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     Carol Ann Strickler was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 18, 1952 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of June 12, 1970,her married name was Austin.¹ She married George Luther "Shorty" Austin, son of Frank Wallace "Pap" Austin Sr. and Addie Ann Craft, on June 12, 1970 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ Carol Ann Strickler and George Luther "Shorty" Austin were divorced on December 30, 1994 at Virginia.² Carol Ann Strickler died on March 20, 2019 at Virginia at age 67.³ She Carol Ann Strickler Austin, 67, of Fincastle, VA went to heaven to be with her Lord on March 20, 2019, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She passed away at home peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 18, 1952 in Clifton Forge, VA to Edith Genevieve Anderson Strickler and Linden Lee Strickler Sr. Carol was a graduate of James River High School. She retired from General Electric, with over 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Steven Austin, her brother, Linden Strickler Jr., her niece, Lisa Cahoon and her children's father, George "Shorty" Austin. Carol enjoyed being in the outdoors. She loved taking long walks and planting flowers in the springtime. She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Tony Croft, her brother and sister-in-law, John "Tommy" and Linda Strickler, her special friend, Dirk Cole, her granddaughters that she adored, Brittany Austin and Nicole Austin and their mother and brother, Evelyn and Noah Paxton, her nephews, Ronnie Strickler and wife, Kelly and Bobby Strickler and many cousins and loving friends. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice, especially Sarah for her excellent care, Dr. William Fintel and his office for their many years of care and Dirk Cole for all of his love and support of Carol. A graveside service for Carol will be Saturday, March 23 at Huffman Memorial Park, 20587 Cumberland Gap Road, New Castle with Steve Minnix officiating. on March 21, 2019.³

     Frances Elizabeth “Fannie” Blair was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^1,3 She was born on August 19, 1874 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of 1896,her married name was Yeatts.² She married Dr. Willis Christopher Yeatts, son of Captain John Richard Yeatts and Abitha Jane Wright, in 1896 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 Frances Elizabeth “Fannie” Blair died on December 6, 1963 at Danville, Virginia, at age 89.^1,3

     Carol Landon Yeatts was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 230-10-2917.⁸ She was born on November 1, 1897 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4,8 As of November 28, 1917,her married name was Anderson.⁶ She married John Buchanan Anderson Jr. on November 28, 1917 at Richmond, Virginia.^6,9,10 Carol Landon Yeatts died on March 31, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 96.^3,8,9

     His Social Security Number was 525-58-2556.⁹ Dr. Harry Blair Yeatts married Maria Elena Cabrera Castilla.¹⁰ Dr. Harry Blair Yeatts was born on March 31, 1900 at Whittles, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,11,9 He died on June 17, 1977 at Buenos Aires, Argentina, at age 77.^11,9

     Wendell Avon Yeatts Sr. was buried at Hungars Episcopal Church Cemetery, 10107 Bayside Road, Bridgetown, Northampton Co., Virginia.^2,11 He was born on December 27, 1898 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He married Emily Wilkins on December 22, 1931 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,12,3 Wendell Avon Yeatts Sr. died on March 1, 1987 at Anderson, Anderson Co., South Carolina, at age 88.^2,11 He ANDERSON, S.C - W. Avon Yeatts, 87, a former Peninsula resident, died Sunday in Anderson General Hospital. He was born in Danville and retired from Metropolitan Insurance Co. in 1966 after 30 years of service. He was also a member of the Metropolitan Retired Mens Club and the Peninsula Retired Mens Association. He was a member of Hungars Episcopal Church, Eastville, and the Judge Smith Bible Class at Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Wendell A. Yeatts Jr. of Anderson; two sisters, Mrs. Carol Anderson of Danville, and Mrs. Virginia Clodfelter of Hampton; a brother, Robbie Lynwood Yeatts of Barefoot Bay, Fla; and one granddaughter. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at Hungars Episcopal Church, Eastville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on March 4, 1987.¹¹

