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     Edward Stafford Tarbert was buried at Asbury Cemetery, 21 Craigtown Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co., Maryland.^2,3 He married Flora Belle Light, daughter of Joseph Owen Light and Sarah Amanda Hale.^1,2 Edward Stafford Tarbert was born on February 17, 1901 at Woodlawn, Baltimore Co., Maryland.³ He died on July 12, 1942 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 41.² He Edward Stafford Tarbert died in Union Hospital, Elkton, at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon, age thirty. He was stricken Tuesday night, the 7th with an acute attack of gall trouble and taken to the hospital Wednesday. The operation was Thursday afternoon. His father, the late Thomas Tarbert of Upper Cecil Co., died when he was 6 months old. Besides his wife, who was Mrs. Flora Owens his mother Mrs. J. T. Jennings of Port Deposit, a half brother George Tarbert of Blythedale, a brother Harry Tarbert of near Lancaster, a sister Mrs. Edna Wardell of Havre de Grace, a half-sister, Mrs. Jones of Centreville, Md., a stepdaughter, Miss Georgia Owens and her two brothers are his survivors. He was employed by the Tompkins Construction Co., as Master Mechanic. His home was in the Seventh District, near the Asbury Methodist church, where the services were held at two-thirty Wedneseday afternoon in charge of Rev. S. T. Hamblin. The interment was in that cemetery. on July 17, 1942.²

     Betty Clayton "Bessie" Reynolds was buried at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Port Penn, New Castle Co., Delaware.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 216-16-5342.² She was born on May 22, 1924 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.^2,4 As of October 11, 1942,her married name was Owens.¹ She married Thomas Ellsworth Owens, son of Clinton Ellsworth Owens and Flora Belle Light, on October 11, 1942 at Perryville, Cecil Co., Maryland.¹ Betty Clayton "Bessie" Reynolds died on May 8, 2007 at Delaware at age 82.^2,3,4 She Betty Reynolds Morrow of Middletown died Tuesday, May 8, 2007. She was 82. She was a retired secretary and had worked at Aberdeen Proving Ground, University of Delaware and Governor Bacon Health Center. Mrs. Morrow enjoyed dancing and being a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Halus and Mary Hudson Reynolds. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, William "Bill" Morrow; a daughter, Lois J. Thornton of Chandler, Ariz; a grandson, Thomas W. Thornton of Middletown; a great-grandson, Anthony Thornton of Newark; six siblings, Carrie Olewine, Linton Reynolds, Leone Johnston, Charlene McCulley, all of Elkton, Md., Mary Ann Spence and Nancy Hopkins, both of Earleville, Md; and her dog, Mitzy. Burial followed in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Port Penn. on May 9, 2007.³

     Evelyn Corine Wright was buried at Principio United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1511 Principio Furnace Road, Principio Furnace, Cecil Co., Maryland.^1,2 Her married name was Owens.³ She married Thomas Ellsworth Owens, son of Clinton Ellsworth Owens and Flora Belle Light.³ Evelyn Corine Wright was born on September 3, 1933 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.^1,2 She died on May 13, 2011 at Rising Sun, Cecil Co., Maryland, at age 77.^1,2 She Evelyn Corine Owens, 77 yrs, of Elkton, MD, died Friday, May 13, 2011, at Calvert Manor Health Care System, Rising Sun, MD. Born September 3, 1933, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Pearl Williams Wright. Mrs. Owens was a homemaker and member of the Glasgow Baptist Church of Newark, Delaware, and is survived by her sons, William K. Owens and Roger L. Owens, both of Elkton, MD; daughter, Melissa T. Owens, Chambersburg, PA; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and brother, Wilbur Wright. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Owens was preceded in death by her son, Richard W. Owens; two brothers and two sisters. Interment will be in Principio Cemetery, Perryville, MD. on May 16, 2011.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 554-11-3987.² Alberta Jo Fogle was born on December 21, 1960 at Sonoma, Sonoma Co., California.^1,2 As of October 7, 1978,her married name was Owens.³ She married Richard Wayne Owens, son of Thomas Ellsworth Owens and Evelyn Corine Wright, on October 7, 1978 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.³ Alberta Jo Fogle died in July, 1994 at age 33.²

     Deborah Ann Arnold was buried at Asbury Cemetery, 21 Craigtown Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co., Maryland.¹ She was born on June 26, 1953 at Maryland.¹ She died on June 27, 1953 at Maryland.¹

     Kathleen Erma Arnold was buried at Asbury Cemetery, 21 Craigtown Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co., Maryland.¹ She was born on June 26, 1953.¹ She died on June 29, 1953.¹

     Joseph Henry Arnold was buried at Asbury Cemetery, 21 Craigtown Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co., Maryland.¹ He died on August 10, 1952 at Maryland.¹ He was born on August 10, 1952 at Maryland.¹

