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     Leona Maxine Dancy was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on May 4, 1936 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of before 1960,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Unknown Smith before 1960.¹ As of July 1, 1960,her married name was Riffe.¹ Leona Maxine Dancy married Ewell Dain Riffe, son of Virgil Ray Riffe and Gay Harper, on July 1, 1960 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Leona Maxine Dancy died on March 30, 2017 at Garrard Co., Kentucky, at age 80.² She Leona Maxine Riffe, 80, of Garrard County, went to heaven on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ewell "Pete" Riffe. Leona was born May 4, 1936, to the late Mack and Lillian Dancy. She was a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Beckley, WV, and a member of Bryantsville United Methodist Church in Bryantsville, Kentucky. Surviving are a son, Jerry Riffe (Sue) of Washington, a daughter, Shelvy Jean Riffe (Paul) of Garrard County, Ky; three granddaughters: Dawna Jean Garten, Samantha Damron (Jonathan), and Leah (husband Taylor) Swanson; and one sister, Kay Bernhardt of Colorado. Funeral services 7PM Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Spurlin Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7PM Sunday. Entombment will be at 2:30PM Monday, April 3, 2017, at Blue Ridge Cemetery in Beckley, WV. Pallbearers will be Paul Downs, Taylor Swanson, and Jonathan Bajusz. on March 31, 2017.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-44-3994.⁷ Noel Haskell "Babe" Riffe and Linda Carol Lawson were divorced.³ Noel Haskell "Babe" Riffe was born on April 27, 1931 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,7 He married Ida Virginia Hampton on May 26, 1950 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Noel Haskell "Babe" Riffe married Linda Carol Lawson on November 12, 1955 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Noel Haskell "Babe" Riffe married Linda Carol Lawson on June 2, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Noel Haskell "Babe" Riffe married Vera Louise Richmond on April 21, 1962 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Noel Haskell "Babe" Riffe died on June 16, 2008 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^7,2 He "Coach" Noel "Babe" Riffe, 77, of Daniels, passed away Monday, June 16, 2008, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete. Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, is serving the Riffe family. on June 18, 2008.²

     Linda Carol Lawson and Noel Haskell "Babe" Riffe were divorced.³ Linda Carol Lawson was born on July 19, 1939 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She married Noel Haskell "Babe" Riffe, son of Haskell Othello Riffe and Beatrice Patrica Richmond, on November 12, 1955 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ As of June 2, 1956,her married name was Riffe.¹ Linda Carol Lawson married Noel Haskell "Babe" Riffe, son of Haskell Othello Riffe and Beatrice Patrica Richmond, on June 2, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Linda Carol Lawson died on August 28, 2005 at Rockdale, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 66.² She Linda Carroll Lawson Riffe-Clark. Linda Lawson Clark, 65, Director of Animal Care and Control for Rockdale County, passed away after a brief illness Sunday, August 28, 2005 morning at the Rockdale Medical Center. A native of Beckley, West Virginia, Linda received her Bachelor's Degree from Concord College in Athens, WV, and her Master's Degree in Library Science at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. After moving to Rockdale County 31 years ago with her husband, Robert R. Clark and their two daughters, Linda left her career as a distinguished educator and began a mission to assist and promote responsible pet ownership in her community. Beginning with her work on the county's original animal shelter, which opened in March 1978, she helped to develop what would eventually become the current Rockdale Animal Care and Control Center. Mrs. Clark's accomplishments include numerous state leadeship roles in the Georgia Animal Control Association and the Southeastern Animal Control Association, as well as serving as the Chairman of the Animal Advisory Committee for the Georgia Department of Agriculture. She was the architect of landmark animal welfare programs such as curriculum packages for elementary schools, the Senior Citizens' Friends, and a seasonal program of spay/nutering of dogs and cats for county residents. Her efforts also contributed to the devolpment of a state license plate to be sold for supporting county spay/neutering programs across the State of Georgia. In her free time she loved to read, talk about world affairs, and sit in her and her husband's garden. In her life and in her work, she always sought to uphold her conviction that life is precious. She loved and took great pride in her family and was never happier than when she was giving of herself. She was both a friend and a mentor to many, and is much beloved by her family. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert; her daughters; Ingrid Clark Zavadoski, of Wausau, Wisconsin, and Nicole McGowan of Social Circle, and a grandson, Alek Clark Zavadoski. She is also survived by a brother, Andrew Lawson of Conyers; two sisters, Donna Ramsey of Beckley, WV, and Sherry Lawson of Easton, PA; nieces and nephews, and many pets. Friends and family are invited to gather Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm st the Horis Ward Funeral Home, (770-918-8851) on Hwy. 138 in Conyers, with services on Friday, September 2, 2005, at 11:00 am at the same location. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Lake Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30319. on August 31, 2005.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-78-1142.⁴ Beulah Pearl Jennings was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5 She was born on April 5, 1913 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of June 28, 1933,her married name was Riffe.¹ She married Hayward Tracy Riffe, son of John Conrad Riffe and Cordelia "Delia" Davis, on June 28, 1933 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Beulah Pearl Jennings died on September 6, 1999 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^4,2 She BECKLEY - Beulah Pearl Jennings Riffe, 86, of Beckley died Sept. 6, 1999, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. She was a member of Mount Tabor Baptist Church. Surviving: daughters, Janet Farley and Barbara Pack, both of Beckley; sons, Dane of Jumping Branch, Glen of Naranja, Fla; sister, Blanche Bailey of Beckley; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Michael King officiating. Burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on September 9, 1999.²

