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     Benjamin Dewey Bryant was buried at Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery, 4920 Chalk Level Road, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 226-36-1556.⁹ He was born on April 19, 1899 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6,9,10 He married Mary Naomi Shields on January 13, 1923 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^8,5 Benjamin Dewey Bryant died on May 8, 1967 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 68.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 244-03-7885.⁵ Minnie K. Bryant was born on March 14, 1901 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 As of December 28, 1925,her married name was Yeatts.² She married Harry Thomas Yeatts, son of Charlie Jack Yeatts and Hester V. Pickral, on December 28, 1925 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² Minnie K. Bryant died on April 12, 1978 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 77.³

     Cordie Bryant was buried at Payneton UM Church Cemetery, Whittles, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 12, 1902 at Virginia.^1,3 As of February 16, 1924,her married name was Tanksley.² She married Dewey Hopson Tanksley on February 16, 1924 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 Cordie Bryant died on February 11, 1999 at Danville, Virginia, at age 96.^3,5

     His Social Security Number was 224-10-7486.⁴ Walter Whitehead Bryant married Clida Esther McGuire.^5,6,7 Walter Whitehead Bryant was born on May 16, 1904 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4 He died in May, 1973 at Baltimore, Maryland.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 228-44-7672.⁵ Maggie May Bryant was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on February 25, 1906 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of December 29, 1924,her married name was Gammon.² She married Lonnie Ashby Gammon Sr. on December 29, 1924 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Maggie May Bryant died on February 16, 1992 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 223-26-6291.⁶ Reuben Jackson Bryant was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^3,7 He was born on April 20, 1908 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Elizabeth Ruth Shields on December 24, 1931 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3 Reuben Jackson Bryant died on May 1, 1977 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 69.³

     Rev. Timothy Bennett "Tim" Bryant was buried at Reidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.³ His Social Security Number was 242-03-8209.⁶ He was born on December 19, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,1,6,3 He married Eunice Carter on February 9, 1929 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3,7 Rev. Timothy Bennett "Tim" Bryant died on April 8, 1993 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^2,6,3

     John Henry Smith was buried at Smith Cemetery, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ He married Nannie Alice Yeatts, daughter of Willis J. Yeatts and Lucy Ann Owen.¹ John Henry Smith was born on August 18, 1870 at Callands, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on February 9, 1953 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 82.¹

     Mary Naomi Shields was buried at Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery, 4920 Chalk Level Road, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Shields Bryant will be conducted Tuesday at 4 p.m. from Sheva Church of Christ. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Shields, 61, died Sunday afternoon at her home on Gretna Rt. 4. A native of Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mollie Toler Shields. Surviving are her husband, Benjamin Dewey Bryant; three sons, Elmo Bryant of Chatham, Randolph and Alvin Bryant of Gretna; three brothers, Charlie, Lloyd and Cleveland Shields, all of Gretna; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Bryant of Bassett, Mrs. Fannie Custer, Mrs. Blanch Gibson and Miss Ethel Shields, all of Gretna; and two grandchildren.³ She was born on June 3, 1905 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 13, 1923,her married name was Bryant.⁴ She married Benjamin Dewey Bryant, son of Robert Bibbs Bryant and Nannie Alice Yeatts, on January 13, 1923 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,3 Mary Naomi Shields died on June 26, 1966 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 61.^1,2,3

     Dewey Elmo Bryant was buried at Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 He Dewey Elmo Bryant, 84, formerly of Chatham, passed into his eternal rest on Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Kenton Point Care Center in Maysville, Kentucky, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born in Chatham, VA, on July 24, 1929, to Benjamin Dewey Bryant and Naomi Shields Bryant. Elmo loved The Lord Jesus Christ and loved reading His Word, having served churches in the past as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a member at New Hope Christian Church. He was valedictorian of the Class of 1947 of Chatham High School and worked for the old Tribune newspaper before entering military service. He served in the US Army's 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Division (the Thunderbirds). He served for 21 months during the Korean Conflict: 8 months in Korea, with 6 months on the front line. For his service he was awarded the Occupational Medal (Japan); the United Nations Service Medal; the Combat Infantry Badge and Korean Service Medal. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Chatham for nearly 32 years. Aside from his faith and family, Elmo enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing with his many friends. He carded 5 hole-in-ones at the Cedars Country Club. He also enjoyed a good laugh and was known for his dry wit and famous story-telling. Mr. Bryant is survived by his wife of 60 years, Christine Motley Bryant; one daughter, Debra B. Stephenson and husband Mike, of Maysville; a granddaughter, Aimee Stephenson of Lexington, KY; two brothers, Randolph (Nancy) Bryant of Gretna, and Alvin (Betty) Bryant of Lynchburg; a sister-in-law, Marie M. Mustain of Danville; one niece; and one nephew. He was predeceased by his parents; his brother; and by his son, Jeffrey Dane Bryant. Burial with Military Honors will be at Hillcrest Burial Park, in Chatham.³ He was born on July 24, 1929 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Christine Harlowe Motley on January 31, 1953 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,9 Dewey Elmo Bryant died on September 5, 2013 at Maysville, Mason Co., Kentucky, at age 84.^3,4

