Doris Rae Pring1,2,3

F, b. August 13, 1926, d. March 2, 2014
     Doris Rae Pring was born on August 13, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,2,3 As of June 19, 1942,her married name was Crowder.1 She married William Lewis Crowder, son of Robert Lewis Crowder and Lucy Frances Zell, on June 19, 1942 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Doris Rae Pring and William Lewis Crowder were divorced on May 10, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Doris Rae Pring died on March 2, 2014 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 87.4,3 She Doris Pring Starkey, 87, of Chesapeake, went home with Jesus on Sunday, March 2, 2014 while at Norfolk Sentara Hospital in Norfolk, Va. She was born to Charlie Pring and Lula Sink Pring on August 13, 1926. She was the wife of Donald Lee Starkey who predeceased her on December 26, 1973. She is survived by her son, David Starkey and his wife, Janis, of Chesapeake, Va; daughter, Carole Maddy and her husband, Harold, of Baird, Texas; son, Stephen Starkey and his wife Eve of Salisbury, Md; and daughter, Donna Lane of Jupiter, Fla. She is also survived by her aunts, Lois Dezelich of Bedford, Va. and Elizabeth Sink of Roanoke, Va; sister-in-law, Shirley Gardner of California; as well as grandchildren, Debbi Starkey of N.C., David Starkey, Jr. of Nevada, Jeremy Starkey and his wife Katherine of Suffolk, Va., Stefani and Billy Morin of Mukilteo, Wash., Jaime Starkey of Nashville, Tenn., and Heather Lane of Jupiter, Fla. She was graced with eight great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She grew up in Roanoke, Va. and moved with her husband to Norfolk County, VA (Chesapeake) in 1947. She began driving a school bus for Norfolk County/City of Chesapeake in 1954 and continued until 1967 when her youngest daughter graduated. During her tenure as a bus driver, she was a favorite of the Great Bridge High School Marching Band and many of the sports teams as she drove them to inter-scholastic events. She then began her career with the United States Postal Service in Chesapeake, VA where she worked until her retirement in 1989. She was often commended by customers and superiors for her noteworthy attention to customer needs. In 1989, she moved back to Roanoke, VA to take care of her Mother. She continued working on a part-time basis so she could be available to provide care and companionship to her Mother and several Aunts who did not drive. After her Mother's passing in 1998, she returned to Chesapeake, VA in 1999 to live near her children. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, VA at 1 p.m. on Friday, March, 14, 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cross Pointe Church of the Nazarene in Salisbury, MD or Saint Mark Christian Academy in Portsmouth, VA. on March 11, 2014.3

Family

William Lewis Crowder b. November 4, 1923, d. June 16, 1991
Marriage*She married William Lewis Crowder, son of Robert Lewis Crowder and Lucy Frances Zell, on June 19, 1942 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Doris Rae Pring and William Lewis Crowder were divorced on May 10, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Pring Starkey obitaury in the Mar 11, 2014 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Mary Louise Logsdon1,2

F, b. July 17, 1930, d. December 21, 2005
     Mary Louise Logsdon was buried at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.3,2 Her married name was Crowder.1 She married Carl Eugene Crowder, son of Robert Lewis Crowder and Lucy Frances Zell.1,2 Mary Louise Logsdon was born on July 17, 1930 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.3,2,4 She died on December 21, 2005 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 75.3,2,4 She MARY LOUISE LOGSDON CROWDER, 75, of Memphis, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2005. She was born in Memphis, daughter of Ed and Emma Jansen Logsdon. She was preceded in death by husband, Carl E. Crowder and daughter, Mary Lillian Doyle. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Stella and Gene Lochmiller of Nashville; sister, Stella Klabouch of Long Beach, CA; grandchildren, Laura and Nina Donatucci; Steve Harrison, Richard Doyle, Jr., Mary J. Doyle, and John Doyle; and 9 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank St. Francis Nursing Home and Hospital staff for the kindness and care that they have extended to our loved one during her stay there. Graveside services will beheld at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 28. Arrangements by: High Point Funeral Chapel on December 27, 2005.2

