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     Elnora Gowen was buried at Gowen Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on May 7, 1898 at Nelson Co., Virginia.³ As of May 7, 1916,her married name was Jones.⁴ She married Joseph Powell "Joe" Jones, son of Sidney H. Jones and Virginia E. Going, on May 7, 1916 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6 Elnora Gowen died on April 13, 1941 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 42.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-96-8932.¹⁰ Carrie Lee Jones was buried at Lyon Family Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 22, 1917 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,10,3,5 As of August 27, 1938,her married name was Lyon.¹¹ She married Woodrow Wilson Lyon on August 27, 1938 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,12,13,4 Carrie Lee Jones died on February 26, 2003 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 85.^2,10 She Carrie Lee Jones Lyon, 85, Arrington, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born June 22, 1917, in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Powell Jones and Elnora Gowen Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Lyon in 1991; three sons, Johnny, Russell and Woodrow Jr; and two brothers, Gordon and Ryland Jones. She was a member of Kingwood Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth "Faye" Willoughby and her husband, Tommy, of Arrington and Mary Francis Campbell and her husband, Roger of Amherst; three sons, Robert Lee "Bobby" Lyon of Arrington, Lester Wilson Lyon and his wife, Carolyn, of Amherst and Cecil Kidd Lyon and his wife, Rosa, of Lanexa; five sisters, Dorothy Miller of Lynchburg, Lois Dipaola of Mechansicville, Josephine Wood of Shipman, Jessie Jones of Amherst and Virginia Tyree of Gladstone; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Interment in the Lyon Family Cemetery at Arrington. on February 28, 2003.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-03-4102.⁵ Woodrow Wilson Lyon was buried at Lyon Family Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 30, 1914 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Carrie Lee Jones, daughter of Joseph Powell "Joe" Jones and Elnora Gowen, on August 27, 1938 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,7 Woodrow Wilson Lyon died on August 21, 1991 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 77.^5,2

     John Leslie "Johnny" Lyon was buried at Lyon Family Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 22, 1941 at Nelson Co., Virginia.² He died on November 2, 1941 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.²

     Russell Lyon was buried at Lyon Family Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 27, 1946 at Nelson Co., Virginia.² He died on March 2, 1946 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.³

     Gordon Lee Jones was buried at Lyon Family Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.¹⁰ His Social Security Number was 231-46-0488.³ He was born on July 22, 1935 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Opal Marie Hamilton on October 12, 1956 at James City Co., Virginia.^6,5,11 Gordon Lee Jones died on April 3, 2002 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 66.^3,5

     His Social Security Number was 227-40-4105.⁹ Ryland Roosevelt Jones was buried at Lyon Family Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.³ He was born on March 27, 1933 at Phenix, Nelson Co., Virginia.^9,2,10 He married Goldie Luanna Mook on August 8, 1953 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.⁴ Ryland Roosevelt Jones and Goldie Luanna Mook were divorced on January 3, 1961 at New Kent Co., Virginia.¹¹ Ryland Roosevelt Jones married Margaret Ann/Anne Cutright on April 21, 1961 at Toano, James City Co., Virginia.¹¹ Ryland Roosevelt Jones and Margaret Ann/Anne Cutright were divorced on November 10, 1967 at James City Co., Virginia.¹¹ Ryland Roosevelt Jones married Catherine Nora Tyler, daughter of John Berry Tyler and Katherine Nora "Katie" Going, on January 19, 1968 at Toano, James City Co., Virginia.^4,3,12 Ryland Roosevelt Jones died on January 27, 1988 at Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 54.^9,3

     Tom Tunstall "Tommy" Willoughby Jr. was buried at Lyon Family Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 227-62-6052.³ He was born on June 12, 1947 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Elizabeth Faye Lyon, daughter of Woodrow Wilson Lyon and Carrie Lee Jones, on July 9, 1977 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2 Tom Tunstall "Tommy" Willoughby Jr. died on April 23, 2004 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 56.^3,7,5

