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     John Robert "Bob" Howell was buried at Holbrook Cemetery, Holbrook, Navajo Co., Arizona.⁴ He was born on June 6, 1886 at Airport, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Julia Claire Phillips on July 5, 1915 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ John Robert "Bob" Howell died on October 31, 1958 at Holbrook, Navajo Co., Arizona, at age 72.^4,7

     Flora Belle Howell was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on July 18, 1892 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of circa 1912,her married name was Hall.⁶ She married George Alexander Hall, son of Walter Alexander T. Hall and Lina Lee "Linnie" Young, circa 1912.^3,6,4 Flora Belle Howell died on April 2, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 51.^3,4 She Mrs. Flora Belle Hall, 51, of 1304 Fairfax avenue, N. W., died at a local hospital yesterday morning. She is survived by her husband, George A. Hall, and the following children: Mrs. Iris Withers, Mrs. Marie Fitzgerald, Mrs. Helen Bocock, Miss Hazel Hall, Johnny Hall, Roanoke, and Walter Buford Hall, of Roanoke county. Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters, Harvey Howell, Air Point; Robert Howell, Arizona; Mrs. Blanche Wirt, Air Point; Mrs. Annie Weaver, Roanoke. on April 3, 1944.⁴

     Hattie Bell Howell was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^7,4 Her Social Security Number was 230-10-1273.¹¹ She was born on November 9, 1900 at Roanoke, Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1901.^7,8,11,4 As of July 26, 1920,her married name was DeWeese.² She married William A. DeWeese on July 26, 1920 at Richmond, Virginia.^2,12 Hattie Bell Howell and William A. DeWeese were divorced on November 24, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹² As of June 30, 1930,her married name was Hadley.³ Hattie Bell Howell married Arthur Benjamin Hadley on June 30, 1930 at Steuben, Oneida Co., New York.³ As of January 9, 1943,her married name was Avis.⁸ Hattie Bell Howell married Martin Luther Avis on January 9, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8,4,13 Hattie Bell Howell died on December 4, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^7,4

     Her Social Security Number was 229-20-3843.⁸ Ethel Mae Howell was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Virginia.^4,9,10 She was born on March 12, 1904 at Roanoke, Virginia; Her death certiticate has a birth date of Mar 10, 1904.^2,8,4 As of July 31, 1920,her married name was Light.² She married George Dewey Light, son of John Van Buren Light and Susan June "Susie" Conner, on July 31, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Ethel Mae Howell and George Dewey Light were divorced on November 28, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ As of June 1, 1925,her married name was Thieme.² Ethel Mae Howell married August Albert Thieme on June 1, 1925 at Petersburg, Virginia.^2,4 Ethel Mae Howell died on September 10, 1980 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 76.^8,4,9 She Mrs. Ethel M. Thieme, of Richmond, died Wednesday, September 10, 1980. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn T. Coates; one son, August A. Thieme, Jr., both of Richmond; also, three grandchildren; one brother, Eugene Howell of Roanoke. Entombment, Greenwood Mausoleum. on September 12, 1980.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-18-5629.² Pauline Elizabeth Howell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8 She was born on June 22, 1908 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 As of July 10, 1925,her married name was Basham.⁴ She married Roscoe William Basham on July 10, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,10,4 Pauline Elizabeth Howell died on October 23, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.^2,3,9 She BASHAM, Pauline Elizabeth, of Roanoke, died Sunday, October 23, 1994. She is survived by daughters, Louise B. Hodges, Mearline B. Melson; and grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 25, 1994.³

