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     Nellie Ruth Ridgeway was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 30, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of September 19, 1942,her married name was Jones.¹ She married William Burnett Jones Jr., son of William Burnett Jones and Mary Silkie Yates, on September 19, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2 Nellie Ruth Ridgeway died on November 2, 2003 at Maryland at age 88.^3,2 She Ruth Ridgway Jones, 88, of Gaithersburg, Md., died Sunday, November 2, 2003. She was born May 30, 1915, to the late Cora Boone Ridgway who died February 5, 1958, and Walter Winston Ridgway who died August 21, 1968. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Duvahl R. Hull and Louise Freese. Mrs. Jones was a full time homemaker and mom and she worked as a volunteer for the Board of Elections in Shenectady, N.Y. for most of her life. She had been a resident of Schenectady since 1948, and moved to Gaithersburg, Md. in 2002. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke in 1934, and Roanoke College in 1938. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, William B. Jones (originally of Salem); and two sons, Walter W. Jones of Gaithersburg, Md. and Richard B. Jones of Westford, Mass; five grandchildren; a brother, Walter W. Ridgway. Graveside services will be in Sherwood Memorial Park, 11 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2003. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. on November 5, 2003.²

     His Social Security Number was 538-28-5963.³ Floyd Theodore Taylor was born on October 4, 1934 at Cardston, Alberta, Canada.^1,2,3 He married Frances June Yates, daughter of Richard Harry Yates and Dora Ellen Tatum, on June 5, 1954.¹ Floyd Theodore Taylor died on August 2, 1975 at Lackland Air Force Base, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 40.^1,2

     Wesley James Burnette was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.² He married Leoti Ninevah Yates, daughter of John William Anthony Yates and Leanora "Nora" Anglin.^1,2 Wesley James Burnette was born on March 26, 1900 at Pulaski Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Mar 22, 1900.^1,2 He died on September 19, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 49.^1,2

     John Wade Koontz was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-05-5336.³ He was born on May 15, 1901 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.^1,3 He married Leoti Ninevah Yates, daughter of John William Anthony Yates and Leanora "Nora" Anglin, on April 3, 1974 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ John Wade Koontz died on August 30, 1977 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 76.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 539-30-0987.⁵ Ronald Wessley Burnette was born on November 2, 1935 at Fieldale, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,5,4 He married Doris Ann Young on December 17, 1958 at Henry Co., Virginia.³ Ronald Wessley Burnette died on August 22, 2002 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 66.^5,1

     Preston Flavel Seitz was buried at Mount Rose Cemetery, 1502 Mount Rose Avenue, York, York Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on May 24, 1897 at York, York Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Helen Ada Rumburg Yates, daughter of John William Anthony Yates and Leanora "Nora" Anglin, on April 2, 1925 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹ Preston Flavel Seitz and Helen Ada Rumburg Yates were divorced on March 24, 1932 at Norfolk, Virginia.³ Preston Flavel Seitz died on June 14, 1961 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 64.²

     William A. "Art" Cowan married Frances June Yates, daughter of Richard Harry Yates and Dora Ellen Tatum, at Alberta, Canada.² William A. "Art" Cowan was born on March 7, 1919.¹

     Samuel William Wagoner was born circa 1856 at Henry Co., Virginia.¹ He married Sarah Ellen "Sallie" West, daughter of Lydia M. West, on October 29, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Lacy Emma "Lacie" "Lacey" Wagoner was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on August 28, 1884 at Virginia.^1,3 As of November 4, 1908,her married name was Fauber.² She married Joseph Arthur Fauber on November 4, 1908 at Wetzel Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Lacy Emma "Lacie" "Lacey" Wagoner died on November 5, 1933 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia, at age 49.¹

     Joseph Arthur Fauber was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on July 24, 1875 at Terra Alta, Preston Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Lacy Emma "Lacie" "Lacey" Wagoner, daughter of Samuel William Wagoner and Sarah Ellen "Sallie" West, on November 4, 1908 at Wetzel Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Joseph Arthur Fauber died on October 21, 1943 at Weston, Lewis Co., West Virginia, at age 68.³

