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     His Social Security Number was 232-60-6685.¹⁰ Robert Glen Likens was born on August 22, 1937 at Westerly, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^10,11,3,4,7 He married Leatrice Arthur on August 13, 1962 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ Robert Glen Likens married Frances Kay Newell on September 15, 1973 at Muskingum Co., Ohio.¹² Robert Glen Likens and Frances Kay Newell were divorced on August 29, 1997 at Muskingum Co., Ohio.¹³ Robert Glen Likens died on December 13, 2002 at Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio, at age 65.^10,11,4,7 He Robert G. Likens, 65, of 454 Wayne Ave., died at 8:40 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at Genesis Bethesda Hospital. Born Aug. 22, 1937, in Westley, W.Va., he was an upholsterer and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam. Surviving are two daughters, Betty (Robin) Lieksn and Terri (James) Harter, both of Zanesville; a son, Ted (Jessica) Newell of Zanesville; two brothers, Clifford Eads of West Virginia and Ronald Eads of Delaware; two sisters, Ruth Williams of West Virginia and Minnie Arthur of Cleveland; seven grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Smith Likens; and a grandchild. on December 21, 2002.⁴

     Emma Lee Smith was buried at Woods Avenue Plateau Historic Cemetery, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 233-38-6516.⁵ Her married name was Likens. She was born on April 11, 1911 at Dothan, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,2 She married William Banks Likens, son of Franklin Louis "Frank" Likens and Edmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson, before 1934.² Emma Lee Smith and William Banks Likens were divorced in January, 1947 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁶ As of August 27, 1956,her married name was Eads.⁷ Emma Lee Smith married Clifford Ronald Eads on August 27, 1956 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,2 Emma Lee Smith died on January 21, 1979 at West Virginia at age 67.^5,4

     His Social Security Number was 232-18-8642.⁷ George Washington Likens was born on May 13, 1919 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,2,5,4 He married Blendine M. Kincaide on July 31, 1948 at Victor, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁵ George Washington Likens and Blendine M. Kincaide were divorced on November 7, 1968 at Franklin Co., Ohio.^8,2 George Washington Likens died on March 30, 1998 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 78.^7,2,3 He George Washington Likens, age 78, of Columbus, Monday, March 30, 1998 at the Patterson Care Center. Survived by loving children, George, Sylvia, Mary, Sharon, Margaret and James; several grand and great-grandchildren. on April 1, 1998.³

     William Henry Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Martha Tregear.² William Henry Light was born on May 19, 1905 at West Virginia.^2,1,5 He died on November 16, 1963 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 58.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-24-4243.⁴ Harley "Harlie" Likens was born on October 13, 1911 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on September 4, 1972 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 60.^4,5

     Herman Samuel Likens was buried at Eastlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.⁶ His Social Security Number was 232-18-8640.⁷ He was born on June 29, 1913 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,8,3 He married Myrma June Spangler on July 18, 1941 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.⁴ Herman Samuel Likens died on November 14, 1995 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 82.^7,8,6 He LIKENS - Herman S., 82, Nov. 14; graveside 11 a.m. today, Eastlawn Cemetery; Long. on November 17, 1995.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 285-24-2909.² Myrma June Spangler was born on June 7, 1920 at Dawson, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.^3,2,1 She married Herman Samuel Likens, son of Franklin Louis "Frank" Likens and Edmonia/Edmonie T. "Mona" Wilson, on July 18, 1941 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ As of July 18, 1941,her married name was Likens.¹ Myrma June Spangler died on January 27, 1985 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 64.³

     Her Social Security Number was 296-36-9177.³ Her married name was Brentlinger.⁴ Her married name was Sobas.³ Lula Mae Likens married William Joseph Sobas.^3,4 Lula Mae Likens was born on September 4, 1943 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She died on April 19, 2008 at Ohio at age 64.³

     Betty Ann Likens was buried at Northlawn Memory Gardens, 7060 State Route 3, Westerville, Delaware Co., Ohio.^3,2 Her married name was Reed.⁴ She married Kerwin William Reed.⁴ Betty Ann Likens was born on September 11, 1944 at Ohio.^1,3,2 She and Kerwin William Reed were divorced on June 16, 1987 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁵ Betty Ann Likens married Kerwin William Reed on December 7, 1998 at Franklin Co., Ohio.⁶ Betty Ann Likens died on January 22, 2019 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 74.^3,2 She Betty A. Reed, 74, of Columbus, passed away January 22, 2019. Betty was born September 11, 1944 to the late Herman and Myrma (Spangler) Likens. She loved to play bingo. She was married to Kerwin for 54 years. Betty will be deeply missed by her husband; son, Sam (Jackie) Reed; grandchildren, Kristian; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Dean; and her dog, Coco. Betty was preceded in death by her sons Russell Hall and Robert Reed. Burial will be at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. on January 24, 2019.²

