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     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-6189.¹² Claudine Mary Bower was born on June 24, 1909 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,12 She died on April 8, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^4,12,5 She Miss Claudine Mary Bower, age 79, of Wilson Street, Salem, died Saturday, April 8. She was a charter member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Salem. She is survived by one sister, Mildred B. Heinsdale of Salem; one sister-in-law, Virginia L. Bower of Roanoke; seven nieces, four nephews, also surviving is her beloved dog, Poochie. on April 10, 1989.⁵

     Virginia Earle Bower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on August 13, 1911 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,3 As of March 27, 1943,her married name was Garst.⁴ She married Howard Clifton Garst on March 27, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,4,9 Virginia Earle Bower died on August 27, 1976 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^6,9 She Mrs. Virginia Bower Garst, age 65, of 305 Dalewood Ave., Salem, passed away Friday in a Salem hospital. She is survived by her husband, Howard C. Garst; one daughter, Mrs. Mary C. Hall, Roanoke; two sisters; two grandchildren. on August 28, 1976.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-44-4238.⁸ Mildred Woodrow Bower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^9,6 She was born on November 20, 1912 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,8 As of September 28, 1933,her married name was Heinsdale.¹⁰ She married Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Sr. on September 28, 1933 at Washington, D.C..^10,11 Mildred Woodrow Bower and Thomas Clarke Heinsdale Sr. were divorced on December 31, 1957 at Richmond, Virginia.¹⁰ Mildred Woodrow Bower died on July 19, 1995 at Ashland, Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 82.^6,9 She Mildred Bower Heinsdale, 82, of Mechanicsville, died Wednesday, July 19, 1995. She is survived by her children, Thomas C. Heinsdale, Jr., Yuvonne H. Hewlett and Barbara G. Emmons; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Salem, VA. on July 20, 1995.⁹

     Virginia Dare Lucas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 226-26-8552.⁴ She was born on January 24, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3,5 As of May 26, 1923,her married name was Bower.⁵ She married Harry William Bower, son of Edgar Clifford "Ed" Bower and Sarah Catherine Wickham, on May 26, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,6,7,5 Virginia Dare Lucas died on January 11, 2001 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94; The SSDI has a death date of Jan 12, 2001.^1,2,4,3 She BOWER, Virginia D., 94, of Roanoke, died Thursday, January 11, 2001. She was retired from Miller & Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Bower, and her daughter, Elizabeth Anne Faunders. Surviving are daughters, Virginia Mills, Rhoda Woodson; sons, Harry E. Bower and wife, Ana Milena, Robert S. Bower and wife, Rosemary; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews; and one sister-in-law, Beatrice Lucas. A graveside service will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 13, 2001.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-26-6197.¹² Harry Edward Bower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,13 He married Ana Milena Unknown.^2,5 Harry Edward Bower was born on May 16, 1925 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth year of 1926.^{3,12,14,8,7,13} He married Katherine George Koutsos on March 15, 1945 at Norfolk, Virginia.³ Harry Edward Bower died on October 14, 2001 at Port Richey, Pasco Co., Florida, at age 76.^12,5,14 He BOWER, Harry Edward, 75, of Port Richey, Fla. and formerly of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2001. He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II, graduated from Roanoke College with a Bachelors Degree in Economics. He earned his Masters Degree from New York University in Investments and Business Administration. He retired as a Security Analyst. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Virginia Bower, a daughter, Cassandra Jo Bower and his sister, Elizabeth Anne Saunders. Surviving are his wife, Ana M. Bower; a daughter, Mersine B. Alabran; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Mills of Salem and Rhoda Woodson of Roanoke; and a brother, Robert S. Bower of Roanoke. A graveside service will be conducted in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 24, 2001.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-9383.⁹ Rhoda Jane Bower was born on September 29, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,9 As of June 11, 1948,her married name was Lugar.² She married Eugene Blanton Lugar on June 11, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Rhoda Jane Bower and Eugene Blanton Lugar were divorced on December 30, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of January 27, 1971,her married name was Woodson.² Rhoda Jane Bower married Douglas Lee Woodson on January 27, 1971 at Richmond, Virginia.² Rhoda Jane Bower and Douglas Lee Woodson were divorced on December 17, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Rhoda Jane Bower died on November 27, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^9,5 She Rhoda Jane Bower Woodson, 75, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2004 in a local hospital. Preceding her in death were her parents, Harry William and Virginia Lucas Bower; her sons, Gregory and Barry Lugar; her sister, Anne Saunders; and brother, Harry E. Bower. She was a past president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 434, and the Teleflora 703 Unit. Her surviving family includes her children, Randolph Woodson of Apex, N.C., and Donna Woodson of Managua, Nicaragua; and daughter-in-law, Brenda Lugar of Troutville; her grandchildren, Amanda and Bryce Lugar of Roanoke, Sarah Lugar of Richmond, Samuel and Margaret Woodson of Apex, N.C; her sister, Virginia Mills of Salem; and her brother, Robert S. Bower of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. on December 1, 2004.⁵

