Mr. Bevie O. Pate Heflin, LA- Funeral services for Mr. Bevie O. Pate, 98, of Heflin, LA will be held Friday, May 11, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Bistineau Baptist Church in Heflin, LA under the direction of Rockett Funeral Home in Ringgold, LA. Burial will follow in Bistineau Cemetery in Heflin, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Wayne Reeves, Bro. Wayne Whiteside, and Bro. Everett Geis, Jr. Mr. Pate was born January 25, 1909 in Shelby County, TX and passed away May 9, 2007. He worked in construction building many homes and churches and he also worked at the Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant. He was a member of Bistineau Baptist Church in Heflin, LA for over seventy years. Mr. Pate was a family man, loved by his family and the whole community. He was a very caring man that was always helping and giving to others. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Pate; a daughter, Laverne Wallace; a son, Sonny Boy Pate; and a granddaughter, Denise W. Howell. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and J. W. (Buddy) Carter of Heflin, LA and Johnnie and Charles Morgan of Heflin, LA; son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Joan Pate of Austin, TX; son-in-law, Odell Wallace of Heflin, LA; brother and sister-in-law, Aubrey and Norma Pate of East Mountain, TX; sister-in-law, Helen Pate of Ringgold, LA; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jonathan Wallace, Kevin Morgan, Randy Monk, Briley Joe and Colton Carter, David and Brandon Reeves, Steve Burnett and Cliff Wallace. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jimmy Morrow, Billy Morrow, Percy Morrow, Scotty Woodard, Frank Adams, and Earl Uzzle. The family would like to thank Dr. Scott Phillips and the entire staff at Ringgold Nurse Care Center for all their care and dedication.Rockett Funeral Home Ringgold, La 318-894-4441 Published in Shreveport Times on May 11, 2007

Almeeta Adams Pate SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Almeeta Adams Pate, 95, will be held Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside. Officiating will be Brother Denny Duron. Interment will follow in Adams Cemetery in Logan, TX. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Almeeta was born October 9, 1912 in Carthage, TX to Albert and Cora Barnett. She passed away February 17, 2008 in Shreveport, LA. She was married to Lorenzo H. Adams, they were in the ministry together until his death in 1947 then she continued the ministry, pastoring churches in Texas and Louisiana until the early 1960's when she retired and married Basil Pate who passed away in 1994. She faithfully taught Sunday School at First Assembly of God in Shreveport. She was preceded in death by her son Lorenzo Adams, daughters, Elise Lane and Sadie Adams, stepdaughter, Fay Rust, three sisters and four brothers. She is survived by Laverne Randle and husband Billy; stepchildren, Glen Pate and Shirley Paine; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Doyce Randle, Dale Randle, Steve Randle, Kenneth Randle, Ronnie Bishop and Larry Rust. The family wishes to express a special Thank You to the Guest House and to AGAPE Northwest Hospice Care. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel 687-1256 Published in Shreveport Times on February 20, 2008   Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=almeeta-adams-pate&pid=103844861#fbLoggedOut.

Grady Franklin Glasgow, age 77, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center. Mr. Glasgow was a sawmill operator. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Vuncannon Glasgow of the home; two sons, Terry Glasgow and Tim Glasgow, both of Ayden; three daughters, Pat Davis and husband, Tim, of Wilmington, Cathy Pate and husband, Gordon, of Ramseur and Amy Eakes and husband, Chris, of Winterville; two brothers, Ernest Luck and Troy Lee Luck, both of Asheville; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. The family will receive from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Farmer Funeral Home in Ayden and other times at 4136 Old Tar Road, Winterville. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Asheboro. Arrangements by Farmer Funeral Service. Online condolences at farmerfuneralservice.com.

Mary C. Pate, 76, Maysville, died 01-05-2013. Arrangements: Morgan F.H., Jacksonville. Published in The News & Observer on January 7, 2013 Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=mary-c-pate&pid=162203600#storylink=cpy   Mary Pate - January 5, 2013 Mary Christine Pate, 76, of 301 First Street, Maysville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at her reisdence. She was a lifetime resident of Maysville and First Baptist Church. The family will be receiving their friends and guest at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law, John and Tamkea Pate, White Oak River Road, Maysville. Homegoing Service is tentatively set for Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Frist Baptist Church with the Rev. C.D. Bell, Pastor, Officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in White Oak Cemetery. Further arrangements will be announced. Mary's earthly remains are resting peacefully in the care, comfort and serenity of Morgan Funeral Home, Inc., 150 Williamsburg Parkway, Jacksonville (910)347-9595.