     Roy Edward Howell was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas.^7,8 His Social Security Number was 466-18-8780.⁹ He was born on April 11, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,3 He married Marguerite Ackermann on December 31, 1933 at Comal Co., Texas.^10,11,8 Roy Edward Howell died on August 29, 1993 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 82.^9,3,4,8 He Roy E. Howell was an electrician who worked for Vollmer Electric Co. He also was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union for 50 years. About 15 years ago, Howell retired on a disability after falling from a ladder and damaging his right hand. He also had an enlarged heart. Howell died in a hospital Sunday of a massive heart attack. He was 82. A native of Roanoke, Va., he attended school until the eighth grade before joining the Army and completing his education. In 1931, Howell came to San Antonio and learned the electrician's trade. He met his future wife, Marguerite Ackermann, and they were married Dec. 31, 1933, and eventually became the parents of one child. After becoming disabled, he took care of the Laurel Heights Seventh Day Adventist Church yard until three months ago. He had always been active in the church and served as head deacon several times during his 50 years as deacon. "My father was a very friendly man who greeted people when they entered the church," said his daughter, Arlene Pittman of San Antonio. "Everyone loved him. The young women regarded him as their grandpa and hugged him when they saw him. "He also enjoyed working in his own yard and raising flowers. His favorite was the rose. My father loved working outside and had no bad habits. "He had recently broken his kneecap in three places and underwent replacement surgery Aug. 20. My father was recuperating until three days later when he suffered the heart attack and stroke." Additional survivors are his wife of 59 years; a sister, Pauline Basham of Roanoke, Va; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Entombment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. on August 31, 1993.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 227-16-7157.⁹ Clyde Edwin/Edward Howell was buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland.¹⁰ He was born on November 7, 1914 at Roanoke, Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1915.^9,5 He married Frances Pearl Thacker on July 21, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Clyde Edwin/Edward Howell and Frances Pearl Thacker were divorced on February 26, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Clyde Edwin/Edward Howell married Mabel Evelean Estep on May 21, 1946.¹¹ Clyde Edwin/Edward Howell died on May 19, 1982 at Brandywine, Prince George's Co., Maryland, at age 67.¹¹

     Mildred Lee Howell was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on June 23, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ As of March 2, 1933,her married name was Price.² She married Paul Linwood Price on March 2, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 Mildred Lee Howell died on May 24, 1938 at Washington, D.C., at age 20.⁵ She Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Price, wife of P. L. Price, formerly of Roanoke, who died Tuesday morning in Washington, D, C., will be conducted this afternoon. Interment will be in Fairview. The body arrived here yesterday morning and was removed to the home of her mother, Mrs. C. A. Howell, 1311 Church avenue, S. E. Pallbearers will be: Tyree Brown, Cecil Brown, Frank Umberger, James Umberger, Roy Barker and Clyde Stump. on May 26, 1938.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 225-14-8186.¹² Eugene Howell was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,9 He was born on May 8, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{12,3,4,8,5,6,9} He married Juanita Bell/Belle Short on September 11, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,13 Eugene Howell died on January 17, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.^12,2,6,9 He Eugene Howell, age 68, of Roanoke, died Thursday. He was a retired employee of Norfolk & Western Railway and a member of Fleming Chapel. Surviving are three sons, Larry C. Howell, Walkertown, N.C; Barry R. Howell, Tampa, Fla; Gary E. Howell, Roanoke; five grandchildren; one brother, Roy Howell, San Antonio, Texas. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on January 19, 1991.²

     Julia Claire Phillips was buried at Holbrook Cemetery, Holbrook, Navajo Co., Arizona.² She was born on January 6, 1886 at Grayson Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 5, 1915,her married name was Howell.¹ She married John Robert "Bob" Howell, son of William Bluford "Jack" "Wilson" Howell and Hannah Adeline DeWeese, on July 5, 1915 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Julia Claire Phillips died on October 23, 1972 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 86.¹

