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     Alfred Louis Machesney Alfred Louis "Danny" Machesney, 66, of Newport News, Virginia passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 12, 2014. Born on September 5, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio. Danny resided in Newport News, VA for the last 46 years. He was a graduate of Wintersville High School. A Vietnam Veteran, he served in the United States Army from 1965-1968, and then joined the Army reserves from 1968-1985. He retired from the Newport News Police Department as a Master Police Officer in 2010 with 37 years of devoted service. He was admired and respected by all of his fellow officers and was often called "Dad" by the new recruits. Danny was an active member of the local F.O.P. where he served as secretary/treasurer for many years. He was also an instructor for the local American Red Cross specializing in CPR for people and pets. He was recently elected to the board of his Home Owners Association and also was past president of the Harley Owners Group in Hampton Roads. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, John and Goldie Hall Machesney, brothers Richard, Walter, and John, and brother-in-law Chuck Oliver. Danny is survived by his sister, Cindy Oliver of Weirton, nieces Carrie Shultz (Eddie) of Joffre, PA, and Casey Oliver of Weirton, and great nephew Caleb (Louie) Shultz. Danny will always be remembered as carefree and adventurous who loved his family, friends, OBX, Steelers football, Pirates baseball, and Penguins hockey. He was greatly loved by many, and will leave a huge void in the hearts of the people he leaves behind, but all can take solace that he is in a better place and with his beloved parents. Interment will be held at Union Cemetery in Steubenville, OH with Military Services conducted by the American Legion.² He was buried at Union Cemetery, 1720 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio.^3,2 He was born on September 5, 1947 at Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio.^1,3,4 He married Jessie Lee Simpson, daughter of Harman Cecil Simpson and Mary Elizabeth Westcott, on April 8, 1968 at Elizabeth City, North Carolina.¹ Alfred Louis Machesney and Jessie Lee Simpson were divorced on March 27, 1978 at Hampton, Virginia.¹ Alfred Louis Machesney died on August 13, 2014 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 66; His obituary has a death date of Aug 12, 2014.^3,2

     John Raymond Arnold John R. “Pete” Arnold, 75, of Lancaster, died Sunday, May 3, following a long illness. A Lancaster resident since 1970, Pete was the eldest of four children of the late George T. and Cris Nunn Arnold. He moved from his home state of West Virginia to join the history faculty at the University of South Carolina at Lancaster and was named the school’s “Outstanding Professor” in 1971-72. During his 24-year tenure, he rose from assistant professor to Dean, the top administrative position. He served as Dean from 1982 to 1994, when he retired at the age of 55. He subsequently was named both Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History and Dean Emeritus of the USCL campus. A month after Pete’s retirement, Gov. Carroll Campbell awarded him The Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor for lifetime achievements and contributions to South Carolina. The General Assembly that same month passed a resolution of appreciation “for his outstanding service to higher education.” Born in Ingram Branch, WV, on May 30, 1939, he grew up in Beckley, WV, where he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1957. He earned a B.S. degree in education from Concord College in Athens, WV, in 1961, and a Master of Arts degree in American and European history from Marshall University in 1964. He also completed post graduate work in educational administration from Marshall University. From 1961 until the summer of 1970, he taught history, civics and speech at the junior high and high school levels, served as the assistant principal of Man (WV) High School, and as the Director of the Logan (WV) campus of Marshall University. He was actively involved in the Lancaster community in organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Boy Scouts of America, the Council of the Arts, the Society of Historical Preservation, the United Way, the Elliott White Springs Memorial Hospital, the Mental Health Association, and the American Heart Association. He also was a 40-year member and officer of the Rotary Club and a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church. Pete was a popular speaker and master of ceremonies for a variety of audiences, and perhaps more than anything else, he was known by his friends for his wit, his ever-present sense of humor, and for his love of music -- especially folk, country, and Bluegrass. He helped organize, sponsor and bring many individual performers and groups to Lancaster, and for a few years participated in a quartet that included Julie Roberts, when she was a USCL student. Survivors from the closely knit family he loved dearly include a brother, Dr. George T. Arnold, of Lancaster; a sister, Patty Arnold Noll, and her husband, Alan, of Lancaster; a sister, Marilyn Arnold Meyers, and her husband, Rich, of Tampa, FL; and his former wife, Jackie Lee Arnold, of Lancaster. Additional survivors include nieces Renee S. Noll, Alexandria Carter and her husband, Rick, Britney Smith, Taylor Smith, and Audrey Noll; nephews Craig Arnold Noll and his wife, Jenn, Zack Amick, and Ashton McGuire; three aunts, one uncle, and numerous cousins. Entombment will be in Mausoleum B at Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley, WV.² He was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He and Jackie Lee Strickler were divorced.² John Raymond Arnold was born on May 30, 1939 at Ingram Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He married Jackie Lee Strickler, daughter of Jackson Carter "Jack" Strickler and Nancy Margaret Fuller, on May 19, 1962 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ John Raymond Arnold died on May 3, 2015 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., South Carolina, at age 75.²

