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     William Samuel Roberts was born on November 13, 1944 at Washington, D.C..^1,2 He died on July 14, 1954 at Danville, Virginia, at age 9.²

     William Armistead Gravely was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, 761 Lee Street, Danville, Virginia.² He was born on October 12, 1861 at Virginia.² He married Lucy Ann Yeatts, daughter of Captain John Richard Yeatts and Abitha Jane Wright, in 1898.^1,3,2 William Armistead Gravely died on December 17, 1917 at age 56.²

     His Social Security Number was 578-01-3965.⁷ Richard Spencer Gravely was buried at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, 1370 El Camino Real, Colma, San Mateo Co., California.⁸ He married Minnie Clarice Coffelt.^9,10 Richard Spencer Gravely was born on November 19, 1901 at Danville, Virginia; His draft card has a birth date of Nov 18, 1900 and the SSDI has Nov 18, 1899.^8,2,4,11,7 He married Myrtle L. Gutridge on November 14, 1926 at Washington, D.C..⁵ Richard Spencer Gravely and Myrtle L. Gutridge were divorced on July 17, 1935 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia.³ Richard Spencer Gravely married Doris Evelyn Deffenbach on October 16, 1954 at Arlington Co., Virginia.² Richard Spencer Gravely died on April 4, 1978 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 76.^8,11,12

     Wilbur Armstead Gravely Jr. was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.⁷ His Social Security Number was 231-03-7254.⁸ He was born on July 20, 1906 at Danville, Virginia.^4,2 He married Ruby Gordon Elliott on March 12, 1938 at Norfolk, Virginia.^5,9 Wilbur Armstead Gravely Jr. died on April 28, 1998 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 91.^8,3

     Minnie Clarice Coffelt was buried at Mount Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, 3055 Fairview Road, Alonzaville, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Gravely.³ She married Richard Spencer Gravely, son of William Armistead Gravely and Lucy Ann Yeatts.^3,2 Minnie Clarice Coffelt was born on July 11, 1900 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia.^2,1 She died on October 6, 1953 at age 53.²

     Her Social Security Number was 578-01-3965.² Doris Evelyn Deffenbach was born on June 2, 1901 at Dickinson, Stark Co., North Dakota.^1,2,3 As of October 16, 1954,her married name was Gravely.¹ She married Richard Spencer Gravely, son of William Armistead Gravely and Lucy Ann Yeatts, on October 16, 1954 at Arlington Co., Virginia.¹ Doris Evelyn Deffenbach died on January 17, 1975 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 73.³

     Myrtle L. Gutridge was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.² She was born in 1898 at Washington, D.C..^3,2 As of November 14, 1926,her married name was Gravely.¹ She married Richard Spencer Gravely, son of William Armistead Gravely and Lucy Ann Yeatts, on November 14, 1926 at Washington, D.C..¹ Myrtle L. Gutridge and Richard Spencer Gravely were divorced on July 17, 1935 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia.⁴ Myrtle L. Gutridge died in 1955.²

     Richard Spencer Gravely Jr. was buried at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Bar Harbor, Hancock Co., Maine.³ He was born on January 15, 1927 at Washington, D.C..² He married Elizabeth Quilty on September 24, 1972.⁵

     Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Gravely was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^4,5,6 Her Social Security Number was 579-30-2542.⁷ She was born on July 24, 1928 at Washington, D.C..^5,4,6,7 As of October 29, 1949,her married name was Brimmer.² She married Earle Douglas Brimmer on October 29, 1949 at Washington, D.C..² As of circa 1976,her married name was Barfield.⁸ Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Gravely married Walter Robert Barfield circa 1976.^4,8 Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Gravely died on January 12, 2011 at Melbourne, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 82.^4,5,6,7 She Betty J. Barfield, 83, a beloved mother and housewife, died of natural causes Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Kindred Hospital in Melbourne, FL. Ms. Barfield was born in Washington, DC and came to Brevard County in 1991 from Rockville, MD, where she and her late husband, Walter R. Barfield, enjoyed their family life at home. She was a devoted housewife and loving mother all of her adult life, and took great pride and joy in keeping a warm home, creating culinary masterpieces in the kitchen, and entertaining family and friends. Ms. Barfield was also a faithful member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary in Titusville. Survivors include her son, Richard T. Brimmer of Deltona, FL; and brother Richard S. Gravely, Jr. of South Yarmouth, MA. Graveside services will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell where she will be interred with her late husband Walter. on January 16, 2011.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 578-30-3231.³ Earle Douglas Brimmer was born on May 31, 1926 at Washington, D.C..^3,2 He married Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Gravely, daughter of Richard Spencer Gravely and Myrtle L. Gutridge, on October 29, 1949 at Washington, D.C..¹ Earle Douglas Brimmer died on December 11, 2009 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 83.^3,2 He Earle Douglas Brimmer, 83 of Coralville passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Per Earle's wishes his boly has been cremated. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann Brimmer of Coralville; son, Richard Brimmer of Deltona, Fla; brother, Donald (Kathy) Brimmer of Bar Harbor, Maine; and two sisters, Barbara Jepsen Apex N.C., and Betty Lou Tucker of Gainer, N.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earle and Virgie Brimmer. Earle was born May 31, 1926 to Earle and Virgie (Butler) Brimmer in Washington, D.C. He married Patricia Ann Howie on Aug 7, 1982, in Rockville, Md. Earle was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He worked for the Defense Mapping Agency in Washington D.C., for 387 years as a cartographer and map maker. Earle had many interests and in all he excelled. He spent many summer days sailing his sloop on the Chesapeake Bay. He grew and showed mums and in this last year started an orchid collection. In his youth he competed internationally in rowing. on December 12, 2009.²

