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     Wanda Faye Hamilton was buried at Central Virginia Training Center Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 22, 1960 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^1,5 She died on November 26, 1973 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 13.^1,2 She Wanda Faye Hamilton, 13, of Madison Heights, died Monday after a long illness. Born in Nelson County, she was a daughter of Emmitt Hamilton and Onie Tyler Hamilton. In addition to her parents, she is survived by four brothers, Larry Winston Hamilton and Roger Dale Hamilton of Madison Heights, Gregory Allen Hamilton of Lynchburg and Emmitt Dean Hamilton of Germany and four sisters, Mrs. Ronald Brumfield of Pembrook and Mrs. Earl Thomas, Sharon Hamilton and Della Mae Hamilton of Madison Heights. Graveside services will be conducted at Lynchburg Training School and Hospital Cemetery. on November 27, 1973.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-56-6812.¹⁰ Larry Winston Hamilton was born on June 21, 1944 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^2,3,10,7 He married Betsy Ann Gillison/Kempton on April 2, 1970 at Alexandria, Virginia.² Larry Winston Hamilton and Betsy Ann Gillison/Kempton were divorced before March, 1975.¹¹ Larry Winston Hamilton married Deborah Ann Cooper on December 5, 1975 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.² Larry Winston Hamilton and Deborah Ann Cooper were divorced on September 26, 1979 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁶ Larry Winston Hamilton died on September 7, 1996 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 52.^10,4

     His Social Security Number was 226-80-4519.¹⁰ Emmitt Dean Hamilton was buried at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.^4,11,8 He was born on October 30, 1953 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^{2,3,4,5,6,10,11,8} He married Barbara Lucille Fitzgerald on May 15, 1976 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.² Emmitt Dean Hamilton and Barbara Lucille Fitzgerald were divorced on May 4, 1990 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁵ Emmitt Dean Hamilton married Barbara Lucille Fitzgerald on February 10, 1996 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² Emmitt Dean Hamilton and Barbara Lucille Fitzgerald were divorced on June 15, 1999 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁵ Emmitt Dean Hamilton died on February 8, 2009 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 55; Died in a house fire.^{4,10,6,11,7,8} He Emmitt Dean Hamilton, 55, of Madison Heights, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born Oct. 30, 1953, in Nelson County, he was a son of the late Emmitt and Onie Tyler Hamilton. He was a former employee of the Texas Inn, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Providence Bible Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Winston Hamilton, and two sisters, Sharon Kay Hamilton Barricks and Wanda Faye Hamilton. Dean is survived by two sons, William Anthony Hamilton and Billy Lee Hamilton, both of Madison Heights; three sisters, Kate Thomas and husband, Earl, of Madison Heights, Violet Brumfield and husband, Ronnie, of Pembroke, and Della Burgess of Madison Heights; two brothers, Gregory Hamilton and wife, Lisa, of Madison Heights and Roger D. Hamilton and wife, Debbie, of Monterey, Calif; his best friend, Barbara Rowland of Madison Heights; 10 nieces; eight nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and Gregory's former wife, Linda Hamilton. Interment will follow in Culpeper National Cemetery. on February 10, 2009.⁸

     Sharon Kay Hamilton was buried at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.^4,6 Her Social Security Number was 227-94-2940.⁷ She was born on October 15, 1955 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 As of September 30, 1978,her married name was Barricks.² She married Curtis Wayne Barricks on September 30, 1978 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,4 Sharon Kay Hamilton died on October 28, 2007 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,4,6,7,8 She Barricks, Sharon Kay Hamilton, 52, of Chesterfield, ended her celebration of life on earth on Sunday, October 28, 2007, but will continue on in Heaven after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 15, 1955 in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Emmett and Onie Frances Hamilton, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Faye Hamilton; and a brother, Larry Winston Hamilton. Sharon is survived by her husband of 29 years, Curtis Wayne Barricks; two daughters, Katie May and husband, John Worley, of Prince George and Kelly Vanessa Samuels of Chester; two grandchildren, Jessica Carol Dalton and Aaron Curtis Harris; three sisters, Kate Thomas and husband, Earl, of Madison Heights, Violet Brumfield and husband, Ronnie, of Pembroke, Della Burgess of Madison Heights; and a special "sister", Karen Marie Paige of Madison Heights; three brothers, Gregory A. Hamilton, Emmett Dean Hamilton, both of Madison Heights, and Roger D. Hamilton and wife, Debbie, of Monterey, California; a sister-in-law, Shelby Jean Martin and husband, Buck, of Lynchburg; a brother-in-law, John E. Barricks of Texas; 10 nieces, Nicole, Regina, Tina, Michelle, Lynn, Gail, Dana, Amanda, Kristine and Carrie; eight nephews, Donald, her very special "boo boo," Larry Wayne, Bendy, Allen, Joshua, Dustin, Tony and Billy; best friends, Becky and Lee Harrison of Amelia and their son, Page, of whom Sharon was very fond; a very special co-worker, Sherry Francis of Chesterfield; and a host of other family and friends whom she loved dearly. Sharon graduated as an LPN from Lynchburg General in 1977, and after much hard work and determination, she became an RN with an ASN degree from Regents University in New York. She began her nursing career at Lynchburg General Hospital in 1977 but retired as Director of Outpatient Surgery from John Randolph Medical Center in February of 2006 after 27 years of dedicated service. Sharon loved to travel with her husband, and her favorite vacations were those where she could play the slot machines. Sharon loved to karaoke with her sisters, take long naps and shopping sprees with her daughter, Katie, and cheer on her daughter, Kelly, and husband, Wayne, at the race track. Sharon was an avid cat lover and liked to do sketches of mice, which she would include on special occasion cards to friends and family. Interment Dale Memorial Park. on October 30, 2007.⁴

     Earl Thornton Thomas Earl Thornton Thomas, 82, of Madison Heights, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at his residence surrounded by family following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kate Hamilton Thomas. Born in Lynchburg, December 23, 1936 he was the son of the late Lloyd Ogden Thomas and Hazel Dalton Thomas. He retired from the Lynchburg Foundry after 30 years of service and later retired from the Central Virginia Training Center after 30 years of service. Prior to his illness, he enjoyed attending Providence Bible Church and meeting his friends at Hardee's. He was a loving husband and father and enjoyed spending time with his family. Two sons, Earl Thomas, Jr. and Donald Wayne Thomas; two brothers, Cliff Thomas and Dave Thomas; and one sister, Betty Jean Layne preceded him in death. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Judy Thomas of Amherst and Betty Mae Dickerson of Madison Heights; one son, Larry Wayne Thomas of Madison Heights; one sister, Joyce Burley of Amherst; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.⁴ He was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁵ He was born on December 23, 1936 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 He married Kate Lula Hamilton, daughter of Emmitt Hamilton and Onie Frances Tyler, on April 6, 1964 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,6,4,7 Earl Thornton Thomas died on February 20, 2019 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 82.⁴

     Betsy Ann Gillison/Kempton was buried at Clearview Baptist Church Cemetery, 150 Station Road, Mayodan, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.³ Her Social Security Number was 047-28-1704.¹ She was born on March 24, 1935 at West Fairlee, Orange Co., Vermont.^4,1,3 As of April 2, 1970,her married name was Hamilton.⁴ She married Larry Winston Hamilton, son of Emmitt Hamilton and Onie Frances Tyler, on April 2, 1970 at Alexandria, Virginia.⁴ Betsy Ann Gillison/Kempton and Larry Winston Hamilton were divorced before March, 1975.³ Betsy Ann Gillison/Kempton died on August 12, 2005 at Florida at age 70.^1,5,3