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     Gwendolyn Lee "Gwen" Harrod was buried at Russell Heights Cemetery, Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri.² Her Social Security Number was 490-46-5790.³ Her married name was Everly.² She married Kenneth Everly, son of Nolan Herbert Everly and Annetta Irene Salmon.² Gwendolyn Lee "Gwen" Harrod and Kenneth Everly were divorced.² Gwendolyn Lee "Gwen" Harrod was born on January 6, 1941 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.^3,2 She died on April 3, 2004 at Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., Missouri, at age 63.^3,1,2 She Gwen L. Everly, 63, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2004, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Interment will follow the services in Russell Heights Cemetery. She was born Jan. 6, 1941, in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of James Harry and Elinor Casebeer Harrod. Gwen was a cardiac nurse and had worked at St. Francis Medical Center for 25 years. She fought cancer the past four years and became unable to work in March 2002. She had attended Sunday school and church at First Baptist Church in Jackson for many years. Loving survivors include three sons, Conrad Vincent Everly of Louisville, Ky., Michael Lynn Everly of Jackson and Bradley Stephen Everly of Columbia; one daughter, Michelle Everly Koch and her husband, Doug, of Jackson; and three grandchildren, Nicholas James and Ryan Lawrence Everly of Louisville and Brittany Danielle Koch of Jackson. Also surviving is her mother, Elinor Harrod, of Round Rock, Texas; a sister, Marta Harrod Wayman Harris and her husband, Jerald Harris Jr., of Round, Texas, formerly of Columbia; and Gwen's former husband, Leon Everly of Bethany. She was preceded in death by her father. on April 5, 2004.²

     Kent D. Everly was buried at Miriam Cemetery, Bethany, Harrison Co., Missouri.¹ He was born on August 9, 1954 at Bethany, Harrison Co., Missouri.¹ He died on February 13, 2006 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, at age 51.¹ He Kent D. Everly, 51, of Albany and a former resident of Bethany, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006 at a St. Joseph, Mo. hospital. Kent was born Aug. 9, 1954 in Bethany. He was the son of Kenneth and Neva R. (Truitt) Everly. Kent was a member of the United Methodist Church of Bethany. Survivors include, his parents, Kenneth and Neva Everly of Bethany; brothers, Brian Everly and wife Michele, Overland Park, Kan, Craig Everly and wife Stephanie, St. Joseph; sister, Denise Mauer and husband Mark, Kansas City, Mo; uncle, Tracy Truitt and wife Linda, Overland Park, Kan; aunt, Irene Everly, Bethany; six nieces and one nephew. Graveside services and burial were Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Miriam Cemetery, Bethany. Memorial contributions to the Gentry County ARC of Albany in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, Mo. 64402. on February 24, 2006.¹

     His Social Security Number was 262-26-1056.⁴ Joseph Klare Powel Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He married Edyth M. Fisher, daughter of Frank Zedoc Fisher and Dora Pence "Madora" Hancock.¹ Joseph Klare Powel Sr. was born on April 23, 1877 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^1,4,3 He died on June 3, 1958 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 81.^1,2,5 He Joseph K. Powel, Sr., 81, of 405 St. Augustine, Temple Terrace, died Tuesday night in a local hospital. A native of Philadelphia, he had been a resident of Temple Terrace for the last 25 years. He was a retired in stallation engineer for the Western Electric Company. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and of the Episcopal Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Edyth Powel, Temple Terrace; one son, Joseph K. Powel, Jr., Lake Wales, and one grandson. on June 5, 1958.²

     Joseph Klare Powel Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 266-12-4190.⁶ He was born on December 16, 1920 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.^{1,2,3,4,7,6,8} He married Camden Virginia Fariss on December 3, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Joseph Klare Powel Jr. died on December 17, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^1,3,8

