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     Madeline Elizabeth Donahue was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 17, 1930.² As of circa 1948,her married name was Bradbury.³ She married Otis Lee Bradbury Sr., son of Roy Lewis Bradbury and Nancy Sue Ella Hunt, circa 1948 at Richland Co., South Carolina.^1,2,3 Madeline Elizabeth Donahue Madeline Elizabeth Donahue Bradbury, of Roanoke, Virginia, was carried away by Heavenly angels on Friday, February 10, 2023. Mrs. Bradbury was born on February 17, 1930, to the late Harry Reed Donahue and Mildred Donahue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Otis L. Bradbury Sr; brother, Harold Donahue; sisters, Joyce Bell and Barbara Maxie; and a very special son-in-law, Larry Elovich. Mrs. Bradbury was a lifelong member of Clearbrook Grace Brethren Church. Surviving are her sisters-in-law, Francis Donahue, Nancy Applegate and Ann Bradbury; her children, Otis L. Bradbury Jr. (Edith), Susan B. Elovich, Mark W. Bradbury (Susan), and Jimmy L. Bradbury (Karen); eight grandchildren, Julie Bittinger (James), Steven M. Elovich (Jessica), Timothy E. Bradbury (Jennie), Whitney Stefanos (Nick), Sarah Morgan (Craig), Rebecca Bradbury (Matcha), Elizabeth Bradbury-Bocock (Cody), and Aaron Bradbury (Lauren); and eight great-grandchildren, Amber, Izabella, Caedon, Olivia, Emma, Leo, Chloe and Lilith. The family would like to express special thanks to Lonnie and Katherin Kraft as well as the staff of Friendship South. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on February 14, 2013.² She died on February 10, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.²

     Charles Walter Leannarda was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery (also known as Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery), 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Prince George's Co., Maryland.^3,2 His Social Security Number was 579-26-8000.⁴ He was born on February 22, 1926.^4,3,2 He married Mary Helen Bradbury, daughter of Roy Lewis Bradbury and Nancy Sue Ella Hunt, circa 1965.^1,2 Charles Walter Leannarda died on August 23, 1982 at Prince George's Co., Maryland, at age 56.^3,2

     Paul Laverne Martin was buried at Tonk Valley Cemetery, Young Co., Texas.² His Social Security Number was 526-24-1872.² He was born on October 14, 1924 at Texas.² He died on November 9, 1980 at Irving, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 56.²

     William Raymond Conrad was buried at Forest Lawn West Cemetery, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^5,2 He married Mary Baird Akers, daughter of James Templeton Akers and Quindora "Dora" Hearn.^3,4 William Raymond Conrad was born on April 13, 1897 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^5,1,2 He died on February 19, 1974 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 76.^5,2

     John Sedwick Bobbitt was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^6,1,5 His Social Security Number was 242-26-3792.⁷ He was born on March 25, 1918 at Statesville, Iredell Co., North Carolina.^{6,7,1,3,8,9,5} He married Mary Jane Peters, daughter of William Ward Peters and Mary Baird Akers, on June 8, 1940 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^2,4,5 John Sedwick Bobbitt died on April 19, 1975 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 57.^6,1,8 He John Sedwick Bobbitt of 438 Webster Place, died Saturday, April 19, 1975 in a local hospital. He was born March 25, 1918 in Statesville, N. C., son of the late James Henry and Phoebe Sedwick Bobbitt. He was president of Colony Printers, Inc. and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Interment in Sharon Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Jane Peters; one daughter, Mrs. Rainer H. Muth of Charlotte; one granddaughter, Christine Muth of Charlotte; two sisters, Mrs. C. L. Potts of Charlotte and Mrs. Hughes B. Hoyle of Charlotte; one brother, Judge William H. Bobbitt, of Raleigh, N.C. and several nieces and nephews. on April 20, 1975.⁵

