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     Elizabeth Belle Francis was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 28, 1918 at Seneca, Campbell Co., Virginia.³ As of May 9, 1942,her married name was Smith.² She married Malvin Terrell Smith, son of Ernest Terrell Smith and Emma Gertrude Williams, on May 9, 1942 at York, York Co., South Carolina.^2,1 Elizabeth Belle Francis died on September 3, 2006 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 88.¹ She Graveside services for Elizabeth "Belle" Smith, 88, formerly of Lynchburg, will be conducted in Fort Hill Memorial Park, with the Rev. Andrew P. Grose officiating. Surviving are her son, Danny T. Smith of Chesapeake; two sisters, Viola Jordan of Lynchburg, Dot Coppen of Maryland; and numerous nieces and nephews. on September 5, 2006.⁴

     Robert Alexander Butler Jr. Robert “Bob” Alexander Butler Jr., 76, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 19, 2019 from ALS. Born in Newport News, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Alexander Butler and Susie Thomas Butler. He was a devout Christian, a graduate of the University of Richmond and a member of the university choir. He proudly served his country as a Drill Instructor in the Army Reserves and spent his career in the insurance business, retiring as a Regional Sales Manager. He was the proud father of four children and eight grandchildren. Bob loved his music, working in his yard and collecting watches. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Susan Pond Butler; son, Keith Robert Butler and wife, Nancy; daughter Holly Suzanne Benson and husband, Kevin; son, Nathan Alexander Butler and wife, Michelle; and son, Luke Thomas Butler and wife, Sarah. Grandchildren, Nicole Butler, Lexy and Johnny Rutjes; Cole and Cody Benson, Madelynn Butler; and Baylee and Bodie Butler. He is also survived by his brother Tommy and wife, Linda. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.⁴ He was born on July 7, 1943 at Newport News, Virginia.^1,3 He married Susan Lee Pond on August 19, 1967 at Newport News, Virginia.^1,4 Robert Alexander Butler Jr. died on December 19, 2019 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 76.⁴

     Theresa Ann Thomas was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^3,5 Her Social Security Number was 228-76-5053.⁴ She was born on April 6, 1950 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,5 As of May 3, 1969,her married name was Waid.⁷ She married Thomas David "Tom" Waid Sr. on May 3, 1969 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,3,7,5 Theresa Ann Thomas died on March 17, 2003 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,4,8,5 She Theresa Thomas Waid, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, age 52, of Richmond, was promoted to Glory on March 17, 2003. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Tom Waid; sons, Todd and Tim Waid; father, Charlie Thomas; brother, Chuck Thomas; sisters, Karen Duncan and Valarie Reynolds; grandchildren, Alexandria, Chase and Devin Waid. Interment Dale Memorial Park. on March 19, 2003.³