     Virginia Dare Bower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 224-24-1523.¹² She was born on April 14, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of February 6, 1943,her married name was Mabry.¹⁰ She married Lyle Rickmond Mabry Jr. on February 6, 1943 at Camden Co., North Carolina.^3,10 As of circa 1968,her married name was Mills.¹³ Virginia Dare Bower married Herman Mills circa 1968.^5,13 Virginia Dare Bower and Lyle Rickmond Mabry Jr. were divorced on July 2, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Virginia Dare Bower died on March 1, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^4,5,14 She Virginia Bower Mills, 82, of Salem, passed away March 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Mills and a son, Lyle Mabry III. She is survived by her sons, Richard Mabry and William Mabry; daughters-in-law, Barbara Mabry and Bonnie Mabry; grandchildren, Robert Mabry, Lyle Mabry, Buffy Carter, Angel Jacobs, Troy Simms, Rhonda Carter, and Johnny Carter; brother, Robert (Sam) Bower and wife Rosemary; and friends, Robert Altice and Jeannie Asbury. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. Virginia was very loved by many people. on March 2, 2007.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-9382.¹² Robert Samuel Bower was buried at Saint Andrews Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on May 3, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,12,8 He married Rosemary Veronica Mack on August 27, 1960 at Dover, Ocean Co., New Jersey.^13,14,7 Robert Samuel Bower died on November 24, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^5,12,9

     Elizabeth Anne Bower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,8 Her Social Security Number was 226-40-0007.⁶ She was born on June 25, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,8,6 As of November 26, 1952,her married name was Saunders.³ She married Obel Jackson Saunders on November 26, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 Elizabeth Anne Bower died on September 7, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^4,8,9,6 She SAUNDERS, Elizabeth Anne Bower, 65, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 1999. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah K. Saunders. Surviving are her husband, O. Jack Saunders; son, Jeffrey Saunders; daughters and son-in-law, Jacquelyn and Thomas Newell; mother, Virginia Bower; grandchildren, Lindsay Saunders, Jeremy Saunders, Michael Anderson, Avari Anderson, Mark Newell, and Daniel Newell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Anna Bower, Sam and Rosemary Bower; sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia and Herman Mills, Rhoda Woodson. A graveside service will be conducted in Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 8, 1999.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-22-0589.⁴ Herman Mills was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 7, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Virginia Dare Bower, daughter of Harry William Bower and Virginia Dare Lucas, circa 1968.^1,2 Herman Mills died on June 30, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^2,4,3 He MILLS, Herman, 76, of Salem, passed away Friday, June 30, 2000, at Friendship Health Care Center. He was born in Franklin County on June 7, 1924, a son of the late James O. and Alice Gibson Mills. He was predeceased by two brothers, Ralph Mills and Elmer Mills, and a stepson, Lyle (Rick) Mabry, III. He was retired from the City of Salem and was an Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his wife of 31 1/2 years, Virginia Bower Mills, he is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Don Shaver of New Castle, Sandy and Jerry Rowland of Altavista, and Theresa and Bobby Argabright of Boones Mill; two stepsons and their wives, Richard and Barbara Mabry of Alexandria, and William and Bonnie Mabry of Roanoke; six sisters and brothers, Blanche Foster, Hazel Naff, Nellie Bushnell and husband, Charles, Ellen Dodson and husband, David, Starkey Mills and wife, Mary, and Randolph Mills and wife, Joyce; five sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lucille Mills, Alda Mills, Harry and Ana Melina Bower, Sam and Rosemary Bower, and Rhonda Woodson; his mother-in-law, Virginia Bower; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on July 2, 2000.²

