Marvin Lavon Sowash1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 7, 1915, d. November 12, 1985
     Marvin Lavon Sowash was buried at Miller Cemetery, Middletown, Henry Co., Indiana.3 His Social Security Number was 311-03-1602.6 He married Ruth Irene Reeder, daughter of Henry Carlile "Hank" Reeder and Emma Lenva Philpott.7 Marvin Lavon Sowash was born on July 7, 1915 at Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.8,2,6,4,5 He and Ruth Irene Reeder were divorced on June 8, 1946.2 Marvin Lavon Sowash died on November 12, 1985 at Charlotte Co., Florida, at age 70.6,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 135, District 48-61, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana1

Occupation

1940Table assembler1

Family

Ruth Irene Reeder b. March 12, 1915, d. September 29, 1967
Marriage*Marvin Lavon Sowash married Ruth Irene Reeder, daughter of Henry Carlile "Hank" Reeder and Emma Lenva Philpott.7 
Divorce* Marvin Lavon Sowash and Ruth Irene Reeder were divorced on June 8, 1946.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S7631] Miller Cemetery, Henry Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Henry Reeder obituary in the Aug 12, 1945 edition.
  8. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.

Ruby Isabell Reeder1,2,3,4

F, b. May 14, 1922, d. March 6, 1993
FatherHenry Carlile "Hank" Reeder1,2,5,3,4 b. December 6, 1880, d. August 12, 1945
MotherEmma Lenva Philpott1,2,5,3,4,6 b. September 10, 1895, d. August 6, 1958
     Ruby Isabell Reeder was buried at Brookside Cemetery, Windfall Township, Tipton Co., Indiana.3 Her Social Security Number was 316-28-5160.7 She was born on May 14, 1922 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.3,7 She died on March 6, 1993 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 70.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 136, District 48-61, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana6

Family

Child
  • Robert E. Reeder5

Citations

  1. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Henry Reeder obituary in the Aug 12, 1945 edition.
  2. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Emma Reeder obituary in the Aug 7, 1958 edition.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ruth Reeder obituary.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Loraine Woody1,2

F, b. May 16, 1929, d. August 8, 1987
     Her married name was Rhodes.1 Loraine Woody married Charles Thomas Rhodes, son of Homer Franklin Rhodes and Vella Mae McClung.1,2 Loraine Woody was born on May 16, 1929.1 She died on August 8, 1987 at Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New York, at age 58.1

Family

Charles Thomas Rhodes b. May 21, 1927, d. April 18, 1978
Marriage*She married Charles Thomas Rhodes, son of Homer Franklin Rhodes and Vella Mae McClung.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7807] Rhodes Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/22012963/person/1169376202/facts
  2. [S7808] Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, From the Joyce Ann Rhodes obituary in the Oct 26, 2016 edition.
  3. [S2149] Buffalo News, From the William F. Rhodes obituary in the Aug 15, 1999 edition.

Joyce Ann Rhodes1,2

F, b. June 13, 1954, d. October 19, 2016
FatherCharles Thomas Rhodes2 b. May 21, 1927, d. April 18, 1978
MotherLoraine Woody2 b. May 16, 1929, d. August 8, 1987
     Joyce Ann Rhodes was buried at Niagara Falls Memorial Park, 5871 Military Road, Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York.2 She was born on June 13, 1954 at Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New York.2 She died on October 19, 2016 at Chenango, Broome Co., New York, at age 62.2 She Joyce Ann Rhodes, 62, of Chenango, NY, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 19, 2016. Joyce Ann was born in Niagara Falls, NY on June 13, 1954 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Loraine (Woody) Rhodes. Joyce Ann was a dedicated and extremely passionate employee of Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Binghamton, NY for many years. Joyce Ann enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening and loved animals. Joyce Ann is survived by four brothers and four sisters. Besides her parents she was predeceased by one brother and one sister. To honor and respect Joyce Ann's wishes, the family held a private service at Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Military Road, Lewiston, NY. on October 26, 2016.2

Citations

  1. [S7807] Rhodes Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/22012963/person/1169376202/facts
  2. [S7808] Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, From the Joyce Ann Rhodes obituary in the Oct 26, 2016 edition.

William F. Rhodes1,2

M, b. December 27, 1955, d. August 12, 1999
FatherCharles Thomas Rhodes1 b. May 21, 1927, d. April 18, 1978
MotherLoraine Woody1 b. May 16, 1929, d. August 8, 1987
     William F. Rhodes was buried at Niagara Falls Memorial Park, 5871 Military Road, Lewiston, Niagara Co., New York.2 His Social Security Number was 097-48-2897.3 He married Trina Rogers.2 William F. Rhodes was born on December 27, 1955.3 He died on August 12, 1999 at Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New York, at age 43.2 He William F. Rhodes, 43, who had worked as a chef at Tommy Ryans at Prospect Point for the past five years, died Thursday (Aug. 12, 1999) in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after apparently suffering a heart attack at home. He was born in Niagara Falls and was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. Rhodes had worked at DiCamillo Bakery and for various local restaurants. He would often write letters to the editor of the Niagara Gazette regarding community events and local politics over the years. Survivors include his wife, the former Trina Rogers; a daughter, Carnisha; a son, Jovon; four brothers, Thomas of Nebraska, Kenneth of Germany and Jay and James, both of Dunedin, Fla; and five sisters, Joyce of Binghamton, Grace of Houston, Shelly, Patricia and Jane. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Living Word Church, 2820 Michigan Ave. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston. on August 15, 1999.2

Family

Trina Rogers
Marriage*He married Trina Rogers.2 
Children
  • Carnisha Rhodes2
  • Jovon Rhodes2

Citations

  1. [S7807] Rhodes Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/22012963/person/1169376202/facts
  2. [S2149] Buffalo News, From the William F. Rhodes obituary in the Aug 15, 1999 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Grace Rhodes1,2

F, b. May 10, 1957, d. December 2, 2017
FatherCharles Thomas Rhodes1 b. May 21, 1927, d. April 18, 1978
MotherLoraine Woody1 b. May 16, 1929, d. August 8, 1987
     Grace Rhodes was buried at Houston Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., Texas.2 Her married name was Baldon.3 She married Unknown Baldon.3 Grace Rhodes was born on May 10, 1957 at Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New York.3 She died on December 2, 2017 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 60.2 She Grace Rhodes 1957-2017 Passed away on December 2, 2017. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 12:00 PM with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 PM. Both services will be held at Progressive New Hope Baptist Church, 3106 Paige @ Elgin, Houston, Texas 77004, Rev. L.L. Atkins, Sr., officiating. The interment will be held at Houston Memorial Gardens Cemetery. on December 8, 2017.2

Family

Unknown Baldon
Marriage*She married Unknown Baldon.3 

Citations

  1. [S2149] Buffalo News, From the William F. Rhodes obituary in the Aug 15, 1999 edition.
  2. [S1860] Houston Chronicle, From the Grace Rhodes obituary in the Dec 8, 2017 edition.
  3. [S7807] Rhodes Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/22012963/person/1169376202/facts

Brenda Lou Rhodes1,2

F, b. March 27, 1959, d. May 16, 1959
FatherCharles Thomas Rhodes1 b. May 21, 1927, d. April 18, 1978
MotherLoraine Woody1 b. May 16, 1929, d. August 8, 1987
     Brenda Lou Rhodes was born on March 27, 1959 at Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New York.1 She died on May 16, 1959 at Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New York.1,2

Citations

  1. [S7807] Rhodes Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/22012963/person/1169376202/facts
  2. [S7809] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Death Index, 1957-1968.