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     June Millie Buttrick June Buttrick Jones, 83, of Valdosta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 29, 2013, peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness, at the Heritage House Nursing Home. She was born December 27, 1929 in Oak Hill, WV, a daughter of the late Frank and Minnie Epperly Buttrick. In her adult life she made her home in Valdosta. In her earlier years, Ms. Jones worked at the bag plant of Owens-Illinois, later becoming a Traveling Supervisor for Pic-N-Save before retiring. In her retirement she enjoyed fishing with her husband, DeWitt Jones, spending time at their home in Suwanee, FL, and she also enjoyed Gospel music. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Patricia Sirmans and Winston of Valdosta, Fonda Faye Melton of Moultrie, and Brenda Jane Fogarty of Valdosta; one special son, Franklin Jones of Valdosta; nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one sister, Zelphia Smith of Charlotte, NC; and a special friend, Shirley Powers of Valdosta. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, DeWitt Jones; two son-in-laws, Bob Melton and Jimmy Fogarty; one great-grandson; six sisters; and three brothers. Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery with Pastor Roger Culpepper officiating.⁸ She was buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia.^8,5 Her married name was Jones.⁸ She married Fonder DeWitt Jones.^8,6 June Millie Buttrick was born on December 27, 1929 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^8,5 She died on September 29, 2013 at Georgia at age 83.^8,5

     Fonder DeWitt Jones Fonder DeWitt Jones, 78 of Valdosta, died on Thursday, May 27, 2004, at his residence after a lengthy illness. Born on July 15, 1925, in Perry, Fla., he was the son of the late Harvey and Nancy Baisden Jones. Mr. Jones was a retired self-employed brick mason. He is survived by his wife, June Jones, Valdosta; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Patricia and Winston Sirmans, Valdosta; Fonda and Bob Melton, Valdosta; Brenda Fogarty, Valdosta; one son, Franklin Harvey Jones, Valdosta; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one sister, Lucy Ward, Valdosta, Ga; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Zelphia and James Smith, Nashville, Tenn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery.³ He was buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia.^2,3 He married June Millie Buttrick, daughter of Frank Robert Buttrick and Minnie Dexter Epperly.^1,4 Fonder DeWitt Jones was born on July 15, 1925 at Perry, Taylor Co., Florida.^2,3 He died on May 27, 2004 at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., Georgia, at age 78.^2,3

     Zelphia Mae Buttrick Zelphia Buttrick Smith, February 28, 1932 - September 29, 2014. Zelphia Buttrick Smith went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2014. She was 82 yrs. old. She passed away at her home in Matthews, NC. Originally from West Virginia, Zelphia also lived in Jacksonville Florida for many years, and also Gallatin, TN. She was retired from Tucker State Bank in Jacksonville, FL. At the time of her death she attended Grace Christian Center Church. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hendersonville, Hendersonville, TN. She is predeceased in death by her loving husband of 62 yrs. James Smith; her parents, Frank & Minnie Buttrick; her siblings, Ester, Nina, Elmer, Les, Arbutus, Thelma, June, Arvella, Lance, and Shirleen. She is survived by children, Harold Smith (Kathy) of Gallatin, TN, Debbie Smith of Smyrna, GA, and Craig Smith (Sherri) of Matthews NC; her grandchildren Meredith Alexander (David) of Jacksonville, FL, Dustin Smith (Amanda) of Greenville, SC, and Morgan Barron (James) of Charlotte, NC; great grandchildren Logan Alexander of Jacksonville, FL, Faith Alexander of Jacksonville, FL, Brooke Smith of Greenville SC, and Ariana Barron of Charlotte NC. She is also survived by several Nieces & Nephews. A graveside service will follow at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton Georgia on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 1:30 PM. She was a Faithful Servant; she was a loving wife, Mother and Grandmother. Her home was always open to anyone that needed a place to stay, and for all who knew her, she was a Lady with a lot of class and dignity and a heart of gold. She will be missed by all.³ She was buried at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., Georgia.^3,4,5 She was born on February 28, 1932 at West Virginia.^3,4,5 As of circa 1947,her married name was Smith.³ She married James Harold Smith circa 1947.³ Zelphia Mae Buttrick died on September 29, 2014 at Matthews, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 82.^3,4,5

