Dorothy Louise Tyree1,2,3,4

F, b. December 5, 1920, d. June 11, 2003
FatherHenry Vaughan Tyree1,3,4 b. February 2, 1898, d. March 1, 1948
MotherEva Mae Perry1,3,4 b. October 6, 1900, d. November 28, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 225-24-5328.4 Dorothy Louise Tyree was born on December 5, 1920 at Amherst Co., Virginia.4,5 As of December 7, 1945,her married name was Gowen.3 She married Eugene Randolph Gowen on December 7, 1945 at Amherst Co., Virginia.3,6,7 Dorothy Louise Tyree died on June 11, 2003 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 82.4,6,7 She Dorothy Gowen, 82, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2003. Formerly of Lynchburg, Dorothy was involved in Sunday School and was a member of the Sandy Bottom Christian Church. She is survived by her son, Randy Gowen of Virginia Beach and his wife, a very devoted daughter-in-law Suzanne Gowen; six grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Eugene Randoph Gowen. on June 12, 2003.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 5-6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 20, District 5-16, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia8

Family

Eugene Randolph Gowen b. August 14, 1914, d. January 9, 1988
Marriage*Dorothy Louise Tyree married Eugene Randolph Gowen on December 7, 1945 at Amherst Co., Virginia.3,6,7 
Child
  • Eugene Randolph "Randy" Gowen Jr.3,6,8

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Dorothy Gowen obituary in the Jun 12, 2003 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Elsie Virginia Tyree1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 12, 1922, d. May 3, 2005
FatherHenry Vaughan Tyree1,3,4 b. February 2, 1898, d. March 1, 1948
MotherEva Mae Perry1,3,4,6 b. October 6, 1900, d. November 28, 1978
     Elsie Virginia Tyree was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 225-24-5329.4 She was born on October 12, 1922 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.2,4,5 As of March 30, 1946,her married name was Campbell.3 She married Roy William Campbell on March 30, 1946 at Amherst Co., Virginia.3,5,7 Elsie Virginia Tyree died on May 3, 2005 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 82.4,5,7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 5-6, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1950Dwelling 24, District 5-6, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia6

Family

Roy William Campbell b. December 25, 1921, d. July 6, 1974
Marriage*Elsie Virginia Tyree married Roy William Campbell on March 30, 1946 at Amherst Co., Virginia.3,5,7 
Children

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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5449] Amherst Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Eugene Randolph Gowen1,2,3,4

M, b. August 14, 1914, d. January 9, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 225-05-7065.5 Eugene Randolph Gowen was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.6,3 He was born on August 14, 1914 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.1,5,3,6,4,7 He married Dorothy Louise Tyree, daughter of Henry Vaughan Tyree and Eva Mae Perry, on December 7, 1945 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Eugene Randolph Gowen died on January 9, 1988 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 73.5,3,6,7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 20, District 5-16, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1950Furnace shop machine helper8

Family

Dorothy Louise Tyree b. December 5, 1920, d. June 11, 2003
Marriage*Eugene Randolph Gowen married Dorothy Louise Tyree, daughter of Henry Vaughan Tyree and Eva Mae Perry, on December 7, 1945 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Child
  • Eugene Randolph "Randy" Gowen Jr.1,8

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Dorothy Gowen obituary in the Jun 12, 2003 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5449] Amherst Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Roy William Campbell1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 25, 1921, d. July 6, 1974
     Roy William Campbell was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 227-22-9550.6 He was born on December 25, 1921 at Woodson, Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,6,3,4,5 He married Elsie Virginia Tyree, daughter of Henry Vaughan Tyree and Eva Mae Perry, on March 30, 1946 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,3 Roy William Campbell died on July 6, 1974 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 52.2,3,5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 24, District 5-6, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1950Paper mill worker7

Family

Elsie Virginia Tyree b. October 12, 1922, d. May 3, 2005
Marriage*Roy William Campbell married Elsie Virginia Tyree, daughter of Henry Vaughan Tyree and Eva Mae Perry, on March 30, 1946 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5449] Amherst Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ronald William Campbell1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 19, 1947, d. November 26, 1990
FatherRoy William Campbell1,6 b. December 25, 1921, d. July 6, 1974
MotherElsie Virginia Tyree1,6 b. October 12, 1922, d. May 3, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 223-68-5696.7 Ronald William Campbell was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.3 He was born on September 19, 1947 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,7,3,4,5 He married Dorothy Alease Goff on October 1, 1966 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.1 Ronald William Campbell died on November 26, 1990 at Dade Co., Florida, at age 43.7,3,4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 24, District 5-6, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia6

Family

Dorothy Alease Goff b. November 17, 1947, d. October 1, 2006
Marriage*Ronald William Campbell married Dorothy Alease Goff on October 1, 1966 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Rhonda Yvonne Campbell8
  • Michelle Annette Campbell8,1

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. [S5449] Amherst Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Alease Goff Overstreet obituary in the Oct 2, 2006 edition.