     His Social Security Number was 092-26-2434.⁴ Douglas Lee Woodson was buried at Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.⁷ He was born on March 1, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,7 He married Rhoda Jane Bower, daughter of Harry William Bower and Virginia Dare Lucas, on January 27, 1971 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Douglas Lee Woodson and Rhoda Jane Bower were divorced on December 17, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Douglas Lee Woodson died on July 7, 2006 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina, at age 71.^4,5,7 He COLUMBIA - Douglas Lee Woodson, 71, passed away at his residence Friday, July 7, 2006. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, he was the son of Henry Lee Woodson and Virginia Hooge Woodson and his beloved stepmother, Dicie Cassidy Woodson. Mr. Woodson was a civil engineering graduate of the University of Southern California and received his Masters and Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnical Institute. He proudly served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He was a founder of the Virginia and South Carolina Chapters of the Solid Waste Association of North America. He retired as Director of Solid Waste, Lexington County and SCDHEC. Doug was an active member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church, where he served in the Greater Ministry. He was a member of the Columbia Rotary Club, The Gideons, and on the Board of Directors for Chestnut Hill HOA. Surviving are his wife, Amelia and canine companion, Tyler; daughter, Donna Lee Woodson; sons, Dr. James M. Eads and wife, Beth, and Timothy L. Eads and wife, Mary; granddaughters, Leah, Mariah, Carly, and Allyson Eads and grandsons, Joel and Micah Eads; brother, James N. Woodson and wife, Connie; sister, Pat Weinman and husband, Dr. Vitor Weinman; aunt, Virginia Henker; one nephew and three nieces. on July 10, 2006.⁵

     Rosemary Veronica Mack was buried at Saint Andrews Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She was born on January 30, 1941 at Middlesex Co., New Jersey.⁴ As of August 27, 1960,her married name was Bower.² She married Robert Samuel Bower, son of Harry William Bower and Virginia Dare Lucas, on August 27, 1960 at Dover, Ocean Co., New Jersey.^3,1,2 Rosemary Veronica Mack died on June 16, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^3,5 She Rosemary Veronica Bower, 67, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 16, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Robert Samuel Bower, of the home; son, Robert R. Bower, of Palmyra; daughter, Robin Rosemary Bower, of Lanexa; and four grandsons, Christopher, Alex, Patrick and Sean. There will be a graveside service at St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike, N.W., Roanoke, Va. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Lewis Gale Medical Center for their care. on June 20, 2008.³

     Her Social Security Number was 027-16-6563.² Katherine George Koutsos was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 30, 1923 at Lowell, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.^1,2,3 As of March 15, 1945,her married name was Bower.¹ She married Harry Edward Bower, son of Harry William Bower and Virginia Dare Lucas, on March 15, 1945 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹ Katherine George Koutsos died on June 3, 1995 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^2,3 She BOWER, Katherine Koutsos, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 3, 1995, following an extended illness. She was born in Lowell, Mass., the daughter of the late George and Mersine Koutsos. She lived much of her adult years in Clark, N. J. and in Roanoke. Ms. Bower was retired from the Prudential Insurance Company and was preceded in death by her daughter, Cassandra Jo Bower. Surviving are a daughter, Mersine Bower Alabran, Roanoke; four grandchildren; two sisters, Ms. Venus Matczak, Lowell, Mass., Ms. Joan Langert, Queens, N.Y; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on June 4, 1995.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-3471.⁷ Eugene Blanton Lugar was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,8 He Eugene B. Lugar, 86, of Clearfield, passed away on Tuesday,October 6, 2009 at the Hollidaysburg Veteran's Home, Hollidaysburg, PA. Born on January 16, 1923 in New Castle, VA he was the son of the late Barnett Blanton and Ida Mae (Reynolds) Lugar. He retired from the United States Army in 1976 after 28 years of service and had served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He had worked for the Virginia Railroad in Roanoke, VA and after he retired from the service, he worked for Holy Cross Hospital in Silversrping, MD as a security guard. Mr. Lugar was a life member of the Silverspring American Legion Post No. 41, Siverspring VFW Post No. 2562, a member of Cootie, and played the trumpet with the Silverspring Honor Guard. He is survived by three children: Lawrence Murray of Richmond, VA, Janet McGonigal and her husband, Pete, of Clearfield, PA, and David Murray and his wife, Barbara, of Cynthiana, KY; twelve grandchildren: Cathie Heness and her husband, Deiter, Patrick Murray, Michelle Murray, Elizabeth Phillis and her husband, Daniel, Diana Boal, Adam Murray and his wife, April, Brandon Halley, Derek Halley, and Andrew Murray. He is also survived by six great grandchildren. Mr. Lugar was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Martha E. Lugar whom he married on January 6, 1956 and who passed away on January 9, 1994, two sons, Barry and Gregory Lugar, a step son, Donald Murray, a granddaughter Sandra Murray, and a great granddaughter, Lacey Murray. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, VA. Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the Clearfield American Legion Post No. 6. and the VFW Post No. 1785 Honor Guard.³ He was born on January 16, 1923 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^{1,3,7,6,5,9,10} He married Rhoda Jane Bower, daughter of Harry William Bower and Virginia Dare Lucas, on June 11, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Eugene Blanton Lugar and Rhoda Jane Bower were divorced on December 30, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Eugene Blanton Lugar died on October 6, 2009 at Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, at age 86.^3,7,9

