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     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-3856.⁷ Leslie Lee Gowen was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,8 She was born on September 3, 1891 at Amherst Co., Virginia; The cemetery and death record have a birth date of Sep 11, 1891.^5,3,8,7 As of October 27, 1915,her married name was Wood.² She married Grover Cleveland Wood on October 27, 1915 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,6 Leslie Lee Gowen and Grover Cleveland Wood were divorced on June 16, 1920 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁹ As of February 24, 1923,her married name was Stewart.² Leslie Lee Gowen married William Howard Stewart Sr. on February 24, 1923 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 Leslie Lee Gowen died on January 9, 1976 at Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 84.^3,8

     Her Social Security Number was 223-72-9626.⁸ Ruby Dona Gowan was buried at Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.³ She was born on March 31, 1906 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^8,3,5 As of November 14, 1925,her married name was Ponton.⁵ She married Stephen Withers Ponton on November 14, 1925 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,5,7 Ruby Dona Gowan died on March 25, 1995 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 88.^8,3,9

     Ida Olivia Gowan was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on August 17, 1888 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,5,3,4 As of June 18, 1907,her married name was Hamlett.⁵ She married Joseph Lee Hamlett on June 18, 1907 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,5,4 Ida Olivia Gowan died on November 6, 1947 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 59.⁴

     Joseph Lee Hamlett was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 227-09-8863.³ He was born on November 11, 1877 at Nelson Co., Virginia; His WWI and WWII Draft Registration cards have a birth date of Nov 20, 1880.^1,4,6,2 He married Ida Olivia Gowan, daughter of Albert Walter Gowen and Eoline Octavia Mays, on June 18, 1907 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,6,5 Joseph Lee Hamlett died on January 19, 1959 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 81.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 413-10-5794.⁶ Joseph Crawford Hamlett was buried at Vermont United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^3,4 He was born on June 9, 1908 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Viola L. Moffitt circa 1927.⁷ Joseph Crawford Hamlett Joseph "Joe" C. Hamlett, 83, Kingsport died Friday (Feb 28, 1992) at Indian Path Medical Center after an extended illness. He had been a resident of Kingsport for the past 32 years. He was a retired carpenter and had retired from the Vermont United Methodist Church as custodian after 17 years of service. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Hamlett was the son of the late Lee and Ida Goins Hamlett. Surviving are his wife, Viola Hamlett, Kingsport; three daughters, Lucille Christian, Kingsport, Dorothy Jessee, Charleston, S.C. and Patsy Miller, Hanover, Pa; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Margie Adams. Burial will be in the Vermont United Methodist Church Cemetery, Kingsport. on February 28, 1992.⁴ He died on February 28, 1992 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 83.^3,4,6

     Her Social Security Number was 229-80-0753.⁶ Margie Violet Hamlett was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on July 10, 1910 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^6,7,2 As of February 8, 1932,her married name was Adams.² She married Pollard Odell Adams on February 8, 1932 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,8,2 Margie Violet Hamlett died on March 15, 2005 at Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 94.^8,6,7

     Gilbert Lester Hamlett was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 226-18-9362.⁸ He was born on June 19, 1912 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,8,6,5 He died on March 17, 1991 at Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,8,5

     Percy Nelson Showalter Jr. was buried at Stevens-Showalter Family Cemetery, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,7 His Social Security Number was 226-34-7394.⁸ He was born on June 2, 1925 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4 He married Harriett Martha Stevens on April 5, 1947 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,6 Percy Nelson Showalter Jr. died on February 17, 1968 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 42.^8,2

     His Social Security Number was 225-36-9695.⁶ James Milton Showalter was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 6, 1929 at Knox Co., Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Mar 27, 1929.^2,4,6 He married Audrey Mable Napier on July 5, 1949 at Baltimore, Maryland.^7,8 James Milton Showalter and Audrey Mable Napier were divorced on May 29, 1958 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁸ James Milton Showalter married Margie Ann Pippin on November 14, 1959 at Nelson Co., Virginia.³ James Milton Showalter and Margie Ann Pippin were divorced on September 24, 1965 at Charlottesville, Virginia.⁸ James Milton Showalter died on September 6, 1981 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 52.² He James Milton Showalter, 52, died Sunday in University Memorial Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn. Mr. Showalter was born in Nelson County on March 27, 1929, a son of the late Percy Nelson and Nannie Gowan Showalter. He was a retired welder with the Knoxville Sheet Metal Co. Survivors include four sons, Glenn Roy Showalter and David Lee Showalter, both of Nellysford, Robert Milton Showalter of Knoxville, Tenn., and James Larry Showalter of Columbia, S.C; one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Doris Mae) Brewer of Washihngton, D.C; and three grandchildren. Burial in Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Roseland. Active pallbearers will be Albert L. Ponton, Homer A. Ponton, Lawrence C. Ponton, Massie L. Napier, Norman R. Napier and James F. Napier. on September 8, 1981.²