     James Harold Smith James Harold Smith, age 84 of Prestige Lane, Gainesville, GA, passed away Monday, March 2, 2009 at his residence following an extended illness. Interment to follow in National Cemetery, Canton, GA at 1 p.m. Mr. Smith was born September 20, 1924 in Wayne County, GA to Rollie R. Smith and Eva Mae Michael Smith. He was a retired truck driver, served in the Army, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, TN. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Arvel J. Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Zelphia Smith of Gainesville; sons & daughters-in-laws, Harold & Kathy Smith of Gallatin, TN and Craig & Sherri Smith of Matthews, NC; daughter, Deborah L. Smith of Gainesville; brother, Robert C. Smith of Savannah, GA; granddaughters, Meredith Lee Alexander of Jacksonville, FL, Morgan Alexis Smith of Matthews, NC; grandson, Dustin Harold Smith of Jacksonville, FL; great-granddaughter, Faith Victoria Alexander and great-grandson, Logan Tyler Alexander, both of Jacksonville, FL.² His Social Security Number was 254-42-9655.⁵ He was buried at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee Co., Georgia.^1,2,3 He was born on September 20, 1924 at Wayne Co., Georgia.^1,2,3,6,5,4 He married Zelphia Mae Buttrick, daughter of Frank Robert Buttrick and Minnie Dexter Epperly, circa 1947.⁷ James Harold Smith died on March 2, 2009 at Gainsville, Hall Co., Georgia, at age 84.^1,2,3,5,6

     His Social Security Number was 236-01-4407.³ Earl Allen Shafer was buried at Spencer Memorial Cemetery, Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^4,5 He was born on December 25, 1897 at Roane Co., West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 25, 1898.^1,2,3,4 He married Maysel Caldwell, daughter of Frederick Boliver "Fred" Caldwell and Rose Ann "Rosa" Elmore, on May 13, 1929 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Earl Allen Shafer died on August 27, 1967 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 69.⁵ He SPENCER — Earl A. Shafer, 69, a retired FMC employe of Spencer Rt. 1, died Sunday in Statts Hospital, Charleston. He belonged to the Spencer Temple. Survivors: wife, Maysel; daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Walker of Spencer; sisters, Mrs. Ray Curry and Mrs. Harry Bird of Walton, Mrs. John Walker of Clendenin; brother, Robert of Elkview. The Rev. Orland Reynolds and the Rev. Gay Blosser will conduct the funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Spencer Temple. Burial, under the direction of Sinnett Funeral Home, will in Spencer Cemetery. on August 28, 1967.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 234-07-3995.³ Ruby Lee Winters was born on December 16, 1910 at Branchland, Lincoln Co., West Virginia.^3,2 As of August 25, 1935,her married name was Callahan.¹ She married Creed Henry Callahan, son of Elmer McMillian Callahan and Nina Pearl "Niny" Thornton, on August 25, 1935 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.¹ Ruby Lee Winters died on July 20, 2003 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 92.^3,2 She CALLAHAN, RUBY LEE, 92, of Jacksonville, formerly of Seminole, died Sunday (July 20, 2003) at Beauclerc Manor, Jacksonville. Born in Branchland, W.Va., she came here in 1962 from Huntington, W.Va. She was a homemaker and a member of Skycrest Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Philip Callahan; two brothers, Vernon Winters, St. Petersburg, and Donald Winters, Edgewater; a sister, Mary Rose Drown, Huntington; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo. on July 23, 2003.²

