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     Cynthia Ann Weathers Cynthia Ann Weathers, Mother, Grams, Daughter, Sister, and friend passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2022, after a short battle with metastatic cancer. She was surrounded by her family in the presence of her home in Blowing Rock, NC. Cynthia was 68 years old. Cynthia was born on March 8th, 1954 to Harry and Charlotte (Queen) Weathers in Charlottesville, Virginia. She graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School, and from East Carolina University with a Bachelor's degree in Education, in 1976. She began her teaching career in Roanoke Rapids High School. After moving to the mountains of  North Carolina, she taught students in both Caldwell and Watauga County School Systems. She always had a special love for students with extra needs and wanted each one to excel, no matter their ability. She loved children and had a gift for teaching. She made a difference in her student's lives and is remembered for her big heart and sweet smile in the classroom and at home. Cynthia also worked as a real estate agent in the High Country. Many community members appreciated Cynthia's professionalism and friendly personality when she helped them purchase their first homes. She was always willing to go above and beyond. Cynthia loved being a mother more than anything else in her life. She was known for doing anything and everything her children wanted to do. It was never uncommon for her to jump in the car with a pile of kids and take them wherever they wanted to go, snacks inhand. From Ashley's soccer games and roller derby, to Jack's rollerblading and fishing, she never missed a beat. Always there, present and smiling. Cynthia has always had a love for music and shag dancing. Whenever the King Bees were playing locally, you could count her in. She also enjoyed cooking and was famous for her zucchini bread, Chex mix, and sausage balls. She always had an appreciation for nature and its beauty. She loved being in the sun or on the water, watching her birds and taking walks. Cynthia is survived by her two children, daughter, Ashley Laws Shelley, husband Tom, and son, Jack Triplett, wife Jennifer all of Blowing Rock. Granddaughter Ivy Aultman and fiancé Mason Stone of Granite Falls. Mother, Charlotte Yeatts Weathers of Roanoke Rapids, NC. Sisters, Laura Livesay, husband Larry of Alexandria, VA, Mary Linda Edwards, husband Don, of Hamlet, NC, Jennifer Qualls, husband Patrick, and one brother Hunter Weathers, of Roanoke Rapids, NC. In addition, she is survived by a number of nieces and nephews and four "grand-dogs" that she loved and adored, Baby, Bree, Belle and Diesel. She is preceded in death by her father, Harry Weathers. Cynthia was genuine and beautiful, both inside and out. She carried a beautiful smile and always had a sparkle in her eye. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. She will be remembered for her beautiful spirit, grace, and strength. In the meantime, the family asks that all that were ever touched by Cynthia, keep a smile on their face and a song in their heart. She would want us to remember each day as a new beginning. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Natalie Bovino, NP, Medi-Home Hospice, and Dr. Clive Willis for their support and care.³  Her married name was Triplett.³ She married Unknown Triplett.³ Cynthia Ann Weathers was born on March 8, 1954 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^2,3 As of August 14, 1976,her married name was Tucker.¹ She married Charles Frederick Tucker on August 14, 1976 at Roanoke Rapids, Halifax Co., North Carolina.¹ Cynthia Ann Weathers died on March 27, 2022 at Blowing Rock, Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 68.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-6995.⁴ Jesse Thomas Wingo was born on September 13, 1912 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 He married Ruby Fern Hall, daughter of Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall and Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence, on October 15, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Jesse Thomas Wingo and Ruby Fern Hall were divorced on April 12, 1941 at Virginia.² Jesse Thomas Wingo died on May 14, 1996 at Maryland at age 83.^5,4

     Eliza Cooper Fitzgerald was buried at Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, 420 Smith Mountain Road, Sandy Level, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² She Eliza Fitzgerald Yeatts passed away Sunday, April 9 at the age of 101. She was born October 23, 1915 to Bard and Margaret Fitzgerald in Gretna Va. She graduated from Radford College in 1938 and married Guy H. Yeatts in 1943. She was predeceased by her husband, Guy H. Yeatts, Sr; one grandson, Rusty Yeatts; one brother, Ed Fitzgerald; and one sister, Margaret Mann. Eliza taught in the Pittsylvania School system and retired as a librarian at Chatham Elementary School in 1970. She was a long time member of Liberty Christian Church. She took great pleasure in doing for others. Eliza knitted hundreds of hats which were then given to those in need. She was a member of the Gretna Chapter No. 118 Order of the Eastern Star, a former member of the Pittsylvania County Education Association, Virginia Education Association and the National Education Association. She is survived by her sons Bobby Yeatts and his wife Libby Reynolds Yeatts, Guy Howard Yeatts, Jr., her daughter Carol and her husband, Jerry Radcliffe. She is survived by 5 grandchildren, Andy Radcliffe and wife, Jennifer, Alison Sharp and husband, Jon, Stacey Haskins and husband, Jeff, Jason Yeatts and Matthew Yeatts and wife, Dana and 8 great grandchildren. The family is grateful to Tammy Dowdy who provided care, love and companionship for many years. Interment will be immediately following the service in Liberty Memorial Cemetery.² She was born on October 23, 1915 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of April 24, 1943,her married name was Yeatts.¹ She married Guy Howard Yeatts Sr., son of Edgar Earl Yeatts and Lynn Machenheimer, on April 24, 1943 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2 Eliza Cooper Fitzgerald died on April 9, 2017 at Virginia at age 101.²

