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     Thurmond Maxwell Anderson Jr. was buried at Anderson Cemetery, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 235-78-3644.³ He was born on September 29, 1948 at Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Joyce Ann Miller, daughter of Hubert Monroe Miller and Hazel Oris Smith, on August 30, 1968 at Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia.¹ Thurmond Maxwell Anderson Jr. died on February 2, 2004 at West Virginia at age 55.^2,4,3

     Carolyn Yuvonne Larck was buried at Smith Cemetery, Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,2 She was born on December 19, 1967 at West Virginia.^1,2 She died on March 31, 1968 at Scott Depot, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     Emeline A. Dobbins was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born circa 1882 at Virginia.² As of March 27, 1919,her married name was Terry.² She married Andrew Jackson "Jack" Terry, son of Samuel Ballard Terry and Lucinda DeWeese, on March 27, 1919 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Emeline A. Dobbins died on March 28, 1955 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     George H./W. Terry was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 28, 1919 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He died on July 10, 1950 at Chochiwon, South Korea, at age 30; Corporal Terry was a member of the 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Chochiwon, South Korea on July 10, 1950. Corporal Terry was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.^4,5,6 He WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-The Defense Department announced today that Cpl. George Terry, son of Mrs. Emmiline A. Terry of general delivery, Princeton, W. VA., has been killed in action in the Korean War.
He was the only West Virginian named on Casuality List No. 160, released today. on November 25, 1950.²

     Arthur Wilburn Terry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-18-4594.⁷ He was born on March 12, 1923 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,7,8,2,9,3,5} He married Marilyn E. Beresford on October 6, 1960 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.⁵ Arthur Wilburn Terry and Marilyn E. Beresford were divorced on November 5, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Arthur Wilburn Terry married Gwendolyn Lynn Barger on November 13, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Arthur Wilburn Terry died on January 23, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^8,3

     His Social Security Number was 224-16-0902.⁶ Samuel Edgar Bean was buried at Sessler Cemetery (also known as Echols Cemetery), Rt. 603, Ironto, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 1, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6 He married Mabel Fay Terry, daughter of Arthur Thurman Terry and Sarah Paul "Sally" King, on September 9, 1939 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ Samuel Edgar Bean died on January 19, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 29; Died in an auto accident.^4,5

     Jack Lynn Bean was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on November 15, 1944 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Patsy Ann Graves on July 10, 1976 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Jack Lynn Bean died on September 14, 2005 at Virginia at age 60.^1,2 He A 60-year-old Christiansburg Public Works employee was run over by a dump truck and killed Wednesday while working on a road. Jack Lynne Bean of Christiansburg apparently did not hear the safety beep when a dump truck driven by Joseph Allen Booth, 33, backed up and crushed him, said Virginia State Police Sgt. Bob Carpentieri. The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. on Chrisman Mill Road in Christiansburg. Bean was pronounced dead at the scene. Bean was working with a "tamper," a remote-controlled machine that flattens dirt, Carpentieri said. Noise from the tamper and other equipment at the work site likely drowned out the sound of the reverse beep on the dump truck, Carpentieri said. The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, which administers federal safety regulations, responded to the scene, Carpentieri said. The incident is under investigation. on September 15, 2005.⁵ He Jack Lynn Bean, 60, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, September 14, 2005. He was born in Montgomery County, Va. on November 15, 1944 to the late Samuel Edgar and Mabel Terry Bean. Jack was a member of the Blacksburg Pentecostal Holiness Church. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Graves Bean of Christiansburg; a daughter, Jennifer Leigh Bean of Radford; a son, Christopher Lynn Bean of Radford; a sister, Laura Virginia Sowers; a brother, Thomas Edward Bean, both of Christiansburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, September 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Blacksburg Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on September 16, 2005.¹

