Vivian Lucille Gowen1,2,3
F, b. March 5, 1929, d. May 4, 2012
| Father | Homer Garland Gowen Sr.1,3,4 b. December 5, 1900, d. January 14, 1965 |
| Mother | Rennie Belle Proffit1,3,4 b. July 22, 1900, d. February 6, 1970 |
Her Social Security Number was 227-32-9281.5 Her married name was Whitt.3 Vivian Lucille Gowen married Jimmie Morris Whitt.6 Vivian Lucille Gowen was born on March 5, 1929 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,5,3 As of August 14, 1949,her married name was Dalton.3 She married Earl Anderson Dalton on August 14, 1949 at Hopewell, Virginia.3 Vivian Lucille Gowen and Earl Anderson Dalton were divorced on November 16, 1962 at Hopewell, Virginia.7 Vivian Lucille Gowen died on May 4, 2012 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 83.5,8,9 She Vivian Lucille Whitt, 83, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012, after a brief illness. Lucille had resided in the Hopewell area for the majority of her 83 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend; and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her son, Ronald E. Dalton. She is survived by her three children, Dianne Dalton Chinners and her husband J.E. "Bo" of Fairhope, Ala., Stacey Morris Whitt and his wife Deborah of Abingdon, Va., and Tonya Whitt Carmony and her husband, Roger of Chester, Va; six grandchildren, Tiffany and Derek Chinners of Texas, Tyler and Nicole Whitt, and Jordan and Sydney Carmony; two great-grandchildren, Addison and Luke Chinners of Texas. on May 6, 2012.9
Family 1 | Earl Anderson Dalton b. February 20, 1926, d. May 9, 1968 |
| Marriage* | Vivian Lucille Gowen married Earl Anderson Dalton on August 14, 1949 at Hopewell, Virginia.3 |
| Divorce* | Vivian Lucille Gowen and Earl Anderson Dalton were divorced on November 16, 1962 at Hopewell, Virginia.7 |
| Children |
Family 2 | Jimmie Morris Whitt b. May 2, 1935, d. May 30, 1998 |
| Marriage* | Vivian Lucille Gowen married Jimmie Morris Whitt.6 |
| Children |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Rennie B. Gowen obituary in the Feb 7, 1970 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S8740] News Leader, The, From the Ronald Earl Dalton obituary in the Dec 29, 2008 edition.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Vivian Lucille Whitt obituary in the May 6, 2012 edition.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
George Thomas Ballowe1,2,3,4
M, b. February 4, 1915, d. September 16, 1957
George Thomas Ballowe was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia; His obituary has his burial in Scottsville Cemetery in Albemarle County.3,4 His Social Security Number was 229-12-0414.5 He was born on February 4, 1915 at Buckingham Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 5, 1914.1,2,3,5 He married Virginia Christine Gowen, daughter of Homer Garland Gowen Sr. and Rennie Belle Proffit, on October 2, 1939 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,3 George Thomas Ballowe died on September 16, 1957 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 42.3,4 He George Thomas Ballowe, 43, of Hopewell died Monday. He was a machinist and a former resident of Lynchburg. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Christine Ballowe; four sons, Kenneth R., Lawrence A., Edward Leon and Michael Thomas Ballowe, all of Hopewell; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James J. Ballowe of Scottsville; three brothers, Charles, Norman and James Ballowe, all of Scottsville, and nine sisters, Mrs. Jack Goodman, Mrs. Herbert Weimer and Mrs. E. M. Rudd, all of Richmond; Mrs. Margie Moore of Manteo, Mrs. E. D. Palmore Howardsville, Mrs. Virginia Hodges of Langley Air Force Base, Mrs. Van Johnson, Mrs. Tucker Adcock and Mrs. Bertha Mowbray, all of Scottsville. Burial in the Scottsville Cemetery. on September 17, 1957.4