     Elizabeth Quilty was buried at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Bar Harbor, Hancock Co., Maine.² As of September 24, 1972,her married name was Gravely.¹ She married Richard Spencer Gravely Jr., son of Richard Spencer Gravely and Myrtle L. Gutridge, on September 24, 1972.¹

     Walter Robert Barfield was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^2,4,8 His Social Security Number was 244-38-1371.³ He was born on January 22, 1921 at Swansboro, Onslow Co., North Carolina.^{2,3,5,6,8,9,7} He married Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Gravely, daughter of Richard Spencer Gravely and Myrtle L. Gutridge, circa 1976.^1,4 Walter Robert Barfield died on January 4, 1996 at Titusville, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 74.^{2,3,4,10,8,9,7} He Walter R. Barfield, 73, a retired plumber, died Thursday, Jan. 4, at Parrish Medical Center. Mr. Barfield was born in Swansboro, N.C. He came to Brevard County in 1991 from Rockville, Md., where he worked for Friedman Plumbing Co. He was a Navy veteran of World - War II and recipient of the Purple Heart. Barfield was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and a former member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Betty Barfield of Titusville; and sister, Willene Keagg of Swansboro. Graveside servies will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. on January 6, 1996.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-10-2274.⁴ Ruby Gordon Elliott was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.⁵ She was born on October 29, 1914 at Rich Square, Northampton Co., North Carolina.^1,4,2 As of March 12, 1938,her married name was Gravely.¹ She married Wilbur Armstead Gravely Jr., son of William Armistead Gravely and Lucy Ann Yeatts, on March 12, 1938 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,3 Ruby Gordon Elliott died on January 13, 2009 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 94.^4,6,3 She VIRGINIA BEACH - Ruby Elliott Gravely, 94, passed away at her residence Jan. 13, 2009. Born to the late George and Cora Elliott of Rich Square, N.C., she moved to Norfolk and graduated from Maury High School in 1933. In 1938, she married the late Wilbur A. Gravely, and their union lasted 63 years. In 1972, they moved to Virginia Beach where they became active members of First Baptist Church. She was a member of the Princess Anne Women's Club and her local garden club. She is survived by a son and two daughters, William Gravely and wife Pat of Culpeper, Va., Donna Hartley and husband Doug of Tiburon, Calif., and Diane Gravely of Virginia Beach. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Todd Gravely and his wife Melissa, Lisa and her husband Byron, all of Richmond, Va; and one sister of Virginia Beach. Her joy in later years became her five great-grandchildren, Will, Ben, Matthew, Ruby and Sofia. She was also preceded in death by one brother and four sisters. on January 15, 2009.³

     Diane Elaine Gravely was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.^5,4 She was born on February 6, 1946 at Norfolk, Virginia.^3,4 She died on November 7, 2014 at Virginia at age 68.^5,4 She Virginia Beach - Diane Elaine Gravely, 68, was welcomed by The Lord into Heaven on November 7th. She had an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer. Diane was the beloved daughter of Ruby and Wilbur Gravely, she was born in Norfolk, Virginia on February 6, 1946. She is survived by her brother Bill and his wife, Pat Gravely of Culpeper, Virginia and her twin sister Donna and her husband, Doug Hartley of Tiburon, California . She was the aunt to Todd Gravely and his wife, Missy and their three sons, Will, Ben and Mathew and Lisa Conner and her husband, Byron and their two daughters, Ruby and Sofie all from Richmond, VA. She graduated from Maury High School and Old Dominion College with a BS degree in Education. Diane had a heart that was set upon knowing and serving God. She has been a vessel of God's love throughout her life. Her passion for teaching not only nourished the souls of her students but inspired them and she set an incredible standard for those to follow when-she took early retirement and dedicated herself as caregiver for both her parents. She loved people, life, and sharing her faith, she had a generosity of spirit that continued to overwhelm everyone she met. As an avid walker and jogger often 6 miles a day. She also built relationships with the dogs of her neighbors as she dutifully carried daily treats. Diane had an infectious smile and personality that served her well as the Welcome Host each Sunday at her beloved Trinity Church. All who have met her know that Jesus lived inside her heart. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia. on November 9, 2014.⁴

     John Meade Cohan was born on March 10, 1931 at Maine.¹ He married Donna Elliott Gravely, daughter of Wilbur Armstead Gravely Jr. and Ruby Gordon Elliott, on May 21, 1983 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.¹

     Walter Charles Mattox was born on April 21, 1868 at Virginia.² He married Lillie B. Yeatts, daughter of Captain John Richard Yeatts and Abitha Jane Wright, on September 2, 1903 at Green Pond, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Walter Charles Mattox died on September 21, 1918 at Otter River, Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 50.²