Dora Christine Via1,2

F, b. May 10, 1909, d. May 19, 1989
MotherMaggie Via1,2 b. July 4, 1889, d. August 6, 1927
     Her married name was Mann.3 Her Social Security Number was 193-22-9773.4 Dora Christine Via married John Mann.3 Dora Christine Via was born on May 10, 1909 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.2,4 As of March 16, 1929,her married name was Spencer.2 She married Charles Eugene Spencer on March 16, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 Dora Christine Via died on May 19, 1989 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.4,5 She MANN - On Friday, May 19, 1989, Dora C. of Pgh; mother of Helen, Richard, Doris, Marian, Betty, Thomas and Lois and the late Audrey; also survived by 31 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. on May 20, 1989.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 485, District 3, Ward 1, Lynchburg, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 9, District 166, Oregon, Lucas Co., Ohio6
1940Dwelling 116, District 69-661, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania7
1950Dwelling 257, District 77-826, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania3

Family 1

Charles Eugene Spencer b. circa 1903, d. May 18, 1969
Marriage*Dora Christine Via married Charles Eugene Spencer on March 16, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 
Children

Family 2

John Mann
Marriage*Dora Christine Via married John Mann.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  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. [S3472] Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, From the Dora C. Mann obituary in the May 20, 1989 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S12782] Unknown compiler, Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S12788] Moore Funeral Homes, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/moore, From the Helen Marie Spencer Morelli obituary.
  12. [S12794] H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/pittsburgh-pa/hp-brandt-funeral-home-inc/7414, From the Betty Jean Mann Stephens obituary.

Thomas Edward Ragland1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 26, 1898, d. April 30, 1968
     Thomas Edward Ragland was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.1 He was born on May 26, 1898 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.3,1,5 He married Rosa Bell Gowen, daughter of Robert Wilson Gowens and Sallie Alice Burford, on May 30, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,4 Thomas Edward Ragland died on April 30, 1968 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 69.1,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 82, District 111-16, Lynchburg, Virginia6
1950Dwelling 252, District 112-23, Lynchburg, Virginia7

Occupation

1940Steam railroad trucker6
1950Railroad assistant engineer7

Family

Rosa Bell Gowen b. October 30, 1881, d. June 26, 1966
Marriage*Thomas Edward Ragland married Rosa Bell Gowen, daughter of Robert Wilson Gowens and Sallie Alice Burford, on May 30, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Massie Bland "Mitchell" Burley1,2,3

M, b. May 11, 1899, d. January 31, 1998
     Massie Bland "Mitchell" Burley was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 225-24-5117.5 He was born on May 11, 1899 at Amherst Co., Virginia.5,6,2,3 He married Ruby Odessa Gowen, daughter of Bernard Blackwell Gowen and Bessie Bell Day, on March 31, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.6,1 Massie Bland "Mitchell" Burley died on January 31, 1998 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 98.5,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 126, District 5-8, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 104, District 5-21, Temperance, Amherst Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Farm laborer7
1950Construction rigger8

Family

Ruby Odessa Gowen b. December 20, 1912, d. November 24, 1989
Marriage*Massie Bland "Mitchell" Burley married Ruby Odessa Gowen, daughter of Bernard Blackwell Gowen and Bessie Bell Day, on March 31, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.6,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [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.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5449] Amherst Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S593] Daily Press, From the James M. Burley, Sr. obituary in the Aug 26, 2015 edition.
  11. [S12724] Driskill Funeral Chapel, online www.driskillfuneralchapel.com, From the Danny Lee Burley obituary.
  12. [S8835] Star Press, The, From the James M. Burley, Sr. obituary in the Aug 26, 2015 edition.