Family | Virginia Christine Gowen b. March 28, 1921, d. December 3, 1986 |
| Marriage* | George Thomas Ballowe married Virginia Christine Gowen, daughter of Homer Garland Gowen Sr. and Rennie Belle Proffit, on October 2, 1939 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,3 |
| Children |
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Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the George Thomas Ballowe obituary in the Sep 17, 1957 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
Wilson Stancel Johnson1,2,3
M, b. August 3, 1907, d. April 23, 1962
His Social Security Number was 224-01-3966.4 Wilson Stancel Johnson was buried at Burwood Cemetery, 28320 East River Road, Escalon, San Joaquin Co., California.5 He was born on August 3, 1907 at Edgecombe Co., North Carolina.1,2,3,4,6 He married Mary Elizabeth Gowen, daughter of Homer Garland Gowen Sr. and Rennie Belle Proffit, on November 2, 1944 at Hopewell, Virginia.1 Wilson Stancel Johnson died on April 23, 1962 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 54.6
Family | Mary Elizabeth Gowen b. January 23, 1926, d. April 22, 2003 |
| Marriage* | Wilson Stancel Johnson married Mary Elizabeth Gowen, daughter of Homer Garland Gowen Sr. and Rennie Belle Proffit, on November 2, 1944 at Hopewell, Virginia.1 |
| Children |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S12804] Burwood Cemetery, San Joaquin Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S4097] Modesto Bee, From the Mary E. Gowen Johnson Crawford obituary in the Apr 23, 2003 edition.
Lawrence Allen Ballowe1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. November 8, 1943, d. October 12, 2013
| Father | George Thomas Ballowe1,2,3 b. February 4, 1915, d. September 16, 1957 |
| Mother | Virginia Christine Gowen1,2,3 b. March 28, 1921, d. December 3, 1986 |
His Social Security Number was 226-54-2750.7 Lawrence Allen Ballowe was born on November 8, 1943 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4,5,7 He married Eugenia Daryl Pruett on January 26, 1963 at Warrenton, Warren Co., North Carolina.3 Lawrence Allen Ballowe and Eugenia Daryl Pruett were divorced on April 9, 1987 at Hopewell, Virginia.4 Lawrence Allen Ballowe married Deanna Elana Scarberry on November 15, 1996 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.8,9 Lawrence Allen Ballowe died on October 12, 2013 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia, at age 69.6,7
Family 1 | Eugenia Daryl Pruett |
| Marriage* | Lawrence Allen Ballowe married Eugenia Daryl Pruett on January 26, 1963 at Warrenton, Warren Co., North Carolina.3 |
| Divorce* | Lawrence Allen Ballowe and Eugenia Daryl Pruett were divorced on April 9, 1987 at Hopewell, Virginia.4 |
| Child |
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Family 2 | Deanna Elana Scarberry b. September 21, 1947, d. October 1, 2010 |
| Marriage* | Lawrence Allen Ballowe married Deanna Elana Scarberry on November 15, 1996 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.8,9 |
Citations
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the George Thomas Ballowe obituary in the Sep 17, 1957 edition.
- [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Deanna Elana Ballowe obituary in the Oct 5, 2010 edition.
