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     Shirley Ann Sparks Shirley Ann Sparks Sanger, 81, of Beckley, WV, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 from a short illness. Born January 4, 1935 in Epperley, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Glade Z. and Dina Martin Sparks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford P. Sanger and son-in-law, Dave Barton. She was a devoted mom, mamaw and great-mamaw who loved her family more than anything. Survivors include her daughters, Lisa Barton of Beckley, and Tammy Harper and husband Dave of Summersville; grandchildren, Brandi Swager and husband Jason of Mt. Lookout, Brianne Solomon and husband Ammed of Culloden, and Chase Barton and wife Ashley of Prosperity. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Walker and Raegan Swager and Cole Solomon. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.² She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She was born on January 4, 1935 at Epperly, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of circa 1956,her married name was Meadows.³ She married Donald Lee Meadows, son of Oakey "Okey" Meadows and Carrie Conner, circa 1956.³ Shirley Ann Sparks and Donald Lee Meadows were divorced on September 17, 1971 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Shirley Ann Sparks died on June 6, 2016 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 81.²

     Fredric David "Dave" Barton was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He Dave Barton, Apr 29, 1950 - Oct 11, 2015. Dave Barton, age 65, of Beckley, lost a courageous battle on Sunday, October 11, at Raleigh General Hospital. Born April 29, 1950 in Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late Fred Barton. Dave was a 1968 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Beckley College. Dave was truly a self-made man. He started out working in the coal mines and then selling home improvements. He worked his way to the top in any job or profession and found himself in the first group of trained salesman hired by Derald Rollyson, and it was there he found is professional passion. He also found the love of his life in the title office and married Lisa roughly six weeks later. The couple beat the odds and raised two successful children together over their 36 years. After excelling as a dominant salesperson, and later a successful manager and partner at various dealerships in the Beckley and Princeton area, he opened Barton Premium PreOwned Vehicles with his mini-me, his son, Chase. This was his crowning professional moment and he's never been more proud. Dave enjoyed spending time with his family at any opportunity. He also enjoyed traveling to his second home in Surfside Beach with his wife and his fur babies, his schnauzers, Theo and Tucker. Dave was preceded in death by his father, Fred, his Father-in-law, Clifford Sanger, and his original rescue fur baby, Chance. Survivors left to cherish his memory include his muse and best friend, Lisa, his son and partner Chase Barton and wife Ashley, his daughter, Brianne Solomon and husband Ammed, his grandson, Cole Solomon, and his dogs, Theo and Tucker. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Shirley Sanger and cousins Donna Miller and George Wilson. Last but not least to survive and cherish his memory are his work family and the many people who ended up saying he treated them just like a son. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ammed Solomon, Robbie Wilson, Bill Chapman, Dan Jarrett, Larry Coots, Jared Taylor and honorary Pallbearer will be Dave Harper.⁴ He was born on April 29, 1950 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Melissa Dawn "Lisa" Meadows, daughter of Donald Lee Meadows and Shirley Ann Sparks, on May 11, 1979 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Fredric David "Dave" Barton died on October 11, 2015 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^3,4

     Virgil Clifford Conner Jr. Virgil Clifford Conner Jr., 66, of Princeton, died suddenly Thursday August 11, 2022, at his home. Born February 10, 1956, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Virgil Clifford Conner and Clara M Conner. In addition to his father Clifford Conner, he is preceded in death by his niece Melissa. Virgil is survived by his mother Clara M Conner, Children Tara Conner, Samantha Conner and Andrew Conner, Grandchildren Larry Bland III (Trey), Isaiah Bland, Gavin Taliaferro, Sister Hazel Mae Wimmer and spouse Happy and Donna Brown: Niece Shena Wimmer, Nephew Shawn Wimmer, Great Nieces Kaitlyn Wimmer, McKenzie Wimmer, Great Nephew Tanner Wimmer.¹ He was born on February 10, 1956 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Janet Leigh Frost on December 5, 1990 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Virgil Clifford Conner Jr. died on August 11, 2022 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.¹