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     Shirley Ann Freeman was born on February 20, 1948 at Carroll Co., Virginia.² As of October 27, 1967,her married name was Sowers.¹ She married William Ray "Billy" Sowers, son of Troy Leslie Sowers and Elizabeth June Alderman, on October 27, 1967 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Shirley Ann Freeman died on July 2, 2017 at Virginia at age 69.³ She Shirley Ann Sowers, 69, of Floyd and formerly of Hillsville, Va., passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel. on July 4, 2017.³

     Gordon W. Worley was buried at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.² He was born on January 13, 1912 at Texas.^1,2 He died on October 29, 1923 at age 11.²

     Martha Ann Turpin was buried at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, east side of East portal parking lot of Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee.⁴ She was born on May 10, 1868 at Tennessee.^2,4 As of circa 1897,her married name was Walters.^1,2 She married Calvin Cassell Walters, son of Hiram King Walters and Elizabeth Jane Light, circa 1897.^1,2,3 Martha Ann Turpin died on July 23, 1929 at Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 61.⁴

     Elizabeth Maude Walters was born in July, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Samuel M. "Sam" Raby was buried at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, east side of East portal parking lot of Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee.⁴ He was born on December 29, 1873 at Campbell, Knox Co., Tennessee.^1,4 He married Bertha Jane Walters, daughter of Hiram King Walters and Elizabeth Jane Light, on August 6, 1893 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.¹ Samuel M. "Sam" Raby married Linda/Hila M. Brock before January 13, 1920.⁵ Samuel M. "Sam" Raby died on March 15, 1934 at Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 60.^1,4

     Frederick Samuel "Fred" Raby was buried at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Avenue, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^3,6 He was born on June 8, 1894 at Anderson Co., Tennessee; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Jun 8, 1895.^2,3,6,4 He married Nettie Oberiah Rash on September 30, 1917 at Knox Co., Tennessee.^7,8 Frederick Samuel "Fred" Raby died on August 27, 1922 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 28.^3,6,4

     Nettie Oberiah Rash was buried at New Gray Cemetery, 2724 Western Avenue, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.³ Her Social Security Number was 411-05-9524.⁴ She was born on January 25, 1896 at Marshall, Madison Co., North Carolina.^4,1 As of September 30, 1917,her married name was Raby.⁵ She married Frederick Samuel "Fred" Raby, son of Samuel M. "Sam" Raby and Bertha Jane Walters, on September 30, 1917 at Knox Co., Tennessee.^5,2 Nettie Oberiah Rash died on July 19, 1986 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 90.² She RABY, Mrs. Nettie O. — age 90, of Shannondale Healthcare Center, died 4:52 p.m. Saturday at Baptist Hospital after a short illness. She was a member of West Lonsdale Baptist Church. She was the widow of Fred S. Raby. Survivors: sons, Earl F. and Kenneth N. Raby, both of Knoxville; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Paul Rash, Knoxville; sister, Mrs. Ethel Neff, Knoxville. on July 20, 1986.²

     Her Social Security Number was 412-98-5707.⁴ Volena A. Raby was buried at Willard Park Cemetery, Harriman, Roane Co., Tennessee.⁵ She was born on August 28, 1898 at Scarboro, Anderson Co., Tennessee.^4,5 As of before 1919,her married name was James.¹ She married Rev. William Robert James before 1919.¹ Volena A. Raby died on June 23, 1980 at Harriman, Roane Co., Tennessee, at age 81.⁵

     Rev. William Robert James was buried at Willard Park Cemetery, Harriman, Roane Co., Tennessee.³ He was born on August 28, 1895 at Loudon Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3 He married Volena A. Raby, daughter of Samuel M. "Sam" Raby and Bertha Jane Walters, before 1919.¹ Rev. William Robert James died on September 16, 1957 at Harriman, Roane Co., Tennessee, at age 62.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 411-14-9882.⁷ Virgil King Raby was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁸ He was born on January 11, 1900 at Scarboro, Anderson Co., Tennessee.^1,7,2,8 He married Cecil Belle Moneymaker on November 30, 1924 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.⁹ Virgil King Raby died on April 21, 1995 at Gainesville, Alachua Co., Florida, at age 95.^1,7,2,8

