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     Robert C. Bryson was buried at Concordia Cemetery Gardens, 5300 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born on February 12, 1917 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,9 He married Elizabeth Carl Coleman on December 22, 1939 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^8,10 Robert C. Bryson and Elizabeth Carl Coleman were divorced before December, 1945.¹⁰ Robert C. Bryson married Anamae Ballard on December 13, 1945 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^4,11,9 Robert C. Bryson died on November 1, 2014 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 97.⁹ He ROBERT C. BRYSON, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 after a long illness. He was born Feb. 12, 1917, in Eccles, W. Va., and grew up in Beckley, W. Va. A veteran of World War II, where he served in the U.S. Army, he graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich., before moving to Fort Wayne in 1954. He worked at New York Life Insurance Co., where he was a pioneering agent in the city's life insurance industry. Challenging the gender barrier in sales, he mentored women agents. He won numerous awards, and worked actively until his retirement in 1997, at age 80. He was known for his dawn swims, hitting the pool at 5 a.m. every morning into his mid 90s. Through a skydive in 2008, he earned the distinction of being the oldest person to tandem skydive in Indiana, and the third-oldest in the country. "He reasoned that if the parachute failed and he hit the ground hard enough, he would save on burial expenses". He was active in the American Civil Liberties Union. "He was a friend to the friendless". Surviving are his son, Neil (Nancee) Bryson of Fort Wayne; daughter, Elaine (Ted Yasuda) Siegel of Evanston, Ill; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Lawson of Moundsville, W. Va; five grandsons, Peter Bryson of Virginia, Scott (Amanda Sarasien) Bryson of Fort Wayne, Aaron Bryson, of Carmel, Ind., Aaron Lawson of Moundsville, W. Va., and Myles Yasuda of Evanston, Ill; and two granddaughters, Denise Lawson, of Morgan-town, W. Va. and Toshiko Yasuda of Evanston, Ill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anamae Ballard Bryson; and his son, the Rev. James Lawson of Moundsville, W. Va. on November 16, 2014.⁹

     Oliver Jackson Gunter was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 236-05-6137.⁷ He was born on June 10, 1904 at Clear Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,2,4 He married Zepha Irene Sanders on January 3, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Oliver Jackson Gunter died on April 8, 1983 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 78.²

     Shirley Gunter Toney was buried at Tallahassee Memory Gardens, 4037 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.^4,5 He was born on April 17, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Evelyn Henrietta Bailey on June 22, 1944 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,7,3,5 Shirley Gunter Toney died on June 26, 2018 at Florida at age 94.⁴ He S. Gunter Toney, 94, joined his wife in heaven on June 26, 2018. Gunter was born on April 17, 1924 in Beckley, West Virginia. He joined the Navy in 1941 and served as a Chief Petty Officer in World War II in both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters. Gunter became a devoted husband to his sweetheart, Evelyn Bailey Toney, on June 22, 1944 and spent his years in the military writing hundreds of love letters to his wife back home. After an honorable discharge in 1947, the Toneys moved to Florida where Gunter earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. The couple moved to Tallahassee, Florida where they ran a successful law practice and raised two children. Members at East Hill Baptist Church since 1955, the Toneys loved their church family. In 2004, the Toneys moved to be closer to family in Jacksonville, Florida. Gunter loved jokes, politics, Gator sports, playing golf, and spending time with family. Gunter was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Toney, and his son David Toney. He is survived by his daughter Susan Toney Highsmith (Bob), and five grandchildren: Kirk Toney, Lisa Toney Bedrosian (Danny), Gunter Toney, Jennifer Highsmith, and Robert Highsmith. He also is survived by three great-grandchildren, Damien Toney, Ani Bedrosian, and Elijah Toney. The family will be holding a visitation at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home- Riggins Road Chapel in Tallahassee, Florida on Friday, June 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A celebration of Gunter's life will take place at East Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, June 30 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a brief graveside service at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. on June 28, 2018.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 233-42-0642.¹⁰ Woodrow Wilson Toney was born on September 12, 1927 at Callaway, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^10,3,4 He married Audrey Leona Smith on November 28, 1946 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Woodrow Wilson Toney died on April 9, 1983 at Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 55.^1,5

