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     Lt. Col. James Calvin Akers was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Sharon Kay Boone.^1,2 Lt. Col. James Calvin Akers was born on July 1, 1940 at Graham, Young Co., Texas.^1,2 He died on February 3, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.² He Lt. Col. James C. "Jim" Akers, USAF Ret., 75, of Daleville, and formerly of Fork Union, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Jim was born July 1, 1940 in Graham, Texas. He was the son of the late J.C. and Jessie M. O'Rear Akers and lived in Daleville for the last two years. Jim proudly served as a navigator in the United States Air Force and retired after 21 years of service. He served three tours of duty in Viet Nam, one year in Korea, and three years in Alaska. Jim recently retired as Director of Admissions for Fork Union Military Academy after 20 years of service, and is a member of Fincastle Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharon K. Boone Akers; daughters and son-in-law, Melynda and Nizar Ghuneim of Concord, North Carolina, and Marci Akers of Matthews, North Carolina; and grandchildren, Jillian Ghuneim, and Jessica Ferguson. A memorial service will be held at Fork Union Baptist Church at a later date. Inurnment with full military honors provided by The United States Air Force Honor Guard will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 5550 Bagging Plant Road, Dublin, Virginia. on February 6, 2016.²

     Hanna D. Long was buried at Mountain Park Cemetery, Montague Co., Texas.⁴ His Social Security Number was 460-26-2211.⁵ He married Sue Emma Akers, daughter of Ernest Raymond Akers and Margaret B. Grace.^6,1 Hanna D. Long was born on October 17, 1924 at Altamont, Labette Co., Kansas; His gravestone has a birth date of Oct 18, 1924.^5,2,7,4 He died on June 29, 1987 at Perry, Noble Co., Oklahoma, at age 62.^5,7,4,3 He PERRY, OKLA. - H.D. Long, 62, former Borger resident, died last Monday in the hospital in Perry, Okla. He was the former operator of Kirby Sales and Repair in Borger. He had been employed by Atlantic-Richfield and retired in 1985. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Perry. Survivors include his wife, Sue of the home; one son, Richard Long, two grandchildren. on July 6, 1987.³

     Aunita Alwanda Harroun was buried at Rosewood Park Cemetery, 1884 FM 1844, Longview, Harrison Co., Texas.^7,3 She was born on March 4, 1924 at Jacksboro, Jack Co., Texas.^3,7 As of January 9, 1943,her married name was Davis.⁴ She married Johnnie Lewis "John" Davis on January 9, 1943 at Winnie, Chambers Co., Texas.^1,2,3,7,4,8 Aunita Alwanda Harroun died on January 17, 2013 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at age 88.^3,7 She LONGVIEW - Funeral services for Aunita Alwanda Harroun Davis, 88, of Big Sandy, will be noon Monday, January 21, 2013, at the Rosewood Mausoleum Chapel, with Bro. Dennis Erwin officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum. Mrs. Davis passed away in Houston on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Mrs. Davis was born March 4, 1924, in Jacksboro, Texas, to Byron Arthur and Sally Elizabeth Harroun. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Pasadena, Texas. Mrs. Davis married Johnnie L. Davis in 1943 in Winnie, Texas. Bro. Johnnie L. Davis passed away in April of 2003. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 60 years. She is survived by her daughter sand son-in-law, Janice A. Davis of Houston, Texas, and Johnita E. and Edmund Matkins of Houston, Texas; sons and daughter-in-law, Byron A. Davis of Bossier City, La., and Denzil A. and Marsha Davis of Houston, Texas; granddaughters, Alwanda Gray and Ashley Davis; grandsons, Troy Cooper, Chris Davis, Duston Davis, Denzil Davis, Brent Davis and Clinton Matkins; ten greatgrandchildren; and sister, Zella McDowell of Longview, Texas. on January 19, 2013.⁷

