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     Gene Autry Bryant was buried at Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, 997 Norwood Road, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Betty Jane Fitzgerald.³ Gene Autry Bryant was born on November 1, 1939 at Nelson Co., Virginia; The 1940 Census confirms he was born in 1939, not 1940 as his death record states.^2,3,4 He died on August 27, 1966 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 26; Homicide from a gunshot wound in his home.^2,3

     Viola Christine Bryant was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.⁵ Her married name was Wilkerson.¹ She married James William Wilkerson.⁵ Viola Christine Bryant was born on November 23, 1933 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 As of December 9, 1950,her married name was Burnett.² She married Arthur Haden Burnett on December 9, 1950 at Nelson Co., Virginia.² Viola Christine Bryant died on December 7, 2007 at Florida at age 74.^6,5

     James William Wilkerson was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.¹ He married Viola Christine Bryant, daughter of James Russell Bryant and Mae Elizabeth Gowen.¹ James William Wilkerson was born on March 31, 1907.^1,2 He died on April 17, 1991 at Seminole Co., Florida, at age 84.^1,2

     Lester Wilson Lyon was buried at Lyon Family Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 18, 1943 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^8,3,4 He married Christine Alease Harris on February 26, 1971 at Amherst Co., Virginia.³ Lester Wilson Lyon and Christine Alease Harris were divorced on February 15, 1989 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁹ Lester Wilson Lyon married Carolyn Gail Bryant, daughter of James Russell Bryant and Mae Elizabeth Gowen, on November 7, 1992 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Lester Wilson Lyon died on February 21, 2015 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 72.⁴ He Lester Wilson Lyon, age 72, of Amherst, died Saturday, February 21, 2015, at his residence. Born February 18, 1943, he was a son of the late Woodrow Wilson Lyon and Cary Lee Jones Lyon. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Michael Anthony; and two daughters, Windy and Melissa. Lester worked for over 36 years as a machinist and enjoyed his hobby of working on and driving race cars, of which he had many over the years. He was a good racer and won a lot of races. He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn B. Lyon of Amherst, four daughters, Leslie S. Wells (Ricky) of Gladstone, Penny Sanford of Lynchburg, April Callands (Jeff) of Madison Heights, Tuesday Richardson of Amherst; three sons, David A. Lyon of Amherst, Vernon Lyon of Rustburg, Cornell Brown of Amherst; two brothers, Bobby Lyon (Arlene) of Arrington, Cecil Lyon (Rosa) of Lanexa; and two sisters, Mary Campbell (Roger) of Piney River and Faye Evans (Lewis) of Charlotte Court House. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at the Lyon Family Cemetery in Amherst. on February 23, 2015.⁴

     Odelle Virginia O'Brien was buried at Tree of Life Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 223-36-2525.² She was born on May 11, 1923 at Amherst Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birt date of May 1, 1923.^2,1 As of circa 1944,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Walter Nathan Gowen, son of Walter Coles Gowen and Rhoda Victoria "Rodhie" Tyree, circa 1944.¹ Odelle Virginia O'Brien died on June 9, 2006 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 83.^2,1 She Odelle O'Brien Gowen, 83, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, June 9, 2006, in Lynchburg General Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Walter Nathan Gowen. Born May 11, 1923, in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Williams O'Brien and the late Myrtle Garland O'Brien. Mrs. Gowen was a member of Amazing Grace Ministries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest and Aubrey O'Brien; and by a sister, Susie Horsley. In addition to her husband, she is survived by five children, George Steen and wife Helen and Donald Steen and wife Verna both of Bedford, Jerry Gowen and wife Mabel of Forest, Jean Garnette of Lynchburg and Eddie Gowen and wife Pat of Spout Spring; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; two brothers, Malcolm O'Brien and wife Sandra and Willie "Teeny" O'Brien and wife Annie both of Gladstone; and one sister, Alma O. Watts of Gladstone. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 11, 2006, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by Pastor Bill Evans and Pastor J. Mike Dodson. Interment will follow in Tree of Life Cemetery. The family will receive friends today, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home, and at other times at the residence, 39 Laverne Loop, Lynchburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Amazing Grace Ministries, 101 Morgan St., Lynchburg, VA 24501. Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, 434-239-0331 is assisting the family. on June 10, 2006.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-37-0596.³ Michael Anthony Lyon was buried at Lyon Family Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 1, 1985 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3 He died on December 17, 2005 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 20.^1,3 He Michael Anthony Lyon, age 20, of Boxwood Farm Road, Amherst, passed away suddenly Saturday evening, Dec. 17, 2005, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Michael was born June 1, 1985, in Lynchburg, a loving son of Carolyn Bryant Lyon and Lester W. Lyon. He was a member of Clifford Baptist Church. Besides his parents Carolyn and Lester, he is survived by three sisters, Leslie S. Clark of Appomattox, Penny Brown of Lynchburg, and April Callands and her husband, Jeff of Madison Heights; three brothers, David A. Lyon of Amherst, Cornell Brown of Amherst, and Vernon Lyon of Lynchburg; a devoted aunt, Sharon Tyree of Amherst; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bryant and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Lyon. Interment will follow in the Lyon Family Cemetery in Amherst. on December 19, 2005.¹

