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     Her Social Security Number was 230-48-8337.¹¹ Lula Ann West Ann West Hale, 77, of Stuart, Va., passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 3, 2010. Ann was born in Mount Airy, N.C., to John J. West and Louisa Coles West. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Hale Jr; a sister, Mary Lee Hudgins; and two brothers, Edward Coles West and John D. West. Ann is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, William J. and Betty West, of Penhook; a son, Matt Corbett, of Sunbury, Pa; a son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Karen Corbett, of Ararat; sisters-in-law, Peggy Thomas and Barbara West; grandchildren, Jacqueline Corbett, Erica Cipko, Alex Cipko, and Marshall Corbett; and wonderful friends, Jo Burnette, Martha "Mott" Martin, Betty Nester, Carol Lawson, Jean Wheby, Linda King, Cindy Salyer, Barbara Spangler, and Erlene Handy. After graduating as valedictorian of her class at Stuart High School, Ann earned a diploma in nursing at the University of Virginia. As a registered nurse, she embodied care and professionalism at R.J. Reynolds- Patrick County Memorial Hospital in Stuart. After retirement, her interests included the School of Nursing at the University of Virginia, a number of charities, and, notably, the game of golf. She was a dedicated member of Stuart United Methodist Church.¹⁰ Her married name was Hale.¹⁰ She and Leeland Richard Corbett were divorced.⁴ Lula Ann West was born on April 25, 1933 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.^2,10,11,4 As of May 21, 1955,her married name was Corbett.⁴ She married Leeland Richard Corbett on May 21, 1955 at Patrick Co., Virginia.⁴ Lula Ann West married Roy Lee Hale Jr. on March 27, 1971 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^10,12,4 Lula Ann West died on October 3, 2010 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 77.^10,11,13

     His Social Security Number was 230-03-2134.⁵ Roy Lee Hale Jr. was born on January 2, 1921 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia; His military records have a birth year of 1920.^2,3,6,4,7,5 He married Lula Ann West, daughter of John Jefferson West and Louisa Spotswood Coles, on March 27, 1971 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Roy Lee Hale Jr. died on September 17, 2009 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 88.^8,2,6 He Roy Lee Hale Jr., 88, of Stuart, Va., departed this life on September 17, 2009. He was born January 2, 1921, in Floyd County to the late Roy L. Hale and Bessie Thomas Hale. He served in the United States Marine Corps in both World War Il and the Korean Conflict, retiring as a gunnery sergeant. He is survived by his wife, Ann West Hale, of the home; his daughter, Valerie C. Hale, of Belton, South Carolina; a grandson, Richard Bryan Black, of Greenville, South Carolina; a granddaughter, Lorie Lynn Oliver, of Greer, South Carolina; a sister, Ann Davis Whitesell, of Roanoke; a niece, Belinda Butler, of Waxhall, South Carolina; a stepson, Matt Corbett, of Sunbury, Pennsylvania; and a stepson, Chris Corbett, of Stuart. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased ! by a sister, Barbara Whitesell Anderson, of Mineral Springs, North Carolina. After retiring from the Marine Corps, he co- owned a dairy farm in Riner and a tobacco farm in Floyd County. An abiding passion game of golf, and he served as a club pro in California and at Great Oaks Country Club in Floyd. He mentored a number of young golfers who became outstanding players. He had a wide-ranging curiosity about life, and read voraciously. Horses, dogs, and animals in general always had a trainer and friend in Roy Hale. on September 22, 2009.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-22-3302.¹⁴ Mary Lee West Mrs. Mary Lee West Hudgins, 75, of Stuart, died Wednesday morning at Patrick Community Hospital in Stuart. Mrs. Hudgins was born May 19, 1923 in Stuart to the late John Jefferson and Louise Coles West. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward West, Mrs. Hudgins, attended Farmville State Teachers College and was retired from the Patrick County Department of Social Services. Mrs. Hudgins has been a member of Stuart United Methodist Church for 64 years. Mrs. Hudgins is survived by her husband, Reuben B. "Rube" Hudgins Jr. of the home; five sons, John Wesley Elder of Fairfax, Douglas Harvey Elder of Forest, Robert Bruce Elder of Tampa, Fla., Lee Wren Hudgins of Stuart and Reuben B. "Boaty" Hudgins III of Stuart; six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Ann Hale of Stuart; two brothers, John Douglas West of Clarksville and William Jefferson "Bill" West of Altavista. Interment will follow in Stuart Cemetery.³ Her married name was Hudgins.³ She was buried at Stuart Cemetery, Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,8,13 She married Reuben Boatwright "Rube" Hudgins Jr.^3,4,13 Mary Lee West was born on May 19, 1923 at Mayo Township, Patrick Co., Virginia.^{14,3,8,10,13,11} As of May 1, 1943,her married name was Elder.⁹ She married John Andrew “Jack” Elder on May 1, 1943 at Camp Davis, Onslow Co., North Carolina.^3,9 Mary Lee West and John Andrew “Jack” Elder were divorced on May 24, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁵ Mary Lee West died on March 31, 1999 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 75.^14,13,3,8

