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     His Social Security Number was 266-71-6874.² Randall Grady Huffman was born on October 6, 1962.² He died on May 4, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 32.^1,2 He HUFFMAN, Randall Grady, 32, of Roanoke, passed away after an extended illness on Thursday, May 4, 1995, at his home where he was loved and cared for by his family. Randy was an accomplished concert pianist, having studied at the Shenandoah Conservatory and Roanoke College. Surviving are his mother, Barbara Pierce and grandmother, Nola D. Huffman, both of Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard Grady and Carol Pierce, a niece and nephew, all of Iowa; and an aunt, Phyllis C. Huffman, Fla. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Randy be made to Housecall Hospice, 2167 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24175. A memorial service will be conducted 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 1995, at Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Rd, Roanoke, by the Rev. Bruce Robinson, Chaplain of Housecall Hospice and Pastor Jim Fisher, of Unity of Roanoke. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. on May 7, 1995.¹

     Billie Joe Smith was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4471 Lincoln Drive, Cypress, Orange Co., California.¹ His Social Security Number was 523-36-0791.³ He married Barbara Jean Wehrman, daughter of James Conrad Wehrman and Vivian Lela Wilson.¹ Billie Joe Smith was born on November 14, 1932 at Lubbock Co., Texas.^3,4,2 He died on February 7, 1966 at San Diego Co., California, at age 33.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 568-17-2357.² Her married name was Rivers.³ Sheri Lynn Smith married Unknown Rivers.³ Sheri Lynn Smith was born on March 10, 1957 at Los Angeles Co., California.^1,2,3 She died on October 25, 1994 at Orange Co., California, at age 37.^3,2

     Lydia Ora Hall was buried at Shenandoah Memorial Park, 1270 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia.^3,1 Her Social Security Number was 228-09-6419.⁴ She was born on May 12, 1918 at Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of April 24, 1936,her married name was Whitenack.⁵ She married Casper Shedrick Whitenack, son of Enoch Dalah Whitenack and Eliza Jane "Liza" DeWeese, on April 24, 1936 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Lydia Ora Hall and Casper Shedrick Whitenack were divorced on July 6, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Lydia Ora Hall died on March 30, 1993 at Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 74.^1,4

     Tazwell Edgar Epperly was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 9, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 He married Garnett Vivian Whitenack, daughter of Enoch Dalah Whitenack and Eliza Jane "Liza" DeWeese, on November 13, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 Tazwell Edgar Epperly died on November 27, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^4,5 He Tazewell Edgar Epperly, 59, of 1316 Sixth St., SE, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. He was a barber shop operator and was a member of VFW Post 1264. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Garnett Whitenack Epperly; his stepmother, Mrs. Emma H. Epperly, Salem; a brother and three sisters, Harvey D. Epperly, Roanoke; Miss Meda Epperly, Miss Effie Epperly and Mrs. Lillian Wiley, Salem. Interment will be Sherwood. Pallbearers will be: Russell Almond, Herbert Hamlett, Jack Karnes, Joe Driscoll, Dr. Ernest Williams and E. C. Allman. on November 28, 1954.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 230-16-8413.⁶ Mosby Johnson Sowers was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,4,5 He was born on January 9, 1909 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,5 He married Allie Bleeka Whitenack, daughter of Enoch Dalah Whitenack and Eliza Jane "Liza" DeWeese, on May 13, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,8 Mosby Johnson Sowers died on February 4, 1989 at Radford, Virginia, at age 80.^6,4,5 He Mosby Johnson Sowers, age 80, of Route 1, died Saturday, February 4, 1989, in Radford Community Hospital. He was a member of McDaniel Lodge No. 86 A.F. & A.M. and Roanoke Local 491. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Norma June and Jack Martin; a son and daughter-in-law, Louis and Betty Sowers; three grandchildren, Steve Martin, Susan Sowers, and L.G. Sowers, all of Riner; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann Sowers, Shawsville; Beatrice Eanes, Gladys and Jim Jones, all of Christiansburg; Oliver Martin, Montvale; sisters-in-law, Delma Cummings, June Thompson, both of Riner; Blanche Duncan, Christiansburg. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on February 5, 1989.⁴