Edward Leon Ballowe1,2,3,4
M, b. April 13, 1945, d. August 18, 1972
| Father | George Thomas Ballowe1,2,3 b. February 4, 1915, d. September 16, 1957 |
| Mother | Virginia Christine Gowen1,2,3 b. March 28, 1921, d. December 3, 1986 |
His Social Security Number was 230-56-2732.5 Edward Leon Ballowe was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia.3 He was born on April 13, 1945 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4,5 He died on August 18, 1972 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 27; Shot while at work.3
Citations
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the George Thomas Ballowe obituary in the Sep 17, 1957 edition.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Michael Thomas Ballowe1,2,3,4,5
M, b. March 27, 1951, d. June 17, 2005
| Father | George Thomas Ballowe1,2 b. February 4, 1915, d. September 16, 1957 |
| Mother | Virginia Christine Gowen1,2 b. March 28, 1921, d. December 3, 1986 |
His Social Security Number was 227-72-9565.3 Michael Thomas Ballowe was born on March 27, 1951 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3 He married Cledia Bernice Ballard on October 17, 1970 at Hopewell, Virginia.2 Michael Thomas Ballowe and Cledia Bernice Ballard were divorced on May 14, 1984 at Hopewell, Virginia.5 Michael Thomas Ballowe married Deboarh Ann Ellis on September 16, 1986 at Colonial Heights, Virginia.2 Michael Thomas Ballowe died on June 17, 2005 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 54.3,4
Family 1 | Cledia Bernice Ballard |
| Marriage* | He married Cledia Bernice Ballard on October 17, 1970 at Hopewell, Virginia.2 |
| Divorce* | Michael Thomas Ballowe and Cledia Bernice Ballard were divorced on May 14, 1984 at Hopewell, Virginia.5 |
Family 2 | Deboarh Ann Ellis |
| Marriage* | Michael Thomas Ballowe married Deboarh Ann Ellis on September 16, 1986 at Colonial Heights, Virginia.2 |
Citations
- [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the George Thomas Ballowe obituary in the Sep 17, 1957 edition.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
Lawrence Eugene Ballowe1,2,3,4,5
M, b. August 26, 1963, d. August 16, 1987
| Father | Lawrence Allen Ballowe1 b. November 8, 1943, d. October 12, 2013 |
| Mother | Eugenia Daryl Pruett1 |
Lawrence Eugene Ballowe was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 230-17-6143.3 He was born on August 26, 1963 at Hopewell, Virginia.1,2,3,4,5 He died on August 16, 1987 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 23; Shot in a parking lot in Hopewell, VA.1,2,3,5,6
Citations
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S2896] Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=johnson&GSfn=benjamin&GSby=1938&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=65278222&CRid=1492175&df=all&
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Deanna Elana Scarberry1,2,3
F, b. September 21, 1947, d. October 1, 2010
Her Social Security Number was 226-60-1660.4 Deanna Elana Scarberry was born on September 21, 1947 at Prince George Co., Virginia.4,3 As of November 15, 1996,her married name was Ballowe.1 She married Lawrence Allen Ballowe, son of George Thomas Ballowe and Virginia Christine Gowen, on November 15, 1996 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.1,2 Deanna Elana Scarberry died on October 1, 2010 at Petersburg, Virginia, at age 63.2,4,5 She Deanna Elana Ballowe, 63, of Dinwiddie, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Edna Bryant and Olan Scarberry. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence A. Ballowe; two sons, Travis Hitson and wife, Robin, of Fishersville, Va., and Jeffrey Hitson and wife, Shawnda, of Dinwiddie; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Darrel Hitson Jr., Michael Lee Hitson, Renee Mae Hitson and Zachary Maximus Hitson; two sisters, Barbara Yvonne Catron and Ester Ellen Mac, both of Florida; two brothers, James William Scarberry of Florida and Drewey Donald Scarberry of Petersburg. on October 5, 2010.2
Family | Lawrence Allen Ballowe b. November 8, 1943, d. October 12, 2013 |
| Marriage* | She married Lawrence Allen Ballowe, son of George Thomas Ballowe and Virginia Christine Gowen, on November 15, 1996 at Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.1,2 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Deanna Elana Ballowe obituary in the Oct 5, 2010 edition.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
Mary Evelyn Thornhill1,2
F, b. April 21, 1919, d. January 8, 1998
Her Social Security Number was 226-18-8160.2 Mary Evelyn Thornhill was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3 She was born on April 21, 1919 at Bent Creek, Appomattox Co., Virginia.2,4,3 As of July 8, 1942,her married name was Gowen.1 She married Homer Garland Gowen Jr., son of Homer Garland Gowen Sr. and Rennie Belle Proffit, on July 8, 1942 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,5 Mary Evelyn Thornhill died on January 8, 1998 at age 78.2,4,3
Family | Homer Garland Gowen Jr. b. November 11, 1922, d. July 6, 1975 |
| Marriage* | Mary Evelyn Thornhill married Homer Garland Gowen Jr., son of Homer Garland Gowen Sr. and Rennie Belle Proffit, on July 8, 1942 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,5 |
| Children |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Evelyn Gowen Harmon obituary.
