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     Wayne E. Sowers was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,5 He was born on April 29, 1913 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,3,5 He married Elva Irene Clower, daughter of Albert Frank Clower and Imogene King, on December 24, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,7 Wayne E. Sowers died on December 30, 1981 at age 68.^1,2,3,5

     Elva Irene Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on February 5, 1916 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,2 She married Wayne E. Sowers, son of Fitzhugh Lee "Fitz" Sowers and Ruby Alvie Howery, on December 24, 1936 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,1,5 As of December 24, 1936,her married name was Sowers. Elva Irene Clower died on June 27, 2011 at Virginia at age 95.⁵ She Elva Clower Sowers, 95, of Floyd, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by two brothers; three sisters; and her husband, Wayne E. Sowers. She is survived by her sister, Gladys Conner, of Floyd; two sisters-in-law, Glada Hale and Vera Sowers, both of Roanoke; and nephews and nieces including Patricia Altizer, of Floyd, who has seen to her care during her declining health. For many years Elva and Wayne tended their Floyd County farm while also working other jobs. Elva was employed by Donkenny Garment Factory where she took great pride in her work as a seamstress. At home she was meticulous in the care of her house, lawn and garden. After Wayne's death in 1981, she continued living on the farm until 1995 when she sold the farm and followed her sisters who had moved closer to town. After moving to Tise Street in Floyd, she was always busy in her house and yard. On Sundays she attended church at Camp Bethel United Methodist Church where she was an active member. Elva loved telling funny stories or jokes that she had read or heard. She also liked to entertain her guests by playing the old pump organ and singing for them. She always wanted to be neighborly and to help others who were less fortunate or needy. Visitation will be held at Gardner's Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2011. The Funeral Service will be conducted by the Rev. Richard Mullan and the Rev. Elbert Naff in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2011, with the burial to follow at Wilson Cemetery in Check. Memorial donations may be made to Wilson Cemetery, c/o Robert Vest, 1372 Daniels Run Road, Check, VA 24072. on June 29, 2011.⁵

     Delilah McGrady married Sidney J. Sutphin.¹ Her married name was Sutphin. Delilah McGrady was born on February 27, 1866.¹ She died on October 16, 1920 at age 54.¹

     Terry Joe Angle was born on March 8, 1965.^5,1 He died on September 13, 2017 at Virginia at age 52.³ He Terry Joe Angle, 52, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles S. Angle. Terry is survived by his mother, Gwinn K. Angle; sister, Donna and David Muhly; brothers, Kelly and Susan Angle and Rodney and Patti Radford; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Carilion NRVMC and Kissito Healthcare – Bland County Rehabilitation. on September 16, 2017.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-60-9995.⁴ Roy Maynard Greene was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 24, 1943 at Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Jun 24, 1944.^4,2,1 He married Patricia Ann "Pat" Mannon on July 26, 1968 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Roy Maynard Greene and Patricia Ann "Pat" Mannon were divorced before August 6, 1994.⁵ Roy Maynard Greene died on August 19, 2008 at Virginia at age 65.^4,2 He Roy Maynard Greene, 65, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. He was born on June 24, 1943. He was preceded in death by daughters, Noami Kaye Greene and Baby Sissy; father, Ernest Greene; mother, Dessie Dickerson; and brother, Harold Greene. Survivors include his daughters, Norma Jean Hale and Jeff Morris, and Kathy Hale and husband, Amos Hale; grandson, Timothy Lee Hale "Timmy;" granddaughters, Danielle Renee Morris, Amanda Dawn Hale, Heather Lynn Morris and Samantha Ann Hale; two brothers; one sister; and special friend, Claudine Vaughn. Interment will be at Monte Vista Cemetery in Callaway, Va. on August 21, 2008.²