     His Social Security Number was 332-01-3940.² Charles Lacy Davis was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His obituary says he will be buried in Calfee Cemetery.^2,10,4 He was born on June 19, 1918 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,10,3,4,5 He married Margie Evelyn Minor on June 8, 1941 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3,4 Charles Lacy Davis died on May 7, 1942 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 23.^6,2,10,4 He Funeral services for Charles Lacy Davis, 23, will be held 3:30 Sunday afternoon in the Mt. Tabor Baptist church by the Rev. Earl L. Grose, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Beckley. Burial will follow in the Calfee cemetery at Mt. Tabor. Davis, a resident of Harper, was killed instantly when crushed by a motor in the Eccles mine yesterday morning. An exploding cable caused Davis to jump from the motor he was riding, and the motor ran over his body, crushing him badly, it was reported. He was born at Mount Tabor, on June 19, 1918, the son of William Isaac and Elvira Gunter Davis, and was a member of the Mount Tabor Baptist Church and of the local union No. 5770 at Eccles. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margie Minor Davis; two brothers, Calvin George Davis, of South Charleston, and Enos Jackson Davis, of Mount Tabor; and three sisters, Ina Willa, Mary Ann and Margaret Rose, all of Mount Tabor, and one daughter, Sally Sharlene Davis, at home. The body was returned to the parent's home at Mt. Tabor this afternoon to remain until the funeral hour. Active pallbearers will be Jack Robinette, Ernest Honaker, Basil Williams, Glen Hall, Cecil Byrd, Holley Hobbs, Bill Willard, and William Burleson. on May 8, 1942.⁴

     Calvin George Davis was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,5 His Social Security Number was 236-22-9809.¹⁰ He was born on October 24, 1923 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His marriage license has a birth date of Oct 24, 1922.^10,3,11 He married Louise Marie Short on September 15, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5,12,11 Calvin George Davis died on April 15, 1967 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 43.^2,5,11 He Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Crab Orchard Baptist Church for Calvin George Davis, 43, of MacArthur who died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital after a short illness. Rev. C. Shirley Donnelly and Rev. John Lineberry will be in charge and burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery. He was the son of William I. and Elvira Gunter Davis of Mount Tabor. Other survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Marie Wright Davis, at home; two sons, Calvin George stationed with the Air Force in Oxford, England, and Charles William, at home; one daughter, Kathy Marie at home; one brother, Enos of Huntington, and four sisters, Mrs. Ila Moser of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Mary Bava and Miss Margaret Rose Davis, both of Beckley, and Mrs. Frances Lovedale of Franklin, Ind. Pallbearers will be Daniel Hylton, Leonard Edwards, Clarence Gambrell, Sam Pilliteri, M. V. McCollam, James Patton, Daniel D. Holliday and John Bailey. on April 17, 1967.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-38-9277.⁹ Enos Jackson "Jack" Davis was buried at Tom Lilly Cemetery, Ghent, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 25, 1927 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,9 He married Delores Jean Griffith on May 23, 1953 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 Enos Jackson "Jack" Davis died on March 12, 2006 at West Virginia at age 79.^9,4 He ENOS JACKSON "JACK" DAVIS went to be with his Lord on March 12, 2006, after a prolonged illness. He was preceded in death by his father, William Isaac Davis and his mother Elvira (Gunter) Davis of Beckley W.Va., his brothers Charles, Calvin and John William, and his sisters Ila, Francis and Violet. He is survived by his sisters Margaret Leitel of Dubois, P.A., and Mary Ann Bava of Beckley, W.Va. He is also survived by his wife of 52 years Delores Jean (Griffith) Davis, son Randall Davis and wife Becky Davis of Huntington, daughter Lana Davis of North Carolina, daughter Deanna (Davis) Hall and husband David Hall of Columbus, Ohio, and four grandchildren Kelly (Davis) Rutherford and her husband Billy Rutherford, Charlie Davis (both of Huntington), Kai Hall, and Gyasi Hall (both of Columbus). Jack moved to Huntington with his new bride in 1953 where they built their new life together. They raised their children, were involved in their local community and attended church regularly. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, a member of the Masons # 52 AM&FM, and was a member of the Kenova United Methodist Church. During his life, he served as a Sunday school teacher and deacon, was a midget league football coach, and lobbied for the creation of Westmoreland Park. Jack always had a passion for gospel music, telling a joke, and in later years, golfing. Jack was a retired project manager of 30 years in the federal government. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kenova United Methodist Church, located at 503 15th St. in Kenova. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, at Kenova United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lindsay Thorp officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in honor of Jack's commitment and service to God can be made to the Kenova United Methodist Church's Music Program. He will be buried at the Tom Lilly Cemetery in Ghent, W.Va. Pallbearers will be David Hall, Billy Rutherford, Charlie Davis, Bob Trent, Fred Robinson, and Frank Rutherford. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of the arrangements. on March 14, 2006.⁴

