Person Page - 3799

     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

     Eva Mae Perry was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-03-7343.⁴ She was born on October 6, 1900 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,3,2,4 As of April 23, 1919,her married name was Tyree.² She married Henry Vaughan Tyree, son of Henry Walter Tyree and Mary Lee Going, on April 23, 1919 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 Eva Mae Perry died on November 28, 1978 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 78.^1,3

     Ashby Leon Tyree Ashby L. Tyree, 95, of Madison Heights, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born in Amherst County, on November 26, 1923. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Elizabeth Mays Tyree; his father, Henry Tyree and mother, Eva Perry Tyree. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Pacific from 1943 to 1946. He was a member of Madison Heights Christian Church. Ashby retired after 39 years of service at Lynchburg Plate Glass. He survived by his children, Peggy June Giles, Gregory Leon Tyree (Sally) and Gary Vaughan Tyree, along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.⁴ He was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 26, 1923 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Hazel Elizabeth Mays on August 21, 1943 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,4 Ashby Leon Tyree died on October 15, 2019 at Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 95.⁴