Lorene Jane Sowder1,2,3,4
F, b. December 28, 1927, d. April 8, 2023
Father | John Lee Sowder1,2,4 b. January 31, 1883, d. April 8, 1962 |
Mother | Nora Effie Whitlock1,2,4 b. January 23, 1889, d. February 7, 1928 |
Lorene Jane Sowder was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.4 She was born on December 28, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 She married James Ellwood Pearman Sr., son of Elbert Wilson Pearman and Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner, on April 3, 1947 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5,4 As of April 3, 1947,her married name was Pearman. Lorene Jane Sowder died on April 8, 2023 at Virginia at age 95.4 She Lorene Sowder Pearman died peacefully at her daughter's home at the age of 95, on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from heart failure. Lorene was born in Montgomery County, Va., on December 28, 1927, to John Lee Sowder and Nora Effie Whitlock Sowder. Karetta Whitlock Sisson and Dudley Ralph Sisson, her mother's sister and her husband, raised Lorene after her mother died in childbirth. After graduating from Shawsville High School, she began working at the Bank of Shawsville and spent her career there as head teller, becoming an integral part of the daily lives of the residents in and around Montgomery County. She married her across-the-street neighbor, James E. Pearman, Sr., in 1947. They shared 63 years of marriage until Jim's death in 2010. Lorene was a loving wife and mother who balanced raising three children with working full time and excelled at both. She was kind, compassionate, and soft spoken, which belied her strong will and quick wit. She never complained and always appreciated everything and anything she received. She loved her family and demonstrated her love with actions as well as words. Whether it was getting up early to help deliver papers for her son's paper route, letting an anxious 5-year-old crawl into bed, or having an open door whenever her children or grandchildren needed her, she always put her family first. Lorene was the center of the Pearman family gatherings and hosted numerous family holiday celebrations over many years. Her hands were rarely idle. Whether baking chocolate chip cookies, sharing her famous pecan pies, or sewing her latest quilt, she shared her love and kindness through her handiwork. Many friends and family were blessed to receive one of her beautiful quilts, every stitch affectionately sewn by hand. Lorene loved sports. Her favorites were ACC college basketball, Virginia Tech football, and pro football. She attended every Virginia Tech home football game until age 93. She appreciated the beauty of nature. Flowers, sunny days, singing birds, winter snowfalls, and fall foliage always brought her joy. Lorene is survived by her three children, Jim (Brenda) Pearman, Ruth Keeling, and Steve (Susan) Pearman; two grandchildren, Deidre (AT) Willis and Morgan Pearman (Brian Gwiazdowski); four great-grandchildren, Vincient Keeling, JaCori Willis, Sincere Willis, and Connor Gwiazdowski; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews within the Sowder, Sisson, and Pearman families. She was predeceased by her husband, James E. Pearman Sr; grandson, Cory James Keeling; and her Sowder and Sisson brothers and sister. Services will be held at White Memorial United Methodist Church. A private burial ceremony will precede the church service. on April 12, 2023.4
Family | James Ellwood Pearman Sr. b. August 29, 1925, d. March 14, 2010 |
Marriage* | Lorene Jane Sowder married James Ellwood Pearman Sr., son of Elbert Wilson Pearman and Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner, on April 3, 1947 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,5,4 |
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Citations
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorene Sowder Pearman obituary in the Apr 12, 2023 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James E. Pearman obituary in the Mar 15, 2010 edition.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
James Ellwood Pearman Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6
M, b. August 29, 1925, d. March 14, 2010
Father | Elbert Wilson Pearman1,2,7 b. February 5, 1880, d. October 9, 1925 |
Mother | Lavinia Alice "Venie" Conner1,8,9,2,7 b. March 26, 1882, d. September 4, 1970 |