     DeWitt Fletcher Burgess DeWitt Fletcher Burgess of Dry Fork passed away on Friday, September 30. He was 97. He was born in Washington, D.C. On March 29, 1925 to DeWitt Talmadge Burgess and Geneva Fletcher Burgess. DeWitt entered into WWII at age 17, in the Army. He was in New Guinea, and the Philippines. Also served as occupation troops in Tokyo. He began driving a streetcar at age 21 for D.C. transit. He began driving buses in 1962 for what became Metro until 1984. DeWitt is survived by his daughter Karen Cosner, and husband Mike. He has one grandson Brian Cosner, and wife Sarah, and great grandchildren, Jacob Andrew, Katie Joy, and Ellie Hope. He is also survived by a niece Cheryl Shepherd of Warrenton. Also one cousin who was like a brother, Hugh Robinson, of Kentucky, and cousin Vicky Childress of Culpepper. He also had nieces and nephews by marriage that he loved. He was a member of Mill Creek Community Church since moving here in 2016. He loved playing golf, and followed Washington DC Sports from a young age. DeWitt had many friends that loved him. He and my mom Mildred Yeatts Burgess were married almost 60 years and deeply loved each other until her death in 2012. DeWitt was very thoughtful, also very giving. Active at his former church in Arlington for about 65 years. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery, 420 Smith Mountain Road, Sandy Level, VA with military honors conducted by Gretna Post 232 and Altavista Post 36.³ He was buried at Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, 420 Smith Mountain Road, Sandy Level, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,3 He was born on March 29, 1925 at Washington, D.C..^1,2,4,3 He married Mildred Yeatts, daughter of Edgar Earl Yeatts and Lynn Machenheimer, on November 7, 1952 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,4,3,5 DeWitt Fletcher Burgess died on September 30, 2022 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 97.^4,3

     Raymond William Batterman was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 223-50-8449.⁵ He was born on May 13, 1908 at Fond duLac, Fond duLac Co., Wisconsin.^1,2,5,3,4,6 He married Louise Lynderberger Yeatts, daughter of Edgar Earl Yeatts and Lynn Machenheimer, on November 28, 1942 at Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Raymond William Batterman died on January 2, 1993 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 84.^2,5,3

     Ann Elizabeth Hamner Ann Elizabeth Doss of Danville, Virginia, passed away on January 12, 2020, at the age of 74. She was born on July 13, 1945, to Nancy Moschler Motley and the late James Lee Hamner Sr. in Victoria, Virginia. Ann was a member of Shermont Baptist Church. She graduated Phillips Business College with a Secretarial Degree and worked as a secretary at Dr Grekos' dental office. In addition to her mother, Ann is survived by her husband, Donnie Doss; her daughter, Deborah Seward (Mark); her stepdaughter, Deidre Elliott (Richard); her grandchildren, Hunter Seward (Maranda) and Kaitlynn Seward; and her great grandchild, Kaynaan Seward, all of whom were her pride and joy who she loved with all of her heart. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Joyce Hamner and Sheila Motley; her niece, Elizabeth Motley; her great niece, Mia, and numerous other sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and cousins. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her stepfather, Herman Motley; and her brothers, James Hamner, Jr. and Giles Motley.Interment will follow at the Doss Family Cemetery.² She was buried at Doss Cemetery, Museville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² She was born on July 13, 1945 at Lunenburg Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of May 7, 1966,her married name was Batterman.¹ She married Raymond William Batterman Jr., son of Raymond William Batterman and Louise Lynderberger Yeatts, on May 7, 1966 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Ann Elizabeth Hamner and Raymond William Batterman Jr. were divorced on April 15, 1992 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ Ann Elizabeth Hamner died on January 12, 2020 at Danville, Virginia, at age 74.²