     Ethel Kathleen Yeatts was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^8,6,7 She was born on March 24, 1902 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,6 As of August 30, 1924,her married name was Hardy.² She married James Robert Hardy Sr. on August 30, 1924 at Washington, D.C..² Ethel Kathleen Yeatts and James Robert Hardy Sr. were divorced on January 17, 1938 at Virginia.⁹ As of May 6, 1944,her married name was Drew.² Ethel Kathleen Yeatts married Wray LeGrand Drew on May 6, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.^2,6,7 Ethel Kathleen Yeatts died on February 28, 1966 at Danville, Virginia, at age 63.^8,6,7 She Mrs. Ethel Yeatts Hardy Drew, 63, died in Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon at 1:45 after being in declining health for the past three years. A native of Pittsylvania County, where she was born March 24, 1902, she was a daughter of late Dr. W. C. Yeatts and Mrs. Francis Blair Yeatts. She had lived in Danville most of her life. She was a member of Mount Vernon Methodist Church and also attended First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Her husband, Wray Lawrence Drew, died in 1962. She is survived by two sons, William H. Hardy of Danville and T. Wallace Hardy of Gloucester; two sisters, Mrs. Carol Y. Anderson of Danville and Mrs. C. L. Clodfelter of Hampton; four brothers, Dr. Harry B. Yeatts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, R. L. Yeatts of Detroit, Mich., W. S. Yeatts of Miami, Fla., and W. A. Yeatts of Franktown; and five grandchildren. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park. on March 1, 1966.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 231-40-4925.⁸ William Sidney Yeatts was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^9,3 He married Mozelle Pernell.⁴ William Sidney Yeatts was born on March 30, 1904 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^7,8 He and Mozelle Pernell were divorced in November, 1962 at Dade Co., Florida.¹⁰ William Sidney Yeatts died on March 18, 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 61.^9,3

     Robbie Lynwood Yeatts was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 166-03-6471.⁹ He was born on December 10, 1905 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,9,10 He married Jean S. McDermant on August 7, 1945 at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.⁴ Robbie Lynwood Yeatts died on April 27, 2000 at Chelsea, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, at age 94.^1,9,10,11 He YEATTS, Robbie L., April 27, age 94, in Chelsea, formerly of Detroit. Member of Busnnell Congregational Church in Detroit and Meadowbrook Congregational Church in Novi. Beloved husband of the late Jean, father of Carol Hickner, Frances Yeatts, Malcolm Yeatts, and Don Yeatts. on April 30, 2000.¹¹

