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     Her Social Security Number was 230-05-3417.³ Ruth Nora Keen was born on August 19, 1908.^1,3 She married Lathan Albert King, son of Albert Franklin "Frank" King and Ida Mae Cole, on June 5, 1943.^1,2 As of June 5, 1943,her married name was King. Ruth Nora Keen died on October 26, 1976 at Delaware at age 68.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 261-43-7730.² Aldane Virginia Helms was buried at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Iredell Co., North Carolina.¹ She was born on April 4, 1917 at North Carolina.^2,1 She married Lathan Albert King, son of Albert Franklin "Frank" King and Ida Mae Cole, on November 5, 1977.^3,4,1 As of November 5, 1977,her married name was King. Aldane Virginia Helms died on April 11, 1989 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 72; Died from injuries received in an automobile accident.^3,2,1

     Renva Margaret Harris Renva Wilson, February 12th, 1926 - December 4th, 2023. WILSON, Renva Margaret (Harris) of Roanoke, VA entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the age of 97. She was born to the late Jerry and India Harris of Floyd, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Edward O. Wilson and siblings-Wilford Harris and J.W. Harris. Renva was a talented seamstress and enjoyed crocheting afghans for her beloved family and friends. She loved to play cards, grow tomatoes and work puzzles in her pastime. She was an active member of CommUNITY Church in Salem, VA and a devoted volunteer of The Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley. Those left to cherish her memory are her children-Linda Thompson (David), Debra Slaughter and Cynthia Reynolds; as well as son in love Paul Slaughter. She was known as “Memaw” to her grandchildren-Erin Clinevell (Chad), Samantha Smith (Jimmy), Nicole DeHart (Jason), Chance Reynolds, Sarah Slaughter, Scott Slaughter and Stephanie Slaughter and precious great grandchildren-Kaydence Craig, Connor Clinevell, Kaeleb Craig, Collin Clinevell, Brayden Reynolds, Camden Reynolds, Kason Craig, Olivia Smith and Jackson Smith. She is also survived by her brother-Dillard Harris (Estalene). She will be dearly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends. The family wishes to thank South Roanoke Nursing Home and Good Samaritan Hospice for their care and services in recent months. An extra special thanks to devoted friend, Martha. Graveside service being held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.² She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 She was born on February 12, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,2,5 She married Edward Oscar Wilson, son of James Edward "Ned" Wilson and Nancy Elvira Gaines "Elva" Walton, on April 18, 1952 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of April 18, 1952,her married name was Wilson. Renva Margaret Harris died on December 4, 2023 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.²

     Phyllis Gertrude Smith was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 15, 1943 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,7 As of April 21, 1962,her married name was Hall.³ She married Herman Cecil Hall on April 21, 1962 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,8,6 Phyllis Gertrude Smith died on December 18, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 20.^4,6 She A young Shawsville woman died yesterday after her car skidded on an icy spot ran off U.S. 11 west of Salem and rolled down an embankment. She was Mrs. Phyllis Hall, 20, daughter of Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff Alfred V. Smith and Mrs. Smith. She was pronounced dead on arrival at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hall apparently skidded on an icy spot as she was traveling west up Big Hill about five miles west of Salem, state police said. The car rolled about 75 feet down a bank after leaving the road. A workman operating a grading machine on nearby Interstate 81 said he saw the car slide off the road, roll down the bank and hit a tree. The accident occurred about 4 p.m. Besides her father and mother, she is survived by her husband, Herman C. Hall; two brothers, James R. Smith, Shawsville; Roger Smith, Cambria. on December 19, 1963.⁶

