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     Gayla Janine Hicks was buried at Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.² She was born on April 19, 1955 at Jacksonville Beach, Duval Co., Florida.² She died on October 2, 1956 at Jacksonville Beach, Duval Co., Florida, at age 1.²

     Dorothy Mae Reed was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^3,5 She and Richard Charles Goshert were divorced.³ Dorothy Mae Reed was born on May 29, 1933 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 As of July 21, 1950,her married name was Goshert.² She married Richard Charles Goshert on July 21, 1950 at Indiana.² Dorothy Mae Reed died on February 18, 1994 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 60.^3,5 She Dorothy M. Goshert, 60, of Warsaw died yesterday in Parkview Hospital. The Fort Wayne native was a secretary for the probation department of Kosciusko County since 1979, and lived most of her live in Warsaw. Surviving are her daughter, Pamela Sue Canary of Mount Washington, Ky; son, David R. of Pierceton; sister, Pauline Sinke of Warsaw; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Fort Wayne. on February 19, 1994.⁵

     John Willis McWha was buried at Salem Cemetery, Kirby, Pike Co., Arkansas.¹ He married Caddie Savanah Ligon, daughter of John C./G. Ligon and Amanda J. "Mandy" Pounds.¹ John Willis McWha was born on March 2, 1881.¹ He died on March 4, 1927 at age 46.¹

     Ora Lee Taylor was buried at Salem Cemetery, Kirby, Pike Co., Arkansas.¹ Her married name was Ligon.¹ She married Alonzo Jackson "Lon" Ligon, son of John C./G. Ligon and Amanda J. "Mandy" Pounds.¹ Ora Lee Taylor was born on October 16, 1886 at Pike Co., Arkansas.¹ She died on December 16, 1918 at Pike Co., Arkansas, at age 32.¹

     Richard Lee Lawrence was buried at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, 6200 SW 77th Avenue, Miami, Dade Co., Florida.¹ His Social Security Number was 362-48-7724.⁵ He was born on June 16, 1946 at West Virginia.^1,5,2,4 He died on February 26, 1994 at Coral Gables, Dade Co., Florida, at age 47.^1,5,2,3 He Lawrence, Richard Lee, 47, passed away Saturday morning, February 26th, at Cedars Medical Center. He was the owner of a prominent interior design firm in Coral Gables, and a resident of Miami for the past 22 years. Mr. Lawrence is survived by his mother, Gladys Lawrence of Detroit, Michigan, other relatives in West Virginia, Efram Machado, partner, and numerous loving friends who will deeply miss his strength, guidance, and love. on February 27, 1994.³

     Leonard L. "Len" Spicer was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Snohomish, Snohomish Co., Washington.² He was born on September 18, 1937 at Cedar Lane, Matagorda Co., Texas.^3,2 He married Jean Evelyn Bergerson, daughter of Arnold C. Bergerson and Lettie A. Gillis, on January 20, 1956 at Tulare Co., California.^1,2 Leonard L. "Len" Spicer died on September 22, 2011 at Washington at age 74.^3,2 He Leonard "Len" Spicer of Snohomish, WA passed away on September 22, 2011. Leonard was born in Cedar Lane, TX on September 18, 1937 to Ernest and Dora Rose Spicer. He married Jean E. Bergerson on January 20, 1956. Leonard was a civil engineer for 49 years and retired in 2002. He was a lifetime member of the North American Hunting Club and a member of the National Rifle Association. Leonard especially enjoyed hunting and reloading, finding the best fishing spots and he took great pride in his field of surveying. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Dora Rose Spicer; one sister; and three brothers. He is survived by Jean, his wife of 55 years; and son, James Spicer; and daughter, Diana Spicer Waggoner; and her husband, Thomas Waggoner of Cedar Park, TX. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Snohomish, WA on September 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local animal shelter of the charity of your choice. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. on September 25, 2011.²

     Ronald Floyd "Ronn" Glasson was buried at Newcastle Cemetery, 850 Taylor Road, Newcastle, Placer Co., California.^2,3 He was born on November 18, 1934 at Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^5,2,3 He married Leah Rae Nichols on December 19, 1953 at Placer Co., California.⁶ Ronald Floyd "Ronn" Glasson married Karen S. Eilerman on October 29, 1966.³ Ronald Floyd "Ronn" Glasson died on September 15, 2006 at Roseville, Placer Co., California, at age 71.^5,2,3 He Glasson, Ronn F., born on November 18, 1934 in Lincoln County Nebr., the loving son on Irvin and Ruth Glasson, passed away on September 15, 2006 in Roseville, Calif. at the age of 71 years. A long time graphic designer for the aerospace industry, Ronn was a lifetime member of the NRA and the American Legion, and United States Army Veteran. Ronn is survived by his cherished wife of 40 years, Karen Glasson of Loomis, Calif; loving children, daughter Rhonda Williamson of Newcastle, Calif., sons, Keith Glasson and his wife, Kristy of Boise, Idaho, Michael Glasson and his wife Cathy of Auburn, Calif., Troy Glasson and his wife, Tina of Carmichael, Calif., and Todd Glasson of Loomis, Calif; sister, Nelda O'Day and her Husband, John of Loomis, Calif; nine beloved grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and many loving friends and family. Ronn was preceded in death by his three brothers Delbert LeRoy, Basil and Jack. Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Thursday, September 21, 2006 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Lambert Funeral Home Chapel, 400 Douglas Blvd, Roseville CA and Funeral Mass on Friday, September 22, 2006 at Noon at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 4450 Granite Dr., Rocklin, CA. Burial to follow services with Military Honors at Newcastle District Cemetery 850 Taylor Rd., Newcastle, CA on September 20, 2006.²

