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     Arthur Washington Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3 He was born on January 20, 1882 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card and death certificate his birth date is Jan 20, 1881.^4,5,1,3 He married Lettie Mae Pedigo on October 21, 1899 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,3 Arthur Washington Elmore died on June 18, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.^2,3

     Lena Doris Meeker married Roy Truman Vest, son of Edgar Lee Vest and Ethel Malona Vest.¹ Lena Doris Meeker was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Warsaw, Hancock Co., Illinois.² She and Roy Truman Vest were divorced.¹ Her married name was Vest. Lena Doris Meeker was born on December 20, 1926 at Warsaw, Hancock Co., Illinois.² She died on February 25, 2012 at Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, at age 85.² She Lena Doris Wemhoner, 85, formerly of Warsaw, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 25, 2012) in Sunset Apartments, 301 N. Eighth in Quincy. Lena was born Dec. 20, 1926, in Warsaw, a daughter of Grover Cleveland and Leona J. Whener Meeker. She was married to Raymond Albert Wemhoner. He preceded her in death. Lena was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School. She attended Burlington Beauty Academy in Burlington, Iowa. She worked as a hairdresser in Warsaw and Quincy. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Warsaw. Lena enjoyed embroidery work, listening to music and watching baseball and basketball on television. Survivors include four children, Ronald (Darnell) Wemhoner of Terrytown, La., Linda (Daniel) Maass of Bloomington, Donald (Peggy) Wemhoner of Peoria, Ariz., and Pamela (Greg) James of Tifton, Ga; a brother, Arthur (Edith) Meeker; 12 grandchildren, John (Dawn) Wemhoner, Joseph (Michelle) Wemhoner, Matthew Anderson, Tara (Gabriel) Stubblefield, Kathryn, Suzanna and Joshua Maass, Michael, Lindsey and Valerie Wemhoner, and Elizabeth and Rebecca James; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Lena was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Harvey Meeker; and a sister-in-law, Betty Ann Meeker. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with the Rev. Julie AzBell conducting. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Warsaw. VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. today in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, Quincy. MEMORIALS: Quincy Medical Group Dialysis Unit or American Heart Association. ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, Quincy. on February 26, 2012.²

     Eldridge Leonard Wright was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,2,5 He was born on May 26, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,4,5 He married Flossie May Vest, daughter of John Henry Vest and Lydia Florence "Lettie" Light, on September 10, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{3,8,6,7,9,2,5} Eldridge Leonard Wright died on February 28, 1934 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 38.^6,5

     William Edward "Ed" Wright was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 231-05-7728.¹¹ He William E. (Ed) Wright, age 67, of 1132 Beaumont Rd., N.E., died Sunday in a local hospital. He was a retired building contractor, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post #3. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lena King Wright, one son, Roy Lee Wright, Valrico, Fla; one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Wright Moore, Roanoke; mother, Mrs. Flossie Vest Wright; four brothers, Paul D. Wright, Eldridge L. Wright, Jr., James H. Wright, all of Roanoke; John L. Wright, New Mexico; five sisters, Mrs. Letitis W. Atkinson, Mrs. Mary W. York, both of Richmond; Mrs. Martha L. Blankenship, Pilot; Mrs. Dorothy W. Brammer, Mrs. Margaret W. Carter, both of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Julie Wright, Valrico, Fla; Lynn Wright, Houston, Texas; Kathryn Wright Emline, Valrico, Fla; Artie, Steve and Terri Moore, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakley's North Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Ron E. Thompson and the Rev. Rudy Holland officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.³ He was born on August 4, 1913 at Virginia.^8,4 He married Lena Mae King, daughter of Michael C. "Mike" King and Lillian Ann "Lillie" King, on April 14, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,8,4,3,7 William Edward "Ed" Wright died on July 19, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^8,4

