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     Ellis Martin Burchett was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.⁴ His Social Security Number was 411-24-8445.⁵ He was born on July 16, 1897 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Mollie Alice Hines, daughter of James Robert Hines and Martha M. "Mattie" Harris, on June 29, 1918 at Lee Co., Virginia.¹ Ellis Martin Burchett died on May 2, 1960 at Illinois at age 62.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 226-52-1557.³ Martha Louise Burchett was buried at Snodgrass-Minor Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Minor.³ She married Lee Emmett Minor.³ Martha Louise Burchett was born on April 12, 1920 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^3,2 She died on April 23, 1996 at age 76.³

     Her Social Security Number was 411-28-8541.³ Virginia Christina Burchett was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^2,5,6 She was born on January 20, 1922 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of July 29, 1939,her married name was Ramsey.⁵ She married Aaron H. Ramsey on July 29, 1939.^5,6,2 Virginia Christina Burchett died on June 17, 2006 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 84.^2,3,6 She VIRGINIA RAMSEY, 84, died Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Jonesville, Va., she worked for Magnavox Corporation for 31 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of Statewood Baptist Church and Scottish Cultural Society. Survivors include sons, Gaylor (Jenny) Ramsey, and Norman Ramsey both of Fort Wayne; daughter, Brenda (Vic) Canale of Huntington; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Mearl Ramsey of Powell, Tenn, Faye Maynard of Greensboro, N.C., and Phyllis Quigley of Orlando, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Ramsey in 1993 and daughter, La Verne Widner. Service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd. Rev. Ron Hollandsworth officiating. Calling is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Memorials to Statewood Baptist Church. on June 18, 2006.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 258-38-1483.⁴ Mary Pearl Burchett was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.^3,5 She was born on March 24, 1924 at Powhattan, Brown Co., Kansas.^3,4,5 As of October 27, 1940,her married name was Rice.³ She married Grover William Rice on October 27, 1940.^3,5 Mary Pearl Burchett died on September 20, 1998 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 74.^3,4,5

     Her married name was Ramsey.³ Mearl Minnie Burchett married Unknown Ramsey.³ Mearl Minnie Burchett was born on March 24, 1924 at Powhattan, Brown Co., Kansas.⁴ She died on December 6, 2009 at Tennessee at age 85.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 315-30-6645.² Harold Robert Burchett was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.¹ He married Marian L. Snyder.¹ Harold Robert Burchett was born on October 2, 1926 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^2,5 He died on June 30, 1983 at Illinois at age 56.^2,5

     Annette Hines Burchett was buried at Fairlawn Cemetery, Kentland, Newton Co., Indiana.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 311-38-4529.³ She was born on April 19, 1929 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^3,6,4 As of May 21, 1954,her married name was Webber.⁵ She married Richard Ream Webber on May 21, 1954.⁵ Annette Hines Burchett died on June 19, 2004 at Florida at age 75.^3,6 She Annette H. Webber, 75, Sarasota, died June 19, 2004. She was born April 19, 1929, in Jonesville, Va., and came to Sarasota in 1960 from Kentland, Ind. She retired as a nurse who received her bachelor's degree from St. Leo's University in Florida and her nursing degree from the St. Sanders School of Nursing in Knoxville, Tenn. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Sarasota. There are no known survivors. A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the First Christian Church. National Cremation Society, Sarasota chapter, is in charge. on June 23, 2004.⁶

     Grover William Rice was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 312-16-5362.⁴ He was born on June 1, 1914 at Tennessee.^4,2,3 He married Mary Pearl Burchett, daughter of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines, on October 27, 1940.^1,2 Grover William Rice died on September 7, 2001 at Indiana at age 87.^4,2,3

     William Ellis "Bill" Rice was born on January 22, 1953 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana.³ He married Lynn Denise Gross on December 29, 1991 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana.² William Ellis "Bill" Rice died on July 4, 2016 at Covington, Fountain Co., Indiana, at age 63.³ He William E. "Bill" Rice, 63 of Covington died at 5:10 A. M. Monday July 4, 2016 at his home after a courageous battle against a very aggressive Cancer. He was born January 22, 1953 at Crawfordsville to Grover and Pearl (Burchett) Rice. Bill was a 1971 Graduate of Covington High School and attended The University of Evansville. He then went to Gettysburg, PA. for Helicopter Flight Training and Aerial Application for Agriculture. He successfully owned and operated his own application business, Bi-State Helicopters, Inc. for 35 years. Bill was a member of the Indiana Agricultural Aviation Association and a past member of Fountain Lodge # 60. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, going to tractor shows and Mecum Auctions, along with spending quality time at the VFW in Covington and Okeechobee, FL. and spending time at the Airport. Bill is survived by his girlfriend, Gail Costello, two sons; Tyler R. (wife-Karen) Rice and K.W. (wife-Courtney) Rice. Two brothers; Wayne (wife-DeLayne) Rice and Paul Rice. Two grandchildren; Dylan Songer and Calleigh Rice. He was preceded in death by his Parents. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday July 10, 2016 at the Attica Airport located at 2550 Summit Street (Bethel Road) Attica, IN. 47918. With his final flight at approximately 6:15 P.M. on July 6, 2016.³

     Marian L. Snyder was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.¹ Her married name was Burchett.¹ She married Harold Robert Burchett, son of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines.¹ Marian L. Snyder was born on February 1, 1920 at Illinois.¹ She died on July 4, 1975 at age 55.¹

