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     His Social Security Number was 246-12-6837.⁹ Levy Astor Fowler Jr. was buried at Mount Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery, Bahama, Durham Co., North Carolina.^3,5 He was born on December 29, 1918 at Stem, Granville Co., North Carolina.^{9,2,3,4,6,7,8} He married Margaret Annie Lucado, daughter of Robert Peters Lucado and Elzora "Zora" Poff, on September 20, 1946 at Newport News, Virginia.^1,3,4,10,5 Levy Astor Fowler Jr. died on August 21, 1994 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 75.^9,2,3,5 He Mr. Levy Astor Fowler Jr., 75, of 4501 Sterling Drive, died Sunday, Aug 21, at his home. Mr. Fowler was born and raised in Bahama to the late Mr. Levy Astor Fowler Sr., and Emma Grace Sossamon Fowler. He later moved to Richmond, Va., where he lived 22 years, returning to Durham in 1972. He was an Army veteran serving during World War II. He was employed for 45 years with Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. before retiring. Mr. Fowler was a member of Duke Memorial United Methodist Church and was a volunteer with the Meals on Wheels program. Graveside services will be held in the Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bahama. Mr. Fowler is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Anne Lucado Fowler; two sons, Mr. Greg Fowler of Greensboro and Mr. Bill Fowler of Durham; a stepson, Mr. Don Webber of Roanoke, Va; a sister, Mrs. Jean Gentry of Texas; a brother, Mr. Larry Fowler of Newport News, Va; and four grandchildren. on August 23, 1994.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3076.⁶ Carl Justin Webber was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 He was born on June 12, 1914 at Bedford Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1916.^6,8,4,7 He married Margaret Annie Lucado, daughter of Robert Peters Lucado and Elzora "Zora" Poff, on August 4, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,8 Carl Justin Webber and Margaret Annie Lucado were divorced on May 18, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Carl Justin Webber died on February 14, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^6,5,7 He WEBBER, Carl J., 83, of Wirtz, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 1998. He was the retired owner of Hobart Sales and Service, a member of Halesford Baptist Church and the Woodmen of the World Camp #89. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys O. Webber. he is survived by his wife, Mary Brown Webber; his children and their spouses, Donald W. and Bea Webber, Carolyn W. and Chuck Moore, David G. and Phyllis Webber, and Susan W. and Roland Daniel; 10 grandchildren, Todd A. Webber, Robin W. Hammock, Todd C. Drummond, J. Dwayne Tidrow, Kellie D. Tidrow, Joel M. Webber, Harley J. McGrady, Justine Moore, Brandon Moore and Kara A. Webber; two great-grandchildren, Olivia A. Hammock and Jonathan N. Hammock; two sisters, Margaret W. Swope and Hazel W. Atkinson; two stepchildren, Harold L. Brooaand Lucinda Schleicher and her husband Jeff and step-grandchildren, Christopher Brown and his wife, Erin, Heather Brown, Erinn Schleicher and William Schleicher. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Garden. on February 15, 1998.²

     Beatrice Lee Wilson was born on August 11, 1939 at Moneta, Bedford Co., Virginia.² As of July 9, 1960,her married name was Webber.¹ She married Donald Wayne "Don" Webber, son of Carl Justin Webber and Margaret Annie Lucado, on July 9, 1960 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Beatrice Lee Wilson died on October 24, 2017 at Virginia at age 78.² She Beatrice Lee Wilson Webber, 78, of Vinton, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. She was born on August 11, 1939 in Moneta, Va. to the late Clara and Fuqua Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Delbert Wilson, and her sisters, Loretta Janney, Gloria Short and Arnita Thompson. Bea graduated from William Byrd High School, and lived in Vinton until 1995, when they moved to their home on Smith Mountain Lake. She cared for many children and was known as "Mama Bea" to those who loved her best, water skiing on the lake and gardening around their log cabin. She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Donald Wayne Webber. She is also survived by her son, Todd Webber and special friend, Pam Dye; her daughter, Robin Hammock; grandchildren, Olivia Hammock and Nash Hammock; siblings, Doris Preston, Irene Guille, and Robert Wilson; and many other nieces and nephews; special nieces and nephew, Vicky Cawley, Brenda Tweedy and Byron Preston. on October 26, 2017.²

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-9473.² Emma Gertrude Bradley was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on April 30, 1920 at Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 As of April 24, 1937,her married name was Lucado.¹ She married Huey Webster Lucado, son of Robert Peters Lucado and Elzora "Zora" Poff, on April 24, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Emma Gertrude Bradley and Huey Webster Lucado were divorced on August 4, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Emma Gertrude Bradley died on December 21, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^2,3,5

