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     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

     Nancy Jean Ligon was buried at Oakhurst Cemetery, Clarksville, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.³ She was born on September 23, 1932 at Buffalo Springs, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.³ As of April 30, 1955,her married name was West.² She married John Douglas West, son of John Jefferson West and Louisa Spotswood Coles, on April 30, 1955 at Clarksville, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Nancy Jean Ligon died on February 15, 1988 at Clarksville, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia, at age 55.³

     Ruth Unknown was born circa 1904 at Wisconsin.¹ As of circa 1920,her married name was West.¹ She married Edward Staunton West, son of John Thrash West Jr. and Mary Ann Jefferson, circa 1920.¹

     Ethel Marvin Parker was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-14-5405.⁴ Her married name was West.¹ She married Harry Taylor West, son of Staunton Richard West and Mildred Ann "Minnie" Taylor.^1,2,5,3 Ethel Marvin Parker was born on May 25, 1898 at Virginia.^1,4 She died on October 11, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^5,4,3 She Ethel Marvin Parker West, age 92, of Roanoke died Thursday. She is survived by her daughter, Lois Graybill Helfrich, Vinton; sons, Claude Graybill, Holly Ridge, N.C; Willie (Bill) Graybill, Vinton and Harry Taylor West, Jr., Roanoke; two sisters, Annie Martin Rice and Georgie English; one sister-in-law, LadyBelle Parker, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Lotz Vinton Chapel by Rev. Slavy B. Brown with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lotz Vinton Chapel. on October 12, 1990.³