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     David Frank Maxwell was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 Southeast 240th Street, Kent, King Co., Washington.² He David Frank Maxwell, Jul 6, 1930 - Mar 1, 2023. David F. Maxwell of Edgewood, WA passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Joyce by his side on March 1st, 2023, at the age of 92 years. David was born in Renton, WA. David was raised in Maple Valley where his family homesteaded property. He spoke fondly of growing up on the ranch and caring for the animals and family. David served in the United States Air Force. Following his service, David worked in the Puyallup School District. He worked as a teacher at Waller Road Elementary, Assistant Principal at East Junior High (Kalles) Principal at West Junior High (Aylen) and was then the Director of Student Services for the Puyallup School District. He was a gifted educator, mentor, and friend to many students and staff. He continued serving the district following his retirement. He and his wife traveled extensively throughout the United States in their Airstream trailer. The family has fond memories of adventures shared with them. David attended Central Washington State College and graduated with his master's degree from Pacific Lutheran University. He was an avid UW Husky fan and was a season-ticket holder for many years. David loved Disneyland, Ice Cream, Pie, and Black Licorice. It was hard to find him without his Mickey Mouse watch. David was a treasure to his family. David is survived by his wife, Joyce Maxwell; his daughter, Colleen Lafferty (Eddie); his grandchildren; Alex Stemp, Victoria McElroy (Derik), Karli VanDuinen (John), and Kaila Seuberlich (Tyler); great-grandchildren, Grace and Sunny McElroy, James VanDuinen, and Kennedy Seuberlich; his sister, Katherine Maxwell; and nephew, Matthew Maxwell (Jesse). Preceding him in death are his son, John Maxwell; his sister, Lois; and many other cherished family members and friends. Family meant everything to David. He loved watching everyone succeed in the adventures of life, careers, and building homes filled with joy, laughter, and love. He was always ready to lend a helping hand, invite someone for dinner (with or without telling Joyce), or up for a new adventure. David was a true gentleman and gentle man. His heart welcomed everyone with whom he came in contact. David never spoke an unkind word. He always had thoughtful, kind, and wise words for anyone needing his guidance. David will be the measure for all we aspire to be as a friend, father, grandfather, and husband. He will be greatly missed.³ He was born on July 6, 1930 at Renton, King Co., Washington.³ He married Carole Jean Fuller, daughter of Alvin Emmett "Al" Fuller and Verna Mae Iddings, on March 15, 1952 at King Co., Washington.¹ David Frank Maxwell and an unknown person were divorced in August, 1957 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.⁴ He died on March 1, 2023 at Edgewood, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 92.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-28-8209.³ Kenneth Clare Buckland was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 7231 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.^4,5 He was born on August 19, 1921 at Bellepoint, Summers Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He married Margaret Ann Davis, daughter of William Edward "Ed" Davis and Dora Edith Bennett, circa 1943.¹ Kenneth Clare Buckland died on September 4, 1973 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 52.⁴ He BUCKLAND - Suddenly, on September 4, 1973, Kenneth C., of 9 St. Agnes road, Marley Park. the beloved husband of Lillian C. Buckland (nee Weeks), father of Barbara Davis, Randolph Buckland, Donald, Larry and Robert Skyes; brother of Jessie Mann, Naomi Flack, Ira and Charles Buckland. Also survived by six grandchildren. Interment in Glen Haven Memorial Park. on September 5, 1973.⁴

     Kenneth Clare Buckland Jr. was buried at Davis Cemetery, Teddy Wills Road, Brooklin, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 6, 1944 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on January 26, 1951 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia, at age 6.^1,2 He Kenneth Buckland, Jr., 6 who was hit by a car here Thursday, died at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Hinton Hospital without regaining consciousness. The driver of the car, Alvey Howard Townley, 29, of Roanoke, Va., was charged with manslaughter in connection with the death. He appeared before Magistrate W. H. Humphreys late Saturday evening and waived preliminary hearing. He gave bond of $500 to appear at the May term of Summers Circuit Court. The boy darted from between two parked cars directly into the path of the moving auto and was dragged 39 feet after being struck, according to investigating officers. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Margaret Crawford, of Hinton; his father, Kenneth Buckland, of Baltimore; and two half-sisters, Nancy Rogers and Lola Ann Crawford. Burial will be in the Davis Cemetery on Meadows Creek. on January 28, 1951.²

     John Howard Richmond was born on January 5, 1926 at Summers Co., West Virginia.² He married Juanita Blanche Davis, daughter of William Edward "Ed" Davis and Dora Edith Bennett, on February 18, 1946 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.³ John Howard Richmond and Juanita Blanche Davis were divorced before March, 1948.⁴