Thank you for sharing, A.J., I pray all has gone well and throat will heal better than you think....I also had my thyroid removed due to enlarged goiter, and they found all was diseased and removed it all, but mine was NOT cancerous...my father did have throat cancer, so I feel greatly blessed.   I have always had a 'deep' raspy voice, I noticed more,after the surgery healed...I have always sang, but then I could not depend upon my voice staying on key.   But after two years, I think my singing is better....I don't sing prefessionally, just at church and HOME!!!  But I didn't have the extra complications you did.    Will keep you in my prayers. Johnette Pate McDuffie ----- Original Message ----- From: "A. J." <a12j02@sbcglobal.net> To: Pate-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, January 7, 2013 8:58:58 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [PATE] A personal experience with 23andMe and the Family Finder test In October 2011, I received an email from a lady living in California, who was administrator of several different FTDNA surname projects related to her family lines.  Among the members taking the Family Finder test, she noticed that the results of four persons indicated me as a possible distant cousin.  In reviewing my ancestral surnames, she further noted that Casey seemed to be a common surname between the five of us. I confirmed to her that a maternal greatgrandmother’s maiden name was Casey (born 1834).  After a few exchanges, I informed her that I would not be able to correspond for a week or two since I was scheduled for surgery for thyroid cancer the following morning. I was very surprised by the next email received from her just a few hours later.  She wrote:  “I manage 9 accounts at 23&Me which began as a health trait DNA database before getting into genetic genealogy. After discovering a high risk for thyroid cancer in our family at 23&Me, it was I who detected our daughter's almost imperceptibly enlarged thyroid.”  She also wrote that her sister had thyroid cancer 42 years earlier. My mother had thyroid cancer but I had assumed mine was just a coincidence until receiving this email.  Then my daughter had thyroid cancer last year. In the articles I posted about 23andMe last week, there are discussions about becoming aware of risk levels for various diseases and conditions.  Some thought it causes unnecessary worry about things that may never happen, which may be true.  But others appreciated the awareness since there are certain conditions which can be treated by lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, etc. In my case, I used this information to inform my two children and my grandchildren that they all had some risk for hereditary thyroid cancer, and that they should inform their doctors of this fact and request them to check their thyroids on each visit.  It took almost two years for biopsies to show that the nodules on my thyroid were cancerous.  This delay resulted in one of the nerves to my vocal cords being severed during surgery causing some impairment in my voice.  If the doctors and I had known of this hereditary risk, then the surgery would likely have been done earlier and avoided the damage to my voice. This story illustrates the potential value of taking the 23andMe test, especially in coordination with FTDNA’s Family Finder test. Again, this is not an endorsement of the service, but informational only for any who may be considering taking it. A. J. Pate   ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PATE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

A.J., thank you for sharing your personal experience. Actually I was not aware of the 23andMe test and have not considered the Family Finder test. Now that I know the value of these tests, I may consider taking them. I am so sorry for what is going on with you and pray that all goes well with your surgery. We love you and appreciate you so much. Alverne On 01/07/13, A. J.<a12j02@sbcglobal.net> wrote: In October 2011, I received an email from a lady living in California, who was administrator of several different FTDNA surname projects related to her family lines. Among the members taking the Family Finder test, she noticed that the results of four persons indicated me as a possible distant cousin. In reviewing my ancestral surnames, she further noted that Casey seemed to be a common surname between the five of us. I confirmed to her that a maternal greatgrandmotherâÂÂs maiden name was Casey (born 1834). After a few exchanges, I informed her that I would not be able to correspond for a week or two since I was scheduled for surgery for thyroid cancer the following morning. I was very surprised by the next email received from her just a few hours later. She wrote: âÂÂI manage 9 accounts at 23&Me which began as a health trait DNA database before getting into genetic genealogy. After discovering a high risk for thyroid cancer in our family at 23&Me, it was I who detected our daughter's almost imperceptibly enlarged thyroid.â She also wrote that her sister had thyroid cancer 42 years earlier. My mother had thyroid cancer but I had assumed mine was just a coincidence until receiving this email. Then my daughter had thyroid cancer last year. In the articles I posted about 23andMe last week, there are discussions about becoming aware of risk levels for various diseases and conditions. Some thought it causes unnecessary worry about things that may never happen, which may be true. But others appreciated the awareness since there are certain conditions which can be treated by lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, etc. In my case, I used this information to inform my two children and my grandchildren that they all had some risk for hereditary thyroid cancer, and that they should inform their doctors of this fact and request them to check their thyroids on each visit. It took almost two years for biopsies to show that the nodules on my thyroid were cancerous. This delay resulted in one of the nerves to my vocal cords being severed during surgery causing some impairment in my voice. If the doctors and I had known of this hereditary risk, then the surgery would likely have been done earlier and avoided the damage to my voice. This story illustrates the potential value of taking the 23andMe test, especially in coordination with FTDNAâÂÂs Family Finder test. Again, this is not an endorsement of the service, but informational only for any who may be considering taking it. A. J. Pate ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [1]PATE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message References 1. mailto:PATE-request@rootsweb.com

