Joseph Carson Johnson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 2, 1942, d. March 4, 2017
     Joseph Carson Johnson Joseph "J.C." Carson Johnson, 74, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Heartland of Lynchburg. Born on July 2, 1942, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Gideon Joseph and Odessa Hendricks Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Johnson. He was retired from Lynchburg Foundry, Simplimatic Engineering, and Appiled Technologies. He was a U.S. Marine, who served his country during the Vietnam War. Mr. Johnson is survived by his son, Robert "Robby" Johnson and wife, Missy of Rustburg; his daughter, Katherine J. Byrd of Catawba, N.C; one brother, Charlie Johnson and wife,Vicki of Lynchburg; two sisters, Betty Jo Cunningham and Linda Kay Hicks and husband, Jeff, all of Lynchburg; nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at Culpeper National Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Childress officiating.4 He was buried at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.6,5 He was born on July 2, 1942 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,3,6,5 He married Carol Ann Gowen, daughter of Carrington Edward Gowen Sr. and Virginia Irene Williams, on May 28, 1982 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 Joseph Carson Johnson and Carol Ann Gowen were divorced on June 14, 2006 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 Joseph Carson Johnson died on March 4, 2017 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 74.6,4,5

Family

Carol Ann Gowen
Marriage*He married Carol Ann Gowen, daughter of Carrington Edward Gowen Sr. and Virginia Irene Williams, on May 28, 1982 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Joseph Carson Johnson and Carol Ann Gowen were divorced on June 14, 2006 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S12446] Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, online www.whittenfuneralhome.com, From the Joseph Carson Johnson obituary.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S5254] Culpeper National Cemetery, Culpeper Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Luther Board Mayberry1,2,3

M, b. November 9, 1909, d. December 18, 1969
     Luther Board Mayberry was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2 He married Carrie Nellie Gowen, daughter of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones.4,2 Luther Board Mayberry was born on November 9, 1909 at Campbell Co., Virginia.2,3 He died on December 18, 1969 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 60.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 276, District 16-1, Brookeville, Campbell Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Box factory shipping foreman5

Family

Carrie Nellie Gowen b. October 1, 1904, d. May 10, 1993
Marriage*Luther Board Mayberry married Carrie Nellie Gowen, daughter of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Sam Calvin Christian1

M, b. December 23, 1933, d. October 26, 2020
     Sam Calvin Christian Sam "Pete" Christian of Madison Heights died Monday, October 26, 2020. Pete is survived by his wife of 67 years, Fay Mayberry Christian, and his children, daughter Gail Vance and son Tom Christian and his wife, Kristen Tatlock. Pete is also survived by four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Loyd Christian; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved friends Sheila and Ronnie Kitchen. Pete was born on December 23, 1933, in Bedford County, the son of the late Norvell Grady Christian and Esther Pearl Mays Christian. In addition to his parents, Pete was predeceased by six brothers and one sister. Pete worked for many years at various Lynchburg manufacturing companies including Glamorgan, where he served as President of the steelworkers union, Simplimatic Engineering, and Lynchburg Steel. He retired from Holiday Inn, where he worked in maintenance. Interment will follow the service at Fort Hill Memorial Park Lower Mausoleum.2 He was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2 He was born on December 23, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Fay Jean Mayberry, daughter of Luther Board Mayberry and Carrie Nellie Gowen, on August 8, 1953 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 Sam Calvin Christian died on October 26, 2020 at Virginia at age 86.2

Family

Fay Jean Mayberry
Marriage*He married Fay Jean Mayberry, daughter of Luther Board Mayberry and Carrie Nellie Gowen, on August 8, 1953 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Gail Lynn Christian1,2
  • Calvin Thomas Christian1,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Sam Christian obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Richard O'Neil Mayberry1,2,3

M, b. September 24, 1932, d. May 8, 2014
FatherLuther Board Mayberry1,4 b. November 9, 1909, d. December 18, 1969
MotherCarrie Nellie Gowen1,4 b. October 1, 1904, d. May 10, 1993
     Richard O'Neil Mayberry was born on September 24, 1932 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 He married Juanita Nelson Chaffin on August 22, 1953 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1 Richard O'Neil Mayberry died on May 8, 2014 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 81.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 276, District 16-1, Brookeville, Campbell Co., Virginia4

Family

Juanita Nelson Chaffin b. January 17, 1933, d. August 4, 2013
Marriage*Richard O'Neil Mayberry married Juanita Nelson Chaffin on August 22, 1953 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Juanita Nelson Chaffin1,2