     Thomas Edward Bean was buried at Swain Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 28, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He died on July 4, 2016 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.² He Thomas Edward Bean, 70, of Christiansburg, died Monday, July 4, 2016, at New River Valley Medical Center. He was born in Montgomery County on February 28, 1946 to the late Samuel Edgar and Mabel Terry Bean. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny, James and Jackie Bean. He was veteran of Vietnam having served in the United States Army. He worked many years at Electrical Supply and The Farmhouse in Christiansburg. He is survived by his devoted companion and caretaker of over 20 years, Nita P. Graham; and her children, Darren and Charity Graham, Leah Musick, and their children who fondly referred to Tommy as Poppa Bean, Baron, Grayson and Colby; sister, Laura Virginia Sowers; several nieces and nephews; his coffee buddies; his Moose Lodge Family, and his many friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016 in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Pastor Zane Cox officiating. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 in the Swain Family Cemetery, Christiansburg. on July 6, 2016.²

     Willie Lee Sowers was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^6,5 He was born on August 8, 1937 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3,7,6 He married Laura Virginia Bean, daughter of Samuel Edgar Bean and Mabel Fay Terry, on July 31, 1959 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Willie Lee Sowers and Laura Virginia Bean were divorced on February 28, 1978 at Radford, Virginia.² Willie Lee Sowers died on February 14, 2010 at Radford, Virginia, at age 72.^4,5,6 He Willie Lee Sowers passed away Sunday morning, February 14, 2010, after a long but courageous battle with cancer. Willie was born August 8, 1937, and was the son of the late A. Lee and May Sowers, of East Radford. He was a native of Radford graduating from Radford High School. He proudly served his country with the United States Navy. He served as an E6 Radioman on two different Mine Sweepers. He was a retiree of RAAP after working there for 32 1/2 years. He was an avid reader especially when it came to The Civil War, World War II, and the Viet Nam wars. He enjoyed target shooting and was quiet a good marksman. Willie enjoyed reloading, gun shows and flea markets. Willie was predeceased by a daughter, Melissa Rose Mullins. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Katie Rose Sowers; daughters, Tammie (Marlon) Cox, of Radford and Nancy Marie Rose, of Covington, Va; sons, Gary (Shelia) Sowers, of Dublin, Joey W. Sowers, of Norfolk, Va., George (Sharron) Rose, of Covington, Robert (Susette) Sowers, of Ripplemead. Other survivors include grandchildren, Sgt. Joshua Palmer in Iraq, Wyatt A. Roop, of Covington, Sarah J. Rose, of Covington, Brittany Sowers and Hannah Sowers, of Dublin, Melissa Howderskelt, of Covington, Hailea and Craig Sowers, of Ripplemead; sister, Peggy S. Howard, of Radford; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was loved deeply and respected by his family, friends, and co-workers. He will be sorely missed! Of course flowers will be appreciated, but the family would like you to consider a donation in Willie's memory to Good Samaritan Hospice, 125 Arrowhead Lane Suite E, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 16, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at DeVilbiss Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday February 17, 2010, at DeVilbiss Funeral Home with the Reverend Cecil Frazier and Mr. Larry Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. on February 16, 2010.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-56-9292.⁶ James Arthur Bean was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,7,3 He was born on February 28, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,7,3,6,9,10 He married Lois Jean Eanes, daughter of Charles Fred "Charlie" Eanes and Claudy Evelyn Anderson, on September 4, 1964 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,5 James Arthur Bean died on January 24, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.^3,4,7,9 He BEAN, James Arthur, 51, of Salem, died Tuesday, January 24, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Lois J. Bean; sons and daughter-in-law, James Vincent and Robin Bean, Salem, Kyle W. Bean and finance' Melinda J. Manspile, Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Drema F. and Allen Clark, Salem; grandson, James Aaron Bean; three granddaughters, NaTasha and Kayla Clark, Taylor Bean; two brothers, Tommy Bean, Jackie Bean; sister, Virginia Sowers, all of Christiansburg. Interment will follow at the Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 26, 1995.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 230-90-1071.⁴ Joey Wesley Sowers was born on October 10, 1961 at Radford, Virginia.^2,4 He died on July 17, 2010 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 48.^4,3