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     Annie Lee Wray was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3 She Bluefield, VA - Annie Lee Wray Harris, loved and loving wife and mother is spending Christmas this year in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She left this life to join Him early Wednesday morning, December 18. Born October 3, 1931, she fought the good fight and kept the faith. She leaves behind her loving husband of over 64 years, Wilmer Harris of Bluefield, Virginia and two daughters, Debbie Bowling of Bluefield, West Virginia and Bernice Jacobe of Salisbury, North Carolina. She also leaves four brothers and their families: Thurman and Bonnie Wray of Floyd, Virginia; Herman and Eileen Wray of Linesville, Alabama; Charlie and Sette Wray of Sherburne, New York; and Herbert and Judy Wray of Vinton, Virginia. Her brother Rufus predeceased her. Her four sisters and their families, Ruth and Russell Young of Roanoke, Virginia; Corinne and R.K. Albert of Vinson, Virginia; Mary and Harold Mullens of Ferrum, Virginia; and Wanda Nolley of Pilot, Virginia will also miss her. She was “Memaw” and “Mother” to her four grandchildren, along with their families, Ann Leveille (Doylestown, PA), Adam Bowling (Dublin, VA), Jakki Coll (Cleveland, NC) and David Jacobe (Salisbury, NC). She had taken great joy in watching her five great-grandchildren (Lolo, Julian, Zak, Jess and Lydia) grow. It was important to spend time with them whenever they came home to visit at Christmas and during the summer. She spent her life making a home for her family, and later welcoming friends and family to visit as often as possible. She enjoyed going to their camper at Claytor Lake during the spring and summer months and spending time with her friends there. She enjoyed cooking and her flowers and going to yard sales. Her friends at church and her neighbors were all important to her. She was always willing to lend a helping hand in any situation any way she could. She will be greatly missed by those left behind, but we all wish her the VERY BEST Christmas yet and look forward to seeing her again soon. Our greatest memory of her will be her smile, which she always had with her. “Often in life what appears to be an ending is really a glorious beginning.”-R.H.Heinlein Visitation has been set for 6-8 p.m. on Friday night (December 20) at Mercer Funeral Home located at 1231 Cumberland Road, Bluefield, West Virginia. Services will be on Saturday at 2:00 pm at the same location. Burial will be held at 10:00 am Monday (December 23) at Southwest Virginia Veteran’s Cemetery in Dublin, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 224-34-4811.⁴ She was born on October 3, 1931 at Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,3,2,4 As of April 23, 1949,her married name was Harris.² She married Wilmer Doyel Harris, son of Isiah G. Harris and Clora M. Hylton, on April 23, 1949.^1,2 Annie Lee Wray died on December 18, 2013 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,3,5,4

     His Social Security Number was 225-66-3586.³ Dennis John Jacobe was born on August 14, 1947 at Scranton, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,2 He married Bernice Annette Harris, daughter of Wilmer Doyel Harris and Annie Lee Wray, on January 3, 1970 at Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ Dennis John Jacobe died on September 20, 2013 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 66.^3,2 He ROCKWELL - Dennis John Jacobe, loving husband and father, was called home by our Lord and Savior on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Dennis was born Aug. 14, 1947, in Scranton, Pa., and in 1964, he graduated from Bishop Dennis J O'Connell High School in Arlington, Va. He went on to graduate from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., with a Bachelor's degree of Economics in 1968 and his Ph.D. in Public Choice Policy in 1971. Dennis joined the U.S. Army in 1968. Dennis was a Professor of Economics at Arkansas College and later the Vice President of Research at the U.S. League of Savings and Loan. He was the co-chairman of the Financial Research Institute in Arlington, Va., until joining the Gallup Organization in 1994, becoming Chief Economist. Dennis was looking forward to seeing his parents, Joseph and Ann Jacobe, his brother Kevin Jacobe and grandmother in Heaven. He leaves behind a large family, including his beloved wife of over 43 years, Bernice. Dennis leaves one son, David Jacobe of Salisbury; and daughter Ann and her husband Martin Leveille, their sons Julian and Zachary and their daughters Lydia and Laurence, of Doylestown, Pa; and daughter Jakki and her husband John Coll IV and their daughter Jessica, of Cleveland. Dennis also leaves three brothers, John of Ruther Glen, Va., Brian of Reston, Va., and James of Sykesville, Md. Dennis was a loving and dedicated husband and father. He enjoyed reading, watching British mysteries, walking his dog Max, boating on the lake, research and writing and spending time with his family. He especially loved family get-togethers and doing fireworks in July. He and his dog Max were the best of friends. Visitation and Service: The family will receive friends Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Powles Funeral Home, at 913 W. Main St., in Rockwell, from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be a funeral service on Thursday, Sept. 26 at High Rock Church East Campus, 7800 Bringle Ferry Road in Salisbury, NC, at 11 a.m. Services will be conducted by Ronnie Pinyan, Pastor. Burial will follow with military honors. on September 25, 2013.²