James Massie Burley Sr.1,2

M, b. October 20, 1934, d. August 24, 2015
FatherMassie Bland "Mitchell" Burley1,3,4,5,6 b. May 11, 1899, d. January 31, 1998
MotherRuby Odessa Gowen1,3,4,5,6 b. December 20, 1912, d. November 24, 1989
     James Massie Burley Sr. was buried at Hampton Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Virginia.2,5 He was born on October 20, 1934 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,7 He married Christine Roberta Hensley on June 21, 1960 at Campbell Co., Virginia.1 James Massie Burley Sr. died on August 24, 2015 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 80.2,5 He James M. Burley, Sr., 80, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015. He was born October 20, 1934 in Amherst County, VA to the late Mitchell and Ruby Burley. James was a veteran ofthe U.S. Army and retired from the Newport News Shipyard in December of 1995. He was a member of Providence Freewill Baptist Church. James was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Maxie. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Christine H. Burley; two sons, James Burley, Jr. (Darlene) and Tim Burley (Patty); six grandchildren, Jessica and Geoff Mooney, Cassandra and Al Parks, James and Heather Burley, Jennifer Mace, Becca Burley, John and Mendy Pittman; eleven great-grandchildren, Jacob, Olivia, Alexander, Haley, Adrion, Corlyn, Abraham, Penny, Lillie, Jonathan, and Max. Interment at Hampton Veterans Memorial Gardens. on August 26, 2015.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 126, District 5-8, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia3
1950Dwelling 104, District 5-21, Temperance, Amherst Co., Virginia4

Family

Christine Roberta Hensley
Marriage*James Massie Burley Sr. married Christine Roberta Hensley on June 21, 1960 at Campbell Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • James Massie Burley Jr.1,5
  • Timothy Lee Burley1,5

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S7686] Hampton Memorial Gardens, Hampton, VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S593] Daily Press, From the James M. Burley, Sr. obituary in the Aug 26, 2015 edition.
  6. [S12724] Driskill Funeral Chapel, online www.driskillfuneralchapel.com, From the Danny Lee Burley obituary.
  7. [S8835] Star Press, The, From the James M. Burley, Sr. obituary in the Aug 26, 2015 edition.

Danny Lee Burley1,2,3

M, b. February 28, 1944, d. November 19, 2017
FatherMassie Bland "Mitchell" Burley1,4,3 b. May 11, 1899, d. January 31, 1998
MotherRuby Odessa Gowen1,4,3 b. December 20, 1912, d. November 24, 1989
     Danny Lee Burley Danny Lee Burley, 73, of Clifford passed away on Sunday Morning, Nov. 19, 2017, at his home. Born in Amherst County, on February 28, 1944, Mr. Burley was the son of the late Mitchell and Ruby Gowen Burley. He was employed with various Hardware Companies including 30 years with Barker-Jennings. He was a United States Air Force veteran and a member of Bethel Baptist Church, American Legion Post #16, NRA and contributed generously to St. Joseph's Indian School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Maxey Burley. Surviving are his wife, Mary Bersch Burley of Clifford; son, Daniel L. Burley of Clifford; sister, Alice Walters of Altavista; four grandchildren, Whitney, Savanah, Travis and Kolton Burley; several nieces and nephews, and a large extended family. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.3 He was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3 He was born on February 28, 1944 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Mary Alice Bersch on April 12, 1968 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,3 Danny Lee Burley died on November 19, 2017 at Clifford, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 73.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 104, District 5-21, Temperance, Amherst Co., Virginia4

Family

Mary Alice Bersch
Marriage*Danny Lee Burley married Mary Alice Bersch on April 12, 1968 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child
  • Daniel Leonard Burley3

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. [S12724] Driskill Funeral Chapel, online www.driskillfuneralchapel.com, From the Danny Lee Burley obituary.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

