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     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

     Her married name was Verdigan.² Her Social Security Number was 233-86-7155.⁷ Nancy Marie Belcher was buried at Raeford Cemetery, Raeford, Hoke Co., North Carolina.⁸ She and Charles Edward Schultz were divorced.² Nancy Marie Belcher married Unknown Verdigan.² Nancy Marie Belcher and Unknown Verdigan were divorced.² Nancy Marie Belcher was born on September 10, 1951 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 As of March 9, 1973,her married name was Schultz.² She married Charles Edward Schultz on March 9, 1973 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² As of July 29, 1977,her married name was Tomes.² Nancy Marie Belcher married Ivan Renfrow Tomes III on July 29, 1977 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,5 Nancy Marie Belcher died on October 20, 2011 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina, at age 60.^7,8 She FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Nancy Marie Tomes, 60, of 2115 Spokane Road, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. Burial in Raeford Cemetery in Raeford. Survived by: Husband, Ivan III; children, Arnold, Joseph, Alan, Jennifer Lupyak and Kerrie; four brothers; three sisters; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. on October 25, 2011.⁸

     Margaret Monnett Bennett was born on September 9, 1926 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.^3,4 As of August 31, 1943,her married name was Postle.³ She married Dr. Harry Herbert Postle on August 31, 1943 at Franklin Co., Ohio.³ Margaret Monnett Bennett died on December 26, 2014 at Ohio at age 88.⁴ She Margaret Bennett Postle “Monnie” died peacefully in her home on December 26, 2014. She possessed a great capacity to love that comforted, encouraged and inspired all whom she knew. Blessed with a loving family and many close friendships, Monnie will be remembered for her grace, poise and uncompromising integrity. A gifted and natural leader, she was selfless and seemed to always bring out the best in people. Her legacy will continue through the good works of those she so positively touched. Monnie was born September 9, 1926, the elder child of Lois Moore Bennett and Hugh Monnett Bennett. Preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 54 years, Dr. Harry Herbert Postle; her sister-in-law, Patricia Postle and nephew Jack Postle, Jr., she was a role model to an admiring family and instrumental in building the close and loving bonds it enjoys to this day. She is survived by her three children, Elizabeth Henry (George), Katherine Hayes (Alasdair), Dr. H. Herbert Postle; sister, Elizabeth Bennett Hamilton (Robert); brother-in-law, Dr. Jack R. Postle; seven grandchildren, Dean Henry (Suzanne), Dianne Henry Glass (Christopher), Sarah Henry, Elizabeth Hayes, Reid Postle, Abagail Postle, Anne Postle, and their mother Nancy; five great grandchildren, Caroline, Audrey and Ellen Henry, Devin and Morgan Glass; four nieces and nephews; Matthew and Ann Hamilton, Jeffrey and Linda Postle and their families. A lifelong resident of Upper Arlington, Ohio, Monnie graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1944 where she was editor of the school newspaper. Three years later, she graduated with honors from The Ohio State University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority in which she remained active throughout her life. Monnie was dedicated to her community and highly engaged in causes she felt would have a positive impact on future generations. She was elected to the Upper Arlington Board of Education in 1964-72, serving as president 1969-71. In addition, she was an active leader in Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Junior League of Columbus, Columbus Museum of Art Docent Program and several other community organizations. She was named Upper Arlington Rotary Woman of the Year and received the Upper Arlington Civic Association Big Wheel Award. Monnie was a woman of faith and long-time member of First Community Church. on December 30, 2014.⁴

     Lori Ann Duncan Lori Duncan McNeill, 47, of Pilot went to be with the lord on July 15, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Steve McNeill; one daughter, Elizabeth Hurt (Matthew), One sister, Brenda Lucas; One brother, Greg Duncan (Lisa), along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Huffville Cemetery.² She was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 9, 1972 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3 As of September 17, 1995,her married name was McNeill.¹ She married Steven Dewayne McNeill, son of James McDaniel "Mac" McNeill and Christine Belle Bonds, on September 17, 1995 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Lori Ann Duncan died on July 15, 2020 at Virginia at age 47.²

     Daniel Clayborn/Claiborne Smith was born on August 26, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Barbara Lee Wickham, daughter of Alfred Lee Wickham and Lillian Mae Fulton, on March 14, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Daniel Clayborn/Claiborne Smith died on April 17, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.⁴ He Daniel C. Smith, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Friday evening, April 17, 2015, from later stages of Alzheimer's. Daniel was best known by his friends as "Dan the Carpet Man". Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Hubert S. Smith; mother, Kathleen Smith; brother, David H. Smith; and sister, Judith Smith Lee. Daniel C. Smith is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Barbara R. Smith; son, Clay E. Smith; two stepsons, Scott A. Rapp, Michael D. Rapp; sister, Nancy Boothe; brother, Walter Smith; sister-in-law, Janet Smith; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Daniel's family would like to give a special "Thank You" to his caregivers at Skyline Nursing Home in Floyd, Va., as well as John Hamon who took care of his legal and medical program needs. on April 24, 2015.⁴