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     Roxann Bassett was buried at Bassett Cemetery, Bassett, Virginia.^3,4 She Roxann Bassett Dillon, granddaughter of Charles Columbus Bassett, co-founder of Bassett Furniture Industries and daughter of J. E. “Ed” Bassett, Sr., former C.E.O. and Chairman of Bassett Furniture Industries, passed away peacefully in her home on January 25th , 2016 surrounded by her family. She was 82. Roxann was born on April 8, 1933 in Bassett, to John Edwin Bassett, Sr. and Ruby Williams Bassett. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Lynwood Dillon, Sr. and brothers John Edwin”Eddie” Bassett, Jr and Charles Columbus Bassett, III. Roxann, “Mama Dill”, is survived by her three devoted children and four loving grandchildren: Son, Dwight Lynwood “Len” Dillon, Jr and wife Mary Kate Dillon of Stanleytown and grandchildren Caitlin Dillon Purinai and husband Jon Purinai of Raleigh and Molly Stewart Dillon of Charlotte; Son, Hiram Thomas Dillon of Stanleytown; and daughter Ruby Ann Davis and husband Matthew Alan Davis and grandchildren Sarah Fey Davis and Aubrey Egan Davis all of Bassett. Roxann attended Salem Academy and Randolph Macon Woman’s College. She taught at Campbell Court elementary school before becoming a full-time homemaker. Roxann was a selfless giver and quick to be involved with a number of community organizations and causes including the American Red Cross and Patrick Henry Community College. She was a devoted member of Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church and was a regular face at the Community Meal and organizer of the Ruby Bassett annual rummage sale. Her children and grandchildren remember her as a generous, strong and loving mother who showed them how to be compassionate and enjoy life. Entombment will follow at the Bassett Family Mausoleum. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to caregivers Martha A. Davis, Demetra Hairston, Victoria Martin, Keela Rakes, Taylanda Wimbush and Cornelius Edmonds. Special thanks to Mountain Valley Hospice for their exceptional guidance and care during this special journey.³ She was born on April 8, 1933 at Bassett, Virginia.^1,3,4 As of April 12, 1958,her married name was Dillon.² She married Dwight Lynwood Dillon Sr., son of Harvel Trotter "H.T." Dillon and Annie Wyatt Hall, on April 12, 1958 at Bassett, Virginia.^2,3,5 Roxann Bassett died on January 25, 2016 at Virginia at age 82.^3,4

     Pascal Amos "Pat" Hargett was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Sheffield, Colbert Co., Alabama.⁶ His Social Security Number was 430-01-6879.⁷ He was born on October 6, 1911 at Magazine, Logan Co., Arkansas.^3,4,8,7,6 He married Cassie Caldwell, daughter of Edwin Harmon Caldwell and Delia Daniels, on July 15, 1930 at Arkansas.^1,9,2 Pascal Amos "Pat" Hargett died on March 11, 1970 at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama, at age 58.^5,8,6

     His Social Security Number was 430-14-5710.⁵ Louis Vinson Lendennie was buried at Old Mission Cemetery, 3424 E. 21st Street N, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.⁴ He was born on August 17, 1894 at Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^3,6,7,5,4 He married Essie P. Caldwell, daughter of Edwin Harmon Caldwell and Delia Daniels, on March 19, 1921 at Arkansas.² Louis Vinson Lendennie and Essie P. Caldwell were divorced before April, 1940.⁸ Louis Vinson Lendennie died on March 1, 1974 at Kansas at age 79.^7,4

     Lucius Lendennie was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 432-26-2957.² He was born on December 24, 1921 at Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^2,4,6 He married Bonnie Mae Smart on February 1, 1942 at Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^3,6,5 Lucius Lendennie died on September 15, 1991 at Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas, at age 69.^2,5,6 He Blytheville, AR - Lucius Lendennie, 69, owner and operator of Lendennie's Pump and Well Service, died Sunday at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Blytheville. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Cobb Funeral Home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. He was a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church near Blytheville. Mr. Lendennie, the husband of Bonnie Smart Lendennie, also leaves two sons, Benny Lendennie of Collierville, Tenn., and David Lendennie of Blytheville; a brother, Johnny Lendennie of Blytheville; and three grandchildren. on September 17, 1991.⁵

     Johnny Gene Lendennie was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 432-40-2306.² He was born on January 27, 1928 at Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^2,3,9,5 He married Mary Frances Crawford on October 23, 1965 at Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^3,5,6 Johnny Gene Lendennie died on August 28, 1995 at Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Arkansas, at age 67.^2,4,5 He Mr. Johnny Lendennie, 67, a lifelong Blytheville resident, died Monday, Aug. 28, 1995, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. The son of the late Louis and Essie Lendennie, he was a retired employee of S.J. Cohen Construction Co. and a member of New Liberty Batist Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary France Crawford Lendennie; Two sons, John Lendennie of Conway and Steve Lendennie of Blytheville; One daughter, Jennie Sitzer of Weiner, and Five grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Elmwood Cemetery. The Rev. Sedric Wesson will officiate. on August 29, 1995.⁴

     Anita Rogers Mitchell was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on April 24, 1908 at Letohatchee, Lowndes Co., Alabama.¹ As of August 10, 1933,her married name was Caldwell.² She married Herschel Amos Caldwell Sr., son of Edwin Harmon Caldwell and Delia Daniels, on August 10, 1933 at Madison Co., Alabama.^1,2,4 Anita Rogers Mitchell died on April 24, 2011 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 103.¹ She Anita Mitchell Caldwell, a resident of Durham, died Sunday night at Hillcrest Convalescent Center on her 103rd birthday. She was born April 24, 1908 in Letohatchee, Alabama, the daughter of James Butler Mitchell and Wilmer Rogers Mitchell. Anita lived most of her life in Durham. She was educated in Alabama and was a graduate of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She was a member or former member of Duke Memorial United Methodist Church, Hope Valley Country Club, a sustaining member of The Durham Junior League, Hope Valley Garden Club, The Up To Date Club and Alpha Omega Sorority. Her favorite pastime was playing bridge with her dear friends and working in her yard. She was a loyal Duke Football fan only missing two home games in 67 years. She is survived by her devoted and loving children, Herschel A. Caldwell and wife, Mary John of Durham, and Carol Caldwell Venters of Hubert. Other survivors include her four beloved grandchildren, Lara Venters Raban and husband, Gerry of Albuquerque, NM, Anita Gayle Venters Swayne and husband, David of Winston-Salem, Lee Wade Caldwell and James Best Caldwell, both of Wilmington; five great-grandchildren, Karl, Lindsay, and Billy Raban and Katie and Bradley Swayne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Herschel Amos Caldwell Sr. on April 26, 2011.¹