     Zepha Irene Sanders was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She was born on August 17, 1905 at Lansing, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ As of January 3, 1924,her married name was Gunter.¹ She married Oliver Jackson Gunter, son of John William Gunter and Ruhama Ann DeWeese, on January 3, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Zepha Irene Sanders died on May 27, 1978 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.¹

     Thelma Lois Gunter was born on November 23, 1924 at West Virginia.^2,4 As of December 21, 1940,her married name was Pitzer.² She married Dewey B. Pitzer on December 21, 1940 at Russell, Greenup Co., Kentucky.² As of March 21, 1969,her married name was Plotkin.² Thelma Lois Gunter married Alfred Plotkin on March 21, 1969.² As of circa September, 2004,her married name was Varley.² Thelma Lois Gunter married Martin Varley circa September, 2004.² Thelma Lois Gunter died on March 20, 2013 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 88.⁴ She Nov. 23, 1924 - Mar. 20, 2013 - Thelma Lois Varley, 88, of Venice, FL, died on Mar. 20, 2013. Funeral arrangements by: National Cremation and Burial Society. on April 3, 2013.⁴

     Nyla Jean Gunter was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on October 17, 1926 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of January 3, 1945,her married name was Hinkle.¹ She married Jamsie Eugene Hinkle on January 3, 1945 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Nyla Jean Gunter died on April 26, 2013 at Florida at age 86.⁵

     Elmer Burton Gunter was born on October 20, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His marriage license and draft card have a birth date of Jun 1, 1924.^3,4,6 He married Martha Ann Creger on September 20, 1950 at Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3

     Minnie Frances "Mintie" Brown was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on November 14, 1881 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5 As of May 8, 1901,her married name was Murdock.³ She married John William Murdock on May 8, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6 Minnie Frances "Mintie" Brown Mrs. Minnie Frances Murdock, 84, 354 Ellison Avenue, died in a local hospital at 7:45 a.m. today after an extended illness. Born at Lester on. Nov. 14, 1881, she was a daughter of the late Powell and Callie De Wees Brown. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Beckley and was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. Survivors other than her husband, John, are a son, Edgar Murdock, Sophia; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Myrtle) Srnec, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Burnis (Gladys) Patterson, Carlsbad, N. Mex., and Mrs. Joe Nellie Palmer, Ambridge, Pa; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The body is at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements. on March 30, 1966.⁴ She died on March 30, 1966 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 84.^7,5

     His Social Security Number was 232-16-3568.³ Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on November 5, 1884 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Fannie Mae Copley on July 28, 1917 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6 Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown died on April 24, 1943 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.³

     John Brown was born in February, 1887 at West Virginia.¹

     William P. "Will" Brown was buried at Lester Town Cemetery, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 2, 1889 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Sep 1, 1889.^1,2,4,5 He married Fannie Mae Turner on November 25, 1921 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,3 William P. "Will" Brown died on March 23, 1954 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^2,5 He William Brown, 64, of Lester, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday in his residence after a heart attack. He was born Sept. 2, 1889, at Lester, son of the late Christopher and Callie DeWeese Brown and was a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. He retired from mining in 1948 while employed by Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates at Eccles. He was a member of United Mine Workers Local 5770, Eccles. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Fannie Turner Brown; one brother, Henry Brown, Beckley; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Murdock, Beckley. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lower Church of God, Lester, by the Rev. Ralph Parson and the Rev. Henry Bailey. Burial will be in Lester Cemetery. The body will be removed from the Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home to the residence at 3 p.m. today. Active pallbearers will be Harry Utt, Lawrence Cochran, Mel Bolen, Clinton league, Edward Cochran, and Alfred Bedge. on March 24, 1954.⁴