     Her Social Security Number was 262-06-8684.⁶ Ruth Sewell/Seawell Thomas was born on May 25, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3 As of March 1, 1932,her married name was Barnes.⁵ She married Francis Henry Barnes on March 1, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,5,4 Ruth Sewell/Seawell Thomas died on July 18, 1999 at Tennessee at age 89.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 719-01-5200.⁴ Charles Edward "Ed" Thomas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,8 He was born on November 25, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7 He married Helen Marguerite Fitzgerald on September 3, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,9,7 Charles Edward "Ed" Thomas died on April 30, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^4,6,5 He THOMAS, Charles Edward (Ed), 85, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 1997. He was a retired employee of the N & W Railway. Surviving are his wife, Helen Fitzgerald Thomas, two sisters, Ruth Barnes of Miami Fla; and Eunice Barton of Roanoke, also a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at the Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 2, 1997.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 230-60-3889.⁴ Eunice Myrtle Thomas was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6 She was born on February 25, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,7,6 As of June 5, 1937,her married name was Barton.³ She married Charles Eddie Evrich Barton on June 5, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,8 Eunice Myrtle Thomas died on July 19, 2005 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.^5,6,8 She Eunice Thomas Barton, 92, of Raleigh Court Healthcare Center, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2005. She was a homemaker, avid seamstress, and a member of the former Melrose United Methodist Church. Eunice was the widow of Charles E. Barton and was also predeceased by a sister, Alice Franklin Finney; a brother, Charles E. Thomas; and a nephew, David Franklin. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews including, Joan F. Markham. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Evergreen Burial Park. on July 21, 2005.⁵

     Matilda Alice Thomas was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 225-32-2284.⁹ She was born on November 17, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1914.^10,9,4,5,6 As of October 9, 1937,her married name was Franklin.¹⁰ She married Roy Wilson Franklin on October 9, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,6,11 As of July 2, 1969,her married name was Finney.¹⁰ Matilda Alice Thomas married John Daniel Finney Jr. on July 2, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,8,6 Matilda Alice Thomas died on March 7, 1995 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 78.^9,8,6 She FINNEY, Alice Franklin, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Finney and a son, David L. Franklin. Surviving are her sister, Eunice T. Barton, Troutville; brother, Edward Thomas, Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Gladys W. Franklin, Troutville; stepdaugther, Joan Markham, Floyd County. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 9, 1995.⁸

     Roy Wilson Franklin was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 He was born on June 3, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5,6 He married Matilda Alice Thomas, daughter of Eldridge Washington Thomas and Early Rose Poff, on October 9, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 Roy Wilson Franklin died on November 19, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 44.^3,4,6 He A funeral service for Roy Wilson Franklin, 44, of Roanoke, who died Friday in a Roanoke hospital, will be held Monday with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. A furniture store employee, Mr. Franklin was a life-long resident of Roanoke. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alice Thomas Franklin; a son, David Lee Franklin, of Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. Lula W. Franklin, of Richmond, and two sisters, Mrs. Earl E. Lucas, of Roanoke, and Mrs. R. V. Perkins, of Richmond. on November 22, 1954.⁴

     David Lee Franklin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^5,10,4 His Social Security Number was 229-42-2460.² He was born on April 11, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,7 He married Gladys Katherine/Catherine Wright on August 25, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,11 David Lee Franklin died on February 20, 1991 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 52.^4,5 He TROUTVILLE - David Lee Franklin, age 52, died at his home, Wednesday, February 20, 1991. He was a member of and a Past Worshipful Master of Melrose Lodge #139, AF & AM; a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and Kazim Temple Shrine and was an employee of the Engineering Department of Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Gladys W. Franklin; his mother, Mrs. Alice T. Finney, Roanoke; one stepsister, Mrs. Joan Markham, Floyd County; and a favorite aunt, Mrs. Eunice Barton, Troutville. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 22, 1991.⁵

     John Henry "Jack" Garber Jr. was buried at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 227-03-4569.⁷ He and Martha Geraldine Poff were divorced.⁴ John Henry "Jack" Garber Jr. was born on August 29, 1915 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,7,3,6 He married Martha Geraldine Poff, daughter of William Clayton Poff and Wanna Teresa Horn, on December 24, 1939 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2 John Henry "Jack" Garber Jr. died on April 13, 1980 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 64.^7,4

     His Social Security Number was 288-20-7375.⁵ Melvin Charles Michelson was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio.⁶ He married Martha Geraldine Poff, daughter of William Clayton Poff and Wanna Teresa Horn.¹ Melvin Charles Michelson was born on February 19, 1925 at Fairport Harbor, Lake Co., Ohio.^5,3,4 He died on April 30, 1964 at Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio, at age 39.^2,5

     His Social Security Number was 277-36-0573.⁴ John Henry Garber III was born on September 20, 1940 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He died on January 15, 2012 at Colorado at age 71.^1,4

