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     His Social Security Number was 225-05-7080.¹ Arnett Leighton Yeatts was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 20, 1914 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Jones on April 8, 1939 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,8 Arnett Leighton Yeatts died on June 21, 1998 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 83.^1,2,9,10

     Her Social Security Number was 225-14-5507.¹⁰ Arva Graves Yeatts was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.² She and Clarence Benjamin Adams were divorced.³ Arva Graves Yeatts was born on August 22, 1917 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,10,2,3,8 As of July 6, 1936,her married name was Leigh.⁴ She married Robert Lane Camneck Leigh on July 6, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 Arva Graves Yeatts and Robert Lane Camneck Leigh were divorced on January 30, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹¹ As of February 2, 1952,her married name was Adams.⁴ Arva Graves Yeatts married Clarence Benjamin Adams on February 2, 1952 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.⁴ Arva Graves Yeatts died on March 26, 1992 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 74.^10,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 227-18-8981.⁴ Warren Thompson Yeatts was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on August 27, 1922 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Aug 26, 1922.^2,4,5,6,11,7 He married Harriett Elsom Kidd on August 30, 1947 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 Warren Thompson Yeatts died on April 23, 2001 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 78.^3,4,5,11,7 He Warren Thompson Yeatts of Raleigh died on April 23rd after a brief illness. Born in Altavista, Virginia, he was the son of James Elmore Yeatts and Lota Graves Yeatts. Educated in the public schools of Virginia and the University of Virginia, Mr. Yeatts graduated from the Executive Program of Professional Management Education at the University of North Carolina. His entire business career was spent in insurance, beginning with Nationwide Insurance Co., and included positions with Northwest National Insurance Co. and Durham Life Insurance Co. where he served as Vice President of Group Life and Health until his retirement in 1988. After his retirement, Mr. Yeatts joined Pilgram Health Applications, Inc. as the Chairman of the Board until the sale of the company in 1992. Mr. Yeatts was a former board member of the University of Virginia Student Aid Foundation. A lifelong Methodist, he was a Mason and a member of North Ridge Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Kidd Yeatts; a son, Warren Thompson Yeatts, Jr, of Raleigh; a daughter, Winifred Yeatts Kinlaw and husband, James Brady Kinlaw, Jr. M.D. of Asheboro; two grandchildren, Whitney Kinlaw of Richmond and Mallory Kinlaw of Asheboro; three sisters, Mrs. John Slocum of Lynchburg, VA, Mrs. Harry Weathers of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Mrs. Irley Bonnett of Tyler, TX. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. on April 25, 2001.³

     Harriett Elsom Kidd Harriet Kidd Yeatts, 79, of 1305 Hunting Ridge Road, Raleigh, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at Randolph Hospital. She was a native of Nelson County, Va., the widow of Warren Thompson Yeatts Jr., a graduate of James Madison University and a retired school teacher. Surviving are daughter, Wendy Kinlaw of Asheboro; son, Tom Yeatts of Raleigh; two granddaughters.⁴ She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 231-40-9996.⁶ She was born on October 15, 1922 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,6,3,7,5 As of August 30, 1947,her married name was Yeatts.¹ She married Warren Thompson Yeatts, son of James Elmo Yeatts and Lota Hunter Graves, on August 30, 1947 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,8,5 Harriett Elsom Kidd died on June 19, 2002 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^2,6,4,5

     Kyle Edith Yeatts was buried at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, 131 Old Well Road, Phenix, Charlotte Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on September 18, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,5 As of December 23, 1939,her married name was Elliott.³ She married Watkins Allen Elliott on December 23, 1939 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^3,4 Kyle Edith Yeatts died on May 8, 1958 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 48.^4,5

     James Elmo Yeatts Jr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 225-05-8470.⁸ He was born on January 23, 1912 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^4,6,7,8 He married Bessie Flora Wilkerson on February 9, 1946 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,6 James Elmo Yeatts Jr. died on January 19, 1986 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 73.⁴