     Mary Frances Peters was buried at Tyree-Stewart Family Cemetery, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Tyree.⁴ She married King Oliver Tyree.^4,2 Mary Frances Peters was born on June 3, 1916 at Virginia.² She died on January 27, 1985 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 68.²

     Her Social Security Number was 227-46-8813.⁴ Gladys Caroline Jones was buried at Gowen Family Cemetery, on Rt 820 near Rt 657, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on February 29, 1936 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 As of July 23, 1978,her married name was Tyree.³ She married Herbert Hoover "Herman" Tyree, son of William Fitch "Willie" Goin Tyree and Mary Frances Olivia "Livie" Tyree, on July 23, 1978 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 Gladys Caroline Jones died on February 22, 2005 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 68.^2,4 She GLADSTONE - Gladys Caroline Jones Tyree, 68, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Herbert Tyree. Born Feb. 29, 1936, in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Grant and Lily Williams Jones. She was a member of Amherst Church of God. She is also survived by five daughters, Bernice Crabtree and husband, Bob of Thida, Ark., Carolyn Tyree and husband, William, Delores Honaker and husband, Mark, Bea Funk and L.C. and Tammy Thornton and husband, Moses all of Gladstone; two sisters, Dorothy Dawson of Lynchburg, and Lorene Silby and husband, Jack of Gladstone; two brothers, Robert Jones of Alexandria, and Richard Jones of Gladstone; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Driskill Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Don Carty and Bishop R. S. Newcomb officiating. Burial will follow in the Gowen Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amherst Church of God or the Gladstone Rescue Squad. on February 25, 2005.²

     Reginald Francis Davis was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 231-03-8811.³ He was born on October 8, 1915 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,1 He married Nettie Elizabeth Tyree, daughter of William Fitch "Willie" Goin Tyree and Mary Frances Olivia "Livie" Tyree, on October 28, 1961 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,5,6,2 Reginald Francis Davis died on July 9, 2009 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 93.^3,1 He Reginald Francis Davis, 93, of Madison Heights, died Thursday, July 9, 2009, at his residence. Mr. Davis was born Oct. 8, 1915, in Lynchburg, was retired from the Central Virginia Training Center and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Fairview Christian Church. Mr. Davis is survived by his friend and caregiver of 13 years, Rodney Robbins, and his family of Madison Heights. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2009, at Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Charles Anderson. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 2009, at Whitten Monelison Chapel. Mr. Robbins and his family would like to thank Dr. Oldham and the staff at Lynchburg Oncology, Dr. Pletke and the staff of Hospice of the Hills and Mr. Davis' nurse, Vickie Bailey, for wonderful care. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is serving the family. on July 10, 2009.¹

     Nellie Grace Tyree Nellie Tyree Hansen, 77, of Gladstone, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 23, 2013, in Amherst after a long illness. She was the wife of the late, Edison V. ("Pops" or "Red") Hansen for over 58 years, until his death, December 21, 2012. Mrs. Hansen was born in Nelson County, February 1, 1936, to the late Willie Fitch Tyree and Mary Frances Olivia Tyree. She was a Home Healthcare Nurse. Surviving are her children, Peggy Charles and her husband, Alfie, of Jacksonville, N.C., Lois Lucado and her husband, Phillip, of Appomattox, and Patrick Hansen and his wife, Stephanie, of Gladstone; a grandson, whom she raised as her own, Jason B. Hansen of Amherst; eight other grandchildren, five great- grandchildren; sisters, Nettie Poe of Lynchburg, Mary Pleasants of Madison Heights, Ethel Wooldridge of Lynchburg and Evelyn Arthur of Madison Heights; brothers: William Fitch Tyree of Amherst and Jessie James Tyree of Amherst; a daughter-in-law, Marie; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Hansen; five brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2013, at Driskill Funeral Chapel, 201 Grandview Drive, Amherst. Interment will follow at Amherst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Funeral Chapel, Amherst.⁶ She was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on February 1, 1936 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^6,8 As of March 2, 1957,her married name was Hansen.⁷ She married Edison Vermont Hansen on March 2, 1957 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^6,7 Nellie Grace Tyree died on September 23, 2013 at Virginia at age 77.^6,8