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     Her Social Security Number was 233-20-1300.⁶ Cleopatra C. "Patra" "Cleo" McNeil was born on May 12, 1901 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,6 As of July 4, 1917,her married name was Berry.³ She married George Edward Berry on July 4, 1917 at Harper, Roane Co., West Virginia.^3,7 Cleopatra C. "Patra" "Cleo" McNeil died in March, 1982 at West Virginia at age 80.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 235-48-1937.⁵ Callie Mae McNeil Callie Mae Lester, 98, of Maxwell Hill, Beckley, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, following a short illness. Born Nov. 9, 1903, in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Casibanica and Nancy Smith McNeil. Mrs. Lester spent her childhood in southwestern West Virginia. She and her husband lived in several communities in southern West Virginia, moving to Detroit in 1953, She and her husband both retired from St. John's Hospital in Detroit in 1968. After retirement and a short stay in southern California, they returned to the Beckley area. Before moving to Michigan, she was a member of Harper Heights Missionary Baptist Church and after returning to Beckley she was a member of Maxwell Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, T. R. "Ray" Lester; two sons, Edward and Ronald lester; a daughter, Ovella Phebus; four sisters; and a brother. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include two daughters, Bernice L. Privett of Lancaster, Calif., and Janice K. Copus and her husband, Dick, of Sterling Heights, Mich; 12 grandchildren. 26 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren, scattered throughout California, Michigan and Washington state. She is also survived by a niece, Eva Jane Epperly of Fayetteville; and her faithful friends, Tommy and Evelyn Brown of Beckley. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.² She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6 She was born on November 9, 1903 at West Virginia.^1,5,2 As of circa 1919,her married name was Lester.⁷ She married Tidewell Raymond "Ray" Lester circa 1919.^4,7,2 Callie Mae McNeil died on December 11, 2001 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 98.^5,2

     Her Social Security Number was 234-18-6923.⁶ Bessie Lee McNeil was born on January 3, 1908 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,6 As of January 16, 1924,her married name was Wood.³ She married Frank Oakey Wood on January 16, 1924 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Bessie Lee McNeil and Frank Oakey Wood were divorced before September, 1929.⁷ As of September 18, 1929,her married name was Allison.⁷ Bessie Lee McNeil married Bryant Allison on September 18, 1929 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁷ Bessie Lee McNeil died in October, 1981 at Florida at age 73.⁶

     William Roy "Willie" Light was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 232-16-5696.⁶ He was born on October 13, 1891 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,6,7,3,4 He married Grace Ethel "Gracie" McNeil, daughter of Casabianca A. "Cas" McNiel and Nancy Ann Smith, on June 11, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,7 William Roy "Willie" Light died on August 21, 1979 at age 87.^6,5

     Clifford Liege Light was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,6,8 He married Evelyn Marie Pritt.^4,7 Clifford Liege Light was born on April 5, 1916 at Finlow, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,6,8 He died on March 5, 1999 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^3,4,6,8 He Clifford Liege Light, 82, of Fayetteville died March 5, 1999, in Hilltop Center after a long illness. He was a retired miner, a member of UMW District 29 and a former president of UMW Local 6049, Summerlee. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Gatewood Church of God. He had served in the National Guard. Surviving: sons, Clifford W. and Alfred D., both of Buhl, Ala; daughters, Shelia Sue Stone of Oak Hill, Shirley Fink of Fayetteville; brother, Ernest Light of New Oxford, Pa; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Burial with military graveside rites conducted by the Oak Hill VFW Post will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill. on March 8, 1999.³

     Virginia Elizabeth Light was born on April 28, 1919 at Lochgelly, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,5 She died on October 29, 1921 at Cunard, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 2.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 408-14-3016.^3,4 John Harvey McGuffin was buried at Short Creek Baptist Cemetery, McMinn Co., Tennessee.³ He was born on February 19, 1874 at Tennessee.^1,2 He married Rosa Ellen "Rosie" McNeil, daughter of Casabianca A. "Cas" McNiel and Nancy Ann Smith, circa 1914.^1,5 John Harvey McGuffin died on June 4, 1958 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 84.³

