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     Ruby Gladys Richards was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 237-09-3443.⁴ She was born on November 8, 1909 at Neuse, Wake Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 As of June 14, 1941,her married name was Shelton.¹ She married Paul Allegree Shelton, son of James Crews Shelton and Nannie Belle Yeatts, on June 14, 1941 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3,6 Ruby Gladys Richards died on May 15, 2007 at North Carolina at age 97.^2,3,4 She HILLSBOROUGH — On Tuesday, May 15, 2007 the Lord called Ms. Ruby Gladys Richards Danieley Shelton Hines to her heavenly home and said, "Well done my good and faithful servant." Interment will follow in Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Va. Ruby was born Nov 8, 1909, in Neuse a rural community near Wake Forest. She was the second of four children born to Robert Henry and Annie Watkins Richards. She lost both her parents by the age of 14. She graduated from Hillsborough High School and went to Kings Business College in Raleigh where she graduated with bookkeeping and accounting degrees. She worked for various companies including Burlington Industries in Burlington, Central Motor Co., McCloud Oil Co., and Foust Oil Co., all of Mebane. She retired from Foust Oil Co. in her 70s. She was known to many friends for her sense of humor and her caring spirit. She loved people and enjoyed traveling and reading. She loved her Lord her family and her church First Baptist of Hillsborough where she served on many past committees. She was an active deacon for four years on the Pastor Search Committee, president of Baptist Women, member of the Seniors Choir and taught the Ladies Fidelis class for 35 years. She always said this was God’s way of teaching her his word. She came to live in Hillsborough in 1945 and in 2004 she moved to Guilford Healthcare Center in Greensboro to be near her niece and caretaker Dorothy Lowdermilk. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Josephine Hester Ferrell; two brothers, James Robert and Rufus Henry Richards; and her three husbands, Buck Danieley, Paul Shelton and Charlie Hines. She is survived by two nieces, Dorothy Lowdermilk and husband Porter of McLeansville and Janice Ward of Burlington; and four nephews, Dr. R. Henry Richards and wife Jean of Los Gatos, Calif., Donald Hester and wife Betty, Durham, Richard Hester and wife Joy of Timberlake, and Gary Hester of Raleigh. She is also survived by a host great-nieces, and nephews, cousins, and her stepson P.A. Shelton and wife, Elizabeth, of Staunton, Va. on May 16, 2007.³

     Pauline Fainter Kern was buried at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on September 8, 1907 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of September 27, 1927,her married name was Shelton.⁴ She married Paul Allegree Shelton, son of James Crews Shelton and Nannie Belle Yeatts, on September 27, 1927 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Pauline Fainter Kern and Paul Allegree Shelton were divorced on July 6, 1934 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ Pauline Fainter Kern died on December 15, 1986 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 79.^1,2

     Paul Allegree Shelton Jr. Paul Allegree "P.A." Shelton, Jr., 81 husband of Elizabeth (Biggs) Shelton of 728 Aintree Place, departed this life on Monday, November 2, 2009 in the University of Virginia Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul A. Shelton, Sr of Hillsborough, NC; his mother and step-father, Pauline K. and Stephen A. Sales, Sr. of Clifton Forge and a very special great-uncle, William Kern. Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia on March 7, 1928, he was a graduate of Clifton Forge High School. He served in the United States Army from 1952 1954, was employed by the C & O, Chessie System and CSX Railways, retiring after 44 years of service. He was a member of the Clifton Forge Chapter of the B.P.O.E. for more than 55 years. Known for his sense of humor, P.A. was a dedicated Husband, Father and friend and will be greatly missed. Mr. Shelton is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Libby (Biggs) Shelton to whom he married on November 2, 1956; a daughter, Leslie Carol Shelton of Staunton; and two sons, Michael Steele Shelton of Staunton and David Carson Shelton of Richmond; two brothers, Allen B. Sales and his wife Mary Ann and Stephen A. Sales, Jr. and his wife Jan all of Clifton Forge; two sisters-in-law, Elsie Smith of Fredericksburg and Mildred Caldwell of Covington; brother-in-law, Lacy Biggs of Covington; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.¹ His Social Security Number was 721-14-7854.⁸ He was born on March 7, 1928 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,8 He married Elizabeth Carol Biggs on November 2, 1956 at Goshen, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,2 Paul Allegree Shelton Jr. died on November 2, 2009 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 81.^1,4,8

