Richard André Bower1,2,3

M, b. December 26, 1939, d. January 7, 2020
     Richard André Bower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He was born on December 26, 1939 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Margaret Jane "Janie" Wagner, daughter of Lester Fred Wagner Jr. and Alice Woodrow Yopp, on September 10, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Richard André Bower died on January 7, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.3 He Richard André Bower, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Salem, Va. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. He was born on December 26, 1939 to George and Regea Bower in Troutville, Va. He was a United States Air Force veteran and was retired from Lewis Gale Hospital. André loved to spend time feeding his bluebirds, taking daily walks on the greenway, and watching NASCAR races on TV. He loved when his house was full of family and friends enjoying a meal and playing games. He was predeceased by his brothers, Bob, Lanny, and Paul Bower. André is survived by his wife, Margaret Jane "Janie" Bower; children, Kirk (Karla) Bower, George (Angie) Bower, Chris (Teri) Sowers, Lee Sowers, and Faye (Robert) Crute; grandchildren, Barret (Ginni), Kathlyn (Christopher), Samantha, Rachel (Colby), Ryne, Will, Maggie, and Peyton; great-grandchildren, Maddox and Ellis. Also surviving are a brother, Jerry Bower; a sister, Julie (Jake) Slusher; sisters-in-law, Brenda Bower, and Barbara (John) Ely; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and special friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 9 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Simpson Funeral Home with Pastor Derek Lam officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Va. on January 9, 2020.3

Family

Margaret Jane "Janie" Wagner
Marriage*He married Margaret Jane "Janie" Wagner, daughter of Lester Fred Wagner Jr. and Alice Woodrow Yopp, on September 10, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alice Woodrow Wagner obituary in the Oct 6, 1989 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Richard André Bower obituary in the Jan 9, 2020 edition.

Donald Dean Conner Jr.1,2,3

M, b. October 6, 1959, d. May 5, 2012
FatherDonald Dean Conner Sr.1 b. December 24, 1937, d. July 25, 2024
MotherBetty Julia Kemp1
     His Social Security Number was 130-56-5937.4 Donald Dean Conner Jr. was born on October 6, 1959.4 He died on May 5, 2012 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 52.1,2,4 He Donald Dean Conner Jr., 52, of Copper Hill, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012. He was predeceased by a brother, Jonathan Conner. Surviving is a daughter, Lacy Conner, of Callaway; father, Donald D. Conner Sr., of Roanoke; two sisters, Kelly Conner, of California, and Amber and James Denny, of Salem; stepdaughter, Sheena Shelton; three stepgrandchildren; niece and nephew, Christa Denny and Dustin Denny; and special friend, Kim Morgan. on May 8, 2012.1

Family

Child
  • Lacy Conner1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Dean Conner, Jr. obituary in the May 8, 2012 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Donald Dean Conner obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Edward Denny1,2

M, b. September 25, 1949, d. November 16, 2022
     James Edward Denny was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on September 25, 1949 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.2 He married Amber Louise Conner, daughter of Donald Dean Conner Sr. and Betty Julia Kemp, circa 1985.1,2,3 James Edward Denny died on November 16, 2022 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.2 He James Edward Denny, age 73, residing in Salem, Va., went to be with our Lord and Savior after many years of struggling with COPD on November 16, 2022, with his family by his side. James was born on September 25, 1949, to parents, Mary Francis Nevius and Jack Edward Denny in Columbus, Ohio. James served in the Marine Corps. Post military, James was employed by Child Help USA in Calif., where he cared for abused and neglected children. While working there, he met his wife, Amber Denny of 37 years. James and Amber had 2 beautiful children, Dustin and Christa. James was a devoted Social Worker for over 20 years, specializing in mediation and child protective services. He was passionate and dedicated to helping children who were not in a position to help themselves so they would have a more fruitful and loving life. James' care, compassion and loving heart continued to flourish for his family and his boxers who were his pride and joy. James enjoyed fishing and watching OSU football games with his son, Saturday morning donuts and chocolate milk with his daughter and spending all and any time he could with his loving wife and never wanted to leave her side. James was a man of faith who loved our God. James Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Nevius and Jack Denny; Sister, Leslie Marie Denny, and brothers-in-law, Bob Goodman and Donald Conner. James Denny is survived by his wife, Amber Denny; his two children, Dustin and Rachel Denny and Christa and David O'Quinn; sister, Jackie Goodman, Sherry and Lee Conner, Debbie and Bob Terry, Susan and James Myers, Julie and Alan Gearheart; sister-in-law, Kelly Conner and Steve Zambel; his three loving grandchildren that he adored, Cole Denny, Madisyn and Deznyk O'Quinn; and 13 of the most caring nieces and nephews, and their children. Burial with military honors will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 20, 2022.2

