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     Carrie Lee Owen was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 225-01-0834.⁷ She was born on November 10, 1921 at Danville, Virginia.^2,6,8,7 As of March 21, 1940,her married name was Guthrie.⁵ She married John Richard Guthrie on March 21, 1940 at Washington, D.C..⁵ Carrie Lee Owen and John Richard Guthrie were divorced on October 20, 1944 at Arlington Co., Virginia.⁸ As of August 11, 1948,her married name was Kenyon.⁴ Carrie Lee Owen married Lawrence Oswald Kenyon on August 11, 1948 at Arlington, Virginia.⁴ Carrie Lee Owen married John Richard Guthrie on November 25, 1988 at Alexandria, Virginia.⁴ Carrie Lee Owen died on May 19, 2003 at Delaware at age 81.^6,7

     His Social Security Number was 225-10-2769.⁴ Lawrence Oswald Kenyon was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on December 13, 1915 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,6,3,4 He married Carrie Lee Owen, daughter of Charles Columbus “Charlie” Owen and Beulah Brown Pickrel, on August 11, 1948 at Arlington, Virginia.¹ Lawrence Oswald Kenyon died on January 5, 1979 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 63.^5,6

     His Social Security Number was 577-10-2702.³ John Richard Guthrie was buried at Mount Comfort Cemetery, 6600 S. Kings Highway, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on March 18, 1917 at Halifax Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6,7 He married Carrie Lee Owen, daughter of Charles Columbus “Charlie” Owen and Beulah Brown Pickrel, on March 21, 1940 at Washington, D.C..¹ John Richard Guthrie and Carrie Lee Owen were divorced on October 20, 1944 at Arlington Co., Virginia.⁸ John Richard Guthrie married Carrie Lee Owen, daughter of Charles Columbus “Charlie” Owen and Beulah Brown Pickrel, on November 25, 1988 at Alexandria, Virginia.² John Richard Guthrie died on December 22, 1994 at Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,4,9,7,10

     Rebecca Lee Watson was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,2 She Rebecca Watson Owen, 93, of 5636 Climax Road, Chatham, VA. died at her residence 26 Sept 2017. Beckie was born 9 May 1924 in the Climax community of Pittsylvania County. She was the daughter of Wiley I. Watson and Hattie Walker Watson. She graduated from Climax High School in 1942 and married Lenwood W. Owen on 28 Nov 1942. She was a homemaker who loved sewing, crocheting, quilting, gardening, and most of all, cooking for her family. She was a lifelong member of New Bethel Church of the Brethren. She retired from Craddock Terry Shoe Corporation in Gretna, Virginia. She never retired from serving God, her family, and friends. Survivors include two daughters; Betty O. Davidson and husband William of Chatham and Susan O. Smith of the Climax community. She is also survived by her pride and joy, two grandsons, Jason S. Davidson of Jacksonville, Florida and Anthony “Tony” L. Smith of Chatham. She is survived by two sisters; Agnes W. Williams of Danville and Margaret W. Edwards (Wilbur) of Gretna. Beckie is survived by numerous beloved nieces and nephews who were an important part of her life. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Terry L. Davidson; six sisters, Myrtle W. Owen, Hazel W. Oakes, Gertrude W. Linthicum, Eva W. Ramsey, Mabel W. Tomberlin, and Jane W. Nance; and five brothers, Denton Watson, Harold Watson, Rhoderic Watson, Wesley Watson, and Wiley Watson, Jr. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Burial Park.² She was born on May 9, 1924 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of November 28, 1942,her married name was Owen.¹ She married Lenwood William Owen, son of Jesse Harold Owen and Annie Lee Tosh, on November 28, 1942 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 Rebecca Lee Watson died on September 26, 2017 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 93.^3,2

     Terry Lynn Davidson was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 25, 1963 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4 She died on May 11, 1981 at Danville, Virginia, at age 17.^2,3

     Gordon Newton Cocke was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,7 His Social Security Number was 238-22-2001.¹² He was born on February 24, 1920 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^{3,4,12,5,13,7} He married Helen Graves Bennett on March 14, 1942 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,14,7 Gordon Newton Cocke died on January 21, 2010 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 89.^3,12,6,13,7 He Gordon Newton Cocke, age 89, of Gretna, died Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Gretna Health & Rehab Center after a brief illness. Born February 24, 1920, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Giles Owen Cocke and Toy Owen Cocke. Mr. Cocke was the owner-operator of Gretna Tractor and Implement Company, Inc. He was a member of Anderson Memorial United Methodist Church, and a Master Mason in Anderson Masonic Lodge 258 A.F. & A.M. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite in Danville, the Acca Temple in Richmond, a charter member of the Izaak Walton League, now the Brushy Mountain Club, and was a charter member of the Gretna Lions Club. He was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II, a member of American Legion Post 232, and a member of the NRA. Gordon was an avid hunter, a motorcycle enthusiast, a member of Retreads International, and a Life member of the American Motorcycle Association. He is survived by his wife of over 67 years, Helen Bennett Cocke of Gretna; two sons, Richard Cocke and wife, Paula of Gretna, Raymond Cocke and wife, Pat of Gretna; two daughters, Gail Ferguson and husband, Bobby of Gretna and Ava Lee Bernish and husband, Bill of Clemmons, N.C; one brother, Elmer J. Cocke of Gretna; two sisters, Gladys Blair of Gretna and Adylene Shelton of Chatham; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Masonic rites will be by Anderson Masonic Lodge 258 A.F. & A.M. Internment will follow in Gretna Burial Park. on January 22, 2010.⁷