     Henry Alvin McGuffin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,7,9 His Social Security Number was 236-09-0593.² He was born on August 28, 1915 at Beckley Slope, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,6,7 He married Hazel Pauline Laws on September 7, 1935 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,10,7 Henry Alvin McGuffin died on May 7, 2002 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^2,8,7 He Henry A. McGuffin, 86, of Prosperity died at 1:40 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. Born August 28, 1915, in Mabscott, he was the son of the late John Henry McGuffin and Rose E. McNeil McGuffin Sandford. Mr. McGuffin was a retired coal miner. He was a member of the UMWA Prosperity First Baptist Church, and had lived in Prosperity most of his life. He was preceded in death by a son, James D. McGuffin. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Hazel P. Laws McGuffin; four sons, Alvin Theodore McGuffin and his wife, Diane, and Robert McGuffin and his wife, Marlene, all of Cleveland, Gary W. McGuffin and his wife Teresa, of Beckley, and Roger L. McGuffin and his wife Helen, of Prosperity; a daughter, Sandra K. Dillon of Beckley; a sister, Laura Mitchum of Prosperity; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel of Faith, Beckley. on May 8, 2002.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 234-12-3458.⁸ Roger Affleck McGuffin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on September 20, 1916 at Eccles, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,3,5,6,9 He married Saralyn Eary on October 5, 1935 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁷ Roger Affleck McGuffin married Ann Louise Johnson on November 1, 1958 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Roger Affleck McGuffin died on April 21, 1989 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^8,4,9 He Roger A. McGuffin, 72, of Beckley, died April 21, 1989, in Beckley VA Center after a short illness. He was born at Eccles. He was a retired dental technician and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Kelly Dillon of Prosperity; brother, Henry A. of Prosperity; sister, Mrs. Alfred Rosenbaum of Prosperity; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. on April 23, 1989.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 236-78-8802.⁵ Otis Theodore Sanford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 22, 1890 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Rosa Ellen "Rosie" McNeil, daughter of Casabianca A. "Cas" McNiel and Nancy Ann Smith, on May 23, 1928 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Otis Theodore Sanford died on November 1, 1967 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 232-48-0235.³ Laura Marrainia McGuffin and William McKinley Mitchem were divorced.⁴ Laura Marrainia McGuffin was born on January 10, 1920 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 As of August 16, 1937,her married name was Mitchem.² She married William McKinley Mitchem on August 16, 1937 at Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of August 31, 1976,her married name was Rosenbaum.⁴ Laura Marrainia McGuffin married Alfred Emanuel Rosenbaum on August 31, 1976 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^6,4,7 Laura Marrainia McGuffin died on September 1, 2002 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 82.³

     Wilbur Addley Light was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on April 14, 1921 at Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5 He died on February 27, 1943 at age 21; Killed in WWII.^3,5

     Ernest Eugene Light Sr. was buried at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, 1380 Chambersburg Road, Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^7,6 His Social Security Number was 236-38-6745.⁸ He Ernest E. Light, Sr., of New Oxford, departed this life January 27, 2011, surrounded by his beloved family. His wife of 47 years, Nellie Pritt Light, died November 4, 1992. Born in Brooklyn, WV, on October 10, 1925, he was the son of the late Roy William and Gracie Ethel (McNeal) Light. Mr. Light was a veteran of WWII, serving from 1944-1946 with the U.S. Navy. After his military service he worked in the West Virginia coal mines for 21 years. He worked for CertainTeed for 23 years and Lincoln Stone in Thomasville for eight years. Ernest is survived by his seven children, Ernest E. Light, Jr. of New Oxford, Barbara Light Harman and husband, Charles of Abbottstown, Larry R. Light and wife, LuAnn of Gettysburg, Jerry L. Light and wife, Anne of York Springs, James A. Light and wife, Connie of Abbottstown, David E. Light, Sr. and wife, Sharon of New Oxford, and Nancy Light Sheely and husband, Terry of New Oxford; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Wilbur, Clifford, and Virgil Light; and a sister, Virginia Light. Burial with full military honors provided by the Adams County Allied Veterans Association was in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Gettysburg.⁶ He was born on October 10, 1925 at Brooklyn, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,5,8,6,7 He married Nellie Pritt on January 29, 1949 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^4,6,9 Ernest Eugene Light Sr. died on January 27, 2011 at New Oxford, Adams Co., Pennsylvania, at age 85.^8,6,7

