Mark Bradford Wilder1,2,3

M, b. February 2, 1955, d. December 1, 2023
     Mark Bradford Wilder Mark Bradford Wilder, 68, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was born on Wednesday, February 2, 1955, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Martin and Zola Wilder. Mark grew up in Northwest Roanoke, attending Huff Lane Elementary, Breckinridge Middle and William Fleming High Schools. He worked at the Mick or Mack grocery stores from 1974 until 1984. Mark then went to work for S & D Coffee Company from which he retired after 31 years of faithful service. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving partner of 38 years, Janet Gills; daughter, Missy (Kirk) White; granddaughter, Taylor (Donovan) Allen. He also leaves behind brothers, Marty (Vicky) Wilder and Mike Wilder, as well as brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike Willis, Nita (Ronnie) Bryson, Gene Willis; and nieces and nephews, Nicole, Matt, Tori, Zachary, Maggie, Kali, Angie, Harold, Mitch, Cameron, Jasmine, Teddy, Ty, and Toby. The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to Good Samaritan Hospice, especially Clara and Nicole, for the compassionate kindness and care given to Mark and their family during his illness.2 He married Janet Maria Willis, daughter of Oscar Boyd Willis and Ruth Arlene Stanley.1 Mark Bradford Wilder was born on February 2, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 He died on December 1, 2023 at Virginia at age 68.2

Family

Janet Maria Willis
Marriage*He married Janet Maria Willis, daughter of Oscar Boyd Willis and Ruth Arlene Stanley.1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Arlene Stanley Willis obituary in the Jul 24, 1998 edition.
  2. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Mark Bradford Wilder obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Mary Beth East1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 22, 1961, d. October 1, 2007
     Mary Beth East was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 She was born on December 22, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,5 As of October 18, 1997,her married name was Obenchain.2 She married Gregory Dale "Greg" Obenchain, son of Lewis Dale Obenchain and Lucille Ann Dodson, on October 18, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 Mary Beth East died on October 1, 2007 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 45.3,4,6 She Mary Beth East Obenchain, 45, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 1, 2007. She loved her husband very much, was a wonderful mother to her son, and was a great friend to many. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack East; mother, Margaret Louise Jeffreys; and her grandparents. Her surviving family includes her husband, Greg Obenchain; son, Clinton Horace Jack Obenchain; stepchildren, Michael Obenchain, Greg Obenchain, Johnny Obenchain, and Jasper Obenchain; sister, Nancy East Jones; brothers, Charles Dean East and Jack Andrew East; loving stepfather, Keith C. Jeffreys; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on October 3, 2007.4

Family

Gregory Dale "Greg" Obenchain
Marriage*She married Gregory Dale "Greg" Obenchain, son of Lewis Dale Obenchain and Lucille Ann Dodson, on October 18, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4 
Child
  • Clinton Horace Jack Obenchain4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis Obenchain obituary in the Sep 2, 1999 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S2251] Sherwood Burial Park, Roanoke Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=40016666&CRid=728583&df=all&
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Beth East Obenchain obituary in the Oct 3, 2007 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 23, 1961, d. July 14, 2013
FatherLewis Dale Obenchain1,2,3,5 b. January 23, 1940, d. August 30, 1999
MotherLucille Ann Dodson2,3,5 b. October 18, 1939, d. October 28, 2005
     Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 225-04-0676.8 He was born on June 23, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,5,6,8 He married Cynthia Ann Fisher on April 13, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain and Cynthia Ann Fisher were divorced on May 16, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain married Cathy Gail Drumwright on September 9, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain and Cathy Gail Drumwright were divorced on May 23, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain married Sheila Ann Stump, daughter of Bobby Carson Stump and Ruth Irene Bohon, on August 10, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,5,10 Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain died on July 14, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.3,8,7 He Richard Lee Obenchain (Rick), 52, passed away peacefully at his home in Salem early Sunday morning. He was an employee of Walker Foundry and the family appreciates their support during his recent illness. Rick was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lucille Ann Reese and Lewis Dale Obenchain; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Cora Dodson, and his paternal grandparents, Horace and Learleen Obenchain. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 17 years, Sheila Stump Obenchain; one son, Joe Obenchain; three daughters, Rebecca (Becky) and Mike Phillips, Danielle Obenchain, and Candice and Ross Campbell. He was Grandpa to his grandchildren whom he adored, Kinley and Annabelle, Jonah and Jossalyn, and Adam, Kadence, and Sally. His brother and sisters surviving him are Greg Obenchain, Teresa and Bruce Lucado, and Karen and Chuck Woolwine. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Ruth Stump; his life-long friend, Doug Baker; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 15, 2013.3

Family 1

Cynthia Ann Fisher
Marriage*He married Cynthia Ann Fisher on April 13, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain and Cynthia Ann Fisher were divorced on May 16, 1983 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Child
  • Rebecca Lynn Obenchain1,3

