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     William Wesley "Bill" Meeteer was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 420 Rosser Avenue, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 225-24-4037.⁵ He was born on October 19, 1927 at Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey.^1,3,5,4 He married Bette Lee Johnson, daughter of John Robert Johnson and Audrey Epha Holt, on May 17, 1947 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 William Wesley "Bill" Meeteer died on May 8, 2000 at Fishersville, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 72.^3,5,4 He WAYNESBORO - William Wesley "Bill" Meeteer, 72, of 500 Pine Ave., died Monday morning (May 8, 2000) at Augusta Medical Center, Fishersville. He was born Oct. 19, 1927, at Newark, N.J., a son of Herman S. and Mary Valentine Couper Meeteer. He had been a member of First Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years, where he had served as an elder and clerk of the session. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, having served in Okinawa, and was in the Naval Reserve until 1955. He was a 50-year member of the Griffith Newman American Legion Post No. 131, from which he received the American Legion Medal for Heroism. He also received, for the same act, the Carnegie Hero Medal of Honor, on Jan. 4, 1963. He retired from DuPont in 1981 with more than 33 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Bette Johnson Meeteer; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Wesley R. and Alice K. Meeteer of Waynesboro and William S. Meeteer of Waynesboro; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen M. and Arnold B. Doyle Jr. of Stuarts Draft, Cynthia M. and Rodger A. Doyle of Elon, N.C., and Laura M. and William O. Atkins of Waynesboro; two sisters, Winifred Mary Brown of Waynesboro and Vida Bardsley of Oak Park, Ill; 12 grandchildren, Joel M., A. Blair III, Daniel S. and Brian A. Doyle, Kara M. Trail, Benjamin C. Doyle, Kameron K. and Wesley R. Meeteer II, Kimberley H. and William Michael Atkins, Afton N. Meeteer and Cynthia L. Atkins; a great-grandson, James Timothy Trail; his mother-in-law, Audrey Holt Miller, of Waynesboro; three brothers-in-law, E. Eugene Johnson and his wife, Ginny T. Johnson, Robert T. and Richard H. Johnson; nieces and nephews and special friends. A service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church by James R. Black, Valena M. Hoy and Kenneth M. Brown, with interment at Riverview Cemetery, Waynesboro. Pallbearers will be his grandsons; and Tracy Tomes and Theodore Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Shirley Kiger, Cory Hartbarger, Bill Haskins, Boodie Freidman, Dick Robertson, Bob Novak, Robert, Richard and Eugene Johnson, Bob and Robbie Atkins, and Ken Trail. on May 9, 2000.⁴

     William David Miller was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 420 Rosser Avenue, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 He was born on June 15, 1895 at Green Mount, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6 He married Audrey Epha Holt, daughter of Robert Edward Lee Holt and Otha Etta Thornton, on August 27, 1978 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,6 William David Miller died on November 24, 1981 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,6 He WAYNESBORO - William David Miller, 86, of 1072 Jefferson Ave. died Tuesday evening (Nov. 24, 1981) at Waynesboro Community Hospital. He was born at Linville June 15, 1895, son of Samuel and Virginia (Berry) Miller. He was a retired Du Pont employee and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his widow, Audry (Johnson) Miller; two brothers, Rawley of Harrisonburg and Dewitt Miller of Palmyra; one stepdaughter, Mrs. William Meeteer of Waynesboro; three stepsons, Edwin of Earlysville, Richard of Waynesboro and Robert Johnson of Chester; seven stepgrandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday in Riverview Cemetery by the Rev. Richard A. Koster. on November 25, 1981.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 233-36-9503.² Florence Parthenia Broyles was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.³ She was born on June 3, 1909 at West Virginia.^4,2,3 As of May 5, 1928,her married name was Holt.¹ She married Chauncey Andrew "Jack" Holt, son of Robert Edward Lee Holt and Otha Etta Thornton, on May 5, 1928 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹ Florence Parthenia Broyles died on May 5, 1993 at Maryland at age 83.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 233-18-1724.⁸ Col. Joseph Byron Rothwell was buried at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Road, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.^9,6,7 He was born on June 9, 1921 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,10,9,8,6 He married June Elizabeth Shumate, daughter of Guy Earl Shumate and Leona Eula Holt, on December 4, 1946 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Col. Joseph Byron Rothwell and June Elizabeth Shumate were divorced on May 10, 1988 at El Paso Co., Texas.³ Col. Joseph Byron Rothwell died on October 30, 1997 at El Paso Co., Texas, at age 76.^5,9,10,8,6,7 He Colonel Joseph Byron Rothwell, (U.S. Army retired), 76, passed away Thursday, October 30, 1997 in a local hospital. He was a longtime resident of El Paso. Colonel Rothwell was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II, Korea Conflict, and Vietnam Era. He was a recipient of the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan & Germany), Korean Service Medal, ROK Presidential Unit Citation; Bronze Star Medal w/"V" Device; United Nations Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal w/lst OLC; Vietnam Service Medal; RVN Campaign Medal w/Device; 5 O/S Bars; Glider Badge; Meritorious Service Medal w/lst OLC General Staff Identification Badge and Legion of Merit (1st OLC). Colonel Rothwell is survived by his Wife: Mrs. Addie Lee Rothwell, Son: Joseph Byron Rothwell Jr. Daughters: Deborah Gossett, Candace Morris, and Victoria Rothwell. 8 Grandchildren. Brother: Wayne Rothwell. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Graveside Service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. on November 2, 1997.⁷

