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     Danny Lee Ferguson was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 230-60-3107.⁷ He was born on November 22, 1944 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,7,5 He married Betsy Lee Osborne, daughter of Haywood Lee Osborne and Betty Alice Bryant, on December 13, 1975 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Danny Lee Ferguson and Betsy Lee Osborne were divorced on August 6, 1984 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ Danny Lee Ferguson died on June 25, 2010 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 65.^2,3,7,6 He Danny Lee Ferguson, 65, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, June 25, 2010. He was born November 22, 1944, a son of the late Grover Ferguson and Clydie Wade Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dicky Ferguson. He is survived by his mother, Clydie Wade Ferguson; children and their spouses, Greg and Lan Ferguson, and unborn granddaughter, Kaylee, Nikki and Mike Dashiell; and granddaughter, Cori; many other family members and friends. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on June 27, 2010.³

     Her Social Security Number was 243-70-9513.³ Shirley Ann Gorrell was born on January 25, 1945 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^2,3 As of May 12, 1962,her married name was Bryant.¹ She married Kyle Ramsey Bryant, son of Coleman Washington Bryant and Cora Bell Rice, on May 12, 1962 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.¹ Shirley Ann Gorrell and Kyle Ramsey Bryant were divorced on September 11, 1974 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁴ Shirley Ann Gorrell died on October 29, 2012 at age 67.³

     Belinda Carol Bryant Belinda "Lynn" Carol Bryant, 53, of Asheboro, NC, went to be with her lord and savior on February 16, 2019, at her place of residence. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Born in Guilford Co., NC, on February 16, 1966, she was a daughter to the late Kyle Ramsey Bryant of Randleman NC, and her mother Shirley Gorrell Bryant Goodwin of Asheboro NC. Lynn had been employed with Energizer for 20 years. She attended Center Cross Baptist Church of Asheboro, NC. She is survived by her two sisters and their husbands, Lori Bryant and Jimmy Long of Bushy Fork, NC, and Cheryl Bryant and Ricky Baum, of Asheboro, NC; loving and dear friend, Michael McLean of Asheboro, NC; several nieces and nephews, Amanda and Adam Brady, April and Tim Hodges, Katie and Kevin Smith, Nathan McDuffie Jr., Breanna and Alan Macon, Jameson Long, and Jeremy Long; Belinda was also loved by fourteen great grand nieces and nephews.³ She was buried at Randolph Memorial Park, Randleman, Randolph Co., North Carolina.^2,3 She was born on February 16, 1966 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 She died on February 16, 2019 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^2,3

     Alvin Shields Bryant Alvin “Moose” Shields Bryant, 75, of Lynchburg, VA, went to his heavenly home on October 18, 2018. He was the loving husband of Betty Dove Bryant for 53 years. Born Tuesday, March 16, 1943 in Chatham, VA, Alvin was a son of the late Dewey Bryant and the late Naomi Shields Bryant. In addition to his wife, Alvin is survived by two children, Kelly Bryant and Kevin Bryant (Tammy). Two grandsons Kane and Luke Bryant, brother-in-law Floyd Dove Jr., sisters-in-law Nancy Bryant, Christine Bryant, Irene Dove, nieces and nephews, Brian Dove (daughter, Amber Dove), Magen Boone (Aaron and their sons Ethan and Liam), Deborah Stevenson (Mike and their daughter Amy). Angie Pickral (Victor). Granddogs: Juno, Marley, Mako, Lucy, Sampson, Sadie. Grandcats: Hunter, Willie, Panther. In addition to his parents, Alvin was preceded in death by brothers Elmo, Randolph and Bobby Bryant. Alvin was a loving husband, uncle, father and papa and friend. He never met a stranger. He loved all sports, especially watching his grandsons play baseball. He enjoyed watching Heritage volleyball games. He loved family trips and get-togethers. He had a great time playing softball with the Lynchburg Senior Softball Program and going to Big Lick restaurant with all of his friends. Moose loved his Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves. When Kevin married Tammy, our family tripled in size. Moose loved Tammy like another daughter and he was great friends with her Dad, Buddy. He loved all of the family vacations the Bryant’s took with the Moore’s. They were some of the best times shared at the beach. Tammy’s grandmother MaMa and Moose were beach buddies. They loved sitting on the porch together and keeping an eye on all the kids. We all went out to eat and cooked great meals at home. There were many nights there were 8 dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts at the beach house for all to enjoy. Moose loved the Heritage and American Legion baseball boys. He got to know the boys well through grandsons Kane and Luke. He would cheer for all of them just like he was their Papa. Moose was a retired contract mail truck driver for the US Postal Service. Moose will be terribly missed by family and friends, but they know he is in a better place. Alvin’s family would like to thank the staff of Lynchburg Health and Rehab, Guggenheimer Health and Rehab and the Hospice staff for their special care during the past few months.³ He was buried at Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery, 4920 Chalk Level Road, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on March 16, 1943 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Betty Jean Dove on October 15, 1965 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 Alvin Shields Bryant died on October 18, 2018 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 75.³

     Christine Harlowe Motley Christine M. Bryant, of Maysville, Kentucky, formerly of Chatham, Virginia, entered into her eternal reward on April 27, 2022, at the age of 88. She was born in Chatham, Virginia, on March 2, 1934, a daughter of the late Guy Blanton and Mary Alice Henderson Motley. She was the widow of Dewey Elmo Bryant. Until her health prevented her from doing so, she always enjoyed worshipping with the church where her son-in-law was pastor. Even when confined to home due to health, she always enjoyed family devotions each night and listening to preachers on her iPad. She was a graduate of Chatham High School and started her career as a teller for Planters National Bank and concluded her career as Assistant Vice President of Wachovia Bank, serving as branch manager of the Tightsqueeze office, receiving numerous achievements awards during her tenure. She and her husband were founding members of Cornerstone Church of Christ, in Chatham. Mrs. Bryant is survived by: a daughter, Debra (Mike) Stephenson, of Maysville, Kentucky; a granddaughter, Aimee Stephenson, of Lexington, Kentucky; a sister, Marie Mustain, of Danville, Virginia; two sisters-in-laws, Nancy Bryant, of Gretna, Virginia, and Betty Bryant, of Lynchburg, Virginia; three nephews; and two nieces. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Dane Bryant. Graveside services will be conducted at the convenience of the family at Hillsdale Cemetery, in Chatham, Virginia.³ She was born on March 2, 1934 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of January 31, 1953,her married name was Bryant.¹ She married Dewey Elmo Bryant, son of Benjamin Dewey Bryant and Mary Naomi Shields, on January 31, 1953 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 Christine Harlowe Motley died on April 27, 2022 at Maysville, Mason Co., Kentucky, at age 88.³

     Jeffrey Dane Bryant was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 230-84-2346.⁵ He Jeffrey Dane Bryant, age 46, of Chatham, died Monday, August 16, 2004 at Danville Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was born on December 30, 1957, in Danville. He was the son of Dewey Elmo Bryant and Christine Motley Bryant, who survive. He is also survived by one sister, Debra B. Stephenson and her husband, J. Michael Stephenson; and one niece, Aimee Stephenson, all of Fleminsburg, Ky. He was a member of The Church of Christ. Burial will be at Hillcrest Burial Park in Chatham, Va.³ He was born on December 30, 1957 at Danville, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He died on August 16, 2004 at Danville, Virginia, at age 46.^3,4,5,7

     Kenneth Allen Bryant was buried at Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery, 4920 Chalk Level Road, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 5, 1946 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on October 13, 1946 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3