     Helen Gertrude Reed was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She Mrs. Helen Reed Riffe was born September 6, 1926 in Crab Orchard, WV, the daughter of the late Harmon and Gertrude Reed. Helen was one of six siblings and the last living survivor. Helen died at Harper Mills on May 27, 2018 surrounded by her niece and nephew, and her nurses who cared for her so affectionately. Her brothers and sisters who preceded her in death were George, Harold, and Noel Reed, and Virginia Carter and Mary Belle Wilson. Helen was married to Luther Gene Riffe. Gene preceded her in death. Helen and Gene spent winters in Florida and always enjoyed their family and friends there. Helen was a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church and was baptized on September 12, 1943. At Crab Orchard Baptist Church, Helen served as the church clerk for many years. An active member of Mission Circle No. 2 and the Friendship Sunday School Class, she was employed at the Egnor Monument Works as a secretary. Helen enjoyed her time spent at Harper Mills and loved her caregivers. Her special friend Faye will always be remembered. Helen leaves to cherish her memories sister-in-law, Edith Jane Riffe, brother-in-law, Guy Wilson and his son Guy D. Neices and Nephews, Jane Lynn and Edward Harless, Jim and Pat Carter, Larry Reed, Nancy and Madison Harless, Eddie, Amanda, Emma, and Ella Harless, and Aidyn McGrady. A "Service of Remembrance" will be Wednesday, May 30th at 1:00 pm in the Melton Mortuary Chapel. Pastor Scott Dameron will be officiating. Helen will be laid to rest in the Sunset Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends at 11:00 am on Wednesday at the mortuary. Those who will carry Aunt Helen's casket to her rest here on earth will be Jim Carter, Eddie Harless, Mark Riffe, Pete Graham, Edward Harless, Paul Landy, Joe Smith. Honorary Pallbearers are Larry Reed and The Friendship Sunday School Class.² She was born on September 6, 1926 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of July 5, 1953,her married name was Riffe.¹ She married Luther Gene Riffe, son of Willard Preston Riffe and Ethel Louise/Lois Henderson, on July 5, 1953 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 Helen Gertrude Reed died on May 27, 2018 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 91.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-50-2395.¹⁰ Shirley Carroll Riffe was buried at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Spring Lake, North Carolina.^2,5 She was born on December 28, 1934 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^10,4,5 As of April 3, 1954,her married name was Brumfield.⁴ She married Col. Darrell Gay "Whitey" Brumfield on April 3, 1954 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4,7,5 Shirley Carroll Riffe died on October 5, 2008 at Cameron, Moore Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^10,2,5 She CAMERON, N.C. - Mrs. Shirley Riffe Brumfield, 73, of 129 Harman Drive, Cameron, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at home. Mrs. Brumfield was a member of First Baptist Church of Vass. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, the Ret. Col. Darrell "Whitey" Brumfield; son, Randy Brumfield; and daughter, Sharon Hartley. She is survived by two daughters, Ruhama Bond of Cameron and Patty Kelly and husband, Ned, of Sanford; son, Timothy Brumfield of Fayetteville, N.C; brother, Gene Riffe of Crab Orchard, W.Va; nine grandchildren, Willard Cornell, Megan Joyce and husband, Todd, Andrew, Ryan, Owen and Brooke Kelly, Nicholas, Emily and Daniel Brumfield; great-granddaughter, Molly Jordyn Joyce. The family will receive friends and family 11 a.m. to noon Thursday in the fellowship hall of First Baptists Church of Vass. They will also receive friends and family 6 to 8 p.m. at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home, 500 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, N.C. A graveside service will be conducted noon Friday at noon at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake, with the Rev. Bruce Benton and Todd Joyce officiating. Arrangements by Rogers and Breece Funeral Home, Fayetteville, N.C. on October 7, 2008.²