     His Social Security Number was 271-42-9584.⁴ James Lewis Likens was born on December 18, 1949 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.^1,2,4 He married Susan Kay Kiner circa 1968.^5,3 James Lewis Likens died on February 7, 2008 at Grove City, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 58; The SSDI has a death date of Feb 8, 2008.^4,3 He James Lewis Likens, age 58, of Grove City, passed on February 7, 2008 at home. He is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Merna Likens. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Susan Likens; daughters, Diane Likens and Lori Price; beloved grandchildren, Zackory and Amber Price; and many other relatives and friends. on February 10, 2008.³

     Archie James Likens was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born in 1908 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.² He died on November 15, 1938 at McKendree, Fayette Co., West Virginia.²

     Rosie May Likens was born circa 1916 at Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ She died in December, 1918 at Gatewood, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹

     Nellie Gay "Nell" Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 228-01-7559.⁶ She married Lloyd Broderick Nutter.^1,3 Her married name was Nutter. Nellie Gay "Nell" Light was born on January 30, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,3 As of October 31, 1928,her married name was Willis.² She married Lorenzie Dow Willis on October 31, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Nellie Gay "Nell" Light died on October 6, 1981 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 74.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0336.⁹ Elizie Ella Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,10 She was born on October 5, 1906 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,2,3 She died on August 29, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 81.^9,3,10 She Elzie E. Wilson, age 81, of Snyder Nursing Home, Salem, died Monday, August 29, 1988. She is survived by two sisters, Sylvia Wilson Conner, Copper Hill; R. Violet Smith, Roanoke; also several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. on August 30, 1988.¹⁰

     Vivian Blanche Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 16, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Elisha Barnard Custer, son of Mark Henry Custer and Mary Catherine Prillaman, on September 3, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7 As of September 3, 1927,her married name was Custer.¹ Vivian Blanche Wilson died on April 17, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 42.^2,7 She Mrs. Blanche Wilson Custer, 42, died this morning at her home on Starkey Road. Surviving are her husband, E. B. Custer; two sons and daughter, Pvt. E. Bob Custer, Camp Gordon, Ga., Arnold Lee Custer and Miss Cornelia Lee Custer, Roanoke; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Wilson, Copper Hill; a brother and three sisters, Raymond Wilson, Cedar Bluff, Mrs. Sylvia Conner, Copper Hill, and Miss Elzie E. Wilson and Mrs. Violet Smith, Roanoke. on August 17, 1951.⁷

     Bob Garfield "Bobby" Custer was born on June 20, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ He married Anastasia "Anna" Markowiec on July 2, 1955 at Patterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey.^2,8,4,9

     Anastasia "Anna" Markowiec was buried at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake Road, Bear, New Castle Co., Delaware.^1,6,5 Her Social Security Number was 225-44-3738.⁷ She was born on March 21, 1932 at Pinsk, Poland; The U.S. veterans gravesite index has a birth date of Mar 20, 1932.^7,1,2,6 She married Bob Garfield "Bobby" Custer, son of Elisha Barnard Custer and Vivian Blanche Wilson, on July 2, 1955 at Patterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey.^1,3,4,5 As of July 2, 1955,her married name was Custer.⁴ Anastasia "Anna" Markowiec died on April 20, 2001 at Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 69.^7,1,6,5 She Anastasia Markowiec Custer, loving wife of Bob G. Custer passed away on Friday, April 20, 2001 at the age of 69. Mrs. Custer immigrated from Poland in 1949 and became a US citizen in 1953. She graduated from the Jefferson School of Nursing in Roanoke, VA that same year. She became a resident of DE in 1956. Mrs. Custer worked at the Old Memorial Hospital in Wilmington as a Registered Nurse for 20 years. She is survived by her son, Theodore Custer of Lutherville, MD; daughters, Martha Custer of Corning, NY, Vivian Kruft of Mt. Airy, MD, Mary Banger of Pilesgrove, NJ Kathy Masso of Bear, DE; and 9 adoring grandchildren. Burial will be in the Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. on April 23, 2001.⁵

     Mary Margaret Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery, Conner Road NE, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 She was born on September 28, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1852.^1,4,5,6 She married Peter Lundy Conner, son of Cornelius Conner and Anna Poff, on January 28, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of January 28, 1875,her married name was Conner. Mary Margaret Poff died on April 19, 1928 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^7,5,6

     Lola Ellen Light was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,1,4 She was born on May 9, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,7,4 She married Roy Shelor Altizer, son of John Rutherford Altizer and Nellie Virginia Shelor, on May 16, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,3,4 As of May 16, 1928,her married name was Altizer. Lola Ellen Light died on May 14, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 47.^1,7,4