     His Social Security Number was 412-82-0358.⁹ Glenn Roy Showalter was born on May 12, 1950 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^2,6,3,4,9 He married Kathy Louise Keys on September 18, 1976 at Arlington, Virginia.³ Glenn Roy Showalter and Kathy Louise Keys were divorced on May 22, 1981 at Alexandria, Virginia.⁴ Glenn Roy Showalter married Rita Faye Woodson on April 28, 1982 at Nellysford, Nelson Co., Virginia.³ Glenn Roy Showalter died on May 22, 2012 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 62.^6,9,5 He Glenn Roy Showalter, 62, of Nellysford, died on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He was born on May 12, 1950, in Charlottesville, a son of the late James Milton Showalter and Audrey M. Napier Showalter. Glenn was a United States Navy veteran and a truck driver for Davis Trucking. He is survived by one son, James M. Showalter of Alexandria; one daughter, Hershey Showalter of Farmville; one sister, Doris M. Brewer of Alexandria; three brothers, Robert M. "Bobby" Showalter of Knoxville, Tennessee, James Larry Showalter of Winnsboro, South Carolina, and David Lee Showalter of Nellysford; four grandchildren, Gabriella Proctor, Michael Proctor Jr., Wyatt Proctor and Destiny Showalter. on May 26, 2012.⁶

     James Larry Showalter Funeral service for James Larry Showalter, 60, of Gaston, will be held at Sunday, June 8, 2014. Burial will follow in Woodridge Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Christopher Pressley, Gregory Maxwell, James Bunnell, Randal Metcalf, Billy Thompson, Jr. and Christopher Metcalf. James passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014. Born in Charlottesville, VA on September 20, 1953, he was a son of the late James Milton and Audrey Napier Reed Showalter. He worked for CSI and Bonitz for more than 25 years. He was a loving husband, brother and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 3 years, Rita Metcalf Showalter of Gaston; 3 grandchildren, Dekota Morin, Diania Gleaton and Christopher Morin; sister, Doris Mae Brewer (Larry) of Texas; brothers, Robert Milton Showalter of TN and David Lee Showalter of VA. He was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Ray Showalter.⁴ He was buried at Woodridge Memorial Park, 138 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, Lexington Co., South Carolina.⁴ He was born on September 20, 1953 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Phyllis Ann Gecsey on May 21, 1977 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.⁵ James Larry Showalter and Phyllis Ann Gecsey were divorced on May 9, 1979 at Petersburg, Virginia.⁶ James Larry Showalter married Betty Shannon on February 11, 1981 at Prince George Co., Virginia.^5,8 James Larry Showalter married Rita Metcalf circa 2011.⁴ James Larry Showalter died on June 5, 2014 at Lexington Co., South Carolina, at age 60.⁴