     Cecil Belle Moneymaker was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.³ She was born on March 25, 1905 at Knox Co., Tennessee.^3,1 As of November 30, 1924,her married name was Raby.² She married Virgil King Raby, son of Samuel M. "Sam" Raby and Bertha Jane Walters, on November 30, 1924 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.² Cecil Belle Moneymaker died on September 19, 1969 at Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 64.^4,3

     Charles Arthur Raby was buried at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, east side of East portal parking lot of Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee.³ He was born on January 24, 1903 at Scarboro, Anderson Co., Tennessee.^1,3 He died on June 14, 1912 at Scarboro, Anderson Co., Tennessee, at age 9.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 408-28-2133.⁵ Franklin Roy "Frank" Raby was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁶ He was born on August 1, 1907 at Scarboro, Anderson Co., Tennessee.^5,6,2 He married Dorthy Jeanette Waller on November 24, 1931 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^7,8 Franklin Roy "Frank" Raby died on October 11, 1989 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 82.^3,5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 411-36-6739.² Dorthy Jeanette Waller was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^3,4 She was born on November 1, 1910 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^5,2,3 As of November 24, 1931,her married name was Raby.¹ She married Franklin Roy "Frank" Raby, son of Samuel M. "Sam" Raby and Bertha Jane Walters, on November 24, 1931 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^1,4 Dorthy Jeanette Waller died on January 7, 1982 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 71.^3,4 She RABY, Mrs. Dorothy Jeanette, age 71 of 2216 Price Street, passed away 8:05 a.m. Thursday at her home after a lengthly illness. Member of United Methodist Church of Wheat, Tn. Survivors: Husband Frank Raby; son Wayne Raby, Knoxville; daughters, Mrs. Charles (Alyce) Moore, Corryton, Mrs. Jewell Ellis, Oak Ridge, Mrs. Sara Lumpkin of Pomona, Calif; sister, Mrs. Jean Christenberry, Powell; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Interment Lynnhurst Cemetery. on January 8, 1982.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 411-05-9015.⁷ Reba Cluris Walters was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁸ She was born on May 9, 1900 at Anderson Co., Tennessee; Her birth record has a date of Mar 9, 1900.^1,7,5 She died in October, 1985 at age 85.⁷

     Gertrude Esther "Gertie" Walters was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 409-08-2577.⁸ Her married name was Cabage.⁶ She married Roe Lafayette Cabage.^6,9 Gertrude Esther "Gertie" Walters was born on October 1, 1898 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^1,4,8 She died on October 8, 1987 at age 89.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 413-26-7587.⁸ Vernon Burl Walters WINTER HAVEN - Vernon B. Walters, 69, of 1308 3rd St., NE, died Thursday. A native of Rolf, W. Va., he moved here in 1969, and was a Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Martha Douberley, Winter Haven, and three sisters.⁵ He was buried at Jonesville Cemetery, Jonesville, Roane Co., Tennessee.⁴ He was born on February 28, 1902 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3,9,8 He married Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Crass on April 11, 1926 at Roane Co., Tennessee.^10,4 Vernon Burl Walters married Thelma Lee Crass in December, 1941 at Tennessee.^4,11 Vernon Burl Walters died on February 24, 1972 at Winter Haven, Polk Co., Florida, at age 69.^4,3,5

     His Social Security Number was 568-12-5027.² Ralph Kennit Walters was born on August 18, 1905 at Anderson Co., Tennessee; His birth record has a date of Aug 8, 1905.^1,2,7,4 He died on July 9, 1965 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 59.²

     Her Social Security Number was 411-07-4495.⁶ Nella Jane "Nellie" Walters was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^3,4 She was born on January 11, 1910 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^1,6,3 She died on October 21, 2001 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 91.^6,3,4 She WALTERS, NELLA JANE - of Knoxville, died 4:20 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2001 at Hillcrest Medical Nursing Institute, North. Member of Arlington Church of Christ. Retired elementary school teacher in the city of Knoxville after 35 years of service. She taught at Oakwood and Mount Olive Elementary Schools. Member of Knox County Retired Teachers Association and A.A.R.P. Preceded in death by parents, Calvin Cassell and Martha Ann Turpin Walters; sisters, Gertrude Walters Cabage, Reba C. Walters and brothers, Vernon Walters; Ralph Walters and Roy Walters. Survivors: niece, Martha Alice Douberley of Winter Haven, Fla; great nieces, Sandra McKinney of Winter Haven, Fla., and Elizabeth Bowen of Lake Wales, Fla; special friend, Rubye Bailey of Knoxville. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday for a 2 p.m. graveside service and interment. Dr. David Hunter and Dr. Thomas Drinnen officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arlington Church of Christ, 2206 Tecoma Dr. Knoxville, Tenn. 37917. Friends may call at their convenience at Steven Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway. on October 23, 2001.⁴