     Irving Randolph Bryant Irvin Randolph Bryant, age 86 of Gretna died Monday, July 9, 2018 at his residence. Born May 20, 1932 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Benjamin Dewey Bryant and Naomi Shields Bryant. He was also predeceased by a brother, Dewey Elmo Bryant; an infant brother, Kenneth Allen Bryant; and by his loving dog, Carly. Mr. Bryant attended and enjoyed going to West End Church of Christ. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired from Klopman. Mr. Bryant enjoyed playing and watching softball games, doing crossword puzzles and he was a big New York Yankees and Washington Redskins fan. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Worley Bryant of the residence; one daughter, Angie Pickral and husband, Victor of Gretna; one brother, Alvin S. Bryant and wife, Betty of Lynchburg; two step-grandchildren, Justin Pickral and wife, Kathy and Travis Pickral; two step-great-grandchildren, Luna Pickral and Harrison Pickral; and his devoted care giver, Wanda Worley. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.² He was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 20, 1932 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,2,4,8 He married Nancy Jane Worley on May 17, 1980 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 Irving Randolph Bryant died on July 9, 2018 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,3

     Cora Bell Rice was buried at Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery, 4920 Chalk Level Road, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 244-64-1361.⁶ She was born on September 16, 1906 at Whittles Depot, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^5,3,6 As of December 4, 1924,her married name was Bryant.² She married Coleman Washington Bryant, son of Robert Bibbs Bryant and Nannie Alice Yeatts, on December 4, 1924 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 Cora Bell Rice died on January 31, 1987 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^5,4

     Monsey Harold Bryant was buried at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 His Social Security Number was 226-36-1272.¹¹ He was born on February 16, 1927 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; The Virgina birth records have a birth date of Feb 15, 1927.^1,2,3,4,11,5 He married Eloise Grace Blair on December 28, 1954 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,12,13 Monsey Harold Bryant died on October 26, 2011 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 84.^1,2,3,11,6 He Monsey Harold Bryant, 84, of Orange, died on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born on February 16, 1927, in Chatham, Virginia, the son of the late Coleman and Cora Bryant. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Kyle and Gerald Bryant. Survivors include his wife, Eloise Blair Bryant of Orange; a daughter, Anita Bryant Marshall and sons, Jordan and Natham Marshall, all of Unionville; sons, the late Charles Anderson and daughter-in-law, Linda Anderson of Gordonsville and their son, the late Scott Anderson, David Anderson and daughter-in-law, Catherine Anderson of Houston, Texas, and their children, Renee' Andrea, Melanie, James, Cara, and Vince; sister, Betty Osborne of Gretna; brother, Coleman Bryant of Chatham; two great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and John Dickerson; and a number of special nieces and nephews. Interment will be at a later date at Culpeper National Cemetery. on October 28, 2011.¹

     His Social Security Number was 237-68-6395.⁸ Kyle Ramsey Bryant was born on November 2, 1944 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4,8,5 He married Shirley Ann Gorrell on May 12, 1962 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.³ Kyle Ramsey Bryant and Shirley Ann Gorrell were divorced on September 11, 1974 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁹ Kyle Ramsey Bryant died on May 13, 1997 at Asheboro, Randolph Co., North Carolina, at age 52.^4,8

     Gerald Conrad Bryant was buried at Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery, 4920 Chalk Level Road, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 225-46-1048.⁸ He was born on June 20, 1936 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,8,4 He died on October 14, 1980 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 44.^3,4

     Betty Alice Bryant was born on October 16, 1928 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁷ As of July 29, 1955,her married name was Osborne.² She married Haywood Lee Osborne on July 29, 1955 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,8

     Coleman Washington Bryant Jr. was buried at Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery, 4920 Chalk Level Road, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 27, 1925 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,4,8 He married Louise Marie Heath on November 16, 1956 at Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4,9 Coleman Washington Bryant Jr. died on May 31, 2017 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 91.⁴ He Coleman Washington Bryant, Jr. age 91, of 620 Oakland Dr. Chatham, Va., entered into rest on May 31, 2017 at Chatham Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on October 27, 1925, in Pittsylvania County, the son of the late Coleman Washington Bryant Sr. and the late Cora Rice Bryant. He was married to the late Louise Heath Bryant. He was a lifelong member of Sheva Church of Christ, where he sang in the choir, served as elder, deacon, and member of the board. He was a thirty-third degree Mason, a member and Past Master of Pittsylvania Lodge No. 24 A.F. & A.M., Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 38th Masonic District, Past High Priest of the Chatham Royal Arch Chapter No. 56, Past District Deputy Grand High Priest of the 7th Capitular District, member of the Euclid Royal Arch Chapter No. 15, member of the Danville Scottish Rite Bodies, member and Past Sovereign Master of Dan River Council No. 107 Allied Masonic Degrees, member and Past Patron of the Morgan-Johnson Chapter No. 44 Order of the Eastern Star. He was a World War II veteran and was honorably discharged after the war. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 325, and a member of the board of directors of Oak Grove Residential Care, Inc. He retired from Grubb Auto Parts and was a devoted husband, uncle, brother and friend. He is survived by his sister, Betty Osborne and many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter Ann Carol Bryant; and by his brothers, Monsey Bryant, Gerald Bryant, and Kyle Bryant. Funeral services will be conducted at Sheva Church of Christ on Saturday June 3, 2017 at 2 pm with Ministers Ron Voss, Larry Owen, and Curtis English officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites will follow at Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery. The family would like to say a special thanks to Betty Sue Pruitt who made sure he got his mail and paper every day. Also, a special thanks to the staff at Chatham Health and Rehab, especially Lori Watson, for the wonderful care he received. on June 2, 2017.⁴