     His Social Security Number was 230-34-0020.⁴ Obel Jackson Saunders was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 23, 1930 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,6,7 He married Elizabeth Anne Bower, daughter of Harry William Bower and Virginia Dare Lucas, on November 26, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,8 Obel Jackson Saunders died on February 6, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^2,3,4,6,9 He Obel Jackson Saunders, 76, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2007. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a resident of the Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was born on October 23, 1930. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Anne Saunders; daughter, Deborah K. Saunders; sisters, Mary Myers, Lenore Martin; father, Obel A. Saunders; mother, Hazel A. Saunders. He is survived by a daughter, Jacquelyn Newell (Thomas); son, Jeffrey Saunders; grandchildren, Michael Anderson, Avari Terry, Mark Newell, Daniel Newell, Lindsay Saunders, Jeremy Saunders; brothers, Jerry Saunders, Morris Saunders (Ina), Kenneth Saunders (Rosanne), Ralph (Billy) Saunders (Betty); sisters, Anita Hurley, Judy Weeks. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family would like to say thanks to the staff of the Virginia Veterans Care Center for the many years of care. on February 7, 2007.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-14-3121.⁷ Lyle Rickmond Mabry Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on April 16, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,7,2,4,5,6,8} He married Virginia Dare Bower, daughter of Harry William Bower and Virginia Dare Lucas, on February 6, 1943 at Camden Co., North Carolina.^1,9 Lyle Rickmond Mabry Jr. and Virginia Dare Bower were divorced on July 2, 1968 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Lyle Rickmond Mabry Jr. died on March 16, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 66.^7,3,4,8 He Lyle R. (Runt) Mabry, Jr., age 66, of Roanoke, died Friday in the V.A. Medical Center. He was a retired painter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Virginia L. Mabry; four sons, Lyle Rickmond Mabry, III, Roanoke; Richard Lucas Mabry, Alexandria; William Gary Mabry and Lyle Warren Mabry, both of Roanoke; two sisters, Pauline Reed and Ruby Bocock, both of Roanoke; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Interment in Fair View Cemetery. Military honor by Roanoke Valley D.A.V. on March 18, 1990.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-54-6252.⁹ Lyle Rickman Mabry III was born on November 15, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9 He married Lorene Virginia Dasher on August 3, 1964 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^3,10 Lyle Rickman Mabry III and Lorene Virginia Dasher were divorced on July 21, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Lyle Rickman Mabry III married Anita Dawn Ferguson on October 16, 1970 at Surry Co., North Carolina.^3,5 Lyle Rickman Mabry III and Anita Dawn Ferguson were divorced on November 1, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Lyle Rickman Mabry III died on July 30, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.^11,9,4 He MABRY, Lyle R., 54, of Roanoke, died Thursday, July 30, 1998. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Virginia and Herman Mills; grandmother, Virginia Bower; son, Ronnie Mullins; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Barbara Mabry, William and Bonnie Mabry; niece, Buffy Mabry and her fiance, Randy Delp; Uncle Sam and Aunt Rosemary, Uncle Harry and Aunt Rhoda, Aunt Anne; close pals and friends, Benny K. Blankenship, Robert Haring, Patti Crowder and her family; a very very close friend, Virginia Doss; stepsisters, Judy Shaver, Craig Co., Sandy Rowland, Altavista, Tese Argabright, Boones Mill. on August 1, 1998.⁴