     His Social Security Number was 231-18-5228.⁶ Robert Rison Shelton was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^2,1 He was born on February 26, 1894 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1895.^2,1,4,6,7,5 He married Nellie Mae Shelton, daughter of James Crews Shelton and Nannie Belle Yeatts, on October 27, 1920 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,3 Robert Rison Shelton died on January 4, 1977 at Danville, Virginia, at age 82.^2,1,7

     Dorothy Mae Shelton was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^6,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-22-2616.⁷ She was born on July 19, 1922 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,2,7,3,5 As of March 1, 1944,her married name was Crane.² She married Ryland Curtis Crane on March 1, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.^2,5 Dorothy Mae Shelton died on March 1, 1985 at Danville, Virginia, at age 62.^6,5

     His Social Security Number was 223-22-3513.⁶ Ryland Curtis Crane was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^1,3 He was born on October 22, 1912 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Dorothy Mae Shelton, daughter of Robert Rison Shelton and Nellie Mae Shelton, on March 1, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3 Ryland Curtis Crane died on August 19, 1984 at Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 71.^1,3

     Infant Crane was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.¹ He died on September 21, 1945 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on September 21, 1945 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-54-6104.⁵ Henry Stephen Hancock Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He was born on January 31, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5 He married Sara Frances Crane, daughter of Ryland Curtis Crane and Dorothy Mae Shelton, on May 31, 1975 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 Henry Stephen Hancock Sr. died on October 24, 2008 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 64.^2,5,3 He Henry Stephen "Steve" Hancock, Sr., 64, of Daleville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Steve's abiding faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ enabled him to be a wonderful, caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Amer Wright Hancock and brother Vernon Hancock, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Crane Hancock; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve Hancock, Jr. and Jennifer (Mebane, N.C.), and John Hancock and Michele (Roanoke, VA); grandchildren, James, Mariana, and Matthew; brothers, Jesse Hancock and wife Gail (Roanoke, VA), Phillip Hancock and wife Maxine (Blue Ridge, VA); sisters, Mary Mills (New Castle, VA), Betty Moore (West Palm Beach, FL), Joan Buyers (Roanoke, VA), Dot Carroll and husband Roger (Salem, VA); sister-in-law, Pat Hancock (Roanoke, VA); sister-in-law, Carolyn Mitchell and husband, Ray (Dry Fork, VA); and two very dear friends, Joe Edward Cruise and wife Evelyn Johns Cruise (Roanoke, VA), Larry Jarvis (Richmond, VA). Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens on Airport Road. on October 25, 2008.²

     Myrtle Lillie/Lilly Parker was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 230-20-3969.⁴ She was born on August 28, 1907 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,4,2,3 As of August 19, 1950,her married name was Shelton.¹ She married Clyde Shelton, son of James Crews Shelton and Nannie Belle Yeatts, on August 19, 1950 at Axton, Henry Co., Virginia.¹ Myrtle Lillie/Lilly Parker died on August 11, 1989 at age 81.³

     John Richard Marsh was buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, 2823 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 705-01-0001.⁴ He was born on December 15, 1871 at White Hall, Albemarle Co., Virginia; Other records have a birth date of Dec 10, 1871.^3,4,5 He married Jennie Bennett Yeatts, daughter of James Henry Yeatts and Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd, in 1897.^1,3 John Richard Marsh died on January 26, 1961 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 89.³

     Hugh Browning Marsh was buried at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 226-42-3308.⁸ He was born on September 20, 1900 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^3,4,5,8 He married Alice Elizabeth Crutchfield on June 19, 1937 at Person Co., North Carolina.^6,5,9 Hugh Browning Marsh died on December 27, 1976 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 76.⁵

     Louise Douglas Marsh was born on October 19, 1902 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.²

