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     Barbara Elizabeth Settle was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road, Santa Nella Village, Merced Co., California.^7,5 She was born on August 21, 1933 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^7,8,5,9 As of March 10, 1953,her married name was Siegel.^8,4 She married Erwin Eugene Siegel on March 10, 1953 at Fresno Co., California.^8,4 Barbara Elizabeth Settle died on October 12, 2018 at Merced Co., California, at age 85.^7,8,5 She Barbara Siegel, longtime resident in Atwater/Merced area, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018. Barbara was born in Brooklyn, New York, where she joined the Navy as a W.A.V.E. where she met the love of her life, Erwin Eugene Siegel (Gene). After leaving the service Barbara and Gene moved to California where they married and settled in the Merced/Atwater area to start their family and life as a couple. Barbara began a long career in accounting while raising her three children. She enjoyed precious time spent with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother and she will be missed dearly. Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene; her brothers, Donald, Malcolm, Robert and John Settle. She is survived by her brother, Bob Settle; her sister, Rosemary Mathews (Settle); her three children, Donald Siegel, Michael Siegel and Janis Miller (Siegel); eight grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. on October 24, 2018.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 111-18-2073.³ Erwin Eugene Siegel was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road, Santa Nella Village, Merced Co., California.^1,4 He was born on January 11, 1928 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^1,3,4,6,5 He married Barbara Elizabeth Settle, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Settle and Eleanor R. Carey, on March 10, 1953 at Fresno Co., California.^2,7 Erwin Eugene Siegel died on October 7, 2001 at Merced Co., California, at age 73.^1,3,8,4,6

     Her married name was Leary.¹ Brenda Settle married Unknown Leary.^1,2 Brenda Settle died in 1988.¹

     Evelyn Lois Sowder was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^4,8 She was born on May 4, 1929 at Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,3,4,8 As of August 29, 1949,her married name was Turner.³ She married Junior Ralph Turner on August 29, 1949 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4,9,10 Evelyn Lois Sowder died on June 25, 2016 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 87.⁴ She Evelyn Lois Sowder Turner, 87, of Martinsville, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Blue Ridge Rehab Center. She was born on May 4, 1929 at home in Pax, W.Va. near Beckley. She is a daughter of the late Goldie Settle Sowder and the late William Ernest Sowder. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Junior R. Turner; brothers, Harold Sowder and Sherman Sowder; sisters, Loraine Radford and Betty Kornke. After graduating from high school in Mt. Hope, W.Va., she moved to Martinsville and worked at DuPont for a short period of time before her marriage. Evelyn was a former member of Druid Hills Baptist Church. Evelyn is survived by her son, Robert L. Turner and wife, Vicky of Martinsville. Also she is survived by her grandson, Matthew Turner and wife, Samantha of Lynchburg. Evelyn also leaves behind a great-grand daughter, Emma Pearl Turner and a great- grandson, Xander Arbaugh both of Lynchburg. Evelyn is survived by her brothers, Bob Sowder (Janet) of Catlett, Va., Jim Sowder of West Chester, Pa. and Charles Sowder (Jessie) of Baltimore, Md; sisters, Rosann Culley of Baltimore, Md., Bonnie Hornsby of Bradley, W.Va., and Geneva Coley of Oak Hill, W.Va. and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow the funeral service at Henry Memorial Park. on June 27, 2016.⁴

     Junior Ralph Turner was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,6,4,9 His Social Security Number was 228-24-7796.¹⁰ He was born on July 9, 1925 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^{1,10,2,5,6,7,8,4} He married Evelyn Lois Sowder, daughter of William Ernest Sowder and Goldie Pearl Settle, on August 29, 1949 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,9 Junior Ralph Turner died on July 18, 1997 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 72.^10,2,4,6,9 He Junior R. Turner, 72, of 1334 Rivermont Heights, Martinsville, died Friday, July 18, 1997, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. A native of Patrick County, he was born July 9, 1925, a son of the late Zula Rakes Turner and the late Clarence Lester Rakes. He was a Army veteran of World War II, was retired from Du Pont with 37 years service, and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Sowder of the home; one son, Robert L. Turner of Collinsville: and one grandson. Burial will be in Henry Memorial Park. on July 20, 1997.⁹

