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     Delores Mitchem was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,1 She was born circa August, 1961 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.¹ She died on November 12, 1961 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.² She Final rites for Dolores Mitchem, three-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis L. Mitchem, Wilmington, Del., formerly of Beckley, will be conducted in the Dry Hill Free Will Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Mrs. James Whitely in charge. Burial will be in the Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor. The child died in Wilmington Sunday. The body will be taken from the Calfee Funeral home to the church one hour before the services. on November 16, 1961.¹

     Victor Keith Ebersole was born on November 12, 1923 at Filer, Twin Falls Co., Idaho.² He married Betty Jo Johnson, daughter of Newton Lindsay Johnson and Laura Matilda Rutter, on May 4, 1944 at Filer, Twin Falls Co., Idaho.^1,3 Victor Keith Ebersole died on July 13, 2019 at Salem, Marion Co., Oregon, at age 95.³

     Her Social Security Number was 547-30-5136.² Bette Jean Conrad was buried at Filer Cemetery, 2350 East 4000 North, Filer, Twin Falls Co., Idaho.^3,4 She was born on October 18, 1926 at Idaho.^3,2,4 As of June 6, 1944,her married name was Johnson.³ She married Grover Marshall Johnson, son of Grover Marshall Pugh and Laura Matilda Rutter, on June 6, 1944.^3,1,4 Bette Jean Conrad died on May 13, 2005 at Filer, Twin Falls Co., Idaho, at age 78.^3,2,4 She FILER - Bette Jean Johnson, 78, of Filer, ended her journey here on earth and returned to her Heavenly Father on May 13, 2005, at the Country living Care Facility in Filer. Bette was born to Venus Vivian and Robert Lee Conrad on Oct 18, 1926. She spent her childhood on the family farm west of Castleford, Idaho. Except for one semester when she went to Los Angeles County High School, Calif., she attended school in Castleford and graduated from Castleford High School in 1944. Bette had met a young sailor, Marshall Johnson, when he was home for a short leave from duty in the Pacific Theatre. They became engaged on their second date. Immediately after graduation, she and her mother traveled crosscountry to Virginia, where Marshall was stationed. He was able to get a 24-hour pass on June 6, 1944, and Bette and Marshall began their marriage of 48 years on that day. After the war, the couple returned to Filer, where they resided until Marshall's death in 1992. They were blessed with a son, Lindsay, and a daughter, Suzan. Bette was an active member of the Filer First Baptist Church, where she held numerous offices and sang in the choir. She especially enjoyed serving her Lord through work in the Mission program. Bette enjoyed sewing, gardening, and traveling throughout the west in their pickup camper with friends. She loved family camping trips at Easley Campground north of Ketchum. Most of all, Bette enjoyed having coffee and visiting with her many friends. She had an infectious laugh and a beautiful smile. Bette is survived by her son, Lindsay, and daughter-in-law, Gini, of Mountain Home; daughter, Suzan Ronk, and son-in-law, Jay, of Pocatello; grandchildren, Gina Knudson, Jeff Johnson, Jayson Ronk and Bekky Ronk; and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her devoted friend and loyal companion, Earle Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marshall; and brothers, Ed, Lee and Earl (Bus) Conrad. Bette's family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Tami and the wonderful staff at Country living for all the loving care given to Mom this past year. A service for Bette will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at the Filer Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Gilman of the First Filer Baptist Church officiating. on May 15, 2005.⁴

     Robert Thornton Johnson Robert Thornton Johnson, 73, of Richmond, died Thursday, December 22, 2011. He was born February 9, 1938 in Waynesboro, a son of John R. and Audrey Holt Johnson. Bobby graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1955 and VCU in 1969. He was a veteran of the Army, worked for DuPont in Richmond, and had retired from the Chesterfield County Schools, coaching football and baseball at Matoaca High School. He was an avid sports fan, and loved the beach and traveling. Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, E. Eugene Johnson and Bobbie's twin, Richard H. Johnson. Surviving are his daughter, Kim Bormann and husband, Gordon, of Fishersville; a special nephew, Kevin Brunner, whom he considered his son; his sister, Bette Meeteer of Waynsboro; 2 grandchrildren, Amie L. and Fallon R. Bormann; numerous other nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at McDow Funeral Home, Waynesboro, by Dr. Glen Holman. Burial will be private in Augusta Memorial Park.⁶ He was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 226-46-7213.⁹ He was born on February 9, 1938 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^4,6,9 He married Alice Carol Burns on June 13, 1962 at Dillon, Dillon Co., South Carolina.⁴ Robert Thornton Johnson and Alice Carol Burns were divorced on October 23, 1969 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Thornton Johnson died on December 22, 2011 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 73.^5,6,9

     Richard Hight Johnson was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^7,9 His Social Security Number was 226-46-7278.¹¹ He was born on February 9, 1938 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^4,11,5,6,7 He married Margaret Stratton on March 15, 1969 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁵ Richard Hight Johnson and Margaret Stratton were divorced on February 3, 1977 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁶ Richard Hight Johnson died on June 7, 2006 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 68.^11,8,7 He WAYNESBORO - Richard Hight Johnson, of 717 Oak Ave., died Wednesday (June 7, 2006) at his home. He was born Feb. 9, 1938, at Waynesboro, to John Robert and Audrey E. (Holt) Johnson. He retired from the former E.I. DuPont Companies. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his father and his mother, Audrey Johnson Miller. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Angela Ponton of Waynesboro; a sister, Berte Meeteer, also of Waynesboro; and two brothers, Robert T. Johnson of Midlothian and E. Eugene Johnson of Earlysville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at McDow Funeral Home. Burial will be at Augusta Memorial Park. on June 10, 2006.⁷

     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