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     His Social Security Number was 719-10-5189.⁸ John Calvin Crews was buried at Salem Chapel Christian Church Cemetery, 7745 Salem Chapel Road, Walnut Cove, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,4,7 He was born on October 3, 1886 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,8,4,6 He married Ann Laurie "Annie" Smith, daughter of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter, on May 5, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,7,9 John Calvin Crews died on September 11, 1970 at Walnut Cove, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^3,8,4,7 He John Calvin Crews, 83, of Walnut Cove, Rt. 2, died yesterday at his home. The funeral will be at Salem Chapel Christian Church. Burial with masonic rites will be in the church cemetery. He was born in Stokes to Washington and Christina Landreth Crews. He was a member of Salem Chapel Christian Church and was a retired railroad man. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Smith Crews; and a sister, Mrs. Lillie Isom of Greensboro, Rt. 8. on September 12, 1970.⁷

     Samuel Waite Mickey was buried at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, 2800 Hancock Drive, Austin, Travis Co., Texas.¹ His Social Security Number was 515-36-4380.⁹ He was born on March 21, 1888 at Geary Co., Kansas.^1,9,2,3,4 He married India Almena Smith, daughter of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter, on November 25, 1925 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^4,5,10,8 Samuel Waite Mickey Samuel Waite Mickey, 77, of 1504 West Avenue, a resident of Austin for the past 35 years, died at his home Thursday morning. was a member of the Episcopal Church, Ben Hur Shrine, Scottish Rite, York Rite, Hill City Lodge 456 AF&AM, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, honorary fraternity, and of was a graduate of the School Engineering, University of Kansas, where he received his degree in mining and civil engineering. Following his graduation from college, he worked in the development of silver mines in Arizona. He then entered highway construction where he spent more than 40 years in Kansas with the Kansas Highway Commission and Texas with the US Bureau of Public Roads. He was a Veteran of World War I, and was discharged as a captain in Engineers. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. S. W. Mickey; one daughter, Mrs. James A. Wharton, both of Austin; one son, Robert G. Mickey, of Dallas; three grandsons, Bruce, Jamie and Robert Wharton of Austin; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Anne Mickey of Dallas. on January 6, 1966.⁷ He died on January 6, 1966 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas, at age 77.^1,4,6,7

     Charlotte Page Mickey was born on November 30, 1928 at Norton, Norton Co., Kansas.^6,8 As of September 7, 1949,her married name was Wharton.³ She married Dr. James Allen Wharton on September 7, 1949 at Travis Co., Texas.^9,3,6,4,7 Charlotte Page Mickey died on April 1, 2019 at Black Mountain, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 90.⁶ She Charlotte Wharton of Black Mountain, NC, died peacefully at home on April 1, 2019 in the loving care of her children. Charlotte was born in Norton, Kansas to India Smith Mickey and Samuel Waite Mickey. She grew up in Austin, Texas and was a proud graduate of Austin High School and the University of Texas. She was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority, serving as the president of the University of Texas Chapter in 1948-49. Charlotte was a serious scholar and a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She married her high school sweetheart James Allen Wharton in 1949, remaining by his side until his death in 2012. In addition to raising three children, Charlotte’s career included teaching high school in South Carolina and Germany in the 1950s; serving as a community leader and volunteer in Austin, Texas in the 1960s; working as a counselor and test-anxiety specialist at the University of Texas at Austin in the 1970s, and as a professor of English as a second language at the University of Houston in the 1970s and ‘80s. She was also active in her faith, including serving as an elder at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas in the 1970s and ‘80s. She was an accomplished pianist, loved her dogs, and was a dedicated supporter of human rights and environmental causes. She and her husband moved to Black Mountain, North Carolina from Dallas, Texas upon Dr. Wharton’s retirement in 1997. They had first come to know Western North Carolina in the early 1950s when they spent two years living and working in Greenville, South Carolina. Charlotte loved the constantly changing landscapes and weather, and delighted in her friends, gardening, regional art and culture, and travel. In addition to her sons Robert of Black Mountain, James of El Paso, Texas, and Bruce of Asheville, Charlotte Wharton is survived by daughters-in-law Julia and Katherine, and her five grandchildren, Taylor and Sydney Wharton of Texas, Turner and Sam Wharton of Virginia, and Sarah Wharton of New York, NY. on April 5, 2019.⁶

     Robert Gordon Mickey Robert Gordon Mickey, 83, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2014, in Austin. A lifelong Austin resident, Robert was born September 11, 1930, to Samuel Waite Mickey and India Smith Mickey. He graduated from Austin High School and the University of Texas, where he studied mathematics and was a proud President of Delta Tau Delta fraternity and member of the Silver Spurs. He then served three years in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant on a destroyer during the Korean War. He married Anita Voelkel, of Austin, in 1962, and they had two children, Elizabeth and Robert. Upon leaving the Navy, Robert worked with the American Cancer Society. From there, he joined the Texas Medical Association, where he had a distinguished twenty-nine year career and retired as the organization's Executive Vice President. He made many lifelong friends from across the state through his service with TMA. Robert was fond of the Texas coast and especially Port Aransas, where he and Anita enjoyed a vacation home for many years with their children and grandchildren. Fishing off the pier at Channel View was a favorite pastime and source of many happy memories for his family. Robert is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anita; his daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Greg Lisso, of Boise, Idaho; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Jennifer Traig, of Ann Arbor, Michigan; his grandchildren, Alex and Sarah Lisso and Rachel and Samuel Mickey; and his sister, Charlotte Wharton, of Black Mountain, North Carolina. The family would like to thank Hospice Austin for their care in recent weeks.⁵ He was born on September 11, 1930 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas.^2,3,5 He married Anita Lee Voelkel on February 17, 1962 at Travis Co., Texas.^4,5 Robert Gordon Mickey died on June 8, 2014 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas, at age 83.⁵