     Ralph Clinton Hanne was buried at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 North Soderquist Road, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California.^5,3 His Social Security Number was 572-18-6563.⁶ He married Vivienne Joy Hylton, daughter of Clarence Wilson Hylton and Ida Vivian Costa.^1,4 Ralph Clinton Hanne was born on September 22, 1917 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.^6,2,5,3,4 He died on December 23, 2001 at Turlock, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 84.^6,5,3,4 He Ralph C. Hanne, Sept 22, 1917 — Dec 23, 2001. Ralph Clinton Hanne, 84, of Turlock died Sunday at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Hanne was a native of Missouri. He lived in Turlock 75 years. He previously lived in Idaho. He graduated from Turlock High School and attended Modesto Junior College. He worked for Ted Schendell Construction. He later worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Turlock for 30 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Turlock. He served in the Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Joy Hilton-Hanne of Turlock; children, Sue Carlson of Turlock and Jeffry Hanne of Dallas; brother, Harold Hanne of Modesto; and five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Private burial at Turlock Memorial Park. No visitation. on December 28, 2001.⁴

     Marvin Leroy Appleman was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1080 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.^1,6,5 His Social Security Number was 211-22-2793.⁷ He married Loucille Blanch Woods, daughter of Samuel Frederick "Fred" Woods and Lydia Hannah Hylton. Marvin Leroy Appleman was born on March 11, 1921 at Danville, Montour Co., Pennsylvania.^{1,2,7,6,3,4,5} He died on July 5, 2005 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, at age 84.^1,7,6,5 He Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin Leroy Appleman, 84, a resident of Gambrills for 45 years, died July 5 at the Spa Creek Center, Genesis ElderCare Network. Born March 11, 1921, in Danville, Pa., Sgt. Maj. Appleman fought at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II with the 28th Division. He retired with more than 21 years of service and had been stationed with the Army Security Agency for many years. After his military career, he worked at the Goddard Space Center. He was a life member of American Legion Post 66, Disabled American Veterans Chapter Omaha Beach No. 7 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8950. Gardening, working crossword puzzles, fishing and hunting were among his interests. He was formerly married to Florence Conover of Crofton and was the widower of Loucille Appleman. He was the father of the late Terry Leroy Appleman. Surviving are a daughter, Gale Matteo of Crofton; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Chapel in Crownsville with burial to follow. on July 7, 2005.⁵

     Vivian Crosby "Max" Lanier Jr. was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 2116 Garden Street, Titusville, Brevard Co., Florida.¹ His Social Security Number was 243-20-0231.² He married Janet C. Woods, daughter of Samuel Frederick "Fred" Woods and Lydia Hannah Hylton. Vivian Crosby "Max" Lanier Jr. was born on January 25, 1927 at Wilson Co., North Carolina.^1,2,5,3 He died on August 7, 1994 at Titusville, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 67.^1,2,5,4 He Vivian "Max" Lanier, age 67, of Mims, Florida, a retired operator for the Washington Metro Transit Authority, died Sunday, August 7, 1994, at Parrish Medical Center in Titusville, Florida. Mr. Lanier was born in Onslow County, North Carolina. He moved to Brevard County in 1982 from Maryland. Survivors include his wife, Janet Lanier of Mims; son, Stephen C. Lanier of Titusville; daughters, Linda Martain-Smith of Laurel, Maryland and Laura Guzman of Glen Burnie, Maryland; brothers, Ormand C. Lanier of Wilson, North Carolina and Charles F. Lanier of Garner, North Carolina; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. on August 10, 1994.⁴