Family 2

Cathy Gail Drumwright b. October 4, 1963, d. October 26, 2004
Marriage*Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain married Cathy Gail Drumwright on September 9, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 
Divorce* Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain and Cathy Gail Drumwright were divorced on May 23, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.6 
Children
  • Danielle Elizabeth Obenchain1,3
  • Candice Brooke Obenchain1,3

Family 3

Sheila Ann Stump
Marriage*Richard Lee "Rick" Obenchain married Sheila Ann Stump, daughter of Bobby Carson Stump and Ruth Irene Bohon, on August 10, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,5,10 
Child
  • Richard Joseph Obenchain9,10

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis Obenchain obituary in the Sep 2, 1999 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucille Ann Dodson Reese obituary in the Oct 29, 2005 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard Lee Obenchain obituary in the Jul 15, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bobby Carson Stump obituary in the Feb 17, 2002 edition.
  10. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Richard Lee Obenchain obituary.

Mary Mosby Bower1,2,3

F, b. August 23, 1910, d. November 21, 1994
FatherSamuel Evans "Sam" Bower1,2,3,4 b. March 7, 1851, d. June 4, 1942
MotherSarah Rosabell B. "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner1,2,3,4 b. March 10, 1877, d. September 2, 1938
     Her Social Security Number was 227-42-2739.5 Her married name was Edwards.3 Mary Mosby Bower was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6 She married Herman Edwards.3 Mary Mosby Bower and Herman Edwards were divorced.3 Mary Mosby Bower was born on August 23, 1910 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,5,4 As of April 27, 1968,her married name was Lovell.3 She married Lebanon Ward Lovell on April 27, 1968 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 Mary Mosby Bower died on November 21, 1994 at Radford, Virginia, at age 84.5,7,6 She LOVELL, Mary Mosby, 84, of Riner, died Monday morning, November 21, 1994 in Radford Community Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Stanford, Stanton, Delaware; and three sisters, Elsie Sowers, Christiansburg, Nellie Kelly, Harrisburg, PA., Hazel Epperly, Shawsville; three grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her companion, Irvin Cole of Pilot. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Nancy Whiteley and the Rev. Walt Simmerman, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call anytime Tuesday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg. on November 22, 1994.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 390, District 106, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 23, District 4, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia1

Family 1

Herman Edwards
Divorce*Mary Mosby Bower and Herman Edwards were divorced.3 
Marriage* Mary Mosby Bower married Herman Edwards.3 
Child
  • Barbara Lucille Edwards3,6

Family 2

Lebanon Ward Lovell b. May 3, 1890, d. May 16, 1970
Marriage*Mary Mosby Bower married Lebanon Ward Lovell on April 27, 1968 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Mosby Lovell obituary in the Nov 22, 1994 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Freda W. Bower1,2

F, b. July 22, 1905, d. April 24, 1990
FatherSamuel Evans "Sam" Bower1,3,4 b. March 7, 1851, d. June 4, 1942
MotherSarah Rosabell B. "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner1,3 b. March 10, 1877, d. September 2, 1938
     Her Social Security Number was 229-46-4666.5 Freda W. Bower was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 910 Dobbins Hollow Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She was born on July 22, 1905 at Virginia.1,5 As of circa 1926,her married name was Chafin.6 She married Shirley B. Chafin circa 1926.4,6,2 Freda W. Bower died on April 24, 1990 at Radford, Virginia, at age 84.2 She Freda Bower Chafin, age 84, of Rt. 1, died Tuesday, April 24, 1990, in Radford Community Hospital. She was the widow of Shirley B. Chafin and is survived by two sons, Samuel L. Chafin, Blacksburg; Donald G. Chafin, Wilmington, Ohio; four sisters, Nellie Kelly, Harrisburg, Penn; Hazel Epperly, Shawsville; Mosby Lovell, Riner; Elsie Sowers, Christiansburg; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday from the St. Matthew's Church conducted by the Rev. Bob McCoy and the Rev. Nancy Whiteley with burial in the St. Matthew's Cemetery. Anyone wishing to make memorial contributions is asked to consider St. Matthew's Cemetery Fund in care of Ms. Thelma Bower , 100 Cherry Lane, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call anytime Thursday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. on April 25, 1990.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 215, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 390, District 106, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia3
1930Pennsylvania State Hospital, District 102, Susquehanna, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania6
1940Dwelling 409, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1930State hospital attendant6

Family

Shirley B. Chafin b. October 11, 1905, d. December, 1985
Marriage*Freda W. Bower married Shirley B. Chafin circa 1926.4,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Freda Bower Chafin obituary in the Apr 25, 1990 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Hazel Nannie Bower1,2,3

