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     Her married name was Yuan. Donna Joan Fetty Shawkey married Dr. Yuen Kwei Yuan. Donna Joan Fetty Shawkey was born circa 1932 at West Virginia.² She Couple Shot To Death In Their Tavern - A former physician and his wife were shot to death last night in the small Anne Arundel county tavern they had started operating only three months ago. County detectives believe they were killed during a robbery. Police identified the victims as Yuen K. Yuan, 61, of Pasadena, a former physician who lost his license to practice medicine last year, and his wife, Donna Joan Yuan, 42. Both were shot with a small-caliber handgun an undisclosed number of times and were found sprawled behind the front counter of the tavern around 11 P.M. They had only started operating Yuan's Restaurant, located on Old Annapolis road and formerly known as Wolfe's Bar, about three months ago. Police said the establishment, located in Sun Valley, did not serve food, and operated mostly as a packaged goods store. Police said the tavern's cash register had been emptied. The bodies were found in the front of the store, and police theorized Mr. and Mrs. Yuan may have been waiting on a customer at the time of the shooting. There were no signs of a struggle. The bodies were discovered by a customer who came in to make a purchase around 11 P.M., police said. The victims had been dead for about three hours, police said. Last week, a single round from a shotgun had been fired through the side door of the bar just after it had closed, neighbors said. Friends said the murdered couple had five children, ranging in age from 9 to 17. Area residents said the couple worked at the bar and liquor store together every night while their older children remained at home to care for younger members of the family. When they had bought the establishment it was a package goods store, but Mr. and Mrs. Yuan had opened part of the building as a bar. The couple reportedly worked the front counter from behind a glass partition. Mr. Yuan was one of six Maryland doctors whose licenses were revoked in 1976 by the Maryland Commission on Medical Discipline. The commission had alleged that Mr. Yuan once tried to bribe a federal drug inspector. Mr. Yuan's difficulties in the medical profession started in the 1950's, a few years after he came to the United States from China. A 1940 graduate of Shanghai's Tung Nan Medical College, Mr. Yuan worked in a number of American hospitals before moving to Maryland in the early 1950's. It was then that he became associated with Dr. Robert H. Reddick, a former state psychiatrist who was convicted in 1958 of forging and selling homeopathic medical licenses. Mr. Yuan was a witness in investigations into the Reddick scandal. He never was charged in the case. But in 1964, Mr. Yuan, who then operated out of an office in the 3800 block south Hanover street, Baltimore, pleaded no-contest to charges that he attempted to bribe an Internal Revenue Service agent investigating his tax returns. He was fined $7,500 in federal court. In 1974, Mr. Yuan, who then had offices in Pasadena and Glen Burnie, was given a two-year prison term after he was convicted of trying to bribe two federal narcotics agents making an audit of his prescription records a year earlier. It could not be determined if Mr. Yuan ever went to prison. County police issued an urgent plea for information about the couple's activities last night. on January 12, 1977.³ She died on January 12, 1977 at Pasadena, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.³ She Millersville - Anne Arundel county police yesterday arrested three Baltimore county men and charged them with the robbery-murder of a former physician and his wife Tuesday. A fourth man allegedly linked to the murder has fled the state, police said, and the FBI has been brought into the case to help look for him. Each of the three arrested was charged with two counts of homicide. They were being held at county police headquarters here awaiting a hearing before a court commissioner yesterday. All are from the Lansdowne area. They are: Lawrence C. Sinclair, 21. of the 4100 block McDowell lane; Robert F. Hanson, 20, of the 3800 block Old Annapolis road; and Thomas R. Grosso, 22. of the 2700 block Virginia avenue. Police said the fourth man, Douglas K. Frye, 22, of Seagull drive, in northern Anne Arundel county, is believed to be heading for North Carolina. He has been charged in warrants with the murders. Yuen K. Yuan, 61, and Donna J. Yuan, 42, were found late Tuesday in their package goods store on Old Annapolis road in the Lipin's Corner area, police said. Both had been shot to death. Lt. Robert Russell, of the county police's criminal investigation division, said there was no evidence of a violent struggle in the store and that the couple were "apparently shot for no reason." He said $148 had been taken in the robbery. Mr. Yuan had been a practicing physician in the county, but the state's Commission on Medical Discipline revoked his license last July after he pleaded guilty to attempting to bribe a federal narcotics agent in 1974. Lieutenant Russell said all three men were arrested at their homes between 1.30 A.M. and 3 A.M. yesterday without incident. According to police, a .38-caliber revolver, believed to be the murder weapon, was found under Mr. Sinclair's bed. According to police, one of the suspects was identified from police photographs as having been in the Yuan establishment that day, and the investigation then led to the other three. on January 15, 1977.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 555-44-7084.³ Dr. Yuen Kwei Yuan was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 7231 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.² He married Donna Joan Fetty Shawkey, daughter of Laura Bell Shawkey. Dr. Yuen Kwei Yuan was born on February 28, 1915 at Shanghai, Taiwan.^3,1,2 He Couple Shot To Death In Their Tavern - A former physician and his wife were shot to death last night in the small Anne Arundel county tavern they had started operating only three months ago. County detectives believe they were killed during a robbery. Police identified the victims as Yuen K. Yuan, 61, of Pasadena, a former physician who lost his license to practice medicine last year, and his wife, Donna Joan Yuan, 42. Both were shot with a small-caliber handgun an undisclosed number of times and were found sprawled behind the front counter of the tavern around 11 P.M. They had only started operating Yuan's Restaurant, located on Old Annapolis road and formerly known as Wolfe's Bar, about three months ago. Police said the establishment, located in Sun Valley, did not serve food, and operated mostly as a packaged goods store. Police said the tavern's cash register had been emptied. The bodies were found in the front of the store, and police theorized Mr. and Mrs. Yuan may have been waiting on a customer at the time of the shooting. There were no signs of a struggle. The bodies were discovered by a customer who came in to make a purchase around 11 P.M., police said. The victims had been dead for about three hours, police said. Last week, a single round from a shotgun had been fired through the side door of the bar just after it had closed, neighbors said. Friends said the murdered couple had five children, ranging in age from 9 to 17. Area residents said the couple worked at the bar and liquor store together every night while their older children remained at home to care for younger members of the family. When they had bought the establishment it was a package goods store, but Mr. and Mrs. Yuan had opened part of the building as a bar. The couple reportedly worked the front counter from behind a glass partition. Mr. Yuan was one of six Maryland doctors whose licenses were revoked in 1976 by the Maryland Commission on Medical Discipline. The commission had alleged that Mr. Yuan once tried to bribe a federal drug inspector. Mr. Yuan's difficulties in the medical profession started in the 1950's, a few years after he came to the United States from China. A 1940 graduate of Shanghai's Tung Nan Medical College, Mr. Yuan worked in a number of American hospitals before moving to Maryland in the early 1950's. It was then that he became associated with Dr. Robert H. Reddick, a former state psychiatrist who was convicted in 1958 of forging and selling homeopathic medical licenses. Mr. Yuan was a witness in investigations into the Reddick scandal. He never was charged in the case. But in 1964, Mr. Yuan, who then operated out of an office in the 3800 block south Hanover street, Baltimore, pleaded no-contest to charges that he attempted to bribe an Internal Revenue Service agent investigating his tax returns. He was fined $7,500 in federal court. In 1974, Mr. Yuan, who then had offices in Pasadena and Glen Burnie, was given a two-year prison term after he was convicted of trying to bribe two federal narcotics agents making an audit of his prescription records a year earlier. It could not be determined if Mr. Yuan ever went to prison. County police issued an urgent plea for information about the couple's activities last night. on January 12, 1977.⁴ He died on January 12, 1977 at Pasadena, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, at age 61.^3,2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 234-28-5988.⁴ Elsie Leora Hayes was buried at Old Brick Church Cemetery, Huttonsville, Randolph Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on March 11, 1919 at Greencastle, Wirt Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of September 1, 1937,her married name was Shawkey.³ She married Robert Jennings Shawkey, son of George Washington Shawkey and Nannie Ellen Martin, on September 1, 1937 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ Elsie Leora Hayes died in January, 1993 at West Virginia at age 73.⁴