Family

Carl Eugene Crowder b. June 11, 1929, d. July 10, 2005
Marriage*She married Carl Eugene Crowder, son of Robert Lewis Crowder and Lucy Frances Zell.1,2 
Child
  • Stella Crowder1,2

Citations

  1. [S1810] Commercial Appeal, The, From the Carl Crowder obituary in the Jul 12, 2005 edition.
  2. [S1810] Commercial Appeal, The, From the Mary Louise Logsdon Crowder obituary in the Dec 27, 2005 edition.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Nancy Myers1

F, b. July 19, 1911, d. August 12, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-0448.2 Nancy Myers was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Crowder.4 She married William Bowyer Crowder Sr., son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks.4 Nancy Myers was born on July 19, 1911.2 She died on August 12, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.1,2 She CROWDER, Nancy Myers, 82, of Roanoke, formerly of Buchanan, died Thursday, August 12, 1993. She is survived by three sons, Preston C. McDaniel of Troutville, James B. McDaniel of Parksley, Va., William (Buddy) Crowder Jr. of Buchanan; three daughters, Myrtle J. Childress of Troutville, Shirley A. Underwood and Brenda M. Morefield, both of Roanoke; one brother, Andrew Myers; one sister, Susie Martin, both of Lexington; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. on August 13, 1993.1

Family

William Bowyer Crowder Sr. b. July 15, 1901, d. January 21, 1989
Marriage*She married William Bowyer Crowder Sr., son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks.4 
Child
  • William Bowyer "Buddy" Crowder Jr.4,1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Myers Crowder obituary in the Aug 13, 1993 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2016] Trinity Cemetery, Botetort Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vaboteto/trinity.html
  4. [S2016] Trinity Cemetery, Botetort Co., VA, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vaboteto/trinity.html, From the Rader Funeral Home records for William Bowyer "Billy" Crowder, Sr.

Kate "Katy" Unknown1,2

F, b. circa 1904
     Kate "Katy" Unknown was born circa 1904 at Virginia.2 As of circa 1917,her married name was Crowder.2 She married Mangus George Crowder, son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks, circa 1917.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 71, District 10, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 63, District 8-8, Middle River, Augusta Co., Virginia1

Family

Mangus George Crowder b. September 8, 1892
Marriage*Kate "Katy" Unknown married Mangus George Crowder, son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks, circa 1917.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Glenn Will Crowder1,2

M, b. January 28, 1922, d. February, 1984
FatherMangus George Crowder3,1 b. September 8, 1892
MotherKate "Katy" Unknown3,1 b. circa 1904
     His Social Security Number was 229-14-7516.2 Glenn Will Crowder was born on January 28, 1922 at Virginia.1,2 He died in February, 1984 at West Virginia at age 62.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 71, District 10, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 63, District 8-8, Middle River, Augusta Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lucy Unknown1

F, b. circa 1912
     Her married name was Crowder.1 Lucy Unknown married William Bowyer Crowder Sr., son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks.1 Lucy Unknown was born circa 1912 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 63, District 8-8, Middle River, Augusta Co., Virginia1

Family

William Bowyer Crowder Sr. b. July 15, 1901, d. January 21, 1989
Marriage*Lucy Unknown married William Bowyer Crowder Sr., son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks.1 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Linda Louise Myers1,2,3

F, b. November 1, 1946, d. December 21, 2002
FatherGraybill Percy Myers1,2 b. July 11, 1907, d. October 16, 1975
MotherLula Bell Crowder1,2 b. August 24, 1912, d. April 12, 1981
     Linda Louise Myers was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 227-76-7353.5 She was born on November 1, 1946.5 She died on December 21, 2002 at Virginia at age 56.3,5 She MYERS, Linda Louise, of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2002. God called a special Angel home that he had loaned to us for 56 years. She was very special to everyone she met. She will be greatly missed by all but we take comfort in knowing that she is healed and whole again in Heaven with Jesus. She was an employee of Goodwill Industries for 34 years. She had many special friends for which she loved and was loved by them. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Edith and Earl Bradley of Blue Ridge; brothers, James Myers of Fincastle, Carl Crowder and wife Linda of Groveport, Ohio; special niece, Patricia Wilcher of Roanoke; plus many family members who loved her dearly. on December 22, 2002.3

