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     Houston Ray "Hoot" Sowers Sr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 227-36-3856.⁵ He was born on September 1, 1929 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Edna Marie Epperly, daughter of Alonzo Conner "Lonzo" Epperly and Myrtle Ellen Poff, on November 16, 1948 at York, York Co., South Carolina.⁶ Houston Ray "Hoot" Sowers Sr. and Edna Marie Epperly were divorced on June 4, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Houston Ray "Hoot" Sowers Sr. died on February 3, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.^2,5,7 He SOWERS, Houston R. Sr., 71, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, February 3, 2001. He was a retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and was currently employed by the Montgomery County Public Facilities. An active member of the Isaac Walton League and a lifetime member of the Montgomery County Moose Lodge # 1470. he is survived by his wife, Rheba D. Sowers; daughter and sons-in-law, Doris, Wright, Darlene and Billy Taylor both of Christiansburg, Nancy and Doug Robertson, Arizona; sons and daughters-in-law, Houston R., Jr. and Shana Sowers, Christiansburg, Steve and Wanda Sowers, Newport News; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Paul Curtis, Dolly and Edward Epperly, Christine and George Olsen all of Christiansburg; a brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Diane Sumner, California; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six nephews; and two nieces. Funeral services will beat the graveside in Sunset Cemetery. on February 5, 2001.²

     Louis James Poff was born on September 29, 1967 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2 He died on October 31, 2014 at Virginia at age 47.¹ He On September 29, 1967, Louis James Poff was given as a gift to his parents, Sharon and J.C. Poff. On that day he began his journey of sharing joy to all who knew him. Although his journey ended at 4:20 a.m. on October 31, 2014, the joy he brought remains. He bravely and quietly endured the pain and many difficulties of psoriatic arthritis, and died from complications of pneumonia. His mother, Sharon Poff; and father, J.C. Poff; brother, Jason Poff; and sister, Amy Poff Cromer; are left with broken hearts, and cherished memories. His extended family, sister-in-law, Crystal Poff; brother-in-law, Tony Cromer; nephew, Tyler Johnson; and nieces, Chloe Poff, Callie Cromer, and Josie Cromer; were blessed to know him, privileged to love him, and are saddened to lose him. Because of his decision to follow Christ, his family knows that he is enjoying being in the presence of his Savior, beloved grandparents, and many other loved ones and friends who went before him. The Poff family looks forward to seeing friends and family on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. At 7:06 p.m. all are invited to attend a service in the chapel to celebrate and honor his life. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 100 Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, are greatly appreciated on November 3, 2014.¹

     Nancy Lou Price was buried at Craighead Cemetery, 10065 Patterson Drive, Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-46-7380.⁵ She was born on March 14, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,3 As of May 29, 1957,her married name was Craighead.³ She married Dennis Lee "Denny" Craighead, son of George Dennis Craighead and Odessa Mae Lilly, on May 29, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Nancy Lou Price died on September 18, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^2,6 She Nancy Price Craighead, age 52, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, September 18, 1990. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Park and Vivian Price. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Craighead; two sons, Randall and Gary Craighead; daughter in law, Donna Craighead; aunts, Florence Shanks, Virginia Young, and Violet Laughon; one uncle, Lawrence Price; stepmother, Hilda Price; also surviving are a number of cousins and a very good friend, Yvonne Porterfield. Funeral service will be at the graveside in Craighead Family Cemetery in Bottom Creek 2:00 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on September 20, 1990.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-03-0811.¹ Berlyn Gilbert Caldwell married Dora Louise Simpson.³ Berlyn Gilbert Caldwell was born on October 18, 1911 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 He died on May 29, 2003 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 91.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-32-3887.³ Charles Basil Caldwell was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.² He married Mattie Doris Beddingfield.^2,4 Charles Basil Caldwell was born on January 24, 1915 at Virginia.^1,3 He died on April 11, 2002 at Virginia at age 87.^2,3 He Charles Basil Caldwell, 87, of Richmond, formerly of Highland Springs, died Thursday, April 11, 2002. Widower of Doris Beddingfield Caldwell, he is survived by his sister, Muriel Goewey of Cape Coral, Fla; three brothers, B.G. Caldwell of Lynchburg, M.H. Caldwell of Port Royal and Max S. Caldwell of Goochland. Mr. Caldwell was retired from the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority as a maintenance superintendent, and was a member of Highland Springs United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force during WWII serving with the 10th Army, U.S. Air Force, and belonged to American Legion Post No. 0144, Highland Springs. Remains rest at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery. on April 14, 2002.²

