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     His Social Security Number was 223-36-5885.⁴ James Calvin Feagans was buried at Gulf Pines Memorial Park, 2401 Englewood Road, Englewood, Sarasota Co., Florida.² He was born on October 23, 1932 at Alexandria, Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Gloria Janett Delozier, daughter of Charles Edward Delozier and Sylvia Sue Burton, on December 22, 1956 at Alexandria, Virginia.¹ James Calvin Feagans died on March 18, 2013 at Florida at age 80.⁴

     Steven Charles Delozier was born on February 20, 1959 at Massachusetts.^4,5 He married Patricia Ann Banks on November 28, 1988 at Chesapeake, Virginia.⁴ Steven Charles Delozier and Patricia Ann Banks were divorced on September 13, 1991 at Chesapeake, Virginia.⁵ Steven Charles Delozier married Barbara Louise Branch on October 4, 1991 at York Co., Virginia.⁴ Steven Charles Delozier died on May 3, 2019 at Virginia at age 60.³ He Hayes, Va. – Steven Charles Delozier, 60 passed away suddenly on Friday Morning May 3, 2019. Steven was a native of Cape Code, MA and peninsula resident since 1973. He graduated from Ferguson High School class of 1977 and worked at Williamsburg Motors as a Senior Master Auto Technician for the last 16 years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends especially the Thursday Night horse shoe games. He was preceded in death by his father Winston Delozier and his brother Jeffrey Delozier and is survived by his wife of 27 years Barbara Delozier, his mother Carolyn F. Delozier and step daughters, Missy Jordan and her husband (Will) of Newport News and Christina Sams of Denton, NC. He is also survived by a sister, Sandra Elledge and her son Brenon and 2 step grandchildren, Noah Jordan and Mary Elizabeth Williams. on May 5, 2019.³

     Zora Willie Parker was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on October 14, 1901 at Virginia.^3,2 As of December 21, 1919,her married name was McGhee.⁴ She married Noah Wilmor McGhee, son of Ahab H. McGhee and Minerva S. "Nervy" Palmer, on December 21, 1919 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 Zora Willie Parker died on March 5, 1985 at West Virginia at age 83.²

     William Cleveland McGhee William Cleveland (Sarge) McGhee, 92, of Mullens, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley. Born November 3, 1920, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Noah and Zora (Parker) McGhee, he lived most of his life in Mullens. Sarge was a talented and civic-minded person who enjoyed oil painting, woodcarving, drawing, writing stories, building ships-in-the-bottle, planning and participating in community events, and taking part in church activities. He was instrumental in the founding of the Mullens Community Theater Group. He designed the official stamp cancellations for the US Postal Station at the annual Mullens Dogwood Festival. He was the recipient of an award for volunteer service to the community presented in 2008 by Joe Manchin, then Governor of West Virginia. Sarge is probably remembered most for his nearly 35 years as a leader in the Boy Scouts and for the numerous outdoor and indoor murals he designed and painted in downtown Mullens. Sarge was a veteran of World War II where he served in the United States Marine Corps in Iceland and in the South Pacific, including Guadalcanal. During the Korean War he returned to service as a drill instructor at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. After World War II, Sarge came back to Mullens where he married his sweetheart, Marjorie, and got a job on the Virginian Railroad. Sarge was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Noah (Fibber) McGhee, Jr., of Mullens; and a sister,Virginia Webb, of Roanoke, Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marjorie (Akers) McGhee; five children: Patrick of Mullens; Kathy and her husband, Larry Lyon, of Attica, Indiana; Tim and his wife, Cindy, of Charleston, West Virginia; Susan of Bloomington, Indiana, and Anne of Wilmington, Delaware. He is also survived by six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Frances Bright, of Mullens; a brother, Dewey, of Cornelius, North Carolina; and a number of nieces and nephews.⁷ His Social Security Number was 235-44-0725.¹⁰ He was born on November 3, 1920 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,5,10,11,7 He married Marjorie Hazel Akers on May 3, 1945 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,4,7 William Cleveland McGhee died on September 9, 2013 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^10,7

