Person Page - 6486

     Jeanette Ann Hardy Jeanette Ann (Hardy) Gammon May 18th, 1931 - June 21st, 2021. She was born in Gretna, Virgina to Douglas Percy and Nora (Oakes) Hardy. She was married to Luther T. Gammon from October 1949 until his passing in 2012. They raised three children: Luther T. Gammon Jr. 1950 - 1985, Steve Gammon b. 1956 of MO, Donna (Gammon) Bax 1958 – 2013. She is survived by her son Steve and five grandchildren: Crystal (Bax) Amend of GA, Jenn Bax of MO, Tim Bax of MI, Nathan Gammon of KS, and Lauren Gammon of KS. She also leaves behind many great-grandchildren in GA and MI. Jeanette served as a military spouse for 21 years. She worked at Kmart and Laverne’s Family Restaurant in Battle Creek MI, and Shoneys in Ellenton FL. She was a leader in her Gideon chapters in Battle Creek South in Battle Creek MI, Manatee East in Ellenton FL, and Gwinnett East in Lawrenceville GA. She was an active member of many churches during her lifetime.² She was buried at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 Highway 72, Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida.³ She was born on May 18, 1931 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of October 11, 1949,her married name was Gammon.¹ She married Luther Thomas Gammon Sr., son of Lonnie Ashby Gammon Sr. and Maggie May Bryant, on October 11, 1949 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 Jeanette Ann Hardy died on June 21, 2021 at Florida at age 90.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 369-52-8156.⁷ Luther Thomas Gammon Jr. was buried at Hicks Cemetery, 21761 M-66 N, Pennfield, Calhoun Co., Michigan.⁸ He was born on September 30, 1950 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.^2,9,3,7,8,6 He married Diana M. Shafe on January 31, 1975 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.^5,6 Luther Thomas Gammon Jr. died on March 5, 1985 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan, at age 34.^9,3,8,4,6 He Luther T. Gammon Jr., 34, of 48 Pleasant Ave., died Tuesday in Leila Hospital after a short illness. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, and came to Battle Creek in 1962 from Gretna, Va. He was employed as a salesman for Orkin Exterminating Co. During his two and one-half years with the company, he had received awards for top district salesman and became a member of the President's Club, which recognizes outstanding salesmen. He also was a former employee of Clark Equipment Co. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had served in Vietnam. He was a member of Leila Hospital Bowling League and Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, Holland. Surviving are his wife, the former Diana M. Shafe; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther T. Gammon of 1145 Harmonia Road; a sister, Donna Bax of 128 Shellenberger Ave; a brother, Steven A. Gammon of Carbondale, Kan; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Gammon of Gretna, Va. on March 6, 1985.⁶

     Her married name was Bax.¹ Donna Gammon married Unknown Bax.¹ Donna Gammon was born in 1958.¹ She died in 2013.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-26-9265.³ Elizabeth Ruth Shields was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^2,4 She was born on March 30, 1911 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 24, 1931,her married name was Bryant.¹ She married Reuben Jackson Bryant, son of Robert Bibbs Bryant and Nannie Alice Yeatts, on December 24, 1931 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 Elizabeth Ruth Shields died on January 13, 1990 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 78.^2,3

     Jack Dempsey Bryant Jack D. “Coach” Bryant, 87, of Dry Fork, Va., passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Mr. Bryant was born February 27, 1934 in Gretna, Va. to the late R. Jackson Bryant and the late Ruth Shields Bryant. He was married to Jean Morrow Bryant, who survives, of the residence. Mr. Bryant proudly served in the United States Army from 1957-1959. He earned his BA in Education from Wake Forest University and his Masters of Education from the University of Virginia. He played second base for Wake Forest and was a member of the 1955 National Championship team. For many years he held the record for doubles recorded in a College World Series game and for the series. Jack also played professional baseball for the Chicago Cubs. After his playing days he worked at Whitmell High School and then finished his career at Tunstall High School. During his career as an educator, he was a Teacher, a Guidance Counselor, and a very successful Baseball Coach. Jack was a very dedicated and loving man, and he will be missed by all who knew him, especially his dear family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Barry Bryant and Bobby Bryant and his wife Susan; twin grandchildren, granddaughter, Jaki Bryant and grandson, Jordan Bryant. Jack was also predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Denise Bryant; and a brother, Wayne Bryant. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Danville Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jeff Woods officiating.² He was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.² He married Sara Ivagene "Jean" Morrow.² Jack Dempsey Bryant was born on February 27, 1934 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on March 14, 2021 at Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 87.²

