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     William David "Will" Owen was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on March 26, 1890 at Pullens, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Mary Kate McDowell circa 1910.^9,4 William David "Will" Owen died on August 26, 1969 at Danville, Virginia, at age 79.^3,4

     Toy Lee Owen was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 227-92-3068.⁶ She was born on September 7, 1899 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,3 As of circa 1918,her married name was Cocke.^2,7 She married Giles Owen Cocke circa 1918.^7,8,4 Toy Lee Owen died on August 5, 1987 at age 87.³

     Giles Owen Cocke was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 226-42-0224.⁷ He was born on August 10, 1895 at Mason Cove, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,5,6,8 He married Toy Lee Owen, daughter of James Thomas Owen and Mary Elizabeth Hedrick, circa 1918.^9,2,10 Giles Owen Cocke died on August 12, 1981 at Danville, Virginia, at age 86.^2,3 He Giles Owen Cocke, a former member of the Gretna Town Council and vice president of the Gretna Tractor and Implement Co. Inc., died Wednesday. He was 86. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Blair of Gretna and Mrs. Adylene Crider of Chatham; two sons, Gordon Cocke of Gretna and Elmer Cocke of Orangeburg; three sisters, Mrs. Walter Haden of Gretna, Mrs. Alice Turner of Danville and Mrs. Floyd Turner of Huddleston; and one brother, Brice Cocke of Lynchburg. Burial will be in the Gretna Memorial Park. on August 14, 1981.⁴

     Lenwood William Owen was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 230-16-4403.³ He was born on July 26, 1923 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4,5,9 He married Rebecca Lee Watson on November 28, 1942 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,10 Lenwood William Owen died on March 23, 1995 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 71.^2,3,11,5

     Louise Owen was buried at New Bethel Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 313 Lark Drive, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 228-44-9292.⁶ She was born on May 9, 1920 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,6,4,5 As of July 5, 1939,her married name was Watson.³ She married Rhoderic Lacey Watson on July 5, 1939 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.^3,4,5,7 Louise Owen died on November 28, 2008 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 88.^6,8,4,5 She Louise Owen Watson, age 88 of 1301 Snowberry Road Chatham, VA died Friday, November 28, 2008 at Martinsville Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 9, 1920, in Pittsylvania County, the daughter of the late James Beverly Owen and Lizzie McDowell Owen and her stepmother, the late Nettie Walker Owen. Mrs. Watson was married to the late Rhoderic Lacey Watson. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of New Bethel Church of The Brethren. She is survived by one daughter, Libby W. Anderson of Danville; one son, Rhoderic Venton Watson and his wife Betsy of Chatham; three grandchildren, Jody Anderson and his wife Christy, Rhonda Turner and her husband Greg, and Angela Pruitt and her husband Blair; three step-grandchildren, Gavin Cramton, Kevin Cramton and Kirby Cramton; two great- grandchildren, Connor and Caleb Anderson, and three step-great-grandchildren, Dalton Pruitt, Kayla Cramton and Leah Cramton. In addition to her parents and stepmother she was predeceased by one brother, Odell Owen. Burial will be at New Bethel Church of The Brethren Cemetery, in Chatham, VA. on November 29, 2008.⁴

     Mary Kate McDowell was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born on September 26, 1885 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of circa 1910,her married name was Owen.³ She married William David "Will" Owen, son of James Thomas Owen and Mary Elizabeth Hedrick, circa 1910.^3,1 Mary Kate McDowell died on December 9, 1966 at Danville, Virginia, at age 81.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 182-20-3171.¹⁰ Claude Swanson Owen was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^6,2 He was born on May 13, 1918 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6,10 He married Mae Frances Jacobs on December 24, 1941 at Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,9 Claude Swanson Owen died on April 9, 1980 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 61.^2,6

     Mildred Ruth Owen was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 225-50-5343.³ She was born on June 20, 1920 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,5,10,8 As of February 10, 1947,her married name was Hayden.⁴ She married Hubbard Kip Hayden on February 10, 1947 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ Mildred Ruth Owen and Hubbard Kip Hayden were divorced on July 25, 1949 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁶ As of August 15, 1958,her married name was Hunt.⁴ Mildred Ruth Owen married Walter Garvice Hunt on August 15, 1958 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ Mildred Ruth Owen and Walter Garvice Hunt were divorced on May 19, 1964 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁶ Mildred Ruth Owen died on September 13, 1995 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 75; The SSDI has a death date of Sep 11, 1995.^5,7,10

     Rhoderic Lacey Watson was buried at New Bethel Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 313 Lark Drive, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on November 1, 1920 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Louise Owen, daughter of James Beverly Owen and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" McDowell, on July 5, 1939 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 Rhoderic Lacey Watson died on November 8, 2006 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 86.^3,4 He Rhoderic Lacey Watson age 86 of 1301 Snowberry Road, Chatham, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at his residence. He was born on November 1, 1920, in Pittsylvania County, the son of the late Wiley Isaac Watson and Hattie Gertrude Walker Watson. He was a member of New Bethel Church of The Brethren and a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife Louise Owen Watson of the residence. Mr. Watson is also survived by one daughter, Libby W. Anderson of Danville; one son Rhoderic Venton Watson & his wife Betsy of Chatham; four sisters, Mabel W. Tomberlin of Colorado Springs, Colo., Beckie Owen of Chatham, Margaret Edwards of Gretna, Agnes Williams of Ringgold; one brother, Denton Watson of Danville; three grandchildren, Jody Anderson & his wife Christy, Rhonda Anderson, and Angela Pruitt & her husband Blair; two great-grandchildren, Connor and Caleb Anderson; three step grandchildren, Gavin Cramton, Kevin Cramton, and Kirby Cramton; three step great-grandchildren, Dalton Pruitt, Kayla Cramton and Leah Cramton. He was predeceased by five sisters, Myrtle Owen, Hazel Oakes, Gertrude Linthicum, Eva Ramsey, and Jane Nance; three brothers, Harold Watson, Wesley Watson, and Wiley I. Watson, Jr. Funeral services were conducted at New Bethel Church of The Brethren. Burial was at the church cemetery. on November 14, 2006.⁴

     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