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     His Social Security Number was 234-48-1885.⁶ Dewey Butler "Buster" Conner married Shirley Mae Lambert.^1,3 Dewey Butler "Buster" Conner was born on February 8, 1932 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,6,3 He died on August 18, 2012 at Lenoir, Caldwell Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^6,3 He Mr. Dewey "Buster" Butler Conner, 80, of Lenoir, went to be with his Lord on August 18, 2012, after a long period of declining health. Buster was born on February 8, 1932, in Athens, W.Va., to the late Dewey Estell Conner and Ethel Butler Conner. He was a long standing member of First Assembly of God in Morganton and was retired from Ford Motor Company where he worked in the foundry department. Buster will be loved and missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Campbell; and two brothers, Greeley Conner and Steve Pennington; and his step-father, Peter F. Pennington. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Shirley Lambert Irvin Conner of the home; his children, Vickie Haynes, Ted Ray Irvin Jr., Charles Conner, David Conner, Donna Slykerman, Rodney Conner and Nancy Miller; two sisters, Helen Hartley and Linda Collins; and one brother, Holly Conner. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Nikki Henderson, Kris Dragon, Misty Smith, Andrew Cring, Amanda Cring, David Conner, Jaime Randell, Amber Haynes, Steven Slykerman and Susie Yancy; and thirteen great-grandchildren. on August 21, 2012.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-50-9958.⁴ Ronald Lee Conner Jr. was born on January 8, 1936 at West Virginia.⁴ He died on August 31, 1995 at Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 59.^4,5

     Herbert Harlow Thorn was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Laura Mary Smith, daughter of John Harvey "Coe" Smith and Pearl May "Pearly" Austin.^1,4 Herbert Harlow Thorn was born on June 20, 1920 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on March 21, 1965 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 44.^1,2,3 He Funeral services for Herbert Harlow Thorn, 41, Mullens, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Mullens Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. A. R. Hancock in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Princeton. Thorn was found dead at his home Sunday afternoon of a bullet wound through the heart. He died at 2:30 p.m. Born June 20, 1920, at Rock, he was the son of the late Grover and Vernie Bailey Thorn. He and his wife, Laura, operated the dining room of Wyoming Hotel in Mullens. Other survivors include five sons, Leslie of Columbus, Ohio, and Melvin, Danny, Frank and Terry, all at home; two daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Eppling of Becklcy and Miss Freda Thorn, at home; two brothers, Carl of Itmann and Glenn Thorn of Cabin Creek; two sisters, Mrs Viola O'Donnell of Matoaka and Mrs. Addie Rhodes of Chicago, Ill; and three grandchildren. The body is at the Sam Foglesong Funeral Home in Mullens where friends may call after noon Tuesday. on March 22, 1965.³

     Rev. Russell E. Spence was buried at Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Bondean R. Smith, daughter of John Harvey "Coe" Smith and Pearl May "Pearly" Austin.¹ Rev. Russell E. Spence was born on February 19, 1924.¹ He died on April 16, 1999 at age 75.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 232-58-9918.³ Roberta June Linkous was buried at Rowan Memorial Park, 4126 U.S. Highway 601 N, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.^1,4 She was born on December 20, 1938 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2,4 As of August 22, 1964,her married name was Smith.⁵ She married John Junior Smith, son of John Harvey "Coe" Smith and Pearl May "Pearly" Austin, on August 22, 1964 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,4 Roberta June Linkous died on August 22, 2006 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 67.^1,3 She SALISBURY, N.C. — Mrs. Roberta Linkous Smith, 67, of Salisbury, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation of Rowan County in Salisbury. Mrs. Smith was born Dec. 20, 1938, in Bluefield, she was the daughter of the late Robert Johnson and Martha Allena Blackwell Linkous. She graduated in 1957 from Princeton High School, Princeton. Mrs. Smith was employed in security for the Federal Government in Washington, D.C. then for the Clerk of Court in Princeton for eight years and later for the Rowan County Sheriff's Department for six years before retiring. Mrs. Smith was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Junior Smith on Jan. 29, 2002. Survivors include her brother, Elbert Jackson Linkous and his wife Geraldine of Wilmington, Del; nieces, Deborah Weyd of Newark, Del. and Rebecca Harris of Eagle River, Ark; sisters-in-law, Bondean Spence of Lewisburg and Laura Thorn of Mullins. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Friday at Summersett Funeral Home in Salisbury. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Southside Baptist Church in Salisbury with the Rev. Ricky Brown, pastor, officiating. Mrs. Smith will be placed in the church 1 hour before the service. Entombment will follow at Rowan Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 500 Morlan Park Road, Salisbury, NC 28146. on August 23, 2006.¹

