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     Gerald Eugene Johnson was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Johnson, 81, of Oak Hill, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley following a short illness. Born on June 14, 1934 in Lansing, W.Va., and was the son of the late Matthew Johnson and Noca Lewis Johnson. Jerry retired after working 17 years from the West Virginia Parkway Authorities, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, and Value Plus. He liked to stay busy until he could no longer work where he watched his favorite television show, The Waltons. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Fred and John Johnson; grandson, Zachary Baumbush. Those left to carry on his legacy include his wife Charlotte Smith Johnson of Oak Hill; children, Deborah Blankenship and husband Phillip, Karen Willis and husband Bruce, Gerald Johnson II and wife Rita, Matthew Johnson and wife Terri, Terrie Lynn and husband J.C; step-children, Samuel Adkins and wife Kristen, Kimberly Frady and husband David, Marshall Adkins, and Darrell Adkins; also 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Interment will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park also in Oak Hill.³ He was born on June 14, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Patsy Jane Broach, daughter of Thomas Nelson Broach and Clara May Shockey, on February 19, 1953 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia; Patsy was divorced at the time of this marriage.¹ Gerald Eugene Johnson died on June 21, 2015 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^4,3

     Sandra Lynn Dummitt was buried at Kesler Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Clifty, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 549-72-3518.² She was born on April 14, 1945 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2,4 As of October 22, 1965,her married name was Broach.¹ She married Thomas Nelson Broach Jr., son of Thomas Nelson Broach and Clara May Shockey, on October 22, 1965 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Sandra Lynn Dummitt died on May 14, 1992 at age 47.^3,2

     Dale Walter Van Zile was buried at First Baptist Church of Laurelton Cemetery, 1824 Route 88, Laurelton, Ocean Co., New Jersey.² His Social Security Number was 142-32-3895.³ He was born on July 21, 1942 at Laurelton, Ocean Co., New Jersey.^3,4 He married Gail Lee Showkey, daughter of Clayton Edward Showkey and Gaynella Imogene Boothe, in December, 1964 at Point Pleasant, Ocean Co., New Jersey.¹ Dale Walter Van Zile died on March 23, 2012 at Florida at age 69.⁴ He died on March 23, 2012 at age 69.³ He Dale Van Zile, 69, Spring Hill, Fla., died Friday, March 23, 2012,following a long battle with M.S. Born and raised in Laurelton, NJ, he wore many hats over the years. He was a machinist and a mechanic for several local businesses and a life-long race car enthusiast. He was on the racing team that brought Stockcar #15 Hank Dudley the checkered ?ag at Wall stadium in his younger years. He later retired to Tennessee. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter H. Van Zile Jr. and Vera Durrua Van Zile. He is survived by a son, Dale Van Zile Jr. of Phoenix, AZ; a grandson, John Van Zile of Mesa, AZ; a brother, Peter Van Zile of Pt, Pleasant, NJ; and a sister, Lynn Anderson of Spring Hill, FL. on April 15, 2012.⁴

     Betty Ruth Anderson was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville, Tyler Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 13, 1932 at Man, Logan Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of December 27, 1959,her married name was Buck.² She married David Gillespie Buck on December 27, 1959 at Man, Logan Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Betty Ruth Anderson died on June 6, 2013 at Meridian, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 81.³ She Betty A. Buck of Grand Junction, CO, passed away June 6, 2013, in Meridian, Idaho. Betty was born February 13, 1932, in Man, WV, to George Roy Anderson and Ruth Gladys Shockey. She attended University of Mary Washington and received a masters in social work from Tulane University. On December 27, 1959, she married David Gillespie Buck. They had two daughters, Julia and Jane. David and Betty lived in numerous locations across the country, including Wyoming, Ohio, Kentucky, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Montana and Colorado. In that time, she held a variety of jobs, including social worker, hotel owner, bookmobile librarian, temporary employment agency owner and part-time newspaper reporter. Retirement didn't slow Betty down. As she got older, her sense of adventure grew stronger, earning her a well-used passport and thousands of miles on her car. Betty traveled to all 50 states and multiple countries, including China, Turkey, Peru and South Africa. In the last ten years, she climbed Machu Pichu, rode a zip line in Costa Rica and went skydiving with her grandchildren. Recently, she volunteered for her church and the local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society . Betty will be remembered for her strong, independent spirit, her love of family, her quick wit and her sense of humor. She spent her last days traveling to visit family members, and she will be sorely missed. Betty is survived by her two daughters, Julia (Victor) Parslow of Monroe, Utah, and Jane (Richard) Davlin of Meridian, Idaho; eight grandchildren, Amanda (Christopher) Beckstead, Adam Parslow, David (Bridget) Parslow, Serena Parslow, Kristopher Parslow, Melissa (Nate) Davlin Poppino, Brian (Amanda) Davlin, and Jason Davlin, as well as three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews across the country. She is preceded in death by her husband, David, and her sister, Charlotte Miller. on June 8, 2013.³