     Eloise Grace Blair was buried at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 229-36-8656.⁶ She was born on March 5, 1931 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,2,3,6,5,7 As of December 28, 1954,her married name was Bryant.² She married Monsey Harold Bryant, son of Coleman Washington Bryant and Cora Bell Rice, on December 28, 1954 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 Eloise Grace Blair died on September 8, 2013 at Orange, Orange Co., Virginia, at age 82.^4,6,5,8,7 She Eloise Blair Bryant, 82, of Orange, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 8, 2013, at her residence. Born on March 5, 1931, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Gary Blair and Mary Victoria Shelton Blair. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Monsey Harold Bryant; a son, Charles Andre Anderson; and a grandson, Scott Anderson. Survivors include a daughter, Anita Bryant Marshall and fiance, Stephen Aleo; and sons, Jordan and Nathan Marshall, all of Unionville, and David Anderson and daughter-in-law, Cathryn Anderson, of Hilltop Lakes, Texas, and their children, Renee Dickerson, Andrea Pusey, Melanie Berry, James Ellett, Cara Anderson, and Vince Deavers; a daughter-in-law, Linda Anderson of Gordonsville; great- grandchildren, Mackenzie Dickerson, John Dickerson, Kaila Clark, and Chloe Anderson-Badalamente; a sister, Virginia Blair Mahan of Gretna, Virginia; and a number of special nieces and nephews. on September 10, 2013.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-0566.⁴ Louise Marie Heath was buried at Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery, 4920 Chalk Level Road, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 23, 1937 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 As of November 16, 1956,her married name was Bryant.¹ She married Coleman Washington Bryant Jr., son of Coleman Washington Bryant and Cora Bell Rice, on November 16, 1956 at Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 Louise Marie Heath died on December 12, 2010 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 73.^4,3 She Louise Heath Bryant, age 73, of 620 Oakland Dr. Chatham, died Sunday, December 12, 2010, at her residence. She was born on July 23, 1937, in Pittsylvania County, and was the daughter of the late James Godrey Heath and the late Nannie Eanes Kendrick. She was married to Coleman W. Bryant, Jr. who survives. Mrs. Bryant was a 1955 honor graduate of Callands High School and retired from Thompson Insurance Services. She was a member of Sheva Church of Christ where she was a former pianist and former member of the choir. She was a member and past Matron of Morgan-Johnson Chapter No. 44, order of the Eastern Star. She served the Grand Chapter of Virginia as a Grand Representative of Florida in 1984-1985. In addition to her husband of the residence, she is survived by one brother, Billy W. Heath and his wife, Linda of Asheboro, N.C., and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by an infant daughter, Ann Carol Bryant. Funeral services will be conducted at Sheva Church of Christ on Tuesday, December 14, at 2:00 p.m. with the Ministers Terry W. Schultz, and Larry L. Owen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on December 13, 2010.³

     Haywood Lee Osborne was buried at Gretna Burial Park, Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 231-36-1096.³ He was born on January 17, 1924 at Whittles Depot, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Betty Alice Bryant, daughter of Coleman Washington Bryant and Cora Bell Rice, on July 29, 1955 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,4 Haywood Lee Osborne died on December 23, 1995 at Danville, Virginia, at age 71.^2,3,4,7

     Ann Carol Bryant was buried at Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery, 4920 Chalk Level Road, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² She died on January 16, 1962 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 16, 1962 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.²

     Danny Lee Ferguson was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 230-60-3107.⁷ He was born on November 22, 1944 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,7,5 He married Betsy Lee Osborne, daughter of Haywood Lee Osborne and Betty Alice Bryant, on December 13, 1975 at Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Danny Lee Ferguson and Betsy Lee Osborne were divorced on August 6, 1984 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ Danny Lee Ferguson died on June 25, 2010 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 65.^2,3,7,6 He Danny Lee Ferguson, 65, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, June 25, 2010. He was born November 22, 1944, a son of the late Grover Ferguson and Clydie Wade Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dicky Ferguson. He is survived by his mother, Clydie Wade Ferguson; children and their spouses, Greg and Lan Ferguson, and unborn granddaughter, Kaylee, Nikki and Mike Dashiell; and granddaughter, Cori; many other family members and friends. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on June 27, 2010.³