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     Her Social Security Number was 235-74-4743.² Carrie Louise Sinsel was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on August 18, 1923 at Flemington, Taylor Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of August 23, 1947,her married name was Vineyard.¹ She married Harry "Pete" Vineyard, son of Lewis Vineyard and Mary Olivia "Ollie" Dodd, on August 23, 1947 at Flemington, Taylor Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Carrie Louise Sinsel died on May 24, 1997 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^2,3 She Carrie Sinsel Vineyard, 73, of Dunbar died May 24, 1997, at home after a short illness. She was a homemaker, former schoolteacher for Walton High School, Roane County, and former commission member for the Chemical City Arts and Crafts Festival. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, South Charleston. Surviving: husband, Harry "Pete"; son, Gary of Hurricane; daughter, Emily Peck of Richmond, Va; three grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with the Rev. Wendell Eskew officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kanawha Hospice Care Inc., 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, W.Va. 25064. on May 26, 1997.³

     Her Social Security Number was 277-22-0455.⁴ Fannie Summers was born on June 10, 1910 at West Virginia.^4,2 As of October 29, 1929,her married name was Dodd.¹ She married Opal Darrell Dodd, son of William Everett/Everette Dodd and Eva E. Summers, on October 29, 1929 at Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ Fannie Summers died on April 30, 1996 at Wadsworth, Medina Co., Ohio, at age 85.^2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 287-24-2329.⁴ Bobbie Lee Dodd was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.² She was born on January 27, 1927 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of October 12, 1946,her married name was Oliver.^5,3 She married William Richard Oliver on October 12, 1946.^5,2,6 Bobbie Lee Dodd died on April 2, 2004 at Ohio at age 77.^4,2 She Bobbie Lee Oliver (nee Dodd), 77, died Friday April 2, 2004, at her residence after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Oliver was born in Walton, W. Va. and resided in Wadsworth since 1941. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wadsworth Alliance Church. Mrs. Oliver is survived by husband, William R. Dick; children, Doris Lee Harris and her husband Robert of Albuquerque, N.M., Darrell R. of St. Petersburg, Fla., Debra Sue Lowe of Akron, Diane E. Oliver and her husband Robert McPherson of Sacramento, Calif., five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and sister, Doris J. Errington of Akron. She was preceded in death by parents, Opal D. and Fannie Summers Dodd. Funeral service will be Tuesday, 1 p.m. at the Hilliard & Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman Street, Wadsworth, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Rev. Scott Brooks officiating. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Wadsworth Alliance Church, 185 Humbolt Ave., Wadsworth OH 44281. on April 4, 2004.²

     William Richard Oliver was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.³ He was born on August 16, 1924 at Ohio.^1,4,2 He married Bobbie Lee Dodd, daughter of Opal Darrell Dodd and Fannie Summers, on October 12, 1946.^5,6,7 William Richard Oliver died on December 27, 2005 at Ohio at age 81.^1,4,3 He William R. Oliver, 81, died Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at his residence. Funeral service Friday, 1 p.m. at the Hilliard & Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman Street, Wadsworth, where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service, Pastors Steve Wiggins and Scott Brooks officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Wadsworth Alliance Church, 185 Humbolt Ave., Wadsworth 44281. on December 29, 2005.³

     Leighton Edward Dowdy was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on December 12, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Viola Mae Smith on April 14, 1970 at Surry Co., North Carolina.³ Leighton Edward Dowdy and Viola Mae Smith were divorced on October 5, 1982 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Leighton Edward Dowdy married Terry Lynn France on May 27, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Leighton Edward Dowdy died on January 24, 1993 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 44.^1,4 He DOWDY, Leighton Edward, 44, of Riner, died Sunday, January 24, 1992, at his home. Leighton was born in Christiansburg to the late Edward Kent and Lovella Slusser Dowdy. He was an employee at Virginia Tech in the housing department. Surviving are his wife, Terry Lynn Dowdy; two sons, Chris Dowdy of McCoy, Jamie Allen Dowdy of the home; two sisters, Wanda Lawson of Christiansburg, Thelma Linkous of Blacksburg; one brother, Larry Dowdy of Newbern; and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg. The Rev. Glenn Griffin will officiate. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 until 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. on January 26, 1993.¹

