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     Roger Lee Mowery was born on May 4, 1942 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.² He married Tanis Christine Neal, daughter of Ira Garfield Neal Jr. and Virginia Louise Duell, on June 24, 1967 at Newport News, Virginia.^1,3 Roger Lee Mowery died on February 12, 2016 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 73.² He Roger Lee Mowery, known as Pop to many, passed on Feb. 12th 2016. Roger was born in Toledo Ohio to Thomas and La-vonne Mowery on May 4, 1942. He attended Bedford High School and upon graduation joined the United States Navy in 1960, where he served most of his career as a Submariner. Roger served proudly for 20 years and retired as Master Chief in 1981. Upon retiring, Roger moved to Midland Ml where he worked for Consumer Power Nuclear Plant. Upon the plant closing, Roger and his family moved to Hampton VA where he began his second career at the Newport News Shipyard and worked until his retirement in 2004. Roger was known to many as a loving Husband, Father and Pop, a Monarch for the Family, true friend, mentor and volunteer. Roger helped with the Hampton C.E.R.T team, volunteered as an EMT and worked with the Peninsula Bird Club association. Roger was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Tanis, whom he loved dearly. His 4 siblings Terry, Mar-lene, Tom and Todd. He is also survived by his sons, Raymond and Kim Mowery, and Thomas and Heather Mowery. Roger also leaves behind his 5 grandchildren that he adored, Megan, Travis, Joshua, Gabrielle and Ryan. Roger leaves behind his 2 great grandchildren, Leland and Kylie, his beloved Macaw Pongo and his puppies Grainger and Freckles. on February 14, 2016.²

     Her Social Security Number was 228-31-1871.⁵ Melissa Dawn Kerlin was born on September 13, 1973 at Newport News, Virginia.^3,4,5 As of May 11, 1998,her married name was Mowery.¹ She married Thomas Charles Mowery, son of Roger Lee Mowery and Tanis Christine Neal, on May 11, 1998 at Newport News, Virginia.¹ Melissa Dawn Kerlin died on November 9, 2005 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 32.^2,3,5,6,7 She After a long and courageous battle with Lupus, Melissa Kerlin Mowery returned to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Nov. 9, 2005. Even in the darkest of hours she never lost her faith because she knew that Jesus was with her. Melissa is a native of Newport News, Va., born at Riverside Hospital to Edward and Linda Kerlin, September 13, 1973. Melissa was a 1991 graduate of Warwick High School. After moving to Jacksonville, Fla., Melissa received her Real Estate License and enjoyed a successful career until her health declined. She had a love and desire to help and support foster children. She and her family (Husband, TC, son, Joshua and daughter, Gabrielle) moved to Hampton, Va. in June 2003 to be closer to her family. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Fred L. Estes, Anthony and Ruth Baranowski and Uncle Neil Baranowski. She is survived by her husband, Thomas (TC), son, Joshua, and daughter, Gabrielle; her parents, Linda Estes Kerlin; Edward Kerlin and wife, Terry; her grandmother, Louise Estes; her beloved brother, Jonathon Kerlin; her loving sisters, Patricia Pereira and husband, Mark, and Amanda Benson and husband, Gary; her dearly loved niece and nephews, Megan and Travis Mowery , Jeremy Kerlin and Andrew Benson, Marlin and Patrick Pereira; her mother and father-in-law, Roger and Tanis Mowery; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She is also survived by her beloved puppies, Allie and Elvis. Burial following in Parklawn Memorial Park. on November 11, 2005.²

     Juanita Dawn Blount was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Blount-Gilbert.⁴ She Juanita Dawn Blount-Gilbert, Jul 26, 1971 - Nov 7, 2020. Dawn Blount-Gilbert, age 49, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday morning, November 7, 2020. She was born July 26, 1971, a daughter of the surviving Barry Blount and Sharon Gustafson. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Juanita Lois Bradley. Also surviving are her husband, Bobby Gilbert, Jr; her children, Katelyn Johnson, Sadie Gilbert, and Joshua O'Conner; and her grandson, Jackson O'Conner. Dawn spent her childhood enjoying roller-skating with her friends in tournaments across the states. She graduated from Patrick Henry High School. She loved her dogs, Tobie and Tipper, more than anything and took them everywhere. Dawn had a contagious laugh that would light up any room and a family that meant the world to her. She really knew how to enjoy life and stayed thankful for all that she had. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁴ She married Bobby Gilbert Jr.⁴ Juanita Dawn Blount was born on July 26, 1971 at Virginia.^2,4 As of December 11, 1988,her married name was O'Connor.² She married Edwin Lee O'Connor on December 11, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Juanita Dawn Blount and Edwin Lee O'Connor were divorced on February 28, 1997 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of February 22, 2008,her married name was Duke.² Juanita Dawn Blount married Anthony Wayne Duke Sr. on February 22, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Juanita Dawn Blount died on November 7, 2020 at Virginia at age 49.⁴