Person Page - 1006

     Lottie Louise Tyree was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 226-56-6767.⁸ She was born on September 12, 1945 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^7,8,5 As of September 30, 1961,her married name was Jones.⁶ She married Dorman Lee Jones on September 30, 1961 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁶ As of January 10, 1972,her married name was Johnson.⁹ Lottie Louise Tyree married Garrett Johnson Sr. on January 10, 1972 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^7,9 As of June 3, 1985,her married name was Linkous.⁶ Lottie Louise Tyree and Garrett Johnson Sr. were divorced on June 28, 1985 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁹ Lottie Louise Tyree married Lloyd Evans Linkous on July 3, 1985 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^7,6 Lottie Louise Tyree died on May 22, 2009 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 63.⁷ She Lottie Tyree Linkous, 63, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, May 22, 2009, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born Sept. 12, 1945, in Nelson County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Fitch and Mary Frances Olivia Tyree. She was a retired certified nursing assistant with the Medical Care Center and a member of the Second Mineral Springs Baptist Church of Gladstone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three stepchildren, Shirley Terry, James Glover and Billy Glover; five brothers, Boyd, Charlie, Frank, Herman and Joseph Tyree; and three sisters, Virgie Poe, Mamie Mitchell and Cora Hermanson. Mrs. Linkous is survived by four children and 10 stepchildren, Jacques Johnson and wife, Audrey, of Concord, Delia Jones of Lynchburg, Linda Ellis-Williams and husband, Henry, of Concord, and Kevin Johnson of Lynchburg; Lucille Johnson, Suanne Berkley and husband, Al, Garrett Johnson Jr. and wife, Beverly, David Johnson and wife, Pat, Daisy Rose and husband, Lewis, Freddie Johnson and wife, Mary, Michael Johnson and wife, Ruby, Elizabeth Knewasser, Clint Johnson and wife, Lelia, and Richard Glover and wife, Diane. She is also survived by two brothers, Jesse James Tyree and wife, Barbara, of Amherst and William Tyree and wife, Barbara, of Gladstone; five sisters, Nettie Davis and Ethel Wooldridge, both of Lynchburg, Nellie Hansen of Gladstone, and Mary Pleasants and Evelyn Arthur, both of Madison Heights; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2009, at Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Paul Day. Interment will follow in Amherst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. today, May 24, 2009, at the funeral home and other times at 209 Alta Lane, Lynchburg. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the American Cancer Society. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is serving the family. on May 24, 2009.^7,8

     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-0177.⁴ Ella Louise "Weesie" Reynolds was buried at Mountain View Mausoleum, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 7, 1930 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 She married Robert Hunter "Bobby" Williams, son of Lawrence Hunter "Babe" Williams and Edith Irene Rapp, on June 28, 1954 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of June 28, 1954,her married name was Williams.³ Ella Louise "Weesie" Reynolds died on April 9, 2004 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,4,6 She Ella Louise "Weesie" Reynolds Williams, 73, of 4 Ingalls Circle, Clifton Forge, Virginia, died Friday, April 9, 2004 in the Alleghany Regional Hospital, Low Moor. She was born December 7, 1930 in Clifton Forge, a daughter of the late Glen C. Sr. and Mildred Sampson Reynolds. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker, a very active member of the Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church, a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed playing bridge. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Bobbi Jean Williams and Robert Franklin Dillon, Jr. of Christiansburg, Virginia; a son and daughter-in-law Robert Hunter Williams Jr. and Michele Greet of New York, New York; two brothers, Glen C., Jr. and Dorothy Reynolds of Louisa, Virginia, and George and Sue Reynolds of Charlottesville, Virginia; one granddaughter, Sienna Marie Williams of New York, New York; and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 from the Chapel of Nicely Funeral Home with the Reverend Scott Bean and the Reverend Billy Moore officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mountain View Mausoleum in Clifton Forge, Virginia. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Nicely Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society - Alleghany/Highland Division, P.O. Box 11, Clifton Forge, Virginia 24422. To send condolences to the family, send email to www.nicelyfuneral home.com. on April 10, 2004.¹

     Infant Conner was born on September 10, 1870 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on September 12, 1870 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of jaundice.¹