F, b. January 17, 1933, d. August 4, 2013
     Her Social Security Number was 227-38-8725.3 Juanita Nelson Chaffin was born on January 17, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,4,2 As of August 22, 1953,her married name was Mayberry.1 She married Richard O'Neil Mayberry, son of Luther Board Mayberry and Carrie Nellie Gowen, on August 22, 1953 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1 Juanita Nelson Chaffin died on August 4, 2013 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 80.4,5 She Juanita Nelson Mayberry, 80, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013. on August 5, 2013.6

Family

Richard O'Neil Mayberry b. September 24, 1932, d. May 8, 2014
Marriage*She married Richard O'Neil Mayberry, son of Luther Board Mayberry and Carrie Nellie Gowen, on August 22, 1953 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S93] Bill & Barbara Ziegenmeyer, "Descendants of Samuel Hendricks," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 16, 2003.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Juanita Nelson Mayberry obitutary in the Aug 5, 2013 edition.

Grace Evelyn Worley1,2

F, b. July 15, 1907, d. November 17, 1960
     Grace Evelyn Worley was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3 She was born on July 15, 1907 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3 As of August 6, 1948,her married name was Gowen.1 She married Charles Edward "Charlie" Gowen, son of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones, on August 6, 1948 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 Grace Evelyn Worley died on November 17, 1960 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 53.2,3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 211, District 112-48, Lynchburg, Virginia4

Occupation

1950Shoe factory worker4

Family

Charles Edward "Charlie" Gowen b. October 2, 1908, d. October 29, 1963
Marriage*Grace Evelyn Worley married Charles Edward "Charlie" Gowen, son of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones, on August 6, 1948 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Clara Toms1,2,3,4

F, b. August 14, 1919, d. December 10, 1993
     Elizabeth Clara Toms was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 1701 Chesapeake Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.5,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-48-8936.3 She was born on August 14, 1919 at Samuel Miller, Albemarle Co., Virginia.3,5,6 As of July 26, 1939,her married name was Gowen.2 She married Stuart William Gowen, son of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones, on July 26, 1939 at North Garden, Albemarle Co., Virginia.1,2,7 Elizabeth Clara Toms died on December 10, 1993 at Afton, Albemarle Co., Virginia, at age 74.3,4,5,7 She GOWEN, Elizabeth C., 74, of Albemarle County died Friday, Dec 10. Survived by husband, Stewart W. Gowen of Afton; daughter Joyce G. Linke of Louisa; and sister, Louise Carver of Fluvanna. on December 16, 1993.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 192, District 2-13, Samuel Miller District, Albemarle Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 78, District 2-17, Samuel Miller, Albemarle Co., Virginia8

Family

Stuart William Gowen b. October 9, 1912, d. March 17, 1994
Marriage*Elizabeth Clara Toms married Stuart William Gowen, son of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones, on July 26, 1939 at North Garden, Albemarle Co., Virginia.1,2,7 
Child
  • Joyce Ann Gowen2,8,7

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S4363] Riverview Cemetery, Charlottesville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S6696] Observer, The, From the Elizabeth C. Gowen obituary in the Dec 16, 1993 edition.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ruben Curtis Farrar1,2

M, b. September 16, 1917, d. January 6, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 226-03-6808.3 Ruben Curtis Farrar was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.1 He was born on September 16, 1917 at Southside, Appomattox Co., Virginia.1,3,4,5 He married Hester Annie Gowen, daughter of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones, on November 21, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,6 Ruben Curtis Farrar died on January 6, 1976 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 58.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 286, District 16-1, Brookville, Campbell Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 503, District 16-2, Campbell Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Plow foundry worker7
1950Foundry moulder8

Family

Hester Annie Gowen b. October 4, 1917, d. July 14, 1967
Marriage*Ruben Curtis Farrar married Hester Annie Gowen, daughter of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones, on November 21, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Danny O'Neil Farrar obitutary in the Sep 13, 2011 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Curtis Randolph Farrar Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 23, 1939, d. May 31, 2004
FatherRuben Curtis Farrar1,2,5,7,6 b. September 16, 1917, d. January 6, 1976
MotherHester Annie Gowen1,2,5,7,6 b. October 4, 1917, d. July 14, 1967
     Curtis Randolph Farrar Sr. was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.8 His Social Security Number was 227-46-9974.9 He was born on December 23, 1939 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,8,9,6 He married Virginia Arlene Austin on August 7, 1958 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 Curtis Randolph Farrar Sr. died on May 31, 2004 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 64.8,4,9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 286, District 16-1, Brookville, Campbell Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 503, District 16-2, Campbell Co., Virginia7