     Robert Lee "Bobby" Lyon On Tuesday, September 29th, 2020, God called home one of his angels. Robert “Bobby” Lee Lyon, of Arrington, was the loving husband of Arlene Mantiply Lyon for 62 years. Bobby was born on December 19th, 1938 in Covington to Woodrow and Carrie Lyon. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Lester Lyon, and son-in-law Gordon Purvis. Bobby is survived by his devoted wife Arlene; three daughters, Virginia Purvis (Gordon), Doris Stinson (Gary), and Martha Marrs (Ricky); stepdaughter Kathy Mays (Donald); brother, Cecil Lyon; sisters, Mary Campbell (Roger) and Faye Evans; grandchildren, Kelley Ferguson (Clint), Ricky Marrs, Jr., Katie Harshman (Zane) and Misty Ferguson (Bryan); and great-grandchildren, Hunter Woodson, Chase and Colton Ferguson, Waverly Ferguson, and Malachi, Anzley and Annalise Harshman. Bobby was a one of a kind person and was known for his strength and endurance. Along with others, he always told stories about the amazing feats of strength he displayed in his younger days. As he got older, his strong will helped him survive many health issues. Underneath his rough exterior, Bobby had a heart of gold and would give his shirt off of his back to anyone in need. Throughout his years, Bobby stayed busy doing things he enjoyed. He was a timber cutter at heart. He drove a school bus for 13 years and was the owner and operator of Arrington Mini Mart for the last 35 years. Bobby loved to deer hunt, work on the farm and attend shooting matches. A graveside service will be at the Lyon Family Cemetery in Arrington with Pastor Carroll Martin officiating.⁴ He was buried at Lyon Family Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 19, 1938 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Arlene Faye Mantiply on December 16, 1958 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^5,4 Robert Lee "Bobby" Lyon died on September 29, 2020 at Virginia at age 81.⁴

     Dorothy Belle Jones Dorothy Jones Lyons Miller of Lynchburg took a journey to meet her blessed Savior on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born in Nelson County, VA, on July 8, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Powell Jones and Elnora Gowen Jones. She was an active member of Heritage Baptist Church since September 5, 1979 and was a woman of prayer. She was saved in 1971 and loved serving her Lord. She was preceded in death by both husbands: George Lewis Lyons and Lloyd P. Miller; two brothers: Gordan and Ryland Jones; and two sisters: Carrie Lyons and Josephine Wood. Survivors include two sons: Melvin Lyons and wife, Darlene of Evington, VA and Rev. Ray Lyons, Sr. and wife, Pat of Bedford, VA; three sisters: Lois Dipoala of Mechanicsville, VA; Jessie M. Jones of Amherst, VA, and Virginia Bailey and husband, Kermit of Gladstone, VA; one granddaughter: Karen Severs and husband, Joel of Bedford, VA; three grandsons: R.T. Lyons, Jr. and wife, Denise of Bedford, VA; Matthew Lyons and wife, Elizabeth of Flowery Branch, GA, and Gabe Lyons and wife, Rebekah of Franklin, TN; and eight great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Bedford County Nursing Home Staff for the excellent care they have provided for Dot for the past seven years.⁷ She was born on July 8, 1924 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,7 As of May 16, 1942,her married name was Lyons.^5,7 She married George Lewis Lyons on May 16, 1942 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^5,7 As of September 8, 1962,her married name was Miller.⁵ Dorothy Belle Jones married Lloyd Parish/Parrish Miller on September 8, 1962 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,5,7 Dorothy Belle Jones died on January 20, 2021 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 96.⁷

     Lloyd Parish/Parrish Miller was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-03-5319.⁵ He was born on August 10, 1916 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,3,4 He married Dorothy Belle Jones, daughter of Joseph Powell "Joe" Jones and Elnora Gowen, on September 8, 1962 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^6,7,8 Lloyd Parish/Parrish Miller died on September 28, 1993 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 77.^5,2