Citations

  1. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Lula Bell Crowder Myers.
  2. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Graybill Percy Myers.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Linda Louise Myers obituary in the Dec 22, 2002 edition.
  4. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Alden Myers1,2

M, b. March 7, 1948, d. April 12, 2003
FatherGraybill Percy Myers3,4,1 b. July 11, 1907, d. October 16, 1975
MotherLula Bell Crowder3,4,1 b. August 24, 1912, d. April 12, 1981
     James Alden Myers was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 He MYERS, James Alden, 55, of Fincastle, died Tuesday, April 8, 2003. Graveside service, 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2003, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt County. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.2 He was born on March 7, 1948.1 He died on April 12, 2003 at Virginia at age 55.2,1

Citations

  1. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Alden Myers obituary in the Apr 10, 2003 edition.
  3. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Lula Bell Crowder Myers.
  4. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com, From the Rader Funeral Home records for Graybill Percy Myers.

Edward Pence Myers1

M, b. June 30, 1945, d. August 11, 1945
FatherGraybill Percy Myers1 b. July 11, 1907, d. October 16, 1975
MotherLula Bell Crowder1 b. August 24, 1912, d. April 12, 1981
     Edward Pence Myers was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 30, 1945 at Virginia.1 He died on August 11, 1945 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S3853] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Unknown Ayers1

M, d. before April 18, 1940
     Unknown Ayers married Lula Bell Crowder, daughter of William A. Crowder and Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Dillard.1 Unknown Ayers died before April 18, 1940; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1940 Census.1

Family

Lula Bell Crowder b. August 24, 1912, d. April 12, 1981
Marriage*He married Lula Bell Crowder, daughter of William A. Crowder and Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Dillard.1 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lena Unknown1

F, b. 1903, d. 1968
     Lena Unknown was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Crowder.1 She married Percy George Crowder, son of Joseph Miles Crowder and Laura Dollie Dillard.1 Lena Unknown was born in 1903.1 She died in 1968.1

Family

Percy George Crowder b. May 11, 1908, d. May, 1980
Marriage*She married Percy George Crowder, son of Joseph Miles Crowder and Laura Dollie Dillard.1 

Citations

  1. [S3855] Godwin Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Annie Mildred Coffey1

F, b. February 18, 1913, d. November 27, 2002
     Annie Mildred Coffey was buried at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, Eagle Rock, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Crowder.2 She married Otho Ephraim "Oat" Crowder, son of Charles David Crowder and Sallie P. Martin.1 Annie Mildred Coffey was born on February 18, 1913 at Virginia.2,1 She died on November 27, 2002 at age 89.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 27, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2

Family

Otho Ephraim "Oat" Crowder b. August 30, 1907, d. October 2, 1959
Marriage*Annie Mildred Coffey married Otho Ephraim "Oat" Crowder, son of Charles David Crowder and Sallie P. Martin.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3856] Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, Botetourt Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas Ray Crowder obituary in the Dec 14, 2008 edition.

