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     Anthony Thrash Sowder was buried at Giles W. Huff Cemetery (also known as Sowder-King Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 16, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died on January 20, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 225-72-0725.⁶ Annie Lee Sowder was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,1 She was born on September 29, 1884 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,6,1 She died on January 5, 1984 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 99.^6,1

     Ralph Sowder was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Maud Jeanette East.⁶ Ralph Sowder was born on August 17, 1888 at Walnut Cove, North Carolina; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1889.^7,1 He died on March 8, 1930 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 41.¹

     Maud Jeanette East married Ralph Sowder, son of Jacob Rush "Jack" Sowder and Mary Laurice West.² Maud Jeanette East was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 225-72-0624.³ Her married name was Sowder. She was born on September 29, 1889 at Virginia.^1,4,3,2 She died on December 22, 1983 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 94.^1,2

     Rev. Eugene Sowder was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 14, 1913 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Oct 12, 1913 in Patrick Co.^1,4 He married Annie Mae Lawson on December 21, 1940 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,6 Rev. Eugene Sowder married Helen Anna Marshall on July 25, 1987 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Rev. Eugene Sowder died on November 26, 2004 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.¹ He Rev. Eugene Sowder, 91, of Christiansburg, died Friday, November 26, 2004 at his residence on Roundhill Drive. He was born October 12, 1913 in Patrick County, Va. Rev. Sowder was an alumnus of Emory & Henry College, a college he deeply loved, and was ordained into the ministry of the Methodist church on October 12, 1952 in Norfolk, Va. He served churches in Virginia through his initial retirement and following retirement he continued serving as minister in Bent Mountain, Va. Over the past decade, Rev. Sowder spoke on many occasions and for many different circumstances in the Virginia Conference. Rev. Sowder has been attending St. Paul United Methodist Church here since retirement, serving occasionally as Minister of Visitation in the middle 1980s and serving in the "Joy Singers" senior citizens choir to Nursing homes. He was deeply interested in history, especially as it was integrated into the Christian life and faith. Always an avid student of the Bible and church history, he continued in mid-week Bible studies at St. Paul, occasionally serving as the leader. His hobbies included gardening and horticulture, where he devoted countless loving hours to two homes in Christiansburg, one with his beloved wife, Helen, and one in which he had previously lived before their marriage in 1987. His interests involved Board membership at Warm Hearth, president of AARP (where he taught driving to Senior Citizens) volunteering under his wife Helen's leadership in "The Social Club," an extension of the Mental Health Association. Rev. Sowder is survived by his wife, Helen; a son, Jim Sowder of his first marriage to Annie Mae, now deceased. Also surviving are grandsons Brett A. Sowder, Loyd E. Sowder, James Adam Sowder; and one granddaughter, Aimee B. E. Sowder; great-grandchildren, Jarrett Alan Sowder, Anthony James Willard, Jacob Mckinley Willard and Samantha Elaine Sowder. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday from St. Paul United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Chuck McHose and the Rev. David Goodpasture. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, neighbors and church, but now rests securely in the Hands of God. The Sowder family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. on November 28, 2004.¹

     Garnett Elizabeth Hodges was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on January 24, 1913 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,4 She married Andrew Lewis Conner, son of Valentine Thrash Conner and Kate Elma "Hatta" Tice, on November 19, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of November 19, 1941,her married name was Conner.² Garnett Elizabeth Hodges died on April 15, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 88.^3,5,6 She SPICKARD, Garnet Hodges, of Roanoke, joined the Lord peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001. She will be missed by many friends and acquaintances. She was born in Rocky Mount, Va. She graduated from Longwood College. She enjoyed her many years as a teacher at North Cross School. She was a lifelong member of South Roanoke United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Magic City Garden Club. She will be best remembered for her love of the piano and ballroom dancing. She could recall and play hundreds of piano songs as she volunteered her time playing at many retirement and nursing homes. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elwood W. Spickard. She is survived by her two sisters, Nelda Hodges, Roanoke, Evelyn H. Kirk, Alexandria; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their appreciation for the kindness by the staff and residents of Ridgewood Gardens, especially her friend, Geneva Darraugh. Garnet was loved by her two devoted sisters, Evelyn and Nelda, who cared for her during her final days. on April 17, 2001.⁵

     Ethel Mae Furrow was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 30, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married James Edgar Cochran on June 10, 1937.^2,3 As of June 10, 1937,her married name was Cochran.² Ethel Mae Furrow died on March 7, 1967 at Radford, Virginia, at age 52.³

