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     Her Social Security Number was 305-44-9317.⁶ LaVerne Ramsey was born on April 14, 1942 at Sneedville, Hancock Co., Tennessee.^3,6 As of July 13, 1963,her married name was Widner.⁴ She married Denzil Robert Widner on July 13, 1963 at New Haven, Allen Co., Indiana.^3,5,4 LaVerne Ramsey died on May 28, 2001 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 59.^3,6,5 She LaVerne R. Widner, 59, of Mountain City, Tenn., and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Monday, May 28, 2001, at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana. The Sneedville, Tenn., retired in 1997 from International Harvester Co. as a secretary after 25 years of service. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Scottish Cultural Society and served on the Johnny Appleseed Festival Board for 10 years, all of Fort Wayne, and the Camion Club. She enjoyed sewing, hiking and music. Surviving are her husband, Denzil R; her mother, Virginia C. Ramsey of Fort Wayne; brothers William G. and Norm H. Ramsey, both of Fort Wayne; a sister, Brenda Canale of Huntington, Ind; and 11 nieces and nephews. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, with calling from noon until services. on May 30, 2001.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 266-54-4392.⁶ Maxie Pearl Williams was buried at Lee Memorial Gardens, 1986 Hickory Circle Road, Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Orr. She married Rhea Thomas Orr.^7,8 Maxie Pearl Williams was born on October 20, 1917 at Lee Co., Virginia.^3,6 As of July, 1969,her married name was Blanchard.⁹ She married Basil Bernard Blanchard in July, 1969 at Dade Co., Florida.⁹ Maxie Pearl Williams and Basil Bernard Blanchard were divorced on November 6, 1970 at Dade Co., Florida.¹⁰ Maxie Pearl Williams died on November 15, 1984 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 67.^6,4 She JONESVILLE, Va. — Maxie W. Orr Blanchard, 67, died Thursday evening at Indian Path Hospital. Born in Lee County she had lived in Florida before moving back to Lee County 14 years ago. She was a retired teacher's aide at Jonesville Elementary School. Mrs. Blanchard was a member of the Lady's Auxiliary VFW Post 10298 and the First Christian Church of Pennington Gap, Va. Surviving are one daughter, Martha Sue Orr DeVito, Williston Fla; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Williams Sr., Jonesville, Va; two sisters, Mary Ruth Clarke, Richmond, Va. and Wanda Scott, Pittsburgh, Pa; four brothers, Glenn Williams, Lowell Williams, both of Jonesville, Va; Don Williams, Pennington Gap, Va. and H.M. Williams Jr., Wise, Va. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 pm Saturday at Province Funeral Home in Pennington Gap, Va. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of the funeral home with Mike Roberson, minister, officiating. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Gardens. on November 17, 1984.⁴

     Judge Glen Morgan Williams was buried at Lee Memorial Gardens, 1986 Hickory Circle Road, Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.³ He Judge Glen Morgan Williams, 92, until recently a resident of Jonesville, Virginia, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Appalachian Christian Village, Johnson City, Tennessee. Judge Williams was born February 17, 1920, to Hughie and Hattie May Williams. He was valedictorian of Jonesville High School (1936) and graduated magna cum laude from Milligan College (1940). A 1948 graduate of the University of Virginia Law School, he was a member of the Order of the Coif, the Raven Society and the Virginia Law Review editorial board. He engaged in the private practice of law for the next thirty years, during which time he served as Commonwealth's Attorney for Lee County (1948-52) and the Virginia State Senate (1953-55). In 1976, he was appointed by President Gerald Ford to the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. A member of the "Greatest Generation," Judge Williams entered active duty in the United States Navy in 1942 and served until 1946. He was commanding officer of the minesweeper USS Seer. Military awards and decorations include the Atlantic Theater Ribbon, Mediterranean Theater Ribbon with two stars, Pacific Theater ribbon with one star and Citation from Commander, Minecraft, Pacific Fleet. A lifelong member of the First Christian Church, Pennington Gap, Virginia, he was a trustee and elder and for many years taught the Adult Sunday School Class. He served on the board of trustees for Milligan College and the Appalachian School of Law. He also served on the founding committee and board of the University of Virginia's College at Wise. His civic participation included membership in the Jonesville Lions Club, American Legion, Preston Lodge #47, and several other attendant Masonic bodies. He is survived by his wife, Jane Slemp Williams, of Johnson City, TN; daughters, Susan Williams Laningham and husband, Lee, of Jonesville, VA, Judith Williams Jagdmann and husband, Joe, of Richmond, VA, Rebecca Williams Morel, of McKenney, TX, and Melinda Williams Jones and husband, Richard, of Jonesville, VA; grandchildren, Elizabeth Anne Bellamy and husband, Justin, of Houston, TX, Stuart Laningham, of Richmond, VA, Emily Jagdmann and Daniel Jagdmann, of Richmond, VA, Jacob Morel, of McKenney, TX, and Janie Woliver, Morgan Woliver and Alana Jones, of Jonesville, VA; brothers, Don Williams and wife, Patty, of Pennington Gap, VA, Lowell Williams, of Jonesville, VA; and sister, Wanda Williams Scott and husband, George, of Pittsburgh, PA; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.² He was born on February 17, 1920 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^10,2,3,4 He married Betty Geraldine Calton on July 18, 1953 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.⁵ Judge Glen Morgan Williams and Betty Geraldine Calton were divorced on January 14, 1961 at Lee Co., Virginia.⁶ Judge Glen Morgan Williams married Jane Slemp on November 17, 1962 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 Judge Glen Morgan Williams died on November 4, 2012 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 92.^10,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 223-26-4987.⁷ Hughy May Williams Jr. was buried at Woodward Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.² He married Ellen Cecil Martin.^2,8 Hughy May Williams Jr. was born on September 5, 1922 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^2,7,3 He died on January 12, 1985 at age 62.²