     Her married name was Goewey.² Muriel T. Caldwell married Unknown Goewey.² Muriel T. Caldwell was born on February 21, 1918 at Virginia.^1,3 She died on February 23, 2012 at Florida at age 94.³

     His Social Security Number was 050-20-4623.⁴ Millner Harris Caldwell Sr. was buried at Springfield Christian Church Cemetery, Vontay, Hanover Co., Virginia.² He married Esther Lucille Willis.² Millner Harris Caldwell Sr. was born on September 17, 1923 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,4 He died on November 5, 2004 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 81.^2,4 He Millner Harris Caldwell Sr., 81, of Richmond, formerly of Port Royal, died Friday, November 5, 2004 at Retreat Hospital. Born in Amherst, he had retired from the Department of Transportation in Fredericksburg. He was the widower of Lucille W. Caldwell, and preceded in death by a son, Douglas Wayne Caldwell. He is survived by two sons, Millner H. "Buck" Caldwell Jr. of Port Royal and Steve W. Caldwell of Richmond; a sister, Muriel Gowey of Coral Beach, Fla; a brother, Maxwell Caldwell of Louisa; ten grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 8, at Springfield Christian Church, Rockville, Va. The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 7, at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Va. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Port Royal Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 119, Port Royal, Va. 22535. on November 7, 2004.²

     Maxwell Scott "Max" Caldwell was born on January 11, 1930 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on February 21, 2005 at age 75.⁴

     Helen Juanita Rucker was buried at Elon Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Caldwell.¹ She married Sherman G. Caldwell, son of Grover Marshall Caldwell and Geneva P. Kessler.¹ Helen Juanita Rucker was born on May 3, 1913 at Virginia.^1,2 She died on May 27, 1991 at age 78.²

     Her married name was Caldwell.¹ Dora Louise Simpson married Berlyn Gilbert Caldwell, son of Grover Marshall Caldwell and Geneva P. Kessler.¹ Dora Louise Simpson was born on March 26, 1920 at Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ She died on June 10, 2004 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 84.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 227-03-1404.³ Mattie Doris Beddingfield was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,2 Her married name was Caldwell.¹ She married Charles Basil Caldwell, son of Grover Marshall Caldwell and Geneva P. Kessler.^1,2 Mattie Doris Beddingfield was born on October 23, 1911.³ She died on January 3, 2001 at Virginia at age 89.^3,2 She Mattie Doris Beddingfield Caldwell, age 89, of Highland Springs, died Wednesday, January 3, 2001. Survived by her husband, Charles B; a sister, Elizabeth Derry of Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Caldwell was a retired employee of Sheltering Arms Hospital for many years and the Richmond Ear, Eye and Nose Hospital. Remains rest at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Graveside services will be held Saturday 2 p.m., Forest Lawn. on January 6, 2001.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-28-6853.³ Esther Lucille Willis was buried at Springfield Christian Church Cemetery, Vontay, Hanover Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Caldwell.¹ She married Millner Harris Caldwell Sr., son of Grover Marshall Caldwell and Geneva P. Kessler.¹ Esther Lucille Willis was born on August 9, 1927.^2,3 She died on September 4, 1996 at age 69.^3,2

     Robert I. Fleming was born on May 27, 1900 at Illinois.^3,1 He married Agnes Faye Brooks, daughter of Isaac Daniel Brooks and Lydia Ann Winter, circa 1925.¹ Robert I. Fleming died on December 12, 1983 at Arizona at age 83.³