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     Her Social Security Number was 241-34-8238.² Edith Wood was born on June 29, 1902 at England.^3,1,2 As of circa 1922,her married name was Marsh.³ She married Clarence Spencer Marsh, son of Loan Jewett Marsh and Jeanette C. "Jeannie" Chatham, circa 1922.^3,4 Edith Wood died on October 7, 1984 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 82.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 238-42-4752.⁵ Nancy G. Marsh and Wallace Blanton Wright were divorced.⁴ Nancy G. Marsh was born on December 11, 1926 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^5,4 As of April 2, 1948,her married name was Wright.² She married Wallace Blanton Wright on April 2, 1948 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.² Nancy G. Marsh died on August 14, 2008 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 81.^5,4 She SKYLAND - Nancy Wright, 81, died Thursday, August 14, 2008, at the Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. She was born December 11, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late Lt Col. C. Spencer Marsh and Edith Wood Marsh. Mrs. Wright attended Lee H. Edwards High School in Asheville, the University of Michigan, and Converse College, where she obtained a Masters Degree in music. She was a well known pianist and teacher in the Asheville area before she left to teach at the University of Alabama. Upon her retirement she returned to her family home, Knob Knoll, in Skyland, and spent her days there gardening, reading, knitting, and spending time with her wonderful friends. Many of her former students came to visit over the years, and she was always eager to hear about what was going on in their lives and talk about books, music, and world affairs. When her health began to fail, there developed a network of friends and helpers who made it possible tor her to remain at home. The family would like to especially thank her long term caregiver, Arnold Weaver, as well as Brenda Gaines, and the Hospice in home team. Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her son, Spencer Marsh Wright. She is survived by her daughter, Susan and husband, Richard Hendrickson, of Greensboro; daughter-in-law, Spencer Hams Wright; granddaughter, Helen Paige Wright; and beloved cat, Charlie. A Celebration of her life will be held at her home later this year. on August 20, 2008.⁴

     Wallace Blanton Wright and Nancy G. Marsh were divorced.⁴ His Social Security Number was 243-30-9464.⁵ Wallace Blanton Wright was born on December 5, 1925 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^2,5 He married Nancy G. Marsh, daughter of Clarence Spencer Marsh and Edith Wood, on April 2, 1948 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ Wallace Blanton Wright died on May 11, 2012 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 86.^3,5 He ASHEVILLE - Wallace Blanton Wright, 86, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at his residence. A Buncombe County native, he was the son of the late Wallace B. Wright and Helen Arthur Wright He was also preceded in death by his son, Spencer Marsh Wright. As a WW II veteran, Blanton realized the importance of living every day as if it were his last Serving as a scout in Company B of the 254th Infantry Regiment, he and his fellow soldiers were engaged in some of the worst fighting of the European theater. He received the Purple Heart, and in 1945, he and his unit were also awarded the Croix de Guerre, a French military decoration for bravery in action. Blanton's division has held several reunions in the years since the war, and they've stayed in touch with one another. Blanton always said that they went in as boys and came out as men. He often told us about milking the family cow before he got on the train to basic training camp in 1944. He wrote a book of fiction about his experiences, and also gave an oral history to the D.H. Ramsey Library Special Collections Dept at UNCA. This account can be viewed online as WW II Mountain Memories. After the war, he attended Wake Forest University and helped run the family tourist court on Tunnel Road. He also built and operated other businesses, such as a miniature golf course, an archery range, and a gift shop. Blanton was an avid reader and he enjoyed watching college football. He was an excellent bridge player and he also loved playing gin rummy with his dear friend, Pat Rutledge. He was well known for his sense of humor and his good nature, and he had many friends who looked in on him often. He loved his family and mountain people and their culture. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Hendrickson and her husband, Richard, of Greensboro, N.C; daughter-in-law, Spencer Harris Wright of Arden; granddaughter, Helen Wright Parris and her husband, Roger, of Mills River; and beloved great-grandson, Landon Wright Parris. He also leaves Margaret Bray Wright of Wrangell, AK and other family members. The family would like to say a special thank-you to Ramona Fox of Mars Hill for her devoted care of Blanton; she was like a daughter to him. Also, many thanks to the nursing staff at the VA Hospital in Oteen for their compassionate care. It was his express desire to be cremated and have his ashes scattered, and he said he would come back and haunt us if we held a memorial service for him. He will be greatly missed and live forever in our hearts. on May 18, 2012.³

