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     Marjorie Hazel Akers Marjorie Hazel Akers McGhee died at home September 4, 2016, at the tender age of ninety-one. She was born July 27, 1925 in Roanoke, Virginia, daughter of the late Auborn Lee Akers and Hazel White Akers. Marjorie was a member of the Mullens High School Class of 1943. She was an honor student, and was active in the Senior Honor Society, Schubert Club, Thespian Club, and Tri-Hi-Y. Following high school, she attended National Business College in Roanoke, VA, and worked as a sales associate at GC Murphy Co. and Stone and Cook, and as a bookkeeper at Bailey Lumber Company. On May 3, 1945, she married Platoon Sergeant William C. McGhee, USMC, who precedes her in death. Marjorie was secretary at the Highland Avenue Baptist Church for more than 35 years, and sang in the church choir for 73 years. She served as President of the American Baptist Women and the Mullens PTA. She was among the organizers of the Class of '43 reunions, and served as secretary until the 60th year reunion in 2003. She is survived by her sister Betty Jean Ziegler of Richmond, VA; her children: Patrick McGhee of Mullens, WV; Kathy Lyon and her husband Larry, of Attica, IN; Timothy McGhee and his wife Cindy of Charleston, WV; Susan McGhee of Bloomington, IN; and Anne McGhee of Wilmington, DE; her grandchildren: Don Lyon and his wife Kathie of Greenwood, IN; Chad Lyon and his partner Chris Ginter of Indianapolis, IN; Megan McGhee DeRuiter and her husband Neil of Scott Depot, WV; Annie McGhee and her husband Blake Gehringer of Seattle, WA; Halley Pradell of Wilmington, DE and Ben Pradell of Wilmington, DE; and her great-grandchildren: John Lyon and Willie DeRuiter. Marjorie loved her family most of all, and enjoyed annual vacations on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, playing rousing games of Phase 10, visiting wineries, and taking car rides through the West Virginia hills. She was always happy to talk to her children on the phone and hear about their latest adventures. She had a beautiful singing voice, a quick wit, and quiet but sure sense of determination. She was a confident cook, measuring flour in the palm of her hand for her biscuits and Parker House rolls, patiently simmering black-eyed peas to perfection for the church's New Year's dinner, and creating just the right concoction of cheddar and butter for her oven-baked macaroni and cheese. She taught her children how to cook, which came in very handy when she moved in with her son Pat several years ago, as she happily hung up her apron and retired. For all of this, and so much more, her family gives thanks for her strong and faithful life.² She was born on July 27, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,2 As of May 3, 1945,her married name was McGhee.¹ She married William Cleveland McGhee, son of Noah Wilmor McGhee and Zora Willie Parker, on May 3, 1945 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 Marjorie Hazel Akers died on September 4, 2016 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 91.²

     Romey Maynard Webb was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 225-16-3484.⁶ He was born on March 11, 1921 at Russell Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7,3,5 He married Virginia Marie McGhee, daughter of Noah Wilmor McGhee and Zora Willie Parker, on December 21, 1941 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,8,2,9 Romey Maynard Webb died on January 11, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^5,2

