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     Mary Frances Palmer was born in February, 1884 at Virginia.¹ As of February 1, 1900,her married name was McGhee.¹ She married James Washington McGhee, son of William Thomas McGhee and Elizabeth Conner, on February 1, 1900 at Radford, Virginia.¹

     George Junior McGhee was buried at Middle Fork Cemetery, Chilhowie, Smyth Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 227-36-5346.⁵ He was born on March 27, 1932 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Beulah Marie Riley on December 24, 1956 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 George Junior McGhee died on June 22, 2011 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 79.^1,5 He George Junior McGhee, 79, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was born in Smyth County to the late James W. McGhee and Pearl Eastridge McGhee and was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served during the Korean conflict. He worked at Brunswick in Marion and Sugar Grove for over 14 years and retired from the Long Air Dox Co. in Rural Retreat after 24 years of service. He was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 54-½ years, Beulah Riley McGhee; two sons, Tom McGhee and wife, Christy, of Kingsport, Tenn., and Bobby McGhee of the home; six grandchildren, Dakota McGhee, Kenzie McGhee, Morgan McGhee, Jordan McGhee, Shalee McGhee and Cody Brown; a sister-in-law; brothers-in-law; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside services will be conducted in Middlefork Cemetery. on June 25, 2011.¹

     Beulah Marie Riley Beulah Marie Riley McGhee, August 16, 1936 - December 26, 2022. Beulah Marie Riley McGhee, age 86, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 26, 2022. Beulah was born in Smyth County, Va., to the late Thomas Riley and Edith Dean Riley. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, George McGhee. Beulah loved her Lord and was a devoted member at Chilhowie Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to church and reading her Bible. Beulah also loved doing her crossword puzzles and playing cards with Allen, Carol, and Doris. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister that will be deeply missed. She is survived by her two sons, George Thomas "Tom" McGhee and wife, Christy and Robert "Bobby" McGhee; brothers, James "Jim" Riley and wife, Nancy, John Riley and wife, Betty, George Robert Riley and wife, Donna, and Larry Riley and wife, Sue; sisters, Carol Blevins and Sue Kimberlin; grandchildren, Cody Brown, Morgan McGhee, Jordan McGhee, Shaylee Shupe, Kenzie McGhee, and Dakota McGhee; special great-granddaughter, Kaia; great-grandchildren, Deon, Ellie, and Jameson; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Doris Blevins and Doris Riley. Interment will follow in the Middle Fork Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Middle Fork Cemetery, Chilhowie, Smyth Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 16, 1936 at Smyth Co., Virginia.³ As of December 24, 1956,her married name was McGhee.² She married George Junior McGhee, son of James Washington McGhee and Pearl Eastridge, on December 24, 1956 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Beulah Marie Riley died on December 26, 2022 at Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 86.⁴

     William Oakley McGhee Sr. was buried at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, Prince George, Prince George Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-12-7101.⁷ He was born on December 21, 1921 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 He married Clyde Mattie Wade on October 17, 1941 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^5,8 William Oakley McGhee Sr. died on July 27, 2010 at North Carolina at age 88.^4,7

     James Herbert McGhee was buried at Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 231-18-5641.⁷ He was born on November 11, 1923 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,7,5,8,9 He married Hazel Ardell Rhea on October 28, 1942 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,6,10 James Herbert McGhee died on November 21, 2005 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 82.^7,5,9,11,6 He SALTVILLE – Mr. James "Hub" McGhee, age 82, went to be with the Lord Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at his home. Mr. McGhee was a World War II veteran. Mr. McGhee was also a loving husband, father and grandfather. Hub loved life and his family and friends. He never met a stranger and was a good friend to everyone. We all love him and will miss him, but we know he is in a better home with our Lord, where he waits for us to join him. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Hazel Rhea McGhee, and one granddaughter, Tanya Rhea. Survivors: two daughters, Norma Moore of Glade Spring and Phyllis Rhea of Saltville; four sons, James McGhee of Saltville, Roger McGhee of Glade Spring, Danny McGhee of Saltville and Cecil McGhee of the home; three brothers, Raymond, Oakley and George McGhee; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. McGhee will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Wade Kestner and the Rev. Gene Holley officiating. There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at Elizabeth Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Saltville VFW Post 7328. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home, just prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Rocky Wilson, Ken Moore, Jimmy Rhea, Joe Stallard, Laney Kestner and Doug Stallard. Honorary pallbearers are Sammy Olinger, Bob Maloyed, Stanley Totten, T.G. Gillespie, Fred Singleton and Tom Stroupe. on November 22, 2005.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 228-20-0525.⁶ Garland Victor McGhee married Nellie Maiden Sessor.³ Garland Victor McGhee was born on July 17, 1925 at Preston, Henry Co., Virginia.^2,6,7 He died on March 21, 1994 at Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 68.^3,7,6