     Dessie Mae Sloan married Earnest Maynard Greene. Dessie Mae Sloan was buried at Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 25 Wades Gap Road, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Greene. She was born circa 1921.² She died on February 23, 2005 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.² She Dessie Slone Green Dickerson, 84, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Vinnie Slone. She was also preceded in death by her son, Harold Green. Survivors include her sons, Roy Green, James Green, and David Green and wife, Betty; one daughter, Mrs. Franklin (Gladys) Nichols; daughter-in-law, Eloise Green; special friend, Lee Allen; one brother, Thomas Odell Slone; four sisters, Sadie Yopp, Daisy Thomas, Mazie Hicks, and Juanita Whitaker. 15 grandchildren and 24 greatgrandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2005 at the Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Roy Turpin and Pastor Charles Spencer officiating. Interment will be in the Monte Vista Cemetery in Callaway, Va. Friends may call at the Gardner Funeral Home Friday after 12 noon where the family will be from 7 until 9 p.m. The family wishes to express special thanks to the staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home and the staff of Adventa Hospice.
on February 25, 2005.²

     Sarah Adelaine "Addie" Richards was buried at Little Hope Church Cemetery, Cove Hollow Road, near Elliston, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on February 19, 1848 at Virginia.^3,4 She married William B. Lawrence, son of William Lawrence and Sarah Boothe, on March 13, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² As of March 13, 1865,her married name was Lawrence. Sarah Adelaine "Addie" Richards died on June 27, 1927 at Virginia at age 79.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 225-54-8600.¹¹ Elsie Christine Bennington was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,12 She was born on January 28, 1929 at Winchester, Virginia.^{13,11,12,10,3} She married Lewis Harvey Angle, son of John Fay Angle Sr. and Leo Mae Janney, on June 23, 1948 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^14,4,13,6,15 As of June 23, 1948,her married name was Angle. Elsie Christine Bennington died on October 22, 2000 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 71.^11,5,12,16 She ANGLE, Christine Bennington, 71, of Check, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, October 22, 2000. She was surrounded by her family. Christine was a member of Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church and was a long-time member of the United Methodist Women. She served as a teacher's aide with Ms. Ocie Rakes at Floyd Elementary School. Her life was devoted to her family, the community and the youth. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Elsie Bennington. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Lewis H. Angle; sons and daughter, Steve L. Angle, Melvin G. Angle, M. Van and Janice Angle, Winona A. and David E. Baker; grandchildren, Justin Angle, Shawn and Shannon Angle, Stacy and Andrea Baker; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and John Harman, Nancy and Bill Bandy; stepgrandchildren, Mickey and Anita Alderman, Barry Alderman, Angie Alderman; stepgreat-grandchildren, Matthew, Ashley and Michael; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Louise Angle, Mildred Thompson, Sam and Gwinn Angle; several nieces and nephews, several aunts and uncles; and special uncle, Nelson Hale. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Elbert Lee Naff and the Rev. Lane Speigner officiating. Interment will follow in Coles Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice or Station #3 Rescue Squad. on October 23, 2000.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 235-03-3795.⁸ Rev. Dennie Ray Schoolcraft was born on March 2, 1911 at Cressmont, Clay Co., West Virginia.^8,3,5 He married Beulah Summers before 1935.⁹ Rev. Dennie Ray Schoolcraft married Icie Evelyn Reynolds on March 10, 1935.^10,9 Rev. Dennie Ray Schoolcraft married Judy Estes on April 22, 1980.⁹ Rev. Dennie Ray Schoolcraft died on July 7, 1990 at age 79.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 235-03-1763.⁸ James Donald Schoolcraft was born on July 3, 1913 at Frame, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,8,4,5 He married Evangeline Smith on August 28, 1941 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; James was divorced when he married Evangeline.⁴ James Donald Schoolcraft died in February, 1982 at West Virginia at age 68.^3,8

