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     Leland James Bowen was buried at Mitchell Cemetery, Mitchell, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.² His Social Security Number was 508-46-7413.³ He was born on December 15, 1898 at Nebraska.^3,1,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Titsworth, daughter of Frederick "Fred" Titsworth and Pearl A. Stephens, circa 1919.^2,5,4 Leland James Bowen died in May, 1975 at age 76.³

     Betty L. Bowen Betty L. (Bowen) Frank, age 89, of Scottsbluff, died Thursday, August 20, 2009 at her home at the Village at Regional West in Scottsbluff. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2009 at the Jones Mortuary Chapel in Mitchell, with Dr. Charles H. Richardson officiating. Memorials in her name may be made to the Riverside Zoological Society. Betty was born April 9, 1920 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Leland J. and Mary Elizabeth Bowen. In her early childhood, she moved to the Mitchell area with her parents. She graduated from Mitchell High School with the class of 1937 and received an A.A. degree from Chaffey College in Ontario, CA. She worked as an accountant, secretary and also as a home designer. She was married to Royal Canadian Air Force serviceman Wesley Shewell in 1944 in California. Two daughters were born to this union, Billie Lee and Laurel Ann. The couple divorced in 1970, and in 1974, she married William R. Frank of Scottsbluff. Betty and Bill traveled extensively with their dogs competing in dog trials. She was also very active and enjoyed playing bridge and golf and also doing water exercise. Betty had a wonderful sense of humor and her friends enjoyed being around her. While her children were growing up she was active in the Jaycee’s, the PTA, her church and was a scout leader. She was a member of the Federated Church in Mitchell. Betty is survived by her husband William R. Frank, her daughter Laurel Ann (Terry Sr.) Hauf of Mitchell, stepson Douglas (Maribel) Frank of Port Aransas, TX, brother Kelly (Ardis) Bowen of Morrill, grandchildren Brian Stott of Scottsbluff and Summer Elizabeth Pottoff of San Diego, CA, step grandchildren W.D., Katie and Owen Frank and great grandchildren Ashley and Aaron Stott, both of Scottsbluff. Her parents, her daughter Billie Lee (Shewell) Fields and her younger brother Billy Duane Bowen preceded her in death. She was born on April 9, 1920 at Grand Junction, Mesa Co., Colorado.¹ As of 1944,her married name was Shewell.¹ She married Wesley Shewell in 1944 at California.¹ Betty L. Bowen and Wesley Shewell were divorced in 1970.¹ As of 1974,her married name was Frank.¹ Betty L. Bowen married William R. Frank in 1974 at Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.¹ Betty L. Bowen died on August 20, 2009 at Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, at age 89.^3,1

     Billie Lee Shewell was buried at Mitchell Cemetery, Mitchell, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.² Her married name was Fields.¹ She married Unknown Fields.¹ Billie Lee Shewell was born on February 2, 1946.² She died on March 25, 1993 at age 47.²

     William R. Frank was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.² He was born on July 24, 1919 at Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska.^3,2 He married Betty L. Bowen, daughter of Leland James Bowen and Mary Elizabeth Titsworth, in 1974 at Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.¹ William R. Frank died on March 9, 2011 at Gering, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, at age 91.^3,1

     Billy Duane Bowen was buried at Mitchell Cemetery, Mitchell, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.² He was born in 1928 at Nebraska.² He died in 1937.²

     Marjorie Ellen "Margie" Titsworth was buried at Angus Cemetery, Alto, Lincoln Co., New Mexico.² Her married name was Slaten.¹ She married Stanley Truman "Stan" Slaten.^1,2 Marjorie Ellen "Margie" Titsworth was born on September 16, 1933 at Roswell, Chaves Co., New Mexico.^2,3,4 She died on August 8, 2005 at Roswell, Chaves Co., New Mexico, at age 71.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 525-52-9719.³ Stanley Truman "Stan" Slaten was buried at Angus Cemetery, Alto, Lincoln Co., New Mexico.² He married Marjorie Ellen "Margie" Titsworth, daughter of Frank B. Titsworth and Mora Avaline Ferguson.^1,2 Stanley Truman "Stan" Slaten was born on October 21, 1932 at Portales, Roosevelt Co., New Mexico.^2,3 He died on August 25, 1994 at New Mexico at age 61.^2,3

     Ethel Mae Wirt was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 15, 1916.^1,3 As of September 7, 1935,her married name was Trump.² She married Freeman William Trump, son of John P. Trump and Fannie F. Wirt, on September 7, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Ethel Mae Wirt died on June 7, 1995 at Radford, Virginia, at age 78.^3,4

