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     Goldie Luanna Mook was buried at Martin Luther Lutheran Church Cemetery, 17517 Bergton Road, Bergton, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-46-8188.⁴ She was born on July 18, 1937 at Singers Glen, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3 As of August 8, 1953,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Ryland Roosevelt Jones, son of Joseph Powell "Joe" Jones and Elnora Gowen, on August 8, 1953 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.¹ Goldie Luanna Mook and Ryland Roosevelt Jones were divorced on January 3, 1961 at New Kent Co., Virginia.⁵ Goldie Luanna Mook died on July 21, 1987 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., Virginia, at age 50.^2,3

     Margaret Ann/Anne Cutright Margaret Brown Blair, 76, of King and Queen Co. passed away August 17, 2017. She was a longtime member of Home Church and West Point Church of God, who loved to sing, sew and deeply loved the Lord. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Peter Joseph Blair, III; daughter, Lynn Reece Lee-Fisher (Frederick); three grandchildren, Bethany, Hannah and Allan Lee; two great-grandchildren, Rowan and Raylin Evehart. Interment will follow in Sunny Slope Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Sunny Slope Cemetery, West Point, King William Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on August 4, 1941 at King William Co., Virginia.² As of April 21, 1961,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Ryland Roosevelt Jones, son of Joseph Powell "Joe" Jones and Elnora Gowen, on April 21, 1961 at Toano, James City Co., Virginia.¹ Margaret Ann/Anne Cutright and Ryland Roosevelt Jones were divorced on November 10, 1967 at James City Co., Virginia.¹ Margaret Ann/Anne Cutright died on August 17, 2017 at Virginia at age 76.⁴

     Opal Marie Hamilton was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg West, James City Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 24, 1921 at Amba, Floyd Co., Kentucky.^1,4 As of October 12, 1956,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Gordon Lee Jones, son of Joseph Powell "Joe" Jones and Elnora Gowen, on October 12, 1956 at James City Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Opal Marie Hamilton died on October 6, 1983 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 61.^2,3 She Opal Marie Jones, 61, of Barhamsville died Oct. 6 at Stuart Circle Hospital in Richmond after a long illness. Mrs. Jones was born in Kentucky and was a resident of Barhamsville for 26 years. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Lanexa. She is survived by her husband, Gordon L. Jones; two daughters, Betty Valentine of Pasadena, Texas, and Audrea Marie Owens of Gloucester; three sons, Alfred Parker Coleman Jr. of Lovingston, Melvin Fred Coleman of Lanexa and Willie Elmore Coleman Sr. of Pasadena; five sisters, Audrey E. Martin of Toano, Sylvia Faye Wooten, Mary Josephine Hazelwood and Margaret Ann Dixon, all of Plainview, and Joyce Annie Parsons of Shacklefords; six brothers, John B. Hamilton of Williamsburg, James Ezra Hamilton of Mobile, Ala., Huey Gene Hamilton of Lanexa, Ralph Odell Branch of Houston, Texas, Russell Lee Branch of Shacklefords, and William Arthur Branch of Lovingston; and 11 grandchildren. Burial was in Williamsburg Memorial Park. on October 12, 1983.³

     Edward W. Gowen was buried at Saint Stephens Cemetery, 2903 Tye River Road, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 225-24-7552.⁴ He was born on December 2, 1894 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married Mary Virginia Jones, daughter of Sidney H. Jones and Virginia E. Going, on December 21, 1919 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2,8 Edward W. Gowen died on July 28, 1972 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 77.^2,3,4,5

     Irene Frances Gowen was buried at New Chapel Baptist Church, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,7 Her Social Security Number was 223-36-3999.⁸ She was born on August 28, 1930 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,7,8 As of July 3, 1954,her married name was Steppe.⁴ She married John Fidd "Buddy" Steppe on July 3, 1954 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,4,9 As of November 20, 1988,her married name was Lipscomb.⁴ Irene Frances Gowen married Otey Albert Lipscomb on November 20, 1988 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,4 Irene Frances Gowen died on December 28, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^1,7,8 She Irene Gowen Lipscomb, 83, of Madison Heights, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Avante at Roanoke. Twice married, she was the wife of the late John Fidd "Buddy" Steppe and the late Otey Albert Lipscomb. Born August 28, 1930, in Nelson County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Jones Gowen and was also preceded in death by a stepson, G.W. Lipscomb. She was retired from Chapstick and was a member of Providence Bible Church. Mrs. Lipscomb is survived by four stepchildren, Mary Farmer, Judy Moses, Russell Lipscomb, and Joey Lipscomb, all of Madison Heights; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at New Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Rustburg with the Rev. Kirk Farmer officiating. on January 9, 2014.¹

     John Fidd "Buddy" Steppe was buried at New Chapel Baptist Church, Campbell Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 227-22-8473.⁵ He was born on May 5, 1925 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.^2,5,3,4,6 He married Irene Frances Gowen, daughter of Edward W. Gowen and Mary Virginia Jones, on July 3, 1954 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 John Fidd "Buddy" Steppe died on May 24, 1986 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 61.^5,3

