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     Margaret N. Ellison was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Callaway, Custer Co., Nebraska.¹ She was born on August 28, 1903 at Kansas.^2,1 As of December 17, 1923,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Clark Jacob Smith, son of Seymour Franklin Smith and Zella Emery Josephine Dillon, on December 17, 1923.¹ Margaret N. Ellison died on April 29, 1995 at Nebraska at age 91.¹

     Eva May Goldsborough was buried at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.¹ She was born on June 26, 1891 at Kansas.¹ As of circa 1911,her married name was Sowder.³ She married Anthony R. "Tony" Sowder, son of William Wheeler Sowder and Octavia Lee West, circa 1911.^3,2,4 Eva May Goldsborough died on March 11, 1951 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 59.¹

     Jack Norman Sowder was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.⁷ His Social Security Number was 431-72-5770.⁸ He was born on August 30, 1913 at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.^8,5 He married Edna Luella Carnahan on April 28, 1937 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^2,4 Jack Norman Sowder died on March 31, 1973 at Arkansas at age 59.^8,5 He Jack Norman Sowder, 59, retired assistant Fayetteville postmaster, died Saturday in a local hospital. Born Aug. 30, 1913, in Fort Smith, the son of Anthony and Eva Goldsborough Sowder, he was a veteran of World War II and a Baptist. He joined the Post Office in March of 1937 and except for service during World War II, remained until his retirement in September of 1968. He was appointed assistant postmaster in January of 1964 and held that post at the time of his retirement. He was a member of the Fayetteville Civil Service commission. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Edna C. Sowder of the home: one son, Norman Glen of Seattle. Wash; one sister, Mrs. Alma Dodd of Logansport, La; one brother, Tony R. of Spokane, Wash. and three grandchildren. on April 2, 1973.⁵

     Octavia West Goldsborough "Alma A." Sowder was buried at O. E. Price Memorial Park, Logansport, De Soto Parish, Louisiana.³ She SHREVEPORT, LA - A celebration of the life of Alma S. Dodd, 92, will be held on Thursday, December 10th at 10:30 am at the First United Methodist Church of Logansport. Officiating will be the reverend Kemper Smith. Interment will follow at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 9th at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, and a viewing will be held at the Church from 9:00 until 10:15am prior to the service. Alma was born as Octavia West Goldsborough Sowder, a fact not known to her for 67 years, on June 26, 1917 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Tony and Eva Goldsborough Sowder, and passed away the night of December 6, 2009 from stage 3 dementia. Prior to moving to the Live Oak Retirement Community in September, 2001, Alma had lived in Logansport for forty years after moving there with her family from Fayettvile. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Logansport, where she served the church in many capacities, including as both a youth and adult Sunday school teacher, board member, and officer of the United Methodist Women. Alma turned her love for antique collecting into a business by founding Alma's Antiques in 1978. She also served as Corporate Secretary of her husband's business, Center Hatchery and Farms, Inc., for many years. She was a leader in her adopted hometown of Logansport, where she led early recycling efforts, and served in many other volunteer capacities. Most importantly, she led by example and touched the lives of many people. Her motto was "People are about as happy as they make up their minds to be", which she repeated often. She not only made up her own mind to be happy; she spread that happiness to countless others. Affectionately known to friends as the "energizer bunny", she had boundless energy and a positive spirit that lifted all around her. Family was always foremost in her heart, and her family not only included her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, but countless other "kids", each of whom she loved as her own. Her smile was contagious, her hugs abundant, and her grace unending. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Charles W. Dodd, her parents, and by brothers Jack and Tony Sowder. She is survived by her sons, Charles W. Dodd, Jr. of Austin, James R. Dodd of Dennison, TX, and David A. Dodd of Shreveport; and daughter, D. Deean Shinall also of Shreveport; ten grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Alma will be missed by all who knew her, and no less by the wonderful people at Live Oak, who the family is greatly indebted to for the care they provided her through the years, and those at Willis-Knighton Hospice, who gave excellent care in her final days. By their own admission. they, along with Alma's fellow residents, were often lifted by her smile, the sparkle in her eyes, her hugs, and her dancing. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 177, Logansport, LA 71049. "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love"-1 Corinthians 13:13.³ She was born on June 26, 1917 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.^5,3 As of December 20, 1936,her married name was Dodd.⁶ She married Charles William Dodd on December 20, 1936 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^6,3 Octavia West Goldsborough "Alma A." Sowder died on December 6, 2009 at Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 92; The SSDI has a death date of Dec 7, 2009.^5,3

