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     William Ernest Dodgion was buried at Elon Baptist Church Cemetery, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 229-46-1112.⁷ He was born on February 24, 1939 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,4,5,7 He married Elizabeth Bell Gowen, daughter of Bernard Sanford Gowen and Edith Louise Moss, on August 29, 1958 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,3 William Ernest Dodgion died on March 6, 2009 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 70.^3,4,7,5,6 He William "Bill" Ernest Dodgion of Madison Heights passed away Friday, March 6, 2009, after a 30-year battle with Chron's Disease. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Dodgion. Born Feb. 24, 1939, in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late George and Mabel Dodgion. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a former captain of Monelison Rescue Squad and a baseball coach. He retired from Harris Trucking. He is survived by one sister, Wanda Bunnell and her husband, Warren; two brothers, Ted Dodgion and his wife, Mary, and Donnie Dodgion and his wife, Peggy; one daughter, Lynette D. Brooks and her husband, David; two sons, William Alan Dodgion and his wife, Karen, and Jeffrey E. Dodgion and his wife, Kelly; six grandchildren, Clint and Eric Brooks, Steven and Kristie Dodgion, and Kyle and Carly Dodgion; a very special person, Brenda Whitehead; numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and one big close family. The family would like to send a special thanks to the great doctors and nurses at Centra Health. A graveside service will follow in the Elon Baptist Church churchyard cemetery. on March 7, 2009.⁴

     Ronald Thacker Foster Sr. was buried at Briarwood Memorial Gardens, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 227-52-8556.⁶ He Ronald Thacker Foster, Sr., 72 of Madison Heights, died on Monday, April 15, 2013, at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg. He was the husband of Joan Gowen Foster for 49 years. Born Wednesday, April 2, 1941, in Lynchburg Ronnie was a son of the late Hamner G. Foster and the late Cecil F. Foster. In addition to his wife, Ronnie is survived by his sons: Michael D. Foster, and his wife, Kristyl of Evington, and Ronald T. Foster, Jr., and his wife, Tina of Forest; four grandchildren: Whitney Foster, of Lynchburg, Juliana Foster, of Forest, Kelsey Foster, of Forest, and Jessika Hendricks, of Evington; a brother Thomas J. Foster, and his wife, Sue of Midlothian; a sister: Carolyn F. Davis, and her husband, Sam, of Madison Heights; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ronnie was dedicated and loved his family very much. He was especially proud of his granddaughters. He also loved his dog "blue". An avid Virginia Tech fan, he rarely missed a football game in Blacksburg. He was very dedicated to his job at Lynchburg Foundry and later Intermet. He loved bluegrass music and enjoyed going to Galax. Ronnie had a good sense of humor and enjoyed reading and gardening. After retirement his favorite thing was going out for breakfast. He will be missed. Interment will follow in Briarwood Memorial Gardens, Amherst.² He was born on April 2, 1941 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,2,6 He married Joan Marie Gowen, daughter of Bernard Sanford Gowen and Edith Louise Moss, on November 15, 1963 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2 Ronald Thacker Foster Sr. died on April 15, 2013 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 72.^2,4,6

     Jean Della Martin Jean Martin Gowen, 71, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, November 21, 2019. Born Thursday, January 15, 1948 in Washington, DC, Jean was a daughter of the late George Martin Sr. and the late Annie Belle Maddox Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother George “Bill” Martin and a sister, June Marie Martin. Jean is survived by her children, Bernie Gowen, and his wife, Tara, of Rustburg, VA, Lisa Sofley and her husband, Henry, of Wake Forest, NC, Zachariah Gowen, of Lynchburg, loving grandchildren, Chandler, Braxton, Alex, Annie and Thomas, dear sister’s, Joan Martin, Jane Stephenson, and her husband, Virgil, and numerous beloved family and friends. Jean was a beloved one of a kind mother, sister and friend. She devoted her life to God, her family and children. One of her greatest achievements in life was being known by all as “Mama Jean”. Her time at The Genesis House, Paxton Boys Cottage/Presbyterian Home and Foster Parenting made an impact on many lives. She especially loved bringing Joy to her friends and neighbors in her later years at The McGurk House. Her laugh will be remembered by all.² She was born on January 15, 1948 at Washington, D.C..^1,2 As of December 6, 1968,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Bernard Sanford Gowen Jr., son of Bernard Sanford Gowen and Edith Louise Moss, on December 6, 1968 at Campbell Co., Virginia.¹ Jean Della Martin and Bernard Sanford Gowen Jr. were divorced on February 7, 1984 at Amherst Co., Virginia.³ Jean Della Martin died on November 21, 2019 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 71.²