James Ellwood Pearman Sr. was buried at White Cemetery (also known as Crockett Cemetery), Rt. 637, near Rt. 11, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.6,7 His Social Security Number was 224-24-5866.10 He was born on August 29, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,11,10,3,5,6 He married Lorene Jane Sowder, daughter of John Lee Sowder and Nora Effie Whitlock, on April 3, 1947 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,7,12 James Ellwood Pearman Sr. died on March 14, 2010 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 84.10,11,4,6,7 He James E. Pearman, 84, of Shawsville, Va., passed from this life to be with his savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, March 14, 2010. He joins his father and mother, Elbert W. and Lavinia C. Pearman; eight brothers and sisters; and beloved grandson, Cory James Keeling. Jim was born in Shawsville and spent his life working to make it the best place it could be. He helped others his entire life and left this world a better place than he found it. Jim served in the Navy during World War II and one of the joys in his life was reunions and swapping stories with his shipmates from LST 889. After his return from World War II he married his sweetheart, Lorene Sowder, whom he cherished for their 63 years together. He is also survived by his three children, James E. Pearman Jr. and Brenda, Ruth P. Keeling, and Steven D. Pearman and Susan; his granddaughters, Deidre K. Willis (A.T.) and Morgan Pearman; and his precious great-grandchildren, Vincient Keeling and Ja-Cori Willis. In addition, numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and other loving friends and family survive him. Jim started working at Bank of Shawsville in 1953 and worked in every capacity until his retirement in 1988 as Chairman of the Board. He continued his work career as owner of Shawsville Insurance Agency and as a founding Board member of Meadowbrook Retirement Community. He spent his retirement enjoying his family and friends, traveling, and Virginia Tech sports. Jim helped charter the Shawsville Ruritan Club in 1948, was a member of Craighill 160 Masonic Lodge, the Kazim Shrine Temple, and was actively involved in numerous community activities over his career. He was a lifelong member of White Memorial United Methodist Church in Shawsville. The family wishes to thank Lonnie Raines for being a special neighbor and friend, Sharon Blount and Keesh for their loving care during his final days, the nurses and staff of the Progressive Care Unit on 8W of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and also the many friends who were such a major part of his life. A private graveside service will be held at White Cemetery prior to the memorial service. on March 15, 2010.7
Family | Lorene Jane Sowder b. December 28, 1927, d. April 8, 2023 |
Marriage* | James Ellwood Pearman Sr. married Lorene Jane Sowder, daughter of John Lee Sowder and Nora Effie Whitlock, on April 3, 1947 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,7,12 |
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Citations
- [S582] John Winfield Spangler, John Winfield Spangler Research Papers.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
- [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S391] Ruth G. Hale & Babe Fowler, White Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James E. Pearman obituary in the Mar 15, 2010 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lorene Sowder Pearman obituary in the Apr 12, 2023 edition.
- [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
Elda Lee "L. D." Sowder1
M, b. July 19, 1851, d. June 12, 1917
Father | Jacob Sowder1 b. December 15, 1812, d. August 13, 1895 |
Mother | Sarah Jane Lee1 b. April 6, 1819, d. September 6, 1897 |
Elda Lee "L. D." Sowder was buried at Sowder Cemetery, Rt. 609 from Shawsville to Rt. 634, cemetery is on a hill behind an old barn at Bonys Run, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He was born on July 19, 1851 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Lucy Ann Gross on May 20, 1873 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Elda Lee "L. D." Sowder died on June 12, 1917 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 65.2
Family | Lucy Ann Gross b. September 6, 1852, d. December 14, 1929 |
Marriage* | He married Lucy Ann Gross on May 20, 1873 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 |
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Lucy Ann Gross1
F, b. September 6, 1852, d. December 14, 1929
Lucy Ann Gross was buried at Sowder Cemetery, Rt. 609 from Shawsville to Rt. 634, cemetery is on a hill behind an old barn at Bonys Run, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 She was born on September 6, 1852 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,1 She married Elda Lee "L. D." Sowder, son of Jacob Sowder and Sarah Jane Lee, on May 20, 1873 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of May 20, 1873,her married name was Sowder. Lucy Ann Gross died on December 14, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 77.2
Family | Elda Lee "L. D." Sowder b. July 19, 1851, d. June 12, 1917 |
Marriage* | She married Elda Lee "L. D." Sowder, son of Jacob Sowder and Sarah Jane Lee, on May 20, 1873 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 |