     Evelyn Jean Manning Evelyn DeHart Harris, 74, of 468 Gemstone Lane passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Harris was born in Roanoke, VA on May 19, 1941, a daughter of the late, Alton Lemon Manning and Thelma Barlett Manning. She was raised by her step father, Gordon Willie Manning, Sr., after her father was killed in service in WWII. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was first married to George Robert DeHart, later after his passing she married, Jerry Wayne Harris, who survives of the residence. Survivors in addition to her husband include two daughters, Deborah DeHart Wright (Jettie); Brenda DeHart Millard (Vince); two step-daughters, Lisa Harris Ober; Beth Harris Keefer (Derick); siblings, Homer Manning (Nella), Thomas Manning (Mary), Arlene Honaker and Cindy Owens (Buddy); grandchildren, Chad Wright (Erin), Baylee Millard, Chris Millard, Zach Ober and Matt Ober; and great grandchildren, David Wright, Madison Wright, Brelynn Bolden and Alycia Millard. In addition to her parents and first husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Teri DeHart Saunders; and siblings, Gordon Manning, Jr., Darlene Honaker and Brenda Manning. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens.³ She was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^3,8 Her married name was Harris. She married Jerry Wayne Harris.^1,2,6,5,3,9 Evelyn Jean Manning was born on May 19, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,10 As of August 11, 1956,her married name was DeHart.⁴ She married George Robert DeHart on August 11, 1956 at Chester Co., South Carolina.^3,4 Evelyn Jean Manning died on August 16, 2016 at Danville, Virginia, at age 75.³

     Darlene Dale Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 229-54-8048.¹⁰ She was born on February 16, 1940 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10,4,11 As of April 28, 1961,her married name was Honaker.⁵ She married Paul Leonard Honaker Sr. on April 28, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 Darlene Dale Manning and Paul Leonard Honaker Sr. were divorced on December 1, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² Darlene Dale Manning died on October 18, 2012 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^3,10,13,11 She Darlene Manning Honaker, 72, of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 18, 2012. She was born in Floyd County to Alton L. Manning (killed in World War II) and Thelma Bartlett Manning (2010). She was also preceded in death by the father of her children, Paul Honaker Sr. (2002); a sister, Brenda Joyce Manning; a brother, G.W. Manning Jr; and her stepdad, Gordon W. Manning Sr. Surviving are her son, Paul (Debbie) Honaker Jr., of Vinton; and daughter, Teresa (David) Burnett, of Roanoke; one granddaughter, Patricia (Brian) Alley, of Stewartsville; and one stepgranddaughter, Chrystal (Keith) Mattson, of SML. Darlene is also survived by two brothers, Homer (Nella) Manning and Thomas (Mary) Manning, both of Roanoke; three sisters, Evelyn (Jerry) Harris, of Danville, Arlene Honaker, Cindy (Richard) Owens, of Salem; many nieces and nephews too numerous to mention, many friends and extended family. Darlene was of Baptist faith and a very special person, always wanting to help someone, when she had so little herself. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff on the 6th floor of Lewis Gale Hospital for their care and concern. Memorial services will be held in the Chapel at Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 20, 2012.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-5262.⁵ Robert Clarence Wimmer Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 17, 1900 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 He married Willie Mae Rusher circa 1924.^2,3 Robert Clarence Wimmer Sr. died on August 31, 1976 at age 75.³

     Ruford Harry Wimmer was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 223-22-8857.⁷ He married Mary Grace Coleman.⁸ Ruford Harry Wimmer was born on October 15, 1904 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,3 He died on August 15, 1989 at Fredericksburg, Virginia, at age 84.^7,1,2

     Mary Grace Coleman married Ruford Harry Wimmer, son of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson.¹ Her married name was Wimmer. Mary Grace Coleman was born circa 1909 at Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 228-12-3593.⁸ Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,9,4 He was born on April 18, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{8,1,2,3,9,4,5} He married Grace Althea Williams on November 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2 Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer died on January 5, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^1,9,4

     Her Social Security Number was 226-50-5867.⁴ Grace Althea Williams was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 She was born on December 31, 1910 at Sawyerville, Quebec, Canada.^4,1,2,3,5 She married Eldridge Huff "Alec" Wimmer, son of William Covey Wimmer and Hannah Agnes Jackson, on November 21, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 21, 1936,her married name was Wimmer.³ Grace Althea Williams died on June 25, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^1,2,5

     Evelyn Nadine Wimmer was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She married James Crawford.^5,1,4 Her married name was Crawford. Evelyn Nadine Wimmer was born on November 25, 1911 at Virginia.¹ She died on September 16, 1982 at age 70.¹