Clarence H. Hendricks1,2

M, b. December 18, 1908, d. May 29, 1935
     Clarence H. Hendricks was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Edith Ruby Meadows, daughter of Harvey Reed Meadows and Bertha Edna Price.3 Clarence H. Hendricks was born on December 18, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on May 29, 1935 at Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 26.1,2

Family

Edith Ruby Meadows b. February 26, 1913, d. March 25, 2000
Marriage*He married Edith Ruby Meadows, daughter of Harvey Reed Meadows and Bertha Edna Price.3 

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S4407] Huffville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Grover Cleveland Bowles1,2,3

M, b. October 11, 1884, d. June 23, 1928
     Grover Cleveland Bowles married Dannie Lillian Meadows, daughter of Peter George Meadows and Sarah J. Walters.1,4 Grover Cleveland Bowles was born on October 11, 1884 at Virginia.3,1 He died on June 23, 1928 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 43.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 177, District 41, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia2

Occupation

1885Railroad shop worker2

Family

Dannie Lillian Meadows b. September, 1887, d. February 24, 1924
Marriage*Grover Cleveland Bowles married Dannie Lillian Meadows, daughter of Peter George Meadows and Sarah J. Walters.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina May Bowles Collins obituary in the Jun 10, 2011 edition.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nina May Bowles1,2,3

F, b. April 21, 1918, d. June 9, 2011
FatherGrover Cleveland Bowles1,3 b. October 11, 1884, d. June 23, 1928
MotherDannie Lillian Meadows1,3 b. September, 1887, d. February 24, 1924
     Nina May Bowles was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on April 21, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,3 As of circa 1943,her married name was Collins.5 She married Raburn Lee Collins Sr. circa 1943.3,5 Nina May Bowles died on June 9, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.4,3 She Nina May Bowles Collins, 93, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011. She was born on April 21, 1918, in Roanoke County, Va., daughter of the late Grover C. and Danie Lillian Meadows Bowles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raburn L. Collins Sr; and a sister, Garnett Bowles Powers. Mrs. Collins was a retired Dental Assistant and worked many years for Dr. Hugh Lee. She was member of Salem Church of Christ where she was an avid worker in the church and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. After her retirement, she became her sister's dialysis nurse and caregiver. She is survived by four children, Raburn L. (Ray) Collins Jr. and wife, Sherry, of Richmond, Va., C. Randolph (Randy) Collins and wife, Katie, of Birmingham, Ala., Barry Neil Collins and wife, Fredia, of Roanoke, and Mary L. Walrond and husband, Jack, of Troutville; three grandchildren, Jeff Metzler and wife, Renee, Cindy Simmons and husband, Tommy, and Cary Collins and wife, Tonya; two step grandchildren, Tom Walrond and wife, Susan, and Greg Walrond and wife, Hong; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with Minister Eric Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, June 10, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Mrs. Collins name to the Salem Church of Christ, 401 West Main Street, Salem, VA 24153. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son. on June 10, 2011.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 177, District 41, Melrose Ward, Roanoke, Virginia1
1930Dwelling 4, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Family

Raburn Lee Collins Sr. b. September 20, 1918, d. February 15, 2003
Marriage*Nina May Bowles married Raburn Lee Collins Sr. circa 1943.3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina May Bowles Collins obituary in the Jun 10, 2011 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raburn Lee Collins obituary in the Feb 17, 2003 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carroll R. Collins obituary in the Sep 25, 2011 edition.

Garnette/Garnett Sarah Bowles1,2,3

F, b. January 4, 1921, d. June 2, 1983
FatherGrover Cleveland Bowles1,2,3 b. October 11, 1884, d. June 23, 1928
MotherDannie Lillian Meadows1,2,3 b. September, 1887, d. February 24, 1924
     Garnette/Garnett Sarah Bowles was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on January 4, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.4,2,3 As of November 20, 1943,her married name was Powers.2 She married Walter Herbert Powers on November 20, 1943 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Garnette/Garnett Sarah Bowles died on June 2, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 3, District 12, Maggodee, Franklin Co., Virginia5

Family

Walter Herbert Powers b. August 18, 1921, d. January 29, 1962
Marriage*Garnette/Garnett Sarah Bowles married Walter Herbert Powers on November 20, 1943 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina May Bowles Collins obituary in the Jun 10, 2011 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Raburn Lee Collins Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 20, 1918, d. February 15, 2003
     Raburn Lee Collins Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on September 20, 1918 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Nina May Bowles, daughter of Grover Cleveland Bowles and Dannie Lillian Meadows, circa 1943.1,4 Raburn Lee Collins Sr. died on February 15, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.3,4,5 He COLLINS, Raburn Lee, 84, of Roanoke, formerly of Salem, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2003. He was a retired Technician with the C & P Telephone Company for 37 years. He was a member of West Main Street Church of Christ in Salem and a World War II veteran in the U.S. Army. He was a 50 year member of Taylor Lodge #23 A.F. & A.M. Ray enjoyed many years of playing guitar with friends and often played for patrons of many local retirement homes. He played as a contestant and participant in the Galax Fiddler's Convention. He enjoyed entertaining family and friends. He served his church and community faithfully for many years. He will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cloud and Mary Collins; three brothers, Paul (Sam) Collins, D.R. (Bobby) Collins, Terry (Sugarman) Collins. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nina Bowles Collins; sons and daughters-in-law, Raburn L. Collins, Jr. and wife Sherry of Richmond, Carroll Randolph (Randy) Collins and wife Katie of Burmingham, Ala., Barry N. Collins and wife Fredia of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jack Walrond of Troutville; one brother, Donnie Collins of Eden, N.C; two sisters, Anne Faulkerson and Mossie Bateman, both of Florida; grandchildren, Jeff, Cary and Cindi; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Lotz Salem Chapel with Mr. Mike Flinchum and Mr. Roy Miller officiating. Entombment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to his church, Salem Church of Christ, 401 W. Main St. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on February 17, 2003.4

Census Records

228-10-60693

Family

Nina May Bowles b. April 21, 1918, d. June 9, 2011
Marriage*Raburn Lee Collins Sr. married Nina May Bowles, daughter of Grover Cleveland Bowles and Dannie Lillian Meadows, circa 1943.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina May Bowles Collins obituary in the Jun 10, 2011 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raburn Lee Collins obituary in the Feb 17, 2003 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carroll R. Collins obituary in the Sep 25, 2011 edition.