Family

Virginia Arlene Austin
Marriage*Curtis Randolph Farrar Sr. married Virginia Arlene Austin on August 7, 1958 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 
Children
  • Vicky Lynn Farrar2
  • Pamela Sue Farrar2
  • Curtis Randolph Farrar Jr.3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Danny O'Neil Farrar obitutary in the Sep 13, 2011 edition.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5425] Virginia Memorial Park, Bedford Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Danny O'Neil Farrar1,2

M, b. July 31, 1947, d. September 12, 2011
FatherRuben Curtis Farrar1,2,3 b. September 16, 1917, d. January 6, 1976
MotherHester Annie Gowen1,2,3 b. October 4, 1917, d. July 14, 1967
     Danny O'Neil Farrar was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2 He was born on July 31, 1947 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,4,2 He married Helen Marie Hogan on April 1, 1966 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,5 Danny O'Neil Farrar died on September 12, 2011 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 64.4,6,2 He Danny O'Neil Farrar U.S. Army (Ret) 64, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, September 12, 2011 at his residence. He was the husband of Helen Hogan Farrar. Master Sgt. Farrar retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years of service and he also retired from International Paper. Born July 31, 1947 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Ruben Curtis and Hester Gowen Farrar. He is also preceded in death by two brothers Curtis Randolph Farrar, Sr. and Claude Edward Farrar. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Justin O. Farrar and wife Thais of Lynchburg, Jonathan W. Farrar and wife, Vesna of Forest; six sister-in-laws, Arlene Farrar, Arlene Folyd, Barbara Collins, Peggy Knight, Jean Tyree, Cathy Tyree; two brother-in-laws, Jack Tyree, Larry Tyree; special nurse, Crystal; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and many special friends. A Graveside service will be held in Fort Hill Memorial Park by Pastor Doug Turner. on September 13, 2011.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 503, District 16-2, Campbell Co., Virginia3

Family

Helen Marie Hogan b. April 30, 1947, d. October 2, 2021
Marriage*Danny O'Neil Farrar married Helen Marie Hogan on April 1, 1966 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,5 
Children
  • Jonathan W. Farrar2,5
  • Justin O'Neil Farrar2,5

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Danny O'Neil Farrar obitutary in the Sep 13, 2011 edition.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S12377] Whitten Timberlake Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/lynchburg-va/whitten-timberlake-chapel/4896, From the Helen Marie Hogan Farrar obituary.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Helen Marie Hogan1,2,3

F, b. April 30, 1947, d. October 2, 2021
     Helen Marie Hogan was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2 She Helen Marie Hogan Farrar, 74, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Danny O'Neil Farrar. Born in Lynchburg, April 30, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Judge Hogan and Edna Mae Shepherd. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Arlene Floyd. She is survived by two sons, Justin O. Farrar and his wife Deborah of Atlanta, GA and Jonathan W. Farrar and his wife Vesna of Gladys; four grandchildren, Sofia Farrar, Esther Farrar, Grace Rowan Farrar and Daniel Wayne Farrar; two sisters, Barbara Collins and Peggy Knight; two brothers, Jack Tyree and his wife Jean and Larry Tyree and a number of nieces and nephews. Helen devoted her life to supporting her husband throughout his military career and raising her children. She enjoyed shopping and was known for how much she cared for others. Her favorite people called her grandma and me-maw. A graveside inurnment will be at Fort Hill Memorial Park.2 She was born on April 30, 1947 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3 As of April 1, 1966,her married name was Farrar.1 She married Danny O'Neil Farrar, son of Ruben Curtis Farrar and Hester Annie Gowen, on April 1, 1966 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,4,2 Helen Marie Hogan died on October 2, 2021 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 74.2

Family

Danny O'Neil Farrar b. July 31, 1947, d. September 12, 2011
Marriage*She married Danny O'Neil Farrar, son of Ruben Curtis Farrar and Hester Annie Gowen, on April 1, 1966 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,4,2 
Children
  • Jonathan W. Farrar4,2
  • Justin O'Neil Farrar4,2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S12377] Whitten Timberlake Chapel, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/lynchburg-va/whitten-timberlake-chapel/4896, From the Helen Marie Hogan Farrar obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Danny O'Neil Farrar obitutary in the Sep 13, 2011 edition.

Claude Edward Farrar1,2,3

M, b. December 30, 1944, d. October 3, 1983
FatherRuben Curtis Farrar2,3,4 b. September 16, 1917, d. January 6, 1976
MotherHester Annie Gowen2,3,4 b. October 4, 1917, d. July 14, 1967
     Claude Edward Farrar was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2 His Social Security Number was 231-56-6659.5 He was born on December 30, 1944 at Lynchburg, Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Dec 31, 1944.1,5,2 He died on October 3, 1983 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 38.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 503, District 16-2, Campbell Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Danny O'Neil Farrar obitutary in the Sep 13, 2011 edition.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.