     Otto Neustadt was buried at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 091-10-4237.⁷ He was born on October 6, 1910 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^2,7,3 He married Mary Jane Peters, daughter of William Ward Peters and Mary Baird Akers, on August 20, 1989 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^1,6 Otto Neustadt died on October 10, 1991 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 81.^2,7,4 He RALEIGH — Otto Neustadt, 81, of 4120 Camelot Drive, retired sales manager of Pyrofax Gas Corp., died Thursday after an extended illness. He was a life-time member and Past Master of Hiram Lodge #40 and was a member of Scottish and York Rites Bodies. He was the former Judge Advocate of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. Interment will be in Raleigh Memorial Park with Masonic rites. Surviving: son, William A. "Bill" Neustadt of Alexandria, Va; sister, Miss Charity Neustodt of Virginia Beach, Va; half brother, Richard Richardson of Virginia; granddaughters, Deborah Neustadt of Greensboro, Karen Neustadt of Falls Church, Va., Mrs Elizabeth Meyer of Springfield, Va. on October 11, 1991.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 238-01-5754.⁶ William Sylvester Sims was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^7,2,8 He was born on August 15, 1906 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^7,3,6,4,8 He married Thelma Louise Sifford, daughter of Rufus Elmer Sifford and Ora Lee Akers, on July 1, 1930 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,9,8 William Sylvester Sims died on October 29, 1967 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 61.^7,5,8 He William Sylvester Sims of 1300 Kings Dr. died Sunday, October 29, 1967 in a local hospital after an extended illness. Entombment in Sharon Mausoleum. Born August 15, 1906 in Charlotte, he was the son of the late Clayborn Sims and Hallie Sims. For 30 years Mr. Sims was associated with the Geigy Chemical Co. In the sales department. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Sifford Sims; two daughters, Mrs. Douglas Pressley of Charlotte, Mrs. James Bennett of Greensboro; four brothers, Henry H. Sims and Obie D. Sims of Charlotte, Roy M. Sims of Sea Island, Ga., Billy Vann Sims of Columbia, S. C; three sisters, Miss Gladys P. Sims and Mrs. Gene Hooper of Charlotte, Mrs. Catherine Pelletier of Rock Hill S. C., and four grandchildren. on October 30, 1967.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 244-09-3683.² August Nordman was buried at Forest Lawn West Cemetery, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^3,5 He was born on October 14, 1883 at Muhlhausen, Germany.^2,4 He married Ora Lee Akers, daughter of James Templeton Akers and Quindora "Dora" Hearn, on February 15, 1941 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^1,6 August Nordman died on November 4, 1942 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 59.^2,7 He Funeral services for August Nordman, 59, president of Finer Full Fashioned Hosiery company, who died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in a local hospital, after four or five years of ill health, will be held Friday afternoon. Interment will be in Forest Lawn cemetery. Surviving Mr. Nordman are his wife; a son, Richard Nordman; a step-daughter, Mrs. Louise Sims; and eight grandchildren. Mr. Nordman, a resident of the Yorkmount road, was a leader in the hosiery manufacturing industry. He was president of the Finer Full Fashioned Hosiery company for 18 years. Before that he was superintendent of the Nebel Knitting Mills. Pallbearers at the services will be Henry Strickland, Harry H. Sims, W. W. Ray, Frank Hill, G. C. Davis and Penn Wilson. on November 5, 1942.⁵

     Judith Louise "Judy" Sims Judith “Judy” Bennett passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 30, 2019. She was born in Charlotte NC, on November 18, 1942, daughter of Louise Sifford Sims and William Sylvester Sims. Growing up in Charlotte, she loved spending summers at the beach with friends and traveling throughout the US with her parents. She attended Myers Park High School, graduating in 1961. After graduation, she attended Sullins College in Bristol, VA. Judy began her career with R.S. Dickson in Charlotte. Judy met Pete Bennett on December 14, 1963. It was an enchanting evening moment. They were married in November of 1965. They moved to Fayetteville, NC, where she worked with Powell Kistler. It was in Fayetteville that they had their first child, a daughter Lisa. In 1966, they moved to Greensboro, N.C. and Judy became a stay at home Mom. The family moved back to Charlotte in 1969. In 1971, she had a son, Brandt. Now she really had her hands full. She was a very loving, caring and devoted Mom, doing the things that all good Moms do! In 1978, Judy went to work with Dean Witter Reynolds and worked there until 1982. She then joined Interstate Securities (later name changed to The Interstate Group) as an Institutional Equities Trader. She retired from The Interstate Group in April of 2013. She served on the Board of the North Carolina Securities Traders Association and was President in 1989. She was the convention coordinator for the NCSTA Annual Conventions from 1985 until her retirement. In 2013, Judy was diagnosed with MS /PSP. She handled this with the same grace and tenacity as everything else in her life. Judy was a very unique woman. She never met a stranger. People seemed to gravitate to her as she had poise, charm, compassion, and truly loved people. She had a great sense of style, confidence, “Can Do” attitude, plus a beautiful smile and sparkling green eyes. She would literally light up a room. All of these qualities helped her make many friends and lead to a successful career. She had a real zest for life and was a very special person. She always enjoyed spending time with all of her friends laughing and walking down memory lane. She loved traveling, good parties, holiday events filled with family and friends, music and dancing. She felt blessed by the many good friends she had. The most important things in life to Judy were her family's love, happiness and good chardonnay. Judy has been a very caring, loving, supportive mother and wife. She has always been there when her family needed her. She was the real brains and the glue that kept this family close. She was truly Special and much loved and will be dearly missed by her family and all of her many friends. She is survived by the love of her life, James “Pete” Bennett, her husband of 54 years, loving children, Lisa Bennett Kitterman and William Brandt Bennett, daughter-in-law, Anita, grandsons, Robert Bennett Kitterman and Wesley Gray Bennett. She also had several nieces, nephews, cousins and all whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Betty Sims Pressley and beloved son-in-law, Kurtis Robert (Kurt) Kitterman. The Bennett family would like to extend a special thank you to Crystal Simons, Betty Frasier, Essil Hall and Charlotte Palliative Care Hospice for their extensive care giving services.⁴ She was born on November 18, 1942 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4 As of November, 1965,her married name was Bennett.⁴ She married James Wesley "Pete" Bennett in November, 1965.^1,4 Judith Louise "Judy" Sims died on May 30, 2019 at North Carolina at age 76.⁴