     Larry Wayne Dowdy Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 9, 1945 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,4 He married Patricia Kay Thomas on August 14, 1965 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Larry Wayne Dowdy Sr. and Patricia Kay Thomas were divorced on November 26, 1980 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Larry Wayne Dowdy Sr. married Beverly Gordon Stanley on October 28, 1989 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 Larry Wayne Dowdy Sr. and Beverly Gordon Stanley were divorced on September 20, 1991 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁴ Larry Wayne Dowdy Sr. died on June 12, 2021 at Virginia at age 75.³ He Larry Wayne Dowdy Sr., age 75, of Dublin, died on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was born in Blacksburg, Va. on October 9, 1945, to the late Edward Kent and Sorella Brown Dowdy, Also preceded in death are his daughter, Laura Roe; two sisters, Thelma Linkous and Wanda Lawson; and a brother, Leighton Dowdy. He retired from R.A.A.P. after 31 years of services as a carpenter. Larry also had a passion for antique cars. He is survived by his companion and caregiver, Mary S. Stephens; son, Larry Wayne Dowdy Jr; daughter and son-in-law, Sheri and Chuck Parsons; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; special friends, Bobby and Bruce Stephens, Danny Sowers, Ronnie Sharp, and Roger Weaver. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on June 14, 2021.³

     Wanda Marie Dowdy Wanda Marie Lawson, age 77, of Christiansburg, died, Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery. She was born in Christiansburg, VA on January 13, 1944 to the late Edward and Loella Slusser Dowdy. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Leighton Dowdy; sister, Thelma Linkous; best friend, Sandra Lawson. She was a member of New Hope Church of God. She enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. Wanda enjoyed living on James Street with her wonderful friends and family. But, above all else, she loved her children, grandchildren, and adopted grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Manuel Lawson; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Lawson and Mark Robertson; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Jeanette Lawson, Terry and Tammie Lawson; grandchildren, Mikey, Seth, Derek, Hunter, Justin, Andrew, Michael, Brittany, Zach, Jocey; many great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Dowdy and Mary Stephens; special nephew, Tony Harris; special dog, Charlie. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. T. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.⁵ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on January 13, 1944 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 As of November 12, 1971,her married name was Lawson.² She married Haven Manuel Lawson on November 12, 1971 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5,6 Wanda Marie Dowdy died on February 16, 2021 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 77.⁵

     Thelma Jean Dowdy Thelma Jean Linkous, 53, of Blacksburg, died Friday, March 12, 2004 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Montgomery County on April 21, 1950 to the late Edward K. and Louella Slusser Dowdy. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Leighton Dowdy. She is survived by her husband, George C. Linkous, Blacksburg; her son and daughter-in-law, Tony R. and Trina L. Harris, Christiansburg; four grandchildren, Kara D. Harris, Brandon S. Harris, Katelyn A. Harris, and Jonathan C. Harris; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Manuel Lawson, Christiansburg; brother, Larry Dowdy, Newbern; special aunt, Jeanie Pendergrass; special niece, Lisa Lawson; special friends, Sandra Lawson, and Chris Simmons; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 12, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. in the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Jerry Sloss, Rev. David Bragg, Rev. Randy Woolwine and Edward Simmons officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.⁵ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,8 She was born on April 21, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 As of January 9, 1967,her married name was Harris.² She married Glenn Howard Harris on January 9, 1967 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Thelma Jean Dowdy and Glenn Howard Harris were divorced on February 27, 1974 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ As of July 4, 1986,her married name was Linkous.² Thelma Jean Dowdy married George Chester Linkous on July 4, 1986 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 Thelma Jean Dowdy died on March 12, 2004 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 53.⁵