     Louis Gale Sowers Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 231-56-9261.⁷ He was born on March 20, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7,2,3,8 He married Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Johnson, daughter of Hobart H. Johnson Jr. and Bonnie Claudine Conner, on June 27, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{9,10,2,1,11,3} Louis Gale Sowers Sr. died on October 26, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^1,7,3,4 He Louis Gale Sowers Sr., 70, of Riner, died Friday, October 26, 2012, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem. Born March 20, 1942, he was preceded in death by his parents, Mosby and Bleeka Whitenack Sowers; and a sister, Norma Sowers Martin. A graduate of Auburn High School, Class of 1960, Louie was a charter and honorary lifetime member of the Riner Volunteer Fire Department. He was the owner/operator of L.G.S. Inc. Trucking based in Riner. Louie also raised beef cattle on his farm and loved to collect antique John Deere tractors. Saturday nights he could be found at the Classic Car Cruise-in at Kmart in Christiansburg and most mornings were spent drinking coffee and shooting the breeze with his friends at Hardee's or the Riner Food Center. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson Sowers; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Kevin Light; a son, L.G. Sowers Jr; and three grandchildren, Katherine Rose, Henry Louis and Hayley Elizabeth, all of Riner. He is also survived by a brothers-in-law, Gary Johnson and wife, Kathy, and Jack Martin; a niece and two nephews; as well as a multitude of cousins and close friends. Louie was a friend to all and a stranger to none and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. The family would like to thank Dr. Raymond Harron and the nurses on 2nd floor SICU who took excellent care of Louie and are as devastated by his passing as anyone else. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on October 28, 2012.¹⁰

     Norma June Sowers was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 224-56-1014.⁷ She was born on December 15, 1939 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,8,3 As of September 13, 1963,her married name was Martin.⁸ She married Jack Lloyd Martin, son of Garnett Rufus Martin and Beulah Kathern Nolley, on September 13, 1963 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,2,6 Norma June Sowers died on February 22, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 61.^7,2,9 She MARTIN, Norma June, 61, of Riner, died Thursday, February 22, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Jack L. Martin; son and daughter-in-law, Steve S. and Jennifer S. Martin; brother and sister-in-law, Louis G. and Betty Sowers, all of Riner. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on February 24, 2001.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-16-3975.⁴ Frank Raymond Nolen was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 16, 1914 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,6,5 He married Emily Blanche Whitenack, daughter of Enoch Dalah Whitenack and Eliza Jane "Liza" DeWeese, on June 9, 1936 at Rogers, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Frank Raymond Nolen and Emily Blanche Whitenack were divorced on October 26, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Frank Raymond Nolen died on September 18, 1974 at Lincoln Park, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 60.^4,6,5

     Lockie Jo Nolen Lockie Jo Greear, 79, of Riner, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Nolen and Emily Blanche Duncan. Lockie Jo is survived by her loving husband of 59 years W.R. “Bill” Greear; children, Becky and son-in-law, Patrick Saylors with granddaughters, Brooke and Katie; Scott Greear with granddaughter Heather; Darin and daughter-in-law, Tabitha Greear, all of Riner. Lockie Jo attended Radford College and then continued her education at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Advance Studies in Nursing and on to Hollins College where she graduated and became an RN. Lockie Jo was also a lifetime member at Auburn United Methodist Church in Riner with 32 consecutive years of perfect attendance.⁵ She was born on September 6, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² As of March 15, 1958,her married name was Greear.³ She married William Roger Greear on March 15, 1958 at Chester Co., South Carolina.^3,4,5 Lockie Jo Nolen died on March 16, 2017 at Virginia at age 79.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-28-0533.⁵ Clifford Roy Whitlock was born on May 6, 1927 at Virginia.^2,5 He died on June 26, 1980 at age 53.³