     Edna Luella Carnahan Edna C. Sowder, age 101, of Fayetteville died Monday, January 12, 2015 in Austin, Texas. She was born October 21, 1913 in her family’s farmhouse near Butler, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph E. and Bertha Hill Carnahan.
Her family came to Fayetteville in 1909 by train. She would tell how they opened the train’s windows for fresh air but would also get smoke and soot that covered everything and embers that burned holes in their clothes. Her father had rented half a box car to bring their household, only to find it had been sent to Fayetteville, N.C., arriving two months later. Edna’s family moved to Fayetteville before streets were paved, electricity, or automobiles were common place. Her family home near Gregg & North St. was at the far north edge of town, before North Street was cut. Walking was her transportation. Gregg St. was little more than a dirt road, so when Edna left home for elementary school she’d wear an old pair to shoes to begin her walk, crossing Scull Creek over stones before there were any bridges, then when she reached the south side of the pasture, that later became Wilson park, she’s change into her good shoes to finish her walk to school, leaving her old pair in a hollow log for her return trip home. She earned a Biology degree at the U of A, got her first job in Rogers teaching Biology and Hygiene, then her second year was asked to teach English which she did until her retirement from Ramey Jr. High 30 years later. During her career she earned a Masters in English, and memberships in Kappa Delta Pi and Delta Kappa Gamma educational organizations. Edna married Jack N. Sowder, who she’d met in the third grade, having their son Glen. With her sister Ruby, they tended their families flower and vegetable gardens, giving flowers and some of the best tasting tomatoes, peas and okra to family and friends until Ruby’s passing. In 2008 Edna moved to Austin, Texas to be cared for by family. Her tenacity, wit and good nature endeared her to those who helped her, evoking tears at her passing. While her life may have ended in Austin, her heart never left her family and friends in Fayetteville. Thank you Lord for Edna, for your blessings and mercy you have given through her, thank you Lord. She is survived by her son, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. Cremation under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.² She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.³ She was born on October 21, 1913 at Butler, Butler Co., Pennsylvania.² As of April 28, 1937,her married name was Sowder.¹ She married Jack Norman Sowder, son of Anthony R. "Tony" Sowder and Eva May Goldsborough, on April 28, 1937 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^1,2 Edna Luella Carnahan died on January 12, 2015 at Austin, Travis Co., Texas, at age 101.²

     His Social Security Number was 432-12-3193.³ Anthony R. "Tony" Sowder Jr. was born on December 26, 1920 at Arkansas.^1,3 He married Marie L. Jones on October 10, 1944 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.⁵ Anthony R. "Tony" Sowder Jr. died on May 11, 1995 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 74.^3,2

     Charles William Dodd was buried at O. E. Price Memorial Park, Logansport, De Soto Parish, Louisiana.² His Social Security Number was 431-07-9470.³ He was born on July 5, 1917 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^2,3 He married Octavia West Goldsborough "Alma A." Sowder, daughter of Anthony R. "Tony" Sowder and Eva May Goldsborough, on December 20, 1936 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^1,4 Charles William Dodd died on July 21, 2000 at Logansport, De Soto Parish, Louisiana, at age 83.^3,2

     Edna Earl Mitchell was buried at Blackberry Baptist Church Cemetery, 3241 Stones Dairy Road, Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia.² She was born on February 22, 1898 at Henry Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of July 30, 1917,her married name was Spradlin.¹ She married Ira Fletcher Spradlin, son of Isaac Newton Spradlin and Nancy Talitha Wimmer, on July 30, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Edna Earl Mitchell and Ira Fletcher Spradlin were divorced on June 29, 1933 at Virginia.¹ Edna Earl Mitchell died on August 3, 1946 at age 48.²

