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     Her Social Security Number was 052-18-5151.⁴ Ann Mary Kucheric was born on June 17, 1922 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^3,4,5 As of October 15, 1948,her married name was Smith.² She married William Andrew Smith, son of Elven Conrad Smith and Hattie Clay Fralin, on October 15, 1948 at Florida.^1,2 Ann Mary Kucheric died on June 11, 2006 at Lecanto, Citrus Co., Florida, at age 83.^3,4 She SMITH, Ann Mary, 83, of Inverness, died Sunday (June 11, 2006) at Brentwood Health Care Center of Lecanto. She was born in New York City and came here in 1987 from Richmond, Va. She had been a department store sales clerk and served in the Navy during World War II. She was a member of the Citrus Garden Club and member of Our lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Rose Travis, Citrus Hills, and Frances Polatty, Virginia Beach, Va; a brother, Bill Kucharick, Zephyrhills. on June 13, 2006.³

     Mary Frances Ross Mary Frances Ross Goudie of Bassett died peacefully on May 20, 2020, at 99 years and 7 months. At the time of her death, she was living at Autumn Care of Mechanicsville where she received excellent care and concern by the nursing staff as well as other staff members. She was the daughter of the late Katherine Lenoah Smith Ross and Charles Louis Ross, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Victor Goudie, Sr. and a brother, Charles Louis Ross, Jr. Mary was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, and grew up in Ferrum, Virginia. She was a graduate of Ferrum College and Lewis Gale School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse who worked at Martinsville General Hospital, Bassett-Walker Knitting, and Harmony Hall.  She was the office nurse for Dr. Stanley and Dr. Thomas. She was a member of Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church for over 70 years. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Katherine Wagner (Paul) of Mechanicsville, Charles Victor Goudie, Jr. (Sandy) of Roanoke, and former son-in-law, Daniel Small of Richmond. Also surviving are grandchildren, John Small, Karl Small (Katie), Ross Small, Jason McNeil and Aaron McNeil; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Cameron Small, Maxx, Roselynn, Spencer and Mischa McNeil; sister-in-law, Barbara Ross, of Lynchburg; her brother’s children, LouAnne Ross Purnell of Georgia, Bob Ross of Lynchburg and Elizabeth Ann Perdue of Rocky Mount; along with many relatives of her husband in Illinois and Georgia. Prior to leaving Bassett, her devoted and caring caregiver was Babs Jarrett Priddy. The family will always be grateful for her assistance in keeping Mama in her home until she was almost 99. Also, her special niece, Elizabeth Anne Purdue, R.N., (Marvin) of Rocky Mount provided much assistance over the years with her health care. A brief graveside service will be held at approximately 2:30 p.m. at the St. James United Methodist Church cemetery in Ferrum, Virginia.¹ She was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on September 27, 1920 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of April 14, 1943,her married name was Goudie.⁵ She married Charles Victor Goudie Sr. on April 14, 1943 at Camden Co., North Carolina.^1,5 Mary Frances Ross died on May 20, 2020 at Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 99.^1,2

     Charles Louis Ross Jr. was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2 He Charles Louis Ross, Jr., 89, of Rocky Mount, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 12, 2014 at the James River Nursing and Convalescent Center in Newport News, Va., following an extended illness. He was born in Ferrum, Va. to the late Charles Louis, Sr and Katherine L. Smith on February 17, 1925. Charles graduated from Ferrum Training School in 1943, was drafted into the army and proudly served his country as an X-Ray technician with the 80th Field Hospital Unit in the European Campaign during WWII from 1943-1946. He attended Virginia Tech and University of Virginia. He married Barbara Anne Richards of the Pleasant Hill community. A dedicated and loving father and husband, Charles also made many friends throughout the community as a sewing machine sales and service technician and a tinker, trader, big band, zydeco and traditional mountain music fan, especially old time fiddling. One of his greatest joys came through the fellowship with his church, Central Grace Church of Rocky Mount and his beloved family there. Charles is survived by his wife, Barbara Richards Ross; sister, Mary Frances Goudie of Bassett, Va; two children: Robert R. Ross, of Hampton, Va. and Lou Anne Ross-Purnell, of Flowery Branch, Ga; two grandchildren: Betsy R. (David) Payne, of Santa Rita, Guam and Zachery A. Purnell of Atlanta, Ga; sister-in-law, Catherine (William) Kingery and brother-in-law, John W. Richards of Rocky Mount; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow the service at St. James Methodist Church in Ferrum, Va.² He was born on February 17, 1925 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,2,4,6 He married Clara Marie Pugh on June 4, 1949 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁸ Charles Louis Ross Jr. and Clara Marie Pugh were divorced on March 15, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ Charles Louis Ross Jr. married Barbara Anne Richards on March 17, 1952 at Camden Co., North Carolina.^2,10,9 Charles Louis Ross Jr. died on November 12, 2014 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 89.^3,2

     Charles Victor Goudie Sr. was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 322-18-5489.⁶ He was born on November 7, 1918 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^2,3,7,4,6,8 He married Mary Frances Ross, daughter of Charles Louis Ross Sr. and Katerine Lenoah "Kate" Smith, on April 14, 1943 at Camden Co., North Carolina.^1,5 Charles Victor Goudie Sr. died on January 31, 1987 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 68.^2,3,8