     Esley Curtice Whitlock was buried at Witt Cemetery, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 25, 1925 at Virginia.¹ He died on April 20, 1929 at Virginia at age 3.¹

     Karl Newton Mowry was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ He was born on October 10, 1917 at South River, Augusta Co., Virginia.^2,6 He married Ruth Alma Whitlow, daughter of George Willie Whitlow and Jennie Lind Weeks, on August 26, 1944 at Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^10,5 Karl Newton Mowry and Ruth Alma Whitlow were divorced before 1968.³ Karl Newton Mowry married Ruth Alma Whitlow, daughter of George Willie Whitlow and Jennie Lind Weeks, on March 30, 1968 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Karl Newton Mowry married Eva Joyce Epperly, daughter of Willard Linkous Epperly and Annie Ruth Epperly, on February 21, 1975 at Williamsburg, Virginia.^{11,12,3,13,14} Karl Newton Mowry and Ruth Alma Whitlow were divorced on March 19, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Karl Newton Mowry married Eva Joyce Epperly, daughter of Willard Linkous Epperly and Annie Ruth Epperly, on February 18, 1987 at Flagler Co., Florida.¹⁵ Karl Newton Mowry died on May 20, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 90.^2,7 He After a short illness, Karl Nweton Mowry, 90, of Christiansburg, boarded that glory train as it pulled out of the station on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, destination Heaven. Karl was born October 10, 1917, in Fishersville, Va., to Raymond and Hassie Mowry. Karl began his Christian journey in the church established by his mother who was a minister in Waynesboro. Karl was a staff sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. After military service he worked for Celanese in Giles County. As a result of his work at Celanese, Karl became a staff representative for United Steelworkers of America (formerly District 50) and retired after 28 years with the Steelworkers. Karl formerly lived in Peterstown, W.Va., and Port Orange, Fla. Karl was a member of Faith Christian Church and formerly Port Orange Christian Church. He was also a member of the John Dove Masonic Lodge #78, Peterstown, W.Va. Karl was predeceased by his son, Karl N. (K.N.); his parents, Raymond and Hassie; and brothers, Bill, Melvin, Russell and Ray Jr. Karl leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Joyce; children, Amber (Jimmy) Spikes, Salem, Karen Conord, Port Orange, Fla., Dennis (Beth) Poff, Hiwassee, Rick (Juliann) Poff, and Gary Poff, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Shannon (Mitch) Turner, Shane, Amanda Spikes, Seth Mowry , Julie (Scott) Habeeb, Monica Noble, and Ritchie, Travis, Benjamin and Christopher Poff; nine great-grandchildren; and former wife, Ruth W. Carden. on May 22, 2008.²

     Thomas Franklin Gibbs Sr. was buried at Thornspring Methodist Church Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 231-14-7757.⁶ He was born on May 8, 1922 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^{2,5,6,7,10,8,9} He married Wilmoth Emily Jane Whitlow, daughter of George Willie Whitlow and Jennie Lind Weeks, on November 26, 1941 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Thomas Franklin Gibbs Sr. Thomas Franklin Gibbs Sr., 54, of 8460 Bell Haven Road, NW, Roanoke, died this morning in Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. A special agent with the U.S. government, he was born in Pulaski County, May 8,1922, the son of Thomas Harmon Gibbs and Lyda Quesenberry Gibbs of Dora Highway. He was a veteran of World War II and a member and elder of the Primative Baptist Church, Delton. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his widow, Mrs. Wilmoth Whitlow Gibbs, Roanoke; four sons, Thomas F. Gibbs Jr., Ft. Still, Okla., and Michael A. Gibbs, Landon S. Gibbs and George W. Gibbs, all of Roanoke. Also three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Schrader, Pulaski, Mrs. Fay Thompson, Collinsville, and Mrs. Evelyn Rosenbaum, Rural Hall, N.C; one brother, Ray Gibbs, Beilville, Mich., and two grandchildren. Burial will follow in Thornspring Cemetery. on October 15, 1976.² He died on October 15, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.^2,5,7