     Anna Beulah "Annie" Conner was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,6,8 She was born on September 13, 1889 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6,8 As of December 4, 1909,her married name was Spangler.² She married Arch Wyndier Spangler on December 4, 1909 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,9,5,6 Anna Beulah "Annie" Conner died on August 11, 1967 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.^10,5,6,8 She BALLARD — Mrs. Beulah Spangler, 77, of Ballard died at 1:20 p.m. Friday in Shawsville, Va., nursing home after a long illness. Born at Athens, Sept. 13, 1889, she was a daughter of the late S. J. and Lula Massey Conner. She had lived at Ballard for 64 years. Mrs. Spangler was a member of the Ballard Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Arch W. Spangler; three sons, Thayer of Rural Hall, N. C., and Garvis and Arch Jr., both of Ballard; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Humphreys of Blacksburg, Va; two brothers, John D. of Pearisburg Va., and Merrell Conner of Salem, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Euna Hopkins of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Myrtle Ballard of Bristol, Tenn; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Ballard Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Hobart Quesenberry in charge. Burial will be in Orchard Cemetery. The body will remain a Broyles Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown and will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral. Pallbearers will be Eddie Dillon, Clarence and Dean Miller, Lonnie Lane, Buford Spangler and James Cummings. Member of the Missionary Society will carry flowers. on August 12, 1967.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 719-14-5080.⁵ Arch Wyndier Spangler was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^6,3,4 He was born on October 15, 1886 at Renick, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^2,6,3,4,5 He married Anna Beulah "Annie" Conner, daughter of Samuel J. "Sam" Conner and Louise M. "Lou" Massey, on December 4, 1909 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,7,8,4 Arch Wyndier Spangler died on August 20, 1968 at Radford, Virginia, at age 81.^6,3,4 He Ballard - Arch W. Spangler, 81, of Ballard died at 11 p.m. Tuesday in a Radford, Va., hospital after a long illness. Born in Greenbrier County, Oct 15, 1886, he was a son of the late Gaston P. and Kate Stables Spangler. He had lived in the Ballard area for 50 years, was a retired employee of the Virginian Railroad Co., having retired in 1950, and was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church at Ballard. His wife, Annie B. Spangler, preceded him in death Aug. 11, 1967. Survivors include three sons, Thayer of Rural Hall, N.C., and Garvis and Arch Jr., both of Ballard; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Humphreys of Blacksburg, Va; a brother, Gus of Fredrick, Md; a sister, Mrs. Frank Dickinson of Winfield; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Broyles Funeral Chapel at Peterstown with Rev. Hobart Quesenberry and Rev. C. L. Crews in charge. Burial will be in the Orchard cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home where friends may call this afternoon. on August 22, 1968.⁶

     Garvis W. Spangler was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on October 4, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on March 2, 1971 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^1,2 He Ballard - Garvis W. Spangler, 58, of Ballard died Tuesday morning in a Bluefield hospital after a long illness. Born in Mercer County, Oct. 4, 1912, he was a son of the late Arch. W. and Annie Conner Spangler. He had lived in the Ballard area for eight years. Spangler was a retired painter and had formerly lived in North Carolina. Survivors include two brothers, Arch Spangler Jr. of Ballard and Thayer Spangler of Rural Hill, N.C., and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Humphreys of Blacksburg, Va. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in the Broyles Funeral Home Chapel at Peterstown with the Rev. C. L. Crews in charge. Burial will be in the Orchard Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Buford Spangler, Eddie Dillon, Basil Thompson, J. C. Ellison, James Cummings and Lonnie Lane. on March 4, 1971.¹