- [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Judy Gowen Chumbley obituary.
Evelyn Lillian Gowen1,2,3,4,5
F, b. March 14, 1943, d. May 24, 2021
| Father | Homer Garland Gowen Jr.1,2,5,6 b. November 11, 1922, d. July 6, 1975 |
| Mother | Mary Evelyn Thornhill1,2,5,6 b. April 21, 1919, d. January 8, 1998 |
Evelyn Lillian Gowen Evelyn Gowen Harmon, 78, of Madison Heights, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. Born on March 14, 1943 in Appomattox, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Mary Gowen. Evelyn worked for H & R Block as a Senior Tax Analyst and enjoyed reading mysteries and thriller book. She also enjoyed sewing and collecting cardinals. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Judy Chumbley. Evelyn is survived by her two daughters, Mary Sue Dayhoff and Jamie Nare; grandson, Zachary Nare; and brother, Sonny Gowen.5 She was born on March 14, 1943 at Appomattox, Appomattox Co., Virginia.7,4,5 As of September 24, 1960,her married name was Guinn.3 She married Charles Guinn Jr. on September 24, 1960 at Whiteville, Columbus Co., North Carolina.3,8,9 As of March 9, 1967,her married name was Harmon.2 Evelyn Lillian Gowen married James Ray Harmon on March 9, 1967 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 Evelyn Lillian Gowen and James Ray Harmon were divorced on March 2, 1981 at Amherst Co., Virginia.7 Evelyn Lillian Gowen died on May 24, 2021 at Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 78.5
Family 1 | Charles Guinn Jr. b. January 12, 1942, d. November 8, 1962 |
| Marriage* | Evelyn Lillian Gowen married Charles Guinn Jr. on September 24, 1960 at Whiteville, Columbus Co., North Carolina.3,8,9 |
Family 2 | James Ray Harmon b. October 13, 1946, d. August 15, 2016 |
| Marriage* | Evelyn Lillian Gowen married James Ray Harmon on March 9, 1967 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 |
| Divorce* | Evelyn Lillian Gowen and James Ray Harmon were divorced on March 2, 1981 at Amherst Co., Virginia.7 |
| Children |
Citations
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Evelyn Gowen Harmon obituary.
- [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Judy Gowen Chumbley obituary.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Charles Guinn, Jr. obituary in the Nov 11, 1962 edition.
- [S8701] Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, online tharpfuneralhome.com, From the James Ray Harmon obituary.
Judy Belle Gowen1,2
F, b. May 25, 1946, d. July 26, 2020
| Father | Homer Garland Gowen Jr.1,3 b. November 11, 1922, d. July 6, 1975 |
| Mother | Mary Evelyn Thornhill1,3 b. April 21, 1919, d. January 8, 1998 |
Judy Belle Gowen Judy Gowen Chumbley, 74, of Madison Heights passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the UVA Medical Center. She was the wife of Kenneth Lee Chumbley, who were happily married for over 53 years. Born May 25, 1946, in Lynchburg, she was the youngest daughter of the late Homer “Red” Garland Gowen, Jr. and the late Mary Thornhill Gowen. Judy was the co-owner of Amherst Insurance Agency and retired as the principle agent in 2012. In addition to her husband, Judy leaves behind her girls, Christy L. Chumbley and Kelly L. Chumbley; granddaughter, Kayleigh E. Chumbley; her spoiled rotten dogs, Romeo and Mischief; her sister, Evelyn Harmon; and a special cousin, Donna G. Mitchell. The family would like to thank the ICU team at UVA Medical Center and Dr. Linda Duska for taking care of Judy in her last days.4 She was born on May 25, 1946 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,4 As of circa 1967,her married name was Chumbley.4 She married Kenneth Lee Chumbley circa 1967.4 Judy Belle Gowen died on July 26, 2020 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 74.4
Family | Kenneth Lee Chumbley |
| Marriage* | Judy Belle Gowen married Kenneth Lee Chumbley circa 1967.4 |
| Children |
Citations
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Evelyn Gowen Harmon obituary.
