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     Charles Coleman Yeatts Jr. was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on May 3, 1910 at Lowery, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Margie Ann Sheppe on April 2, 1938 at Williamsburg, Virginia.^4,7 Charles Coleman Yeatts Jr. died on May 3, 1977 at Danville, Virginia, at age 67.^2,5

     Her Social Security Number was 225-20-8714.⁸ Marguerite Pearson Yeatts was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^3,5 She was born on October 21, 1912 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,8,6 As of September 4, 1937,her married name was Hewes.² She married Charles Franklin Hewes Jr. on September 4, 1937 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,3,5,9 Marguerite Pearson Yeatts died on October 18, 1983 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 70.^3,5

     Margie Ann Sheppe Margie Ann Sheppe Yeatts, 101, died Thursday, July 26, 2012 while a patient in Roman Eagle Memorial Home. Born September 30, 1910 in Rockingham County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Irving Sheppe and the late Clara Lifee Sheppe. She was predeceased by husband, Charles Coleman "C. C." Yeatts. Mrs. Yeatts came to Danville in 1938 from Richmond, VA. She was the widow of C. C. Yeatts, who with his partner, founded Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home in 1935. Margie Ann was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church where she served as financial secretary and administrative assistant to various pastors for eight years until her retirement in 1955. She was also a former member of the Wednesday Club and a former member of the Danville Golf Club. In addition to her husband and her parents. Margie Ann was predeceased by her sisters, Clarine Brinser and Eunice Sheppe and her half-brothers, Irving Sheppe, Thomas Sheppe and Giles Sheppe. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Highland Burial Park, Danville, with Rev. Stephen White officiating.² She was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^4,2 She was born on September 30, 1910 at Elkton, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 As of April 2, 1938,her married name was Yeatts.¹ She married Charles Coleman Yeatts Jr., son of Charles Coleman Yeatts and Nora Bessie Pearson, on April 2, 1938 at Williamsburg, Virginia.^1,2 Margie Ann Sheppe died on July 26, 2012 at Danville, Virginia, at age 101.^2,4

     Charles Franklin Hewes Jr. was buried at Church of the Messiah Cemetery, Gwynedd, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.³ He was born on August 5, 1908 at Nutley, Essex Co., New Jersey.^1,3 He married Marguerite Pearson Yeatts, daughter of Charles Coleman Yeatts and Nora Bessie Pearson, on September 4, 1937 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,4,5,2 Charles Franklin Hewes Jr. died on August 25, 1939 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 31.^3,2 He News was received here last night of the death in Richmond of Charles F. Hewes, Jr., whose wife was formerly Marguerite Yeatts of this city. Mr. Hewes, who had been married but a few years, was taken seriously ill a year ago and while there had been hope that he might recover, recently his condition had assumed a critical turn. C. C. Yeatts, brother of Mrs. Hewes left Danville immediately upon receiving the news, and will accompany the family to Philadelphia, where burial will take place. It was understood that funeral services would be held in Richmond today. At Mr. Hewes' bedside when the end came were his wife, his mother, Mrs. C. F. Hewes, Sr., and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Elnathan P. Brownell, of Asheville, N.C., formerly of Danville. on August 26, 1939.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-42-1857.⁸ Mamie E. Yeatts was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.⁹ She was born on August 24, 1911 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,2,5,9 As of November 25, 1936,her married name was Abbott.⁵ She married Claude Comanchee Abbott on November 25, 1936 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^5,10 Mamie E. Yeatts died on August 6, 1998 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 86.^2,8,9