     Virgie Oma Tyree was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,8 She was born on March 3, 1927 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,8 As of November 30, 1940,her married name was Poe.⁵ She married Paul Jones Poe on November 30, 1940 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,5 Virgie Oma Tyree died on October 24, 2005 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 78.^3,8 She AMHERST - Virgie Tyree Poe, 78, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2005, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Paul Jones Poe. Born March 3, 1927, in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Fitch and Mary Tyree. She is survived by a son, Allen Wayne Poe of Amherst; eight sisters, Nettie Davis, Mamie Mitchell, Lottie Linkous and Ethel Wooldridge, all of Lynchburg, Nellie Hansen of Gladstone, Evelyn Arthur, Mary Pleasants and Cora Hermanson, all of Madison Heights; four brothers, Boyd Tyree and wife, Linda, of Kitts, Ohio, Jessie James Tyree and wife, Barbara, William Fitch Tyree and wife, Barbara, both of Amherst, and Herman Tyree of Gladstone; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, George Tyree, Frank Tyree and Charlie Tyree. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at Driskill Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Joe Wilkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Amherst Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the chapel and other times at the home of the sister, Mary Pleasants. on October 26, 2005.³

     Nettie Elizabeth Tyree was born on January 12, 1921 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁶ As of April 13, 1938,her married name was Poe.⁷ She married Marshall Cleveland Poe on April 13, 1938 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^7,8 As of October 28, 1961,her married name was Davis.⁷ Nettie Elizabeth Tyree married Reginald Francis Davis on October 28, 1961 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3,4,7

     Her Social Security Number was 229-84-5612.⁵ Cora Mae Tyree was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,6 Her married name was Hermanson.⁴ She married Wendell Levi "Buck" Hermanson.^4,6 Cora Mae Tyree was born on May 1, 1944 at Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,5,7 She died on September 14, 2008 at Virginia at age 64.^4,5 She Cora Mae Tyree Hermanson went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Sept. 14, 2008. She was born in Gladstone to Willie Fitch and Mary Frances Olivia Tyree on May 1, 1944. Cora was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell (Buck) Hermanson; her parents; brothers, Charlie Tyree, Frank Tyree, Joe Tyree and Herman Tyree; and sisters, Virgie Poe and Mamie Mitchell. Cora was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister. She sadly leaves behind two daughters, Cindy May Hermanson of Lynchburg and Wendy Gale Easley and her husband, Ralph Easley, of Madison Heights. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Brittany Mason, Chad Mason and Victoria Hermanson of Lynchburg, Nicole Page and Sarah Windley of Madison Heights; sisters, Mary Pleasants and Evelyn Arthur of Madison Heights, Lottie Linkous, Ethel Wooldridge and Nettie Davis of Lynchburg and Nellie Hansen of Gladstone; brothers, Jessie James Tyree and William Fitch Tyree of Gladstone and Boyd Tyree of Ohio; and a special friend, Glen Dickens. Cora lived her life in a wheelchair from the age of 13 because of an accidental gunshot wound but she never lived as a handicap. She loved Virginia Beach and visited there often. She did a lot of her own gardening and cooked, cleaned and raised her children. Even though she suffered many hardships in life, Cora was always an inspiration to all. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Glynn A. Coleman. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monelison Rescue Squad. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, (434) 239-5712, is assisting the family. on September 15, 2008.⁴

     Theresa "Ray" Schaffer was buried at Hebrew Friendship Cemetery, 3600 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland; Most likely buried here since her funeral took place at her grandmother's home in Baltimore.² She was born on March 28, 1892 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on August 17, 1894 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 2.² She Schaffer - On August 17, Ray, aged 2 years and 5 months, beloved daughter of Leo and Nannie Schaffer, of Sewell, West Virginia. Her funeral will take place from the residence of her grandmother, Mrs. Frebush, No. 612 West Mulberry street, on Sunday at 8 a.m. (Died from an infection after stepping on a nail) on August 18, 1894.²

     Rhoda Victoria "Rodhie" Tyree was buried at Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, 997 Norwood Road, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 3, 1899 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Walter Coles Gowen, son of Fitzhugh Lee Goin and Georgia Anna Tyree, circa 1914.^5,1,6,3 As of circa 1914,her married name was Gowen.⁵ As of July 14, 1951,her married name was Peters.² Rhoda Victoria "Rodhie" Tyree married John Allen Peters on July 14, 1951 at Amherst Co., Virginia.² Rhoda Victoria "Rodhie" Tyree died on May 27, 1983 at Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 83.³

     Miranda/Maranda A. Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on June 16, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 She married Elder David Amos Sumner on October 10, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 10, 1893,her married name was Sumner. Miranda/Maranda A. Conner died on August 30, 1914 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 48.⁶

     Joseph Marshall Tyree married Georgianna Tyree.² Joseph Marshall Tyree was born circa 1849 at Virginia.¹

     Georgianna Tyree married Joseph Marshall Tyree.¹ Georgianna Tyree died before January 6, 1920; Her husband was enumerated as a widower in the 1920 Census.²