     David Douglas Shawkey was buried at Canterbury Cemetery, Ingram Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on June 3, 1938 at Ingram Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on October 31, 1938 at Ingram Branch, Fayette Co., West Virginia.²

     Dennis Terry Neece was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He Dennis Terry Neece, Apr 11, 1942 - Jul 17, 2024. Dennis Terry Neece, 82, of Catawba passed away at his residence on July 17, 2024. A native of West Virginia he was the husband of the late Barbara Neece and the son of Roby Neece and Edith V. Asbury, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ann Neece; and brother, Donald Ray Neece. Terry was owner and operator of A-1 Plumbing for more than 50 years. After completing his Associates Degree at VWCC he expanded his business to include heating and air conditioning. He enjoyed NASCAR and traveling with his wife Barbara. Terry enjoyed picnic lunches and riding a mini-bike with his kids in Broadrun. He enjoyed hunting and 4 wheeling adventures with his sons. He enjoyed helping family out with home repairs. Terry also enjoyed family activities, sports and just being in the outdoors. He was always tinkering with something in his garage. Those left to cherish his memory are Kenneth E. Neece (Samantha), Zachary, Kaitlyn Perkins (Brad), Juliana Neece (Ethan); Patrick E. Neece (Karen), Kendrick Neece (Dessa), Kayla Neece (Joe); Deborah E. Neece, Jennifer Davis (Aaron); grandchildren: Arya, Alenia, Madelyne, Gwendolyn, Warren, Waverly, Sadie; and step-daughter Wanda Dewease. A graveside service will be held at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.³ He was born on April 11, 1942 at Vallscreek, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Judy Ellen Blankenship, daughter of Carlyle Walton Blankenship and Margarette Shawkey, on November 24, 1961 at North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ Dennis Terry Neece and Judy Ellen Blankenship were divorced on April 3, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Dennis Terry Neece died on July 17, 2024 at Virginia at age 82.³

