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     Sharon Marguerite Somers was buried at Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Alfonso, Lancaster Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on April 6, 1957 at Baltimore, Maryland.^4,2 As of June 27, 1992,her married name was Price.¹ She married Ashby Neil Price, son of Harold Ashby Price and Faith LaVerne Carroll, on June 27, 1992 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,3 Sharon Marguerite Somers died on May 26, 2016 at Virginia at age 59.^2,3 She PRICE, Sharon Somers, 59, ascended to our Lord on May 26, 2016. Our hearts are saddened by the loss of a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. We celebrate and rejoice her welcome into the Eternity of Christ. She was preceded in death by her beloved father, Judson James Somers. She is survived by her devoted husband, Ashby Neil Price of Richmond, Va; her loving mother, Ella J. Somers of Lively, Va; daughter, Stephanie Bowie Clohessy (Ryan) of Richmond, Va; her sister, Tracey Somers Ficklin (Mathew); niece, Emily Ficklin Hoar (Neal); grandnephew, Thomas Neal Hoar III; and grandniece, Madison Hoar of Kilmarnock Va; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ted and Kimberley Price; and nephew, Brady Price of Goochland Va; her stepdaughter, Erin Alba (Pat); stepgrandsons, Nicholas, Weston and Dylan of San Antonio, Texas; her stepson, Daniel Price (Jessica) of Austin, Texas; stepniece, Angie Burgett (Chad); stepgrandnephews, Ethan and Lucas Burgett of Des Moines, Iowa; her "sister-in-law," Claudia Yelton and family of Richmond, Va; and lifelong friend, Pat Lewis of Lively, Va. and a dear friend, Joanie Beverly Morris of Richmond, Va. She also leaves to cherish her memory numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Sharon graduated in the class of 1975 from Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Va. She studied at the Braxton School of Business in the Legal Secretarial Program. She was a legal assistant for Hunton and Williams for a number of years, before turning her attention to being home with her daughter and devoting her time to caring for children. She later embarked on a new career in the real estate business as a realtor and site agent for Metropolitan Real Estate Inc. for seven years, before her retirement. Sharon was a lover of music. She had a lovely voice and was a talented pianist, serving her home church, Lebanon Baptist for many years. She enjoyed singing in the church choir at Gayton Baptist Church and later became a member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church in Richmond. Sharon was at peace on the river. She enjoyed boating and fishing, especially with her beloved father and continued the tradition even after his death. Above all else, she adored and treasured her family. She loved the theater, animals of any kind, the color and fragrance of spring flowers, the soft glow of a room lit with candles, the sprinkle of light coming from sparkling Christmas ornaments and singing around a piano. Our precious Sharon had a beautifully contagious laugh and an engaging personality. The room was happier when she was in it. We will hold her always in our hearts. The family would like to extend their thanks to the compassionate staff at Glenburnie Nursing Home for their care for Sharon. Services will be held at Lebanon Baptist Church, Alfonso, Va. Interment will follow after the service in the church cemetery. on May 28, 2016.³

     Ray Noble Johnson was buried at Resthaven Cemetery, 801 19th Street, West Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on May 20, 1941 at Webster City, Hamilton Co., Iowa.¹ He married Pamela Elaine Price, daughter of Harold Ashby Price and Faith LaVerne Carroll, circa 1987.² Ray Noble Johnson died on July 17, 1998 at West Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 57.¹

     James Willard Hall and Mamie Leone Carroll were divorced.² James Willard Hall was born circa 1918.¹ He married Mamie Leone Carroll, daughter of Phillip Samuel Carroll and Mamie Viola Goin, on August 3, 1953 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-01-2161.⁷ Ernest William Boettcher was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 8, 1915 at Ashland, Hanover Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,4,5 He married Mamie Leone Carroll, daughter of Phillip Samuel Carroll and Mamie Viola Goin, on December 14, 1935 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,8 Ernest William Boettcher and Mamie Leone Carroll were divorced on August 10, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Ernest William Boettcher died on April 27, 2002 at Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 86.^9,2,7,6 He Ernest William (Ernie) Boettcher, 86, of Mechanicsville, died April 27, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Frances Boettcher; and his five children, Carole Payne, Ernest Nathan Boettcher, Linda Kirby, Sheila Wade and Carl Boettcher; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Boettcher was one of the first fire chiefs of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department. on April 28, 2002.⁶

