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     Theresa Ann Bowen was buried at William Winfield Spangler Cemetery, 1033 Friendship Road, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Spangler.¹ She married David Andrews/Andrew Spangler, son of Issac Eldridge Spangler and Ethel Beatrice Craighead.^1,2 Theresa Ann Bowen was born on April 2, 1953 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on March 25, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^5,2 She Theresa Ann Bowen Spangler, 56, of 70 Happy Jack Trail, Goshen, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. She was born April 2, 1953 in Covington, the daughter of Shirley Balsley Bowen Sorrells and the late Everette Kent Bowen. She was married to the late David Andrew Spangler, who preceded her in death just nine days earlier on March 16, 2010. Mrs. Spangler was formerly employed with the Augusta County Correctional Center. She owned Windy Hollow German Shepherds. She was a member of the Goshen Baptist Church and a past member of the Buffalo Trail Riders. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Balsley Bowen Sorrells of Covington; three children, Julie McCauley and husband Gary, Roy A. Woodson and wife Olivia and Terry E. Woodson, all of Goshen; six grandchildren, Gary Andrew Nicely, Tera Nicole Nicely, Ashley Dawn Woodson, Samantha Leighann Woodson, Anthony James Woodson, and Luke Chandler Woodson; a brother, Karl Balsley Bowen and wife Betty of Goshen; a sister, Donna Sorrells Swain and husband Brian of Covington; a niece, Jessica Lane Bowen of Goshen; three nephews Kevin Kent Bowen of Goshen, Charles Kent and Brian Eugene Swain of Covington. In addition to her father Everette Kent Bowen Sr and husband David Andrew Spangler, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Gene Sorrells and a brother Everette Kent Bowen Jr. on March 27, 2010.²

     Robert Adair Radford was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,1 He was born on August 19, 1935 at Princewick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He died on April 8, 1937 at Hot Coal, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 1; The obituary has a death date of Apr 9, 1937.^1,2 He Robert Adair Radford, 19 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Radford of Hotcoal, died at their home yesterday following a short illness of whooping cough. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, Ronald Gene Radford and Luther Radford Jr., and two sisters, Marie Radford and Martha Lucy Radford all of Hotcoal. Funeral services will be conducted at the Hotcoal church Saturday morning at ten o'clock by the Rev. L. W. peters. Interment will be made in Sunset Memorial Park. on April 10, 1937.¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-44-2777.⁴ Ronald Gene Radford was born on January 11, 1933 at West Virginia.⁴ He died on May 7, 2008 at Michigan at age 75.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 235-44-1022.⁸ Martin Luther Radford Jr. was buried at Huron Valley Cemetery, 27009 Inkster Road, Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan.^2,6 He was born on July 16, 1930 at Stotesbury, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,3,6 He married Norma Jean Stanley on April 4, 1952 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁵ Martin Luther Radford Jr. married Beverly Unknown on June 2, 1956.⁶ Martin Luther Radford Jr. died on October 4, 2002 at Michigan at age 72.^8,2,6

     Tony Savino was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 25, 1922 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3,4 He married Martha Lucille "Lucy" Radford, daughter of Luther McKinley "Mack" Radford and Mollie Lola Johnson, on June 22, 1946 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Tony Savino and Martha Lucille "Lucy" Radford were divorced in 1953 at Dade Co., Florida.² Tony Savino died on July 20, 2018 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 95.⁴ He Tony Savino, age 95, of Shady Spring, WV, passed away at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley on Friday, July 20, 2018, following a sudden illness. Born on August 25, 1922, at Mabscott, he was the son of the late Steve Savino and Mary Briguglio Savino. Mr. Savino was a retired shop foreman for Flowers Bakery. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII, serving on the USS Lexington. He enjoyed gardening and bowling. Mr. Savino was an avid West Virginia University football fan and also that of the Cincinnati Reds. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, and attended Beckley College. He was a former member of the American Legion Post #32. Mr. Savino was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Annie Ford, Dolly Sampson, Joe, Chris, Charlie, and Dominick Savino. Those survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife of 64 years, Nellie "Kitty" Clark Savino; a son, Paul Savino of Shady Spring. Two grandchildren, Dallas Savino and wife Kendra, and Ashleigh Savino-Hatfield and husband Chadd, all of South Point, Ohio; five great grandchildren, Kami, Gianna, Kase, Daelyn, and Annaleese, along with three bonus great grandchildren, Drake, Ryker, and Scarlett. Funeral services will be conducted at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Shady Spring Chapel on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at 1 PM with Rev. Chadd Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity, WV. on July 22, 2018.⁴