Dorothy Alease Goff1,2,3

F, b. November 17, 1947, d. October 1, 2006
     Dorothy Alease Goff was buried at Peaks Church Community Cemetery, 1686 Kelso Mill Road, Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia.2,4 Her Social Security Number was 228-66-5567.3 She was born on November 17, 1947 at Bedford Co., Virginia.1,2,4,3 As of October 1, 1966,her married name was Campbell.1 She married Ronald William Campbell, son of Roy William Campbell and Elsie Virginia Tyree, on October 1, 1966 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.1 Dorothy Alease Goff died on October 1, 2006 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 58.2,4,3,5,6 She Dorothy Alease Goff Overstreet, 58, of Bedford went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at her residence. She was the wife of Donald Ray Overstreet. Born November 17, 1947 in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas William and Mattie Francis Tolley Goff. Dot was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother and keeper of the home for her family. She was a dedicated Christian who loved the Lord, Amen. Dot was a member of Tabernacle Church of God in Big Island. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Rhonda C. Dooley and her husband, Greg of Montvale, Michelle C. Bowyer and her husband Richard, Jessica O. Keith and her husband Jackie, all of Bedford; one son, Jason R. Overstreet and his fiancée Jeanna of Bedford; four brothers, Jake Goff and his wife Rachael, Albert Goff and his wife Betty, Lloyd Goff and his wife Kathryn, all of Big Island, Leroy Goff and his wife Brenda of Bedford; four sisters, Helen Cash of Glasgow, Frances Staton and her husband Bernard of Big Island, Peggy Orange and her husband Collins of Bedford and Annie Belle Reynolds of Honaker, Va; five grandchildren, Sammie Jo Campbell, B. J. Hensley, Matt Hensley, Kyle Bowyer and Braxton Markham; and special friend Karen Markham. Burial will be in Peak's Community Cemetery. on October 2, 2006.2

Family

Ronald William Campbell b. September 19, 1947, d. November 26, 1990
Marriage*She married Ronald William Campbell, son of Roy William Campbell and Elsie Virginia Tyree, on October 1, 1966 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Rhonda Yvonne Campbell2
  • Michelle Annette Campbell2,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Alease Goff Overstreet obituary in the Oct 2, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S12811] Peaks Church Community Cemetery, Bedford Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Hazel Elizabeth Mays1,2,3,4

F, b. January 17, 1926, d. April 25, 2004
     Hazel Elizabeth Mays was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.5 Her Social Security Number was 228-26-3711.6 She was born on January 17, 1926 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,6,5,3,4 As of August 21, 1943,her married name was Tyree.1 She married Ashby Leon Tyree, son of Henry Vaughan Tyree and Eva Mae Perry, on August 21, 1943 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2 Hazel Elizabeth Mays died on April 25, 2004 at Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 78.6,5,7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 30, District 5-11, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia8

Family

Ashby Leon Tyree b. November 26, 1923, d. October 15, 2019
Marriage*Hazel Elizabeth Mays married Ashby Leon Tyree, son of Henry Vaughan Tyree and Eva Mae Perry, on August 21, 1943 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Peggy June Tyree2,8
  • Gary Vaughan Tyree1,2,8
  • Gregory Leon Tyree1,2,8

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 Ashby L. Tyree obituary.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Shirley Jean Mann1,2,3