     Her Social Security Number was 229-26-3169.⁹ Reva R. Yeatts was buried at High Street Cemetery, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 28, 1915 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,9 As of December 28, 1935,her married name was Hudson.³ She married Joseph Richard Hudson on December 28, 1935 at Danbury, Stokes Co., North Carolina.^3,4 Reva R. Yeatts died on January 31, 1987 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 71.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 226-12-8636.¹⁰ Virginia Dare Yeatts was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on January 5, 1919 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^10,3,4,8 As of August 31, 1940,her married name was Hunt.² She married Claude David Hunt Jr. on August 31, 1940 at Penhook, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4 Virginia Dare Yeatts died on January 14, 2008 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 89.^10,3,4 She Virginia Yeatts Hunt, 89 of Gretna passed away June 14, 2008. Born January 5, 1919, at Ajax, she was the daughter of the late Ola Dudley Yeatts and Ovie Yeatts. She was married to the late C.D. Hunt, Jr. on August 31, 1940. Mrs. Hunt was also, predeceased by a son, Charlie Hunt; one brother, Otey Yeatts; four sisters, Reva Hudson, Zue Bryant, Mamie Abbott and Ila Olson. Virginia graduated from Climax High School and Mary Washington College and taught for over 20 years in the Danville and Gretna school system. She was very active with the Pittsylvania County Literacy Program and continued to tutor students and adults long after her retirement from teaching. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and a member of American Legion Women's Auxiliary for 55 years. She was the mayor of Gretna from 1978 to 1980. She is survived by three sons, Dave Hunt of Davidson NC, Steve Hunt of Orlando, FL, and Jim Hunt of Gretna; one daughter, Rebecca Sparks of Shallote, NC, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park. on June 22, 2008.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 226-24-6605.¹ Ila Dudley Yeatts was born on September 5, 1920 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of May 31, 1945,her married name was Olson.² She married Carl Eric Olson on May 31, 1945 at Washington, D.C..^2,10,8 Ila Dudley Yeatts died on October 23, 2001 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 81.^1,8,11 She Ila Y. Olson, age 81, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida passed away at a local hospital on Tuesday evening, October 23, 2001. She was born and raised in Penhook, Virginia, daughter of the late Ola Dudley Yeatts and Ovie Yeatts. She resided in Manhasset, Long Island New York, before moving to Palm Beach Gardens in 1985. Mrs. Olson was a graduate of Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia, Class of 1940 She was a United States Navy veteran an of World War II, achieving the rank ot Lieutenant. Mrs. Olson was a dedicated volunteer with the Adventures in Learning Program for disadvantaged children in Manhasset, NY for many years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Carl Eric Olson, Esq., who died August 27, 2000. Mrs. Olson is survived by three devoted children: Carl Eric Olson, Jr., William Yeatts Olson and Nancy Olson Greenfield; five grandchildren; and one sister, Virginia Hunt. on November 11, 2001.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 225-28-1120.² Otey Coleman Yeatts was buried at Cousins Old Home Cemetery, 12028 Callands Road, Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ He was born on June 24, 1924 at Penhook, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,13,6 He married Fannie Geraldine Cousins on December 17, 1953 at Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4,7 Otey Coleman Yeatts died on September 3, 1998 at Danville, Virginia, at age 74.^2,3,14,5

     His Social Security Number was 224-14-4753.⁴ Claude David Hunt Jr. was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on December 9, 1918 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6,8,7 He married Virginia Dare Yeatts, daughter of Ovie Yeatts and Ola Dudley, on August 31, 1940 at Penhook, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,9 Claude David Hunt Jr. died on June 29, 1998 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,4,10,5,8,6

     His Social Security Number was 080-03-1874.³ Carl Eric Olson was born on May 19, 1914 at Center Moriches, Long Island, New York.^2,3,4,6 He married Ila Dudley Yeatts, daughter of Ovie Yeatts and Ola Dudley, on May 31, 1945 at Washington, D.C..^1,2,5 Carl Eric Olson died on August 27, 2000 at Palm Beach Garden, Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 86.^2,3,7,6 He Carl Eric Olson, Esq. - Mr. Olson, age 86, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, August 27, 2000. He was born in Center Moriches, Long Island, New York, son of the late Sophie Maiwald Olson and August William Olson. He resided in Manhasset, L.I., N.Y. before moving to Palm Bearh Gardens fifteen years ago. Mr. Olson was a graduate of Union College, Schenectady, NY, Class of 1936 and Yale Law School, Class of 1940. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. An Attorney by profession, Mr. Olson was a partner with Reid & Priest Wall Street, New York City for 34 years. He was a member of the American Bar Association, the Yale Club, the PGA Club and the First Presbyterian Church of North Palm Beach. Mr. Olson is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Ila Yeatts Olson; three children: Carl Eric Olson, Jr., William Yeatts Olson and Nancy Olson Greenfield; five grandchildren; and one sister, Ellen Meza. on August 29, 2000.²

     Lloyd Gilmore Bryant was buried at J.K. Bryant Cemetery, Whittles, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 230-58-8345.⁴ He was born on May 10, 1906 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Missouri Eleanor "Zue" Yeatts, daughter of Ovie Yeatts and Ola Dudley, on January 1, 1935 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,6 Lloyd Gilmore Bryant died on August 20, 1980 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,2

     Claude Comanchee Abbott was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 228-07-0617.⁵ He was born on December 26, 1914 at Spring Garden, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,1,4,5,3 He married Mamie E. Yeatts, daughter of Ovie Yeatts and Ola Dudley, on November 25, 1936 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4 Claude Comanchee Abbott died on May 12, 1981 at Danville, Virginia, at age 66.^1,4

