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     His Social Security Number was 226-16-6982.⁸ Warren Hancock Sowder was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 22, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,6 He married Mary Ursalene Sowers on March 9, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Warren Hancock Sowder and Mary Ursalene Sowers were divorced on October 4, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Warren Hancock Sowder died on December 15, 1989 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.^8,2,5

     Bettie June Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6005.⁶ She was born on September 27, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4 As of December 17, 1943,her married name was Cassell.⁴ She married Rupert Murray Cassell on December 17, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Bettie June Aldridge died on October 4, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^1,6,7 She CASSELL, Bettie Aldridge, 73, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 4, 1997. She was born in Roanoke, a daughter of the late George Milton and Maude Sowder Aldridge. She was a lifetime member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church and past Chaplain of the General James Breckenridge Chapter of the D.A.R. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Rupert M. Cassell; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen D. and Beverly Cassell of Greenville, S.C; daughter and son-in-law, Susan C. and David C. Robbins of Richmond, and five grandchildren, Jeffrey S. Thomas, Jennifer S. Thomas, Leigh K. Robbins, Alex D. Robbins and Ann Bradley Robbins. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel at 1 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Roy P. White officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Raleigh Court United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel. on October 5, 1997.¹

     Rupert Murray Cassell was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 230-10-1382.⁶ He was born on March 11, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,3,4 He married Bettie June Aldridge, daughter of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, on December 17, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Rupert Murray Cassell died on November 29, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^2,6,5 He Rupert M. Cassell, 86, of Roanoke, Va., died on Saturday, November 29, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Aldridge Cassell. Mr. Cassell graduated from Virginia Tech in 1943. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he went to work for Roanoke Mills in 1946. He later became general manager and retired from Tultex after 38 years of service. He was a founding member of Hidden Valley Country Club and was active in Junior Achievement. Surviving is his son, Steve Cassell and wife, Beverly, of Greenville, S.C; daughter, Susan Robbins and husband, David, of Richmond; grandchildren, Jeffrey Thomas, of Greensboro, N.C., Jennifer Whipple, of Asheville, N.C., Leigh Robbins, of Richmond, Alex Robbins, of Richmond, and Ann Bradley Almy, of Atlanta; sister, Nancy Huff, of Roanoke; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held 3p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Evergreen Burial Park followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Brandon Oaks Retirement Community. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, 1706 Grandin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on November 30, 2008.²

     Her Social Security Number was 224-92-2439.⁶ Lucy Ida Aldridge was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 She was born on December 21, 1905 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,3,4 As of circa 1926,her married name was Ratliff.⁷ She married Lorrin Curtis Ratliff circa 1926.^4,7 Lucy Ida Aldridge died on March 17, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-10-5854.⁷ Leonard Anthony Aldridge was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on October 9, 1903 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He married Margaret Hull Craig circa 1924.^2,8,5 Leonard Anthony Aldridge died on April 29, 1976 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 72.^7,5

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-9774.⁵ Billy Warren Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He married Julia Elizabeth Bright.^3,4 Billy Warren Aldridge was born on September 20, 1915 at Virginia.^1,5,3 He died on October 11, 1989 at age 74.⁵

     John Russell Aldridge was buried at El Cajon Cemetery, 2080 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, San Diego Co., California.⁴ His Social Security Number was 225-10-7206.⁵ He married Helen Wiktorowicz.⁴ John Russell Aldridge was born on September 19, 1918 at Virginia.^1,3,5,6,4 He died on November 19, 1973 at San Diego Co., California, at age 55.^6,4

     Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,7 Her Social Security Number was 225-72-1205.⁸ She was born on February 15, 1912 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,9,4,5,6,7 As of October 11, 1932,her married name was Poole.⁴ She married Ashford Vernon Poole on October 11, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,10,7 Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge died on March 12, 1994 at Winter Haven, Polk Co., Florida, at age 82.^1,8,9,7 She POOLE, Maude Aldridge, 82, of Roanoke, died Saturday, March 12, 1994, in Winterhaven, Fla. She was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church , a charter member of Rokeva Women's Club, and a volunteer at Lewis-Gale Hospital for 22 years. Surviving are a husband of 62 years, A. Vernon Poole, Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce Poole and William H. Cunningham, Hampton, Va., Jane Poole and Jeno L. Inancsi of Smith Mountain Lake; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary E. and Anne Poole of Kerikeri, New Zealand; sister, Bettie A. Cassell; sister-in-law, Elizabeth B. Aldridge both of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Charles H. Cunningham, Falls Church, William A. Cunningham, Hampton, David E. Inancsi, Bluff City, Tenn., Malia, Justin, and Kira Poole, New Zealand; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's South Chapel, 3 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. D. Michael Meloy officiating. Burial will be Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. The family suggests that memorials be made to the charity of your choice. on March 15, 1994.¹

