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     His Social Security Number was 228-09-3569.⁴ Chester Warren Smith was born on March 7, 1915 at Orange Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Edna Binford Yates, daughter of Charles Henry "Charlie" Yates and Minnie Lee Moss, on October 24, 1936 at Phenix, Charlotte Co., Virginia.^1,3 Chester Warren Smith died on October 27, 1990 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,4

     Nelson Ray Smith was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Charlotte Court House, Charlotte Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 224-46-9194.⁴ He was born on September 25, 1937 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Rochelle Amanda Martin on March 28, 1959 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁷ Nelson Ray Smith and Rochelle Amanda Martin were divorced on December 4, 1970 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.⁷ Nelson Ray Smith married Glenna Joyce Newcomb on February 13, 1971 at Halifax Co., Virginia.³ Nelson Ray Smith died on November 9, 1995 at Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 58.^4,5,6

     Glenna Joyce Newcomb was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Charlotte Court House, Charlotte Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 10, 1944 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of February 13, 1971,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Nelson Ray Smith, son of Chester Warren Smith and Edna Binford Yates, on February 13, 1971 at Halifax Co., Virginia.¹ Glenna Joyce Newcomb died on February 21, 2017 at Virginia at age 72.^2,3 She Joyce Newcomb Smith, 72, of Phenix passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. She was the devoted wife of the late Nelson Ray Smith. Joyce was born in Charlotte County on May 10, 1944, daughter of the late Albert and Violet Newcomb. She was a member of Phenix Methodist Church and Childrey Baptist Church. She retired from General Electric after 24 years and enjoyed working with flowers, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving daughters, Kelly Pugh and her husband, Jim Pugh of Charlotte Court House and Stacey Turner and her husband, Josh Turner of Louisa. She was the grandmother of five grandchildren, Scott Pugh, Caleb Turner, Kate Pugh, Laura Ruth Turner, and Anna Turner. She is also survived by her sisters, Berta Childress of Phenix, Lois Harris of Halifax, and Linda Lipscomb (Marvin) of Phenix; one brother, A.E. Newcomb (Ida), also of Phenix; a brother in law, Danny Bentley of Keysville, many nieces and nephews; and by her dear friend, Diane Rigney (Linwood) of Brookneal. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucy Bentley and Lula Newcomb. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017, at Phenix Methodist Church by the Rev. Josh Turner and the Rev. Mike Teixeira with interment to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Charlotte Court House.The family will receive family and friends at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Jim and Kelly Pugh. Memorials may be made to Phenix Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements are by Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville. on February 23, 2017.³

     Frank Ellis Yates was buried at Richardson-Yates Family Cemetery, Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 9, 1920 at Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 He died on November 15, 1943 at Pelham, Caswell Co., North Carolina, at age 23; Died in an auto accident.⁶

     Raymond Alfred Yeatts was buried at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milner Road, Suffolk, Virginia.¹ He was born on July 6, 1922 at Danville, Virginia.^1,7,8,3 He married Martha Louise Suit on April 12, 1941 at Danville, Virginia.³ Raymond Alfred Yeatts married Nancy Doris Crawford on September 12, 1945 at South Carolina.^1,3 Raymond Alfred Yeatts and Nancy Doris Crawford were divorced on May 24, 1978 at Portsmouth, Virginia.³ Raymond Alfred Yeatts married Florence Ella Suit on November 26, 1978 at Danville, Virginia.³ Raymond Alfred Yeatts and Florence Ella Suit were divorced on August 10, 2004 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.³ Raymond Alfred Yeatts died on September 17, 2008 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 86.^1,7,2 He CHESAPEAKE - Raymond A. Yeatts, 86, devoted father and grandfather, lost his final battle Sept. 17, 2008, to cancer. He passed in the presence of his beloved children. Born July 6, 1922, in Danville, he was the youngest child of the late John Ellis and Sallie Walton Yeatts. As a World War II veteran, he participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy Beach, Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Rhineland and the liberation of Buchenwald concentration camp. He was honored as a member of the 941st Artillery Battalion and reportedly was one of only 23 soldiers of that group listed on the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Upon discharge, Raymond relocated to the Olive Branch section of Portsmouth. He served as president of the Olive Branch Pony League for several years during which they captured the 1963 state championship. He excelled professionally as Parts and Service manager for several Portsmouth area auto dealerships. While at McCready Motors, he served as president of Ford Motor Companies Eastern division. His achievements were recognized by both Ford and Chrysler as top Parts Manager Nationals in 1979, Raymond was also a published author while in his 70s. He penned "Battlefield of Life" for his grandchildren as they enjoyed hearing his tales of his service to our country. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Crawford Yeatts, in 1992 and a great-granddaughter, Makayla. He is survived by his sister, Gladys McGee; six children, Garland Yeatts, Roger Totten and wife Jeanette, Charlie Yeatts and Terri Staples, Raynelle Ricks and husband David, Beth Harris and husband Cecil, Harry Lee Yeatts; 12 grandchildren, Garland Yeatts Jr., Adam Yeatts, Troy Yeatts, Clay and wife Cindy, Clinton Yeatts, Danny Totten, Michael Totten and wife Kim, Jason Oldfield and his fiancée Dana Modlin, David Ian Ricks, Kody Ricks, Stephanie Costa and Joey Costa; seven great-grandchildren including a special great-grandson, Michael Raymond Yeatts, born July 31, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Pinecrest Baptist Church by the Rev. Tom Potter with burial in Horton Veteran Cemetery. Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is handling the arrangements. on September 18, 2008.¹

     Edgar Fisher McGee was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on May 15, 1894 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.³ He married Gladys Mae Yeatts, daughter of John Ellis Yates/Yeatts and Sallie Bettie Walton, circa 1927.^1,3,4,5 Edgar Fisher McGee died on November 21, 1958 at Danville, Virginia, at age 64.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 238-12-6791.³ Mary Frances Purgason was born on September 18, 1914 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,4,3 As of November 11, 1934,her married name was Yates.² She married Larry Jackson Yates, son of John Ellis Yates/Yeatts and Sallie Bettie Walton, on November 11, 1934 at Danville, Virginia.^2,5,1 Mary Frances Purgason died on November 26, 2001 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 87.^3,6

     His Social Security Number was 224-40-4532.⁸ Larry Donald Yates was born on November 24, 1935 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^8,3,4,5 He married Myrna Elizabeth White on August 10, 1957 at Portsmouth, Virginia.³ Larry Donald Yates and Myrna Elizabeth White were divorced on April 11, 1979 at Chesapeake, Virginia.⁴ Larry Donald Yates married Merrilyn Sue Jackson on January 1, 1982 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.³ Larry Donald Yates and Merrilyn Sue Jackson were divorced on May 25, 1993 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ Larry Donald Yates died on September 19, 2001 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 65.^8,6,7 He Larry Donald Yates, 65, of the 2000 block of Cunningham Drive, Hampton, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, at his residence. A native of Reidsville, N.C., he worked in the maintenance department of MDV-Nash Finch Corporation. He was also in the beauty supply business for 30 years. He is survived by his mother, Mary Frances Yates of Chesapeake; six grandchildren, Jacob and Jimmy Cole, Chelsea and Cameron, Casey and Kyleigh; three stepsons, Rich, Mike and Chris Jackson and their wives, Amy, Kim and Kelly; best friend and pervious wife, Merrilyn Sue "Susie" Muller of Fort Myers, Fla; two uncles; one cousin; and many friends. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2730 Ellsmere Ave., Norfolk, VA 23513. on September 24, 2001.⁷