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     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-4918.² Evelyn Doris Lucas was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ She was born on August 3, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1 She married Jack Edward "Frog" Walters, son of Opie Blancher Walters Sr. and Irene Frances Parker, circa 1950.^4,3 As of circa 1950,her married name was Walters.⁴ Evelyn Doris Lucas died on August 3, 2010 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 83.^3,2,5 She Evelyn Lucas (Dobie) Walters, 83, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Evelyn's main focus in life was her family, she will be greatly missed by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Walters; and great-grandson, Joseph Mullen. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy W. Cadd and husband, Larry, and Becky Blankenship; grandchildren, Lori C. Mullen, Robin C. Dillon and husband, Barry, Jim Cadd and wife, Cindy, and Jenna E. Blankenship; greatgrandchildren, Jamie C. Dillon, Nicky A. Dillon, Camrie L. Cadd and Jimmi D. Cadd; sister-in-law, Edna W. Chockley; and numerous nieces and nephews. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on August 4, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 228-80-9037.⁴ Ray Garland Blankenship was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on September 22, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Rebecca Faye Walters, daughter of Jack Edward "Frog" Walters and Evelyn Doris Lucas, on July 28, 1973 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Ray Garland Blankenship died on December 14, 1974 at age 20.² He Ray Garland Blankenship, age 20, of 2312 Highland Farm Rd., Roanoke County passed away Saturday, December 14, as the result of an automobile accident. Survivors include his wife, Becky Walters Blankenship; parents, Mr. Raymond G. and Mrs. Mandy Hartman Blankenship; two brothers, Raymond G. Blankenship, Jr., Edward Grant Blankenship, both at home; one sister, Loretta Sue Blankenship, at home. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on December 18, 1974.²

     Charlie Arthur Chockley Jr. was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 His Social Security Number was 229-24-2801.⁷ He was born on September 18, 1927 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{7,2,5,8,3,9,6} He married Edna Marie Walters, daughter of Opie Blancher Walters Sr. and Irene Frances Parker, on July 16, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,10,11,6 Charlie Arthur Chockley Jr. died on November 13, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^4,7,5,9,6 He Charlie A. Chockley, Jr., age 63, of 319 Byrnes Street, Goodview, died Tuesday. He was retired from the U.S. Government with 37 years of service in the General Services Administration. Mr. Chockley was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Edna W. Chockley ; five children and spouses, Carole Clay and husband, Joey; Charlie Chockley, III, and wife, Carol; Barry Chockley and wife, Pat; Tony Chockley and wife, Linda; Danny Chockley and wife, Denise; nine grandchildren; numerous other relatives including three sisters. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. on November 15, 1990.⁴

     Luke McKern was born circa 1785 at Sussex Co., New Jersey.² He married Hannah Thrash, daughter of Valentine Thrash and Mary Yountz, circa 1808 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.² Luke McKern died on September 26, 1847 at Henry Co., Iowa.²

     Joseph Wheeler "Joey" Clay Jr. Joseph Wheeler "Joey" Clay, Jr; 70, of Moneta, left for heaven on February 2, 2014 after losing his battle with heart disease, to join many loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Wheeler Sr. and Flora May Clay; sister, Joan Annette Beverly; and beloved dog Choco. Joey loved God, life, reading his Bible, but above all his family. One of his favorite pastimes was spending time with his children and grandchildren, taking his grandkids out in one of his old cars, tending his garden and fish pond, riding his Harley without a helmet and heading to the fishing hole. He was an active member of Clearbrook Baptist Church and was a longstanding member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was well known in the Roanoke area as owner and operator of J.W. Clay Plastering and Contracting. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park.⁴ He was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 225-58-7676.⁷ He was born on March 8, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6,7 He married Carole Ann "Carol" Chockley, daughter of Charlie Arthur Chockley Jr. and Edna Marie Walters, on January 29, 1971 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Joseph Wheeler "Joey" Clay Jr. and Carole Ann "Carol" Chockley were divorced on July 23, 1992 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Joseph Wheeler "Joey" Clay Jr. died on February 2, 2014 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^4,5,7

     Thelmer Hawthorne Crowder was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on November 16, 1895 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Minnie Navana Walters, daughter of Theodore Longstreet Walters and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Poff, on March 13, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,3 Thelmer Hawthorne Crowder died on September 30, 1955 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 59.^2,3

     Mary Yountz married Valentine Thrash, son of Martin Treish/Thrash Sr. and Elizabeth Unknown, circa 1767. As of circa 1767,her married name was Thrash. Mary Yountz died circa 1817 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-1953.⁸ Clifford Leon Crowder was buried at Peachtree Memorial Park, Norcoss, Gwinnett Co., Georgia.⁹ He married Nancy Shelor.³ Clifford Leon Crowder was born on June 16, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,4,5,6 He died on August 14, 1993 at Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 72.^8,3,10 He CHAMBLEE, GA. - CROWDER, Clifford Leon, 72, of Chamblee, Ga., died Saturday, August 14, 1993. He retired from AT&T with 40 years service. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Shelor Crowder; daughter, Sara Deason; son, David Crowder; mother, Minnie Crowder; sister, Suzanne O'Dowd; and four grandchildren. on August 18, 1993.³

