Person Page - 1928

     William Jackson "Moe" Howell Jr. left a will; 224-16-1761.¹⁰ He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on May 7, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,4,5,6 He married Luthena Hazel Salmons circa 1945.¹¹ William Jackson "Moe" Howell Jr. died on November 8, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^2,10,3 He William J. (Moe) Howell, Jr., 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2007. He served in the United States Navy as a radio operator and an electrician during World War II. After returning home from the war, Moe served as Chief Estimator of the American Viscose Corp. He later co-founded Howell & Shirley Realtors. He was an avid golfer and was a longtime member of Blue Hills Golf Club. He also enjoyed woodworking. Moe is survived by his wife of 62 years, Hazel S. Howell; one son and daughter-in-law, Don and Sandy Howell; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Barry Young; two grandsons, Justin Deacon and Jamie Young; two sisters, Doris Hurd and Lorraine Dillon and husband, Charlie; one brother, Carleton Howell; and many other relatives and friends. The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of Friendship Manor for their care of Moe which has been his home for the last eight years. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 12, 2007 at Oakey's East Chapel with Chaplain Fred H. Ellsworth officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 11, 2007 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909. on November 11, 2007.²

     Doris Louise Howell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on June 2, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 As of August 10, 1946,her married name was Hurd.³ She married Woodrow George Hurd on August 10, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Doris Louise Howell died on April 16, 2015 at Virginia at age 88.⁴ She Doris Louise Howell Hurd, 88, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Doris was born June 2, 1926 in Roanoke, Va., to the late Mr. William Howell and Mrs. Audrey Howell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow G. Hurd; her sister, Edith Lorraine Dillon; her brother-in-law, Charles M. Dillon; her brothers, William "Moe" Howell Jr. and Carlton Howell. She is survived by her beloved and devoted son and daughter-in-law, Douglas L. Hurd and Rose Hurd; her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa H. Holmes and Gerald Holmes; grandchildren, Chris Hurd and wife, Carrie, Jordan N. Holmes, Heather Kern and husband, Justin and their children, Aiden and Layla, Wilbert Overfelt and his wife, Summer, with their children, Dixie, Kadin, Kylie and Kash, Jonathan Overfelt and his wife, Katie with their children, Cameron and Ian, Airelle Overfelt and her child, Cailyn Booth, and Brett Barber and his wife, Allison; one sister-in-law, Hazel Howell, and nephews and nieces. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Our Lady of the Valley nursing home for all the care and love that was shown to Doris during her five year stay. A graveside funeral service will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke Va., with the Pastor Dan Freeland officiating. on April 18, 2015.⁴

     Edith Lorraine Howell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ She was born on January 8, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,8,7 As of May 12, 1950,her married name was Dillon.⁶ She married Charles Miller "Charlie" Dillon on May 12, 1950 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,7,9 Edith Lorraine Howell died on February 25, 2009 at Front Royal, Warren Co., Virginia, at age 80.^7,8 She Edith Lorraine Howell Dillon, 80, of Front Royal, Va., died Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at the Lynn Care Center. A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2009, at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke, Va., with the Rev. Jack Figgins officiating. Lorraine was born January 8, 1929, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Mr. William Howell and Mrs. Audrey Howell. Lorraine is survived by her husband, Charles M. Dillon; their two sons, Michael L. Dillon and his wife, Noriko, of Germany, and Steven D. Dillon and his wife, Michelle, of Chester, Va; and three grand children of Chester, Va. Also surviving are her sister, Doris Howell Hurd, of Roanoke, Va; and her brother, Carlton Howell, of Williamsville, Va. In addition to her parents, Lorraine is preceded in death by her brother, William "Moe" Howell Jr. on February 27, 2009.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-8929.³ Jewell Rosetta Mayberry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on May 8, 1902 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of circa 1925,her married name was Ferris.⁴ She married William Kennis Ferris, son of Valentine T. Ferris and Lucinda Ann Elizabeth "Cindy" Aldridge, circa 1925.^4,1,5 Jewell Rosetta Mayberry died on July 28, 1993 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.^1,5 She FERRIS, Jewell Mayberry, 91, of Salem, died Wednesday, July 28, 1993. She was the oldest living member of the Salem Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Kennis Ferris. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Harley E. and Alice Ferris, Leland, N.C; daughter, Eunice Ferris of Wilmington, Del; sister, Doris Pruitt, of Baltimore, Md; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, at Sherwood Memorial Park with Rev. Joe Wilkins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 2224 South Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. on July 30, 1993.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-8534.² Harley Edward Ferris was born on December 24, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Ruby Arlene Haun on April 7, 1950 at Littleton, Arapahoe Co., Colorado.⁷ Harley Edward Ferris and Ruby Arlene Haun were divorced on March 15, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Harley Edward Ferris married Margaret Alice Lineberger on June 19, 1987 at New Hanover Co., North Carolina.³ Harley Edward Ferris died on January 2, 2000 at Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina, at age 70.^2,5

     Her Social Security Number was 228-38-2243.⁴ Eunice Lorinda Ferris was born on May 1, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 She died on March 29, 2000 at Delaware at age 67.⁴

     Joseph Douglas "Joe" Henson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 227-44-8557.³ He was born on May 6, 1911 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 He married Virginia Bell Poff, daughter of John Henry Wyatt Poff and Laura L. Hutton, on October 29, 1936 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Joseph Douglas "Joe" Henson died on July 29, 2000 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.^3,2 He HENSON, Joseph D. (Joe), 89, of Elliston, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2000 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. He was born in 1911 in Elliston where he spent his life. Mr. Henson ran a general mercantile; selling everything from food staples to furniture, he also farmed over 200 acres, owned a tomato canning factory, was a television technician, and carried the mail to Ironto, Lafayette, and Elliston. Mr. Henson is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia P. Henson; son, Paul D. Henson and wife Sandra; daughter, Nancee Jo Henson; grandson, P. Douglas Henson II and wife Andrea. Friends may call on Monday, July 31, 2000 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park on Tuesday, August 1, 2000 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Kenneth B. Wright officiating. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston (540-268-2331). on July 31, 2000.²

     Mary E. Conner was born circa 1844 at Virginia.^1,2