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Jacob Sowder1
M, b. December 15, 1812, d. August 13, 1895
Father | Michael Sowder b. June 19, 1768, d. June 19, 1868 |
Mother | Elizabeth McNeely b. 1783, d. May 28, 1859 |
Jacob Sowder was buried at Sowder Cemetery, Rt. 609 from Shawsville to Rt. 634, cemetery is on a hill behind an old barn at Bonys Run, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on December 15, 1812 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Sarah Jane Lee on October 7, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Jacob Sowder died on August 13, 1895 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.1
Family | Sarah Jane Lee b. April 6, 1819, d. September 6, 1897 |
Marriage* | He married Sarah Jane Lee on October 7, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 |
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Sarah Jane Lee
F, b. April 6, 1819, d. September 6, 1897
Sarah Jane Lee was buried at Sowder Cemetery, Rt. 609 from Shawsville to Rt. 634, cemetery is on a hill behind an old barn at Bonys Run, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born on April 6, 1819 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She married Jacob Sowder, son of Michael Sowder and Elizabeth McNeely, on October 7, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of October 7, 1839,her married name was Sowder. Sarah Jane Lee died on September 6, 1897 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 78.1
Family | Jacob Sowder b. December 15, 1812, d. August 13, 1895 |
Marriage* | She married Jacob Sowder, son of Michael Sowder and Elizabeth McNeely, on October 7, 1839 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 |
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Elizabeth McNeely1
F, b. 1783, d. May 28, 1859
Elizabeth McNeely was born in 1783 at Montgomery Co., Virginia. She married Michael Sowder on March 6, 1805 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 As of March 6, 1805,her married name was Sowder. Elizabeth McNeely died on May 28, 1859 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.
Family | Michael Sowder b. June 19, 1768, d. June 19, 1868 |
Marriage* | She married Michael Sowder on March 6, 1805 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 |
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Citations
- [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
- [S538] The Rose family of Montgomery County, Virginia, online http://community-2.webtv.net/mikebrowder/rose/
Samuel Going Jr.1
M, b. circa 1820
Father | Samuel Going1 b. circa 1780, d. before July 20, 1870 |
Mother | Wife Unknown1 d. circa 1825 |
Samuel Going Jr. was born circa 1820 at Virginia; Probably born in Amherst Co., VA.2
Citations
- [S1082] Gowen Research Foundation, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gowenrf/
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census, Samuel was enumerated as the head of household, living with the family of his sister-in-law Gabrielle Skinner and her children.
John Shelbourne Whitlock
M, b. December 4, 1863, d. May 27, 1944
Father | Jonathan H. Whitlock1 b. circa 1828, d. before June, 1900 |
Mother | Elizabeth Jane Gardner1 b. June, 1828 |
John Shelbourne Whitlock was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He married Ida Virginia Atkinson.1 John Shelbourne Whitlock was born on December 4, 1863 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on May 27, 1944 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 80.1
Family | Ida Virginia Atkinson b. May 26, 1871, d. November 28, 1926 |
Marriage* | He married Ida Virginia Atkinson.1 |
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Citations
- [S1698] Unknown compiler, Records of Death - Book 19, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Dec 5, 1936 - Oct 21, 1944.
- [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
- [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
Ida Virginia Atkinson1
F, b. May 26, 1871, d. November 28, 1926
Ida Virginia Atkinson married John Shelbourne Whitlock, son of Jonathan H. Whitlock and Elizabeth Jane Gardner.2 Ida Virginia Atkinson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Whitlock. She was born on May 26, 1871 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She died on November 28, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 55.1
Family | John Shelbourne Whitlock b. December 4, 1863, d. May 27, 1944 |
Marriage* | She married John Shelbourne Whitlock, son of Jonathan H. Whitlock and Elizabeth Jane Gardner.2 |
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Citations
- [S1693] W. W. Likens, Records of Death - Book 13, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 31, 1933.
- [S1698] Unknown compiler, Records of Death - Book 19, Grant Bryant Funeral Home Records Dec 5, 1936 - Oct 21, 1944.
