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     Margaret E. West was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, 1505 E. Morthland Drive, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana.^1,3,2 Her Social Security Number was 305-28-5700.⁴ She was born on April 25, 1907 at Indiana.^4,2 As of February 14, 1948,her married name was Martin.⁵ She married John William "Bill" Martin Jr., son of John William Martin Sr. and Maude Lucille Conner, on February 14, 1948 at Whiting, Lake Co., Indiana.^5,6 Margaret E. West died on August 15, 1983 at Whiting, Lake Co., Indiana, at age 76.^4,1,2 She Martin, Margaret E., age 76, of Whiting, passed away Monday, August 15, 1983, at home. Survivors: one daughter, Mary Ann (John) Robert of Whiting; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, James (Bea) West of Whiting; one sister, Gertrude Christianson of East Chicago. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 18, 10 a.m., at the Owens Funeral Home, 816 – 119th St., Whiting, with the Rev. Robert Allen officiating. Burial, Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Whiting Eastern Star. on August 16, 1983.¹

     William Wesley Utt was buried at Isaac Banks Cemetery, Gladesboro, Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on August 11, 1957 at Carroll Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Vicki Lynn Akers, daughter of Harless Freeman Akers and Joan Link, on May 9, 1986 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 William Wesley Utt died on February 26, 2015 at Virginia at age 57.^2,4 He William Wesley Utt, of Check, answered the call to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 26, 2015. He fought a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). He was born in Carroll County on August 11, 1957. He most recently was employed as a supervisor in the utilities department at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Lesley and his father, William H. Utt. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 30 years, Vicki Akers Utt; children, Tonya Phillips and Melanie Bishop; mother, Zana Q. Utt; brother, Gregory Utt; sisters, Bridgett Phillips and Sandy Shockley; grandchildren, Allison Bishop and Riley Phillips; and many extended family members. Wesley was a true outdoors man, who was happiest when spending time with family and friends. He was a loving, kind hearted man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Gardner Funeral Home, 202 E. Oxford St, Floyd, VA where a service celebrating Wesley's life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2015 with Pastor Ben Whittaker officiating. Interment will follow in Isaac Banks Cemetery, Fancy Gap, VA. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in memory of Wesley's life to ALS Association, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855 or Omega Baptist Church, 2075 Den Hill Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073. on February 28, 2015.²

     Patricia Jane Elder was buried at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, State Route F-742 and Peaceful Lane, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^3,5,7 Her Social Security Number was 229-64-2843.⁸ She was born on June 13, 1949 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^8,3,4,5,6 As of December 29, 1973,her married name was Dove.⁴ She married Gehrig Lee Dove on December 29, 1973 at Naruna, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,7 Patricia Jane Elder died on May 1, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 37.^8,3,5 She BUENA VISTA - Mrs. Patricia Elder Dove, 37, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George Elder of Newport News, died Friday in a Roanoke hospital. She was employed as a teacher at Parry McCluer High School. Additional survivors include her husband, Gehrig Dove; one daughter; and one son. Burial will be in Rock Bridge Memorial Gardens, Lexington. on May 3, 1987.⁷