     His Social Security Number was 234-22-0743.¹² Arch Wyndier Spangler Jr. was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^13,2 He was born on September 8, 1916 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{12,13,2,3,11,4} He married Maude Frances Mann on September 7, 1945 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^14,2,4,15 Arch Wyndier Spangler Jr. died on November 23, 2001 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^12,13,2,4 He Spangler, Arch Jr., 85, of Ballard, W.Va., passed away early Friday morning, November 23, 2001 peacefully at his home, with his loving family surrounding him. Born September 8, 1916, in Mercer County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Arch W. Spangler Sr. and Anna Beulah Conner. Mr. Spangler was a charter member of the Ballard First Missionary Baptist Church and active in various functions and offices of the church. His hobbies included farming and woodworking. He was a celebrated Veteran of the United States Army, specifically World War II, and was a member of the John Dove Lodge #78 A.F. & A.M., and the I.O.O.F. Lindside Lodge #362, Lindside, W.Va., and also a charter member of the Ballard Ruritan Club. His family and church were the most important aspects of his life. He was employed by Celanese for over 48 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Thayer and Garvis Spangler; and one granddaughter, Rebecca Faye Sibold. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Maude Frances Mann; one sister, Gladys Conner Humphreys and husband, Charles; one son, Roger Dale Spangler and wife, Lynda Kay; one daughter, Drema Faye Sibold and husband, Dennis Wayne; two grandsons, Archie Dale Spangler and wife and son, Cheryl and Austin, Dewey Wayne Sibold and son and daughter, Ridge and Ragan; one granddaughter, Diana Lynn Christian and husband, daughter, and son, Edward, Katlin and Zachary. on November 24, 2001.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-1481.^4,11 Thayer Holroyd Spangler was buried at Crestview Memorial Park, 6850 University Parkway, Rural Hall, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^4,5 He married Ella Maude McMickle.⁴ Thayer Holroyd Spangler and Margaret Frances Middleton were divorced.¹² Thayer Holroyd Spangler was born on November 4, 1910 at Gardner, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,11,6 He married Margaret Frances Middleton on June 25, 1935 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^13,7 Thayer Holroyd Spangler died on January 15, 1973 at Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 62.⁴

     Gladys Virginia Spangler BLACKSBURG, VA – Gladys Virginia Spangler Humphreys, 94 of Blacksburg, VA passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 at Wheatland Hills Assisted Living, Christiansburg, VA. Born March 10, 1919 at Ballard, WV she was the daughter of the late Arch W., Sr. and Anna Beulah Conner Spangler. Mrs. Humphreys was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Humphreys in 2011 and three brothers, Thayer and Garvis Spangler and Arch Spangler, Jr. Survivors include two sons, Randall Humphreys of Pembroke, VA and Richard Humphreys and wife Judy of Blacksburg, VA, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be 11:00, Monday, November 25, 2013 at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Howdock officiating. Burial will follow in the Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, VA. Visitation will be 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sunday, November 24, 2013 at the funeral home. Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the Humphreys family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV.³ She was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 10, 1919 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ As of November 8, 1947,her married name was Humphreys.⁴ She married Charles Sinclair Humphreys on November 8, 1947 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,9,4 Gladys Virginia Spangler died on November 22, 2013 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 94.^3,10

     Charles Sinclair Humphreys Blacksburg, VA – Charles Humphreys age 92 of Blacksburg, VA passed away January 18, 2011 at home. Born February 16, 1918 at Marlinton, WV he was the son of the late Dayton Hamer and Myrtle Mae Gourley Humphreys. Charles was a Lab Tech for the Radford Arsenal and was a World War II, U.S. Navy Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Milton D. Humphreys Sr. and Roy Humphreys. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Virginia Spangler Humphreys and two sons, Randall and Richard Humphreys all of Blacksburg, VA. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, January 21, 2011 at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Howdock officiating. Burial will follow in the Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, VA. Friends may call from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the funeral home. Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the Humphreys family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV.⁶ He was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 233-18-7034.⁷ He was born on February 16, 1918 at Marlinton, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia.^7,6,3,4 He married Gladys Virginia Spangler, daughter of Arch Wyndier Spangler and Anna Beulah "Annie" Conner, on November 8, 1947 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,6,2 Charles Sinclair Humphreys died on January 18, 2011 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 92.^7,6,5

     Maude Frances Mann was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on April 6, 1922 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of September 7, 1945,her married name was Spangler.¹ She married Arch Wyndier Spangler Jr., son of Arch Wyndier Spangler and Anna Beulah "Annie" Conner, on September 7, 1945 at Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 Maude Frances Mann died on April 30, 2017 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 95.^4,3 She BALLARD, WV - Maude Frances Spangler, age 95 of Ballard, went to her heavenly home Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital, Pearisburg, VA. Born April 6, 1922 at Ballard she was the daughter of the late Walter and Modie Mann. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Arch "Tince" Spangler, Jr., granddaughter, Rebecca Sibold, four brothers, and seven sisters. Frances was a charter member of Ballard First Missionary Baptist Church and circle of J.O.Y. and sang many years in the choir. Her days on earth were sweetened by gardening, cooking, her family and caregivers Keisha, Barbara and Heather. Left to cherish her memory is a son Roger Spangler, and a daughter-in-love Lynda, a daughter, Drema Sibold and a son-in-love Wayne. Three grandchildren: Diana Christian and husband Eddie, Dewey Sibold and Lynne and Archie Spangler. Six great grandchildren: Katlin Forward, Zachary Christian, Ridge Sibold, Ragan Sibold, Austin Spangler and Cambria Spangler. One great great grandchild, Titus Forward and a church family she loved serving Christ with. on May 1, 2017.³