     Clifford William Light Sr. Clifford William Light Sr., age 73, of Tuscaloosa, died May 16, 2015 at home. Burial will follow in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Leige Light; mother, Evelyn Marie Pritt; and sister, Rosemary Barker. Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Light; son, Clifford William Light Jr. (Sandy); sisters, Shelia Sue Stone and Shirley Ann Fink (Jay); brother, Alfred David Light (Maurice) grandchildren, Chelsea, Caylen, Kyle, Karleigh, Stephanie, and Brandon; and three great grandchildren.⁵ He was buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama.^5,8 He and Juanita McClendon were divorced. Clifford William Light Sr. was born on May 10, 1942 at Summerlee, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,8 He married Juanita McClendon in November, 1963 at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama.⁴ Clifford William Light Sr. died on May 16, 2015 at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama, at age 73.^5,8

     Shelia Sue Light Sheila Sue Stone, 77, of Oak Hill, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley. Born on December 7, 1943 at Summerlee, she was the daughter of the late Clifford L. and Evelyn Pritt Light. Mrs. Stone was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Fayetteville, and graduated from Fayetteville High School. She worked several years at the former Long-Airdox Company in the sales department and retired from the finance department at King Coal Chevrolet, both located in Oak Hill. She loved her dog, Gracie; she was a simple person, a hard worker, loved spending time with her family, and was raised at Gatewood. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Curtis Stone on August 24, 2013; brother, Clifford W. Light; sister, Rose Mary Barker; and infant brothers, Bobby and Billy Light. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Greg (Karen) Stone and Carl (Tammy) Stone; brother, Alfred D. (Maurice) Light; sister, Shirley A. (Jay) Fink; grandchildren, Brandon (Hannah) Stone, Lindsey Stone, Alexandrea Ferguson, and Bethany Stone; great-grandchildren, Jake Janney and Raelynn Stone; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at Highlawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.⁶ She was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,9 She was born on December 7, 1943 at Summerlee, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,6,9 As of July 6, 1961,her married name was Stone.⁵ She married George Curtis Stone on July 6, 1961 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,6,7 Shelia Sue Light died on March 17, 2021 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^6,9

     George Curtis Stone was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 236-56-5341.⁵ He George Curtis Stone, 75, of Oak Hill, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013, at a Beckley hospital. Born October 1, 1937, the son of the late John Dewey Stone and Wavie Morton Stone. George was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Fayetteville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Stanley Stone, and two sisters, Norma Humphreys, and Lavonive Lacy. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 52 years, Shelia Sue (Light) Stone; two sons, Carl Edward Stone and his wife Tammy of Greenbank WV, and Gregory Wayne Stone and his wife Karen of Lansing WV; four brothers, John D. Stone and his wife Virginia of Fayetteville, Franklin Delmont Stone and his wife Barbara of Clintonille, WV, Shirold Donzel Stone and his wife Carol of Oak Hill, Allen Stone and his wife Betty of Hometown WV; three sisters Genevieve Miller of Hurricane WV, Meredith Neal and her husband Hubert of Beckley, and Carol Sue Osborne of Chardin OH; four grandchildren, Brandon Stone, Lindsey Stone, Bethany Stone, and Alex Ferguson; one sister-in-law Dorothy Stone of Oak Hill; and “Gracie” his miniture snauzer. Burial will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.⁴ He was born on October 1, 1937 at Lizemores, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,3,5,4 He married Shelia Sue Light, daughter of Clifford Liege Light and Evelyn Marie Pritt, on July 6, 1961 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4 George Curtis Stone died on August 24, 2013 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^2,3,5,4

