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     Mary Kathryne Smith was buried at Greenpond Baptist Church Cemetery, Climax, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,5 She was born on June 15, 1891 at Virginia.^1,5 As of December 23, 1909,her married name was Mattox.² She married Hubert Lenard/Leonard Mattox on December 23, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 Mary Kathryne Smith died on June 25, 1984 at Virginia at age 93; Her gravestone has a death date of Jun 24, 1984.^1,5

     Hubert Lenard/Leonard Mattox was buried at Greenpond Baptist Church Cemetery, Climax, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,1 His Social Security Number was 223-48-6738.⁴ He was born on May 2, 1882 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1881.^2,1,3,5,4 He married Mary Kathryne Smith, daughter of James Jackson Smith and Nannie Lee Yeatts, on December 23, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,6 Hubert Lenard/Leonard Mattox died on December 28, 1963 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,1

     Ruth L. Smith was buried at Winfall Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery, Winfall, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 228-40-6345.⁴ She was born on November 28, 1892 at Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Nov 29, 1892.^1,3,4,2 As of circa 1913,her married name was Gilbert.⁵ She married Clarence James Gilbert circa 1913.^1,5 Ruth L. Smith died on September 11, 1978 at Gladys, Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,2

     Clarence James Gilbert was buried at Winfall Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery, Winfall, Campbell Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 6, 1887 at Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; The Virginia Birth Register has a birth date of Jul 3, 1887.^2,3,4,1,5 He married Ruth L. Smith, daughter of James Jackson Smith and Nannie Lee Yeatts, circa 1913.^1,6 Clarence James Gilbert died on October 16, 1953 at Dumfries, Prince William Co., Virginia, at age 66.^2,1

     Paul Smith was born on February 10, 1890 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 224-90-3792.³ Annie Hazel Mattox was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on July 20, 1911 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 As of December 25, 1929,her married name was Owen.⁶ She married Herman Odell Owen, son of James Beverly Owen and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" McDowell, on December 25, 1929 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,2,5 Annie Hazel Mattox died on February 11, 1998 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 86.^2,3,4,5 She CHATHAM - Hazel Mattox Owen, 86, of 472 Gandy Rd., died Wednesday evening at the residence of her daughter, Patsy O. Hubbard, 1505 Guess St. in Greensboro, N.C. Graveside Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998 at Hillcrest Burial Park by the Rev. James Siddons. Born July 20, 1911 in Pittsylvania County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Hubert Mattox and Mary Smith Mattox. Mrs. Owen was the wife of the late Herman Odell Owen. She was a member of Payneton United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Marie O. Bushley of Chatham and Patsy O. Hubbard of Greensboro; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. She was also predeceased by a grandson, Charles O. Strunk. on February 13, 1998.⁵

     James Daniel Mattox was buried at Greenpond Baptist Church Cemetery, Climax, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 224-22-9657.¹⁰ He was born on August 11, 1913 at Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4,6,10 He married Mabel Clare Evans on November 15, 1941 at Danville, Virginia.^8,5 James Daniel Mattox died on January 29, 1975 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 61.^5,6

     His Social Security Number was 228-24-5729.³ Paul Lenord Mattox was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.² He was born on June 14, 1915 at Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; The SSDI and draft card have a birth date of Jun 16, 1915.^3,8,9 He married Ruby Hazel Reynolds on December 24, 1934 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁶ Paul Lenord Mattox died on October 20, 2001 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 86.^3,2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 230-20-7026.⁷ Gladys Smith Mattox was born on January 24, 1920 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 As of September 5, 1936,her married name was Parsons.² She married Lester Brown Parsons on September 5, 1936 at Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² Gladys Smith Mattox and Lester Brown Parsons were divorced on April 4, 1974 at Richmond, Virginia.³ As of June 15, 1974,her married name was Haynes.² Gladys Smith Mattox married Curtis Carlswood Haynes on June 15, 1974 at Richmond, Virginia.² Gladys Smith Mattox died on December 19, 2013 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 93.^7,8 She Gladys M. Haynes, 93, passed away December 19, 2013. She was 93 years old and a resident of Richmond. She is survived by her loving children, Barbra Johnson, Pat Ripard, seven grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Gladys was a retired nurse from MCV and a member of First Baptist Church. on December 22, 2013.⁸