     Her Social Security Number was 228-05-4856.⁴ Her married name was Kendrick.⁴ Mildred Mahood Spradlin married Henry George Kendrick.⁴ Mildred Mahood Spradlin was born on August 7, 1918 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 She died on December 6, 2000 at age 82.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 220-14-6014.³ Her married name was Arnold.³ Edith Mitchell Spradlin married Unknown Arnold.³ Edith Mitchell Spradlin was born on July 31, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 She died in February, 1987 at Maryland at age 66.³

     Her Social Security Number was 577-24-6926.³ Edna Mae Spradlin was born on January 5, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of December 17, 1938,her married name was Reynolds.⁵ She married John Joseph Reynolds on December 17, 1938.^2,5 Edna Mae Spradlin died on January 9, 2001 at Maryland at age 79.³

     His Social Security Number was 418-18-7302.² Clarence Leon "Buddy" Spradlin was born on December 25, 1926 at Virginia.^1,2 He died in December, 1966.²

     His Social Security Number was 220-14-6358.³ Robert Hooker Spradlin married June E. Stewart.² Robert Hooker Spradlin was born on August 10, 1925 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on June 9, 1998 at age 72.³

     Randolph Henry Stewart was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 231-18-4138.² He was born on August 5, 1911 at Virginia; The Florida Death Index has a birth date of Aug 6, 1911.^6,2,3 He married Roxie Bertha Gay Hall, daughter of Paris S. Hall and M. Susanna "Sook" Craighead, on May 11, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Randolph Henry Stewart died on March 1, 1993 at Volusia Co., Florida, at age 81; His obituary has a death date of Mar 2, 1993.^2,3,5 He STEWART, Randolph H., 81, of Deland, Fla. and formerly of Roanoke, died Tuesday, March 2, 1993. He is survived by one brother, Garfield Stewart, Princeton, W.Va; one sister, Evie Stewart Duncan, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews including, Linda W. Harvey and husband, Jason, Roanoke, Stephen Wood and wife, Jackie, Deland, Fla., Richard and Shirley Duncan, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside, Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 1 p.m. Friday, March 5 with the Rev. Kelly Dampeer officiating. on March 4, 1993.⁵

     Eva Gay "Evie" Stewart was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4 Her Social Security Number was 230-40-5284.⁷ She was born on January 5, 1913 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,7,6 As of December 29, 1936,her married name was Duncan.³ She married Roy Lee Duncan on December 29, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,4 Eva Gay "Evie" Stewart died on July 18, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83; The SSDI has a death date of Jul 15, 1996.^3,7,4,6 She Evie Stewart Duncan, 83, of Salem, died Thursday, July 18, 1996 in a local nursing home. A native of Floyd Co., resided in Roanoke most of her life, she had worked for W.T. Grant & Co. as a sales clerk for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Duncan. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard L. and Shirley Duncan o f Salem; brother, Garfield Stewart of West Virginia; grandchildren, Greg Duncan and his wife, Carol, David Duncan and his wife, Karen, Kate Duncan; two great-grandchildren, Amanda and Courtney Duncan. Several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 20, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park, with the Rev. Ira Tolliver officiating. Family will receive friends on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the John M. Oakey Son Funeral Home, Salem. on July 19, 1996.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 233-10-3090.⁶ Garfield Washington Stewart was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Mildred Pauline Mathena.⁷ Garfield Washington Stewart married Carol Unknown.⁸ Garfield Washington Stewart was born on November 30, 1914 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,4,3 He married Eldria Arline Worrell on November 27, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁹ Garfield Washington Stewart died on March 10, 2000 at West Virginia at age 85.^6,2

     Joshua David Stewart was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on June 10, 1916 at Piedmont, Montgomery Co., Virginia; The SSDI and his death certificate have a birth year of 1917.^2,3,7 He married Mary Bradley on November 29, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ Joshua David Stewart and Mary Bradley were divorced on April 30, 1947 at Smyth Co., Virginia.⁸ Joshua David Stewart married Mildred Lois Carr on September 19, 1949 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Joshua David Stewart died on December 14, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.³

