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     Her Social Security Number was 236-90-3080.² Diana Carol Chafin was born on March 14, 1955 at West Virginia.^1,2 As of October 13, 1978,her married name was Widdoes.¹ She married Howard Thomas Widdoes, son of Paul Everett Widdoes and Ruth Roland Trump, on October 13, 1978 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Diana Carol Chafin died on July 28, 2008 at age 53.²

     Audrey Ann Amo Audrey Ann Amo Micklewright, 65, of Narrows, Va. passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Micklewright was born on June 3, 1953 in Pearisburg, Va. and was a daughter of the late Harvey Byron Amo and Mary Elizabeth Morris Amo. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother Thomas Amo. Mrs. Micklewright is survived by her husband of 41 years, Roger Frank Micklewright; one daughter, Shana Nikole Micklewright of Pearisburg; one son, Jason Scott Micklewright and wife, Tricia of Spokane, Wash; seven grandchildren, Jacob, Hunter, Colt, Gabriel, Abigail, Nicholas, Noah; and one great-granddaughter, Salem.³ She was born on July 3, 1953 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,1 As of July 2, 1971,her married name was Widdoes.¹ She married Howard Thomas Widdoes, son of Paul Everett Widdoes and Ruth Roland Trump, on July 2, 1971 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ Audrey Ann Amo and Howard Thomas Widdoes were divorced on May 23, 1977 at Giles Co., Virginia.² Audrey Ann Amo died on June 2, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.³

     Dewey L. Hoback was buried at New Hope Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on September 1, 1899 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on July 4, 1918 at West Virginia at age 18; His death certificate has a death date of Jul 5, 1918.^2,3 He Dewey Hoback, a young man of the Marie neighborhood, in Forest Hill district, who had been working with the C & O carpenter force, was almost instantly killed on July 4, near South Fayette, by falling from a hand car. The men were on the car and running at a fair speed when Hoback fell off. His head struck a tie and fractured his skull, which resulted in his death soon after. The remains were brought to the Lowe Undertaking rooms and prepared for burial, which will be at New Hope, near Marie, on Saturday at 2 p.m. The young man leaves a number of relatives in that vicinity. He was known to several people here. He was 17 years of age and had been working with the W. E. Hedrick carpenter force about two months. on July 5, 1918.²

     Ruby Lee Wood was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on March 2, 1903 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^5,1,3,4 As of May 29, 1920,her married name was Tyree.⁵ She married James Lacy Tyree, son of Henry Walter Tyree and Mary Lee Going, on May 29, 1920 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁵ Ruby Lee Wood and James Lacy Tyree were divorced on April 12, 1928 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁴ Ruby Lee Wood died on April 5, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 26.^1,2,3 She LYNCHBURG, VA., April 7 — Mrs. Ruby Tyree, age about 26, of Madison Heights, died Friday afternoon at Lynchburg Hospital. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wood, of Amherst County, who two sons, James Lacy and Elgie Lee Tyree and the following brothers and listen survive: Oscar S., Emmot C., Walter D. and Raymond D. Wood of Madison Heights; Harry F. Wood of Lynchburg and Mrs. S. G. Coofin of Lynchburg. on April 8, 1929.²

     James Lacy Tyree Jr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ He married Edna Mae Shepherd.³ James Lacy Tyree Jr. was born on April 17, 1921 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Flora Lee Barker on September 4, 1970 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.³ James Lacy Tyree Jr. and Flora Lee Barker were divorced on September 4, 1975 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ James Lacy Tyree Jr. died on September 1, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.¹