     Angelo DiPaola was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 013-26-5068.² He was born on February 20, 1933 at Catania, Sicily, Italy.^2,3 He married Lois Virginia Jones, daughter of Joseph Powell "Joe" Jones and Elnora Gowen, on March 21, 1970 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,3 Angelo DiPaola died on February 21, 2011 at Virginia at age 78.^2,1 He DiPAOLA, Angelo, 78, of Mechanicsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lois V. DiPaola; and his children and their spouses, Bill and Linda Cumby, Dee and John Christian and Chris Cumby; one brother, Carmelo DiPaola and his wife, Jeanette; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Angelo served in the U.S. Army and was a past Commander of the American Legion Post 242. He was a member of Church of the Redeemer and a faithful servant of Shalom Baptist Church. Angelo will always be remembered for his giving nature and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Interment to follow in Washington Memorial Park. on February 23, 2011.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-56-6288.⁷ Josephine Janetta Jones was buried at Wood Family Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 30, 1922 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,7,8 As of November 8, 1941,her married name was Wood.⁴ She married Herbert Clarence Wood on November 8, 1941 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,4 Josephine Janetta Jones died on January 28, 2008 at Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 85.^2,7,9 She Josephine Janetta Jones Wood, 85 of Shipman died on Jan. 28. Born May 30, 1922, in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph P. Jones and Elnora Gowen Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a her husband, Herbert C. Wood; son, Montague H. Wood; a sister, Carrie L. Lyon; and two brothers, Gordon and Ryland Jones. She was a member of St. Stephens Baptist Church in Tye River. She is survived by a son, William C. Wood and wife Rebecca of Arrington; a daughter Jane W. Williams and husband Walter, of Shipman; a daughter-in-law, Mary B. Wood of Arrington; four sisters, Dorothy Miller of Lynchburg, Lois Dipaola of Mechanicsville, Jessie Jones of Amherst, and Virginia Tyree of Gladstone; two grandchildren, Tommy Williams and wife Anna and Mary Pippin and husband Johnny all of Shipman, five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Interment followed in the Wood Family Cemetery at Arrington. on February 7, 2008.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-14-0734.⁵ Herbert Clarence Wood was buried at Wood Family Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 27, 1901 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He married Josephine Janetta Jones, daughter of Joseph Powell "Joe" Jones and Elnora Gowen, on November 8, 1941 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2 Herbert Clarence Wood died on January 11, 1992 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 90.^5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 225-14-1927.⁴ Annie Virginia Ballowe was buried at Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her married name was Fitzgerald.¹ She married Hawes Bryce Fitzgerald.¹ Annie Virginia Ballowe was born on December 17, 1905 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 As of March 4, 1923,her married name was Jones.² She married Charles Sidney "Charlie" Jones, son of Sidney H. Jones and Virginia E. Going, on March 4, 1923 at Nelson Co., Virginia.² Annie Virginia Ballowe and Charles Sidney "Charlie" Jones were divorced on October 1, 1934 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁵ Annie Virginia Ballowe died on April 21, 1973 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 67.^1,3

     Charles Elwood Jones was buried at Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,6,4 He was born on December 27, 1923 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^8,1,4 He married Venie Elizabeth Cash on April 20, 1943 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3 Charles Elwood Jones and Venie Elizabeth Cash were divorced on February 13, 1950 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁵ Charles Elwood Jones married Mary Frances Clark on March 10, 1951 at Nelson Co., Virginia.³ Charles Elwood Jones and Mary Frances Clark were divorced on March 10, 1954 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁵ Charles Elwood Jones died on January 30, 1965 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 41.^1,6 He Charles Elwood Jones, 41, of Waynesboro, died Saturday (Jan. 30, 1965) at 6:35 p.m., at the Veterans' Administration Hospital in Richmond after a long illness. He was a veteran of World War II. He was born Dec. 27, 1923, in Nelson County, the son of Mrs. Annie Valowe Jones Fitzgerald and the late Charles Jones. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father, Hawes B. Fitzgerald of Waynesboro; one daughter, Mrs. David Davis of Rt. 1, Waynesboro, and one granddaughter. Graveside services will be at Jonesboro Baptist Church Cemtery, Roseland. on February 1, 1965.⁴