     Parley Vernon Brown was buried at Calfee Cemetery, Mount Tabor Road, Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on October 3, 1891 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,8 He married Effie Lee Greer on November 10, 1910 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,5,6 Parley Vernon Brown died on January 10, 1945 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 53.³

     Lura Dean Ballard was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on March 7, 1884 at Crow, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1899,her married name was Brown.² She married Henry Dow Brown, son of Christopher Adolphus Brown and Caliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese, circa 1899.^2,1 Lura Dean Ballard died on February 8, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 59.¹

     Fannie Mae Copley was buried at Beverly Cemetery, Beverly, Washington Co., Ohio.³ She was born on March 30, 1902 at Louisa, Lawrence Co., Kentucky.³ As of July 28, 1917,her married name was Brown.^1,2 She married Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Brown, son of Christopher Adolphus Brown and Caliah Hester "Callie" DeWeese, on July 28, 1917 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Fannie Mae Copley died on October 27, 1993 at Fort Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado, at age 91.³ She Fannie Mae Morris, 91, of Fort Collins died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1993, at a local nursing home. The service and interment will be in Beverly, Ohio. Burial will be in Beverly Cemetery. Warren-Bohlender Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. She was born Fannie Mae Copley on March 30, 1902, in Louisa, Ky., to M.T. Copley and Tinnie Louise Williamson Copley, both deceased. She married Grover C. Brown in Williamson, W.Va., in 1918. He died in 1943. In Nov. 1948, she married Dana Morris in Pomeroy, Ohio. Mr. Morris died in 1979. Mrs. Morris had lived in Fort Collins since 1988, having moved from Corpus Christi, Texas. She mas a member of the Methodist church. Mrs. Morris had been a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Cofer of Fort Collins, and Wanda Locke of Belpre, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, one daughter, five brothers and three sisters. on October 29, 1993.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-05-6098.⁷ Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. was buried at Clear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Gilmer Co., Georgia.³ He was born on September 8, 1916 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,2,3,6 He married Irene Evelyn Toney, daughter of Robert Lacy Toney and Sarah Bell Gunter, on August 12, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,7,5 Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. and Irene Evelyn Toney were divorced after 1963.¹ Norris Kenneth Patton Sr. died on July 27, 1998 at Gilmer Co., Georgia, at age 81.^7,3,4

     Harold Toney was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He died on September 27, 1921 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He was born on September 27, 1921 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3

     Lillian Toney was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² She died on November 10, 1922 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She was born on November 10, 1922 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3

     Evelyn Henrietta Bailey was buried at Tallahassee Memory Gardens, 4037 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Leon Co., Florida.^3,4 She was born on August 17, 1923 at Big Stick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of June 22, 1944,her married name was Toney.^1,2 She married Shirley Gunter Toney, son of Robert Lacy Toney and Sarah Bell Gunter, on June 22, 1944 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Evelyn Henrietta Bailey died on July 25, 2012 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 88.³ She Evelyn Bailey Toney, 88, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on July 25, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Beckley, WV, to the late John L. and Laura Phipps Bailey. Evelyn married Gunter Toney in 1944 and then accompanied him to several U.S. Naval stations. After moving to Tallahassee, Evelyn worked for the Florida State Legislature, and then as a legal secretary for her husband Gunter for 32 years. Evelyn enjoyed traveling within the US and Europe but her greatest joys in life were her family and church. She has been a member of East Hill Baptist Church in Tallahassee since 1955, and a charter member of the Mary Lou Tindall Sunday School class. Evelyn and Gunter moved from Tallahassee to Jacksonville in 2004 to be closer to family. Preceded in death by her son, David Toney, she is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, S. Gunter Toney; daughter, Susan Toney Highsmith (Bob); brothers, Fred Bailey (Ann) and Don Bailey (Bettie); grandchildren, Kirk Toney, Lisa Bedrosian (Danny), Dartanion Toney, Jennifer Highsmith and Robert Highsmith; great grandson, Damien Toney; along with many other family members and friends. The Funeral Service was held at East Hill Baptist Church in Tallahassee, with Pastor Dan Sowell as Officiant. Interment was at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. on July 29, 2012.³