     Paul Michael Garber was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio.² He was born on June 22, 1944 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Shirley Jean Pierce on April 5, 1965 at Fentress Co., Tennessee.⁵ Paul Michael Garber Paul Michael Garber, 21, 1963 Harvey High School, graduate, died this morning at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. He resided at 459 Fairgrounds Rd., Painesville. He had been employed at Ohio Rubber Co. since January, and at Savon Mfg. Co. previous to that. He attended the First Baptist Church of Painesville. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, and a son Paul Jr. at home; his mother, Mrs. Martha Michaelson; his grandmother, Mrs. Wanna Poff, both Painesville, a brother John H. Garber of Honolulu, a sister Terri Garber of Painesville. He is also survived by a step-brother, Melvin Michaelson, and a step-sister, Mary Michaelson, both of Painesville. His step-father, Melvin Michaelson, preceded him in death in 1964. Other survivors are his step-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Michaelson of Perry. on May 18, 1966.³ He died on May 18, 1966 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 21.^6,3

     Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens was buried at Stinson Cemetery, White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.³ He married Mary Alice Poff, daughter of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin.^1,3,4 Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens was born on October 24, 1878 at Giles Co., Virginia.² He married Virgie Ellen Poff, daughter of William Malichi Poff and Sabena Jane "Sabannah" Turpin, circa 1929.^5,6 Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens died on September 13, 1957 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 78.¹

     Woodrow Vance Stephens was buried at Stinson Cemetery, White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 223-24-0128.⁶ He married Georgia Lillian Sadler.^4,3 Woodrow Vance Stephens was born on July 31, 1913 at Giles Co., Virginia.^4,6 He died on January 24, 1974 at Poplar Hill, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 60.⁴

     Margaret Jane Stephens was born on April 26, 1920 at Virginia.^1,5 She married Victor Mason Runions on August 26, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 As of August 26, 1939,her married name was Runions.³

     Catherine Elizabeth Stephens married Earl Burcham.² Her married name was Burcham.² Catherine Elizabeth Stephens was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg West, James City Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 31, 1922 at Giles Co., Virginia.^6,3 As of July 8, 1940,her married name was Ratcliffe.³ She married Ward Benjamin Ratcliffe Sr. on July 8, 1940 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 Catherine Elizabeth Stephens died on February 21, 2002 at age 79.⁶

     Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr. was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 229-24-1823.⁷ He was born on March 29, 1924 at White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.^7,2,3 He married Marie Cornelia Key on November 11, 1977 at Norfolk, Virginia.³ Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr. died on October 18, 1991 at Virginia at age 67.^7,2 He Samuel Grayson Stephens Jr., 67, a carpenter, died Oct. 18, 1991, in a hospital. Mr. Stephens was born in White Gate and was employed by Norshipco. He was a member of Calvary Temple, Norfolk, and Triangle Hunt Club. Survivors include his wife, Marie C. Stephens; a daughter, Alice L. Payne of Norfolk; two stepdaughters, JoAnn Jackson and Christine M. Coulter, both of Virginia Beach; a stepson, Cpl. James C. Flowers Jr. of Chesapeake; four sisters, Margaret Runions of Pearisburg, Catherine Burcham of Williamsburg, Julia Francis of Ballard, W.Va., and Louise Snydow of Narrows, Va; a brother, John E. Stephens of Roanoke; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Calvary Temple by the Rev. Lamar Sentell. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may join the family at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, from 7 to 9 p.m. today. on October 20, 1991.²

     Georgia Lillian Sadler was buried at Stinson Cemetery, White Gate, Giles Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Stephens.¹ She married Woodrow Vance Stephens, son of Samuel Grayson "Sam" Stephens and Mary Alice Poff.^1,2 Georgia Lillian Sadler was born on August 19, 1920 at Thessalia, Giles Co., Virginia.² She died on June 4, 2009 at Newbern, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 88.² She Georgia Lillian Sadler Stephens, 88 of the Newbern community, Pulaski passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, June 4, 2009. She was born August 19, 1920 at Thessalia, VA, the daughter of the late Bittle K., Sr. and Lula Harris Sadler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Vance Stephens; brothers Bascum Sadler and Walter Lewis Sadler, and a daughter-in-law, Lois Bratton Stephens. She grew up in the White Gate community and graduated from White Gate High School class of 1938 and was a member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church. She was well known throughout the area from her many years of working at the Gap, Roz Lynn and Ranch House Restaurants where she loved all her customers. She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Dook) Stephens, Pulaski; two daughters Connie Kersey and husband Frank of Bluefield, VA; Linda Flinchum and husband J.R. of Dublin, three brothers, Bittle K. Sadler, Jr; Charles Henry Sadler and wife Freda; John Randolph Sadler and wife Susie; three sisters, Josephine Johnston, Rhoda Stephens, Alice Hamblin and husband R.B., a sister-in-law, Sylvia Sadler; three granddaughters, Tina Turpin and husband Ronnie; Melissa Van Horn and Paula Flinchum; two grandson, Terry Stephens, Brad Roope and wife Hillary; three great-grandchildren, Kayla, Kim and Ricky and wife Krista; two great-great grandchildren, Cameron and Rylee; and special friend, Betty Jo Riggs. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate with the Rev. Barbara Wilson and Rev. Jack Jenkins officiating. Burial in the Stinson Cemetery, White Gate. The visitation will be Saturday at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 2224 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24014 or the Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 369 Walkers Creek Valley Road, Pearisburg, VA 24134. on June 5, 2009.²