     Larry Wayne Tyree was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^6,4 He Larry Wayne Tyree, 70, of Lynchburg, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at The Elms in Lynchburg. Born on March 26, 1952 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late James Tyree and Edna Shepard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Catherine M. Tyree; and three sisters, Barbara Collins, Helen Farrar and Arlene Floyd. He had worked for over 20 years at Lynchburg City Sheriff’s Department as a Lt. Deputy Sheriff prior to his retirement. He was a longtime member of Jordan Baptist Church and served for many years as the Minister of music. He loved to sing and was actively involved in children’s ministries. He is survived by three children, Mary Beth Overstreet and husband Ryan of Blue Ridge, William Anderson Tyree and wife Joy of Concord, and Charity Lynn Peters and husband Pete of Madison Heights; and six grandchildren, Allie Tyree, Trace Peters, Anderson Tyree, Grace Peters, Alex Tyree and Griffin Peters; sister Peggy Knight; and brother Jack Tyree and his wife Jean. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.⁴ He was born on March 26, 1952 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Mary Catherine Martin on July 21, 1979 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3 Larry Wayne Tyree died on September 29, 2022 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 70.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 231-12-2285.² Elgie Lee Tyree was born on November 22, 1923 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Doris Elizabeth Parrish on July 22, 1943 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,3 Elgie Lee Tyree died on September 16, 1993 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 69.^2,3,7

     Her Social Security Number was 225-24-8119.² Doris Elizabeth Parrish was born on March 29, 1925 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 22, 1943,her married name was Tyree.¹ She married Elgie Lee Tyree, son of James Lacy Tyree and Ruby Lee Wood, on July 22, 1943 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,4 Doris Elizabeth Parrish died on March 14, 2006 at Virginia at age 80.^2,5

     James David Tyree Sr. James David Tyree, Sr., 73, of Madison Heights, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his residence. Born on March 24, 1947 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Elgie Lee Tyree and Doris “Toppy” Parrish Tyree. James served our country in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He retired as a welder and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his children, James “Jimmy” Tyree, Jr. and wife Katherine, Lisa Wood, Michael Tyree and wife Tara, Jason Tyree and wife Jennifer, Russ Tyree, and Megan Timmons and husband Zach; nine grandchildren, Franklin Wood, Sydney Tyree, Walker Tyree, Tatom Tyree, Ryann Tyree, Reagan Tyree, Jalynn Tyree, Jesse Tyree, and Hunter Tolitol; two great grandchildren, Sophia Wood and Viktor Wood; two sisters, Doris Beard and Pamela Dodgion; life companion, Nancy Winston; and numerous nieces and nephews.⁵ He was born on March 24, 1947 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Mary Patricia Duval on May 7, 1967 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁴ James David Tyree Sr. and Mary Patricia Duval were divorced on January 29, 1985 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁴ James David Tyree Sr. married Linda Maya Cone on August 31, 1985 at Amherst Co., Virginia.² James David Tyree Sr. and Linda Maya Cone were divorced on April 17, 1990 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴ James David Tyree Sr. married Nancy Gay Edwards on June 19, 1993 at Amherst Co., Virginia.² James David Tyree Sr. and Nancy Gay Edwards were divorced on December 16, 2004 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁴ James David Tyree Sr. married Patricia Vondale McCormick on September 16, 2005 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.² James David Tyree Sr. died on August 2, 2020 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 73.⁵

     Richard Thomas Beard was buried at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 8, 1943 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Doris Lee Tyree, daughter of Elgie Lee Tyree and Doris Elizabeth Parrish, on March 12, 1965 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ Richard Thomas Beard and Doris Lee Tyree were divorced on April 27, 1987 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁵ Richard Thomas Beard died on March 21, 2018 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 74.^3,4 He Richard "Dick" Thomas Beard, 74, of Lynchburg, husband of Miriam F. Beard, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was born on December 8, 1943, in Lynchburg, son of the late Edward W. and Frances Stephens Beard. Richard was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church and was retired from Rock Tenn following 44 years of service. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Reserves. Richard was a private man of few words, but will be remembered most for his dry, quick wit, hard work and dedication to his family. In addition to his wife, Miriam, he is survived by four children, Terri B. Gibson, Daryl T. Beard (Ginger Lawson), Sara E. Brown (Scott Brown), and Leslie C. Franklin (Don Alley); two sisters, Dorothy B. Fink and Loretta B. Brown; three grandchildren, Aaron T. Gibson, Damian T. Floyd (Nicole), and Emma G. Ervin; and one very special great-grandchild, Bristol Rae Floyd. on March 23, 2018.⁴