     Francis Eugene Ferguson Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 226-01-0114.⁶ He was born on July 31, 1902 at Halifax, Halifax Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,4 He married Zena Matilda "Mattie" Smith, daughter of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter, on October 26, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,7 Francis Eugene Ferguson Jr. died on March 2, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^1,6,2,5 He Francis E. Ferguson, Jr., age 77, of 2137 Westover Ave., S.W., died Sunday evening in a local hospital. He was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church and the B.P.0.E. Lodge #197; also a graduate of Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1925 and was retired from the Roanoke Times & World News. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Matilda S. Ferguson. Surviving are a daughter, Charles (Mary Lou) Cheek; five grandchildren, all of Richmond. on March 3, 1980.⁵

     Charles Patrick Bernard Kelly was buried at New North Cemetery, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut.² His Social Security Number was 108-18-4565.⁶ He married Mabel Virginia Smith, daughter of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter.¹ Charles Patrick Bernard Kelly was born on January 3, 1891 at Chillicothe, Peoria Co., Illinois.^2,3,4,5,7 He died on June 21, 1971 at Southbury, New Haven Co., Connecticut, at age 80.^2,8

     James Erwin Gates was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.³ He was born on May 24, 1913 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Goldie Vera Smith, daughter of Lee Davis Smith and Lizena Alice Sumpter, on February 26, 1939 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 James Erwin Gates died on June 17, 1958 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 45.³

     Patricia L. Kelly was born on March 20, 1931 at Cook Co., Illinois.³

     Colleen A. Kelly was born on February 4, 1934 at Cook Co., Illinois.³

     Norma Louise Balochie was buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, 1999 El Camino Real, Oceanside, San Diego Co., California.^3,4 She Norma Hawkins was born on April 10, 1932 and passed away on February 6, 2018 in Carlsbad, California.⁴ She was born on April 10, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 As of June 10, 1952,her married name was Hawkins.¹ She married James Chester Hawkins Jr., son of James Chester Hawkins Sr. and Goldie Vera Smith, on June 10, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Norma Louise Balochie died on February 6, 2018 at Carlsbad, San Diego Co., California, at age 85.⁴

     Victor Jason Horrell was born in 1941 at Lake Creek, Bladen Co., North Carolina.³ He married Gayle Yvonne Gates, daughter of James Erwin Gates and Goldie Vera Smith, on February 13, 1965 at Newport News, Virginia.²

     Randall Keith Hawkins Randall Keith Hawkins was born on July 10, 1954 in Santa Monica, CA (US) and passed away on April 24, 2012 in Santa Ana, CA (US) and is under the care of Eternal Hills Mortuary & Crematory at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Committal Service will be held at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.⁴ He was buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, 1999 El Camino Real, Oceanside, San Diego Co., California.³ He was born on July 10, 1954 at Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., California.^2,4 He died on April 24, 2012 at Santa Ana, Orange Co., California, at age 57.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 225-48-9338.⁹ David Norwood Helm Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,4 He was born on January 24, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,9,10,5,6 He married Jane Lee King on November 5, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 David Norwood Helm Sr. died on December 17, 1990 at Henry Co., Georgia, at age 52.^9,11,10,4 He David Norwood Helm, Sr., age 52, of Stockbridge, Ga. died Monday, December 17, 1990. He was employed by Norfolk Southern as an Utility Engineer. He is a retired Chief Warrant Officer, 80th Training Division of the Army Reserve. He was a member of Taylor Lodge #23 A.F. & A.M. He is survived by his wife, Jane King Helm; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Helm and William Frazier Hill, Sr., of Greenville, N.C; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Helm and Mark Louis Dearing, Salem; son, David Norwood Helm, Jr., Stockbridge, Ga; grandson, William Frazier Hill, Jr., Greenville, N.C; sister, Sandra Gwen Helm, Salem; brother-in-law, Emry Garland King, Jr., Roanoke; sister-in-law, Joyce Dean King, Roanoke. Interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. Masonic Services will be held at the graveside. on December 19, 1990.⁴

     Bonnie Joan Combow was buried at Lithopolis Cemetery, 4765 Cedar Hill Road, Canal Winchester, Fairfield Co., Ohio.^6,4 She was born on July 8, 1942 at West Virginia.^6,7,4 As of November 14, 1964,her married name was Heflin.⁶ She married Charles Edward Heflin on November 14, 1964.^1,2,6,4 Bonnie Joan Combow died on December 15, 2015 at Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 73.^6,7,4 She Bonnie J. Heflin, age 73, of Reynoldsburg died on December 15, 2015 at her residence. Born on July 8, 1942 to the late Paul R. & Lillian N. (Hemmings) Combow of Belle, WV. A 1960 graduate of Dupont High School, she had a passion for gardening and enjoyed her time at flea markets. Bonnie also was part owner of the Veteran's Corner. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Charles; children, Mendy Stoecklin, Tommy Heflin, Shannon Bastian, Brent Heflin; grandchildren, Allen Rowland, Emma Bastian; brother, Sam Combow; brother and sister in laws, Billy (Kate) Heflin, Barbara (Douglas) Johnson; special cousins, Jane (Buddy) Wilkinson, Jean Lambert; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Bonnie would also like to give thanks to her special friends, Sugie Risk, Connie McCutcheon, Joyce "Joy Dean" Sweeney, Jean "Mo" Eads, Sara Scites, Connie Heiberger, Shirley Lowe. Interment will follow at Lithopolis Cemetery. on December 16, 2015.⁴