     Virginia Kent Yeatts was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.^2,8 Her Social Security Number was 226-46-4340.⁹ She was born on October 18, 1908 at Danville, Virginia.^2,8,3,9 As of July 30, 1931,her married name was Clodfelter.⁴ She married Clarence Lee Clodfelter Sr. on July 30, 1931 at Danville, Virginia.^5,10,2,4 Virginia Kent Yeatts died on November 4, 2005 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 97.^2,8,9 She HAMPTON - Virginia Yeatts Clodfelter, 97, died peacefully on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Sentara Nursing Center. Born in Danville, Va., on Oct. 18, 1908, she has been a resident of Hampton, Va., since 1942. Virginia and her husband, Clarence, were faithful members of Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church for 62 years. She was involved in many activities of the church, among them Circle number 7, the Willie Nelms Sunday School Class, the United Methodist Women and the Live Wires. As a music major at Greensboro College, she expressed her love of music by playing the piano at home and at Sunday School. She was very active in civic organizations including being a charter member of the Wythe Women's Club and the Farmington Garden Club. She was also a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Home Demonstration Club. She was preceded in death by her father, Willis Christopher Yeatts, M.D; her mother, Frances Blair Yeatts; a daughter Catherine Frances; and six brothers and sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Clarence L. Clodfelter Sr; three children, Clarence L. Clodfelter Jr. and his wife, Polly, Anne C. Tucker and her husband, Roy Tucker, and Jean C. Gulick and her husband, Jim Gulick. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Michael R. Tucker and his wife, Sandra, James Lee Tucker, Pam C. Youngblood and her husband, Pat, Paula C. Mobley and her husband, Richard, Clarence Lee Clodfelter III and his wife, Marci, David J. Gulick and his wife, Melinda, Virginia B. Rogers and her husband, James, and Daniel S. Gulick and his wife, Laura; and 13 great-grandchildren, Matthew and Alex Tucker, Mason, Benjamin, and Brian Youngblood, Stephen and Katherine Mobley, Joanathan and Lauren Gulick, Kayla, Nathan, and Justin Rogers and Owen Gulick. Virginia devoted her life to her husband and family. She recently celebrated 74 years of marriage to her beloved husband, Clarence. She was a gracious lady whose hospitality set an example for her family and friends. She will be remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother, and grandmother, faithful church member and gracious hostess. Burial to follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. on November 6, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 240-01-2808.⁹ Clarence Lee Clodfelter Sr. was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.² He was born on August 7, 1908 at Thomasville, Davidson Co., North Carolina.^2,4,5,9,6 He married Virginia Kent Yeatts, daughter of Dr. Willis Christopher Yeatts and Frances Elizabeth “Fannie” Blair, on July 30, 1931 at Danville, Virginia.^10,11,3,4 Clarence Lee Clodfelter Sr. died on May 4, 2008 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 99.^2,9,7,8 He HAMPTON - Clarence L. Clodfelter Sr., 99, passed away peacefully May 4, 2008, at Sentara Rehabilitation Center. Born in Thomasville, N.C., Aug. 7, 1908, he was a resident of Hampton since 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 74 years, Virginia; a daughter, Katherine Frances; and five brothers and sisters. He is survived by a sister, Estella Cranford. He leaves to cherish his memory three children, Clarence L. Clodfelter Jr. and wife Polly, Anne C. Tucker and husband Roy and Jean Gulick and husband Jim. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Michael Roy Tucker and wife Sandra, James Lee Tucker, Pam C. Youngblood and husband Pat, Paula C. Mobley and husband Richard, Clarence Lee Clodfelter III and wife Marcie, David Gulick and wife Melinda, Virginia B. Rogers and husband James and Daniel S. Gulick and wife Laura; and 15 great-grandchildren, Matthew and Alex Tucker, Mason, Benjamin and Brian Youngblood, Stephen and Katherine Mobley, Jonathan and Lauren Gulick, Kayla, Nathan, Justin and Lindsey Rogers, and Owen and Jackson Gulick. Clarence, or "Doc," as he was affectionately known, graduated from the pharmacy school at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in the spring of 1931. He had always been a loyal North Carolina fan. on May 7, 2008.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 472-12-0590.⁴ John Buchanan Anderson Jr. was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^2,5,6 He was born on June 6, 1895 at North Carolina.^1,2,5 He married Carol Landon Yeatts, daughter of Dr. Willis Christopher Yeatts and Frances Elizabeth “Fannie” Blair, on November 28, 1917 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,5,6 John Buchanan Anderson Jr. John ("Buck") Anderson, age 46, died unexpectedly at his late residence, 903 Main Street, this morning at 1:30 after an illness of ten days, as result of a heart ailment. Mr. Anderson, son, of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Anderson, and veteran of the World War, had lived in Danville practically all his life. He was connected with Anderson Brothers for fifteen years but for the last few years he had been with C. E. Ericson, an advertising concern. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carol Yeatts Anderson and the following children: Jack Anderson, Mrs. Clyde Francisco, Carol Anderson, Billy Anderson, and Richard Anderson, all of Danville. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. H. D. Fitzgerald, of Buckroe Beach; Mrs. J. M. Andrews, Jr., of Danville; Charles C. Anderson, of St. Louis, Missouri; L. B. Anderson, of Miami, Florida; and Walter I. Anderson, of Maryville, Tennessee. The following half-sisters also survive: Mrs. Douglas Sager, of Bayside, New York; Mrs. Ira McMann and Misses Louise and Laura Anderson, of Danville. Interment will take place in Highland Burial Park. on July 26, 1941.⁶ He died on July 26, 1941 at Danville, Virginia, at age 46.^2,3,4,5,6