     John Hutchinson Fleshman was buried at Desert Memorial Park, 801 South San Bernardino County Line Road, Ridgecrest, Kern Co., California.³ His Social Security Number was 235-09-4724.⁹ He was born on July 24, 1899 at Dameron, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,9,6,7,8 He married Ruth Lenore Riffe, daughter of Wade Hampton Riffe and Mary Walton Cole, on August 28, 1926 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 John Hutchinson Fleshman died on September 25, 1963 at Kern Co., California, at age 64.⁵

     Clark Lewis Todd was buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, 2701 Washington Blvd., Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^6,4 His Social Security Number was 234-20-0514.⁶ He was born on January 23, 1885 at New Castle, Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,6,5 He married Iva Belle Cole, daughter of Alfred Lewis Cole and Jathinia McAlexander, on September 2, 1926 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,6 Clark Lewis Todd died on September 13, 1946 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 61.⁶

     Thomas Crockett Waddell was buried at Lilly-Crews Cemetery, Nimitz, Summers Co., West Virginia.^5,3 His Social Security Number was 235-80-7197.⁶ He was born on December 17, 1887 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2,7 He married Lovecia B. "Vecie" Cole, daughter of Alfred Lewis Cole and Jathinia McAlexander, on October 26, 1909 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^8,2,9,10 Thomas Crockett Waddell died on September 12, 1972 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 84.² He Jumping Branch - Thomas Crockett Waddell, 84, of Jumping Branch died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday in a Hinton hospital after a long illness. Born Dec. 17, 1887, at Shady Spring, he was a son of the late Charles and Jill Upton Waddell. He had lived in Jumping Branch most of his life and was a member of the Bluestone Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Vicie Coles Waddell; two sons, Earl and Ted, both of Oak Hill; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Midkiff of Oak Hill, Mrs. Lela Stevens of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Garnet Lilly of Jumping Branch; one brother, Rev. Dewey Waddell of Coal City; two sisters, Mrs. Effie Meadows of Sophia and Mrs. Goldie Meadows of Beckley; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. The body is at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors in Hinton. on September 13, 1972.²

     Arnold Glen Wilcox Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Lottie Lee M. Riffe, daughter of John Conrad Riffe and Cordelia "Delia" Davis.^1,2 Arnold Glen Wilcox Sr. was born on April 1, 1895 at Parsonville, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.⁴ He died on January 17, 1967 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^3,4

     Ira Morris Davis was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 232-14-1480.² He married Oral Rethal Riffe, daughter of John Conrad Riffe and Cordelia "Delia" Davis.¹ Ira Morris Davis was born on July 1, 1897 at Maple Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His WWII Draft Card has a birth year of 1896.^2,3 He died on February 26, 1957 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.²

     Ruth Melvina Lucas was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 Her married name was Conner.¹ She married Albert Raymond Conner, son of Costly Albert Conner and Martha Amelia Tiller.^{1,7,8,3,9,5,4} Ruth Melvina Lucas was born in 1922 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6 She died on December 10, 1984 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She Mrs. Albert Raymond (Ruth Elvina) Conner, 62, of 205 1/2 Roselawn Ave., Princeton, died Monday in a Princeton hospital after a long illness. She was born at Princeton. Survivors: husband; sons, Charles E. Conner of Lincoln, Neb., Lawrence, Lewis Conner and Jerry Conner of Princeton; daughters, Mrs. Earl (Martha) Toney of Cold Springs, Texas, Mrs. Roy (Phyllis) Shockley of Richmond, Va; sisters, Mrs. Mammie Keffer and Mrs. Lillian Marshall of Princeton; brother, George Lucas of Princeton; nine grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory, Athens Road, Princeton, with Rev. Richard Flowers officiating and burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, on Bluefield-Princeton Road. Pallbearers: Jimmy Brennan, David Vance, Gene Keffer, Ralph Keffer, Billy Keffer, Cletis Dickerson. on December 12, 1984.⁵