     Lonnie Calvin Cole Services for Mr. Lonnie Calvin Cole, 82, of Coal City will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Coal City Community Church with the Rev. Edwin Farley officiating. Burial will be in the Cole Family Cemetery at Coal City. Mr. Cole died in a local hospital at 11:25 p.m. Saturday after a long illness. Born March 3, 1896 at Winding Gulf, he was the son of the late George Lee and Linnie Tolley Cole. He was a retired electrician and blacksmith, last working for the Left Fork Fuel Co. He was a lifelong resident of Coal City and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. His wife, Alice Mae Canaday Cole, died August 20, 1977. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jaris (Dorothy) Tankersley of Coal City and Mrs. William (Ruth) Maloney of Fayetteville, NC; three brothers, Lacy, George and Ira, all of Coal City; one sister, Mrs. Sylvia Hatcher of Coal City; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at Melton Mortuary from 6 to 9 p.m. today. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. Grandsons will be active pallbearers.⁴ He was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,4 He was born on November 3, 1898 at Winding Gulf, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His gravestone and obituary have a birth year of 1896.^1,2,4 He married Alice Mae Canaday, daughter of Mack Lee Canaday and Martha Bumon Gray, on November 24, 1926 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5,4 Lonnie Calvin Cole died on March 4, 1978 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 234-40-7717.³ Damie Alice Webb was born on August 28, 1906 at Duhring, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 As of February 16, 1925,her married name was Canaday.¹ She married Frederick Moody "Fred" Canaday, son of Mack Lee Canaday and Martha Bumon Gray, on February 16, 1925 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Damie Alice Webb died on September 7, 1992 at age 86.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-34-8391.⁸ Paul Leonard Canaday was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ He married Lotis T. "Lotus" Mays.⁹ Paul Leonard Canaday was born on January 10, 1926 at Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,8,4,6 He died on May 19, 1978 at age 52.^8,6

     Her Social Security Number was 235-34-9696.⁵ Velma Mae Canaday was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,6 Her married name was Hollyfield.⁷ She married Jay Frank Hollyfield.^7,2 Velma Mae Canaday was born on October 4, 1927 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,2,6 She died on February 27, 2013 at West Virginia at age 85.^5,2,6 She Velma Mae Hollyfield, 85, of Dunbar, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, for a reunion with her loved ones who were awaiting her arrival. She was born in Raleigh County on October 4, 1927, the daughter of the late Fred Moody Canaday and Damie Alice Webb Canaday. Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Jay F. Hollyfield; her son, Jay F. Hollyfield Jr; and by her daughter, Margaret Elaine Leslie Hollyfield. She is survived by her sons, Don Hollyfield at home and Bill Hollyfield and his wife, Natalie, of Charleston; one brother, Fred Canaday and his wife, Ann, of Dunbar; one sister, Lakie Wood Clower and her husband, Bernard, of Princeton; daughter-in-law, Susan Hollyfield of Lynchburg, Va; and two granddaughters, Mindi Hollyfield of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Meredith Hollyfield Eaker of Forest, Va. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Phillip Shields officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park. on March 1, 2013.²

     Frances Merle Worley was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁹ Her Social Security Number was 235-96-4162.¹⁰ She was born on September 18, 1913 at West Virginia.^2,11,10,9 As of January 25, 1933,her married name was Canaday.¹ She married Stephen Reed Canaday, son of Mack Lee Canaday and Martha Bumon Gray, on January 25, 1933 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,7 Frances Merle Worley died on April 24, 1982 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^11,9

     Her Social Security Number was 244-32-0542.³ Cosie Faye Hendricks was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5 She was born on September 9, 1915 at Whitesville, Boone Co., West Virginia; Her marriage license has a birth date of Sep 11, 1918.^1,3,2,5 As of September 11, 1942,her married name was Canaday.¹ She married Wilson Watson Canaday, son of Mack Lee Canaday and Martha Bumon Gray, on September 11, 1942 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Cosie Faye Hendricks died on January 31, 1998 at Orient, Pickaway Co., Ohio, at age 82.^3,4,5 She COLUMBUS, Ohio - Cosie Faye Canaday, 82, of Columbus, formerly of Orgas, W.Va., died Jan. 31, 1998, in Orient. Surviving: foster son, Earl Judd of Orient; sisters, Izora Lewis of Whitesville, W.Va., Agnes Cook of Strongsville, Mae Armbruster of Ewing, Mo., Bonnie Hensley of Madison, Hazel Chamberlin of Potomac, Md., Jean Furcolow of Silver Spring, Md; four grandchildren. O.R. Woodward Funeral Home, Columbus, was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Canaday family cemetery, Glen White, W.Va.
on February 19, 1998.⁴