     Wanda Mae Williams was born on April 22, 1930 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 As of June 5, 1952,her married name was Scott.² She married Frederick/Fredrick George Scott on June 5, 1952 at Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.^4,2,8 Wanda Mae Williams died on February 9, 2013 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.^8,7 She SCOTT, WANDA W.- On Saturday, February 9, 2013, age 82, of Fox Chapel and Longwood at Oakmont. Beloved wife of George Scott; loving mother of Sara (Brian Beggs) Scott of MA and David Scott of CA; sister of Don and Lowell Williams of Jonesville, VA; also survived by grandchildren, Lilly and Ella Beggs. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings. A Memorial Service will be held in Pennington Gap, VA in the spring. on February 11, 2013.⁸

     Donald Merle "Don" Williams Sr. was born on June 26, 1935 at Lee Co., Virginia.³ He married Patricia Ann "Patty" Wade on June 12, 1964 at Saint Charles, Lee Co., Virginia.⁴ Donald Merle "Don" Williams Sr. died on October 9, 2017 at Lee Co., Virginia, at age 82.⁵ He PENNINGTON GAP, VA - Coach Donald Williams Sr. was a graduate of Jonesville High School, Milligan College, and obtained his Masters Degree in Education from Union College. He was the Volunteer State Tennis Champion at Milligan. He and Coach Duard Walker were the only two people to letter in four sports while at Milligan. Don was inducted into the Milligan College Hall of Fame. After college, he began teaching and coaching at Dryden High School, and later served in the United States Army where he served at Ft. Hollibird in Baltimore, Maryland in counter intelligence. He received the honor of being named Solider of the Month, which was the highest award given on base. Upon leaving the military he became a teacher and coach again with the Lee County Public Schools. At one time he coached football, basketball (boys and girls), baseball, volleyball, track, tennis, cross-country, and golf at Dryden, St. Charles, Pennington, Coeburn and Lee High School. During his football Coaching Career he won 17 district championships and 6 regional championships in 23 years. Coach Williams continued serving his community after his retirement from teaching and coaching. He was a founding member of the Lee County Soccer Association, Lights in the Park and Lee Players. He served as Chairman of both the Lee County Board of Supervisors and Lee County School Board. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Hughey and Hattie May Hines Williams; two brothers, Judge Glen Williams and Hughey Williams Jr; three sisters, Maxie Orr, Mary Ruth Clark and Wanda Scott. Don is survived by his loving wife, Patty Williams of the home; two sons, Don Williams Jr and wife Shannon of Pennington Gap, VA and Kevin Williams and wife Blairanne of Bowling Green, Ky; five grandchildren, Adessa Ramsey, Drew Williams, Aaron Williams, Alexandria Williams, and Brantlee Williams; and two great-grandchildren, Emma Maness and Maci Ramsey. He was also survived by his brother, Lowell Williams of Jonesville, VA. on October 11, 2017.⁵

     Ellen Cecil Martin was buried at Woodward Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her married name was Williams.¹ She married Hughy May Williams Jr., son of Hughy May Williams and Hattie Mae Hines.^1,2 Ellen Cecil Martin was born on October 30, 1928 at Norton, Wise Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on July 28, 1987 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 58.^1,2

     Gary Michael Williams was buried at Woodward Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 10, 1949 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^3,1,4,2 He married Teresa Francine Mullins on January 15, 1983 at Wise Co., Virginia.¹ Gary Michael Williams and Teresa Francine Mullins were divorced on May 23, 1990 at Wise Co., Virginia.² Gary Michael Williams died on June 4, 1992 at age 43.³