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     Henry A. Vaden was born in April, 1869 at Virginia.² He married Mary Elizabeth "Bett" Newby, daughter of Albert Newby and Sarah F. Yates, circa 1889.^1,2

     Claude Lee Vaden was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 225-26-7053.² He was born on September 28, 1890 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1891.^1,6,2,3,5 He married Jennie Altizer circa 1919.^1,7 Claude Lee Vaden died on July 22, 1943 at Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 52.^1,2,3,5 He Final services for Claude Lee Vaden, 52, will be held from the home, 25 Virginia Ave., Newton, Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock and interment will take place in Highland Burial Park. (He was actually buried in Mountain View Cemetery) Mr. Vaden died at his home yesterday afternoon at 1:50 o'clock following an illness of several months. Mr. Vaden, a native of Pittsylvania County, was born September 28, 1890, son of the late Mary Newby and Henry Vaden of Pittsylvania County. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jennie A. Vaden, and one son, Fred Wiseman Vaden. He also leaves one sister and four brothers: Mrs. Beatrice Hite of Alton, G. A. Vaden of Schoolfield, W. H. Vaden of Glenwood, D. H. Vaden of Danville and C. T. Vaden of South Boston. on July 23, 1943.⁵

     Jennie Altizer was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.^2,1 She was born on March 14, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of circa 1919,her married name was Vaden.³ She married Claude Lee Vaden, son of Henry A. Vaden and Mary Elizabeth "Bett" Newby, circa 1919.^1,3 Jennie Altizer died on September 30, 1943 at Newtown, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 53.^2,1

     Beatrice Earl Vaden was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 12, 1899 at Halifax Co., Virginia.¹ As of circa 1916,her married name was Hite.⁶ She married Abbie Marion Hite circa 1916.^1,6,4 Beatrice Earl Vaden died on June 9, 1969 at Danville, Virginia, at age 69.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-48-3366.² Abbie Marion Hite was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 17, 1898 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^2,3,1 He married Beatrice Earl Vaden, daughter of Henry A. Vaden and Mary Elizabeth "Bett" Newby, circa 1916.^1,4,5 Abbie Marion Hite died on May 4, 1968 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 69.^2,1

     Richard Owen Brown Gordon was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 224-36-1641.⁶ He was born on January 23, 1932 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6,5 He married Vivian June Hite, daughter of Abbie Marion Hite and Beatrice Earl Vaden, on July 2, 1955 at Cluster Springs, Halifax Co., Virginia.¹ Richard Owen Brown Gordon died on July 30, 1981 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 49.^3,4

     Grover Adkerson "Joe" Vaden was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^1,3,4 He was born on January 13, 1892 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,5,3,4 He married Mattie Beulah Ingram on October 31, 1922 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Grover Adkerson "Joe" Vaden G. A. "Joe" Vaden, 69, died at his home, 57 Garland St., this morning at 4:30 o'clock. Although he had been in declining health for the past four years, his death was unexpected. Mr. Vaden was born at Keeling, Jan. 13, 1892, a son of the late Henry Vaden and Mrs. Mary Bett Newby Vaden. He had made his home in Danville since 1905 and had been employed in the Dan River Mills since he was 12 years old. At the time of his retirment he was a maintenance man in the spinning room of the Dan River Division. He was married to the former Miss Mattie Beulah Ingram on October 30, 1922. Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters: Miss Lillian Vaden and Mrs. Mary Goodman, both of Danville, Mrs. Nannie Cahill of Martinsville, and Mrs. Dorothy Oglesby of Newport News; and two sons; Herman Vaden and Eddie Vaden, both of Danville. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Beatrice Kite of Danville; two brothers, Dorsey Vaden and William Hester Vaden, both of Danville, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Swicegood Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. Carey R. Moser. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The body is resting at the funeral home, and the family will be at the Garland St. residence. on February 4, 1961.⁴ He died on February 4, 1961 at Danville, Virginia, at age 69.^1,3,4

     Mattie Beulah Ingram was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^3,1 Her Social Security Number was 227-34-7054.⁵ She was born on January 29, 1898 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,1,5 As of October 31, 1922,her married name was Vaden.² She married Grover Adkerson "Joe" Vaden, son of Henry A. Vaden and Mary Elizabeth "Bett" Newby, on October 31, 1922 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Mattie Beulah Ingram died on July 6, 1983 at Danville, Virginia, at age 85.^3,1

