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     Monroe Clower was born on July 22, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on August 21, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.¹

     Alton Oliver Clower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 227-05-3587.⁷ He was born on August 8, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,3 He married Addie Vane Young circa 1933.^1,8,3 Alton Oliver Clower died on October 10, 1999 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.^7,1 He CLOWER, Alton Oliver, 92, of Salem, went home to Heaven on Sunday, October 10, 1999, at the Ridgefield Nursing Center following a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Addie Young Clower of Salem; three sons, Dewey and his wife Shirley of Great Falls, Donald and his wife Hannah of Bowie, Md., and Dennis and his wife Theresa of Newark, Del; and seven grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel Graham of Roanoke, and Maye McNeil of Floyd. Mr. Clower was born in Floyd County, where he attended public school. After moving to Salem, he was employed by Leas McVitty Tanneries for more than 40 years, retiring in 1972. Active in church affairs all his adult life, Mr. Clower was a founder of the Salem Wesleyan Church, Board of Trustees Meritus, and it's Secretary and Treasurer for 19 years. Funeral services will be conducted at the Salem Wesleyan Church on Tuesday, October 12, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salem Wesleyan Church in his name and will be appreciated. The family will receive friends at the Lotz Salem Chapel on Monday From 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on October 11, 1999.¹

     Morris Clower was born on September 7, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on July 16, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 225-06-0887.⁹ Maye Fern Clower was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10 She was born on May 11, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,1,10,9,5,2,3} She married Clarence William McNeil, son of Thomas H. Benton McNeil and Ozella Florence "Ocellie" Aldridge, on September 4, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,2,12,13 As of September 4, 1937,her married name was McNeil. Maye Fern Clower died on May 29, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.^1,9,2,13 She Maye Fern Clower McNeil, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 29, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Clarence William McNeil, four sisters, Rachel Lawrence, Edith Maxey, Lala Eanes and June Eanes, two brothers, Oliver Clower and Orville Clower. She was a life-long resident of the Terry's Fork Community in Floyd County. She was born May 11, 1914 to the late William and Annie Cower. She was an avid reader, who also enjoyed tending her many flowers. She faithfully attended the Piedmont PH Church for over 40 years. She is survived to two sons, Wendell Clarence McNeil and his wife Christine, Neville Winston McNeil and his wife Roxanne, all of Check; one daughter, Donna Jean McNeil Flinchum and her husband Jessie of Pilot; four grandchildren, who knew her as "Ome", William Ross Flinchum and wife Judy, Jeffery Lynn Flinchum, Tammy McNeil Sapp and husband Greg, Christopher Scott McNeil; and two great-granddaughters, Lauren M. Sapp and Kelsey L. Sapp. She is also survived by one sister, Hazel Graham; three sisters-in-law, Ida McNeil, Inez Clower and Dolores McNeil and one brother-in-law, John T. McNeil. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at the Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, with the Rev. Ed Richardson and Rev. David Goad officiating, with interment in the Wilson Cemetery. Thanks to Heritage Hall staff and especially Ann, Roberta and Kaki. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wood Funeral Home in Floyd.
on May 30, 2005.¹

     Hazel Lutshia Clower was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 225-22-1095.⁹ She was born on March 3, 1918 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,9 She married James Earl Graham, son of William Wickham "Willie" Graham and Lula May McDonald, on November 12, 1947 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,6 As of November 12, 1947,her married name was Graham. Hazel Lutshia Clower died on January 16, 2010 at Virginia at age 91.^6,9 She Hazel Clower Graham, 91, won her final victory as she passed from this earth to her final reward, Saturday, January 16, 2010. Born on March 3, 1918 in the community of Terrys Fork in Floyd, Va., she was the 9th of 10 children born to William and Annie Clower and also the last of those same ten to leave this earth. Leaving several years before her was her best friend and beloved husband, Earl Graham. Hazel's life always revolved around God and family. Until her last moment this remained true. The lifesong and example that Hazel leaves will carry on through her children and grandchildren and will surely continue on for generations to come. A lifelong Wesleyan, Hazel was a member of Parkway Wesleyan Church. Left behind to miss her are five children; daughters and spouses, Brenda and Bill Bryant, Linda and Barry Hudgins, Teresa and Thom Whitt; sons and spouses, Reggie and Ellen Graham, Bobby and Sharon Muse; eight grandchildren and spouses, Sean and Kim Hudgins, Kristen and Steve Gibson, Joy and Mitch Copenhaver, Scott and Amanda Graham, Philip and Marie Graham, Jordon Whitt, Kara Muse and Daniel Muse; and 17 great-grandchildren. A special thanks to Snyder Nursing home for their care and love for her these past seven years. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, January 19th from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Parkway Wesleyan Church located at 3645 Orange Ave., Roanoke, VA. Dr. John Ott and the Rev. D.G. Reynolds will officiate. Interment to follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237. on January 18, 2010.⁶