     Philip Wayne Bryant Mr. Philip Wayne Bryant, age 77, of 815 Liberty Street, Martinsville, VA, died on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Martinsville Memorial Hospital, Martinsville, VA. Mr. Bryant was born on November 18, 1938, in Gretna, VA, to the late Ruben Jackson Bryant and Ruth Shields Bryant. He worked at Bassett Furniture Company as a Machine Operator and served two years, 1962-1964, in the United States Army. Mr. Bryant is survived by his brother Jack Bryant and wife Jean of Dry Fork, VA.⁴ He was born on November 18, 1938 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on May 1, 2016 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 77.⁴

     Denise Elizabeth Francis Denise Elizabeth Francis Bryant, 59 of Danville, Va., died Friday, February 26, 2021 at her home. She had been in declining health for more than six months and was served by the loving care of Mountain View Hospice & Palliative Care since November of 2020. Born October 4, 1961 in Danville, she was the daughter of the late James “Red” Francis and Doris Rowland Francis. Denise was raised and lived in Danville all her life where she meet and married Barry W. Bryant, on May 28, 1983. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a brother, Kenneth James Francis of Danville and his wife Patricia and their children Ryan Francis and Emily Neely, their spouses, and children. Niece Melissa D. Hairston of High Point, NC., and her daughter Olivia Tucker. Parents-in-law Jack and Jean Bryant of Danville, and Brother-in-law Bobby Bryant, his wife and their two children. Special mention to cousin Jerry Rowland, his wife Lisa, and daughter Brandy for all their support; a well as Cousin Faye Emerson and her daughter Dana Shively who assisted with day-to-day caregiving in the home over the past few months. So many other loving cousins and family members we cannot begin to thank in this platform.³ She was born on October 4, 1961 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 28, 1983,her married name was Bryant.¹ She married Barry Wayne Bryant, son of Jack Dempsey Bryant and Sara Ivagene "Jean" Morrow, on May 28, 1983 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 Denise Elizabeth Francis died on February 26, 2021 at Danville, Virginia, at age 59.³

     Eunice Carter was buried at Reidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 242-01-4190.² She was born on May 3, 1913 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^5,2,3 As of February 9, 1929,her married name was Bryant.¹ She married Rev. Timothy Bennett "Tim" Bryant, son of Robert Bibbs Bryant and Nannie Alice Yeatts, on February 9, 1929 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 Eunice Carter died on October 2, 2007 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 94.^5,2,6,4 She REIDSVILLE - Eunice Carter Bryant, 94, died Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at Annie Penn Hospital. Interment will follow in Reidlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Bryant was born in Rockingham County to the late James Edward Carter, Jr. and Roxie Anna Rodgers Carter. She was a retiree of Creighton Shirt Factory and a member of Baptist Temple Church. Eunice was a faithful and dedicated companion to Tim in his ministry and enjoyed traveling. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Tim Bryant; brothers, John D., William Ed, and James W. Carter; sister, Inez Driscoll. She is survived by her sisters, Hazel Laster of Reidsville and Frances Davis of Vienna, Va; sisters-in-law, Tommie Carter and Ann Carter both of Reidsville and 12 nieces and nephews. on October 4, 2007.⁴

     Luther Oliver Moser was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on January 27, 1878 at North Carolina.^2,3,4 He married Hettie Ramsey Yeatts, daughter of Willis J. Yeatts and Lucy Ann Owen, on November 28, 1908 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.^5,3 Luther Oliver Moser died on December 2, 1963 at Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,4

     Ruth Elizabeth Moser was buried at Natural Bridge Baptist Cemetery, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 230-07-6055.⁸ She was born on November 5, 1913 at Danville, Virginia.^3,8 As of January 25, 1939,her married name was Comstock.⁴ She married Rev. James Henry Comstock on January 25, 1939 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,9,7 Ruth Elizabeth Moser died on March 13, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.^8,10,9,7 She COMSTOCK, Ruth Moser, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James Henry Comstock, and her son, James Henry Comstock, Jr. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth (Betsy) and James Davis of Roanoke; her brothers, Charles Moser of Lynchburg, L. O. Moser, Jr. of Madison Heights; daughter-in-law, Barbara Comstock of Mansfield, Ohio; five grandchildren, Anna, Rachael, Christopher, Elizabeth, and David; three great-grandchildren, Joseph, Madelyn, and Corinne. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday at the Natural Bridge Baptist Church by Rev. Robert Alderman and Rev. Philip Ayers with burial in the church cemetery. on March 17, 2001.⁷

