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     Dorothy Freda Gill was buried at Hampton Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Virginia.² She was born on August 2, 1922 at London, England.^3,2 As of September 16, 1944,her married name was Richards.² She married George Lee Richards Jr., son of George Lee Richards and Mary Ann Thurman, on September 16, 1944.² Dorothy Freda Gill died on January 28, 2011 at Virginia at age 88.^3,2 She Dorothy Freda Richards, age 88, passed away on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. Born in London, England, on April 5, 1922, and a Hampton resident for the past 58 years, she was the youngest of three daughters of a River Thames policeman. She completed school at age 14 and attended Morley Business College. When World War II broke out, she took a job at Lambert and Butlers cigarette factory. When America entered the war, she met a young Army air corpsman, George Lee Richards Jr., from Salem, Va. They were married on Sept. 16, 1944. In 1946, she came to America, as one of the original war brides, and lived in Roanoke County until moving to Newport News (Copeland Park). In 1953, they moved to the Buckroe Beach area of Hampton. The mother of two children, she became active in the Boy Scouts (den mother) and the Girl Scouts (troop leader). After her children were grown, she took her one and only American job, Sears & Roebuck, where she retired after 30 years of service. One of her proudest moments in her life was becoming an American citizen in 1980. After retirement she enjoyed knitting afghans for each of the grandchildren as they were born. She was also accomplished in ceramics, specializing in 'Santas from Around the World.' She was a member and officer in the TBPA (Transatlantic Brides and Parents Asso.), and every other Monday she played rummy cube with her British friends, Bryle, Betty and Joan. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, George and Louisa Gill; sisters, Georgena Cousins and Louisa Tappy; and her husband, George L. Richards Jr. She is survived by her son, Lee Richards and wife, Dolly; daughter, Gillian Green and husband, Charles; four grandchildren, Michelle Woods, Teresa Moss, Jennifer Sherwood, and Chad Green; 10 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; and Odie. The family would like to thank the staff at the Riverside Hospital Oncology Intensive Care Unit and the 5th Floor West, for their compassionate and professional care during Dorothy's stay. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hampton Veterans Memorial Gardens. on January 30, 2011.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-7589.² Grover Cleveland Morgan was born on August 27, 1885 at Virginia.² He married Mary Ann Thurman, daughter of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on October 14, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Grover Cleveland Morgan died in June, 1965 at age 79.²

     Her Social Security Number was 095-24-8678.³ Miriam Maude Thurman was born on February 5, 1897 at Virginia.^1,3 As of September 13, 1922,her married name was Starnes.² She married Professor George Talmadge Starnes on September 13, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Miriam Maude Thurman died in July, 1986 at age 89.³

     Professor George Talmadge Starnes was buried at University of Virginia Cemetery and Columbarium, Charlottesville, Virginia.² He was born on May 31, 1895 at Verdi, Scott Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Miriam Maude Thurman, daughter of Dr. James Wilton Thurman and Beulah Anna Shank, on September 13, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Professor George Talmadge Starnes died in 1955.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-24-3537.⁵ W. Thurman Starnes was buried at Forest Lawn East Cemetery, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Weddington, Union Co., North Carolina.³ He married Faye Jarrell.³ W. Thurman Starnes was born on September 29, 1925 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^5,6,2,3 He died on January 26, 1991 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 65.^5,6,2,3 He Mr. W. Thurman Starnes, of 5132 Camilla Dr. died Jan. 26, 1991, at Mercy Hospital South. Funeral is 11 a.m Monday at Saint John`s Episcopal Church, where he was a member. Burial is private. Harry and Bryant Funeral Home is in charge. Mr. Starnes, a native of Charlottesville, Va., was a builder and developer of Charlotte homes and neighborhoods. He was a University of Virginia graduate and received his master`s degree at Stanford University. He was a World War II Navy lieutenant. He served on the Thompson Children`s Home Board of Directors for 15 years. Survivors are his wife, Faye; sons, Allan Starnes, Chuck Starnes; daughters, Mrs. Lydia Williams of Miami, Mrs. Susie Culp; eight grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Thompson Children`s Home Inc., P.O. Box 25129, Charlotte, N.C. 28229. on January 27, 1991.²

     George Lenvill Redmon was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on September 15, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death cetificate and his WWI Draft Registration card both have a birth date of Sep 15, 1882.^1,4,5,3 He married Maude E. Beckner on April 17, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 George Lenvill Redmon died on July 1, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 52.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 227-68-7900.³ Maude E. Beckner was born on March 13, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of April 17, 1904,her married name was Redmon.¹ She married George Lenvill Redmon, son of Yancy Davis Redman and Mary Jane "Molly" Thurman, on April 17, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Maude E. Beckner died on November 30, 1968 at age 80.³

     Yancey E. G. Redman was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 9, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on June 16, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-6071.⁴ Gladys B. Smith was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.² Her married name was Strader.² She married Charles William Strader.² Gladys B. Smith was born on July 5, 1903 at Virginia.^1,4,2 She died on April 9, 1988 at age 84.^4,2

     John Harris Smith was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 11, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on August 11, 1937 at age 28.³

     Miriam Ruth Smith was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Lough.³ She married Harry Ashton Lough.^3,4 Miriam Ruth Smith was born on May 30, 1915 at Virginia.^1,3 She died on January 20, 1975 at age 59.³

     Harry Ashton Lough was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin, Pendleton Co., West Virginia.² He married Miriam Ruth Smith, daughter of John Freeman Smith and Dorma Arizona Redman.^3,2 Harry Ashton Lough was born on December 7, 1911 at West Virginia.² He died on April 21, 1965 at age 53.²

     Infant Lough was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Lough died on March 15, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Lough was born on March 15, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 227-10-6446.³ Charles William Strader was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.¹ He married Gladys B. Smith, daughter of John Freeman Smith and Dorma Arizona Redman.¹ Charles William Strader was born on July 14, 1894 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 He died on May 4, 1969 at age 74.¹

     Mary Malinda Strader was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.¹ She died on March 12, 1943.¹ She was born on March 12, 1943.¹

     Harry A. Lough Jr. was born on June 17, 1938 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on January 6, 2008 at age 69.²