     Ruby Etta Campbell was buried at Woodland Cemetery, 4434 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 230-28-1251.⁶ She was born on April 7, 1922 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,4,5 As of September 20, 1941,her married name was Davis.¹ She married Samuel Wilson Davis Sr., son of William Mayo Davis and Cora Lee Gowen, on September 20, 1941 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Ruby Etta Campbell died on September 22, 1991 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 69.^6,2,3

     Buddie Davis was buried at Elon Baptist Church Cemetery, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 2, 1925 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on March 5, 1928 at Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 2.¹

     Obeic Davis was buried at Elon Baptist Church Cemetery, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on January 2, 1912 at Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ He died on July 2, 1914 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 2.¹

     Samuel Wilson Davis Jr. Samuel Wilson Davis, Jr., 71, of Madison Heights, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017. He was born on October 15, 1945 to the late Samuel Wilson Davis, Sr. and Ruby Etta Campbell Davis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his life partner, Barbara Harlow. Sammy is survived by by his children, Jackie Johnson, Bobbi Conrad (Duke), Buddy Davis (Annette) and Debbie Davis; one sister, Barbara Neblett; two brothers, William Davis and Jimmy Davis; former wife and mother of his children, Vivian Rich Davis; grandchildren, Heather Watson (Travis), Jake Conrad, Kendra Conrad, Samantha Davis, Mackenzie Davis and Chase Davis; 3 great grandchildren; and Barbara’s children, grandchildren and their families. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.⁵ He was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.^5,7 He married Vivian Rich.⁵ Samuel Wilson Davis Jr. and Vivian Rich were divorced.⁵ Samuel Wilson Davis Jr. was born on October 15, 1945 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Hilda Carolyn Burnette on January 18, 1964 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.² Samuel Wilson Davis Jr. and Hilda Carolyn Burnette were divorced on December 8, 1966 at Amherst Co., Virginia.³ Samuel Wilson Davis Jr. died on July 31, 2017 at Virginia at age 71.⁵

     Barbara Jean Davis was born circa 1942 at Virginia.² As of June 30, 1964,her married name was Neblett.³ She married John Edward Neblett on June 30, 1964 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 241-86-5996.⁵ Bertie Gatsey Dunn was buried at Mount Pleasant Christian Church Cemetery, 1726 Staton House Road, Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina.⁶ She was born on February 11, 1892 at Pitt Co., North Carolina.^3,5,6 As of February 13, 1926,her married name was Gowans.² She married James Robert Gowans Sr., son of Robert Wilson Gowens and Sallie Alice Burford, on February 13, 1926 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.^1,2,7 Bertie Gatsey Dunn died on November 21, 1986 at Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 94.^5,4,6

     His Social Security Number was 241-30-2736.² James Robert Gowans Jr. was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on December 26, 1926 at North Carolina.^1,2,3,7 He married Ruby Faye Staton on October 4, 1949 at Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina.⁸ James Robert Gowans Jr. and Ruby Faye Staton were divorced on January 16, 1967 at Pitt Co., North Carolina.⁹ James Robert Gowans Jr. died on December 9, 1980 at Williamston, Martin Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^2,3,7

     Ruby Faye Staton was born on August 16, 1928 at Pitt Co., North Carolina.² As of October 4, 1949,her married name was Gowans.¹ She married James Robert Gowans Jr., son of James Robert Gowans Sr. and Bertie Gatsey Dunn, on October 4, 1949 at Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina.¹ Ruby Faye Staton and James Robert Gowans Jr. were divorced on January 16, 1967 at Pitt Co., North Carolina.³