Family

Amber Louise Conner
Marriage*He married Amber Louise Conner, daughter of Donald Dean Conner Sr. and Betty Julia Kemp, circa 1985.1,2,3 
Children
  • Dustin Denny2,3
  • Christa Rene Denny2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Dean Conner, Jr. obituary in the May 8, 2012 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Denny obituary in the Nov 20, 2022 edition.
  3. [S6181] Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke, online http://www.lotzfuneralhomeroanoke.com, From the Donald Dean Conner obituary.
  4. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.

Mamie Agnes Sowder1,2,3

F, b. November 4, 1894, d. November 24, 1975
FatherJohn Harvey "Brud" Sowder4,1,3 b. December 12, 1874, d. September 22, 1959
MotherMary Catherine Webb4,1,3 b. February 13, 1876, d. September 12, 1973
     Mamie Agnes Sowder was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 229-98-1809.5 She was born on November 4, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5 As of circa 1916,her married name was Jones.6 She married Arthur Bernard Jones, son of William Henry Lee Jones and Eliza Jane Cooper, circa 1916.7,6,2,3 Mamie Agnes Sowder died on November 24, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.5,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 44, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 144, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 172, District 123, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 456, District 8, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 30, District 81-14, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Family

Arthur Bernard Jones b. April 8, 1897, d. August 28, 1971
Marriage*Mamie Agnes Sowder married Arthur Bernard Jones, son of William Henry Lee Jones and Eliza Jane Cooper, circa 1916.7,6,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Isabelle Jones Spencer obituary in the May 11, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the John Harvey Sowder obituary in the Sep 23, 1969 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Vester R. Jones obituary in the Aug 3, 1993 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lester Lee Jones obituary in the Jan 17, 2018 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Jones Parry obituary in the Feb 2, 2006 edition.
  15. [S3934] Independent Tribune, From the Elizabeth Jones Sult obituary in the Apr 10, 2013 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Coy James obituary in the Oct 3, 2019 edition.

Elsie Augusta Sowder1,2,3,4

F, b. December 21, 1903, d. March 14, 1971
FatherJohn Harvey "Brud" Sowder1,2,5,3,4 b. December 12, 1874, d. September 22, 1959
MotherMary Catherine Webb1,2,5,3,4 b. February 13, 1876, d. September 12, 1973
     Elsie Augusta Sowder was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.6,5 She was born on December 21, 1903 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,3 As of April 7, 1928,her married name was Haymaker.4 She married Alfred William Haymaker on April 7, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,5,4 Elsie Augusta Sowder died on March 14, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.6,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 144, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 72, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 166, District 119-9, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

Alfred William Haymaker b. May 27, 1904, d. February 6, 1973
Marriage*Elsie Augusta Sowder married Alfred William Haymaker on April 7, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.7,5,4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  7. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the John Harvey Sowder obituary in the Sep 23, 1969 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Louise Arenta Sowder1,2,3,4