     Richard Lucas Mabry Richard Lucas Mabry, 74 - On Sunday, October 18, 2020, Richard, a loving husband and father of two sons and two grandchildren, passed away. Richard was born on December 2nd, 1945 in Roanoke, VA. As a Sheetmetal Foreman, Richard worked with his oldest son for over 15 years. He married and pampered Barbara Mabry and lived in Alexandria, VA where they raised two sons, Robert and Lyle. Richard was an avid outdoorsman and had a passion for hunting and fishing. Two of his favorite hobbies were archery and collecting hunting items. Richard loved watching car races. He was known for his quick wit and compassionate heart always willing to help others. Richard was a beloved coach and was known to many in the local youth leagues. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Lyle Mabry, Jr. and Virginia B. Mills, brothers Ricky and William. He is survived by his beloved wife Barbara, his two children, Robert and Lyle, and his grandchildren Jason and Jessica. Interment to be held immediately after at Mt. Comfort Cemetery, 6600 South Kings Highway, Alexandria, VA.⁴ He was buried at Mount Comfort Cemetery, 6600 S. Kings Highway, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁴ He married Barbara Unknown.^6,2,4 Richard Lucas Mabry was born on December 2, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 He died on October 18, 2020 at Virginia at age 74.⁴

     William Gary Mabry was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ He was born on May 29, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Dreama Diane Bain on February 22, 1970 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁴ William Gary Mabry and Dreama Diane Bain were divorced on April 2, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ William Gary Mabry married Bonnie Lou Chewning on August 28, 1983 at Goochland Co., Virginia.² William Gary Mabry died on July 27, 2017 at Virginia at age 68.⁶ He William Gary Mabry, 68, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle Mabry and Virginia B. Mills; brother, Ricky Mabry; and special grandson, Kenneth "Boo Boo" Carter. Surviving is his wife, Bonnie L. Mabry; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Barbra Mabry; and many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Willie loved NASCAR and collecting coins for his collection, although he was never as happy as when he was playing with his great-grandchildren or just relaxing with family and friends. Although we know he is in a better place he will be missed more than any words can say. Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery. on July 30, 2017.⁶

     Bonnie Lou Chewning was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on July 24, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 As of October 5, 1963,her married name was Gordon.¹ She married John Gordon "Johnny" Perdue, son of Ellis Edward Perdue and Ruth Ollie "Marsha" Bowles, on October 5, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Bonnie Lou Chewning and John Gordon "Johnny" Perdue were divorced on June 16, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of August 28, 1983,her married name was Mabry.¹ Bonnie Lou Chewning married William Gary Mabry, son of Lyle Rickmond Mabry Jr. and Virginia Dare Bower, on August 28, 1983 at Goochland Co., Virginia.¹ Bonnie Lou Chewning died on February 19, 2019 at age 70.⁴

     Dreama Diane Bain DILLARD, Dreama Bain, 50, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2003. She was an active member of Victory Community Church. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Angela "Angel" and Richard Jacobs; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donnie and Joyce Bain, Barry and Janet Bain; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Jay Overholt; grandchildren, Ashley Tabor, Allysa Tabor and Cara Jacobs; special friend, Charles Lefler; special boss Joe "Butch" Church; also several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 228-80-8268.² She was born on September 1, 1952 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of February 22, 1970,her married name was Mabry.¹ She married William Gary Mabry, son of Lyle Rickmond Mabry Jr. and Virginia Dare Bower, on February 22, 1970 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.¹ Dreama Diane Bain and William Gary Mabry were divorced on April 2, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Dreama Diane Bain died on March 25, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 50.^2,4,5,6

     Lorene Virginia Dasher was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 507-50-7837.⁵ She was born on May 22, 1939 at Westerville, Custer Co., Nebraska.^4,5,3,6 As of August 3, 1964,her married name was Mabry.¹ She married Lyle Rickman Mabry III, son of Lyle Rickmond Mabry Jr. and Virginia Dare Bower, on August 3, 1964 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^1,7 Lorene Virginia Dasher and Lyle Rickman Mabry III were divorced on July 21, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Lorene Virginia Dasher died on March 31, 2000 at Saunders Co., Nebraska, at age 60.^4,5,2,6