     Arnold Lee Custer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7 He was born on August 30, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Helen Marie Austin on December 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,7 Arnold Lee Custer died on September 26, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 25.^3,7 He Arnold Lee Custer, 25, died Monday at his home on Starkey road. Burial will be in Sherwood. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen Austin Custer; a daugh+ ter, Blanch Elizabeth Custer: a brother, Bob G. Custer of Wilmington, Del; a sister, Miss Cornelia Custer of Roanoke County; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. G. Wilson of Floyd Counters, on September 27, 1955.⁷

     Helen Marie Austin was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 9, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Arnold Lee Custer, son of Elisha Barnard Custer and Vivian Blanche Wilson, on December 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,3,5 As of December 29, 1950,her married name was Custer.¹ Helen Marie Austin died on June 7, 2021 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 89.³ She Helen Austin Custer Akers, age 89, of Rocky Mount, died on Monday, June 7, 2021. She was born on November 9, 1931, a daughter of the late James Taylor and Ruth Wright Austin. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Arnold Lee Custer; sisters, Lillian and Edith Austin who died in infancy; and brothers, Robert "Eck", Richard, Lloyd, Alfred, Arthur, Howard and Lee Austin. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Charles Kenneth Akers; daughter, Elizabeth Custer Nichols (Russ Fitzgerald); son, Greg Akers (Mary); grandson, Travis Nichols (Antonia); granddaughter, Carmen A. Josephsen (Eric); grandson, Kyle Akers; great-grandchildren, Noah, Nyomi, Nevin and Noland Nichols, Eric Josephsen III, Rudy Josephsen, Elaine Josephsen, and Ethan Akers; plus brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her church family. Helen was raised in Roanoke and graduated from Jefferson High School. She balanced family with a career, retiring from Allstate Insurance Company after 26 years of service. Her Christian faith was very important to her, and she served in many roles at her church homes including Sunday School teacher, treasurer, and on various committees. In 1991, Ken and Helen moved to Rocky Mount. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. on June 11, 2021.³

     Cornelia Ann Custer The world lost a beautiful soul, our Mom, Cornelia Ann Kelly, on November 2, 2020. Mom was born on December 2, 1938 in Roanoke, Va. She was a devoted wife to Richard, whom she has joined in heaven. She was a loving mother to Arnold, Cindy, and Gerald who miss her terribly. Mom is survived by her children, Arnold (his wife Ginger), Cindy (her husband Earl), and Gerald (his wife Elizabeth). She is also blessed with grandchildren; Christopher (wife, Kate), Matthew (wife, Christy), Cathy (husband, Steve), Jenni, Ryan (wife, Megan), Samantha (husband, Jimmy), James, Olivia and Krystal. Mom's great grandchildren count continues to grow, but she truly loved her little ones; Destiny, Tasey, Avery, Josh, Jack, Ave Kate, Naomi, Madeline, Anna, Chase, Logan, Journey, Austin, and Will. Mom and dad were very close to their family in Virginia and Delaware. Mom is survived by her brother Bob. Sadly, Mom and Uncle Bob lost their only brother Arnold Lee and their parents, Elisha Barnard and Vivan Blanche when mom was very young. Thankfully, Bob has always been present in mom's life, he even gave sister away at her wedding to dad on February 1, 1957. Mom has also been blessed throughout her life with a multitude of cousins and aunts who played a significant role in the wonderful person she became. Many were there to greet her in heaven, her cousins, Rushie, Rebecca, Freda, Elizabeth, and their families along with Uncle Wallace and Aunt Nancy and family in Virginia that are very dear to us. Mom was especially close to all of them. Our mom is known and remembered not only for her truly caring, and thoughtful ways, but for her infectious laugh. You always knew where she was by her laughter. She made friends wherever she traveled. Mom and dad loved their friends dearly, especially their friends at Mountain View Baptist Church and at Management Training Corporation (MTC), where mom worked for many years. Our family would also like to thank the wonderful staff of Fairfield Village for their loving care of Mom for the last nine years and Inspiration Hospice for their tender care. How blessed we have been to have them in our lives. The staff at Fairfield Village have become an extended part of our family and they hold a special place in our hearts. No one will ever love us like our mom did. Whatever problems we had, she solved. Whatever triumphs we had, she celebrated them. She was always there to take care of our needs. However, when Alzheimer's sadly clouded mom's mind, we were there to help her continue to live life to the fullest in spite of the challenges, to celebrate her triumphs and to always take care of her needs, just as she did for us for so many years. What a joy and privilege it has been to be there for her. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden, Utah.⁶ She was buried at Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, Ogden, Weber Co., Utah.^6,7 She was born on December 2, 1938 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,7 As of February 1, 1957,her married name was Kelly.⁸ She married Richard Milliard Kelly, son of Posey Lee Kelley and Virgie Lee Peters, on February 1, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,6,7 Cornelia Ann Custer died on November 2, 2020 at Utah at age 81.⁶