     Her Social Security Number was 224-20-3576.⁵ Mabel Laura Stewart was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ She was born on February 18, 1923 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^5,2,3,4,7 She married Kenneth Bascom Wood on September 19, 1942 at Towson, Baltimore Co., Maryland.⁴ Mabel Laura Stewart and Kenneth Bascom Wood were divorced on June 19, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ As of September 1, 1963,her married name was Compton.⁴ Mabel Laura Stewart married Harold William Compton on September 1, 1963 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁴ As of December 19, 1969,her married name was Musalino.³ Mabel Laura Stewart married George Joseph Musalino on December 19, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Mabel Laura Stewart and Harold William Compton were divorced on January 6, 1970 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ As of May 11, 1975,her married name was Wood. Mabel Laura Stewart died on July 25, 1986 at Lee Co., Florida, at age 63.^5,7

     Lucy E. Stump In Memory of Lucy Stump Wilson, December 9, 1912 - November 28, 2011.² Her married name was Wilson.⁴ She married Eldridge Wilson, son of Jonas Larkin Wilson and Milwaukee Wilhemina "Mellawalka" Nichols.⁴ Lucy E. Stump was born on December 9, 1912 at Virginia.^1,6,2 She died on November 28, 2011 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 98.^6,7,2 She Lucy Wilson, 98, of Bassett, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem, N.C. on November 29, 2011.⁷

     Dewey B. Stump was buried at Stump Burial Ground, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 2, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on June 20, 1921 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.²

     Ina M. Stump was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 229-36-5174.⁵ She was born on January 6, 1922 at Virginia.^2,5 She died on October 23, 2008 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 86.^1,5 She Ina M. Stump, 86, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Skyline Manor Nursing Home where she had made her home for the past 12 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemuel and Lula Conner Stump; and brother, William J. Stump. She is survived by a special sister, Beulah Walters, of Floyd; sister, Lucy Wilson, of Bassett, Va; special niece, Hilda Ferris, of Floyd; and two special great-nieces, Dream Tolbert, of Willis, and Rhonda Spangler, of Floyd. Also surviving are four nieces, Serena Wilson, Reba Nelson, Barbara Lawson, and Betty Wilson; two great-nieces; and two great-nephews, all from the Bassett area. Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill, Va. A very special Thank You to all of the employees at Skyline Manor Nursing Home for the care and compassion that was shown to Ina. on October 24, 2008.¹

     DeLaine Titsworth was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 830 North Engineer Street, Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri.^1,4 She was born on December 20, 1917 at Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri.^1,4 As of January 14, 1939,her married name was Lange.⁵ She married Fredrich Martin "Fred" Lange on January 14, 1939 at Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri.^6,1,5 DeLaine Titsworth died on August 11, 1973 at Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri, at age 55.^1,4 She Mrs. DeLaine T. Lange, 56, 907 West Broadway, wile of a prominent Sedalia businessman, died at 12:40 p.m. Saturday at Bothwell Hospital. She was born Dec 20, 1917, in Sedalia, daughter of Dr. Guy and Hazel Human Titsworth. She was married to Fred M. Lange in Sedalia, Jan 12, 1939, who survives, of the home. She was a life-long resident of Sedalia, a graduate of the Sedalia High School and Stephens College in Columbia. She was a member of the Calvary Episcopal Church, where she served as a vestrywoman. She was also a member of the Altar Guild. She was a Grey Lady at Bothwell Hospital and served on the board of directors of the Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Lange was also a member of the Sedalia Garden Hub, the Stephens Club and Sorosis. She was also active in many other civic affairs. Mrs Lange's husband was chairman of the board of directors of Bothwell Memorial Hospital for 26 years. Mrs Lange was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Guy Titsworth. who died in 1951. Surviving Mrs. Lange, besides her husband, are her mother, Mrs. Hazel Simpson, 233 South Moniteau; a son, Fred G. Lange, Atchison, Kan; one daughter, Lou Anne Lange, Cambridge, Mass; and three grandchildren, Heather, Michelle and Jennifer Lange, all of Atchison. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Calvary Episcopal Church with the Rev. William E. Lusk, pastor, officiating. Mrs. James Atkinson will be organist and Mrs. Robert Seelen, soloist. Active pallbearers will be Arthur Morgan Robert Gardner, Edward Weller Jr., Henry Salveter, Robert Zink Sr., and George Lockett. Honorary pallbearers will be Gentry Patterson, Dr. C. Gordon Stauffacher, William Schien, Ray Jiedel, Don Feeback, Peter Daniels and Dr A.L. Walter. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. on August 12, 1973.¹

