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     His Social Security Number was 321-32-3153.⁹ Edgar Lee Vest was buried at Bowen Cemetery, Bowen, Hancock Co., Illinois.⁴ He was born on November 4, 1891 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,4 He married Ethel Malona Vest, daughter of Andrew Pierce "Andy" Vest and Octavia Ellen Vest, on August 28, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,10,1 Edgar Lee Vest died on December 5, 1968 at Mount Sterling, Brown Co., Illinois, at age 77.^1,4

     Letcher Alfred Vest was buried at Samuel L. Vest Cemetery, Vest Tannery Road, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 4, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on December 5, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 5.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-18-6822.¹⁰ Flossie May Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,12,13,4 She Mrs. Flossie Vest Wright, age 93, of Roanoke, died Sunday. She was the widow of Eldridge L. Wright, Sr., and was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Lititia Atkinson, Mary York, both of Richmond; Martha Blankenship, Christiansburg; Dorothy Brammer, Margaret Carter, both of Roanoke; her sons; Eldridge L. Wright, Jr., James Henry Wright, both of Roanoke; John Lemon Wright, New Mexico; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. William Edward (Lena) Wright; brothers, Wade Vest, Ralph Vest, Horace Vest, Hugh Vest, all of Floyd County; her sisters, Audrey Lee, Allie Vest, both of Floyd County; Essie Sisson, Alline Sweeney, both of Salem; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at Oakey's North Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. William Hartsfield will officiate. Interment will follow in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel.¹³ She was born on June 29, 1896 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jun 24, 1896.^11,10,3,2,4 She married Eldridge Leonard Wright on September 10, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,1,11,12,13,3,4} As of September 10, 1912,her married name was Wright. Flossie May Vest died on November 12, 1989 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.^11,4

     Ethel Malona Vest was buried at Bowen Cemetery, Bowen, Hancock Co., Illinois.² She was born on December 30, 1891 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She married Edgar Lee Vest, son of John Henry Vest and Lydia Florence "Lettie" Light, on August 28, 1910 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,1 Ethel Malona Vest died on June 22, 1974 at Hancock Co., Illinois, at age 82.^1,2

     Kate Murray Elmore was born circa 1870 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

     His Social Security Number was 527-34-7270.⁵ Erby M. Vest was buried at Bowen Cemetery, Bowen, Hancock Co., Illinois.⁶ He was born on March 11, 1911 at Virginia.^1,5 He married Zelma Ellen Manley in 1933.¹ Erby M. Vest and Zelma Ellen Manley were divorced circa 1985.¹ Erby M. Vest married Edith Maxine McClain on August 31, 1991 at Plymouth, Hancock Co., Illinois.^1,6,4 Erby M. Vest died on February 3, 1992 at Illinois at age 80.^5,4

     Irvin L. Vest was buried at Bowen Cemetery, Bowen, Hancock Co., Illinois.² He was born on January 17, 1913 at Illinois.^1,2 He died on March 6, 1914 at Illinois at age 1.^1,2

     Francis Venton Vest was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Colchester, McDonough Co., Illinois.⁴ His Social Security Number was 349-22-6329.⁵ He married Virginia Lee Thompson.¹ Francis Venton Vest was born on September 5, 1915 at Illinois.^1,5 He died in November, 1980 at Illinois at age 65.⁵

     Aubra Lee Vest was buried at Harmony Cemetery, Bentley, Hancock Co., Illinois.² He was born on January 3, 1917 at Illinois.^3,2 He married Esther Eileen Fleming on March 8, 1937.^3,1,2 Aubra Lee Vest died on January 22, 1998 at Hancock Co., Illinois, at age 81.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 330-24-9785.⁶ Roy Truman Vest was buried at Bowen Cemetery, Bowen, Hancock Co., Illinois.² He married Lena Doris Meeker.¹ Roy Truman Vest and Lena Doris Meeker were divorced.¹ Roy Truman Vest was born on March 2, 1919 at Illinois.^1,6,2 He died on August 2, 1990 at Illinois at age 71.^6,2

     Her Social Security Number was 527-34-0525.³ Zelma Ellen Manley was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1500 East San Antonio Avenue, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.⁴ She was born on June 11, 1915 at Missouri.^1,3,2 She married Erby M. Vest, son of Edgar Lee Vest and Ethel Malona Vest, in 1933.¹ As of 1933,her married name was Vest. Zelma Ellen Manley and Erby M. Vest were divorced circa 1985.¹ Zelma Ellen Manley died on April 6, 1993 at Orange Co., California, at age 77.^3,2