     Michael Shannon Henry Sr. Michael Shannon Henry, Sr., May 11, 1949 - May 8, 2025. The world became a lot less bright on May 8, 2025, with the passing of Michael Shannon Henry, Sr. “Pappy.” Born on May 11, 1949, in Pearisburg, Virginia, Pappy’s infectious laughter and unending humor brought joy to everyone around him. Pappy is survived by his true love of 36 years, Kathy Fisher Poff; three devoted sons, Michael S. Henry, II (Krislyn), Adam Henry (Kristin), and Ryan Poff (Laura); the loves of his life, his grandchildren, Haven (Drake), Parker, Sawyer, Lucy Jane, Addisyn “Addy”, Ella “El” and Lachlan “Baby cakes”; sisters-in-law, Pat Bostic and Dreama Douthat; nieces, Kym White and Carolyn Lewis; nephews John Fisher (Carol), Lee Bennett, and Derek Douthat; cousin Heather Smith; special friends Gil, Gary, Gilly, and Greg Barba, Ed and Wanda Lynch Keith Vest, Betty Lafon and 4-legged companion, “Rosie”. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Lewis Henry and Virginia Poff Henry; grandparents, Terry and Agnes Henry and best friends Joel, Kasey, and Steve. Pappy attended Virginia Western Community College where he pursued mechanical engineering and art. He continued his education at the Maynard Institute in North Carolina enhancing his studies in mechanical engineering and drafting. Pappy enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War where he was stationed at Lackland Air Force in San Antonio, Texas. He was medically discharged following a knee injury during jump training. Not one to shy away from conflict, Pappy often expressed remorse for his inability to fight alongside his brothers in Vietnam. Always displaying his versatility, Pappy was employed at the City of Salem Electric Department, Allen Imaging, Henry and Sons Contracting, Henry Private Investigating, and entered Custom Blinds and Drapery with loyal friends Ed Lynch, Floyd Critcher, and Kevin Conner. Pappy was an accomplished musician and songwriter. He played acoustic guitar, piano, and drums. He was proud of his accomplished penmanship by writing a collection of songs, poetry, love letters, cards, and notes. He was also a 3rd degree black belt and a Sensei to many martial arts learners (he even demonstrated his skill on Kathy more than once). Pappy was proud of his devotion to the Brethren Church and bore witness to Jesus and the lessons he taught all his life. He helped guide multitudes towards a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Pappy loved coaching football, basketball, and baseball for the City of Salem and Glenvar from 1990-2012. He left a lasting impression on many youths while imprinting the importance of having fun, being of strong character, and working hard towards goals. He will always be remembered by his many players as “Coach.” He was a Charter Member of the Salem Moose Lodge where he was on the ritual team and served as Prelate and Governor.³ He was born on May 11, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Donna Marie Taliaferro on June 15, 1968 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Michael Shannon Henry Sr. and Donna Marie Taliaferro were divorced on March 26, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Michael Shannon Henry Sr. married Connie Sue Amos on May 21, 1971 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁴ Michael Shannon Henry Sr. and Connie Sue Amos were divorced on March 31, 1978 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Michael Shannon Henry Sr. married Karen Gertrude Campbell on May 25, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Michael Shannon Henry Sr. and Karen Gertrude Campbell were divorced on September 22, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Michael Shannon Henry Sr. married Robin Lynn Wilson on August 2, 1984 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Michael Shannon Henry Sr. and Robin Lynn Wilson were divorced on September 17, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Michael Shannon Henry Sr. married Kathy Mae Fisher circa 1989.³ Michael Shannon Henry Sr. died on May 8, 2025 at Virginia at age 75.³

     Shirley Lenora Phoenix was buried at Manna Baptist Church Cemetery, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.² She was born on September 6, 1944 at Virginia.^2,4 As of September 12, 1976,her married name was Furrow.³ She married Buddy McDonald Furrow, son of Andrew Clifton Furrow Sr. and Mary Mildred Childress, on September 12, 1976 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 Shirley Lenora Phoenix died on October 22, 2007 at North Carolina at age 63.^2,4

     Roxie Roberta Phelps was buried at Poynters Chapel Cemetery, Baldrock, Laurel Co., Kentucky.^2,3 Her married name was Clontz.¹ She married William Oscar "Dodger" Clontz.^1,5 Roxie Roberta Phelps was born on March 2, 1926 at West Virginia; Her death ceretificate has a birth date of Mar 31, 1926.^2,3 She died on February 21, 1974 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 47.^2,3