     Horace Lee "Henry" Garbett was born on September 18, 1931 at Kincaid, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,7,4,8 He married Marilyn Anne Conley on February 27, 1954 at Harveysburg, Warren Co., Ohio.^4,5 Horace Lee "Henry" Garbett and Marilyn Anne Conley were divorced on June 25, 1981 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.⁹ Horace Lee "Henry" Garbett married Charlot J. Shaw on May 8, 1982 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.³ Horace Lee "Henry" Garbett and Charlot J. Shaw were divorced on January 23, 2003 at Clermont Co., Ohio.⁹ Horace Lee "Henry" Garbett died on June 25, 2010 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 78.^7,4,8 He GARBETT, Horace L. "Henry", 78, of Amelia, OH passed away peacefully at Hospice of Cincinnati June 25, 2010. He was born September 18, 1931 in Kincaid, West Virginia to the late George B. and Golda Garbett. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as one brother Edward Gerald, and one sister Imogene Springer. He served his country in the US Army where he was a medic and researcher in the area of water purification and malaria studies in Korea and Okinawa. He was employed in the Foundry at Cincinnati Milling Machine/Cincinnati Milacron for over 30 years. He also was employed at Cast-Fab Technologies . He also was a member of the Free Masons, the Syrian Shrine, where he was a member of the Honor Guard, and was a member of the Royal Order of Jesters. He is survived by two former wives, Marilyn Daley of Sardinia, OH, and Charlotte Garbett of Milford; three sons--Mark (Debbie) of New Hope OH, Tim (Sonnie), and Gary, as well as step-daughter Cathy Cardone; five grandchildren--Mark Jr., Mary Lucille, Daniel, and Alan and Brittne; and several other family members including Nephew Eddie Garbett and niece Sharon Masse; as well as many dear friends. His last gift was the donation of his body bequeathed to the University of Cincinnati Medical School. on July 2, 2010.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 234-18-1705.³ Vincent Norvin Springer was born on September 16, 1919 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Gladys Imogene Garbett, daughter of George Booker Garbett and Golda Love "Goldie" Shawkey, on May 16, 1937 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.¹ Vincent Norvin Springer died on March 26, 1991 at Orange Co., California, at age 71.^3,2,4

     Kay Sharon Springer Kay Sharon Masse, 81, passed away on October 22, 2019, at the Barron Center in Portland. Kay was born on June 5, 1938 in Page, West Virginia to Vincent and Immogene (Garbett) Springer. She attended grade school in West Virginia, high school in Cincinnati and got her nursing degree at Pasadena City College in California. She was employed as a registered nurse at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA, Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, Fieldcrest in Waldoboro, Miles Home Health in Damariscotta. She was also employed with the State of Maine. Kay loved gardening. She was a master seamstress, a metropolitan opera patron, and enjoyed dollhouse construction and carpentry. One of her works, a lighthouse, can be seen at the Thomaston Public Library. She was a volunteer at the Waldoboro Public Library and was a member of the St. Denis Catholic Church in Whitefield. Kay was predeceased by her husband Fern Masse, daughter Michelle Masse-Ellis, daughter Cheryl Masse, sister Robin Springer-Jordan, and brother David Springer. She is survived by her partner, Brian Simmons of Friendship, daughter, Andrea Masse of Rockland and her partner, John W. Sargent; daughter, Natalie Masse and her husband Jan Visser of Waldoboro, brother, Timothy Springer of San Dimas, CA, granddaughter, Savannah Creech of Santa Margarita, CA, grandsons, Paul Hessen, Ventura, CA, Nathan Schneekluth of New York City and Henry Schneekluth of Los Angeles. Kay’s creative legacy will continue in the hearts of those she shared her talents and gifts with over the years.³ She was born on June 5, 1938 at Page, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of August 22, 1955,her married name was Neumeier.⁴ She married Raymond Charles Neumeier on August 22, 1955 at Indiana.⁴ As of September 4, 1961,her married name was Masse.² Kay Sharon Springer married Fernand James "Fern" Masse on September 4, 1961 at Los Angeles Co., California.^2,3 Kay Sharon Springer and Fernand James "Fern" Masse were divorced in April, 1976 at Los Angeles Co., California.⁶ As of November 5, 1977,her married name was Honigs.² Kay Sharon Springer married Martin Sheldon Honigs on November 5, 1977 at Los Angeles Co., California.² Kay Sharon Springer and Martin Sheldon Honigs were divorced on November 15, 1979 at Los Angeles Co., California.⁶ Kay Sharon Springer died on October 22, 2019 at Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine, at age 81.³

