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     Blanche Elizabeth Virginia Gilbert was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 223-66-8446.⁶ She was born on April 14, 1922 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,4,5 As of June 6, 1941,her married name was Wells.¹ She married David Younger Wells Sr., son of William Vaughan Wells Sr. and Ruth Estelle Williams, on June 6, 1941 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 Blanche Elizabeth Virginia Gilbert died on December 3, 2006 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 84.^2,3,4

     Emmett Glenmore Carson Jr. was buried at Monticello Memorial Park, 670 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Albemarle Co., Virginia.² He was born on March 12, 1918 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Viola Katherine Wells, daughter of William Vaughan Wells Sr. and Ruth Estelle Williams, on June 29, 1939 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,5 Emmett Glenmore Carson Jr. and Viola Katherine Wells were divorced on December 14, 1946 at Campbell Co., Virginia.⁵ Emmett Glenmore Carson Jr. died on February 29, 2008 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 89.^4,2

     Alma Virginia Lipscomb was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 226-32-5826.² She was born on February 10, 1923 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^2,5,4 As of August 9, 1941,her married name was Wells.¹ She married William Vaughan Wells Jr., son of William Vaughan Wells Sr. and Ruth Estelle Williams, on August 9, 1941 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ Alma Virginia Lipscomb and William Vaughan Wells Jr. were divorced on March 11, 1946 at Amherst Co., Virginia.³ Alma Virginia Lipscomb died on March 15, 1985 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 62.^2,5

     Elizabeth Uldean Tyree was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-34-5365.⁶ She was born on August 19, 1930 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6 As of June 23, 1950,her married name was Wells.¹ She married Calvin Earl Wells, son of William Vaughan Wells Sr. and Ruth Estelle Williams, on June 23, 1950 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Elizabeth Uldean Tyree died on July 4, 2011 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 80.^2,3,4,6 She Elizabeth Uldean Tyree Wells, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 at Virginia Baptist Hospital after an extended illness. She was the wife of the late Calvin Earl Wells. Born August 19, 1930, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lloyd and Laura Elizabeth Williams Tyree. She was the former owner and operator, along with her husband, of Chestnut Hill Bakery. She was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn W. Dolan and her husband, David Hugh, of Appomattox; one son, Richard "Ricky" Michael Wells and his wife, Beverly, of Forest; one brother, Allan Tyree and his wife, Pat, of Danville and one sister, Frances Madison of Lynchburg; five grand-children, Chad Dalton, Melvin Dolan, Amanda Dolan, Kevin Wells and Derrick Wells; and her sister-in-law, Mary Tyree. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert "Bobby" Earl Wells; a grandson, Michael Hugh Dolan and one brother, Robert Milton Tyree. She is also survived by special friends, Eleanor and Sherman Wilson, Helen Bunch and Ruth Rhodes. A graveside service will be held in Virginia Memorial Park with the Rev. David Sexton officiating. on July 6, 2011.²

     His Social Security Number was 227-22-9572.⁶ Edward Russell Blackburn was born on November 21, 1924 at Prince Edward Co., Virginia.^2,6,5,4 He married Viola Katherine Wells, daughter of William Vaughan Wells Sr. and Ruth Estelle Williams, on December 29, 1948 at York, York Co., South Carolina.¹ Edward Russell Blackburn and Viola Katherine Wells were divorced on March 14, 1967 at Newport News, Virginia.¹ Edward Russell Blackburn died on September 27, 2010 at Pamplin, Appomattox Co., Virginia, at age 85.^2,3 He Edward Russell Blackburn, 85, of Pecan St., Pamplin, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at his residence. He was the husband of Florence Burrows Blackburn. Born in Darlington Heights, on Nov. 21, 1924, he was the son of the late Edmond Spencer and Margaret Elizabeth Neely Blackburn. Edward was a member of Elon Baptist Church and a 32 degree Mason since 1948. He was a 64-year member of Southside Masonic Lodge #191 A.F.& A.M., the Warwick Chapter #80 Royal Arch Masons in Newport News, the Scottish Rite, the Pamplin Chapter Order of Eastern Star #58, and a former member of the Pamplin Town Council. He served in the U.S.Army in World War II and received the Purple Heart. For 32 years, Edward worked all over the United States, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia until his retirement from Chicago Bridge and Iron Co. In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children, Betty Sampson and husband Herbert of Colfax, N.C., Kay Overman and husband Kenney, Rebecca West both of Newport News, Va., Patricia Cyr of Pamplin, Va., James Conley of Jessup, MD., and Barbara Ashmead and husband James of Middletown, Del; 10 grandchildren, Herbert Sampson and wife Lori, Daniel Sampson and wife Trina, Elizabeth Overman, Aaron West, Kimberley Koprowski and husband Jason, Damian Ashmead and wife Mallori, Amanda Ashmead, Brittni Ashmead, Bradley Conley, and Shawn Ashmead; four great-grandchildren and one expected great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by an uncle and aunt, Robert Russell and Grace Jamerson Neely. Burial will follow in Beale Presbyterian Church Cemetery. on September 30, 2010.²

     Robert Earl "Bobby" Wells was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 16, 1962 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Martha Lynn Cofflin on January 16, 1962 at Campbell Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Earl "Bobby" Wells and Martha Lynn Cofflin were divorced on January 14, 1985 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁶ Robert Earl "Bobby" Wells married Jacqueline Lee Allen on August 1, 1987 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.⁴ Robert Earl "Bobby" Wells and Jacqueline Lee Allen were divorced on October 26, 1993 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁶ Robert Earl "Bobby" Wells died on May 14, 1998 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 36.^2,5

     James Calvin Elder Sr. was buried at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, 267 Ebeneezer Road, Gladys, Campbell Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 224-26-7379.⁶ He was born on December 4, 1924 at Brookneal, Campbell Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Ruth Odell Wells, daughter of William Vaughan Wells Sr. and Ruth Estelle Williams, on March 31, 1950 at York, York Co., South Carolina.¹ James Calvin Elder Sr. and Ruth Odell Wells were divorced on December 11, 1972 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ James Calvin Elder Sr. died on December 30, 2008 at Mecklenburg Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,6,5,7

     James Calvin Elder Jr. James “Jimmy” Calvin Elder Jr., 67, of Forest, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July, 16, 2019. He was born on November 5, 1951, in Lynchburg, the son of Ruth Wells Elder. He was a loving son, father, and grandfather. He leaves to cherish in his memory two sons, Kevin Elder and his wife Heidi Elder of Forest, Mark Elder and his wife Kendra Elder of Lynchburg. He is survived by five grandchildren, Isaac Elder, Hadley Elder, Celeste Elder, Meadow Elder, and Kaya Atkins. Jimmy is also survived by one sibling, Patricia “Pat” Graham and spouse Kenneth Graham of Kansas City, Missouri. He leaves behind nieces and nephew Scott Graham and Sara Mathia as well as great nieces Claire Graham, Margaret “Maggie” Graham, and Corrine Mathia. Jimmy loved spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He had a love for golf and many special friends at the Colonial Hills Golf Club.⁴ He was born on November 5, 1951 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 He married Estelle Louise Harding on July 28, 1973 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ James Calvin Elder Jr. and Estelle Louise Harding were divorced on July 9, 2003 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ James Calvin Elder Jr. died on July 16, 2019 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 67.⁴

     Robert Edgar Cox was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 22, 1902 at Fauquier Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Katherine Joyce Williams, daughter of Elzie Harris Williams and Gladys Christain Hudson, on September 7, 1966 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,4 Robert Edgar Cox died on September 23, 1992 at age 90.³