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     Raymond Stanley Ferguson was born on December 16, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Linda Gail Forbes, daughter of Lawrie Eldredge "Jack" Forbes and Violet Blondell "Granny" Link, on February 18, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,3 Raymond Stanley Ferguson died on January 28, 2022 at Virginia at age 77.¹ He Raymond Stanley Ferguson, December 16, 1944 - January 28, 2022. Raymond S. Ferguson, 77, of Roanoke, after suffering most of his life from numerous illnesses, was released from his pain on Friday, January 28, 2022. Ray leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Linda Ferguson; brother, David Ferguson and wife, Kay; sister, Tina Caldwell and husband, Rodney; sister-in-law, Patsy Forbes; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Dorothy Ferguson; brother, Jerry Ferguson; brother-in-law, Tom Forbes; and sister-in-law, Ada Mannifield. on January 31, 2022.¹

     Eula Janet Poff was buried at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery, 2511 Jeb Highway, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia.^8,4 She At home, surrounded by her loving children and sister, Janet Poff Harrell, age 80 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, joined her husband, infant son and parents in heaven on May 15, 2020. Mrs. Harrell was preceded in death by her husband, Gorman E. Harrell; an infant son, Keith Samuel Harrell; her parents, Bremen and Edna Poff; son-in-law, Michael Hill; and brother-in-law, Mack Harris. She was born in Willis, Virginia on April 26, 1940. Janet graduated from Willis High School in 1958 and married the love of her life that same year. Mrs. Harrell always had a love for children and teaching. She loved her God and spent many hours reading and studying her Bible. Her Bible is well worn and contains many handwritten notes and highlighted passages. She spent many years working with children in her church, teaching Sunday school and directing Vacation Bible School for over 50 years. Later in her life, Janet pursued her passion for teaching and graduated from Radford University in 1991 with a degree in education. Mrs. Harrell taught Pre-K at Meadows of Dan Elementary for several years, touching the lives of many children. Even after retirement, Mrs. Harrell kept up with many of her students and celebrated their successes. Mrs. Harrell was a member of Meadows of Dan Baptist Church for 48 years. She is survived by 4 daughters; Sandra (Ronnie) Thomas, Susan Hill, Sharon (David) Kimble, Terri Anne (Jeff) Hylton and 1 son Lester (Anita) Harrell; 10 grandchildren; Amy Harrell, Heidi (Chad) Foster, Kristina (David) Delp, Jennifer (Billy) Johnson, Heather (Jonathan) Butcher, Seth Harrell, Bremen (Autumn) Harrell, Amber (Ben) Davis, Lillian Harrell, and Carl Hylton; and 14 great grandchildren; Raylan, Josie and Helen Foster; Trey, William and Addyson Delp; Kayleigh, MaKinleigh and Samuel Johnson; Layla and Hattie Butcher; Lucas Harrell; Eiliss and Isaiah Davis. 1 sister, Margaret Harris and a sister-cousin Donna (Jerry) Bunce. Funeral services for Mrs. Harrell will be held at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.⁴ She was born on April 26, 1940 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,4,2 She married Gorman Euel Harrell on August 2, 1958 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,3,9,8,4 As of August 2, 1958,her married name was Harrell. Eula Janet Poff died on May 15, 2020 at Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 80.^8,4

     Margaret Ann Poff was buried at Patrick Memorial Gardens, 20937 Jeb Stuart Highway, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,7 She Mrs. Margaret Poff Harris, age 78 of Patrick Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at her home. She was born in Floyd County on August 25, 1942, to the late Bremen and Edna Hylton Poff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Malcolm Andrew “Mack” Harris; one sister, Janet Harrell; one brother, Kenneth Poff; and her maternal grandmother, Lillian Hylton. Margaret was a member of High Point Baptist Church where she played the piano, was active in VBS, sang in the choir, and served as Treasurer in the past. She loved the outdoors, tending to her flowers and fruit trees, and doing jigsaw puzzles. She was a lunch buddy at Patrick Springs Primary School and with her husband as Santa Claus, she played Mrs. Claus at the school and for other functions. Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Sheree and Tim Nickelston of Lawsonville, NC; three sons and daughters-in-law, David Harris of Stuart, Michael and Dana Harris of Citz, Jeffery and Becky Harris of Patrick Springs; seven grandchildren, McCrae Nickelston and wife, Dawn, Andy Nickelston and wife, Jena, Cher Martin and husband, Kent, Kristen Harris, Makayleigh Harris, Faith Ruscelloni and husband, Christian, Nathaniel Harris and wife, Ashley; two children that were very special to her heart, Kendall and Riley Epperly; nine great-grandchildren, Bailey Cook and husband, Christian, Madison Martin, Maddi Ashburn, Elizabeth, Isaiah, Emma, Eden, Adalyn, and Palmer Nickelston; and one great-great-grandson, J.C. Cook. Burial will follow in Patrick Memorial Gardens.⁷ She was born on August 25, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,7 She married Malcolm Andrew Harris on February 4, 1961 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,3 As of February 4, 1961,her married name was Harris. Margaret Ann Poff died on June 29, 2021 at Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,7

