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     His Social Security Number was 388-28-0322.³ Donald Eugene Wells was born on August 17, 1932 at Rhinelander, Oneida Co., Wisconsin.^2,3,4 He married Jewell Romona Scott, daughter of Oscar Meritt Scott and Elva Kate Bobbitt, on June 18, 1954 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ Donald Eugene Wells died on August 13, 2009 at Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 76.^2,3,5,4 He Donald Eugene Wells - Don was born in Rhinelander, WI on Aug 17, 1932; he went Home to Jesus on Aug 13, 2009 from Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milner & Helen Wells; and a sister, Amanda Hackett. Don is survived by his wife Romona, whom he married in 1954; and six children: Darwin, Mark (Lori), Joel (Pam), Lynn (Jim) Peterson, Annette (Casey) Ward, and John (Aubree); eleven grandchildren: Jeremy & Jesi, Craig & Michael, James & Marcia & Jason, Conner & Molly, and Mason & Frankie; also three great-grandchildren: Henry, Mckenzie, and Victoria. He was a Rhinelander High School graduate, served four years in the US Navy on the USS Mellette (APA-156) during the Korean conflict, was employed by the Rhinelander Paper Co. for 32 years (supervisory position the last 10), moved to Puyallup, WA in 1983 where he purchased his uncle's plumbing business, Wells Plumbing, and partnered with son-in-law Jim until Don's retirement in 1995. He was a member of the Executive Board at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Rhinelander and attended service faithfully at All Saints in Puyallup. He was active in the Knights of Columbus, a president of the union at the Rhinelander Paper Co., a charter member and a president of the Rhinelander Chapter of the ARC, a player on the snowshoe baseball team in Tomahawk, WI, scoutmaster for a developmentally delayed troop at The Friendly Village (Rhinelander), a life member of the Sumner Sportsman's Club (WA), and was employed by Sans Souci as head of maintenance from 1996-2005 He enjoyed many things in life such as hunting, fishing, camping, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, waterskiing, bowling, trapshooting, carpentry, golf, and gardening (including flowers). Don was a family man and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. We will miss him terribly but are at peace that he is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. on August 21, 2009.²

     Doris Marie Scott was buried at Kedron Baptist Church Cemetery, 7862 Brookneal Highway, Gladys, Campbell Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on October 16, 1940 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 She died on March 27, 1941 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹

     Carlisle Duval Stennette was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 223-32-7444.⁵ He was born on January 29, 1912 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He married Annie Wilmeth Bobbitt, daughter of David Albert Bobbitt and Tiny Kate Hedrick, on January 27, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,4 Carlisle Duval Stennette died on August 25, 1990 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 78.^4,5

     Ralph Gerald Powers Ralph Gerald Powers, 83, of Forest passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Born in Lynchburg on July 19, 1935, he was a son of the late Marvin and Ora Powers. Ralph was a Mechanical Engineer who specialized in Aerospace, graduated from Virginia Tech and was devoted to his family and expressed that love in numerous ways. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Sylvia S. Powers; children, Donna Woolf, Mark Powers (Lisa) and Shaun Powers; grandchildren, Sarah, Zachary, and Allison; siblings, Chloe Hunt and Charles Powers (Delores).³ He was born on July 19, 1935 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Sylvia Faye Stennette, daughter of Carlisle Duval Stennette and Annie Wilmeth Bobbitt, on September 14, 1957 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ Ralph Gerald Powers died on November 27, 2018 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 83.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-01-5379.⁴ Hermann Willie Eastman was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on September 16, 1899 at Richmond, Virginia.^6,5,4,2,3 He married Emma Wade Bobbitt, daughter of David Albert Bobbitt and Tiny Kate Hedrick, on May 25, 1957 at Richmond, Virginia.⁶ Hermann Willie Eastman and Emma Wade Bobbitt were divorced on June 4, 1964 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁶ Hermann Willie Eastman died on November 8, 1989 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 90.^5,4

     Jesse Albert Towler was born circa 1906 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ He married Emma Wade Bobbitt, daughter of David Albert Bobbitt and Tiny Kate Hedrick, on March 10, 1928 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ Jesse Albert Towler and Emma Wade Bobbitt were divorced on July 17, 1935 at Lynchburg, Virginia.²

     Ollie Hayden Bobbitt Jr. Ollie H. Bobbitt Jr., 81, of Danville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, peacefully in his home in Mt. Hermon, Danville. Ollie had been in declining health for the past seven years. Ollie was born in Lynchburg, VA to the late Ollie H. Bobbitt Sr. and Louise “Peggy” Bobbitt Viar. Ollie and his late brother, Jesse Lee Bobbitt were raised in Hughes Home in Danville, VA and attended Whitmell School. In addition to his brother Jesse, and his parents, Ollie was also predeceased by two sisters Deloris Viar and Sheila Viar and a brother C. W. Viar. He also was predeceased by his late wife Juanita Bobbitt and one daughter Louise Ruth Bobbitt. He is survived by his wife Judy Bobbitt, two stepsons Tommy (Debbie) Gibson and David (Pam) Gibson, two stepdaughters, Cheryl (David) Tuggle and Karen (Shawn) Fraser, ten grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Ollie is also survived by a son O H Bobbitt III (Deborah) and one grandson P A Bobbitt. Ollie served in the Army from 1960-1963. He went on to serve the Lynchburg Police Dept. for thirty-two years. He was a member of Freedom Baptist Church, Danville. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 325.³ He was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁷ He married Juanita Joyce Cyrus.^2,8 Ollie Hayden Bobbitt Jr. was born on May 24, 1940 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,2,7 He married Barbara Ann Gallier on August 20, 1994 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^9,2 Ollie Hayden Bobbitt Jr. and Barbara Ann Gallier were divorced on March 5, 1996 at Virginia.⁹ Ollie Hayden Bobbitt Jr. married Judith Nadine Gibson on March 30, 1996 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² Ollie Hayden Bobbitt Jr. died on March 30, 2022 at Danville, Virginia, at age 81.³

     Jesse Lee Columbus Bobbitt Sr. was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 He Jesse Lee "Butch" Columbus Bobbitt, Sr., 69, of Lynchburg, died, Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at his residence. Born October 9, 1941 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the Peggy Viar and the late Ollie Hayden Bobbitt. Mr. Bobbitt was a retired machinist for the US Navy and also retired from the sign shop for the City of Lynchburg. He was a member of Fort Hill United Methodist Church Senior Sunday School Class. Mr. Bobbitt served our country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. In addition to his mother, Mr. Bobbitt is survived by two sons, Jesse Lee Columbus Bobbitt, Jr. of Bedford and Jason Bobbitt and his wife Leslie of Tennessee; one brother, Ollie "Buddy" Hayden, Jr. and his wife, Judy of Danville; his fiancée Juanita Stevens and her sons Jesse and Michael Stevens of Concord; and five grandchildren. Interment will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-52-9477.⁹ He was born on October 9, 1941 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4,5,9 He married Elizabeth Marie "Lizzie" Burns on August 4, 1962 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,10 Jesse Lee Columbus Bobbitt Sr. and Elizabeth Marie "Lizzie" Burns were divorced on July 15, 1987 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² Jesse Lee Columbus Bobbitt Sr. died on December 28, 2010 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 69.^3,4,9,6