     Mary Louise Mattox was buried at City Point National Cemetery, Hopewell, Virginia.^6,7 She was born on January 5, 1923 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,7,3 As of November 13, 1943,her married name was McNulty.² She married Harry Edward McNulty on November 13, 1943 at Perquimans Co., North Carolina.^2,8 Mary Louise Mattox died on January 25, 2016 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 93.^6,7,8 She McNULTY, Mary Louise, 93, of Hopewell, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Edward McNulty. Louise retired as a Registered Nurse from Allied Chemical and also worked at John Randolph Hospital. She was a member of the Hopewell Garden Club, Professional Woman's Club, Helping Hands Circle at First United Methodist Church. Louise volunteered with Agency for Aging Crater District and was awarded as Volunteer of the Year in 1998 from the City of Hopewell. She was a talented seamstress and making different crafts. Louise was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church and her strength was in her church and faith while raising her three children as a widow since 1957. Louise is survived by her son, Harry "Mac" McNulty and his wife, Sue; daughters, Mary Lou Fleming and her husband, Stewart, Martha Shula and her husband, Tom; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. on January 31, 2016.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 231-82-0372.³ Kathryne Mary Mattox was buried at St. Luke's Cemetery, 14477 Benn’s Church Blvd., Smithfield, Isle of Wright Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on April 23, 1925 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,1,2,3,7 As of August 26, 1950,her married name was Rives.⁶ She married Dr. Aubrey Tucker Rives Jr. on August 26, 1950 at Richmond, Virginia.^6,1,2,8 Kathryne Mary Mattox died on August 3, 2005 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 80.^1,2,3,9,10 She Kathryne Mary Mattox Rives, 80, went home to be with the Lord Aug. 3, 2005. She was the daughter of the late Mary Kathryne Smith Mattox and Hubert Leonard Mattox. Mrs. Rives was born April 23, 1925, on the family farm overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains near Chatham, Va. She was valedictorian at Climax High School. She was also a graduate of Madison College (now James Madison University) in Harrisonburg, Va., and received a degree in nutrition from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Mrs. Rives was cherished by her family including her husband of 53 years, the late Dr. Aubrey Tucker Rives and their three children, daughter Sarah Rives Kehayas and her husband Anthony W. Kehayas, son William Francis Rives and his partner Gail Kelly and son John Mattox Rives; grandchildren, Kristen Sullivan, Lori Goeglein and Heather Kehayas; and great-grandchildren, Megan Sullivan and namesake Kathryne Sullivan and extended family. She is also survived by two sisters, Gladys Haynes and Louise McNulty. She was preceded in death by brothers, Paul Mattox and Daniel Mattox; and sister, Hazel Owens. Mrs. Rives was a member of Larchmont United Methodist Church. Her life was centered on her faith, family and friends. She loved all of God’s creatures large and small but always had a special fondness for cats. She leaves a legacy of love and inspiration to all who knew her. The family also wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to her wonderful caregivers, who are a blessing to us all. A graveside service will follow at the Historic St. Luke’s Church, 14477 Benn’s Church Blvd., Smithfield, Va. on August 5, 2005.²

     Mabel Clare Evans was buried at Greenpond Baptist Church Cemetery, Climax, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on October 14, 1920 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of November 15, 1941,her married name was Mattox.¹ She married James Daniel Mattox, son of Hubert Lenard/Leonard Mattox and Mary Kathryne Smith, on November 15, 1941 at Danville, Virginia.^1,3 Mabel Clare Evans died on February 7, 1962 at Danville, Virginia, at age 41.^2,3

     Lester Brown Parsons was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^5,7 He was born on October 17, 1915 at Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6,8,7 He married Gladys Smith Mattox, daughter of Hubert Lenard/Leonard Mattox and Mary Kathryne Smith, on September 5, 1936 at Blairs, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² Lester Brown Parsons and Gladys Smith Mattox were divorced on April 4, 1974 at Richmond, Virginia.⁴ Lester Brown Parsons died on November 20, 1988 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 73.^5,8,9,7

     Curtis Carlswood Haynes was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 12, 1912 at Virginia.^1,2 He married Gladys Smith Mattox, daughter of Hubert Lenard/Leonard Mattox and Mary Kathryne Smith, on June 15, 1974 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Curtis Carlswood Haynes died on April 2, 1982 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 69.²

     Herman Odell Owen was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-42-3258.⁹ He was born on September 28, 1910 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6,9 He married Annie Hazel Mattox, daughter of Hubert Lenard/Leonard Mattox and Mary Kathryne Smith, on December 25, 1929 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Herman Odell Owen died on February 13, 1995 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,5,9

     Anna Marie Owen Anna Marie Owen Bushley, age 71, of 112 Hedrick Dr. Chatham, VA, entered into rest on December 25, 2016 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 28, 1945, in Roanoke, the daughter of the late Herman Odell Owen and the late Hazel Mattox Owen. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Bushley. She was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. She was employed by Pittsylvania County Schools for 29 years at Chatham High School. After her retirement, she was involved with the Danville Area Humane Society and the Pittsylvania County Literacy Program. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, James G. (Lisa Ann) Motley III of Richmond and Joseph C. Motley of Danville; three step-sons, Troy R. (Sherri) Bushley of Covington, TN, Timothy J. Bushley of Chatham, and Thomas R. (Lisa) Bushley of Alta Vista; one sister, Patsy Hubbard of Greensboro, NC; three grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, and a step-great-grandchild. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Burial Park. She was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 28, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7,3,4,5 She married James Gordon Motley Jr., son of James Gordon Motley Sr. and Rose Marie "Rosie" Hall, on August 16, 1963 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of August 16, 1963,her married name was Motley.^1,3 Anna Marie Owen and James Gordon Motley Jr. were divorced on December 2, 1983 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ As of June 22, 1985,her married name was Bushley.³ Anna Marie Owen married Robert Lee Bushley on June 22, 1985 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Anna Marie Owen died on December 25, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^1,7