     Her Social Security Number was 107-18-2085.⁴ Eleanor R. Carey was born on November 14, 1907 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^5,6,4,3 As of December 8, 1927,her married name was Settle.² She married Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Settle, son of Joseph Sanford Settle and Anna Rosa Bell "Annie" "Rosa" Shockey, on December 8, 1927 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.² Eleanor R. Carey died on October 5, 1992 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 84.^6,4

     His Social Security Number was 120-24-5509.¹ Malcolm Thomas Settle Sr. was buried at Knotts Island Cemetery, Knotts Island, Currituck Co., North Carolina.^3,4,5 He was born on March 21, 1932 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^1,3,8,4 He married Mabel C. Ryder in 1970 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.² Malcolm Thomas Settle Sr. died on March 23, 1991 at Chesapeake, Virginia, at age 59.^1,3,4,5 He Malcolm Thomas Settle Sr., 59, of Ansell Drive, died March 23, 1991, in a Chesapeake hospital. Mr. Settle, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., was employed with Samuel Gibbs Corp. as a superintendent. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1 in Albany, N.Y., the American Association of Retired Persons and the National Rifle Association. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Mabel C. Settle; two daughters, Mabel McCrodder of Brooklyn and Maryann Menitt of Virginia Beach; three sons, Malcolm R. Settle of Chesapeake, Thomas K. Settle of Salem, Va. and Joseph Menitt of Queens, N.Y; his mother, Eleanor C. Settle of Sarasota, Fla; two sisters, Rosemarie Mathews of Glen Wild, N.Y. and Barbara Siegel of Atwater, Calif; two brothers, Robert Settle of Staten Island, N.Y. and John Settle of Brooklyn; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be conducted in Knotts Island Cemetery. on March 25, 1991.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 110-18-1774.² Robert James Settle was buried at Ocean View Cemetery, 3315 Amboy Road, Oakwood, Richmond Co., New York.³ He was born on May 5, 1925 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^2,3,4,7 He married Sylvia Cecelia Riley in 1955 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^3,8,9 Robert James Settle died on August 17, 2004 at Richmond Co., New York, at age 79.^2,3,7 He Robert James Settle, 79, of Richmond, a retired FDNY battalion chief, died Tuesday at home. Born in Brooklyn, he settled in Richmond 43 years ago. Mr. Settle worked for the city Fire Department for 30 years, assigned to Ladder Co. 77, Stapleton. He retired as a battalion chief in 1984. During World War II, he served with the Navy, stationed in Hawaii. An avid stamp collector, Mr. Settle also enjoyed listening to Frank Sinatra. He also liked to spend time with his grandchildren. Mr. Settle was a parishioner of St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Richmond. His wife of 48 years, the former Sylvia Reily, died last year. Surviving are his son, Robert; a brother, John; two sisters, Rosie Mathews and Barbara Seigel, and three grandchildren. Mr. Settle's daughter, Brenda Leary, died in 1988. Burial will follow in Ocean View Cemetery, Oakwood. on August 20, 2004.³

     His Social Security Number was 131-22-6566.⁶ Donald Joseph Settle was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 601 Highway 80 East, Red Chute, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.^2,7,5 He married Nellie Unknown.^2,5 Donald Joseph Settle was born on February 14, 1930 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^6,3,7,4 He died on February 6, 1979 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 48.^6,2,7,4,5 He Services for Donald Joseph Settle, 48, of 1806 Pat Circle in Bossier City will be Friday. Burial will be in Hill Crest Cemetery. Mr. Settle died Tuesday at Veterans Administration Hospital after a lengthy illness. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he had been a resident of Bossier City for 19 years. He was retired from the military. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Sergeants Association. Survivors include wife, Nellie Settle of Bossier City; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Settle of Sarasota, Fla; son, James Settle of Bossier City; daughter, Barbara Walston of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Robert Settle, Malcolm Settle, John Settle, all of Brooklyn, New York; sisters, Barbara Siegel of Attwater, Calif. and Rose Mary Matthews of Glenwild, New York; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Paul Gefn, Andrew Harvill, Don Frazier, Ira Pearson, Thomas McNicholas and James White. on February 8, 1979.⁵

