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     Steven Ray Pendleton Steven Ray Pendleton, 61, of Salem, began his walk on the Streets of Glory on Thursday, November 29, 2012 while in the loving arms of his wife and children. Steve was a family man first and continually expressed unconditional love to his wife, children, and grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoyed the outdoors, was a movie buff, and loved supporting sports in Salem. He was known for being outgoing, humorous, and an inspiration to his large group of special friends. He was the example of faith and courage, a simple man with a knack for making everyone laugh. He was a spiritual leader of his home teaching his family how to live and love. His star is now in Heaven, shining down bright on us. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Katherine Pendleton; son, Shannon Pendleton; brothers, Johnny Pendleton and Vincent Pendleton; and mother-in-law, Virginia Helvey Vass. His surviving family includes his wife of 35 years, Rhonda Pendleton; children, Melissa Pendleton Vest and husband, Tony, Chad Steven Pendleton and wife, Chris, and Derek Matthew Pendleton and wife, Brandi; grandsons, Jacob Daniel Hatfield and Zachary Steven Hatfield; granddaughters, Kelsen Myers Pendleton and Ansley Christine Pendleton; brother, Jack Pendleton and wife, Emily; sister, Kathy Chrisman and husband, Chris; brothers-in-law, Michael Helvey and wife, Diane, and Anthony Helvey; special nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Rev. Ken Nienke will officiate.² He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 231-78-4973.⁴ He was born on April 14, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Patty Yvonne Dooley, daughter of John Marshall Dooley Jr. and Mida Colleen Robertson, on July 5, 1968 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina.¹ Steven Ray Pendleton and Patty Yvonne Dooley were divorced on June 24, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Steven Ray Pendleton died on November 29, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^2,4

     Shannon William Marshall Pendleton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 9, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on March 30, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 3.¹

     Jonathan Odel Dooley was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on August 1, 1981 at Virginia.¹ He died on December 5, 1981 at Charlottesville, Virginia.¹

     Abitha Jane Wright was buried at Walker-Yeatts Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ She Mrs. Abitha Wright Yeatts, one of Danville's oldest citizens died Sunday evening at the age of 84 years at the residence of her son, Dr. W. C Yeatts, Jefferson avenue. Mrs. Yeatts had been an invalid for a number of years, but despite her illness had held her own, until recently when a gradual decline left her very ill. She gradually weakened until her passing Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. The deceased was born near Green Pond, Va., Feb. 6th 1846 and was married to Captain John R. Yeatts in Nov. 1866 just after the Civil War. Together they went through reconstruction days spending practically all their lives at the old homestead. Her husband preceded her to the grave several years ago. Mrs. Yeatts joined the Methodist church as a young woman and remained a devout member throughout her life. She is survived by two sons, John R. Yeatts and Dr. W. C. Yeatts, both of Danville, two daughters, Mrs. W. R. Mattox of Altavista, Va., and Mrs. O. B. Cawtharve of Denver, Col. A host of grandchildren, thirty-three in number, and thirty six great grandchildren survive her. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the old homestead near Green Pond church. Rev. J. Arthur Winn of this city, conducting services.³ She was born on February 6, 1846 at Green Pond, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Feb 7, 1846.^3,4 As of November 29, 1866,her married name was Yeatts.² She married Captain John Richard Yeatts, son of Willis C. Yeatts and Mary Ann Bennett, on November 29, 1866 at Pullens, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Abitha Jane Wright died on March 9, 1930 at Danville, Virginia, at age 84.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-12-8262.³ John Richard "Sonny" Yates Jr. was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^5,6,7 He Mr. John Richard Yates, 89, of Danville, VA went to be with his Lord at Memorial Hospital in Danville where he had been a patient for several weeks. He was a native of Pittsylvania County, a son of the late Captain John Richard Yates, Sr and Abitha Wright Yeatts. For many years he was employed in the merchantile stores of Danville, having retired eight years ago. He was a member of the Main Street Methodist Church in Danville and a member of Modern Woodsmen of America. Surviving are his wife and the following sons and daughters Opel Wade Yeatts, Sr of Roanoke, VA, Ernest Samuel Yeatts and Stover L Yeatts of Danville, Harvey A Yeatts of Washington, DC, Mrs. Hughie H Goodwin of Apex, NC, Mrs. Nancy Omohundro of Arlington, VA and Mrs. Ernest Bennett of Ringgold, VA. He also leaves one brother Dr. W C Yeatts of Danville and sisters Mrs. Robert Maddox of Bassett and Mrs. Janie Cawthorne of Los Angeles, VA. Eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren also survive. Interment was in Highland Burial Park in Danville.⁶ He was born on October 24, 1867 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,5,7,13 He married Mary Frances Reynolds on September 26, 1894 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ John Richard "Sonny" Yates Jr. married Cornelia Thompson Woody on January 20, 1938 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,5,8 John Richard "Sonny" Yates Jr. died on March 7, 1957 at Danville, Virginia, at age 89.^5,7

     Mary Elizabeth Yeatts was buried at Walker-Yeatts Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 23, 1869 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² As of August 30, 1887,her married name was Smith.³ She married Henry Andrew Wise Smith on August 30, 1887 at Virginia.³ Mary Elizabeth Yeatts died on June 16, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 40.⁵

     Dr. Willis Christopher Yeatts was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4 He was born on January 9, 1871 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Frances Elizabeth “Fannie” Blair in 1896 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 Dr. Willis Christopher Yeatts died on May 30, 1957 at Danville, Virginia, at age 86.^2,3,4 He DANVILLE - Final rites for Dr. Willis Christopher Yeatts will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Moseley Memorial Methodist Church. Burial will be in Highland Burial Park. Dr. Yeatts died Thursday morning at his home. The retired physician was 86. He received his degree in medicine at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Yeatts first practiced in Pittsylvania county and then for two years in Maryland. In 1907 he settled in Danville where he continued to practice until his retirement. He was a member or Moseley Memorial Methodist Church and the Morotock Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie Blair Yeatts and seven children, Mrs. Carol Y. Anderson, Danville; Dr. Harry B. Yeatts, Buenos Aires; W. Avon Yeatts, Richmond; Mrs. Ethel Yeatts Drew, Danville; William S. Yeatts, Coral Gables, Fla; Robert L. Yeatts, Detroit, and Mrs. C. L. Clotlfelter of Hampton. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Robert Mattox of Bassett and Mrs. Jamie Cawthorne of Los Angeles, 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. on May 31, 1957.³

     William C. Yeatts was born on August 1, 1879 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ He died on September 10, 1882 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 3.²

     Nannie Lee Yeatts was born on May 4, 1873 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ As of 1888,her married name was Smith.² She married James Jackson Smith in 1888 at Virginia.² Nannie Lee Yeatts died before 1895 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