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     James Lewis/Louis Hogan was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 229-09-3779.⁴ He was born on May 3, 1902 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Ruby Lee Wigington, daughter of Isaac Milton Wigington Sr. and Virgie Lillian Wimmer, on May 4, 1946 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.^3,1 James Lewis/Louis Hogan died on October 23, 1987 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 85.³

     Her Social Security Number was 564-03-4321.⁴ Adelaide Sylvia Belden Adelaide Wigington (Wanless), 76, died Sunday at a local home following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Wigington was born in Berkeley on Dec. 21, 1913, to Marvin and Katherine Halpin Belden. She received her early schooling in Alameda and later attended Napa Adult School where she received her high school diploma. She moved to Napa in 1947 and worked as a cook at Napa College from the early 1960s to the late 1970s when she retired. Mrs. Wiginton did extensive volunteer work as a gray lady at the California Veterans Home for several years. She enjoyed doing genealogy and was active in church activities. She was predeceased by her husbands, C.M. Wigington and Ruel Wanlass. Mrs. Wigington is survived by two sons, Robin of St. Helena and Doug of Enterprise, Ala; one brother, Roy Belden of Sacramento; a sister, Arabelle; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Friends are invited to attend the funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15 Chapel Hill Drive, Napa. Burial will follow in the family lot at Yountville Cemetery.¹ She was buried at George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery, Yountville, Napa Co., California.^5,1 Her married name was Wigington.¹ She married Callihill Mennis Wigington, son of Isaac Milton Wigington Sr. and Virgie Lillian Wimmer.¹ Adelaide Sylvia Belden was born on December 21, 1913 at Berkeley, Alameda Co., California.^5,1,2,4,6,3 She died on February 18, 1990 at Napa Co., California, at age 76.^5,1,6,4

     William Wellington Gibson was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 578-01-7802.⁵ He was born on September 8, 1907 at Switchback, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3,4 He married Gaynell D. Wigington, daughter of Isaac Milton Wigington Sr. and Virgie Lillian Wimmer, on November 5, 1932 at Washington, D.C..² William Wellington Gibson died on February 27, 1985 at Arlington, Virginia, at age 77.^1,3

     Joyce Lee Gibson was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 14, 1934 at Washington, D.C..^1,2 She died on February 17, 1959 at age 24.¹

     Dolly Gray Dowling was born circa 1917 at South Carolina.² As of 1938,her married name was Wigington.¹ She married Paul David Wigington, son of Isaac Milton Wigington Sr. and Virgie Lillian Wimmer, in 1938 at Pinellas Co., Florida.¹ Dolly Gray Dowling and Paul David Wigington were divorced in 1942 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.³

     Doris Toyia Wimmer was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.² She died on July 2, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on July 2, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     Mary Frances Palmer was born in February, 1884 at Virginia.¹ As of February 1, 1900,her married name was McGhee.¹ She married James Washington McGhee, son of William Thomas McGhee and Elizabeth Conner, on February 1, 1900 at Radford, Virginia.¹

     George Junior McGhee was buried at Middle Fork Cemetery, Chilhowie, Smyth Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 227-36-5346.⁵ He was born on March 27, 1932 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Beulah Marie Riley on December 24, 1956 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 George Junior McGhee died on June 22, 2011 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 79.^1,5 He George Junior McGhee, 79, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was born in Smyth County to the late James W. McGhee and Pearl Eastridge McGhee and was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served during the Korean conflict. He worked at Brunswick in Marion and Sugar Grove for over 14 years and retired from the Long Air Dox Co. in Rural Retreat after 24 years of service. He was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 54-½ years, Beulah Riley McGhee; two sons, Tom McGhee and wife, Christy, of Kingsport, Tenn., and Bobby McGhee of the home; six grandchildren, Dakota McGhee, Kenzie McGhee, Morgan McGhee, Jordan McGhee, Shalee McGhee and Cody Brown; a sister-in-law; brothers-in-law; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside services will be conducted in Middlefork Cemetery. on June 25, 2011.¹

     Beulah Marie Riley Beulah Marie Riley McGhee, August 16, 1936 - December 26, 2022. Beulah Marie Riley McGhee, age 86, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 26, 2022. Beulah was born in Smyth County, Va., to the late Thomas Riley and Edith Dean Riley. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, George McGhee. Beulah loved her Lord and was a devoted member at Chilhowie Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to church and reading her Bible. Beulah also loved doing her crossword puzzles and playing cards with Allen, Carol, and Doris. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister that will be deeply missed. She is survived by her two sons, George Thomas "Tom" McGhee and wife, Christy and Robert "Bobby" McGhee; brothers, James "Jim" Riley and wife, Nancy, John Riley and wife, Betty, George Robert Riley and wife, Donna, and Larry Riley and wife, Sue; sisters, Carol Blevins and Sue Kimberlin; grandchildren, Cody Brown, Morgan McGhee, Jordan McGhee, Shaylee Shupe, Kenzie McGhee, and Dakota McGhee; special great-granddaughter, Kaia; great-grandchildren, Deon, Ellie, and Jameson; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Doris Blevins and Doris Riley. Interment will follow in the Middle Fork Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Middle Fork Cemetery, Chilhowie, Smyth Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on August 16, 1936 at Smyth Co., Virginia.³ As of December 24, 1956,her married name was McGhee.² She married George Junior McGhee, son of James Washington McGhee and Pearl Eastridge, on December 24, 1956 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Beulah Marie Riley died on December 26, 2022 at Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 86.⁴

     William Oakley McGhee Sr. was buried at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, Prince George, Prince George Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-12-7101.⁷ He was born on December 21, 1921 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7 He married Clyde Mattie Wade on October 17, 1941 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^5,8 William Oakley McGhee Sr. died on July 27, 2010 at North Carolina at age 88.^4,7

     James Herbert McGhee was buried at Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 231-18-5641.⁷ He was born on November 11, 1923 at Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,7,5,8,9 He married Hazel Ardell Rhea on October 28, 1942 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^2,6,10 James Herbert McGhee died on November 21, 2005 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 82.^7,5,9,11,6 He SALTVILLE – Mr. James "Hub" McGhee, age 82, went to be with the Lord Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at his home. Mr. McGhee was a World War II veteran. Mr. McGhee was also a loving husband, father and grandfather. Hub loved life and his family and friends. He never met a stranger and was a good friend to everyone. We all love him and will miss him, but we know he is in a better home with our Lord, where he waits for us to join him. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Hazel Rhea McGhee, and one granddaughter, Tanya Rhea. Survivors: two daughters, Norma Moore of Glade Spring and Phyllis Rhea of Saltville; four sons, James McGhee of Saltville, Roger McGhee of Glade Spring, Danny McGhee of Saltville and Cecil McGhee of the home; three brothers, Raymond, Oakley and George McGhee; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. McGhee will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Wade Kestner and the Rev. Gene Holley officiating. There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at Elizabeth Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Saltville VFW Post 7328. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home, just prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Rocky Wilson, Ken Moore, Jimmy Rhea, Joe Stallard, Laney Kestner and Doug Stallard. Honorary pallbearers are Sammy Olinger, Bob Maloyed, Stanley Totten, T.G. Gillespie, Fred Singleton and Tom Stroupe. on November 22, 2005.⁶