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Donald Lee Sowers

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• Biography*: Obituary:
  
  Donald Lee Sowers, age 73 of Huntland, died September 19 at his residence. He was born in Johnston City, Illinois and worked as a heavy equipment operator, last employed by Acme Steel in Riverdale, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Martha Sowers of Huntland; sons, David (Lynn) Sowers of Kouts, Indiana, Robert (Regina) Sowers of Alabaster, Alabama, and Bryant (Jenny) Sowers of Belvidere; daughters, Lou Ann (Emilio) Zarate of Elora, and Susan (Roger) Roeder of Huntland; brother, Roy (Georgia) Sowers of Fountain Hills, Arizona; sister, Juanita (John) Lanham of Glennwood, Illinois; brother-in-law, Harry Rutledge of Huntland; sisters-in-law, Gladys Lee and Elnora Jo Walker, both of Huntland; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Service was September 22 at 3:30 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Chapel with Rev. Joe Plunkett and Rev. Richard Griffin officiating. Interment was in Moore Memorial Cemetery.
  
  Source:
  The Herald-Chronicle
  Winchester, Tennessee
  September 24, 2002.
• Birth*: Donald was born on 28 Nov 1928 at Johnston, Willaimson County, IL.
• Marriage*: He married Martha Nell Ratledge on 22 Dec 1951.
• Death*: Donald Lee Sowers died on 19 Sep 2002 at Huntland, Franklin County, TN, at age 73.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Huntland, Franklin County, TN. Moore Memorial Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166949558/donald_lee-sowers.

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Martha Nell Ratledge

Martha Sowers.

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• Biography*: Martha Nell Sowers | September 23, 1933 ~ July 21, 2023
  
  Martha Nell Sowers of Elora, Tennessee passed this world to be with her Lord Jesus on July 21, 2023. Martha was proud of her humble beginnings as a country girl being born on September 23, 1933 to Noland Elbert and Mattie Lou (Brewer) Rutledge in Elora, Tennessee. She remained a farmer's daughter until she married her city boy, Donald Lee Sowers, and they moved to Illinois in December 1951. While in Illinois, Martha had 5 children and found time to drive a school bus for the Chicago area until her retirement. Martha and Don moved back to Tennessee in June of 1993 to enjoy their life together. Martha spent much of her time was with crafting. She was an expert at knitting, sewing, crocheting, woodworking, and ceramics to name a few. However, her favorite pass time was reminiscing of the old times with family and friends. Her laugh was infectious, her smile contagious, and the twinkle in her eyes were all signs of a life full of joy and happiness.
  
  Martha is preceded in death by her parents Noland and Mattie Rutledge, her husband of 50 years, Don Sowers; a daughter, Sue Gorman; son-in-law, Roger Roeder; daughter-in-law, Lyn Sowers; and brother, Jesse Rutledge. Remaining to cherish her memories here on earth are her daughter, Lou Ann (Emilio Jr. "Chief") Zarate of Elora, TN, sons David (Nancy) Sowers of Winchester, TN, Robert (Regina) Sowers of Ragland, AL, and Bryan (Carin) Sowers of Hixson, TN. In addition to her children she also leaves behind two sisters and a brother, Gladys Lee, Elnor Jo Walker, and Harry (Patsy) Rutledge all of Huntland. She was blessed with 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Also, she leaves her church family at Huntland First Baptist Church where she was member.
  
  The Jasper Funeral Home is honored and priviledged to serve the family during this time of sorrow. The services are to be held at the Huntland First Baptist Church, 360 Main Street, Huntand, TN 37345 on July 23, 2023.
  
  .Visitation for family and friends will be from 1:00 to 3:00 with the funeral immediately following at 3:00 pm. Martha will be laid to rest beside by her beloved husband in the Moore Memorial Cemetery in Huntland.
• Birth*: Martha was born on 23 Sep 1933 at Elora, Lincoln County, TN.
• Marriage*: She married Donald Lee Sowers, son of Emery Walter Sowers (twin) and Zelma Ann Wilson, on 22 Dec 1951.
• Death*: Martha Nell Ratledge died on 21 Jul 2023 at Elora, Lincoln County, TN, at age 89.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Huntland, Franklin County, TN. Moore Memorial Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257071733/martha_nell-sowers.