     Alma Virginia Bailey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 227-34-3760.⁴ She was born on May 15, 1918 at Washington Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of March 24, 1936,her married name was Bower.² She married Noel Clifford Bower, son of Edgar Clifford "Ed" Bower and Sarah Catherine Wickham, on March 24, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Alma Virginia Bailey and Noel Clifford Bower were divorced on July 23, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Alma Virginia Bailey died on September 10, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.^4,3,5 She Alma B. Pollard, 94, of Roanoke, died on Monday, September 10, 2012, at Richfield Care and Recovery. She was head seamstress of the Alterations Department at Samuel Spiegel Clothiers, a longtime member of Belmont Christian Church and was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Vinton Chapter #136. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen T. Pollard; parents, James Blaine Bailey and Myrtle Crane Bailey; sisters, Mildred Bailey Noel, Bessie Bailey Sears and Madeline Bailey Milan; and brothers, James Blaine Bailey Jr. and William Herbert Bailey. Surviving is one daughter, Patricia B. Wirt and son-in- law, Paul E. Wirt; grandsons, Billie W. Kessler Jr. and wife, Diana, Timothy B. Kessler, and James R. Carter II; great-grandsons, Joshua Nathaniel Kessler, James Tyler Carter and Paul Andrew Carter; great-granddaughter, Kelsi Nicole Carter; brothers-in-law, Hildrey Pollard and wife, Ocelia, Garland Pollard and wife, Shirley, and Carl Pollard; sisters-in-law, Nell Pollard, and Henry and Annie Pollard; and many nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 11, 2012.³

     Ruby Estelle Echols was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 Her Social Security Number was 234-72-8351.⁶ She was born on June 29, 1902 at Blacksburg, Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1901.^2,5,4,6 As of November 8, 1930,her married name was Bower.⁴ She married Custis Burwell "Curtis" Bower, son of Edgar Clifford "Ed" Bower and Sarah Catherine Wickham, on November 8, 1930 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Ruby Estelle Echols died on January 22, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^2,5

     Robert Burwell Bower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on May 14, 1937 at West Virginia.^7,6 He married Brenda Blevins on July 3, 1959 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,8,6 Robert Burwell Bower died on February 23, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,7,4,6 He Robert B. "Bob" Bower, of Salem, Va., died on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center where he was the Chief Construction Engineer in 1972 and remained with the hospital until he left in 1993 to form Commonwealth Inspector's Services. He graduated from Greenbrier Military School, University of Maryland, and attended Virginia Commonwealth University and Roanoke College. He enjoyed membership in Central United Methodist Men, the Salem Kiwanis Club, and the Greenbrier Military Alumni Association. He will be remembered for his involvement in Relay For Life (the hot dog stand), and roasting chestnuts for the Olde Salem Christmas and the Community Christmas Store. He was preceded in death by his parents, Custis and Ruby Bower; and in-laws, the Reverend Frank and Frances Blevins. His surviving family includes his wife, Brenda B. Bower; son, Christopher B. Bower; sister, Mary B. Lotts; brothers-in-law, Frank O. Blevins and wife, Ann, and Ronald G. Blevins and wife, Linda; nephews, Andrew Blevins and wife, Laurie, Ryan Blevins and wife, Michelle, Kevin L. Lotts and wife, Tonya; nieces, Kelly Pittman and husband, Eric, and Kim Janney and husband, Sean; great nieces; a great-nephew; numerous cousins; special friends; Lewis-Gale co-workers; and his General Imports family, who called him "Pops." And, lest we not forget his love for his dogs. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 25, 2011.⁴

     Brenda Blevins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on August 11, 1941.⁴ As of July 3, 1959,her married name was Bower.³ She married Robert Burwell Bower, son of Custis Burwell "Curtis" Bower and Ruby Estelle Echols, on July 3, 1959 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^3,2,4 Brenda Blevins died on July 27, 2016 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^2,4 She Brenda Blevins (Her Majesty) Bower, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Raleigh Court Rehab Center. She worked at Roanoke College, Village Shoes, Amrheins, Bridal House and Formals, and most recently assisted her son with his car dealership General Imports of Salem. She graduated from Roanoke College. She enjoyed her involvement in The Miss Virginia Pageant and Relay for Life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Bower; her parents, Reverend Frank and Frances Blevins; and in-laws, Custis and Ruby Bower; and her brother, Frank O. Blevins. Her surviving family includes her son, Christopher B. Bower; brother, Ronald G. Blevins and wife, Linda; sisters-in-law, Ann Blevins and Mary C. Lotts; nephews, Andrew Blevins and wife, Laurie, Ryan Blevins and wife, Michelle, Kevin L. Lotts and wife, Tonya; nieces, Kim Janney and husband, Sean, Kelly Pittman and husband, Eric; great-nieces; and great-nephews; numerous cousins and special friends. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 3, 2016.²