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     Vinecie Polly Huff was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 227-56-8745.² She was born on May 5, 1915 at Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 As of February 29, 1936,her married name was Crowder.⁴ She married James Abel Crowder Jr., son of James Abel Crowder and Matilda Jane Bess, on February 29, 1936 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^6,4 Vinecie Polly Huff died on May 11, 2001 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 86.^5,1,2

     Reba Marie Crowder Reba Marie Crowder Graham passed away in her sleep early Sunday morning, August 30, 2015, at her son's home in Gaithersburg, Maryland. She had been diagnosed with lung cancer in early 2015 and was cared for by wonderful private caregivers and a dedicated team from Montgomery Hospice of Md. She was born with her twin sister, Reva on June 6, 1938 in Covington, Va. to the late James and Vinecie Crowder. She is survived by her sister, Robbie; brother, Richard and his wife, Evelyn; son, Braddock and his wife, Reshma; daughter, Briana and her husband, Hugo, and grandson, Eric (of Buena Park, CA) -- as well as special cousins, Sue, Gerald; Betty Jean, and Lois; her nieces, Tami, Debbie, Teri, Kim, Michele and Dawn, plus many grand nieces and nephews. She raised the family with husband, Richard J. Graham in Bethesda, Maryland, working as an accountant and office manager. She 'ran' the storied law firm of King & King Chartered in Washington D.C. for many years -- as any firm partner from that time would tell you.She retired and moved to be near her twin, Reva Hunt and husband, George in Leesburg, Virginia. Sadly, she lost her twin soon after the move, and so it was back to the rolling, green mountains that she loved in Fishersville and Stuart's Draft, Virginia. She held incredible gifts of empathy for strangers, the greenest of thumbs and for creating beautiful works of crochet.² Her married name was Graham.² She married Richard James Graham.² Reba Marie Crowder was born on June 6, 1938 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 She and Richard James Graham were divorced on March 26, 1996 at Loudoun Co., Virginia.⁴ Reba Marie Crowder died on August 30, 2015 at Gaithersburg, Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 77.²

     Reva Marlene Crowder was buried at Union Cemetery, 323 North King Street, Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 229-46-7106.³ She was born on June 6, 1938 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,5,2,3,7 As of June 24, 1958,her married name was Hunt.⁴ She married George William Hunt on June 24, 1958 at Bexar Co., Texas.^5,4,8 Reva Marlene Crowder died on September 15, 1997 at Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 59.^6,3,7,9

     Dennis Lee "Denny" "Dennie" Crowder Sr. was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 229-42-1077.⁷ He was born on July 9, 1934 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,9,7,4,10 He married Karen Beth McMurray on December 12, 1981 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.³ Dennis Lee "Denny" "Dennie" Crowder Sr. and Karen Beth McMurray were divorced on March 28, 1994 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.¹¹ Dennis Lee "Denny" "Dennie" Crowder Sr. died on January 15, 1996 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 61; Mr. Dennie Lee Crowder Sr., 61, died Jan. 15, 1996, at his residence. Mr. Crowder was owner of Brake Booster Exchange and a veteran of the Korean War, having served on the USS Yorktown. Survivors include his fiancee, Ann Harris; one son, Dennie L. Crowder Jr; daughters, Vickie Crowder, Pamela Miller and Diane Crowder, all of Charlotte; his brother, Gerald Crowder, of Clifton Forge, VA; and four grandchildren, Megan Crowder, Justin Crowder, Casey Miller, Matthew Crowder; and his fiancee’s son Jimmy Alexander.^5,9,4,10 He CROWDER, Denny Lee, 61, of Charlotte, N.C., died Monday, January 15, 1996. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington. on January 16, 1996.¹²

