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     His Social Security Number was 229-24-6666.⁴ Kemper Junior Womack was buried at Womack Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 He was born on December 7, 1926 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 He married Prudy Elizabeth "Lizzie" Davis, daughter of James Washington Davis and Juliana Katherine Hall, on May 10, 1949 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Kemper Junior Womack died on September 5, 1992 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65.^1,4,3 He WOMACK, Kemper Junior, age 65, of Check, died Saturday, September 5, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis Womack, Check; one daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Frances Marie and Martin McKinley Dowdy, Christiansburg; one son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Shirley Womack, Blacksburg; one stepson, James Womack, Check; one brother, Joe Womack, Roanoke; two grandchildren. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 1992 at the Congregational Holiness Church, Shawsville with the Rev. John Smith and Rev. Homer Sawyer officiating. Interment in Womack Cemetery. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. on September 7, 1992.¹

     Earnest Lee Allen was buried at Williams Cemetery, Rt. 42, on hill opposite Level Green Church, Huffman, Craig Co., Virginia.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 224-24-2028.⁴ He was born on April 1, 1919 at Craig Co., Virginia.^5,4,6,7 He married Chloe Elmore Davis, daughter of James Washington Davis and Juliana Katherine Hall, on December 21, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 Earnest Lee Allen died on January 31, 1997 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,4,8,6,7 He Ernest Lee Allen, 77, of Newport, died Friday, January 31, 1997, at Giles Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 1, 1919 in Craig County to the late James Edward and Annie Laura Hughes Allen. Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, Cloe Davis Allen; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Womack, Floyd; three brothers-in-law, Daniel Davis, Goldie Davis, both of Blacksburg, and Evert Davis, Elliston; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be h eld at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 1997, at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Homer Sawyer and Rev. James R. Kittinger officiating. Interment will follow in the Williams Cemetery in Craig County. on February 1, 1997.⁶

     Effie May Yopp was buried at Galilee Church Cemetery, from Salem on Rt. 11, left on Rt. 603 across railroad tracks, Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4 Her Social Security Number was 230-03-2956.⁶ She was born on May 20, 1914 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,3,5,4 As of October 5, 1938,her married name was Davis.³ She married William Cleaveland/Cleveland "Cleve" Davis, son of James Washington Davis and Juliana Katherine Hall, on October 5, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Effie May Yopp died on November 15, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^2,5,4 She DAVIS, Effie May, 79, of Elliston, died Monday, November 15, 1993. She is survived by one daughter, Mary N. Wood, Elliston; one sister, Mrs. Virginia Mabry, Elliston; four grandchildren. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, November 18, 1993 at the Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home. Interment in Galilee Cemetery. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. on November 17, 1993.²

     Her Social Security Number was 225-70-3187.⁵ Elizabeth Ellen Allen was buried at Hall's Church Cemetery, Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,6 She was born on April 12, 1915 at Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,3,4,6 As of December 21, 1946,her married name was Davis.⁷ She married Everette Roscoe "Eb" Davis, son of James Washington Davis and Juliana Katherine Hall, on December 21, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 Elizabeth Ellen Allen died on May 24, 1992 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 77.^2,5,4,6 She ELLISTON - Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen Davis, age 77, died Sunday, May 24, 1992. She is survived by her husband, Everett R. Davis, Elliston; daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Wanda L. Dove, Mrs. Thelma and Lyles Griggs, both of Christiansburg; Mrs. Helen and Lonnie Griggs, Elliston; two sons and daughter-in-law, David R. Davis, Elliston; Delvis and Diana Davis, Christiansburg; one brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Chloe Allen, Newport, Va; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; special friends, James Woods and Marvin and Madie Alls. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 1992 at Hall's United Methodist Church. Interment in church cemetery. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston. on May 26, 1992.²

     Helen Marie Davis was buried at Hall's Church Cemetery, Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on November 22, 1951 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 As of May 31, 1973,her married name was Griggs.³ She married Lonnie Gene Griggs Sr. on May 31, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Helen Marie Davis died on April 1, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^5,6 She Helen Marie Griggs, 59, of Elliston, died Friday, April 1, 2011, at Richfield Recovery and Care. She was born in Montgomery County on November 22, 1951, to the late Everett Roscoe and Elizabeth Allen Davis. She is survived by her husband, Lonnie Griggs, Sr., of Elliston; son and daughter-in-law, Lonnie "Gene" and Melissa Griggs, Jr., of Elliston; granddaughter, Elizabeth Griggs; sisters, Wanda Hopkins, of Christiansburg, Thelma Griggs, of Elliston; brothers and sister-in-law, Delvis and Dianna Davis, of Christiansburg, David Davis, of Elliston. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2011 at the Halls United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Akers and the Rev. Ralph Parker officiating. Interment will follow in the Halls Cemetery. on April 3, 2011.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-5471.⁶ Martin McKinley Dowdy was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3 He was born on April 26, 1929 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,7,4,5 He married Frances Marie Womack, daughter of Kemper Junior Womack and Prudy Elizabeth "Lizzie" Davis, on June 25, 1977 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Martin McKinley Dowdy died on January 30, 1996 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 66.^8,3,7,4,6 He DOWDY, Martin McKinley, 66, of Blacksburg, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 1996, at the home of his sister, Margaret Cumbee, in Blacksburg. Born in Giles County, he was a son of the late William A. Dowdy and Gladys Songer Dowdy Wilson. He is survived by a host of family and friends: "We feel very fortunate to have been his brothers or sisters, his friends, his wife, who were able to have known him and enjoyed his presence. All have shared his many tears, and the pain and suffering he endured. But, he will be remembered most of all for his love and kindness for others, his smiles and laughter, and his love for the Lord. And now, we can be assured, at long last, that his pain and suffering are no more, for he is at peace now with the Lord." Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 1996, at the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke, with the Rev. Sam Hancock and the Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg. on January 31, 1996.³