F, b. April 16, 1912, d. December 24, 1997
FatherJohn Harvey "Brud" Sowder1,5,3,4 b. December 12, 1874, d. September 22, 1959
MotherMary Catherine Webb1,5,3,4 b. February 13, 1876, d. September 12, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 229-42-2032.6 Louise Arenta Sowder was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Akers.2 She married Eugene Wolton Akers.2,7 Louise Arenta Sowder was born on April 16, 1912 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6,3,4 She died on December 24, 1997 at Virginia at age 85.6,2 She Akers, Louise Sowder, of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 1997 in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Wolton Akers and a grandson, Danny M. Brooks. Surviving are three children, Eugene W. and Ethel Akers, Rocky Mount, Nancy Akers and Ralph (Dusty) Rhodes, Smith Mountain Lake, Selma (Duck) and Brenda Akers, Rocky Mount; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister, Wilson Sowder, Jacksonville, Fla., John Sowder, Providence Forge, Edith Holt, New Carrollton, MD. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday in Flora Funeral Chapel, with Elder Joe Ben Jamison officiating. Interment will follow in the Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the American Cancer Society. Friends may call at Flora Funeral Service after 3 p.m. Thursday where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. and other times at the home of Eugene and Ethel Akers . Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, South Main Street, Rocky Mount. on December 25, 1997.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 72, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 27, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1940Dweling 180, District 34-14, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family

Eugene Wolton Akers b. March 30, 1910, d. September 2, 1966
Marriage*Louise Arenta Sowder married Eugene Wolton Akers.2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Sowder Akers obituary in the Dec 25, 1997 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eugene Wilson Akers obituary in the Aug 13, 2014 edition.
  10. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Nancy Lee Akers Rhodes obituary.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Sadie Sowder1,2

F, b. July 10, 1914, d. March 17, 1994
FatherJohn Harvey "Brud" Sowder1,3 b. December 12, 1874, d. September 22, 1959
MotherMary Catherine Webb1,3 b. February 13, 1876, d. September 12, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 226-12-1386.4 Sadie Sowder was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 Her married name was Bussey.5 She married James Carl Bussey.5,2 Sadie Sowder was born on July 10, 1914 at Virginia.1,4 She died on March 17, 1994 at New Kent Co., Virginia, at age 79.2,6 She BUSSEY, Sadie Sowder, 79, of Providence Forge, Va., died Thursday, March 17, 1994. Formerly of Roanoke, Mrs. Bussey had made her home for the past five years with a niece, Susan Bates and her husband, Frank in Providence Forge. Mrs. Bussey was the widow of J. Carl Bussey. She was a member of Northview United Methodist Church and the Alpine Garden Club. Surviving are her sisters, Louise S. Akers, Rocky Mount, Edith S. Holt, Md; brothers, Dr. Wilson T. Sowder, Jacksonville, Fla., John G. Sowder, Providence Forge, Va; a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to the Alzheimer Disease (ADRDA), Roanoke-Salem Chapter, P.O. Box 5014, Roanoke, Va. 24012 or the Providence Forge Rescue Squad, Providence Forge, Va. 23140. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. Harold E. Wallof and the Rev. Will is L. Betts. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. on March 19, 1994.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 72, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 27, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3

Family

James Carl Bussey b. November 21, 1911, d. July 22, 1978
Marriage*Sadie Sowder married James Carl Bussey.5,2 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Sadie Sowder Bussey obituary in the Mar 19, 1994 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Percy Rodney Sowder obituary in the Jul 29, 1990 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Edith Catherine Sowder1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 13, 1922, d. April 12, 2004
FatherJohn Harvey "Brud" Sowder1,2,5 b. December 12, 1874, d. September 22, 1959
MotherMary Catherine Webb1,2,5 b. February 13, 1876, d. September 12, 1973
     Edith Catherine Sowder was buried at Maryland National Memorial Park, 13300 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel, Prince George's Co., Maryland.3 Her Social Security Number was 579-28-1726.6 Her married name was Holt.7 She married Herbert N. Holt.7,3 Edith Catherine Sowder was born on April 13, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 She died on April 12, 2004 at age 81.3,6 She Edith C. Holt - On Monday, April 12, 2004, wife of the late Herbert N. Holt; mother of David (Patricia) Holt, Deborah (Thomas) Kuckuda and Richard (Margaret) Holt; sister of Wilson T. and John G. Sowder; grandmother of David Jr., Keith, Shane, Matthew, Laura, Adam and Dustin. Relatives and friends may call at Borgwardt Funeral Home, 4400 Powder Mill Rd., Beltsville, MD, Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Maryland National Memorial Park. on April 14, 2004.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 27, District 2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 144, District 34-1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family

