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     Richard Albert Keith "Dick" Ringenberg was born on May 9, 1946 at Macomb, McDonough Co., Illinois.^3,4 He married Joyce Chockley, daughter of Herbert Allen Chockley and Eva Frances Allen, on June 2, 1968 at Augusta, Hancock Co., Illinois.^1,2,4 Richard Albert Keith "Dick" Ringenberg died on January 24, 2013 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, at age 66.^3,4 He Richard A.K "Dick" Ringenberg, 66, of Augusta died at 8:35 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Born May 9, 1946 in Macomb, Dick was the son of Clifford E. and Marjorie Stoner Ringenberg. He married Joyce Chockley on June 2, 1968, in Augusta; she survives. Mr. Ringenberg was a 1964 graduate of Augusta High School and attended Quincy Technical School. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Augusta and the Huntsville Masonic Lodge, and he served as township supervisor for Birmingham Township. Dick served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Dick was employed by the Illinois Department of Transportation in highway maintenance for 35 years, retiring in 2002. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons Chris Ringenberg of Lake City, Fla., and Jonathan Ringenberg of Quincy; grandchildren Jared, Casey, John, Molly and Delaney Ringenberg; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jim Ringenberg, and nephew Kenny Ringenberg. Cremation rites have been accorded. Services will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Augusta by Pastor Kurt Hoover. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of services Sunday at the church. Private inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church. on January 26, 2013.⁴

     Julie Lynn McCaskill was buried at Mounds Cemetery, Timewell, Brown Co., Illinois.² She was born on January 4, 1966 at Illinois.² She died on January 5, 1966 at Illinois.²

     Ruth Allen died on March 23, 1929 at Augusta, Hancock Co., Illinois.² She was born on March 23, 1929 at Augusta, Hancock Co., Illinois.²

     Robert Eugene Allen was buried at Oak Hill Burial Park, 4620 Highway 98S, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.⁴ His Social Security Number was 352-26-1334.² He was born on August 4, 1933 at Augusta, Hancock Co., Illinois.^2,3 He died on May 11, 1981 at Polk Co., Florida, at age 47.^2,3

     Floyd Chapman Vass Jr. was buried at Hendrick Cemetery, Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 232-40-2409.⁵ He was born on July 20, 1930 at Falls View, Fayette Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of May 20, 1929 and his draft card has Mar 14, 1929.^1,5,2,4,6 He married Letha Marie Smith, daughter of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Smith and Roxie Lettie Likens, on September 25, 1957 at Ansted, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,3 Floyd Chapman Vass Jr. died on January 8, 2008 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^1,5,2,6 He Floyd Chapman Vass Jr., 77, of Ansted passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, in the VA Medical Center, Beckley, following a long illness. Floyd Jr. was born July 20, 1930, in Falls View. He was a son of the late Floyd and Iva Cook Vass. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Megan Elizabeth McDaniels. Mr. Vass was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving our country during the Korean Conflict. He was a carpenter by trade and a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church, Chimney Corner. He is survived by his wife, Letha Vass; three daughters, Wendy Naye of Fayetteville and Pamela Clay and Debra McDaniels, both of Oak Hill; two sons, Floyd C. Vass III of Hico and Terry Vass of Victor; and eight grandchildren, Heath Ryan Naye, Cassey Clay, Candis Clay, Justin McDaniels, Kelly McDaniels, Carrie McDaniels, Noah Vass and Nathan Vass. Burial will follow in Hendrick Cemetery, Ansted. on January 10, 2008.¹

     James R. Arthur James R. Arthur died Wednesday, 25 Mar 2020 in North Ridgeville. Ohio. He was born in Ward, West Virginia. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: children, Sue Kelly and David Arthur; two grandchildren Brian and Shawn Kelly; brother. Donald. Predeceased by: wife of 63 years Minnie Likens Arthur in 2015; children, Sharon Martin and James Arthur; parents Ray and Viola Arthur; siblings, Laura Hawkinberry and Ron Athur. Visitation and burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery will be private.² He was buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina Co., Ohio.^3,2 He was born on September 15, 1928 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Minnie E. Likens, daughter of William Banks Likens and Emma Lee Smith, circa 1952.^2,4 James R. Arthur married Minnie E. Likens, daughter of William Banks Likens and Emma Lee Smith, on July 17, 1988 at Lorain Co., Ohio.^5,1 James R. Arthur died on March 25, 2020 at North Ridgeville, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 91.^2,3

