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     Robertson Lipford was born circa 1815 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁶ He married Name Unknown before 1834.⁴ Robertson Lipford married Letitia R. Faskler on November 22, 1848 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,3 Robertson Lipford died on September 27, 1882 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.²

     Nettie Mae DeHart Nettie Mae DeHart Hardison, 91, passed away on February 13, 2025. She was born on January 24, 1934 in Patrick County. She was preceded in death by her mother Elena DeHart and husband Gene C. Hardison. She is survived by her children: Darlene Mabry Cockram, Meadows of Dan, VA, Cynthia Hardison Moran, Floyd, and Richard Hardison, Floyd; one grandson: Jimmy Cockram (Stacy), Stuart, VA; one granddaughter: Terry Moran Turner (Doug), Meadows of Dan, VA ; great granddaughter: Savanna Cockram, Stuart, VA; great grandson: Tyler Hughes, Stuart , VA; great grand dog: Sadie, Meadows of Dan, VA. A private burial will be held at the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery. Special thanks to the employees at Skyline Heath and Rehab, Floyd, VA.² She was buried at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery, 2511 Jeb Highway, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Hardison.¹ She married Gene Cordell Hardison, son of Durham Lloyd Hardison and Selma Iris Yeatts.^1,2 Nettie Mae DeHart was born on January 24, 1934 at Patrick Co., Virginia.² She died on February 13, 2025 at Virginia at age 91.²

     Harry Wade Doss Jr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Street, Martinsville, Virginia.² He was born on June 16, 1921 at Martinsville, Virginia.^2,3 He married Wilma Iris Hardison, daughter of Durham Lloyd Hardison and Selma Iris Yeatts, on April 7, 1950 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2 Harry Wade Doss Jr. died on January 6, 2013 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 91.² He Harry Wade Doss Jr., 91, of Martinsville, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at Morehead Hospital in Eden, N.C. He was born June 16, 1921, in Martinsville, to Josephine Elliott Doss Washburn and Harry Wade Doss Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Thomas Humphrey. He was an Army veteran, having served during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Doss retired from Virginia/Carolina Trucking Company and was previously employed with Dalton Thomas Texaco. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Wilma Iris Hardison Doss of the home; three daughters, Wanda D. Slaughter, Pamela D. Nuckles and Susan Doss, all of Martinsville; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville with Pastor Tom Durrance officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Martinsville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home. on January 7, 2013.^2,3

     Neal C. Burgin was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, 2609 North 29 Highway, Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina.² He was born in 1908.² He married Alma Hensley, daughter of Jasper Hensley and Priscilla Rosa Yeatts, circa 1937.¹ Neal C. Burgin died in 1983.²

     Belva Marshall "Beb" Austin was buried at Yeatts Family Cemetery, on a hill in a pasture, near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mayberry, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,5 He Mr. Belva Marshall Austin, 91, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Friday December 1, at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. Mr. Austin was a member of Mayberry Presbyterian Church and was retired from the Corps of Engineers at Philpot and was also a painter. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Phyllis Austin; a son Carroll Austin; and a grandson, Victor Marshall. Surviving are a daughter Roberta Hodges of Meadows of Dan; two grandchildren, Barbara Austin and Linford and Shelia Marshall and one sister, Exie Samuels of Danville, Va. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 Monday, December 4 at the Yates Family Cemetery in Meadows of Dan.³ He was born on February 6, 1915 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,4 He married Clarice Opal Hensley, daughter of Jasper Hensley and Priscilla Rosa Yeatts, on October 17, 1936 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,4 Belva Marshall "Beb" Austin died on December 1, 2006 at Galax, Virginia, at age 91.^2,7,3

     His Social Security Number was 230-07-9702.³ Woodrow Wilson Dalton married Avis Aquilla Hensley, daughter of Jasper Hensley and Priscilla Rosa Yeatts.¹ Woodrow Wilson Dalton was born on December 5, 1916 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on July 20, 1998 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 81.^3,2

     Johnson Bates "J.B." Bagwell was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, 4814 White Horse Road, Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.² He was born on February 11, 1919 at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.^2,3 He married Mozelle Louease Hensley, daughter of Jasper Hensley and Priscilla Rosa Yeatts, circa 1943.^1,4,2 Johnson Bates "J.B." Bagwell died on June 6, 2009 at Taylors, Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 90.^3,2 He Johnson Bates "J.B." Bagwell, 90, of 106 Holborn Lane, Taylors, died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Joel Fred and Eva Mull Bagwell and widower of Mozelle Hensley Bagwell. Mr. Bagwell served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and the Pacific Theater. He retired after 43 years in the trucking industry. He was a member of Groveland Baptist Church in Taylors. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Mitzi Bagwell of Greer; five grandchildren, Angela Hudson, Stevie Bagwell, Michael Harrison and wife Nancy, Shauna Bagwell, and Regina Harrison; three great-grandchildren, Destini Bagwell, Austin Hudson, and Hailey Harrison; and one sister, Doris Jane Goldsmith of Travelers Rest. Mr. Bagwell was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda G. Harrison; five brothers; and two sisters. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Downtown Chapel of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home. Burial to follow the service in Graceland West Cemetery. The family is at the residence. on June 9, 2009.²

     Ivan Dean Canaday was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on August 12, 1915 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He Ivan D. Canady, 22, died at his home in Lester this morning of pneumonia after an illness of four days. He was employed by the Hoppers Coal company at Helen as a miner. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Canady. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the home by the Rev. J. P. Thompson and the Rev. T. J. Williams. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. on March 24, 1938.⁴ He died on March 24, 1938 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 22.^2,4