     Wray LeGrand Drew was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^1,4 He was born on June 29, 1895 at DuBois, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,5,3 He married Ethel Kathleen Yeatts, daughter of Dr. Willis Christopher Yeatts and Frances Elizabeth “Fannie” Blair, on May 6, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.^2,6,7 Wray LeGrand Drew died on June 18, 1962 at Danville, Virginia, at age 66; His gravestone has a death date of Jun 8, 1962.^1,6,4 He Wray Lawrence Drew, age 67, at Memorial Hospital Monday at 5 p.m. after being in declining health for several years. Mr. Drew was a native of DuBoise, Pa., a son of the late Martin W. Drew and Mrs. Villa Husted Drew. He spent most of life in Danville and was employed by the Dan River Mills until he retired. He was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include two sons, Eugene W. Drew, of Danville; Lawrence L. Drew, of Flint, Mich; two brothers, O. G. Greenville, S.C. and Drew, Albert L. Drew, of Roanoke Rapids, N.C. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park. on June 19, 1962.⁴

     John Buchanan Anderson III was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^4,8 He was born on December 9, 1918 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on September 29, 1948 at Danville, Virginia, at age 29.^4,8

     Her Social Security Number was 224-22-5278.⁸ Nancy Lee Anderson was buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.⁹ She was born on July 25, 1920 at Danville, Virginia.^3,8,10,5,6 As of December 26, 1940,her married name was Francisco.³ She married Dr. Clyde Taylor Francisco on December 26, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.^11,3,10,4 Nancy Lee Anderson died on September 18, 2006 at Kentucky at age 86.^10,8 She Nancy Lee Francisco, 86, died Monday, September 18, 2006. A native of Danville, VA., she was the widow of Dr. Clyde T. Francisco, a professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. She is survived by her children, Don and Carol Lee; three grandchildren, Uri Francisco and David and Genni Perkins; her brothers, Buck and Bill Anderson; and her sister, Carol Shawhan; as well as many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Francisco was a graduate Kentucky Southern College, with an MA degree from the University of Louisville. A gifted artist, writer, and homemaker, she was one of the founding faculty of Boyce College, teaching in the English department. She also taught English in Japan as a missions volunteer. She was a beloved Sunday School teacher for more than 40 years. on September 21, 2006.¹⁰

     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-2526.⁹ Carol Landon Anderson was born on January 13, 1923 at Danville, Virginia.^2,9,3,5 As of August 8, 1951,her married name was Shawhan.² She married Hubbard William Shawhan IV on August 8, 1951 at Danville, Virginia.^2,4,5 Carol Landon Anderson died on August 14, 2007 at California at age 84.^9,5 She Carol (Landon) Anderson Shawhan - Born January 13, 1923, daughter of John Buchanan and Carol Anderson (both deceased), in Danville, Virginia. Carol passed away on August 14. She was 84. Carol, or Baby Carol as she was known throughout her childhood, grew up in Danville, Virginia, hub of cotton and tobacco farming. She never lost touch with her Southern roots, whether it was the slight inflection in her speech, her cooking or her elegance, hospitality or warmth. Carol joined the Red Cross during WWII and served in France and Germany, acquiring substantial French and German as additional languages and a lifelong love of the Black Forrest. Upon returning, she met her future husband Bill (recently deceased), through a mutual friend. They fell madly in love and were married a year later. Bill was the love of her life and introduced her to the outdoor world. Carol embraced hiking, camping and travel with unparalleled enthusiasm. She was equally comfortable dressing up for an elegant night at the opera, or backpacking in the Sierras, sleeping on the ground and cooking fresh trout. Together they passed this treasure on to their 4 children. After retirement they traveled extensively throughout the world and their stories and pictures were enough to fill volumes of scrapbooks. Carol was married to Bill for 55 years. Their marriage and love was like a fairy tale, not that it didn't have its moments, as raising 3 sons and a daughter would try any mother's patience. Patience and love for her family was something Carol had an endless supply of and the phrase 'unconditional love' was defined by her life. Carol's Southern grace and manner often overshadowed her strength and courage. Whether it was handling the family when her husband was forced to endure 2 life threatening surgeries and long rehabilitation, or the first to speak up on a perilous whitewater rafting trip when most others were backing out with, "I paid my money to complete this trip, I'll be damned if those rapids keep me from finishing it", which of course she did, as well as apologizing for her slip of "French". Bill and Carol were active members of Saint Andrews Episcopal Church since 1962 and shared many wonderful experiences with fellow parishioners as well as bridge club members and many other friends. Carol is survived by her sons Bill, Tom and Bob, and daughter Heather, her grandchildren, Melissa and Michael Shawhan, Brendan and Hunter Collins, Bobby, Dylan, Cameron, Logan and Taryn Shawhan. She has two surviving brothers, Bill and Buck. Carol's love of life and family, her grace, elegance, warmth, courage and charm are gifts her family and friends will hold dear in their memory of her forever. She has gone to be with her husband and though we are left with immeasurable loss, Carol and Bill will be there as pillars of love and strength whenever we are in need. on August 22, 2007.⁵