     William Pleasant Manning was buried at Thrash Family Cemetery, on John Thrash land grant property, Thrash’s Mountain, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 He was born on August 13, 1849 at Floyd Co., Virginia; According to the 1850 Census William was one year old, therefore I believe his birth date to be Aug 13, 1849, not Aug 13, 1856 as is indicated on his tombstone.^6,3 He married Priscilla Ann Conner, daughter of Jonathan Conner and Mahala Thrash, on November 14, 1872 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8,9,10 William Pleasant Manning died in May, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 56.^6,7

     Evelyn June Clower was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,8 She was born on June 2, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 She married Don Eanes, son of Wilmer Morris Eanes and Flossie Edith Pauley, on September 25, 1943 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 As of September 25, 1943,her married name was Eanes.¹ Evelyn June Clower died on October 3, 1987 at age 67.^4,2

     Rachel West was born in 1788 at North Carolina.² She married Abner A. Lester, son of John Lester I and Catherine Plickenstalver, on October 14, 1806 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 14, 1806,her married name was Lester. Rachel West died on June 20, 1870 at Jacksonville, Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Harrel Ray Lawrence was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 7, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,9,2 He married Ida Lee Sweeney, daughter of Allen C. Sweeney and Mildred W. Beasley, on August 18, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1 Harrel Ray Lawrence died on February 25, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^9,2

     His Social Security Number was 225-14-8486.⁷ Howard Fay Lawrence married Lillian Gertrude Helton, daughter of George Denton Helton and Grace Duncan.⁸ Howard Fay Lawrence was born on August 4, 1921 at Virginia.⁷ He died on June 30, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^7,2,1 He Mr. Howard Fay Lawrence, age 69, of Salem, died Saturday, June 30, 1990, at the VA Medical Center in Salem after a long illness. He was a veteran of World War II and was a P.O.W. He worked for Tarpley's of Salem for nearly 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; one daughter and son-in-law, Connie and D. Jeff Johnson, High Point, N.C; two sons, H. Steven Lawrence, Salem; Staff Sgt. Greg L. Lawrence, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico; six grandchildren, Aaron and Ryan Johnson, High Point, N.C; Shannon, Stevie and Sharon Lawrence, all of Salem; Jason (stepgrandson), Rio Rancho, New Mexico; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and Kenneth Ray "Boots" Mowles; Christine and Robert Mason Journell; Annie V. King; sister-in-law, Ida Lawrence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with the Rev. Wayne McCauley officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of First Christian Church, Salem. Friends may call at the funeral home. on July 1, 1990.¹

     Ida Lee Sweeney was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 20, 1922 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Harrel Ray Lawrence, son of Agee Frazier Lawrence and Ida Rachel Clower, on August 18, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of August 18, 1941,her married name was Lawrence. Ida Lee Sweeney died on March 25, 2009 at Lorain, Lorain Co., Ohio, at age 86.^3,4 She Ida L. Lawrence (nee Sweeney), 86, of Elyria, formerly of Brunswick, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain. She was born Aug. 20, 1922, in Christiansburg, Va., and was a 50-year resident of Brunswick before moving to Elyria. She was formerly employed at General Motors Parma Plant for 23 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the International Order of Oddfellows. Her interests included genealogy, crocheting, flower gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Ida is survived by her daughters, Annie L. (David) Fullmer of Elyria and Nancy L. (Ezekiel) Miller of Mount Vernon, Ky; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Nell Winterstein of Brunswick and Eloise McCowan of Sheffield Lake; and brothers, Ralph Sweeney of Rockwood, Tennessee and Edward Sweeney of Wooster. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrel R. Lawrence, in 1986; two great-grandchildren; two sisters; and a brother. Visitation will be Friday, March 27, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dicken Funeral Home, 323 Middle Ave. Elyria. A funeral service will be Saturday, March 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Rick Stein, pastor of First United Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on March 26, 2009.³

     Edith Marie Lawrence was buried at Church Hill Cemetery, Palmer & Crandall Streets, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 225-12-8975.⁶ She was born on December 2, 1922 at Virginia.^2,6 As of circa 1953,her married name was Mowles.² She married Kenneth "Boot" Mowles Sr. circa 1953.^1,2 Edith Marie Lawrence died on January 7, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,6,7 She Edith Marie Lawrence Mowles, a lifelong resident of Salem, passed away on Sunday, January 07, 2007. She was born December 2, 1922, a daughter of the late Agee F. and Ida Rachel Clower Lawrence. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Howard "Curly" and Harold Lawrence, a sister, Viola "Poo" King, and her son, Kenneth "Butch" Mowles, II. Mrs. Mowles was a member of First Christian Church in Salem. She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Kenneth "Boot" Mowles, Sr; a sister, Christine "Baby" Journell; a son, Thomas "Buster" Mowles and wife Julie; grandchildren, Kenneth Mowles, III and wife Linsday, Cara Koerner, Jessica and Austin Mowles; great-grandchildren, Logen and Kye Mowles. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. She will be sadly missed. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at Church Hill Cemetery, Salem with the Rev. Dan Netting officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad. Online condolence may be made at: www.johnmoakey.com. on January 8, 2007.²