     Alice Elizabeth Crutchfield was buried at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 230-60-7223.⁵ She was born on July 29, 1905 at Person Co., North Carolina.^2,3,5 As of June 19, 1937,her married name was Marsh.¹ She married Hugh Browning Marsh, son of John Richard Marsh and Jennie Bennett Yeatts, on June 19, 1937 at Person Co., North Carolina.^1,2,4 Alice Elizabeth Crutchfield died on February 26, 1985 at Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,4 She Mrs. Alice E. C. Marsh, wife of the late Hugh B. Marsh, died Tuesday, February 26, 1985, at her residence. Surviving are her daughter, Elizabeth (Pete) Connelly of Charlotte, NC; her sister, Lillian M. Crutchfield of Semora, NC; and her granddaughter Alice Browning Connelly of Charlotte, NC. Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 28, 1985, at Fairfax Memorial Park. on February 27, 1985.⁴

     Virginia Lee Giles was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,1 Her Social Security Number was 227-22-9858.³ She was born on July 26, 1888 at Mason Cove, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 As of circa 1913,her married name was Yeatts.⁵ She married Rawley Dickerson Yeatts, son of James Henry Yeatts and Lucretia Creasy "Lou" Dodd, circa 1913.^1,5 Virginia Lee Giles died on May 18, 1982 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 93.¹

     Rawley Dickerson Yeatts Jr. was buried at Middlesex Memorial Cemetery, Urbanna, Middlesex Co., Virginia.^9,3 His Social Security Number was 226-28-5410.⁴ He was born on March 22, 1925 at Warfield, Brunswick Co., Virginia.^2,9,3,4,5,7 He married Evelyn Gray Fitchett on June 7, 1947 at Urbanna, Middlesex Co., Virginia.^2,9,3,10 Rawley Dickerson Yeatts Jr. died on March 31, 2003 at James City Co., Virginia, at age 78.^9,3,4,6,11 He Rawley Dickerson Yeatts Jr., of Newport News, formerly of Urbanna, passed away and joined his beautiful wife of 47 years, Evelyn Fitehett Yeatts, Monday, March 31, 2003. Rawley was born March 22, 1925, in Warfield, Va. He was a signalman in the U.S. Navy serving in the Philippines during WWII. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Jeri Yeatts of Williamsburg; his daughter, Evelyn Lacy Yeatts of Richmond; his niece and her husband, Linda and David Hall of Newport News, and their son, Steve of Wancheese, N.C. Rawley was a career civil engineer who worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation for 46 years, retiring in 1988. His last position was Assistant District Engineer in charge of Tunnels and Toll Facilities in Hampton Roads. Rawley maintained his keen intellect, sharp wit and sense of humor up until the very end. He was a voracious reader, a first-rate mechanic and an encyclopedia of automotive knowledge, but most important of alL he was a devoted, committed, loving husband and father who believed in, and lived, trying to do the right thing in every aspect of his life. Graveside funeral services win be held 1 p.m., Thursday, April 3, at Middlesex Memorial Cemetery, Urbanna. on April 2, 2003.³

     Helen James Yeatts was born on March 20, 1915 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ She died before February 17, 1920; Not enumerated with her family in the 1920 Census.²

     Evelyn Gray Fitchett was buried at Middlesex Memorial Cemetery, Urbanna, Middlesex Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on December 13, 1926 at Urbanna, Middlesex Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of June 7, 1947,her married name was Yeatts.¹ She married Rawley Dickerson Yeatts Jr., son of Rawley Dickerson Yeatts and Virginia Lee Giles, on June 7, 1947 at Urbanna, Middlesex Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,2 Evelyn Gray Fitchett died on June 13, 1993 at age 66.^3,2 She Evelyn Fitchett Yeatts, 66, formerly of Urbanna, died Sunday, June 13. She was a former member of Urbanna United Methodist Church prior to moving from the area. Survived by her husband, Rawley D. Yeatts; a daughter, Lacy Yeatts of Richmond; a son, Mark D. Yeatts of Williamsburg; and a brother, William F. Fitchett of Urbanna. Burial in Middlesex Memorial Cemetery, Urbanna. on June 15, 1993.²