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     Gene Martin Smith Gene Martin Smith, 87 of Craig County, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019. He made his home in the Sinking Creek Valley. Gene retired in 1988 from General Electric with 32 years of service. He then worked for the U.S. Forest Service and also with the Dept. of Forestry. Gene was a member of Level Green Christian Church for over 50 years, where he served as Deacon and Trustee. A former Boy Scout Leader of Troop 429, he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. An avid bear hunter for over 70 years, inducted into the Virginia Bear Hunter’s Hall of Fame, where he was a life member. He loved spending time with Linda, farming, gardening, and dancing. He also loved working with his sons farming and hunting. He especially enjoyed every minute with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was very proud to have seen his 4 grandchildren married. Born in Covington, he graduated from Troutville High School in 1950. He spent a lot of time helping his aunt and uncle Bay and Jesse Taylor farm in Paint Bank. Preceded in death by son, Timothy Martin Smith; parents, Bryan and Viola Taylor Smith; brother and sister-in-law, Woodrow and Irene Smith; sister, Geraldine S. Farrier; great-nephew, B.J. Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Linda Garman Smith; sons and wives, Benji and Dee Dee Smith and Richard and Joy Smith; grandchildren and spouses, Stacy and Dan Brock, Justin and Kristen Smith, Dustin and Alisha Smith, Shawn and Cate Smith; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Paul and Luke Brock, Willow Karnes, Raelynn Smith; brother-in-laws, “Billy Lewis” Farrier, and Tony and Shirley Garman; nephews and spouses, Denny and Janice Smith, Eddie B. and Vickie Smith, Ken and Kathy Smith, Lewis and Cindy Farrier; nieces and spouses, Mitzi and David Webster, Gail Garman and Bob Wright; great-nieces and newphews, and spouses, Danielle and Noel Woodard, Mark Smith, Ethan Webster, Carly Webster, and Justin Sarver; many cousins, Magnum Hunt Club, his neighbors, and his fellow church members. Interment will follow at Level Green Christian Church Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Level Green Christian Church Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 6, 1931 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Linda Loy Garman, daughter of Richard Byrd Garman and Eva Claudine Hypes, on June 14, 1958 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5,4 Gene Martin Smith died on April 15, 2019 at Virginia at age 87.⁴

     Lillie Christine Wright married William Maywood Hall. Lillie Christine Wright was buried at Crossroads Church Cemetery, at intersection of Rt. 615 and Rt. 611, Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 231-32-5350.² Her married name was Hall. She was born on May 12, 1913.^1,2 She died on December 10, 2004 at Virginia at age 91.^1,2 She Lillie Christine Wright Hall, 91, of New Castle, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 10, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chapman Johnson and Virginia Brizendine Wright; sons, William Howard Hall and Charles Kevin Hagie; brothers, Hezzie, Elbert, Clarence and Carl; sisters, Frennie Mayo, Leslie Bush and Virginia Morrison. She is survived by her daughters, Norma H. and husband, Elwood Elmore, Gloria H. Hutchison, all of New Castle; grandchildren, Claude, Wayne, and Carl Elmore, Wanda Romeo, Marvin and Neal Hutchison, Anita Deskins, Sonja Boyd and Scott Hagie; 11 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; a special friend, Marie Carper and many close nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2004 at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel with interment immediately following at Crossroads Church Cemetery, New Castle. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Craig Co. EMS, P.O. Box 81, New Castle, Va. 24127. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. on December 11, 2004.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 233-42-7978.³ Her married name was Pleasant.⁴ Mary Lou Wilson was buried at Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.⁵ She married Unknown Pleasant.⁴ Mary Lou Wilson was born on May 29, 1928 at West Virginia.^3,5,2 She married Leonard Chester Angle Jr., son of Leonard Chester Angle and Maude Lena Sisson, on December 2, 1977 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^6,1,2 As of December 2, 1977,her married name was Angle.² Mary Lou Wilson died on February 5, 2009 at Virginia at age 80.^3,1,5 She BLACKSBURG, Va. – Mary Lou Angle, 80, formerly of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Troy and Mary Wilson of Kingwood, W.Va. She is survived by her husband, L.C. Angle Jr; children; and grandchildren. Prior to her retirement, she was the director of nursing at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was also very active in volunteer work in the community. on February 7, 2009.¹

