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     Michael Ray Sowers was buried at Page Cemetery, Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 226-04-7076.³ He was born on August 4, 1961 at Virginia.^3,2 He married Debra Ann Owens on October 10, 1980 at Max Meadows, Wythe Co., Virginia.^1,2 Michael Ray Sowers died on September 4, 1995 at Virginia at age 34.^1,3 He SOWERS, Michael Ray, 34, of Dublin, passed away Monday, September 4, 1995. He was an employee of RADVA Corp. Survivors include his wife, Debra Owens Sowers of Dublin; a daughter, Michelle Renee Sowers of Dublin; a son, Michael Christopher Sowers of Dublin; father, Harvey Dutch Sowers of Virginia Beach; mother, Betty Poff Vaden of Radford; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Emma Poff of Radford; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Sowers of Jacksonville, Fla; one sister, Susan Matherly of Radford; one niece, Ashley Matherly; and a nephew, Michael Brian Matherly. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 7, 1995, at 11 a.m. at the Snowville Baptist Church with the Rev. Neil Wood and the Rev. Jim Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in the Page Cemetery in Snowville. The family will receive friend from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Seaver-Sanders and Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. on September 6, 1995.¹

     Atheline Elva Radford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her married name was Evans.³ She married Ellsworth Evans.³ Atheline Elva Radford was born on January 22, 1920 at West Virginia.^1,6 She died on January 27, 2006 at Virginia at age 86.⁶ She Atheline Radford Evans, 86, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord and to join her husband Ellsworth Evans and other family members, including her sister Margie Robertson, for a joyous reunion in the sky. She was a life time member of the New Life Temple where she taught Sunday School for 60 years of continuous service. She was retired from Tultex. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Karleen and Jim Page of Christiansburg; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Linda Evans of Thaxton; son Rick Evans of Roanoke; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers Frank Radford and wife Liz, Don Radford and wife June, all of Roanoke; sisters Shirley Butler and husband Henry of Richmond, Velma Campbell and husband John of Las Vegas, Nev; also a number of nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 29, 2006.³

     Waverly Byron Radford was buried at Radford Cemetery, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 888, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 7, 1922 at West Virginia.^1,3 He died on July 23, 1944 at age 22; Died during WWII.^2,3

     Margie Ethel Radford was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on February 20, 1924 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of March 30, 1946,her married name was Robertson.³ She married William Cleo Robertson Jr. on March 30, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Margie Ethel Radford died on April 5, 2005 at Englewood, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 81.² She Margie Ethel Robertson, 81, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord from her daughter's home in Englewood, Florida, on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. She was born on February 20, 1924 in McDowell County, W.Va., to the late Byron and Ethel Yates Radford. Mrs. Robertson was a life member of the New Life Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church and a member of A.G.L.O.W. A loving mother and homemaker for her family, surviving are her daughter, Kimberly J. Reedy; four sons, Daniel L. Robertson, Donald W. Robertson, William C. Robertson, III and Byron A. Robertson all of Englewood, Fla; three sisters, Atheline Evans of Roanoke, Shirley Butler of Richmond and Velma Campbell of Ft. Myers, Fla; two brothers, Frank Radford and Donald Radford both of Roanoke; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 12 noon on Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Walter Wood and Pastor Jason Forehand will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237. on April 8, 2005.²

     Elsie Mae Richards was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 236-98-4645.⁷ She was born on July 31, 1909 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7 She died on January 20, 1983 at West Virginia at age 73.^6,7

     Her married name was Carter.⁵ Virginia Marie Richards married Lance Carter.^5,6 Virginia Marie Richards was born on June 20, 1916 at Lamar, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of February 11, 1938,her married name was Walker.⁴ She married Richard Elmer Walker on February 11, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ Virginia Marie Richards died on September 22, 2002 at West Virginia at age 86.^3,7

     His Social Security Number was 230-24-3279.⁸ Ray Mason Richards was born on November 10, 1926 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,9,3,4 He died on July 5, 1994 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^8,9