     Lena Mae King was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 225-16-4399.⁷ She was born on November 28, 1914 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,4 She married William Edward "Ed" Wright, son of Eldridge Leonard Wright and Flossie May Vest, on April 14, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,8,4 As of April 14, 1934,her married name was Wright. Lena Mae King died on May 9, 2001 at Virginia at age 86.^7,4 She WRIGHT, Lena King, 86, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 9, 2001. She was born in Check, Va., November 28, 1914, daughter of the late Michael and Lillie Ann King. She was the widow of William Edward Wright. Mrs. Wright was a member of Patterson Memorial Grace Brethren Church. She retired from Virginia Plastics Products. Survivors include son, Roy L. Wright and wife, Eva of Valrico, Fla; daughter, Joyce W. Moore of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Lynn Wright of Houston, Texas, Katherine Wright Emline of Atlanta, Ga., Julie Wright of Orlando, Fla., Artie Moore and wife, Sherry of Moneta, Steve Moore and wife, Lori Shultz Moore of Wirtz, Teri Moore Nance and husband, Jay of Roanoke; six great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Emline, Megan Wright, Brittany Shultz, Taylor Moore, Kristen Nance and Phillip Nance; sisters, Georgia Hix and Emma King, both of Vinton; brothers, L. B. King of Vinton and Earl King of Check. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Camden and Dr. Hormel and the staff of Lewis-Gale Hospital, Dr. Barnhart and the staff of Richfield, especially 2 West, and Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2001 at Oakey's North Chapel. Interment to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. on May 10, 2001.⁴

     Roy Lee Wright was buried at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview, Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁶ He was born on December 2, 1934 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Eva May Yates on June 4, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,7 Roy Lee Wright died on November 24, 2016 at Florida at age 81.⁴ He WRIGHT, Roy Lee - passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016. He joins his high school sweetheart and wife of 51 years, Eva May. He is survived by many friends and family; including his three daughters, Lynn, Kathryn, and Julie; two granddaughters, Megan and Elizabeth; great-granddaughter, Brooke; sister, Joyce Moore; brother-in-law, Jim Yates; and their families; and nieces and nephews, Artie, Steve, Teri, Joe, Lisa, and Heather. Roy was born in Floyd County, Virginia in 1934, and lived in Roanoke until he attended Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Roy served in the Army at Fort Sill, OK. He was an architectural engineer and worked in construction for over 50 years as a professional engineer, with projects that garnered many awards throughout the south. Roy was well-respected professionally and loved for his gentleness, patience, and intelligence. We will miss him dearly. on November 30, 2016.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 230-44-5463.⁵ Eva May Yates was born on February 14, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5,4 She married Roy Lee Wright, son of William Edward "Ed" Wright and Lena Mae King, on June 4, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of June 4, 1957,her married name was Wright.² Eva May Yates died on July 9, 2009 at Florida at age 72.^3,5 She WRIGHT, Eva May Yates, who was born February 14, 1937, died July 9, 2009. The Wright family and their friends are keeping their favorite valentine, Eva Wright, close to their hearts after her recent passing. Eva was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved glorious sunny days, lots of laughter, and friends and family members close by. She was married to Roy Wright for 52 years. Their favorite memories were of times shared with their family members and of being high school sweethearts from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Eva is survived by her husband, Roy Wright of Valrico, Fla; her brother, Jim Yates; sister-in-law, Joyce Moore; daughters Lynn, Kathryn and Julie; granddaughters, Megan Wright, Elizabeth Wright and Mark Sulborski, Lisa Yates-Campbell and Scott Campbell, Joe Yates and Heather Yates Clark; cousin, Patsy Milam; best friends, Jane Jamison and Minette Webster; and many more family members and friends. on July 11, 2009.³

     Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He was born on June 3, 1868 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4 He married Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, daughter of Nancy Jane "Nannie" Elmore, on November 26, 1895 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,9 Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore died on September 12, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^1,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 223-05-9269.¹¹ Letitia Elizabeth "Lettie" Wright was born on April 6, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,11,3,4 As of February 17, 1940,her married name was Atkinson.⁵ She married John Ross Atkinson Sr. on February 17, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,12,5 Letitia Elizabeth "Lettie" Wright died on February 20, 2005 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 89.^11,12,13 She Letitia Wright Atkinson, 89, of Richmond, widow of J. Ross Atkinson, died Sunday, February 20, 2005. She is survived by two sons, John R. Atkinson Jr. of Richmond and Dr. Sidney W. Atkinson of San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren, Sidney Wright Atkinson Jr., Ann C. Atkinson, Clare Elizabeth Atkinson and John Charles Ross Atkinson; one brother, John L. Wright of Albuquerque, N.M; and one sister, Dorothy Brammer of Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Atkinson was a member of Second Presbyterian Church and the Tuckahoe Woman's Club. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 23, in the Healthcare Chapel at Cedarfield. Parking is limited. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N. 5th St., Richmond, Va. 23219. on February 22, 2005.¹²

     His Social Security Number was 223-07-9850.⁶ John Ross Atkinson Sr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 3, 1907 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.^2,3,5,6 He married Letitia Elizabeth "Lettie" Wright, daughter of Eldridge Leonard Wright and Flossie May Vest, on February 17, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,7,4 John Ross Atkinson Sr. died on September 27, 1992 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 84.^3,6

