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     Donald G. Lawson was buried at Little Grove Cemetery, U.S. 150 and Vermilion Road, Paris, Edgar Co., Illinois.^3,2 He CLINTON -- Donald G. Lawson, 60, of Clinton died at 8:34 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, in the emergency room of West Central Community Hospital. The former City of Clinton employee worked in the water department and at one time served as the department's superintendent. He was born Dec. 28, 1943, in Clinton to Everett Gail Lawson and Doyne Poff Lawson. Survivors include his wife, Darla Harper Lawson of Clinton; his mother of Terre Haute; four daughters, Rolla Lawson and husband, John, of St. Bernice, Kim Jones and husband, Bryan, of Clinton, Donna Kay and fianc/, Douglas Kelsheimer, of St. Bernice and Starla Hane and husband, Jerry, of Clinton; one son, Scott Lawson of Terre Haute; nine grandchildren, Darcy, Ryan, Erin, Cody, Katlin, Brandon, Brittany, Morgan and Dustin; two sisters, Peggy and Janice; two brothers, Bob Lawson of Terre Haute and Jim Lawson of Clinton; special family friend, Pat Boatman of Rosedale; grandmother, Eva Poff of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, who died Oct. 14, 1995; and his grandfather, Harry Poff, who died in 1977. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post 140 and Half Century Club. Graveside services are Wednesday in Little Grove Cemetery, with Bill Lowe officiating and graveside military rites by American Legion Post 140 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6653. No visitation is scheduled. Frist Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.³ He married Darla Harper.³ Donald G. Lawson was born on December 28, 1943 at Clinton Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana.³ He died on December 28, 2003 at Clinton Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana, at age 60.³

     His Social Security Number was 236-50-2878.⁵ Warren Wade Owsley Sr. was buried at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He married Linda Hartwell.² Warren Wade Owsley Sr. was born on October 27, 1934 at West Virginia.⁵ He married Peggy Lou Shamblin on March 8, 1958 at Nitro, Putnam Co., West Virginia.⁴ Warren Wade Owsley Sr. died on August 17, 1993 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^5,2 He Warren W. Owsley Sr., 58, of Nitro died Aug 17, 1993, in Huntington VA Medical Center after a long illness. He was retired from House Doctor Inc. and was a Korean War Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of St. Albans Moose Lodge and was a lifelong resident of Nitro. Surviving: wife, Linda Hartwell Owsley; son, Warren Jr. of Cross Lanes; daughters, Cynthia Lou Cobb and Leanna Kay Luikart, both of Poca, Tamara Mae Craig of Bancroft, Margaret Ann Owsley at home; father, Ray of Vero Beach, Fla; mother, Margaret P. Owsley of Nitro; brothers, Danny of Nashville, Dexter of Nitro; sisters, Nina Sue Woods of Vero Beach, Linda Lou Horton of Dover, Del; five grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with Pastor James R. Wright Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar 25064
on August 19, 1993.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-96-0587.⁵ Ricky Lee Pacetti died at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3 He was born on September 11, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,2,4 He married Brenda Gail Godsey on August 26, 1989 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 Ricky Lee Pacetti ROANOKE - Ricky Lee Pacetti, 48, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Surviving are his wife, Brenda G. Pacetti of Roanoke; mother and step-father, Gretta and Reggie Richardson of Copper Hill; daughter and husband, Tammy and Michael Yopp of Callaway; son, Ricky Lee Pacetti, Jr. of South Carolina; grandchildren, Heather Yopp, Heather Ferris, Taylor Yopp, Jordon Yopp, Michael Yopp and Ricky Lee Andrews; sister, Susan Nichols; brothers, Willie Poff, Timothy Poff and Reggie Richardson, Jr. all of Roanoke. on August 10, 2007.¹

     Brenda Gail Godsey was born on September 11, 1952 at Virginia.¹ As of August 26, 1989,her married name was Pacetti.¹ She married Ricky Lee Pacetti, son of Gretta Jane "Janie" Pacetti, on August 26, 1989 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,1 Brenda Gail Godsey died on April 30, 2015 at Virginia at age 62.² She Brenda G. Pacetti, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015. She is predeceased by her parents, Shirley and George Trent; and husband, Ricky L. Pacetti, Sr. Left to cherish her memory is daughter, Tammy Yopp (Mike); their children, Heather Tipton (Wesley), Heather Ferris, and Taylor, Jordan, and Shane Yopp; son, Ricky Pacetti, Jr. (April); and children, Ricky Andrews, Chase, Alexandria, Alissa and Ryleigh Pacetti; great-grandchildren, Abby, Payton, and Keller; and sisters, Carolyn Goad, Betty Allen, and Diane Trent. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2015 at Calloway Church of God, 5185 Calloway Rd., Rocky Mount with the Rev. Bill Pagan officiating. Mrs. Pacetti is entrusted to Valley Funeral Home, Roanoke, Va. on May 3, 2015.²

     Jeffrey Boyd Sowell Jeffrey Boyd “Jeff” Sowell, Oct 11, 1954 - Nov 17, 2023. With a heavy heart, we bid farewell to Jeffrey Boyd Sowell, who passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the age of 69 after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his daughters, Samantha Johannes (Kyle), and Sabrina Sowell; his sister, Joanie Dixon (Dean); and numerous cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy M. Sowell, and father, J.D. (Sam) Sowell. Born in Madison, Tennessee, graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 1976 with a degree in mass communications. He achieved great success in leadership roles at various companies, including the Tennessean (1977-1983); Shoney's Inc. (1983-1994); Holliday Promos and The Sowell Group (1994-2008); Sommet Group (2008-2010); and The SGS (2010-2023). Jeff's passion for antiques began in his childhood–watching his father build and refinish furnishings in his workshop. Over time, Jeff learned to cherish the hunt for the most unusual and unique pieces. He established a home in Franklin, Tennessee, where he helped raise his two daughters, taking great pride in their accomplishments. Jeff also cultivated many treasured friendships throughout life, including Phil Ryan and Rock Arkie, to name just a few. Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services.² He was buried at Williamson Memorial Gardens, Franklin, Williamson Co., Tennessee.² He was born on October 11, 1954 at Madison, Davidson Co., Tennessee.² He married Dana Leigh Alverides, daughter of Louis Nicholas Alverides II and Judith Donna "Judy" Holliday, on October 10, 1992 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.¹ Jeffrey Boyd Sowell died on November 17, 2003 at Franklin, Williamson Co., Tennessee, at age 49.²

     George W. Lipford was born circa 1829 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ He Enlisted as a Private in the Civil War. Served in Captain Motley's Company, Virginia Light Artillery, the Pittsylvania Artillery, and the Ringgold Artillery. George appeared on the Register of the Soldier's Home Hospital in Richmond, Virginia on August 18, 1862. Discharged from the service on August 29, 1862, possibly a medical discharge.
in April, 1862.² He left a will on January 28, 1864 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; I George Lipford of the County of Pittsylvania being of sound mind and disposing manner do on this 28th day of January 1864 make the following my last will and testament by these presents revoking all wills by me heretofore made. After the payment of all my just debts I give to my father Daniel Lipford the whole of my estate for his disposition to him and his heirs forever disposing in manner he may think proper. I hereby appoint my father Daniel Lipford my executor.
Witness the following signatures to me.
George Lipford
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of
D. A. Hindon
James Carter.²
He died on September 19, 1864 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.²