     Ella Maude McMickle was buried at Crestview Memorial Park, 6850 University Parkway, Rural Hall, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 243-03-4483.³ Her married name was Spangler.¹ She married Thayer Holroyd Spangler, son of Arch Wyndier Spangler and Anna Beulah "Annie" Conner.¹ Ella Maude McMickle was born on August 6, 1912 at Grayson Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on December 30, 1997 at North Carolina at age 85.³

     Margaret Frances Middleton was buried at Loves United Methodist Church Cemetery, Walkertown, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.³ Her Social Security Number was 237-12-8551.⁴ She and Thayer Holroyd Spangler were divorced.⁵ Margaret Frances Middleton was born on March 20, 1914 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,3 As of June 25, 1935,her married name was Spangler.² She married Thayer Holroyd Spangler, son of Arch Wyndier Spangler and Anna Beulah "Annie" Conner, on June 25, 1935 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Margaret Frances Middleton died on January 1, 1988 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^5,3

     Patricia Anne Spangler was buried at Loves Cemetery, Walkertown, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,2 She was born on December 10, 1942 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,2 She died on February 15, 1943 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 232-34-6556.⁴ Aubrey Ray Robertson was born on October 26, 1930 at Wriston, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Thelma Elizabeth Larimore in February, 1956 at Brevard Co., Florida.^6,9 Aubrey Ray Robertson married Catherine Louise McGarry on July 12, 1986 at Brevard Co., Florida.⁶ Aubrey Ray Robertson died on May 22, 1992 at Titusville, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 61.^4,5,7 He TITUSVILLE - Aubrey Robertson, 61, a retired technical writer for RCA, died Friday, May 22, at home. Mr. Robertson was a native of Oak Hill, W.Va He was a Brevard County resident for 28 years. Survivors include his daughter, Robyne Patterson of Houston; sisters, Lorine Settle of Atlanta and Mildred James of Oak Hill, W.Va; and two grandchildren. on May 29, 1992.⁷

     Verna Lorine Robertson was buried at Mars Hill Cemetery, Acworth, Cobb Co., Georgia.^6,7 Her Social Security Number was 235-46-7050.⁸ She Lorine Settle, 79 of Acworth died Saturday January 21, 2012. Funeral Services will be 1 PM Tuesday at Collins Funeral Home Chapel, Acworth with Dr. Bryant Harris and Ronnie Holtman officiating. Interment will be in the Mars Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Acworth. Mrs. Settle was a native of West Virginia and moved to Cobb County in 1964. She retired as a Nurses Aide from Kennestone Hosptial. Survivors include her husband of 61 years Buster Settle, Acworth; Daughters Connie Legrand, Adairsville; Debbie Holtman, Rydal; Sister Mildred James, Oak Hill, W. VA; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.⁷ She was born on September 8, 1932 at Wriston, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,6,8 As of January 2, 1951,her married name was Settle.¹ She married Herbert Sanford Settle on January 2, 1951 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,6,9,7 Verna Lorine Robertson died on January 21, 2012 at Cobb Co., Georgia, at age 79.^6,7,8

     Herbert Sanford Settle Herbert Sanford “Buster” Settle, 86, of Rydal, GA passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 11am at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church in Acworth with Dr. Bryant Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Mars Hill Cemetery. Mr. Settle was a native of Page, West Virginia but lived most of his life in Cobb County, Ga. He was a member of Mars Hill Presbyterian Church. He worked in the construction industry for over 50 years and retired as a foreman for R&D Construction Co. Mr. Settle was a member of the Moose Lodge and was an avid hunter. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Lorine Robertson Settle. He is survived by daughters, Connie (Emery) Legrand of Adairsville and Debbie (Ronnie) Holtman of Rydal ; sisters, Kathrine Foster and Patsy Wadell both of W. VA; brothers, James Settle and Johnny Settle, both of W. VA; grandchildren, Jennifer (Chris) McArthur, Jason (Audrey) Legrand, Amanda (Jason) Farmer and Brandi (Chad) Hayes; 8 great grandchildren also survives.³ He was buried at Mars Hill Cemetery, Acworth, Cobb Co., Georgia.^3,4 He was born on April 19, 1929 at Wriston, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Verna Lorine Robertson, daughter of Albert Robertson and Lelia Mae Conner, on January 2, 1951 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3,5 Herbert Sanford Settle died on April 16, 2016 at Bartow Co., Georgia, at age 86.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 233-54-8145.³ Jerry Harold James was born on August 1, 1935 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Mildred Ruth Robertson, daughter of Albert Robertson and Lelia Mae Conner, on October 6, 1954 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Jerry Harold James died on June 16, 1995 at West Virginia at age 59.³