     Lloyd Fletcher Bright was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 235-26-1253.⁶ He was born on July 24, 1924 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^6,2,4,5 He married Frances Iowa McGhee, daughter of Noah Wilmor McGhee and Zora Willie Parker, on July 26, 1947 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3,7 Lloyd Fletcher Bright died on November 1, 2006 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^6,2 He MULLENS — Lloyd F. Bright, 82, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, at Twin Falls State Park of a sudden illness. Born July 24, 1924, at Iaeger, he was the son of the late Alva L. and Bertha Lockhart Bright. Mr. Bright was a member of Highland Avenue Baptist Church where he had served as deacon and usher. He was also a former scout leader, working with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for many years. He was an Eagle Scout himself. Lloyd was director of “Teen Town” in Mullens from 1957 until it closed in 1968. Lloyd was a former Marine, having served in World War II. Lloyd was a retired mail carrier, having delivered the mail in Mullens for 34 years before retiring in 1983. After retirement, Lloyd began a summer job at the campground at Twin Falls State Park that lasted for 22 years. Other than his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by four brothers, Ernest, Woodrow, Albert and Harold Bright. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 59 years, Frances M. Bright; two daughters, Barbara Warden and husband, Carter, of Beckley and Abby Funke of Columbus, Ga; a son, Toby Bright of Kirkland, Wash; five grandchildren, Scott Warden and wife, Missy, and Jason Warden and wife, Shannon, of Knoxville, Tenn., Jay and Hannah Chapman and Bailey Funke of Columbus, Ga; four great-grandchildren, Ethan, Lauren, Gabe and Ainsley Warden of Knoxville; and a sister, Marie Law of Indianapolis, Ind. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 317 Highland Ave., Mullens, with grandson Jason Warden officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. Pallbearers will be Scott Warden and Jay Chapman, grandsons, Sandy Bright, nephew, and friends Scott Durham, Billy Michaels and Jim Wade. on November 3, 2006.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-40-7025.⁵ Ramona Ruth Farmer was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on March 5, 1929 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,6 As of January 25, 1953,her married name was McGhee.¹ She married Dewey Malcom McGhee, son of Noah Wilmor McGhee and Zora Willie Parker, on January 25, 1953 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Ramona Ruth Farmer died on January 10, 1982 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 52.^2,3,6,7 She Mrs. Ramona Ruth McGee, 52, of Cornelius, died Sunday. Survivors are husband, Dewey of Cornelius; daughter, Mrs. Debra Knox of Davidson; father, David Farmer of Bluefield; brother, David Farmer of Bluefield; sisters, Mrs. James Bailey, Mrs. Albert Taylor, both of Bluefield, Mrs. Leah Bryan of Pineville. on January 12, 1982.³

     Her Social Security Number was 236-32-1521.³ Margaret Virginia McGhee was born on March 6, 1923 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 As of December 29, 1938,her married name was Hill.² She married Frank Luther Hill on December 29, 1938 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² As of September 29, 1944,her married name was Bowling.^1,6 Margaret Virginia McGhee married George Henry Bowling on September 29, 1944 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,6 Margaret Virginia McGhee died on February 25, 1998 at Seminole Co., Florida, at age 74.^3,8,9,5 She Margaret V. Bowling, 75, Wildmere Cove, Longwood, died Wednesday, Feb. 25. Mrs. Bowling was a homemaker. Born in Bluefield, W.Va., she moved to Central Florida in 1967. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Longwood. Survivors: daughters, Frances Ragan, Geneva, Linda Buerkett, Longwood; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. on February 27, 1998.⁹

     Larry Wayne Harless was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ He was born circa 1946 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He died on October 25, 2013 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He Larry Wayne Harless, 67, of Hill Top Care Center, Hill Top, WV, passed away October 25, 2013 at Plateau Medical Center, Oak Hill, WV. He was born in Mercer County and was the son of the late Paul Harless and Pansy McGhee Harless. Larry was a member of the Princeton Apostolic Church in Princeton, WV. Larry is survived by his first and second cousins, Judy Campbell and Kimberly Ware both of Maryville, TN. A graveside service will be held at Grandview Mausoleum Chapel in Bluefield, Va. on October 27, 2013.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-72-3509.⁵ Brenda Gail Harless was born on September 4, 1947 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,6,4 As of August 5, 1966,her married name was Pennington.⁴ She married David Drexel Pennington on August 5, 1966 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁴ Brenda Gail Harless and David Drexel Pennington were divorced on August 15, 1972.⁴ As of May 5, 1980,her married name was Mitchell.⁴ Brenda Gail Harless married Winfred Lee Mitchell on May 5, 1980 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Brenda Gail Harless died on January 29, 2007 at Texas at age 59.⁵

     Winfred Lee Mitchell was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 234-60-1988.⁵ He was born on May 5, 1940 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3,4 He married Brenda Gail Harless, daughter of Paul Jennings Harless and Pansy Ruth McGhee, on May 5, 1980 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Winfred Lee Mitchell died on November 24, 2002 at West Virginia at age 62.^5,2,4

     Charles Verdigon Belcher Sr. was buried at Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 6100 Three Notch Road, Tillmans Corner, Mobile Co., Alabama.⁹ His Social Security Number was 228-56-8006.¹⁰ He married Mary Ann Key.^1,7 Charles Verdigon Belcher Sr. was born on June 13, 1943 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^10,3,4,5 He died on February 18, 2007 at age 63.^3,10