     Her married name was Craft.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 234-70-9632.⁷ Her married name was Babbs.¹ Her married name was Adkins.³ Juanita Sue Richmond married Unknown Adkins.³ Juanita Sue Richmond married Unknown Craft.⁴ Juanita Sue Richmond was born on February 28, 1947 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,7,4 She married Donnie Ray Babbs on August 19, 2001 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,1,4 Juanita Sue Richmond died on December 3, 2004 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 57.^1,7 She Juanita Craft Babbs, 57, of East Dubail in South Bend, died Friday, Dec.3, 2004, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka. Juanita Sue Richmond was born on February 28, 1947, in Hinton, West Virginia. She was born to Juanita Davis Wellman and John Howard Richmond. She attended Hinton High School and later moved to South Bend, Indiana in 1981. She graduated with a Technical Degree in Business from IVY Tech State College. She was a long time employee for J & A Grill on Portage Avenue in South Bend and was presently employed as a manger at Wal-Mart in South Bend, where she was respected and loved by all of her customers and co-workers. She was preceded in death by both parents. She is survived by her husband, Donald Babbs; a son, David Michael Craft of Michigan City; a granddaughter, Courtney Lynn Craft of Niles, Michigan; a sister, Elaine Blue of Mishawaka; a brother, David Gill of Lawrence, Kansas; step daughters, Miranda Sue Babbs of South Bend, Kimberly Vinson of South Bend; step grandchildren, Brianna and Braxton Vinson of South Bend; five nieces, Marcia Worrell of Pineland, Texas, Rebecca Campbell Mills of Granger, Dana Blue of Mishawaka, Tina Conrad of Sanford, Florida, Angie Carson of Union, Missouri, two nephews, JR Perkins of Webbville, Kentucky, Joe Gill of Lawrence, Kansas, 15 Great Nieces and Nephews, Anthony, Nickolas, Ashlee, Kevin, Melvin, Brittany, Elliott, Ericka, Waylon, Wyatt, Morgan, Cane, Alicia; a sister-in-law, Karen Babbs of South Bend; and brothers-in-law, Hershell and Billy Babbs of South Bend. She also had many close friends and neighbors. Juanita will be missed and remembered with love. on December 6, 2004.⁴

     Joseph Robert Gill Joseph Robert Gill, 82 of 105 Almetta Drive, Christiansburg, VA formerly of Hinton died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday January 31, 2007 in Salem Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Salem, VA following a long illness. Born May 14, 1924 in Hinton, he was the son of the late Raymond & Dulcie Gilpin Gill. Joe was retired from ALCOA Aluminum Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theatre. He was of the Baptist faith and lived for many years in Summers County. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandy Williams. Also preceded by five brothers, Arnold, Everette, Donald, Roger & Bernie Gill. Two sisters, Gertrude & Kathleen Buckland. Survivors include three sons, Mark Gill of Christiansburg, VA, David Gill of Lawrence, KS, & Jeff Gray of Richmond, VA. Three daughters, Jo Ann Richmond of Forest Hill, Donna Mize of Hinton & Ruth Elaine Gill of Lawrence, KS. Several grandchildren, nieces & nephews also survive. Burial will follow in Upland Cemetery near Hinton.³ His Social Security Number was 236-22-7633.⁶ He was buried at Upland Memorial Cemetery, Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.² He was born on May 14, 1924 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,7 He married Juanita Blanche Davis, daughter of William Edward "Ed" Davis and Dora Edith Bennett, on March 15, 1948 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Joseph Robert Gill died on January 31, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^2,3,6,5,7

     Anthony Brian “Tony” Perkins was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² His Social Security Number was 308-78-0558.⁴ He married Sheryl Whitaker.⁶ Anthony Brian “Tony” Perkins was born on November 27, 1967 at Louisa, Lawrence Co., Kentucky.^2,3,4 He died on April 7, 1990 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 22.²

     Hugh Melvin "J. R." Perkins Jr. Hugh Melvin Perkins Jr. 42 of Webbville, Ky. passed away on November 17, 2007 at West Palm Beach, Florida. Melvin was born November 14, 1965 at Columbus, Ohio, the son of Melvin Perkins Sr. and Elaine Blue. He was a carpenter. Additional survivors include: his wife, Teresa Charles Perkins; a daughter, Brittany Laurel Perkins; a son, Hugh Melvin Perkins III; four sisters, Rebeca Cambell, Marcia Worrell, Dana Blue, Teresa Spillman; two brothers, Thomas Wayne Perkins and Clinton Jay Perkins; several nieces and nephews. Burial followed in the Perkins Cemetery at Webbville, Ky.⁵ He was buried at Perkins Cemetery, Webbville, Lawrence Co., Kentucky.⁵ His Social Security Number was 407-96-9758.⁴ He was born on November 14, 1965 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.^5,3,4 He married Theresa Ann Charles on June 11, 1988 at Lawrence Co., Kentucky.^2,5,7 Hugh Melvin "J. R." Perkins Jr. died on November 17, 2007 at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 42.^5,4,8