Douglas Ray Crowder1,2

M, b. November 11, 1936, d. December 10, 2008
FatherOtho Ephraim "Oat" Crowder1,2 b. August 30, 1907, d. October 2, 1959
MotherAnnie Mildred Coffey1 b. February 18, 1913, d. November 27, 2002
     Douglas Ray Crowder was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2 He was born on November 11, 1936 at Virginia.1,3 He married Mary "Marge" Unknown circa 1959.2 Douglas Ray Crowder died on December 10, 2008 at Virginia at age 72.3,2 He Douglas Ray Crowder, 72, of Fincastle, Va., passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, surrounded by the love and support of his family. Doug was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a master electrician who retired from Roanoke Cement Corporation. He was a life member of the Fincastle Baptist Church and continued to support other veterans as a member of the VFW Post #1841. Doug was predeceased by his father, Otho Ephraim (Oat) Crowder; and his mother, Mildred C. Fisher. He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Mary S. (Marge) Crowder; son, Timothy D. Crowder and his wife, Lisa; daughter, Kim Crowder-Austin; grandchildren, T.J., Matt, Elijah, and Wyatt; brother, Thurman D. Crowder and his wife, Jean; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. Friends are welcome to call Saturday, December 13, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville, where a service celebrating Doug's life will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2008, in Rader's Chapel with the Rev. Kevin Cummings and Chaplain Marvin Barbre officiating. Interment will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va. on December 12, 2008.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 27, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1

Family

Mary "Marge" Unknown
Marriage*Douglas Ray Crowder married Mary "Marge" Unknown circa 1959.2 
Children
  • Timothy D. Crowder2
  • Kim Crowder2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Douglas Ray Crowder obituary in the Dec 14, 2008 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Arthur William Paxton1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 16, 1896, d. November 14, 1974
     Arthur William Paxton was born on December 16, 1896 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.3,5,6 He married Beulah J. Crowder, daughter of Charles David Crowder and Sallie P. Martin, circa 1927.1,2,4 Arthur William Paxton died on November 14, 1974 at Virginia at age 77.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 57, District 16, Tanners Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 215, District 114-140, Norfolk, Virginia7

Occupation

1930Railroad fireman2
1940Railroad fireman7

Family

Beulah J. Crowder b. March 22, 1903, d. May 12, 1984
Marriage*Arthur William Paxton married Beulah J. Crowder, daughter of Charles David Crowder and Sallie P. Martin, circa 1927.1,2,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3614] Fincastle Herald, The, From the Sallie Martin Crowder obituary in the Aug 31, 1950 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S257] Ruth G. Hale, Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Craig Co., VA.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Capitola Estelle Paxton obituary in the Jan 19, 2005 edition.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Capitola Estelle Paxton1,2

F, b. August 21, 1928, d. January 17, 2005
FatherArthur William Paxton1,3,2 b. December 16, 1896, d. November 14, 1974
MotherBeulah J. Crowder1,3,2 b. March 22, 1903, d. May 12, 1984
     Capitola Estelle Paxton was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 21, 1928 at Virginia.1,4 She died on January 17, 2005 at Virginia at age 76.2,4 She Capitola Estelle Paxton, 76, of Fincastle, formerly of Norfolk and Lexington, Va., went to be with the Lord January 17, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur William and Beulah Crowder Paxton. Capitola is survived by her Crowder cousins, Ashby, Dennis, Loyd, Ray and Thurman Crowder, Catherine C. Teaford, Norma C. Johnson, Jolene C. Hastings and Sandra C. West. Also her Paxton Cousins, Warren Paxton and Lucy P. Hurst. No prior visitation, friends are welcome to join the family for a Graveside Service Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Craig County, with Pastor Danny Kesler officiating. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home, Daleville. on January 19, 2005.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 57, District 16, Tanners Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 215, District 114-140, Norfolk, Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Capitola Estelle Paxton obituary in the Jan 19, 2005 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Cecil Coffee1,2

M, b. circa 1910
     James Cecil Coffee married Ola K. Crowder, daughter of Charles David Crowder and Sallie P. Martin.1 James Cecil Coffee was born circa 1910 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 41, District 12-13, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1940Carpenter2

Family

Ola K. Crowder b. August 2, 1915, d. April 15, 1991
Marriage*James Cecil Coffee married Ola K. Crowder, daughter of Charles David Crowder and Sallie P. Martin.1 

Citations

  1. [S3614] Fincastle Herald, The, From the Sallie Martin Crowder obituary in the Aug 31, 1950 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.