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     John Ramon Arrington was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 4, 1940 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,5 He married Joan Grace Cannon on September 8, 1962 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ John Ramon Arrington married Linda Marie McPhatter in 1972 at Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.⁶ John Ramon Arrington died on March 16, 2014 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 73.^1,5 He John R. Arrington, Chesapeake, 73, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2014. John was born to Norman and Ruby Jane Arrington on April 4, 1940. After serving in the United States Army and 32 years of service at the Norfolk Police Department, John also acted as Director of Security for Tidewater Hotel and Resorts for over 10 years. John was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather who always put his family first. He also never met a stranger and was one of the kindest, most upbeat people you'd ever meet. John is survived by his wife, Linda, his two siblings, Norma Jane and Durmond and their families, his son James, his daughter Julie, her husband Phil and son Lee, and his daughter Cathie Jane and her two children, Eli and Marley Jane. Followed by the burial at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens on March 19, 2014.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 246-22-7620.¹² Arlie O'Neal McBride was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina.^4,7,9 He married Carrie Cornelia "Connie" Rector.⁹ Arlie O'Neal McBride was born on December 29, 1926 at Leaksville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^12,4 He died on February 14, 1979 at Burlington, Alamance Co., North Carolina, at age 52.^3,4,7,8,9 He Arlie O'Neal McBride, 52, of 1010 Fix St. was dead on arrival Wednesday night at Alamance County Hospital after four years' failing health. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery. A native of Rockingham County and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a retired employee of Frissell Fabrics. Surviving are wife, Mrs. Carrie "Connie" Rector McBride; sons, Jimmy R. McBride of Charlotte, Danny L. McBride of Burlington; stepdaughter, Mrs. Jo Ann Murray of Florida; brothers, Evenor L., Allen D. and James T. McBride of Eden; one stepgrandchild. on February 16, 1979.⁹

     Evenor Lee "Mac" McBride Evenor "Mac" Lee McBride, 97, of 4791 Price Road in Stoneville, passed away Tuesday evening, October 23, 2018, at his home. Burial to follow in Overlook Cemetery. A native of the Eden area, Mr. McBride was born August 19, 1921 to the late Charlie Lee McBride and Tida Hall McBride. He was a member of Spray United Methodist Church and a US Army veteran, having attained the rank of 1st Sergeant and Tank Commander, something he was very proud of. On September 18, 2010, he was on the Triad Flight of Honor to Washington, DC with other World War II veterans. Mac was a retiree of E. I. DuPont in Martinsville, VA. He also taught Advanced Welding at Rockingham Community College for 15 years. He was known as a special uncle to his nephew, Danny, and loved his family dearly. He is survived by two step-sons, Guerrant Tredway (Janet) and William Tredway (Teresa), both of Stoneville; seven step-grandchildren and 14 step-great-grandchildren; special nephew, Danny McBride and numerous other nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Stephens McBride and second wife, Dorothy Tredway McBride; brothers, Allen Dillard McBride, Arlie O'Neal "Feet" McBride and James T. "Toody" McBride. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Debbie's Restaurant, Dick's Drive-In and Hospice of Rockingham County, for all their care and support.⁶ He was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^4,6 He married Dorothy Tredway.⁶ Evenor Lee "Mac" McBride was born on August 19, 1921 at Draper, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,4,5,6 He married Doris Ray Stephens on December 12, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.^6,10,7 Evenor Lee "Mac" McBride died on October 23, 2018 at Stoneville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 97.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 245-30-5453.⁴ Dorothy Lee Reid was buried at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,3 She was born on June 6, 1928 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,4 She married James Trudell "Trudy" McBride, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" McBride and Tida Gertrude Hall, on August 12, 1952.^1,3 As of August 12, 1952,her married name was McBride.³ Dorothy Lee Reid died on March 13, 2007 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 78.^2,4 She Dorothy Lee Reid McBride, 78, of 1142 Harris Street, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at Morehead Nursing Center. A graveside service will be held at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. McBride was born June 6, 1928, in Leaksville (now Eden), to the late Alfred E. and Lydia Sutliff Reid. She was a life-long member of The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, where she was active in The Episcopal Church Women and the Pastoral Care Committee. She was also a member of the Eden Christian Women's Club and a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program. Mrs. McBride was retired from American Tobacco Company with 35 years of service. Surviving are her son, James Kenneth McBride of the home; brother, Henry James Reid and wife, Shirley; sisters, Frances R. Reid and Ruth Sherwood all of Eden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James T. McBride. on March 15, 2007.²

     Charlotte I. Thomas was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^4,3 She was born on August 3, 1928 at Spray, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^4,3 As of June 1, 1950,her married name was McBride.¹ She married Allen Dillard McBride, son of Charles Lee "Charlie" McBride and Tida Gertrude Hall, on June 1, 1950 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 Charlotte I. Thomas died on September 17, 2016 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 88.^4,3 She Charlotte Thomas McBride, 88, of 247 Farrell Street, Eden, passed away late Saturday evening at Hospice Home of Rockingham County. Interment will follow the service in Overlook Cemetery. Mrs. McBride was born in the Spray district of Eden on August 3, 1928 to the late F.W. Thomas and the late Allie Fulcher Thomas. She was a faithful member of Spray Baptist Church. Charlotte was a retiree from Fieldcrest Cannon with over 35 years of service. Mrs. McBride was a former volunteer for Morehead Memorial Hospital. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother that will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Mrs. McBride is survived by her daughters, Denise Hill and husband, Amos of Eden and Linda Lipford and husband, Robin of King, NC; three grandchildren, Kevin (Logan), Kory, and Sandy; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Peyton and Lena.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Allen Dillard McBride. on September 19, 2016.³