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     Gary Lee Junkin Gary Lee Junkin of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 15, 1958 in Cleveland, Mississippi, the son of the late William and Joy Murrah Junkin. He was a member of Bethany #1 Missionary Baptist Church in the Lazy Bend Community, near Grapevine. To borrow the words from a song, “Loving God, Loving each other…Making music with my friends” describes Gary, his servant’s heart, and his love for serving God, and Praising Him through music. He was a gifted guitarist, having played for over 40 years. Gary loved all of his family, and the huge smile that he always had, got even bigger, when he was with them (including his furbabies). He assured LeAnn, the rest of his family, and everyone he knew, that he was saved, Heaven was real, and he was looking forward to going there. He will be greatly missed, but we celebrate his life, his Home-Going, and look forward to that glad reunion day! Gary died Monday, July 29, 2019 at his home at the age of 61. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Junkin. Survivors: wife LeAnn Lightsey Junkin of Sheridan; daughter, Stephanie and husband Colin Wulfekuhl of Tallahassee, Florida; step-son, Hayden and wife Megan Williams of Sheridan; step-daughter, Anna Grace Williams of Sheridan; 3 grandchildren, Tatiana, Brice and Kinsley; father and mother-in-law, Leo and Ann Lightsey of Grapevine; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Vickie Lightsey of Grapevine; nieces and nephews, Jeremy Junkin, Josh Junkin and Katie Junkin Halverson. He is also survived by a host of extended family members and many, many, friends. Honorary pallbearers will be his co-workers from Multi-States Electric and his inherited Roof Connect tribe.² He was born on July 15, 1958 at Cleveland, Bolivar Co., Mississippi.^1,2 He married Sally Madalyn Basham, daughter of Wesley Raymon Basham and Madeline M. Grim, on October 2, 1995 at Pulaski Co., Arkansas.^1,3 Gary Lee Junkin died on July 29, 2019 at Sheridan, Grant Co., Arkansas, at age 61.²

     Dr. Michael Grim Basham was buried at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Scott Co., Virginia.^1,4 He Dr. Michael G. Basham, 71, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Norton, VA. Originally from Shawsville, VA, he graduated from Christiansburg High School. He was a graduate of Emory and Henry College and UVA Charlottesville. He served as Superintendent of Schools in Scott and Wise Counties. He was a member of the Wise First Church of God, and active member of the Wise Kiwanis Club, a member of the Masonic Lodge, an Eagle Scout and a U.S. Army Veteran. He loved family, football and friendships. He was a pioneer in education and believed strongly in empowerment through learning. He had a strong presence and hand shake. He was known as a gentle giant and never met a stranger nor forgot a name. He accomplished much in his life and encouraged and supported others’ accomplishments.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Madeline Grim Basham and stepfather, Wesley R. Basham. Surviving are his Loving wife of 50 years, Betty Jo Maddux Basham; son, Chris Basham and wife Heather of Wise, VA; daughter, Michelle Basham of Gate City, VA; five grandchildren, Luke Basham, Samuel Basham, Olivia Basham, Hannah Wells and Stephen Wells; a brother, Wesley Basham and wife Barbara Lynn of GA; a sister, Sally Junkin and husband Gary of Ar; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services and burial will be held in the Holston View Cemetery in Gate City, VA.¹ His Social Security Number was 227-56-5155.⁵ He was born on June 24, 1942 at Virginia.⁶ He married Betty Jo Maddux on January 2, 1964 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,3 Dr. Michael Grim Basham died on January 11, 2014 at Norton, Wise Co., Virginia, at age 71.^1,2,6

     Justin Edwards was buried at Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.² He died on January 27, 1987 at North Carolina.² He was born on January 27, 1987 at North Carolina.²

     Jordan Edwards was buried at Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.² He died on January 27, 1987 at North Carolina.² He was born on January 27, 1987 at North Carolina.²

     Her Social Security Number was 220-34-1207.² Wilma Janet Walters was buried at Frostburg Memorial Park, 70 Green Street, Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland.⁶ She was born on August 22, 1937 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6 As of July, 1958,her married name was Williams.³ She married Allen Eugene Williams in July, 1958 at Allegany Co., Maryland. Wilma Janet Walters died on April 13, 2005 at age 67.^2,6