     His Social Security Number was 266-03-4027.⁷ Arnold Nutter Schoolcraft was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 19, 1914 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^4,7 He married Bessie Altha Spence on June 1, 1946 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4,8,9 Arnold Nutter Schoolcraft died on February 11, 2005 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^3,4,7 He Arnold Nutter Schoolcraft passed away on Feb. 11, 2005, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was born Oct. 19, 1914, in Roane County, W.Va. Arnold attended school in Vinton, Ohio. He was active in all sports and was captain of his football team. Arnold attended Rio Grande College, graduating from Michigan State University. He was drafted into the Army Air Force, serving from April 1942 to December 1945. He was a flight engineer on the B-17, served with the 15th Air Force, 99th Bomb Group, B-346 Bomb Squadron, based in Italy. The crew was shot down over Italy, but all survived. He flew in the first bombing mission out of Russia while stationed in Italy. He also was one of the first original members of the Air Force Reserve Unit at Yeager Airport. After the war Arnold returned to Charleston, where he went to work for Union Carbide. There he met the plant nurse, Bessie Spence of Cross Lanes. In 1963, Arnold started a heating and air conditioning company with his brother-in-law in Orlando, Fla. Arnold was active in N.A.P.E., National Association of Power Engineers, and was voted president of the state organization. He helped pass many legislative issues concerning the engineering field. With Arnold's wit, he was often asked to speak to local organizations. Upon his retirement, he and Bessie Spence Schoolcraft returned to their beloved West Virginia. There they retired. One of Arnold's greatest hobbies was to restore old homes. He was also active in military organizations. He was a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge No. 131, Vinton, Ohio, and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was preceded in death by wife, Bessie Spence Schoolcraft; son, Arnold "Arnie" Nutter Schoolcraft. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, James H. and Elda Schoolcraft of Alexandria, La., and John Schoolcraft of Cross Lanes; daughter and son-in-law, Ann Schoolcraft-King and Jim of Orlando, Fla; brother, Dr. J. Ronald Schoolcraft of Jacksonville, Fla; three grandsons, Joseph Arnold Schoolcraft of Alexandria, La., Michael Jeffrey Schoolcraft and DeLand, Fla., Jason Ronald Schoolcraft of Ormond Beach, Fla; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. A gathering of family and friends will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes. A special thanks to the Staff of Hubbard Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to: Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. on February 12, 2005.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 234-24-0677.⁸ Mildred Rada Schoolcraft was buried at Grace Memorial Gardens, 17007 U.S. Highway 19, Hudson, Pasco Co., Florida.⁹ She was born on January 7, 1918 at Kettle, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,8,4 As of November 10, 1944,her married name was Webster.^3,4 She married Dennis Ray Webster on November 10, 1944 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Mildred Rada Schoolcraft died on April 21, 2001 at Florida at age 83.⁸

