Family History - John Merle Bales

Entrance sign for West Newton Cemetery, West Newton, Fayette Co., PA. Dec 2006.	Merle's marker at bottom with veteran's staff and flag. The two headstones of his parents Jim and Lydia sit above and to the left. In the unmarked plots between them is the final resting place of Merle's infant brothers James and Clarence. Jun 2009.
Merle's marker in the winter (at right). Veteran's staff visible but with no flag. Dec 2006.	Closeup of Merle's marker. Jun 2009.
View from behind. The flag over Merle's grave whips proudly in the breeze. Jun 2009.