     Hazel Mae Yeatts was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, 2401-2455 Donnybrook Ave, Tyler, Smith Co., Texas.^9,7 Her Social Security Number was 228-05-5458.³ She was born on November 1, 1919 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^7,10,8 As of March 1, 1941,her married name was Hill.² She married Charles Dudley Hill Sr. on March 1, 1941 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² Hazel Mae Yeatts and Charles Dudley Hill Sr. were divorced on August 7, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹¹ As of December 19, 1948,her married name was Jones.² Hazel Mae Yeatts married Kent Wallace Jones on December 19, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² As of May 28, 1965,her married name was Bonnette.¹² Hazel Mae Yeatts married Irley Abrey Bonnette on May 28, 1965 at Tarrant Co., Texas.^7,12 Hazel Mae Yeatts died on October 26, 2005 at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, at age 85.^7,3,10 She Services for Hazel Bonnette, 85, Tyler, are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Marvin United Methodist Church, Tyler, with Dr. Robert Montgomery officiating. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Mausoleum under direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home, Tyler. Mrs. Bonnette died Oct 26, 2005, in Tyler. She was born Nov 1, 1919, in Altavista, Va. to the late Elmo and Lota Graves Yeatts. She lived in Tyler since 1986 and was a homemaker and a member of Marvin United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Irley Bonnette, Tyler; daughters, Susan Hunter, Plano, and Sheila Bellinger, Dallas; stepdaughters, Bonnie Dodson, Ira, and Gail Henderson, Amarillo; stepson, Gary Bonnette, Bastrop; sisters, Linda Slocum, Lynchburg, Va., and Charlotte Weathers, Raleigh, N.C; three grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. on October 28, 2005.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 230-28-4876.⁸ Lynda Hunter Yeatts was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 24, 1926 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,8 As of November 16, 1957,her married name was Slocum.⁵ She married John Albert Slocum Jr. on November 16, 1957 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^2,5 Lynda Hunter Yeatts died on December 20, 2012 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 86.^2,3,9,8 She Lynda Yeatts Slocum, 86, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, December 20, 2012, at her residence. She was the widow of John Albert Slocum, Jr. Born in Altavista, she was the daughter of the late James Elmo Yeatts and the late Lota Graves Yeatts. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Andrew "Andy" Slocum; three sisters, Kyle Elliott, Hazel Bonnette and Arva Leigh and three brothers, James Elmo Yeatts, Jr., Warren Yeatts and Arnett Yeatts. Lynda was a graduate of Madison College (now James Madison University), when she was selected to Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges and she received her Masters degree in Education at the University of Virginia. She taught school at Chuckatuck, Virginia, Gretna, Arlington and Altavista. She was very active in area golf, playing out of Oakwood Country Club. She was a member of the Virginia State Golf Association and Westminster Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughter, Susan S. Miles and her husband, Scott, of Richmond; one sisters, Charlotte Weathers of Roanoke Rapids, N.C; one granddaughter, Monica Miles of Richmond and a special niece, Carolyn Coleman of Lynchburg. Interment will follow in Presbyterian Cemetery. on December 30, 2012.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-14-0133.⁷ John Albert Slocum Jr. was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.² He was born on October 30, 1922 at Lewiston, Androscoggin Co., Maine.^2,3,4,5,7 He married Lynda Hunter Yeatts, daughter of James Elmo Yeatts and Lota Hunter Graves, on November 16, 1957 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,3 John Albert Slocum Jr. died on April 1, 2012 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 89.^2,7,6

     John Andrew "Andy" Slocum was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 230-04-6747.⁴ He was born on June 30, 1961 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on April 24, 2011 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 49.^2,4,5

     Watkins Allen Elliott was buried at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, 131 Old Well Road, Phenix, Charlotte Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 231-40-7364.⁵ He was born on July 2, 1904 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,4 He married Kyle Edith Yeatts, daughter of James Elmo Yeatts and Lota Hunter Graves, on December 23, 1939 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,4 Watkins Allen Elliott died on May 1, 1977 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 72.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 464-18-6019.⁶ Irley Abrey Bonnette was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, 2401-2455 Donnybrook Ave, Tyler, Smith Co., Texas.^2,3 He was born on May 2, 1920 at Elmer, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.^3,5,6 He married Hazel Mae Yeatts, daughter of James Elmo Yeatts and Lota Hunter Graves, on May 28, 1965 at Tarrant Co., Texas.^1,4 Irley Abrey Bonnette died on July 29, 2010 at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, at age 90.^3,6 He Irley A. Bonnette, 90, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2010. Services will follow at 1:30 p.m. with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Bonnette was born on May 2, 1920. He attended all public schools through Lamar Junior College in Beaumont. He was attending the University of Texas when his peace-time draft notice arrived at his home in Beaumont. He was ordered to report to the Army on Sept. 29, 1941. His first assignment sent him to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. He was transferred from there to Fort Sill, Okla., The Artillery Training Post. After finishing basic training he attended Officers Training School where he received a commission as an officer in the U.S. Army. He was transferred to Camp Gruber, Okla., where the 88th Division was being formed. There he was assigned to the position of executive officer (second in command) of "A" Battery, 339th Field Artillery Battalion, 88th Infantry Division. He remained with "A" Battery and was later promoted to captain. He participated in four major campaigns. Those were Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, North Apennines and the Po Valley. He was awarded a citation and Bronze Star for serving in each campaign as well as an additional citation and Bronze Star for action on the battlefield on more than one occasion. A total of five (5) Bronze Stars. The 88th Division became known as the "Fighting Blue Devils" and as "Shock Troops." The Germans were always required to know where the 88th was located because they knew that was where the action would come from. After the war, Irley returned to the University of Texas and received his law degree. He practiced law in Houston for a number of years. After that he worked with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation as vice president and manager of the Legal Department for more than 20 years. During this time the office was in Fort Worth, but later moved to Houston. He retired in 1985 and he and his wife Hazel moved to Tyler. Mr. Bonnette was preceded in death by his wife Hazel; his parents, David and Polly Bonnette; his four sisters, Nin Burnett, Ural Smith, Nedra Terrell and Lillian Sledge; his four brothers, Elbrey, Shelby, Aubrey and Ted Bonnette. Survivors include his daughters, Bonnie Dodson and husband Doug of Andrews and Gail Henderson of Amarillo; son, Gary Bonnette and wife Cindy of Bastrop; stepdaughters, Shiela Bellinger of Dallas and Susan Hunter and husband Jim of Plano; grandchildren, Kristi Dodson, Kellie Dodson and Aaron Bonnette; and stepgrandchildren, Lindsay Ryan and Travis Bellinger. on August 1, 2010.³