     Theresa Ann Charles Theresa Ann Perkins, 48, passed away September 13, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born February 8, 1968 in Michigan to the late James Charles and Aliene Maggard. She is survived by her two caring children Hugh Melvin Perkins III and Brittany Perkins (William Howard) both of Columbus, OH. Along with three grand-children; Leah Jade Redman, Liam Edward Redman, and Briella Faye McComas. Theresa is preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Melvin Perkins Jr. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.³ She was born on February 8, 1968 at Michigan.³ As of June 11, 1988,her married name was Perkins.² She married Hugh Melvin "J. R." Perkins Jr., son of Hugh Melvin Perkins Sr. and Ruth Elaine Gill, on June 11, 1988 at Lawrence Co., Kentucky.^3,4,2 Theresa Ann Charles died on September 13, 2016 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 48.³

     Donnie Ray Babbs Donnie Ray Babbs, 67, of Mishawaka passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 12, 1952 to the late Richard Babbs and Lois (Alphin) Fields in Benton, Arkansas. Donnie served in the United States Army before operating his own painting business. He loved to work on and restore cars. Donnie is survived by his daughter, Miranda Babbs of Columbus, Ohio; his sister, Ruth Ann Key of Austin, Texas; his brother, Bill Babbs of Cassopolis, Michigan and his very special friend Christina Lewis of Mishawaka. He is preceded in death by his son, Donnie Ray Babbs, Jr. and brother, Hershell D. Babbs.³ He was born on March 12, 1952 at Benton, Saline Co., Arkansas.³ He married Juanita Sue Richmond, daughter of John Howard Richmond and Juanita Blanche Davis, on August 19, 2001 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,4 Donnie Ray Babbs died on July 15, 2019 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 67.³

     Raymond Joseph Gill was buried at Davis Cemetery, Teddy Wills Road, Brooklin, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on September 28, 1949 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ He Two-months-old Raymond Joseph, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gill of Hinton, died today at his home of whooping cough at about noon. In addition to his parents, the child is survived by two sisters, Juanta Sue and Ruthie Elaine. Burial will follow in the Davis cemetery on Madams Creek. on December 17, 1949.² He died on December 17, 1949 at Hinton, Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Infant Gill died on December 31, 1952 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹ Infant Gill was born on December 31, 1952 at Summers Co., West Virginia.¹

     James Vernon Wellman was born on September 20, 1969 at Indiana.¹ He died on August 7, 2024 at Jackson, Butts Co., Georgia, at age 54.¹ He James Vernon Wellman, born on September 20, 1969, in Indiana, passed away on August 7, 2024, in Jackson GA. He is survived by his sister Danyielle Reister and brother in law Rick Reister, nieces Codi and Grace Reister. He is proceeded in death by his father Vernon Wellman and mother Juanita Wellman. James was a man who had a passion for both music and history, which greatly impacted the lives of those around him. James was an exceptional bass guitar player, known for his incredible talent and love for music. It was through his music that he found solace and expressed his deepest emotions. His skill on the bass guitar was admired by many, and he brought joy to all those who had the privilege of hearing him play. In addition to his musical talent, James was also an avid Civil War enthusiast. He had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and immersed himself in the study of history. James was a quick-witted individual who possessed the remarkable ability to make everyone around him laugh and smile. His passion for history sparked engaging conversations and left a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to engage in discussions with him. James Vernon Wellman will be remembered for his incredible musical talent and his love for history. He touched the lives of many through his music, bringing joy and inspiration to all who heard him play. His quick wit and infectious laughter will forever be cherished by his loved ones and friends. James leaves behind a legacy of passion and creativity that will continue to inspire others for years to come. May his soul rest in eternal peace. on August 8, 2024.¹

     Marcia Lynn Blue was buried at Gravel Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine Co., Texas.³ She Marcia Lynn Worrell of Yellowpine, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2024, at the age of 60 in Lufkin, Texas. She was born on April 30, 1964, in South Bend, Indiana to Harold Blue and Ruth Elaine Gill Blue. Marcia was a 28-year resident of Sabine County and had previously resided Bertram, Texas. She was an active member of her community, known for her involvement in fundraisers and her dedication to her children's school activities. Marcia was a devoted stay-at-home wife and mother who cherished spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter. Marcia is survived by her husband of 28 years, David Worrell, Sr. of Yellowpine; her son, David Worrell, Jr. of Hemphill; her daughter, Meranda Brooks of Granbury; her sisters, Rebecca Elaine Stump and husband, Chad, and Dana Rose Kuhn, all of Elkhart, Indiana; and her granddaughter, Penelope Rose Brooks. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ruth Blue, and her brothers, J. R Perkins and Anthony Brian Perkins. Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery, with pallbearers including David Worrell, Jr., Michael Martin, Casey Brooks, Trent James, James Snow, and Shannon Cheney. Honorary pallbearers are Cheyenne Dudley, Norman Reeves, Jr., Joshua Worrell, and John Alford.³ She was born on April 30, 1964 at Urbana, Champaign Co., Ohio.^1,3 As of February 15, 1997,her married name was Worrell.² She married David Wayne Worrell Sr. on February 15, 1997 at San Augustine Co., Texas.^2,3 Marcia Lynn Blue died on June 1, 2024 at Lufkin, Angelina Co., Texas, at age 60.³