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     Ernest David Chism was buried at Oak Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 229-16-7840.³ He was born on September 30, 1910 at Altavista, Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,3 He married Radah Pruitt on July 25, 1940 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,2 Ernest David Chism died on March 19, 1979 at Danville, Virginia, at age 68.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 223-26-6624.⁴ Radah Pruitt was buried at Oak Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.³ She was born on June 22, 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 As of July 25, 1940,her married name was Chism.² She married Ernest David Chism, son of James Daniel Chism and Missie Wade Hedrick, on July 25, 1940 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 Radah Pruitt died on July 29, 2000 at age 90.^4,3

     Rebecca Ellen Rigney was buried at Chatham Burial Park, 111 Whitehead Street, Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,1,4 She was born on February 11, 1887 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^5,3,1 As of July 4, 1909,her married name was Hedrick.² She married William Henry Hedrick, son of William C. "Willis" Hedrick and Ardina "Dennie" "Dinnie" Bennett, on July 4, 1909 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Rebecca Ellen Rigney died on December 8, 1965 at Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,1 She Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen R. Hedrick, widow of the late William Henry Hedrick, were conducted yesterday afternoon from the Scott Funera Home Chapel by Elder O. K Tench. Interment was in the Chatham Burial Park. Pallbearers were Simple Hedrick, Percy Rigney, Calvin Pruitt, Roy Rigney, Russell Rigney, B. W. Emerson, Bedford Rigney and Curtis Barbour. on December 11, 1965.⁴

     Minnie Chism was born circa 1903 at Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 224-22-6109.⁶ Willie Washington Chism was buried at Scearce Family Cemetery (also known as Grogran Family Cemetery), Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on December 22, 1906 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1907.^7,6,2,3 He married Geneva Bray on May 29, 1926 at Danville, Virginia.⁵ Willie Washington Chism married Ophelia Mae Holt on April 26, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.^1,3 Willie Washington Chism died on October 17, 1967 at Danville, Virginia, at age 60.^7,3

     Her Social Security Number was 279-01-3031.⁴ Frances Chism was born on April 28, 1908 at Danville, Virginia.^3,2,4 As of December 24, 1928,her married name was Bowers.³ She married Cornelius Boskie Bowers on December 24, 1928 at Summit Co., Ohio.³ Frances Chism died on September 16, 1999 at Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 91.^2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 225-26-5400.² Ophelia Mae Holt was buried at Community Baptist Church Cemetery, Yanceyville, Caswell Co., North Carolina.^3,4 She was born on November 24, 1916 at Catawba Co., North Carolina.^1,3,2,5,6,4 As of April 26, 1944,her married name was Chism.¹ She married Willie Washington Chism, son of James Daniel Chism and Missie Wade Hedrick, on April 26, 1944 at Danville, Virginia.^1,4 Ophelia Mae Holt died on October 20, 1986 at Danville, Virginia, at age 69.^3,2,5,4

     Cornelius Boskie Bowers was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.³ His Social Security Number was 291-01-0452.⁵ He was born on July 15, 1902 at Luskville, Polk Co., Tennessee.^1,3,4,6,5 He married Frances Chism, daughter of James Daniel Chism and Missie Wade Hedrick, on December 24, 1928 at Summit Co., Ohio.¹ Cornelius Boskie Bowers died on October 25, 1971 at Barberton, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 69.³ He Goodrich retiree Cornelius B. Bowers, 69, of 1289 Kentucky av., died Monday in Barberton Citizen's Hospital after a three-day illness. Born in Tellico Plains, Tenn., he lived in Akron 50 years. He retired as an inspector in the tire division of Goodyear four years ago, with 32 years' service. He leaves his wife, Frances; two daughters, Mrs. Birdie Akers, Akron, and Mrs. Dorothy Briano, La Puente, Cal; son, Ronald, Akron; four sisters, Mrs. Rita Freeman, Alcoa, Tenn., and Mrs. Carrie Freeman, Mrs. Viola Kormendy and Mrs. Rose Gough, all of Akron; three brothers, Jesse and Ira, both of Akron, and Mack, Madisonville, Tenn; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery. on October 26, 1971.³

     Her Social Security Number was 274-26-2819.⁶ Birdie Dorcus Bowers was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.⁷ She was born on March 23, 1930 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^2,6,8 As of November 20, 1947,her married name was Akers.² She married Samuel Norman Akers on November 20, 1947 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^2,9 Birdie Dorcus Bowers died on November 26, 2011 at Ohio at age 81.^9,6,3 She Birdie D. Akers, 81, of Salem, formerly of Akron, passed away November 26, 2011. Mrs. Akers was born in Akron and lived in this area most of her life. She had worked at Polsky's Department Store as a sales clerk from 1965-76. She is survived by husband of 64 years, Samuel N; daughters, Sammie Hailey of Akron and Connie (Robert) Lucas of Damascus, Ohio; grandchildren, Samuel C. Hailey, Gabriel (Angie) Hailey, Carmen (Pete) Stannard and Mandi Lucas; great-grand-children, Genna, Havynn, Lacie, Aellyn, Boston and Asher; brother, Ronald C. Bowers of Akron; and sister, Dorothy Mae Briano of California; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. on November 26, 2011.^10,9

     Her Social Security Number was 224-10-7843.² Geneva Bray was born on November 16, 1910 at Virginia.^3,2 As of May 29, 1926,her married name was Chism.¹ She married Willie Washington Chism, son of James Daniel Chism and Missie Wade Hedrick, on May 29, 1926 at Danville, Virginia.¹ Geneva Bray died on October 31, 1986 at Goldsboro, Wayne Co., North Carolina, at age 75.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-26-5542.² Her name was legally changed to Billie Jun Brown.² Her married name was Provost.² Billie Jun Chism married Unknown Provost.² Billie Jun Chism was born on July 29, 1929 at Danville, Virginia.^2,4 She died on March 18, 2005 at North Carolina at age 75.^2,5