     His Social Security Number was 241-88-6104.⁴ Spencer Marsh Wright was born on September 25, 1951 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁴ He died on January 27, 1998 at Swannanoa, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 46.^3,4 He SWANNANOA - Spencer Marsh Wright, 46, of 51 New Salem Road, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998, at his home. A native of Buncombe County, he was a 1973 graduate of Western Carolina University. He operated Wright and Daniels Auto Repair on the corner of Merrimon Avenue and Chestnut Street for several years. He later became involved in the timber business. Spencer loved the mountains and their heritage. He was outgoing and made friends from all walks of life. Surviving are his parents, W. Blanton Wright of Asheville, Nancy Marsh Wright of Skyland; one daughter, Helen Paige Wright of Arden; and one sister, Susan W. Hendrickson of Greensboro. Private services will be held at a later date. on January 29, 1998.³

     Gordon William Hayes was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1847 14th Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., California.⁵ His Social Security Number was 072-03-2298.⁶ He was born on August 23, 1907 at Waterloo, Seneca Co., New York.^6,3,4 He married Rosa Belle "Rosabelle" Henderson, daughter of Edward McIlvaine "Eddy" Henderson and Pearl Arbetta Chatham, on July 8, 1938 at Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Gordon William Hayes died on April 16, 1963 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 55.³

     Shirley Jean Eufer was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1460 Penn Avenue, Wilkinsburg, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was born on August 7, 1936 at Pennsylvania.¹ She died on November 18, 1938 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 2.¹

     Velma Jean Eufer was buried at Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was born on March 10, 1934 at Homestead, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She died on September 23, 1958 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 24.¹

     Geraldine Hubbell was buried at United Church of Christ Memorial Gardens, Naples, Collier Co., Florida.² Her Social Security Number was 079-09-2745.³ She was born on October 2, 1912 at Glen Rock, Bergen Co., New Jersey.^1,4,3 As of September 16, 1938,her married name was Eufer.⁴ She married Albert Hopkins Eufer, son of Harry Frederick Eufer and Laura Mabel Chatham, on September 16, 1938 at Ossining, Westchester Co., New York.⁴ Geraldine Hubbell died on November 22, 1989 at Naples, Collier Co., Florida, at age 77.^1,4,3 She During the 1950s, Geraldine H. Eufer was the talk of the town in Peekskill, N.Y. Once a week, she discussed neighborhood events on her own radio talk show called the "Geraldine Eufer Talk Show." She died Wednesday of a stroke at Naples Community Hospital. She was 77. "I can't praise her enough; she was absolutely the best," her husband, Albert Eufer, said. Mrs. Eufer was born in Glen Rock, N.J., on Oct. 2, 1912. She graduated from Glen Rock High School and attended a Connecticut junior college. She and her husband were married Sept. 16, 1938, in Ossining, N.Y. The couple, from Southbury, Conn., had been wintering in Bentley Village in Naples for 15 years. Name: Geraldine H. Eufer. Date of birth: Oct. 2, 1912. Date of death: Nov. 22, 1989. Cause of death: Stroke. Occupation: radio show host, homemaker Moved to Naples, wintering in Naples for 15 years, lived there year-round since March. Previous residence: Southbury, Conn. Survivors include: husband Albert; a daughter, Josephine Sonnati of Ridgefield, Conn; a son, Robert, of Allendale, N.J., and three grandchildren Funeral home: Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home year-round in March. Mrs. Eufer was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Naples and the Naples United Church of Christ. She was not an overly religious woman but she did have a great faith in God, her husband said. She had been ill on and off for a number of years with heart problems and other illnesses. "She was very outgoing, quite an extrovert," Mr. Eufer said. "She made friends easily and had lots of them." The couple began living there Mrs. Eufer loved animals and flowers, her husband said, and always had pets. She also was an expert at needlework and crochet. Mrs. Eufer is survived by her husband; a daughter, Josephine Sonnati, of Ridgefield, Conn; a son, Robert, of Allendale, N.J; and three grandchildren. on November 23, 1989.⁴