     Herman Lee Vaden was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^3,8 He Herman Lee Vaden, age 88, of 827 Hughes Street, Danville, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in the Danville Regional Medical Center. Born September 2, 1923 in Franklin County, VA, he was the son of the late Grover Vaden and Mattie Ingram Vaden. He lived most of his life in Danville and was the owner/operator of State Electronics, Inc. Mr. Vaden was a veteran of the US Army having served during World War II. He landed on Utah Beach and was assigned to the 328th Infantry Regiment as a Master Sergeant and was awarded the Bronze Star. Mr. Vaden was a devoted member of Schoolfield Baptist Church. Survivors include one son: Danny Vaden and his wife Vickie of Providence, NC; one daughter: Pat Thomas and her husband Joe of Danville; one brother: Eddie Vaden and his wife Sylvia of Nashville, Tennessee; three sisters: Lillian Vaden, Mary Goodman and her husband Squeeky, and Nan Vaden Cahill Davidson, all of Danville; three grandchildren: Greg Thomas, Julie Reamey, and Chris Vaden; five great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law: Vince Oglesby. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Oglesby. Funeral services officiated by the Rev. David Turbyfill will be held Saturday, June 2,2012 at 2 p.m. in the Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment, with military honors by the American Legion Post 1097 Honor Guard, will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, June 1, 2012 from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. At other times, they will be at the home of his daughter, Pat Thomas, 4592 Westover Drive, Danville.⁸ He was born on September 2, 1923 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,8 He married Theo Evelyn Wells on September 2, 1946 at Danville, Virginia.⁵ Herman Lee Vaden and Theo Evelyn Wells were divorced on March 25, 1969 at Danville, Virginia.⁶ Herman Lee Vaden died on May 30, 2012 at Danville, Virginia, at age 88.^3,7,8

     William Hester Vaden was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on June 22, 1895 at Keeling, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jun 2, 1894.^1,3,2 He married Lottie Davis circa 1924.^1,2,7 William Hester Vaden died on November 5, 1966 at Danville, Virginia, at age 71.^1,2

     Lottie Davis was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.² She was born on May 4, 1898 at Virginia.^2,3 As of circa 1924,her married name was Vaden.³ She married William Hester Vaden, son of Henry A. Vaden and Mary Elizabeth "Bett" Newby, circa 1924.^1,2,3 Lottie Davis died on August 1, 1993 at Danville, Virginia, at age 95.^2,1

     Dorsey Herman Vaden was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^1,3 He was born on July 13, 1896 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date Sep 16, 1897.^1,2,5,3 He married Nettie Ophelia Darnell on July 4, 1920 at Danville, Virginia.^1,5,3 Dorsey Herman Vaden died on February 18, 1962 at Danville, Virginia, at age 65.^1,3 He Dorsey H. Vaden of the Holland Road died unexpectedly yesterday afternon at 3:15 o'clock while visiting with friends on the Ferry Rd. He had been in declining health for the past year. Mr. Vaden, aged 65 years, was born in Halifax County near South Boston, July 13, 1896, a son of the late Henry Vaden and Mrs. Mary Bett Newby Vaden. Most of his life had been spent in and around Danville, and he was a member of the State Line Baptist Church. He was employed with Crowell-Long about 20 years, however, prior to his retirement he was associated with the Harville Motor Company. On July 4, 1920, he was married to Miss Nettie Darnell. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Miss Lovenia Vaden and Mrs. Sam Hamlett, both of the Holland Rd., and Mrs. George Brooks, Jr., of Glenwood. He also leaves three grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Beatrice Kite; and one brother Hester Vaden, both of Glenwood. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Swicegood Funeral Home tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock by the Rev. Lester F. Gayton and the Rev. M. T. Sorrell. Interment will followin Highland Burial Park. The body is resting at the funeral home, and the family will be at the Holland Road residence. on February 19, 1962.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-16-6777.⁵ Nettie Ophelia Darnell was born on September 20, 1892 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina; The North Carolina Death Index has a birth date of Sep 21, 1892.^2,3,5 As of July 4, 1920,her married name was Vaden.² She married Dorsey Herman Vaden, son of Henry A. Vaden and Mary Elizabeth "Bett" Newby, on July 4, 1920 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2,4 Nettie Ophelia Darnell died on February 1, 1976 at Caswell Co., North Carolina, at age 83.³

