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     Her Social Security Number was 246-74-2955.⁷ Elizabeth Mair Martin MOUNT AIRY -- Mrs. Elizabeth Martin Fawcett, 85, of 830 Rockford St., Mount Airy, and formerly of 606 Country Club Road, Mount Airy, the widow of George Thomas Fawcett Sr. passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. She was born in Patrick County, Va., Feb. 24, 1915, a daughter of the late Dr. Moir S. Martin and Emma West Martin. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Karen Fawcett and George Thomas Fawcett Jr. and Mary Fawcett, all of Mount Airy, and three granddaughters, Anne Fawcett, Elizabeth Fawcett and Frances Fawcett, all of Mount Airy. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Fawcett was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 11, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. The service will be conducted by Rev. Wylie Miller. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home of Mount Airy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.⁴ She was born on February 24, 1915 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^7,4 As of March 5, 1942,her married name was Fawcett.³ She married George Thomas Fawcett Sr. on March 5, 1942 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^3,4 Elizabeth Mair Martin died on February 29, 2000 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 85.^7,4,8

     His Social Security Number was 246-16-7560.⁵ George Thomas Fawcett Sr. was born on July 26, 1915 at North Carolina.^2,5 He married Elizabeth Mair Martin, daughter of Dr. Moir Saunders Martin and Emma M. West, on March 5, 1942 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^3,4 George Thomas Fawcett Sr. died on July 26, 1988 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^2,5

     Richard Saunders Martin was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^1,2 He was born on February 8, 1909 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on August 13, 1947 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 38.^1,2

     Lucy Martin West was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on February 28, 1883 at Virginia.¹ She died on May 2, 1905 at Virginia at age 22.¹

     Lula E. West was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on September 13, 1885 at Virginia.¹ She died on February 10, 1974 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 88.¹

     John Jefferson West was buried at Patrick Memorial Gardens, 20937 Jeb Stuart Highway, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 23, 1890 at Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Louisa Spotswood Coles circa 1921.^1,7,4,8 John Jefferson West died on November 18, 1980 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 90.¹

     Louisa Spotswood Coles was buried at Patrick Memorial Gardens, 20937 Jeb Stuart Highway, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 31, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1921,her married name was West.² She married John Jefferson West, son of John Thrash West Jr. and Mary Ann Jefferson, circa 1921.^1,2,3,4 Louisa Spotswood Coles died on July 7, 1970 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 69.¹

     Edward Coles West was buried at Patrick Memorial Gardens, 20937 Jeb Stuart Highway, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 226-44-2847.⁸ He was born on May 13, 1937 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^8,2,3 He married Peggy Oneal Soyars on May 1, 1964 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2 Edward Coles West died on November 24, 1990 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 53.^1,8 He SPC 3 US ARMY Edward Coles West, age 53, of Route 2, died Saturday at the Patrick County Memorial Hospital. He was the principal of Woolwine Elementary School. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Soyars West of the home; one daughter, Miss Gayle Louise West of the home; one son, Randolph Edward West of Boston, Mass; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Hale and Mrs. Mary Lee Hudgins, both of Stuart; two brothers, William J. West, Altavista; John D. West, Clarksville. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with burial in Patrick Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Moody Funeral Home Monday night from 7:00 until 9:00. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made if desired to the Smith River Rescue Squad in Woolwine, Va. on November 26, 1990.¹

     John Douglas West Mr. John Douglas “John D” West, age 85 of Stuart passed away Sept. 21, 2010 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born on Jan. 13, 1925 in Mt. Airy, NC to the late J.J. West and Louisa Coles West. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Ligon West; a sister, Mary Lee West Hudgins; and a brother, Edward Coles West. After graduating from Stuart High School he served in the U.S. Navy as a radio operator aboard the USS Ramey, a destroyer in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Following the war he graduated from Emory and Henry College. A lifelong and devoted member of United Methodist Churches in Clarksville and Stuart, he served in various committees, men’s groups, and choirs. His interests included gardening, hunting, and the outdoors generally. A warm and unpretentious person, his unflagging good humor was a defining characteristic. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Service West of the home; two sons, John Bryant of Oakland Park, FL, Douglas Timothy West of Blairs; eleven grandchildren, Joshua Bryant, Terra Bryant, Amber West, Sarah Jane West, Jonathon West, Franklin Service, Jordan Service, Shira Service, Joelle Service, Talia Service, Katie Lewis; three great grandchildren, Matthew Garner, Wyatt Garner, Abigail Lewis; one sister, Ann West Hale of Stuart; one brother, William J. West of Penhook; a sister in law, Peggy Soyars Thomas of Mt. Airy, NC; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful dog, Daisy. Funeral services will be held Sat., Sept. 25, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Stuart United Methodist Church with Rev. Thomas Shepherd officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC, 27017 or to the Stuart United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 946, Stuart, VA 24171. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is handling the arrangements.⁵ He married Barbara Service.⁵ John Douglas West was born on January 13, 1925 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^7,6 He married Nancy Jean Ligon on April 30, 1955 at Clarksville, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^5,6,8 John Douglas West died on September 21, 2010 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 85.^7,5