     Charles Ray "Chuck" McCorkle was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 412-16-7028.⁵ He was born on September 5, 1922 at Clarksville, Dixon Co., Tennessee.^5,3,4 He married Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Conner, daughter of Dana Marvin Conner and Margaret Eva O'Dell, on October 7, 1949 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Charles Ray "Chuck" McCorkle died on November 6, 1993 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^5,3 He Charles Ray “Chuck” McCorkle, 71, of 209 Vine Street, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1993, in a Beckley hospital following a short illness. Born Sept. 5, 1922, in Dixon County, Tenn., he was the son of the late Hardin and Belle Thomason McCorkle. Mr. McCorkle was a territorial manager for Wyeth Laboratories. He was involved in scouting for over 60 years. Mr. McCorkle became an Eagle Scout instructor, camp ranger for Minter Scout Reservation, district camp chairman, chapter adviser and vigil honor holder, member Order of the Arrow. He received the Founders Award O.A., Medal of Merit, Silver Beaver Award, District Award of Merit, God and Country Award, Scoutmaster Award for outstanding development of Eagle Scouts, Scouters Key Award, Scouters Training Award. Mr. McCorkle was a member and past president of the Beckley Civitan Club and candy box chairman and past sergeant at arms. He was a life member of B.P.O.E., Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95 AF and AM, Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, Mt. Hope Commandry, member and past chaplain of the Beckley Shrine Club. Mr. McCorkle was a member of the Methodist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy assigned to the 3rd Marine Division during World War II. He received the purple heart and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" McCorkle in 1990 and a son, Bobby McCorkle in 1977. Survivors include a son, Dana H. McCorkle of Beckley. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with military graveside rites being conducted by the Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95 AF and AM. on November 7, 1993.³

     Georgia June Conner was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,7 Her Social Security Number was 233-48-8423.⁹ She was born on July 3, 1932 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,7,9 As of June 15, 1951,her married name was Blevins.⁴ She married Robert Ernest Blevins on June 15, 1951 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,7,3,4 Georgia June Conner died on October 23, 2008 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^8,7,9 She PRINCETON — Georgia J. Blevins, 76, of the Athens Road, Princeton, died peacefully Thursday, October 23, 2008 at the Princeton Health Care Facility on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. Born July 3, 1932 at Pettrey, she was the daughter of the late Carl Fred Conner and Anna Lee Kessinger Conner Rosenbaum. Georgia was educated in Mercer County, a devoted wife, sister, and Christian. She was a member of the First Church of God, Mahood Avenue, Princeton and a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Blevins, for whom she cared for nearly 49 years. Georgia truly gave of herself to others, putting others first, prior to her own needs. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Brookie A. Meadows and Gypsie Lee Ringley. Survivors; her brother, Oakie J. Conner, Jr. and his wife Alma of Pettrey; ten nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday October 26, 2008 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with Pastor Paul Stokes officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Princeton. on October 25, 2008.⁷

     Robert Ernest Blevins was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,6 His Social Security Number was 235-34-7816.⁷ He was born on December 12, 1926 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,6,8,7 He married Georgia June Conner, daughter of Carl Fred Conner and Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger, on June 15, 1951 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^9,2,3,5 Robert Ernest Blevins died on November 28, 2003 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^1,3,7,8,6 He PRINCETON - Robert E. Blevins, of the Athens Road, Princeton, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 28, 2003 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born Dec. 12, 1926, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Preston Blevins and Emma Bailey Blevins Wall. Educated in Mercer County, he was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army and obtained the rank of sergeant. Robert was a former employee for the Majestic Steam Laundry of Princeton and was a disabled employee for the Virginian Railroad. Mr. Blevins was a member of the First Church of God, Mahood Avenue in Princeton, a life member of the DAV, also a member of the Commanders Club and was recognized as a Silver Leader and was a member of the AF & AM Masonic Lodge 134 of Princeton and a member of the AARP. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Blevins along with several half brothers and half sisters. Survivors: His loving, devoted and caring wife of more than 52 years, Georgia June Conner Blevins; a sister, Irene Ashley of Blacksburg, Va; and several nephews and nieces. On Monday, at 1 p.m., a service to celebrate the life of Robert E. Blevins will be held from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton with the Revs. Gary Swogger and Scott Hodge officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Princeton where military graveside rite will be conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Council. Pallbearers will be men of the First Church of God. on November 30, 2003.³