     Mabel C. Ryder was born on December 12, 1928 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.¹ As of 1970,her married name was Settle.² She married Malcolm Thomas Settle Sr., son of Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Settle and Eleanor R. Carey, in 1970 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.²

     Robert S. Settle was buried at Canarsie Cemetery, 1370 Remsen Avenue, Canarsie, Kings Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 19, 1958 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.² He died on January 20, 1959 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^1,3

     Sylvia Cecelia Riley was buried at Ocean View Cemetery, 3315 Amboy Road, Oakwood, Richmond Co., New York.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 075-18-0215.³ She was born on February 15, 1925 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^3,4 As of 1955,her married name was Settle.² She married Robert James Settle, son of Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Settle and Eleanor R. Carey, in 1955 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^1,2,5 Sylvia Cecelia Riley died on July 30, 2003 at New York at age 78.^3,6,5 She Sylvia Settle on July 30, 2003. Beloved wife of Robert. Devoted mother of Robert and the late Brenda Leary. Cherished grandmother of Daniel, Karly and Amanda. Loving sister of Clifford Riley. Interment Ocean View Cemetery, Saturday. on August 1, 2003.⁵

     Barbara Elizabeth Settle was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road, Santa Nella Village, Merced Co., California.^7,5 She was born on August 21, 1933 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^7,8,5,9 As of March 10, 1953,her married name was Siegel.^8,4 She married Erwin Eugene Siegel on March 10, 1953 at Fresno Co., California.^8,4 Barbara Elizabeth Settle died on October 12, 2018 at Merced Co., California, at age 85.^7,8,5 She Barbara Siegel, longtime resident in Atwater/Merced area, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018. Barbara was born in Brooklyn, New York, where she joined the Navy as a W.A.V.E. where she met the love of her life, Erwin Eugene Siegel (Gene). After leaving the service Barbara and Gene moved to California where they married and settled in the Merced/Atwater area to start their family and life as a couple. Barbara began a long career in accounting while raising her three children. She enjoyed precious time spent with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother and she will be missed dearly. Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene; her brothers, Donald, Malcolm, Robert and John Settle. She is survived by her brother, Bob Settle; her sister, Rosemary Mathews (Settle); her three children, Donald Siegel, Michael Siegel and Janis Miller (Siegel); eight grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. on October 24, 2018.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 111-18-2073.³ Erwin Eugene Siegel was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road, Santa Nella Village, Merced Co., California.^1,4 He was born on January 11, 1928 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^1,3,4,6,5 He married Barbara Elizabeth Settle, daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Settle and Eleanor R. Carey, on March 10, 1953 at Fresno Co., California.^2,7 Erwin Eugene Siegel died on October 7, 2001 at Merced Co., California, at age 73.^1,3,8,4,6

     Her married name was Leary.¹ Brenda Settle married Unknown Leary.^1,2 Brenda Settle died in 1988.¹

     Evelyn Lois Sowder was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.^4,8 She was born on May 4, 1929 at Pax, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,3,4,8 As of August 29, 1949,her married name was Turner.³ She married Junior Ralph Turner on August 29, 1949 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4,9,10 Evelyn Lois Sowder died on June 25, 2016 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 87.⁴ She Evelyn Lois Sowder Turner, 87, of Martinsville, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Blue Ridge Rehab Center. She was born on May 4, 1929 at home in Pax, W.Va. near Beckley. She is a daughter of the late Goldie Settle Sowder and the late William Ernest Sowder. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Junior R. Turner; brothers, Harold Sowder and Sherman Sowder; sisters, Loraine Radford and Betty Kornke. After graduating from high school in Mt. Hope, W.Va., she moved to Martinsville and worked at DuPont for a short period of time before her marriage. Evelyn was a former member of Druid Hills Baptist Church. Evelyn is survived by her son, Robert L. Turner and wife, Vicky of Martinsville. Also she is survived by her grandson, Matthew Turner and wife, Samantha of Lynchburg. Evelyn also leaves behind a great-grand daughter, Emma Pearl Turner and a great- grandson, Xander Arbaugh both of Lynchburg. Evelyn is survived by her brothers, Bob Sowder (Janet) of Catlett, Va., Jim Sowder of West Chester, Pa. and Charles Sowder (Jessie) of Baltimore, Md; sisters, Rosann Culley of Baltimore, Md., Bonnie Hornsby of Bradley, W.Va., and Geneva Coley of Oak Hill, W.Va. and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow the funeral service at Henry Memorial Park. on June 27, 2016.⁴