     Minnie Louise Gowen was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-36-5367.² Her married name was Lee.⁴ Her married name was Taylor.⁴ She married Unknown Taylor.^4,6 Minnie Louise Gowen married Thomas Ray Lee Sr.⁴ Minnie Louise Gowen was born on August 10, 1922 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^7,2 She died on February 2, 2004 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 81; The SSDI has a deatn date of Feb 3, 2004.^7,4,2 She Louise Gowen Taylor, 81, of Richmond formerly of Lynchburg, Va. passed away Monday, February 2, 2004. She was preceded in death by her son, Aubrey Gowen; and her grandson, Adam Scott Gowen. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Pat) Litton of Powhatan; her sons, Floyd Gowen of Richmond, Donald Ray Taylor of Ocean View, Va. and William (Bill) Lee and his wife, Bea of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, John Travis Morris, William H. Lee II, and Chelsea Alexandra Lee; sister, Estelle Tatum of Lynchburg; two nephews, Junior Gowen, and Bobby Peck; niece, Caroll Johnson; other devoted family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother and generous friend to all who knew her, a conscientious hard worker for Richfood, and one who loved and cared for animals throughout her life. A graveside service will be conducted in Forest Lawn Cemetery. on February 4, 2004.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-5273.⁸ Carrington Edward Gowen Sr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 1, 1925 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4,7 He married Virginia Irene Williams on August 2, 1948 at Nelson Co., Virginia.² Carrington Edward Gowen Sr. married Shirley Mae McGann on October 6, 1970 at Campbell Co., Virginia.² Carrington Edward Gowen Sr. died on May 18, 2003 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 78.^8,4,5

     Walter Preston Gowen was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.^2,8,9 His Social Security Number was 227-34-5977.¹⁰ He was born on February 1, 1930 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Feb 6, 1930.^10,3,4,5,8 He married Willie Nora Staton on January 13, 1961 at Ellerson, Hanover Co., Virginia.⁶ Walter Preston Gowen and Willie Nora Staton were divorced on December 26, 1984 at Henrico Co., Virginia.³ Walter Preston Gowen died on November 22, 1998 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 68.^2,10,8,9 He GOWEN, Walter P., of Richmond, died Sunday, November 22, 1998. He is survived by two sons, Preston Wade and Jerry D. Gowen; six grandchildren, Brittany, Tiffany, Coty, Jason, and Amanda Gowen, Taylor Worton; three sisters, Corrine, Elsie, and Thelma; brother, Carrington. Graveside services will be held at Signal Hill Memorial Park. on November 26, 1998.²

     Carrington Edward Gowen Jr. Carrington E. Gowen, better known to his friends as Jr, peacefully departed this life on Monday, September 6, 2021 with his baby girl by his side. He was a Roofer by trade for over 35 years and owned Gowen Roofing. He also drove part time for Allied Cab and enjoyed the night life for nearly 20 years. No matter where he was or what he was doing, he was always "Bad to the Bone". He was born in Nelson Co. VA on April 11, 1955 to Carrington and Irene Gowen. He was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers (Johnny & Tommy Wayne), a sister (Linda) and his infant son Justin Michael Tyree. He is survived by the mother of his children and lifelong friend, Lois Cyrus, 2 children Jason & Whitney (Adam) Gowen, a sister, Carol (Steve) Sutliff and nine Grandchildren who were truly the light of his life and he lived for them until the end; Hannah, Xavier, Alyssa, Caedmon, Jordan, Kierra, Kaidon, Noah and Presleigh. He also had several special friends who looked out for him until the very end and deserve recognition for all the special favors, treats and good memories they helped create; Young'n Fowling, Debbie Goodbar, Chris Mays, Ronnie Godsey and Nita Martin. He appreciated you all and you definitely had a place in his heart. He was a loving Father, a hard worker and a treasured friend to many. He was truly one of a kind and he will never be forgotten. "In the end, my life was priceless…" Much Love -Jr.⁴ He was born on April 11, 1955 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Lois Anne Tyree on December 27, 1980 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 Carrington Edward Gowen Jr. and Lois Anne Tyree were divorced on November 21, 1996 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² Carrington Edward Gowen Jr. died on September 6, 2021 at Virginia at age 66.⁴