     Mae Elizabeth Gowen was buried at Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, 997 Norwood Road, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 231-44-9674.⁴ Her married name was Bryant.¹ She married James Russell Bryant.¹ Mae Elizabeth Gowen was born on June 8, 1917 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,4 She died on August 18, 2005 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 88.^1,4 She Mae Elizabeth Gowen Bryant, 88, of Gladstone left this life to be with Christ on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, at the Fairmont Nursing Home in Amherst. Born June 8, 1917, in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Walter Gowen and Rodhie Tyree Gowen and was the widow of James Russell Bryant who died in 1977. Her infant son and another son, Gene Bryant also preceded her in death. Mae was a retired health care provider having retired from Ryan’s Nursing Home in Amherst after many years of service. She was a loving, caring, devoted and dedicated mother whom leaves behind her three daughters, Sharon Mae Tyree of Amherst, Christine V. Wilkerson of Orlando, Fla., and Carolyn G. Lyon and husband, Lester, of Amherst; six sons, James L. Bryant and wife, Alice, Wesley M. Bryant and wife, Melanie, all of Amherst, Larry D. Bryant and wife, Mary, of Gladstone, Hayden A. Bryant and wife, Lena, of Buckingham, Robert D. Bryant and wife, Linda, of Lynchburg and William H. Bryant and wife, Becky, of Auburn, Fla; two brothers, Nathan Gowen and wife, Odell, of Lynchburg, and Edward Gowen of Gladstone; 38 grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren; and a very special, loving, caring and devoted friend, Newton Bailey of Gladstone. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church with Revs. James Williams and Don E. Carty officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and suggest that memorials take the form of contributions to the Amherst or Gladstone Rescue Squads. Funeral arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston, (434) 263-4098. on August 21, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-18-7251.⁵ Russell Cleveland Gowen was buried at Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, 997 Norwood Road, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on October 29, 1918 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^5,6,2,3 He married Grace Victoria Tyree on May 28, 1938 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^6,7,2 Russell Cleveland Gowen and Grace Victoria Tyree were divorced on December 2, 1971 at Amherst Co., Virginia.² Russell Cleveland Gowen married Grace Victoria Tyree on December 17, 1972 at Amherst Co., Virginia.³ Russell Cleveland Gowen married Annie Marie Campbell on July 1, 1988 at Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia.³ Russell Cleveland Gowen died on April 13, 1995 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 76.^5,6,7

     Jacquelin Faye Stinnett was buried at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her Social Security Number was 224-60-3416.⁵ Her married name was Troilo.³ She married Angelo J. Troilo.³ Jacquelin Faye Stinnett was born on March 12, 1946 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,2 She married Franklin Delano Rosevelt "Frank" Tyree, son of William Fitch "Willie" Goin Tyree and Mary Frances Olivia "Livie" Tyree, on May 20, 1960 at Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 20, 1960,her married name was Tyree. Jacquelin Faye Stinnett and Franklin Delano Rosevelt "Frank" Tyree were divorced on January 12, 1970 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁶ Jacquelin Faye Stinnett died on April 14, 2006 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, at age 60.^5,3 She Jacquelin (Stinnette) Troilo died Friday, April 14, 2006, in Montgomery Hospital. She was 60. Mrs. Troilo, of Norristown, was a retired dispatcher for the Norristown Police Department. She was born in Norristown and enjoyed the study of genealogy. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Frances (Kern) Stinnette. Surviving are her husband, Angelo Troilo; two sons: Franklin and Kenneth Tyree of Virginia; three daughters: Frances, Judy and Debbie, all of Virginia; a brother, John; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 19, at 10 a.m. from the Volpe Funeral Home, 406 East Main St., Norristown. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, from 9 to 10 a.m., at the funeral home. Volpe Funeral Home, 610-275-2583. on April 18, 2006.³

     His Social Security Number was 294-16-4989.¹ Elmer Jackson Stinnett married Frances Alice Kern.² Elmer Jackson Stinnett was born on May 3, 1925.¹ He and Frances Alice Kern were divorced in April, 1964 at Lake Co., Florida.² Elmer Jackson Stinnett died on October 11, 2002 at age 77.¹

     Frances Alice Kern married Elmer Jackson Stinnett.¹ Frances Alice Kern was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Duff.² She married Norman Taylor Duff.² Her married name was Stinnett. Frances Alice Kern was born on May 19, 1920 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She and Elmer Jackson Stinnett were divorced in April, 1964 at Lake Co., Florida.¹ Frances Alice Kern died on March 8, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.²

     Lavinia Frances "Vonie" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 23, 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² She died on April 3, 1930 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 62.²

     Larry David Wood was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, 1701 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^2,3 He was born on August 28, 1948 at Alabama.^2,3,4 He died on February 20, 1970 at Vietnam at age 21.^2,3,4