     Robert Lane Camneck Leigh was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, Missouri.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 227-07-2518.⁶ He was born on July 9, 1914 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,6,4,7,5 He married Arva Graves Yeatts, daughter of James Elmo Yeatts and Lota Hunter Graves, on July 6, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^8,2 Robert Lane Camneck Leigh and Arva Graves Yeatts were divorced on January 30, 1945 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Robert Lane Camneck Leigh died on October 20, 1974 at Illinois at age 60.^6,4,7,5

     Charlotte Ann Yeatts was born on October 29, 1931 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 As of December 13, 1952,her married name was Weathers.³ She married Harry Huntington Weathers on December 13, 1952 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.³

     Harry Huntington Weathers was buried at Cedarwood Cemetery, Kemp Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina.⁵ His Social Security Number was 225-50-1057.⁶ He was born on October 16, 1925 at Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina.^{1,2,3,6,4,5,7} He married Charlotte Ann Yeatts, daughter of James Elmo Yeatts and Lota Hunter Graves, on December 13, 1952 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.¹ Harry Huntington Weathers died on February 3, 1987 at Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina, at age 61.^3,5,7

     His Social Security Number was 229-68-9386.² Clayton Allen Elliott married Carol Anne Howard.^5,4 Clayton Allen Elliott was born on May 28, 1947 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3 He died on October 7, 2006 at Milton, Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 59.^2,6,4 He Clayton A. Elliott of Milton passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, in his home. He was 59. Mr. Elliott was born in Lynchburg, Va., son of the late Watkins and Kyle (Yeatts) Elliott. He was a 1969 graduate of Virginia Tech. He was a farmer in Phoenix, Va. In 1982, he moved to Milton and became a veterinarian with King Cole Ranch's animal hospital in Milton. Mr. Elliott became a truck driver for Big D Trucking, Milton, after he retired from the ranch. Most recently, he was a self-employed computer consultant and bookkeeper. Mr. Elliott was a member of the Virginia Farm Bureau and served as legislative director for the Charlotte County (Va.) Farm Bureau. He is survived by his wife, Carol Howard Elliott; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Howard Elliott of Cleveland, N.C., and Timothy and Janus Elliott of Mooresville, N.C; and a granddaughter, Mia Elliott. on October 9, 2006.⁴

     Bessie Flora Wilkerson was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,1 Her Social Security Number was 226-03-3269.⁵ She was born on July 19, 1913 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3,5 As of February 9, 1946,her married name was Yeatts.⁴ She married James Elmo Yeatts Jr., son of James Elmo Yeatts and Lota Hunter Graves, on February 9, 1946 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,4 Bessie Flora Wilkerson died on March 1, 1993 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 79.¹

     James Larry Yeatts James Larry Yeatts, 69, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret Lemar Yeatts. Born July 19, 1947, in Lynchburg, Va., he was the son of the late James Elmo and Bessie Wilkerson Yeatts and was predeceased by one sister, Anita Louise Yeatts. He was a retired truck driver and was awarded a Certificate of Distinction for driving over one million miles accident free. He was of the Christian faith. In addition to his wife, Margaret, he is survived by a son, James Michael; daughters, Mary "Terry", Chantay and Twila; grandchildren and great- grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. in Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Dan G.Mason officiating.¹ He was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,1 He was born on July 19, 1947 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Mary Patricia Lawrence on December 31, 1964 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ James Larry Yeatts and Mary Patricia Lawrence were divorced on February 4, 1980 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ James Larry Yeatts married Margaret LeMar on February 11, 1980 at Gladys, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,3 James Larry Yeatts died on August 28, 2016 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 69.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-94-9468.² Anita Louise Yeatts was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.³ She was born on May 28, 1949 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,6 She died on July 4, 1999 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 50.^2,6,5