Walter Herbert Powers1

M, b. August 18, 1921, d. January 29, 1962
     Walter Herbert Powers was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on August 18, 1921 at Lansing, Ashe Co., North Carolina.1,2 He married Garnette/Garnett Sarah Bowles, daughter of Grover Cleveland Bowles and Dannie Lillian Meadows, on November 20, 1943 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Walter Herbert Powers died on January 29, 1962 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 40.2

Family

Garnette/Garnett Sarah Bowles b. January 4, 1921, d. June 2, 1983
Marriage*He married Garnette/Garnett Sarah Bowles, daughter of Grover Cleveland Bowles and Dannie Lillian Meadows, on November 20, 1943 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Carroll Randolph "Randy" Collins1,2,3,4

M, b. August 25, 1948, d. September 23, 2011
FatherRaburn Lee Collins Sr.1,2,4 b. September 20, 1918, d. February 15, 2003
MotherNina May Bowles1,2,4 b. April 21, 1918, d. June 9, 2011
     Carroll Randolph "Randy" Collins was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, 1701 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama.4 He married Kathleen "Katie" Kelley.4 Carroll Randolph "Randy" Collins was born on August 25, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 He died on September 23, 2011 at Alabama at age 63.5,4 He Carroll R. "Randy" Collins, 63, went to be with his Lord on September 23, 2011. Randy was born in Salem, Virginia on August 25, 1948 and was preceded in death by his mother and father, Raburn and Nina Bowles Collins. Randy was a graduate of William Fleming High School, class of '66, later served in the Naval Reserves before becoming a machinist at Norfolk and Western Railroad. He left the railroad in 1980 and moved to Birmingham, Alabama where he founded his company, United Turbo and Fuel, Inc. He was an avid motorcyclist and shared that love with his family and many friends. Left to cherish his memory are his wife and soul mate, Kathleen "Katie" K. Collins; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Tommy Simmons, their two daughters, Jessica and Kayleen Simmons; son and daughter-in-law, Cary C. Collins and wife Tawnya, his two children, Christian and Danielle Collins; brothers, Ray Lee Collins and wife Sherry Collins of Richmond, Va., and Barry Neal and wife Freida Collins of Roanoke, Va; sister, Mary Waldron and husband, Jack of Roanoke, Va; his mother-in-law, Virginia J. Kelley of Troutville, Va; sisters-in-law, Gloria J. Kelley, Nancy K. (Greg) Sexton, Shirley A. Kelley all of Troutville, Va., and Randie K. (Ricky) Morris of Birmingham, Ala., as well as many friends and colleagues, including those who worked side by side with him for over 30 years. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Chapel services on Monday, September 26 at noon with Justin Baker officiating and burial to follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Jefferson Memorial Trussville AL. directing. on September 25, 2011.4

Family

Kathleen "Katie" Kelley
Marriage*He married Kathleen "Katie" Kelley.4 
Child
  • Cindy Collins4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nina May Bowles Collins obituary in the Jun 10, 2011 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raburn Lee Collins obituary in the Feb 17, 2003 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Carroll R. Collins obituary in the Sep 25, 2011 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Charles Edward Powers1,2,3,4

M, b. January 22, 1947, d. October 26, 2006
FatherWalter Herbert Powers1 b. August 18, 1921, d. January 29, 1962
MotherGarnette/Garnett Sarah Bowles1 b. January 4, 1921, d. June 2, 1983
     Charles Edward Powers was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on January 22, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Sharon Renee Rash, daughter of James Richard "J.R." Rash and Sylvia Nadine Poff, on December 13, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Charles Edward Powers married Wanda Carol Mills on August 31, 1969 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.5 Charles Edward Powers and Wanda Carol Mills were divorced on August 27, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 Charles Edward Powers married Sharon Renee Bowles on August 28, 1974 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 Charles Edward Powers died on October 26, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.3,6,4 He Charles Edward Powers, 59, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2006 at the VA Medical Center, Salem. Surviving are his wife, Sharon Bowles Powers; a son, John Stephen Powers and companion, Nicole Price of Salem; special pet companion, Daytona; sister-in-law and husband, Kathy and Dale White of Roanoke; special niece and nephew, Angela and Ronald Feather of Vinton; numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 28, 2006.4

Family 1

Sharon Renee Rash b. September 6, 1949, d. February 13, 1968
Marriage*He married Sharon Renee Rash, daughter of James Richard "J.R." Rash and Sylvia Nadine Poff, on December 13, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 

Family 2

Wanda Carol Mills
Marriage*Charles Edward Powers married Wanda Carol Mills on August 31, 1969 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.5 
Divorce* Charles Edward Powers and Wanda Carol Mills were divorced on August 27, 1974 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • John Stephen Powers4

Family 3

Sharon Renee Bowles
Marriage*Charles Edward Powers married Sharon Renee Bowles on August 28, 1974 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Edward Powers obituary in the Oct 28, 2006 edition.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.