     Mary Ann Key was buried at Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 6100 Three Notch Road, Tillmans Corner, Mobile Co., Alabama.¹ Her married name was Belcher.² She married Charles Verdigon Belcher Sr., son of Harless Vertigan Belcher and Virginia Margaret McGhee.^2,3 Mary Ann Key was born on May 25, 1947.⁴ She died on October 16, 2017 at Mobile Co., Alabama, at age 70.¹ She Mary Ann Key Belcher, a native of Anniston, AL and current resident of Kushla, AL, died Monday, October 16, 2017 at the age of 70. She was a member of Fountain of Life Church; was the coordinator of meals for families following funeral services; loved flowers; interior decorating; reading; and Christmas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Lawrence Key and Peggy Winona Worthy Key; her husband, Charles Verdigon Belcher, Sr; a son, Charles Verdigon Belcher, Jr; and two brothers, Larry Key and Kenny Key. Her survivors include two sons, Andrew Belcher and Timothy "Tim" E. (Tammy) Belcher, Sr; one daughter, Yolanda Belcher (Robert) Scott; grandchildren, Erica (James Reed) Belcher, Timothy E. Belcher, Jr., Rachel Carter, Abigail Belcher, Hannah Scott and Greyson Belcher; great-grandchildren, Madison Yant, Alexus Singleton and Brianna Singleton; other relatives and friends. Interment will follow in Mobile Memorial Gardens. on October 18, 2017.¹

     Earl Jennings Belcher was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^7,5 His Social Security Number was 231-58-7781.³ He was born on November 16, 1944 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Bonnie Bevins on October 10, 1966.^7,5 Earl Jennings Belcher died on April 9, 2002 at Green Valley, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 57.^3,5 He Earl Jennings Belcher, 57, of PO. Box 6161, Bluefield, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at his residence in Green Valley. Born Nov. 16, 1944, in Bluefield, Va., he was a son of the late Harless and Virginia McGhee Belcher. He had been a resident of the Bluefield area for all of his life and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was employed by the City of Bluefield. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Bevins Belcher of the home; two daughters, Hope Click and husband, Marvin of Rock and Laura Bohler and husband, Jeff of Bluefield; two grandchildren, Jeffrey and Jacob Bohler; five brothers, Charles Belcher and wife, Ann of Mobile, Ala., Bobby Belcher of Mobile, David Belcher and wife, Lou Etta of Fayetteville, N.C., Johnny Belcher of Lexington, N.C., and Eddie Belcher and wife, Tonie of Wilmer, Ala; four sisters, Judy Campbell of Princeton, Mary Vencill and husband, Bob of Bluefield, Anna Earley and husband, Clay of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Nancy Tomes and husband, Ivan of Fayetteville. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. Pallbearers will be Marvin Click, Jeff Bohler, Bobby Eugene Vencil, Mike Farmer, Brian Devor, and Eric Collins. on April 11, 2002.⁵

     Bobby Ray Belcher was buried at Serenity Memorial Gardens, Theodore, Mobile Co., Alabama.³ He and Norma Unknown were divorced.⁵ Bobby Ray Belcher married Norma Unknown.¹ Bobby Ray Belcher was born on May 3, 1949 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,5,6 He married Teresa Michelle Kitts on November 25, 1975 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,5 Bobby Ray Belcher and Teresa Michelle Kitts were divorced on August 7, 1985 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁹ Bobby Ray Belcher died on August 24, 2018 at age 69.³

     Johnny Lee Belcher Johnny Lee Belcher, November 23, 1952 - November 10, 2018. Johnny Lee "John" Belcher, 65, passed away Saturday afternoon with loved ones close by his side. Born November 23, 1952, a native of Taswell, Virginia, a son to the late Harless V. Belcher and Virginia Margaret McGee. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl Belcher, Charles Belcher, and Bobby Belcher, and two sisters, Judy Campbell and Nancy Tomes. Johnny was a graduate from the Mercer County School System. A Veteran in the Army, he worked in the painting industry as a commercial/residential painter for Mark Seagle Painting for over five years. He attended Grace Point UPC. Those left to cherish his memory are a son Christopher Lee Belcher of Lexington; two daughters, Stephanie Tyre (Jeremy), Heather Wright (James) both of Lexington; two brothers, Eddie Belcher (Toni) of Alabama, David Belcher of Fayetteville, North Carolina; two sisters, Anna Earley of Winston Salem, North Carolina, Mary Vencil (Bobby) of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and twelve grandchildren.⁵ He was born on November 23, 1952 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,7 He married Patsy Jean Woody on February 13, 1973 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.³ Johnny Lee Belcher and Patsy Jean Woody were divorced on December 19, 1985 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁴ Johnny Lee Belcher died on November 10, 2018 at Davidson Co., North Carolina, at age 65.⁵