     Col. Darrell Gay "Whitey" Brumfield was buried at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, 400 Murchison Road, Spring Lake, Cumberland Co., North Carolina.^3,4,6 His Social Security Number was 235-44-2904.⁷ He was born on May 15, 1931 at Gill, Lincoln Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3,5,6 He married Shirley Carroll Riffe, daughter of Willard Preston Riffe and Ethel Louise/Lois Henderson, on April 3, 1954 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,5,8,6 Col. Darrell Gay "Whitey" Brumfield died on November 11, 1999 at Harnett Co., North Carolina, at age 68; The SSDI has a death date of Nov 15, 1999.^7,2,3,4,6 He CAMERON -- Retired Army Col. Darrell ''Whitey'' Brumfield, 68, of 129 Harman Drive, died Thursday. Mr. Brumfield received the Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Commendation and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation with Palm. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Main Post Chapel on Fort Bragg by Chaplain Frank Daniels and the Rev. Jesse Mansfield. Burial will be in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake. Mr. Brumfield is survived by his wife, Carroll R. Brumfield of the home; two daughters, Ruhama L. Bond and Patricia C. Kelly, both of Fayetteville; a son, Timothy R. Brumfield of Fayetteville; four sisters, Glenna R. Toler and Myra S. Browning, both of Gilbert, W.Va., Donna J. Misuna and Vonna J. Umpervotich, both of Virginia Beach, Va; and five brothers, Lloyd L. Brumfield of Stuart, Fla., Denzil D. Brumfield of Palm City, Fla., Okey A. Brumfield Jr. of St. Thomas, Tenn., Gary R. Brumfield of Valley, Ariz., and Sandy J. Brumfield of Oroville, Calif. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home in Fayetteville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Harnett County, P.O. Box 373, Erwin, N.C. 28339. on November 13, 1999.⁴

     Darrell Randolph "Randy" Brumfield was buried at Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 579-80-7325.⁴ He married Nancy E. Unknown.³ Darrell Randolph "Randy" Brumfield was born on November 12, 1956 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He died on October 25, 1998 at Vienna, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 41.^3,4 He VIENNA, W.Va - Darrell Randy Brumfield, 41, of Vienna, formerly of Fayetteville, N.C., died Sunday in his home. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens in Parkersburg. Mr. Brumfield is survived by his wife, Nancy E. Brumfield of the home; two sons, Nicholas Brumfield and Daniel Brumfield, both of the home; a daughter, Emily A. Brumfield of the home; his parents, Darrell and Shirley Brumfield of Cameron, N.C; two sisters, Ruhama Bord of Fayetteville and Patty Kelly of Sanford, N.C; and a brother, Timothy R. Brumfield of Fayetteville. on October 29, 1998.³

     Timothy Riffe Brumfield was buried at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, 400 Murchison Road, Spring Lake, Cumberland Co., North Carolina.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 241-27-0850.⁵ He was born on July 25, 1960.^3,5 He died on March 21, 2010 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 49.^3,5,4 He FAYETTEVILLE - Timothy "Timmy Riffe" Brumfield, 49, of 105 Shadsford Blvd, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Timothy touched many lives in his 49 years of life. He was an avid Tar Heels fan and loved his Lord Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Col. Darrell and Shirley Brumfield; a brother, Randy Brumfield; and a sister, Sharon Hartley. He leaves behind to cherish his memory two sisters, Ruhama Bond of Cameron and Patty Kelly and husband Ned of Sanford; two nieces, Megan Joyce and Brooke Kelly; and four nephews, Will Cornell, Andrew Kelly, Ryan Kelly and Owen Kelly. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake, with Pastor Bruce Benton officiating. on March 23, 2010.^4,3

     Jean Lillian Shrewsbury was buried at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Prince William Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on October 14, 1932 at Long Branch, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.^1,3,4 As of September 5, 1951,her married name was Riffe.¹ She married Robert Louis Riffe Sr., son of Haskell Othello Riffe and Beatrice Patrica Richmond, on September 5, 1951 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Jean Lillian Shrewsbury died on August 8, 2014 at age 81.^3,4 She LOCUST GROVE, Va. -- Jean Lillian Shrewsbury Riffe, 81, passed away at Mary Washington Hospital on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. Daughter of William Shrewsbury and Helen Kingsland Shrewsbury, Jean was born in Long Branch, N.J. She moved with her parents to Beckley, W.Va., when she was in high school. After graduating high school, she met Robert Louis Riffe (Bob) and the two were married on Sept. 5, 1951. Bob and Jean then moved to Northern Virginia, eventually settling in Woodbridge to raise their family. Jean had a long and distinguished civil service career, first working in Washington, D.C., and then later at Fort Belvoir in Virginia where she retired in 1986 from the Department of Agriculture. Jean was very active in the Lake of the Woods Church and the Eastern Star where she made life-long friends. A longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Occoquan Chapter No 59, she held many offices including Worthy Matron, serving alongside her husband Bob. Jean is survived by four sons, Robert L. Riffe Jr., Brian D. Riffe, Timothy W. Riffe and Steven G. Riffe; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren, with a new great-grandchild due in September. Jean is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Robert Louis Riffe (Bob); her sister, Betty Shrewsbury Plattenberg; and her brother, William Shrewsbury. Family will receive visitors from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, at the Lake of the Woods Church, Locust Grove. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, also at the Lake of the Woods Church, Locust Grove, followed by a 2 p.m. burial at Quantico National Cemetery. Reverend Mike Lemay will officiate. on August 14, 2014.²

     Ida Virginia Hampton was born on February 18, 1929 at East Lynn, Wayne Co., West Virginia.¹ As of May 26, 1950,her married name was Riffe.¹ She married Noel Haskell "Babe" Riffe, son of Haskell Othello Riffe and Beatrice Patrica Richmond, on May 26, 1950 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Ida Virginia Hampton died before November 12, 1955; Noel remarried as a widower on this date.²