     Clarence Thomas Vaden was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He was born on November 10, 1899 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Vivian Wilbourne/Wilborne circa 1918.^1,2,6,7,3 Clarence Thomas Vaden died on March 29, 1950 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 50.^1,2,3 He Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from Brooks Funeral Home Chapel for Clarence Thomas Vaden, 50, who died on Wednesday in a local hospital. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Eugene Wood and the Rev. H. A. Glauss. Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Vaden was born in Pittsylvania County on Nov. 10, 1899, a son of Henry Vaden and Mrs. Mary Newby Vaden. He had been employed by the Halifax Cotton Mill in South Boston for the past 30 years. He was a member of Camp 106, Woodmen of the World and of the Wesley Memorial Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vivian Wilborn Vaden, a daughter, Mrs. George Compton, South Boston, a son, Henry I. Vaden. Baltimore, Md., a sister, Mrs. Marion Hite, Alton, Va., three brothers, W. H. Vaden, Dorsey Vaden and Grover Vaden, all of Danville, Va., and a grandchild. on March 31, 1950.³

     Vivian Wilbourne/Wilborne was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia.^1,4 She was born on April 9, 1896 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of circa 1918,her married name was Vaden.⁵ She married Clarence Thomas Vaden, son of Henry A. Vaden and Mary Elizabeth "Bett" Newby, circa 1918.^4,1,5,2,3 Vivian Wilbourne/Wilborne died on March 15, 1980 at South Boston, Halifax Co., Virginia, at age 83.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 224-10-6971.⁶ Fred Wiseman Vaden was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on May 13, 1909 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Margaret Joe Smith on October 22, 1932 at Danville, Virginia.^2,4 Fred Wiseman Vaden died on May 9, 1955 at Danville, Virginia, at age 45.^2,3

     Margaret Joe Smith was born circa 1917 at Bristol, Virginia.^2,3 As of October 22, 1932,her married name was Vaden.² She married Fred Wiseman Vaden, son of Claude Lee Vaden and Jennie Altizer, on October 22, 1932 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2

     Melvin Lee "Tiny" Vaden was buried at Oak Hill Burial Park, 4620 Highway 98S, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.⁵ His Social Security Number was 227-40-6767.² He was born on February 17, 1934 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He died on March 20, 1988 at Polk Co., Florida, at age 54.^3,5

     Lillian Vaden was born on January 1, 1925 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 231-38-2629.⁴ Dorothy Christine "Pete" Vaden was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.² She was born on January 31, 1933 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of December 20, 1958,her married name was Oglesby.⁵ She married Vincent Boyce "Vince" Oglesby on December 20, 1958 at Danville, Virginia.^2,6,5 Dorothy Christine "Pete" Vaden died on December 13, 2003 at Danville, Virginia, at age 70.^2,4,9

     Eddie Grover Vaden was born on December 19, 1935 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3 He married Sylvia Lee Dameron on March 7, 1959 at Danville, Virginia.^1,3 Eddie Grover Vaden died on September 10, 2015 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at age 79.³ He Eddie Grover Vaden of Nashville, Tennessee, died Thursday, September 10, 2015, at his home. Born December 19, 1935, in Danville, he was the son of Grover A. Vaden and Mattie Ingram Vaden, both deceased. Eddie graduated from George Washington High School in Danville, and attended the University of Virginia. He served in the United States Air Force four years as math and surveying instructor at ERDL, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Eddie retired in 1992 after thirty years of employment with the Prudential Insurance Company of America. He was a member of Bellevue United Methodist Church in Nashville, where he has served as Membership Secretary for a number of years, and was a member of the History and Archives Committee. Survivors include his wife of fifty-six years, Sylvia Dameron Vaden; daughter, Melinda V. Tate and husband, Miles of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; daughter, Dr. Laurel V. Alsentzer and husband, John of Nashville, Tennessee; daughter, Amy V. Biagini of Franklin, Tennessee; three sisters, Lillian Vaden, Mary V. Goodman and her husband, Otha, and Nan Vaden Cahill Davidson; brother-in-law Vincent Oglesby, all of Danville; and six grandchildren, Nick Tate and wife, Lindsay, Natalie T. Gay and husband, Kearney, Dr. Andy Alsentzer, Robbie Alsentzer, Emily Alsentzer, and Joey Biagini. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Oglesby; and a brother, Herman Vaden. A Memorial Service will be held at Bellevue United Methodist Church in Nashville on Sunday, September 13, 2105, at 2 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. on September 12, 2015.³