Susan Kay Sowers

• Birth*: Susan was born on 21 Jun 1960.
• Death*: She died on 25 Jul 2011 at age 51.

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Roy Emory Sowers

• Biography*: Of Crete, died Sept. 25 at home, Roy was born Sept. 7, 1940 in Harvey, IL. Husband of Georgia Sowers, nee Zapchenk; father of Kelly (Grant) Dolbeer, Charlene Dolbeer, Scott Sowers and Brad (Regina) Sowers; grandfather of Jacklyn, Jillian, Christine, Jenifer, Amelia, Keith, Laura and Debra; great-grandfather of 4; brother of Juanita Lanham; brother-in-law of Martha Sowers. Roy was a retired plant superintendent for Marble Head Lime and a member of Multiple Sclerosis Support Group. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park.
• Birth*: Roy was born on 7 Sep 1940 at Harvey, Cook County, IL.
• Marriage*: He married Georgia Theresa Zapchenk on 7 Apr 1961.
• Residence*: Roy Emory Sowers lived in Sep 2002 at Fountain Hills, AZ.
• Death*: He died on 25 Sep 2006 at Darien, DuPage County, IL, at age 66.

Parents:

Georgia Theresa Zapchenk

• Birth*: Georgia was born on 3 Oct 1941.
• Marriage*: She married Roy Emory Sowers, son of Emery Walter Sowers (twin) and Zelma Ann Wilson, on 7 Apr 1961.
• Death*: Georgia Theresa Zapchenk died on 20 Jun 2021 at age 79.

Irene Frances Christian

• Birth*: Irene was born in 1903.
• Marriage*: She married Floyd Raymond Sowers, son of John Sowers and Sarah Patterson, in 1922.
• Death*: Irene died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Lorenzo D. Bough , Sr.

• Birth*: Lorenzo was born on 2 Mar 1869.
• Marriage*: He married Katie Ethel Sowers, daughter of John Sowers and Sarah Patterson, on 6 May 1928.
• Death*: Lorenzo died on 7 Sep 1945 at age 76.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Ann ??

• Birth*: Ann was born.
• Marriage*: She married Lonnie? Lonie E. Sowers, son of John Sowers and Sarah Patterson.

Ina Lee Lawrence

• Birth*: Ina was born on 27 Oct 1919.
• Marriage*: She married Ulmont Sowers (twin), son of John Sowers and Sarah Patterson, on 22 Nov 1937.
• Death*: Ina Lee Lawrence died in 1993.

Madge Madeline Corzine

• Birth*: Madge was born on 25 Oct 1917.
• Marriage*: She married Walter Forest Sowers, son of John Sowers and Sarah Patterson.
• Death*: Madge Madeline Corzine died on 24 Oct 2004 at age 86.

?? ??

• Birth*: ?? was born.
• Marriage*: She married Jesse Sowers , Sr., son of John Sowers or Sauer, Sr. and Agnes Owens.
• Death*: ?? died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Jesse Sowers , Jr. or Sauer

• Birth*: Jesse was born in 1816 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Catharina Kreit on 28 Jan 1838 at Union County, IL.
• Marriage*: He married Sara Heb-Biehler or Peeler on 29 Oct 1840 at Union County, IL.
• Residence*: He resided in 1855 at Union County, IL.
• Death*: Jesse died in 1861 at IL.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

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Catharina Kreit

• Birth*: Catharina was born circa 1819.
• Marriage*: She married Jesse Sowers , Jr. or Sauer, son of Jesse Sowers , Sr. and ?? ??, on 28 Jan 1838 at Union County, IL.
• Death*: Catharina died circa 1839. 1838/1840.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Sara Heb-Biehler or Peeler

• Birth*: Sara was born.
• Marriage*: She married Jesse Sowers , Jr. or Sauer, son of Jesse Sowers , Sr. and ?? ??, on 29 Oct 1840 at Union County, IL.
• Death*: Sara died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Mary Ann Sowers

• Birth*: Mary was born on 26 Apr 1843.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Mar 1896.
• Death*: Mary died on 17 Mar 1896 at age 52.

