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     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

     Reginald Baxter Short was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia. He was born on March 6, 1890 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Annette Gertrude "Jennie" "Anna" Wickham, daughter of Rev. Samuel Kinzie Wickham and Mary Jane DeWeese, on October 5, 1911 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 Reginald Baxter Short died on November 25, 1941 at age 51.

     His Social Security Number was 297-12-8914.³ Reginald Baxter Short Jr. was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^5,7 He and Ruth Dunn Merritt were divorced.⁹ Reginald Baxter Short Jr. was born on September 21, 1922 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.^3,5,6,7 He married Ruth Dunn Merritt on November 13, 1943 at Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., Delaware.⁴ Reginald Baxter Short Jr. married Dorothy Mae Wilborn on November 27, 1967 at Alexandria, Virginia.⁹ Reginald Baxter Short Jr. died on March 13, 2001 at age 78.^3,5,7,10

     Charles Lee Short was buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., Florida.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 272-20-0816.⁹ He was born on August 23, 1924 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio.^9,10,8,6 He married Helen Gray Woody on November 26, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,4,8 Charles Lee Short and Helen Gray Woody were divorced on September 4, 1975 at Butler Co., Ohio.^4,11 Charles Lee Short died on August 28, 2003 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 79.^4,10,9 He SHORT - Charles Lee, age 79 of Clearwater, FL formerly of Cincinnati, OH, died Thursday August 28, 2003. Survivors include a son Charles W. (Chip) Short Clearwater; 4 daughters, Anne W. Short, Clearwater, Mary S. Erickson, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Elizabeth (Beth) Chazottes, Ellicott City, MD, and Sally S. Benvie, Cornwall, NY; seven grandchildren, and a great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his former wife Helen Woody Short and brother Reginald B. Short. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday Sept 5, 2003 at Sylvan Abbey, Memorial Park, Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater. on September 3, 2003.⁴

     Ruth Dunn Merritt and Reginald Baxter Short Jr. were divorced.⁵ Ruth Dunn Merritt was buried at Epworth Methodist Cemetery, 187 Henlopen Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., Delaware.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 222-14-9259.³ She was born on February 26, 1925 at Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., Delaware.^1,2,3,6 As of November 13, 1943,her married name was Short.¹ She married Reginald Baxter Short Jr., son of Reginald Baxter Short and Annette Gertrude "Jennie" "Anna" Wickham, on November 13, 1943 at Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., Delaware.¹ Ruth Dunn Merritt died on August 22, 1979 at Kirkwood, St. Louis Co., Missouri, at age 54.^2,4 She REHOBOTH BEACH - Graveside services will be held here at 3 p.m. Monday in Epworth Cemetery for Ruth Short, 54, of Fenton, Mo., formerly of Rehoboth Beach. She died Wednesday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Kirkwood, Mo. Born in Delaware, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mattie Merritt. She was employed as a new accounts manager at the Commerce Bank in Fenton. Surviving are two sons, Reginald Short, Freemont, Calif., and Vaughn Short, Anaheim, Calif., and two sisters, Hazel Wolfe and Hester Desmet, of Rehoboth Beach. on August 25, 1979.⁴

     Dorothy Mae Wilborn was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.² She was born on March 19, 1933 at Senath, Dunklin Co., Missouri.^2,1 As of November 27, 1967,her married name was Short.¹ She married Reginald Baxter Short Jr., son of Reginald Baxter Short and Annette Gertrude "Jennie" "Anna" Wickham, on November 27, 1967 at Alexandria, Virginia.¹ Dorothy Mae Wilborn died on March 18, 2020 at age 86.²