     George Augustus Aldridge was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1 He married Barbara Bullard.⁴ George Augustus Aldridge was born on June 21, 1908 at Virginia.^2,4,1 He died on February 6, 1938 at age 29.^4,1

     Lorrin Curtis Ratliff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 223-01-1400.⁴ He was born on November 18, 1901 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Lucy Ida Aldridge, daughter of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, circa 1926.^2,5 Lorrin Curtis Ratliff died on July 22, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,2

     Ashford Vernon Poole was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3 His Social Security Number was 226-01-3703.⁸ He was born on November 7, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,8,3,4,5 He married Maude Eliza "Sis" Aldridge, daughter of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, on October 11, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3 Ashford Vernon Poole died on May 2, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^8,7,3,6 He POOLE, A. Vernon, 84, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 2, 1996, in a Salem hospital. He was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church and was retired President of Roanoke Printing Company. He was a member of Lakeland Masonic Lodge #190, the Royal Arch Murray Chapter 22, the Scottish Rite, Kazim Temple, and the Roanoke Valley Shrine Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maude Aldridge Poole. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce Poole and William H. Cunningham, Hampton, Jane Poole and Jeno L. Inancsi, Smith Mountain Lake; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary E. and Anne Poole, Kerikeri, New Zealand; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Rupert Cassell, Elizabeth B. Aldridge, both of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Charles H. Cunningham, Virginia Beach, William A. Cunningham, Hampton, David E. Inancsi, Bluff City, Tenn., Malia, Justin, and Kira Poole, New Zealand; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's South Chapel 2 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. D. Michael Meloy. Burial will be in Evergreen Burial Park. The family suggests memorials be made to the charity of your choice. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. on May 3, 1996.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 226-40-1965.⁵ Lamar Bayard Lester was buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Road, Thunderbolt, Chatham Co., Georgia.⁶ He was born on August 7, 1887 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,7 He married Eliza Jane "Babe" Sowder, daughter of Augustus Thrash Sowder and Eliza Jane Hancock, on September 14, 1918 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Lamar Bayard Lester died on July 27, 1971 at Chatham Co., Georgia, at age 83.^9,6

     His Social Security Number was 579-10-2887.⁴ Carl Augustus Beckner Sr. was buried at Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, Prince George's Co., Maryland.¹ He was born on March 18, 1912 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Francis Marie Flood on March 24, 1933 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.¹ Carl Augustus Beckner Sr. died on November 9, 1994 at Clayton Co., Georgia, at age 82.^1,4,5

     Francis Marie Flood was buried at Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, Prince George's Co., Maryland.² Her Social Security Number was 220-32-5599.³ She was born on September 8, 1910 at Washington, D.C..^1,3,2,4 She married Carl Augustus Beckner Sr., son of Carl Donald Beckner and Mary "Mamie" Sowder, on March 24, 1933 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.² As of March 24, 1933,her married name was Beckner. Francis Marie Flood died in August, 1984 at Maryland at age 73.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 218-34-5715.⁴ Carol Marie Beckner married Joseph James Logan Sr.¹ Her married name was Logan. Carol Marie Beckner was born on January 5, 1937 at Washington, D.C..^4,2 She died on December 9, 1988 at Maryland at age 51.^1,4

     Her Social Security Number was 577-12-5520.⁶ Mamie Virginia Beckner was born on December 23, 1915 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,8,2 As of June 11, 1941,her married name was Redmon.⁸ She married James Edgar Redmon, son of Edgar Peter Redmon and Lona Letitia Sowder, on June 11, 1941 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^8,9,1 Mamie Virginia Beckner died on December 9, 1992 at Palm City, Martin Co., Florida, at age 76.^1,6,7,8