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     Alice Sue "Allie" Fulcher was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on May 1, 1919 at Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.⁵ As of June 19, 1943,her married name was Brown.³ She married Roy Akers Brown on June 19, 1943 at Martinsville, Virginia.^3,4,5 Alice Sue "Allie" Fulcher died on January 20, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^7,5 She BROWN, Allie Sue Fulcher, 82, died Sunday, January 20, 2002 at her residence at Alterra Clare Bridge, of Roanoke. She was born May 1, 1919 in Patrick Springs, Patrick County, Va., a daughter of the late William T. Fulcher and Alice West Fulcher. Mrs. Brown was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy A. Brown; sisters, Hallie Carcaba, Effie Field and Frances Atcheson; and brothers, Bill Fulcher, John Fulcher and Richard Fulcher. Surviving are 15 nieces and nephews including Carol Donnell, Susan Martin, Virginia Gillespie and Dr. Ann Fulcher. In lieu of flowers, memorial maybe made to Carilion Hospice, 1917 Franklin Rd., Suite B, Roanoke, Va. 24014. Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday (today), January 22, 2002 in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Dr. David A. Kirk will officiate. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. on January 22, 2002.⁵

     Roy Akers Brown was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 226-14-2009.³ He was born on February 16, 1919 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Alice Sue "Allie" Fulcher, daughter of William Timothy Fulcher and Minnie Alice West, on June 19, 1943 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2,4 Roy Akers Brown died on April 18, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^3,2 He Roy Akers Brown, age 71, of Friendship Manor, died Wednesday, April 18, 1990. He was a member of and an elder of North Minster Presbyterian Church and served as Clerk of Session. He was a member of the Williamson Road Lions Club and was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Allie Sue Fulcher Brown; two brothers, John Brown, Charlotte, N.C; Clyde Brown, Critz, Va; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the North Minster Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 20, with the Rev. David A. Kirk officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Minster Presbyterian Church. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday. on April 19, 1990.²

     Her Social Security Number was 237-78-4590.⁷ Frances West Fulcher was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁴ Her married name was Atcheson.^1,3 She married Stewart Edward Atcheson.^3,4,8,9 Frances West Fulcher was born on May 14, 1913 at Virginia.^5,3,7 She died on September 17, 1995 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 82.^7,3

     His Social Security Number was 262-28-4754.⁶ Stewart Edward Atcheson was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^7,4 He married Frances West Fulcher, daughter of William Timothy Fulcher and Minnie Alice West.^2,7,4,5 Stewart Edward Atcheson was born on April 7, 1906 at Toronto, Canada.^4,6 He died on July 28, 1967 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 61.⁴

     Samuel Richard Fulcher was born circa 1916 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Doris Eloise Puckett on May 11, 1946 at Patrick Co., Virginia.⁵ Samuel Richard Fulcher died on September 27, 1995 at Patrick Co., Virginia.³

     Rupert Edwin Light Sr. was buried at West Cemetery, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on October 9, 1894 at Vesta, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Frances M. "Fannie" West, daughter of Staunton Richard West and Mildred Ann "Minnie" Taylor, circa 1916.^1,2,5 Rupert Edwin Light Sr. died on October 22, 1955 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 61; Died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.^1,2

     Mary Ann Jefferson was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 25, 1854 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of November 30, 1876,her married name was West.¹ She married John Thrash West Jr., son of John Thrash West Sr. and Mary Margaret Aldredge, on November 30, 1876 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,3 Mary Ann Jefferson died on December 29, 1947 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 93.^2,4,3 She Dec. 29 - Mrs. Mary Jefferson West, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Patrick County, Va., died at. the home of her son, John West, in Stuart at 11:30 a.m. today. She had been in declining health for several months becoming critically ill about three weeks ago. She was 93 years old. Born in Patrick County, a daughter of the late Edward Field Jefferson and Malinda Roff Jefferson, she had lived there practically all her life. The body will be taken to Roanoke, Va., and buried in the family plot beside her husband, John Thrash West, who died in 1929. Mrs. West was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two daughters, and two sons. on December 30, 1947.³