     Rev. Charles Ernest Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,7,8,4 He was born on February 21, 1873 at Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,8,4 He married Martha "Mattie" Jamerson on April 30, 1901.^1,9,4,10 Rev. Charles Ernest Elmore died on August 7, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^1,8,4 He ELMORE, CHARLES ERNEST, minister for more than 50 yrs., died August 7, in Lewis-Gale Hospital, Roanoke, VA, at the age of 80. He was born in Snowville, VA, and graduated from Milligan College. He established the Sheva Church near Chatham, VA. Other ministries were Gretna, Richmond, Newport News and Hampton, all in Virginia; Springfield and Brookville in Kentucky; New Smyrna and Sanford in Florida. He was twice minister of the church in Salem, VA, and did evangelistic work in Virginia and South Carolina Mr. Elmore's wife died some years ago and he had made his home since with a niece, Miss Joyce Elmore of Roanoke. Other survivors are a sister, Mrs. J. R. Elmore, New Castle, VA; O. J. and Robert E. Elmore of Roanoke; Edward E. and Chauncey D. Elmore of New Castle were his brothers. He was half-brother to the late W. H. Book. Funeral services were conducted August 11 from the Main St. Church, Salem, VA, by Morris B. Book, a nephew and Robert A. Fogleman, minister. Burial was in West View Cemetery, New Castle, VA. on September 26, 1953.⁸

     Virginia Lee Thompson married Francis Venton Vest, son of Edgar Lee Vest and Ethel Malona Vest.¹ Her Social Security Number was 341-34-6238.² Virginia Lee Thompson was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Colchester, McDonough Co., Illinois.³ Her married name was Vest. She was born on September 21, 1919 at Illinois.² She died on February 12, 1989 at Illinois at age 69.²

     Patricia Anne Vest was buried at Bowen Cemetery, Bowen, Hancock Co., Illinois.² She was born on January 11, 1940 at Bowen, Hancock Co., Illinois.^1,2,4 As of May 27, 1955,her married name was Whitaker.¹ She married Lloyd J. Whitaker Jr. on May 27, 1955 at Denver, Hancock Co., Illinois.^1,5,2 Patricia Anne Vest died on June 11, 2005 at Bowen, Hancock Co., Illinois, at age 65.^5,2,4 She Ann Whitaker, 65, of Bowen, died in her home Saturday, June 11, 2005. She was born Jan. 11, 1940, near Bowen, a daughter of Francis and Virginia (Thompson) Vest. She married Lloyd Whitaker on May 27, 1955, in Denver, Illinois. She is survived by one daughter, Becky (Ryan) Ramsey of Bowen; four sons: Bruce (Kristan) Whitaker of Keokuk, IA; Brian (Terri) Whitaker of Bowen; Brad (Evelyn) Whitaker of Bowen; and Barry (Jenny) Whitaker of Bowen. She had ten grandchildren: Kelsey Whitaker; Ty Whitaker, Derek Vail; Rylie; Emma Whitaker; and Corey Ramsey. There are three great-grandchildren; Delaney Lantz; Jadyn Henry; and Jackson Whitaker. She has three sisters: Sandra (Bob) Campbell of Augusta; Terri (Pat)Sullivan of Colchester; and Ginger (John) Rexroat of Colchester. One brother, Ronnie (Marilyn) Vest of Bowen and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ann and Lloyd had recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. She retired from Methode Electronics Inc. in Carthage, after 25 years. Most recently she was a store auditor at Shopco in Quincy. She attended Bowen High School, and was a member of the Denver Christian Church. She enjoyed being in the pontoon boat, fishing, and gardening. Her most precious treasures in life were her husband and family. Caring for her family was her lifelong calling. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 15, 2005, in the Bowen United Methodist Church with Rev. Sandra Bunnell officiating. Burial followed in the Bowen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Chili Park District. on June 15, 2005.²

     Esther Eileen Fleming was buried at Harmony Cemetery, Bentley, Hancock Co., Illinois.^2,1 Her Social Security Number was 323-36-9583.³ She Esther Vest, 84 of Country Club Heights Apt., Quincy, formerly of Colchester died Saturday Dec. 6, 2003, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Palmyra, Mo. She was born May 14, 1919, in Harmony Twsp., Hancock County to Dempster S. and Alice O'Haver Fleming. On March 8, 1937, in Palmyra, Mo., she married Aubra Lee Vest. He died January 22, 1998. Surviving are one son Gary (Carol) Vest of Lima; one daughter, Evalie (Norman) Hare, Hannibal, Mo; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother, William Fleming. Esther worked at Memorial Hospital in Carthage for over 23 years in the O.B. Department at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb. She lived in many communities of Hancock, Schuyler and Adams counties. Her hobbies were needlework, reading and music. She was a member of the Colchester United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, life member of McDonough District Hospital Aux., 50 plus year member of Alpha chapter #109 Order of Eastern Star and a Past Matron of O. E. S. Funeral services were Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester, with the Rev. Gary Bass officiating. Burial was at Harmony Cemetery near Bentley. Memorials have been set up to the Colchester United Methodist Church, Colchester District Library or the McDonough County Humane Society.² She was born on May 14, 1919 at Harmony Township, Hancock Co., Illinois.^4,3,2 She married Aubra Lee Vest, son of Edgar Lee Vest and Ethel Malona Vest, on March 8, 1937.^4,2,1 As of March 8, 1937,her married name was Vest.² Esther Eileen Fleming died on December 6, 2003 at Palmyra, Marion Co., Missouri, at age 84.^3,2