     Willis Yeatts "Bill" Anderson ANDERSON, Willis Yeatts "Bill", of Charlotte, NC, passed away Christmas morning after a long illness. A private Service will be held in Highland Park Cemetery in Danville, VA. Bill was born Feb. 4, 1924 in Danville, VA, son of the late Carol Yeatts and John Buchanan Anderson, Jr. He served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII in the 300th Bombardment Group in the Pacific. While serving, he wed his beloved, Mary Elizabeth "Pretty" Rhodes. After military service, he went on to William & Mary College. He was predeceased by his wife; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters. Bill began a 40 yr. sales career, with Proctor & Gamble and later with Johnson & Johnson and Borden Chemical. He was a member of Myers Park United Methodist Church, a Master Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite Body. Bill was loved and admired for his extraordinary enthusiasm and selfless devotion to his children, grand-children, friends and neighbors. His carefree spirit, constant smile and twinkling eye will be missed. Survivors include his son, John B. Anderson IV of Charlotte, NC; daughters, Judith Sieff Cheston of Berwyn, PA., Catherine A. Murray of Charlotte, NC, Susan A. Gretz of Villanova, PA and Sally A. Hammer of Charlotte, NC; brother, Buchanan F. Anderson of Danvers, MA; grandchildren, Robin Murray Strope,Ginny Murray Lucovich, Blair Sieff Kimmel, Alexander Sieff, Yeatts Anderson, Blythe Anderson, Mary Allison Gretz, Elizabeth Gretz, Javan Hammer and Austin Hammer; and 4 great grandchildren.² His Social Security Number was 230-16-5835.⁷ He was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.² He was born on February 4, 1924 at Danville, Virginia.^2,7,3 He married Mary Elizabeth Rhodes on December 28, 1944 at California.^2,8 Willis Yeatts "Bill" Anderson died on December 25, 2008 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 84.^2,7

     Richard Blair Anderson was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁶ He DANVILLE, VA — Richard Blair Anderson, 73, of 145 Kenilworth Avenue, Danville, VA, died Saturday, July 18, 1998, at Danville Regional Medical Center. Born July 5, 1925, in Danville, he was the son of John Buchanan Anderson II and Carol Yeatts Anderson. He graduated from the University of Richmond with a BA in English and graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School of Hospital Administration in 1954. He did his administrative residency training at MCV, Norfolk General and Lynchburg General Hospitals. He worked as an associate and assistant administrator at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He was married to Edythe Dilg Anderson of the home. In addition to his wife, survivors include one son, Richard Blair Anderson, Jr. of the residence; one daughter, Carolyn Anne Sinn of Littleton, CO; two brothers, Willis Y. "Bill" Anderson of Charlotte, NC, and Buchanan F. Anderson of Danvers, Mass; two sisters, Nancy Lee Francisco of Louisville, KY, and Carol A. Shawhan of Saratoga, CA; and three grandchildren.⁷ His Social Security Number was 226-26-1234.⁴ He was born on July 5, 1925 at Danville, Virginia.^4,5,7,8 He married Edythe Carolyn Dilg on July 22, 1955 at Collingswood, Camden Co., New Jersey.^3,7,10 Richard Blair Anderson died on July 18, 1998 at Danville, Virginia, at age 73.^4,6,7

     Her Social Security Number was 225-26-9025.³ Mary Elizabeth Rhodes was born on February 12, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of December 28, 1944,her married name was Anderson.⁵ She married Willis Yeatts "Bill" Anderson, son of John Buchanan Anderson Jr. and Carol Landon Yeatts, on December 28, 1944 at California.^1,5 Mary Elizabeth Rhodes died on July 6, 1984 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 58.²