     Her Social Security Number was 236-28-7696.³ Virginia Marie McGhee was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^8,9 She was born on November 18, 1921 at Princeton Meadows, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of December 21, 1941,her married name was Webb.² She married Romey Maynard Webb on December 21, 1941 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,4,10,9 Virginia Marie McGhee died on November 28, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^3,9,10 She WEBB, Virginia McGhee, 78, of Roanoke, died Sunday, November 28, 1999. She was the widow of Romey M. Webb and is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Zora Elaine and Garland "Sam" Rucker, of Roanoke; her grandchildren, Tracy Webb and his wife, Betty, of Barboursville, W.Va., Jacqueline Barnett and her husband, Joseph, of Goldsboro, N.C., Dianna Barnett and her husband, Michael, of Rocky Mount; her great-grandchildren, Tim, Jonathan, Wayne, Joey and Crissy; her brothers, Bill McGhee, of Mullins, W.Va., Dewey McGhee, of Mooresville, N.C; sister, Frances Bright, of Mullins, W.Va. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 30, 1999.⁹

     Frances Iowa McGhee was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia. Her Social Security Number was 234-32-9764.⁷ She was born on July 17, 1925 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^6,7,3 As of July 26, 1947,her married name was Bright.⁶ She married Lloyd Fletcher Bright on July 26, 1947 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3 Frances Iowa McGhee died on September 28, 2013 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 88.^7,3 She MULLENS - Frances Iowa Bright died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 28, 2013. Born July 17, 1925 in Princeton, WV, she was the daughter of Noah W. and Zora Parker McGhee. Her family moved to Mullens when she was six months old. She was a 1943 graduate of Mullens High School and a graduate of Perry Business School. Besides her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Lloyd F. Bright, and her brothers, William (Sarge) McGhee and Noah (Fibber) McGhee and a sister, Virginia Webb. Frances was a member of Highland Avenue Baptist Church where she sang in the choir for 71 years. Following in her mother's footsteps, she decorated the church for the seasons and arranged the flowers for Sunday services. She taught Sunday School and was a leader of the Youth Group for many years. It was Frances who initiated the purchase and installation of the beautiful stained glass windows in the church building. She retired from the Mullens Area Chamber of Commerce as secretary after 19 years of service. She is noted for having organized the first Dogwood Festival. She organized the Little Miss Mullens Pageant and continued for several years to promote the event. She handled the responsibility of organizing the annual Christmas Parades year after year for the City of Mullens. She was the Female Citizen of the Year in 1988. She was employed with Gaston Coal Company in Alpoca as secretary and was an area reporter for the Register-Herald for 8 years. Other places of employment were Rose Floral and Gifts, The Smartwear Shop, and Profiles by Phyllis. Frances was a member of the Preceptor Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Those left to cherish many wonderful memories are her son, Toby Bright of Seattle, Washington, daughters, Barbara Warden and husband, Carter, of Beckley, and Abby Bright and fiancé, Dave Flynn, of Columbus, Georgia. Grandchildren, Scott Warden and wife, Missy, Jason Warden and wife, Shannon, of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jay Chapman, Hannah Chapman and husband, Dewain Leach, and Bailey Funke all of Columbus, Georgia. Great-grandchildren, Ethan and Lauren Warden, Gabe and Ainsley Warden of Knoxville, and Ari Leach of Columbus, Georgia, a brother, Dewey McGhee of Cornelius, North Carolina and her wonderful caregivers, Barbara Brumfield, Bonnie Gillespie, Patty Walker, Meaghan Lane, Katie Gillespie, and Emily Cook and very special neighbors, Billy and Ginger Michael. on September 30, 2013.³

     Noah Wilmor McGhee Jr. was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 17, 1926 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on October 20, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 23.^3,4

     Dewey Malcom McGhee was born on July 15, 1928 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Ramona Ruth Farmer on January 25, 1953 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^2,7 Dewey Malcom McGhee died on December 2, 2015 at North Carolina at age 87.⁸

     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