     Helen Naomi Richards was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.⁶ She Mrs. Helen Richards Testino, 82, resident of High Point, passed away November 25, 2011 at Pennybyrn at Maryfield. A resident of this area most of her life, Mrs. Testino was born on November 5, 1929 in Princeton, WV to the late Roy and Belle Calfee Richards. Mrs. Testino was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. On August 15, 1959, she married Anthony R. Testino, who preceded her in death in 2004. She and her husband were both active members of Conrad Memorial Baptist, where she participated in Sunday school, was a nursery volunteer, choir member, and served on the hospitality committee. Mrs. Testino is survived by her children, Diane McGee and her husband Danny of Rural Hall, Deidre Teague of Winston-Salem, Tonia Schram and her husband Steve of High Point, Joe Testino and wife Anita of Wilson and Anthony Testino, Jr. of Jacksonville, Fl. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of Mrs. Testino's life will be held at 3 pm Sunday, November 27th, 2011 at Conrad Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Hiatt and Rev. Marcus Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery.⁶ She was born on November 5, 1929 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,8,6,9 As of September 19, 1947,her married name was Swim.⁸ She married Roscoe Bloom Swim on September 19, 1947 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,10,11 As of August 15, 1959,her married name was Testino.^2,7 Helen Naomi Richards married Anthony Ricardo "Tony" Testino on August 15, 1959.^2,7,12,6 Helen Naomi Richards died on November 25, 2011 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 82.^6,9

     James Howard Richards was born on November 22, 1937 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He died on March 12, 1938 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.²

     Joe Richards was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on October 18, 1931 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He married Maxine Wiley circa 1960.³ Joe Richards died on June 30, 2009 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 77.³ He PRINCETON — Joe Richards, 77, of Princeton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at his home. Born October 18, 1931 at Matoaka, he was the son of the late Roy Richards and Belle Calfee Richards. Mr. Richards was a self-employed service station mechanic at Richards' Shell Station in Princeton for more than 20 years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving four years in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Shawnee Baptist Church where he served as choir director, deacon and Sunday School teacher. He enjoyed the outdoors including fishing and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ray Richards, Frank Richards and infant brother, Howard; and one sister, Beulah Allen. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Maxine Wiley Richards; two sisters, Helen Testino of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Nancy Anthony of Princeton; six nieces; and six nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 3, 3009 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with the Revs. Ron Richards and Ralph Calfee officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton where military rites will be conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Council. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to Shawnee Baptist Church, P.O. Box 187, Kegley, WV 24731. Friends may call today from 6-8 p.m. at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bailey-kirk.com. on July 2, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-58-5645.⁵ Anthony Ricardo "Tony" Testino was buried at Floral Garden Memorial Park, 1730 English Road, High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He was born on January 7, 1938 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3 He married Helen Naomi Richards, daughter of Roy Floyd Richards and Belle Zora Calfee, on August 15, 1959.^1,2,3,4 Anthony Ricardo "Tony" Testino died on April 30, 2004 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 66.^2,5,3 He HIGH POINT, N.C. - Tony Ricardo Testino, 66, resident of 3959 Navy Pl., died April 30, 2004 at High Point Regional Cancer Center. He had been in declining health for five months. Mr. Testino was born Jan. 7, 1938 in Mercer County, a son to Joseph Isaiah and Kathleen Burchette Testino. A resident of this area for 44 years, he was a member of Conrad Memorial Baptist Church. While at the church, he was a Sunday School teacher, member of the Baptist Men's Disaster Relief Team and had previously served as choir director for 18 years. He was also a member of the High Point Gideons and a charter member of Ambucs. At the time of his illness he was working for Phillips Interest. On Aug. 15, 1959 he married the former Helen Richards who survives of the home. Also surviving is his mother of High Point; three daughters: Deidre Teague and husband Gil of Winston Salem, N.C., Tonia Schram and husband Steve of High Point and Diane McGee and husband Danny of Winston Salem; two sons: Anthony Testino Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla. and Joe Testino and wife Anita of Wilson, N.C; a sister: Sonja Cornell of Richmond, Va; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Conrad Memorial Baptist Church in High Point with the Rev. Marcus L. Campbell, the Rev. Bob Hiatt and the Rev. Chuck Brawley officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at the Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point and other times at the home. Memorials may be directed to the High Point Gideons, P.O. Box 5275, High Point, NC 27262 or to the High Point Cancer Center, 601 N. Elm St., High Point NC 27262 or to Conrad Memorial Baptist Church, 1920 N. Centennial St., High Point NC 27262 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made through www.cumbyfuneral.com. on May 2, 2004.³