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     His Social Security Number was 225-54-6252.⁷ Lyle Rickman Mabry III was born on November 15, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,7 He married Lorain Virginia Dasher on August 3, 1964 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.³ Lyle Rickman Mabry III and Lorain 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 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 Co., Virginia, at age 54.^8,7,4 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. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 11 a.m. Saturday. There will be a memorial service 7 p.m. Saturday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or Disabled American Veterans in Wheelchairs. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on August 1, 1998.⁴

     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. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2017, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at the funeral home. on July 30, 2017.⁶

     Alma Virginia Bailey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ 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 Salem, Roanoke Co., 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. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Elaine Austin officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BillyGraham.org) or to the Roanoke Rescue Mission. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, on September 11, 2012.³

     Ruby Estelle Echols was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Bower.² She married Custis Burwell "Curtis" Bower, son of Edgar Clifford "Ed" Bower and Sarah Catherine Wickham.^2,3 Ruby Estelle Echols was born on June 29, 1902 at Virginia.² She died on January 22, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.²

     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

     Her Social Security Number was 135-58-2402.³ Cassandra Jo Bower was born on September 23, 1959 at Union Co., New Jersey.^2,3 As of December 19, 1988,her married name was Farris.² She married Jerry Allen Farris on December 19, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Cassandra Jo Bower died on June 16, 1989 at age 29.³

     Gregory Blanton Lugar was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 21, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He died on December 4, 1975 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 23; Died of a gunshot wound.¹

     Barry Stephan Lugar was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 223-70-8704.⁷ He was born on March 9, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6,7 He married Brenda Gail Fulcher on November 15, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 Barry Stephan Lugar died on September 10, 1992 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 43.^2,3,5 He Barry Stephan Lugar, age 43, of Botetourt County, died Thursday, September 10, 1992. He was a member of Bonsack Baptist Church and was a former employee for Federal Express. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Fulcher Lugar; a son, Bryce Spencer Lugar; his daughters, Amanda Megan Lugar, Sarah Beth Lugar, all of the home; his father, Eugene B. Lugar, Silver Springs, Md; his mother, Rhoda B. Woodson, Roanoke; a stepbrother, Randy Woodson, Raleigh, N.C; a stepsister, Donna Woodson, Roanoke; his grandmother, Virginia Bower, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Bonsack Baptist Church, Monday, September 14, 1:00 p.m. with Dr. Robert G. Moore, III officiating. Interment will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on September 12, 1992.²