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Elizabeth Sowers

• Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 4 Oct 1844.
• Death*: Elizabeth died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

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Ellen Sowers 'Ely' 'Eli?'

Ely Sowers gravestone

• Birth*: Ellen was born on 17 Feb 1846.
• Death*: Ellen died on 12 Aug 1851 at age 5.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Wetaug, Pulaski County, IL. Wetaug Cemetery - http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~foe3643/Illinois/Pulaski-County/Wetaug/Wetaug.html.

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Amanda Amana? Sowers

• Birth*: Amanda was born on 1 Feb 1848.
• Death*: Amanda died on 8 Jan 1876 at age 27.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

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Henry Sowers

• Birth*: Henry was born on 26 Aug 1849.
• Death*: Henry died on 17 Feb 1866 at age 16.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

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Thomas Sowers

• Birth*: Thomas was born on 22 Apr 1851.
• Death*: Thomas died on 17 Jan 1872 at age 20.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

David Davis? Sowers

• Birth*: David was born on 26 Mar 1853.
• Death*: David died on 17 Jun 1885 at age 32.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

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John David Barber

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WWI Draft Card

• Birth*: John was born on 1 Oct 1885 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Effie Jane Barnes, daughter of John Thomas Barnes 'Tom Thomas'' and Sarah Jane Roberts, on 20 Jun 1909 at Rowan County, NC.
• Residence*: John David Barber lived in 1910 at Salisbury, Rowan County, NC, 1910 Census.
• Residence: He lived in 1920 at Salisbury, Rowan County, NC, 1920 Census.
• Residence: He lived in 1930 at Salibsury, Rowan County, NC, 1930 Census.
• Residence: He lived in 1940 at Salisbury, Rowan County, NC, 1940 Census.
• Death*: He died on 22 Jan 1966 at NC at age 80.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Salisbury, Rowan County, NC. Memorial Park Cemetery.

Parents:

Mary I. ??

• Birth*: Mary was born in 1801 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Henry Sowers, son of John Sowers or Sauer, Sr. and Agnes Owens, on 16 Jan 1839.
• Residence*: She resided in 1870 at Dallas, Dallas County, TX.
• Death*: Mary died in 1871.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Sowers, TX. Sowers Cemetery.

Elizabeth Sowers

• Birth*: Elizabeth was born.
• Marriage*: She married David Richey, son of Philip Richie and Catherine Walker, on 16 Jan 1839.
• Death*: Elizabeth died on 26 Mar 1876.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

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David Richey

• Birth*: David was born.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Sowers, daughter of Henry Sowers and Sarah Link, on 16 Jan 1839.
• Death*: David died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

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Noah Sowers

• Biography*: He helped establish Sowers, TX to the west of Dallas, TX.
  
  Sowers, Texas was a small community located approximately 11 miles northwest of Dallas, Texas in what is known today as Irving, Texas. The Sowers Community was named after the early pioneer E. D. Sowers. There are still small reminders of this tiny community. Among them are an old cemetery known as Sowers Cemetery and a small stretch of road known as Sowers Road.
• Birth*: Noah was born in 1839.
• Residence*: He resided in 1860 at Wetaug, Pulaski County, IL.
• Burial*: His body was buried in 1874 at Sowers, TX. Sowers Cemetery.
• Death*: Noah died in 1874.

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Philip Richie

• Biography*: Lived in Rowan County, NC.
• Birth*: Philip was born.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine Walker.
• Death*: Philip died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Catherine Walker

• Biography*: Lived in Rowan County, NC.
• Birth*: Catherine was born.
• Marriage*: She married Philip Richie.
• Death*: Catherine died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Eli M. Richey

• Birth*: Eli was born.
• Death*: Eli died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

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