     Emma May West was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^1,3,4 She was born on July 8, 1880 at Virginia.^1,3 As of October 10, 1907,her married name was Martin.⁵ She married Dr. Moir Saunders Martin on October 10, 1907 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,3,6,4,5 Emma May West died on November 22, 1961 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 81.^1,3,4 She Nov. 22 - Mrs. Emma West Martin, 81, of Mount Airy died today at Northern Surry Hospital where she had been a patient about one month, Mrs. Martin, widow of Dr. Moir S. Martin, was born in Virginia. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Fawcett and Mrs. Ralph Maultsby of Mount Airy; two grandchildren; two brothers, John of Stuart, Va. and Dr. Edward S. West of Portland, Ore; one sister, Miss Lula West of Stuart, Va. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. on November 23, 1961.⁴

     Dr. Moir Saunders Martin was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^1,2 He Dr. Moir Saunders Martin - The funeral for the 76 year old surgeon will be conducted today (Jan. 5, 1960). The public schools, banking institutions, and business establishments will close early. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be A. B. Carter, Marner Lewis, Fred Folger, and Joe Jackson of Mount Airy, and Judge John D. Hooker, Robert Clark, Blair Clark and Lawrence Walker of Stuart, Va. Surviving are three children; Jack Martin, Mrs. Ralph Maultsby, and Mrs. Thomas Fawcett of Mount Airy.² He was born on January 20, 1883 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Emma May West, daughter of John Thrash West Jr. and Mary Ann Jefferson, on October 10, 1907 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,6 Dr. Moir Saunders Martin died on January 4, 1960 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 76.¹

     John Forsyth "Jack" Martin was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4 He was born on May 10, 1917 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^2,3,5,11 He died on January 31, 1961 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 43.^2,3,4 He John Forsyth (Jack) Martin, 43, of 421 S. Main Street died at 8:45 a.m. yesterday at Northern Surry Hospital here after a heart attack suffered at his home Monday. He was born in Surry County to Dr. Moir S. and Emma West Martin. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be A. B. Carter, Joe Graves, Bowman George, Floyd Rees, Edward West and Lawrence Walker. on February 1, 1961.⁴

     Virginia Emma Martin was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 238-58-3923.⁷ She was born on July 14, 1910 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^6,7,5 As of April 17, 1937,her married name was Maultsby.⁴ She married Ralph Clarke Maultsby on April 17, 1937 at Surry Co., North Carolina.⁴ Virginia Emma Martin died on January 23, 1983 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 72.^6,8

     Ralph Clarke Maultsby was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.¹ His Social Security Number was 111-09-8171.³ He was born on September 29, 1905 at Green Cove Springs, Clay Co., Florida.^1,3,4 He married Virginia Emma Martin, daughter of Dr. Moir Saunders Martin and Emma May West, on April 17, 1937 at Surry Co., North Carolina.² Ralph Clarke Maultsby died on July 1, 1968 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 62.^1,5

     Her Social Security Number was 246-74-2955.⁹ Elizabeth Moir Martin Mrs. Elizabeth Martin Fawcett, 85, of 830 Rockford St., Mount Airy, and formerly of 606 Country Club Road, Mount Airy, the widow of George Thomas Fawcett Sr, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. She was born in Patrick County, Va., Feb. 24, 1915, a daughter of the late Dr. Moir S. Martin and Emma West Martin. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Karen Fawcett and George Thomas Fawcett Jr. and Mary Fawcett, all of Mount Airy, and three granddaughters, Anne Fawcett, Elizabeth Fawcett and Frances Fawcett, all of Mount Airy. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Fawcett was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.⁴ She was born on February 24, 1915 at Mayo River, Patrick Co., Virginia.^9,4,5 As of March 5, 1942,her married name was Fawcett.³ She married George Thomas Fawcett Sr. on March 5, 1942 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^3,4 Elizabeth Moir Martin died on February 29, 2000 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 85.^9,4,10