     Noah Salango Noah Salango, Jul 21, 1924 - Mar 7, 2008. Noah was born in Beckley, July 21, 1924 to the late Vito and Carmela Giradi Salango. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Cindy, brothers Tony and James and by sisters Pauline Severino and Carrie DeLuca. Noah served in the US Navy and US Air Force. In his younger days he was an avid boxer and won eight golden gloves. He was inducted into the WV Boxing Hall of Fame in 1985.⁵ His Social Security Number was 233-34-6899.⁶ He was born on July 21, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2,3,4,5 He married Betty Jo Sowder, daughter of William Ernest Sowder and Goldie Pearl Settle, on July 14, 1952 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Noah Salango and Betty Jo Sowder were divorced before January, 1955.⁷ Noah Salango died on March 6, 2008 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 83; His obituary has a death date of Mar 7, 2008.^6,4,5

     Her married name was Roge.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 235-11-5532.⁵ Her married name was Price.³ Debra Sue Hornsby married Unknown Price.³ Debra Sue Hornsby married Unknown Roge.⁵ Debra Sue Hornsby was born on June 19, 1965 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,4 As of April 17, 2004,her married name was Rogers.³ She married Larry Keith Rogers on April 17, 2004 at Clark Co., Nevada.³ Debra Sue Hornsby died on December 18, 2011 at age 46.⁵

     Ruth Sharon Belcher Ruth Sharon Morehead, Dec 28, 1944 - Jan 8, 2008. Ruth Sharon Morehead, 63, of the Nobusiness Community, Bland, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at her home. She was born December 28, 1944, at Bluefield, WV, the daughter of the late Eva Lena Settle and Dayton Powell Belcher. She was also preceded in death by a half-sister, Doris Hall. She was a member of Wessendonck United Methodist Church for 40 years where she played the piano. She had taught school at Rocky Gap in the 1960's. She is survived by her husband, Rex Morehead; one daughter and son-in-law, Meagan M. and Dallas Morehead, Bland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dayton and Amanda Morehead, Hash and Heather Morehead, Bland; nine grandchildren.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 232-72-2560.⁵ She was buried at Shiloh Cemetery, Holly Brook, Bland Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Morehead.¹ She married Rexford Yeisley "Rex" Morehead.^1,4 Ruth Sharon Belcher was born on December 28, 1944 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5,4 She died on January 8, 2008 at Bland, Bland Co., Virginia, at age 63.^3,6,5,4

     Rexford Yeisley "Rex" Morehead Rexford Yeisley Morehead, 87, of the Nobusiness community of Bland, VA passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017. He was born September 23, 1929, at Hollybrook, the son of the late Lake Dewitt & Kate Elizabeth Burton Morehead. Rex was a farmer all of his life and considered work his hobby. He enjoyed sweets and loved music, supporting the local music scene loyally. He attended Wesendonck United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Bland Masonic Lodge, Post # 206. He served on the school board for 27 years, serving as chairman over half of those years. Rex was a special father, grandfather, neighbor and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Mollie Dunagan Morehead, his wife, Ruth Sharon Morehead, his sisters, Josephine Mills, Joyce Middleton and Kitty June Naber, a brother, Troy Morehead, his daughter-in-law, Amanda Morehead and a grandson, Brogan Morehead. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Meagan Morehead Bradshaw; his sons and daughter-in-law, Dayton Morehead and D. Hash & Heather Morehead; and grandchildren, Morgan Morehead, Mason Morehead, Mollie Morehead, Oak Bradshaw, Beau Bradshaw, Troy Bradshaw, Connor Morehead, Duncan Morehead and Arwen Morehead; many special neighbors and friends. Masonic rites will be provided by Bland Masonic Lodge, Post # 206. Per his wishes, he has been cremated and will be laid to rest at Shiloh Cemetery.³ He was buried at Shiloh Cemetery, Holly Brook, Bland Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Ruth Sharon Belcher, daughter of Dayton Powell Belcher and Eva Lena Settle.^1,4 Rexford Yeisley "Rex" Morehead was born on September 23, 1929 at Holly Brook, Bland Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on September 3, 2017 at Bland Co., Virginia, at age 87.³