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     His Social Security Number was 300-10-2283.⁶ Edward Downs "Ed" "Eddie" Howery was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.⁷ He was born on September 23, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 He married Ida Oakey Custer, daughter of Joseph Harden Custer and Tabitha Frances Conner, on June 29, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Edward Downs "Ed" "Eddie" Howery died on November 9, 1981 at Greenville, South Carolina, at age 80.² He Ed Downs Howery, age 80, formerly of Floyd County, died Wednesday, November 9, 1981, in Greenville. Surviving are his wife, Ida Custer Howery; daughters, Mrs. Clyde Scott, Mrs. Roy Greene, both of Greenville, South Carolina; Mrs. James Shearon of Richmond, Virginia; sisters, Mrs. Dorris VanWely, Greenville, South Carolina, Mrs. J. W. Hale and Mrs. Ethel Wallace, both of Dayton, Ohio. on December 17, 1981.²

     Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff was born circa 1801 at Montgomery (now Floyd) Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married William R. "Billy Strong" Conner, son of Jonathan Conner and Sarah "Sally" Reed, on June 9, 1822 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 As of June 9, 1822,her married name was Conner. Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff died on December 30, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,1

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4286.⁸ Harding Coolidge Houchins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on January 7, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,6,7,9 He married Flora Rlee Blankenship, daughter of Giles Elery Blankenship and Trudy Agnes Conner, on November 23, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Harding Coolidge Houchins died on June 22, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^8,2,9,10 He HOUCHINS, Harding C., 74, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 22, 1998. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II, and attended Roanoke Primitive Baptist Church. He was retired from Kennard-Pace Company with 45 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Rlee Blankenship Houchins of Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, David S. and Jo Ann Houchins of Forest, Philip H. and Robin Houchins of Crozier; three granddaughters and two grandsons, Joyce and Jennifer Houchins of Forest, Sam, Ben and Sarah Houchins from Crozier; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Catherine Houchins, Nellie and Elder Noel Conner, Virginia and Frank Fisher of Roanoke, one brother and sister-in-law, Jabe and Arlene Houchins of Christiansburg; two sisters-in-law, Lucy (Charles) Houchins of Seal Beach, Calif., Ruby (W. G., Jr.) Houchins of Salem; several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Benny Fisher of Roanoke. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 23, 1998.²

     Robin Kay Allen was buried at Sigmon-Allen Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on January 11, 1966 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on February 4, 1982 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 16; Killed in an automobile accident.^2,3

     James Charles Rogers Sr. was born on December 30, 1932 at Sebring, Highlands Co., Florida.^2,3 He married Roberta Jane Conner, daughter of Elmer Edgar Conner and Genia Johnson "Jean" McGhee, on November 24, 1956 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 James Charles Rogers Sr. died on July 18, 2016 at Virginia at age 83.³ He James Charles Rogers Sr., 83, of Cloverdale, Va., went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, July 18, 2016, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on December 30, 1932, in Sebring, Fla. J.C. was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Gertrude; and granddaughter, Maleah Rogers. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Roberta Rogers, who stood by side every step of the way as he fought his illness; his brother, Carlton and wife, Audry; children, Renee Ayres (Scott), Lynette Smith (Gary) and James Rogers (Rhonda). J.C. loved spending time his grandchildren, Sarah, Clay, Nikki, Courtney, Ashley, Cody, Conner and Alexandra. He was blessed to see the birth of three great-grandchildren, Grayson, Riley and Madilyn. J.C. was a lifetime member of Cloverdale Church of the Brethren, where he was active as a Deacon, served on the Commission of Stewards and Properties and ushered. After retiring, he and Roberta completed over 20 disaster ministry trips, as well as, eight service projects in Jamaica. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Clement Elechi and nurse, Mary Martin, our church family, and a heartfelt thanks to Lynette for daytime love and friends care and to Ashley and Jacob for evening support. on July 20, 2016.³

     Anna Mary "Annie" Spangler was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on January 13, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 She married Dillard Wise Sowers, son of Joseph Dawson Sowers and Julia Ann Slusher, on February 8, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of February 8, 1881,her married name was Sowers. Anna Mary "Annie" Spangler died on January 3, 1925 at age 72.^6,7

     William H. Spangler was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 He was born on July 11, 1824 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Hannah J. Sowers, daughter of John Sowers and Sarah "Sally" Phares, on July 25, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 William H. Spangler died on September 10, 1857 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 33.^3,2

     Hannah J. Sowers was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She was born on June 11, 1828 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,4 She married William H. Spangler, son of Samuel Spangler and Mary Catherine Hylton/Helton, on July 25, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,5 As of July 25, 1844,her married name was Spangler. Hannah J. Sowers died on November 3, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,2,5,4 She Mrs. Hannah Spangler died Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dillard W. Sowers, near Camp Creek. She was about 89 years old and had been an invalid for several years. She was helpless, blind and could not talk as her tongue was paralyzed, and had been for sometime. Her funeral was preached at Pine Creek church on Friday by Elds. Asa Bowman and W.H. Naff, after which she was laid to rest by the side of her husband, who had preceded her some fifty years ago. She leaves two living sons, Eld. S.G. Spangler, and Abraham Spangler, and two daughters, Mrs. Dillard Sowers and Mrs. Wm. Proffit, all of this county. She also leaves a number of grand children and great grand children as well as a host of other relatives to mourn her death. We extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
on November 10, 1910.²

     Morgan M. Keaton was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.⁶ His Social Security Number was 545-01-3362.¹ Morgan M. Keaton was also known as George Lee Mathias John Andrew Morgan Keaton.^7,4 He married Alma Unknown.⁸ Morgan M. Keaton was born on October 21, 1891 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,4,5,6 He married Jessie Helen Brown on July 14, 1917 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^7,9 Morgan M. Keaton and Jessie Helen Brown were divorced in 1930.^7,4 Morgan M. Keaton died on May 11, 1981 at El Toro, Orange Co., California, at age 89.^1,6

     Her married name was Haynes.¹ Her Social Security Number was 548-07-3118.¹ Jessie Helen Brown married Unknown Haynes.¹ Jessie Helen Brown was born on May 5, 1891 at Almond, Portage Co., Wisconsin.^1,2,3 She married Morgan M. Keaton, son of John Shelbourne Keaton and Melissa Ann Furrow, on July 14, 1917 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^2,4 As of July 14, 1917,her married name was Keaton. Jessie Helen Brown and Morgan M. Keaton were divorced in 1930.^2,3 Jessie Helen Brown died on December 4, 1993 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 102.¹