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     Ray Lester Rhoades was buried at Riverview Memorial Park, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida.⁶ 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 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

     Clarence Edward Sowers was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.² He was born on April 15, 1931.³ He married Doris I. Wickham, daughter of James Edward Wickham and Thelma Mae/May Gilmore, circa 1956.^1,2 Clarence Edward Sowers died on March 23, 2013 at Virginia at age 81.² 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. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Radford with the Rev. Brian Cockram and the Rev. O. D. Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. on March 25, 2013.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-38-9371.⁵ Bobby Harman "Bob" Cole was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on July 13, 1935 at Virginia.⁵ He married Judy Faye Epperly, daughter of Clarence Austin Epperly and Alma Mae Hodge, on October 17, 1970.^6,1 Bobby Harman "Bob" Cole died on April 30, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^2,5 He Bobby Harman Cole, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer and leukemia. Bobby proudly served in the United States Army. He retired from Federal Mogul and Hubbell Lighting. He was an avid sportsman and race car fan. Bobby was a friend to all and will be missed by many. Bobby is survived by his wife of 35 years, Judy E. Cole; his son, Travis; daughter, Sabrina; and granddaughter, Galen Cole. He is survived by two brothers and their wives, Charles E. and Dot Cole, Georgia, Lee and Norma Cole, Pilot; his sister-in-law, Connie E. Turner, Christiansburg; mother-in-law, Alma H. Epperly, Roanoke. He is also survived by several special nieces and nephews. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Doug and Vada Cole in 1963; his infant daughter, Tracie, in 1976, and his brother, Don, in 1999. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Montgomery Regional Hospital and, most especially, the 2nd floor nursing and respiratory staff for their care and concern during his illness. The family deeply appreciates the services of Dr. Harry E. McCoy and his staff and Dr. Jose' Rivero. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 2, 2006 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Richard Horne and the Rev. Neal Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Cole Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com on May 2, 2006.²

     Tracie Lenora Cole was born on July 18, 1976.¹ She died on July 19, 1976.¹

     Ernest Meredith was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Gladys Bishop.¹ Ernest Meredith was born on June 18, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 18, 1887.^1,2 He died on August 3, 1958 at age 72.¹

     Gladys Bishop married Ernest Meredith.¹ Gladys Bishop was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 927 Dobbins Hollow Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her married name was Meredith. She was born on May 28, 1899.¹ She died on June 5, 1955 at age 56.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 235-26-1231.⁵ Ann Elizabeth Collins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on January 24, 1920 at Iaeger, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,3 She married Elwin Leon Lawrence, son of Roff Arno Lawrence and Alverta Victoria Cole, on November 25, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 As of November 25, 1943,her married name was Lawrence.⁴ Ann Elizabeth Collins died on April 26, 2005 at Bloomington, Monroe Co., Indiana, at age 85.^1,5,3 She Ann Collins Lawrence, formerly of Princeton, W.Va., and Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 in Bloomington, Ind. after a long illness. Her loving husband, Elwin Leon Lawrence, preceded Mrs. Lawrence in death. She is the daughter of Noah and Callie Collins, who passed away when she was a young child. Three brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death. In her younger years, Mrs. Lawrence worked as a salesperson for Waters' Jewelry, and Margaret Spangler's and Nelson's dress shops in Princeton, W.Va. She also worked for Patterson and Revco drug stores in Roanoke, Va. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi business sorority. She is survived by daughters, Sharon Lawrence Finley and husband, Bill of Bloomington, Ind. and Robin Lawrence Hegner and husband, Joe of Midlothian, Va; three grandchildren, whom she adored, Holly Beth Mull of Mesa, Ariz., Ryan Lawrence Mull and wife, Lora of Fishers, Ind. and Michael Lawrence Hegner of Midlothian, Va; sister, Bessie Collins Crabtree of Panther, W.Va; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel in Roanoke on Friday, April 29, 2005 from 5 to 8 p.m. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Frank Feather will officiate. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
on April 28, 2005.¹

     Beth Michele Lawrence was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 8, 1978 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3 She died on June 22, 2017 at Virginia at age 39.² She Beth Michele Lawrence, age 39, of Christiansburg passed away unexpectedly in her sleep, June 22, 2017. She is survived by her father and mother, Larry and Glenda Lawrence of Christiansburg; sister and brother-in-law, Jill and Trevan Zosel of Bothell,Wash; her much loved niece and nephew, Toriana and Bryson; her paternal grandparents, Marvin and Ramona Lawrence of Blacksburg; numerous aunts and uncles; 12 special cousins, one of whom was extra special to her, Takara Howard. We would also like to thank Rebekah Hall who has been her caretaker and friend for the past three and a half years. Rebekah helped Michele with her chores and took her out into the community for activities which Michele enjoyed. Rebekah always came in with a smile and Michele loved her so much. Michele endured many health issues in her lifetime, however she kept an upbeat attitude. She had a big heart for children and animals and most importantly she loved and trusted her heavenly Father. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, June 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michele's honor may be made to Intellectual Disabilities Agency of the NRV, P O Box 42, Christiansburg, VA 24068. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on June 25, 2017.²