     Lina Suzanne Crowder was buried at Roseburg National Cemetery, 1770 Harvard Blvd., Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon.⁸ She was born on October 21, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4 As of November 19, 1960,her married name was Seddon.² She married William David Seddon Sr. on November 19, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Lina Suzanne Crowder and William David Seddon Sr. were divorced in January, 1969 at Riverside Co., California.⁹ As of April 14, 1970,her married name was Mitchell.¹⁰ Lina Suzanne Crowder married James Paul Mitchell on April 14, 1970 at Riverside Co., California.¹⁰ Lina Suzanne Crowder and James Paul Mitchell were divorced in August, 1976 at San Bernardino Co., California.⁹ As of August 12, 1977,her married name was O'Dowd.¹¹ Lina Suzanne Crowder married Clancy Timothy O'Dowd on August 12, 1977 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.^5,1,11,4 Lina Suzanne Crowder died on July 25, 2020 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 78.^8,4 She Lina Suzanne O’Dowd, 78 years old, passed away July 25, 2020 in San Bernardino, California. She had recently moved back to California in August 2019. Prior to that she lived in Roseburg Oregon for 13 years. She was born October 21, 1941 in Roanoke, Virginia. Suzanne is preceded in death by her father, Thelma Hawthorne Crowder 1895 to 1954 and her mother, Mindie Crowder (Walters) 1898-1996. Suzanne graduated from Cave Springs High in 1960 and received an AA in nursing and science in 1973 from Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. She worked 17 years at Kaiser Hospital in Fontana, California. She was married to Clancy T. O’Dowd (Tim) for 39 years who preceded her death in 2016. Suzanne is survived by four children, William David Seddon Jr. of Pahrump, Nevada, Steven Howard Seddon of New Braunfels, Texas, Philip Alan Seddon of Fontana, California, and Lara Elizabeth Fox (Beth) of Devore, California. She is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. on August 12, 2020.⁴

     Clancy Timothy O'Dowd was buried at Roseburg National Cemetery, 1770 Harvard Blvd., Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon.² He was born on December 7, 1948 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^2,3 He married Lina Suzanne Crowder, daughter of Thelmer Hawthorne Crowder and Minnie Navana Walters, on August 12, 1977 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.^1,3,4,5 Clancy Timothy O'Dowd died on March 22, 2016 at Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon, at age 67.^2,3 He Clancy Timothy O’Dowd, age 67, of Roseburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Tim was born on December 7, 1948 in Seattle, King County, Washington, to William Thomas O'Dowd Jr., a US Navy Commander, and Sybil Voncile Simpson, a nurse and homemaker. Tim was raised in Montclair, California where he graduated from high school in 1967. He enlisted in the United States Army on August 22, 1967 and served in Vietnam as a Green Beret Medic, achieving the rank of Staff Sargent. Upon his discharge in March 1970, he enrolled in College, earning a degree in zoology from the Cal State Fullerton in 1975. On August 12, 1977, he married Lina Suzanne Crowder, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tim worked for several environmental firms before starting his own business as an environmental consultant. He retired in 2004 and moved to Roseburg, Oregon. He is preceded in death by his parents and one great-grandchild. He is survived by his wife, Lina O’Dowd, of Roseburg; children David (Patti) Seddon of Pahrump, NV, Stephen (Cyndi) Seddon of Lancaster, CA, Philip (Cindy) Seddon of Fontana, CA, Beth (Danny) Fox of Devore, CA; brother Jake (Linda) O’Dowd of Sutherlin; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. on March 30, 2016.³

     Fredrick Satterlee "Fred" Swann was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on October 14, 1898 at Charles Co., Maryland; His death certificate has a birth year of 1897.^2,6,3,4,5 He married Estelle Blanche Walters, daughter of Theodore Longstreet Walters and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Poff, on June 28, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6 Fredrick Satterlee "Fred" Swann died on January 14, 1954 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^2,5

     Margaret Estelle Swann was buried at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, Clinton Co., Michigan.^7,4 She Margaret "Marge" E. Schomisch, age 89, passed away on July 9, 2012 at her home in Fowler, Michigan. Marge was born in Roanoke, Virginia on June 12, 1923, the daughter of Frederick and Estelle (Walters) Swann. She married Ronald J. Schomisch on October 15, 1942 and he preceded her in death on September 25, 2010. They enjoyed being members of the Maple Twirlers Square Dance Club for many years. She was also a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Christian Mothers Association and Daughters of Isabella. Margaret retired from Becker Furniture in 1982. Surviving her are five children, Ronald Schomisch, Jr. of Farwell, Joyce Bushard of Lansing, Ardith (David) Miller of Fowler, Bette (Allen) Dault of Lapeer and Bruce Schomisch of Ionia; 12 grand children; 27 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren, brother-in-law, Ray Schomisch and sister-in-law, Marcella Trierweiler and many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and her husband, Margaret was preceded in death by her sisters, June Hoal and Virginia Emmons, brothers-in-law, Lefty Hoal and Howard Emmons and daughter-in-law, Billie Lou Schomisch. Burial to follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 229-12-3684.⁸ She was born on June 12, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,4,8,6 As of October 15, 1942,her married name was Schomisch.⁵ She married Ronald John Schomisch on October 15, 1942 at Washington, D.C..^7,4,5,9 Margaret Estelle Swann died on July 9, 2012 at Fowler, Clinton Co., Michigan, at age 89.^7,4,8