     Paul Leonard Davis Jr. was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Edna May Drumheller.^2,5 Paul Leonard Davis Jr. was born on February 27, 1925 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 He died on October 8, 2005 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 80.^6,2,3 He Mr. Paul Leonard Davis Jr., age 80, of 816 N. Greenbrier Ave., died Saturday, October 8, 2005, at Alleghany Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Clifton Forge. He was the husband of the late Edna Drumheller Davis. Mr. Davis was born February 27, 1925, in Covington, the son of the late Paul Leonard Davis Sr. and Pearl Crowder Davis. Mr. Davis is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, including Rebecca and Andrew Baugus of Chester, Christine and Marshall Andrews of Chester and Barry Drumheller of Hopewell. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2005, from the Chapel of Loving Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Alleghany Memorial Park. on October 9, 2005.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-6197.⁴ Edna May Drumheller was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,2 Her married name was Davis.¹ She married Paul Leonard Davis Jr., son of Paul Leonard Davis Sr. and Pearl Ethie Crowder.^1,2 Edna May Drumheller was born on January 11, 1926 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,5,2,3 She died on March 9, 1995 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 69.^4,5,6,2 She Edna M. Drumheller Davis, 69, of 816 N. Greenbrier Ave., Covington, died Thursday, March 9, 1995, at her residence. She was the wife of Paul L. Davis. Mrs. Davis was born January 11, 1926, in Covington, a daughter of the late Leonard Hamilton Drumheller and Laura Morris Drumheller. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four brothers, Ernest M. Drumheller, Morris H. Drumheller, Noah L. Drumheller, all of Covington, Harold E. Drumheller, Hopewell; one sister, Mrs. Maynard (Gertrude) O'Brien, Covington; and a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. on March 11, 1995.²

     Rose Mary Elizabeth Crowder was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,3 She and Wayne Edgar Comstock were divorced.⁴ Rose Mary Elizabeth Crowder was born on May 20, 1930 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,3 As of September 6, 1947,her married name was Comstock.⁴ She married Wayne Edgar Comstock on September 6, 1947 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ As of September 11, 1964,her married name was Coats.⁴ Rose Mary Elizabeth Crowder married Carl Elwood Coats on September 11, 1964 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,3 Rose Mary Elizabeth Crowder died on February 27, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 57.^5,3

     Donald Lee Crowder was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 1521 South Carpenter Drive, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^7,2,5 He was born on March 6, 1933 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^8,3,5 He died on March 4, 2005 at Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 71.^8,2,4,5 He Mr. Donald Lee Crowder, 71, of Covington, died Friday, March 4, 2005. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005 from the graveside at Cedar Hill Cemetery. on March 8, 2005.²

     William Alton Taylor Jr. William Alton Taylor, Jr., 82, died March 28. A native and former mayor of Covington, Virginia, he has lived in South Carolina since 1974. He spent his working years in the Pulp and Paper Industry as a mechanical engineer traveling throughout the U.S.A. and Europe. In retirement he built a home, a barn, many radio control airplanes and stained glass. He volunteered for 10 years at the Samaritan Health Clinic of Pickens County. However, his love of family was the focus of his life. His family includes Jo Ann, his wife of 61 years, children Jeff (wife Nancy), Greg (wife Peggy), Jenny (husband Tom Pettigrew), and Kirk (wife Mary Helen). Ten grandchildren: Callie, Nina, Claire, Jeffrey, Casey, Nathan, Alison, Kara, Kelly, Merritt and two great grandchildren, Elsie and Addison. Also surviving are sisters Elsie Slough, Alice Vernon and numerous nieces and nephews.⁶ He was buried at Pickens Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 311 W. Main Street, Pickens, Pickens Co., South Carolina.⁷ He was born on August 25, 1932 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,7 He married Jo Ann Hoke on August 22, 1953 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² William Alton Taylor Jr. died on March 28, 2015 at South Carolina at age 82.^7,6

     Alice Marie Taylor Alice Marie Vernon, 82, of Springfield, died Sunday January 14, 2018 at Springfield Heights Assisted Living. Her remains were cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Mrs. Vernon was born February 1, 1935 in Covington, VA to the late William Alton and Grace Belle Merritt Taylor. She was a retired Welcome Center Travel Hostess with the State of Virginia, was a member of Covington Baptist Church in Covington, VA, and had a great love for cats. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Loderick Vernon, her brother: William A. Taylor, Jr., and by her sisters: Mary Taylor Dressler and Shirley May Taylor. Mrs. Vernon is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Rayburn Franklin and Janet Alfred, Jr., of Covington, VA, her daughter and son-in-law; Kathy and Doug Williams of Springfield, her sister: Elsie Lee Slough of Richmond, VA, her grandchildren: Marcie Alfred, Emily Rickett, and Jessica Walton, and five great grandchildren. The family wishes to express their love and appreciation to the staff of Springfield Heights for the care and love shown to Mrs. Vernon during her years of living there.⁴ She was born on February 1, 1935 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of November 29, 1952,her married name was Alfred.² She married Rayburn Franklin Alfred Sr. on November 29, 1952 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² Alice Marie Taylor and Rayburn Franklin Alfred Sr. were divorced on May 31, 1967.³ As of June 5, 1967,her married name was Bilbro.² Alice Marie Taylor married Barris Lee Bilbro on June 5, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Alice Marie Taylor and Barris Lee Bilbro were divorced on January 21, 1970 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.³ As of November 5, 1983,her married name was Vernon.² Alice Marie Taylor married Loderick Jennings Vernon on November 5, 1983 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,4 Alice Marie Taylor died on January 14, 2018 at Springfield, Robertson Co., Tennessee, at age 82.⁴

