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     Cecil Dennis Cooke was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 233-30-9095.⁴ He was born on September 10, 1905 at Sun Hill, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Nelle Bryson, daughter of Oliver Alexandria Bryson and Sophia N. Jones, on April 3, 1969 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Cecil Dennis Cooke died on November 30, 1994 at West Virginia at age 89.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 235-50-0507.³ Liza Jeanne Blagg was buried at Kings Chapel Cemetery, Ohio City, Gallia Co., Ohio.⁴ She and Charles William "Bill" Burlingame were divorced.⁵ Liza Jeanne Blagg was born circa 1934 at Boone Co., West Virginia.^5,2 As of October 3, 1954,her married name was Burlingame.² She married Charles William "Bill" Burlingame, son of William Edward Burlingame and Clarice Louise "Clara" Poff, on October 3, 1954 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Liza Jeanne Blagg died on April 4, 1988 at Gallia Co., Ohio.⁵

     Desta Louise Burlingame was buried at Comer Cemetery, Loudendale, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Her married name was Lanham.² She married Steven Bruce Lanham.² Desta Louise Burlingame was born on December 4, 1961.² She died on May 13, 2001 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 39.² She Desta Louise Lanham, 39, of Loudendale went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 13, 2001, in CAMC Memorial Hospital after having open heart surgery. Born Dec. 4, 1961, she was the daughter of Charles W. "Bill" Burlingame and the late Liza J. Burlingame. She was employed by Goff's Carry Out, Loudendale, and was a member of the Loudendale Church of the Nazarene. Desta was a person who touched the lives of many people. Surviving: husband, Steven Bruce Lanham; son, Steven Micheal Lanham; stepsons, Steven Bruce Lanham II of Dunbar, Jeremy Keith Lanham and Christopher Steven Lanham of Nashville, Tenn; brother, Charles W. "Chuck" Burlingame II of Jackson, Miss; sisters, Clarice Beaver of Gallipolis, Ohio, Anita Hall, Linda Burlingame and Cynndchildrethia Wheeler, all of Houston, Texas; mother-and father-in-law, Patricia and Danny L. Russell of Charleston; sisters-in-law, Tia Lanham of South Charleston, Kathy O'Neal of St. Albans; many nieces and nephews. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at Loudendale Church of the Nazarene, Loudendale, with Pastor David Clark officiating. Burial will be in the Comer Cemetery, Loudendale. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, is in charge of arrangements. on May 15, 2001.²

     June Millie Buttrick June Buttrick Jones, 83, of Valdosta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 29, 2013, peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness, at the Heritage House Nursing Home. She was born December 27, 1929 in Oak Hill, WV, a daughter of the late Frank and Minnie Epperly Buttrick. In her adult life she made her home in Valdosta. In her earlier years, Ms. Jones worked at the bag plant of Owens-Illinois, later becoming a Traveling Supervisor for Pic-N-Save before retiring. In her retirement she enjoyed fishing with her husband, DeWitt Jones, spending time at their home in Suwanee, FL, and she also enjoyed Gospel music. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Patricia Sirmans and Winston of Valdosta, Fonda Faye Melton of Moultrie, and Brenda Jane Fogarty of Valdosta; one special son, Franklin Jones of Valdosta; nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one sister, Zelphia Smith of Charlotte, NC; and a special friend, Shirley Powers of Valdosta. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, DeWitt Jones; two son-in-laws, Bob Melton and Jimmy Fogarty; one great-grandson; six sisters; and three brothers. Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery with Pastor Roger Culpepper officiating.⁸ She was buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia.^8,5 Her married name was Jones.⁸ She married Fonder DeWitt Jones.^8,6 June Millie Buttrick was born on December 27, 1929 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,5 She died on September 29, 2013 at Georgia at age 83.^8,5

     Fonder DeWitt Jones Fonder DeWitt Jones, 78 of Valdosta, died on Thursday, May 27, 2004, at his residence after a lengthy illness. Born on July 15, 1925, in Perry, Fla., he was the son of the late Harvey and Nancy Baisden Jones. Mr. Jones was a retired self-employed brick mason. He is survived by his wife, June Jones, Valdosta; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Patricia and Winston Sirmans, Valdosta; Fonda and Bob Melton, Valdosta; Brenda Fogarty, Valdosta; one son, Franklin Harvey Jones, Valdosta; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one sister, Lucy Ward, Valdosta, Ga; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Zelphia and James Smith, Nashville, Tenn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery.³ He was buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia.^2,3 He married June Millie Buttrick, daughter of Frank Robert Buttrick and Minnie Dexter Epperly.^1,4 Fonder DeWitt Jones was born on July 15, 1925 at Perry, Taylor Co., Florida.^2,3 He died on May 27, 2004 at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia, at age 78.^2,3

