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     Robert Lee Burcher Jr. was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.² He was born on January 5, 1943 at Newport News, Virginia.^1,3 He married Paula Marie Loudin, daughter of James Paul "Jim" Loudin and Margaret Alice Helmick, on August 26, 1964 at Elizabeth City, North Carolina.¹ Robert Lee Burcher Jr. and Paula Marie Loudin were divorced on October 12, 1971 at Newport News, Virginia.¹ Robert Lee Burcher Jr. died on May 9, 2015 at Virginia at age 72.² He Robert Lee Burcher Jr. (Bobby) 72, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015. Bobby was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula. He was an amazing athlete and was owner/operator of Bobby Burcher Electric. He was also a good friend and mentor to many through the years. Bobby is survived by his wife, Laura Burcher; stepchildren Donald, Dale, Gary, Sylvia, Jennifer and Heather McGuire; a brother, David Burcher; sisters, Patti Amos, Debbie Goens, Linda Delauder and Crystal Prosper; seven step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Frances Burcher and a sister, Nancy Kelly. Interment will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. on May 11, 2015.²

     His Social Security Number was 220-32-2666.⁵ James Edgar Kenney was buried at Fort Ashby Cemetery, Fort Ashby, Mineral Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Freda Elaine Phares, daughter of Robert Edward Phares and Freda Maysel Sturm.¹ James Edgar Kenney was born on April 13, 1934 at Fort Ashby, Mineral Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,4 He and Freda Elaine Phares were divorced before September, 1965.⁶ James Edgar Kenney died on November 1, 2000 at Fort Ashby, Mineral Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^2,3,5 He FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — James Edgar Kenney, 66, of Fort Ashby, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, at Memorial Hospital. Born April 13, 1934, in Fort Ashby, he was the son of the late Charles Edgar and Wilda Maryland (Zimmers) Kenney. Mr. Kenney was a graduate of Fort Ashby High School and Shepherd College. He had served in the U.S. Navy where he was a payroll clerk. He had lived in Hagerstown for a number of years. During that time, he had been a produce manager for the Safeway grocery store. He then worked for Almeda Construction. He returned to Fort Ashby and worked at his family’s restaurant, Country Roads. He assisted in the kitchen and handled the business office. Survivors include his son, Sean Kenney and wife Wanda, Martinsburg; twin daughters, Tanya Churchey and Kendra Dawson and husband Ken, all of Hagerstown; two brothers, Dean Kenney and wife Karen, Yemassee, S.C., and Douglas Kenney and wife Cynthia, Fort Ashby; three sisters, Kay Meadows and husband Philip, Fort Ashby, Deanna L. Brandt and husband Butch, Ridgeley, and Mary Lou Wagoner and husband Darrel, Fort Ashby; and seven grandchildren. He also will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Philip Dayton officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Ashby Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the local combined veterans honor guard. Serving as pallbearers will be Kay Elder, Sam Barnes, Paul Davis, Ellsworth Leo Henson Jr., Ellsworth Leo Henson III, and Carl Henson. on November 3, 2000.³

     Linda Lou Phares was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on July 13, 1951 at Randolph Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on July 13, 1951 at Randolph Co., West Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 549-07-6610.⁵ Henry E. Dawson married Maud Beulah Louise "Louisa" Snodgrass, daughter of Hiram A. Snodgrass and Norah Henderson "Nora" Elmore.⁶ Henry E. Dawson was born on May 16, 1891 at Maryville, Nodaway Co., Missouri.^7,5,3,4 He died on July 3, 1963 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 72.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 290-10-4047.⁴ Harry Clyde Shumaker was born on February 10, 1893 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1893.^2,4 He married Maud Beulah Louise "Louisa" Snodgrass, daughter of Hiram A. Snodgrass and Norah Henderson "Nora" Elmore, on June 27, 1921 at Summit Co., Ohio.¹ Harry Clyde Shumaker and Maud Beulah Louise "Louisa" Snodgrass were divorced before April, 1930.⁵ Harry Clyde Shumaker died on April 28, 1966 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 73.³

     His Social Security Number was 560-50-6486.⁴ Lester C. Reed was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, Ventura Co., California.² He married Maud Beulah Louise "Louisa" Snodgrass, daughter of Hiram A. Snodgrass and Norah Henderson "Nora" Elmore.² Lester C. Reed was born on January 17, 1889 at Arkadelphia, Clark Co., Arkansas.^4,1,2,3 He died on January 7, 1979 at Ventura Co., California, at age 89.^1,2

     Beulah Dale Swinger was buried at Dexter Cemetery, Dexter, Stoddard Co., Missouri.² Her Social Security Number was 366-26-1012.¹ Her married name was Brooks.³ She married Clarence William Brooks, son of William Henry Brooks and Maud Beulah Louise "Louisa" Snodgrass.³ Beulah Dale Swinger was born on September 11, 1912 at Essex, Stoddard Co., Missouri.^1,2 She died on December 17, 1999 at Stoddard Co., Missouri, at age 87.^1,4,2

     Freda K. Mettler was buried at Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery, 380 Cemetery Road, Santa Paula, Ventura Co., California.⁴ She was born on August 31, 1920 at Kern Co., California.^4,2 As of May 1, 1949,her married name was Brooks.¹ She married Clarence William Brooks, son of William Henry Brooks and Maud Beulah Louise "Louisa" Snodgrass, on May 1, 1949 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.^1,3 Freda K. Mettler died on June 26, 2004 at California at age 83.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 594-94-0466.¹ Angelia Marie Derobertis was born on February 14, 1990 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida.¹ She died on April 4, 2001 at Florida at age 11.^1,2