     Hermel Newton "Jay" Fink Jr. was buried at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He Hermel N. "Jay" Fink, Jr., age 73, of Fayetteville, WV, passed away on February 12, 2022, at home with his family after a long illness. Born April 4, 1948, Jay was the son of Hermel N. Fink and Virginia Perry Fink, who preceded him in death. He was a proud U. S. Air Force veteran having served four years with the 49th Security Police Squadron at Spangdahlem AB, Germany, and Holloman AFB, New Mexico. He was a retired welder-mechanic who had worked for several mining equipment manufacturers and on coal preparation plants. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church at Fayetteville and last attended Minnie Belle Baptist Church at Corliss. He was a 1966 graduate of Fayetteville High School. Jay was a quiet man of integrity who loved his family fiercely and who was a good friend to many. He was also a little mischievous at times. Jay was married to his high school sweetheart, Shirley Light Fink, for 55 years. In addition to his loving wife, he leaves behind a dear son, Barry Jay Fink, of whom he was so proud, and Barry's wonderful wife, Amy Jo Fink; precious grandchildren, Bradley Jay Fink, Ryan Walker Fink, Jacob (Grace) Cogar, and Kaysie Cogar; great-grandchildren, Cole Cogar and Regan Cogar, all of the Fayetteville area; special niece and nephews Robin Drake of Gassaway, WV, Carl Stone of Oak Hill, WV, and Greg Stone of Lansing, WV; brothers-in-law, Alfred (Maurice) Light of Buhl, Alabama, and Dwayne Barker of Green Bank, WV; several other nieces and nephews; and, many friends. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, on Pea Ridge Road, Oak Hill, WV. The family would like to thank Dr. E. J. Salon and the many other medical providers and second floor nursing staff at Raleigh General Hospital for the care of their dear loved one during his recent hospital stay.² He was born on April 4, 1948.^3,2 He married Shirley Ann Light, daughter of Clifford Liege Light and Evelyn Marie Pritt, circa 1967.^1,2 Hermel Newton "Jay" Fink Jr. died on February 12, 2022 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^3,2

     Margaret N. Ellison was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska.¹ She was born on August 28, 1903 at Kansas.^2,1 As of December 17, 1923,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Clark Jacob Smith, son of Seymour Franklin Smith and Zella Emery Josephine Dillon, on December 17, 1923.¹ Margaret N. Ellison died on April 29, 1995 at Nebraska at age 91.¹

     Eva May Goldsborough was buried at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 432-34-6107.⁵ She was born on June 26, 1890 at Cheny, Sedgwick Co., Kansas; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1891.^1,4,5 As of November 24, 1910,her married name was Sowder.³ She married Anthony Rex "Tony" Sowder, son of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, on November 24, 1910 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^2,6,3 Eva May Goldsborough died on March 11, 1951 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 60.^1,4

     Jack Norman Sowder was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.¹⁰ His Social Security Number was 431-72-5770.¹¹ He was born on August 30, 1913 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.^11,5,9,6,7 He married Edna Luella Carnahan on May 5, 1937 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^2,4,12 Jack Norman Sowder died on March 31, 1973 at Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 59.^11,5,6 He Jack Norman Sowder, 59, retired assistant Fayetteville postmaster, died Saturday in a local hospital. Born Aug. 30, 1913, in Fort Smith, the son of Anthony and Eva Goldsborough Sowder, he was a veteran of World War II and a Baptist. He joined the Post Office in March of 1937 and except for service during World War II, remained until his retirement in September of 1968. He was appointed assistant postmaster in January of 1964 and held that post at the time of his retirement. He was a member of the Fayetteville Civil Service commission. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Edna C. Sowder of the home: one son, Norman Glen of Seattle. Wash; one sister, Mrs. Alma Dodd of Logansport, La; one brother, Tony R. of Spokane, Wash. and three grandchildren. on April 2, 1973.⁵

