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     Timothy Lee Gowen Timothy "Tim" Lee Gowen was a caring son, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the age of 51. Tim was born to Lee Thomas Gowen, Jr. and Carolyn Davis Bunn on December 5, 1969. After graduating James B. Hunt High School, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne. Tim served our nation proudly. Tim worked at Barnes' Equipment and was a beloved employee. Tim is survived by his mother, Carolyn Davis Bunn and stepfather, Randy Bunn, of Wilson; brother, Cameron Gowen and wife, Crystal Gowen of Wilson; beloved nephews, Nickolas Gowen and wife, Kristin Gowen of Rapid City, South Dakota and Riley Tulppo of Wilson and nieces, Gracie Gowen and Ashleigh Carico of Wilson. He is preceded in death by his father, Lee Thomas Gowen, Jr. and grandparents, Joshua "Bud" Davis and Kathleen Wells Davis, and Lee Thomas "Snake" Gowen, Sr. and Margaret Jones Gowen. Tim had an infectious smile and sense of humor. He would light up a room and his comical antics left those around him joyous and full of laughter. Tim took great pride in being there for his family, fellow Veterans, and friends gathering to fellowship with them often. Tim adored his mother, Carolyn. Tim and Cameron shared a passion for riding their Harley-Davidson's and spent many hours traveling the roads together to support others. Tim was a devoted uncle to his nephews and nieces supporting their endeavors’. Tim was influential when his nephew, Nickolas, enlisted in the United States Air Force and was extremely proud of his decision to serve our nation. Tim brought light to everyone he encountered and will be dearly missed by all.³ He was born on December 5, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He died on September 25, 2021 at North Carolina at age 51.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-36-2466.¹ Elsie Addieway Pugh was born on July 6, 1919 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of May 8, 1959,her married name was Gowen.³ She married Winfred Ellis Gowen, son of John Fletcher Gowen and Mattie Lee Reese, on May 8, 1959 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.³ Elsie Addieway Pugh and Winfred Ellis Gowen were divorced on November 22, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Elsie Addieway Pugh died on May 21, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^1,4,2 She SHANK, Elsie A., of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 21, 1995. She was born July 6, 1919, and was the mother of Martha Boyle, now deceased, and John Rumburg; the grandmother of Terry Boyle, Mark Boyle, Jennifer Boyle, Victor Boyle, Gwendolyn Rumburg and Jennifer Rumburg; the great-grandmother of Jasmine Barber and Nicholas Boyle; lovingly remembered by her sisters, Mildred Butt and Frances Sinclair; and her brother, Joseph Pugh. She will be missed, but remembered by her family and friends. on May 23, 1995.²

     Her Social Security Number was 249-36-0140.⁵ Virginia Elizabeth Long was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 3302 Highway 25N, Hodges, Greenwood Co., South Carolina.^6,4 She was born on March 9, 1915 at Court House, Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,5,6,4 As of December 5, 1934,her married name was Tyler.² She married John Berry Tyler Jr., son of John Berry Tyler and Katherine Nora "Katie" Going, on December 5, 1934 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Virginia Elizabeth Long died on March 19, 1988 at Laurens, Laurens Co., South Carolina, at age 73.^5,6,7,4 She Mrs. Virginia Long Tyler, 73, 116 Satcher Drive, widow of John B. Tyler, died March 19, 1988, at the Laurens Nursing Center. Born in Amherst, Va., March 9, 1915, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Mrs. Althea Hudson Long. She was a Baptist. Surviving are two sons, John P. Tyler of Waterloo and Danny W. Tyler of Greenwood; two sisters, Mrs. Leslie (Marie) DeVore of Greenwood, and Mrs. Beatrice Hall of Charlotte, N.C three brothers, Roy E. Long, Robert W. Long and Allen W. Long, all of Greenwood; and three grand children. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Sammy Hall, Gene Hall, Buddy Hall, Charles Long, Marty Long, Ernest DeVore, Gerald Rauton and John Trail. on March 20, 1988.⁸

     Danny Wayne Tyler was buried at Oakbrook Memorial Park, Greenwood, Greenwood Co., South Carolina.³ He was born on December 27, 1949 at Greenwood, Greenwood Co., South Carolina.³ He married Janice Elaine Wrenn on January 6, 1967 at Greenwood, Greenwood Co., South Carolina.² Danny Wayne Tyler died on January 29, 2023 at Greenwood, Greenwood Co., South Carolina, at age 73.³ He Danny Wayne Tyler, 73, resident of 116 Satcher Drive, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at his home. Born December 27, 1949, in Greenwood, SC, he was a son of the late John Berry and Virginia Long Tyler. He was owner and operator of Danny’s Car Cleaner, and was formerly employed Greenwood Wrecker Service, B.F. Adams, and Cardinal Glenn Apartments. He was of the Baptist Faith. Surviving are a daughter, Amy Ruth Tyler of the home; a son, Christopher “Chris” Wayne Tyler of Greenwood; a brother, John Pressley “Jack” Tyler of Abbeville; three grandchildren, Kristina Mitchell (Jason), Thomas Seawright, Jr., and Kristin Noel Lovett all of Greenwood; six great-grandchildren; and two close cousins, John Trail and Ernest Devore of Greenwood. Burial will follow at Oakbrook Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jason Mitchell, John Trail, Ernie devore, Thomas Seawright, Ronnie Pardue, and Ricky Willis. on January 31, 2023.³

     Larry Frank Wooten was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg West, James City Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on September 29, 1959 at Tennessee.^2,3 He died on May 28, 1983 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 23.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 226-06-0484.⁷ Terry Wesley Ripchick Terry Westley Ripchick, 52, of West Point, VA died Friday, July 27, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara Ripchick. Terry is survived by his father, Joseph Ripchick; four daughters, Kasi Snow, Jacqlyn Jarabek, Jennifer Jarabek, Sylvia Ripchick; two sons, Ryan Richard Tharpe and James Jarabek; two brothers, Joey Ripchick and Michael Ripchick; and five grandchildren.⁶ He was born on October 18, 1959 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,7 He married Catherine Hazel Wooten, daughter of James Adam Wooten Sr. and Sylvia Faye Hamilton, on August 24, 2000 at King and Queen Co., Virginia.^1,2 Terry Wesley Ripchick and Catherine Hazel Wooten were divorced on April 9, 2012 at King and Queen Co., Virginia.⁵ Terry Wesley Ripchick died on July 27, 2012 at Gloucester Co., Virginia, at age 52.^3,7,6