     Mary Lee West was buried at Stuart Cemetery, Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-22-3302.⁷ She Mrs. Mary Lee West Hudgins, 75, of Stuart, died Wednesday morning at Patrick Community Hospital in Stuart. Mrs. Hudgins was born May 19, 1923 in Stuart to the late John Jefferson and Louise Coles West. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward West, Mrs. Hudgins, attended Farmville State Teachers College and was retired from the Patrick County Department of Social Services. Mrs. Hudgins has been a member of Stuart United Methodist Church for 64 years. Mrs. Hudgins is survived by her husband, Reuben B. "Rube" Hudgins Jr. of the home; five sons, John Wesley Elder of Fairfax, Douglas Harvey Elder of Forest, Robert Bruce Elder of Tampa, Fla., Lee Wren Hudgins of Stuart and Reuben B. "Boaty" Hudgins III of Stuart; six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Ann Hale of Stuart; two brothers, John Douglas West of Clarksville and William Jefferson "Bill" West of Altavista. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Robert Thorne officiating. Interment will follow in Stuart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Stuart United Methodist Church Building Fund or the charity of your choice.³ Her married name was Hudgins.³ Her married name was Elder.³ She married Reuben Boatwright "Rube" Hudgins Jr.^3,4 Mary Lee West married Jack W. Elder.³ Mary Lee West was born on May 19, 1923 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^7,3 She died on March 31, 1999 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 75.^7,8,3

     Reuben Boatwright "Rube" Hudgins Jr. was buried at Stuart Cemetery, Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 225-24-6558.⁴ He Reuben B. Hudgins Jr., 77, of Stuart, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 19, 1924, in Appomattox County to Reuben B. Hudgins Sr. and Bessie Lee Patteson, both deceased. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee West Hudgins, his stepmother, Olive Ellett Hinton Hudgins; a sister, Ruby Lee Ashing; and a brother, Lester Hudgins. Hudgins graduated from Virginia Tech and worked for the state Health Department as a sanitarian. He belonged to the Stuart Lions Club, the Rotary and Floyd Country Club. He held a lifetime membership in the Patrick County Jaycees, and he belonged to the Stuart United Methodist Church. Hudgins also had served in the Navy. Surviving are five sons, Lee W. Hudgins and R.B. Hudgins III, both of Stuart, Doug Elder of Forest, John Elder of Fairfax and Robert Elder of Tampa, Fla; and six grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Moody's Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. Clyde DeLoach. Burial will be in Stuart cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Patrick County Veteran's Memorial Honor Guard. The family will be at Moody's Funeral Home from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.³ He married Mary Lee West, daughter of John Jefferson West and Louisa Spotswood Coles.^1,3 Reuben Boatwright "Rube" Hudgins Jr. was born on December 19, 1924 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on December 29, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^2,3,4

     His Social Security Number was 528-32-1123.⁴ Edward Staunton West was born on September 9, 1896 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,5,3,6 He married Ruth Unknown circa 1920.⁷ Edward Staunton West died on January 3, 1984 at Washington Co., Oregon, at age 87.^6,4

     Reuben Boatwright "Boaty" Hudgins III Mr. Reuben Boatwright “Boaty” Hudgins, III, age 54 of Stuart, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. He was born in Danbury, North Carolina on August 30, 1958 to the late Reuben B. Hudgins, II and Mary Lee West Hudgins. He had worked at American Furniture in Martinsville. Mr. Hudgins is survived by four brothers, Lee W. Hudgins of Roanoke, John Elder of Smithfield, Robert Elder of Chicago, Illinois and Doug Elder of Lynchburg. A memorial service for Mr. Hudgins will be held Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stuart United Methodist Church with Rev. Tommy Shepherd officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is assisting the family.³ He was born on August 30, 1958 at Danbury, Stokes Co., North Carolina.^2,3,5 He married Shelia Grey Hooker on August 20, 1983 at Patrick Co., Virginia.² Reuben Boatwright "Boaty" Hudgins III and Shelia Grey Hooker were divorced on April 2, 1991 at Patrick Co., Virginia.⁶ Reuben Boatwright "Boaty" Hudgins III died on February 23, 2013 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 54.^3,5