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     His Social Security Number was 224-07-9785.¹⁰ Warren Elwood Shiflet was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^9,6,7 He was born on March 18, 1917 at South River, Augusta Co., Virginia.^{2,10,3,4,5,6,7} He married Dorothy Elizabeth Cole, daughter of Shirley Leon Cole and Annabelle Mill "Annie" DeWeese, on June 24, 1939 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2,11,3,7 Warren Elwood Shiflet died on June 11, 1979 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 62.^10,6,7 He Warren Elwood Shiflet, 62, of Rt. 2, Waynesboro, was dead-on-arrival Monday (June 11, 1979) at Waynesboro Community Hospital. He was born in Augusta County March 18, 1917, son of Warren M. and Axie Mabel (Reeves) Shiflet. Shiflet was a member of Grace Evangelic Lutheran Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Dorothy (Cole) Shiflet; one son, Warren E. Shiflet Jr. of Colonial Heights; one daughter, Mrs. Carol Hansen of Lakeworth, Fla; one brother, Andrew J. Shiflet of Waynesboro; three sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Hewitt of Waynesboro, Mrs. Margaret Lilly of Fishersville and Mrs. Elenora Brower of Marshall; five grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Augusta Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Randolph, Pete Pleasants, Ray, Lenwood and Harold Shiflet and Dave Dean. on June 13, 1979.⁷

     Warren Elwood Shiflet Jr. was born on April 21, 1941 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Carolyn Sue Winborne on November 2, 1963 at La Plata, Charles Co., Maryland.^7,6 Warren Elwood Shiflet Jr. died on February 22, 2019 at Virginia at age 77.⁶ He Warren Elwood Shiflet Jr., born on April 21, 1941, in Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019, at his residence. Warren was preceded in death by his father, Warren Elwood Shiflet. He was a member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church. Warren is survived by his mother, Dorothy Cole Shiflet of Waynesboro; beloved wife of 55 years, Carolyn Winborne Shiflet; children, Lesli Shiflet Davis (Chuck), Haidee Shiflet Napier and Amber Shiflet Cook (Jared); sister, Carol Shiflet Hansen (Chris); sister-in-law, Linda Winborne Geisler (Greg); grandchildren, Caroline Davis, Megan Davis, Virginia Davis, Ashley Napier, Kevin Napier, Benjamin Napier, Coleman Cook and Riley Cook; and numerous nephews, nieces, and devoted friends. Warren grew up in Waynesboro, Virginia, and graduated from Wilson Memorial High School. After high school he began working at DuPont Spruance Plant in Richmond and retired after 30 years of service as a human resource manager. He was known for his great work ethic, devotion to his profession and great sense of integrity. Warren was devoted to his family, treasured time spent at family gatherings and was so proud of his grandchildren. He will be remembered for his positivity, quick wit and great sense of humor. Warren was always happy to help others by using his unique ability to fix anything. He was a true gentleman with a kind and gentle spirit. on February 24, 2019.⁶

     Nancy Lee Cole was born on September 17, 1922 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^7,3 As of December 22, 1945,her married name was Gallaher.⁴ She married Alfred Nathaniel Gallaher on December 22, 1945 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,4

     Alfred Nathaniel Gallaher was buried at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 2, 1923 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Nancy Lee Cole, daughter of Coy Raymond Cole and Florence Epperly, on December 22, 1945 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Alfred Nathaniel Gallaher died on January 22, 1996 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 73.^5,6

     Ray Lester Rhoades was buried at Riverview Memorial Park, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida.⁸ His Social Security Number was 234-22-5775.⁵ He was born on February 14, 1921 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Ethel Pauline "Polly" Wickham, daughter of James Edward Wickham and Thelma Mae/May Gilmore, on May 22, 1946 at St. Lucie Co., Florida.¹ Ray Lester Rhoades and Ethel Pauline "Polly" Wickham were divorced on August 5, 1975 at St. Lucie Co., Florida.² Ray Lester Rhoades died on May 6, 1977 at St. Lucie Co., Florida, at age 56.^3,6,7

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-5281.⁶ Clarence Edwin Sowers was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on April 16, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,6,4 He married Doris Irene Wickham, daughter of James Edward Wickham and Thelma Mae/May Gilmore, circa 1956.^1,2 Clarence Edwin Sowers died on March 23, 2013 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,3,6,5 He Clarence Edwin Sowers, 81, of Radford, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and owner of Sowers Paving Inc. and retired from Lynchburg Foundry with 37 years of service. He was a United States Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a very giving and loving man and will be missed by his family and community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Wickham Sowers; brothers, H. C. and Tommy Sowers; and sisters, Virginia Small and Gertrude Buckland. Survivors include his daughter, Rita S. Quesenberry; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Marie Sowers; grandchildren, Charlie Quesenberry, Jessie (Donald) Norris, Katie Hinkley and Daniel Sowers Jr; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Mae and Faith Ann Norris, and Skylar, Cole and Kaven Hinkley ; brother and sister-in-law, Billy Ray and Barbara Sowers of Radford; sisters and brothers-in-law, Norma Jean Bishop of Radford, Walton Buckland of Baytown, Texas, Lilly Mae Trigg of Dearborn, Mich., and Mary Ann and Lakie Linkous of Radford. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. on March 25, 2013.²