F, b. November 8, 1907, d. March 26, 2000
FatherSamuel Evans "Sam" Bower1,2 b. March 7, 1851, d. June 4, 1942
MotherSarah Rosabell B. "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner1,2 b. March 10, 1877, d. September 2, 1938
     Hazel Nannie Bower was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 910 Dobbins Hollow Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 Her married name was Epperly.3 She was born on November 8, 1907 at Virginia.1,5 She married Willie Lee "Bill" Epperly circa 1925.4,6 Hazel Nannie Bower died on March 26, 2000 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 92.5,4 She EPPERLY, Hazel Bower, 92, of Shawsville, died early Sunday, March 26, 2000 in a Shawsville nursing home. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. L. (Bill) Epperly and is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Frances Epperly of Christiansburg, Ray and Mary Epperly of Shawsville, Jerry and Remona Epperly of Lake Wylie, S.C; seven grandchildren, David, Patricia, Mark, Michael, Nancy, Jerry and Lisa; four great-grandchildren, Felicia, Samuel, Ntasha, Teresa. Mrs. Epperly was devoted to her family and anyone in the community whom she could help. She was a member of the White Memorial United Methodist Church for over 50 years where she was active in many areas of the church. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday from the Horne Funeral Chapel in Christiansburg, conducted by the Rev. Nancy Whiteley and the Rev. Jeri Bishop. Burial will follow in the St. Matthews Cemetery on Laurel Ridge. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the White Memorial United Methodist Church, Shawsville, Va. 24162 or the Shawsville Rescue Squad, Box 14, Shawsville, Va. 24162. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime after 2 p.m. Monday and the family will receive friends there Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is being served by Horne's in Christiansburg. on March 27, 2000.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 215, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 390, District 106, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 212, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

Willie Lee "Bill" Epperly b. September 13, 1902, d. October 18, 1990
Marriage*Hazel Nannie Bower married Willie Lee "Bill" Epperly circa 1925.4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Bower Sowers obituary in the Dec 19, 1999 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Hazel Bower Epperly obituary in the Mar 27, 2000 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willie Lee Epperly obituary in the Oct 20, 1990 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Paul Preston Epperly obituary in the Feb 9, 2007 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ray Edward Epperly obituary in the Oct 16, 2015 edition.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nellie Catherine Bower1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. January 15, 1909, d. June 18, 2002
FatherSamuel Evans "Sam" Bower1,2,5,6 b. March 7, 1851, d. June 4, 1942
MotherSarah Rosabell B. "Rosie" "Rosa" Conner1,2,5,6 b. March 10, 1877, d. September 2, 1938
     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-6155.7 Nellie Catherine Bower was buried at St. Matthew Cemetery, 910 Dobbins Hollow Road, Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,8 She was born on January 15, 1909 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,4 As of October 9, 1928,her married name was Earles.5 She married Marvin Rudolph Earles on October 9, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Nellie Catherine Bower and Marvin Rudolph Earles were divorced on May 6, 1949 at Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.6 As of July 9, 1949,her married name was Kelley.6 Nellie Catherine Bower married Joseph Lonzie Kelley on July 9, 1949 at Newport, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.3,4,6 Nellie Catherine Bower died on June 18, 2002 at Susquehanna Township, Juniata Co., Pennsylvania, at age 93.7,4 She Kelley, Nellie Bower, 93, of Susquehanna Township, Pa. and formerly of Riner, Va. Mrs. Kelley was born on January 15, 1908 (should be 1909), in Riner, Va. and died on Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at Blue Ridge Haven Nursing Home in Susquehanna Township, Pa. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse at the Harrisburg State Hospital in Pennsylvania. She was a member of the Colonial Park United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Joseph L. Kelley. She is survived by a daughter, Janice D. Lindsey of Palm Harbor Fla., four granddaughters, Catherine Riordan of Harrisburg, Pa., Janice Politis of Riner, Rebecca Christie of Newport and Nanette Soliday of Harrisburg, Pa. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2002, at St. Matthews Church in Riner with Rev. Steve Aker officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Matthew Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg is serving the Kelley family. on June 21, 2002.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 215, District 94, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 390, District 106, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia2
1930Pennsylvanis State Lunatic Hospital, District 102, Susquehanna, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania9
1940Dwelling 420, District 61-6, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Hospital attendant9

Family 1

Marvin Rudolph Earles b. August 31, 1909, d. February 4, 1982
Marriage*Nellie Catherine Bower married Marvin Rudolph Earles on October 9, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Nellie Catherine Bower and Marvin Rudolph Earles were divorced on May 6, 1949 at Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.6 
Children

Family 2

Joseph Lonzie Kelley b. September 1, 1904, d. November 4, 1995
Marriage*Nellie Catherine Bower married Joseph Lonzie Kelley on July 9, 1949 at Newport, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.3,4,6 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Bower Sowers obituary in the Dec 19, 1999 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie Bower Kelley obituary in the Jun 21, 2002 edition.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S253] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, St. Matthew Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11296] Harrisburg Patriot News, From the Janice D. Earles Lindsey obituary in the Sep 28, 2014 edition.