     Robert Lee Bushley Robert Lee Bushley, age 81, of 112 Hedrick Dr. Chatham, entered into rest on November 24, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on May 11, 1938, in Brookfield, PA, the son of the late Rial Bushley and the late Florence Perrin Bushley. He was married to the late Anna Marie Owen Bushley. He was a member of Concord Methodist Church and served 4 years in United States Air Force. He is survived by two sons, Troy R. (Sharon) Bushley and Thomas R. (Dawn) Bushley; two stepsons, James G. (Lisa Ann) Motley III and Joseph C. Motley; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Timothy J. Bushley. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Burial Park.² He was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,2 He was born on May 11, 1938 at Brookfield, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania.^4,2,3 He married Anna Marie Owen, daughter of Herman Odell Owen and Annie Hazel Mattox, on June 22, 1985 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Robert Lee Bushley died on November 24, 2019 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 81.^4,2

     His Social Security Number was 227-06-6600.³ Charles Owen Strunk was born on December 18, 1968 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He died on January 1, 1997 at Danville, Virginia, at age 28.^2,3,6,5 He Charles Owen Strunk, 28, of 1505 Guest Street, Greensboro, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997, at Danville Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 18, 1968, in Danville, Va., to Charles Edward Strunk, Jr. and Patsy Owen Hubbard. He had worked for Masonite Manufacturing in Danville. He is survived by his mother, Patsy Owen Hubbard of Greensboro; father, Charles Edward Strunk, Jr. of Havelock; sisters, Pamela Anderson and Patricia Atwood, both of Greensboro; brother, Gary Powell of Greensboro; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Smith of Stroudsburg, Pa; and maternal grandmother, Hazel Owen of Chatham, Va. on January 3, 1997.⁵

     Ruby Hazel Reynolds was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 231-36-1019.³ She was born on June 5, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 As of December 24, 1934,her married name was Mattox.² She married Paul Lenord Mattox, son of Hubert Lenard/Leonard Mattox and Mary Kathryne Smith, on December 24, 1934 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² Ruby Hazel Reynolds died on September 10, 1993 at Danville, Virginia, at age 78.^1,4,3

     Paula Rowe Mattox was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 225-58-7470.⁵ She was born on September 6, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2,3,6 As of March 16, 1963,her married name was Bowles.⁶ She married Everett Scott Bowles Jr. on March 16, 1963 at Dillon, Dillon Co., South Carolina.⁶ Paula Rowe Mattox and Everett Scott Bowles Jr. were divorced on August 23, 1965 at Richmond, Virginia.⁶ Paula Rowe Mattox died on October 21, 1965 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 21; Died in an auto accident.^1,2

     Teressa Ann Mattox was buried at Bermuda Memorial Park, Enon, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.⁴ She Teressa Mattox Wells, 85, of Chester, VA, died August 8, 2021. Born and raised in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruby Mattox. Teressa was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Along with her husband, Rodney Wells, she was active member of Enon Baptist Church. She had a wide circle of friends and was admired by all who met her for her nurturing and generous spirit. Teressa approached life with a smile and gave support to everyone around her. She babysat, baked cookies, helped in the hard moments and joyfully celebrated the good times. She gave all of herself to her family, extended family, and friends. Teressa was preceded in death by a sister, Paula Bowles, and a daughter, Jennifer Sommers. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Rodney Wells; sister, Janice Shelton and her husband, David Shelton; daughters, Emily Hatch, and Leslie Wells and her husband, Peter Betuel; son-in-law, Kevin Sommers and his wife, Judy Sommers; grandchildren, Jessica Hatch and her husband, Paul Compagnon, Will Hatch and his wife, Katelynn Hatch, Eric Sommers and his wife, Stevana Sommers, Mark Sommers and Annalise Pisculli, Christopher Betuel, and Sarah Betuel; nephew, Paul Bowles and his wife, Tammy Bowles; niece, Michelle Owen and her husband, Dan Owen; nephew, Neal Fitzgerald; grand-nieces, Sydney Bowles, Cassidy Stambaugh and her husband, Sam Stambaugh; and grand-nieces, Meghan Wyatt and Samantha Owen. Interment will follow at Bermuda Memorial Park Cemetery.⁴ She was born on March 6, 1936 at Danville, Virginia.^3,4 As of August 25, 1956,her married name was Wells.² She married Rodney Lee Wells on August 25, 1956 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4 Teressa Ann Mattox died on August 8, 2021 at Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 85.⁴