     Kenneth Lester Poff was buried at Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rt. 221, Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He was born on February 13, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He died on July 19, 1946 at Burks Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-7638.⁷ Marvin Ezra Mills was buried at Bonsack Cemetery, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on June 7, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 He married Ola Frances Caldwell circa 1928.^3,4 Marvin Ezra Mills died on October 6, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^1,7,4

     Her Social Security Number was 229-42-0474.¹⁰ Stefana Conner was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,8,12,6 She Mrs. Stefana G. Agee, age 67; died in a Salem hospital Sunday, February 12, 1984. Surviving are her husband, Elder Roy Agee, Copper Hill; three sons, Melvin E. Gearheart, Donald W. Gearhart, both of Copper Hill; Larry E. Gearheart, Salem; two stepsons, Donald L. Agee, Christiansburg; Larry Agee, Winston-Salem, N.C; three sisters, Mrs. Hattie Manning, Mrs. Rosa Conner, Mrs. Virgie Conner, all of Copper Hill; one brother, Irvin Conner, Copper Hill; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren. Interment was in the Restvale cemetery.¹² She was born on May 18, 1916 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,10,3,4,1,8,6,13,7} She married Roy Carlton Gearheart, son of James Melvin Gearheart and Victoria "Torie" Vest, on March 13, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,14,6 As of March 13, 1935,her married name was Gearheart. Stefana Conner married Elder James Leroy "Roy" Agee, son of Floyd Sephas Agee Sr. and Sarah Catherine "Kitty" Moran, on September 13, 1975 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,12,6 As of September 13, 1975,her married name was Agee. Stefana Conner died on February 12, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^{11,3,8,12,6,13}

     Tressie May Mills was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 231-24-4347.⁵ She was born on March 4, 1907 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 As of circa 1925,her married name was Underwood.⁶ She married Claude Swanson Underwood circa 1925.^7,6 Tressie May Mills died on December 14, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^5,4

     Pauline Malinda Jane Mills was buried at Daleville Cemetery, Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,6 Her married name was Underwood.⁵ She married Floyd Garfield Underwood.^5,7 Pauline Malinda Jane Mills was born on July 2, 1908 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 She died on December 7, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.^5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 226-30-6103.³ Thelma E. Mills was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁴ She was born on January 3, 1910 at Virginia.³ As of circa 1929,her married name was Cornelissen.⁵ She married Herman William Cornelissen circa 1929.^5,6,7 Thelma E. Mills died on June 23, 1993 at Cherryville, Gaston Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^3,8

     Pearl Ellen Mills was buried at Bonsack Cemetery, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 223-28-5380.⁶ She was born on October 12, 1911 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4 As of January 27, 1930,her married name was Trussler.⁵ She married Houston Acie Trussler on January 27, 1930 at Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ Pearl Ellen Mills and Houston Acie Trussler were divorced on October 30, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ As of May 4, 1948,her married name was Bowles.⁴ Pearl Ellen Mills married Harry George Bowles on May 4, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ Pearl Ellen Mills and Harry George Bowles were divorced on April 24, 1952 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁵ Pearl Ellen Mills died on May 26, 1992 at Buena Vista, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 80.^6,7 She Mrs. Pearl Mills Bowles, age 80, formerly of Roanoke and Lynchburg, died Tuesday, May 26, 1992. Surviving are three grandchildren, Sandra Perdue, Roanoke; Jeffrey Trussler, North Carolina; Brenda Trussler, Portsmouth, Va; two sisters, Mary M. Beard, Roanoke; Thelma Cornelissen, Winston-Salem, N.C; and a brother, Fred Mills, Vinton. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 1992 at the Bonsack Cemetery with the Rev. R. Elwood White. on May 27, 1992.²

     Fred William Mills Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-30-4037.⁷ He married Gracie Virginia Carter.^1,8 Fred William Mills Sr. was born on April 14, 1913 at Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., Virginia.^7,3 He died on November 1, 1995 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,7,4 He MILLS, Fred W. Sr., 82, of Vinton, died Wednesday, November 1, 1995. He was retired from Grand Piano Company, and was pre-deceased by two sons, Fred W. Mills Jr., and Charles W. Mills. Surviving are his wife, Gracie Carter Mills; daughter-in-law, Peggy J. Mills, Vinton; grandchildren, Michael T. Mills and wife, Wanda, Moneta, Jeff S. Mills and Rick L. Mills, both of Vinton; great-grandchildren, Ashleigh and Brandon Mills; sister, Mary M. Beard, Roanoke. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, November 3, 1995 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Tommy W. Hurt Jr. officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. on November 2, 1995.¹