     Ruth Dermeris Likens was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ She Ruth Dermeris Williams (Likens), age 86, of Oak Hill, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, February 25, 2022 at Stonerise in Beckley, WV. Born May 10, 1935, in Fayette County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Williams Banks Likens and Emma Lee Smith Likens Eads. She worked in her early years in grocers deli departments making salads and other foods. After becoming a mother she raised her children full time and was a homemaker and avid flower gardener. She was a member of the original Church of God. She loved her soap operas, reading newspaper, chatting with her dear friends, and spending time with her children, 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her late husband, Earl Richman Williams, a veteran of WW2, as well as her long time boyfriend of 30 years William "Bo Bo" Hinkle, sisters; Minnie Arthur of Ohio and Vivian Pearl Likens, brother, Robert Glenn Likens, and son Fabian Lee Williams of Oak Hill. Left to cherish her memory is her companion for the last 7 years, James Knight of Stonerise, Beckley, brothers; Clifford "Cliffy" Eads of Beckley and Ronnie Eads of Delaware, a daughter Denise and spouse Larry Hall, and grandchildren; Heather and Ashley Hall of NC, the widowed wife of her son, Cindy Williams (Vickers), and granddaughter Amanda Williams of Rainelle, WV, and close granddaughter Savanna Bennett and husband Michael of NC, who has been taking care of Ruth since the passing of her son Fabian in 2009. Ruth has 6 great grandchildren that she loved and enjoyed. along with raising her own children, she raised her brother Cliff, daughter in law Cindy Williams from the age of 16, and grandchildren Amanda and Savanna from birth. She loved everyone unconditionally and always had a smile on her face. Everyone she met she treated as family and the lives she touched will cherish her memory for the rest of their days. Graveside Rites will be held at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens off Pea Ridge Rd, Oak Hill. Burial to follow as she is laid to rest next to her late husband Earl.⁴ Her married name was Williams.⁴ She married Earl Richmond Williams.^1,7,4 Ruth Dermeris Likens was born on May 10, 1935 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4 As of August 6, 1953,her married name was McKinzie.⁵ She married John McKinzie on August 6, 1953 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ Ruth Dermeris Likens died on February 25, 2022 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 86.⁴

     Earl Richmond Williams was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Ruth Dermeris Likens, daughter of William Banks Likens and Emma Lee Smith.^2,3,4 Earl Richmond Williams was born on July 28, 1909 at Oswald, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5 He died on December 31, 1997 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 88.¹ He Earl Richmond Williams, 88, of Oak Hill died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997, at home after a long illness. He was born in Oswald, W.Va., and was a retired custodian for West Virginia Institute of Technology. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Crossroads Apostolic Church, Bradley. Surviving: wife, Ruth Dermeris Williams; daughters, Barbara of Richmond, Va., Deniese Hall of Franklinton, N.C; sons, Urban Earl, Fabian L. of Oak Hill; two grandchildren. Service will be at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill. Graveside military rites will be conducted by VFW Post 3110 of Oak Hill. on January 3, 1998.¹

     Frances Kay Newell Frances Kay Deeds, 66 of Coshocton, passed away December 27, 2020 at Ohio State University Hospital. She was born December 2, 1954 in Zanesville, daughter of the late, Theodore Newell and Helen Sickles Newell. She is survived by her children, Theodore Newell, Terrie Harter, Robin Merideth, Tia (Joe) Cumberledge, George J. Deeds Jr., William Lee Deeds; siblings, Robert (Donna) McFee, David (Penny) McFee, Teddy Newell, William (Ella) Newell; sisters, Donna (Derlys) Batista, Ruth Britt; sixteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband George Deeds; siblings, Betty Tilton, Kenneth McFee, Kathy Sue McHenry Hardesty; grandchild Saban Matthew Harter.³ She was born on December 2, 1954 at Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio.³ As of September 15, 1973,her married name was Likens.¹ She married Robert Glen Likens, son of William Banks Likens and Emma Lee Smith, on September 15, 1973 at Muskingum Co., Ohio.¹ Frances Kay Newell and Robert Glen Likens were divorced on August 29, 1997 at Muskingum Co., Ohio.⁴ Frances Kay Newell died on December 27, 2020 at Ohio at age 66.³

     Fabian Lee Williams Fabian Lee Williams, 47, of Beckley, WV died on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at his home. Born October 22, 1961 in Cleveland, OH he was the son and Ruth Dermeris Williams of Oak Hill, WV and the late Earl Richmond Williams. He was a former employee of Economy Heating and Cooling. His hobbies included model car collecting. Fabian loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a man with a great big heart for everyone who will be missed and lovingly remembered by family and friends. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Cindy Lynn Stonestreet Williams; two daughters, Amanda Gail Williams and companion, James Terry of Bluefield and Linda Louise Fleshman and husband, Jimmy of Beckley and one sister, Denise Lynn Hall and husband, Larry of Franklinton, NC. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Brittany Nichole Fleshman, Jimmy Wayne Fleshman and Mary Anne Williams and two nieces, Ashley Dawn Hall and Heather Nichole Hall.² He was born on October 22, 1961 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^1,2 He married Cindy Lynn Stonestreet on June 18, 1984 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Fabian Lee Williams died on October 6, 2009 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 47.²

     Clifford Ronald Eads was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 236-10-9761.² He was born on July 19, 1912 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Emma Lee Smith on August 27, 1956 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Clifford Ronald Eads died on October 30, 1971 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 59.¹

     Vivian Pearl Likens was buried at Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 235-62-3070.³ Her married name was Smith.³ She married Unknown Smith.³ Vivian Pearl Likens was born on November 9, 1941 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She died on March 30, 1978 at West Virginia at age 36.^3,7,6