Herbert N. Holt b. circa 1916
Marriage*Edith Catherine Sowder married Herbert N. Holt.7,3 
Children
  • Richard Holt3
  • David N. Holt3
  • Deborah A. Holt3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S620] Washington Post, The, From the Edith C. Holt obituary in the Apr 14, 2004 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Percy Rodney Sowder obituary in the Jul 29, 1990 edition.

Eva Mae Divers1,2

F, b. January 1, 1917, d. January 31, 2013
     Eva Mae Divers was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Sowder.1 She married Percy Rodney "P.R." Sowder, son of John Harvey "Brud" Sowder and Mary Catherine Webb.1,2 Eva Mae Divers was born on January 1, 1917.3 She died on January 31, 2013 at Virginia at age 96.2 She Eva Mae Divers Sowder, 95, of Goodview, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She was a founding member of St. James Episcopal Church in Roanoke. She is predeceased by her husband, Percy Rodney "P.R." Sowder. Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Tom Lowery; grandchildren, Alicia Simonds, Amanda and Scott Graham, and T.J. and Mandy Horne; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Tyler, Arissa, Kaden and Blake; sister-in-law, Tina Divers; and numerous nieces and nephews. Eva will be greatly missed by her loving toy poodle, Crickett, who never left her side. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 4515 Delray Street, NW, Roanoke, VA 24012. Special thanks to Bedford Hospice, Rhonda, Sissy and Mary Jo and caregivers, Pamela Smith and Terry Hibbard. Funeral Services will be conducted at St. James Episcopal Church, Roanoke, Va., at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 4, 2013, with the Rev. Susan Bentley officiating. Luncheon to follow from noon to 2 p.m. Graveside Service to be held in Franklin Memorial Park at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221, and one hour prior to the funeral service at St. James Episcopal Church. on February 3, 2013.2

Family

Percy Rodney "P.R." Sowder b. December 4, 1919, d. July 28, 1990
Marriage*She married Percy Rodney "P.R." Sowder, son of John Harvey "Brud" Sowder and Mary Catherine Webb.1,2 
Child
  • Sharon Sowder1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Percy Rodney Sowder obituary in the Jul 29, 1990 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Mae Divers Sowder obituary in the Feb 3, 2013 edition.
  3. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Eugene Wolton Akers1,2,3,4

M, b. March 30, 1910, d. September 2, 1966
     Eugene Wolton Akers was buried at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swenfield Road, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,4 His Social Security Number was 224-20-2223.6 He married Louise Arenta Sowder, daughter of John Harvey "Brud" Sowder and Mary Catherine Webb.1,4 Eugene Wolton Akers was born on March 30, 1910 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,6,2,3,4 He died on September 2, 1966 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 56.5,4

Census Records

1940Dweling 180, District 34-14, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1940State highway operator7

Family

Louise Arenta Sowder b. April 16, 1912, d. December 24, 1997
Marriage*Eugene Wolton Akers married Louise Arenta Sowder, daughter of John Harvey "Brud" Sowder and Mary Catherine Webb.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Sowder Akers obituary in the Dec 25, 1997 edition.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3330] Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eugene Wilson Akers obituary in the Aug 13, 2014 edition.
  9. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Nancy Lee Akers Rhodes obituary.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.