- [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Judy Gowen Chumbley obituary.
James Ray Harmon1,2,3
M, b. October 13, 1946, d. August 15, 2016
James Ray Harmon James "Jim" Ray Harmon, 69, of Big Island, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Trish Harmon. Born on October 13, 1946, in Tennessee, Jim was a son of the late James G. Harmon and the late Susie M. West Harmon. In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by three daughters, Mary Sue Dayhoff, Jamie Nare, and Mandy Harmon; his step-daughter, Sonya Anderson; his grandchildren; his siblings, Susan Howell, Sheila Partain, Ida Dixon, Shirley Cook, Bill Harmon, and Earl Harmon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Jim worked as an electrician for Hickey Electric for fifteen years. Outside of work, he enjoyed the outdoors and woodworking, and caring for his goats. He was a beloved friend to many, and will truly be missed by all.3 He was born on October 13, 1946 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.1,2,3 He married Evelyn Lillian Gowen, daughter of Homer Garland Gowen Jr. and Mary Evelyn Thornhill, on March 9, 1967 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 James Ray Harmon and Evelyn Lillian Gowen were divorced on March 2, 1981 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2 James Ray Harmon died on August 15, 2016 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 69.3
Family | Evelyn Lillian Gowen b. March 14, 1943, d. May 24, 2021 |
| Marriage* | He married Evelyn Lillian Gowen, daughter of Homer Garland Gowen Jr. and Mary Evelyn Thornhill, on March 9, 1967 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1 |
| Divorce* | James Ray Harmon and Evelyn Lillian Gowen were divorced on March 2, 1981 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2 |
| Children |
Charles Guinn Jr.1,2,3,4,5
M, b. January 12, 1942, d. November 8, 1962
Charles Guinn Jr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He was born on January 12, 1942 at Norfolk, Virginia.2,3,4 He married Evelyn Lillian Gowen, daughter of Homer Garland Gowen Jr. and Mary Evelyn Thornhill, on September 24, 1960 at Whiteville, Columbus Co., North Carolina.1,2,5 Charles Guinn Jr. died on November 8, 1962 at Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 20.2,3,5 He At Lynchburg, Thursday morning, November 8, 1962, at 7:35 o'clock. Charles "Buddy" Guinn, Jr., husband of Mrs. Evelyn Gowen Guinn and son of Mrs. Thelma Pallette Brinn and the late Charles Guinn, in the 22nd year of his age. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. on November 11, 1962.5
Family | Evelyn Lillian Gowen b. March 14, 1943, d. May 24, 2021 |
| Marriage* | He married Evelyn Lillian Gowen, daughter of Homer Garland Gowen Jr. and Mary Evelyn Thornhill, on September 24, 1960 at Whiteville, Columbus Co., North Carolina.1,2,5 |
Citations
- [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S2256] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=55185592&CRid=50267&df=all&
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Charles Guinn, Jr. obituary in the Nov 11, 1962 edition.
Anna Cecelia Wood1,2,3
F, b. February 6, 1949, d. December 7, 2019
Anna Cecelia Wood Anna Wood Gowen, Feb 6, 1949 – Dec 7, 2019. Anna was born on February 6, 1949 and passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019.4 She was born on February 6, 1949 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3,4 As of May 29, 1976,her married name was Gowen.1 She married Homer Lee Gowen, son of Homer Garland Gowen Jr. and Mary Evelyn Thornhill, on May 29, 1976 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 Anna Cecelia Wood and Homer Lee Gowen were divorced on September 14, 1978 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2 Anna Cecelia Wood died on December 7, 2019 at Virginia at age 70.4
Family | Homer Lee Gowen |
| Marriage* | She married Homer Lee Gowen, son of Homer Garland Gowen Jr. and Mary Evelyn Thornhill, on May 29, 1976 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 |
| Divorce* | Anna Cecelia Wood and Homer Lee Gowen were divorced on September 14, 1978 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2 |
Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5491] Whitten Monelison Chapel, online www.whittenmonelison.com, From the Anna Wood Gowen obituary.