     Ruby Hazel Marie Trump was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on January 18, 1938 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married Joseph Reece "Joe" Sowers Jr., son of Joseph Reese Sowers and Roxie Gertrude Poff, on May 10, 1953 at Greenwood, Greenwood Co., South Carolina.^5,3,4 As of May 10, 1953,her married name was Sowers.⁴ Ruby Hazel Marie Trump died on October 25, 2018 at Virginia at age 80.⁵ She Ruby Trump Sowers, 80, of Pilot, Va., went into her Saviors arms surrounded by her loving family after losing her battle with Alzheimer's on Thursday, October 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Freeman Trump; her mother, Ethel Trump, both of Pilot, Va; and her son, Joey Sowers, of Alexandria, Va. Ruby is survived by her husband of 65 years, Joe Sowers of Pilot; daughter, Brenda Dickerson of Alexandria, Va; daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Jay Burdett of Portal, Ga; sister and brother-in-law, John and Louise Hutchins; brother and sister-in-law, Charlie and Wanda Trump, all of Pilot; grandchildren, Daven Loy (Michelle Straus) of Radford, Va., Joe Loy (Shannon) of Front Royal, Va., Dan Loy (Danielle) of Bristow, Va., Taylor Davie of San Antonio, Texas, Ashley Couey (Russell) of Cape Girardeau, Mo; as well as ten great-grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, and granny. Ruby retired after 25 years from Fairfax County Schools as a food service worker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and sewing. Ruby was a member for 23 years of The First Church of the Nazarene in Christiansburg. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery, Pilot. on October 27, 2018.⁵

     Margie Beatrice "Beadie" Linkous was born on October 3, 1944 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of March 3, 1962,her married name was Trump.¹ She married Charlie William Trump, son of Freeman William Trump and Ethel Mae Wirt, on March 3, 1962 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Margie Beatrice "Beadie" Linkous died on July 6, 2008 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 63.^4,3,2 She Margie Linkous (Beadie) Trump, 63, of Pilot, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 6, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Charlie W. Trump; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Tracy Trump, of Radford, David and Patty Trump, of Giles, and Mark and Donna Trump, of Dayton, Ohio; grandchildren, Katie and Tayt Trump, of Radford, and Ellie Trump, of Christiansburg; stepgrandchildren, Adam Pearman and Ronnie Schnelle, of Lebanon, Va., and Angile Music, of Tennessee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Polly and Newell Hodge, of Christiansburg, Anna Lee Jones and Wanda Linkous, both of Blacksburg, and Dolly Vest, of Huffville; brothers and sistersin-law, R.B. Linkous, of Blacksburg, Wendell and Shirley Linkous, of Christiansburg, and Wayne and Peggy Linkous, of Newport; in-laws, Ruby and Joe Sowers, and Louise and John Hutchins, all of Pilot; two special children who she considered to be like grandchildren, Josh and Rebecca Reynolds; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express special thanks to the staff of New River Valley Medical Center, Blue Ridge Cancer Society, Adventa Hospice, also to care givers and special friends, Karen Sue Alderman, Betty Lynn McNeil, Endean Rakes, Louise Hutchins, Ruby Sowers, Anna Lee, Dolly Vest and Wanda Linkous for all they did for her during her last days. Also, many other special friends. on July 11, 2008.²

     William Linkenhoker and Laura J. Trump were divorced.² William Linkenhoker was born circa 1870.¹ He married Laura J. Trump, daughter of John P. Trump and Eliza Catherine Poff, on March 26, 1895 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹

     Noah Washington Wirt was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 1, 1880 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He married Rosa E. Trump, daughter of John P. Trump and Eliza Catherine Poff, on August 9, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Noah Washington Wirt died on December 2, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.²

     His Social Security Number was 332-32-2497.³ Elza Clyde Layman was buried at Aten Cemetery, Hildago, Crooked Creek Township, Jasper Co., Illinois.⁴ He was born on May 7, 1907 at Illinois.^3,2 He married Thelma Warfel, daughter of Henry Ellsworth "Elzie" Warfel and Cora Emmaline Conner, on September 3, 1932 at Illinois.⁴ Elza Clyde Layman died on December 11, 1971 at Gadsden Co., Florida, at age 64.^3,2

     George E. Kidder was buried at North Union Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.² He was born in 1863.² He married Nancy Weaver, daughter of Elisha A. Weaver and Viretta Garner, on December 20, 1890 at Howard Co., Indiana.¹ George E. Kidder died on January 26, 1932 at Indiana.²

     Her Social Security Number was 522-38-0633.¹ Nell Angela Stadler was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, 14800 Old Brighton Road, Brighton, Adams Co., Colorado.² Her married name was Wehrman.² She married Donald Eugene Wehrman, son of Ruble Laverne Wehrman and Leonora Estelle Westergard.² Nell Angela Stadler was born on May 31, 1916 at Ault, Weld Co., Colorado.^2,1 She died on September 2, 1998 at age 82.^2,1

     Her married name was Wehrman.¹ Janie Unknown married Wilbur E. Wehrman, son of Ruble Laverne Wehrman and Leonora Estelle Westergard.¹ Janie Unknown was born circa 1912 at Mexico.¹