     Vincent David Springer was born on March 13, 1940 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.^1,7,8,4 He married Linda L. Shears on April 27, 1962 at Los Angeles Co., California.² Vincent David Springer and Linda L. Shears were divorced in January, 1971 at Orange Co., California.³ Vincent David Springer died on June 5, 2003 at Orange Co., California, at age 63.^8,5 He Vincent David Springer, 63, of Fullerton, owner and operator of D&S Letterpress, died June 5, 2003, of cancer. Wife, Suzanne; daughters, Jennifer Hamblin, Sean Stone, Laico Gastil, Robin Springer; sons, Randy Mataisz, David Springer, Brett and Mark Anderson; sisters, Kay Masse, Robin Jordan; brother, Timothy; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. on June 7, 2003.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 552-90-4073.⁶ Robin Gaye Springer was born on August 18, 1952 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.^1,6 As of December 15, 1973,her married name was Jordan.² She married Thomas H. Jordan on December 15, 1973 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.^2,4 Robin Gaye Springer died on October 27, 2004 at Maine at age 52.^6,4 She JORDAN, Robin (Springer) - 52, resident of North Pond Rd. died suddenly Wednesday, October 27, 2004, in Maine. Employed as an infertility nurse in Newton, MA, and owned and operated Robin's Nest Bed and Breakfast. Survived by daughter Alexandra Jordan of North Bethesda, MD, a sister Kay Masse of Waldoboro, ME, a brother, Timothy Springer of Fullerton, CA, former husband Thomas H. Jordan of Pasadena CA, four nieces, Cheryl Masse of St. Peter, MN, Andrea Masse of Camden, Michelle Masse of Arroyo Grande, CA, Natalie Masse of Huntington Beach, CA, and numerous other nieces and nephews. on November 5, 2004.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 546-50-8459.² Martin Sheldon Honigs was born on February 11, 1942 at Los Angeles Co., California.^2,3 He married Kay Sharon Springer, daughter of Vincent Norvin Springer and Gladys Imogene Garbett, on November 5, 1977 at Los Angeles Co., California.¹ Martin Sheldon Honigs and Kay Sharon Springer were divorced on November 15, 1979 at Los Angeles Co., California.⁴ Martin Sheldon Honigs died on September 1, 1998 at California at age 56.^2,5 He HONIGS, Martin S. survived by his wife, Nancy; mother, Norma; stepson Michael; sister, Carol. on September 2, 1998.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 005-38-1330.² Fernand James "Fern" Masse was born on July 20, 1939 at Van Buren, Crawford Co., Arkansas.^2,4 He married Kay Sharon Springer, daughter of Vincent Norvin Springer and Gladys Imogene Garbett, on September 4, 1961 at Los Angeles Co., California.^5,1 Fernand James "Fern" Masse and Kay Sharon Springer were divorced in April, 1976 at Los Angeles Co., California.³ Fernand James "Fern" Masse died on April 12, 1997 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 57.^2,6,4

     Michelle Elise Masse Michelle Elise Ellis, age 53, passed away peacefully at her home in Arroyo Grande, on December 3, 2015. Her husband Lee and her niece Savannah held her hands and shared their love with her in her final hours. Ovarian cancer took her life but never touched her sense of humor. Michelle was born in Montebello, Calif., in January 1962 and raised in Pasadena, Calif. She attended Pasadena Alternative Middle School and graduated from John Muir High School. Michelle moved to Ventura later in life, and graduated from Ventura College with a degree in nursing. While in Ventura, she worked as an RN at two of the local hospitals and a plastic surgery center. Michelle met Lee Ellis on Match.com in 2004. By a lucky alignment of stars, he convinced her to move to Arroyo Grande so they could be together. They were married on January 3, 2005, in San Luis Obispo and she lived out the rest of her days in Arroyo Grande. As an RN, Michelle worked as a floor nurse and later became Director of Critical Care at Arroyo Grande Hospital. She found the job of her dreams when she became the Nurse Navigator for the Hearst Cancer Resource Center. She supported over 1,000 patients and their families to help them navigate the scary, foreign world of a cancer diagnosis. She loved her patients and they loved her. Michelle is survived by her husband, Lee; niece, Savannah Creech; sisters, Andrea Masse, Cheryl Masse, and Natalie Masse (Jan); mother, Kay Masse (Brian); son, Paul Hesson, and nephews, Nathan and Henry Schnekluth. Michelle’s father, Fern Masse, preceded her in death.⁴ She was born on January 9, 1962 at Montebello, Los Angeles Co., California.^1,4 As of May 12, 1984,her married name was Hesson.³ She married Bruce Harold Hesson on May 12, 1984 at Los Angeles Co., California.³ As of January 3, 2005,her married name was Ellis.⁴ Michelle Elise Masse married Lee Ellis on January 3, 2005 at San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Co., California.⁴ Michelle Elise Masse died on December 3, 2015 at Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., California, at age 53.⁴