     Herman Cecil Hall Herman C. (H.C.) Hall, 72, of Blue Ridge, Va., passed from this life to his Heavenly home on Saturday, February 21, 2015. His family and friends helped keep him home during his final days and his loving daughter, Paula, was at his side. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Smith Hall; his third wife, Lynn Nickols Hall; father, Leslie W. Hall Jr; mother, Josephine B. Haymaker Hall; sister, Charlotte Hall Smith; brother, Calvin Glenn Hall; special aunt, Garnette Butt; nephew, Phillip Hall; and niece, Melissa Garrett. H.C. served his country as a private in the United States Army. He retired from New River Electric Corporation after 35 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid golfer. He finished his last 18 holes on January 17. He loved animals and enjoyed bird-watching. Surviving to cherish his memory are his daughter, Paula D. Hall of Midlothian; grandson, Cameron Hall-French of Midlothian; stepsons, Jeremy and Jason Nickols of Troutville; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Doris Hall of Troutville, Richard (Dickie) and Barbara Hall of Salem, Linda and Mike Sarvor of Elliston, and Deborah H. and Gordon Garrett of Elliston; sister-in-law Connie Hall of Elliston; sister, Gwyn G. (G.G.) Hall of Salem; aunt and uncle, Jan and Fred Apgar of Elliston; and many nieces and nephews. The family extends its special thanks to H.C's long-time friends and neighbors, Stan and Linda Parham. Without their help, this journey would have been much more difficult.² He was born on September 18, 1942 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Phyllis Gertrude Smith, daughter of Alfred Vernon Smith and Annabelle "Annie" Eanes, on April 21, 1962 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,5 Herman Cecil Hall died on February 21, 2015 at Virginia at age 72.²

     James Lewis Anderson was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He was born on March 26, 1924 at Basham, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,6 He married Mabel Eanes, daughter of Lemeul Dano Eanes and Virginia Belle Womack, on January 17, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ James Lewis Anderson and Mabel Eanes were divorced on October 8, 1958 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ James Lewis Anderson died on July 2, 1969 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 45.^2,4 He James Lewis Anderson, 45, died Wednesday in as Salem hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann Lilly, Shawsville, Miss Nancy Anderson, Elliston; two sons, Bobby L. Anderson, Salem, Sammy Anderson, Elliston; his mother, Mrs. Alma Link, Pilot; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Eanes, Mrs. Elmer Dillard, Elliston; a brother, Walter Kingrea, Salem. The funeral will be at Huffville Church, Floyd County, with burial in the church cemetery. on July 3, 1969.⁵

     Mabel Elizabeth Dulaney was buried at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery, Rt. 750, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 8, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Rodger Lee Smith, son of Alfred Vernon Smith and Annabelle "Annie" Eanes, on May 27, 1995 at Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 27, 1995,her married name was Smith.¹ Mabel Elizabeth Dulaney died on September 22, 2017 at Virginia at age 71.³

     Jimmy Ray Smith Jimmy Ray Smith, 74, of Riner, VA passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born in Montgomery County VA on December 1, 1946 to the late Alfred V. and Anniebell Eanes Smith. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Hall. Jimmy attended Alleghany District High School, and served in the United States Air force (A1C) during Vietnam, and was a truck driver his entire career. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Miller Smith; children: Shannon Denene (Peter) Hannon, Russell Smith, Cassondra “Cassie” Winfrey (Cory), and Stacie Smith; Grandchildren: Madison Grace Smith, Mikinzi Jo Winfrey, Raven Lea Winfrey, and Kahlan Skye Winfrey; brother, Rodger Smith; many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Carmell Miller; special pets, Charlee and CC; special friends whom he enjoyed eating breakfast with: Dickie Hall, Jimmy Wimmer, Danny Wimmer, and Danny Yates; as well as a host of other family and friends. The family would like to express a sincere thank you to Amedysis Hospice Staff, Carmaletta King, Debbie Taylor, Oceanna Cruise, and Sandra Bane, the doctors and oncology/hematology staff at the VA Medical Center Salem as well as Dr. Farhad Sahebjam.³ He was born on December 1, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Mary Cathryn Miller on February 19, 1966 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Jimmy Ray Smith and Mary Cathryn Miller were divorced on August 7, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ Jimmy Ray Smith married Charlene Annette Miller on August 18, 1978 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 Jimmy Ray Smith died on March 4, 2021 at Virginia at age 74.³