     His Social Security Number was 246-16-7560.⁸ George Thomas Fawcett Sr. was born on July 26, 1915 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^2,8,5,6,7,9 He married Elizabeth Moir Martin, daughter of Dr. Moir Saunders Martin and Emma May West, on March 5, 1942 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^3,4 George Thomas Fawcett Sr. died on July 26, 1988 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 73.^2,8,9

     Richard Saunders Martin was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^1,2,4 He was born on February 8, 1909 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He died on August 13, 1947 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 38.^1,2,4 He Funeral for Richard Saunders Martin, son of Dr. and Mrs. Moir S. Martin, who died at Martin Memorial Hospital here Wednesday, after having been an invalid for about 20 held today at Central Methodist Church. Interment was Oakdale Cemetery. Saunders was born in Patrick County, Virginia, February 8, 1909, and finished his high school course here at the age of 16 years. He was an outstanding student and was stricken the Summer following his graduation and has been an invalid since that time. Through his long illness Dick held his interest in sports and the familiar figure of his wheel chair has been missed this season from the ball park as he has been unable to attend the game. While a student at Mt. Airy high school he was a member the baseball and basketball teams. Surviving are his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Martin; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Fawcett of Mt. Airy and Mrs. Ralph Maultsby of Atlanta, Ga., and one brother, Jack Martin of this city. on August 15, 1947.⁴

     Lucy Martin West was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on February 28, 1883 at Virginia.¹ She died on May 2, 1905 at Virginia at age 22.¹

     Lula E. West was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 She was born on September 13, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,7 She died on February 10, 1974 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 88.^1,4,5,7 She Miss Lula West, 88, a retired veteran of World War I, having served as captain in the Army Nurse Corps, died Sunday in Patrick Memorial Hospital. Miss West was born in Floyd County to the late John T. and Mary Jefferson West. Surviving are two brothers, John J. West of Stuart and Edward S. West of Portland, Ore. Graveside services at Evergreen Cemetery. on February 11, 1974.⁵

     John Jefferson West was buried at Patrick Memorial Gardens, 20937 Jeb Stuart Highway, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,10,11 His Social Security Number was 225-50-7303.¹² He was born on October 23, 1890 at Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,12,9,13} He married Louisa Spotswood Coles on June 14, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,14,8,15 John Jefferson West died on November 18, 1980 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,13,11 He Mr. J. West, age 90, of Stuart Va., died Tuesday. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lee Hudgins, and Mrs. Ann Hale, both of Stuart, Va; three sons, John D. West of Clarksville, Va., Edward C. West, of Stuart, Va., and William J. West of Altavista, Va; one brother, Dr. Edwards West, of Beaverton, Oregon; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Burial in the Patrick Memorial Gardens. on November 19, 1980.¹¹

     Louisa Spotswood Coles was buried at Patrick Memorial Gardens, 20937 Jeb Stuart Highway, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,4 She was born on December 31, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 14, 1922,her married name was West.² She married John Jefferson West, son of John Thrash West Jr. and Mary Ann Jefferson, on June 14, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,2,3 Louisa Spotswood Coles Mrs. Louisa Coles West, 69, of Stuart, died early today in Patrick County Memorial Hospital here after a short illness. She was a native of Roanoke County, daughter of the late Douglas B. and Carrie Kefauver Coles. Surviving are her husband, John J. West of Stuart; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lee Hudgins and Mrs. Ann Corbett, both of Stuart; three sons, John D. West of Clarksville, Edward C. West of Mt. Airy, N.C., and William J. West of Vietnam; two sisters, Mrs. Mary C. Aldridge, and Mrs. Katherine C. Henry, both of Roanoke; and nine grandchildren. on July 7, 1970.³ She died on July 7, 1970 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,3