     Anne Lee "Annie" Coe was buried at George Coe Cemetery, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New Mexico.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 525-84-0992.⁵ She was born on April 2, 1885 at Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New Mexico.^4,5 As of January 27, 1914,her married name was Titsworth.³ She married William "Will" Titsworth, son of John Titsworth and Mary Ann Finn, on January 27, 1914 at Los Angeles Co., California.³ Anne Lee "Annie" Coe died on May 12, 1968 at Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 83.^4,6

     Her Social Security Number was 545-03-4514.⁶ Helene Coe Titsworth was buried at George Coe Cemetery, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New Mexico.⁴ Her married name was Johnson.² She married Dr. Herbert Henry Johnson Jr.² Helene Coe Titsworth was born on November 15, 1914 at Captain, Lincoln Co., New Mexico.^2,6,3 She died on June 22, 1991 at Riverside Co., California, at age 76.^2,6

     William "Will" "Billy" Titsworth Jr. was buried at George Coe Cemetery, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New Mexico.² He was born circa January, 1919 at New Mexico.¹ He died on February 28, 1938 at Los Lunas, Valencia Co., New Mexico.³

     His Social Security Number was 297-28-3761.⁶ Dr. Herbert Henry Johnson Jr. was buried at George Coe Cemetery, Glencoe, Lincoln Co., New Mexico.¹ He married Helene Coe Titsworth, daughter of William "Will" Titsworth and Anne Lee "Annie" Coe.⁷ Dr. Herbert Henry Johnson Jr. was born on January 14, 1913 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.^2,3,4,6 He died on October 13, 1979 at Burlingame, San Mateo Co., California, at age 66.^6,5 He JOHNSON, Herbert H., Jr., M.D. - Died in Burlingame on October 13, 1979; late of Burlingame; beloved husband of Helene Johnson; loving father of Karl Johnson of Palo Alto and Eric Johnson of Denver, Colo; a native of Washington; aged 66 years; a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha, the American Dermatological Society, and was Associate Clinical Professor at Stanford Medical School. on October 16, 1979.⁵

     Mildred Ann "Minnie" Taylor was buried at West Cemetery, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 23, 1861 at Elainsville, Patrick Co., Virginia.^5,2,3,4 As of February 1, 1881,her married name was West.¹ She married Staunton Richard West, son of John Thrash West and Mary Margaret Aldredge, on February 1, 1881 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,4 Mildred Ann "Minnie" Taylor died on February 15, 1926 at Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 65; Her gravestone has an incorrect death date of Feb 5, 1926.^3,4

     Harry Taylor West was buried at West Cemetery, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,5 He married Ethel Marvin Parker.^6,4,5,7 Harry Taylor West was born on October 26, 1881 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Nannie Agnes Petigo circa 1905.^8,9,5 Harry Taylor West died on October 7, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.^3,5

     John R. West was buried at West Cemetery, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 21, 1884 at Virginia.^1,2 He died on September 21, 1910 at Virginia at age 26.²

     Minnie Alice West was buried at West Cemetery, Patrick Springs, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on February 19, 1886 at Virginia.^1,3,4 As of circa 1903,her married name was Fulcher.⁵ She married William Timothy Fulcher circa 1903.^3,2,4,5 Minnie Alice West died on November 20, 1982 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 96.^3,4