     Betty Jean Goin BANTON, Betty Goin, 76, of Mechanicsville, passed away on December 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Banton; and parents, Lawrence E. and Evelyn Tate Goin. She is survived by her sons, Scott Bryant (Sandra), Mark Bryant (Theresa), Keith McDonald (Miriam); grandchildren, Maggie Bryant, Ashleigh Fortier (Austin), Lauren Bryant, Lunden McDonald, Nicolas McDonald, Logan Capito and Benjamin Capito; brother, Bobby Goin (Olivia); sister, Brenda Morris (Dale); and many nieces, nephews and friends. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, at Signal Hill Memorial Park.⁴ She was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.^4,6 She was born on June 11, 1944 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,6 As of November 30, 1962,her married name was Bryant.⁷ She married William Jennings Bryant on November 30, 1962 at Dillon, Dillon Co., South Carolina.⁷ As of May 31, 1968,her married name was Thomasson.¹ Betty Jean Goin married William Everette Thomasson Jr. on May 31, 1968 at Glen Allen, Virginia.¹ Betty Jean Goin and William Jennings Bryant were divorced on July 29, 1968 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁷ Betty Jean Goin and William Everette Thomasson Jr. were divorced on August 19, 1969 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁷ As of September 17, 1969,her married name was McDonald.¹ Betty Jean Goin married Edward Collins McDonald on September 17, 1969 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Betty Jean Goin and Edward Collins McDonald were divorced on February 20, 1974 at Hanover Co., Virginia.⁷ As of April 11, 1976,her married name was Banton.¹ Betty Jean Goin married Richard Michael Banton on April 11, 1976 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Betty Jean Goin died on December 24, 2020 at Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 76.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-54-4666.⁶ William Everette Thomasson Jr. was buried at Cherry Hill Cemetery, Montpelier, Hanover Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on August 20, 1941 at Hanover Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,6,4 He married Betty Jean Goin, daughter of Lawrence Edward Goin and Pearl Evelyn Tate, on May 31, 1968 at Glen Allen, Virginia.¹ William Everette Thomasson Jr. and Betty Jean Goin were divorced on August 19, 1969 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁷ William Everette Thomasson Jr. died on August 16, 2009 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 67.^6,3,4,5 He THOMASSON, William Everette "Billy" Jr., 67, of Cherry Hill Farm, Montpelier, died August 16, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Gail Purcell Thomasson; his son, William Everett "Will" Thomasson III and his wife, Kelli Bergmann Thomasson; his daughter, Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Thomasson; his sisters and brother, Barbara T. Campbell, Mary T. Odell, Alice T. Hall, Jean T. Thurston and Thomas E. Thomasson; his aunt, Alice T. Atkinson; and numerous nieces and nephews. TThere will be a graveside service at the Cherry Hill Farm Family Cemetery, Montpelier. on August 18, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-48-3640.³ William Jennings Bryant was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on April 6, 1939 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Betty Jean Goin, daughter of Lawrence Edward Goin and Pearl Evelyn Tate, on November 30, 1962 at Dillon, Dillon Co., South Carolina.¹ William Jennings Bryant and Betty Jean Goin were divorced on July 29, 1968 at Henrico Co., Virginia.¹ William Jennings Bryant died on July 9, 1991 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 52.^3,4,5,6

     Richard Michael Banton Richard Michael Banton, age 72 of Lynchburg, husband of Betty J. Banton, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2020. He was born in 1947 in Richmond, son of the late Earl W. Banton, Jr. and the late Caroline M. Banton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Banton, III and a sister Mary Banton Flora. Richard was retired from the State of Virginia and had worked for a number of years for WW Graingers, Inc. He was an avid motorsports and Redskins fan who loved working on cars and enjoyed his Bluegrass music. In addition to his wife, Betty, he is survived by 3 sons, Scott Bryant (Sandra), Mark Bryant (Theresa) and Keith McDonald (Miriam); a sister, Caroll Sue Banton and 7 grandchildren, Maggie, Ashleigh, Lauren, Lunden, Nicholas, Logan and Ben. Interment will follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park.² He was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on April 12, 1947 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,3 He married Betty Jean Goin, daughter of Lawrence Edward Goin and Pearl Evelyn Tate, on April 11, 1976 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 Richard Michael Banton died on January 16, 2020 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 72.^2,3