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     Madeline Elizabeth Donahue was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 17, 1930.² As of circa 1948,her married name was Bradbury.³ She married Otis Lee Bradbury Sr., son of Roy Lewis Bradbury and Nancy Sue Ella Hunt, circa 1948 at Richland Co., South Carolina.^1,2,3 Madeline Elizabeth Donahue Madeline Elizabeth Donahue Bradbury, of Roanoke, Virginia, was carried away by Heavenly angels on Friday, February 10, 2023. Mrs. Bradbury was born on February 17, 1930, to the late Harry Reed Donahue and Mildred Donahue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Otis L. Bradbury Sr; brother, Harold Donahue; sisters, Joyce Bell and Barbara Maxie; and a very special son-in-law, Larry Elovich. Mrs. Bradbury was a lifelong member of Clearbrook Grace Brethren Church. Surviving are her sisters-in-law, Francis Donahue, Nancy Applegate and Ann Bradbury; her children, Otis L. Bradbury Jr. (Edith), Susan B. Elovich, Mark W. Bradbury (Susan), and Jimmy L. Bradbury (Karen); eight grandchildren, Julie Bittinger (James), Steven M. Elovich (Jessica), Timothy E. Bradbury (Jennie), Whitney Stefanos (Nick), Sarah Morgan (Craig), Rebecca Bradbury (Matcha), Elizabeth Bradbury-Bocock (Cody), and Aaron Bradbury (Lauren); and eight great-grandchildren, Amber, Izabella, Caedon, Olivia, Emma, Leo, Chloe and Lilith. The family would like to express special thanks to Lonnie and Katherin Kraft as well as the staff of Friendship South. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on February 14, 2013.² She died on February 10, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.²

     Charles Walter Leannarda was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery (also known as Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery), 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Prince George's Co., Maryland.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 579-26-8000.⁴ He was born on February 22, 1926.^4,3,2 He married Mary Helen Bradbury, daughter of Roy Lewis Bradbury and Nancy Sue Ella Hunt, circa 1965.^1,2 Charles Walter Leannarda died on August 23, 1982 at Prince George's Co., Maryland, at age 56.^3,2

     Paul Laverne Martin was buried at Tonk Valley Cemetery, Young Co., Texas.² His Social Security Number was 526-24-1872.² He was born on October 14, 1924 at Texas.² He died on November 9, 1980 at Irving, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 56.²

     William Raymond Conrad was buried at Forest Lawn West Cemetery, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^4,2 He married Mary Baird Akers, daughter of James Templeton Akers and Quindora "Dora" "Trundora" Hearn.³ William Raymond Conrad was born on April 13, 1897 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^4,1,2 He died on February 19, 1974 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 76.^4,2

     John Sedwick Bobbitt was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^4,1 His Social Security Number was 242-26-3792.⁵ He was born on March 25, 1918 at Statesville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.^4,5,1,3,6,7 He married Mary Jane Peters, daughter of William Ward Peters and Mary Baird Akers, on June 8, 1940 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.² John Sedwick Bobbitt died on April 19, 1975 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 57.^4,1,6

     Otto Neustadt was buried at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 091-10-4237.⁶ He married Mary Jane Peters, daughter of William Ward Peters and Mary Baird Akers.¹ Otto Neustadt was born on October 6, 1910 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^2,6,3 He died on October 10, 1991 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 81.^2,6,4 He RALEIGH — Otto Neustadt, 81, of 4120 Camelot Drive, retired sales manager of Pyrofax Gas Corp., died Thursday after an extended illness. He was a life-time member and Past Master of Hiram Lodge #40 and was a member of Scottish and York Rites Bodies. He was the former Judge Advocate of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mitchell Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Clyde McCarver will officiate. Interment will be in Raleigh Memorial Park with Masonic rites. Surviving: son, William A. "Bill" Neustadt of Alexandria, Va; sister, Miss Charity Neustodt of Virginia Beach, Va; half brother, Richard Richardson of Virginia; granddaughters, Deborah Neustadt of Greensboro, Karen Neustadt of Falls Church, Va., Mrs Elizabeth Meyer of Springfield, Va. on October 11, 1991.⁴

     William Sylvester Sims was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^4,2 His Social Security Number was 238-01-5754.⁵ He was born on August 15, 1906 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^4,3,5 He married Thelma Louise Sifford, daughter of Rufus Elmer Sifford and Ora Lee Akers, on July 1, 1930 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,6 William Sylvester Sims died on October 29, 1967 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 61.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 244-09-3683.² August Nordman was buried at Forest Lawn West Cemetery, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on October 14, 1883 at Germany.² He married Ora Lee Akers, daughter of James Templeton Akers and Quindora "Dora" "Trundora" Hearn, on February 15, 1941 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.¹ August Nordman died on November 4, 1942 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 59.²

     Betty Jean Sims was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.² Her Social Security Number was 239-50-4760.⁵ She was born on September 18, 1932 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^5,3 As of circa 1958,her married name was Pressley.¹ She married Douglas Shannon "Doug" Pressley Sr. circa 1958.^1,2 Betty Jean Sims died on May 19, 2006 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^5,2 She Betty J. Pressley - Mrs. Pressley died Friday, May 19, 2006 at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was a native of Charlotte, NC and attended Central High School and Limestone College in Gaffney, SC. Words cannot express the deep sadness and loss felt by her entire family and friends. We will miss her sharp wit, her humor, her compassion, but mostly her love. Along with her husband of 48 years, Douglas S. Pressley, Sr., she is survived by her three children: daughter, Sherry Sanders and husband Randall, of Simpsonville, SC, son, Douglas S. Pressley, Jr. and wife Sheryl, of Stanfield, NC and daughter, Julie Loucks and husband Matthew, of Charlotte, NC; the joys of her life, her five grandchildren, Lee and Brian Sanders, Kristen and Shelby Pressley, and Faith Loucks; her sister, Judy Bennett; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held Sunday, May 21, 2006 at Sharon Memorial Park. The Pressley's would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. William R. Mitchell and his nursing staff at the University office. They would also like to extend a deep appreciation to Hospice & Palliative Care of Charlotte, especially Laura Esposito and Rebecca Dose of the Northeast Team for their outstanding care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, please send your memorials to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204. Harry and Bryant Company is serving the Pressley family. on May 22, 2006.²