     Dr. John Ronald Schoolcraft Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on March 31, 1920 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,7,4 He married Lorraine Lloyd on June 14, 1941 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Dr. John Ronald Schoolcraft Sr. married Helen Batten on October 3, 1970.⁸ Dr. John Ronald Schoolcraft Sr. married Sylvia Woods on November 24, 1994.⁹ Dr. John Ronald Schoolcraft Sr. died on November 24, 2007 at Florida at age 87.^7,4 He Dr. J. Ronald Schoolcraft, Sr., 87, passed away November 24, 2007. Mr. Schoolcraft was born March 31, 1920 in Roane County on the Rush Fork of Green Creek, West Virginia. He was drafted into the US Navy where he served in World War II, this is where he was converted to Christ in 1945. West Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida were where he pastored several churches. He has served as an ordained minister for the Advent Christian Denomination for over 60 years and has also authored 25 books and countless pamphlets. In 1979, after 33 years of study in some six different schools, he was awarded a Doctor of Theology degree. He is preceded in death by his son, Ivan Schoolcraft. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 37 years, Helen; sons, Ronnie Schoolcraft, Jr., John Drew; daughters, Patty Donor, Jeannie Aldridge, Pamela Morrison; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 7-9 PM at HARDAGE-GIDDENS Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 29, 2007, 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at West Jacksonville Advent Christian Church, 8376 Normandy Blvd., Jax., FL 32221. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Jacksonville Advent Christian Church, or Advent Christian Village at Dowling Park, P.O. Box 4305, Dowling Park, Fl. 32064. Arrangements made by HARDAGE-GIDDENS Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223. on November 27, 2007.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 234-20-7010.¹⁰ Kenneth Lafon Schoolcraft was buried at Frail Donohoe Cemetery, Long Ridge, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3,6,7 He was born on April 28, 1922 at Frame, Roane Co., West Virginia.^10,1,3,4,6 He married Lonnie C. Phillips in 1945 at Collier Co., Florida.⁵ Kenneth Lafon Schoolcraft died on July 6, 1969 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 47.^1,3,6,7 He Kenneth L. Schoolcraft, 47, of 1300 1/2 Lightner Ave., Dunbar, was dead on arrival Sunday at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Mr. Schoolcraft was an electrician at Union Carbide, Institute, a
member of First Advent Christian Church at Dunbar, a World War II veteran and a 25 year resident of Dunbar. Survivors: wife, Lonnie C; mother, Mrs. Leatha Schoolcraft of St. Albans; brothers, the Rev. Dennie R. of Pinch, James D. of St. Albans, Arnold N. of Orlando, Fla; the Rev. J. Ronald of Jacksonville, Fla; sisters, Mrs. Vada Jarvis of South Charleston and Mrs. Mildred Webster of Orlando, Fla. Service will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the First Advent Christian Church with the Rev. Wilber S. Baxter and the Rev. Ronald Buffington officiating. Burial will be in Frail Cemetery. on July 7, 1969.⁷

     Glada Myrtle Schoolcraft was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Mount Carmel, Hawkins Co., Tennessee.^2,6 She was born on May 15, 1904 at Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of September 10, 1935,her married name was Click.⁷ She married Malcolm Byron Click on September 10, 1935.^8,7 Glada Myrtle Schoolcraft died on August 4, 1963 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^2,3 She A widely known Charleston artist and longtime area school teacher, Mrs. Glada Myrtle Schoolcraft Click, died Sunday morning in a Charleston hospital after a long illness of a heart condition. Mrs. Click, of 719 Forest Circle, South Charleston, had long been active in local and state art circles. She was born in Clay County, May 15, 1904, a daughter of James E. and Letha Elmore Schoolcraft. She was a graduate of Walton High School in Roane County and received her AB degree from Marshall University. She taught school in Roane County four years before coming to Kanawha County. Mrs. Click was assigned to the Sissonville Grade School as principal in the fall of 1936 and she remained there until her medical retirement in 1943. She studied painting under private tutors, attended Mason School of Music and Fine Arts here until it closed, and exhibited her art work in many area shows. She was a rosarian of note, a consecutive ribbon and trophy winner at Charleston's annual rose show. Mrs. Click was president of Allied Artists of W. Va., Inc., in 1932 and 1933 and thereafter continued to serve in other offices until her last illness. She was a member of the National Education Assn., Charleston Rose Society, Sissonville Women's Club, VWCA, Brooks Bird Society, Allied Artists of W. Va., and the Sandy Knob Advent Christian Church. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Letha Schoolcraft of Pinch; two sisters, Mrs. Vada Jarvis of South Charleston, with whom she made her home, and Mrs. Mildred Webster of Orlando, Fla; five brothers, Arnold Schoolcraft of Charleston, Donald of St. Albans, Rev. Dennie R. Schoolcraft of Pinch, Kenneth of Nitro and the Rev. Ronald Schoolcraft of Jacksonville, Fla. The Rev. Homer Baxter will officiate at the funeral Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Snodgrass Funeral Home at South Charleston. Burial will be Wednesday in Churchill, Tenn., beside her husband, who died in 1960. on August 5, 1963.³