In October 2011, I received an email from a lady living in California, who was administrator of several different FTDNA surname projects related to her family lines. Among the members taking the Family Finder test, she noticed that the results of four persons indicated me as a possible distant cousin. In reviewing my ancestral surnames, she further noted that Casey seemed to be a common surname between the five of us. I confirmed to her that a maternal greatgrandmother’s maiden name was Casey (born 1834). After a few exchanges, I informed her that I would not be able to correspond for a week or two since I was scheduled for surgery for thyroid cancer the following morning. I was very surprised by the next email received from her just a few hours later. She wrote: “I manage 9 accounts at 23&Me which began as a health trait DNA database before getting into genetic genealogy. After discovering a high risk for thyroid cancer in our family at 23&Me, it was I who detected our daughter's almost imperceptibly enlarged thyroid.” She also wrote that her sister had thyroid cancer 42 years earlier. My mother had thyroid cancer but I had assumed mine was just a coincidence until receiving this email. Then my daughter had thyroid cancer last year. In the articles I posted about 23andMe last week, there are discussions about becoming aware of risk levels for various diseases and conditions. Some thought it causes unnecessary worry about things that may never happen, which may be true. But others appreciated the awareness since there are certain conditions which can be treated by lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, etc. In my case, I used this information to inform my two children and my grandchildren that they all had some risk for hereditary thyroid cancer, and that they should inform their doctors of this fact and request them to check their thyroids on each visit. It took almost two years for biopsies to show that the nodules on my thyroid were cancerous. This delay resulted in one of the nerves to my vocal cords being severed during surgery causing some impairment in my voice. If the doctors and I had known of this hereditary risk, then the surgery would likely have been done earlier and avoided the damage to my voice. This story illustrates the potential value of taking the 23andMe test, especially in coordination with FTDNA’s Family Finder test. Again, this is not an endorsement of the service, but informational only for any who may be considering taking it. A. J. Pate

Death Notice PATE, VERA J., 88, of Cape Coral, died Monday. Arrangements by Affordable Cremations, A Dignified Alternative. Published in The News-Press on March 5, 200

Obituary Ruby Irene Pate, 74, of Alva, died March 28, 2003 in Ft. Myers. She came to this area in 1978 from Key Largo where she worked with the Florida Keys Aquaduct Authority. She is survived by her husband, William T., of Alva, her son, Dennis E., of Lehigh Acres, nine grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be Monday, March 31, at the Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres with Chaplain Robert Moore officiating. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres, 2701 Lee Blvd. Published in The News-Press on March 30, 2003

Death Notice PATE, RUBY IRENE, 74, of Alva, died Friday. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres. Published in The News-Press on March 30, 2003

Death Notice PATE, ROSEANNA MARIE, 83, North Fort Myers, died Tuesday. Arrangements by North Fort Myers Memorial Funeral Home. Published in The News-Press on July 26, 2001

JULIA BELLE KELLEY PATE, 87, Fort Myers, died 05-16-2011. Arrangements: Affordable Cremations and Horizon Funeral Home. Published in The News-Press on May 19, 2011

Death Notice PATE, REV. JOHN F., 77, of Lehigh Acres, died Monday. Arrangements by National Cremation Society, Ft Myers.   Published in The News-Press on July 19, 2001

Ronald D. Pate, 68, of Cape Coral and Princeton, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2003. He is survived by his son, Larre, mother Marjorie Pate, sister, Beverly Bachman and grandson, Ryan Pate. No services are scheduled. Published in The News-Press on February 7, 2003