     His Social Security Number was 218-18-7426.⁴ Aaron H. Ramsey was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 He was born on February 7, 1916 at Hoop, Tennessee.^4,2 He married Virginia Christina Burchett, daughter of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines, on July 29, 1939.^1,5,2 Aaron H. Ramsey died on October 26, 1993 at New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 77.^4,2,3 He Aaron H. Ramsey, 77, of Fort Wayne died Tuesday in Brighton Hall Nursing Center. The Hoop, Tenn., native retired in 1981 from Phelps Dodge Magnet Wire Corp. after 20 years and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church in Tazewell, Tenn. Surviving are his wife, Virginia C; daughters, LaVerne Widner of New Haven and Brenda C. Canale of Huntington; sons, William Gaylor and Norman H., both of Fort Wayne; brothers, Lyde E. of Sneedville, Tenn., Grover C. of Fort Wayne and Allen L. of Roanoke, Ala; eight grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. tomorrow in D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, where calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery. on October 28, 1993.³

     His Social Security Number was 315-01-6466.⁴ Richard Ream Webber was born on February 25, 1919 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^4,5,2,3 He married Annette Hines Burchett, daughter of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines, on May 21, 1954.¹ Richard Ream Webber died on August 21, 1995 at Florida at age 76.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 226-24-1554.⁴ Lee Emmett Minor was buried at Snodgrass-Minor Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.¹ He married Martha Louise Burchett, daughter of Ellis Martin Burchett and Mollie Alice Hines.⁵ Lee Emmett Minor was born on March 13, 1909 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^2,4 He died on May 21, 1999 at Lee Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,4,3

     Roberta Jeanette Minor was buried at Snodgrass-Minor Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 16, 1938 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 3, 1960,her married name was Grubb.³ She married Donald Ray Grubb on September 3, 1960 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Roberta Jeanette Minor died on February 24, 1993 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 55.^1,2,6 She Roberta Minor Grubb, 55, died Feb. 24, 1993, in Williamsburg Community Hospital. Mrs. Grubb was a native of Jonesville, Va., and a former resident of Fairfax and Norfolk before moving to Williamsburg in August 1985. She was a member of Williamsburg Community Chapel. She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Grubb; two daughters, Donna Grubb Brotherton of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Lisa Grubb of Chapel Hill, N.C; her parents, Lee and Louise Minor of Jonesville; and a brother, Paul Minor of Fairfax. A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in Williamsburg Community Chapel by the Rev. Dick Woodward. A graveside service will be held Sunday in the Minor family cemetery, Beach Grove, Va. on February 25, 1993.¹

     Donald Ray Grubb was born on October 24, 1935 at Virginia.³ He married Roberta Jeanette Minor, daughter of Lee Emmett Minor and Martha Louise Burchett, on September 3, 1960 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 Donald Ray Grubb died on September 20, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.³ He Donald R. Grubb, 84, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Virginia to Disco and Maude Grubb on October 24, 1935. Don attended Flatwoods School in Lee County, Virginia and graduated high school in 1955. He attended Old Dominion University and graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1960. That same year Don married Roberta Jeanette Minor also of Lee County, Virginia. His first job was at the Navy Shipyard in Newport News, Virginia. Don soon moved to the Naval Sea Combat Systems Engineering Station in Norfolk followed by the Naval Underwater Systems Center in Arlington, Virginia. He spent 30 years in Civil Service in the United States Navy where he served as the Director of Trident Undersea Combat Systems which included all sonar, radar, and torpedo systems for the nuclear submarine program. Don was an active member of Parkwood Baptist Church in Annandale, Virginia for many years. He served as a Deacon, organized many church camping trips, and led the effort to create a memorial prayer garden. In recent years he was a member of Windsor Hill United Methodist Church in Roanoke, Virginia. Don loved hunting deer and turkey with his brothers, spending time with family and friends at the "Mountain House," and attending various activities in which his children and grandchildren participated. Later in life, he was blessed to reconnect with his dear childhood friend, Geraldine Spencer Harper, and they were happily married on May 17, 2008. The two traveled and enjoyed life and each other to the fullest. Don was preceded in death by wife, Roberta Minor Grubb; brothers, Evan, Harvey, Raymond, Charles, Bill, and Boyd Grubb; and sister, Myrtle Grubb Green. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Spencer Harper Grubb; sister, Freda Grubb Hill; daughters, Donna Faye Grubb Brotherton and Lisa Grubb Johnson (husband, Roger Johnson); and grandchildren, Kayla, Matthew, Michael, and Nicholas Brotherton, and Luke, Jacob, and Timothy Johnson; as well as numerous beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Don's family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff at Carilion Hospice for providing outstanding, compassionate care during Don's last days; and to Kelson Mletseni, his primary care provider, who became a loving member of the family and made himself available day and night to care for both Don and Gerry with a gentle servant's heart. on September 23, 2020.³

     Paul K. Minor was buried at Snodgrass-Minor Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 6, 1940 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia. He died on October 8, 2015 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia, at age 74.² He PAUL K. MINOR (Age 74), Polygraph Examiner - Former Chief Polygraph Examiner for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), died October 8, 2015 at a care facility in Pennington Gap, VA. The cause was dementia. Mr. Minor was born in Jonesville, VA and had lived in the Washington area since 1973. He served in the U.S. Army with the Military Police and as a Special Agent of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command before working for the FBI from 1978 to 1987. In 1987, he opened his own private office in Fairfax, VA, and conducted polygraph examinations and background investigations until his illness. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 at the Minor-Snodgrass Cemetery in Beech Grove, Jonesville, VA. on October 11, 2015.²