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-0804.⁷ Annie Viola "Pue" Lawrence was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She married Kenneth King.² Her married name was King. Annie Viola "Pue" Lawrence was born on September 9, 1926 at Virginia.⁷ She died on November 30, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.^1,7,8 She KING, Annie Lawrence, ("Pue") of Salem, died Thursday, November 30, 1995. She was retired from Elizabeth Arden and a member of West Salem Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Ann Fleck and husband Jeff D. Booth; two sisters, Marie Mowles, Christine Journell; two grandchildren that she loved very very much, Zeus Altis and wife Suzy, Chrystal Altis; two great-grandchildren, Tiffany Schara, Kalley Altis; all of Salem. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday, December 4, 1995, at John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Michael Slaughter. Entombment will follow in East Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home on December 2, 1995.¹

     Christine Lorine Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 31, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of circa 1947,her married name was Journell.³ She married Robert Mason Journell Jr. circa 1947.^1,3 Christine Lorine Lawrence died on April 18, 2015 at Virginia at age 87.³ She Christine L. Journell, 87, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015. She was born on October 31, 1927 in Salem to the late Agee F. and Ida R. Lawrence. Ms. Journell was retired with 32 years of faithful service to G.E. She was an active and faithful member of Community Church in Salem, and when it came to her cooking, there was just no one better in the eyes of her family. Cake baking was certainly her specialty! Above all, she will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother! In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert Mason Journell; and sons, Sparky Journell and Ted Journell. Family remaining to cherish her memory includes her daughter, Catherine E. (Kitty) Journell; grandchildren, Mason Hall and wife, Tina, Judd Hall and wife, JoAnn, Scott Journell, Travis Journell, Jessica Journell and Amy Isley and husband, Miller. Numerous great-grandchildren also survive. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 20, 2015 from 3 until 5 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem. A graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park also in Salem. on April 20, 2015.³

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-8061.⁷ John Ansel Creger was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ He was born on May 12, 1930 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^7,3,5 He married Linda Faye Eanes, daughter of James Wade Eanes and Elizabeth Gwinn Whitlock, on May 26, 1990 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 John Ansel Creger died on December 15, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,7,6 He John Ansel Creger, 73, of Pulaski, died Monday, December 15, 2003. He was born May 12, 1930, son of Corbett Lee and Ethel Beasley Creger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Lucille Burks, Corbett Lee Creger, Jr., Hazel Poole, Charlie Creger, Mary Ann Creger, Betty Embree, and Frank Creger, Sr. He was a 1960 graduate of V.P.I. and S.U. in Industrial Engineering and was the Industrial Engineering Manager for Hercules, Inc., where he was employed for 32 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the First Baptist Church, and a member of Henry Clay Lodge #280 A.F. & A.M. He is survived by his wife, Linda Eanes Creger; a son, Brandon Ansel Creger; and a daughter, Lindsay Taylor Creger of the home. He is also survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Margy and Bill Woods of Memphis, Tennessee, Mary Beth and Rob McIntire of Aylett, Va; four grandchildren, Maddison and Kagen Woods, and Jordan and Caitlin McIntire. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 18, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Radford, with the Rev. Dr. Paul Lane, the Rev. Joe Green and the Rev. Kent Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 7065, Richmond, Va. 23221. Online condolences may be sent to the family at seaglefuneralhome@psknet. com. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski. on December 16, 2003.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-54-8034.⁵ Addie Vane Young was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 18, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6 She married Alton Oliver Clower, son of William Letcher Clower and Luanna Annie Iddings, circa 1933.^2,1,3 As of circa 1933,her married name was Clower. Addie Vane Young died on May 1, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,5,7 She Addie Young Clower, 90, of Salem, was called to her eternal home on Sunday, May 1, 2005. She was a Founder and lifetime member of the Salem Wesleyan Church, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Alton O. Clower. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Dewey and Shirley Clower of Spotsylvania, Va., Donald and Hanna Clower of Bowie, Md. and Dennis and Theresa Clower of Newark, Del; sisters, Marie Cooper, Roanoke and Edith Young, Rocky Mount; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Salem Wesleyan Church. The Rev. Kenneth Dupin officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem. The family requests in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the Salem Wesleyan Church for the Oliver and Addie Clower Fund which provides Christian education for needy children. on May 4, 2005.¹