     Rose Lee "Rosie" Mills was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her married name was Graham.³ She married Douglas Edward Graham.³ Rose Lee "Rosie" Mills was born on October 10, 1915 at Virginia.³ She died on November 29, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 53.³

     Josephine M. Mills was buried at Bonsack Cemetery, Stewartsville, Bedford Co., Virginia; Her tombstone reads "Gone but not forgotten."⁵ She was born on May 12, 1917 at Botetourt Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of May 13, 1917.^5,3,4 She died on September 13, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 15.^5,4

     Mary Ida Mills was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ She Mary Ida Mills Beard, 97, and her daughter, Rose Mary Beard Cochran, 78, both of Roanoke, went Home on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Mary was the last of ten children of William and Flora Manning Mills. She was married to Robert Lewis Beard for 70 years. Mary was a member of Grace and Truth Baptist Church and served as church organist for over 25 years. Rose was a former realtor and past president of the Roanoke Valley Board of Realtors and retired from the United Way of Roanoke as the Vice President of Allocations. In addition to Robert, they were preceded in death by Mary’s daughter, Jeanette Beard and Rose’s infant daughter, Carol Lou Cochran. Mary’s survivors include her son (Rose’s brother), Robert L. Beard, Jr; Rose’s children, Gary Cochran and wife, Barbara, Vickie Campbell and husband, Tod; and grandchildren, Nicole Campbell, Kristin Dunford (Cody) and Faith Rock.⁶ She was born on June 16, 1919 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,5 As of January 24, 1938,her married name was Beard.³ She married Robert Lewis Beard on January 24, 1938 at Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,6 Mary Ida Mills died on November 20, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.^5,6

     Sarah Jane Martin was buried at Marrs Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,6 She was born on May 21, 1874 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,8 She married William Hayden Shockey, son of Samuel Christy Shockey and Susan Emmaline Light, on March 3, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of March 3, 1892,her married name was Shockey. Sarah Jane Martin died on February 18, 1933 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 58; Died in an automobile accident.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-1570.¹¹ Rasteen Anna Gearhart was born on November 29, 1915 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,1,2,4 As of August 21, 1937,her married name was Moore.³ She married Charles James "Charlie" Moore on August 21, 1937 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Rasteen Anna Gearhart died on March 29, 2004 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 88.¹² She Rasteen Anna Moore, 88, of Winchester, died Monday, March 30, 2004, at her home. Mrs. Moore was born Nov. 29, 1915, in Roanoke, the daughter of Albert C. and Sally A. Leslie Gearhart. She was retired from Astro Communications Laboratory in Gaithersburg, Md., and had worked for Kresge Five and Dime in Washington, D.C. Surviving are two daughters, Norma Jean McGuire of Stephenson and Patricia Ann Shaver of Sterling; a sister, Gloria May Kiessling of Walddorf, Md; a brother, Arthur Koontz Gearhart of Ellicott City, Md; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. on March 31, 2004.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-01-7977.¹¹ Homer Elmo Gearheart was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^12,1,13,4 He was born on May 22, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,2,3,4,5 He married Hazel Evelyn Hartman on December 23, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^14,2,4 Homer Elmo Gearheart died on February 22, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^11,12,4 He GEARHEART, Homer E., 79, of Roanoke County, died Monday, February 22, 1993 in a local hospital. He was a member of Brookhill Baptist Church and the Woodmen of the World. He was retired from J. H. Pence School Supplies. Surviving are his wife, Hazel H. Gearheart; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Oneda Williams, Reston, Ruth and Earl Chrisman, Roanoke County; a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on February 24, 1993.¹²

     Arrell Lawrence Agee was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 10, 1918 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on March 9, 1957 at age 39.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-18-6700.⁶ Louie Bond Agee was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He married Josephine Elizabeth Meador.^1,2 Louie Bond Agee was born on September 28, 1918 at Virginia.^6,3 He died on August 26, 1992 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^6,1 He Louie Bond Agee, age 73 of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 1992, at his home. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Meador Agee; seven sons, Jerry B. Agee, Annapolis, Md; Michael G. Agee, Roanoke; Joseph L. Agee, Cleveland, Ohio; Phillip C. Agee, Fredericksburg; Anthony M. Agee, Mark C. Agee, Gregory L. Agee, all of Vinton; one daughter, Catherine A. Nolen, Vinton; and one brother, Donald Agee, Fredrick, Md. Also ten grandchildren survive. A funeral mass will be offered 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 1992, from St. Andrews Catholic Church. Father Carl J. Naro will officiate. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. A Christian wake service will be held 7:30 p.m. Friday from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts be made to the St. Frances House, the Roanoke area Ministries or the Salvation Army. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel. on August 27, 1992.¹