     Larry Bruce Elmore was buried at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery, Huddleston, Bedford Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 3, 1935 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.² He married Eve Lois Howell on September 21, 1957 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,7,3 Larry Bruce Elmore died on December 26, 2008 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 73.² He Larry Bruce Elmore, 73, of Huddleston, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, April 3, 1935, in New Castle, Va., a son of the late William Bruce Elmore and the late Margaret Coreen Ohmer Elmore. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Joann Elmore and Jane Lee Webb Borst; and a brother, James Elmore. He was a retired employee of F. W. Woolworth and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife of fifty-one years, Eva Lois Howell Elmore; a son, Ronald William Elmore, Huddleston; a sister, Carole Vasquez, Cornado, Calif; many loving nieces, nephews and friends. The family requests that those wishing to make memorials to consider the Palestine Baptist Church Building Fund. Funeral services will be held at the graveside at Palestine Church Cemetery on Monday, December 29, 2008, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jackie Carver officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston. on December 28, 2008.²

     Jane Lee "Janie" Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.⁹ She was born on December 10, 1937 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,10,9,7 As of May 16, 1957,her married name was Webb.⁶ She married Albert Walter Webb Sr. on May 16, 1957 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia; Their gravestone has a marriage year of 1956.^1,4,6,9,7,11 Jane Lee "Janie" Elmore died on September 15, 2008 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^10,9,11,7 She Jane Lee Elmore Webb, of Salem, Va., passed away Monday, September 15, 2008. Janie was born on December 10, 1937, to the late Billy Bruce and Coreen Elmore of New Castle. She was a registered nurse at Lewis Gale retiring after many years of service. She was predeceased by her husband, Skeeter Webb, also formerly of New Castle. Those left to mourn her loss are her devoted Leon; daughter, Cindy and Barry Holland, and family of Buchanan; sons, AW and Tammy Webb, and family, of Catawba, and Ken and Rebecca Webb, and family, of Salem; brother, Larry and Eva Elmore, of Huddleston; sister, Carole Vasquez, of Cornado, Calif; and many loving family and friends. Janie was a loving Mamaw to her grandchildren and a wonderful and giving person. She will be greatly missed by many. on September 16, 2008.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 229-32-2513.⁴ Albert Walter Webb Sr. was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on March 2, 1929 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Jane Lee "Janie" Elmore, daughter of William Bruce "Billy" Elmore Jr. and Margaret Coreen Ohmer, on May 16, 1957 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia; Their gravestone has a marriage year of 1956.^6,1,2,3,7,5 Albert Walter Webb Sr. died on July 24, 1988 at Bedford, Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 59.^3,4,5

     James Russell "Jim" Ring Sr. was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 His Social Security Number was 579-54-0996.³ He was born on September 17, 1943.³ He died on September 26, 2000 at age 57.^1,2,3 He RING, James Russell Sr., (Jim), 57, of Bowling Green, Virginia, formerly of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2000. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Harrison Ring. Surviving are his mother, Alice Ring; daughter, Carrie Elmore and husband, Russell; son, James R. Ring, Jr; grandsons, Christopher Ring and Cory Saunders; brother, David Ring and wife, Mary; sisters, Sherry Hickman and husband, Wayne, Deborah Wall and husband, Tim; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, September 29, 2000, 11 a.m. at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, New Castle with Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery. The family would like to thank special and dear friends, Ron and Robin for their devoted friendship and love. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. on September 28, 2000.¹

     John William Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 He was born on April 2, 1866 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,3 He married Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, daughter of William Haden "Hade" Conner and Sarah Virginia Wilson, on December 4, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 John William Lawrence married Mary Hazel Dogan on January 15, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia.² John William Lawrence died on September 24, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.³