     Virginia Elizabeth Swann was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,9 Her Social Security Number was 226-14-2565.¹⁰ She was born on November 9, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,4,5,9,6 As of February 9, 1946,her married name was Emmons.⁴ She married Howard Evert Emmons on February 9, 1946 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 Virginia Elizabeth Swann died on July 3, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^10,3,11,9 She EMMONS, Virginia Swann, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, July 3, 1998 at her home. She was an active and lifetime member of First Church of the Brethren, having served as a teacher, church board member, secretary of the Women's Fellowship, and currently as Church Librarian. Mrs. Emmons worked in Rockingham County as a case worker, and later as a child welfare worker. In 1956, she became employed by Roanoke City Schools as a teacher at Old West End, later at Monroe Junior High, and finally at Monterey Elementary School as the Librarian until her retirement in 1984. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Howard E. Emmons; her much beloved children and grandchildren, Frederick Emmons and Debbie Emmons with Emily and Edith Emmons; Timothy Emmons and Alice Emmons with Jonathan, Michael and Nathan Emmons; Anthony Emmons and Vicky Emmons with Shawn and Kristi Emmons; Annette Byrd and Rodney Byrd with Jessica, Ashby and Joshua Mason; two sisters, Margaret Schomisch and June Hoal; and many dear friends. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on July 5, 1998.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-8028.¹⁰ June Louise Swann was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,11 She was born on February 8, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,11,7,8 As of June 11, 1948,her married name was Hoal.⁶ She married Unice Anderson "Lefty" Hoal, son of Eugene Anderson Hoel and Maude Laura Wimmer, on June 11, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,6 June Louise Swann died on June 10, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^4,10,12,11 She June Swann Hoal, 79, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2006. June was preceded in death by her beloved husband, U.A. (Lefty) Hoal; her son, L. Michael Hoal; her parents, Frederick Swann and Estelle Swann Bird; and a sister, Virginia Emmons. June was a lifetime member of the First Church of the Brethren in Roanoke where she was a deacon and served in many other leadership capacities. She also served the Virlina District of the Church of the Brethren as a former co-manager of Camp Bethel, Fincastle, Va., member of the Outdoor Ministries Committee and a volunteer at the Virlina District Resource Center. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laura Hoal Heptinstall and Kevin L. Heptinstall, Roanoke; her son and daughter-in-law, Alan Eugene Hoal and Carol B. Hoal, Cary, N.C; her grandchildren, Justin and Brittany Hoal and Whitney and Amanda Heptinstall; her sister and brother-in-law, Margaret S. and Ron Schomish, Fowler, Mich; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 12, 2006.⁴

     Howard Evert Emmons was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,6 His Social Security Number was 233-26-6714.⁷ He was born on April 30, 1920 at Key West, Monroe Co., Florida.^1,7,5,6,4 He married Virginia Elizabeth Swann, daughter of Fredrick Satterlee "Fred" Swann and Estelle Blanche Walters, on February 9, 1946 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., Virginia.^1,8,2 Howard Evert Emmons died on February 16, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 81.^1,7,5,3,6 He EMMONS, Howard Evert, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2002 at his home. He was an active and long time member of First Church of the Brethren after being baptized in 1949. Later on he served as a deacon, sang in the choir, taught Sunday School class and volunteered at Friendship Manor. Howard was born in Key West, Fla. and grew up in Parkersburg, W.Va. He had served our country during WWII and studied Italian while there. After returning he attended and graduated from Madison College. Later he obtained his master's degree in teaching at Vanderbuilt University. He had retired from Roanoke City Schools where he had taught at Monroe Junior High, Jefferson High School, Breckinridge Junior High, Rufner Junior High and the UVA Extension. He is predeceased by his wife, Virginia Swann Emmons . Howard is survived by his much beloved children and grandchildren, Frederick Emmons and Debbie Emmons with Emily and Edith Emmons, Timothy Emmons and Alice Emmons with Jonathan, Michael and Nathan Emmons, Anthony Emmons and Vicky Emmons with Shawn and Kristi Emmons Annette Byrd and Rodney Byrd with Jessica, Ashby and Joshua Mason; sisters-in-law, Margaret Schomisch and husband, Ron, June Hoal and Muriel Emmons; a devoted friend, Nancy Dickerson and a faithful and life long friend, Jones Keller. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on February 18, 2002.¹