     Anna Mae Bell "Annie" Martin was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 226-80-2648.⁵ She was born on February 6, 1913 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 As of February 4, 1928,her married name was Jones.⁶ She married Kenney Till Jones, son of Sidney H. Jones and Virginia E. Going, on February 4, 1928 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,6 Anna Mae Bell "Annie" Martin died on December 11, 2003 at Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 90.^5,1

     Leona Estelle Nash was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on September 11, 1905 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,2,1 As of May 20, 1922,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Albert Lewis Jones, son of Sidney H. Jones and Virginia E. Going, on May 20, 1922 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,1 Leona Estelle Nash died on February 9, 1980 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 74.^2,3

     Raymond Thaxton Jones was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹² His Social Security Number was 226-28-5108.¹³ He was born on June 12, 1925 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^{5,12,13,2,6,7} He married Annie Virginia Tyree, daughter of King Oliver Tyree and Mary Frances Peters, on December 23, 1949 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,3 Raymond Thaxton Jones died on September 25, 2005 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 80.^12,4,13,2

     Herbert Sidney Jones Herbert “Hut” Sidney Jones, 91, of Gladstone, went to be with his heavenly father on Monday, September 2, 2019. He was born in Nelson County on October 19, 1927 to the late Albert and Estelle Jones. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Lila Tyree Jones; his siblings: Raymond and Claira; and his son-in-law, Joe Hughes. He is survived by sisters: Ethel Tyree, Pearl Angus and Myrtle Adams and “special sister”, Jean Jones. He is also survived by his devoted children: William Jones, Linda Hughes, and Phillip Jones (Dawn); nine grandchildren: Wanda Branch (Darrell), Candice Clark (Ron), Ben Hughes, Jaime Justus (Chris), Melanie Mays (Jason), P.J. Jones (Felicia), Brittany Cook (John), Kenny Jones and Jacob Jones; his 17 great-grandchildren: Kim Bryant (Steve), D. J. Branch (Robin), Kristen Ragland (Austin), Peyton Clark, Dylan Clark, Graham Hughes, Evelyn Hughes, Molly Hughes, Miller Hughes, Dakota Justus, Madison Justus, Hunter Mays, Benjamin Jones, Brianna Jones, Cadence Jones, Bryleigh Cook, and Adalynn Cook; and his five great-great grandchildren: Chelsey Bryant, Chloe Bryant, Willa Mae Branch, Easton Ragland and Trenton Ragland and a 6th to make their arrival in March. He also leaves behind many other family and friends that will cherish his memory. Through God’s guiding hand he led Hut to accomplish many things in life that he was proud of, but God and Faith always came first in his life. One of those accomplishments was finishing Adult Education courses after retirement. He retired from VDOT after 37 years of service as a supervisor, but enjoyed operating the motor grader best. Even after retirement, he contracted in the winter for snow removal. While working for VDOT, he also pastored The Church of God in Gladstone for 35 years. He faithfully supported the church and the fellowship and kept the church from closing even though the congregation was small. He led the worship ministry program weekly at Fairmont Crossing Health and Rehabilitation in Amherst . On Thursday mornings he broadcast a devotional ministry on local channel AM 1420. Along with his devotion and passion for ministry and following God’s word he also enjoyed playing music and singing, farming, hunting and fishing and enjoying time with his family. Interment will follow in the Jones Family Cemetery on Norwood Road, Gladstone.⁵ He was buried at Jones Family Cemetery, Norwood Road, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 19, 1927 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,5,7 He married Lila Lucinda Tyree on December 24, 1948 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 Herbert Sidney Jones died on September 2, 2019 at Virginia at age 91.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 230-42-6053.⁸ Clara Estelle Jones was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on May 23, 1930 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^8,2,9,7 As of November 22, 1949,her married name was Gowen.³ She married John Joseph Gowen, son of Robert Lee Gowen and Hattie Ella Tyree, on November 22, 1949 at Nelson Co., Virginia.³ Clara Estelle Jones died on March 25, 2000 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 69.^8,10,9