     Reuben Boatwright "Rube" Hudgins Jr. was buried at Stuart Cemetery, Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^7,3 His Social Security Number was 225-24-6558.⁸ He Reuben B. Hudgins Jr., 77, of Stuart, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 19, 1924, in Appomattox County to Reuben B. Hudgins Sr. and Bessie Lee Patteson, both deceased. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee West Hudgins, his stepmother, Olive Ellett Hinton Hudgins; a sister, Ruby Lee Ashing; and a brother, Lester Hudgins. Hudgins graduated from Virginia Tech and worked for the state Health Department as a sanitarian. He belonged to the Stuart Lions Club, the Rotary and Floyd Country Club. He held a lifetime membership in the Patrick County Jaycees, and he belonged to the Stuart United Methodist Church. Hudgins also had served in the Navy. Surviving are five sons, Lee W. Hudgins and R.B. Hudgins III, both of Stuart, Doug Elder of Forest, John Elder of Fairfax and Robert Elder of Tampa, Fla; and six grandchildren. Burial will be in Stuart cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Patrick County Veteran's Memorial Honor Guard.⁷ He married Mary Lee West, daughter of John Jefferson West and Louisa Spotswood Coles.^1,7,2 Reuben Boatwright "Rube" Hudgins Jr. was born on December 19, 1924 at Maysville, Buckingham Co., Virginia.^{7,8,3,4,5,6,9,10} He died on December 29, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^2,7,8,3,4,9

     Dr. Edward Staunton West was buried at Finley-Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 6801 SW Sunset Highway, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^7,5 His Social Security Number was 528-32-1123.⁸ He was born on September 9, 1896 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^8,9,3,10 He married Ruth Evelyn Hurd on May 27, 1920 at Freeport, Stephenson Co., Illinois.^11,12,13 Dr. Edward Staunton West married Muriel Glenn Jennings on June 6, 1970 at Beaverton, Washington Co., Oregon.⁴ Dr. Edward Staunton West died on January 3, 1984 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 87.^10,8,5 He Dr. Edward S. West, retired head of the biochemistry department at the then-University of Oregon Medical School (now Oregon Health Sciences University) and cc-founder of the Oregon Primate Center, died Tuesday in a Portland hospital. He was 88. Interment in Finley Sunset Hills Cemetery. A native of Stuart, Va., Dr. West received his undergraduate degree from Randolph-Macon College in 1917. He was awarded a master's degree by Kansas State College in 1920 and received his doctorate from the University of Chicago in 1923. He served on the faculties of Kansas State College, the University of Chicago and at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis before coming to Portland as professor and head of the medical school's biochemistry department in 1934. He wrote the textbook, "Biophysical Chemistry for Medical Students," and was co-author of "Textbook of Biochemistry." In addition to his other duties at the medical school, he was for many years head of the admission committee. He also was co-founder of the Oregon Primate Center, which opened in 1962 and was Senior scientist and head of the center's biochemistry department from 1960 to 1966. From 1964 to 1969, he served as assistant to the director. He was actively involved in promoting the center's summer scholarship program for outstanding high school students. He received an honorary doctorate from Randolph-Macon College and was a member of the advisory council of the life Insurance Medical Research fund. He served for many years as chairman of the biochemistry test committee of the National Board of Medical Examiners. Survivors include his wife, Muriel of Aloha. on January 4, 1984.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 121-12-5444.⁹ John Andrew “Jack” Elder was buried at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.^2,5,8 He was born on July 20, 1919 at Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York.^2,5,6,7,10,9 He married Mary Lee West, daughter of John Jefferson West and Louisa Spotswood Coles, on May 1, 1943 at Camp Davis, Onslow Co., North Carolina.^11,3 John Andrew “Jack” Elder and Mary Lee West were divorced on May 24, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ John Andrew “Jack” Elder died on July 10, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 61.^2,5,8,10

     John Wesley Elder John Wesley Elder, of Longview Avenue in Roanoke, VA , passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Pheasant Ridge Nursing Home in Roanoke, VA. He was born August 7, 1946 to Jack and Mary Lee Elder Hudgins in Rochester NY. John was a graduate of Stuart High School and Virginia Tech. Surviving is one very dear daughter, Jennifer Elder of Clearwater, Florida, brothers Doug Elder of Forest, VA, Robert Elder of Lake Norman, NC and Lee Hudgins of Roanoke, VA. In addition to the parents, he was preceded in death by one brother R.B. ( Boaty) Hudgins of Stuart, Va. John had a successful career in sales and as a Sales Manager both in the copier and in the plastics industry. He enjoyed golfing and any activity involving his beloved daughter, that meant the world to him.² He was born on August 7, 1946 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York.² He died on November 12, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.²