     King Lamb Gearheart was buried at Timber Ridge A.R.P. Cemetery, Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 226-01-3000.⁷ He was born on August 31, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,5 He married Teresa Iola McNeal, daughter of James Montgomery McNeil and Olia Odoxie Sisson, on October 20, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8 King Lamb Gearheart and Teresa Iola McNeal were divorced on September 6, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ King Lamb Gearheart married Ollie Lucille Jarvis on January 30, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,11 King Lamb Gearheart died on January 2, 2002 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 91.^1,7,4,5 He GEARHEART, King L., 91, of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2002 in the Stonewall Jackson Extended Care Facility. Born in Roanoke, he was one of nine children born to Morgan and Della Gearheart. He was preceded in death by all of his siblings, Bertha, Ellie, Essie, Myra, Richie, Blair, Emory and Ernest. Following his retirement from James Lee, he worked for many years as the custodian of Timber Ridge "Old Stone" Presbyterian Church. King was affectionately known by friends and neighbors as the "Mayor" of Timber Ridge. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lucille J. Gearheart of Lexington; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Dale Brown of Salem; son, Keith D. Gearheart of Staunton. He was "Pawpaw" to three loving and adoring grandchildren, Kimberly B. Hall and her husband, Tommy, Kelly C. Gearheart and J. Tyler Gearheart. Mr. Gearheart was preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Ryan Gearheart. He is also survived by a daughter, Judy Adams of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Burial will follow in the Timber Ridge A.R.P. Cemetery. on January 3, 2002.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-09-5892.⁵ Ernest Leonard Jernell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7 He was born on July 6, 1899 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,8 He married Ethel Lewis Conner, daughter of Charles Lewis Conner and Elizabeth Jane Conner, on December 20, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9 Ernest Leonard Jernell and Ethel Lewis Conner were divorced on January 23, 1928 at Virginia.¹⁰ Ernest Leonard Jernell married Carrie Cliffie "Carra" Poff, daughter of Joseph Fleming Poff and Rhoda Lee Hall, on December 7, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,9 Ernest Leonard Jernell died on April 4, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^5,6,7 He Ernest L. Jernell, age 79, of Roanoke, died Wednesday in a local nursing home. He was a retired driver for Roanoke City Mills. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. T. W. Kent, Goodview; Mrs. Nell Saunders and Mrs. Edith Leftwich, both of Roanoke. Burial will follow in Sherwood. on April 5, 1979.⁷

     Elsie Elizabeth Jernell was buried at Gearheart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,1 He was born on September 14, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He died on January 19, 1922 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 3.^4,1

     Mearl Osco Conner was buried at Baltimore National Cemetery, 5501 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland.^2,4,5 He was born on April 10, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Dorothy Evelyn Perdue on September 14, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Mearl Osco Conner died on March 8, 1961 at Maryland at age 47.^2,4,5

     Nita Hazel Poff was born circa 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of May 21, 1932,her married name was Coleman.² She married James Arthur Coleman on May 21, 1932 at Martinsville, Virginia; Nita lists her father as her grandparents, J. F. and Elzora Poff on her marriage record.^2,3 Nita Hazel Poff and James Arthur Coleman were divorced on July 6, 1934 at Richmond, Virginia.³

     William Frank Sowders was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,6 He married Beulah Unknown.⁶ William Frank Sowders was born on September 6, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,9 He died on December 24, 1960 at Oakton, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 64.^1,6

     Infant Sowder was born on September 6, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on September 7, 1896 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Eldridge Sampson Bowles was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 He was born on May 1, 1916 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 He Eldridge Bowles, 25, of Copper Hill, suffered critical injuries about the head and body about noon yesterday when the motorcycle he was riding apparently went out of control about a quarter of a mile west of the Copper Hill post office on the Bent Mountain road and turned a somersault on the highway. Attendants at Lewis-Gale hospital said today his condition is "critical". on August 11, 1941.⁶ He died on August 11, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 25.^5,2,3

     Effie Irene Bowles was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Shortsville, Ontario Co., New York.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0841.¹ She was born on July 19, 1919 at Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 2, 1939,her married name was Howell.⁴ She married Lewis Howell on September 2, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ As of October 15, 1966,her married name was Hill.⁶ Effie Irene Bowles married William F. Hill on October 15, 1966 at New York.⁶ Effie Irene Bowles died on March 18, 2002 at New York at age 82.^1,7