     Linda Lanier was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 2116 Garden Street, Titusville, Brevard Co., Florida.¹ Her married name was Smith.³ Her married name was Martin.³ She married Unknown Martin.³ Linda Lanier married Unknown Smith.³ Linda Lanier was born on August 16, 1953.¹ She died on March 21, 2009 at age 55.¹

     His Social Security Number was 579-36-7514.⁵ George Oliver Driver was born on February 10, 1930 at Washington, D.C..^2,6,5,4 He married Gilda Ann Woods, daughter of Samuel Frederick "Fred" Woods and Lydia Hannah Hylton, on July 15, 1952 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.¹ George Oliver Driver and Gilda Ann Woods were divorced on November 20, 1972 at Arlington Co., Virginia.² George Oliver Driver died on March 7, 1981 at Manatee Co., Florida, at age 51.^6,3

     Diane Teresa "Dee" Hoyle Diane "Dee" Teresa Woods, 81, of Huntingtown passed away October 29, 2020 at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick. Dee was born November 13, 1938 in Washington, D.C. to Francis and Charlotte (Domras) Hoyle. Dee was a very spunky, outspoken, and genuine woman with a big heart. She had a strong belief in right and wrong and she would freely give you her opinion, whether you asked for it or not. She was a dedicated bus driver in Calvert County for over 35 years. She loved shopping, family get-togethers, and holidays with her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. She had many special pets over the years and she loved them all dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Shirley M. Woods and her beloved husband Samuel F. Woods, of nearly 64 years. Together they had a strong bond and enduring love for one another. Surviving are her three children, Sheila A. Trainor and her husband Stephan of Prince Frederick, Samuel F. Wood, III "Sambo" and his wife Margaret of Port Republic and Philip C. "Phil" Woods and his wife Lori of Prince Frederick, her four grandchildren Shanna, Bo, Austin and Samantha and two great-grandchildren Wyatt and Emi. To say she will be missed is an understatement.¹ She was buried at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, Calvert Co., Maryland.² She was born on November 13, 1938 at Washington, D.C..^2,1 As of January 20, 1956,her married name was Woods.² She married Samuel Frederick Woods Jr., son of Samuel Frederick "Fred" Woods and Lydia Hannah Hylton, on January 20, 1956.^2,1 Diane Teresa "Dee" Hoyle died on October 29, 2020 at Prince Frederick, Calvert Co., Maryland, at age 81.^2,1

     Her Social Security Number was 227-52-1491.³ Verena Kate Keith was buried at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, on US 221, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4 She was born on October 13, 1939 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 As of July 3, 1971,her married name was Harris.¹ She married Olen Edward Harris, son of Isiah G. Harris and Clora M. Hylton, on July 3, 1971 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Verena Kate Keith and Olen Edward Harris were divorced on December 15, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Verena Kate Keith died on December 22, 2006 at Virginia at age 67.^3,5,4 She Verena Kate Harris, 67, passed away Friday, December 22, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett Edward and Lena Kate Keith, and brother, Coy Keith. She is survived by: a son and daughter-in-law, Kelvin Kent and Teresa Keith; a daughter and son-in-law, Portia Dawn and Terry Young; grandsons, Stern Keith and Joshua Young; sister and brother-in-law, Bonelene "Bonnie" and Luther Weddle; five nephews; and one niece. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 24, at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Pastor Douglas Martin and Pastor Paul deGastyne officiating. Interment followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Willis. The family would like to express their thanks for all the support given by friends at Life Community Church and Pine Ridge Apartments. on December 23, 2006.⁴