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     His Social Security Number was 223-24-0426.⁴ William David Byers was born on January 17, 1924 at Ohio.^1,4 He died on March 10, 2002 at Virginia at age 78.^4,3 He BYERS, William David, 78, of Covington, died Sunday, March 10, 2002. Funeral service will be Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 2 p.m., Arritt Funeral Home Chapel in Covington. on March 13, 2002.³

     Her married name was Byers.¹ Kathleen O. Unknown married Peter P. "Pete" Byers Sr., son of William Conrad Byers and Florence Alma Crowder.¹ Kathleen O. Unknown was born circa 1905 at Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-1289.⁴ Her married name was Martinelli.¹ Eloise Deviers Hodges married Robert Martinelli.¹ Eloise Deviers Hodges was born on August 15, 1931 at Virginia.^3,2,4 She died on March 29, 1995 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 63.^2,4

     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