     Her Social Security Number was 299-32-2899.³ Audrey Leona Smith was born on September 9, 1928 at Fitzpatrick, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of November 28, 1946,her married name was Toney.^1,2 She married Woodrow Wilson Toney, son of Robert Lacy Toney and Sarah Bell Gunter, on November 28, 1946 at Mount Tabor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Audrey Leona Smith died on April 13, 1994 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 65.^4,3

     Joseph David Gunter was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He was born on June 10, 1904 at Clear Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on July 21, 1905 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Luther Steward McGhee was buried at North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.² He was born on September 30, 1897 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he lists his birth date as Sep 30, 1898.^3,4,1,5 He married Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter, daughter of John William Gunter and Ruhama Ann DeWeese, on December 8, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5,6 Luther Steward McGhee died on May 30, 1955 at age 57.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-24-6677.⁷ Archie Luther McGhee Archie Luther McGhee, 84 of Willow Grove, PA, formerly of North East and Elkton, died Saturday, June 30, 2007 at home. Born in Beckley, WV, on February 6, 1923, he was the son of the late Luther S. and the late Carlie Gunther McGhee. Mr. McGhee was the husband of 59 years to Janet Ruth Brackett McGhee of Willow Grove, PA. He retired from the U.S. Navy, and as an Air Conditioning Refrigeration Mechanic at Perry Point VA. He spent 20 years in Submarine Service during World War II, serving in combat in the South Pacific. A resident of Cecil County for over 60 years, he was a lifetime member of North East Fire Co. and the NARFE; and a member of the First Baptist Church of North East, during which time he served as Chaplain at Cecil County Detention Center. He loved soul winning and crabbing. In addition to his loving wife, survivors include his children: Edward McGhee and his wife Marilyn of Lima, OH; Kathy Miller and her husband Skip of Elkton, MD; Robert McGhee of Elkton, MD; Ginni Takeuchi and her husband Tad of Willow Grove, PA; Cindy Horsman and her husband John of Greenwood, DE, Sandy McGhee of Milford, DE and Jerry McGhee of VA; also one sister: Juliann Brown of North East, MD; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of North East, 206 Mechanics Valley Road, North East, MD, where family and friends may call from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Rev. Dr. Stephen D. Hokuf will officiate. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Elkton, MD.¹ He was buried at Union Cemetery, Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.^1,2 He was born on February 6, 1923 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,7,1,2 He married Janet Ruth Bracket on March 4, 1948.^3,1 Archie Luther McGhee died on June 30, 2007 at Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, at age 84.^7,1,2

     Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee was buried at North East United Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.^2,3 She was born on June 1, 1927 at West Virginia.^5,2 As of November 26, 1949,her married name was Brown.⁷ She married Robert Mitchell Brown on November 26, 1949.^7,1 Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee died on February 5, 2012 at Milford, Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 84.^2,3 She Julia Ann McGhee Brown, age 84, of Milford, DE, formerly of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. Funeral service will be held 10 am, Saturday, February 11, at First Baptist Church of North East, 206 Mechanics Valley Road, North East, MD, where visitation will begin at 9 am. Interment will follow in North East Methodist Cemetery, North East. on February 7, 2012.³

     Robert Mitchell Brown was buried at North East United Methodist Cemetery, North East, Cecil Co., Maryland.² His Social Security Number was 220-12-7320.³ He was born on October 7, 1924 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.^3,1 He married Julia Ann "Julie" McGhee, daughter of Luther Steward McGhee and Carla Frances "Carley" Gunter, on November 26, 1949.^4,5 Robert Mitchell Brown died on December 8, 1988 at age 64.⁴