     Charles Owen Moser Sr. Charles Owen Moser Sr., 95 of Lynchburg, died Friday March 6, 2015 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Helen Hill Moser for 68 years. Born in Lynchburg, June 24, 1919, he was a son of the late Luther Oliver Moser Sr. and Hettie Yeatts Moser. He graduated from E.C. Glass High School, attended Hampden-Sydney College and left to go in the U.S. Air Force. He was the owner of Moser Marine and Moser Fine Furniture, a member of the Civitan Group, past president of The Southwest Virginia Boat Dealers Association and a member of Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Mr. Moser was preceded in death by one brother, Van Y. Moser and one sister, Ruth Comstock. In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons; Chip Moser of Elon, Stoney Moser and his wife Joyce of Deltaville, David Moser and his wife Joan of Lynchburg; one brother, Luther Moser Jr., of Elon; four grandchildren, Josh Moser and his wife Erin, Whet Moser and his wife Liz Matt Moser, Allison Moser Magann and her husband Chad; and three great-grandchildren Chase Moser, Jordyn Moser and Virginia Moser. The Revs. Ron Cox and Lowell Sykes will hold a graveside funeral service Tuesday at 1:00 PM at Spring Hill Cemetery.³ He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on June 24, 1919 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4,9 He married Helen Louise Hill on September 4, 1946 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,5,6 Charles Owen Moser Sr. died on March 6, 2015 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 95.^3,4

     Lena India Hodges was buried at Chatham Burial Park, 111 Whitehead Street, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² She was born on November 16, 1889 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Nov 17, 1889.^2,3 As of December 15, 1909,her married name was Yeatts.¹ She married John Richard Yeatts, son of Willis J. Yeatts and Lucy Ann Owen, on December 15, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Lena India Hodges Word was received today of the death in Fredericksburg of Mrs. Lena H. Yeatts, member of the faculty of Bellevue school. Mrs. Yeatts passed away this morning at 2 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Horton Van Denburg, whom she was visiting for the Christmas holidays. She contracted pneumonia last Thursday and her condition became gradually worse. Mrs. Yeatts, who had been teaching here for the past nineteen years, was a native of Pittsylvania county. She is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Herman Turner, of Martinsville. The remains will be brought to Danville tomorrow and taken to Townes Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Jefferson Avenue Christian Church, the services to be conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. Arthur Burton. Place of interment had not been decided early this afternoon. on January 6, 1938.⁴ She died on January 6, 1938 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 48.^2,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 265-44-1455.⁴ Virginia Hodges Yeatts was born on November 2, 1910 at Virginia.^1,5,4 As of May 30, 1931,her married name was Vandenburg.² She married Richard Horton Vandenburg on May 30, 1931 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.^6,2,7 Virginia Hodges Yeatts died on July 17, 1976 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 65.^7,5 She Virginia Y. Vandenburg, a 32-year resident of Fort Lauderdale and a sales supervisor with Britts Department Store, died Saturday. Originally from Fredericksburg, Va., she was a graduate of Mary Washington College in Virginia. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church here. Mrs. Vandenburg, 65, of 428 NE 12th Ave., is survived by her husband Richard; two sons and five grandchildren. on July 19, 1976.⁷

     Mildred Lee Yeatts was born circa 1913 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2 As of January 3, 1932,her married name was Turner.² She married Herman Ray Turner on June 3, 1932 at Danville, Virginia.^4,5,2,6,7 Mildred Lee Yeatts and Herman Ray Turner were divorced on May 6, 1946 at Pulaski Co., Arkansas.⁶ As of May 22, 1972,her married name was Walton.⁸ Mildred Lee Yeatts married Doc Wesley Walton on May 22, 1972 at Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana.^9,8 Mildred Lee Yeatts died on March 12, 1977 at Ravenna, Portage Co., Ohio.¹⁰