     Edward Coles West was buried at Patrick Memorial Gardens, 20937 Jeb Stuart Highway, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,5,8 His Social Security Number was 226-44-2847.¹⁴ He was born on May 13, 1937 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^14,2,3,5,6,8 He married Peggy Oneal Soyars on May 1, 1964 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,15,8 Edward Coles West died on November 24, 1990 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 53.^1,14,5 He SPC 3 US ARMY Edward Coles West, age 53, of Route 2, died Saturday at the Patrick County Memorial Hospital. He was the principal of Woolwine Elementary School. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Soyars West of the home; one daughter, Miss Gayle Louise West of the home; one son, Randolph Edward West of Boston, Mass; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Hale and Mrs. Mary Lee Hudgins, both of Stuart; two brothers, William J. West, Altavista; John D. West, Clarksville. Burial in Patrick Memorial Gardens. on November 26, 1990.¹

     John Douglas West Mr. John Douglas “John D” West, age 85 of Stuart passed away Sept. 21, 2010 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born on Jan. 13, 1925 in Mt. Airy, NC to the late J.J. West and Louisa Coles West. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Ligon West; a sister, Mary Lee West Hudgins; and a brother, Edward Coles West. After graduating from Stuart High School he served in the U.S. Navy as a radio operator aboard the USS Ramey, a destroyer in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Following the war he graduated from Emory and Henry College. A lifelong and devoted member of United Methodist Churches in Clarksville and Stuart, he served in various committees, men’s groups, and choirs. His interests included gardening, hunting, and the outdoors generally. A warm and unpretentious person, his unflagging good humor was a defining characteristic. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Service West of the home; two sons, John Bryant of Oakland Park, FL, Douglas Timothy West of Blairs; eleven grandchildren, Joshua Bryant, Terra Bryant, Amber West, Sarah Jane West, Jonathon West, Franklin Service, Jordan Service, Shira Service, Joelle Service, Talia Service, Katie Lewis; three great grandchildren, Matthew Garner, Wyatt Garner, Abigail Lewis; one sister, Ann West Hale of Stuart; one brother, William J. West of Penhook; a sister in law, Peggy Soyars Thomas of Mt. Airy, NC; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful dog, Daisy.⁵ His Social Security Number was 225-26-7257.¹³ He married Barbara Jean Service.⁵ John Douglas West was born on January 13, 1925 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^{13,6,7,14,8,9,11} He married Nancy Jean Ligon on April 30, 1955 at Clarksville, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^5,6,15,16 John Douglas West died on September 21, 2010 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 85.^13,5,8

     Peggy Oneal Soyars Peggy Soyars West Thomas of Stuart, VA, and Mt. Airy, NC, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019. She was born December 5, 1939, in Stuart, VA, to the late Addie Walker Soyars. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by husbands: Edward West and Roy Thomas; one brother, Sam Soyars; and one sister, Marie Soyars. She was a graduate of Stuart High School and Averett College and was active in Stuart Presbyterian Church. She worked for years as the Patrick County Registrar and had especially vivid memories of the office’s transition to computer technology. In addition to the church and her work, she was a lifelong supporter of 4-H and an avid grower, picker, and arranger of flowers. She was also known amongst her family and friends for baking the best homemade yeast rolls. One of her goals was to positively affect the life of someone else every day. After losing her first husband, Ed, she established a grief support group to help herself and others learn to heal and cope with the loss of a loved one. As her health declined, she continued to connect with and minister to people by mailing cards, letters, and remembrances. She is survived by one daughter, Gayle Meade, and husband, Greg; one son, Randy West, and wife, Danielle; and four grandchildren who she adored: Hannah Meade, Wesley Meade, Rosie West, and Jasper West.
She is also survived by two brothers: Tom Soyars and Edward Soyars and wife, Fern, all of Stuart; two sisters: Norma Stanley and husband, John, of Bassett and Fern Agee of Stuart; and numerous special nieces and nephews.³ She was born on February 5, 1939 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of May 1, 1964,her married name was West.² She married Edward Coles West, son of John Jefferson West and Louisa Spotswood Coles, on May 1, 1964 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Peggy Oneal Soyars died on August 14, 2019 at age 80.^4,3