     Shirley Mae Frazier was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 10, 1941 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2 As of March 5, 1988,her married name was Womack.² She married Charlie Theodore Womack, son of Kemper Junior Womack and Prudy Elizabeth "Lizzie" Davis, on March 5, 1988 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Shirley Mae Frazier died on December 31, 2005 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 64.¹ She WOMACK, Shirley Frazier, 64, of Christiansburg died Saturday, December 31, 2005, at her home. She was born in Blacksburg, Va. on December 10, 1941 to the late Atlee and Ruby Cupp Frazier and was also preceded in death by a sister Charlsie Smith. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Womack, of Christiansburg; daughters, Sherry Lee Heslep of Christiansburg, Brenda Heslep Mosses of Radford; sons, Curtis Evans Heslep of Blacksburg, Tony Curtis Heslep of Giles Co., Daniel Wayne Womack of Christiansburg; sisters, Frances Perdue of Christiansburg, Linda Vaden of Blacksburg, Lucy Cox of Christiansburg, Carolyn Alls of Blacksburg; brother, Jake Frazier of Blacksburg; five granddaughters, one grandson; a great-grrandson; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill McMahan officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Monday, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg. on January 2, 2006.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-24-5411.⁹ Raymond Allen Prater was born on October 3, 1920 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,9,4,5 He married Betty Jane Chandler on February 16, 1944 at Washington, D.C..^7,6 Raymond Allen Prater died on March 15, 1999 at Florida at age 78.⁹

     Lowell Andrew Prater was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^3,6 He God's good and faithful servant, Lowell Prater, has fulfilled his considerable duties, and he took his customary daily morning devotions this morning with God Himself. Lowell Prater's life has been nearly a century defined by service: service to his parents, service to his country, service to his family, service to his church, service to the education of young people, service to the rehabilitation of those in the criminal justice system, and most of all, service to God and His Word. From his years as a dutiful son and brother in Fayette County, WV, he entered West Virginia University, where he diligently prepared for a life of service in education. Before he could finish, however, he was called to serve his country in its need, spending his tour of duty in the Navy during the Second World War. He was stationed in Cuba, training pilots to land on aircraft carriers before they shipped out to the Pacific. After the war, he returned to finish his education at W. Va. Tech, where he lost his heart to a beautiful redhead, promising her his love and eternal devotion. After their marriage in June of 1950, Lowell and Betty Lou answered God's call to the Washington, D.C. area, where they began together a life devoted to the service of bringing up their four children - Paula, Diane, Stephen and Nona, according to God's command. Lowell served first as a teacher, then counselor, then administrator in the D.C. Public School system, sometimes in the toughest schools in the District. During this time, they established their lifelong habits of dedication to serving in their church and spreading the gospel. They never failed to fulfill their duty to tithe and support missionaries in the field. The Lord always provided. As a father, Lowell's service to his children was unfailing, inexhaustible and steeped in biblical principle--the love of a father for his children modeled after the ultimate example of God the Father for His children. As a student and child of God, Lowell ultimately completed a doctorate in Biblical Ministry but remained a lifelong student of God's Word, memorizing, reading, studying, reciting and sharing. As a teacher, he never stopped teaching God's word--to his students, to his children and ultimately to all he met. He taught by both gentle explanation and example. As a grandfather, he has served as a loving role model and quintessential "Grandaddy" to 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, whose lives have been enriched immeasurably by his love, prayers, lessons, advice and the spoiling only a granddad can do. Lowell retired several times, only to begin a new life of service according to the continuing call of God. Each time, being unable to resign himself to the world's idea of retirement and rest, Lowell moved with Betty Lou from D.C. to Charleston, WV; Middletown, OH; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and ultimately to his beloved Howey-in-the-Hills. He never did "retire." At the age of 90, he was still conducting 3 church services and 3 Bible studies each week at the Lake County Correctional Institute, serving as Chairman of the Board of Deacons, working in the church visitation program, and guiding the building of the new church building for Berean Baptist. Always the competitive yet gentlemanly sportsman, he and Betty Lou played tennis several times a week, as well as hiking, wilderness camping and river rafting throughout their lives. His life has been rich - rich with happiness and love and the satisfaction of the true servant who has performed the service that has been the guiding principle for all of his life. We thank our gracious, loving and merciful God for giving Lowell the strength and purpose to accomplish so much, and touch so many lives over his 90 years. Lowell has now been welcomed into his eternal home, where the angels celebrate his new life, where faith has become sight and God Himself greets him at his daily morning devotions.¹¹ He was born on May 23, 1922 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,7,3,4,5,6 He married Betty Lou Hardman on June 24, 1950 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Lowell Andrew Prater died on January 11, 2013 at Florida at age 90.^3,6