     Linda/Hila M. Brock was born circa 1878 at Tennessee.¹ As of before January 13, 1920,her married name was Raby.¹ She married Samuel M. "Sam" Raby before January 13, 1920.¹

     His Social Security Number was 412-10-2072.⁸ Earl Frederick Raby was buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^2,9 He was born on June 11, 1918 at Lonsdale, Knox Co., Tennessee.^10,8,2,3 He married Sarah Evelyn Vise on March 27, 1942 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^2,11,6 Earl Frederick Raby died on December 31, 2006 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee, at age 88.^8,2 He RABY, Earl Frederick - 88, born June 11, 1918 on Vermont Ave in Lonsdale, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006 at St.Mary’s Hospital. Earl lived in Fountain City since his marriage to Sarah Vise in 1942. He completed High School at Knoxville High in 1936 and Draughon Business College. He first worked for Gray Knox Marble before taking a drafting job at Ft Bragg NC.He returned to Knoxville to start his career and family in 1941. He worked 45 years as a tooling design draftsman for Fulton Sylphon Division of Robertshaw Controls Inc. He retired in 1983 after 42 years service.He worked at Fulton during WWII on Steam Valves for US Navy Ships. He was involved in many historic projects including parts for automotive controls, Apollo Space Program and Oak Ridge Nuclear Energy. Earl was an avid sports fan of UT Men’s and Ladies Basketball, UT Football and Baseball. He was a perennial supporter of Atlanta Braves. Earl worked on gates at Neyland Stadium, Stokely Athletic Center and Thompson Boling Arena for 55 years, missing only a few events taking tickets. Earl was baptized at Laurel Church of Christ in 1932. He and Sarah were married in 1942 and they are charter members of the Arlington Church of Christ. Earl enjoyed fellowship and worship with his brethren and especially liked to sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. He was a wood craftsman and restored many clocks etc.and his wood toys and whirlygigs have been the delight of children. He was a tennis player, bowler and golfer. He played chess and enjoyed puzzles and board games. He repaired golf equipment for many years. He loved young people and coached little league baseball 9 years at Fountain City Ball Park. He also began award winning painting after he retired in 1983. His favorite pastime was shooting pool with his friends at the Senior Center as well as volunteering in the gift shop. He is preceded in death by: his father Fred S. Raby and mother Nettie Raby and son Terry. He is survived by: wife Sarah; daughter-in-law, Sue Udhe; son and daughter-in-law, Fred P. and Elizabeth Raby; son, Donald Raby. He also leaves four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren who he loved very much. He leaves a number of nieces and nephews and host of friends that always liked to have him around. Interrment Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at Highland Memorial Cemetery Sutherland Ave. on January 1, 2007.²

     Her Social Security Number was 409-28-7085.⁵ Glenna G. James was born on July 22, 1919 at Anderson Co., Tennessee.^6,5,4 As of December 24, 1934,her married name was Phillips.³ She married George Phillips on December 24, 1934 at Roane Co., Tennessee.³ Glenna G. James died on December 24, 1990 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 71.^6,5,4

     Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Crass was buried at Jonesville Cemetery, Jonesville, Roane Co., Tennessee.¹ She was born on May 6, 1906 at Tennessee.^3,1 As of April 11, 1926,her married name was Walters.² She married Vernon Burl Walters, son of Calvin Cassell Walters and Martha Ann Turpin, on April 11, 1926 at Roane Co., Tennessee.^2,1 Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Crass died on January 5, 1933 at age 26.¹

     Martha Alice Walters was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.³ Her married name was Douberley.² She married Clifford George Douberley.² Martha Alice Walters was born on April 25, 1927 at Tennessee.^1,3 She died on January 20, 2018 at age 90.³

     Hazel Walters was buried at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, east side of East portal parking lot of Y-12 Plant, Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., Tennessee.¹ She was born circa June 4, 1904.¹ She died on June 25, 1904; Died at three weeks of age.¹