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     Emmett Ballard Myers was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 232-16-9567.⁴ He was born on January 16, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Pauline Estelle Caldwell, daughter of Samuel Looney Caldwell and Fannie Demaris Caldwell, on September 18, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5,6 Emmett Ballard Myers died on June 25, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^7,1,4 He MYERS, Emmett Ballard, 91, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2002. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Myers and a son-in-law, Richard Ferguson. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Ferguson; grandchildren, Lynn (Ferguson) Schiller and husband, Dwayne of Pflugerville, Texas, Richard G. Ferguson and wife, Katha of Hutto, Texas; great-grandchildren, Abigail and Jackson Schiller, Kylie Ferguson; sister, Nellie M. Atkins. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on June 27, 2002.¹

     Patricia Ann Myers was born on January 12, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of December 28, 1965,her married name was Ferguson.⁵ She married Richard Earl Ferguson on December 28, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5,8 Patricia Ann Myers died on March 4, 2012 at Texas at age 69.³ She Patricia Myers Ferguson, 69, of Hutto, Texas, formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012, with her children by her side. Preceding her in death was her husband of almost 28 years, Richard; her parents, Emmett and Pauline Myers; and her most special feline friend of over 21 years, Fleep Andrew. Her passing marks the end of her 24 year battle with breast cancer. Born on January 12, 1943, Pat was a lifelong resident of Roanoke, until her heart called her to Texas. There, she spent the last nine years of her life in the loving care of her children and grandchildren. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lynn and husband, Dwayne, of Pflugerville, Texas; her son, Rick and wife, Katha, of Hutto, Texas; her four beautiful grandchildren, Abigail and Jackson Schiller, and Kylie and Kayla Ferguson; her mother-in-law, Rebecca Ferguson, of Lawrence, Mass; a brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; a great many cousins, nieces and nephews; and many loving friends, including her best friends Belva Forbes and Libby Campbell. Lynn and Rick wish to thank Dr. Darren Kocs and his staff at Texas Oncology for providing superior care to their mother over the last four years, the staff at Lighthouse Hospice at Altenheim for providing compassionate, loving care to their mother in her final days, and the scores of family members and friends who have offered love and support throughout this difficult period. on March 11, 2012.³

     His Social Security Number was 227-52-2244.⁷ Richard Earl Ferguson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4,8 He was born on February 10, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{7,3,4,5,8,9,6} He married Patricia Ann Myers, daughter of Emmett Ballard Myers and Pauline Estelle Caldwell, on December 28, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,10,3,4 Richard Earl Ferguson died on November 14, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 50.^7,2,4,8,9 He FERGUSON, Richard E., 50, of Roanoke, died Sunday, November 14, 1993, following a lengthy illness. He was retired from the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local #491. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Myers Ferguson; a daughter, Lynn Ferguson, Roanoke; a son, Richard G. Ferguson, Ft. Hood, Texas; mother, Rebecca Ferguson, Royal Palm Beach, Fla; four sisters; a brother and a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on November 16, 1993.²

     Houston Ray "Hoot" Sowers Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 227-36-3856.⁵ He was born on September 1, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Edna Marie Epperly, daughter of Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly and Myrtle Ellen Poff, on November 16, 1948 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁶ Houston Ray "Hoot" Sowers Sr. and Edna Marie Epperly were divorced on June 4, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Houston Ray "Hoot" Sowers Sr. died on February 3, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.^2,5,7 He SOWERS, Houston R. Sr., 71, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, February 3, 2001. He was a retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and was currently employed by the Montgomery County Public Facilities. An active member of the Isaac Walton League and a lifetime member of the Montgomery County Moose Lodge # 1470. he is survived by his wife, Rheba D. Sowers; daughter and sons-in-law, Doris, Wright, Darlene and Billy Taylor both of Christiansburg, Nancy and Doug Robertson, Arizona; sons and daughters-in-law, Houston R., Jr. and Shana Sowers, Christiansburg, Steve and Wanda Sowers, Newport News; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Paul Curtis, Dolly and Edward Epperly, Christine and George Olsen all of Christiansburg; a brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Diane Sumner, California; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six nephews; and two nieces. Funeral services will beat the graveside in Sunset Cemetery. on February 5, 2001.²

     Louis James Poff was born on September 29, 1967 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2 He died on October 31, 2014 at Virginia at age 47.¹ He On September 29, 1967, Louis James Poff was given as a gift to his parents, Sharon and J.C. Poff. On that day he began his journey of sharing joy to all who knew him. Although his journey ended at 4:20 a.m. on October 31, 2014, the joy he brought remains. He bravely and quietly endured the pain and many difficulties of psoriatic arthritis, and died from complications of pneumonia. His mother, Sharon Poff; and father, J.C. Poff; brother, Jason Poff; and sister, Amy Poff Cromer; are left with broken hearts, and cherished memories. His extended family, sister-in-law, Crystal Poff; brother-in-law, Tony Cromer; nephew, Tyler Johnson; and nieces, Chloe Poff, Callie Cromer, and Josie Cromer; were blessed to know him, privileged to love him, and are saddened to lose him. Because of his decision to follow Christ, his family knows that he is enjoying being in the presence of his Savior, beloved grandparents, and many other loved ones and friends who went before him. The Poff family looks forward to seeing friends and family on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. At 7:06 p.m. all are invited to attend a service in the chapel to celebrate and honor his life. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 100 Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, are greatly appreciated on November 3, 2014.¹

     Nancy Lou Price was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-46-7380.⁵ She was born on March 14, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 As of May 29, 1957,her married name was Craighead.³ She married Dennis Lee "Denny" Craighead, son of George Dennis Craighead and Odessa Mae Lilly, on May 29, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Nancy Lou Price died on September 18, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^2,6 She Nancy Price Craighead, age 52, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, September 18, 1990. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Park and Vivian Price. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Craighead; two sons, Randall and Gary Craighead; daughter in law, Donna Craighead; aunts, Florence Shanks, Virginia Young, and Violet Laughon; one uncle, Lawrence Price; stepmother, Hilda Price; also surviving are a number of cousins and a very good friend, Yvonne Porterfield. Funeral service will be at the graveside in Craighead Family Cemetery in Bottom Creek 2:00 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on September 20, 1990.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-03-0811.¹ Berlyn Gilbert Caldwell married Dora Louise Simpson.³ Berlyn Gilbert Caldwell was born on October 18, 1911 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 He died on May 29, 2003 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 91.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-32-3887.³ Charles Basil Caldwell was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.² He married Mattie Doris Beddingfield.^2,4 Charles Basil Caldwell was born on January 24, 1915 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on April 11, 2002 at Virginia at age 87.^2,3 He Charles Basil Caldwell, 87, of Richmond, formerly of Highland Springs, died Thursday, April 11, 2002. Widower of Doris Beddingfield Caldwell, he is survived by his sister, Muriel Goewey of Cape Coral, Fla; three brothers, B.G. Caldwell of Lynchburg, M.H. Caldwell of Port Royal and Max S. Caldwell of Goochland. Mr. Caldwell was retired from the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority as a maintenance superintendent, and was a member of Highland Springs United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force during WWII serving with the 10th Army, U.S. Air Force, and belonged to American Legion Post No. 0144, Highland Springs. Remains rest at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery. on April 14, 2002.²

     Her married name was Goewey.² Muriel T. Caldwell married Unknown Goewey.² Muriel T. Caldwell was born on February 21, 1918 at Virginia.^1,3 She died on February 23, 2012 at Florida at age 94.³