     Juanita Mae Gooch Juanita Mae Elmore, 79, of Topeka, formerly of Tecumseh, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at McCrite Plaza. She was born on February 24, 1930 in Chanute, KS, the daughter of Ralph W. and Wanda Mitchell Gooch. She graduated from Highland Park High School. Juanita received a business degree from Washburn University where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She was employed by the Kansas Highway Commission and the Kansas League of Municipalities. Juanita was a secretary for American States Insurance Company for many years before retiring. She spent her retirement years caring for children at Heights of Learning Day Care in Tecumseh. She was a member of Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church. Her activities included singing in the choir and acting as the director of the Junior Choir for several years. Her love of animals was shown through her contributions to various animal welfare charities. Juanita married Roger E. Elmore on August 6, 1954 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Darlene and spouse Bill Lieurance and her brother, Forrest Gooch. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie (Chris) Blessing, Traci (Brandon) Smith, four grandchildren, Hannah, Dawson, Grace, Tessa and her sister-in-law, Carol Gooch. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church. Graveside committal services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Gardens.¹ She was buried at West Lawn Memorial Gardens, 820 SW Auburn Road, Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas.^1,2 She was born on February 24, 1930 at Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.^1,2 She married Roger Eugene Elmore, son of Leonard Lewis Clifton Elmore and Gladys Stone Black, on August 6, 1954 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas.¹ As of August 6, 1954,her married name was Elmore.¹ Juanita Mae Gooch died on November 15, 2009 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas, at age 79.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 229-50-5170.⁶ James MacArthur "Jimmy" Elmore was born on April 22, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 He married Wendy Lee Ray on November 25, 1966 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.^4,2 James MacArthur "Jimmy" Elmore died on July 14, 2000 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 58.^1,6 He ELMORE, James M., (Jimmy), 58, of Longwood, Florida, passed away July 14, 2000 in an Orlando, Florida hospital. He was born in New Castle, Virginia April 22, 1942, the son of the late Billy Bruce and Coreen Elmore. He was predeceased by a sister, Joan Elmore. He was a graduate of New Castle High School and Virginia Tech. He began his career of working with the handicapped as a counselor at Camp Easter Seal and became an associate state director for the Florida Easter Seal Society until retirement. He fought a long battle with Juvenile Diabetes. Surviving are his wife, Wendy; a son, Jimmy of Florida; a brother, Larry Elmore of Huddleston; and two sisters, Janie Vorst of Salem and Carole Vasquez of Coronado, Calif. A memorial service was held July 20, 2000 at St. John Lutheran Church, Winter Park, Florida. on July 27, 2000.¹

     Barbara Joan Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 18, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4 She died on January 27, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^2,4

     Reba Sherwood was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.² She was born on March 4, 1918 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^3,2 As of January 25, 1963,her married name was Elmore.⁴ She married Dr. William Henry Book Elmore, son of James Robert Elmore and Mattie Pearl Elmore, on January 25, 1963 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^1,2,4 Reba Sherwood died on July 5, 2009 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 91.^3,2 She STONEVILLE - Reba Sherwood Elmore, 91, formerly of Priddy Loop in Stoneville, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 5, 2009, at Brian Center in Eden. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at Overlook Cemetery. A native of Rockingham County, Mrs. Elmore was born March 4, 1918, to the late Bethel and Annie Redmon Sherwood. She had been a member of Central Christian Church since 1965, where she served as a substitute Sunday School teacher for the 3rd grade class. She was a former member of Draper Women's League and the Women's Auxiliary Chiropractic Association. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William H. Elmore; brothers, Melvin, Cyril and Bill Sherwood; and sister, Margaret Sherwood. Surviving is her daughter, Janet Farmer, of Eden. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at 236 Harrison Street in Eden. A special thanks is offered by the family to the staff of Brian Center for all their care and support, with special thanks to the staff of the 500 hall. on July 7, 2009.²