     Bobby Ray Canaday was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on April 18, 1936 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on March 15, 1937 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Vada V. Miller was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 234-62-6876.⁵ Her married name was Canaday.¹ She married Carna Cline Canaday, son of Edward Mosby "Mose" Canaday and Susan Ann "Susanna" Gray.¹ Vada V. Miller was born on September 30, 1911 at West Virginia.^5,4 She died on July 24, 1978 at West Virginia at age 66.^5,4

     His Social Security Number was 233-34-6217.⁴ Ralph Snyder was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on January 30, 1921 at Hot Coal, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His marriage record has a birth year of 1916.^1,4 He married Erma Ruth Canaday, daughter of Edward Mosby "Mose" Canaday and Susan Ann "Susanna" Gray, on February 21, 1951 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Ralph Snyder died on April 9, 1969 at Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 48.^5,2 He Funeral services for Ralph Snyder, 49, of Crab Orchard, will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Crab Orchard Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Russel O'Neal and the Rev. Glen Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Snyder died in his home Wednesday at 9 p.m. following an apparent heart attack. Born Jan. 31, 1920, at Hot Coal, he was a son of Ernest E. Snyder of Triangle, Va., and the late Addie Fortner Snyder. He was a member Brickmasons Union No. 9 in Charleston. Additional survivors include his wife, Irma Canaday Snyder; four brothers, Cecil, High Point, N. C; Bruce (Pete), Davie, Fla; Alvie (Mutt), MacArthur; and Kenneth, Triangle; and three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Richardson, Marion, Va., Mrs. Betty Mattie, Bristol, Va. and Mrs. Francis McBride, Arlington, Va. The body is at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel where friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday. on April 10, 1969.²

     Jesse Willard "Jess" Richardson was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,5,6 He was born on May 16, 1889 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Lottie Gertrude Canaday, daughter of Edward Mosby "Mose" Canaday and Susan Ann "Susanna" Gray, on August 2, 1915 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5 Jesse Willard "Jess" Richardson died on September 16, 1952 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^4,6 He Funeral services for Jesse Willard Richardson, 63, Lester, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Lester Church of God by the Rev. William Lusk. Burial will be in the Canaday Cemetery on the Glen White road. Richardson died at his home at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday after an extended illness. Born near Beckley on March 16, 1889, he was the son of George W. and Susan Mankin Richardson, both deceased. He was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County and a coal miner until he first became ill. He was a member of the Lester Church of Christ and the United Mine Workers of America. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lottie Canaday Richardson; five sons, Donald, of Salem, N.J., James, of the U.S. Army, Marvin, of Denver, Col., Raymond, and Bobby; both of Lester; two daughters, Mrs. Clayton Mills of Sophia and Mrs. Dorothy Gray of Lockwood; a brother, Lawton Richard, son of Lester; a sister, Mrs. Maude Hedrick of Wickham; and 11 grandchildren. on September 18, 1952.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-18-1424.⁸ Donald W. Richardson was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He was born on January 9, 1915 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,8,4 He married Marjorie Lowar on August 14, 1937 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ Donald W. Richardson died on August 14, 1972 at New Jersey at age 57.^3,4 He Funeral services for Donald W. Richardson, 58, of Salem, N.J., formerly of Lester, will be held in the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Dewey Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaday Cemetery at Glen View. He died at 10 p.m. Monday in a New Jersey hospital following a long illness. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today. on August 17, 1972.³