     Her Social Security Number was 233-52-5374.¹ Gipsy Lee Conner was buried at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, Carroll Co., Maryland.⁸ She was born on April 15, 1935 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1955,her married name was Ringley.² She married Palmer Eugene Ringley circa 1955.^6,2 Gipsy Lee Conner SYKESVILLE, Md. - Gipsie Lee Ringley, 72, of Sykesville, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, at her home. Born April 15, 1935 in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Carl Connor and Anna Lee Connor Rosenbaum. She was the wife of 52 years of Palmer Ringley of Sykesville. Gipsie had worked as an LPN at Springfield Hospital for several years. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Carolyn Ringley of Woodbine, Md., and Ronnie and Kimberly Ringley of Sykesville; daughter and her companion, Lisa Puller and Val Cosh of Sykesville; brother and sister-in-law, Oakie and Alma Connor of Athens; sister, Georgie Blevins of Princeton; and grandchildren, Ryan and Kelly Ringley, Danny Duvall, Emma and Braden Puller, and Walter and Andrew Ringley. She was predeceased by her sister, the late Brookie Meadows, and stepfather, the late Fred Rosenbaum. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville. on August 12, 2007.² She died on August 12, 2007 at Sykesville, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 72.^1,9,2

     Palmer Eugene Ringley was buried at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, Carroll Co., Maryland.^2,1 He was born on January 22, 1932 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.¹ He married Gipsy Lee Conner, daughter of Carl Fred Conner and Anna Lee "Annie" Kessinger, circa 1955.^3,4 Palmer Eugene Ringley died on May 29, 2011 at Taneytown, Carroll Co., Maryland, at age 79.¹ He Palmer E. Ringley, 79, of Sykesville, died Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Lorien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taneytown. Born Jan. 22, 1932, in Jonesville, Va., he was the son of the late Joseph and Grace M. Collin Ringley. He was the husband of Gipsie Lee Ringley, who died Aug. 12, 2007. He was a veteran of the Army, having served during the Korean conflict. He received two Bronze Star Medals and a Purple Heart during his service time. He was retired from Springfield Hospital Center in Sykesville, where he had been a police officer. He also had worked in plumbing for several years. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin in the mountains, hunting and bluegrass music. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law Gary and Carolyn Ringley, of Woodbine, and Ronnie and Veronica Ringley, of Sykesville; daughter and companion Lisa Puller and Val Cosh, of Sykesville; brother and sister-in-law Hubert and Violet Ringley, of Sykesville; and grandchildren Ryan and Kelly Ringley, Danny Duvall, Emma and Braden Puller, Patrick Jones, and Rebecca and Kyle Chasen. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thurdsay at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park. on May 31, 2011.¹

     Diana Carol Conner was buried at Conner family plot, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on April 23, 1965 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on April 23, 1965 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-20-0155.⁷ Hildred Marie Light was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁸ She was born on January 22, 1920 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia; Her marriage record has a birth date of Jan 22, 1919.^1,7 As of June 14, 1941,her married name was Rothwell.¹ She married James Rothwell on June 14, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,1,3,9 Hildred Marie Light died on October 14, 1998 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^7,8 She BECKLEY - Hildred Rothwell, 78, of Beckley died Oct. 14, 1998, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Beckley, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving: son, David Francis Rothwell of Webster, Texas; sisters, Eva O'Dell and Christine Bergendahl, both of Beckley; one granddaughter. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. David Carrico officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the mortuary.
on October 16, 1998.⁸

     James Rothwell was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 235-05-4917.⁶ He was born on January 18, 1909 at Bolton, England.^2,6,4,7 He married Hildred Marie Light, daughter of Floyd Francis Light and Lydia Clementine "Lettie" Lowe, on June 14, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,7 James Rothwell died on September 29, 1995 at West Virginia at age 86.⁶