     Audrey Mable Napier was buried at Wintergreen Cemetery, Nellysford, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her married name was Reid.¹ Her Social Security Number was 227-36-2475.⁴ She married Fred William Reid.¹ Audrey Mable Napier was born on April 23, 1931 at Nellysford, Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,1,3,2,5 As of July 5, 1949,her married name was Showalter.⁶ She married James Milton Showalter, son of Percy Nelson Showalter and Nannie Pearl Gowen, on July 5, 1949 at Baltimore, Maryland.^1,6 Audrey Mable Napier and James Milton Showalter were divorced on May 29, 1958 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁶ Audrey Mable Napier died on January 8, 2006 at Stoney Creek, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,4,3,2,7 She Audrey Mable Reid, Age 74, of 279 Napier Lane, Nellysford, (Nelson County), received her calling and went to be with the Lord early Sunday morning, Jan. 8, 2006, at her daughter's home at Stoney Creek. She was born April 23, 1931, in Nelson County, the daughter of the late Sir Cashus Napier and Lillie Pearl Puckett Napier. Audrey was a retired employee of Mortons /Con-Agra of Crozet, with over 30 years of service. She was also a full time mother, wife, and homemaker for all of her adult life. She loved gardening, and enjoyed canning, and also liked to read, and was very talented at knitting and crocheting. She provided nearly all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with afghans that they will treasure in her memory. Audrey was an enthusiastic traveler who greatly enjoyed visiting new places and spending time with her family members scattered across the country. In her last months while she was still well enough to travel, she visited family and loved ones in South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona and Southern and Northern Virginia. She also loved the beach, and she enjoyed many fun filled days with her daughter and family members at Virginia Beach this past summer. Survivors include, her husband, Fred W. Reid; her son, Glenn Showalter, of Winnsboro, S.C; and his three children, Hershey Rawat, James Showalter, and Carlton Patterson (deceased); her son, Bobby Showalter, of Knoxville, Tenn; and his two children, Devin Berczy and Amanda Ward; her son, Larry Showalter and his wife, Betty, of Winnsboro, S.C., and theirson, Joey; her son, David Showalter and his wife, Joan, of Ford, Va; and their four children, David Showalter Jr., Lisa Marie Callis, and Matthew and James Showalter; her daughter, Doris Brewer and her husband , Larry, of Stoney Creek; and their three children, Laura Mitchell, Liane Warcup and Brian Brewer. She is also survived by six great-grandchikldren, Diane Berczy, Kovey Ward, Amelia Mitchell, and Allysa, Kara, and Andrew Warcup. In addition, she is survived by her brothers and their families, Roy and Nancy Napier and their children; Scott, Tina and Ginger; Frank and Pat Napier and their daughters; Donna and Glenda; Norman and Marie Napier and their son Harold Wayne; and Massie Napier (deceased) and his daughters Cindy and Sandra. Pallbearers will be David Lee Showalter Jr., Brian Brewer, James Showalter, Harold Wayne Napier, Scott Napier, Brian Ferguson, Josh Ferguson and Dennis Baker. Interment to follow in the Wintergreen Christian Church Cemetery. on January 9, 2006.¹

     Stephen Withers Ponton was buried at Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 231-40-8856.⁴ He was born on June 27, 1903 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Ruby Dona Gowan, daughter of Albert Walter Gowen and Eoline Octavia Mays, on November 14, 1925 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Stephen Withers Ponton died on April 8, 1995 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 91.^1,4,5

     Lawrence Calvin Ponton was buried at Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 231-48-9299.⁹ He was born on January 3, 1931 at Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,9,4 He married Addie Lee Bethel on September 25, 1954 at Nelson Co., Virginia.² Lawrence Calvin Ponton died on August 29, 1999 at Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 68.^1,9,3

     Julian Payne Ponton was buried at Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 225-44-8533.¹¹ He was born on January 21, 1935 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,11,6,4 He married Deanna Von Whitehead on March 25, 1967 at Lowesville, Nelson Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 Julian Payne Ponton died on May 26, 1985 at Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 50.^1,6

