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     Rebecca Sue "Becky" Curry Rebecca Sue Lyon was an amazing mild-mannered woman, who cared for everyone and was always there to lend an ear for whoever needed it. She was always willing to help anyone she could the best she could. Becky Lyon, 74, of Clermont, FL, died in her home surrounded by her sons and their families on October 31, 2023. She was born in Evergreen Park, IL on October 29, 1949 to Albert Curry and Madge Curry (Didisse), who raised Becky to be the wonderful person we all love and know. In 1954, the Curry family relocated from Evergreen Park to Delta, OH where Becky lived out most of her life. Her father was a very active member of the community, opening multiple grocery stores in the area, realtor, and state of Ohio employee. Her mother was a director of the Delta Public Library. Becky was a graduate of Delta High School in 1967, before later pursuing her degree in education at the University of Toledo. In 1971, Becky was married and 3 year later gave birth to their first son, Steven (Steve) Lyon in November of 1974. 3 years later, in December of 1977 and the start of the 1978 blizzard, she gave birth to their second son, Robert (Rob) Lyon. Becky dedicated many years being a great homemaker, wife, and mother until 1985 when she started working as a Hickory Farms call center representative. Once she graduated from UT, she began substitute teaching in the local school system. After an arduous 8 year pursuit of a full time teaching job in the Delta school system she decided to pursue another avenue. In 1992, she became a Sales Agent for the Ohio Lottery where she dedicated 20 years of her life to driving around northwest Ohio setting up, delivering, and educating her lottery clients of the latest games offered through the lottery. Many, to this day and no surprise, still call her a friend. Though she loved going shopping with her friends, going to Disney, and going to restaurants. Becky’s favorite role was that as a grandparent. She treasured her time with her grandkids and would rarely miss an event while she was in Florida. She loved going to their events whether it was a musical, band event, softball game, and of course bowling tournaments. She was always there supporting and cheering them on. Becky was an active member of the Hope Church of Delta and continued to attend service virtually after moving to Florida. She also attended the Church at South Lake as she made her transition from Ohio to Florida with her son, Rob and his family. Everyone who knew Becky, knew how much she loved shopping! She was always looking for a good deal, and looking for gifts for others because she loved to give and make others feel special. Becky will always be remembered for her genuine kindness and the way that she always made others smile and feel special. We’ll always imagine hearing her say “this too shall pass” or “kill them with kindness” one more time. We couldn’t have asked for a better mother and grandmother, and will miss Becky every day. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her. Becky was preceded in death by her mother and father Madge and Albert Curry, brother David Curry, and is survived by brothers Thomas Curry, James (Peggy) Curry; her two sons, Steve (Megan) Lyon and Rob (Lisa) Lyon; and her 5 grandchildren, Kenny, Rylee, Grant, Sawyer, and Ella.² She was born on October 29, 1949 at Evergreen Park, Cook Co., Illinois.² As of September 12, 1971,her married name was Lyon.¹ She married Ralph Edward Lyon, son of Hubert Haskell Lyon and Margaret Kolmer "Margie" Gearheart, on September 12, 1971 at Delta, Fulton Co., Ohio.¹ Rebecca Sue "Becky" Curry and Ralph Edward Lyon were divorced on May 29, 2002 at Fulton Co., Ohio.³ Rebecca Sue "Becky" Curry died on October 31, 2023 at Clermont, Lake Co., Florida, at age 74.²

     Joseph Haskell Lyon was buried at Morning View Cemetery, Bluff City, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ He was born on July 9, 1946 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹ He died on July 10, 1946 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

     George Elvin McLaughlin was buried at White Cemetery, Minford, Scioto Co., Ohio.^5,4 He was born on August 4, 1919 at Minford, Scioto Co., Ohio.^2,5,3,4 He married Charlene Geraldine Gearhart, daughter of Gibon Andrew Gearhart and Evelyn Frances Scott, on February 23, 1945 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.^4,6 George Elvin McLaughlin died on March 11, 2012 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 92.^5,3,4 He George Elvin McLaughlin, 92, of Minford, died Sunday, March 11, 2012, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born Aug. 4, 1919, in Scioto County, a son of the late George R. and Ruby C. White McLaughlin, he was retired from Osco in 1981, was a Minford 1938 graduate, was a member of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by one son, Glenn (Donna) McLaughlin of Grove City; two granddaughters, Megan Plonka of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Miranda McLaughlin of Columbus; and six nieces and nephews, Sara Renfro of Texas, Cindy Ferguson of Texas, Tim Doyle of Alabama, Beverly Ross of Fla., Christa Higgins of Florida, and Susan Gearhart of Ky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Gear heart McLaughlin on August 13, 2010, who he married Feb. 23, 1945; one son, Paul McLaughlin; and three brothers, Sylvan McLaughlin, Roger McLaughlin and Howard McLaughlin. Burial will be in White Cemetery in Minford. on March 13, 2012.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 294-48-5521.³ Paul Lee McLaughlin was buried at White Cemetery, Minford, Scioto Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on January 21, 1947 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.^3,7 He died on August 1, 1979 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 32.^2,6

     Pauline Gearheart was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 21, 1918 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on May 31, 1919 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Wilburn Ralph Shirley W. Ralph Shirley, May 27, 1937 - Oct 31, 2014. Mr. W. Ralph Shirley, 77, of the Central Community of Johnson City, (Carter County) went home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 31, 2014 at the Franklin Woods Hospital following a brief illness. He was the son of the late John W. and Mamie Garland Shirley and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, John W. Shirley, Bill E. Shirley, Carl Edward Shirley, a brother-in-law, Lester Staten, nephew Tommy Shirley, and an infant grandson, Christopher Ryan Shirley. Mr. Shirley grew up as a member of Watauga Point United Methodist Church. He was a 1955 graduate of Happy Valley High School and a veteran of the United States Navy who served his country during the Vietnam War as a Navy Corpsman. He was retired from the Washington D.C. Department of Corrections where he worked as a radiographer. After returning to Johnson City he worked at North Side Hospital and for Mountain States Health Alliance also as a radiographer. He was a wonderful son, husband, father and brother; a kind, generous, loving friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by a daughter, Betsy Shirley Natz, McLean, VA; two sons, John-Jack Shirley and his wife, Dina R., Johnson City; Douglas Shirley, Stafford, VA; four grandchildren; three sisters, Jackie Shirley Staten, Johnson City; Nancy Jane Wright and her husband, Lester, Bristol, TN; Betty Shirley Tipton and her husband, Boyd, Kingsport; two sisters-in-law, Marie Shirley and Emily Shirley; and his brother by choice, Edward Haberly. Several nieces and nephews also survive.² He was born on May 27, 1937 at Wataga, Knox Co., Illinois.^1,2 He married Diane Lynn Jennings, daughter of Carl Raymond Jennings Sr. and Grace Walton Gearheart, on December 24, 1976 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.¹ Wilburn Ralph Shirley died on October 31, 2014 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 77.²