James Morris Dews1,2,3,4

M, b. June 26, 1939, d. December 26, 2018
     James Morris Dews James Morris Dews, 79, of Gretna died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born June 26, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, a son of the late Dan Hunter Dews and Madeline Bruce Dews. He was a member of St. John Pentecostal Holiness Church and a retired employee of Sarah Lee Manufacturing. James loved NASCAR, playing Bingo at the nursing home and spending time with his friends. He is survived by one son, Julian Hunter Dews of Georgia; two sisters, Sarah Brooks and her husband, Paul of Rustburg and Judy Myers of Rockingham, NC; and two nephews, Jason Brooks of Rustburg and Teddy Worsham of Milledgeville, GA. A funeral service will be conducted at St. John Pentecostal Holiness Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery.3 He was buried at Saint John Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery, 6658 Dews Road, Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3 He was born on June 26, 1939 at Hurt, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Alice Marie Burley, daughter of Massie Bland "Mitchell" Burley and Ruby Odessa Gowen, on February 15, 1964 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 James Morris Dews and Alice Marie Burley were divorced on June 23, 1976 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4 James Morris Dews died on December 26, 2018 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 79.3

Family

Alice Marie Burley
Marriage*He married Alice Marie Burley, daughter of Massie Bland "Mitchell" Burley and Ruby Odessa Gowen, on February 15, 1964 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 
Divorce* James Morris Dews and Alice Marie Burley were divorced on June 23, 1976 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4 
Child
  • Julian Hunter Dews3

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. [S12506] Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, online www.finchandfinchfuneralservice.com, From the James Morris Dews obituary.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Maxie Edward "Max" Burley1,2,3

M, b. June 25, 1936, d. August 30, 1959
FatherMassie Bland "Mitchell" Burley1,3,4,5,6 b. May 11, 1899, d. January 31, 1998
MotherRuby Odessa Gowen1,3,4,5,6 b. December 20, 1912, d. November 24, 1989
     Maxie Edward "Max" Burley was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3 He was born on June 25, 1936 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2,3 He died on August 30, 1959 at Clifford, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 23.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 126, District 5-8, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 104, District 5-21, Temperance, Amherst Co., Virginia4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8835] Star Press, The, From the James M. Burley, Sr. obituary in the Aug 26, 2015 edition.
  6. [S12724] Driskill Funeral Chapel, online www.driskillfuneralchapel.com, From the Danny Lee Burley obituary.

Houston Shelton Clarkson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 30, 1935, d. April 9, 2010
     Houston Shelton Clarkson was buried at Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.6,3 His Social Security Number was 228-48-3979.7 He was born on August 30, 1935 at Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.2,7,3,4 He married Alice Marie Burley, daughter of Massie Bland "Mitchell" Burley and Ruby Odessa Gowen, on December 26, 1957 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1 Houston Shelton Clarkson and Alice Marie Burley were divorced on January 21, 1964 at Amherst Co., Virginia.8 Houston Shelton Clarkson died on April 9, 2010 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 74.7,3,4,5 He CLARKSON, Houston S., 74, of Henrico, departed this life April 9, 2010. He was born August 30, 1935 in Roseland, Va. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy Clarkson; his daughter, Jill Whlttaker and husband, Shawn, of Ruther Glen; three sisters, Lottie Campbell and husband, Garland, of Richmond, Maria Hurst and husband, Ruben, of Tarbor, N.C. and Shirley Anderson of Staunton. Graveside memorial service will be held at Jonesboro Cemetery in Roseland, Va. on April 12, 2010.3

Family

Alice Marie Burley
Marriage*He married Alice Marie Burley, daughter of Massie Bland "Mitchell" Burley and Ruby Odessa Gowen, on December 26, 1957 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Houston Shelton Clarkson and Alice Marie Burley were divorced on January 21, 1964 at Amherst Co., Virginia.8 
Child
  • Donna Elaine Clarkson1,9

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. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Houston S. Clarkson obituary in the Apr 12, 2010 edition.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2849] Jonesboro Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=ponton&GSfn=ruby&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=45612126&CRid=50836&df=all&
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Edith Louise Moss1,2,3