     Candace L. Rothwell was born on February 1, 1952 at Fukuoka, Island of Kyushu, Japan.² As of October 31, 1991,her married name was Morris.¹ She married Paul Michael "Mike" Morris on October 31, 1991 at El Paso Co., Texas.^1,2 Candace L. Rothwell died on January 12, 2012 at Santa Teresa, Dona Ana Co., New Mexico, at age 59.² She Candace "Candy" L. Morris passed away on January 12, 2012 at her home in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, surrounded by her beloved dogs. Candy was born on February 1, 1952 to Col. Joseph B. and June Rothwell and while her parents were stationed in Fukuoka, Island of Kyushu, Japan. Candy founded MICA Associates, Inc. in 1992 and served as its CEO until her death. Candy was known and appreciated for her intelligence, strength of character, resilience, sense of humor and enormous heart. Candy was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Joseph B. Rothwell, Jr., and her husband, Mike Morris. She is survived by her sisters, Victoria Rothwell and Deborah Gossett, her special friend Maxwell W. Hamilton, friends with whom she shared many good times, and her dogs Bug, Buddy, Sadie and Dixon. Special thanks to Marcel and Ellie Bourgon, Julie Hallberg and Sean Hallberg for the assistance they provided to Candy. on January 16, 2012.²

     His Social Security Number was 462-66-8612.⁵ Paul Michael "Mike" Morris was born on September 13, 1943 at Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Texas.^3,4,5 He married Candace L. Rothwell, daughter of Col. Joseph Byron Rothwell and June Elizabeth Shumate, on October 31, 1991 at El Paso Co., Texas.^1,2 Paul Michael "Mike" Morris died on October 13, 2006 at New Mexico at age 63.^3,5 He Paul Michael Morris. "Mike" was born September 13, 1943, In Wichita Falls, Texas, to Chris and Juanlta Morris. He left this world on October 13, 2006. His early years were spent In Burkburnett, Texas, until his parents moved to Snyder, Texas, where he finished high school. In 1962 Mike was an outstanding athlete. He ran on the All-State track team and was All District and All Area in football for the Snyder Tigers. After graduation, Mike attended the University of Houston and began his career in Sales and Marketing. In 1988, he moved to El Paso and in 1993, he became President and Co-founder of Mica Associates. Mike is survived by his wife, Candace "Candy" Morris of Santa Teresa, New Mexico; his mother Juanlto Morris; his daughter and son-in-law, Tona and Ron Goodwins; his son, Shawn Morris; his three grandchildren, Zachary, Taylor, and Regan Ooodwlne, all from Houston, Texas; his devoted friends, Kenneth and Rosemary Wheeler; and his constant com pontons and protectors, Mason, Dixon, lily, Sadie, and Brutus. Private services will be held in El Paso at a later date. on October 16, 2006.³