     Dorothy Louise Fauber was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^4,3 She was born on December 1, 1909 at Kingwood, Preston Co., West Virginia.^5,3 As of August 20, 1927,her married name was Merrifield.⁶ She married Albert Leslie Merrifield on August 20, 1927 at Oakland, Garrett Co., Maryland.^6,3 Dorothy Louise Fauber died on September 28, 2005 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 95.^3,5 She Dorothy Louise Merrifield, 95, of Huntington, widow of Albert L. Merrifield, died Wednesday, September 28, 2005, at the Woodlands Retirement Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, October 3, 2005, at the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. Allen Reasons and Rev. Hubert Harvey officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. She was born December 1, 1909, in Kingwood, W.Va., a daughter of the late Arthur and Lacy Wagner Fauber. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, John "Bud" Spangler, one granddaughter, Pamela Cliff Bracken and one grandson, David Cliff. She was a homemaker, a member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and a past member of the Beverly Hills Women's Club. She attended Marshall College. Survivors include twin daughters, Dorothy Spangler of Ceredo and Judith Cliff and her husband, Col. Don Keith Cliff of Woodbridge, Va; one sister, Margaret Fauber of Fairmont, W.Va; six grandchildren, Debbie Cliff MacDonald, Kim Cliff Swartz, Robin Cliff Korne, Duane Spangler, Rebecca Spangler Keefer and Renee Spangler Minor; 12 great-grandchildren, Dustin Swartz, Ashley Swartz, Kellen Swartz, Christopher MacDonald, Derek Spangler, Laura Spangler, Aimee Minor Hampton, Andy Minor, Ryan Keefer, Travis Keefer, Jesse Spangler and Isaac Spangler; and four great- great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 500 NE Spanish River Blvd. Suite 8, Boca Raton FL 33431. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to service time Monday at the church. Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington is in charge of arrangements. on October 2, 2005.³

     Margaret Emeline Fauber was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on September 6, 1912 at West Virginia.^1,4 She died on April 28, 2008 at West Virginia at age 95.⁴

     Albert Leslie Merrifield was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, Cabell Co., West Virginia.² He was born on June 16, 1906 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Dorothy Louise Fauber, daughter of Joseph Arthur Fauber and Lacy Emma "Lacie" "Lacey" Wagoner, on August 20, 1927 at Oakland, Garrett Co., Maryland.^1,3 Albert Leslie Merrifield died on October 6, 1967 at Millertown, Taylor Co., West Virginia, at age 61.¹

     Dorothy Louise Merrifield Dorothy Louise Merrifield Spangler, 75, of Ceredo, W.Va., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2007, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. A celebration of her life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at the First Baptist Church of Kenova, of which she was a member, with Rev. Tom Sharp officiating. Burial will follow in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Ceredo. She was born June 18, 1931, to the late Albert and Dorothy Fauber Merrifield in Huntington, W.Va. Dorothy was retired from the Wayne County Board of Education where she had been a school teacher for many years. She graduated from Huntington High School in 1949 and Marshall University in 1953. Dorothy was a member of the J.O.Y. Sunday School Class at her church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John D. "Bud" Spangler. She is survived by her beloved children, one son and daughter-in-law, John Duane and Bridy Spangler of Hillsville, Ill; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Kenny Keefer of Huntington, W.Va., and Renee and Steve Minor of Edgewater, Fla; her twin sister and brother-in-law, Judith Ann and Col. Donald Keith Cliff USMC Ret. of Huntington; her nine grandchildren whom she loved, Derek Spangler, Laura Spangler, Jesse Spangler, Isaac Spangler, Whitney Spangler, Aimee Hampton, Andy Minor, Ryan Keefer and Travis Keefer; four great-grandchildren, Zoee, Marlee, Conner and Nathan; many friends and neighbors. Dot will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Flowers will be appreciated and accepted or memorial contribution may be made to the First Baptist Church of Kenova or the American Heart Association. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2007 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Mrs. Spangler will be taken to the church one hour before the service on Tuesday.⁴ She was buried at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, Wayne Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 18, 1931 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^5,4 As of October 9, 1953,her married name was Spangler.³ She married John David "Bud" Spangler on October 9, 1953 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4 Dorothy Louise Merrifield died on May 3, 2007 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^5,4

     John David "Bud" Spangler was buried at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo, Wayne Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 234-42-2810.³ He was born on August 17, 1927 at Kenova, Wayne Co., West Virginia.³ He married Dorothy Louise Merrifield, daughter of Albert Leslie Merrifield and Dorothy Louise Fauber, on October 9, 1953 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 John David "Bud" Spangler died on April 12, 2005 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 77.³