     Gladys Lynwood Cocke was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,4 She Gladys Cocke Blair, age 93, of Gretna, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the Edley Place in Lynchburg. Born July 23, 1922, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Giles Owen Cocke and Toy Owen Cocke. Mrs. Blair was predeceased by her husband, Leslie Wyatt Blair; and a brother, Gordon Cocke. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gretna where she was a member of the WMU: Group 3, Fidelis Sunday School Class and was a Charter Member of Care and Share. Mrs. Blair was a teacher's aide with Pittsylvania County schools. She is survived by one daughter, Anne Blair of Gretna; one son, Greg Blair of Rustburg; one brother, Elmer Cocke of Gretna; one sister, Adylene Shelton of Chatham; three grandchildren, Amanda Blair of Rustburg, Brad Pickerel and wife, Kim, of Gainesville, Ga.,and Barry Pickerel and wife, Julie, of Ball Ground, Ga; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at Gretna Burial Park. The family would like to thank Seven Hills Hospice, the Edley Place and all of her care givers for the excellent care that she received.⁴ She was born on July 23, 1922 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,9,4 As of July 21, 1940,her married name was Blair.⁵ She married Leslie Wyatt Blair on July 21, 1940 at Danville, Virginia.^4,5 Gladys Lynwood Cocke died on May 18, 2016 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 93.^8,4

     Elmer James Cocke was born on April 7, 1924 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Hilda Blanch Keesee on December 21, 1943 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^7,10 Elmer James Cocke married Bernice Evelyn Law on September 20, 2001 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁷ Elmer James Cocke and Bernice Evelyn Law were divorced on May 7, 2009 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹¹

     Adylene Elnora Cocke Adylene Cocke Shelton, age 89, of 1349 Halifax Road Chatham, VA, entered into rest on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at Roman Eagle Nursing Home. She was born on April 22, 1929, in Chatham, the daughter of the late Giles Owen Cocke and the late Toy Lee Owen Cocke. She was married to the late Stuart Iverson Shelton. She was a longtime member of Chatham Baptist Church and later attended Oak Grove Christian Church. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club, a Cub Scout Den Mother, and a Teacher’s aid/volunteer at Gretna elementary. She is survived by one son, Henry G. (Tonya) Crider of Mt. Herman; a grandson, Forrest Crider of Penhook; a granddaughter, Hannah (Matt) Stowe of Holly Springs, NC; four great-grandchildren, Brayden Crider, Colton Crider, Cameron Crider, Crider Stowe; and one brother, Elmer J. Cocke, In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon Cocke; and a sister, Gladys Blair. Graveside rites will be conducted at Hillcrest Burial Park. Special thanks is extended to Roman Eagle, specifically the “Northeast Wing,” Sharon East, Linda Smith, and all other cargivers.⁴ She was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^9,4 She was born on April 22, 1929 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^10,3,9,4 As of February 19, 1947,her married name was Crider.² She married Carlton Amos Crider on February 19, 1947 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² Adylene Elnora Cocke and Carlton Amos Crider were divorced on September 18, 1975 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹⁰ As of April 18, 1990,her married name was Shelton.² Adylene Elnora Cocke married Stuart Iverson Shelton on April 18, 1990 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4,11 Adylene Elnora Cocke died on December 12, 2018 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 89.^9,4

     Helen Graves Bennett Helen Bennett Cocke, age 87 of 137 Taylors Mill Road, Gretna died Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Gretna Health & Rehab. Born January 25, 1923 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late John Eddie Bennett and Ava Graves Bennett. She was predeceased by her husband of over 67 years, Gordon Cocke; three brothers, Frank Bennett, Edward Bennett and Harold Bennett, Sr; two sisters, Iris Price and Ava Mae Kelley. Mrs. Cocke was retired employee of the Pittsylvania County Schools, a member of Anderson Memorial United Methodist Church, a member of the Gretna Chapter No. 118 Order of the Eastern Star, the Gretna Lioness Club, a member of Gretna American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 232 and was a charter member of Gretna Weed & Weep Garden Club. She was an avid gardener, homemaker, enjoyed quilting, bridge and traveling with her husband. Mrs. Cocke was a graduate of Gretna High School and attended Phillips Business College. She is survived by two sons, Richard Cocke and wife Paula of Gretna, and Raymod Cocke and wife, Pat of Gretna; two daughters, Gail Ferguson and husband, Bobby of Gretna, and Ava Lee Bernish and husband, Bill of Clemmons, NC; one brother, Floyd Bennett of Gretna; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.² She was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 223-26-6627.⁵ She was born on January 25, 1923 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,4 As of March 14, 1942,her married name was Cocke.¹ She married Gordon Newton Cocke, son of Giles Owen Cocke and Toy Lee Owen, on March 14, 1942 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Helen Graves Bennett died on August 4, 2010 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 87.^2,3,5,7