In 1937, James, on a dare by a friend, enlisted in the Marines at age 17. He had to wait until he was 18 to begin serving so in January 1938 he reported for duty. After almost two years he had 6 weeks to go on his enlistment when, on December 7th, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed, and the reserves were called to service. In total ...read more
Eliza Barrett Baker passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022, with her husband by her side. She was a loving wife, a caring mother, and a supportive friend to many. Eliza was 43 years old. A native of Gainesville, Georgia, Eliza attended Gainesville City Schools and graduated from Gainesville High School in 1997. She played on the 1995 State Championship Tennis team, enjoyed Friday night lights ...read more
Bennita June Wiley ascended the gates of heaven on September 25, 2022, in Alexandria, Virginia. She was ninety-three years old. She was born Bennita June Russell to Benjamin Arthur and Wilma Jesse Russell on July 31, 1929, in Lusk, Wyoming. She grew up in Wyoming, graduating Salutatorian of her Wheatland High School Class of 1947. She then went on to receive a degree in elementary education ...read more
Audrey [Jean] Kailing, 88, of Alexandria, VA passed with peace and grace on September 21, 2022 at Mount Vernon Rehabilitation. She was one of twelve children born January 1, 1934, in Vanderbilt, PA to Charles and Ethel [Morris] Hillen. Predeceased by her loving husband Paul Maxwell Kailing Sr. in 1998. Jean is survived by her son Paul [Skip] and his wife Rebecca [Becky] Kailing of York, ...read more