     Otey Albert Lipscomb was buried at Briarwood Memorial Gardens, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-32-7130.⁶ He was born on January 18, 1931 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,6,5 He married Irene Frances Gowen, daughter of Edward W. Gowen and Mary Virginia Jones, on November 20, 1988 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,3 Otey Albert Lipscomb died on July 9, 1995 at Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 64.^6,4

     His Social Security Number was 225-24-7421.⁴ Ralph Edward Gowen was born on August 24, 1922 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He died on November 16, 2001 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 79.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-3998.³ Gladys Virginia Gowen was buried at Cumbie Memorial Cemetery, 286 Rocky Road, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on November 30, 1924 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of January 17, 1953,her married name was Miles.² She married Charles Wesley Miles on January 17, 1953 at Campbell Co., Virginia.² Gladys Virginia Gowen died on June 8, 2002 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 77.^3,8,5

     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-3673.⁴ Marie Elizabeth Gowen was buried at Briarwood Memorial Gardens, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on January 11, 1928 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of November 19, 1946,her married name was Goodman.³ She married Robert Thomas Goodman on November 19, 1946 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ As of March 5, 1982,her married name was Beale.³ Marie Elizabeth Gowen married Marcus Milton Beale on March 5, 1982 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,8 Marie Elizabeth Gowen died on July 28, 2003 at age 75.⁴

     Mamie Byrd Gowen was buried at Cumbie Memorial Cemetery, 286 Rocky Road, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.^3,7 Her Social Security Number was 229-44-5073.⁸ She was born on March 4, 1933 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,8,7 As of May 21, 1955,her married name was Lawrence.² She married Lewis Elton Lawrence on May 21, 1955 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3 Mamie Byrd Gowen died on May 12, 2012 at Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 79.^8,3,4,7 She Mamie Byrd Gowen Lawrence, 79, of Madison Heights, passed away May 12. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 57 years, Lewis Elton Lawrence. Born March 3, 1933, in Nelson Co., she was a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Jones Gowen. She was a member of Elon Baptist Church. Survivors also include a sister, Irene G. Lipscomb, of Bedford. A graveside service was conducted at Cumbie Memorial Cemetery, in Rustburg, by the Rev. Dr. Melvin Campbell. on June 6, 2012.³

     His Social Security Number was 228-22-5241.³ Charles Wesley Miles was buried at Cumbie Memorial Cemetery, 286 Rocky Road, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 7, 1926 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,7 He married Gladys Virginia Gowen, daughter of Edward W. Gowen and Mary Virginia Jones, on January 17, 1953 at Campbell Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Wesley Miles died on April 12, 2006 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 79.^3,5,8,7

     Robert Thomas Goodman was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 224-26-5002.⁶ He was born on July 21, 1923 at Gladys, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,3,7,8 He married Marie Elizabeth Gowen, daughter of Edward W. Gowen and Mary Virginia Jones, on November 19, 1946 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ Robert Thomas Goodman died on February 24, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 57.^2,9

     Marcus Milton Beale Marcus Milton Beale, 82, of Madison Heights, passed away Saturday December 8, 2007 at Fairmont Crossing in Amherst. Born July 6, 1925, in Boykins, Virginia, he was the son of the late John Quinlin Beale and the late Annie Laurie Wilson Beale. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was retired from General Electric. He served his country during WWII with the US NAVY. He was an active member and past officer of the Moose Lodge 715 and a charter member of the Lynchburg Mineral and Gem Society. He and his wife ran the Amherst Co. Gem Shop which was located in the Lynchburg Community Market for several years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Margaret Rook Beale; his 2nd wife, Marie Gowen Goodman Beale; his daughter, Marcia B. Williams; two sisters: Orris Royal and Emily Marie Beale; and half-sisters and brothers: Leroy Beale, Carrol Beale, Willard Beale, Lucy Mae Bryant and Clarice Helms. He is survived by one son, Marcus Beale, II and wife Cathy of Madison Heights; seven step-children: Linda Carden and husband Casey of Lynchburg, Carolyn G. Garrett and husband Alvin, Betty G. Mertz and husband Jon, Barbara G. Moore and husband Steve and Geraldine G. Tyree and husband Donnie all of Madison Heights, Ray T. Goodman and wife Sherry of Concord and Patricia G. Wood and husband Chip of Forest; two sisters: Odell B. Lancaster and husband Jack of Rustburg and Daphne B. Coleman and husband Carl of Lynchburg; 24 grandchildren; and 35 great grandchildren. Interment, with military honors provided by American Legion Post 16, will follow in Briarwood Memorial Gardens.² He was buried at Briarwood Memorial Gardens, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on July 6, 1925 at Boykins, Southampton Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Marie Elizabeth Gowen, daughter of Edward W. Gowen and Mary Virginia Jones, on March 5, 1982 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2 Marcus Milton Beale died on December 8, 2007 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 82.²