     Dennis Ray Blevins was buried at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.⁴ He Dennis Ray Blevins, May 31, 1939 - December 27, 2020. Dennis R. Blevins, 81, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at his home in Marion, VA. Dennis was well known for his association/employment at Mouldings, Inc. with Tom Rash, Woodgrain, Millwork with Robb Hitch, and Bradley’s Funeral Home with Tim, Trevor, Bill, and Kennard. However, one of his proudest accomplishments was his work with the Planning Commission, achieving zoning for Smyth County. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Mattie Weaver Blevins and Garfield Blevins; his oldest brother, Joseph D. Blevins & wife Connie; his sister, Doris Testerman and husband, Charlie; and his brother, Weaver Rex Blevins & wife Betty. He is survived by his wife, Marie Wyatt Blevins; they spent a lifetime together; his son, Jarrod ‘Clay’ Blevins and wife Cindy and granddaughters Reilly and Ashlinn of Christiansburg, VA; daughter, Missy Harrell and granddaughter Rhiannon of Marion, VA; and son, Dennis Ray Baltzley of Glendale, AZ. Also surviving are his nephews: Steven and Mike Blevins and Greg and Brett Blevins; nieces: Lynn Wolford, Cynthia Abromitis, and Jill Snyder; and his loyal and supportive friends: James T. Rash, Roy O. Rash, Bob Osborne, Bob Paisley, Jimmy Little, and Steve McGrady. Graveside services at Rose Lawn Mausoleum, Marion, VA.⁴ He was born on May 31, 1939 at Grayson Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Elizabeth Ann Parsons, daughter of Jack Thomas Parsons and Margie Ann Strickler, on July 7, 1958 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.¹ Dennis Ray Blevins and Elizabeth Ann Parsons were divorced on August 8, 1962 at Smyth Co., Virginia.² Dennis Ray Blevins died on December 27, 2020 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 81.⁴

     Barbara Ellen Mullins was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.³ She was born on September 26, 1943 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on March 28, 2014 at Florida at age 70.³ She MULLINS, Barbara Ellen 70, of Tampa, went to be with the Lord March 28, 2014. She was born in Oak Hill, WV and moved to Tampa when she was three. She is survived by her parents, Malcolm and Mary Ellen Beard; brother, Thomas Beard and wife, Joyce; aunts and uncles, Helen Moreau, Joe Harrison Moreau and wife, Anne, Norma Jeanne Stewart and husband Milo, Susan Lily Noble, Betty Haskell and husband James, and Bernice Griffin. She has many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Ms. Mul-lins grew up in the former first Christian Church of Tampa and was later a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. She was a graduate of Plant High School, and Stetson University. Barbara retired from the office of Senate President Tom Lee where she served as a clerk. She had the heart of a lion and the soul of an angel. She was kind to everyone. A committal service will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery. on March 30, 2014.³

     Billy Lee Burgess was born on December 17, 1940 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He died in April, 2022 at age 81.⁵