- [S55] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register 2, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
Jonathon W. "John" Hensley1,2,3
M, b. June 16, 1841, d. May 5, 1925
Jonathon W. "John" Hensley married Marinda Elizabeth Showalter.3 Jonathon W. "John" Hensley was born on June 16, 1841 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 He died on May 5, 1925 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.3
Family | Marinda Elizabeth Showalter b. July 15, 1850, d. January 1, 1925 |
Marriage* | He married Marinda Elizabeth Showalter.3 |
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Citations
Sophia Going1,2
F, b. circa 1825
Father | Samuel Going1,2 b. circa 1780, d. before July 20, 1870 |
Mother | Wife Unknown1 d. circa 1825 |
Her married name was Turner.3 Sophia Going married Unknown Turner.3 Sophia Going was born circa 1825 at Virginia.2
Family | Unknown Turner |
Marriage* | Sophia Going married Unknown Turner.3 |
Citations
- [S1082] Gowen Research Foundation, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gowenrf/
- [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
Louise Gladys Gunter1,2,3
F, b. February 19, 1922, d. November 2, 1992
Her Social Security Number was 231-03-6074.3 Louise Gladys Gunter was born on February 19, 1922 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,3 She married George Daniel Whitenack, son of George Jasper Whitenack and Ollie D. Craghead, on May 9, 1942 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of May 9, 1942,her married name was Whitenack.1 Louise Gladys Gunter died on November 2, 1992 at age 70.3
Family | George Daniel Whitenack b. July 10, 1920, d. June 25, 2011 |
Marriage* | She married George Daniel Whitenack, son of George Jasper Whitenack and Ollie D. Craghead, on May 9, 1942 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 |
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Citations
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5674] Owen Funeral Homes, online http://owenfuneralhome.com/index.html, From the George D. Whitenack obituary.
Marvel Florence Berry1
F, b. September 2, 1920, d. October 15, 1996
Marvel Florence Berry married George Daniel Whitenack, son of George Jasper Whitenack and Ollie D. Craghead. Her Social Security Number was 473-20-1932.1 Marvel Florence Berry was buried at Louisville Memorial Gardens (West), 4400 Dixie Highway, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.2 Her married name was Whitenack. She was born on September 2, 1920 at Princeton, Mille Lacs Co., Minnesota.1 She died on October 15, 1996 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky, at age 76.3,1
Family | George Daniel Whitenack b. July 10, 1920, d. June 25, 2011 |
Marriage* | She married George Daniel Whitenack, son of George Jasper Whitenack and Ollie D. Craghead. |
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Citations
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5673] Louisville Memorial Gardens (West), Jefferson Co., KY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
- [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
Lubert Felty Brown1,2,3,4,5
M, b. November 14, 1914, d. January 7, 1998
Lubert Felty Brown was buried at Broadway Town Cemetery, Broadway, Lee Co., North Carolina.6,5 His Social Security Number was 230-05-0151.7 He was born on November 14, 1914 at Wythe Co., Virginia.7,2,3,5 He married Nellie Irene Whitenack, daughter of George Jasper Whitenack and Ollie D. Craghead, on November 17, 1949 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.1,4 Lubert Felty Brown died on January 7, 1998 at Sanford, Lee Co., North Carolina, at age 83.7,2,6,5 He SANFORD - Lubert F. Brown, 83, of Lot 23, Thornwood Mobile Home Park, died Wednesday in Central Carolina Hospital. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Broadway United Methodist Church by the Rev. Douglas Currin. Burial will be in Broadway Town Cemetery. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Irene W. Brown of the home; a daughter, Mary D. McNeill of Sanford; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Smith Funeral Home in Broadway and at other times at the home. on January 9, 1998.6
Family | Nellie Irene Whitenack b. February 20, 1924 |
Marriage* | He married Nellie Irene Whitenack, daughter of George Jasper Whitenack and Ollie D. Craghead, on November 17, 1949 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.1,4 |
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Citations
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lewis Harold Whitenack obituary in the Apr 1, 1996 edition.
- [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
- [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
- [S11394] Broadway Town Cemetery, Lee Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S1582] Fayetteville Observer, The, From the Lubert F. Brown obituary in the Jan 9, 1998 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.