     Betty Lou Hardman was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.² She was born on September 23, 1927 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of June 24, 1950,her married name was Prater.¹ She married Lowell Andrew Prater, son of James Washington "Ty" Prater and Nona Hearl Fisher, on June 24, 1950 at Clendenin, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Betty Lou Hardman died on February 12, 2016 at age 88.²

     Betty Jane Chandler was born on February 11, 1924 at Minden, Fayette Co., West Virginia.² As of February 16, 1944,her married name was Prater.³ She married Raymond Allen Prater, son of James Washington "Ty" Prater and Nona Hearl Fisher, on February 16, 1944 at Washington, D.C..^1,3

     Jeffrey Clinton Prater was buried at Celestial Memorial Gardens, 3111 Delree Street, West Columbia, Lexington Co., South Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 249-17-4563.⁶ He was born on April 15, 1957 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,6,2,3 He died on November 24, 2007 at West Columbia, Lexington Co., South Carolina, at age 50.^1,6,2 He Services for Jeffrey Clinton Prater, 50, of West Columbia, will be held Friday. Mr. Prater passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2007. Born in Oak Hill, WV, he was the son of the late E. Howard and Betty Harler Prater. He has been an area resident for the past 40 years, formerly from Winston-Salem, NC. Surviving are his daughter, Maggie Prater; son, Clint Prater, both of West Columbia; sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Gary Turner of Chapin; brother, David Prater of Kennesaw, GA. on December 5, 2007.¹

     Her married name was Niday.² Her Social Security Number was 234-80-8548.⁵ Ann Herl Prater married Unknown Niday.² Ann Herl Prater was born on September 9, 1948 at Kincaid, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,4 As of November, 1967,her married name was Zingle.³ She married Kenneth Lawrence Zingle in November, 1967 at Richland Co., South Carolina.³ As of circa 2010,her married name was Turner.⁴ Ann Herl Prater married Gary L. Turner circa 2010.^1,4 Ann Herl Prater died on May 19, 2010 at Lexington, Lexington Co., South Carolina, at age 61.^5,4 She Ann H. Turner, 61, passed away in Lexington Medical Center on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Ann was born in Kincaid, WV, September 9, 1948, to the late E. Howard Prater and Betty Harler Prater. She was a nurse at S.C. Oncology Associates in Columbia in GYN Oncology. Ann was a caring nurse to many cancer patients. She was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi. Ann is survived by her loving husband of almost nine years, Gary L. Turner; children, Jill Zingle, Jennifer Como (Vincent), and Jeremy Niday (Jennifer); stepsons, Michael Turner (Sonya), Jeffrey Turner (Staci), and Christopher Turner; grandchildren, Jackson Niday, Jacob Niday, Dominick Como, Liam Como, Morgan Turner, Megan Turner and Molly Turner; niece, Maggie Prater; nephew, Clint Prater; and brother, David Prater. She was predeceased by her brother, Jeffrey Prater. The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Tripp Jones, Dr. Fred Kudrick and the staff at S.C. Oncology Associates and to the staff at Lexington Medical Center for their care and concern. on May 21, 2010.⁴

     Larry Rice was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He Larry Rice, 71, of Oak Hill, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016. Born July 18, 1944 in Amigo, WV, he was the son of the late Elmer and Pearl Juanita Beckelhimer Rice. Larry was a retired coal miner having last worked for Ranger Fuel. He loved hunting, fishing and woodworking. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a proud supporter of all veterans. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Nelson Eddie and William G. Rice. Larry is survived by his wife Christina Ann Rice; sons, Larry Allen and Michelle of Oak Hill, Jerry Wayne and Angie of Oak Hill; daughter, Michele Rice of Beckley; grandchildren, Robert, Cody, Hunter, Maci, Tyler, Lauren, Jared, Alyssa; great grandchildren, Kaleigh, Caden; brother, Elmer Rice, Jr. and Marietta of Sophia; sister-in-law, Joann Rice of Pensacola, FL. The family would like to give a special thanks to Larry’s caregiver, Lisa. A private committal service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Pastor Roger Pauley officiating.² He married Christina Ann Unknown.² Larry Rice was born on July 18, 1944 at Amigo, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He died on June 4, 2016 at West Virginia at age 71.²