     Dorothy Mae Bowers was born on August 15, 1931 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^2,5 As of December 31, 1948,her married name was O'Neill.² She married Donald Lawrence O'Neill on December 31, 1948 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.² Dorothy Mae Bowers and Donald Lawrence O'Neill were divorced in February, 1968 at Los Angeles Co., California.³ As of July 25, 1970,her married name was Briano.⁶ Dorothy Mae Bowers married Eugene Ernest Briano on July 25, 1970 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.⁶

     Donald Lawrence O'Neill was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 298-14-1629.² He was born on May 24, 1924 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} He married Dorothy Mae Bowers, daughter of Cornelius Boskie Bowers and Frances Chism, on December 31, 1948 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.¹ Donald Lawrence O'Neill and Dorothy Mae Bowers were divorced in February, 1968 at Los Angeles Co., California.⁸ Donald Lawrence O'Neill died on January 1, 1988 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 63.^2,4,5,6,7,9

     Eugene Ernest Briano was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.² He was born on February 17, 1925 at Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.^5,3,4 He married Dorothy Mae Bowers, daughter of Cornelius Boskie Bowers and Frances Chism, on July 25, 1970 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.¹ Eugene Ernest Briano died on September 19, 2008 at California at age 83.³

     Samuel Norman Akers was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^2,4 He was born on August 14, 1928 at Bowdon, Carroll Co., Georgia.^1,2,3,5 He married Birdie Dorcus Bowers, daughter of Cornelius Boskie Bowers and Frances Chism, on November 20, 1947 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^1,6 Samuel Norman Akers died on January 11, 2013 at Ohio at age 84.^2,3 He Samuel N. Akers, age 84, passed away on Jan. 11, 2013. Mr. Akers was born in Bowden, Ga. and lived in the Akron area until he retired in 1978. He then moved to Alma W.Va. until just recently when he came back to Salem. He retired from B&W with 32 years as a maintenance supervisor. He was also a 50 year member of National Lodge #568 F&AM. He was preceded in death by wife, Birdie and brother Troy. He is survived by daughters, Sammie Hailey of Akron and Connie (Robert) Lucas of Damascus, Ohio; grandchildren, Samuel Hailey (Tim), Gabriel (Angie) Hailey, Carmen (Pete) Stannard, Mandi Lucas; great-grandchildren, Genna, Havynn, Lacie, Aellyn, Asher and Boston; sister, Mary Jane Zganjar of Akron; very good friends, Chuck and Vonnie Daniels; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. on January 15, 2013.²

     Bobbie Lee Chism was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^4,3 His name was legally changed to Bobbie Lee Brown.^4,5 He was born on October 17, 1932 at Danville, Virginia.¹ He married Joyce Marie Corbett on August 17, 1958.^5,3 Bobbie Lee Chism died on November 9, 2011 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 79.³ He Bobby Lee Brown, 79, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Danville, VA to the late Everett and Geneva Brown. Mr. Brown was an avid athlete with baseball being his favorite. Mr. Brown played baseball at Wake Forest on a scholarship and was drafted professionally by the Washington Senators. Preceding him in death was his wife, Joyce Corbett Brown and a daughter, Teresa Marie Brown. Surviving are a son, Jeffrey Scott Brown (Traci); daughter, Linda Faye Knott (Bob) and four grandchildren, Brooke Brown, Christopher Brown, Grace Knott, and Jessica Knott. A service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 11, 2011 at Parklawn Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Johnny Corbett officiating. Entombment will follow the service on November 10, 2011.³

     Maude Dianne Chism was buried at Scearce Family Cemetery (also known as Grogan Family Cemetery), Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3 She was born on July 18, 1947 at Danville, Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on April 8, 1962 at Danville, Virginia, at age 14.^1,3 She Funeral services for Maude Dianne Chism, 14, were conducted yesterday afternoon from Mr. Hermon Baptist Church by the Rev. F. Wison Bowman and the Rev. Otis Joyner. Interment was in the Grogan family cemetery near Hinesvilie. Miss Chism died Sunday at her home on Hylton Ave., Danville Rt. 2. She had been in ill health for the past four years and was a patient at Memorial Hospital and the Baptist Hospital at Winston-Salem, N.C., on several occasions during this period. The daughter of Willie Washington Chism and Ophelia Holt Chism, she was born in Danville on July 18, 1947. She was a student at Mount Hermon Elementary School until forced to withdraw because of ill health. A member of Mount Hermon Baptist Church, she attended Sunday school regularly until her health failed. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a half-brother, Bobby Chism of Danville Rt. 3. Pallbearers were Gene Richardson, Bill Brown, Melvin Crane, Bob Herndon, Louis Holley and Willie Mills. on April 10, 1962.³

     Joyce Marie Corbett was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 238-40-9269.² She was born on October 21, 1931 at Farmville, Pitt Co., North Carolina.^2,3 As of August 17, 1958,her married name was Brown.¹ She married Bobbie Lee Chism, son of Willie Washington Chism and Geneva Bray, on August 17, 1958.^1,5 Joyce Marie Corbett died on August 23, 2002 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 70.^2,3,6

     Teresa Marie Brown was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 2730 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.¹ Her Social Security Number was 240-23-3441.³ She was born on April 12, 1960.^1,3 She died on July 5, 2010 at North Carolina at age 50.^1,3