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     Charles Andrew Fitts was buried at Jonesville Cemetery, Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 1, 1903 at Lee Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Minnie Ella Hines, daughter of John William B. Hines and Minnie Roop, on September 5, 1931 at Lee Co., Virginia.⁴ Charles Andrew Fitts died on December 10, 1953 at age 50.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-42-2929.² Robert Andrew Fitts was buried at Lee Memorial Gardens, 1986 Hickory Circle Road, Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 23, 1935 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Nora Ellen Nida on February 19, 1962 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^1,3 Robert Andrew Fitts died on November 7, 1983 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia, at age 48.^2,3

     Daisy Ruth Fitts Daisy Carter of Lyman passed away July 31, 2016. She was the widow of J.V. Carter. Mrs. Carter was born in Jonesville, Virginia July 27, 1932, daughter of the late Charles Fitts and Ella Hines Fitts. She graduated from Jonesville High School and Lincoln Memorial University, also doing graduate work at Radford University, Wake Forest University, University of South Carolina and Clemson University. Mrs. Carter taught in Tennessee, Virginia, North and South Carolina, retiring from D.R. Hill after 32 years teaching. Mrs. Carter was a member of Lyman United Methodist Church where she served on many committees, organized the Senior Group in 1987, was coordinator for 27 years, and Chairman of Circle 5 for 20 plus years. She was a member of Lyman Town Council for 20 years, a charter member of Lyman Chapter Order of Eastern Star and a Jefferson Award Winner in 2008. She is survived by a niece, Gwen Harris of Jonesville, Virginia; a sister-in-law, Nora Fitts of Jonesville, Virginia; and other family, Joe and Sharon Cave, Betty Crumley, Patty Cox and Fay Speck all of Jonesville, Virginia, June Livesay of Ohio, Diane Faircloth of Tennessee and Audrey Thompson of North Carolina. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by daughter, Joella Carter and brother, Bob Fitts. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Lyman United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Brian Gilmer. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Greer. Pallbearers will be Terry Blackwell, Ian Moore, Steve Ensley, Brad Shaver, Roger Pate and Richard Lester. Honorary escorts will be the Manley Jones Sunday School Class, Lyman United Methodist Church Senior Group, Circle 5 and Lyman Order of Eastern Star.⁴ She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 815 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina.^4,7 She was born on July 27, 1932 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of April 2, 1961,her married name was Carter.³ She married James Veta/Vido Carter on April 2, 1961 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^4,8,3 Daisy Ruth Fitts died on July 31, 2016 at Lyman, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina, at age 84.⁴

     James Veta/Vido Carter was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 815 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina.^5,2 He was born on August 17, 1926 at Wise Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Daisy Ruth Fitts, daughter of Charles Andrew Fitts and Minnie Ella Hines, on April 2, 1961 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 James Veta/Vido Carter died on September 11, 2007 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina, at age 81.^6,5 He LYMAN, SC-- James V. "J.V." Carter, 81, of Lyman died on September 11, 2007, at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare. A native of Jonesville, VA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Alpha Lewis Hall and the husband of Daisy Carter of the home. He was a member of Lyman United Methodist Church, Past Master of Irving Southworth Masonic Lodge, Worthy Patron of Lyman Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and KCCH of Spartanburg Scottish Rite. He was retired from McLean Trucking Company. He was a U.S. WWII veteran having served in the Navy and the Air Force. Mr. Carter was the last survivor of his immediate family. He was predeceased by a daughter, Joella Carter. Funeral services will be held at Lyman United Methodist Church on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 2:00 PM conducted by Rev. Jay Hatchell. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with Masonic Rites. The Senior Group of Lyman United Methodist, members of Scottish Rite and Irving Southworth Lodge will serve as honorary escorts. on September 12, 2007.⁵

     Joella Elizabeth Carter was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 815 E. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina.^3,5 She was born on April 9, 1963 at Rowan Co., North Carolina.⁴ She died on November 12, 1986 at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina, at age 23.⁵ She WELLFORD - Joella Elizabeth Carter, 23, of Route 2, Clearview Drive, died Nov. 12, 1986, at Greenville Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was a member of Lyman United Methodist Church. Surviving are her parents, James and Daisy Fitts Carter of the home; and her paternal grandmother, Ella Fitts of Wellford. Services: 4 p.m. Friday at Lyman United Methodist Church with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. The family is at the home. on November 14, 1986.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 229-64-9089.² Her married name was Hines.³ Elsie Adeline Orr married Rando Lee Hines, son of John William B. Hines and Minnie Roop.^3,4 Elsie Adeline Orr was born on July 12, 1913 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on December 21, 1998 at age 85.²

     Denver Minor was buried at Lee Memorial Gardens, 1986 Hickory Circle Road, Pennington Gap, Lee Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-40-3074.⁴ He was born on July 1, 1934 at Blackwater, Lee Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Betty Ann Hines, daughter of Rando Lee Hines and Elsie Adeline Orr, on July 1, 1982 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^1,2 Denver Minor died on January 14, 1983 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia, at age 48.^4,2

     His Social Security Number was 401-30-4109.³ Alvis Patton Evans Jr. was born on November 2, 1927 at Capito, Bell Co., Kentucky.^1,2,3,4 He married Betty Ann Hines, daughter of Rando Lee Hines and Elsie Adeline Orr, on December 6, 1951 at Middlesboro, Bell Co., Kentucky.¹ Alvis Patton Evans Jr. and Betty Ann Hines were divorced on June 29, 1978 at Lee Co., Virginia.¹ Alvis Patton Evans Jr. died on May 18, 1996 at age 68.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-54-8414.⁷ Donald Lee Elkins was buried at Coyner Springs Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was born on October 17, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,7,4 He married Janet Marie Shilling, daughter of Kennis Andrew Shilling and Gertrude Evelyn Wimmer, on December 2, 1960 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Donald Lee Elkins and Janet Marie Shilling were divorced on December 30, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Donald Lee Elkins died on December 17, 1996 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.^7,4,5,6 He ELKINS, Donald Lee, 54, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 1996. He was preceded in death of his father and mother, Elmer and Hazel Elkins. Surviving are brothers, Thomas and Jimmy Elkins, both of Roanoke; sisters, Mary E. Wheeler, Hardy and Barbara Ferguson, Roanoke. Graveside service at Coyner Springs Friday, 10 a.m. conducted by Albin Crutchfield. on December 19, 1996.⁵