F, b. January 29, 1950, d. May 1, 2019
     Shirley Jean Mann was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.3,4 She Shirley Jean Mann Tyree, 69, of Madison Heights, went home to be with her Savior on May 1, 2019. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Julius K. Mann and Carrie Powell Mann of Lynchburg. Shirley is survived by her beloved and supportive husband of 49 years, Gary V. Tyree of Madison Heights. She also leaves behind her son, Jeffrey Scott Tyree of Madison Heights; and a precious grandson, who she loved with all of her heart, Jacob Tyree. She is also survived by a brother, Mike Mann, and two sisters, Linda Mason (Macon) and Kathy Gaulden, all of Lynchburg; her father-in-law Ashby L. Tyree of Madison Heights; her sister-in-law Peggy Giles of Texas; her brother-in-law Greg Tyree (Sally); and special friends Everett and Anne Gay of Madison Heights. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Shirley leaves behind her godchildren, Michelle Gay Adams and Tommy Gay who will cherish many memories with her. Shirley retired from ATCO Products in Forest. Shirley always put other people’s needs before her own and had a big heart. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. A special thanks to Seven Hills Hospice for their love and support. Interment will follow at Amherst Cemetery.3 She was born on January 29, 1950 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,4 As of December 19, 1969,her married name was Tyree.1 She married Gary Vaughan Tyree, son of Ashby Leon Tyree and Hazel Elizabeth Mays, on December 19, 1969 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,3 Shirley Jean Mann died on May 1, 2019 at Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 69.3,4

Family

Gary Vaughan Tyree
Marriage*She married Gary Vaughan Tyree, son of Ashby Leon Tyree and Hazel Elizabeth Mays, on December 19, 1969 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,3 
Child
  • Jeffrey Scott Tyree3

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. [S8701] Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, online tharpfuneralhome.com, From the Shirley Jean Mann Tyree obituary.
  4. [S5449] Amherst Cemetery, Amherst Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Pollard Odell Adams1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 16, 1910, d. March 26, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 227-09-8827.6 Pollard Odell Adams was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.2,1 He was born on July 16, 1910 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2,6,1,5 He married Margie Violet Hamlett, daughter of Joseph Lee Hamlett and Ida Olivia Gowan, on February 8, 1932 at Nelson Co., Virginia.3,1,4 Pollard Odell Adams died on March 26, 1985 at Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 74.2,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 198, District 63-9, Massies Mill, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 37, District 63-8, Massies Mill, Nelson Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Mine seperator operator7
1950Mercury plant helper8

Family

Margie Violet Hamlett b. July 10, 1910, d. March 15, 2005
Marriage*Pollard Odell Adams married Margie Violet Hamlett, daughter of Joseph Lee Hamlett and Ida Olivia Gowan, on February 8, 1932 at Nelson Co., Virginia.3,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S2848] Bethlehem Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=hamlett&GSfn=joseph&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23438665&CRid=49437&df=all&
  3. [S2847] Nelson County Times, From the Elizabeth Anne Painter obituary in the Sep 22, 2011 edition.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [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.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2847] Nelson County Times, From the Charlie Lee Adams obituary in the Nov 20, 2014 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charlie Lee Adams1,2,3

M, b. May 22, 1932, d. November 12, 2014
FatherPollard Odell Adams1,2,4,3,5 b. July 16, 1910, d. March 26, 1985
MotherMargie Violet Hamlett1,2,4,5 b. July 10, 1910, d. March 15, 2005
     Charlie Lee Adams was buried at Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 22, 1932 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,6,7 He married Marian Elbertia Johnston on January 25, 1957 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,3 Charlie Lee Adams died on November 12, 2014 at Roseland, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 82.1,6,7 He Charlie Lee Adams, 82, of Roseland, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at his home. Born in Nelson County, May 22, 1932, he was a son of the late Pollard and Margie Adams. Charlie served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post #0017. He is survived by his wife, Marian Johnston Adams; two daughters, Gloria McFarland (Jim) of Lynchburg, and Jere Bibb (Mark) of Lovingston; one son, Dennis Adams of Roseland; four grandsons, Erik Morris (Monica) of Waynesboro, Alan Thacker of Quincy, III., Wyatt Adams of Roseland, and Dylan Bibb of Lovingston; two great-grandchildren, Delaney and Dalton Morris; and one brother, Elwood Adams (Jean) of Lovingston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Pollard Adams Jr., "Buddy"; and one sister, Anne Painter. A graveside service will be held in Jonesboro Cemetery. on November 20, 2014.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 198, District 63-9, Massies Mill, Nelson Co., Virginia4
1950Dwelling 37, District 63-8, Massies Mill, Nelson Co., Virginia5

Family

Marian Elbertia Johnston
Marriage*Charlie Lee Adams married Marian Elbertia Johnston on January 25, 1957 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Dennis Adams1
  • Gloria Jean Adams1,3
  • Jere LaTralle Adams1,3

Citations

  1. [S2847] Nelson County Times, From the Charlie Lee Adams obituary in the Nov 20, 2014 edition.
  2. [S2847] Nelson County Times, From the Elizabeth Anne Painter obituary in the Sep 22, 2011 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [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&