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     Andrew Jackson Riffe was born on September 12, 1912 at Jenkins, Letcher Co., Kentucky.^3,4 He married Hazel Leah Stapleton, daughter of Edwin Morris Stapleton and Emma Kelly, on November 22, 1936 at Bristol, Virginia.^3,5 Andrew Jackson Riffe died on February 17, 1985 at Oakland, Garrett Co., Maryland, at age 72.² He RIFFE - On February 17, 1985, Andrew J. (should be Rife) of Oakland, Md., formerly of Dundalk, beloved husband of Neva C. Riffe, devoted father of Corky, Joel, Michael and Jim Riffe, Yvonne Oberste, Patrica Grover and Mary Jane Pizzica, brother of Della Bates, Nan Spacey and Johnny Riffe. on February 18, 1985.²

     Her married name was Blume.⁶ Her married name was Ethridge.² Her Social Security Number was 234-60-1411.² Patricia Leah Rife married Unknown Blume.^6,2 Patricia Leah Rife married Unknown Ethridge.² Patricia Leah Rife was born on June 5, 1937 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of January 28, 1955,her married name was Hurst.³ She married Carl Elsworth Hurst on January 28, 1955 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ As of June 3, 1977,her married name was Grover.⁶ Patricia Leah Rife married Thomas Robert Grover on June 3, 1977 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁶ Patricia Leah Rife and Thomas Robert Grover were divorced on October 28, 1981 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁷ Patricia Leah Rife died on August 13, 2003 at DeLand, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 66.^2,4 She Patricia L. Grover, 66, of Hunters Creek Drive, died Aug. 13, 2003, at Florida Hospital-DeLand. Ms. Grover was a secretary for Florida Power in Pinellas County. She moved to this area in 1998 from her hometown of McComas, W.Va. She is survived by her companion, William "Hank" Adams; one aunt, Beulah R. Stapleton of Largo; two cousins, Rita Luczak and Richard A. Stapleton, both of Seminole; two brothers, Joe Rife and Michael Rife, both of Baltimore; and two sisters, Mary Jane Puzzica of Baltimore and Yvonne Oberste of Little Rock, Ark. on August 18, 2003.⁴

     Thaddeus Hughes "Thad" Cannaday was born on February 14, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,7,9,8 He married Cora Lee Kelly, daughter of John Martin Kelly and Mary Blanche Elizabeth "Mollie" Boyd, on September 3, 1918 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.^4,5 Thaddeus Hughes "Thad" Cannaday died on September 11, 1950 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 65.^3,4,10 He Thad H. Cannaday, 65, of Welch, W. Va., died Monday night at Portland, Ore. Survivors are: his wife, Cora Cannaday, and one daughter, Linda, of Welch; one son, Thomas B. Cannaday of Bluefield, W. Va; and three sisters, Mrs. R. B. Webb, Salem; Mrs. M. G. Frances of Roanoke; and Mrs. Florence M. Page, Portsmouth, O. on September 13, 1950.³

     His Social Security Number was 199-24-6123.² Thomas Robert Grover was born on June 2, 1932 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 He married Patricia Leah Rife, daughter of Andrew Jackson Riffe and Hazel Leah Stapleton, on June 3, 1977 at Pinellas Co., Florida.¹ Thomas Robert Grover and Patricia Leah Rife were divorced on October 28, 1981 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁵ Thomas Robert Grover died on April 28, 1993 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 60.^2,3,6,4

     Carl Elsworth Hurst Hurst, Carl E., 81, passed away on January 31, 2016 in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Carl was born in Duhring, West Virginia to Bernard & Ethel (Delp) Hurst and served in our United States Army and was a retired Store Manager. Carl is survived by his son Carl Jr. and his loving family.² He was born on July 10, 1934 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Patricia Leah Rife, daughter of Andrew Jackson Riffe and Hazel Leah Stapleton, on January 28, 1955 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Carl Elsworth Hurst died on January 31, 2016 at Tarpon Springs, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 81.²

     Nancy Edna Bailey Nancy Edna Robinson age 96 of Seminole, Florida passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 in the Largo Rehab and Spa in Largo, Florida. Mrs. Robinson was born on January 16, 1920 in Crumpler, West Virginia to Luther and Verna Green Bailey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Howard Lewis Robinson and a sister Beulah Wills. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Ray and Maggie Robinson of Seminole, Florida; granddaughter Kelly Katherine Robinson of Hendersonville, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in the Monta Vista Cemetery.² She was buried at Monte Vista Memory Gardens, Galax, Virginia.^3,2 She was born on January 16, 1920 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² As of December 24, 1941,her married name was Stapleton.¹ She married Edwin Morris Stapleton Jr., son of Edwin Morris Stapleton and Emma Kelly, on December 24, 1941 at Bland Co., Virginia.¹ Nancy Edna Bailey died on August 29, 2016 at Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 96.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-0789.⁵ William Bernard Sparks was born on July 9, 1913 at Maiden Spring, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,4,5 He married Mary Louise Stapleton, daughter of Edwin Morris Stapleton and Emma Kelly, on May 8, 1937 at Bland Co., Virginia.¹ William Bernard Sparks died on December 10, 1972 at Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan, at age 59.^6,4