     Helen Marie Paxton Helen Paxton Coggsdale, 83 of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents, Clifford & Mobee Paxton; infant daughter, Karen Lynn Paxton; brothers, David, Walton, & Mike Paxton; sisters, Leona, Jane, & Virginia; great-grandson, Isaiah. She is survived by children, Charles Moore of Moneta, Daryle Moore of Salem, and Patricia Moore of Goodview; 6 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brothers, Glenn & Robert Paxton. Services will be private.¹¹ She was born on October 24, 1938 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married John Ned Moore on May 9, 1960 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of May 9, 1960,her married name was Moore. Helen Marie Paxton and John Ned Moore were divorced on June 6, 1967 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Helen Marie Paxton married John Ned Moore on August 30, 1968 at Conway, Horry Co., South Carolina.² Helen Marie Paxton and John Ned Moore were divorced on April 29, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of July 27, 1978,her married name was Coggsdale.² Helen Marie Paxton married Herbert Woodrow Coggsdale on July 27, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Helen Marie Paxton and Herbert Woodrow Coggsdale were divorced on February 5, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.² Helen Marie Paxton died on May 28, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.¹¹

     Clifton Allen Elmore On October 27, 2014, Clifton Allen Elmore journeyed home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Amanda. Allen was born on November 5, 1937 in Craig County, Virginia, the first son of Clifton and Esther Elmore. Allen was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. A man of unshakable faith and generous spirit, he exemplified what it means to live a selfless life rooted in love, loyalty, and service to others. A mason, a Shriner, a community volunteer and a faithful member of his church family, Allen was loved by all who knew him. Left to cherish his memory are his three children: Beitra Holmes and husband, Craig, Katie Elmore and partner, Jeff Howard, Robert Elmore and wife, Mary; his six grandchildren: Ben Holmes and wife, Jen, Meagan Holmes, Nathaniel Holmes, Sarah Gobble, Anna Elmore, and Will Elmore. He also leaves behind a host of friends and relatives. A Service to Celebrate Allen’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at First Christian Church, 712 Front Avenue, Salem, Virginia. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Lotz Funeral Home Salem. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Allen's memory to First Christian Church, Salem, Va.³ He was born on November 5, 1937 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ He married Amanda Marie "Mandy" Reynolds on May 20, 1960 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,7 Clifton Allen Elmore died on October 27, 2014 at Virginia at age 76.³

     Amanda Marie "Mandy" Reynolds was born on June 20, 1939 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 She married Clifton Allen Elmore, son of Clifton Ernest/Earnest Elmore and Esther Anna Pendleton, on May 20, 1960 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of May 20, 1960,her married name was Elmore. Amanda Marie "Mandy" Reynolds died on February 18, 2014 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.^3,4,5 She In the small hours of the morning on February 18, 2014, God sent his angels to take our beloved Amanda Marie Reynolds Elmore home. Mandy was born in Craig County on June 20, 1939, the youngest daughter of Rossie and Charles Reynolds. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Allen, with whom she shared 53 wonderful years. Cherishing her memory with thankful hearts are her three children: Deitra Holmes and son-in-law Craig, Katie Elmore and partner Jeff Howard, Robert Elmore and daughter-in-law, Mary. She adored her six grandchildren: Ben Holmes and his wife Jen, Meagan Holmes, Nathaniel Holmes, Sarah Gobble, Anna Elmore, and Will Elmore. Mandy was pre-deceased by siblings, Meredith Reynolds, Andrew Reynolds, Robert Reynolds, Charles Reynolds, and Betty Sue Hall. She is survived by her sister, Florene Mederios and many nieces and nephews. She leaves behind many dear friends and her beloved church family, who know her for her generous heart and loving spirit. Mandy spent her lifetime caring for others. She graduated from Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing and practiced as an RN for over 50 years. She was a faithful volunteer for the American Cancer Society, Family Promise, and her church. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on March 22, 2014 at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church in Salem. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to First Christian Church, 712 Front Avenue, Salem, VA. on February 20, 2014.³

     William Robert "Bill" Carper Sr. was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 25, 1901 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Nellie Alice Hancock, daughter of Chester Bullard Hancock and Viola Precious Craft, on March 6, 1964 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,2,4 William Robert "Bill" Carper Sr. died on May 20, 1975 at Radford, Virginia, at age 73.⁴