     Bernice Elizabeth Josi was born on August 10, 1918 at Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co., Wisconsin.¹ As of May 25, 1940,her married name was Masters.¹ She married Vincent Eugene Masters, son of Harvey Lee Masters and Stella Mae Olmstead, on May 25, 1940 at Clark Co., Nevada.^1,2 Bernice Elizabeth Josi died on April 30, 1999 at Port Charlotte, Charlotte Co., Florida, at age 80.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-01-5270.³ Benjamin Franklin Ward Sr. was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on March 13, 1912 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Nina Louise McGhee, daughter of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills, on July 5, 1932 at Radford, Virginia.^5,4 Benjamin Franklin Ward Sr. died on April 1, 1998 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 86.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 336-10-0445.⁸ Francis Joseph "Frank" Lasheff was buried at Limona Cemetery, Brandon, Hillsborough Co., Florida.³ He was born on March 19, 1917 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^8,2,3,4,7 He married Mamie Elizabeth McGhee, daughter of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills, on April 23, 1948 at Cook Co., Illinois.^1,6 Francis Joseph "Frank" Lasheff died on June 2, 1982 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 65.^2,3,5 He Frank J. Lasheff, 65, of Seffner died Wednesday. He came from Chicago and lived in the Bay area for six years. He was a truck driver and a member of Brandon Disabled American Veterans 83 and the Brandon Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Mamie; a daughter, Linda Cochran of Valrico; two stepdaughters, Rosemary Krasawski of Valrico and Shirley McKinny of Denver; three bothers, Robert, Donald and John, all of Illinois; two sisters, Kathleen Vajarsky of Hometown; Ill. and Mary Alice Debries of Belleair Beach; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. on June 4, 1982.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-05-3002.⁶ Albert Trigg Lawton Sr. was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,7 He was born on October 5, 1914 at Radford, Virginia.^6,2,3,7 He married Pauline Frances McGhee, daughter of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills, on March 25, 1939 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,4,7 Albert Trigg Lawton Sr. died on July 1, 1970 at Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., South Carolina, at age 55.^6,3,4,7 He Albert T. Lawton, Sr., 54, died last night in a Myrtle Beach, SC hospital. He was a retired College employee. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pauline McGhee Lawton; one son, Albert T. Lawton, Jr; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Eanes; his mother, Mrs. Annie Smith, all of Radford. on July 2, 1970.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 231-20-1486.⁷ Jacquelin Ambler "Jack" Walder was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on July 9, 1927 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,3,7,6 He married Dorothy Maye "Dot" McGhee, daughter of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills, on March 27, 1948 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,4 Jacquelin Ambler "Jack" Walder died on May 22, 2005 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, at age 77.^7,4,5 He Jacquelin Ambler Walder (Jack), age 77, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2005. He was a native of Goochland County, born and raised in Maidens, the son of the late Eulalia Harrison Walder and Wilfred Massey Walder. Mr. Walder was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanetta Walker of Kilmarnock, Va. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dorothy McGhee Walder; two daughters, Dorothy Tate and husband, Roger of Mechanicsville, and Betty Hart and husband, Walter of Ashland; one son, Jacquelin Ambler Walder Jr. (Skip) and wife, Sandy of Mechanicsville; six grandchildren, Katie Brockel of Mechanicsville, Glen Southard, Walter Hart and Kyle Hart, all of Ashland, and Kimberly Walder and Matthew Walder, both of Mechanicsville; one brother, Wilfred M. Walder of Richmond; one sister, Susie Wanner of Alexandria; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Walder served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He attended VPI and in 1957 founded his construction business. He retired to Reedville in 1987. He was a member of the Virginia Roadbuilder's Association, and president (1965) of the Richmond Area Municipal Contractor's Association. He was a member of the American Legion's Post 117 in Reedville, a member of the Masonic Lodge of Strict Observance No. 207, and the Richmond Scottish Rites Bodies. He was a member of the ACCA Shrine Temple, and president (1974) of the ACCA Shrine Motor Patrol. He was president (1985) of the South Atlantic Shrine Motor Corp. Association. He was a member of the Norlan Shrine Club of Kilmarnock and a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Heathsville. Interment with Masonic Rites by the Lodge of Strict Observance No. 207 will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. on May 24, 2005.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 340-03-5467.⁴ George John Kubinski was born on December 17, 1913 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^1,2,4,3 He married Flora Ellen McGhee, daughter of Morgan Lee McGhee and Rose Emmaline "Rosie" Mills, on April 17, 1976 at Radford, Virginia.¹ George John Kubinski died on June 24, 1977 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 63.³

     Robert Franklin "Bobby" McGhee was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,7 He was born on November 17, 1933 at Radford, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Annie Mae Goad on October 5, 1951 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Franklin "Bobby" McGhee and Annie Mae Goad were divorced on May 6, 1968 at Radford, Virginia.⁵ Robert Franklin "Bobby" McGhee married Frances Colleen Adkins on April 12, 1974 at Radford, Virginia.^3,4,10 Robert Franklin "Bobby" McGhee died on April 9, 2020 at Virginia at age 86.³ He Robert Franklin McGhee (November 17, 1933 - April 9, 2020), 86, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunitions Plant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morgan Lee McGhee and Rosa Thompson; his wife, Frances Colleen Adkins McGhee; two brothers and six sisters. Survivors include his daughters, Barbara (E. C. III) Pace and Sandra (Victor) Corchia, all of Roanoke; grandson, Preston (Shellie) McGhee of Charlotte, N.C; great-granddaughters, Emery and Lillie McGhee; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. on April 11, 2020.³

     William Lee "Billy" Mercer was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.¹ His Social Security Number was 314-34-9093.⁹ He was born on November 3, 1934 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.^1,9,7,5 He married Roberta Lou Whitaker on August 17, 1956 at Indiana.⁷ William Lee "Billy" Mercer died on February 18, 2002 at age 67.^1,9