Doug Dellinger of Edinburg, Va., Marcella and Tony Drennen of Glenville; a sister, Bessie Rollins of Waverly, Ohio; 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Burial will be in Looney Cemetery, Walton. on March 19, 2004.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-26-3229.⁵ Dottie Dale Sanders was buried at Sissonville Memorial Gardens, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 1, 1909 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6 As of January 20, 1928,her married name was Campbell.² She married Lester Bryan Campbell on January 20, 1928 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Dottie Dale Sanders and Lester Bryan Campbell were divorced before October 14, 1943.⁷ As of October 14, 1943,her married name was Legg.⁷ Dottie Dale Sanders married Henry Franklin Legg on October 14, 1943 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁷ Dottie Dale Sanders died on March 17, 2001 at West Virginia at age 92.^5,6

     His Social Security Number was 232-18-8408.⁶ Arlie Blaine "Jake" Saunders was buried at Morris Cemetery, Bomont, Clay Co., West Virginia.² He married Ollie Marie Seabolt.⁷ Arlie Blaine "Jake" Saunders was born on July 12, 1911 at Frame, Roane Co., West Virginia.^6,2,4 He and Ollie Marie Seabolt were divorced before August, 1964.³ Arlie Blaine "Jake" Saunders married Cathleen Alice Rhodes on August 29, 1964 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Both Arlie and Cathleen were divorced when they were married.³ Arlie Blaine "Jake" Saunders died on July 5, 1989 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^6,2 He Arlie B. "Jake" Saunders, 88, of Clendenin, died Aug. 5, 1989, at General Division, CAMC, after a long illness He was born in Roane County. He was a retired employee of Capital Iron and Metal Division of Southern Colbert Co. Surviving: son, Buster Blaine of Clendenin; daughters, Jewell Marie Watkins of Carrabelle, Fla., Doris Jean Gandee of Houston, Patricia E. Huffman of Havana, Kan., Joanna F. Morris of Bomont, Mae Dustin and Shirley Craft of Clendenin; brothers, Emmett of Elkview, Joe of Sissonville; sister, Mrs. Dollie Legg of Sissonville; 33 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Morris Cemetery, Bomont, Clay County. on August 8, 1989.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-12-0874.³ Joe Ross Saunders was buried at Tolley Cemetery, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 17, 1915 at Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Amanda Melvina Tolley on March 28, 1941 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,4,5 Joe Ross Saunders died on April 14, 1997 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^3,5 He Joe R. Saunders, 82, of Sissonville died April 14, 1997, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a short illness. He was retired from Columbia Gas with 47 years' service and was a 60-year resident of Sissonville. Surviving: wife, Amanda Melvinia Tolley Saunders of Sissonville; sons, Jerry Wayne Saunders of Sissonville, Joe Carroll Saunders and Danny Franklin Saunders, both of Sissonville; daughter, Stephanie Ellen Herdman of Sissonville; sister, Dottie Legg of Sissonville; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Tolley Cemetery, Sissonville. on April 15, 1997.⁵

     Eugene Charles Yearians was buried at Grassy Spur Church Cemetery, Bishop, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on March 7, 1917 at West Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 8, 1917.^2,3 He married Ethel Dove Riley on January 6, 1945 at Phenix City, Russell Co., Alabama.^2,4 Eugene Charles Yearians died on June 30, 1952 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 35; Beaten in a homicide.^2,3,6