     Joseph Richard Hudson was buried at High Street Cemetery, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 14, 1914 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Reva R. Yeatts, daughter of Ovie Yeatts and Ola Dudley, on December 28, 1935 at Danbury, Stokes Co., North Carolina.^1,4 Joseph Richard Hudson died on July 21, 1984 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 70.^3,4 He J. Richard Hudson, 70, of 52 Peters Lane, Newport News, died Saturday at Riverside Hospital. He was born in Rocky Mount. A Peninsula resident for four years, he retired from Hampton Roads Shipping Association. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Reva Y. Hudson, and a sister, Mrs. Annie H. Thurman of Rocky Mount. on July 22, 1984.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-0651.⁵ Marcus Cleveland Huffmond was buried at Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, 420 Smith Mountain Road, Sandy Level, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on March 24, 1884 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Mary Yeatts, daughter of Steven Coleman Yeatts and Missouri Ann Edwards, circa 1913.^1,2,6 Marcus Cleveland Huffmond died on December 30, 1969 at Danville, Virginia, at age 85.^1,2

     Kenneth Overbey Shelton married Eleanor Joan Bryant, daughter of Lloyd Gilmore Bryant and Missouri Eleanor "Zue" Yeatts.⁴ Kenneth Overbey Shelton was born on April 9, 1939 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 He and Eleanor Joan Bryant were divorced on December 15, 1997 at Loudoun Co., Virginia.³ Kenneth Overbey Shelton died on April 14, 2019 at Hilton Head, Beaufort Co., South Carolina, at age 80.¹ He Kenneth Overbey Shelton of Hilton Head, South Carolina died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Hilton Head Island Hospital. Mr. Shelton was born on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939, at the family farm in Chatham, Virginia. He was predeceased by his parents, Iris and Curtis Shelton. Mr. Shelton had a thirty six year career as an engineer with LCSA, now Loudoun Water, Loudoun County, Virginia, retiring as General Manager. Following retirement, he worked for a number of engineering firms, including a project for the restoration of Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC. Mr. Shelton was a Mason for 55 years. He was Past Master of Herndon Lodge 264 in 1971. He served as District 58 Deputy in 1978-1979, and was an honorary member of four lodges in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, he was a member on the Committee on Work for the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Mr. Shelton was an active member of the Scottish Rite, as well as other Masonic bodies. Each year, a ritual school, The Kenneth O. Shelton School, is held in northern Virginia in his honor. At the time of his death, he was affiliated with Unanimity Lodge 418, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Mr. Shelton is survived by his wife Dorothy Eleanor Fall; sister, Joan S. Bull Spurley; his only nephew, Paul Curtis Bull; brother-in-law, Terry Spurley; sister-in-law, Marsha W. Fall (Charles Meyer); his four children, Gini Nochera (Joe), Kenneth O. Shelton, Jr. (Andrea), R. Martin Shelton, and Sarah E. Barnard (John); his grandchildren, Loren Shelton, Ginna Frye, James Shelton, Jack Shelton, Callie Shelton, Haile Shelton, Bryant Barnard, and Christopher Mattingly; and several great-grandchildren. Private burial to follow at the family cemetery. on April 24, 2019.¹

     Robert Martin Shelton and Lori Renee Rabon were divorced.⁴ Robert Martin Shelton was born on May 28, 1963 at Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Lori Renee Rabon on May 31, 1986 at Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.² Robert Martin Shelton died on April 10, 2021 at New Jersey at age 57.⁴ He Robert "Martin" Shelton, 57, of Spring Lake, N.J., a loving father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend passed away April 10, 2021. Born May 28, 1963 in Leesburg, Virginia, he was predeceased by his father, Kenneth Overbey Shelton. He is survived by his daughter Loren Marie (Wade Palmer), daughter Virginia (John Ryan Fry), and sons James B. Shelton and John R. Shelton. Also survived by his grandchildren John Ryan Fry, Jr. and Charleigh Rabon Fry, former wife and mother of his children, Lori Rabon, mother Joan Bryant Shelton and siblings Virginia (Joe Nochera), Kenneth Shelton (Andrea), and Sarah (John Barnard), as well as 4 nieces and a nephew. A graduate of Loudoun County High School and Old Dominion University, Martin had a long career as Executive Director of Construction for PJR Construction in Freehold, N.J. He enjoyed golfing, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family and friends at the Jersey Shore. on April 15, 2021.⁴