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     Rhoderic Venton Watson R. Venton Watson 81, entered into his heavenly home on August 24, 2022 surrounded by his daughter and family. He was born on October 28, 1940 to the late Louise Owen Watson and Rhoderic Lacey Watson. Venton worked for Dibrell Brothers Tobacco Company for 35 years as an Assistant Vice President. After retiring from Dibrell, he returned back to his home community of Climax to farm cattle for over 20 years. He enjoyed playing golf and loved to bird hunt. He took great pride in all he did and always wanted to help anyone he could. He loved to go to Climax store and talk with friends. He was a very loving and caring father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a former member of Ringgold Jaycees and a member of North Main Baptist Church and loved his Sunday school class. He also served in the Army National Guard. He is survived by his daughter, Angela Pruitt (Blair) of Danville, VA; Grandson Dalton Pruitt (McKayla) of Powell, TN; Mother of his Daughter Jeannette Watson of Danville, VA; sister Libby Anderson of Danville, VA; nephew Jody Anderson (Christy); niece Rhonda Turner (Greg); great nephews Conner Anderson (Morgan), Caleb Anderson and Enzo Turner all of Charlotte, NC. He is also survived by his Granddog Ruger, and Great Granddogs Darcy and Oakley. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his sitters: Ellen Irby, Candace Shelton, Alfonzo Witcher, Debbie Ankofaki, and Mildred Sullivan. Also a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice and his nurses Teri, Sharon, and Ketesha. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park.² He was buried at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Virginia.^2,3 He married Betsy Unknown.^1,6 Rhoderic Venton Watson was born on October 28, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.^3,4,5,8 He married Mary Jeanette West on April 23, 1960 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 Rhoderic Venton Watson and Mary Jeanette West were divorced on March 26, 1992 at Danville, Virginia.⁵ Rhoderic Venton Watson died on August 24, 2022 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,3

     Mae Frances Jacobs was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on February 2, 1921 at Sandy Level, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of December 24, 1941,her married name was Owen.³ She married Claude Swanson Owen, son of William David "Will" Owen and Mary Kate McDowell, on December 24, 1941 at Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,3 Mae Frances Jacobs Mae Jacobs Owen, 94, of Gretna entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 21, 2015, at Chatham Health and Rehab Center. Born February 2, 1921, in the Sandy Level area of Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Douglas Jacobs and Dennie Wright Jacobs. She was predeceased by her husband, Claude Swanson Owen; six brothers, Rucker Jacobs, Clanton Jacobs, Graves Jacobs, Otha Jacobs, Everette Jacobs and Parker Jacobs; and two sisters, Doris Jacobs and Gladys Jacobs Bryant. Mrs. Owen was a dedicated wife and homemaker. She graduated from Climax High School in 1937. She was an active member of Greenbay Christian Church where she served as deaconess and secretary for many years. Later she became an active member of Gretna Christian Church where she served as deaconess and sang in the choir for several years. She was an active member of the ladies fellowship where she was responsible for sending cards until a few years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Ann Owen Boswell and her husband, Clifton of Chatham; three grandchildren, Petrina Williams and her husband, Willy, C.J. Boswell and his wife, April and Monica Lewis and her husband, James; eight great-grandchildren, Shane Williams and his wife, Erin, Hobie Williams, Taylor Boswell, Tiffany Boswell, Trey Boswell, Alyssa Lewis, James Thomas Lewis and Arianna Lewis; one acquired granddaughter, Linda Chaney Hildrup; and four great-great-grandchildren, Kayden Williams, Carter Williams, Denver Williams and Alexis Williams. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park. on August 21, 2015.² She died on August 21, 2015 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 94.^1,2

     Clifton James Boswell Sr. was born on April 25, 1945 at Danville, Virginia.^3,4 He married Charlotte Ann Owen, daughter of Claude Swanson Owen and Mae Frances Jacobs, on July 9, 1965 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Clifton James Boswell Sr. died on February 20, 2017 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 71.⁴ He Clifton James Boswell, Sr., 71, of Chatham, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and savior on Monday, February 20, 2017, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. Born April 25, 1945, in Danville, he was a son of the late Aubrey Boswell, Sr. and Bernice Herndon Boswell. Mr. Boswell was a member of Greenbay Christian Church and truck driver with Richfood, Auto Truck Transport and Great Coastal Express for whom he drove over two million miles. He coached the Civitan Little League baseball team in Danville for eight years. Clifton enjoyed shooting pool, fishing, mowing the grass, reading, especially westerns and Stephen King novels, and watching movies and TV. He is survived by his wife, Ann Owen Boswell of the residence; one son, C.J. Boswell and wife, April of Oliver Springs, Tenn; two daughters, Petrina Williams and husband, Willy of Sandusky, Ohio, and Monica Lewis of Chatham; one brother, Charles A. Boswell, Jr. and wife, Hester of Colonial Heights; eight grandchildren, Shane Williams and wife, Erin, Hobie Williams, Taylor Boswell, Tiffany Boswell, Trey Boswell, Alyssa Lewis, James Thomas Lewis and Arianna Lewis; and five great-grandchildren, Kayden Williams, Carter Williams, Alexis Williams, Denver Williams and Roslyn Williams. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park. on February 21, 2017.⁴