     Betty Jean Sims was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.² Her Social Security Number was 239-50-4760.⁶ She was born on September 18, 1932 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^6,3 As of circa 1958,her married name was Pressley.¹ She married Douglas Shannon "Doug" Pressley Sr. circa 1958.^1,2 Betty Jean Sims died on May 19, 2006 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^6,2,7 She Betty J. Pressley - Mrs. Pressley died Friday, May 19, 2006 at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was a native of Charlotte, NC and attended Central High School and Limestone College in Gaffney, SC. Words cannot express the deep sadness and loss felt by her entire family and friends. We will miss her sharp wit, her humor, her compassion, but mostly her love. Along with her husband of 48 years, Douglas S. Pressley, Sr., she is survived by her three children: daughter, Sherry Sanders and husband Randall, of Simpsonville, SC, son, Douglas S. Pressley, Jr. and wife Sheryl, of Stanfield, NC and daughter, Julie Loucks and husband Matthew, of Charlotte, NC; the joys of her life, her five grandchildren, Lee and Brian Sanders, Kristen and Shelby Pressley, and Faith Loucks; her sister, Judy Bennett; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at Sharon Memorial Park. The Pressley's would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. William R. Mitchell and his nursing staff at the University office. They would also like to extend a deep appreciation to Hospice & Palliative Care of Charlotte, especially Laura Esposito and Rebecca Dose of the Northeast Team for their outstanding care and compassion. on May 22, 2006.²

     His Social Security Number was 239-54-7448.³ Douglas Shannon "Doug" Pressley Sr. was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.² He was born on October 16, 1938 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^3,2,4 He married Betty Jean Sims, daughter of William Sylvester Sims and Thelma Louise Sifford, circa 1958.^1,5 Douglas Shannon "Doug" Pressley Sr. died on October 20, 2009 at Huntersville, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 71.^3,2 He Douglas Shannon Pressley, Sr. - Mr. Pressley, of Charlotte, NC, died October 20, 2009 at the Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC, of cancer. His children were by his side. Doug was born October 16, 1938 in High Point, NC. He retired after more than 30 years of service from Duke Power. Dad lived a life full of laughter, love and hugs. He will be greatly missed by his entire family and friends. We are at peace knowing he has finally reunited with his beloved "Slim". Doug was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Betty S. Pressley. Surviving him are his three children: daughter Sherry Sanders and her husband Randall of Columbia, SC; son Douglas Shannon Pressley, Jr. and his wife Sheryl of Oakboro, NC; and daughter Julie Loucks and her husband Matthew of Charlotte; his five grandchildren: Lee and Brain Sanders, Kristen Pressley Hatley and her husband Chris, Shelby Pressley and Faith Loucks; two great grandsons: Peyton and Carson Hatley; brother John Pressley of Ocean Isle Beach; and sister Nancy Joyce of Raleigh. The family would like to send a special thanks to JoAnn, Anita, and the entire Levine Hospice House staff - your compassion and care are extraordinary. Thanks to the 6th floor staff of Mercy Rehab, and thanks to Dr. William Mitchell for his assistance with dad's care. A private funeral was held at Sharon Memorial Park. on October 23, 2009.²