     Junior Pigg was buried at Lambert School Graveyard, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on April 11, 1927 at West Virginia.¹ He died on July 27, 1929 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 2.¹

     Willie Lee Lewis was buried at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Stoneville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁴ His Social Security Number was 287-18-6620.⁵ He was born on September 29, 1923 at North Carolina.^2,5 He married Avis Gray Padgett, daughter of Emmitt Terrell Padgett and Beatrice Alma "Beedie" Adams, on August 2, 1949 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2 Willie Lee Lewis died on June 6, 2003 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 227-34-6232.⁶ Gladys Marie "Totsie" Padgett was buried at East Bend Friends Cemetery, Yadkin Co., North Carolina.^1,7 Her married name was Ring.¹ Her married name was Creed.¹ She married Hubert Eugene Ring.^1,8 Gladys Marie "Totsie" Padgett married Jimmy Gray Creed.^1,7 Gladys Marie "Totsie" Padgett was born on October 24, 1930 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,7,3 She died on July 28, 2004 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^1,6,2,7 She EAST BEND - Mrs. Gladys Marie "Totsie" Padgett Ring Creed, 73, of East Bend went to be with her Lord Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born Oct. 24, 1930, in Henry County, Va., to Emmett Terrell and Beatrice Alma Shelton Padgett. Mrs. Creed was a member of the Worship Christian Center. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Mrs. Creed was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Hubert Eugene Ring and Jimmy Gray Creed; and her sisters, Avis Lewis, Rachel Vernon and Lucy Tuttle. Surviving are her daughter, Judy Ring (Wayne) Inman of Westfield; five sisters, Mary Ellen (Johnny) Spillman of East Bend, Lavern (Dallas) Cooke of Winston-Salem, Edna Fletcher of Pfafftown, Erma Sides of Boonville and Opal (George) Patterson of Patrick Springs, Va; three brothers, James Terrell (Edna) Padgett of Martinsville, Va., and George (Georgia) Padgett and Richard (Libby) Padgett, both of Patrick Springs, Va; a grandchild, Patrick Wayne (Nicole) Inman; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at Huff Funeral Home Chapel in East Bend, with the Rev. Danny Poole officiating. Burial will follow in the East Bend Friends Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 this evening, July 30, at Huff Funeral Home in East Bend. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to all who helped during her sickness.
on July 31, 2004.¹

     Hubert Eugene Ring was buried at Rosebud Christain Church Graveyard, Stokes Co., North Carolina.² He married Gladys Marie "Totsie" Padgett, daughter of Emmitt Terrell Padgett and Beatrice Alma "Beedie" Adams.^1,2 Hubert Eugene Ring was born on August 1, 1929 at North Carolina.² He died on July 5, 1952 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 22; Died in a traffic accident.^3,2

     Jimmy Gray Creed was buried at East Bend Friends Cemetery, Yadkin Co., North Carolina.³ His Social Security Number was 239-44-6228.⁴ He married Gladys Marie "Totsie" Padgett, daughter of Emmitt Terrell Padgett and Beatrice Alma "Beedie" Adams.^1,3 Jimmy Gray Creed was born on November 2, 1932 at North Carolina.^2,4,3 He died on November 17, 1990 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 58.^4,2,3

     Cassie Rachel Padgett was buried at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 230-20-5561.⁷ She was born on May 29, 1924 at Spencer, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,7,6,3 As of July 13, 1944,her married name was Vernon.⁴ She married George McKinley Vernon on July 13, 1944 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^6,8,4 Cassie Rachel Padgett died on January 30, 1996 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 71.^7,2,6

     His Social Security Number was 242-28-8505.⁴ George McKinley Vernon was buried at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,5 He was born on September 7, 1924 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,4,3 He married Cassie Rachel Padgett, daughter of Emmitt Terrell Padgett and Cassie Beatrice Floyd, on July 13, 1944 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,5,2 George McKinley Vernon died on March 2, 2002 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^4,1,5 He EDEN - George McKinley Vernon, 77, of 974 Burton St. transferred to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 2, 2002, from Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at The Church of God of Prophecy. Burial will be in Ridge-View Memorial Gardens. He was met at the gates of heaven by his loving wife of 53 years, Rachel Padgett Vernon. Also greeting him are parents, George Madison and Ollie Hubbard Vernon, his sister, Rachel Vernon Carter and brother James Dean Vernon. His loving sister, Grey Vernon Hunt of Eden, survives him; daughters Frances Vernon Eanes and husband Lewis of New Bern and Toni Vernon Coble and husband Barry of Altamahaw; sons Steve Vernon and wife Gail of Statesville. Terry Vernon and wife Tammy, Michael Vernon and wife Laura and Sammy Vernon, all of Eden. He had 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He had two special companions, the late Ms. Ruby Stump and, surviving, Ms. Lessie Price. He served in the Navy in World War II on the USS Ira Jeffrey in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleet. He was a truck driver for Pilot Freight Carriers for 33 1/2 years. He spent his later years playing in a bluegrass band, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He also played Santa Claus at the Boys & Girls Club for a number of years. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 4, at Reynolds Funeral Home and at Terry and Tammy's house at 1218 Forrest Road at other times. Memorials may be made to the Eden Boys & Girls Club and Rockingham County Hospice. on March 4, 2002.⁵