     Mildred Lucille Ponton was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Appomattox Co., Virginia.^6,8 She was born on September 25, 1926 at Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,8,6 As of March 18, 1950,her married name was Hubbard.² She married William Christopher Hubbard on March 18, 1950 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,6,8 Mildred Lucille Ponton died on October 9, 2013 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 87.^6,8 She Mildred Ponton Hubbard, 87, of Woodland Rd., Appomattox, died Wednesday morning, October 9, 2013, in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late William Christopher "Billy" Hubbard Sr. Mildred was born September 25, 1926, in Roseland, a daughter of the late Ruby Gowan and Stephen Withers Ponton. She was a substitute teacher in the Appomattox County school system for many years and a member of Liberty Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher and on the Flower Committee. She is survived by her children, Donna H. Ruland and husband, Dan, of Casper, Wyoming, William C. Hubbard Jr., and Robert C. Hubbard III and his wife, Anita, of Appomattox; four grandchildren, Robert C. Hubbard IV, Ashleigh M. Hubbard, William C. Hubbard III and Eric Hubbard; a sister, Shirley P. White and her husband, Wilson, of Roseland; six brothers, Albert L. Ponton and his wife, Marie, Homer G. Ponton and his wife, Frances, all of Lovingston, Leo F. Ponton and his wife, Frances, of Charlottesville, Douglas Ponton and his wife, Imogene, of Nellysford, Miller Ponton and his wife, Sylvia, of Stuarts Draft, and Alvin Ponton of Roseland; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Leslie W. Ponton, Lawrence C. Ponton and Julian P. Ponton. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery. on October 11, 2013.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 225-40-8235.¹¹ Leslie Withers Ponton was buried at Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.^7,4 He was born on December 28, 1927 at Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.^7,11,4,5 He married Barbara Jean Johnson on November 13, 1954 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,7,12 Leslie Withers Ponton died on August 3, 2013 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 85.^11,7,4,6 He Leslie Withers Ponton "Buck", 85, of Lovingston, died Saturday, August 3, 2013, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Born in Roseland, December 28, 1927, he was a son of the late Stephen Withers Ponton and Ruby Gowan Ponton. Buck was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran and had been a retired manager from the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control where he worked for many years. He had also been a fruit grower and cattle farmer. Buck attended and was a faithful member of Jonesboro Baptist Church where he actively served as church clerk, Sunday school teacher, Deacon and choir member. He was also the current Treasurer of the Nelson County Farm Bureau. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Barbara Johnson Ponton; son, Leslie Julian Ponton of Linthicum, Md; daughter, Lisa Ponton Wooten of Waynesboro; brothers, Albert L. Ponton (Marie) and Homer G. Ponton (Frances), both of Lovingston, Leo F. Ponton (Frances) of Charlottesville, Douglas Ponton (Imogene) of Nellysford, Miller Ponton (Sylvia) of Stuarts Draft and Alvin Ponton of Roseland; sisters, Mildred P. Hubbard of Appomattox and Shirley P. White (Wilson) of Roseland; grandchildren, Anthony Blake Wooten of Lovingston and Lauren W. Adams (Kevin) of Arrington; and sisters-in-law, Addie Ponton and Deanna Ponton, both of Roseland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence C. Ponton and Julian P. Ponton. A funeral service will be held at Jonesboro Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. on August 4, 2013.⁷

     Albert Lee Ponton Albert Lee Ponton "Bunky", 92, of Lovingston, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. Born in Roseland, on June 23,1929, he was a son of the late Stephen Withers Ponton and Ruby Gowan Ponton. Albert had been with the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years, retiring as postmaster for Shipman. He was also a United States Navy veteran having served his country for four years. Albert was an active and faithful member of Jonesboro Baptist Church where he served in various capacities including, the board of deacons, choir member, treasurer, and young men's sunday school teacher. He was a member of the Lovingston Ruritan Club and was an avid fruit grower and farmer. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 68 years, Marie Giles Ponton; children, Debra Giles (Steve), Sandra Johnson (Mike), Wayne Ponton (Lori), Ronnie Ponton (Tammy), and David Ponton (Wanda); ten grandchildren, Rick, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Kristina, Benjamin, Tiffany, Brittany, Brian, Rachel, and David; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley White; brothers, Leo (Frances G.), Homer (Frances L.), Douglas (Imogene), Miller, and Alvin Ponton; sisters-in-law, Barbara, Addie, Deanna, and Myrtle, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Mildred Hubbard; brothers, Leslie "Buck", Lawrence, and Julian Ponton; sister-in-law, Sylvia Ponton; and brothers-in-law, Wilson White, and William Hubbard.⁴ He was buried at Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁹ He was born on June 23, 1929 at Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Marie Temple Giles on December 19, 1953 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,4 Albert Lee Ponton died on August 30, 2021 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 92.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-03-4547.⁸ William Vaughan Wells Sr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^9,6,7 He was born on February 12, 1895 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birthdate of Feb 13, 1895.^1,3,4,8,6,7 He married Ruth Estelle Williams, daughter of David Moses "Bunk" Williams and Julia Ann Rebecca Woody, circa 1918.^10,5,6 William Vaughan Wells Sr. died on August 16, 1966 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 71.^8,6,9,7

     Earle Alonza Wells was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 18, 1898 at Amherst Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Mar 18, 1900.^1,4 He died on September 12, 1919 at Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 21; Comitted suicide.²

     George Dewey Wells was buried at Bayley's Chapel Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 6, 1902 at Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ He died on May 21, 1976 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 74.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-34-5962.⁷ Frank James Wells was buried at Bayley's Chapel Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 5, 1905 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^7,4 He died on October 9, 1988 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 83.^7,2,3