     John Ross Atkinson Jr. John Ross Atkinson was born on April 24, 1949 and passed away on January 12, 2015 in Raleigh, NC and is under the care of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home.³ He was born on April 24, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on January 12, 2015 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 65.³

     Paul David Wright was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "US Army WWII."^1,2,7 His Social Security Number was 230-09-5026.⁶ He was born on April 29, 1917 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,12} He died on August 20, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^1,2,6,7,12

     Her Social Security Number was 228-10-2980.¹² Mary Beatrice Wright was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^13,11 She was born on April 10, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,1,2,4,11 As of September 13, 1941,her married name was York.³ She married James Earl "Jim" York Jr. on September 13, 1941 at Richmond, Virginia.^{5,1,3,13,11,14} Mary Beatrice Wright died on January 10, 1991 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 71.^12,1,11

     Mattie Pearl Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,12,11 She was born on August 28, 1879 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrct birth year of 1881.^7,10,11 She married James Robert Elmore, son of Andrew James "Anderson" Elmore and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Elmore, on October 1, 1902 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^10,11 Mattie Pearl Elmore died on December 22, 1978 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 99.¹¹

     James Earl "Jim" York Jr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 250-05-3585.⁸ He was born on November 4, 1917 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^3,5,8,6 He married Mary Beatrice Wright, daughter of Eldridge Leonard Wright and Flossie May Vest, on September 13, 1941 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,9,7 James Earl "Jim" York Jr. died on December 13, 2009 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 92.^8,9 He Volunteer James E. York Jr. dies at 92. In his late 80s, he drove seniors to medical appointments and to grocery stores. Once a week, he drove himself to William Fox Elementary School in Richmond to tutor students. And he spent numerous hours warmly welcoming patients and visitors at St. Mary's Hospital's main information desk. Mr. York died Sunday at age 92, at the Westminster Canterbury retirement community where he lived -- and volunteered -- for the past 14 years. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Westminster Canterbury, 1600 Westbrook Ave. in Richmond. A retired agricultural research chemist with a 46-year career at American Tobacco Co. and an Army Air Forces aviation cadet during World War II, Mr. York was widely known for his community volunteer efforts. "First, he took care of his wife; and when she was gone, he took care of everyone else," said Eliza Atkins, who knew Mr. York for 20 years at downtown's Second Presbyterian Church. After Mary Wright York, his wife of nearly 50 years, died in 1991, Mr. York continued to get season passes for local functions including the symphony, ballet and theater, and he would ask a child from church to accompany him. "It was great for these kids who otherwise wouldn't have a chance to go to all these places," Atkins said. For many years, Mr. York also read to children at Fox Elementary and helped them with school assignments. When he no longer could drive to Fox Elementary, he read to children at the day-care center for Westminster Canterbury, where he volunteered until last month. "He was always just such a gracious gentleman, soft-spoken but very, very knowledgeable. He was so calm and patient with helping people," said Trish Fawcett, director of volunteer services at St. Mary's, where Mr. York gave 23,932 hours of service in more than three decades. Other volunteer work included eight years of driving seniors under the auspices of the Shepherd's Center of Richmond and helping put together children's programs at the Science Museum of Virginia. "His goal was to stay involved with children," said son James E. York, III, of Arlington County. "He felt that the future belonged to them." In addition to his son, survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Y. Smith of Raleigh, N.C., and three grandchildren. on December 16, 2009.⁷

     Martha Mae Wright was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 224-24-5559.⁷ Her married name was Ramsey.¹ She married Unknown Light.⁶ Martha Mae Wright married Unknown Blankenship.^8,2,5 Martha Mae Wright married Donald Lee Ramsey.¹ Her married name was Blankenship. Her married name was Light. Martha Mae Wright was born on June 7, 1921 at Virginia.^7,1 She died on February 20, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^6,7 She BLANKENSHIP, Martha Light, 80, of Christiansburg and Pilot, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at Richfield Nursing Center. Surviving are a brother, John Wright of Albuquerque, N. M; sisters and brother-in-law, Dorothy and James Brammer of Roanoke, Margaret Carter of Salem and Lalitia Atkinson of Richmond. Funeral services will be 11:30 Saturday at the Little White Church, Terrys Fork, with the Rev. Donnie Marshall officiating. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home of Floyd. on February 22, 2002.⁶