     Charles Victor Goudie Jr. Charles Victor Goudie Jr., 76, died on December 25, 2022, in Roanoke, Virginia. He grew up in Bassett, Virginia, and was a graduate of Bassett High School. He received college degrees from Ferrum College and Virginia Tech. He was a true Hokie and Dodger fan. Victor is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Goudie; his sister, Katherine Goudie Wagner (Paul); stepsons, Aaron and Jason McNeil; step grandchildren, Maxx, Roselynn, Spencer, and Mischa McNeil, as well as many nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles Victor Goudie Sr. and Mary Frances Ross Goudie; his sister-in-law, Linda Unrue; brother-in-law, Jerry Boggs; and brother-in-law, Don Unrue. He and Sandy enjoyed listening to beach music, dancing, and playing tennis. His career included working for Halmode Garment Industry and later in inventory control. Graveside service at approximately 2 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church in Ferrum, Virginia.⁴ He was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 4, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He married Sandy Kay Boggs on July 2, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Charles Victor Goudie Jr. died on December 25, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.⁴

     Barbara Anne Richards Barbara Anne Richards Ross, 88, of Rocky Mount, Va., went swiftly and peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2021 at the Forest Health and Rehab Center in Lynchburg, Va., following an extended illness. She was born in the Pleasant Hill Community of Franklin County, Virginia and the youngest of six children to the late Carroll Tucker Richards, Sr., and Annie B. Wells Richards on July 22, 1933. During the Great Depression she helped with the numerous needs of her family homestead and gave care to her mother who began suffering from strokes in her 50s and when Barbara was a young girl, as did her siblings Eugene B. Richards, Carroll Tucker Richards, Jr., Hazel Wells (Garrett), John William Richards, and Mary Catherine (Beckner Kingery). Barbara married Charles Louis Ross, Jr. of Ferrum, Va. at age 18 and had two children, Robert (Bob) and Lou Anne. A brilliant mind, a voracious reader, an avid enthusiast of the outdoors, and a gourmet cook, her greatest joys came through her relationships with her family, friends, and the beloved fellowship with her church, Central Grace Church of Rocky Mount. Barbara served her community for over forty years at the Leggett/Belk stores in Rocky Mount and Martinsville. Barbara is predeceased by her husband, Charles, great grandson, Josell Ross Payne, her brothers and sisters, and is survived by two children; Robert R. Ross, of Lynchburg, VA, and Lou Anne Ross-Purnell, of Flowery Branch, GA, two grandchildren, "Alexandra" (Betsy) R. Payne of Flowery Branch, GA and Zachery A. Purnell of Denver, CO, nieces and nephews, Rebecca (John) McDonald of Greensboro, NC, Tuck (Debby) Richards of Roanoke, VA, Lucinda Richards of Rocky Mount, VA, Jimmy (Janice) Beckner of Rocky Mount, VA, Charlene (Richard) Lynch of Roanoke, VA, Tommy Beckner of Virginia Beach, VA, Katherine (Paul) Wagner of Richmond, VA, Victor (Sandie) Goudie of Roanoke, VA, Elmer E. Purnell, Jr. father of Alexandra and Zachery of Gainesville, GA, many great nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. An outdoor service will be held on Monday, December 20 at Noon at the St. James Methodist Church burial grounds in Ferrum, Va. with the eulogy given by Paul Mahan of Central Grace Church, Rocky Mount, Va.² She was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 22, 1933 at Pleasant Hill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of March 17, 1952,her married name was Ross.³ She married Charles Louis Ross Jr., son of Charles Louis Ross Sr. and Katerine Lenoah "Kate" Smith, on March 17, 1952 at Camden Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 Barbara Anne Richards died on December 14, 2021 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 88.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-0370.³ Clara Marie Pugh was buried at Flint Hill Church Cemetery, 2731 Booker T. Washington Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 14, 1930 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of June 4, 1949,her married name was Ross.¹ She married Charles Louis Ross Jr., son of Charles Louis Ross Sr. and Katerine Lenoah "Kate" Smith, on June 4, 1949 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ Clara Marie Pugh and Charles Louis Ross Jr. were divorced on March 15, 1952 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² Clara Marie Pugh died on October 4, 2005 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 75.^3,6,7

     Hilton Smith died on June 9, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 9, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹

     Flora Alberta Carpenter was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.² She was born on July 10, 1904 at New Middleton, Smith Co., Tennessee.^2,3 As of February 26, 1944,her married name was Smith.⁴ She married Noell Bruce Smith, son of Henry Andrew Wise Smith and Mary Elizabeth Yeatts, on February 26, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.^1,4 Flora Alberta Carpenter died on August 7, 1963 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 59.²

     Reva Elnora Newman was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.³ She was born on September 20, 1907 at Danville, Virginia.^1,3,2 As of September 15, 1932,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Noell Bruce Smith, son of Henry Andrew Wise Smith and Mary Elizabeth Yeatts, on September 15, 1932 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2,4 Reva Elnora Newman died on October 2, 1942 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 35; Her gravestone has a death date of Sep 29, 1942.^3,2