     James Ellsworth Arnold Major James E. Arnold (USAF, Ret.), age 50, went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2007. James was born on October 11, 1956 at Havre De Grace, Maryland, the son of the late James H. and Georgia E. Owens Arnold. James is survived by his wife of 21 years, Julie; sons, James and Joseph; sister, Linda; brother-in-law, Bill, and nieces, Kathy and Amanda. James was a 1978 graduate of the Air Force Academy and a 1985 graduate of George Washington Law Center. James served as a JAG officer, serving in Illinois, California, Germany and Washington, D.C., where he retired in 1996. James was a military history buff, a great storyteller, an avid reader and enjoyed playing games with his family. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Air Force Academy Cemetery.² He was buried at United States Air Force Academy Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.³ His Social Security Number was 217-72-9713.¹ He was born on October 11, 1956 at Havre de Grace, Harford Co., Maryland.^1,3,2,4 He married Julia L. "Julie" Thompson circa 1986.² James Ellsworth Arnold died on March 1, 2007 at age 50.^1,3,2,4

     Erma Fay Thomas One of the Lord’s most reverent and faithful followers, Erma Thomas Taylor of 153 Sunset Place, Danville, VA, was called to heaven on Sunday, August 7, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Born September 26, 1933, Erma was the daughter of the late William B. Thomas and the late Nona L. Thomas. She was married for 58 years to Ossie Lee Taylor, Jr., who passed away 10 years ago. Erma also had a brother, Emory M. Thomas, who preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Bonnie Taylor Daly, and her husband, Jon, of Winston-Salem, and five grandchildren: Jon Michael Daly, Jr. and wife, Rachel, of Greensboro, Taylor D. Carruthers and husband, Drew, of Clemmons, Courtney D. Boon and husband, Read, of Cary, Huntington T. Daly and wife, Marissa, of Woodland Hills, CA, and Niland L. Daly and wife, Laura, of Winston-Salem. She was a beloved “Gigi” to seven great-granddaughters and five great-grandsons. Other special survivors include Janice Taylor, Jacquie Wyatt, Kenneth Stone and daughter, Kensley, and Keven Stone and wife, Crystal. Erma retired after 48 years of public work and was a loyal, life-long member of Faith Baptist Church. She was also an avid animal lover, having rescued several elderly dogs in recent years. She leaves behind Molly, her sweet canine companion. Funeral services will be handled by Swicegood-Barker Funeral Home at 2025 North Main Street with a family ceremony in the Danville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel.⁴ She was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 26, 1933 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of October 30, 1953,her married name was Taylor.^1,5 She married Ossie Lee Taylor Jr. on October 30, 1953 at Person Co., North Carolina.^5,6,4 Erma Fay Thomas died on August 7, 2022 at Danville, Virginia, at age 88.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 226-44-4763.¹ Emory Midget Thomas was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.² He was born on April 28, 1936 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Helen Henderson on November 2, 1957.² Emory Midget Thomas died on June 23, 2005 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 69.^1,2,3,4 He DANVILLE, Va. - Emory M. Thomas, 69, of 115 Ash St., died suddenly Thursday, June 23, 2005, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born April 28, 1936, in Danville, he was the son of the late William Brown Thomas and Nona Gay Light Thomas. He had lived his entire life in the Danville area and was retired from Dan River, Inc. as an overseer in the Boiler room. He was a member of Holland Road Baptist Church. He was married to Helen Henderson Thomas on Nov. 2, 1957. In addition to his wife of the residence, he is also survived by a daughter, Cynthia T. Cockran of Danville; a son, Jack Emory Thomas of Danville; and a sister, Erma Taylor of Danville. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. on June 25, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 237-42-5965.⁴ Ossie Lee Taylor Jr. was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.² He was born on October 28, 1931 at Roxboro, Person Co., North Carolina.^2,4 He married Erma Fay Thomas, daughter of William Brown Thomas and Nona Gay Light, on October 30, 1953 at Person Co., North Carolina.^1,2,5 Ossie Lee Taylor Jr. died on May 2, 2012 at Danville, Virginia, at age 80.^2,4,3 He Ossie Lee Taylor, Jr., 80, of 153 Sunset Place, Danville, died on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Piney Forest Health Care Center. Born in Roxboro, NC on October 28, 1931, he was the son of the late Ossie Lee Taylor, Sr. and Ethel Howard Taylor Day. He was married to Erma T. Taylor who survives of the home. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He had served his country during the Korean Conflict as a member of the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Dan River Post 1097. He had worked as a maintenance supervisor for the Daly Seven Group. In addition to his wife of the residence, Mr. Taylor is survived by one daughter, Bonnie T. Daly and husband, Jon, of Winston-Salem, NC; three sisters, Janice Taylor Stone of Danville, Shirley Taylor Mooney and husband, Smith, of Roxboro, NC, and Dorothy Taylor Day, also of Roxboro; five grandchildren, Jon-Michael Daly, Jr. and wife, Rachel, Taylor D. Carruthers and husband, Drew, Courtney S. Daly, Huntington T. Daly and Niland L. Daly. Other survivors include three special nieces and nephew, Jacquie Wyatt, Kenneth Stone and Kevin Stone; special friend, Morris Payne, Sr. and his special companion "Mickey". Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. on May 4, 2012.²