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     Norman Glen Sowder was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.³ He Norman Glenn Sowder passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of the first of February 2015. A native son of Fayetteville, he enjoyed a truly storied life involving years of service, travel and adventure; but his heart and soul were never far from the place of his birth. Born to Edna and Jack Sowder in 1938, Glenn came into his own growing up in Fayetteville, fostering the beginning of dozens (if not hundreds) of lifelong friendships he would cherish throughout his years. Although many of the stories of his youth share a common theme of good natured “hell-raising” and often involve times enjoyably spent in the pool halls of Dickson Street, he demonstrated a deep and profound commitment to those that gravitated to the circle of his presence at an early age, a trait that would in many ways define his life. His passion for the game of football was without equal and he garnered a name for himself as a rising star of the gridiron in high school, college, during short pre-season trials in the NFL and especially on the fabled U.S. Army Division teams of the 1960’s that were assembled in the Far East. Glenn joined the National Guard and then the Army, serving early in his career in both Korea and Vietnam. Many a veteran to this day must still scratch their head in bemusement at Glenn’s uncanny ability as his unit morale officer to somehow successfully re-outfit the same Vietnamese band in a different set of outfits to play at the officers club every weekend– changing their name and promoting them feverishly as a fresh new band each week (much to the confusion and delight of his fellow Servicemen). Glenn proudly served our Nation for well over two decades, eventually retiring as a Medical Service Corps Lieutenant Colonel following assignments in Korea, Vietnam, Germany and across the United States. Among his many passions and joys included his work with the Big Brothers and Sisters organization, a lifelong dedication to the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, numerous real estate development projects and memorable as well as extremely entertaining runs for the local political offices of Mayor and City Council. Glenn valued friendship above all else, and for those many who were fortunate enough to know him, his presence loomed large in all of our lives. He was one of those rarest and special of individuals, that upon meeting, you could not help but be drawn to (admittedly in alternating cycles of amazement, frustration, gratitude, enjoyment and sometimes even simple slack-jawed incredulousness). He often commented on how rich he felt that his life was for the wonderful parade of people and characters that have inhabited it. His memory will hopefully bring a smile to your face. Glenn is survived by his four children, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. An interment with military honors will be held at Evergreen Cemetery at 1 pm on the 14th of February followed by personal remembrances at Art’s Place (2530 North College, Fayetteville) from 2:30 pm onward. Glenn’s family requests that any memorial donations on his behalf be made to the Fayetteville Animal Shelter, 801 West Clydesdale, Fayetteville AR 72701.³ He was born on May 24, 1938 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.^4,3 He died on February 1, 2015 at Arkansas at age 76.³

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-9514.² Ada E. Wilson was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 6, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of June 27, 1940,her married name was King.³ She married Merrmon King, son of Paul Robert King and Carrie Poff, on June 27, 1940 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,4,5,3 Ada E. Wilson died on September 20, 1995 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,1 She KING , Ada E. Wilson, 76, of Salem, died Wednesday, September 20, 1995 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. She was a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church , a member of the United Methodist Women at the church, and the Dorcas Tarpley Circle of the church. She had retired after many years from the Maid Bess Corp. in Salem. She is preceded in death by her husband, Merrman King . Survivors include brothers, James "Jimmy" Wilson, Glenn "Willie John" Wilson; sisters, Shirley W. Reese and Ruth W. Agee, all of Salem; ten loving and supportive nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 23, at 11 a.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, with the Rev. Lee Jamison officiating. Burial will follow in the Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. on September 21, 1995.¹

     Henry Clay Blevins was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on August 8, 1909 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He married Mary Elizabeth King, daughter of Paul Robert King and Carrie Poff, on April 29, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Henry Clay Blevins died on March 21, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 69.³

     Irene Sevant was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her married name was King.¹ She married Morgan Mahone King, son of Paul Robert King and Carrie Poff.^1,2 Irene Sevant was born on June 12, 1925 at New Jersey.^2,3 She died on February 6, 2015 at Virginia at age 89.² She Irene Sevant King, 89, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2015. She was born in New Jersey, a daughter of the late Jack Sevant and Stella Minnix Sevant and had been an area resident most of her life. She was a long time member of Beacon Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Morgan King, and a brother, Leonard Sevant. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her daughter, Kim Hubbard and her husband Ron; a son, Mark King; loving sisters, Ruby Sollie and Juanita Musser; four grandchildren, Morgan King, Brittany King, Rachel Hubbard and Karin Hubbard, three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; former daughter-in-law, Brenda King, and dear friends, George and Lois Hubbard, and Betty Lou Foster. The family would like to take this opportunity to express sincere thanks to her grandson, Morgan, who served as her caregiver during the last months of her life, and to Dr. Karri and the staff of Southern Care Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. Pastor Don Woodard will officiate. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2015 at the funeral home. on February 8, 2015.²

     Her Social Security Number was 405-18-4560.⁴ Mildred E. Barnett was buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, Jefferson Co., Kentucky.² Her married name was Christian.³ She married Elbert Grey Christian M.D., son of Henry Graham Christian and Bessie Mahala "Bess" Strickler.³ Mildred E. Barnett was born on November 25, 1919 at Fulton Co., Kentucky.^4,1 She died on June 30, 2005 at Kentucky at age 85.⁴

     Nancy Lynn Garst was born on January 15, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of July 8, 1960,her married name was Nichols.¹ She married James Russell "Jimmy" Nichols, son of Howard Cleveland Nichols and Mada Gertrude Bell "Madie" Conner, on July 8, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Nancy Lynn Garst died on January 19, 2018 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 80.³ She Nancy Lynn Garst Nichols, 80, passed away January 19, 2018. Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by her son, Berkley Nichols and husband, James "Jim" Nichols. She is survived by her sons, Russ Nichols and Tim Nichols (Tracy) and grandchildren, Cole and Tyler Nichols, Jacob Nichols, Ashlee Nichols and Shelby Nichols Evans (Joe). on January 23, 2018.³