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     Preston Arnold Hudson Preston Arnold Hudson, 84, of Amherst County, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at his residence. He was the loving and devoted husband of Evelyn Bryant Hudson for 63 years. Born on September 26, 1935, in Amherst County, he was the son of the late David S. and Annie Davis Hudson and was also preceded in death by two brothers, David Hudson Jr. and Malcolm Hudson and one sister, Doris H. Mays. Preston was a retired machinist with B&W and was a member of Coolwell Presbyterian Church. In addition to his wife, Preston is survived by his daughters, Patsy H. Parrish and husband, Kelly, of Madison Heights, and Linda H. Pugh of Amherst; two sisters, Margaret H. Tweedy of Rustburg, and Ruby H. Cash of Amherst; four grandchildren, Megan Davis and husband, J.D., Jessica Sprouse and husband, Matt, Thomas Blount, and Samantha Doss and husband, Justin; and seven great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Peyton, Brayden, Harley, Parker, Aria, and Kyzer. Interment will follow at Briarwood Memorial Gardens.³ He was buried at Briarwood Memorial Gardens, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 26, 1935 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Evelyn Lee Bryant, daughter of Loyd Thomas David Bryant and Katherine Cousins, on October 13, 1956 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,4,3 Preston Arnold Hudson died on December 21, 2019 at Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 84.³

     Hilda Elizabeth Jones was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 228-26-6727.⁶ She was born on June 28, 1926 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^5,7,6,1,3 As of May 10, 1946,her married name was Simmers.² She married Clarence Earl Simmers on May 10, 1946 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^5,2 Hilda Elizabeth Jones and Clarence Earl Simmers were divorced on August 31, 1972 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.³ Hilda Elizabeth Jones died on December 17, 1985 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 59.^5,7

     Willis Huston "Willie" Cousins Sr. was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 223-40-1756.² He married Nettie Susan Mongold.⁶ Willis Huston "Willie" Cousins Sr. was born on May 18, 1932 at New Market, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Velma Mae Strawderman on March 16, 1957 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.³ Willis Huston "Willie" Cousins Sr. and Velma Mae Strawderman were divorced on July 10, 1975 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.⁷ Willis Huston "Willie" Cousins Sr. died on November 6, 2000 at Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 68.^2,8,4

     His Social Security Number was 227-22-0572.⁶ Clarence Earl Simmers was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 23, 1923 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4,5,7 He married Hilda Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Willis Adams Cousins and Magdalena Lean "Maggie" Jones, on May 10, 1946 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,3 Clarence Earl Simmers and Hilda Elizabeth Jones were divorced on August 31, 1972 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.⁴ Clarence Earl Simmers died on September 22, 1991 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 67.^1,6,2,7

     Douglas Lynn Simmers was buried at Linville Cemetery, Linville, Rockingham Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 9, 1949 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,5 He married Cynthia Joan Comer on November 5, 1966 at Timberville, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,5 Douglas Lynn Simmers married June Elizabeth Lewis on September 18, 1999.⁵ Douglas Lynn Simmers died on February 14, 2011 at Broadway, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 61.^6,3,4,5 He Douglas Lynn Simmers, 61, of Broadway, Va., died Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at his home. Mr. Simmers was born Aug. 9, 1949, in Rockingham County. He was a son of the late Clarence Earl Simmers and Hilda Elizabeth Jones Simmers. He was a dispatcher at Valley Proteins Inc. for over 30 years. He was also an auto salesman for more than 25 years. He was preceded in death by a wife, Cynthia Joan Comer Simmers; a daughter, Penny Lane Simmers McCauley; and a brother, Jerry Lee Simmers. On Sept. 18, 1999, he married June Elizabeth Lewis Cubbage, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Crystal Renee (Punk) and husband, John Calvin Mongold; two stepsons, Steven Lewis and Kenny Fawley; six stepdaughters, Debra Crawford, Anita Mook, Pamela Smith, Norma Toms, Vickie Seal and Bette Samuels; three brothers, Clarence Eugene, Houston Elwood and Stevie Lane Simmers; seven grandchildren, 19 stepgrandchildren and 14 stepgreat-grandchildren. on February 16, 2011.⁵

     Velma Mae Strawderman Velma Mae (Strawderman) Burgandine, 85, of Deerfield, died Friday (July 8, 2022) in her home. Born August 25, 1936 in West Virginia, she was the daughter of Theodore Benjamin and Pammie Virginia (Whetzel) Strawderman. Prior to retirement she was employed by Perdue. She was a member of Deerfield Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter Sandy Golladay; brothers Omer, Wilbur, and Garland Strawderman; and sisters Goldie Orebaugh and Arvesta Taylor. Surviving are her husband Roy Duane Burgandine; six children, Margaret Reedy (James), Willie Cousins Jr. (Dawn), Barbara Cousins, Sharon Hoover (Donnie), Bobbie Cousins (JoAnn), and Pammie Jarvis (Mark); brother Beverley Strawderman; sisters Shirley Matheney and Margaret Ritchie; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and devoted sister-in-law and caregiver Linda Kelley. A graveside service will be held in Deerfield Community Cemetery.² She was buried at Deerfield Community Cemetery, Deerfield, Augusta Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 28, 1936 at Winchester, Virginia.^1,3,2 As of March 16, 1957,her married name was Cousins.¹ She married Willis Huston "Willie" Cousins Sr., son of Willis Adams Cousins and Mena Cabell Jones, on March 16, 1957 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.¹ Velma Mae Strawderman and Willis Huston "Willie" Cousins Sr. were divorced on July 10, 1975 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.³ Velma Mae Strawderman died on July 8, 2022 at Deerfield, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 86.²

     Her Social Security Number was 230-72-3895.⁵ Cynthia Joan Comer was buried at Linville Cemetery, Linville, Rockingham Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 22, 1950 at Page Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 As of November 5, 1966,her married name was Simmers.¹ She married Douglas Lynn Simmers, son of Clarence Earl Simmers and Hilda Elizabeth Jones, on November 5, 1966 at Timberville, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,3 Cynthia Joan Comer died on May 3, 1990 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 40.^2,6

     Her Social Security Number was 224-82-6978.³ Carolyn Lee Mongold was buried at Linville Cemetery, Linville, Rockingham Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 19, 1954 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,4,3,2 As of July 1, 1972,her married name was Simmers.¹ She married Huston Elwood Simmers, son of Clarence Earl Simmers and Hilda Elizabeth Jones, on July 1, 1972 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.¹ Carolyn Lee Mongold died on May 7, 2008 at Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 54.^4,5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 231-27-2257.⁴ Penny Lane Simmers was buried at Linville Cemetery, Linville, Rockingham Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on June 6, 1967 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of July 14, 1985,her married name was McCauley.³ She married Stewart Anderson McCauley on July 14, 1985 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.³ Penny Lane Simmers died on April 3, 1995 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia, at age 27.^4,5

     Jerry Lee Simmers was buried at Fairview Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 484 Fairview Church Road, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 10, 1950 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on December 12, 1950 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.³