     Octavia West Goldsborough "Alma A." Sowder SHREVEPORT, LA - A celebration of the life of Alma S. Dodd, 92, will be held on Thursday. Interment will follow at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport. Alma was born as Octavia West Goldsborough Sowder, a fact not known to her for 67 years, on June 26, 1917 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Tony and Eva Goldsborough Sowder, and passed away the night of December 6, 2009 from stage 3 dementia. Prior to moving to the Live Oak Retirement Community in September, 2001, Alma had lived in Logansport for forty years after moving there with her family from Fayettvile. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Logansport, where she served the church in many capacities, including as both a youth and adult Sunday school teacher, board member, and officer of the United Methodist Women. Alma turned her love for antique collecting into a business by founding Alma's Antiques in 1978. She also served as Corporate Secretary of her husband's business, Center Hatchery and Farms, Inc., for many years. She was a leader in her adopted hometown of Logansport, where she led early recycling efforts, and served in many other volunteer capacities. Most importantly, she led by example and touched the lives of many people. Her motto was "People are about as happy as they make up their minds to be", which she repeated often. She not only made up her own mind to be happy; she spread that happiness to countless others. Affectionately known to friends as the "energizer bunny", she had boundless energy and a positive spirit that lifted all around her. Family was always foremost in her heart, and her family not only included her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, but countless other "kids", each of whom she loved as her own. Her smile was contagious, her hugs abundant, and her grace unending. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Charles W. Dodd, her parents, and by brothers Jack and Tony Sowder. She is survived by her sons, Charles W. Dodd, Jr. of Austin, James R. Dodd of Dennison, TX, and David A. Dodd of Shreveport; and daughter, D. Deean Shinall also of Shreveport; ten grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Alma will be missed by all who knew her, and no less by the wonderful people at Live Oak, who the family is greatly indebted to for the care they provided her through the years, and those at Willis-Knighton Hospice, who gave excellent care in her final days. By their own admission. they, along with Alma's fellow residents, were often lifted by her smile, the sparkle in her eyes, her hugs, and her dancing.³ She was buried at O. E. Price Memorial Park, Logansport, De Soto Parish, Louisiana.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 488-07-5256.⁷ She was born on June 26, 1917 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.^7,3,6,4 As of November 21, 1936,her married name was Dodd.⁸ She married Charles William Dodd Sr. on November 21, 1936 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^8,3,6,9 Octavia West Goldsborough "Alma A." Sowder died on December 6, 2009 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 92; The SSDI has a death date of Dec 7, 2009.^7,3

     Edna Luella Carnahan Edna C. Sowder, age 101, of Fayetteville died Monday, January 12, 2015 in Austin, Texas. She was born October 21, 1913 in her family’s farmhouse near Butler, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph E. and Bertha Hill Carnahan. Her family came to Fayetteville in 1909 by train. She would tell how they opened the train’s windows for fresh air but would also get smoke and soot that covered everything and embers that burned holes in their clothes. Her father had rented half a box car to bring their household, only to find it had been sent to Fayetteville, N.C., arriving two months later. Edna’s family moved to Fayetteville before streets were paved, electricity, or automobiles were common place. Her family home near Gregg & North St. was at the far north edge of town, before North Street was cut. Walking was her transportation. Gregg St. was little more than a dirt road, so when Edna left home for elementary school she’d wear an old pair to shoes to begin her walk, crossing Scull Creek over stones before there were any bridges, then when she reached the south side of the pasture, that later became Wilson park, she’s change into her good shoes to finish her walk to school, leaving her old pair in a hollow log for her return trip home. She earned a Biology degree at the U of A, got her first job in Rogers teaching Biology and Hygiene, then her second year was asked to teach English which she did until her retirement from Ramey Jr. High 30 years later. During her career she earned a Masters in English, and memberships in Kappa Delta Pi and Delta Kappa Gamma educational organizations. Edna married Jack N. Sowder, who she’d met in the third grade, having their son Glen. With her sister Ruby, they tended their families flower and vegetable gardens, giving flowers and some of the best tasting tomatoes, peas and okra to family and friends until Ruby’s passing. In 2008 Edna moved to Austin, Texas to be cared for by family. Her tenacity, wit and good nature endeared her to those who helped her, evoking tears at her passing. While her life may have ended in Austin, her heart never left her family and friends in Fayetteville. Thank you Lord for Edna, for your blessings and mercy you have given through her, thank you Lord. She is survived by her son, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren.² She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.³ She was born on October 21, 1913 at Buffalo, Butler Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 As of May 5, 1937,her married name was Sowder.¹ She married Jack Norman Sowder, son of Anthony Rex "Tony" Sowder and Eva May Goldsborough, on May 5, 1937 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^1,2,5 Edna Luella Carnahan died on January 12, 2015 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas, at age 101.²