     Beulah Ruth Mangus Beulah R. "Boots" Stapleton, Aug 26, 1920 – Decr 15, 2014. Stapleton, Beulah R. “Boots”, 94 of Seminole, FL died Dec. 15, 2014. Boots was born in Williamson, West VA and moved to Largo, FL in the early 1950’s from Bluefield, West VA. Before retiring, Boots was Asst. Manager for the S&H Green Stamps store on Missouri Ave., Clearwater, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman “Snooks”; sisters, Minnie and Ella and brother, John “Squirt”. She is survived by her son, Richard “Ric” (Cheri) Stapleton of Houston, TX; daughter, Rita (David) Luczak; grandson, Adam (Nicole) Luczak and great grandson, Cameron Luczak all of Seminole.³ She was buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida.⁴ She was born on August 26, 1920 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of December 6, 1941,her married name was Stapleton.¹ She married Herman Kelly Stapleton, son of Edwin Morris Stapleton and Emma Kelly, on December 6, 1941 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Beulah Ruth Mangus died on December 15, 2014 at Florida at age 94.³

     Richard Kelly Stapleton was buried at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.⁴ He married Cheri Unknown.³ Richard Kelly Stapleton was born on January 6, 1951.⁴ He married Ginger Lee Morehead on December 4, 1970 at Pinellas Co., Florida.² Richard Kelly Stapleton and Ginger Lee Morehead were divorced on November 13, 1972 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁵ Richard Kelly Stapleton died on April 4, 2019 at age 68.⁴

     Thomas Banks Cannaday was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay Co., Florida.⁶ He was born on January 19, 1920 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He married Catherine Loraine Harmon on August 30, 1941 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ Thomas Banks Cannaday and Catherine Loraine Harmon were divorced before July, 1944.³ Thomas Banks Cannaday married Elizabeth Viola Haynes on July 1, 1944 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ Thomas Banks Cannaday died in May, 1963 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 43.⁴

     Linda Helms Cannaday was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 232-24-7005.⁷ She was born on November 18, 1922 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^7,3,6 As of December 12, 1956,her married name was Beane.⁴ She married Sennatte Benton Beane Jr. on December 12, 1956 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Linda Helms Cannaday died on September 23, 2002 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^7,6 She Linda H. Beane, 79, of 415 Federal St., West Virginia Manor, Bluefield, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002 in a Bluefield hospital. She was born Nov. 18, 1922, in Havaco, and was the daughter of the late Thadius and Cora Leah Kelly Cannaday. She was a lifelong resident of the Bluefield area and was a former secretary to the late Congressman James Kee of West Virginia. She was of the Presbyterian faith and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother. Surviving is her daughter, Sally Beane Meadows and husband, Allen of Hattiesburg, Miss. Entombment will follow from the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Princeton. on September 26, 2002.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 233-36-5537.² Sennatte Benton Beane Jr. was born on November 1, 1925 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Linda Helms Cannaday, daughter of Thaddeus Hughes "Thad" Cannaday and Cora Lee Kelly, on December 12, 1956 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Sennatte Benton Beane Jr. died on October 23, 1991 at age 65.^2,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 233-34-9356.¹ Elizabeth Viola Haynes was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay Co., Florida.³ She was born on August 8, 1921 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 1, 1944,her married name was Cannaday.² She married Thomas Banks Cannaday, son of Thaddeus Hughes "Thad" Cannaday and Cora Lee Kelly, on July 1, 1944 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Elizabeth Viola Haynes died on January 8, 2000 at Florida at age 78.^1,4

     Her Social Security Number was 246-36-4916.² Catherine Loraine Harmon was born on October 18, 1921 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of August 30, 1941,her married name was Cannaday.¹ She married Thomas Banks Cannaday, son of Thaddeus Hughes "Thad" Cannaday and Cora Lee Kelly, on August 30, 1941 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Catherine Loraine Harmon and Thomas Banks Cannaday were divorced before July, 1944.⁶ Catherine Loraine Harmon died on September 7, 1993 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 71.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 232-14-1742.³ Terry Elmer Whittington was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He was born on September 11, 1906 at Ashland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Thelma Irene Kelly, daughter of John Martin Kelly and Mary Blanche Elizabeth "Mollie" Boyd, on June 15, 1937 at Northfork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6 Terry Elmer Whittington died on November 20, 1977 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^3,2 He Terry E. Whittington, 71, of Pocahontas, Va., died in a Bluefield hospital early Sunday morning of natural causes. He was retired Pocahontas Fuel Company manager and was a member of Bramwell Lodge No. 45. He was a member of Bramwell Chapter No. 15 RAM, member Ivanhoe Commandry No. 10, and the Beni Kedem Temple in Charleston. He was an active member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Pocahontas. Survivors include one daughter, Molly Whittington of the home; two sons, Terry E. Whittington Jr. of Bluefield and William Whittington of Richmond, Va; his mother, Mrs. R. S. Whiittington of the home; one sister, Mrs. Wilson Shapard. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Arnold Tabor, Marvin Trent, J.K. Suit, Nick Lotito, Fred Nicewander, Randall Bond and James Shupe. on November 21, 1977.²

     William Gordon Whittington was born on October 11, 1945 at West Virginia.² He married Barbara Sue Price on May 25, 1974 at Richmond, Virginia.² William Gordon Whittington died on May 14, 2018 at Virginia at age 72.⁴ He WHITTINGTON, William "Bill" G., 72, of North Chesterfield, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2018. Bill served in the Army from January of 1967 to January of 1969. He was preceded in death by his parents, Terry and Thelma Whittington. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara; brother, Terry Jr; and sister, Mollie. on May 27, 2018.⁴