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     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.^4,5,7 He married Rosemary Veronica Mack in August, 1961 at Middlesex Co., New Jersey.^8,9 Robert Samuel Bower died on November 24, 2010 at Virginia at age 78.^5,7

     Elizabeth Anne Bower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,7 Her Social Security Number was 226-40-0007.⁶ She was born on June 25, 1934 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,7,6 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.^4,7,8,6 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. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to a favorite charity. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m., Thursday, September 9, 1999, in Sherwood Memorial Park, by the Rev. Barry Witt. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. 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 Co., 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. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2000, at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke. Arrangements by Consumer's Choice Funeral and Cremation Service on July 2, 2000.²

     Rosemary Veronica Mack was buried at Saint Andrews Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on January 30, 1941 at Middlesex Co., New Jersey. As of August, 1961,her married name was Bower.² She married Robert Samuel Bower, son of Harry William Bower and Virginia Dare Lucas, in August, 1961 at Middlesex Co., New Jersey.^1,2 Rosemary Veronica Mack died on June 16, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^1,2,4 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 1 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2008, at St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike, N.W., Roanoke, Va., with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas G. Miller officiating. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Lewis Gale Medical Center for their care. The Bower Family is being served by Valley Funeral Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, N.W., Roanoke, Va. on June 20, 2008.²

     Eugene Blanton Lugar 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. Funeral services will be held at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 8:00 PM with Dr. Randy Willis officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, VA.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. 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. Memorial contributions may be made to the Centre Grove United Methodist Church, 1102 Village Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830.³ He was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on January 16, 1923 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 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.^3,5

     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 He married Elizabeth Anne Bower, daughter of Harry William Bower and Virginia Dare Lucas, on November 26, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Obel Jackson Saunders died on February 6, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^2,3 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 2 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Sherwood Memorial Park with Pastor Barry Witt officiating. The family would like to say thanks to the staff of the Virginia Veterans Care Center for the many years of care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237. on February 7, 2007.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-14-3121.⁴ Lyle Rickmond Mabry Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on April 16, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2 He married Virginia Dare Bower, daughter of Harry William Bower and Virginia Dare Lucas, on February 6, 1943 at North Carolina.¹ 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.^4,3 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. Nanvy, 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. Funeral services will be conducted from Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 19, 1990, with the Rev. Steven Harris officiating. Interment in Fair View Cemetery. Military honor by Roanoke Valley D.A.V. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on March 18, 1990.³

     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 He was born on May 14, 1937 at West Virginia.⁵ He married Brenda Joyce Blevins on July 3, 1959 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.¹ Robert Burwell Bower died on February 23, 2011 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,5,4 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. A family visitation with a brunch will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Central United Methodist Church, 428 S. College Ave., Salem, V 24153. The Celebration of Bob's life will begin at noon in the sanctuary. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Kristin Holbrook will officiate. Contributions may be made to either the Central United Methodist Men, 428 College Avenue, Salem, VA 24153; the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106, Roanoke, VA 24018, or to the Boy Scouts of America, 2131 Valley View Boulevard, NW, Roanoke, VA 24012. The Bower family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, VA. on February 25, 2011.⁴

     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