     Anthony Rex "Tony" Sowder Jr. was buried at Riverside Memorial Park, 211 N. Government Way, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.^12,9,13 His Social Security Number was 432-12-3193.³ He was born on December 25, 1920 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas; His death certificate has a birth date of Dec 26, 1920.^3,6,7,8,9 He married Marie Louise Jones on October 10, 1944 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.^5,14 Anthony Rex "Tony" Sowder Jr. died on May 11, 1995 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 74.^3,2,7,9,13 He Service for Tony R. Sowder, retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, 74, will be Tuesday. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Park. Mr. Sowder died Thursday. He was born in Fayetteville, Ark. He graduated from Washington State University and moved to Spokane in 1947. He worked at Riblet Tramway Co., and was the current owner. He was a member of Washington Society of Professional Engineers and numerous ski area associations. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross while serving in the Air Force during World War II as a B-25 pilot. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Marie Sowder; two sons, Doug and Gregg Sowder, both of Spokane; one daughter, Lisa Sowder-O'Connell of Seattle; one sister, Alma Dodd of Logansport, La., and six grandchildren. on May 15, 1995.¹³

     His Social Security Number was 431-07-9470.⁷ Charles William Dodd Sr. was buried at O. E. Price Memorial Park, Logansport, De Soto Parish, Louisiana.^2,5,6 He was born on July 5, 1917 at Elkins, Washington Co., Arkansas.^2,7,3,4 He married Octavia West Goldsborough "Alma A." Sowder, daughter of Anthony Rex "Tony" Sowder and Eva May Goldsborough, on November 21, 1936 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^1,8,2,9 Charles William Dodd Sr. died on July 21, 2000 at Logansport, De Soto Parish, Louisiana, at age 83.^7,2,5,6 He LOGANSPORT, LA - Services for Mr. Charles William Dodd, Sr., 83, will be held Sunday, July 23, 2000. Burial will be at O. E. Price Memorial Park, Logansport, LA. Mr. Dodd passed away Friday, July 21, 2000 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Elkins, AR, was a former resident of Fayetteville, AR and resident of Logansport for 39 years. He was a retired poultry hatchery owner. He was a 32nd degree Mason, past president of the Texas Poultry Improvement Assoc., and a member of the First Methodist Church of Logansport, LA. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mack and Nelson Dodd; a son-in-law, Larry Shinall. He is survived by his wife of over 63 years, Mrs. Alma Dodd of Logansport, LA; three sons, Charles William Dodd, Jr. and wife, Susan of Houston, TX, James Robert Dodd and wife, Dee of Denison, TX, David A. Dodd and wife, Lisa of Shreveport, LA; one daughter, Dee Ann Shinall of Logansport, LA; one sister, Mary Lou Hinton of Oklahoma City, OK; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Pallbearers will be A. J. Boyett, Dewight Hill, Jack Andress, Rodney and Webb Dean, L. H. Vidler. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Johnson, Adam and Chris Dodd. on July 22, 2000.⁶

     Edna Earl Mitchell was buried at Blackberry Baptist Church Cemetery, 3241 Stones Dairy Road, Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 22, 1898 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 30, 1917,her married name was Spradlin.¹ She married Ira Fletcher Spradlin, son of Isaac Newton Spradlin and Nancy Talitha Wimmer, on July 30, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Edna Earl Mitchell and Ira Fletcher Spradlin were divorced on June 29, 1933 at Virginia.¹ Edna Earl Mitchell died on August 3, 1946 at age 48.²

     Her Social Security Number was 228-05-4856.⁴ Her married name was Kendrick.⁴ Mildred Mahood Spradlin married Henry George Kendrick.⁴ Mildred Mahood Spradlin was born on August 7, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She died on December 6, 2000 at age 82.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 220-14-6014.³ Her married name was Arnold.³ Edith Mitchell Spradlin married Unknown Arnold.³ Edith Mitchell Spradlin was born on July 31, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 She died in February, 1987 at Maryland at age 66.³

     Her Social Security Number was 577-24-6926.³ Edna Mae Spradlin was born on January 5, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of December 17, 1938,her married name was Reynolds.⁵ She married John Joseph Reynolds on December 17, 1938.^2,5 Edna Mae Spradlin died on January 9, 2001 at Maryland at age 79.³