F, b. February 21, 1917, d. December 18, 1994
     Edith Louise Moss was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3 She was born on February 21, 1917 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,4,3 As of February 23, 1938,her married name was Gowen.2 She married Bernard Sanford Gowen, son of Bernard Blackwell Gowen and Bessie Bell Day, on February 23, 1938 at Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2 Edith Louise Moss died on December 18, 1994 at Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 77.4,1,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 83, District 5-6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia5

Family

Bernard Sanford Gowen b. May 26, 1917, d. February 8, 1973
Marriage*Edith Louise Moss married Bernard Sanford Gowen, son of Bernard Blackwell Gowen and Bessie Bell Day, on February 23, 1938 at Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Nancy Louise Gowen+5,2,6 b. December 7, 1938, d. September 27, 2019
  • Elizabeth Bell Gowen2
  • Joan Marie Gowen2
  • Bernard Sanford Gowen Jr.2
  • Ellen Carol Gowen2

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Nancy Gowen Hartless obituary.

Nancy Louise Gowen1,2,3

F, b. December 7, 1938, d. September 27, 2019
FatherBernard Sanford Gowen1,2,4 b. May 26, 1917, d. February 8, 1973
MotherEdith Louise Moss1,2,4 b. February 21, 1917, d. December 18, 1994
     Nancy Louise Gowen was buried at Briarwood Memorial Gardens, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.4 She Nancy Gowen Hartless, 80, of Madison Heights, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Andrew Jackson Hartless for sixty-two years. Born December 7, 1938 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Sanford Gowen and Edith Moss Gowen. Mrs. Hartless was a retired Asst. Treasurer with the Lynchburg Foundry Credit Union and was a member of Elon Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hartless is survived by two daughters, Deborah H. Mays of Madison Heights and Sharon H. Mays and husband Timmy of Monroe; one brother, Bernard S. Gowen, Jr. and wife Bonnie; three sisters, Betty G. Dodgion, Joan G. Foster and Ellen G. Apperson and husband Richard, all of Madison Heights; four grandchildren, Brian “B.J.” Cash, Jennifer Cash McCrickard and husband Mack, Hannah Mays, and T.J. Mays and four great-grandchildren, Morgan Campbell, Joel Cash, Wyatt Cash, and Claire Wright. Interment will follow at Briarwood Memorial Gardens.4 She was born on December 7, 1938 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4 As of June 21, 1957,her married name was Hartless.2 She married Andrew Jackson Hartless on June 21, 1957 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.2,4 Nancy Louise Gowen died on September 27, 2019 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 80.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 83, District 5-6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia1

Family

Andrew Jackson Hartless
Marriage*Nancy Louise Gowen married Andrew Jackson Hartless on June 21, 1957 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.2,4 
Children
  • Deborah Jean Hartless2,4
  • Sharon Louise Hartless4,2

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. [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Nancy Gowen Hartless obituary.

William Ernest Dodgion1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. February 24, 1939, d. March 6, 2009
     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

Family

Elizabeth Bell Gowen
Marriage*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 
Children
  • Dorothy Lynette Dodgion1,4
  • William Alan Dodgion1,4
  • Jeffrey Ernest Dodgion4,1

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. [S2836] Elon Baptist Church Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=gowen&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2807&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=19142318&CRid=2178193&df=all&
  4. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the William Ernest Dodgion obituary in the Mar 7, 2009 edition.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ronald Thacker Foster Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. April 2, 1941, d. April 15, 2013
     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

Family

Joan Marie Gowen
Marriage*He married Joan Marie Gowen, daughter of Bernard Sanford Gowen and Edith Louise Moss, on November 15, 1963 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Michael David Foster2
  • Ronald Thacker Foster Jr.2,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S8701] Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, online tharpfuneralhome.com, From the Ronald Thacker Foster, Sr. obituary.
  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. [S5420] Briarwood Memorial Gardens, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.