     His Social Security Number was 227-26-8595.⁷ Raymond Harry McGhee was buried at Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ He married Dorothy Agnes Hunt.^4,8 Raymond Harry McGhee was born on July 22, 1926 at West Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Jul 21, 1926.^2,7 He died on July 16, 2009 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 82.^7,3,4 He Raymond H. McGhee, age 82, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009, at his home in Saltville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy McGhee, and son Johnny McGhee. He is survived by three sons, David McGhee and wife, Mary, Mike McGhee and wife, Janet, and Mark McGhee and wife, Donna, all of Saltville; daughter-in-law, Linda McGhee of Saltville; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and special friends, Sue Thomas and Brian Thomas. Graveside services will be conducted at the Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. Pallbearers will be Gordan Carter, John Frye, Stanley Totten, Bradley Harper, Ray Hunt and Jerry Stroupe. Special thanks to all the nurses and doctors with hospice and Home Health Care for their care. on July 17, 2009.³

     Lola Belle McGhee was buried at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^4,7 She was born on March 30, 1929 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1928.^4,5,8 As of March 25, 1951,her married name was Wright.³ She married Clifford Justice Wright on March 25, 1951 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.^4,9,2,3 As of June 16, 1963,her married name was Webb.⁵ Lola Belle McGhee married Billy Ray Webb Sr. on June 16, 1963 at Portsmouth, Virginia.⁵ As of May 27, 1978,her married name was Bailey.⁵ Lola Belle McGhee married Don Samuel Bailey on May 27, 1978 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^4,5 Lola Belle McGhee died on February 29, 1980 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 50.⁴

     Clyde Mattie Wade was buried at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, Prince George, Prince George Co., Virginia.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 224-14-1401.² She Clyde Mattie McGhee, 85, of Hopewell died Friday, March 9, 2007. She was born in Montgomery County the daughter of the late John and Della Wade. She is survived by her husband William McGhee; children Shirley Jenkins, Judy Tush, Ronnie McGhee and Donnie McGhee; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister Maggie Ramsey. She was also preceded in death by her son William O. McGhee, Jr. Interment to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park.⁴ She was born on February 22, 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 As of October 17, 1941,her married name was McGhee. She married William Oakley McGhee Sr., son of James Washington McGhee and Maudie "Billie" Freeman, on October 17, 1941 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,4 Clyde Mattie Wade died on March 9, 2007 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 85.^5,2,6,4

     William Oakley McGhee Jr. was buried at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, Prince George, Prince George Co., Virginia.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 223-60-2182.⁴ He was born on May 28, 1945 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,4,5,6 He married Cynthia Belinda Hogwood on June 9, 1964 at Petersburg, Virginia.² William Oakley McGhee Jr. and Cynthia Belinda Hogwood were divorced on July 29, 1974 at Orange Co., Florida.³ William Oakley McGhee Jr. married Helen Rose Jordan on February 12, 1981 at Hopewell, Virginia.² William Oakley McGhee Jr. died on April 9, 1990 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 44.^1,6

     Maudie "Billie" Freeman married James Washington McGhee, son of William Thomas McGhee and Elizabeth Conner.¹ Maudie "Billie" Freeman was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.² Her married name was McGhee.¹ Her married name was Stankiewicz.² She married Edward Stankiewicz.² Maudie "Billie" Freeman was born on March 4, 1905 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² She and James Washington McGhee were divorced before April, 1940.³ Maudie "Billie" Freeman died on October 14, 1950 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 45.²