J. Foster Pate 10/31/2011 J. Foster Pate was born in Rochester, NY, on April 18, 1928. A congenital problem with his aorta resulted in him being the 19th cardiovascular surgery in the world in 1946. When the defect could not be repaired at that time, Foster embraced life with the attitude of making the most of each day. He moved to Ft. Myers in 1956, and bought 2,000 acres of land in what was then the sleepy area south of Ft. Myers. This purchase included a three mile stretch extending from Page Field to Daniel's Road, one mile deep to Ten Mile Canal. His first development was Ft. Myers Villas at a time when current building didn't extend much beyond Hanson Street. Foster followed the advice given to him by Carl Johnson and saved as many trees as possible as he developed the land. In 1957, Foster returned to Boston where new medical technologies allowed him to receive a transplant that repaired his aorta. Foster discovered that the lack of building and zoning standards in Lee County allowed unscrupulous builders to pour foundations without steel reinforcing rods so he successfully petitioned the county commission to institute the first building codes. When Arlo Diebler arrived in Ft. Myers with the hope of establishing a symphony orchestra, Foster joined local attorney Bill Sheppard in funding the endeavor for the first few years until a Board and Foundation could be established. Foster was one of several businessmen who donated the money to purchase the land for Edison Community College and later donated again to establish a Nursing Chair. As the Villas grew into a flourishing community, Foster donated the land for Villas Elementary School as well as the South Trail Fire Station. He also served as an unpaid Sheriff's deputy to provide law enforcement coverage to the south part of the county and even assisted in the birth of a baby during Hurricane Donna. Foster provided the county with its first nursing home when he opened Beacon Manor in 1963, and was instrumental in the establishment of several banks. Foster also funded a scholarship at FGCU in honor of his parents. While Foster expanded his original land purchase by adding Villa Pines, a Sheraton Hotel, and several commercial buildings, his next major endeavor was the first of its kind locally. He built an all-inclusive resort community, The Landings Yacht and Racquet Club, located along McGregor Boulevard. The beautifully landscaped development with a marina, country club, and golf and tennis courts remains a premier location to this day. Foster's last major development, Fiddlesticks, initiated the building boom along Daniels Parkway. Foster was predeceased by his parents, Jane and C. Bertrem Pate, Sr. and his brother, C.B. (Bud) Pate, Jr. He leaves behind his wife, Sherry, and her extended family; his daughter, Paula, her husband Al Pfeiffer and their children, Mariah and Ian; his son, Jeff (J.F. Pate, Jr.), Jeff's wife Darice and children, Kirsten, Audrey, Jon (J.F. Pate III), and Geoffrey; and son, Garrett Pate and Ann Tycer as well as Foster's sister, Nancy Wallace and her family and the family of his brother, Bud. Foster also leaves two "surrogate sons:" Philip Weisner of NYC and David Kehler of Marion, NC. A celebration of Foster's life will be held at The Landings Clubhouse (5200 S. Landings Drive, Ft. Myers) on Dec. 4 at 11:00 AM followed by a brunch. This man of remarkable vision and entrepreneurship will be missed by all who loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harry Chapin Food Bank, 3760 Fowler Street, Ft. Myers, FL 33901. Published in The News-Press on November 3, 2011 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/news-press/obituary.aspx?n=j-foster-pate&pid=154439379.

Death Notice PATE, GARY TIMOTHY, 53, of N. Fort Myers, died Friday. Arrangements by National Cremation Society. Published in The News-Press on July 23, 2005

Albert L. Pate, 84, of Cape Coral, formerly of Elkhart, IN., died July 16, 1998. He is survived by a cousin, Thomas Penrod of Fort Myers. A veteran of WW II, life member of the Elks, Moose clubs and the Fort Myers Beach American Legion. He attended St. Peters Lutheran Church of Fort Myers Beach. Visitation will be TODAY from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at the Fort Myers Memorial Home Chapel. Entombment in Fort Myers Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Hope Hospice. FT. MYERS MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME 1589 COLONIAL BOULEVARD 936-0555 Published in The News-Press on July 18, 1998

Death Notice PATE, ALBERT L., 84, Cape Coral, died Thursday. Arrange-ments by Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Published in The News-Press on July 18, 1998

PATE, MARY RONEY, 85, died Tuesday, February, 7, 2012 at her home in Ft. Myers, FL. Survivors are four children; eight grandchildren; and three siblings in Louisville, Ben Roney, Kitty Davis and Ann Leanhart. Burial in Ft. Myers, FL.

Jean Pate Sweet Jean Pate passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters in Palm Desert on February 20th, 2012. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, David F Pate. Jean was born in Denver Colorado where she spent her youth. She was a Kappa at the University of Wyoming where she graduated with a degree in French. She and Dave were married in Denver where they spent the early years of their marriage raising three daughters, Tracey (Mike), Linda and Karen (Ben). Jean and Dave retired in Palm Desert in 1984 after owning a successful furniture business in the San Francisco Bay Area. Besides her daughters, Jean leaves behind three wonderful grandchildren, David, Ben Jr. and Alexis, of whom she was very proud. Jean's greatest joys in life were her family, a good book, fine dining and a great cocktail party with friends. She was a grand and elegant lady who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The family wishes to thank Desert Hematology and Oncology and their wonderful staff and physicians, most especially Dr. Philip Dreisbach. We would also like to thank Visiting Angels and VNA Hospice. They were all a wonderful source of comfort and support for Jean. In lieu of flowers the family would suggest donations to the VNA Hospice of Palm Desert or the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue. Published in The Desert Sun on March 4, 2012 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thedesertsun/obituary.aspx?n=jean-pate&pid=156180736#fbLoggedOut.