     His Social Security Number was 527-01-7788.³ John Robert Howell Jr. was born on March 10, 1919 at Arizona.^1,3 He married Katherine Fanette Charvoz on December 19, 1941 at Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.⁴ John Robert Howell Jr. died on March 5, 1985 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 65.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-01-7445.³ William Peter "Pete" Boothe was buried at West View Cemetery, 2051 Division Street, Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia.⁴ He was born on December 22, 1899 at Virginia.^1,5,3 He married Ocie Ella Poff, daughter of James Nathan Poff and Martha Rosetta "Rosa" Whitenack, circa 1920.¹ William Peter "Pete" Boothe died on April 9, 1974 at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, at age 74.^1,4 He Funeral services for William P. Boothe, 74. of 346 Walker St., who died Tuesday in a local hospital, will be held today at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Telfair Street, with the Rev. Larry Brown officiating. Burial will be in West View Cemetery. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ocie Ella Boothe, Augusta; three sons, Ray Boothe and Ellis Boothe, Augusta, and Robert J. Boothe, Jacksonville, Fla; and one daughter, Mrs. Vivian Smith, Cincinnati, Ohio. on April 11, 1974.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 332-24-7967.⁴ Eugene John DeWilde Sr. was buried at Roanoke Township Cemetery, Roanoke, Woodford Co., Illinois.⁵ He was born on February 20, 1930 at Eureka, Woodford Co., Illinois.^4,5,3 He married Velma Iris Maxey, daughter of Latosca Raymond Maxey and Laola W. Dickerson, on September 6, 1953 at Greenville, Washington Co., Mississippi.^1,6,5 Eugene John DeWilde Sr. died on August 6, 2001 at Eureka, Woodford Co., Illinois, at age 71.^1,4,6,5

     Clifton Hobert Willis married Ruby Fern Eanes, daughter of Edward Lafayette Eanes and Pearl Marilla Palmore Maxey.^6,4 His Social Security Number was 230-16-8892.⁷ Clifton Hobert Willis was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 4, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,5 He died on July 13, 1997 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 88.^7,4 He WILLIS, Clifton Hobert, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, July 13, 1997 in Lewis Gale Hospital. His wife, Ruby E. Willis; daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Jack Poff, Christiansburg; a very special grandson, Todd Poff and wife, Renee; and great-grandson, Jordan Willis Poff; a sister, Bonnie Sisson; several nieces and nephews survive him. Hobert was a founding member of Crockett Springs United Methodist Church. Burial to follow in Piedmont Cemetery. on July 14, 1997.⁴

     Peggy Jacqueline Linkous was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,6 Her Social Security Number was 231-52-0863.⁴ She was born on October 19, 1941 at Radford, Virginia.^2,3,4,6,7 As of August 17, 1957,her married name was Wirt.² She married James Lloyd Wirt, son of William Eugene "Gene" Wirt and Minnie Sue Eanes, on August 17, 1957 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Peggy Jacqueline Linkous and James Lloyd Wirt were divorced on June 27, 1972 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.³ Peggy Jacqueline Linkous died on May 30, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^5,6 She Peggy (Jackie) Linkous Cook, age 49, of Salem died Thursday in a Roanoke hospital. She was a realtor with Waldrop Realty Company. Surviving are her husband, Benson Cook; two sons, Scott Timothy Wirt, Roanoke County; Steven Lewis Wirt, New River; one daughter, Pamela Diane Osborne, Charlotte, N.C; one brother, Charles Rudolph Linkous, Fairlawn; five grandchildren. on May 31, 1991.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-7445.⁹ Charles William Jones was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,5 He married Blanche Louise Kirby.⁵ Charles William Jones was born on September 7, 1902 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,9 He married Ethel Maxine Eanes on April 18, 1923 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Charles William Jones and Ethel Maxine Eanes were divorced on October 13, 1945 at Elizabeth City, Virginia.⁶ Charles William Jones died on January 17, 1973 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^9,10,5 He Charles William (Bill) Jones, 71, of 303 Third St., Bluefield, died Wednesday in a Bluefield hospital after a long illness. Born in Floyd County, Va., he was a son of the late John and Adeline Jones. He had been a resident of Bluefield for the past 20 years, coming from McComas. He was a retired miner. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Blanche Jones; one son, Fred Jones of Bath, N. Y; one daughter, Mrs. Frances Barter of Bath; three step-daughters, Mrs. Louise Chaffin of Bluefield, Mrs. Alice Tunnell of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. June Bordner of Alabama; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Davis of Princeton Road, Princeton; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Bluefield. on January 18, 1973.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 232-96-3880.⁶ Myrtle Virginia Jones was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ She was born on February 25, 1904 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,4 As of September 18, 1923,her married name was Davis.³ She married Daniel Wesley "Dan" Davis on September 18, 1923 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,3,8,5 Myrtle Virginia Jones died on April 11, 1994 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 90.^6,5 She Myrtle Virginia Davis, 90, of 327 City View Heights, Princeton, died Monday, April ll, 1994, at a Princeton hospital. Born in Floyd County, Va., she was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Sarah Adeline Conner Jones. She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Princeton and had been a resident of Princeton since 1969, moving from McComas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel W. Davis; one son, Donald Lee Davis; one daughter, Sarah Vernica Brock; two brothers, Everett Jones and William Jones, and one sister, Ethel Thompson. Survivors: sons, Everett C. Davis of McComas and John W. Davis of Princeton; daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Cora) Larue of Princeton, Mrs. Roy (Odessa) Martin of Peterstown, Mrs. Gene (Shirley) Akers of McComas and Ila Garrett of Princeton, with whom she made her home; 20 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Burial will be at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on April 12, 1994.⁵