     Zelphia Mae Buttrick Zelphia Buttrick Smith, February 28, 1932 - September 29, 2014. Zelphia Buttrick Smith went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2014. She was 82 yrs. old. She passed away at her home in Matthews, NC. Originally from West Virginia, Zelphia also lived in Jacksonville Florida for many years, and also Gallatin, TN. She was retired from Tucker State Bank in Jacksonville, FL. At the time of her death she attended Grace Christian Center Church. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hendersonville, Hendersonville, TN. She is predeceased in death by her loving husband of 62 yrs. James Smith; her parents, Frank & Minnie Buttrick; her siblings, Ester, Nina, Elmer, Les, Arbutus, Thelma, June, Arvella, Lance, and Shirleen. She is survived by children, Harold Smith (Kathy) of Gallatin, TN, Debbie Smith of Smyrna, GA, and Craig Smith (Sherri) of Matthews NC; her grandchildren Meredith Alexander (David) of Jacksonville, FL, Dustin Smith (Amanda) of Greenville, SC, and Morgan Barron (James) of Charlotte, NC; great grandchildren Logan Alexander of Jacksonville, FL, Faith Alexander of Jacksonville, FL, Brooke Smith of Greenville SC, and Ariana Barron of Charlotte NC. She is also survived by several Nieces & Nephews. A graveside service will follow at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton Georgia on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 1:30 PM. She was a Faithful Servant; she was a loving wife, Mother and Grandmother. Her home was always open to anyone that needed a place to stay, and for all who knew her, she was a Lady with a lot of class and dignity and a heart of gold. She will be missed by all.³ She was buried at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., Georgia.^3,4,5 She was born on February 28, 1932 at West Virginia.^3,4,5 As of circa 1947,her married name was Smith.³ She married James Harold Smith circa 1947.³ Zelphia Mae Buttrick died on September 29, 2014 at Matthews, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 82.^3,4,5

     James Harold Smith James Harold Smith, age 84 of Prestige Lane, Gainesville, GA, passed away Monday, March 2, 2009 at his residence following an extended illness. Interment to follow in National Cemetery, Canton, GA at 1 p.m. Mr. Smith was born September 20, 1924 in Wayne County, GA to Rollie R. Smith and Eva Mae Michael Smith. He was a retired truck driver, served in the Army, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, TN. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Arvel J. Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Zelphia Smith of Gainesville; sons & daughters-in-laws, Harold & Kathy Smith of Gallatin, TN and Craig & Sherri Smith of Matthews, NC; daughter, Deborah L. Smith of Gainesville; brother, Robert C. Smith of Savannah, GA; granddaughters, Meredith Lee Alexander of Jacksonville, FL, Morgan Alexis Smith of Matthews, NC; grandson, Dustin Harold Smith of Jacksonville, FL; great-granddaughter, Faith Victoria Alexander and great-grandson, Logan Tyler Alexander, both of Jacksonville, FL.² His Social Security Number was 254-42-9655.⁵ He was buried at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., Georgia.^1,2,3 He was born on September 20, 1924 at Wayne Co., Georgia.^1,2,3,6,5,4 He married Zelphia Mae Buttrick, daughter of Frank Robert Buttrick and Minnie Dexter Epperly, circa 1947.⁷ James Harold Smith died on March 2, 2009 at Gainsville, Hall Co., Georgia, at age 84.^1,2,3,5,6

     His Social Security Number was 236-01-4407.³ Earl Allen Shafer was buried at Spencer Memorial Cemetery, Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on December 25, 1897 at Roane Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 25, 1898.^1,2,3,4 He married Maysel Caldwell, daughter of Frederick Boliver "Fred" Caldwell and Rose Ann "Rosa" Elmore, on May 13, 1929 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Earl Allen Shafer died on August 27, 1967 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.⁵ He SPENCER — Earl A. Shafer, 69, a retired FMC employe of Spencer Rt. 1, died Sunday in Statts Hospital, Charleston. He belonged to the Spencer Temple. Survivors: wife, Maysel; daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Walker of Spencer; sisters, Mrs. Ray Curry and Mrs. Harry Bird of Walton, Mrs. John Walker of Clendenin; brother, Robert of Elkview. The Rev. Orland Reynolds and the Rev. Gay Blosser will conduct the funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Spencer Temple. Burial, under the direction of Sinnett Funeral Home, will in Spencer Cemetery. on August 28, 1967.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 234-07-3995.³ Ruby Lee Winters was born on December 16, 1910 at Branchland, Lincoln Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of August 25, 1935,her married name was Callahan.¹ She married Creed Henry Callahan, son of Elmer McMillian Callahan and Nina Pearl "Niny" Thornton, on August 25, 1935 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.¹ Ruby Lee Winters died on July 20, 2003 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 92.^3,2 She CALLAHAN, RUBY LEE, 92, of Jacksonville, formerly of Seminole, died Sunday (July 20, 2003) at Beauclerc Manor, Jacksonville. Born in Branchland, W.Va., she came here in 1962 from Huntington, W.Va. She was a homemaker and a member of Skycrest Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Philip Callahan; two brothers, Vernon Winters, St. Petersburg, and Donald Winters, Edgewater; a sister, Mary Rose Drown, Huntington; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo. on July 23, 2003.²