     Johnnie Lewis "John" Davis was buried at Rosewood Park Cemetery, 1884 FM 1844, Longview, Harrison Co., Texas.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 460-28-9968.⁸ He was born on May 20, 1924 at Glenwood, Upshur Co., Texas.^3,5,2,6,7,8 He married Aunita Alwanda Harroun, daughter of Byron Arthur Harroun and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers, on January 9, 1943 at Winnie, Chambers Co., Texas.^1,2,3,9,4,5 Johnnie Lewis "John" Davis died on April 10, 2003 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas, at age 78.^3,5,8 He Services for Brother Johnnie Lewis Davis, 78, of Big Sandy will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2003, in Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Longview with evangelist Dennis Erwin and Brother Mike Bassett officiating. Entombment will follow in Rosewood Park Mausoleum. Brother Davis was born May 20, 1924, in Gilmer to Alton and Opal Davis. He went home to be with his Lord on Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2003, at his residence. He served as pastor for Pine Acres Baptist Church in Gilmer and had previously served at Open Door Baptist Church, Gospel Light Baptist Church in Longview and 20 years as associate pastor with Roloff Enterprises. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Brother Davis was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Calvin Leon Davis and Frayne Darrell Davis; and one sister, Betty Jo Bowden. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Aunita Harroun Davis of Big Sandy; his daughters and son-in-law, Janice A. Davis of Houston and Johnita E. Matkins and Edmund of Houston; his sons and daughter-in-law, Byron A. Davis of Big Sandy and Denzil A. Davis and Marsha of Houston; two granddaughters, Alwanda Moore and Ashley L. Davis; his grandsons, Troy Cooper, Chris Davis, Dustin Davis, Denzil Davis, Brent Davis and Clinton Matkins; eight greatgrandchildren; a sister, Annie Lee Billingsley of Longview; and one brother, Bryan W. Davis of Wylie. on April 12, 2003.⁵

     Zella Elizabeth Harroun Longview, TX - Zella Elizabeth McDowell passed away November 28, 2020. Services will be held grave side at Lakeview Cemetery. where she will be laid beside her husband Elmer Fayne McDowell. Zella McDowell is survived by her son Fayne Arthur McDowell and wife Nicola of Colorado Springs, CO, her daughter Sharon Kay Autrey and husband Kenneth of Kilgore, and son James David McDowell and wife Paula of Forney, TX. She is also survived by 9 grand children and 20 great-grand children and 17 great-great-grand children. Zella was born in Jacksboro, Texas November 6, 1925. She lived most of her 95 years here in Longview. She loved children having taught preschool for over 20 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Greggton. She will be tremendously missed by her family and friends.⁸ She was buried at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, 5000 West Harrison Road, Longview, Harrison Co., Texas.⁸ She was born on November 6, 1925 at Jacksboro, Jack Co., Texas.^3,8 As of January 9, 1944,her married name was McDowell.⁴ She married Elmer Fayne "Brother Mac" McDowell on January 9, 1944 at Matagorda Co., Texas.^9,4,8 Zella Elizabeth Harroun died on November 28, 2020 at Texas at age 95.⁸

     Elmer Fayne "Brother Mac" McDowell was buried at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, 5000 West Harrison Road, Longview, Harrison Co., Texas.² His Social Security Number was 461-20-7789.⁶ He was born on May 23, 1924 at Electra, Wichita Co., Texas.^6,2,5 He married Zella Elizabeth Harroun, daughter of Byron Arthur Harroun and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" "Bessie" Akers, on January 9, 1944 at Matagorda Co., Texas.^2,3,4 Elmer Fayne "Brother Mac" McDowell died on May 20, 2008 at Longview, Harrison Co., Texas, at age 83.^6,2 He Funeral services for Elmer Fayne "Brother Mac" McDowell, 83, of Longview, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2008, at the Greggton First Baptist Church, with the Reverend Bobby Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Mr. McDowell passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Longview. He was born May 23, 1924, in Electra, to Richard Fayne and Lois Denson McDowell. He had lived in Longview for the past 45 years and was a retired water plant supervisor for the City of Longview after 25 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Greggton First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He was also a graduate of Carlisle High School. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Zella of Longview; children, Fayne McDowell and his wife, Nicky of Colorado Springs, Colo., Sharon Kay Autrey and her husband, Kenneth of Kilgore, and James David McDowell and his wife, Paula of Forney; sister, Gloria Hamilton and her husband, Oscar of Tyler; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Aunita Davis of Houston. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund at Greggton First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. this evening, May 22, 2008, at the funeral home.
on May 22, 2008.²