     Reuben Boatwright "Boaty" Hudgins III Mr. Reuben Boatwright “Boaty” Hudgins, III, age 54 of Stuart, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. He was born in Danbury, North Carolina on August 30, 1958 to the late Reuben B. Hudgins, II and Mary Lee West Hudgins. He had worked at American Furniture in Martinsville. Mr. Hudgins is survived by four brothers, Lee W. Hudgins of Roanoke, John Elder of Smithfield, Robert Elder of Chicago, Illinois and Doug Elder of Lynchburg.³ His Social Security Number was 230-94-9878.⁸ He was born on August 30, 1958 at Danbury, Stokes Co., North Carolina.^2,3,8 He married Shelia Grey Hooker on August 20, 1983 at Patrick Co., Virginia.² Reuben Boatwright "Boaty" Hudgins III and Shelia Grey Hooker were divorced on April 2, 1991 at Patrick Co., Virginia.⁹ Reuben Boatwright "Boaty" Hudgins III died on February 23, 2013 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 54.^3,8,4

     Nancy Jean Ligon was buried at Oakhurst Cemetery, Clarksville, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^3,5,7 Her Social Security Number was 225-36-5398.⁴ She was born on September 23, 1932 at Clarksville, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 As of April 30, 1955,her married name was West.² She married John Douglas West, son of John Jefferson West and Louisa Spotswood Coles, on April 30, 1955 at Clarksville, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,7 Nancy Jean Ligon died on February 15, 1988 at Clarksville, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia, at age 55.^3,5,7 She Mrs. Nancy Ligon West, 55, of 108 Adams St. died Monday morning at her home of cancer. Mrs. West was born in Mecklenburg County and attended Mecklenburg County schools. She worked as a teller for Central Fidelity Bank for nine years and later as a receptionist at Dr. Ben Judy Clinic. She was a member of Jameson Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Oakhurst Cemetery in Clarksville. Mrs. West is survived by her husband, John D. West; her mother, Mrs. Ruby Ligon of Clarksville; two sons, John Walton Bryant of Clarksville and Douglas Timothy West of Danville; and two grandchildren. on February 16, 1988.⁷

     Ruth Evelyn Hurd was buried at Finley-Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 6801 SW Sunset Highway, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^4,1,2 Her Social Security Number was 540-64-5353.³ She was born on July 29, 1894 at Cadiz, Green Co., Wisconsin.^4,1,2,3 As of May 27, 1920,her married name was West.⁵ She married Dr. Edward Staunton West, son of John Thrash West Jr. and Mary Ann Jefferson, on May 27, 1920 at Freeport, Stephenson Co., Illinois.^5,1,2 Ruth Evelyn Hurd died on September 20, 1969 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 75.^4,1,2 She Mrs. Ruth Hurd West, 75, of 18800 NW Holly Ave., Beaverton, a leader of volunteer hospital work and an active League of Women Voters member, died Monday. Mrs. West was the wife of Dr. Edward West, one of the founders of the Oregon Regional Primate Research Center and active in the center until his retirement, who survives. She was born in Cadiz, Wis., July 29, 1894. She was a member of the Portland Hunt Club, League of Women Voters, University of Oregon Medical School Faculty Wives and active in nurses aide work. Interment following in Sunset Hills Memorial Park. on October 2, 1969.¹

     Ethel Marvin Parker was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-14-5405.⁴ Her married name was West.¹ She married Harry Taylor West, son of Staunton Richard West and Mildred Ann "Minnie" Taylor.^1,2,5,3 Ethel Marvin Parker was born on May 25, 1898 at Virginia.^1,4 She died on October 11, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^5,4,3 She Ethel Marvin Parker West, age 92, of Roanoke died Thursday. She is survived by her daughter, Lois Graybill Helfrich, Vinton; sons, Claude Graybill, Holly Ridge, N.C; Willie (Bill) Graybill, Vinton and Harry Taylor West, Jr., Roanoke; two sisters, Annie Martin Rice and Georgie English; one sister-in-law, LadyBelle Parker, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Lotz Vinton Chapel by Rev. Slavy B. Brown with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lotz Vinton Chapel. on October 12, 1990.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-6158.⁶ Harry Taylor West Jr. was born on October 5, 1928 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.^3,6 He married Ruby Estelle Snellings on December 20, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Harry Taylor West Jr. died on February 21, 1991 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^6,4

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-3550.³ Ruby Estelle Snellings was born on January 30, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 As of December 20, 1949,her married name was West.¹ She married Harry Taylor West Jr., son of Harry Taylor West and Ethel Marvin Parker, on December 20, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Ruby Estelle Snellings died on August 22, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^3,2

     Harry Taylor West Jr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 11, 1917 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She died on August 11, 1917 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