     Hazel Ardell Rhea was buried at Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ She was born circa 1927 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of October 28, 1942,her married name was McGhee.¹ She married James Herbert McGhee, son of James Washington McGhee and Maudie "Billie" Freeman, on October 28, 1942 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 Hazel Ardell Rhea died on July 23, 2004 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^5,3 She SALTVILLE – Mrs. Hazel A. Rhea McGhee, age 77, died Friday, July 23, 2004, in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Susie Rhea, one granddaughter and four sisters, Lois Stallard, Della Heath, Lucy Garland and Nell May. Survivors: her husband, James "Hub" McGhee of Saltville; four sons, James R. McGhee, Danny E. McGhee and Cecil McGhee, all of Saltville, and Roger D. McGhee of Glade Spring; two daughters, Norma J. Moore of Glade Spring and Phyllis C. Rhea of Saltville; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Parris of Marion and Tootsie Stroupe of Saltville, and one brother, Lewis W. Rhea of Rock Falls, Ill. Interment will follow in Elizabeth Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Junior McGhee, Brian McGhee, Jimmy Rhea, Kenneth Moore, Donnie Thomas and Tom Stroupe. on July 24, 2004.³

     Danny Eugene McGhee Danny Eugene McGhee, March 10, 1960 - March 28, 2021. Danny Eugene McGhee, age 61, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. He was a very giving person with a good heart, who loved to help others. Danny took pride in taking care of his family. He worked several years at Maloyed Motors as a mechanic. Danny enjoyed classic cars, especially Chevy Camaros. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Hazel McGhee; two sisters, Norma Moore, and Phyliss Rhea; one sister-in-law, Francis McGhee. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kathy Greer McGhee; one daughter, Shela McGhee; three brothers, James McGhee, Roger McGhee and wife Peggy, and Cecil “Buzz” McGhee; brothers-in-law, Mathew Moore, and Ronald Rhea; several nieces and nephews; his beloved dog, Lily; and many dear friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Henderson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Evans officiating. The burial will follow at the Elizabeth Cemetery.³ He was buried at Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 10, 1960 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Kathy Lorraine Greer on May 27, 1988 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,3 Danny Eugene McGhee died on March 28, 2021 at Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 61.³

     Norma Jean McGhee Norma "Sissy" McGhee Moore, September 18, 1946 - November 25, 2017. Norma J. “Sissy” McGhee Moore, age 71, was taken home by angels Saturday November 25, 2017. She was the daughter of the late James and Hazel Rhea McGhee. Sissy was an avid violet grower and enjoyed decorating her home. She loved her Lord and Savior and attended several churches. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Matthew R. Moore which she was the light of his life; one son, Kenneth Moore and wife Kelly of Roanoke; two daughters, JoAnn Wilson and husband Rocky and Sandy Pierce all of Glade Spring; three brothers, James McGhee and wife Frances, Danny McGhee and wife Kathy, special brother Cecil McGhee and Roger McGhee and wife Peggy; sister Phyllis Rhea and husband Ronald; she loved her grandchildren, Brandon Moore, Justin Wilson, Kelsey McClellan and Dylan Pierce; great grandchildren, Maddie, Ayden and Reid Moore; several nieces and nephews; special cousin Carolyn Thomas. Burial will follow in the Glade Presbyterian Cemetery.² She was buried at Glade Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 18, 1946 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 As of November 29, 1962,her married name was Moore.¹ She married Matthew Ranson Moore Jr. on November 29, 1962 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2 Norma Jean McGhee died on November 25, 2017 at Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 71.²

     Phyllis Carol McGhee Phyllis Carol Rhea, February 19, 1948 - November 11, 2019. Phyllis Carol Rhea, age 71, passed away at her home on Monday, November 11, 2019. She was a life long member of the Buckeye Hollow Free Pentecostal Holiness Church. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, James McGhee and Hazel; her daughter, Tonya Leann Rhea; sister, Norma Moore. She is survived by her husband of 52 years of marriage, Ronald “Fuzzy” Dean Rhea; her son, Jimmy Dean Rhea and wife Mary Ann; four brothers, James McGhee and wife France, Roger McGhee and wife Peggy, Danny McGhee and wife Kathy, and Cecil “Buzz” McGhee; grandchildren, Tony Rhea and wife Heather, Jennifer Mason and husband Greg; four great-grandchildren, Jaylyn Cardwell, Bella Cardwell, Sammy Widner, and Brantly Dean Rhea; three sister-in-laws, Wilma Hunt, Donna Nunley, and Janet Rhea; several nieces and nephews. The graveside service will be at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Mount Pleasant Union Church Cemetery, Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 19, 1948 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of July 22, 1967,her married name was Rhea.¹ She married Ronald Dean Rhea on July 22, 1967 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,4 Phyllis Carol McGhee died on November 11, 2019 at Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 71.⁴