     Jerusha Luevina "Rosie" "Rosa" Elswick was buried at Prosperity Cemetery, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on November 21, 1871 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,1,2,3 As of June 28, 1905,her married name was Conner.⁴ She married Costley Jasper Conner, son of Joseph Costley Conner and Lydia M. Clower, on June 28, 1905 at Gilliam, McDowell Co., West Virginia; This was the second marriage for Rosa. She was previously married to a Mr. Sperry and had 4 children with him.⁴ Jerusha Luevina "Rosie" "Rosa" Elswick died on December 7, 1957 at Windmill Gap, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 86.^1,2,3 She Dec. 9 - Mrs. Rosie Elswick Conner, 86, died Saturday at 2:45 p.m. at the home of a son, William Sperry, Windmill Gap, near McComas. She was born Nov. 21, 1871 and was a member of the Prosperity Methodist Church, Mercer County. Surviviors include two other sons, Robert Sperry, Beckley; Clyde Conner, Crumpler; and three daughters, Mrs. Faye Moran, Mullens; Mrs. Josie Graham, McComas, and Mrs. Mary Beggs, Route 3, Bluefield. Burial was to be made in Harmon Cemetery. on December 10, 1957.¹

     His Social Security Number was 232-12-3022.¹² Clyde Vinyard Conner Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on February 7, 1906 at Arlington, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^12,3,4,5 He married Maxine Lee Bailey on April 20, 1932 at Crumpler, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^3,5,13,6 Clyde Vinyard Conner Sr. died on October 9, 1973 at Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^12,5,6 He Clyde Vinyard Conner Sr., 67, of Rt. 2, Rock, died at his home Tuesday following a long illness. Born in Arlington, he was a son of the late Costley and Rosie Elswick Conner. He was a retired miner and had retired from United Pocahontas Co., at Crumpler in 1953. He was a member of UMWA Local 6033. He had been a resident of Rt. 2, Rock, for most of his life and was a member of the United Methodist Church at Prosperity. Surviving are his widow, Maxine Bailey Conner; two sons, Clyde Vinyard Conner Jr., of Princeton and David Ronald Conner of Sumpter, S. C; three sisters, Mrs. Faye Moran of Sterling, Va., Mrs. Mary Beggs of Bluewell and Mrs. Cletus Brown of Lashmeet; and three grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Charles Wilfong officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. P allbearers: George Oster, Junior White, Billy Johnson, Albert Hylton, Dayton Settle and Luieco Lawson. Honorary pallbearers: Charles V. Cox, Andy Hodges, Howard Aster, ladies of the United Methodist Church of Prosperity will serve as flowerbearers. on October 10, 1973.⁵