     Rayna Spessard Vernon was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery, Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on November 26, 1907 at Flat Top, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Pauline Virginia Lee, daughter of Arthur Marion Lee and Bertha May Crowder, on September 3, 1927 at Bristol, Virginia.^2,3 Rayna Spessard Vernon died on September 8, 1967 at Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia, at age 59.¹

     Bernard Bruce Vernon was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery, Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Reba Butterworth.^2,4 Bernard Bruce Vernon was born on December 30, 1932 at Virginia.^3,2,5 He died on January 14, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^2,4,5 He Bernard Bruce Vernon, 73, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 14, 2006, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Rayna and Pauline Vernon; a sister, Marion June Wade and a brother Rayna Ronald Vernon. He is survived by his wife, Reba Butterworth Vernon and a son, Bruce Timothy Vernon of New Castle, Va; a sister and brother-in-law Patsy and Donnie Thomas, Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law David and Becky Vernon, Hardy, Va; a brother-in-law, James Wade, Blue Ridge, Va; special aunt, Helen Lockett, New Castle, Va. and a host of nephews and nieces, cousins and a special canine companion, DUDE. Special friends and neighbors, Bud Tripp, Allen and Brenda Dudding. His New Castle Methodist Church family where he was a member and a choir director for 20 years. His Hunter's Den family, West Virginia hunting friends, his other neighbors and friends. A special thanks to Paul and Mary Beaudoin at Big Pine Trout Farm for their love and consideration of Bruce. Bruce was an avid fisherman and hunter. The Commonwealth of Virginia recognized him as an expert angler and he received numerous Trophy Fish Citations. He loved Craig County and this was evidenced by his never wanting to leave and go anywhere! He was retired from Norfolk and Southern Railway with 28 years of service. He served in the US Army. A special thanks to Dr. Richard Newton and his staff for their many years of excellent care. Thanks also to Dr. Austin, Dr. May and the CCU staff and the 7th floor staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A celebration of Bruce 's life will be held on Monday, January 16, 2006, at 11 a.m. at New Castle Methodist Church with the Rev. Lowell Stovall and the Rev. Emory Tarpley officiating. Internment will follow at New Zion Union Church Cemetery in Waiteville, WV. Family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, January 15, 2006, at Paitsel Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to New Castle United Methodist Church "Roof Fund" PO box 13, New Castle, Va. 24127. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va. on January 16, 2006.⁴

     David Timothy Vernon was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery, Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He was born on November 1, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Rebecca "Becky" Unknown circa 1966.^2,4 David Timothy Vernon died on February 7, 2008 at Hardy, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 66.^2,4,5 He David T. Vernon, 66, of Hardy, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 7, 2008, at his home. He was born November 1, 1941, in Roanoke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rayna and Pauline Vernon; brothers, Ronnie Vernon and Bruce Vernon; and sister, Marion (June) Wade. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rebecca (Becky) Vernon; his son, Zachary David Vernon and daughter-in-law, Andrea; two grandsons, Zachary and Gavin; sister, Patsy Thomas and husband, Donnie; sister-in-law, Reba Vernon ; brother-in-law, James Wade; as well as many nieces and nephews and many special friends and neighbors. David loved his Lord, his family, his friends and neighbors, golf, hunting and fishing. He was proud of having made five holes-in-one, the last which occurred on December 31, 2007. He retired after 34 years at Bell Atlantic. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008, at Oakeys Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Patricia Meadows officiating. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. at the Waiteville Cemetery, Waiteville, W.Va. Friends may call on Friday, February 8, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakeys Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Waiteville Cemetery, c/o Mrs. Delois Rock, 3182 Waiteville Road, Waiteville, W.Va. 24984-9667. Arrangements by Oakeys Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. on February 9, 2008.⁴

     Rayna Ronald "Ronnie" Vernon was buried at Florence National Cemetery, 803 East National Cemetery Road, Florence, Florence Co., South Carolina.⁶ His Social Security Number was 231-32-5795.⁷ He married Deloras Unknown.⁶ Rayna Ronald "Ronnie" Vernon was born on February 23, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 16, 1930.^3,7,6 He died on May 12, 1997 at South Carolina at age 67.^7,6